Bevi Seafood, the beloved crawfish operation from chef Justin LeBlanc, is back in action this spring with a weekend pop-up at the Uptown address that once housed Avo. The temporary setup is turning out boiled crawfish and daiquiris on Saturdays and Sundays starting at 1 p.m., serving until everything is gone. Since Bevi closed its storefronts in 2023, regulars have been waiting for this kind of reunion.
LeBlanc is boiling crawfish onsite, and the pop-up is slated to run through spring 2026, with a scheduled pause over Easter weekend, according to NOLA.com. The outlet notes a casual courtyard setup at the Uptown location, with daiquiris back alongside the boil. Service is strictly first come, first served once the pots get going.
Where Avo Left Off
Avo closed in December 2025 after roughly a decade on Magazine Street, according to New Orleans CityBusiness. The former Avo space at 5908 Magazine Street is now up for sale and is being pitched as a restaurant-ready spot, per CommercialSearch.
Bevi's Roots and the Pop-Up Formula
As detailed on Bevi Seafood, LeBlanc launched the original operation in 2013 in Metairie. Two years later, the brand expanded with a Mid-City location that drew broader attention, a milestone covered by Eater New Orleans.
The current pop-up approach lets Bevi zero in on peak crawfish season without bringing back full-time storefronts, a well-worn strategy among New Orleans cooks in the spring. It also gives this stretch of Magazine Street some extra late-season energy while the corner at 5908 remains in play for a future tenant.
What To Expect If You Go
The pop-up runs Saturdays and Sundays from 1 p.m. until sellout and will skip Easter weekend, per NOLA.com. On offer are boiled crawfish by the pound, straightforward sides, and Bevi's familiar daiquiri lineup. Longtime fans should plan to show up on the early side on busy weekends to avoid missing out.
With Avo's former home on the market and LeBlanc back over the burners, Magazine Street's spring dining scene gets a much-needed jolt. We will keep an eye on whether the pop-up stretches beyond its planned run or a new permanent tenant claims the corner.
