The team behind Tujague’s is taking its act to the Warehouse District, with a new cocktail-and-wine lounge planned for the corner of St. Charles Avenue and Julia Street. Charles and Julia is set to move into Hotel Perle and open in spring 2026, with a two-level setup that pairs a ground-floor, house-party-style small-plates room with an upstairs cocktail program built around travel.
Details Behind the Concept
According to a press release reported by WhatNow, Charles and Julia is a Latter Hospitality project that will feature a seasonal menu of small plates from chef Marcus Woodham and chef de cuisine Ubolratana “Aum” Wipop. The second-floor cocktail program is described as being inspired by the imagined travels of a fictional couple through Sicily, tying the drinks list to a narrative menu. The report cites a spring 2026 opening at 757 St. Charles Avenue.
From the Team Behind Tujague's
Latter Hospitality operates Tujague’s, along with The Bower and Birdy’s Behind the Bower, and has been steadily growing its presence across New Orleans. Founder Mark Latter has positioned the group around approachable service and craft cocktails, a strategy outlined in a profile in Bar & Restaurant. The company says that playbook made it a natural fit to oversee a downtown hotel’s food-and-beverage program.
Where It Will Sit and What to Expect
The lounge is slated to open inside Hotel Perle, which lists a ground-floor bistro and bar at 757 St. Charles Avenue on its site. Hotel Perle’s FAQ previously noted that its in-house bar and bistro were expected to be completed in late 2025, while the press release reported by WhatNow pegs Charles and Julia’s debut for spring 2026. The hotel’s “group” suite model suggests the bar will be geared to serve both hotel guests and walk-in downtown crowds.
Local Context
Tujague’s dates back to 1856 and bills itself as one of New Orleans’ oldest restaurants, a bit of history Latter Hospitality is expected to lean on as it moves deeper into the Warehouse District. More specifics on menu, hours and reservations for Charles and Julia are expected as the spring opening window gets closer.
