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Mary Kate Murray's avatar

We have our work cut out for us next week, but we are up to the challenge, I’m sure! 🍺🍷🍸🍹πŸ₯‚πŸ₯ƒ

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Robert Simonson's avatar

With only 48 hours to work with, we'll have to pare down which favorites we want to revisit.

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Mary Kate Murray's avatar

A Mix Reader just texted me and said β€œHey

Why isnt IGOR’S on your list!?

Just kidding. But you can do your laundry there

And isn’t there a bar at the 1/2 way point inside a grocery store?”

Looked for the grocery one and couldn’t find it but did come up with The Franklin, which is in an old grocery, but mainly suggesting this because it’s 3 blocks from our hotel and has a $6 happy hour Martini!!! Has anyone been there?

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Robert Simonson's avatar

There are so many good bars near our hotel this year.

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Mary Kate Murray's avatar

I know. Crazy.

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Robert Simonson's avatar

I'd like to see more NYC bars give away free hot food to their customers the way NOLA neighborhood bars do.

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Mary Kate Murray's avatar

It was so common when we were young. I love the story about you and the free mussels. Lolz

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John Tebeau's avatar

Excellent list. Many that I love, and some I've never even heard of. Chart Room: great call!

Hit Parasol's uptown in the Irish Channel if you get a chance. And go hungry...

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Robert Simonson's avatar

Thanks for the rec!

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Rick Davis's avatar

So nice to see Abigail Gullo's name and work here. She was my student in the theater program at George Mason University back in the day, and very talented in that realm as well!

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Robert Simonson's avatar

I did not know of that chapter of her life. But I'm not surprised. She always brings a theatricality to any bar where she works.

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Kathleen Padian's avatar

LOVE HER - I remember when she tended bar at Bacco - the restaurant that used to be in the W New Orleans on Chartres. I think she also did a stint at Compere Lapin (another awesome bar in an awesome restaurant)

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Stephanie Wien's avatar

I still think about Cure and it’s been years since I was there

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Robert Simonson's avatar

It is a memorable bar.

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Whitney Moeller's avatar

My absolute favorite dive bar anywhere in the world is Bar Redux, a stone’s throw from Bacchanal and Vaughan’s. A great cast of characters, ice cold beers and a greasy burger make for the perfect evening. Slightly punk vibes, always a fun time.

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Robert Simonson's avatar

We will have to try that place.

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Kathleen Padian's avatar

As a New Orleanian who loves cocktails - this is a GREAT list. You might also consider Bouligny Tavern on Magazine and the Delachaise on St. Charles. I always encourage visitors to spend some time but not all their time in the Quarter.

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Robert Simonson's avatar

Thank you for the recommendations!

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Brett Moskowitz's avatar

Thanks for putting together the list! A lot of great bars on there. Enjoy TOTC!

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Jigar Parikh's avatar

Saving this guide for my next visit to the Big Easy.

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Robert Simonson's avatar

Great!

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Steph Balzer's avatar

I love this list, thank you! Will save it and share it.

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Robert Simonson's avatar

Thank you! Please do.

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Brett Moskowitz's avatar

Cosimo’s deserves a mention. It’s a great neighborhood bar in the French Quarter. Great Hospitality. And a beautiful bar.

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Robert Simonson's avatar

Thanks for the suggestion!

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Kenney Marlatt's avatar

Great list. Thank you for pointing me toward Revel many years ago. It’s become a must visit on every return trip. πŸ₯ƒ

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Robert Simonson's avatar

It's a bar that needs pointing out, so distant is it from the city center. But worth the trip!

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Kenney Marlatt's avatar

If you make it back this month, stop in at Porgy’s for their Muffulettu β€” just down the street!

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Martin Doudoroff's avatar

Nice affirmative roundup. There are a few here I’d like to hit one of these days.

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Robert Simonson's avatar

I'm sure they'll be there when you get around to it. New Orleans bars tend to stick around a long time.

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Sean Horrigan's avatar

Thank you. Wonderful list (I've hit 30 out of 40), but I'm surprised not to see The Will & The Way on it.

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Robert Simonson's avatar

75%! That's impressive.

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Joshua Vissepo's avatar

For a moment, I thought Fives was Maison Premiere.Β Have a great time & cheers!

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Robert Simonson's avatar

There are similarities btw the two.

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