24 Best Bars in New Orleans
"If you’re a negroni fan and want to navigate some unexplored shores, then this is the culinary port that you want to set sail for. House cocktails are divided into ‘Stirred/Stiff’ and ‘Shaken/Sour’ mini lists, with amusing names (‘Your Bum’s a Plum’ and ‘Hendricks Lamar’ among the stand-outs) and playfully maximalist nautical design must also be responsible for a few curious guests passing through. This being New Orleans, there isn’t exactly a shortage of seafood options (and the wine selections skew white, given the seafood-focused menu), but Pigeon and Whale brings in a noteworthy bounty that is drawn from beyond the more common Gulf Coast origins: Maine lobster rolls, Prince Edward Island mussels, and North Atlantic Scallops are a rarity in this part of the world, so they’re an especially welcome addition to the decent list of locally-made beers and ciders. Add to this a choice of oysters that from sources like Rhode Island and Washington, and you’ve got yourself a seafood spot that stands out." - Paul Oswell, Andrew Parks
