"This swank spot in the Pontchartrain Hotel hosts fabulous jazz acts five nights a week. But there’s more. Bayou Bar also is home to terrific cocktails and enlightened bar food. Rich, dark gumbo, steak frites, and poisson en papillote are just some of the top-notch options. This spot is first-come, first-served, so keep that in mind for planning purposes." - Clair Lorell, Beth D'Addono