North Park’s Getting a New Orleans-Styled Cocktail Bar and Restaurant | Eater San Diego

"Set to open in September/October on the stretch of University Avenue that connects Hillcrest and North Park, Louisiana Purchase aims to bring New Orleans–inspired food and cocktails to the ground floor of The Louisiana, a recently renovated residential building. Developed by Pete Cich and Robert McShea of Grind and Prosper Hospitality, the space will include various indoor and outdoor seating areas and courtyards, a large central bar, and an exhibition kitchen behind glass. The Southern-focused menu highlights chorizo-stuffed beignets, Cheasapeake blue crab mac and cheese, and a braised lamb shank with dirty rice, braised greens, and candied figs, while beverage director McShea is planning interpretations of Big Easy classics—from a Vieux Carré and Ramos Gin Fizz to a Sazerac made with duck fat–washed rye—as well as Bourbon Street party drinks like a Hurricane served in a vintage 80s thermos with Pop Rocks." - Candice Woo