"Rudy’s Jazz Room, an intimate, jazz-forward venue with a decidedly New Orleans flavor, hosts live music nightly. It’s not on the list for Tin Pan South this year, but it’s worth a visit for live music lovers in town for the week. Pair the entertainment with Creole cuisine like gumbo, red beans and rice, or a crawfish grilled cheese. Try one of the specialty cocktails, like the Noble Oak chocolate old fashioned with bourbon, homemade cocoa nib simple syrup, Peychaud’s, and orange bitters." - Kellie Walton