17 Great Black-Owned Restaurants & Bars In New Orleans 2024 - New Orleans - The Infatuation

"What sets Botanicals apart from similar smoothie spots is the fact that they have big cushy emerald green loveseats, golden wicker chairs, and 90s and 2000s R&B blasting on the speakers. Basically, It’s a smoothie bar without the exercise studio environment. Get an orange ginger Healer shot that opens your sinuses, or a naturally sweetened Yeah With The Yeah smoothie that’s full of berries, pineapples, mango, and sea moss gel. If you want something to eat, they have good sandwiches, like one that’s stuffed with chickpea salad, romaine lettuce, and diced tomatoes, served on multigrain toast." - megan braden perry