Banks Street Bar

"Banks Street Bar is a half-century-old dive bar and music venue that was bought by Rand Owens in 2018. It is located across the street from the original location of Mid City Pizza, where Owens first began his pizza business. Despite challenges, including staff-wide firing, the establishment remains open." - Clair Lorell

"Banks Street Bar and Grill, a dive bar open since 1959 in New Orleans’s Mid City neighborhood, hired new management this week — and one of their first orders of business was firing the entire staff, apparently." - Clair Lorell

"Banks Street Bar, a nearly half-century old dive bar and music venue, is known for its vibrant atmosphere and deep connection to the local community. It is located across the street from Mid City Pizza." - Clair Lorell