So, one day… well it was night actually. So, one night, two waiters and a chef were sitting at a bar (I know, right?), complaining about the fact that the following day they would have to drive all the way to the West Bank of the Mississippi River to get a bowl of pho to ease the inevitable hangover which they would all have from drinking too much that very night. One of the waiters said “We should open our own pho joint so we wouldn’t have to drive so far to get pho.” The other waiter agreed that it was a very good idea. In the ensuing silence, both waiters stared expectantly at the chef. “What?” the chef, who had not been paying attention (because chefs generally don’t pay attention to waiters, especially at a bar) asked defensively. “How hard would it be to cook pho?” asked the waiters. “Not hard, I guess.” said the chef. “Okay, so let’s open a pho restaurant.” The waiters nodded to each other. “Wait, what?” Asked the chef again. “A pho restaurant.” They repeated. “Uh, has it occurred to you that none of us are Vietnamese?” The chef said. “So, where does it say that you have to be Vietnamese to open a pho restaurant? Besides you’re a chef!” The chef nodded and ordered another beer, sure that this would play itself it out by the end of the night and that the waiters would forget about the whole thing. The next day, one of the waiters called the number on a “For Rent” sign in the window of an old bookstore in Mid-City. The moral of the story is never underestimate what a couple of drunk waiters can talk a chef into doing.
Vessel NOLA
Vessel NOLA
Vessel is an exciting concept in the heart of Mid-City, one block off the Canal Streetcar. Located in an iconic 1914 church, Vessel is not only a restaurant, but a beautiful architectural setting. We offer a menu emphasizing locally-sourced, fresh seasonal ingredients in a uniquely New Orleans tradition. Our beverage selections include a varied wine list, freshly handcrafted cocktails and unique craft beers. Vessel will please everyone, whether it be sharing an intimate dinner, enjoying cocktails at our large bar, meeting new people at our community tables or dining and drinking al-fresco on our outdoor patio.
“Vessel” is more than just a name to us. First, we have 12 unique glasses in which to serve your drinks. After all, the finest libations should be served in the proper vessels. Second, our historic setting is reminiscent of the holy vessels used in church services. Third, the ceiling of our 100-year old Lutheran church was modeled after a ship’s hull.
Crescent City Steak House
Crescent City Steak House
We are a landmark destination for both the die-hard local and the adventurous, off-the-beaten path traveler seeking authentic, timeless New Orleans food and culture. Our local tradition is further cemented by having invented the “New Orleans style” of cooking steaks – sizzling in butter. And we’ve kept it that way since 1934.
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
Parkway Bakery and Tavern first opened for business in 1911, and it has been a New Orleans icon ever since. Charles Goering, Sr., a German baker, built Parkway on the corner of Hagan and Toulouse in Mid-City New Orleans and ran it until 1922, when Henry Timothy, Sr. purchased it with the intent of continuing to run it as a neighborhood bakeshop.
Back in those days, every neighborhood in NOLA had a bakery on the corner. Over the next seven years, Timothy, Sr. established Parkway’s reputation for delicious and fresh bread, donuts, and his famous Seven Sisters sweet rolls. But this was just the beginning of Parkway’s innovative and historic legacy.
Piece of Meat
Piece of Meat
Formerly a butcher shop and sandwich restaurant, Piece of Meat reopened as a steak house in Spring of 2022. Google, Yelp, and even Piece’s own website still list old photos and menus. They are now currently a sit down steak restaurant.
The Rev. Dr. Daniel Jackson arrived in New Orleans in August 2002 as a bright eyed afro-coiffed college freshman. His descent into alcoholism, nihilism and self-destruction ensued rapidly. Leighann Smith arrived in New Orleans completely on a whim an indeterminate time ago. Her descent into alcoholism, nihilism and self-destruction was already well underway. They began working together in July 2014. Against all odds, they didn’t murder each other. When they finally couldn’t stand working for other people any longer, they decided to dive headlong into their self-destructive tendencies, and they bilked some folks into giving them a bunch of money to open their own butcher shop. They would like you to put their meat in your mouths.
If you don’t believe that, believe that we are a nose to tail butcher shop & restaurant located in New Orleans, Louisiana. We work with farmers that use responsible and humane methods. We try our best to put every part of the animal to good use. If you want something we don’t have, come talk to us- we want you to love eating our meat.
Gautreau’s
Gautreau’s
Nestled in a lush garden spot in an Uptown New Orleans neighborhood, Gautreau’s courts its guests with distinctively elegant, yet approachable surroundings and a menu that is both inventive and down to earth.
“The restaurant’s reputation for developing young talent has earned it much national press, and owner Patrick Singley allows his hires wide berth…” – Nola.com
Gautreaus is compliant with all local, state, and federal Covid-19 guidelines. Additionally we have U.V. lighting within our ventilation
Proprietors, Rebecca & Patrick Singley, welcome you to experience Gautreau’s.