Adore April 2021

THINGS WE ADORE

Enjoy the best old fashioned in town

without leaving your bar cart. Pheris and James, seasoned New Orleans bartenders, have bottled their high-quality cocktail into a syrup using their aromatic bitters and oleo saccharum. Simply mix the syrup with your favorite bourbon or rye whiskey and garnish with orange and cherry. pherisandjames.com

The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience has returned and will be celebrating its 29th anniversary June 9-13. Many of the popular events like wine dinners, grand tastings, and labs will be safely offered with limited attendance and some with additional time slots. Tickets and a la carte options are available for purchase now. nowfe.com

Baldwin & Co., a new independent bookstore, houses more than just enticing reads. Inside, visitors will find a cafe with specialty drinks, an audio studio equipped for podcast recording, and the face of James Baldwin — the novelist who the shop is named for — painted on the spines of old books. baldwinandcobooks.com

Birdy's Behind the Bower, the city's newest brunch spot, offers everything from smoothies and salads to waffles and fried chicken biscuits with plenty of tasty cocktail options. The Lower Garden District eatery also has a counter for fast casual service should you prefer a pastry and coffee on the go! birdysnola.com

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