Adore March 2020

While expanding from bar to restaurant was always the intent, the building itself required more time and work than anticipated. Working within just 2,000 square feet, the owners turned to Trapolin-Peer Architects to create the drinking and dining destination they were envisioning. "We wanted it to be a space that was brooding, but not overly masculine," Detrich explained. Maintaining the historical aspect was also important: the original Jewel of the South was a famous 19th century New Orleans saloon, operated by Joseph Santini (who Detrich describes as underrated). The owners wanted to do justice to Santini and his establishment.

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