Early Night/Small Plates/Drinks

[nikinik]

The hubby and I are looking for something to do between 5 and 7 this evening. We'll take the ferry over from Algiers Point. Looking for a place that has some good happy hour drink specials and really tasty small plates? Let the recommendations flow!

[25dollars]

Baru! Nothing beats it in my opinion.

[edible complex]

I know you tried RioMar, but next time take the streetcar up to Cafe Granada on Carrollton.

[nikinik]

We'll definitely give that a shot!

[edible complex]

and even if you make your way thru all the tapas, save room for the paella w/seafood, chicken and chorizo. the mango margaritas are mighty tasty for dessert too.

[JazzyB]

La Petite Grocery. but you'll need a cab.

[kibbles]

Rambla may be the ticket -- billed as spainish/creole tapas in the CBD, short walk from the ferry.

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Rambla
217 Camp Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

[TulaneJeff]

The Delachaise is great for a cheese board or frites and a sazerac.

Delmonico has an intimate bar happy hour and some great bar food and house charcuterie.

Both are on the streetcar line.

http://www.emerils.com/restaurant/3/E...

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Delmonico Restaurant & Bar
1300 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130

Delachaise
3442 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115

[N.O.Food]

Has anyone been to Delachaise since the chef left?

Other options: rambla, boucherie.

[TulaneJeff]

I go about once a week, but I really can't compare the current chefs to Chris DeBarr since I didn't dine there under his tenure. However one recent special was a manchego fried grit cake with butter pouched shrimp. Really delicious. The duck fat frites are as good as ever.

[ScarlettNola]

How is the new Chef? I loved Chris DeBarr's menu there and have not been in a while.

[edible complex]

didn't they open a second location on or near Rampart around Armstrong Park?
believe it is under a different name though.

[mecmec]

Yes, Tonique-I don't think they serve food, but the drinks and atmosphere are great