As the Mardi Gras season draws to its conclusion on the big day, the party starts to be continuous, and the foot traffic in the French Quarter demands walk-thru food and drink service.
Nowhere is this more appropriate than at Longway Tavern, whose very origins demand this open door welcoming of strangers. Longway Tavern is the former home of two married creatives who were up all night with open doors, welcoming anyone stopping in before heading to their own homes.
But first, if you are partying Uptown, Cavan has a porch party with:
Live Jazz outside
To-Go Drinks on the Porch
Extended Happy Hour
Booze:
1/2 Off Well Spirits
Classic Cocktails ($6)
House Wines by the Glass ($6)
Local Beers ($4)
Snacks:
Steak Tartare - garlic, sunchokes, shallot ($9)
Drummettes - strawberry BBQ ($6)
Meatballs - honey-soy glaze ($7)
Antipasti - charcuterie, cheese, olives, pickles, toast ($18)
Burger - aged cheddar, pickles ($9)
Fries - ($6)
Cavan
3607 Magazine St. New Orleans
504-509-7655
cavannola.com
To party in the Quarter...
At the To-Go window at Longway Tavern you can get daiquiris and margaritas and High Noon sodas, and snack food from the window offerings of a cold fried chicken sandwich or an Italian Deli sandwich, as well as fries.
Longway Tavern
Today 4-11 Tomorrow (Mardi Gras) 10:30-3
719 Toulouse St New Orleans
longway.com
And at Sylvain tomorrow Mardi Gras Day from 10-2, there are two options: The walkthrough window will be serving red, white and rosé house wines and a housemade hot sausage sandwich. The sit-down menu requires reservations and includes:
Apps:
Brussel Salad, Marcona Almonds, Sunac and Honey vinaigrette, Parsley, Preserved lemon, Brown Butter bread crumbs ($11)
Cornbread, Cayenne, and Cane Syrup Butter ($6)
Pate, Strawberry Jam, Hazelnuts, Ciabatta ($12)
Chicken and Andouille Gumbo, Creole Potato Salad ($8)
Entrees:
Burger Sharp Cheddar, Dill Pickles, Potato Salad ($15)
Chicken Sandwich, House hot sauce, Dill Pickles, Potato Salad ($15)
Housemade Hot Sausage Sandwich, Sharp Cheddar, Dressed, French Bread, Potato Salad ($15) - available at the window
Pappardelle, Bolognese, Grana Padano ($19) - veggie style available
Sylvain
Mardi Gras Day 10-2
625 Chartres St New Orleans
504-265-8123
sylvainnola.com
