Jazzin’ Up Algiers
August 11, 2008 by Lisa Heindel
Filed under Around Town, Blog, Local restaurants
Are you a jazz fan looking for a new dining spot on the West Bank of New Orleans? Look no further than right here in Algiers and check out The Suite Jazz Cafe, a jazz and supper club offering dinner and Sunday brunches.
I had the chance to drop in and visit with the owner last week and check it out at the end of the brunch. With a glass of the best sweet tea I’ve ever had right in front of me, Dr. Camacia Ross (an Algiers resident, she’s also running for a position on the school board) allowed me to take a few photos to share with you.
The brunch menu changes each Sunday, but it is built around “home cooking”. The fried catfish I saw on a few plates looked delicious! There is a full bar, with happy hour on weekday evenings and live music on Friday and Saturday and during the Sunday brunch. Dr. Ross shared that they are hoping to open with lunch specials soon, which would be a welcome addition to the local dining scene.
Just another way to stay local….
The Suite Jazz Cafe is located at 3580 Holiday Drive in Algiers, right off of General de Gaulle in the new strip center next to Rouse’s. Gift certificates are available…I hope my clients like theirs!
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Parrot Pete’s - A New West Bank Dining Spot
April 27, 2008 by lisa
Filed under Around Town, Blog, Local restaurants
I recently had a chance to meet a friend for a leisurely cup of coffee on a weekday morning. This is something that doesn’t happen all that often with busy work schedules, but it gave me the opportunity to check out Parrot Pete’s, a new West Bank coffee shop and cafe that I had been hearing so many good things about. Well, the folks who were talking it up were right!
There is a huge selection of pastries, coffees, specialty drinks and breakfast and lunch plates. Once I walked in, I felt like I was on vacation! With a tropical theme and indoor and outdoor dining spaces, Parrot Pete’s is a wonderful addition to the West Bank menu.
Sitting outside and enjoying the sunny weather, I watched not just the people coming and going, but the fabulous fountains and landscaping that make for a relaxing visit.
After enjoying my breakfast of a chilled fruit plate and a steaming latte, I couldn’t help but take these photos to share just how peaceful and relaxing a place it really is. It’s definitely on my list of go-to places when trying to decide where to meet up.
Parrot Pete’s is located at 1901 Manhattan Blvd. in Harvey, LA in the new office park located next to the Target shopping center and is a just hop, skip and a jump from all of these great West Bank neighborhoods:
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