Coke Crawl: A Taste of NOLA
Coke Crawl: A Taste of NOLA
The Coca-Cola Company provided promotional consideration for my participation in this program.
During this year’s ESSENCE Festival®, I had a great time hitting a few of the many delicious restaurants New Orleans has to offer. Coca-Cola hosted their first ever #CokeCrawl, and I was happy to take part in it! During our 3 days at ESSENCE, we hit twelve venues located near the French Quarter, Warehouse District and Central Business District. Each stop offered revelers a taste of NOLA cuisine, free ice-cold Coca-Cola and Lagniappe during the ESSENCE Festival 2015® weekend.
The restaurants that participated in the Coke Crawl offered discounted sampler menus for visitors to enjoy. From spicy crab lettuce wraps and alligator bites, to hand-battered shrimp and Cajun chicken Po’ Boys, ESSENCE Festival 2015® attendees received an authentic taste of NOLA cuisine.
Here is a rundown of the Coke Crawl restaurants for you to experience for yourself the next time you’re in New Orleans:
Crazy Lobster
The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk, 500 Port of New Orleans Pl #83, New Orleans, LA 70130
www.thecrazylobster.com/
“Buckets of seafood, NOLA favorites like po' boys and jambalaya, served with cocktails in a waterfront space.”
WOW Café
300 Canal Street
www.WowCafe.com
“WOW Cafe American Grill and Wingery serves fresh, wholesome flavors. The addictive sauce takes the wings in a whole new direction.”
Ole Saint Kitchen & Tap
132 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130
www.olesaint.com
“Outstanding Southern Coastal Cuisine.”
OLDE NOLA Cookery
205 Bourbon Street
“Colorful and comfy Cajun and Creole restaurant that serves an array of traditional local dishes.”
Rebellion Bar & Urban Kitchen
748 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130
https://www.facebook.com/NOLARBK
“Menu is a bold fusion of Asian and Latin American flavors.”
Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant New Orleans
701 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130
www.lucysretiredsurfers.com/new-orleans
“Relaxed, island-tinged, bar with seafood-heavy Cal-Mex fare. Has an outdoor courtyard and keeps late hours.”
Fulton Alley
600 Fulton St, New Orleans, LA 70130
www.fultonalley.com
“Classy and sleek bowling lanes where Southern-American-influenced fare and cocktails are served.”
Apres Lounge
608 Fulton St, New Orleans, LA 70130
www.apresnola.com
“Chic, brick-lined, hotspot that serves wine and champagne in a funky turn-of-the-century building.”
Chartres House
601 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130
www.chartreshouse.com
“Cajun-Creole joint serving gumbo, po' boys and more in an elegant and homey space with multiple rooms.”
New Orleans Creole Cookery
508 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130
www.neworleanscreolecookery.com
“Features authentic New Orleans cuisine as well as other Cajun dishes.”
Oceana Grill
739 Conti St, New Orleans, LA 70130
www.oceanagrill.com
“Classic New Orleans fare served in a laid-back space. Boasts a courtyard and late-night dining.”
Pier 424 Seafood Market
424 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130
www.pier424seafoodmarket.com
“Casual spot with an oyster bar and local eats such as fried alligator, frogs' legs and Creole turtle soup.”
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