Our local chefs and mixologists pull inspiration from seasonal crops, international cuisines, big city eateries and beyond. Why not turn to our own backyard when coming up with menu names? Here are a few drinks and dishes based on or named after places around town.
Jardin District cocktail The Radio Bar
A staple of Radio Bar’s seasonal cocktail menu, the Jardin District is aromatic and floral, just like the actual Garden District not far from the bar’s location. It’s made with Hendrick’s gin, creme de violette, St. Germain, lemon and cucumber.
Spanish Town Cuban sandwich Mansurs on the Boulevard
Aspiring to be as flavorful as its namesake neighborhood, this sandwich is packed and pressed with smoked Spanish paprika and chili roasted pork, ham, pickles, Swiss cheese and roasted garlic dijonnaise.
Hollydale Greens/Jefferson Greens salad City Pork Deli & Charcuterie/City Pork Brasserie & Bar
Made with bacon lardons, red onions, crumbles of gorgonzola cheese and a red pepper jelly vinaigrette (plus smoked chicken and tomatoes at the Brasserie location), this salad is named for the street on which its respective restaurant resides.
Kenilworth Early Riser Superior Grill (Highland)
Named for the neighborhood adjacent to Superior’s Highland Road location, this American-style breakfast platter from a local Mexican institution comes with all the classics: pancakes or waffles with eggs, bacon, sausage—the works.
Death Valley cocktail Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar
Naturally, the football-themed restaurant gives a shout-out to Tiger Stadium. This Svedka vodka cocktail also includes Bayou Silver Rum, triple sec, orange juice, pineapple juice and raspberry cordial.
Garden District cocktail Galatoire’s Bistro
The sprawling oaks and blossoming flowers of the Garden District have inspired more than one cocktail crafter in Baton Rouge. This drink combines New Orleans’ Oryza Gin, honey, lime, mint and tonic syrup.
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This article was originally published in the July 2018 issue of 225 Magazine.
