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THALIA NEW ORLEANS
Th e latest restaurant concept from co-chefs
Kristen Essig and Michael Stoltzfus is a 37-seat
neighborhood haunt in the Lower Garden
District on the corner of Constance and Th alia
Streets, the restaurant’s namesake. Th e little
sister of Kristen and Michael’s Coquette, Th alia
off ers innovative takes on familiar snacks, salads,
and pastas as well as themed daily dinners like
Tuesday Schnitzel Night. thalianola.comSPILLIN’
THE BEANSMID TAP BATON ROUGE
Th e Red Stick has its fi rst entirely self-
serve craft wine, beer, and nitro coff ee
bar called MID Tap. Guests who are
21 and older are given an electronic
wristband that allows them to use
electronically controlled taps. But
MID Tap off ers more than libations.
Th e menu includes elevated bar bites
like boudin gyoza, a variety of sliders
and wings, and deconstructed s’mores.
midtapbr.comCOSTERA NEW ORLEANS
Local produce and Gulf seafood take center stage at Costera, a coastal
Spanish restaurant and bar by restaurateur Reno De Ranieri and co-owner
Chef Brian Burns. Th e Uptown restaurant opened in February as an
instant favorite. Its communal dining atmosphere is casual and inviting—
perfect for an evening on the town with friends and family, sharing dishes
like Seafood Paella or Crispy Skinned Pompano. costerarestaurant.comPRESENTED BY CAMELLIA BRAND