8 Block Kitchen & Bar
Why It's Essential
Hyatt Regency New Orleans will re-open on October 19, 2011 following a $275 million redesign and revitalization and feature 1,193 guest rooms and suites, 200,000 square feet of meeting and event space, expansive food and beverage offerings, and unprecedented service. Located downtown on Loyola Avenue, the hotel is adjacent to the Louisiana Superdome and anchors the vibrant Sports and Entertainment District. Hyatt Regency New Orleans borders the new Medical District, the Arts & Entertainment District and is just blocks from the French Quarter, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and the Mississippi Riverfront. For reservations and additional information, please call 888.591.1234 or visit www.neworleans.hyatt.com.
Why It's Good
8 Block Kitchen & Bar 601 Loyola Ave. New Orleans, LA 70113
Most Interesting Dishes
8 Block Kitchen & Bar, that is separate from Borgne, Chef Besh’s restaurant. Borgne will be located on the street level, and guests will be able to enter the restaurant from the street and from inside the hotel. Please find more details on 8 Block Kitchen & Bar below. I’ve also attached the overall food and beverage release for Hyatt Regency New Orleans, which might be helpful. Please feel free to call or email me with any additional questions! Thanks, Katie 8 Block Kitchen & Bar The cornerstone of the hotel’s illustrious dining options, 8 Block Kitchen & Bar pays homage to the eight blocks that comprise Upper Bourbon Street in the French Quarter, one of the city’s most iconic and historic attractions known for local culture and classic cuisine. Serving breakfast and lunch, the 360-seat, full-service restaurant will offer a menu of local, seasonally inspired dishes that fuses traditional New Orleans style with international flair Chef Eric has acquired throughout his career. Diners are invited to start their day with delectable warm dishes from the breakfast buffet or sample the a la carte menu, which features Fried Oyster Eggs Benedict, Papa Tom Stone-ground Grits and classic New Orleans Beignets. Lunch specialties include New Orleans staples such as She Crab Soup, Rotisserie Coq au Coin Farm Chicken Gumbo, Garlic and Pepper Crusted Gulf Shrimp, Belgium Endive & Frisée Salad with Bayou Duck Confit, Grilled Cajun Black Drum Fish and the city’s famed Muffaletta sandwich. Additionally, 8 Block Kitchen & Bar offers tantalizing beverages, including hand-squeezed lemonades, crafted iced teas, fresh juices and vintage-inspired cocktails to complement every meal. Boasting an exhibition kitchen as well as a sumptuous pastry station with mouthwatering desserts, the restaurant ensures everyone has the best seat in the house. Conveniently located in the heart of the hotel atrium, the bar offers a carefully curated cocktail menu and gourmet bites served in a sidewalk café inspired environment. Open 18 hours a day, the 70-seat bar provides a relaxed setting for guests to start their day with freshly brewed, gourmet coffee and artisanal pastries baked on-site daily, or unwind with masterfully crafted cocktails, local beers and a hand-selected collection of varietals from notable young wineries. Complementing the innovative libations are cheeses from the finest local cheese mongers and a variety of house-cured meats and sausages from the city’s best butchers. The bar is the quintessential spot to begin or end an evening and sit and watch all of the action in the hotel unfold.
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