Thursday, February 25, 2010

Oysters at the Bar

Unbeknownst to most locals, La Cote Brasserie has perhaps the best happy hour in the city. Everyday from 5:00 to 7:00, the bar at La Cote serves raw oysters for only $7/dozen.

"But, Peter, we need something to wash down those oysters with." Thankfully, the powers at be are one step ahead of you, folks. How do $2 Abitas sound? I thought so. And this happy hour price covers the entire spectrum of Abita beers, from Amber to Golden to... (drum roll please)... Strawberry Harvest Lager, which was just released on Monday.

But as JC said, "Man shall not live by raw shellfish alone." La Cote also offers an abbreviated bar menu which include housemade pate and alligator beignets (pictured above).

So the next time you are looking for a place to have a few drinks before the Hornets game, or when Lucy's is so crowded that you can't even get a drink, head on over to the bar at La Cote. It's one of the most underutilized bars in the Warehouse District; but with prices like that, locals should take note.

5 comments:

Brittany Courtenay said...

Seriously Peter, that oyster has my mouth watering. I need to get some before the weather warms up!

Megan Medo said...

Next time yall go call me!!!

Annie Bleecker said...

Warning: Abita Strawberry and raw oysters DO NOT go well together.

Real Big Tally said...

That first picture is exceptional. Nice work.

KL said...

my goodness - that pic of the oyster is practically pornographic. fabulous.