Balise has served as a 21st century tavern for downtown New Orleans, a chef-led spot for nice cocktails and snacks after work, a burger or a more formal dinner of modern American flavors. On Saturday, ...
Ships anchoring. Cargo in transit. Sailors milling about. A diverse population, with more than its share of taverns and cabarets. Ah, New Orleans, right? Not quite. This was the Balize—or La Balise, ...