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  • Best Brunch Restaurant in New Orleans: Soubou NOLA in the French Quarter

    Read through all the way to the end of this Sobou New Orleans post for the VIDEO featuring babeilicious Bella Blue’s burlesque moves and ALL the food and fun and music!

    https://rstyle.me/n/cztrwpccb7x | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of a Sobou menu and napkin.

    WELCOME to Sobou in the New Orleans French Quarter. The restaurant of the W Hotel French Quarter, you definitely don’t have to be staying there to enjoy this dining experience.

    Sobou New Orleans

    We went for brunch, which is super special, because on Sunday (check times before you go, and, honestly, go ahead and grab a reservation because it’s so damn cool that you wanna make sure you get it), Sobou hosts “Legs & Eggs,” a Burlesque brunch featuring a live jazz/Dixie band AND local, CLASSY Burlesque dancer Bella Blue, making your brunch and cocktails that much sweeter.

    Seriously, don’t even thank me later. Thank me now. Let me show you why….

    https://rstyle.me/n/cztrwpccb7x | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of a Jazz band.

    DSCF8043 (2) | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of gold balloons on a table in front of a glass bottle display.

    Cocktail focus and pride. The bartenders and the head of the beverage program all share the same passion for producing cocktails that are either unique or the perfect rendition of a traditional drink, or both (yes, it’s possible).

    DSCF8041 | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of a bar tender.

    For instance, the highball ice for drinks like the classic New Orleans Vieux Carre or a go-to traditional Old-Fashioned starts with this block of ice, hand-chiseled down…every time for every drink. Talk about dedication to craft. It’s also pretty cool entertainment at the bar.

    DSCF8066 | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of a bar tender picking away at a block of ice.

    DSCF8073 | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of a bar tender chopping ice.

    And, yup, I definitely got cold little ice pieces splattered all over me shooting this. Refreshing.

    DSCF8077 | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of a bar tender chopping ice.

    And, voila!

    DSCF8084 (2) | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of a bar tender making an Old Fashion drink.

    So, one thing about me is this–I am happiest while photographing and being photographed. I see light and color in terms of photographs everywhere I go….luckily, my brunch companions know this about me and didn’t find it off at all (or, you know, not odd FOR ME) for me to go off on a cocktail photo shoot before even placing our orders. They were very patient with me.

    Like I said, Sobou is connected to the W Hotel in the French Quarter via a gorgeous courtyard and brightly colored (my fave) pool area.

    DSCF8125 | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of a woman holding a drink in her hand.

    This courtyard, though.

    DSCF8135 | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of the Sobou restaurant courtyard.

    Double-fisting, Elegantly.

    DSCF8193 | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of Chelsea Patricia wearing a mustard yellow dress and standing on some black steps while holding drinks in her hands.

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    I don’t even know what drinks I ended up with here, but the one on the left as fresh rosemary, and doesn’t that just sound splendid.

    DSCF8181 (2) | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of Chelsea Patricia wearing a mustard color maxi dress and holding a alcoholic drink.

    Mardi Gras colored edible flowers :)

    DSCF8146 | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of Chelsea Patricia wearing a mustard color maxi dress and holding a alcoholic drink.

    DSCF8138 | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of the Sobou restaurant courtyard.

    This one is called the Honey Buzz Milk Punch, and is made with (and I kid you not) Honey Nut Cheerio infused rum, honey syrup, holiday pie bitters, and milk. AND, YES, it is that good.

    DSCF8118 | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of Buzzmilk punch.

    My dress, by the way, is by Missguided, purchased from ASOS. Yes, it’s wrinkled–full disclosure–we went out dancing the night before and I didn’t have time to steam it before brunch. Real life stuff, ok?

    DSCF8156 | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of Chelsea Patricia wearing a ASOS missguided dress and holding a alcoholic drink.

    DSCF8179 | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of a alcoholic drink.

    We went on the weekend before Mardi Gras, so I had to incorporate some of those decor elements.

    DSCF8176 | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of Chelsea Patricia wearing a ASOS missguided dress and holding a alcoholic drink.

    DSCF8185 | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of two alcoholic drinks.

    Miss Bella Blue, Burlesque extraordinaire. Such a FUN experience. And actually not awkward at all (let’s be honest, that was a slight fear)!

    best burlesque brunch in new orleans french quarter travel blogger | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of a Burlesque dancer at Sobou restaurant.

    Okay, so, one of the coolest things here, at least on the Brunch menu, is that your meal purchase is a 3-course offering, of your own choosing. The options ranged from $28-$35 a person, which includes your appetizer, entree, AND dessert offering. It’s just FANTASTIC.

    DSCF8274 | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of Chelsea Patricia wearing a ASOS missguided dress and eating food at Sobou restaurant.

    Now, on to the glorious food…Appetizers up first:

    Buttermilk biscuit donuts with smoky bacon served atop a mild cream cheese frosting.

    DSCF8227 | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of buttermilk biscuit donuts.

    Soup du jour–don’t remember what kind it was but it was good :)

    DSCF8243 | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of a bowl of soup.

    Cochon de Lait Tamale, with pickled red onion, roasted jalapeno, and cilantro crema. And yep, it’s topped with a pork rind. Right on!

    DSCF8259 | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of a Tamales.

    Roasted Andouille Deviled Eggs served with Crystal hot sauce aioli.

    best brunch in new orleans french quarter travel blogger | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of deviled eggs.

    I am honestly not sure exactly the name of this–it arrived at the table while I was doing my cocktail shoot in the courtyard, but they are basically like a Mimosa Screwdriver hybrid shot. Oh, yeeeeah.

    best brunch in new orleans french quarter travel blogger | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of mimosas.

    best brunch in new orleans french quarter travel blogger | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of Chelsea Patricia wearing a ASOS missguided dress and holding a alcoholic drink.

    On to the main course. So, you’ve tried the Southern favorite weird combo of Chicken & Waffles, right? Well, first up is a Sobou original take on this: Crispy Fried Quail & Pepper Jack Cheese Cornbread Waffles, topped off with a poached egg and Crystal hot sauce hollandaise.

    best brunch in new orleans french quarter travel blogger | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of chicken and waffles.

    DSCF8306 | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of chicken and waffles.

    This is the Blackened Redfish with wild mushroom risotto, butternut squash puree, and blue crab & truffle consomme.

    This was my own order, and I was delighted with the heartiness of the dish as a whole (the redfish was well-seasoned, for sure) and the richness of the risotto (risotto is such a great comfort food, in my opinion)…I think largely due to the inclusion of the butternut squash filling it out.

    DSCF8326 | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of blackened red fish.

    The Buffalo Trace Bourbon Braised Short Rib sitting atop a bourbon-glazed crispy sweet potato pie and topped with red onion jam and sharp white cheddar.

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    DSCF8345 | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of Chelsea Patricia wearing a ASOS missguided dress and holding a alcoholic drink.

    And then there was dessert…

    The Chocolate Coma Bar, featuring a dark chocolate fudge brownie, white chocolate mousse, salted caramel & candied pecans, and covered in milk chocolate ganache.

    DSCF8362 | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of a chocolate fudge brownie.

    Plaquemine’s Parish Citrus Biscuit Parfait with rum macerated satsumas, Navel oranges, Meyer lemons, and crushed candied pecans.

    DSCF8356 | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of a citrus biscuit parfait.

    It was honestly too tart for my liking, but Marc LOVED it. To each his own taste, indeed.

    DSCF8349 | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of a man pretending to eat a citrus biscuit parfait.

    And finally, my own order (you know I like it sweet), the Pecan Pie, Not Pie, which is a deconstructed pecan pie at the bottom of the jar, with a big ole layer of peanut butter mousse (so rich and SO. Damn. Delicious.) topped with chocolate AND a pork cracklin. The pork cracklin was an unexpected savory addition which I paced myself through, having a small bite with each bite of the rest of the dish.

    DSCF8369 | Sobou New Orlenas by popular Atlanta travel blog: image of a deconstructed pecan pie.

    AAAAAnd, here is the full video, you guys! ENJOY!

    If you are traveling to New Orleans, do yourself a favor and make a brunch reservation on Sunday at Sobou. If you’re not traveling to New Orleans, welllll, maybe you should.

    A couple more helpful tips:

    #1 Sobou offers validated valet at the end of your meal, so feel free to drive, park with the Valet between Sobou and the W Hotel, and not deal with the whole French Quarter parking situation.

    #2 There are envelopes in the center of the tables…be sure to put a little cash in there and slip it to Bella as she dances on by you.

    Feel free to DM me on Instagram with any other questions in regards to Sobou, or post them below!

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    Would you be interested in any other travel tips in New Orleans? Stores I enjoyed walking through, craft boozy coffee options, etc?

    Have you been to Sobou New Orleans? LET ME KNOW in the comments below!

    Again, and as always, LOVE YA!

     

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