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An Early Look at TruOrleans
The exterior of TruOrleans. Photograph by Emma Patti
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An Early Look at TruOrleans
The street-level patio. Photograph by Emma Patti
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An Early Look at TruOrleans
The second-level outdoor bar. Photograph by Emma Patti
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An Early Look at TruOrleans
The second-level patio adorned with wrought-iron railings. Photograph by Emma Patti
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An Early Look at TruOrleans
Colorful cocktail cups channel Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Photograph by Emma Patti
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An Early Look at TruOrleans
Crawfish etouffee. Photograph by Emma Patti
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An Early Look at TruOrleans
Gumbo with andouille sausage. Photograph by Emma Patti
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An Early Look at TruOrleans
Fried shrimp, hush puppies, and cole slaw. Photograph by Emma Patti
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An Early Look at TruOrleans
One of three Hurricane cocktails that have a range of alcohol strength. Photograph by Emma Patti
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An Early Look at TruOrleans
The “Jackson’s Fog” cocktail with berries, mint, and Jack Daniel’s honey bourbon. Photograph by Emma Patti
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An Early Look at TruOrleans
A slice of Key lime pie. Photograph by Emma Patti