Jewel of the South

Chris Hannah's French Quarter bar — and home to one of the best cocktail programs in the country, from one of the best bartenders in America. Trust the menu entirely; Hannah's Brandy Crusta is legendary, and anything he makes is worth ordering. Come early evening for a seat at the bar, where you can watch the masters work. Reservations are highly recommended and the place is worth planning an evening around. It is a destination for anyone serious about cocktails — a quietly elegant room where the drinks reach a level few bars anywhere match, made by a name the whole industry knows.