A Warehouse Celebration
When my ELDC (Elite Drinking Club) lady friends have a birthday, we celebrate.
The latest celebration was for my perpetually-young friend, Patsie’s birthday.
She usually organizes these fun get togethers. Her choice meeting spot was the Warehouse Restaurant in Old Town. I speed-walked to meet them about a mile down the street. The restaurant is a long-time staple in Old Town and has a very New Orleans vibe. The food is great too, which is precisely why Patsie chose it. She’s my New Orleans artist friend and we are often looking for exceptional food places. Being from NOLA, we are hard food critics when it comes to restaurants, especially those that claim to have a New Orleans repertoire.
I hadn’t been to the Warehouse in over 10 years. I had forgotten how much it reminds me of New Orleans but even more interestingly, the walls are lines with caricatures of notable patrons. Patsie’s portrait is one of them.
The food was wonderful, but unfortunately, the mint juleps needed help. Next time, I bet they’ll simply have simple syrup. This New Orleans-adopted, Kentucky-classic drink can’t be made without it. Afterall, why would we all be sippin’ it on our verandas in the South, otherwise… 😉
Looking forward to out next ELDC outing, as always.
casart
I'm an artist, wife and mother of two boys. I started my illustration business, The Occasional Palette over 35 years ago, when my oldest son was an infant. Once my children were in school, I began painting decorative, faux finishes and murals through my second business, Casart, now over 30 years old. My third business, Casart Coverings, is a springboard from my second. Click on the link on the sidebar to see innovative, custom, designer wallcovering, removable and reusable wallpaper and coordinating decor.
