Tujague’s
Anita Rao KashiAnita Rao Kashi|Guest Contributor|BARS, NEW ORLEANS Updated : Dec 29, 2016, 02.49 PM IST
Anita Rao Kashi
Anita Rao Kashi is a freelance travel and food writer based in Bangalore. After nearly 12 years with The Times of India in Bangalore,she went freelance in Jan 2006 to write about travel and food. Her stories have appeared in such publications as Lonely Planet Magazine India, National Geographic Magazine India, Economic Times, Jetwings, Femina, Tiger Tales, Silkwinds, Bangalore Mirror, The Star of Malaysia etc. Apart from writing for various national and international magazines, newspapers and websites, as well blogging on travel and food, she has worked on travel and food guides.
Located on Decatur Street, Tujague’s Restaurant is known for its delectable Creole cuisine and dishes since the mid 19th century. Unlike some of the other old timers, the restaurant is simple and relies on its history for charm and atmosphere. The bar area, a stand up cypress bar that has survived prohibition, is equally sparse and does not believe in frills. But it makes up with its signature cocktail called Grasshopper, invented by the restaurant owner in the 1920s. Made with green and white crème de menthe, heavy cream, cocoa cream, and brandy float, the cocktail is a heavy hitter and strong. Some of the other popular New Orleans cocktails like sazerac and vieux carre can also be had here.
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