Wood Pizza Bistro and Taphouse- Warehouse District (New Orleans, LA)

The newest restaurant addition to the Warehouse District is Wood Pizza Bistro & Taphouse located just across the street from Cochon. We were in town for Mardi Gras and as expected all restaurants were packed before the parades began. Initially, we wanted to have a sandwich at Cochon Butcher but with a line up around the corner we thought twice. Looking around I noticed this unassuming new restaurant with a large outdoor seating along an old brick wall. It reminded me of many places in New York and I was immediately attracted. It turns out that head chef, Will Salisbury, grew up in Long Island (no wonder) and spent months eating his way through Italy (as I have). So it was a win-win.

IMG_6673 The restaurant as the name gives away serves pizza and salads. Not any kind of pizza but the real wood-burning oven kind.  Inside, the restaurant is cozy and small with a small pizza assembly open-concept kitchen tucked in the corner and a larger bar serving awesome regional beers (40 beer taps with lots of craft brews from Louisiana and the South).
The pepperoni and mushroom pizza was delicious with a perfectly baked crust, generous amounts of fresh mozzarella cheese, mushrooms and pepperoni. The large salad was generous enough to feed our party of 3 all washed down by our pitcher of beer. Wood has definitely raised to the top of my go-to places in Nola for good eats on a patio. If you are craving pizza, you know the real Italian kind then definitely head to Wood. You won’t regret it!

 

 

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Romantic Restaurants in New Orleans

Valentine’s Day is here and if you have procrastinated on planning a special night with your loved one then here are some tips on what restaurants offer the most romance. Here are my personal favourites for a romantic date night this Valentine’s Day. 
 
1.  Lola’s- Authentic Spanish food in a small and cosy restaurant located in Bayou St. John
 
3312 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans, LA
504.488.6946
2.  Cafe Degas– Romantic French Bistro in Bayou St. John
3127 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans, LA, 70119
504.945.5635
 
3.  La Boca– A small, intimate, and romantic Argentinian Steakhouse tucked away in the Warehouse District.
Address: 857 Fulton St
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 525-8205
 
4.  Commander’s Palace- Haute Creole cooking served in a Victorian House in the Garden District
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1403 Washington Avenue 
New Orleans, LA 
504. 899.8221
5.  Lilettes– French and Italian Inspired cuisine in a romantic setting. 
3637 Magazine Street
504.895.1636 
 
6.  Restaurant August– Contemporary French cuisine in a romantic and up-scale setting 
301 Tchoupitoulas
New Orleans, LA 
70130
 
7.  Cafe Amelie-Nestled in the historic 150 year old Princess of Monaco Courtyard and Carriage House on Royal Street in the French Quarter, Cafe Amelie serves a combination of Louisiana fare in a lush enchanting New Orleans courtyard setting. 
912 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA
504.412.8965
 
8.  Stella– is an intimate restaurant located in the French Quarter serving global modern cuisine influenced by Louisiana flavors.  
 
1032 Chartres Street  
New Orleans, LA 
504.587.0091
 
9.  Coquette– With dining rooms on two floors and a 14 seat bar Coquette serves American food with an ever evolving menu that focuses on local and seasonal products. 
 
2800 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70115 
504.265.0421
10. La Crepe Nanou– A romantic French Bistro located uptown on Prytania Street 
 
1410 Robert St
New OrleansLA 70115
504.899.2670
 
11. Gautreau’s Restaurant- Nestled in a lush garden spot in Uptown New Orleans, Gautreau’s serves elegant and inventive menu. 
 
1728 Soniat Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
504.899.7397
 
12. Baru Bistro and Tapas– located on Magazine street in the Garden District serving a melange of fresh and tasty Caribbean food. 
3700 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
504.895.2225
 
13. Galatoires- up-scale and chic historical restaurant located in the French Quarter serving up authentic French Creole cuisine
 
209 Bourbon Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
504.525.2021
 
14. Muriels- Located on the corner of Jackson Square, this restaurant serves creole cuisine in a very romantic setting.
801 Chartres Street
New Orlans, LA, 70116
504.568.1885
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