"Bacchanal, a Bywater wine shop known for its amazing courtyard and live music, offers a seasonal menu of small plates like salt cod fritters, grilled sardines, and littleneck clams. There’s also a cocktail bar that offers indoor seating for when the backyard is simply too packed. Bacchanal matured into a hot spot following Hurricane Katrina, and despite its current must-do status with tourists, remains an important part of the neighborhood." - Clair Lorell
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