"Effervescence, a French Quarter 'bubbles and bites' spot, won Eater’s 2017 Bar of the Year. Crystal Hinds, the owner, envisions the bar as a place where locals can come to celebrate every day with a variety of sparkling wines. The interior is inspired by a painting by Anna Kincaide, and the space is designed to be flexible for impromptu gatherings. Effervescence offers a menu of sparkling wines and creative cocktails, and the bar's lack of formality reflects Hinds' approachable persona. Co-chefs Evan Ingram and Brenna Sanders provide a highly technical menu of 'bites' that complement the wines, emphasizing regional produce and seafood." - Allison Alsup