Uptown Sports Club

"The  neighborhood restaurant comes from barbecue great Aaron Franklin and owner of iconic music venue Mohawk James Moody. The interior mixes the elegance and rough-and-tumble beauty of New Orleans, and there’s a nice patio, too. Expect po’ boys, a raw bar, and gumbo, plus, (all available to-go) plus cocktails and coffee. There’s also weekend brunch and a Sunday supper club with classic dishes like a pork chop, ribeye, and creamed spinach." - Erin Russell

"The East Austin NOLA-ish restaurant and bar from Aaron Franklin and James Moody offers a brunch menu with fully loaded breakfast plates, steak and eggs with hash browns, and peaches and cream pancakes. Brunch hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury

"An experimental dining experience with unique flavor combinations and a laid-back atmosphere." - Nadia Chaudhury

"Another great late afternoon-into-early evening happy hour can be found at this East Austin New Orleans-ish bar and restaurant. There are specials on East Coast oysters and grilled oysters by the half-dozen, as well as discounted foods like fried green tomatoes and beef patty melts, $5 Meanwhile Brewing light lager, $9 glasses of wines, $8 choose-your-own-adventure martinis, and $6 spritzes. It’s available Monday through Friday, 2 to 5 p.m. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Darcie Duttweiler

"The East Austin New Orleans-ish cocktail bar is decking out with holiday decor and drinks inspired by National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Drinks include the Bar 5 cider toddy with bourbon, apple brandy, apple cider, bitters, and lemon, and the frozen Moose-shine with rye, white and spiced rums, coquito, and whipped cream. It starts on Wednesday, December 4, and runs through the end of the month. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury