Cure

Our second night in New Orleans, we had reservations for Cure, #50 on the list of best bars in North America.

Overview: I appreciated the minimal decor of the bar, it had a great ambiance inside. We made the mistake of not sitting at the bar (read my review Jewel of the South for more on why you should always sit at the bar) which I think made our visit less memorable.

Our server was nice, but seemed a little taken aback when we told her that we wanted to try all the 11 drinks on the Seasonal Menu. We asked her to help us decide the best order to try the drinks in, and she didn’t seem very confident in doing this - a bartender would have been a better fit for helping us curate our own tasting menu.

The drinks themselves were fine, but nothing too memorable. There were a few drinks I was really excited to try - Mississippi Cup, Night Swim, and Rain Option - but none of them were particularly great or stand out. Perhaps the drink I liked the best was First Encounter, Cure’s take on a Gin Fizz. The drink was light and refreshing and the foam was thick and delicious.

Honestly, the most memorable thing at Cure was Nonna’s Meatballs, which were huge and tasted just as good as they smelled. The Truffle Popcorn was also great and came as a large mound of buttery goodness.

My Assessment: We had a nice time at the bar, but nothing stands out as too memorable or unique. I’d go back if I already happened to be in New Orleans and they had a new seasonal menu, if only to sit at the bar and see if that improved the experience.