Baton Rouge

Two "names" on the French cocktail scene—Joseph Biolatto (ex-Forum) and Julien Escot (Papa Doble in Montpellier)—take you on an excursion to the roots of the cocktail in New Orleans, via Cajun culture and the Louisiana bayou. To the mesmerizing rhythms of voodoo ceremonies, the two J's celebrate the origins but with a contemporary twist, casting a wicked spell on classics they could mix blindfolded. With its plush, exotic décor, Baton Rouge channels a classy dive vibe.