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Why this New Orleans rooftop bar is considered one of the best in US
Tasting Room of Louisiana named USA TODAY’s best bars of 2025 – Video
Take a look inside the Tasting Room of Louisiana in Alexandria, Louisiana, named one of USA TODAYs best bars for 2025.
During the Gilded Age in New York City, rooftop bars originated as a way to escape the busy streets and enjoy refreshing drinks while observing the city with a birds-eye view.
Rooftop bars have held onto their novelty, as they serve as social hotspots for locals and as a perfect place for visitors to take in a new city.
Whether watching the day unfold or on a night out under the stars, rooftop bars remain popular spots for enjoying libations.
Mambo’s in New Orleans named best rooftop bar in Louisiana
Mambo’s in New Orleans is the best rooftop bar in Louisiana, according to Foodie, and is the only rooftop bar on Bourbon Street.
This rooftop bar offers a unique vantage point of the infamous Bourbon Street, with panoramic views and a lively atmosphere making the bar a perfect place to take in New Orleans’ ambience.
The open-air space seats over 50 guests, and is the perfect place for a night out or for laid-back afternoon cocktails with a view of New Orleans’ iconic French and Spanish architecture.
The rooftop bar is not the only feature attracting patrons, as this three-story building holds a hidden entrance to a secret courtyard on the main floor that leads to a patio garden. On the second floor, there is another, more intimate bar adorned with Louisiana-themed decor.
Each floor retains a rustic, historical feel, with exposed brick and reclaimed cypress planks making up the building’s interior structure. Decorating the space are pieces of local art and cultural Louisiana artifacts, making the space feel somewhat like a museum.
Not just a spot for good drinks, Mambo’s offers a dining menu full of traditional Cajun and Creole flavors. Using only the freshest local ingredients, Mambo’s chefs create a menu rich in New Orleans heritage, offering dishes like jambalaya, seafood gumbo, crawfish étouffée and a variety of po’boys.
The best rooftop bar in every state according to Foodie
- Alabama: GunRunner Rooftop Bar in Florence
- Alaska: 49th State Brewing in Anchorage
- Arizona: The Perch Brewery in Chandler
- Arkansas: Celeste at The Preacher’s Son in Bentonville
- California: Florentín Rooftop Bar in Los Angeles
- Colorado: 54thirty Rooftop in Denver
- Connecticut: Sign of the Whale in Stamford
- Delaware: The Quoin Hotel + Restaurant in Wilmington
- Florida: Rosa Sky in Miami
- Georgia: 9 Mile Station in Atlanta
- Hawaii: Tikis Grill & Bar in Honolulu
- Idaho: Crave Kitchen & Bar in Eagle
- Illinois: Raised | An Urban Rooftop Bar in Chicago
- Indiana: 3UP Rooftop Lounge in Carmel
- Iowa: Wellman’s Pub & Rooftop in Des Moines
- Kansas: Tallgrass Tap House in Manhattan
- Kentucky: Lost Palm in Lexington
- Louisiana: Mambo’s in New Orleans
- Maine: Luna Rooftop Bar in Portland
- Maryland: Hip Flask Rooftop Bar in Bethesda
- Massachusetts: Apex Rooftop Bar and Lounge in Boston
- Michigan: The Monarch Club in Detroit
- Minnesota: Brit’s Pub in Minneapolis
- Mississippi: 10 South Rooftop Bar and Grill in Vicksburg
- Missouri: 360 Rooftop Bar in St. Louis
- Montana: Bozeman Taproom & Spirits in Bozeman
- Nebraska: The Rooftop in Lincoln
- Nevada: Chéri Rooftop in Las Vegas
- New Hampshire: Rooftop at The Envio in Portsmouth
- New Jersey: RoofTop at Exchange Place in Jersey City
- New Mexico: Coyote Cantina in Santa Fe
- New York: 230 Fifth in New York City
- North Carolina: Aura Rooftop in Charlotte
- North Dakota: Camp Lonetree in Fargo
- Ohio: VASO Rooftop Lounge in Dublin
- Oklahoma: Social Capital in Oklahoma City
- Oregon: The Roof Deck at Revolution Hall in Portland
- Pennsylvania: Standard Tap in Philadelphia
- Rhode Island: Rooftop at the Providence G in Providence
- South Carolina: Rip Tydz in Myrtle Beach
- South Dakota: Juniper at Vertex Sky Bar in Rapid City
- Tennessee: The Lookout at Ole Red in Nashville
- Texas: Upstairs at Caroline in Austin
- Utah: The Green Pig Pub in Salt Lake City
- Vermont: Juniper Bar & Restaurant in Burlington
- Virginia: The Lost Fox Hideaway in Ashburn
- Washington: The Pink Door in Seattle
- West Virginia: LaFontaine’s Rooftop Lounge in Huntington
- Wisconsin: People’s Park in Waukesha
- Wyoming: Bear Bottom Bar and Grill in Centennial
Presley Bo Tyler is the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team reporter for USA Today Network. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at PTyler@Gannett.com
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) – The City of West Monroe announced the 2026 Louisiana State Games are coming to West Monroe this weekend, with athletes from across the state set to compete at The Rec at 7th Square.
According to officials matches begin at 6 p.m. Saturday and continue at 1 p.m. Sunday. Spectators are invited to attend and support the boxers.
- Event location: The Rec at 7th Square on 1802 North 7th Street
- Dates: Saturday–Sunday, June 27–28
Admission details, boxer registration information, and sponsorship opportunities are available in the event graphics, here.
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NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – It’s Election Day, and many voters are deciding on some closely watched primary run-offs, which will determine who appears on the ballot in November.
Polls are open as of 7 a.m. on June 27 and will close at 8 p.m. You will still be able to vote as long as you are in line by 8 p.m.
Election coverage
Fox 8 will bring you analysis as the numbers come in. Our election coverage starts at 9 p.m. on our streaming apps and online.
Who’s on the ballot?
Today is the Republican primary runoff between Stephanie Hilferty and John Young for Louisiana Public Service Commission District 1.
And in the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education District 1 race, Joseph Cao and Ellie Schroder are going head-to-head.
Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming and Congresswoman Julia Letlow face off for the Republican U.S Senate nomination.
This week, a JMC Analytics poll put Fleming five points higher than Letlow.
Gary Crockett and Jamie Davis are the two candidates on the U.S Senate Democratic ballot.
On May 16, Davis got 47 percent of the vote statewide in the Democratic primary. Crockett got 26 percent of the vote.
Fox 8 interviewed the Republican and Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate. You can watch those interviews below:
Voters will also decide how much they want to fund 140 St. Tammany sheriff’s deputies. Fox 8 covered this proposal extensively, and voters can learn more HERE.
New party primary rules
In June 27th’s runoff, voters must stick with the same party they selected in the May election. For example, those who voted Republican in May must vote Republican in this runoff.
However, in the November general election, all voters can select any candidate on the ballot regardless of party.
The Louisiana Secretary of State website lists requirements voters should know before heading to the polls.
What should I bring?
Be prepared to show one of the following before voting:
- a driver’s license;
- a Louisiana Special ID;
- LA Wallet digital driver’s license;
- a United States military identification card that contains your name and picture; or
- some other generally recognized picture ID that contains your name and signature.
Where do I vote?
You can use the Louisiana Voter Portal to find where you vote on election day, or you can call your parish Registrar of Voters Office. Your voter information card, which is sent by mail, lists your polling place.
Click HERE to find your voting precinct by entering personal information, such as your zip code. This method gives you the most specific information.
Can I vote by mail?
In Louisiana, only certain citizens can vote by mail, including:
- military or overseas citizens;
- senior citizens (65+);
- voters with disabilities;
- higher education students & professors;
- religious clergy;
- voters temporarily absent during early voting and election day;
- voters who moved to a new parish more than 100 miles from former residence within 30 days of election;
- persons involuntarily confined to institution;
- sequestered jurors;
- voters hospitalized or who expect to be hospitalized during early voting and election day;
- voters employed upon state waters;
- voters incarcerated for non-felony with sheriff’s certification; and
- participants in the state’s address confidentiality program.
For more information, click HERE.
What if I have a disability?
People with visual impairments and the person assisting them in voting may go to the front of the line at their polling place.
According to the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website, a voter is entitled to receive assistance while voting if they are unable to read or unable to vote without assistance because of a physical disability, including being visually impaired. A voter may choose to use the audio ballot instead of receiving assistance.
However, voters must either file a statement with the registrar in person or by mail before the election if they need assistance in voting or complete an affidavit and/or provide specific documentation to the commissioner on election day.
For more information, click HERE.
Rules on advocating
According to the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website, you should never wear, hand out, or display anything advocating for or against any candidate, proposition, or political party appearing on the ballot in the election while voting. All polling places have a 600 foot campaign free zone.
To see what exactly will be on your ballot, find polling locations, and more, you can go to the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website HERE.
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ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) – After being hired as the new head coach of the Southern Jaguars, Marshall Faulk made the trip to Central Louisiana to help promote his program.
“These are my eyes for the talent in this area,” Faulk told KALB. “We’re aggressive about recruiting the State of Louisiana, and so when there’s good talent and players coming up here, hanging out with some of the people that I know.”
Southern is Faulk’s first head coaching job after spending last season as an assistant at Colorado.
“I’ve done a lot of stuff in the states that I’ve lived,” Faulk said. “Being born here, I hadn’t done a lot around helping youth sports and helping kids in this environment. I’ve got a lot of information and education around football and things that I can give, and this is a great opportunity to give back.”
The Jaguars only won two games in 2025, but are just two years removed from a SWAC Championship Game appearance.
“Just the guys learning how to practice their willingness to learn,” Faulk said on the traits he’s seen thus far from his team. “They’re wanting their desire to get better, and that’s all you want.”
Southern opens up their season on August 29 against Alabama State at the Birmingham Football Classic.
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