I have seen the future. And it is laced with cold Abita, mint juleps and sazeracs as one stumbles down a reborn Freret corridor. Okay, maybe not so stereotypical on the regional alternative beverages, but you get the idea.
This year will witness a third Freret bar open its doors, this one located on the corner of Upperline and Freret. Rumor has it, it is called Cure, The Cure, or Cur - or some variation therein. Taking over the old formerly white brick two story building that once advertised legal and/or notary services. I think originally it may've been home to a fire dept, but I'll have to confirm that.
Once this 3rd bar opens, Freret will offer a trinity of watering holes, the others being The Box Office and Friar Tuck's. Somehow I think each bar will be just fine insofar as catering to its certain clientele. In other words, I don't know that the frat and soro set will be taking in an evening at The Comedy Conservatory next to The Box Office; conversely, I don't see the patrons of the latter lining up for Minderasers at Friar Tuck's either. But I've been wrong before.
My point is another viable business will soon open its doors to what many would argue is ‘the' corridor to watch and partake in. The annual Freret Fest and now year old Freret Market among other ongoing interests certainly complement these positive elements. And that one may decide to indeed initiate a Freret barhop this Fall is frankly delightful.
Viva rebirth! Viva local, new businesses! Viva Freret!
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