Had enough of all that N’awlins fried goodness? Your discerning palate will thank you for heading to Grapevine Wine Bar in the French Quarter. Located in a historic building with swanky décor and a beautiful dark bar, this laid-back yet elegant bar and restaurant plays host to expense-account types smoking cigarettes under the massive antique chandelier. Pass them by and head back to the courtyard to relax at a wrought- iron table beneath the twinkling lights and sip vino near the fountain. The seasonal menu is tasty but the charcuterie plate, overflowing with homemade mousses, sausages, terrines and pâté is worth skipping the mainaltogether,. Or go for the fruit and cheese plate paired with wine, then splurge on one of Grapevine Wine Bar and Bistro’s divine desserts. Sure, you can get the cheesecake or the tiramisu, but why be an average Joe? Order the goat cheese ice cream, and don’t be ashamed to lick the bowl.