One of the classier venues in this part of the Quarter, the Cane & Table – with its romantically faded interior and Mediterranean-style outdoor courtyard – is so stunning it's hard to knock. The drinks are fun, playful and inventive, some with a tiki-type vibe. And did we mention they're tasty, too?
Cane & Table
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