inside the new
JEWEL OF THE SOUTH
by Michaela Bechler | photos by Denny Culbert
When Jewel of the South first opened in March
2019 on the edge of the French Quarter, its
owners were already looking ahead to its next
phase. Occupying the first floor of an early 19th century
Creole cottage, the cocktail spot created by New Orleans
bartending sensations Chris Hannah and Nick Detrich,
underwent a considerable transformation. Within its first
year, Hannah, Detrich, and business partner John Stubbs
unveiled the new Jewel of the South, a restaurant located
upstairs, and The Grove, a cozy 32-seat lounge serving
classic and craft cocktails alongside light bar bites on the
first floor.
56 ADORE • MARCH 2020