» Zula

This forerunner of the downtown renaissance satisfies with inventive New American food and two levels of glitzy decor.

Clubby, dim lighting, flashy mirrors and far-out banquettes in subtle jewel tones define this upscale casual space in the St. Germain loft condos. Standouts on the New American menu include a generous crab cake appetizer with horseradish aioli. International flavors typify entrees, like the Asian-inspired duck breast, sautéed river trout and smoked pork chop with tamarind onion marmalade. Lunch offers varied sandwiches and entrée-sized salads. Chocolate brownie cake with peanut butter ice cream defines citified comfort food.

Only two blocks from the Theatre District, Zula is the ideal spot for a pre-theater dinner.

Looking for a new late-night spot downtown? Zula late night is open to the 21 and up crowd on Friday and Saturday evenings. Enjoy live music, cocktails and bar bites from 10 p.m. to close.

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