Tucked away on the side of a popular New Orleans-based eyewear store is a new restaurant with a name linked to a historic French Quarter eatery that occupied the building nearly 100 years ago.

After walking through the alcove-like hallway on the side of the flagship Krewe location, the space opens up to Patula , a café with small plates and more opened by chef Robert Tabone late last year.

Tabone was looking for a permanent space after operating Wood Duck, a long-standing pop-up at Anna's bar in the Bywater. He developed a relationship with the Krewe team after catering some of their events and liked the restaurant space they were seeking to fill at 619 Royal St.

Open for less than a year, the quaint spot with a dreamy patio has recently been getting attention from foodies and influen

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