OLD MARKET. This pizzeria pub is a great place for live music on the weekends. The rest of the week, Howard Street Pub and Pizza attracts a young to moderately young crowd and makes a great stop for pizza and beer. The ambience is fun, and the decor includes large windows, bright lights, and wood and brass accents. The menu is inexpensively priced, and items range from pizza and pastas to appetizers. Howard's also has daily drink specials available.

Blues and BBQ! What more is there? This local hangout is known for its ribs and rocking stage, plus there's plenty to drink. McKenna's Blues, Booze and BBQ aims to combine a New Orleans blues ambience with dining favorites like ribs, steaks and chicken. Meals come with a side of red cabbage slaw, spicy beans and cornbread. The kitchen serves until 11pm, and the staff is friendly.