Café Degas
Restaurant & cafe · Esplanade Ridge
3127 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans · Website
Café Degas was named after the 19th century French Impressionist, Hilaire Germain Edgar Degas, who in 1872 visited New Orleans and stayed for a short time down the street at 2306 Esplanade Avenue. French artist and restaurateur Jacques Soulas came to New Orleans in 1980, and with his friend Jerry Edgar decided to build a restaurant that would be reminiscent of his homeland, and where diners could experience French Bistro atmosphere (with a New Orleans touch), good food and an inspired wine list.