A New Orleans-inspired restaurant in the Heights started serving a signature blend of Gulf Coast seafood and hearty bayou dishes to the community on Oct. 29.
What's on the menu?
Little Bird is located on North Durham Drive and is run by chef Graham Laborde, who has crafted a menu that consists heavily of Gulf Coast seafood and Creole fare. Highlights include fried catfish, shrimp and grits, seafood gumbo and Gulf Coast oysters. Desserts like triple-layer chocolate cake, apple pie and Hurricane Sno-balls round out the menu.
For drinks, Little Bird's bar consultant Justine Ware creates combinations such as:
Creole Margarita: Tequila, yellow pepper and celery, red pepper, creole shrub and lime
Marmalade Cobbler: Gin, Madeira, orange marmalade and lemon
Chess Pie Milk Punch: Rums, balsamic, lemon, vanilla milk clarified
A curated wine and beer list, as well as nonalcoholic beverages, complete the menu.
