The new Kimpton Hotel Fontenot is in the heart of New Orleans’ Central Business District (CBD), where Executive Chef Chris Lusk and Bar Supervisor Paula Echevarria head up a show-stopping cocktail lounge and stylish corner café. Peacock Room is an elevated, energetic hotspot where cocktails are sipped and bites are shared, while Gospel Coffee and Boozy Treats caters to an on-the-go crowd with imaginative offerings.
“New Orleans is known for its rich, cultural dining scene and dynamic cocktail offerings, and we’re excited to debut two truly outstanding concepts that honor the city’s past while celebrating its modern creative class,” said Restaurant and Bar General Manager Jessica Retif. “We look forward to inviting guests to revel in the electric energy of each space. Whether it’s a late-night craft cocktail at Peacock Room or a mid-day boozy milkshake at Gospel Coffee and Boozy Treats, guests can experience twists on classic New Orleans flavors and unparalleled Southern hospitality in the heart of downtown.”
Effortlessly blending the eccentric personality of New Orleans’ bar culture with the old-world charm and sophistication of a classic social club, Peacock Room delivers a bright and vibrant feel during the day and a sexy, moody atmosphere come sundown, perfect for an afternoon aperitif, dinner or an end-of-evening nightcap. The interior of Peacock Room features a bohemian mix of art, vintage carpets, brass hardware, crystal fixtures and velvet upholstery. Under the leadership of Bar Supervisor Paula Echevarria, the cocktail lounge will serve a contemporary selection of exceptional, hard-to-come-by spirits and evocative craft cocktails, such as the bright yet smoky Primp and Preen, made with mezcal, white rum, orgeat, fresh citrus and a touch of blue curaçao, and the sweet and creamy Right Place/Wrong Time, made with a butter-infused vodka, coconut milk and espresso syrup. For the food-focused, Executive Chef Chris Lusk’s menu features refined shareable interpretations of regional classics, including items like Crawtator Crusted Oysters with jalapeno sriracha, mirliton and bacon lardon; Blue Crab Pimento Cheese with port salut, Calabrian chiles and toasted brioche; and Fruits de Mer Pho, made with cashew hoisin, grouper, shrimp ramen and crab boulettes.
Just a few steps away from Peacock Room, in a minimalist-designed space flooded with natural light and energized upbeat music, is Gospel Coffee and Boozy Treats. And just like at Peacock Room, Gospel will host regular performances from an array of talented local musicians. The café features banquette seating along Tchoupitoulas Street and a laptop-friendly central communal table equipped with functional power. The café’s expertly crafted espresso drinks, drip coffee and rotating pour-over selections are offered alongside a selection of coffee-infused cocktails and alcohol-infused shakes, like the Holy Atolé, a twist on Mexican hot chocolate with mezcal, and the Red Velvet Cornbread Cupcake made with bourbon creole cream cheese. The food program at Gospel is formatted for light eating-on-the-go with items like NOLA-inspired breakfast tacos made with crab-boiled potato, andouille sausage and jalapeno sriracha; house-made pastries; and breakfast po’ boy made with house-made cane syrup, sausage and Tabasco aioli. Guests can also enjoy house-made frozen custards, including monthly seasonal flavors off the café’s Custard Calendar, like Strawberry Shortcake made with vanilla custard, white chocolate, fresh strawberries and a sweet biscuit.
Both concepts are located within the Kimpton Hotel Fontenot, at 501 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.