New Orleans has always marched to the beat of its own brass band, and nowhere is that spirit more alive than behind unmarked doors, tucked-away courtyards, and candlelit cocktail bars that reward the curious. From historic hideaways in the French Quarter to modern speakeasies serving inventive libations, this city knows that the best drinks often come with a side of mystery. Come discover the hidden side of the Big Easy—one perfectly crafted cocktail at a time. I feel like I’m betraying the New Orleans food culture by simply talking about drinking.  Probably the best food city we have visited.  But for this trip, we were there for Tales of the…