Interference is a Mandeville dive bar…read more I am on a quest to go to new bars. Normally this quest takes place in New Orleans, but last night it brought me to Interference. I pass this bar nearly every day and have always wondered how it was, but never stopped in. I was a tad overdressed since I was coming from La Provence, but I didn't care. The bar is pretty well lit for a dive. They could probably have turned out 3/4 of the lights to make it more divey. There was a pool table and a very long shuffleboard table. Shuffleboard in bars is an excellent concept. I never had been to a bar in Nola with shuffleboard, but this is the second Northshore bar with a table that I know of. The bar is very long and lined with bar stools. Above the bar there were four TVs all tuned to sports. The area next to the shuffleboard table has around 10 or so tables and chairs which was a nice place to sit and drink. There is also an area for a band, but there wasn't a show last night. The crowd was mixed. I was the best dressed, but it ran the gamut from young tattooed service industry folks to old dudes wearing LSU gear. The bartender was young, attractive and friendly. I ordered poorly (Fancy Lawnmower-nasty), but they did have a decent selection of other drafts (maybe 4-5). There was a Guinness draft sign, but I did not confirm that they had an actual draft. In summary, interference is a sports themed dive. It was too bright, but I'll be back.

This is the place for drinking drinking and more drinking! HEAVY pours…read more After midnight we start howling at moon. They have TouchTunes to play your fav songs ever, the food is really good for all your late night cravings. It's small menu but tasty. The bartenders are great. It's the friendly neighborhood hang out! Two pool tables and they bring the big screen down for games. Smoking is allowed inside FYI

The open fresh air seating was wonderful. Just me. Sat at the bar. Host & bartender both friendly…read moreand engaging. I saw the rowdy "kid" play area (and could hear them) I get the reviews complaining, however it really is a lack of parenting issue, not the restaurant. The signature drinks, once being a "western sunset" , menu says 10$ in a maybe 6 ounce plastic cup (smallest cocktail I've seen at a restaurant) ended up being 12$ each on the bill. That is why I'm deducting a star, it was 20% higher for each tiny drink than expected. Bartender was very nice woman. I would return here for the wonderful view and tasty burger. I wouldn't order a dinky drink again.

Food was very good, atmosphere and vibe was great! We had…read morethe bacon jam burger and Nashville hot chicken sandwich. Both were very tasty. I would highly recommend either one. You also get to choose from a variety of sides. They give you a generous portion of the sides as well. The views of the water are pretty, and if you have young kids, there is a big playground right next to the dining area! This is a well thought out restaurant with fun amenities for the whole family. I highly recommend.

The management is the reason for 3 stars instead of 5. We got to the bar at 5:00. We ordered the…read more2nd most expensive bottle of wine and ordered 3 happy hour apps. After 15 minutes we get the wine. Again, it's maybe 2 tables of people. We get our 3rd appetizer over 60 minutes later. We ordered another bottle of wine, the most expensive, along with 3 more appetizers. The appetizers came out a little quicker. It took us 30 minutes for the check and to get the card back. It's a Friday, there is a cover band and it got pretty crowded. My problem is, there were 2 people serving and one of the servers, our server, is now bartending! There were 2 other people when we got there, who I assumed were the owners. 2 people can not handle a Friday night crowd on their own. Service was sloooooow. Atmosphere and food were very good. I actually felt bad for the servers. Shame on the management!

The sliders were delicious. The atmosphere was relaxing. The live band was Awesome…read more Great place to chill out in!

If you want to smell like cigarette smoke then just step in the door! Foosball table has the same…read morebroken handle for over a year. Be prepared to hand over your driver license just to use (and pay) for billiards balls. No live music here. Alligator is a decent daiquiri flavor. Plenty of open parking because no one is here.

Drinks are great and cheap. Great live music. Had a fundraiser last night for a great cause. Will…read moredef go back.

Great lunch at Byron's today. That's the best risotto I have ever had and the chicken and shrimp…read moresauce was excellent too. My wife loved her French onion soup. You really can't go wrong here. It's always good and the service is usually outstanding like it was today.

We paid a first visit today to Bistro Byronz in Mandeville and enjoyed ourselves. The Bistro has a…read moresvelte, contemporary, somewhat upscale persona, and features excellent service and amenities. There is a full bar and specialty cocktails are available. There was a big crowd on this Friday lunch hour and the surroundings were noisy and bustling, but all proceeded without a hitch. I'm watching my calories at present, so I had the Chicken Paillard served with greens in vinaigrette and braised vegetables. It was excellent; succulent, tasty, and generously portioned. Our party of five had a variety of entrees, including fish tacos, southwestern salad, and chicken Caesar sandwich. All were enjoyed. Our little one had the fried shrimp off the kid's menu and thought it was very good. Bistro Byronz was a very good experience. We will return.

The Castine Center is a unique place. Located inside Pelican Park, it serves as the administrative…read moreoffices for the park as well as a multi purpose facility available for rent. I've been there for gun shows, fundraisers, school functions, and most importantly, the recreational league team draft. Northshore residents who live in Recreation District 1 pay property taxes to fund the park, the center and the improvements to the area. Being able to see where those dollars go actually makes me happy to pay those taxes every year. The Castine Center can be rented in sections or as a whole. Depending on the type of event it can be super fancy or super casual. There is a large parking area out front that can accommodate pretty large crowds. During the team drafts for recreational sports we have the place all to ourselves. Even though I've been there for many different events, I really enjoy the team drafts. We have the place all to ourselves as we sit around picking teams and laughing at the super competitive coaches trying to relive their youth. Most of us are there to help teach the kids and have a good time, but some of those people are serious as if it's the NFL draft. If you're looking to book an event, or have any business with the park, check out The Castine Center.

I attended the Grapes & Grain event at this venue. First of all, you need to know that GPS will…read moresend you to the wrong place. At least, it sent us to the wrong place. The building is actually located in the back of a really big park. There's a sign that you follow and you drive down a winding road and there you are. The venue itself is nice- there is plenty of parking and the room is really big with a stage and enough space so that you don't feel cramped. The staff that was working was good at picking things up when needed and keeping things organized. I had a good time at the event that I attended here and I would recommend this spot if you are looking to host a party.

We had Rick Mocklin and 2 members of his band play at our WWII Navy reunion this month. They…read moreplayed for a crowd ranging in age from 7 years to 99 years and EVERYONE loved them. They are fantastic entertainers and we highly recommend them!

From the owner: Our business is music and we play some of the greatest music ever recorded to entertain our…read moreclients. Rick Mocklin and the Southern Voice Band is made up of three guys who enjoy every song we play, at every event we are fortunate enough to play. We play music that covers a number of different genres from a whole bunch of years. In other words, we can do music from Sinatra, to Chicago, to Bruno Mars. We're a group of guys enjoying what we do, and it shows every time we play, with a show full of energy and enthusiasm. Check out our Facebook page, Rick Mocklin and the Southern Voice Band, our website, rickmocklinmusic.com, or give me a call at 504-382-9787. We can customize a show to fit any budget.