The Alpine Bistro
New Orleans Dining
In a city below sea-level elevations, with lofty palm and magnolia trees, we have developed a dining experience that appeals to local folks and visitors alike.
In 1961, a gentleman by the name of Konrad Klein, a swiss native, arrived in New Orleans and opened a little restaurant named "The Alpine," naming it as a reminder of the glaciers, mountains, and the much cooler climate of his homeland.
"The Alpine" was off the beaten path, but close enough to Jackson Square, that local artists, musicians, and poets found refuge within its dark, somewhat moody and secluded smoke filled walls. (If those walls could talk!)
For $1.50 per plate of Red Beans and Rice and 25 cent Martinis to treat their bodies, it quickly became a favorite spot for pondering art, poets, and life in general. Mr. Klein added the word "La Boheme" to "The Alpine" name in 1978. "La Boheme" stressed the disorganized lifestyle devoid of the worries of tomorrow.
In 1991, I acquired "The Alpine" and renovated the locale with the intent to pay tribute to New Orleans, a city of quaintness and Old World architecture.
It is with great pride and love for tradition that I have retained the original name chosen by Mr. Klein. We look forward to you becoming a part of the history of The Alpine when you dine with us.
--Amer Bader
Proprietor