Recently under new management, Breathe Restaurant and Ultra Lounge's dining room transforms into a Levantine hookah lounge in the late hours. Smoke rings dissipate into the air as patrons pull wispy flavors such as watermelon mint or guava from hookahs. In the background, resident DJs spin high-octane tunes, keeping hips and extras from the "Thriller" video swaying until the wee hours.

By day, though, Breathe is an upscale Creole eatery that spotlights the flavors of the Bayou. Star dishes include chicken and andouille gumbo, crab and shrimp étouffée served over grits, and blackened avocado blue carb salad. Patrons can pair their dishes with pours from an extensive wine list or sip specialty cocktails. Like their late-night counterparts, day diners can also delight their post-meal palates with hookah.