Scandinavian Food

In New Orleans' Bywater neighborhood, Applied Arts Café has opened, transforming an old riverfront workshop into a spot for Nordic-inspired baked goods and specialty coffee. The venue serves as a sunny haven for open-faced sandwiches and lighter roasts amid the post-Mardi Gras lull. Owners Baruch Rabassa and Melissa Stewart bring their backgrounds in fine dining and Norwegian heritage to the menu.