Stars, Stripes & Snake & Jake's

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Happy 249th Birthday, America! In honor of nearly two and a half centuries of freedom and fireworks (and praying we make it to 250), we’re celebrating the only way we know how: sweating through linen, dodging fireworks (and Fireball) on Frenchmen Street, and shouting, “You look like the Fourth of July!” with a drink in hand. Honestly? Makes us want a hot dog real bad.

And because nothing says patriotism like a cold beer in a dark bar, we’ll be making our rounds this weekend at a few of our favorite dive bars for a red, white, and booze-fueled crawl across the city. Here’s our lineup:

  • Snake & Jake's
  • Brothers 3
  • Ms. Maes
  • Chart Room
  • Pete's Out in the Cold
  • Okay Bar
  • Bud Rip's
  • Markey's Bar
  • Saturn Bar
  • Molly's at the Market

Did we miss one of your favorites? Let us know.

We hope to see you out there—whether mid-toast, mid-ballad, or while closing a deal between rounds. God bless America, and God bless Snake & Jake’s.

Now let’s get down to business...


Featured Properties

Available for sale, 1608 St. Charles, et al, represents a truly one of a kind acquisition opportunity in the thriving Lower Garden District commercial corridor. With prominent frontage on historic St. Charles Avenue and the streetcar line, as well as strong visibility along Prytania Street, the property is ideally positioned for a transformative mixed-use or hospitality-driven project.


Find out more here.


Right next door to the acclaimed Saba restaurant, 5757 Magazine Street offers a rare opportunity to put your business in the heart of one of Uptown New Orleans’ most vibrant corridors. With great visibility, stylish interiors, and foot traffic fueled by one of the city's hottest dining spots, this space is primed for retail or hospitality success.


See additional information here.


Located at the high-traffic corner of Louisiana Avenue and Magazine Street, 3341 Magazine is a trophy asset in one of New Orleans’ most vibrant corridors. The ground floor is occupied by Poke Loa on a NNN lease through 2026, with fully built-out restaurant infrastructure in place. Upstairs, two recently renovated 1-bedroom apartments offer strong residential upside with historic charm and modern amenities. With no deferred maintenance and unbeatable visibility, this is a rare opportunity to own a turnkey property in the heart of “restaurant row.”


See additional information here.


This 65,000 SF property offers warehouse space, truck wells, and plenty of parking, making it ideal for industrial use, distribution, or a bold new redevelopment. With flexible MU-2 zoning and major projects nearby, it’s a rare chance to invest in a growing area—available as a full package or individual lots!


See additional information here.



What We're Eating & Drinking

WE'RE EATING

Val's Guacamole

WE'RE DRINKING

Boot Bombs

The guac from Val's that you know and love. Bring this well balanced guacamole to your 4th of July party and instantly become everyone's favorite.

Learn how to make it here.

The US may be dropping bombs, but we're dropping Boot Bombs. The scent of Jaeger and root beer will bring you back to 16 years old, and we are here for the summer nostalgia.

Get the recipe here.


Office Update: We're Hiring

ben + burka is growing! We’re currently looking to fill a couple key roles—including a junior agent and a maintenance technician—but we’re always open to meeting great people. If you're organized, upbeat, and thrive in a fast-moving, team-oriented environment, we’d love to hear from you.




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