Living and working in New Orleans means working hard so you can play even harder. But why should the weekends have all of the fun? An extensive list of local restaurants offering weekday happy hours – some lasting as late as 7 p.m. and on the weekends, too – are the perfect excuse to gather with co-workers and friends over some early evening priced-just-right bites and drinks. Here are 20 New Orleans restaurants offering excellent happy hours with food and drink options that are light on the price but generous on the flavor.