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The Scene – This idiosyncratic neighborhood hangout screams "working class hero," with its egalitarian jukebox, pool tables and dark, comfortable atmosphere. The Rivershack bills itself as "the home of the tacky ashtrays," and said ashtrays do vie with the barstools for humorous kitsch value. But that doesn't detract from the borderline-roughneck vibe of this favored watering hole. – – The Draw – You'll find a suprisingly diverse cross-section of local types here. Medical types from nearby Ochsner Hospital knock them back with Harley-riding bikers and cigar-smoking…