Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Best pho in the city, and the vegetarian/vegan version really is veggie!
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Lilly's Café
1813 Magazine StBest pho in the city, and the vegetarian/vegan version really is veggie!
Monster-sized burritos, great frozen margaritas. Be sure to ask for the bottled salsas with your meal. My favorite is from the old menu, but they still make it: Southwestern Cobb salad with creamy cilantro dressing.
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Juan's Flying Burrito - LGD
2018 Magazine StMonster-sized burritos, great frozen margaritas. Be sure to ask for the bottled salsas with your meal. My favorite is from the old menu, but they still make it: Southwestern Cobb salad with creamy cilantro dressing.
Shaya
4213 Magazine StBest restaurant in the NATION, 2016. Wow!
Great space, locally-made pastries, vegan and gluten free treats, breakfast foods.
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Hivolt
1829 Sophie Wright PlGreat space, locally-made pastries, vegan and gluten free treats, breakfast foods.
Upscale Creole cuisine by Chefs Folse & Tramonto. Check out the menu. See: Gumbo
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Restaurant R'evolution
777 Bienville StUpscale Creole cuisine by Chefs Folse & Tramonto. Check out the menu. See: Gumbo
Located above Sucre in the French Quarter. Absolutely the most beautiful balcony view, though the inside is just as stunning. Brunch and tea service daily, Great Happy Hour deals on drinks and snacks, and a superb dinner menu. Open Thur-Sun.
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Salon Restaurant
622 B Conti StLocated above Sucre in the French Quarter. Absolutely the most beautiful balcony view, though the inside is just as stunning. Brunch and tea service daily, Great Happy Hour deals on drinks and snacks, and a superb dinner menu. Open Thur-Sun.
Pêche Seafood Grill
800 Magazine StSeafood, seafood, seafood!
Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StAwesome muffalettas and more!
Beautiful hidden gem in the French Quarter. The night time atmosphere can't be beat!
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Sylvain
625 Chartres StBeautiful hidden gem in the French Quarter. The night time atmosphere can't be beat!
Home of the original muffaletta! Tip: Muffalettas travel really well :)
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Central Grocery & Deli
923 Decatur StHome of the original muffaletta! Tip: Muffalettas travel really well :)
The food is so good! My favorite: mussels with frites, $5 wines by the glass.
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Chais Delachaise
7708 Maple StThe food is so good! My favorite: mussels with frites, $5 wines by the glass.
The Joint
701 Mazant StBest BBQ in the city!
I walk over to this place all the time. Crazy good sandwiches, house-smoked meats, and all other kinds of deliciousness.
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Turkey and the Wolf
739 Jackson AvenueI walk over to this place all the time. Crazy good sandwiches, house-smoked meats, and all other kinds of deliciousness.
Avo
5908 Magazine StBeautiful hidden spot in Uptown.
Boucherie
8115 Jeannette StI went on my birthday. So good!
This is my regular place for upscale without being too pricey. Like most places I've mentioned, this is a favorite of locals. The bouillabaisse is phenomenal, and they always do a mean filet. Really diverse wine list, too.
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Dick & Jenny's
4501 Tchoupitoulas StThis is my regular place for upscale without being too pricey. Like most places I've mentioned, this is a favorite of locals. The bouillabaisse is phenomenal, and they always do a mean filet. Really diverse wine list, too.
Jacques-Imo's
8324 Oak StCreole cuisine. Super local. Right next to The Maple Leaf.
Go for Happy Hour. 1/2 price pizzas that are big enough to share, and half price wines and bubbles!
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Domenica
123 Baronne StGo for Happy Hour. 1/2 price pizzas that are big enough to share, and half price wines and bubbles!
A collection of former food trucks: kind of like a food court, but really good! Personal faves: The Pupusa Lady & Johnny's Jamaican Grill.
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Roux Carre
2000 Oretha Castle Haley BlvdA collection of former food trucks: kind of like a food court, but really good! Personal faves: The Pupusa Lady & Johnny's Jamaican Grill.
Pick your wine, pick your cheeses and accouterments, enjoy the patio!
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Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AvePick your wine, pick your cheeses and accouterments, enjoy the patio!
Pizza Delicious
617 Piety StThe name says it all.
The Blind Pelican
1628 St Charles Ave25 cent oysters! Daily (4-8pm)
The Ruby Slipper Cafe
200 Magazine StreetAwesome brunch daily!
Iconic spot in the Garden District. Recommended: Jazz Brunch on Saturday, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. and Sunday, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm. I *think* they have a martini special... maybe 50 cents...?
From their website (FYI):
Dress Code
Business Attire
Jackets are preferred for gentlemen
Collared shirts and closed-toe shoes required for gentlemen
No shorts, flip-flops, t-shirts, sweat shirts or sweat pants
Jeans are discouraged
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Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AveIconic spot in the Garden District. Recommended: Jazz Brunch on Saturday, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. and Sunday, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm. I *think* they have a martini special... maybe 50 cents...?
From their website (FYI):
Dress Code
Business Attire
Jackets are preferred for gentlemen
Collared shirts and closed-toe shoes required for gentlemen
No shorts, flip-flops, t-shirts, sweat shirts or sweat pants
Jeans are discouraged
The best. Seriously. All locally crafted: Desserts, coffees, chocolates, and amazing gelato (try the coconut basil!)
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Sucré
3025 Magazine StThe best. Seriously. All locally crafted: Desserts, coffees, chocolates, and amazing gelato (try the coconut basil!)
Angelo Brocato
214 N Carrollton AveIconic ice cream shop in Mid-city.
Down here, they're called SNOBALLS. Hansen's has been operated by the same family since 1939. There's always a line, but it moves fairly quickly, and it's so worth the wait. Trust me, you've never had anything like this!
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Hansen's Sno-Bliz
4801 Tchoupitoulas StDown here, they're called SNOBALLS. Hansen's has been operated by the same family since 1939. There's always a line, but it moves fairly quickly, and it's so worth the wait. Trust me, you've never had anything like this!
A new addition to the snoball scene that's getting rave reviews. Did someone say cheesecake-stuffed snoball? If the line at Hansen's scares you, check this place out ;)
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Sno-La Snowballs
8108 Hampson StA new addition to the snoball scene that's getting rave reviews. Did someone say cheesecake-stuffed snoball? If the line at Hansen's scares you, check this place out ;)
Slim Goodies Diner
3322 Magazine StGreat little breakfast place. Huge portions.
If you find yourself in Metarie (on the way to the Airport, perhaps?) stop in here for a crazy good omelet!
Tic-Toc Café
3205 36th StIf you find yourself in Metarie (on the way to the Airport, perhaps?) stop in here for a crazy good omelet!
Tip: Go behind the place and get in the to-go line rather than waiting in that long line for seating out front. The cafe au lait is to die for, and oh yeah, beignets! Cash only.
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Cafe Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur StTip: Go behind the place and get in the to-go line rather than waiting in that long line for seating out front. The cafe au lait is to die for, and oh yeah, beignets! Cash only.
Sushi Brothers
1612 St Charles AveCheck out their website for the menu. Best sushi in town!
NOLA Poboys
908 Bourbon StReally good poboys! Open late.
Drinks & Nightlife
Heaven for tequila lovers. The food is tasty, the decor is awesome, the patio is beautiful, and they have live music most nights.
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Casa Borrega: Fonda & Mezcaleria
1719 Oretha Castle Haley BlvdHeaven for tequila lovers. The food is tasty, the decor is awesome, the patio is beautiful, and they have live music most nights.
Four blocks of live music, day and night. Less-touristy. Lots of places with no cover. Start at The Spotted Cat (Meschiya Lake and the Lil' Big Horns are my favorite.) Check out wwoz.org/livewire for music listings all over town.
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Frenchmen Street
Four blocks of live music, day and night. Less-touristy. Lots of places with no cover. Start at The Spotted Cat (Meschiya Lake and the Lil' Big Horns are my favorite.) Check out wwoz.org/livewire for music listings all over town.
The only place on Bourbon I go to hear music. Real jazz with no cover.
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Fritzel's European Jazz Bar
733 Bourbon StThe only place on Bourbon I go to hear music. Real jazz with no cover.
Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal StLook for Tom McDermott or Jon Cleary!
Oldest bar in the Quarter. Two words: Purple Drink (a high-octane purple koolaid-tasting dacquiri.)
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Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
941 Bourbon StOldest bar in the Quarter. Two words: Purple Drink (a high-octane purple koolaid-tasting dacquiri.)
Good Friends Bar
740 Dauphine StDown-to-Earth gay bar with a great pool table.
Pricey, but worth it listening room. I love Delfeayo Marsalis' group.
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Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
626 Frenchmen StPricey, but worth it listening room. I love Delfeayo Marsalis' group.
Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak StA great place to catch local acts.
I'm a salsa dancer. If you are too, I highly recommend Wednesday nights. 8pm, $5 cover ($10 when there's a live band.) Includes a 45-minute mini lesson to start the night. If you don't need a lesson, show up around 9-9:30.
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Eiffel Society
I'm a salsa dancer. If you are too, I highly recommend Wednesday nights. 8pm, $5 cover ($10 when there's a live band.) Includes a 45-minute mini lesson to start the night. If you don't need a lesson, show up around 9-9:30.
Beautiful nighttime patio on the streetcar line. $5 wines and bubbly!
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The Delachaise
3442 St Charles AveBeautiful nighttime patio on the streetcar line. $5 wines and bubbly!
Karaoke (Fri & Sun pm) And these people are good! Lucky's is a 24-hour dive bar with cheap, strong drinks, pub grub, friendly & diverse crowd (late 30s-50s age group,) pool tables, and... a laundromat!
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Lucky's Bar
1625 St Charles AveKaraoke (Fri & Sun pm) And these people are good! Lucky's is a 24-hour dive bar with cheap, strong drinks, pub grub, friendly & diverse crowd (late 30s-50s age group,) pool tables, and... a laundromat!
Unassuming from the outside, gorgeous inside. Fantastic wine list. I shared a bottle with a friend on the courtyard just the other night. I really love the atmosphere. Perfectly lit.
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The Tasting Room
1906 Magazine StUnassuming from the outside, gorgeous inside. Fantastic wine list. I shared a bottle with a friend on the courtyard just the other night. I really love the atmosphere. Perfectly lit.
Beautiful bar inside the International House Hotel. Great craft cocktails.
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Loa Bar
221 Camp StBeautiful bar inside the International House Hotel. Great craft cocktails.
Sightseeing
I love the Quarter in the daytime. Recommended: French Market, Royal Street, Jackson Square. Catch our exquisite sunsets from a bench by the River.
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French Quarter
I love the Quarter in the daytime. Recommended: French Market, Royal Street, Jackson Square. Catch our exquisite sunsets from a bench by the River.
Arts & Culture
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine StSo well done!
Premiere place for NOLA History. Check their website for hours.
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The Historic New Orleans Collection
410 Chartres StPremiere place for NOLA History. Check their website for hours.
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirLocated in gorgeous City Park
Louis Armstrong Park
701 N Rampart StCatch the African drum circle on Sundays at 2pm.
Contemporary Arts Center
900 Camp StOkay, this isn't really a museum, but you must check this place out. Give yourself at least an hour or two to view the most beautiful and unusual antiques you'll ever see (a player piano with a full horn section, for example)
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M.S. Rau
622 Royal StOkay, this isn't really a museum, but you must check this place out. Give yourself at least an hour or two to view the most beautiful and unusual antiques you'll ever see (a player piano with a full horn section, for example)
The street is blocked off on weekends, and it fills with street performers. Tons of art galleries, shops, and restaurants.
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Royal Street
Royal StreetThe street is blocked off on weekends, and it fills with street performers. Tons of art galleries, shops, and restaurants.
Parks & Nature
Such a beautiful park! And it's absolutely full of things to do: NOMA, the sculpture garden, symphonies on the lawn, the botanical gardens, Morning Call in the Oaks (coffee & beignets with a park view). There's way more, so check the website: neworleanscitypark.com
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City Park
1 Palm DrSuch a beautiful park! And it's absolutely full of things to do: NOMA, the sculpture garden, symphonies on the lawn, the botanical gardens, Morning Call in the Oaks (coffee & beignets with a park view). There's way more, so check the website: neworleanscitypark.com
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine StEnter from Magazine St. Located in Audubon Park.
Enter on St. Charles. Audubon Park is one of our city's gems!
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Audubon Park station
Enter on St. Charles. Audubon Park is one of our city's gems!
Shopping
Miles of nothing but (mostly) independently owned, local shops and restaurants. Less touristy, and more affordable than shopping in the Quarter. magazinestreet.com
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Magazine Street
Magazine StreetMiles of nothing but (mostly) independently owned, local shops and restaurants. Less touristy, and more affordable than shopping in the Quarter. magazinestreet.com
Yeah, I know... But it's walking distance from where you'll be staying. Great for essentials, cheap groceries, and liquor.
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Walmart Supercenter
1901 Tchoupitoulas StYeah, I know... But it's walking distance from where you'll be staying. Great for essentials, cheap groceries, and liquor.
Essentials
Black and Gold Wash and Fold laundromat
2533 Carondelet StGreat name, right?
Breaux Mart on Magazine
3233 Magazine StDISCOUNT ZONE
2727 Magazine StGas, cigarettes, junk food.
Walgreens
1100 Elysian Fields Ave