Guidebook for New Orleans

Derek
Guidebook for New Orleans

Food Scene

Amazing coffee and food with a cool, casual vibe. And there are often star sightings at this location given the proximity to one of the local film sound stages.
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Hivolt
1829 Sophie Wright Pl
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Amazing coffee and food with a cool, casual vibe. And there are often star sightings at this location given the proximity to one of the local film sound stages.
James Beard award winning restaurant that never disappoints. And if you ask nice we might be able to help with reservations;)
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Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas St
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James Beard award winning restaurant that never disappoints. And if you ask nice we might be able to help with reservations;)
A cool little coffee shop that roasts their own beans locally. And they even deliver locally in old Citroens!
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French Truck Coffee
1200 Magazine St
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A cool little coffee shop that roasts their own beans locally. And they even deliver locally in old Citroens!
If you love cheese this is a MUST! The sandwiches and salads are delicious and the mac and cheese is loved by children and adults alike. There's plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy as well.
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St. James Cheese Company - Uptown
5004 Prytania St
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If you love cheese this is a MUST! The sandwiches and salads are delicious and the mac and cheese is loved by children and adults alike. There's plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy as well.
A lounge-y, old world wine bar that specializes in unique flights of wine and has super yummy truffle fries along with other small plates and delicious treats.
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The Tasting Room
1906 Magazine St
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A lounge-y, old world wine bar that specializes in unique flights of wine and has super yummy truffle fries along with other small plates and delicious treats.
This lovely French and Italian inspired bistro is something of a secret for visitors. Cushy banquette seating in an old grocery with the original tin ceiling. Don't miss out on the crab claws!
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Lilette
3637 Magazine St
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This lovely French and Italian inspired bistro is something of a secret for visitors. Cushy banquette seating in an old grocery with the original tin ceiling. Don't miss out on the crab claws!
A great spot in a building full of shops that serves as a meeting spot for many walking tours. Don't miss out on the book store upstairs.
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Still Perkin'
2727 Prytania St
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A great spot in a building full of shops that serves as a meeting spot for many walking tours. Don't miss out on the book store upstairs.
A newcomer to the LGD, this Mexican restaurant has great food and funky decor. Check ahead to see if it's still BYOB.
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Rosa Mezcal
1814 Magazine Street
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A newcomer to the LGD, this Mexican restaurant has great food and funky decor. Check ahead to see if it's still BYOB.
If you like giant donuts this is the place for you. Word has it they're developing a chicken and waffles donut.
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District Donuts Sliders Brew
2209 Magazine St
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If you like giant donuts this is the place for you. Word has it they're developing a chicken and waffles donut.
Another James Beard award winning restaurant by the same team as Cochon. The seafood is super fresh and abundant and the open space is perfect for a family dinner or larger celebration.
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Pêche Seafood Grill
800 Magazine St
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Another James Beard award winning restaurant by the same team as Cochon. The seafood is super fresh and abundant and the open space is perfect for a family dinner or larger celebration.
Do yourself a favor, skip the lines at Cafe du Monde and hop on the Streetcar. Morning Call's beignets and cafe au lait are fantastic and City Park is a beautiful place to enjoy them.
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Morning Call
56 Dreyfous Dr
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Do yourself a favor, skip the lines at Cafe du Monde and hop on the Streetcar. Morning Call's beignets and cafe au lait are fantastic and City Park is a beautiful place to enjoy them.
The 2nd location for THE BEST BURGER IN NOLA! Check out the Freret St location if you want to experience the original.
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The Company Burger
611 O'Keefe Ave
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The 2nd location for THE BEST BURGER IN NOLA! Check out the Freret St location if you want to experience the original.
Talk about old school New Orleans. If you want to feel like a socialite try a Friday lunch.
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Clancy's Restaurant
6100 Annunciation St
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Talk about old school New Orleans. If you want to feel like a socialite try a Friday lunch.
So maybe you weren't thinking middle eastern food when you're in NOLA but this is worth it for the house made pita bread alone!
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Shaya
4213 Magazine St
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So maybe you weren't thinking middle eastern food when you're in NOLA but this is worth it for the house made pita bread alone!
This LGD spot has both traditional and exotic burgers like elk and buffalo. Their balcony on Magazine street can't be beat for outdoor seating.
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Charcoal's Gourmet Burger Bar
2200 Magazine Street
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This LGD spot has both traditional and exotic burgers like elk and buffalo. Their balcony on Magazine street can't be beat for outdoor seating.
Go for the happy hour specials $1 ribs and half off cocktails.
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Primitivo
1800 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard
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Go for the happy hour specials $1 ribs and half off cocktails.
Juan's is the perfect spot for a family friendly meal or just what the Dr ordered for that hangover.
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Juan's Flying Burrito - LGD
2018 Magazine St
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Juan's is the perfect spot for a family friendly meal or just what the Dr ordered for that hangover.
Fantastic breakfast but beware there are ALWAYS lines at both this location and the other further up Magazine so plan ahead!
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Surrey's Café & Juice Bar
1418 Magazine Street
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Fantastic breakfast but beware there are ALWAYS lines at both this location and the other further up Magazine so plan ahead!
Great Pho, spring rolls and other Vietnamese specialties.
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Lilly's Café
1813 Magazine St
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Great Pho, spring rolls and other Vietnamese specialties.
A walk away, this bar has a great selection of beer, liquor and wine. A food truck is usually parked out front at night.
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Barrel Proof
1201 Magazine St
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A walk away, this bar has a great selection of beer, liquor and wine. A food truck is usually parked out front at night.

Shopping

Cochon's little brother deli and sandwich shop. We highly recommend taking a slab of the bacon home with you. And though the food is the true star be on the lookout for the tribute to Star Wars.
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Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas St
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Cochon's little brother deli and sandwich shop. We highly recommend taking a slab of the bacon home with you. And though the food is the true star be on the lookout for the tribute to Star Wars.
Super fresh unique juices to get your through the whirlwind of your stay. The proprietress is very knowledgeable on nutrition and wholistic living.
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Raw Republic
4528 Magazine St
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Super fresh unique juices to get your through the whirlwind of your stay. The proprietress is very knowledgeable on nutrition and wholistic living.

Drinks & Nightlife

This upscale pub has both indoor and outdoor seating and a fantastic menu. The fries are truly the best I've ever eaten. If you're there late it's also a service industry hang out.
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Bouligny Tavern
3641 Magazine St
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This upscale pub has both indoor and outdoor seating and a fantastic menu. The fries are truly the best I've ever eaten. If you're there late it's also a service industry hang out.
Wonderful Italian menu with pizzas, pastas and small plates. Located in The Roosevelt Hotel. Be sure to take a tour of the lobby before or after your meal.
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Domenica
123 Baronne St
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Wonderful Italian menu with pizzas, pastas and small plates. Located in The Roosevelt Hotel. Be sure to take a tour of the lobby before or after your meal.
Who doesn't want to drink beer or wine at an open air pub on St. Charles Ave?
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Avenue Pub
1732 St Charles Ave
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Who doesn't want to drink beer or wine at an open air pub on St. Charles Ave?
A New Orleans classic with many traditional dishes. They recently opened a bar and steakhouse nearby.
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Galatoires
209 Bourbon St
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A New Orleans classic with many traditional dishes. They recently opened a bar and steakhouse nearby.
If you're looking to see brass bands and other live music this corner spot is perfect.
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Le Bon Temps
4801 Magazine St
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If you're looking to see brass bands and other live music this corner spot is perfect.

Everything Else

This vintage style dress shop has developed a serious cult following over the years and is one of my wife's favorites. Check out their lingerie and shoe shops on either side.
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Trashy Diva Clothing Boutique
2048 Magazine St
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This vintage style dress shop has developed a serious cult following over the years and is one of my wife's favorites. Check out their lingerie and shoe shops on either side.
Funky cool furniture and home goods both made locally and imported from exotic locales.
Discoveries Furniture & Finds
2850 Magazine St
Funky cool furniture and home goods both made locally and imported from exotic locales.
Near City Park. My wife claims the best facial she's ever had.
Shine Spa + Specialties
421 North Carrollton Avenue
Near City Park. My wife claims the best facial she's ever had.
An authentic Jewish deli with great sandwiches and a hilariously grumpy proprietor. Check them out on Instagram before you go.
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Stein's Market and Deli
2207 Magazine St
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An authentic Jewish deli with great sandwiches and a hilariously grumpy proprietor. Check them out on Instagram before you go.
Looking to get in some partner dancing lessons or workout. This spot has 4 dance studios and fun classes. Schedule on nolaspaces.com.
Dance Quarter
1719 Toledano St
Looking to get in some partner dancing lessons or workout. This spot has 4 dance studios and fun classes. Schedule on nolaspaces.com.
Unique NOLA centric Tshirts and gifts.
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Storyville
3029 Magazine Street
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Unique NOLA centric Tshirts and gifts.
The decadent gravy cheese fries will pull you in and this is our go to for any po boy craving. Great hangover food and bar for that hair of the dog.
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Tracey's
3226 Magazine St
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The decadent gravy cheese fries will pull you in and this is our go to for any po boy craving. Great hangover food and bar for that hair of the dog.
Looking to fit in some Pilates or Spin classes while you're in NOLA? This locally owned business has just about everything you want and even offers classes on the outdoor rooftop at times.
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Romney Studios
5619 Magazine St
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Looking to fit in some Pilates or Spin classes while you're in NOLA? This locally owned business has just about everything you want and even offers classes on the outdoor rooftop at times.
This magazine street bakery offers many different styles of bread, pastries and breakfast and lunch items.
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La Boulangerie
4600 Magazine St
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This magazine street bakery offers many different styles of bread, pastries and breakfast and lunch items.
Tucked back behind French Truck coffee, this newish beer garden is frequently by locals.
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The Courtyard Brewery
1160 Camp St
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Tucked back behind French Truck coffee, this newish beer garden is frequently by locals.