Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Beignets, open 24 hours, head to the to-go window on the far side and take your beignets and cafe au lait to enjoy while people watching in Jackson Square
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Cafe Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur StBeignets, open 24 hours, head to the to-go window on the far side and take your beignets and cafe au lait to enjoy while people watching in Jackson Square
Wonderful neighborhood cafe open for breakfast and lunch. Try the bechamel croissants.
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Croissant D'Or Patisserie
617 Ursulines AveWonderful neighborhood cafe open for breakfast and lunch. Try the bechamel croissants.
Great spot nearby with fresh juices, coffee, sandwiches, and more. Open for breakfast and lunch.
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Petite Amelie
900 Royal StGreat spot nearby with fresh juices, coffee, sandwiches, and more. Open for breakfast and lunch.
Delicious Creole Italian food just steps from our door. Best to call in advance for a reservation, it's a small space and it can be difficult to get a table as a walk-in.
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Irene's
529 Bienville StDelicious Creole Italian food just steps from our door. Best to call in advance for a reservation, it's a small space and it can be difficult to get a table as a walk-in.
Try the muffaletta from the original spot, definitely worth the wait! Open until 3pm daily.
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Central Grocery & Deli
923 Decatur StTry the muffaletta from the original spot, definitely worth the wait! Open until 3pm daily.
Wonderful for dinner or jazz brunch. Great cocktails and one of the best courtyards in the Quarter.
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Broussard's Restaurant & Courtyard
819 Conti StWonderful for dinner or jazz brunch. Great cocktails and one of the best courtyards in the Quarter.
Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StWonderful Cajun eatery in the Warehouse District.
Casual spot in the Quarter to get traditional New Orleans fare. Best to go for lunch and request a table in the courtyard.
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Gumbo Shop
630 St PeterCasual spot in the Quarter to get traditional New Orleans fare. Best to go for lunch and request a table in the courtyard.
Upscale Israeli steakhouse just a stone's throw from Jackson Square. Great spot for a group of gents to try the Meat Board (think cheese board but with fine selection of aged beef...)
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Doris Metropolitan New Orleans
620 Chartres StUpscale Israeli steakhouse just a stone's throw from Jackson Square. Great spot for a group of gents to try the Meat Board (think cheese board but with fine selection of aged beef...)
Wonderful small plates and by-the-glass wine selection. Also offer tea service most afternoons. Sit outside on their balcony if weather permits.
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Salon Restaurant
622 B Conti StWonderful small plates and by-the-glass wine selection. Also offer tea service most afternoons. Sit outside on their balcony if weather permits.
Burgers and Monsoons, there tends to be a bit of a wait but it's definitely worth it
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Port of Call
838 Esplanade AveBurgers and Monsoons, there tends to be a bit of a wait but it's definitely worth it
Adolfo's
611 Frenchmen StGreat spot in the Marigny right on Frenchman. Casual and tasty!
Casual neighborhood joint, BYOB and absolutely delicious. Also offers a great brunch.
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Eat New Orleans
769 West 5th StreetCasual neighborhood joint, BYOB and absolutely delicious. Also offers a great brunch.
Delicious poboys in the Quarter, only open for lunch (and late lunch)
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Killer PoBoys
219 Dauphine StDelicious poboys in the Quarter, only open for lunch (and late lunch)
Amazing Cuban food, open late night and they deliver. Try a boozy coffee with your Cuban to refuel after a wild night out.
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El Libre
508 Dumaine StAmazing Cuban food, open late night and they deliver. Try a boozy coffee with your Cuban to refuel after a wild night out.
Wonderful breakfast option, try the Callas (predecessor to the beignet) and Eggs Sardou.
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The Old Coffee Pot Restaurant
714 St PeterWonderful breakfast option, try the Callas (predecessor to the beignet) and Eggs Sardou.
Enjoy a stroll through the Marigny and stop for breakfast or lunch at Cake Cafe. Be sure to add a signature cupcake on to any order!
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New Orleans Cake Café & Bakery
2440 Chartres StEnjoy a stroll through the Marigny and stop for breakfast or lunch at Cake Cafe. Be sure to add a signature cupcake on to any order!
Great cocktails and a solid brunch. Located in the W Hotel on Chartres and brought to you by the Brennan's of Commander's Palace fame.
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SoBou
310 Chartres StreetGreat cocktails and a solid brunch. Located in the W Hotel on Chartres and brought to you by the Brennan's of Commander's Palace fame.
Essentials
Only a few short blocks away, you can stock up on supplies for your stay. Surprisingly well stocked for such a small place. Also sells wines, beer, and spirits.
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Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveOnly a few short blocks away, you can stock up on supplies for your stay. Surprisingly well stocked for such a small place. Also sells wines, beer, and spirits.
Wonderful selection of wines, beer, and spirits. Will also deliver free of charge, but best to tip the delivery person.
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Vieux Carre' Wine & Spirits
422 Chartres StWonderful selection of wines, beer, and spirits. Will also deliver free of charge, but best to tip the delivery person.
Arts & Culture
Head here for nightlife. Download the free WWOZ app (our community radio station) and flip over to the Live Wire, which lists every live music show happening in the city at any given point in time.
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Frenchmen Street
Head here for nightlife. Download the free WWOZ app (our community radio station) and flip over to the Live Wire, which lists every live music show happening in the city at any given point in time.
Two shows per night and cash only entrance fee. A wonderful way to enjoy some Trad Jazz.
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Preservation Hall
726 St PeterTwo shows per night and cash only entrance fee. A wonderful way to enjoy some Trad Jazz.
This museum will require a full day to take in but it is worth the commitment!
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The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine StThis museum will require a full day to take in but it is worth the commitment!
Learn about the history of the city and specifically the French Quarter.
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The Historic New Orleans Collection
410 Chartres StLearn about the history of the city and specifically the French Quarter.
Shopping
Saunter down Royal Street and poke into the countless boutiques, antique stores, and galleries.
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Royal Street
Royal StreetSaunter down Royal Street and poke into the countless boutiques, antique stores, and galleries.
Sightseeing
Rent bikes at Greg's Antiques and pedal down Esplanade to explore Bayou St. John and City Park.
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Second Line Arts & Antiques Mall
1209 Decatur StRent bikes at Greg's Antiques and pedal down Esplanade to explore Bayou St. John and City Park.
Jump on the St. Charles Streetcar and enjoy a slow trek Uptown on the famous oak tree and mansion lined boulevard. Get off at Washington Avenue and head toward Prytania Street to take in the homes of the Garden District or jump off at the Riverbend to explore Audubon Park, Tulane and Loyola Universities, and Audubon Zoo.
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Saint Charles Avenue
Saint Charles AvenueJump on the St. Charles Streetcar and enjoy a slow trek Uptown on the famous oak tree and mansion lined boulevard. Get off at Washington Avenue and head toward Prytania Street to take in the homes of the Garden District or jump off at the Riverbend to explore Audubon Park, Tulane and Loyola Universities, and Audubon Zoo.
Enjoy the Cathedral, Cabildo, and Presbytere. Most days, the fences of the Square will be lined with works from local artists and musicians will be playing multiple different type of music.
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Jackson Square
701 Decatur StEnjoy the Cathedral, Cabildo, and Presbytere. Most days, the fences of the Square will be lined with works from local artists and musicians will be playing multiple different type of music.