Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
This neighborhood coffee shop/roaster is among the best in the city!
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Congregation Coffee Roasters
240 Pelican AveThis neighborhood coffee shop/roaster is among the best in the city!
This is a popular breakfast and lunch spot in the neighborhood.
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Tout De Suite Cafe
347 Verret StThis is a popular breakfast and lunch spot in the neighborhood.
Tavolino Pizza & Lounge
141 Delaronde StWe love the red goat pizza!
Don't let the fact that this is in a bar fool you. There's a reason that there's almost always a line at the door. You can't beat their fried chicken and jambalaya!
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Coop's Place
1109 Decatur StDon't let the fact that this is in a bar fool you. There's a reason that there's almost always a line at the door. You can't beat their fried chicken and jambalaya!
Although New Orleans is close to Cajun country, this is one of the few authentic places to get Cajun fare in the city.
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Atchafalaya
901 Louisiana AveAlthough New Orleans is close to Cajun country, this is one of the few authentic places to get Cajun fare in the city.
Leah Chase is in her 90s and is still running this Creole classic. She has fed every president, civil rights leader, and many other famous people throughout her career as a chef.
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Dooky Chase Restaurant
2301 Orleans AveLeah Chase is in her 90s and is still running this Creole classic. She has fed every president, civil rights leader, and many other famous people throughout her career as a chef.
Commander's Palace is a classic Creole restaurant that has launched the careers of several renowned chefs. It is worth looking up the dress code and making a reservation. We would suggest going for lunch mid-week since they offer prix fixe menus and $.25 cocktails.
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Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AveCommander's Palace is a classic Creole restaurant that has launched the careers of several renowned chefs. It is worth looking up the dress code and making a reservation. We would suggest going for lunch mid-week since they offer prix fixe menus and $.25 cocktails.
If a burger and a beer is what you have in mind, this is the place!
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Junction Bar & Grill
3021 St Claude AveIf a burger and a beer is what you have in mind, this is the place!
Red's Chinese
3048 St Claude AveThis is our favorite Chinese joint in the city.
We have never been dissapointed by the food here. Dinner reservations are probably a good idea unless you go super early.
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Jacques-Imo's
8324 Oak StWe have never been dissapointed by the food here. Dinner reservations are probably a good idea unless you go super early.
Killer PoBoys
219 Dauphine StThe poboys truly are killer. Enough said.
Elizabeth's
601 Gallier StOne of our favorite places to go for brunch.
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetThis place is famous for its fried chicken.
This is certainly not an authentic taqueria but it's good and the atmosphere is cool. Plus, they have happy hour margaritas. It is situated on a part of Magazine St. that has several fun shops.
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Juan's Flying Burrito - LGD
2018 Magazine StThis is certainly not an authentic taqueria but it's good and the atmosphere is cool. Plus, they have happy hour margaritas. It is situated on a part of Magazine St. that has several fun shops.
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveThis is a classic spot to get a poboy.
Boucherie
8115 Jeannette StThis place rocks!
Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StThis is a great place to pick up lunch.
The chef and owner, Peter Vasquez, makes some of the best food in the city. This take-out gem is within walking distance to the Airbnb. It's open from 4:00 until he sells out Thursday through Sunday. You can check the Facebook page for the daily menu.
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Appetite Repair Shop
400 Vallette StThe chef and owner, Peter Vasquez, makes some of the best food in the city. This take-out gem is within walking distance to the Airbnb. It's open from 4:00 until he sells out Thursday through Sunday. You can check the Facebook page for the daily menu.
New Orleans has many terrific Vietnamese options, but this place makes our favorite pho.
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Lilly's Café
1813 Magazine StNew Orleans has many terrific Vietnamese options, but this place makes our favorite pho.
This is our new favorite brunch spot! Check out the rooftop bar as well (Hot Tin).
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Jack Rose
2031 St Charles AveThis is our new favorite brunch spot! Check out the rooftop bar as well (Hot Tin).
Shopping
This bookstore has an excellent selection of used books of all genres as well as some wonderful new local books. I have found some amazing books by asking the owner for recommendations. Plus, it has a bookstore cat:)
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Blue Cypress Books
8123 Oak StThis bookstore has an excellent selection of used books of all genres as well as some wonderful new local books. I have found some amazing books by asking the owner for recommendations. Plus, it has a bookstore cat:)
This wine shop is fabulous! You can pick up an excellent bottle at an affordable price. They offer tastings every Friday evening.
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Spirit Wine
3500 Magazine StThis wine shop is fabulous! You can pick up an excellent bottle at an affordable price. They offer tastings every Friday evening.
Fleurty Girl
617 Chartres StreetThis shop carries all things NOLA
There is a Trashy Diva on Magazine Street and in the French Quarter. I absolutely love their vintage inspired, locally designed dresses. They also have a stellar shoe store!
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Trashy Diva Clothing Boutique
2048 Magazine StThere is a Trashy Diva on Magazine Street and in the French Quarter. I absolutely love their vintage inspired, locally designed dresses. They also have a stellar shoe store!
Magazine street offers miles of cool shops, antique stores, restaurants, bars, and galleries. You can take the #11 bus from Canal St. to Audubon Park. Saint Mary Street in the Lower Garden District is a great place to begin exploring Magazine.
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Magazine Street
Magazine StreetMagazine street offers miles of cool shops, antique stores, restaurants, bars, and galleries. You can take the #11 bus from Canal St. to Audubon Park. Saint Mary Street in the Lower Garden District is a great place to begin exploring Magazine.
This neighborhood shop is a great place to pick up gifts and souvenirs.
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Beatrixbell Handcrafted Jewelry & Gift
337 Morgan StThis neighborhood shop is a great place to pick up gifts and souvenirs.
Drinks & Nightlife
Old Point Bar
545 Patterson RdThis neighborhood watering hole frequently has live music.
This is a great place to go for happy hour, pub quiz, food trucks, or just to sit and enjoy a pint or a proper gin and tonic.
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Crown & Anchor English Pub
200 Pelican AveThis is a great place to go for happy hour, pub quiz, food trucks, or just to sit and enjoy a pint or a proper gin and tonic.
R Bar
1431 Royal StOne of our favorite bars in the city.
Another one of our favorite bars. And, it serves excellent tapas! Heads up that it's cash only.
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Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetAnother one of our favorite bars. And, it serves excellent tapas! Heads up that it's cash only.
This microbrewery makes really good beer and has an large outdoor sitting area. Plus, you can get a pretzel:)
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Parleaux Beer Lab
634 Lesseps StThis microbrewery makes really good beer and has an large outdoor sitting area. Plus, you can get a pretzel:)
This amazing wine bar has been copied but cannot be reproduced. We went to a few attempts in Florida and they were not nearly as cool. The outdoor seating area is nice and they frequently host visiting chefs.
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Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveThis amazing wine bar has been copied but cannot be reproduced. We went to a few attempts in Florida and they were not nearly as cool. The outdoor seating area is nice and they frequently host visiting chefs.
The Courtyard Brewery
1160 Camp StThis is a great little microbrewery.
It's always worth seeing who is playing here, particularly if you like indie music.
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One Eyed Jacks
It's always worth seeing who is playing here, particularly if you like indie music.
Check out who is playing here. You might be pleasantly surprised.
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Siberia Lounge
2227 St Claude AveCheck out who is playing here. You might be pleasantly surprised.
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon AveThis is a classic New Orleans music venue.
Vaughan's Lounge
4229 Dauphine StAnother classic New Orleans music venue.
Frenchmen Street is where many locals go to hear live, local music. Don't trust the location on this map. You can walk down Decatur St. in the French Quarter and run into Frenchmen.
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Frenchmen Street
Frenchmen Street is where many locals go to hear live, local music. Don't trust the location on this map. You can walk down Decatur St. in the French Quarter and run into Frenchmen.
Essentials
This locally owned grocery store is convenient if you have a car. You go down Opelousas Ave. towards the river and turn left on Teche St. That will take you straight to it.
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Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveThis locally owned grocery store is convenient if you have a car. You go down Opelousas Ave. towards the river and turn left on Teche St. That will take you straight to it.
This is a large, locally owned grocery store with all things Louisiana plus a large selection of wine, beer, and spirits.
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Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveThis is a large, locally owned grocery store with all things Louisiana plus a large selection of wine, beer, and spirits.
You can access this lovely grocery store by taking the 101 bus.
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Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveYou can access this lovely grocery store by taking the 101 bus.
This is a few blocks away from the house and carries basic provisions as well as wine and beer.
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Faubourg Fresh Market
541 Bermuda StThis is a few blocks away from the house and carries basic provisions as well as wine and beer.
Parks & Nature
This is the same size as Central Park and it boasts an art museum, a sculpture garden, a botanical garden, and a beignet stand that is nestled among Live Oaks.
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City Park
1 Palm DrThis is the same size as Central Park and it boasts an art museum, a sculpture garden, a botanical garden, and a beignet stand that is nestled among Live Oaks.
This beautiful park has several Spanish-moss draped Live Oaks as well as a riverfront area.
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Audubon Park station
This beautiful park has several Spanish-moss draped Live Oaks as well as a riverfront area.
If you have a car, this is a great place to drive to spend a few hours. The park has a boardwalk that meanders through cypress swamps.
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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
If you have a car, this is a great place to drive to spend a few hours. The park has a boardwalk that meanders through cypress swamps.
Crescent Park
2300 N Peters StThis park has picnic tables and excellent river views.
Arts & Culture
This museum tells much of the story of the city, the region, and the Louisiana Purchase.
Louisiana State Museum
This museum tells much of the story of the city, the region, and the Louisiana Purchase.
New Orleans is celebrating it's 300th birthday and this museum offers insights into its past.
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The Historic New Orleans Collection
410 Chartres StNew Orleans is celebrating it's 300th birthday and this museum offers insights into its past.
This is a fun foodie museum on a historic main street. There are several wonderful dining options nearby.
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Southern Food and Beverage Museum
1504 Oretha Castle Haley BlvdThis is a fun foodie museum on a historic main street. There are several wonderful dining options nearby.
This is the only slavery museum in the United States and it's very well done. Check the hours before going since it's an hour out of the city.
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I-Whitney Plantation
5099 LA-18This is the only slavery museum in the United States and it's very well done. Check the hours before going since it's an hour out of the city.
This is an interesting place to spend a little time.
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New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
514 Chartres StThis is an interesting place to spend a little time.
INational WWII Museum
945 Magazine StThe National WWII Museum is a renowned attraction.
This neighborhood glass studio is well worth checking out.
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Rosetree Blown Glass Studio
446 Vallette StThis neighborhood glass studio is well worth checking out.
This museum tells the story of the free people of color, which is an interesting (and important) part of the city's history.
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Museum of the Free People of Color
2336 Esplanade AveThis museum tells the story of the free people of color, which is an interesting (and important) part of the city's history.
This and the House of Dance and Feathers are the places to go to learn about the Mardi Gras Indians.
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Backstreet Cultural Museum
1531 Henriette Delille StThis and the House of Dance and Feathers are the places to go to learn about the Mardi Gras Indians.
This is the place to go to hear traditional New Orleans jazz.
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Preservation Hall
726 St PeterThis is the place to go to hear traditional New Orleans jazz.
Everything Else
Amy Lewis Coaching
831 Patterson RdThis beautiful yoga studio is right down the street.