Travis’s guidebook
Food scene
Antoine's Restaurant
In the Top 5
Cafe Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur StreetClassic Benignets
Choice cocktails, champagne & city views at a chic rooftop bar at the Pontchartrain Hotel.
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Hot Tin
2031 St Charles AveChoice cocktails, champagne & city views at a chic rooftop bar at the Pontchartrain Hotel.
Local HOLE IN THE WALL known for their burgers and Monsoons that will knock you off your feet. The smell is a part of the charm.
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Port of Call
838 Esplanade AveLocal HOLE IN THE WALL known for their burgers and Monsoons that will knock you off your feet. The smell is a part of the charm.
Chapter IV features a full-service kitchen and bar, with “grab and go” options as well for lunch-goers on the move. The menu includes classics like Creole Gumbo, and Shrimp and Grits, but also lighter fare like the Louisiana Blue Crab and Beet Salad, as well as tasty shareables like Sweet Pepper Glazed Ribs and Wings. There is a little something for everyone. The bar features craft and classic cocktails, with nods to the Queen, in the Leah’s Garden, a take on a classic mojito, featuring fresh mint and pureed strawberries.
1301 Gravier St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, i-United States
Chapter IV features a full-service kitchen and bar, with “grab and go” options as well for lunch-goers on the move. The menu includes classics like Creole Gumbo, and Shrimp and Grits, but also lighter fare like the Louisiana Blue Crab and Beet Salad, as well as tasty shareables like Sweet Pepper Glazed Ribs and Wings. There is a little something for everyone. The bar features craft and classic cocktails, with nods to the Queen, in the Leah’s Garden, a take on a classic mojito, featuring fresh mint and pureed strawberries.
Cute lunch spot, eclectic menu, close to the condo... Creative sandwiches and so much more... Delights the taste buds!!!
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Turkey and the Wolf
739 Jackson AvenueCute lunch spot, eclectic menu, close to the condo... Creative sandwiches and so much more... Delights the taste buds!!!
Take a ride on the St Charles streetcar down for Mexican cuisine and margaritas!!!
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Superior Grill
3636 St Charles AveTake a ride on the St Charles streetcar down for Mexican cuisine and margaritas!!!
Historic restaurant, dinner to many US Presidents.
Fun Fact: Chef Leah Chase inspired the Disney movie The Princess and the Frog.
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Dooky Chase Restaurant
2301 Orleans AveHistoric restaurant, dinner to many US Presidents.
Fun Fact: Chef Leah Chase inspired the Disney movie The Princess and the Frog.
Carousel Bar
214 Royal StWorking carousel bar in the beautiful Hotel Monteleone
St James Cheese Company - Warehouse District
641 Tchoupitoulas StGreat place to grab a sandwich.
Local coffee shop not to far from the condo. I hear John Goodman is a semi-regular at this place although I never have seen him.
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Mojo Coffee House
1500 Magazine StLocal coffee shop not to far from the condo. I hear John Goodman is a semi-regular at this place although I never have seen him.
Galatoires
209 Bourbon StUpscale restaurant
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
941 Bourbon StOldest bar in New Orleans
K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen
416 Chartres StGreat restaurant.
Bar Marilou
544 Carondelet StCool, hidden gem! Upscale lounge-y...
Juan's Flying Burrito - LGD
2018 Magazine StMexican place.
Effervescence
1036 North Rampart StreetCute champagne bar, locals hangout
Mr. John's Steakhouse
2111 St Charles AveClassic Steakhouse on St. Charles Ave.
Elizabeth's
601 Gallier StAwesome breakfast! Off the beaten path but well worth it!!!!
Eclectic dinner menu - close by on St. Charles in the Pontchartrain Hotel.
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Jack Rose
2031 St Charles AveEclectic dinner menu - close by on St. Charles in the Pontchartrain Hotel.
Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AveIconic New Orleans
Just a quick walk under the overpass. Local hangout - mostly courtyard seating. Unique bar. Great place to watch a game.
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The Rusty Nail
1100 Constance StJust a quick walk under the overpass. Local hangout - mostly courtyard seating. Unique bar. Great place to watch a game.
Actually never been in this delicious restaurant, it’s my regular Uber Eats delivery. The brisket is great and the brussel sprouts are amazing!
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Frey Smoked Meat Co.
4141 Bienville StActually never been in this delicious restaurant, it’s my regular Uber Eats delivery. The brisket is great and the brussel sprouts are amazing!
Barrel Proof
1201 Magazine St Beer and Whiskey focused bar, three blocks away.
Good food - also offers a weekend DRAG brunch.
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Cru by Chef Marlon Alexander at Feelings Cafe
535 Franklin AveGood food - also offers a weekend DRAG brunch.
The restaurant has been recognized by Eater National as one of “The Best Restaurants in America” (the 38 restaurants that defined dining), has been added to the Fine Dining Hall of Fame by Nation’s Restaurant News, as well as listed as a Top 50 Restaurant in America by Gourmet Magazine.
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Herbsaint
701 St Charles AveThe restaurant has been recognized by Eater National as one of “The Best Restaurants in America” (the 38 restaurants that defined dining), has been added to the Fine Dining Hall of Fame by Nation’s Restaurant News, as well as listed as a Top 50 Restaurant in America by Gourmet Magazine.
Quick 7 min walk from the condo. Offers one of the best doberge cakes around - even great to just pop in to get a slice from the bakery case to go. Nice place to go for an after dinner dessert and cocktail. Open pretty late... Bakery Bar is also a full service restaurant (Wagyu Burger 👍🏼👍🏼) and bar, also offers weekend brunch.
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Bakery Bar
1179 Annunciation StQuick 7 min walk from the condo. Offers one of the best doberge cakes around - even great to just pop in to get a slice from the bakery case to go. Nice place to go for an after dinner dessert and cocktail. Open pretty late... Bakery Bar is also a full service restaurant (Wagyu Burger 👍🏼👍🏼) and bar, also offers weekend brunch.
Locals spot for a Po-Boy located in the Mid-City area.
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Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveLocals spot for a Po-Boy located in the Mid-City area.
21st Amendment Bar at La Louisiane
725 Iberville StFrench Quarter bar.
If all you had was the French onion soup and the creme brûlée, you’ve had a meal! They truly do both of these items one of the best in the city for sure.
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Tableau
616 St PeterIf all you had was the French onion soup and the creme brûlée, you’ve had a meal! They truly do both of these items one of the best in the city for sure.
Close to the condo with great food and cocktails. Good for lunch, afternoon snack, early dinner or weekend brunch
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The American Sector Restaurant & Bar
1035 Magazine StClose to the condo with great food and cocktails. Good for lunch, afternoon snack, early dinner or weekend brunch
Polished place in the Windsor Court Hotel offering formal afternoon tea with sandwiches & sweets.
Le Salon - Afternoon Tea
300 Gravier StPolished place in the Windsor Court Hotel offering formal afternoon tea with sandwiches & sweets.
Quick stroll from the condo, closest coffee shop, about three-ish blocks - on the corner of Erato and Magazine.
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French Truck Coffee
1200 Magazine StQuick stroll from the condo, closest coffee shop, about three-ish blocks - on the corner of Erato and Magazine.
Night club but also has a world renowned Sunday Gospel Brunch - make reservations early for brunch at The House of Blues!
Foundation Room New Orleans
225 Decatur StNight club but also has a world renowned Sunday Gospel Brunch - make reservations early for brunch at The House of Blues!
Domilise's Po-Boy & Bar
5240 Annunciation StSandwich shop.
Luke is a Creole-inspired Brasserie located in the heart of New Orleans’ Central Business District on world-famous St. Charles Avenue, steps from the French Quarter neighborhood.
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Luke
333 St Charles AveLuke is a Creole-inspired Brasserie located in the heart of New Orleans’ Central Business District on world-famous St. Charles Avenue, steps from the French Quarter neighborhood.
The Tchoup Yard
405 Third StOutdoor venue
Nice intimate place, great food on St. Charles.
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Restaurant and Bar at The Chloe
4125 Saint Charles AvenueNice intimate place, great food on St. Charles.
Mandina's Restaurant
3800 Canal StMid-city's neighborhood restaurant.
Cool little coffee shop ☕️ that is just two doors down from us. It’s in the Margaret Place Hotel, 1133 Prytania St. (formerly Margaret Place).
The owner let me choose a unique discount code for my guests. Use “Five Star Host” for 20% off your order.
Margaret Place
Cool little coffee shop ☕️ that is just two doors down from us. It’s in the Margaret Place Hotel, 1133 Prytania St. (formerly Margaret Place).
The owner let me choose a unique discount code for my guests. Use “Five Star Host” for 20% off your order.
People won’t believe you’ve been to New Orleans if you didn’t go to Brennan’s.
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Brennan's
417 Royal StPeople won’t believe you’ve been to New Orleans if you didn’t go to Brennan’s.
Twisted Waffles LLC
Nearby.
Vyoone’s
French Cuisine with Creole Accents
Restaurant R'evolution
777 Bienville StTop 3 Restaurants
Awesome biscuits and breakfast that will tickle your tastebuds. A few in the city but the 200 Magazine and Canal locations are both about a mile away. However, I usually go to the uptown location 2802 Magazine, seems like more local clientele and shorter waits.
Ruby Slipper CBD
Awesome biscuits and breakfast that will tickle your tastebuds. A few in the city but the 200 Magazine and Canal locations are both about a mile away. However, I usually go to the uptown location 2802 Magazine, seems like more local clientele and shorter waits.
Locals favorite located on the 3rd floor of the Ritz Carlton. Famous trumpeter Jeremy Davenport plays exquisite music with a classy,
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The Davenport Lounge
921 Canal StLocals favorite located on the 3rd floor of the Ritz Carlton. Famous trumpeter Jeremy Davenport plays exquisite music with a classy,
Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StGreat for even just a meat pie and gumbo.
August
301 Tchoupitoulas StStellar restaurant.
Magazine Pizza
1068 Magazine StIn the neighborhood
Authentic Cajun cuisine with a New Orleans flair!
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Drago's - Hilton Riverside
2 Poydras StAuthentic Cajun cuisine with a New Orleans flair!
Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar
Uptown on St Charles Avenue
Miyako Hibachi & Sushi Bar
1403 St Charles AveClose by on St Charles
Sightseeing
Audubon Zoo station
City Park
1 Palm DrMercedes-Benz Superdome
1500 Sugar Bowl DrIKathidrali yeSt. Louis
615 Pere Antoine AlleyMuseum of Art station
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
1 Canal StI-Museum yaseWWII
945 Magazine StCarve out at lease a day for this awesome place.
Saenger Theatre
1111 Canal StreetHarrah's Hotel New Orleans
228 Poydras StCasino
Hop On Hop Off - double decker tour bus... Purchase 1 or 3 day pass tickets in the bus!
Stop 10 - on Magazine in front of American Sector restaurant at WWII museum, steps from the condo.
Hop On Hop Off: Stop 10
Hop On Hop Off - double decker tour bus... Purchase 1 or 3 day pass tickets in the bus!
Stop 10 - on Magazine in front of American Sector restaurant at WWII museum, steps from the condo.
Champions Square
Lasalle StreetTailgate before the game
I-Museum yabantwana yaseLouisiana
15 Henry Thomas DrNeighborhoods
Frenchmen Street
Local music and food scene
Lots of shopping, food and more local venues starting about the 2000 block going all the way uptown.
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Magazine Street
Magazine StreetLots of shopping, food and more local venues starting about the 2000 block going all the way uptown.
Unique square with art vendors and skilled entertainment that sits between Café Du Monde and St. Louis Cathedral.
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Jackson Square
701 Decatur StUnique square with art vendors and skilled entertainment that sits between Café Du Monde and St. Louis Cathedral.
Royal Street
Royal StreetLots of art galleries and antique shops
Bourbon Street
Bourbon StreetMost famous street in New Orleans
Saint Charles Avenue
Saint Charles AvenueTake a stroll or the streetcar - great sites to see.