Guidebook for New Orleans
Drinks & Nightlife
Parasol's
2533 Constance StNice joint
Barrel Proof
1201 Magazine StSuper fresh squeezed juice and liquor drinks.
Hoshun
1601 St Charles AveLate night sushi and Chinese. Try the buddah belly roll.
For the younger set; lots of frat boys and arcade machines.
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Barcadia New Orleans
601 Tchoupitoulas StFor the younger set; lots of frat boys and arcade machines.
Try 120 different wines on tap. Owner is awful, Bryan. But the concept is cool.
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W.I.N.O.
610 Tchoupitoulas StTry 120 different wines on tap. Owner is awful, Bryan. But the concept is cool.
Tell them Jenn set ya. Ask for Suzanne or Andrea. Great neighborhood bar on your way to the airport.
Martine's Lounge
2347 Metairie RdTell them Jenn set ya. Ask for Suzanne or Andrea. Great neighborhood bar on your way to the airport.
NO cover. Go on Wednesday or Saturday nights to see Ed Wills Blues 4 Sale. Best Blues act in town. Check out the courtyard bar too.
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BMC Balcony Music Club
1331 Decatur StNO cover. Go on Wednesday or Saturday nights to see Ed Wills Blues 4 Sale. Best Blues act in town. Check out the courtyard bar too.
The Dungeon
738 Toulouse StSuper creepy; gotta do it.
Uber gay friendly. Men dancing on the bars Thursday-Saturday normally. Fun times.
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Oz New Orleans
800 Bourbon StUber gay friendly. Men dancing on the bars Thursday-Saturday normally. Fun times.
Fritzel's European Jazz Bar
733 Bourbon StBest Jazz in the city.
Oldest bar in the country they say, great piano bar Thursday nights. End of Bourbon in residential side. Go on your way to Frenchman Street.
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Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
941 Bourbon StOldest bar in the country they say, great piano bar Thursday nights. End of Bourbon in residential side. Go on your way to Frenchman Street.
Pal's Lounge
949 N RendonGo for a local vibe. Get a Ginergita.
Pat O'Brien's
718 St PeterYou're a tourist. Great piano bar. Great patio. :-)
Get you some Absinthe in Pirates Alley. Have a Death in the Afternoon; champagne and Absinthe.
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Old Absinthe House
240 Bourbon StGet you some Absinthe in Pirates Alley. Have a Death in the Afternoon; champagne and Absinthe.
Kermit's Treme Mother in Law Lounge
1500 North Claiborne AvenueGo hang out a Treme favorite.
Tracey's
3226 Magazine StGreat place
Food Scene
Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AveGrande dame
Lilly's Café
1813 Magazine Stbest pho ever
Dive bar/great cajan food. I like the seafood pasta. The jalepeno poppers, the taste plate, Red Fish Meuniere. Open LATE
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Coop's Place
1109 Decatur StDive bar/great cajan food. I like the seafood pasta. The jalepeno poppers, the taste plate, Red Fish Meuniere. Open LATE
Pêche Seafood Grill
800 Magazine StSeafood!
Herbsaint
701 St Charles AveYum!
Jacques-Imo's
8324 Oak StBest bet creole food!
Mojo Coffee House
1500 Magazine StGreat coffee; and open till midnight a lot.
Hivolt
1829 Sophie Wright PlGreat coffee; try the cocoa shake! Vegan options and great muffins.
French Truck Coffee
1200 Magazine StFantastic coffee
One cool seat by the window, close to the house. Decent coffee
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Krewe du Brew Coffee House
1610 Saint Charles AvenueOne cool seat by the window, close to the house. Decent coffee
Yes, it's a chain. But you can never go wrong with Houston's. Get the Prime Rib and salad with Blue Cheese.
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Houston's
1755 St Charles AveYes, it's a chain. But you can never go wrong with Houston's. Get the Prime Rib and salad with Blue Cheese.
My fav Grand Dame; get a reservation ask for Johnny O's section in the Jazz room. Ask for a tour upstairs of the Mardi Gras Museum.
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French 75
813 Bienville StMy fav Grand Dame; get a reservation ask for Johnny O's section in the Jazz room. Ask for a tour upstairs of the Mardi Gras Museum.
Juan's Flying Burrito - LGD
2018 Magazine StGreat Mexican. Close.
My fav. I love the Stuffed Poblano Pepper. Go to the French Market after.
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El Gato Negro - French Market
81 French Market PlMy fav. I love the Stuffed Poblano Pepper. Go to the French Market after.
Magazine Pizza
1068 Magazine StDelivers. Get the steak philly pizza
Royal House
441 Royal StBalcony and oysters
Go upstairs it's a separate less intimidating bar/restaurant with a balcony.
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Square Root
1800 Magazine StGo upstairs it's a separate less intimidating bar/restaurant with a balcony.
Maïs Arepas
1200 Carondelet StYummy food and tamarind margs
Church Alley Coffee Bar
4201 Canal StReally cool raw space. Go see some of Central City.
Sightseeing
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine StBeautiful
Jackson Square
701 Decatur StHistoric
One of the best kept secrets. Have a drink downstairs or dinner and go check it out.
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Germaine Wells Mardi Gras Museum
813 Bienville StOne of the best kept secrets. Have a drink downstairs or dinner and go check it out.
Arts & Culture
Cabildo
701 Chartres StMuseum. Try Yoga there on Sat mornings!
Mardi Gras World
1380 Port of New Orleans PlMissing Mardi Gras? See all the floats.
Kick back in huge seats and have a glass of wine or cocktail and dinner with your movie. Or just get Parmesan popcorn!
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Cinebarre Theatre Regal Cinemas
333 Canal StKick back in huge seats and have a glass of wine or cocktail and dinner with your movie. Or just get Parmesan popcorn!
I-Museum ye-Jazz ye-New Orleans
400 Esplanade AveMuseum
Second oldest gym in the US. Show them your airbnb reservation and they should give you a discounted day pass. Call first.
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New Orleans Athletic Club
222 N Rampart StSecond oldest gym in the US. Show them your airbnb reservation and they should give you a discounted day pass. Call first.
Free To Be Power Yoga Downtown New Orleans
725 Magazine StGreat yoga
Everything Else
Spa Isbell
1245 Magazine StMassage- Ask for Victoria; deep tissue or Swedish. She's probably the best!
Lilly's Nails & Spa
1817 Magazine StI love mani/pedis; ask for Lilian.
Really pretty park; at night we have a fountain that lights up!
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Coliseum Square Park
1708 Coliseum StReally pretty park; at night we have a fountain that lights up!
Essentials
Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveClosest/best grocery store. It's walkable with a small bag.
The Fresh Market
3338 St Charles AveTake the street car here. Little pricier than Rouses.
Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad StYou can take the Magazine Street bus here and back.
Crescent City Farmers Market
500 North Norman C Francis ParkwaySaturday mornings, walking distance
Shopping
Goorin Bros
2127 Magazine StFantastic hat shop. Buy a Fedora and shop the feather bar.
Open 24 hours. Get an All That Jazz. Split it with a friend. Thank me later.
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Verti Marte
1201 Royal StOpen 24 hours. Get an All That Jazz. Split it with a friend. Thank me later.