Guidebook for New Orleans
Drinks & Nightlife
A+ specialty cocktails, cheap drinks, BBQ (most nights), & free pool
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Twelve Mile Limit
500 S Telemachus StA+ specialty cocktails, cheap drinks, BBQ (most nights), & free pool
Finn McCool's Irish Pub
3701 Banks StNice outdoor/sidewalk seating & Irish coffees
Pal's Lounge
949 N RendonMy favorite neighborhood bar
Parasol's
2533 Constance St2nd best poboys (firecracker shrimp)
Erin Rose
811 Conti StDecadent frozen Irish coffee & modern/fusion poboys
Siberia Lounge
2227 St Claude AveGreat bar with a variety of live music
The Delachaise
3442 St Charles AveExtensive wine selection & great small plates
Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce De Leon StClassy wine market
R Bar
1431 Royal StFunky bar with a pool table & great jukebox right off Frenchmen St.
Magical outdoor bar with live music & wonderful food
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Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveMagical outdoor bar with live music & wonderful food
Mid-century modern vibe with a great drink & small plate happy hour
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Bouligny Tavern
3641 Magazine StMid-century modern vibe with a great drink & small plate happy hour
Food Scene
Canal Street Bistro
3903 Canal StGreat brunch spot with freshly-made juices
Mona's Cafe
3901 Banks StEasy Greek/Lebanese take-out
Mid City Pizza
4400 Banks StTry their award winning red beans & rice pizza
Ruby Slipper Cafe
315 S Broad StClassic brunch or lunch spot
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan Ave3rd best poboys
Fair Grinds Coffeehouse
3133 Ponce De Leon StMy favorite coffee shop in the city
1000 Figs
3141 Ponce De Leon StGet the falafel platter for two!
Toups Meatery
845 N Carrollton AveAmazing small plates & cocktails
Biscuits & Buns on Banks
4337 Banks StNeighborhood brunch & lunch favorite
Mexican with a Southern touch & great margaritas
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Juan's Flying Burrito - Mid-City
4724 S Carrollton AveMexican with a Southern touch & great margaritas
Angelo Brocato
214 N Carrollton AveClassic Italian cafe with gelato & desserts
Mandina's Restaurant
3800 Canal StOld School New Orleans restaurant
Liuzza's by the Track
1518 N Lopez StTry the BBQ Shrimp Poboy
Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade AveFrench bistro with a covered patio
Lola's
3312 Esplanade AveSpanish restaurant & tapas
Oxalis
3162 Dauphine StreetWhiskey & cocktail bar with perfect dishes for sharing
Maurepas Foods
3200 Burgundy StreetSome of the best new Southern cooking in the city
Monkey Monkey Coffee and Tea
4641 S Carrollton AveModern neighborhood cafe
Pagoda Café
1430 N Dorgenois StGreat brunch & coffee spot (outdoor seating only)
Best pizza in the city! They also have a killer casear salad (add prosciutto).
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Pizza Delicious
617 Piety StBest pizza in the city! They also have a killer casear salad (add prosciutto).
One of John Besh's many amazing restaurants. Best happy hour in the city.
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Domenica
123 Baronne StOne of John Besh's many amazing restaurants. Best happy hour in the city.
Essentials
Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveLocal grocery store chain with everything you need
Verti Marte
1201 Royal StBest poboys (fried shrimp, add creole mustard)
Small, local grocery with easy, pick-up prepared foods
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Canseco's Esplanade Market
3135 Esplanade AveSmall, local grocery with easy, pick-up prepared foods
Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad StSuper close Whole Foods
Arts & Culture
Local performance & movie theater with a lovely cafe & curated book shop
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Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center
6621 St Claude AveLocal performance & movie theater with a lovely cafe & curated book shop
Huge, broad collection of art housed in a beautiful building. The sculpture garden next to it is free.
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Iziko likaSobala lase-New Orleans
1 Collins Diboll CirHuge, broad collection of art housed in a beautiful building. The sculpture garden next to it is free.
Julia Street
Julia StreetThe main street of art galleries located in the Arts District
Sightseeing
One of the largest urban parks in the U.S. It holds the world's largest collection of mature live oak trees.
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City Park
1 Palm DrOne of the largest urban parks in the U.S. It holds the world's largest collection of mature live oak trees.
Crescent Park
2300 N Peters StRight on the water. A great view of downtown.
Shopping
Euclid Records
3301 Chartres StMy favorite record store in the city
Record store specializing in international/jazz/blues/folk
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Domino Sound Record Shack
2557 Bayou RdRecord store specializing in international/jazz/blues/folk