Neighborhood Favorites
Food scene
The Franklin
2600 Dauphine StreetNeighborhood vibe. Amazing food.
Gorgeous. So chic. Amazing food and drinks in an old church / convent / schoolhouse.
76 abantu bendawo batusa
The Elysian Bar
2317 Burgundy StGorgeous. So chic. Amazing food and drinks in an old church / convent / schoolhouse.
One Stone Restaurant
Best sushi in Nola. I eat here 3 times a week.
Port of Call
838 Esplanade AveLunch time burgers, steaks and baked potatoes. A Nola classic.
Paladar 511
511 Marigny StPizza and Italian food in an industrial chic space.
My favorite coffee shop. It's in a bookstore / podcasting space.
25 abantu bendawo batusa
Baldwin & Co.
1030 Elysian Fields AveMy favorite coffee shop. It's in a bookstore / podcasting space.
Bars / Lounges
Cabaret + Drag + good time bar. Off the beaten path enough that it's still authentic and amazing.
264 abantu bendawo batusa
Allways Lounge and Theater
2240 St Claude AveCabaret + Drag + good time bar. Off the beaten path enough that it's still authentic and amazing.
Free face tattoos, "Hairaoke " (haircuts and karaoke) and a pop up Brazilian food stand in the back that's killer.
80 abantu bendawo batusa
St Roch Tavern
1200 St Roch AveFree face tattoos, "Hairaoke " (haircuts and karaoke) and a pop up Brazilian food stand in the back that's killer.
One of the best live music bars, around the corner on Frenchmen St.
521 abantu bendawo batusa
The Spotted Cat Music Club
623 Frenchmen StOne of the best live music bars, around the corner on Frenchmen St.
The secret recipe "Purple Drink" is the only frozen drink that a local would be caught with. It's also the oldest bar in the country.
294 abantu bendawo batusa
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
941 Bourbon StThe secret recipe "Purple Drink" is the only frozen drink that a local would be caught with. It's also the oldest bar in the country.
Anna's
2601 Royal StreetNeighborhood vibes. Good drinks.