Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
This is a cute little Italian bakery that has become a staple. They’re best known for their fabulous cannoli.
214 N Carrollton Ave
214 North Carrollton AvenueThis is a cute little Italian bakery that has become a staple. They’re best known for their fabulous cannoli.
I’m not a big fan of ice cream, but the gelato here is incomparable and untraditional – think strawberries with balsamic vinegar, or dark chocolate with cayenne.
3005 Magazine St
3005 Magazine StreetI’m not a big fan of ice cream, but the gelato here is incomparable and untraditional – think strawberries with balsamic vinegar, or dark chocolate with cayenne.
This is the most divine bakery in the city. It’s French and can make even non-sweet-tooth me drool. My favorite there is the chocolate almond croissant, but everything’s fantastic.
4526 Magazine St
4526 Magazine StreetThis is the most divine bakery in the city. It’s French and can make even non-sweet-tooth me drool. My favorite there is the chocolate almond croissant, but everything’s fantastic.
Beignets may be tried and true, but no New Orleans trip is complete without an order of beignets with a café au lait.
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Cafe Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur StBeignets may be tried and true, but no New Orleans trip is complete without an order of beignets with a café au lait.
Maple Bacon Longjohn is a must. Get there before noon though, since quantities are limited.
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Blue Dot Donuts
4301 Canal StMaple Bacon Longjohn is a must. Get there before noon though, since quantities are limited.
Incredible Cajun/Creole brunch - live band, white glove service, and the Bloody Marys are the best in the city. Wander into the Lafayette Cemetery right across the street afterward.
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Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AveIncredible Cajun/Creole brunch - live band, white glove service, and the Bloody Marys are the best in the city. Wander into the Lafayette Cemetery right across the street afterward.
More of a standard diner than a breakfast place - a great late-night option. My favorite is a cheese burger dressed with grilled onions, and a slice of apple pie, warmed up on the grill.
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The Camellia Grill
626 S Carrollton AveMore of a standard diner than a breakfast place - a great late-night option. My favorite is a cheese burger dressed with grilled onions, and a slice of apple pie, warmed up on the grill.
I love having brunch here, but it’s a suitable place for any time of the day. Hearty Irish food, great beer, and a very friendly atmosphere.
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The Irish House
1432 Saint Charles AvenueI love having brunch here, but it’s a suitable place for any time of the day. Hearty Irish food, great beer, and a very friendly atmosphere.
A hole-in-the-wall in Treme, an absolute must for sampling real local food. The fried chicken's incomparable, crabs protrude from the gumbo, and the bread pudding is worth dying for.
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Li'l Dizzy's Cafe
1500 Esplanade AveA hole-in-the-wall in Treme, an absolute must for sampling real local food. The fried chicken's incomparable, crabs protrude from the gumbo, and the bread pudding is worth dying for.
Upscale French fare with lovelies like rabbit sandwiches and sweetbreads.
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La Petite Grocery
4238 Magazine StUpscale French fare with lovelies like rabbit sandwiches and sweetbreads.
I believe this is open 24 hours and is cash-only. This is also as hole-in-the-wall as you can get - a "deli" of sorts. Be prepared for a food coma!
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Verti Marte
1201 Royal StI believe this is open 24 hours and is cash-only. This is also as hole-in-the-wall as you can get - a "deli" of sorts. Be prepared for a food coma!
Stein's Market and Deli
2207 Magazine StJewish deli with divine sandwiches.
Standard tex-mex, but a great place to immerse yourself in a pitcher of margaritas while munching on chips n’ guac and drifting away to loud 80’s music.
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Juan's Flying Burrito - LGD
2018 Magazine StStandard tex-mex, but a great place to immerse yourself in a pitcher of margaritas while munching on chips n’ guac and drifting away to loud 80’s music.
They are absolutely obsessed with cheese. Fantastic selection and all of the fine local restaurants purchase from them.
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St. James Cheese Company - Uptown
5004 Prytania StThey are absolutely obsessed with cheese. Fantastic selection and all of the fine local restaurants purchase from them.
Kyoto
4920 Prytania StreetBest sushi restaurant in the city.
Pretty much as hole-in-the-wall as you can get, but the absolutely best po-boys in the city (and I’m not usually a poboy fan). My favorite is the duck poboy with a side of fried green tomatoes.
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Crabby Jack's
428 Jefferson HwyPretty much as hole-in-the-wall as you can get, but the absolutely best po-boys in the city (and I’m not usually a poboy fan). My favorite is the duck poboy with a side of fried green tomatoes.
A fun hotdog joint with mostly outdoor seating. They have pretty much any hot dog you can imagine, from alligator to Guinness, on a delicious bun. Cash only.
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Dat Dog
5030 Freret StA fun hotdog joint with mostly outdoor seating. They have pretty much any hot dog you can imagine, from alligator to Guinness, on a delicious bun. Cash only.
John Besh’s more casual restaurant – the pizzas are amazing and everything else is wonderful. My favorite is squid-ink pasta with blue crab. It's inside of the Roosevelt Hotel, which is gorgeous.
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Domenica
123 Baronne StJohn Besh’s more casual restaurant – the pizzas are amazing and everything else is wonderful. My favorite is squid-ink pasta with blue crab. It's inside of the Roosevelt Hotel, which is gorgeous.
John Besh’s upscale restaurant, and probably the only pricey New Orleans restaurant that is truly worthwhile. Reservations are required, and prefixed menus with wine pairings are absolutely stellar.
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August
301 Tchoupitoulas StJohn Besh’s upscale restaurant, and probably the only pricey New Orleans restaurant that is truly worthwhile. Reservations are required, and prefixed menus with wine pairings are absolutely stellar.
Super romantic French-Caribbean restaurant. Fabulous food and a lovely atmosphere, especially in the courtyard on a balmy night.
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Martinique Bistro
5908 Magazine StSuper romantic French-Caribbean restaurant. Fabulous food and a lovely atmosphere, especially in the courtyard on a balmy night.
Adorable little French restaurant known for a sexy atmosphere and all sorts of crepes. My favorite is the sweet breads appetizer.
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La Crepe Nanou
1410 Robert StAdorable little French restaurant known for a sexy atmosphere and all sorts of crepes. My favorite is the sweet breads appetizer.
For the green foodie – everything on the menu is fantastic, though I’m not a huge fan of their cocktails. This is also a great vegetarian option.
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Green Goddess
307 Exchange PlFor the green foodie – everything on the menu is fantastic, though I’m not a huge fan of their cocktails. This is also a great vegetarian option.
A recently discovered French, locally-sourced yummy with a lovely atmosphere.
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Coquette
2800 Magazine StA recently discovered French, locally-sourced yummy with a lovely atmosphere.
Adorable little restaurant with locally inspired goodies… boudin balls… mmmm.
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Boucherie
8115 Jeannette StAdorable little restaurant with locally inspired goodies… boudin balls… mmmm.
The most incredible pizza I have ever tasted, super friendly staff, and very reasonable prices. The Maria is a killer pizza and the Negroni is my favorite drink.
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Ancora Pizzeria
4508 Freret StThe most incredible pizza I have ever tasted, super friendly staff, and very reasonable prices. The Maria is a killer pizza and the Negroni is my favorite drink.
Mr. B's Bistro
201 Royal StreetJust wonderful.
Steps away, offering delightful fresh-squeezed juices and breakfast goodies, as well as plenty of vegetarian fare. Cash only.
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Surrey's Uptown
4807 Magazine StSteps away, offering delightful fresh-squeezed juices and breakfast goodies, as well as plenty of vegetarian fare. Cash only.
HEY! Café & Coffee Roastery
4303 Magazine StThe kind of espresso you savor in sips.
Taqueria Corona
5932 Magazine StKid and wallet friendly.
Wonderful bakery/cafe/take-home salad and soup location, especially for those eating gluten free!
4838 Magazine St
4838 Magazine StreetWonderful bakery/cafe/take-home salad and soup location, especially for those eating gluten free!
McClure's Barbecue
3001 Tchoupitoulas StMmm… pork very nearby!
Superfood Bar
4113 Magazine StJuice and other yummies nearby
The absolute best juice in the city, and open very early (6/7 AM!)
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The Green Fork
1400 Prytania StThe absolute best juice in the city, and open very early (6/7 AM!)
Booty's Street Food
800 Louisa StreetWonderful little place in a cool community - open late!
Maïs Arepas
1200 Carondelet StSoooo good. Colombian.
Satsuma Cafe
3218 Dauphine StWonderful breakfast and juice location
Jung's Golden Dragon II
3009 Magazine StAuthentic Chinese
Magasin Vietnamese Cafe
4226 Magazine StBest Vietnamese
Newest it-restaurant and located across the street! Kid friendly, you can order pickup online, and they have fabulous lemoncello.
4933 Magazine St
4933 Magazine StreetNewest it-restaurant and located across the street! Kid friendly, you can order pickup online, and they have fabulous lemoncello.
Drinks & Nightlife
The best (and best priced) selection of wine and beer, with absolutely lovely staff. They have wine tastings from 5 – 7 on Thursdays and Fridays, but prepare to consume 5 glasses of wine.
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Pearl Wine Co.
3700 Orleans AveThe best (and best priced) selection of wine and beer, with absolutely lovely staff. They have wine tastings from 5 – 7 on Thursdays and Fridays, but prepare to consume 5 glasses of wine.
My absolute favorite mixology bar. Unbeatable atmosphere, cosmopolitan vibe, and no sign (so look it up before you go, otherwise you’ll miss it. My favorite drink there is the Bandito.
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Cure
4905 Freret StMy absolute favorite mixology bar. Unbeatable atmosphere, cosmopolitan vibe, and no sign (so look it up before you go, otherwise you’ll miss it. My favorite drink there is the Bandito.
Known as a wine bar, they have the best alcohol selection I’ve seen in the city, a fun atmosphere in a New Orleans shotgun, and goose-fat fries.
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The Delachaise
3442 St Charles AveKnown as a wine bar, they have the best alcohol selection I’ve seen in the city, a fun atmosphere in a New Orleans shotgun, and goose-fat fries.
It’s a moving carousel, that's a bar, inside of a classic New Orleans hotel. Enough said.
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Hotel Monteleone
214 Royal StIt’s a moving carousel, that's a bar, inside of a classic New Orleans hotel. Enough said.
Fantastic tapas, great drinks, and an array of musicians. Sometimes a French cellist name Helen Gillet plays there – not something you’d want to miss.
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Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetFantastic tapas, great drinks, and an array of musicians. Sometimes a French cellist name Helen Gillet plays there – not something you’d want to miss.
Also a great alcohol selection, especially scotches. They have fabulous blues and jazz musicians, my favorite of which is Little Freddie King. DON’T miss him if he’s playing.
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618 Frenchmen StAlso a great alcohol selection, especially scotches. They have fabulous blues and jazz musicians, my favorite of which is Little Freddie King. DON’T miss him if he’s playing.
Best night to go is Thurs, after 11 PM. It’s 80s night, and you don’t have to remember the 80s to get nostalgic and spend hours unabashedly belting Depeche Mode.
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One Eyed Jacks
Best night to go is Thurs, after 11 PM. It’s 80s night, and you don’t have to remember the 80s to get nostalgic and spend hours unabashedly belting Depeche Mode.
Known as a LGBT artsy joint, they often have really offbeat performances, especially burlesque shows that are likely technically illegal. Not for the easily offended.
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Allways Lounge and Theater
2240 St Claude AveKnown as a LGBT artsy joint, they often have really offbeat performances, especially burlesque shows that are likely technically illegal. Not for the easily offended.
St. Joe's Bar
5535 Magazine StBlueberry mojitos and a cozy atmosphere.
Bouligny Tavern
3641 Magazine StFab drinks nearby
A major LGBT hub with great food. Be warned, only 21+ allowed, plus a nude pool.
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The Country Club
634 Louisa StreetA major LGBT hub with great food. Be warned, only 21+ allowed, plus a nude pool.
Lovely music offerings, great wine, yummy food, and a sexy atmosphere.
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Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveLovely music offerings, great wine, yummy food, and a sexy atmosphere.
The best dive bar, especially on Tuesday nights when Kermit Ruffins plays and they serve chargrilled oysters and BBQ. Seedy neighborhood, but not something to miss.
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Bullet's Sports Bar
2441 A P Tureaud AveThe best dive bar, especially on Tuesday nights when Kermit Ruffins plays and they serve chargrilled oysters and BBQ. Seedy neighborhood, but not something to miss.
The Club Ms Maes
4336 Magazine StSeedy, divvy, cheap, 24 hour
Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar
5535 Tchoupitoulas StCigar bar nearby
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad StSoooo close!
Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveLocal New Orleans grocery chain.
Big Fisherman Seafood
3301 Magazine StFantastic boiled seafood to enjoy in the yard
Everything Else
Magazine at Milan station
For an impeccable mani-pedi.
Magazine Street
Magazine StreetGorgeous place for a jog or bike ride.
Pure Barre
4712 Magazine StWorkout - for a great burn
barre3
5235 Magazine StWorkout - a burn nearby!
Bikram Yoga New Orleans
Workout - the best hot yoga
Dog Day Afternoon
831 Bordeaux StThe closest vet, doggie daycare, grooming, etc.
Save Our Cemeteries
My favorite old New Orleans cemetery
City Park
1 Palm DrLovely in the spring
Wild Lotus Yoga - Uptown
4842 Perrier StNearest yoga
St Charles at Napoleon station
Nearest streetcar stop
Touro Infirmary LCMC Health
1401 Foucher StNearest ER
Ochsner Urgent Care - Uptown CLOSED 7/12 THRU 7/14
4605 Magazine StNearest Urgent Care
Entertainment & Activities
Creole Creamery
4924 Prytania StSweet ice cream joint. Cash only.
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine StLovely zoo full of activities for kids.
Audubon Park Whitney Young Swimming Pool
6500 Magazine StClosest public pool, but open only during the summer.
The Monkey Room
1501 Religious StIndoor playground
City Park
1 Palm DrLovely park with playgrounds
Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium
1 Canal StEssential place to take a kid to
I-Museum yabantwana yaseLouisiana
15 Henry Thomas DrAnother kid - must
Storyland
5 Victory AveKid amusement park
Wisner Playground
4877 Laurel StNearest playground
Children's Hospital New Orleans
200 Henry Clay AveChildren's emergency room
Lawrence Square
900 Napoleon AveNearby playground
913 Napoleon Ave
913 Napoleon AvenueChildren's public library
Danneel Playground
A favorite playground
Arts & Culture
Great art museum with a fantastic sculpture garden
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1 Collins Diboll CirGreat art museum with a fantastic sculpture garden
Prytania Theatre
5339 Prytania StNearest movie theater, often playing classics at midnight.
Movie theater playing foreign and documentaries
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Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center
6621 St Claude AveMovie theater playing foreign and documentaries
The swankiest movie theater with food and alcohol served during the film. 18+
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Cinebarre Theatre Regal Cinemas
333 Canal StThe swankiest movie theater with food and alcohol served during the film. 18+
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp StGorgeous and fascinating art museum
Off-beat, with awesome exhibitions and performances.
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Contemporary Arts Center
900 Camp StOff-beat, with awesome exhibitions and performances.
A must for any music lover, but arrive an hour early to stand in line outside, and bring cash. I believe kids are allowed.
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Preservation Hall
726 St PeterA must for any music lover, but arrive an hour early to stand in line outside, and bring cash. I believe kids are allowed.
Confederate Memorial Hall Museum
929 Camp StEssential for history buffs
Shopping
5518 Magazine St
5518 Magazine StreetAbnormally lovely Walgreens nearby.