Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Pagoda Café
1430 N Dorgenois StReally creative and tasty food!
Nonna Mia Cafe & Pizzeria
3125 Esplanade AveLocal Italian eatery
Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade AveLocal French eatery
CC's Coffee House
701 Metairie RdPopular with the locals
Fair Grinds Coffeehouse
3133 Ponce De Leon StLaid back artsy local coffee shop!
Morning Call
56 Dreyfous DrGreat spot for beignets and coffee. Its open 24/7!
MOPHO
514 City Park AveFavorite vietnamese spot!
Brown Butter Southern Kitchen and Bar
231 N Carrollton AveReally great new local restaurant
Toups Meatery
845 N Carrollton AveHigh quality pork centric modern eatery!
Rue 127
127 North Carrollton AvenueLocal good food
Liberty's Kitchen Broad Street Cafe
300 N Broad StNew coffee shop next to the Whole Foods
1000 Figs
3141 Ponce De Leon StHighly recommended mediterranean restaurant! Must go here
Tiny but has authentic food and everyone knows each other!
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Coco Hut Carribean Restaurant
2515 Bayou RdTiny but has authentic food and everyone knows each other!
McHardy's Chicken & Fixin'
1458 N Broad StGreat fried chicken
Legendary Creole chef Leah Chase serves down-home staples in a vibrant, art-filled space
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Dooky Chase Restaurant
2301 Orleans AveLegendary Creole chef Leah Chase serves down-home staples in a vibrant, art-filled space
Lauded family-owned spot since 1957, famous for fried chicken and other soul food in a humble setting. Get the white beans and rice and the cornbread and the rest of the menu too.
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Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetLauded family-owned spot since 1957, famous for fried chicken and other soul food in a humble setting. Get the white beans and rice and the cornbread and the rest of the menu too.
No-frills joint for soul-food breakfasts and lunches plus a buffet option and dinners some nights
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Li'l Dizzy's Cafe
1500 Esplanade AveNo-frills joint for soul-food breakfasts and lunches plus a buffet option and dinners some nights
Local brass bands play at this intimate place that dishes out a menu of classic Creole fare
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Candlelight Lounge
925 N Robertson StLocal brass bands play at this intimate place that dishes out a menu of classic Creole fare
family-friendly Southwestern eatery known for modern dishes, fresh margaritas and a garden porch
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Santa Fe
3201 Esplanade Avefamily-friendly Southwestern eatery known for modern dishes, fresh margaritas and a garden porch
Spanish tapas, paella and entrees plus housemade sangria in a quaint, lively space
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Lola's
3312 Esplanade AveSpanish tapas, paella and entrees plus housemade sangria in a quaint, lively space
Newly opened market space with great restaurants and beautiful architecture
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St. Roch Market
2381 St Claude AveNewly opened market space with great restaurants and beautiful architecture
Ruby Slipper Cafe
315 S Broad StGreat brunch spot if you can get a reservation!
Lively neighborhood spot for Creole-Italian fare like pizza and po' boys, plus a busy weekend brunch
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Katie's
3701 Iberville StLively neighborhood spot for Creole-Italian fare like pizza and po' boys, plus a busy weekend brunch
Pinkberry
5601 Magazine Stfrozen yogurt!
This is an Italian family owned gelato and all things desserts! Very authentic and high quality!
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Angelo Brocato
214 N Carrollton AveThis is an Italian family owned gelato and all things desserts! Very authentic and high quality!
Essentials
Canseco's Esplanade Market
3135 Esplanade AveSmall local grocery store
Easy to get to and high quality groceries and prepared food!
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Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad StEasy to get to and high quality groceries and prepared food!
Pint-sized, longtime supermarket offering sausages, meats, beverages and other grocery items
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Terranovas Supermarket
3308 Esplanade AvePint-sized, longtime supermarket offering sausages, meats, beverages and other grocery items
Circle Food Store
1522 St Bernard AveHistoric family operated grocery store
Sightseeing
Iziko likaSobala lase-New Orleans
1 Collins Diboll CirHighly recommended museum
This 1,300 acre public park is the 6th largest and 7th most visited urban park in the country!
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City Park
1 Palm DrThis 1,300 acre public park is the 6th largest and 7th most visited urban park in the country!
Everything Else
Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveGood grocery store
Bayou Bicycles Inc
3530 Toulouse StLocal bike shop
Horse racing, OTB, slots. This place stays busy on the weekends
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Fair Grounds Race Course
1751 Gentilly BlvdHorse racing, OTB, slots. This place stays busy on the weekends
New bike and pedestrian corridor that goes all the way to the French Quarter!
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Lafitte Greenway
North Prieur StreetNew bike and pedestrian corridor that goes all the way to the French Quarter!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bar and wine store! They also carry a good bear and liquor selection
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Pearl Wine Co.
3700 Orleans AveGreat bar and wine store! They also carry a good bear and liquor selection
Bayou Beer Garden
326 N Norman C Francis ParkwaySpacious local bar with a lively crowd
Finn McCool's Irish Pub
3701 Banks StThe area's best Irish pub!
Great local dive bar across from the horse track and casino!
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Brooks Seahorse Saloon
1648 Gentilly BlvdGreat local dive bar across from the horse track and casino!
Shopping
Store selling a wide range of gear and apparel for outdoor recreation, including camping and cycling. You can rent kayaks and bikes here!
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Massey's Kayak Rentals
509 N Carrollton AveStore selling a wide range of gear and apparel for outdoor recreation, including camping and cycling. You can rent kayaks and bikes here!