Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Great neighborhood spot- good for any meal. I love their Cuban sandwich!
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Horn's Eatery And Catering
2440 Dauphine StGreat neighborhood spot- good for any meal. I love their Cuban sandwich!
Breakfast and lunch only. Some of my friends insist on going at least twice during each visit!
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The Ruby Slipper Café
2001 Burgundy StreetBreakfast and lunch only. Some of my friends insist on going at least twice during each visit!
Above the Apple Barrel. Expect to have to wait downstairs if you go after 7. Cash only! Order the Ocean Sauce on any fish!
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Adolfo's
611 Frenchmen StAbove the Apple Barrel. Expect to have to wait downstairs if you go after 7. Cash only! Order the Ocean Sauce on any fish!
Ultra casual. Great fried chicken... also love the Tchoupitoulas Chicken... not as crazy about their jambalaya.
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Coop's Place
1109 Decatur StUltra casual. Great fried chicken... also love the Tchoupitoulas Chicken... not as crazy about their jambalaya.
They Deliver! Creole chicken, meat loaf, po'boys, mac & cheese, etc.
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Verti Marte
1201 Royal StThey Deliver! Creole chicken, meat loaf, po'boys, mac & cheese, etc.
Reasonably priced standard Nola fare with music. A favorite of the locals. Sunday brunch is fun.
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Buffa's
1001 Esplanade AveReasonably priced standard Nola fare with music. A favorite of the locals. Sunday brunch is fun.
This place has about 12 different stalls of different food offerings. Perfect when everyone isn't hungry for the same thing!
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St. Roch Market
2381 St Claude AveThis place has about 12 different stalls of different food offerings. Perfect when everyone isn't hungry for the same thing!
Arabella Casa Di Pasta
2258 St Claude AveSpicy meatballs! And have a drink at Kajun's
The Joint
701 Mazant StGood barbecue! Fave is their brisket
Elizabeth's
601 Gallier StGood for any meal.
Muriel's Jackson Square
801 Chartres StYum!
I love it for weekend brunch or weekday lunches. It is a classic New Orleans experience.
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Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AveI love it for weekend brunch or weekday lunches. It is a classic New Orleans experience.
The Country Club
634 Louisa StreetFun for brunch. Bottomless mimosas!
Service can be really slow, so I usually just call ahead and carry out!
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SukhoThai
2200 Royal StService can be really slow, so I usually just call ahead and carry out!
Three Muses
536 Frenchmen StGood music. Good food. No cover.
Some of the best Italian food in New Orleans. Try the shrimp tagliatelle.
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Vincent's
7839 St Charles AveSome of the best Italian food in New Orleans. Try the shrimp tagliatelle.
Crabby Jack's
428 Jefferson HwyLunch only. Try the roasted duck po' boy or the fried chicken!
Dat Dog
5030 Freret StFor late night options on Frenchmen.
Jacques-Imo's
8324 Oak StAlligator cheesecake (and lots of other yummy stuff)!
Brown Butter Southern Kitchen and Bar
231 N Carrollton AveBoudin hash!
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AvePo'Boys! Best shredded beef po'boy in town.
Angelo Brocato
214 N Carrollton AveCannoli, gelato, and anything else they have are all yummy!
GW Fins
808 Bienville StAmazing experience every time I have been there
Some of the best gumbo in town. And the rabbit and dumplings is spectacular.
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Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StSome of the best gumbo in town. And the rabbit and dumplings is spectacular.
Who Dat Coffee Cafe
2401 Burgundy StClose by and good!
Drinks & Nightlife
The carousel bar is fun to sit and have a classic cocktail and watch the people go by. And they usually have some good happy hour live music.
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Hotel Monteleone
214 Royal StThe carousel bar is fun to sit and have a classic cocktail and watch the people go by. And they usually have some good happy hour live music.
Great food, too! I like the burgers and fish Marigny. Nice cocktails. Go for dinner, stay for the show in the back!
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Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
626 Frenchmen StGreat food, too! I like the burgers and fish Marigny. Nice cocktails. Go for dinner, stay for the show in the back!
Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal StFun and funky.
Vaughan's Lounge
4229 Dauphine StThursday nights are best.
Music usually starts around 4 pm. Great way to start your evening!
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The Spotted Cat Music Club
623 Frenchmen StMusic usually starts around 4 pm. Great way to start your evening!
d.b.a.
618 Frenchmen StSome of the best music in Nola.
Essentials
But there is also now a Robert's Fresh Market Grocery on Elysian Fields between Rampart and St. Claude.
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Esplanade Mini Mart
839 Esplanade AveBut there is also now a Robert's Fresh Market Grocery on Elysian Fields between Rampart and St. Claude.
Parks & Nature
From the paddle boats, to the Botanical Gardens to the Morning Call for beignets to the sculpture gardens to modern art museum!
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City Park
1 Palm DrFrom the paddle boats, to the Botanical Gardens to the Morning Call for beignets to the sculpture gardens to modern art museum!
Arts & Culture
Ulwandle Lwesikulpture
1 Collins Diboll CirLovely sculpture garden!
Museum of Art station
I always enjoy wandering around here.
INational WWII Museum
945 Magazine StAlways worth a visit.
Sazerac House
101 Magazine StUlwandle Lwesikulpture
1 Collins Diboll CirAmazing sculpture garden.
Shopping
Faulkner House Books
624 Pirates AlleyGreat little bookstore - worthy of seeking it out!
Royal Street
Royal StreetI love wandering in the shops on Royal Street.
Southern Candymakers - Main Store
334 Decatur StBest pralines in town, but not the cheapest.
Entertainment & Activities
Fun to take the class (and get fed and have an Abita!) and then to shop in the store afterwards.
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New Orleans School of Cooking
524 St Louis StFun to take the class (and get fed and have an Abita!) and then to shop in the store afterwards.
Intimate place to see lots of local musicians. Buy tickets in advance!
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Preservation Hall
726 St PeterIntimate place to see lots of local musicians. Buy tickets in advance!
Go by 10 or 15 minutes before the act you are going to see in order to get a seat.
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The Spotted Cat Music Club
623 Frenchmen StGo by 10 or 15 minutes before the act you are going to see in order to get a seat.
Lovely traditional jazz in an intimate club in the back. Buy tickets in advance.
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Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
626 Frenchmen StLovely traditional jazz in an intimate club in the back. Buy tickets in advance.
Audubon Zoo station
Classic experience
The owner died in 2021, but hopefully the city treasure will stay as a great option for music.
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Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal StThe owner died in 2021, but hopefully the city treasure will stay as a great option for music.