Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Bon Appetit Magazine named it one of the 10 best new restaurants in the world for 2016. It's a hidden gem that many locals don't even know about yet. Go before the word gets out and you can't get a table. ;-)
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N7
1117 Montegut StBon Appetit Magazine named it one of the 10 best new restaurants in the world for 2016. It's a hidden gem that many locals don't even know about yet. Go before the word gets out and you can't get a table. ;-)
Sugar Park
3054 Saint Claude AvenueProbably my favorite Pizza joint. And they deliver!
This is a NOLA foodie Paradise. The Renovated St. Roch Market functions is part grocery store/specialty market and part High-End food court. It's a testing ground for hot young local chefs and restauranteurs to hone their skills and tweak their concept. Many go on to open larger venues, pop-ups, food trucks etc. There is literally something for every taste here. Great vegan/vegetarian Options, too! Don't miss their daily Happy Hour specials from 5pm-7pm, and their Oyster Happy Hour 7 days/week from 9pm - close!
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St. Roch Market
2381 St Claude AveThis is a NOLA foodie Paradise. The Renovated St. Roch Market functions is part grocery store/specialty market and part High-End food court. It's a testing ground for hot young local chefs and restauranteurs to hone their skills and tweak their concept. Many go on to open larger venues, pop-ups, food trucks etc. There is literally something for every taste here. Great vegan/vegetarian Options, too! Don't miss their daily Happy Hour specials from 5pm-7pm, and their Oyster Happy Hour 7 days/week from 9pm - close!
This is one of the best kept secrets in the neighborhood. Fresh, local, sustainable, seasonal menu that changes almost daily with great vegetarian/vegan options at a VERY affordable price!
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Sneaky Pickle
3200 Burgundy StThis is one of the best kept secrets in the neighborhood. Fresh, local, sustainable, seasonal menu that changes almost daily with great vegetarian/vegan options at a VERY affordable price!
If you're looking for some good, down-home local food, and LOTS OF IT, Melba's is the place for you. They have the best grits I've ever had, are open late, and a local favorite.
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Melba's Poboys
1525 Elysian Fields AvenueIf you're looking for some good, down-home local food, and LOTS OF IT, Melba's is the place for you. They have the best grits I've ever had, are open late, and a local favorite.
Middle-Eastern (yes Middle-Eastern in NOLA) spot that is open late, affordable, and delivers! Fantastic seasonal specials, and a fun retro vibe with a wall of pin-ball machines, it's close proximity to the bars and music venues on St. Claude make this a popular spot.
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Kebab
2315 St Claude AveMiddle-Eastern (yes Middle-Eastern in NOLA) spot that is open late, affordable, and delivers! Fantastic seasonal specials, and a fun retro vibe with a wall of pin-ball machines, it's close proximity to the bars and music venues on St. Claude make this a popular spot.
Technically a bar, but with some of the best burgers in town! Not for the kiddies, though. You will have to be at least 21 to get in.
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Junction Bar & Grill
3021 St Claude AveTechnically a bar, but with some of the best burgers in town! Not for the kiddies, though. You will have to be at least 21 to get in.
This is another one of the best kept secrets in the neighborhood, but word is starting to get out! Fantastic Chinese food in a funky venue. Don't miss the courtyard dining when the weather is nice.
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Red's Chinese
3048 St Claude AveThis is another one of the best kept secrets in the neighborhood, but word is starting to get out! Fantastic Chinese food in a funky venue. Don't miss the courtyard dining when the weather is nice.
The Joint
701 Mazant StBest BBQ in Town. Period.
Unfortunately the word is out here and on busy weekends and holidays, a wait is not uncommon, but totally worth it. Breakfast/brunch here is fantastic!
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Elizabeth's
601 Gallier StUnfortunately the word is out here and on busy weekends and holidays, a wait is not uncommon, but totally worth it. Breakfast/brunch here is fantastic!
Good NOLA local fare at reasonable prices. Kayla's does close early and has VERY limited seating. Most people get it to go.
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Kayla's Restaurant
3036 Saint Claude AvenueGood NOLA local fare at reasonable prices. Kayla's does close early and has VERY limited seating. Most people get it to go.
Some of the best boiled seafood in town! Don't let the rough exterior put you off. This is one of the most affordable places in the neighborhood. When crawfish are in season, this is where I go get 'em. They have great mid-week specials on mud-bugs during the height of the season (March-June). Eat 'em there, or take 'em to go and enjoy 'em in the backyard. If you want to try your hand at boiling your own, they do sometimes sell live as well, but I don't advise taking this on if you don't know what you're doing. They also have great chinese, po-boys, and other down-home specialties.
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Capt. Sal's Seafood & Chicken
3168 St Claude AveSome of the best boiled seafood in town! Don't let the rough exterior put you off. This is one of the most affordable places in the neighborhood. When crawfish are in season, this is where I go get 'em. They have great mid-week specials on mud-bugs during the height of the season (March-June). Eat 'em there, or take 'em to go and enjoy 'em in the backyard. If you want to try your hand at boiling your own, they do sometimes sell live as well, but I don't advise taking this on if you don't know what you're doing. They also have great chinese, po-boys, and other down-home specialties.
Italian a la carte done RIGHT. It's a lovely place and I've had some of the best meals in town at this place and it still remains fairly accessible. Great for a date night or a celebration, I love it because since everything is a la carte, it can be pretty affordable (as long as you aren't too hungry ;-) )
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Mariza
2900 Chartres StreetItalian a la carte done RIGHT. It's a lovely place and I've had some of the best meals in town at this place and it still remains fairly accessible. Great for a date night or a celebration, I love it because since everything is a la carte, it can be pretty affordable (as long as you aren't too hungry ;-) )
When King Cake season approaches, here's where I go to get mine! They also have one of the best Breakfast/Brunch menus in town. Expect a long line on weekends, and they are not open for dinner.
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New Orleans Cake Café & Bakery
2440 Chartres StWhen King Cake season approaches, here's where I go to get mine! They also have one of the best Breakfast/Brunch menus in town. Expect a long line on weekends, and they are not open for dinner.
This is about as divey and old-school New Orleans as a seafood restaurant can possibly be—you can't be much further from the four star contemporary American dining in Uptown and the Quarter. It's so dark inside, you'll hardly be able to see your big plate of heavily fried seafood and delicious mac 'n cheese (the seafood gumbo and po' boys are decent too)
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Jack Dempsey's Restaurant
738 Poland AveThis is about as divey and old-school New Orleans as a seafood restaurant can possibly be—you can't be much further from the four star contemporary American dining in Uptown and the Quarter. It's so dark inside, you'll hardly be able to see your big plate of heavily fried seafood and delicious mac 'n cheese (the seafood gumbo and po' boys are decent too)
Drinks & Nightlife
Dive bar that also features local music. You won't find many tourists here. If you want an "authentic experience," you'll find it here.
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Saturn Bar
3067 St Claude AveDive bar that also features local music. You won't find many tourists here. If you want an "authentic experience," you'll find it here.
Check their website. You will find everything here from Shakespearean theatre, to drag bingo, to burlesque, even jock-strap lube wrestling. There's always something cool happening here!
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Allways Lounge and Theater
2240 St Claude AveCheck their website. You will find everything here from Shakespearean theatre, to drag bingo, to burlesque, even jock-strap lube wrestling. There's always something cool happening here!
Some of the greatest up and coming local and touring talent plays here. Check the line-up.
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Siberia Lounge
2227 St Claude AveSome of the greatest up and coming local and touring talent plays here. Check the line-up.
Live Music and Stand-up comedy venue. What's REALLY not to be missed is the pop-up restaurant in the courtyard. YUM!
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Hi-Ho Lounge
2239 St Claude AveLive Music and Stand-up comedy venue. What's REALLY not to be missed is the pop-up restaurant in the courtyard. YUM!
Part dive bar, part music venue, part world class Tapas restaurant, Mimi's is an institution. Not to be missed!
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Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetPart dive bar, part music venue, part world class Tapas restaurant, Mimi's is an institution. Not to be missed!
This is the favorite local hang-out spot of the local theatre folk and is always a good time. Get's going late at night on weekends. If you plan to sing, get there early!
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Kajun's Pub
2256 St Claude AveThis is the favorite local hang-out spot of the local theatre folk and is always a good time. Get's going late at night on weekends. If you plan to sing, get there early!
The courtyard at Bacchanal is one of my favorite places on earth when the weather is nice in the evening. A wine-lover's paradise, with great charcuterie and high-end bar snacks. Often featuring live music/entertainment.
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Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveThe courtyard at Bacchanal is one of my favorite places on earth when the weather is nice in the evening. A wine-lover's paradise, with great charcuterie and high-end bar snacks. Often featuring live music/entertainment.
Bywater's most famous music venue. Thursday nights when righteous-trumpter/bandleader Kermit Ruffins is in town, he and and his BBQ swingers play here; Thursday with Kermit as Vaughan's is a New Orleans favorite. 8:30 PM they say; don't expect shows to start at their clock time in New Orleans, but now that Kermit is a family man, things here tend to start a bit more punctually than they did years ago. Expect crowds and good times. Boiled crawfish or shrimp every Friday. Free Food during Saints games. Following glowing attention in David Simon's series Treme, this place has indeed been discovered by the tourists, but the locals and old-timers don't really care and still show up each Thursdays
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Vaughan's Lounge
4229 Dauphine StBywater's most famous music venue. Thursday nights when righteous-trumpter/bandleader Kermit Ruffins is in town, he and and his BBQ swingers play here; Thursday with Kermit as Vaughan's is a New Orleans favorite. 8:30 PM they say; don't expect shows to start at their clock time in New Orleans, but now that Kermit is a family man, things here tend to start a bit more punctually than they did years ago. Expect crowds and good times. Boiled crawfish or shrimp every Friday. Free Food during Saints games. Following glowing attention in David Simon's series Treme, this place has indeed been discovered by the tourists, but the locals and old-timers don't really care and still show up each Thursdays
Upscale and stylish American cuisine at great prices, with dining in a beautiful old dining room or on the veranda overlooking the pool. It's a great brunch place. Gay and straight friendly private club and pool in rear, where you can sip cocktails in the jacuzzi into the night. (NOTE: Pool is no longer clothing optional)
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The Country Club
634 Louisa StreetUpscale and stylish American cuisine at great prices, with dining in a beautiful old dining room or on the veranda overlooking the pool. It's a great brunch place. Gay and straight friendly private club and pool in rear, where you can sip cocktails in the jacuzzi into the night. (NOTE: Pool is no longer clothing optional)
Sightseeing
Oldest Part of the City. You simply cannot come to New Orleans and not explore these 6 by 13 blocks.
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French Quarter
Oldest Part of the City. You simply cannot come to New Orleans and not explore these 6 by 13 blocks.
Shopping
Great local art, cosmetics, clothing and everything in between. Thurs-Sun
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Frenchmen Art Market
2231 Saint Claude AvenueGreat local art, cosmetics, clothing and everything in between. Thurs-Sun
Arts & Culture
Music and Theatre Venue featuring some of the most talented up and coming local and visiting artists. Check their website for their schedule.
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Cafe Istanbul
2372 St Claude AveMusic and Theatre Venue featuring some of the most talented up and coming local and visiting artists. Check their website for their schedule.
Essentials
Local food co-op specializing in healthy, earth friendly groceries and healthcare products. Shop local!
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New Orleans Food Co-Op
2372 St Claude AveLocal food co-op specializing in healthy, earth friendly groceries and healthcare products. Shop local!
Family Dollar
8330 W Judge Perez DrGrocery and other essentials on a budget.
Getting Around
Gerken's Bike Shop
2803 St Claude Ave