Guidebook for New Orleans
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Right around the corner on Peniston. Large wine, beer and liquor selection. Deli in the back with a fantastic house olive mix and cheese selection!
66 residents recomanen
Martin Wine Cellar New Orleans
3827 Baronne StRight around the corner on Peniston. Large wine, beer and liquor selection. Deli in the back with a fantastic house olive mix and cheese selection!
The Fresh Market
3338 St Charles AveEasy walking distance!
Breaux Mart on Magazine
3233 Magazine StFood Scene
By FAR my favorite restaurant in the city! Get the pig knuckles- you won't regret it!
49 residents recomanen
Marjie's Grill
320 S Broad StBy FAR my favorite restaurant in the city! Get the pig knuckles- you won't regret it!
Local seasonal seafood rooted in traditional Cajun food. Fixed menus and reservations required for dinner. However their bar is not and it’s a great black to grab a cocktails and oysters! AND it’s only two blocks away.
19 residents recomanen
Mosquito Supper Club
3824 Dryades StLocal seasonal seafood rooted in traditional Cajun food. Fixed menus and reservations required for dinner. However their bar is not and it’s a great black to grab a cocktails and oysters! AND it’s only two blocks away.
This is one of my go to’s for any special occasion. James Beard award winner
http://www.zasunola.com
19 residents recomanen
Zasu
127 N Carrollton AveThis is one of my go to’s for any special occasion. James Beard award winner
http://www.zasunola.com
My Father’s favorite! Blue crab beignets and the shrimp and grits are couple of the city’s best dishes. You’ll never go wrong with a meal here! 2016 James Beard award winner.
184 residents recomanen
La Petite Grocery
4238 Magazine StMy Father’s favorite! Blue crab beignets and the shrimp and grits are couple of the city’s best dishes. You’ll never go wrong with a meal here! 2016 James Beard award winner.
French Truck Coffee
1200 Magazine StAmazing coffee and lunches!
BEST Breakfast in town. Get the corned beef hash smothered in mushroom gravy.
97 residents recomanen
Surrey's Uptown
4807 Magazine StBEST Breakfast in town. Get the corned beef hash smothered in mushroom gravy.
If you’re up for a bit of a drive, make it a point to head to Seither’s. It’s so good I have to forget it’s there!
10 residents recomanen
Seithers Seafood
279 Hickory AveIf you’re up for a bit of a drive, make it a point to head to Seither’s. It’s so good I have to forget it’s there!
District Donuts Sliders Brew
2209 Magazine StAmazing donuts.
La Boulangerie
4600 Magazine StParkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AvePo-Boys!
Williams Plum Street Snowballs
1300 Burdette StThink snow cones but WAAAYYY better!
Hansen's Sno-Bliz
4801 Tchoupitoulas StI can’t pick just one snow ball shop!
Jacques-Imo's
8324 Oak Sthttps://jacques-imos.com/
Don’t let this corner store fool you! Some of the best po-boys in the city and a place I eat at regularly. Cash only, no dine-in
173 residents recomanen
Verti Marte
1201 Royal StDon’t let this corner store fool you! Some of the best po-boys in the city and a place I eat at regularly. Cash only, no dine-in
Elizabeth's
601 Gallier StFabulous food. (No reservations)
Rosalita's Backyard Tacos 🌮
3304 St Claude AveGreat stop while exploring the Bywater.
Seafood Sally's
Same owner’s as Marjie’s. All you can eat crabs when in season
The cocktails are to die for and the food is right is swoon worthy.
70 residents recomanen
Compère Lapin
535 Tchoupitoulas StThe cocktails are to die for and the food is right is swoon worthy.
Semifinalist for the James Beard Award….for sandwiches. Seriously stop here for lunch.
126 residents recomanen
Turkey and the Wolf
739 Jackson AvenueSemifinalist for the James Beard Award….for sandwiches. Seriously stop here for lunch.
Drinks & Nightlife
By far my favorite place in the city! Outdoor venue with musical structures. They do everything from ballet, Alice in Wonderland to Peaches.
75 residents recomanen
The Music Box Village
4557 N Rampart StBy far my favorite place in the city! Outdoor venue with musical structures. They do everything from ballet, Alice in Wonderland to Peaches.
You can never go wrong with Maple Leaf- Lots of brass band shows. Crawfish on Sunday nights
384 residents recomanen
Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak StYou can never go wrong with Maple Leaf- Lots of brass band shows. Crawfish on Sunday nights
Iced Irish Coffee and Killer Po-boys in the back. Must stop if in the Quarter!
51 residents recomanen
Erin Rose
811 Conti StIced Irish Coffee and Killer Po-boys in the back. Must stop if in the Quarter!
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveGreat music, Cheese plates to die for and jazz
One of my favorite venues in the city. They do a free concert series in the summer!
429 residents recomanen
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon AveOne of my favorite venues in the city. They do a free concert series in the summer!
One of my go to dives just because of the diverse clientele. Cash only.
111 residents recomanen
The Club Ms Maes
4336 Magazine StOne of my go to dives just because of the diverse clientele. Cash only.
Great local brewery. Check their event page as they often have concerts.
140 residents recomanen
NOLA Brewing Co.
3033 Tchoupitoulas StGreat local brewery. Check their event page as they often have concerts.
Fun and great food pop ups. If they are boiling crawfish definitely stop it! They do a great one!
85 residents recomanen
Urban South Brewery
1645 Tchoupitoulas StFun and great food pop ups. If they are boiling crawfish definitely stop it! They do a great one!
Fabulous food (great wings), oysters, and large selection of beer. Take the street car- its a beautiful ride!
110 residents recomanen
Cooter Brown's Tavern & Oyster Bar
509 S Carrollton AveFabulous food (great wings), oysters, and large selection of beer. Take the street car- its a beautiful ride!
They always have beer slushies and a great rotation of food trucks.
26 residents recomanen
Miel Brewery & Taproom
405 Sixth StThey always have beer slushies and a great rotation of food trucks.
My other go to hole in the wall bar. Pool table and 99% locals. Cash only. 24 hours buzzed in after 9.
16 residents recomanen
Mayfair Lounge
1505 Amelia StMy other go to hole in the wall bar. Pool table and 99% locals. Cash only. 24 hours buzzed in after 9.
Shopping
Anything and everything you could want is on Magazine street. Tons of restaurants and bars. Art galleries, clothing, antiques. All unique!
396 residents recomanen
Magazine Street
Magazine StreetAnything and everything you could want is on Magazine street. Tons of restaurants and bars. Art galleries, clothing, antiques. All unique!
Arts & Culture
Zele NOLA
2841 Magazine StAll local Artists!
I can’t say enough how fun this is! They host special events on a regular basis, so check their website/Instagram!
https://jamnola.com/
57 residents recomanen
JAMNOLA
2832 Royal StI can’t say enough how fun this is! They host special events on a regular basis, so check their website/Instagram!
https://jamnola.com/
El Museu Nacional de la Segona Guerra Mundial
945 Magazine StPalmer Park
8211 S Claiborne AveArt Market the last Saturday of the month. All local artists
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp StMuseu d'Art de Nova Orleans
1 Collins Diboll CirMuseu de la Mort
227 Dauphine StVery interesting but may not be great for young children.
Shops, art galleries and so much more. Eclectic collection of artists.
156 residents recomanen
Royal Street
Royal StreetShops, art galleries and so much more. Eclectic collection of artists.
Take a peak into all the work that goes in to float making!
https://www.mardigrasworld.com
134 residents recomanen
Mardi Gras World
1380 Port of New Orleans PlTake a peak into all the work that goes in to float making!
https://www.mardigrasworld.com
Sightseeing
Alligator, plantation, and ghost tours! I had a blast on their alligator tour! Tours outside of New Orleans have the option of adding shuttle service.
27 residents recomanen
Cajun Encounters
941 Decatur StAlligator, plantation, and ghost tours! I had a blast on their alligator tour! Tours outside of New Orleans have the option of adding shuttle service.