Guidebook for New Orleans
Drinks & Nightlife
J&J's Sports Lounge
800 France StNeighborhood dive bar perfection.
B J's Lounge
4301 Burgundy StAnother great dive bar within walking distance.
Romantic outdoor seating, great food, great wine selection and cocktail offerings, just great.
839 residents recomanen
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveRomantic outdoor seating, great food, great wine selection and cocktail offerings, just great.
If there's a game you have to watch, go here to do it.
392 residents recomanen
Surrey's Café & Juice Bar
1418 Magazine StreetIf there's a game you have to watch, go here to do it.
Great local wine shop. On Wednesdays they have free wine tastings.
152 residents recomanen
Faubourg Wines
2805 St Claude AveGreat local wine shop. On Wednesdays they have free wine tastings.
One of my favorite dive bars in town. Also: winner of best dive bar food (Russian-style poboys, etc.).
238 residents recomanen
Siberia Lounge
2227 St Claude AveOne of my favorite dive bars in town. Also: winner of best dive bar food (Russian-style poboys, etc.).
Food Scene
The Joint
701 Mazant StAwesome BBQ and cocktails in a relaxed environment. Walk there!
Elizabeth's
601 Gallier StNot a lite breakfast spot. Praline bacon please!
For those days you need healthy food and fresh juice (coffee too).
376 residents recomanen
Satsuma Cafe
3218 Dauphine StFor those days you need healthy food and fresh juice (coffee too).
Pizza Delicious
617 Piety StBest pizza in town. NY style.
Oxalis
3162 Dauphine StreetGreat vibe and good food. Try the hamburger and fries...yum.
Sneaky Pickle
3200 Burgundy StVegan/vegetarian place down the street. Good, cheap, casual.
Tiny little coffee shop. Need your coffee fix? Good stuff here.
104 residents recomanen
St. Coffee on St. Claude
2718 St Claude AveTiny little coffee shop. Need your coffee fix? Good stuff here.
Sólo Espresso
1301 Poland AveBest coffee in the neighborhood, in my opinion.
Arabella Casa Di Pasta
2258 St Claude AveGood, affordable homemade pasta.
Bao And Noodle
2266 St Claude AveTry the amazing bao and handmade Chinese noodles.
Red's Chinese
3048 St Claude AveYum. Get the Thai Iced Tea Daiquiri (killer...).
The Cheezy Cajun
3325 Saint Claude AvenueTry the bloody mary with boudin balls...to die for.
Coffee, great salads, sandwiches, place to plop down with your laptop
376 residents recomanen
Satsuma Cafe
3218 Dauphine StCoffee, great salads, sandwiches, place to plop down with your laptop
Parks & Nature
Lovely riverfront park. Take a nice walk, pack a picnic. Walk from end of my street to the French Quarter, easy.
423 residents recomanen
Parc Crescent
2300 N Peters StLovely riverfront park. Take a nice walk, pack a picnic. Walk from end of my street to the French Quarter, easy.
Entertainment & Activities
The Country Club
634 Louisa StreetSwimming pool, bar, food, drag brunch.
Shopping
In case you need to buy any bicycle accessories or get a tune-up.
41 residents recomanen
Gerken's Bike Shop
2803 St Claude AveIn case you need to buy any bicycle accessories or get a tune-up.
Essentials
The weirdest grocery store around. I wrote a piece on them for Vice: http://munchies.vice.com/articles/new-orleans-strangest-grocery-store-will-bake-you-a-pizza-and-do-your-laundry
211 residents recomanen
Mardi Gras Zone Supermarket
2706 Royal StThe weirdest grocery store around. I wrote a piece on them for Vice: http://munchies.vice.com/articles/new-orleans-strangest-grocery-store-will-bake-you-a-pizza-and-do-your-laundry
Arts & Culture
Learn about the history of the Mardi Gras Indians - a must-see.
22 residents recomanen
House of Dance & Feathers
1317 Tupelo StLearn about the history of the Mardi Gras Indians - a must-see.