Guidebook for New Orleans

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Guidebook for New Orleans

Food Scene

Neighborhood favorite Lola's serves paella and excellent sangria. A short walk from Bell St. No reservations.
3312 Esplanade Ave
3312 Esplanade Avenue
Neighborhood favorite Lola's serves paella and excellent sangria. A short walk from Bell St. No reservations.
Excellent French food on leafy Esplanade Ave.
3127 Esplanade Ave
3127 Esplanade Avenue
Excellent French food on leafy Esplanade Ave.
Grab a famous Liuzza's BBQ Shrimp Po'boy for lunch by the racetrack
1518 N Lopez St
1518 North Lopez Street
Grab a famous Liuzza's BBQ Shrimp Po'boy for lunch by the racetrack
Excellent free trade coffee in a funky, bohemian setting. Try their gluten free or vegan breakfast options.
3133 Ponce De Leon St
3133 Ponce De Leon Street
Excellent free trade coffee in a funky, bohemian setting. Try their gluten free or vegan breakfast options.
Mediocre Mexican food with a fantastic location for people watching. Good sangria
3201 Esplanade Ave
3201 Esplanade Avenue
Mediocre Mexican food with a fantastic location for people watching. Good sangria
Best fried chicken in New Orleans
2401 St Ann St
2401 Saint Ann Street
Best fried chicken in New Orleans
Best pizza in New Orleans. Try the pancetta and brussel sprout pie!
3001 Tulane Ave
3001 Tulane Avenue
Best pizza in New Orleans. Try the pancetta and brussel sprout pie!
You can't leave NOLA without eating a Po'boy and many argue Parkway has the city's best. Order the Roast Beef Po'boy dressed and you won't be sorry.
6 locals recommend
538 Hagan Ave
538 Hagan Avenue
6 locals recommend
You can't leave NOLA without eating a Po'boy and many argue Parkway has the city's best. Order the Roast Beef Po'boy dressed and you won't be sorry.
New Orleans institution sells fantastic gelato, but be sure to try the three layer Spumoni.
256 locals recommend
Angelo Brocato
214 N Carrollton Ave
256 locals recommend
New Orleans institution sells fantastic gelato, but be sure to try the three layer Spumoni.
Popular coffee shop has chains throughout New Orleans.
166 locals recommend
CC's Coffee House
701 Metairie Rd
166 locals recommend
Popular coffee shop has chains throughout New Orleans.
Knock you on your ass mimosas mix well with their large breakfast menu.
226 locals recommend
Ruby Slipper Cafe
315 S Broad St
226 locals recommend
Knock you on your ass mimosas mix well with their large breakfast menu.
If you like bacon on your donuts, try a Long John
33 locals recommend
Blue Dot Donuts
4301 Canal St
33 locals recommend
If you like bacon on your donuts, try a Long John
Susan Spicer's most recent restaurant
900 Harrison Ave
900 Harrison Avenue
Susan Spicer's most recent restaurant
Oysters all the way, although many swear by the cochon de lait po'boy
37 locals recommend
Crabby Jack's
428 Jefferson Hwy
37 locals recommend
Oysters all the way, although many swear by the cochon de lait po'boy
By far the best, most grown up restaurant in the city. Forget restaurant August and eat here.
Stella!
1032 Chartres St
By far the best, most grown up restaurant in the city. Forget restaurant August and eat here.
Messiest, most delicious breakfast in New Orleans. Try one of the Slammers, just be sure to get here early to beat the long weekend lines.
100 locals recommend
Slim Goodies Diner
3322 Magazine St
100 locals recommend
Messiest, most delicious breakfast in New Orleans. Try one of the Slammers, just be sure to get here early to beat the long weekend lines.
Great vegetarian options for breakfast and dinner in the peaceful Marigny.
376 locals recommend
Satsuma Cafe
3218 Dauphine St
376 locals recommend
Great vegetarian options for breakfast and dinner in the peaceful Marigny.
Best sushi in the city. Not for roll lovers. It's the real thing with dozens of sashimi options to choose from.
31 locals recommend
Chiba
8312 Oak St
31 locals recommend
Best sushi in the city. Not for roll lovers. It's the real thing with dozens of sashimi options to choose from.
NOLA isn't known for its great coffee, but Velvet is leading the charge of new, high quality coffee shops.
Velvet Espresso Bar
NOLA isn't known for its great coffee, but Velvet is leading the charge of new, high quality coffee shops.
Worth the drive if you can find a designated driver. Fantastic farm to table restaurant by local super star John Besh
11 locals recommend
La Provence
25020 U.S. Hwy 190
11 locals recommend
Worth the drive if you can find a designated driver. Fantastic farm to table restaurant by local super star John Besh
One of the best sandwich experiences in the city. The Buckboard Bacon Melt is perfection, but be sure to get a side of boudin.
448 locals recommend
Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas St
448 locals recommend
One of the best sandwich experiences in the city. The Buckboard Bacon Melt is perfection, but be sure to get a side of boudin.
Fantastic CBD lunch spot with daily market specials.
104 locals recommend
Herbsaint
701 St Charles Ave
104 locals recommend
Fantastic CBD lunch spot with daily market specials.
Finding a good meal in the Quarter is a little easier with Sylvain. Grab a burger and try one of their craft cocktails. We recommend the Dennis' Sidecar.
150 locals recommend
Sylvain
625 Chartres St
150 locals recommend
Finding a good meal in the Quarter is a little easier with Sylvain. Grab a burger and try one of their craft cocktails. We recommend the Dennis' Sidecar.
Chicken under a Brick will ruin you for all future chicken.
70 locals recommend
Dante's Kitchen
736 Dante Street
70 locals recommend
Chicken under a Brick will ruin you for all future chicken.
Best burger in the city. Don't forget a side of Tater Tots
130 locals recommend
The Company Burger
4600 Freret St
130 locals recommend
Best burger in the city. Don't forget a side of Tater Tots
Great juice if they are actually open. Cash only.
Beaucoup Juice
4719 Freret Street
Great juice if they are actually open. Cash only.
Knock you off your feet wieners from around the world
359 locals recommend
Dat Dog
5030 Freret St
359 locals recommend
Knock you off your feet wieners from around the world
Charming sandwich spot across from the Tuesday farmers market. Be sure to try the Grilled Vegetable Sandwich.
34 locals recommend
Tartine
7217 Perrier St
34 locals recommend
Charming sandwich spot across from the Tuesday farmers market. Be sure to try the Grilled Vegetable Sandwich.

Shopping

Charming neighborhood wine bar also sells cheese and salami
3143 Ponce De Leon St
3143 Ponce De Leon Street
Charming neighborhood wine bar also sells cheese and salami
Local liquor store with a fantastic selection of beer
3700 Orleans Ave
3700 Orleans Avenue
Local liquor store with a fantastic selection of beer
Fantastic home boutique on boutique heavy magazine.
6 locals recommend
Pied Nu
5521 Magazine St
6 locals recommend
Fantastic home boutique on boutique heavy magazine.
By appointment only antique store gives showier, larger downtown neighbors such as M.S. Rau a run for their money.
Didier Inc
2023 Magazine St
By appointment only antique store gives showier, larger downtown neighbors such as M.S. Rau a run for their money.
Off the boat antiques sold to local showrooms and you for a fraction of the cost. Everything is negotiable...
Dop Antiques
300 Jefferson Hwy
Off the boat antiques sold to local showrooms and you for a fraction of the cost. Everything is negotiable...

Essentials

Small neighborhood grocery store makes fantastic Cuban sandwiches
3135 Esplanade Ave
3135 Esplanade Avenue
Small neighborhood grocery store makes fantastic Cuban sandwiches
Small local supermarket makes famous Italian sausage
3308 Esplanade Ave
3308 Esplanade Avenue
Small local supermarket makes famous Italian sausage
Grown up wine shop for francophiles.
158 locals recommend
Toups Meatery
845 N Carrollton Ave
158 locals recommend
Grown up wine shop for francophiles.
Uptown Whole Foods has better options then most local markets.
736 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad St
736 locals recommend
Uptown Whole Foods has better options then most local markets.
Farmer's market has various hours and sells local produce, meat, eggs, cheese, etc.
20 locals recommend
Hollygrove Market & Farm
8301 Olive Street
20 locals recommend
Farmer's market has various hours and sells local produce, meat, eggs, cheese, etc.
First local branch of Fresh Market. Great dried pasta.
169 locals recommend
The Fresh Market
3338 St Charles Ave
169 locals recommend
First local branch of Fresh Market. Great dried pasta.
One of your best bets for fresh bread in NOLA. Just remember they close down for the month of August. Try the Olive Fougasse.
188 locals recommend
La Boulangerie
4600 Magazine St
188 locals recommend
One of your best bets for fresh bread in NOLA. Just remember they close down for the month of August. Try the Olive Fougasse.
Any and all Asian ingredients you need and dirt cheap Bahn Mi.
13 locals recommend
Hong Kong Food Market
925 Behrman Hwy
13 locals recommend
Any and all Asian ingredients you need and dirt cheap Bahn Mi.
Cheese!
88 locals recommend
St. James Cheese Company - Uptown
5004 Prytania St
88 locals recommend
Cheese!
Grown up wine shop for Francophiles
Hopper's Wines & Spirits
5601C Magazine St
Grown up wine shop for Francophiles

Everything Else

Biking and Walking Trails, New Orleans Museum of Art, Golf, Kayaking, Tennis Courts
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm Dr
1516 locals recommend
Biking and Walking Trails, New Orleans Museum of Art, Golf, Kayaking, Tennis Courts
When you're done eating and drinking, you can buy single classes at NOLA Pilates.
Nola Pilates
140 W Harrison Ave
When you're done eating and drinking, you can buy single classes at NOLA Pilates.
Work of those po'boys
10 locals recommend
Balance Yoga and Wellness New Orleans
118 S Cortez St
10 locals recommend
Work of those po'boys
Our favorite studio in the city
28 locals recommend
Swan River Yoga Mid City Mandir
2940 Canal St
28 locals recommend
Our favorite studio in the city
Clays, Skeet, Targets. Call ahead to confirm hours
High Point Shooting Grounds
Clays, Skeet, Targets. Call ahead to confirm hours

Sightseeing

Fantastic, small group bike tours of New Orleans.
634 Elysian Fields Ave
634 Elysian Fields Avenue
Fantastic, small group bike tours of New Orleans.
Local zoo and water park is a great option for kids and adults alike.
893 locals recommend
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine St
893 locals recommend
Local zoo and water park is a great option for kids and adults alike.
National Museum with immense funding and membership does a fantastic job of capturing both the European and Pacific theaters.
804 locals recommend
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine St
804 locals recommend
National Museum with immense funding and membership does a fantastic job of capturing both the European and Pacific theaters.
Free beer after all tours. (we still prefer the more local NOLA Brewing though)
33 locals recommend
Abita Brewing Company
21084 LA-36
33 locals recommend
Free beer after all tours. (we still prefer the more local NOLA Brewing though)
Part of the must do plantation tour for first time visitors.
68 locals recommend
Oak Alley Plantation
3645 LA-18
68 locals recommend
Part of the must do plantation tour for first time visitors.
Closest plantation to New Orleans
17 locals recommend
Destrehan Plantation
13034 River Rd
17 locals recommend
Closest plantation to New Orleans
And another...
San Francisco Plantation
2646 LA-44
And another...

Drinks & Nightlife

Cozy, local favorite for an evening drink
223 locals recommend
Pal's Lounge
949 N Rendon
223 locals recommend
Cozy, local favorite for an evening drink
“Cocktails, barbecue, cupcakes, and good times”!
500 N Telemachus St
500 North Telemachus Street
“Cocktails, barbecue, cupcakes, and good times”!
Trendy spot made cocktails cool again. Great happy hour value. Be sure to double check the dress code.
244 locals recommend
Cure
4905 Freret St
244 locals recommend
Trendy spot made cocktails cool again. Great happy hour value. Be sure to double check the dress code.
Seedy, dive bar that is close to our hearts. Don't even think about going before 2am...
99 locals recommend
Snake & Jake's Christmas Club Lounge
7612 Oak Street
99 locals recommend
Seedy, dive bar that is close to our hearts. Don't even think about going before 2am...
Trendy gastro-pub with great small plates. A bit loud and a bit crowded, but worth it for the Bone Marrow Crostini.
124 locals recommend
Bouligny Tavern
3641 Magazine St
124 locals recommend
Trendy gastro-pub with great small plates. A bit loud and a bit crowded, but worth it for the Bone Marrow Crostini.
Trending kids, tiny space and gorgeous drinks.
173 locals recommend
Bar Tonique
820 N Rampart St
173 locals recommend
Trending kids, tiny space and gorgeous drinks.

Arts & Culture

Check out Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott every Wednesday night.
188 locals recommend
Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal St
188 locals recommend
Check out Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott every Wednesday night.
Fantastic food, original drinks and some of the best live music in the city. Don't wait to be seated. Hover over a table and claim it as soon as it's previous occupants get up.
189 locals recommend
Three Muses
536 Frenchmen St
189 locals recommend
Fantastic food, original drinks and some of the best live music in the city. Don't wait to be seated. Hover over a table and claim it as soon as it's previous occupants get up.