Guidebook for New Orleans

Wendy
Guidebook for New Orleans

Food Scene

A few blocks from our house; world-famous restaurant with extensive menu of Creole, Cajun, and Southern dishes. Favorite menu items: alligator cheesecake (savory); fried green tomatoes w/shrimp remoulade; Fried Chicken; Paneed Rabbit. They only take reservations for >5 ppl, so if you are less than 5 ppl avoid peak dinner hours if you don't like waiting.
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Jacques-Imo's
8324 Oak St
406 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A few blocks from our house; world-famous restaurant with extensive menu of Creole, Cajun, and Southern dishes. Favorite menu items: alligator cheesecake (savory); fried green tomatoes w/shrimp remoulade; Fried Chicken; Paneed Rabbit. They only take reservations for >5 ppl, so if you are less than 5 ppl avoid peak dinner hours if you don't like waiting.
Classic and famous New Orleans diner for breakfast, just a few blocks from the house.
189 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Camellia Grill
626 S Carrollton Ave
189 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Classic and famous New Orleans diner for breakfast, just a few blocks from the house.
Healthy breakfast and lunch; fresh pressed juices and gluten-free bread options. A few blocks from our house.
83 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Satsuma Café
1320 Magazine St
83 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Healthy breakfast and lunch; fresh pressed juices and gluten-free bread options. A few blocks from our house.
Locally owned coffee shop in an old historic bank building, a few blocks from our house.
70 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Rue De La Course
1140 S Carrollton Ave
70 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Locally owned coffee shop in an old historic bank building, a few blocks from our house.
Artisanal breads and pastries made on location.
93 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Breads On Oak
8640 Oak St
93 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Artisanal breads and pastries made on location.
Modern take on traditional Louisiana fare, a few blocks from our house. Reservations recommended.
119 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Boucherie
8115 Jeannette St
119 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Modern take on traditional Louisiana fare, a few blocks from our house. Reservations recommended.
Middle Eastern fare, good vegetarian options. BYOB with no extra charge or corkage fee. My faves: Falafel, hummus, grape leaves, Greek salad w/shrimp on top. A few blocks from our house.
110 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Lebanon's Café
1500 South Carrollton Avenue
110 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Middle Eastern fare, good vegetarian options. BYOB with no extra charge or corkage fee. My faves: Falafel, hummus, grape leaves, Greek salad w/shrimp on top. A few blocks from our house.
Delicious Italian cuisine in a cozy spot.
78 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Vincent's
7839 St Charles Ave
78 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Delicious Italian cuisine in a cozy spot.
Locally-owned neighborhood coffee shop; always nice to support the local businesses rather than Starbucks.
53 (рекомендации местных жителей)
PJ's Coffee
7624 Maple St
53 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Locally-owned neighborhood coffee shop; always nice to support the local businesses rather than Starbucks.
Great spot in the French Quarter for raw or grilled oysters, po-boys and Louisiana dishes.
98 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar
7400 Lakeshore Dr
98 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Great spot in the French Quarter for raw or grilled oysters, po-boys and Louisiana dishes.
Elevated cuisine meets traditional, authentic Louisiana dishes. They always have a great gumbo on the menu, which is hard to find in a restaurant. Know why? Because a proper gumbo takes time and is made with love. On the St. Charles streetcar line.
104 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Herbsaint
701 St Charles Ave
104 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Elevated cuisine meets traditional, authentic Louisiana dishes. They always have a great gumbo on the menu, which is hard to find in a restaurant. Know why? Because a proper gumbo takes time and is made with love. On the St. Charles streetcar line.
Traditional boucherie-style Louisiana fare. They even make their own cracklins in house. Faves: boudin balls, fried alligator, brisket with horseradish potato salad.
448 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas St
448 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Traditional boucherie-style Louisiana fare. They even make their own cracklins in house. Faves: boudin balls, fried alligator, brisket with horseradish potato salad.
Louisiana seafood and southern cooking. Sharing the whole fish is the way to go if you have a few people.
261 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Pêche Seafood Grill
800 Magazine St
261 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Louisiana seafood and southern cooking. Sharing the whole fish is the way to go if you have a few people.
If you're craving sushi while in New Orleans, this is the best in the city. Faves: Chocolate City roll & Burning Man roll
45 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Origami Restaurant
5130 Freret St
45 (рекомендации местных жителей)
If you're craving sushi while in New Orleans, this is the best in the city. Faves: Chocolate City roll & Burning Man roll
Excellent lunch spot, 10 min away from our house. Great fried oyster or shrimp po-boy, red beans, and classic New Orleans dishes. NOT open for dinner.
37 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Crabby Jack's
428 Jefferson Hwy
37 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Excellent lunch spot, 10 min away from our house. Great fried oyster or shrimp po-boy, red beans, and classic New Orleans dishes. NOT open for dinner.
Best steak house in the city, in my opinion. Argentinean style, always cooked to perfection. Nice wine list.
36 (рекомендации местных жителей)
La Boca Steakhouse
870 Tchoupitoulas St
36 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Best steak house in the city, in my opinion. Argentinean style, always cooked to perfection. Nice wine list.
Arguably one of the best po-boy spots in town!
24 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Parkview Tavern
910 N Carrollton Ave
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Arguably one of the best po-boy spots in town!
Another fantastic po-boy spot! Front of the house still run by the senior ladies in the family--it's a real slice of New Orleans.
113 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Domilise's Po-Boy & Bar
5240 Annunciation St
113 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Another fantastic po-boy spot! Front of the house still run by the senior ladies in the family--it's a real slice of New Orleans.
Beignets with powdered sugar and cafe au lait! A New Orleans classic. Go get you some.
703 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Cafe Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur St
703 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Beignets with powdered sugar and cafe au lait! A New Orleans classic. Go get you some.
Italian sweet shop, with house-made desserts like canoli and spumoni. A New Orleans institution.
256 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Angelo Brocato
214 N Carrollton Ave
256 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Italian sweet shop, with house-made desserts like canoli and spumoni. A New Orleans institution.
Locally-owned, classic ice cream parlor.
142 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Creole Creamery
4924 Prytania St
142 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Locally-owned, classic ice cream parlor.
Chef Alon Shaya's culinary tribute to his Israeli heritage. Saba's elevated Middle Eastern cuisine features fresh, locally sourced ingredients and is set in a casual, inviting atmosphere.
90 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Saba
5757 Magazine St
90 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Chef Alon Shaya's culinary tribute to his Israeli heritage. Saba's elevated Middle Eastern cuisine features fresh, locally sourced ingredients and is set in a casual, inviting atmosphere.
Great spot in town, serving the boiled crawfish, shrimp, and crabs that New Orleans is famous for.
43 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Clesi's Restaurant & Catering
4323 Bienville St
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Great spot in town, serving the boiled crawfish, shrimp, and crabs that New Orleans is famous for.
If it's a pretty day and you want to enjoy a delicious meal outdoors, this is a lovely little spot tucked away in a residential neighborhood. Southern inspired fare from Chef Susan Spicer.
Rosedale Restaurant
If it's a pretty day and you want to enjoy a delicious meal outdoors, this is a lovely little spot tucked away in a residential neighborhood. Southern inspired fare from Chef Susan Spicer.

Essentials

Neighborhood bodega, 1/2 block away from our house. They have all the basics, including beer and liquor, and they make a great shrimp po-boy to order in the kitchen in the back. They usually close around 4pm, depending what day it is.
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Adams Street Grocery & Deli
1309 Adams St
9 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Neighborhood bodega, 1/2 block away from our house. They have all the basics, including beer and liquor, and they make a great shrimp po-boy to order in the kitchen in the back. They usually close around 4pm, depending what day it is.
Nearest pharmacy
461 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Walgreens
1100 Elysian Fields Ave
461 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Nearest pharmacy
Locally-owned medium-sized grocery. Not as big and varied as a supermarket and slightly more expensive. They do sell beer, wine and liquor.
316 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Robért Fresh Market
135 Robert E Lee Blvd
316 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Locally-owned medium-sized grocery. Not as big and varied as a supermarket and slightly more expensive. They do sell beer, wine and liquor.
Nearest full-service supermarket, Louisiana-owned. Wide variety to choose from. Includes bakery, deli, seafood market, etc. Large selection of beer, wine, and liquor.
1002 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton Ave
1002 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Nearest full-service supermarket, Louisiana-owned. Wide variety to choose from. Includes bakery, deli, seafood market, etc. Large selection of beer, wine, and liquor.
Specialty organic foods and produce, as well as prepared foods. They also have a decent wine & beer section.
736 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad St
736 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Specialty organic foods and produce, as well as prepared foods. They also have a decent wine & beer section.
It's only a few blocks away from the house, so you could even walk! This locally-owned market is like a mini-supermarket, because they have just about everything but in a compact space. They also have an entire wall of wine to choose from! (as well as beer and liquor)
7 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Canseco's Carrollton Market
1133 S Carrollton Ave
7 (рекомендации местных жителей)
It's only a few blocks away from the house, so you could even walk! This locally-owned market is like a mini-supermarket, because they have just about everything but in a compact space. They also have an entire wall of wine to choose from! (as well as beer and liquor)

Parks & Nature

The map does not list it at its nearest location by our house, at 6400 St. Charles Ave. Beautiful historic park shaded by centuries-old oak trees. Nice paved course for walking, running, and biking...also golf course with tea room, play ground and lagoon with ducks for the kids.
893 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Аудубон Парк
6500 Magazine St
893 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The map does not list it at its nearest location by our house, at 6400 St. Charles Ave. Beautiful historic park shaded by centuries-old oak trees. Nice paved course for walking, running, and biking...also golf course with tea room, play ground and lagoon with ducks for the kids.
Cute neighborhood park with playground for the kids.
57 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Palmer Park
8211 S Claiborne Ave
57 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Cute neighborhood park with playground for the kids.
Swamp tour with alligators in a National Park.
124 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Национальный исторический парк и заповедник Жан Лафитт
124 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Swamp tour with alligators in a National Park.
Large, beautiful, historic city park...You can rent a paddle boat or canoe to traverse the lagoons & bayous. Beautiful walks under the oak trees, as well as wide open spaces to play games, including a frisbee golf course. Sculpture garden, botanical garden, and New Orleans Museum of Art are located within the park.
1516 (рекомендации местных жителей)
City Park
1 Palm Dr
1516 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Large, beautiful, historic city park...You can rent a paddle boat or canoe to traverse the lagoons & bayous. Beautiful walks under the oak trees, as well as wide open spaces to play games, including a frisbee golf course. Sculpture garden, botanical garden, and New Orleans Museum of Art are located within the park.
World-class zoo and part of the Audubon Institute. Lovely location by the river, among oak trees.
157 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Зоопарк Одубон
6500 Magazine St
157 (рекомендации местных жителей)
World-class zoo and part of the Audubon Institute. Lovely location by the river, among oak trees.

Arts & Culture

#2 museum in the WORLD. A national museum with extensive exhibits and multimedia experiences. It can certainly take an entire day to explore the museum, and even longer if you're a history buff.
804 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Национальный музей Второй мировой войны
945 Magazine St
804 (рекомендации местных жителей)
#2 museum in the WORLD. A national museum with extensive exhibits and multimedia experiences. It can certainly take an entire day to explore the museum, and even longer if you're a history buff.
Wonderful collection of local and Southern artwork
315 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Музей южного искусства Огдена
925 Camp St
315 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Wonderful collection of local and Southern artwork
Located in beautiful City Park, visit NOMA 's permanent and revolving collection, then stop for cafe au lait and beignets in the park afterward.
782 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Художественный музей Нового Орлеана
1 Collins Diboll Cir
782 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Located in beautiful City Park, visit NOMA 's permanent and revolving collection, then stop for cafe au lait and beignets in the park afterward.
Beautiful outdoor walk amongst world-class sculptures behind NOMA in City Park. Free and open to the public. Then stop for cafe au lait and beignets in the park afterward.
161 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Sculpture Garden
1 Collins Diboll Cir
161 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Beautiful outdoor walk amongst world-class sculptures behind NOMA in City Park. Free and open to the public. Then stop for cafe au lait and beignets in the park afterward.
Louisiana State Museum located in French Quarter, rich with New Orleans history
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Кабильдо
701 Chartres St
96 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Louisiana State Museum located in French Quarter, rich with New Orleans history
Cool exhibit located inside the old US Mint building, often showcasing performances.
109 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Музей джаза в Новом Орлеане
400 Esplanade Ave
109 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Cool exhibit located inside the old US Mint building, often showcasing performances.

Drinks & Nightlife

The best local music venue in town! Intimate performance space in all-wood historic building boasts authentic Louisiana jazz, blues, funk, Cajun and zydeco, and Mississippi Delta blues and juke joint. Besides the basic cocktail expectations, they have an extensive selection of craft and import beers, whiskey, tequila, and wine.
387 (рекомендации местных жителей)
d.b.a.
618 Frenchmen St
387 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The best local music venue in town! Intimate performance space in all-wood historic building boasts authentic Louisiana jazz, blues, funk, Cajun and zydeco, and Mississippi Delta blues and juke joint. Besides the basic cocktail expectations, they have an extensive selection of craft and import beers, whiskey, tequila, and wine.
Fantastic music club in our neighborhood, next to Jacques-Imo's restaurant. The Maple Leaf mostly features Louisiana and regional music, including jazz, blues, funk, Cajun and zydeco. Music shows are at night.
384 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak St
384 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Fantastic music club in our neighborhood, next to Jacques-Imo's restaurant. The Maple Leaf mostly features Louisiana and regional music, including jazz, blues, funk, Cajun and zydeco. Music shows are at night.
If you are charmed by hole-in-the-wall type bars, this one is for you! It's just 2 blocks from our house, grandfathered in as our residential neighborhood watering hole. Mostly locals, service industry folks, and Tulane students go there. Cheap drinks.
99 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Snake & Jake's Christmas Club Lounge
7612 Oak Street
99 (рекомендации местных жителей)
If you are charmed by hole-in-the-wall type bars, this one is for you! It's just 2 blocks from our house, grandfathered in as our residential neighborhood watering hole. Mostly locals, service industry folks, and Tulane students go there. Cheap drinks.
Legendary music venue featuring local, regional, and national performers.
429 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Типитинас
501 Napoleon Ave
429 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Legendary music venue featuring local, regional, and national performers.