Guidebook for New Orleans

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Guidebook for New Orleans

Food Scene

Delicious breakfast and lunch paninis. Try the Fried Pepper Rings (like onion rings, but bell pepper) and gumbo. They also serve amazing French Truck coffee.
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Luca Eats
7329 Cohn St
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Delicious breakfast and lunch paninis. Try the Fried Pepper Rings (like onion rings, but bell pepper) and gumbo. They also serve amazing French Truck coffee.
Diner-type basic breakfast fare. Hot coffee, friendly service and they serve brunch cocktails.
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Riccobono's Panola Street Cafe
7801 Panola St
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Diner-type basic breakfast fare. Hot coffee, friendly service and they serve brunch cocktails.
My favorite breakfast spot in the neighborhood! Also great for lunch. Healthy food options, great atmosphere. Perfect for when you need a break from fried everything.
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Satsuma Café
1320 Magazine St
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My favorite breakfast spot in the neighborhood! Also great for lunch. Healthy food options, great atmosphere. Perfect for when you need a break from fried everything.
New Orleans Institution. Super eclectic and vibrant decor and large portions of delicious and rich traditional New Orleans food. Jacques (the owner and local 'character') sometimes wanders the restaurant with his little white dog, Beignet, under his arm. Put your name in and then go to Maple Leaf next door and have drinks while waiting for your table. They don't take reservations for groups smaller than 5 so plan accordingly.
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Jacques-Imo's
8324 Oak St
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New Orleans Institution. Super eclectic and vibrant decor and large portions of delicious and rich traditional New Orleans food. Jacques (the owner and local 'character') sometimes wanders the restaurant with his little white dog, Beignet, under his arm. Put your name in and then go to Maple Leaf next door and have drinks while waiting for your table. They don't take reservations for groups smaller than 5 so plan accordingly.
Guidebooks are full of French Quarter recommendations but I wanted to add my favorite spot. Sylvain feels like you're in a speakeasy from another era. They have phenomenal cocktails, a great menu and the service is always impeccable. Whenever people come to town and want to do a meal in the quarter, I always take them to Sylvain.
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Sylvain
625 Chartres St
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Guidebooks are full of French Quarter recommendations but I wanted to add my favorite spot. Sylvain feels like you're in a speakeasy from another era. They have phenomenal cocktails, a great menu and the service is always impeccable. Whenever people come to town and want to do a meal in the quarter, I always take them to Sylvain.
Great scene, fabulous cocktails and food. 'Quintessential New Orleans' vibe.
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Cane and Table
1113 Decatur St
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Great scene, fabulous cocktails and food. 'Quintessential New Orleans' vibe.
Come to New Orleans and eat pizza?!?! I know, right? But seriously, do it. SO GOOD!
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PIZZA domenica
4933 Magazine St
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Come to New Orleans and eat pizza?!?! I know, right? But seriously, do it. SO GOOD!
New Orleans institution. Great place to get your fill of local cuisine.
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Frankie & Johnny's
321 Arabella Street
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New Orleans institution. Great place to get your fill of local cuisine.
Probably one of the most romantic restaurants in New Orleans. If you ask me, dinner at Cafe Degas followed by drinks at Pals would be the perfect Nola date night.
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Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade Ave
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Probably one of the most romantic restaurants in New Orleans. If you ask me, dinner at Cafe Degas followed by drinks at Pals would be the perfect Nola date night.
Algiers Point, where this breakfast spot is located, is the cutest, most perfect little New Orleans neighborhood. Take the ferry across the river, go here for breakfast/brunch/lunch then wander around until you end up at another great dive bar, Old Point Bar. This would make an excellent day trip.
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Tout De Suite Cafe
347 Verret St
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Algiers Point, where this breakfast spot is located, is the cutest, most perfect little New Orleans neighborhood. Take the ferry across the river, go here for breakfast/brunch/lunch then wander around until you end up at another great dive bar, Old Point Bar. This would make an excellent day trip.
This place is probably top 5 coolest atmosphere in New Orleans. Go after dark and only when it's comfortable to sit outside. It's incredibly hard to find so take a cab/uber/lyft directly to the front gate. It's this little hidden gem behind a fence tucked into a quiet neighborhood. You seriously don't even realize it's there and feel like you're in on a secret.
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N7
1117 Montegut St
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This place is probably top 5 coolest atmosphere in New Orleans. Go after dark and only when it's comfortable to sit outside. It's incredibly hard to find so take a cab/uber/lyft directly to the front gate. It's this little hidden gem behind a fence tucked into a quiet neighborhood. You seriously don't even realize it's there and feel like you're in on a secret.
Best burger of your life. Don't even think about ordering anything other than a burger. The cocktail they are known for is the 'Monsoon'. Drink more than 1 at your own peril....
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Port of Call
838 Esplanade Ave
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Best burger of your life. Don't even think about ordering anything other than a burger. The cocktail they are known for is the 'Monsoon'. Drink more than 1 at your own peril....
Just love this little neighborhood spot. Bonus points if it's a nice day and you can score a spot outside. My favorite time to go is during a quiet weekday morning. Come here after yoga at the cabildo and you'll have had the most perfect Nola morning.
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Horn's Eatery And Catering
2440 Dauphine St
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Just love this little neighborhood spot. Bonus points if it's a nice day and you can score a spot outside. My favorite time to go is during a quiet weekday morning. Come here after yoga at the cabildo and you'll have had the most perfect Nola morning.
More than just traditional hot dogs - they have all sorts of sausages (vegetarian, fish, pork, beef etc) and tons of delicious fillings. The french fries are also excellent. Also a great excuse to check out the booming Freret Street corridor which is always lively and fun!
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Dat Dog
5030 Freret St
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More than just traditional hot dogs - they have all sorts of sausages (vegetarian, fish, pork, beef etc) and tons of delicious fillings. The french fries are also excellent. Also a great excuse to check out the booming Freret Street corridor which is always lively and fun!
Fine dining at it's best. Tucked into a gorgeous residential neighborhood. The menu and the service is always perfect. GET THE LEMON ICEBOX PIE! *Patois across the street is also awesome.
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Clancy's Restaurant
6100 Annunciation St
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Fine dining at it's best. Tucked into a gorgeous residential neighborhood. The menu and the service is always perfect. GET THE LEMON ICEBOX PIE! *Patois across the street is also awesome.
You've probably read about it and I'm here to tell you it lives up to the hype. Pro-tip: it's hard to get a reservation but they keep the courtyard open for walk-ins. If you go at an off-time, you might get lucky.
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Shaya
4213 Magazine St
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You've probably read about it and I'm here to tell you it lives up to the hype. Pro-tip: it's hard to get a reservation but they keep the courtyard open for walk-ins. If you go at an off-time, you might get lucky.
Really good Israeli food and a super casual atmosphere.
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Tal's Hummus
4800 Magazine St
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Really good Israeli food and a super casual atmosphere.
This place is the most adorable thing you've ever seen. It's a tiny little 'pagoda' where you order and then you sit outside on their awesome patio/deck. The food is fresh and delicious and wonderful. Very casual. The perfect spot for a breakfast/lunch/snack.
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Pagoda Café
1430 N Dorgenois St
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This place is the most adorable thing you've ever seen. It's a tiny little 'pagoda' where you order and then you sit outside on their awesome patio/deck. The food is fresh and delicious and wonderful. Very casual. The perfect spot for a breakfast/lunch/snack.
Great lunch spot! Super cool inventive menu with healthy options and a full bar.
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Turkey and the Wolf
739 Jackson Avenue
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Great lunch spot! Super cool inventive menu with healthy options and a full bar.
Every New Orleanian has their favorite po'boy shop. This is mine. Get it dressed, don't think about the calories, and indulge! Take it to-go and enjoy it on the fly with an Abita and you're in Nola heaven.
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Domilise's Po-Boy & Bar
5240 Annunciation St
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Every New Orleanian has their favorite po'boy shop. This is mine. Get it dressed, don't think about the calories, and indulge! Take it to-go and enjoy it on the fly with an Abita and you're in Nola heaven.

Drinks & Nightlife

Classy wine bar with frequent live music. Ale, which is next door, is connected via a courtyard so you don't have to choose between beer or wine. Also has great small plate snacks.
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Oak
8118 Oak St
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Classy wine bar with frequent live music. Ale, which is next door, is connected via a courtyard so you don't have to choose between beer or wine. Also has great small plate snacks.
Great dive bar with frequent live music.
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Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak St
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Great dive bar with frequent live music.
Charming atmosphere and excellent wine list. Great little menu, too. Favorites include Pommes Frites, Flank Steak Bruschetta, and Grilled Cheese Anabella
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The Delachaise
3442 St Charles Ave
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Charming atmosphere and excellent wine list. Great little menu, too. Favorites include Pommes Frites, Flank Steak Bruschetta, and Grilled Cheese Anabella
The bar at The Columns is another quintessential New Orleans spot. Ride the streetcar to The Columns for happy hour. The experience will make you fall in love with New Orleans.
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The Columns Hotel
3811 St Charles Ave
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The bar at The Columns is another quintessential New Orleans spot. Ride the streetcar to The Columns for happy hour. The experience will make you fall in love with New Orleans.
Best Mojito you've ever had. Head to the back courtyard for the magical atmosphere.
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St. Joe's Bar
5535 Magazine St
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Best Mojito you've ever had. Head to the back courtyard for the magical atmosphere.
Dive bar perfection.
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Pal's Lounge
949 N Rendon
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Dive bar perfection.
This place is so cool. Giant courtyard with frequent live music. You can order at the bar, or buy a bottle of wine from the wine store and drink it outside. It's a bit of a trek but a great place to hang for hours. Great for weekend day drinking, or warm evenings.
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Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland Ave
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This place is so cool. Giant courtyard with frequent live music. You can order at the bar, or buy a bottle of wine from the wine store and drink it outside. It's a bit of a trek but a great place to hang for hours. Great for weekend day drinking, or warm evenings.
Giant courtyard that's perfect for warm days. There is also a wine bar connected at the back so you don't have to choose between beer and wine.
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Bayou Beer Garden
326 N Norman C Francis Parkway
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Giant courtyard that's perfect for warm days. There is also a wine bar connected at the back so you don't have to choose between beer and wine.
Algiers Point dive bar. Can you tell I love dive bars?
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Old Point Bar
545 Patterson Rd
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Algiers Point dive bar. Can you tell I love dive bars?
Intimate local spot for live music!
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Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal St
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Intimate local spot for live music!

Essentials

Grocery store with small prepared food section. Has anything you could need including produce, meat, beer, wine, dairy etc..
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Robért Fresh Market
135 Robert E Lee Blvd
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Grocery store with small prepared food section. Has anything you could need including produce, meat, beer, wine, dairy etc..
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Walgreens
1100 Elysian Fields Ave
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Sometimes you just need a whole foods.
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Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad St
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Sometimes you just need a whole foods.

Parks & Nature

You can't go to Nola and not walk around Audubon Park. Grab a coffee from PJ's on Maple Street and walk around the 1.8 mile path. It's gorgeous. *start at the St. Charles Avenue entrance. You can take the streetcar there.
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Audubon Park station
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You can't go to Nola and not walk around Audubon Park. Grab a coffee from PJ's on Maple Street and walk around the 1.8 mile path. It's gorgeous. *start at the St. Charles Avenue entrance. You can take the streetcar there.
This is THE spot to watch the sunset over the Mississippi River. If it's crawfish season, go to Big Fisherman on Magazine Street and buy some boiled crawfish and a beer to take with you. (yes, you can drink in public here)
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Audubon Riverview Park
6500 Magazine St
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This is THE spot to watch the sunset over the Mississippi River. If it's crawfish season, go to Big Fisherman on Magazine Street and buy some boiled crawfish and a beer to take with you. (yes, you can drink in public here)

Entertainment & Activities

Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning at 8:30am there is a yoga class held inside this iconic New Orleans building. It's $15 and the instructor is wonderful. Look up 'Yoga at the Cabildo' to sign up. Right about when you're settling into the final meditation, the musicians start playing in Jackson Square. Magical New Orleans Experience!
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Cabildo
701 Chartres St
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Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning at 8:30am there is a yoga class held inside this iconic New Orleans building. It's $15 and the instructor is wonderful. Look up 'Yoga at the Cabildo' to sign up. Right about when you're settling into the final meditation, the musicians start playing in Jackson Square. Magical New Orleans Experience!

Sightseeing

This is the iconic New Orleans spot you always see in print. The best vantage for a picture is taken from the top of the steps across Decatur from the square.
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Jackson Square
701 Decatur St
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This is the iconic New Orleans spot you always see in print. The best vantage for a picture is taken from the top of the steps across Decatur from the square.

Shopping

Palmer Park Art Market held on the 4th Saturday of every month (check website for updates). Local vendors selling art, jewelry, clothing, food etc..
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Palmer Park
8211 S Claiborne Ave
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Palmer Park Art Market held on the 4th Saturday of every month (check website for updates). Local vendors selling art, jewelry, clothing, food etc..