Guidebook for New Orleans
Parks & Nature
Part of the French Market District, Crescent Park is a 1.4 mile, 20 acre urban linear park that connects the community and visitors to the riverfront. This unique public space provides breathtaking views of the New Orleans skyline, native landscaping, bike paths, a dog run and multi-use pavilions for all to enjoy. There are often free events during the weekends, but the park is not open at night. It is just a five minute walk from the house.
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Crescent Park
2300 N Peters StPart of the French Market District, Crescent Park is a 1.4 mile, 20 acre urban linear park that connects the community and visitors to the riverfront. This unique public space provides breathtaking views of the New Orleans skyline, native landscaping, bike paths, a dog run and multi-use pavilions for all to enjoy. There are often free events during the weekends, but the park is not open at night. It is just a five minute walk from the house.
Arts & Culture
Studio Be is a 35,000 sq ft warehouse of art, currently housing the first solo show of visual artist Brandan 'Bmike' Odums. It was created after the success of ExhibitBE, a community-centered celebration of street art’s transformative energy that highlights the opportunity for collective empowerment through creative expression that urban blight presents. It is about a block away from the house.
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Studio Be
2941 Royal StStudio Be is a 35,000 sq ft warehouse of art, currently housing the first solo show of visual artist Brandan 'Bmike' Odums. It was created after the success of ExhibitBE, a community-centered celebration of street art’s transformative energy that highlights the opportunity for collective empowerment through creative expression that urban blight presents. It is about a block away from the house.
Food Scene
New York style pizzas, pastas, salads, and desserts with a frequently changing menu and day-to-day specialties pies. Beer on draft. Voted #1 Pizza in New Orleans, Best Pizza in New Orleans, & Restaurant of the Year. Consequently, it is known to get very busy nowadays and there is limited indoor/outdoor seating. As conveyed to me by one of my New York friends: "This is the best thing I've put in my mouth." Just a short walk from the house.
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Pizza Delicious
617 Piety StNew York style pizzas, pastas, salads, and desserts with a frequently changing menu and day-to-day specialties pies. Beer on draft. Voted #1 Pizza in New Orleans, Best Pizza in New Orleans, & Restaurant of the Year. Consequently, it is known to get very busy nowadays and there is limited indoor/outdoor seating. As conveyed to me by one of my New York friends: "This is the best thing I've put in my mouth." Just a short walk from the house.
The Country Club New Orleans is located in a historic Italianate Raised Center Hall Cottage and is most known for its $15 bottomless mimosas at brunch, its bar and lounge surrounding the saltwater pool, and its predominantly LGBTQ staff and customers. Every Saturday it is home to "drag brunch." The food can be described as "contemporary southern" and is also quite outstanding. The pool is a great place to cool off, and while no membership is required, it does cost additional money to enter the back pool area. It is located only a couple blocks from the house.
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The Country Club
634 Louisa StreetThe Country Club New Orleans is located in a historic Italianate Raised Center Hall Cottage and is most known for its $15 bottomless mimosas at brunch, its bar and lounge surrounding the saltwater pool, and its predominantly LGBTQ staff and customers. Every Saturday it is home to "drag brunch." The food can be described as "contemporary southern" and is also quite outstanding. The pool is a great place to cool off, and while no membership is required, it does cost additional money to enter the back pool area. It is located only a couple blocks from the house.
Elizabeth's Restaurant is located in the Bywater in a 100 plus year-old building and is known for its spectacular brunch, which features down-home country classics and a full bar. One of the most popular menu items is the "praline bacon" and is definitely worth trying! No reservations and it gets crowded, so the earlier the better.
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Elizabeth's
601 Gallier StElizabeth's Restaurant is located in the Bywater in a 100 plus year-old building and is known for its spectacular brunch, which features down-home country classics and a full bar. One of the most popular menu items is the "praline bacon" and is definitely worth trying! No reservations and it gets crowded, so the earlier the better.
This offbeat, arty eatery boasts eclectic decor & a constantly changing, seasonal New American menu. From the restaurant: "We seek fresh food daily and direct from producers. If something runs out, it's off our menu. The result....an ever-changing selection of items....creativity....a food evolution." Just a short walk from the house.
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Suis Generis
3219 Burgundy StThis offbeat, arty eatery boasts eclectic decor & a constantly changing, seasonal New American menu. From the restaurant: "We seek fresh food daily and direct from producers. If something runs out, it's off our menu. The result....an ever-changing selection of items....creativity....a food evolution." Just a short walk from the house.
Mariza serves Italian-inspired cuisine in a casual comfortable environment at the Rice Mill Lofts in the Bywater, right along the edge of the Marigny and the Mississippi River. Just a block away!
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Mariza
2900 Chartres StreetMariza serves Italian-inspired cuisine in a casual comfortable environment at the Rice Mill Lofts in the Bywater, right along the edge of the Marigny and the Mississippi River. Just a block away!
St. Roch Market is a historic landmark brought back to life. It offers breakfast, lunch and dinner with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Complete with food vendors, produce, local products, a wine bar, oyster bar, coffee bar, sweets and entertainment. It is just a few blocks away.
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St. Roch Market
2381 St Claude AveSt. Roch Market is a historic landmark brought back to life. It offers breakfast, lunch and dinner with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Complete with food vendors, produce, local products, a wine bar, oyster bar, coffee bar, sweets and entertainment. It is just a few blocks away.
Open daily from 7 to 5, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, fresh squeezed juices, and coffee. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free friendly, with organic and locally sourced options. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Great spot for breakfast and just a couple blocks away!
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Satsuma Cafe
3218 Dauphine StOpen daily from 7 to 5, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, fresh squeezed juices, and coffee. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free friendly, with organic and locally sourced options. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Great spot for breakfast and just a couple blocks away!
Great BBQ and an awesome bar. You can eat inside or out, or just stand outside and take in the smells. You can also order and pick-up (they also cater!), which can be nice since this place is known to get pretty busy these days. This restaurant has great sauce and the portions are verrrry generous. Not far from the house (though located at 701 Mazant, not the address listed by Airbnb).
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The Joint
701 Mazant StGreat BBQ and an awesome bar. You can eat inside or out, or just stand outside and take in the smells. You can also order and pick-up (they also cater!), which can be nice since this place is known to get pretty busy these days. This restaurant has great sauce and the portions are verrrry generous. Not far from the house (though located at 701 Mazant, not the address listed by Airbnb).
Laid-back Italian eatery specializing in build-your-own pasta dishes with various sauces & add-ons. All pastas are freshly handmade and the restaurant is located in a casual establishment, that is really more of a bar. Great drinks and beer on draft and not far from the house!
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Arabella Casa Di Pasta
2258 St Claude AveLaid-back Italian eatery specializing in build-your-own pasta dishes with various sauces & add-ons. All pastas are freshly handmade and the restaurant is located in a casual establishment, that is really more of a bar. Great drinks and beer on draft and not far from the house!
Menu changes seasonally, but restaurant serves contemporary style dishes that feature local produce and seafood. Better known for their pizzas and pastas, but serving great cheeses and other small plates in a trendy environment.
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Paladar 511
511 Marigny StMenu changes seasonally, but restaurant serves contemporary style dishes that feature local produce and seafood. Better known for their pizzas and pastas, but serving great cheeses and other small plates in a trendy environment.
Everything Else
Described as a "trendy, convivial bar/eatery pairing New American small plates with a whiskey-focused bar menu," the restaurant has an extensive drink list (most notable is their whiskey list) as well as many different small plates for sharing as a group with more traditional entrees also available. Just a couple blocks away from the house.
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Oxalis
3162 Dauphine StreetDescribed as a "trendy, convivial bar/eatery pairing New American small plates with a whiskey-focused bar menu," the restaurant has an extensive drink list (most notable is their whiskey list) as well as many different small plates for sharing as a group with more traditional entrees also available. Just a couple blocks away from the house.
Described as a "trendy, convivial bar/eatery pairing New American small plates with a whiskey-focused bar menu," the restaurant has an extensive drink list (most notable is their whiskey list) as well as many different small plates for sharing as a group with more traditional entrees also available. Just a couple blocks away from the house.
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Oxalis
3162 Dauphine StreetDescribed as a "trendy, convivial bar/eatery pairing New American small plates with a whiskey-focused bar menu," the restaurant has an extensive drink list (most notable is their whiskey list) as well as many different small plates for sharing as a group with more traditional entrees also available. Just a couple blocks away from the house.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bywater residents have gathered at the long bar in this corner spot since the 1940s. Watching sports on an array of TVs is the current attraction, and draft beers are the popular drinks. The bar's kitchen serves pub food 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily. There's also shuffle-board and video poker. Open daily and just a couple blocks away.
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Surrey's Café & Juice Bar
1418 Magazine StreetBywater residents have gathered at the long bar in this corner spot since the 1940s. Watching sports on an array of TVs is the current attraction, and draft beers are the popular drinks. The bar's kitchen serves pub food 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily. There's also shuffle-board and video poker. Open daily and just a couple blocks away.
Faubourg (pronounced fo-burg or fawburg) is a retail wine shop and wine bar specializing in high quality, small production wines from around the world. Take your purchases to-go or enjoy them in the shop ($2 corkage fee). Friendly & knowledgeable staff and relaxed, welcoming environment. Gourmet snacks also available, including cheeses selected by St. James Cheese Co. and fresh bread delivered daily from Bellegarde Bakery. Free wine tasting Wednesday 6-8 pm and just a few minutes away!
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Faubourg Wines
2805 St Claude AveFaubourg (pronounced fo-burg or fawburg) is a retail wine shop and wine bar specializing in high quality, small production wines from around the world. Take your purchases to-go or enjoy them in the shop ($2 corkage fee). Friendly & knowledgeable staff and relaxed, welcoming environment. Gourmet snacks also available, including cheeses selected by St. James Cheese Co. and fresh bread delivered daily from Bellegarde Bakery. Free wine tasting Wednesday 6-8 pm and just a few minutes away!
A welcoming Bywater tavern in a historic building on the lakeside of the St. Claude corridor, featuring 40 Beers On Tap and some of the freshest, most creative burgers in New Orleans.
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Junction Bar & Grill
3021 St Claude AveA welcoming Bywater tavern in a historic building on the lakeside of the St. Claude corridor, featuring 40 Beers On Tap and some of the freshest, most creative burgers in New Orleans.
Wonderful wine bar with plenty of microbrews for the beer drinkers too. Grab some wine in the front and bring it back to the lovely courtyard, where there is always live music. Lots of delicious food, cheese plates, tapas, etc. The upstairs is also quite nice and there are often free wine and beer tastings.
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Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveWonderful wine bar with plenty of microbrews for the beer drinkers too. Grab some wine in the front and bring it back to the lovely courtyard, where there is always live music. Lots of delicious food, cheese plates, tapas, etc. The upstairs is also quite nice and there are often free wine and beer tastings.
Downstairs is a "grungier" bar with a pool table and upstairs is a quiet bar with tapas, though there is often live music. Very much a neighborhood bar and a great place to stop by for a drink or two. Not far!
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Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetDownstairs is a "grungier" bar with a pool table and upstairs is a quiet bar with tapas, though there is often live music. Very much a neighborhood bar and a great place to stop by for a drink or two. Not far!
A nicer dive bar that can best be described as a sports bar for hipsters. Has been described as having "blue-collar appeal" due to pool, video poker, and cheap booze. No food though. Lots of music in the evenings. Not far from the house!
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Bud Rips
900 Piety StA nicer dive bar that can best be described as a sports bar for hipsters. Has been described as having "blue-collar appeal" due to pool, video poker, and cheap booze. No food though. Lots of music in the evenings. Not far from the house!
No real sign for this "secret" bar, situated behind a wooden fence with "N7" stenciled on it. Wonderful covered patio and some indoor seating in what was once a stable, serving predominantly wine and canned seafood. Menu has been described as "unapologetically foreign."
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N7
1117 Montegut StNo real sign for this "secret" bar, situated behind a wooden fence with "N7" stenciled on it. Wonderful covered patio and some indoor seating in what was once a stable, serving predominantly wine and canned seafood. Menu has been described as "unapologetically foreign."