Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Great for brunch or a sophisticated dinner, Paladar 511 is one of my favorite restaurants. Only a 6 minute walk from my house, Ed Dunn, Chef and Owner, provides guests with a variety of options ranging from brick oven pizzas to fresh Gulf tuna tartare.
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Paladar 511
511 Marigny StGreat for brunch or a sophisticated dinner, Paladar 511 is one of my favorite restaurants. Only a 6 minute walk from my house, Ed Dunn, Chef and Owner, provides guests with a variety of options ranging from brick oven pizzas to fresh Gulf tuna tartare.
Two blocks from the house, this is my morning coffee spot. Make sure you get some of their banana bread or if you are there for lunch they have the best veggie burger in town. Chef and Owner Craig Nero will make sure to get your day started on the right foot with an almond milk latte (iced of course)!
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Who Dat Coffee Cafe
2401 Burgundy StTwo blocks from the house, this is my morning coffee spot. Make sure you get some of their banana bread or if you are there for lunch they have the best veggie burger in town. Chef and Owner Craig Nero will make sure to get your day started on the right foot with an almond milk latte (iced of course)!
Looking for the perfect sweet treat or savory sample, Cake Cafe is a 5 minute walk from the house and offers a breakfast menu no one can turn down.
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New Orleans Cake Café & Bakery
2440 Chartres StLooking for the perfect sweet treat or savory sample, Cake Cafe is a 5 minute walk from the house and offers a breakfast menu no one can turn down.
One block from the house, The Franklin is perfect for a dinner for one at the bar or fun date night. Offering a sophisticated and tasty cocktail menu, be sure to try the Franklin Collins.
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The Franklin
2600 Dauphine StreetOne block from the house, The Franklin is perfect for a dinner for one at the bar or fun date night. Offering a sophisticated and tasty cocktail menu, be sure to try the Franklin Collins.
Vegan, Vegetarian, or looking for fresh Kombucha, then New Orleans Food Co-Op is your place to go. Your typical neighborhood owned food store the Co-op offers a variety of fresh and prepared foods. Try their moch tuna salad...you won't be disappointed.
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New Orleans Food Co-Op
2372 St Claude AveVegan, Vegetarian, or looking for fresh Kombucha, then New Orleans Food Co-Op is your place to go. Your typical neighborhood owned food store the Co-op offers a variety of fresh and prepared foods. Try their moch tuna salad...you won't be disappointed.
New Orleans' first food hall, The St. Roch Market offers everything from Pho to Fajitas. Located in a market built in the late 19th Century, you will have as much fun people watching as you will sharing plates of your favorites foods.
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St. Roch Market
2381 St Claude AveNew Orleans' first food hall, The St. Roch Market offers everything from Pho to Fajitas. Located in a market built in the late 19th Century, you will have as much fun people watching as you will sharing plates of your favorites foods.
Looking for New Orleans food with an Indian flare? Silk Road is where you need to go. Famous for its Lemongrass Crab Bisque, Silk Road has an incredible wine selection to go with their curry and noodle entrees.
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Silk Road Restaurant & Wine Bar
2483 Royal StLooking for New Orleans food with an Indian flare? Silk Road is where you need to go. Famous for its Lemongrass Crab Bisque, Silk Road has an incredible wine selection to go with their curry and noodle entrees.
Every neighborhood needs a pizza joint. Pizza Delicious is the local pizza place that offers a greasy slice of your favorite bread and cheese combo. And while you are waiting for your slice, check out Euclid Records next door.
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Pizza Delicious
617 Piety StEvery neighborhood needs a pizza joint. Pizza Delicious is the local pizza place that offers a greasy slice of your favorite bread and cheese combo. And while you are waiting for your slice, check out Euclid Records next door.
The New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts, a high school for the talented youth of Louisiana (think the movie FAME) recently started a culinary program for budding chefs. The Press Street Station offers daily brunch and dinner menus that are fantastic. Support the future chefs of the world by enjoying a fried green tomato BLT or a Marigny Benedict for brunch. Afterwards, stop by the Press Street Gardens and see what's in season.
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Press Street Gardens
800 Homer Plessy WayThe New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts, a high school for the talented youth of Louisiana (think the movie FAME) recently started a culinary program for budding chefs. The Press Street Station offers daily brunch and dinner menus that are fantastic. Support the future chefs of the world by enjoying a fried green tomato BLT or a Marigny Benedict for brunch. Afterwards, stop by the Press Street Gardens and see what's in season.
Hamburgers, wings, craft beers, and football, the Junction is the place to go on Saturday and Sunday. If you are a vegetarian like me, don't worry, they have a veggie burger that will have you feeling satisfied all day.
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Junction Bar & Grill
3021 St Claude AveHamburgers, wings, craft beers, and football, the Junction is the place to go on Saturday and Sunday. If you are a vegetarian like me, don't worry, they have a veggie burger that will have you feeling satisfied all day.
Drinks & Nightlife
This neighborhood favorite is located just two blocks from the house. Famous for its live music, pool table, darts, and cheap beer, Mimi's is a must to start or end to your night out.
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Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetThis neighborhood favorite is located just two blocks from the house. Famous for its live music, pool table, darts, and cheap beer, Mimi's is a must to start or end to your night out.
Hi Ho Lounge is one of the many funky bars and nighclubs on New Orleans' hottest new strips: St. Claude Ave. Be sure to see DJ Soul Sister on Saturday nights who will get you dancing with her modern twist disco beats. You'll need her beats to dance to after chowin down on fries and pies served in the back courtyard.
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Hi-Ho Lounge
2239 St Claude AveHi Ho Lounge is one of the many funky bars and nighclubs on New Orleans' hottest new strips: St. Claude Ave. Be sure to see DJ Soul Sister on Saturday nights who will get you dancing with her modern twist disco beats. You'll need her beats to dance to after chowin down on fries and pies served in the back courtyard.
New Orleans most famous leather bar, the Phoenix is a neighborhood bar with a serious leather scene. Downstairs you will find a place for friends, fun, video poker and a great sex shop. Upstairs....well maybe you should google that.
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Phoenix Bar
941 Elysian Fields AveNew Orleans most famous leather bar, the Phoenix is a neighborhood bar with a serious leather scene. Downstairs you will find a place for friends, fun, video poker and a great sex shop. Upstairs....well maybe you should google that.
This is a tried and true New Orleans dive bar. Complete with a cigarette vending machine, video poker, and snack machine, you'll know you're in New Orleans when you stop by Marie's. If early morning drinking is what you are looking for, try their Bloody Mary, but don't underestimate the potency of this drink by judging the plastic cup it's poured in.
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Marie's Bar and Kitchen
2483 Burgundy StThis is a tried and true New Orleans dive bar. Complete with a cigarette vending machine, video poker, and snack machine, you'll know you're in New Orleans when you stop by Marie's. If early morning drinking is what you are looking for, try their Bloody Mary, but don't underestimate the potency of this drink by judging the plastic cup it's poured in.
Parks & Nature
This is the best spot to watch the river boats, take a leisurely stroll, or practice your roller skating. The award winning park offers a 1.5 mile walking trail, swings to watch the mighty Mississippi and a covered pavilion to enjoy your morning yoga. Cross at the S. Peters entrance at Elysian Fields, Piety Street, or Poland Avenue to start your river walking tour.
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Crescent Park
2300 N Peters StThis is the best spot to watch the river boats, take a leisurely stroll, or practice your roller skating. The award winning park offers a 1.5 mile walking trail, swings to watch the mighty Mississippi and a covered pavilion to enjoy your morning yoga. Cross at the S. Peters entrance at Elysian Fields, Piety Street, or Poland Avenue to start your river walking tour.
Shopping
For those who love the rich sound of vinyl records or enjoy collecting album covers, Euclid Records is a must stop shop. One of New Orleans largest record stores, you will enjoy browsing their selection of classic jazz albums and fresh new releases.
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Euclid Records
3301 Chartres StFor those who love the rich sound of vinyl records or enjoy collecting album covers, Euclid Records is a must stop shop. One of New Orleans largest record stores, you will enjoy browsing their selection of classic jazz albums and fresh new releases.
A home furnishing store to fit the hip, vintage inspired style of the Marigny, Sterling Provisions is one of the most eclectic and inspiring home furnishing stores you will experience. Dennis, Sterling's owner, offers an incredible section of new and vintage items ranging from West Palm Beach white lacquer chairs, to Mark Hampton designed mirrors that once adorned the walls in the Plaza Hotel.
Sterling Provisions
2402 Royal StreetA home furnishing store to fit the hip, vintage inspired style of the Marigny, Sterling Provisions is one of the most eclectic and inspiring home furnishing stores you will experience. Dennis, Sterling's owner, offers an incredible section of new and vintage items ranging from West Palm Beach white lacquer chairs, to Mark Hampton designed mirrors that once adorned the walls in the Plaza Hotel.
Essentials
The best way to get around the Marigny and French Quarter is by bike. Alex's bike is a full service bike rental shop just a few blocks from the house. Make sure to call ahead to reserve your bike, they go fast!
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Alex's Bikes
607 Marigny StThe best way to get around the Marigny and French Quarter is by bike. Alex's bike is a full service bike rental shop just a few blocks from the house. Make sure to call ahead to reserve your bike, they go fast!