Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
They know when to fold 'em (crêpes, that is) at this romantic Uptown neighborhood gem, where both sweet and savory versions are bolstered by a menu of French bistro food (fabulous mussels are a standout); the “small, mosaic-tiled space can fill up quick, but thanks to its reliable staff, it never falters.
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La Crepe Nanou
1410 Robert StThey know when to fold 'em (crêpes, that is) at this romantic Uptown neighborhood gem, where both sweet and savory versions are bolstered by a menu of French bistro food (fabulous mussels are a standout); the “small, mosaic-tiled space can fill up quick, but thanks to its reliable staff, it never falters.
One of my favorite new restaurants in the Located in the Warehouse District, Meril is Chef Emeril Lagasse’s newest concept and fourth restaurant in New Orleans. Meril’s casual restaurant interior is marked by a signature open style kitchen and a large bar area, featuring a varied wine selection and craft cocktails. Named after his daughter, the restaurant showcases some of Lagasse’s favorite dishes that he loves to eat, featuring everything from Vietnamese spring rolls to Spanish-style croquettes. Lagasse brings his expertise and distinguished hospitality to Meril, creating a deliciously spirited dining experience.
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Meril
424 Girod StOne of my favorite new restaurants in the Located in the Warehouse District, Meril is Chef Emeril Lagasse’s newest concept and fourth restaurant in New Orleans. Meril’s casual restaurant interior is marked by a signature open style kitchen and a large bar area, featuring a varied wine selection and craft cocktails. Named after his daughter, the restaurant showcases some of Lagasse’s favorite dishes that he loves to eat, featuring everything from Vietnamese spring rolls to Spanish-style croquettes. Lagasse brings his expertise and distinguished hospitality to Meril, creating a deliciously spirited dining experience.
The Magazine Street locale is perfect for sitting outside and people-watching while soaking up this Caribbean joint's casual, beachy atmosphere and downing tasty tacos and yummy mixed drinks; portions are generous and everything's cheap, which often results in a packed house, though scoring a table is well worth the wait; P.S. thrifty types should make sure to catch Taco Tuesday.
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The Rum House
3128 Magazine StThe Magazine Street locale is perfect for sitting outside and people-watching while soaking up this Caribbean joint's casual, beachy atmosphere and downing tasty tacos and yummy mixed drinks; portions are generous and everything's cheap, which often results in a packed house, though scoring a table is well worth the wait; P.S. thrifty types should make sure to catch Taco Tuesday.
This inviting Uptown bistro offers scrumptious Contemporary Louisianan fare by chef/co-owner Justin Devillier that's modern, but still very New Orleans, including the to-die-for crab beignets; with a gracious staff and a vibrant bar scene (the cocktails alone are worth a visit), it works equally well for a business lunch, drinks with friends or a romantic dinner date.
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La Petite Grocery
4238 Magazine StThis inviting Uptown bistro offers scrumptious Contemporary Louisianan fare by chef/co-owner Justin Devillier that's modern, but still very New Orleans, including the to-die-for crab beignets; with a gracious staff and a vibrant bar scene (the cocktails alone are worth a visit), it works equally well for a business lunch, drinks with friends or a romantic dinner date.
While you’re in New Orleans, you can’t miss out on brunch at the Camellia Grill, a landmark southern comfort diner around since 1946. The dizzying menu offers eggs, omelettes, waffles and pancakes, chili, hamburgers and cheeseburgers, French fries, cold sandwiches, hot sandwiches, soups, salads, and desserts. Servers sport vintage uniforms and transport you back to a simpler time, when calories no longer stop you from getting one of Camellia’s famous freezes (milkshakes) and you have no reservations about getting a chocolate pecan pie with a double scoop of ice cream.
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The Camellia Grill
626 S Carrollton AveWhile you’re in New Orleans, you can’t miss out on brunch at the Camellia Grill, a landmark southern comfort diner around since 1946. The dizzying menu offers eggs, omelettes, waffles and pancakes, chili, hamburgers and cheeseburgers, French fries, cold sandwiches, hot sandwiches, soups, salads, and desserts. Servers sport vintage uniforms and transport you back to a simpler time, when calories no longer stop you from getting one of Camellia’s famous freezes (milkshakes) and you have no reservations about getting a chocolate pecan pie with a double scoop of ice cream.
Parks & Nature
Seated in historic uptown New Orleans Audubon Park is a favorite spot for recreation, picnics, or enjoying a beautiful day. For more than a century, people have enjoyed this urban oasis with allees of ancient live oaks, a tranquil 1.8 mile jogging path, a lagoon, picnic shelters and playgrounds. Audubon Park is open to the public and also features tennis courts, riding stables, soccer fields, the Whitney Young Pool, Audubon Clubhouse Café and Audubon Golf Club.
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Audubon Park station
Seated in historic uptown New Orleans Audubon Park is a favorite spot for recreation, picnics, or enjoying a beautiful day. For more than a century, people have enjoyed this urban oasis with allees of ancient live oaks, a tranquil 1.8 mile jogging path, a lagoon, picnic shelters and playgrounds. Audubon Park is open to the public and also features tennis courts, riding stables, soccer fields, the Whitney Young Pool, Audubon Clubhouse Café and Audubon Golf Club.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad St Just a couple blocks away!
Drinks & Nightlife
Intimate bar with religious decor & paper lanterns, plus a patio & signature blueberry mojitos. All they do is make great drinks.
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St. Joe's Bar
5535 Magazine StIntimate bar with religious decor & paper lanterns, plus a patio & signature blueberry mojitos. All they do is make great drinks.
Comfortable, laid-back cocktail lounge with complimentary bar snacks, sofas, bottled beer & TVs
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Monkey Hill Bar
6100 Magazine StComfortable, laid-back cocktail lounge with complimentary bar snacks, sofas, bottled beer & TVs
Grand Roosevelt Hotel cocktail bar with classic drinks, plush banquettes & elegant old-world vibe. The Gin Fizz is a must get along with their signature Sazerac.
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The Sazerac House
101 Magazine StGrand Roosevelt Hotel cocktail bar with classic drinks, plush banquettes & elegant old-world vibe. The Gin Fizz is a must get along with their signature Sazerac.
Pat O’Brien’s is a big and flashy joint that caters to devoted partiers. Sit on the patio and marvel at the flaming fountain while chowing down on catfish strips and alligator bites. Or wheedle your way into the popular Piano Bar for some tunes played on the twin copper-plated pianos. Home of the Hurricane drink.
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Pat O'Brien's
718 St PeterPat O’Brien’s is a big and flashy joint that caters to devoted partiers. Sit on the patio and marvel at the flaming fountain while chowing down on catfish strips and alligator bites. Or wheedle your way into the popular Piano Bar for some tunes played on the twin copper-plated pianos. Home of the Hurricane drink.
The seats on the lazily spinning Carousel Bar in the Hotel Monteleone are some of the most treasured in New Orleans. Whether hopping on the stool featuring a painted elephant, lion, tiger, monkey or zebra on its backside, patrons know they have entered a wild, and revered, kingdom. If you have the chance ask for bartender Marvin Allen, he can mix with the best of em'.
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Carousel Bar
214 Royal StThe seats on the lazily spinning Carousel Bar in the Hotel Monteleone are some of the most treasured in New Orleans. Whether hopping on the stool featuring a painted elephant, lion, tiger, monkey or zebra on its backside, patrons know they have entered a wild, and revered, kingdom. If you have the chance ask for bartender Marvin Allen, he can mix with the best of em'.
Arts & Culture
The National WWII Museum, formerly known as the D-Day Museum, is a military history museum located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, on Andrew Higgins Drive between Camp Street and Magazine Street. The museum focuses on the contribution made by the United States to Allied victory in World War II. Founded in 2000, it was later designated by the U.S. Congress as America's official National World War II Museum in 2003. The Museum maintains an affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution. The mission statement of the Museum emphasizes the American experience in World War II.
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El Museo Nacional de la Segunda Guerra Mundial
945 Magazine StThe National WWII Museum, formerly known as the D-Day Museum, is a military history museum located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, on Andrew Higgins Drive between Camp Street and Magazine Street. The museum focuses on the contribution made by the United States to Allied victory in World War II. Founded in 2000, it was later designated by the U.S. Congress as America's official National World War II Museum in 2003. The Museum maintains an affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution. The mission statement of the Museum emphasizes the American experience in World War II.
The New Orleans Museum of Art (or NOMA) is the oldest fine arts museum in the city of New Orleans. It is situated within City Park, a short distance from the intersection of Carrollton Avenue and Esplanade Avenue, and near the terminus of the "Canal Street - City Park" streetcar line.
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New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirThe New Orleans Museum of Art (or NOMA) is the oldest fine arts museum in the city of New Orleans. It is situated within City Park, a short distance from the intersection of Carrollton Avenue and Esplanade Avenue, and near the terminus of the "Canal Street - City Park" streetcar line.
Entertainment & Activities
It is run by the Audubon Institute, which also supervises the Audubon Zoo, Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium and Audubon Park (in a different part of the city). It is located along the banks of the Mississippi River by the edge of the historic French Quarter off Canal Street, at the upper end of Woldenberg Park. It opened in 1990.
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Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
1 Canal StIt is run by the Audubon Institute, which also supervises the Audubon Zoo, Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium and Audubon Park (in a different part of the city). It is located along the banks of the Mississippi River by the edge of the historic French Quarter off Canal Street, at the upper end of Woldenberg Park. It opened in 1990.
The Audubon Zoo is a zoo located in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is part of the Audubon Nature Institute which also manages the Aquarium of the Americas. The zoo covers 58 acres and is home to 2,000 animals. It is located in a section of Audubon Park in Uptown New Orleans, on the Mississippi River side of Magazine Street. The zoo and park are named in honor of artist and naturalist John James Audubon. Some of the exhibits include gorillas, orangutans, and the Louisiana swamp exhibit. It is also home to a rare white alligator with blue eyes. The zoo is open year round Tuesday through Sunday and Monday through Sunday in the spring and summer, except Mardi Gras, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
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Audubon Park
6500 Magazine StThe Audubon Zoo is a zoo located in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is part of the Audubon Nature Institute which also manages the Aquarium of the Americas. The zoo covers 58 acres and is home to 2,000 animals. It is located in a section of Audubon Park in Uptown New Orleans, on the Mississippi River side of Magazine Street. The zoo and park are named in honor of artist and naturalist John James Audubon. Some of the exhibits include gorillas, orangutans, and the Louisiana swamp exhibit. It is also home to a rare white alligator with blue eyes. The zoo is open year round Tuesday through Sunday and Monday through Sunday in the spring and summer, except Mardi Gras, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
The 24/7 casino offers slots and table games. Dining options include an upscale steakhouse, a lavish buffet, 2 casual seafood restaurants, a Creole spot, a pub and a coffee shop. There's also a 12-lane bowling alley, a lounge with live music and a lively bar. Both valet and self-parking are available (fee).
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Harrah's Casino station
The 24/7 casino offers slots and table games. Dining options include an upscale steakhouse, a lavish buffet, 2 casual seafood restaurants, a Creole spot, a pub and a coffee shop. There's also a 12-lane bowling alley, a lounge with live music and a lively bar. Both valet and self-parking are available (fee).
Cinebarre Theatre Regal Cinemas
333 Canal StShopping
Once the site of the 1984 Louisiana Worlds Fair, Riverwalk Marketplace opened in 1986. Following a full renovation in early 2014, the Marketplace was re-opened as The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk, making it the nation's first downtown outlet center.
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Nordstrom Rack
500 Port of New Orleans PlOnce the site of the 1984 Louisiana Worlds Fair, Riverwalk Marketplace opened in 1986. Following a full renovation in early 2014, the Marketplace was re-opened as The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk, making it the nation's first downtown outlet center.
New Orleans‘ most exclusive shopping destination, located in the heart of the city at the foot of historic Canal Street. With exclusive retailers and fine shops as well as the Theaters at Canal Place, showcasing current blockbusters. There’s something for everyone at Canal Place.
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Canal Place
333 Canal StNew Orleans‘ most exclusive shopping destination, located in the heart of the city at the foot of historic Canal Street. With exclusive retailers and fine shops as well as the Theaters at Canal Place, showcasing current blockbusters. There’s something for everyone at Canal Place.