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
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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.
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The Camellia Grill
626 S Carrollton Ave
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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.
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Satsuma Café
1320 Magazine St
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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.
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Rue De La Course
1140 S Carrollton Ave
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Locally owned coffee shop in an old historic bank building, a few blocks from our house.
Artisanal breads and pastries made on location.
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Breads On Oak
8640 Oak St
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Artisanal breads and pastries made on location.
Modern take on traditional Louisiana fare, a few blocks from our house. Reservations recommended.
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Boucherie
8115 Jeannette St
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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.
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Lebanon's Café
1500 South Carrollton Avenue
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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.
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Vincent's
7839 St Charles Ave
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Delicious Italian cuisine in a cozy spot.
Locally-owned neighborhood coffee shop; always nice to support the local businesses rather than Starbucks.
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PJ's Coffee
7624 Maple St
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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.
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Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar
7400 Lakeshore Dr
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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.
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Herbsaint
701 St Charles Ave
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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.
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Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas St
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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.
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Pêche Seafood Grill
800 Magazine St
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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
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Origami Restaurant
5130 Freret St
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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.
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Crabby Jack's
428 Jefferson Hwy
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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.
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La Boca Steakhouse
870 Tchoupitoulas St
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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!
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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.
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Domilise's Po-Boy & Bar
5240 Annunciation St
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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.
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Cafe Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur St
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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.
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Angelo Brocato
214 N Carrollton Ave
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Italian sweet shop, with house-made desserts like canoli and spumoni. A New Orleans institution.
Locally-owned, classic ice cream parlor.
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Creole Creamery
4924 Prytania St
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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.
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Saba
5757 Magazine St
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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.
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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
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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
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Walgreens
1100 Elysian Fields Ave
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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.
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Robért Fresh Market
135 Robert E Lee Blvd
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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.
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Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton Ave
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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.
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Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad St
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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)
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Canseco's Carrollton Market
1133 S Carrollton Ave
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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.
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Audubon Park
6500 Magazine St
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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.
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Palmer Park
8211 S Claiborne Ave
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Cute neighborhood park with playground for the kids.
Swamp tour with alligators in a National Park.
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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
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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.
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City Park
1 Palm Dr
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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.
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Audubon Zoo
6500 Magazine St
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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.
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Bảo tàng Quốc gia Thế chiến thứ hai
945 Magazine St
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#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
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Ogden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp St
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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.
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Bảo tàng Mỹ thuật New Orleans
1 Collins Diboll Cir
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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.
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Vườn điêu khắc
1 Collins Diboll Cir
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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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Cabildo
701 Chartres St
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Louisiana State Museum located in French Quarter, rich with New Orleans history
Cool exhibit located inside the old US Mint building, often showcasing performances.
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Bảo tàng Jazz New Orleans
400 Esplanade Ave
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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.
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618 Frenchmen St
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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.
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Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak St
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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.
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Snake & Jake's Christmas Club Lounge
7612 Oak Street
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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.
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Tipitina's
501 Napoleon Ave
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Legendary music venue featuring local, regional, and national performers.