Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Casual, mural-lined spot serves generous portions of Middle Eastern fare & has a BYOB policy.
110 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Lebanon's Café
1500 South Carrollton AvenueCasual, mural-lined spot serves generous portions of Middle Eastern fare & has a BYOB policy.
Onetime food truck dispenses frozen daiquiris, spiced wings & Cajun specialties from a meat counter.
19 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Bourrée at Boucherie
1510 S Carrollton AveOnetime food truck dispenses frozen daiquiris, spiced wings & Cajun specialties from a meat counter.
Quirky, mural-lined hot spot luring locals & tourists with Creole soul food; just expect a wait.
406 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Jacques-Imo's
8324 Oak StQuirky, mural-lined hot spot luring locals & tourists with Creole soul food; just expect a wait.
Cozy bakery for organic breads from a stone-hearth oven, plus pastries, muffins, soups & sandwiches.
93 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Breads On Oak
8640 Oak StCozy bakery for organic breads from a stone-hearth oven, plus pastries, muffins, soups & sandwiches.
Hefty portions of Chinese food in a basic strip-mall space also offering fast delivery service.
12 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
China Orchid
704 S Carrollton AveHefty portions of Chinese food in a basic strip-mall space also offering fast delivery service.
Zotz Cafe
8210 Oak StSmall, homey spot with sidewalk seats dishing up an array of traditional Mexican plates.
22 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Panchita's Mexican Criolla Cuisine
1434 S Carrollton AveSmall, homey spot with sidewalk seats dishing up an array of traditional Mexican plates.
Thai Mint
1438 South Carrollton AvenueFabled institution for diner fare dished out by bow-tied servers, plus late-night dining.
189 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Camellia Grill
626 S Carrollton AveFabled institution for diner fare dished out by bow-tied servers, plus late-night dining.
Espresso drinks, bagel sandwiches & pastries served in a stately former bank building. Free Wi-fi.
70 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Rue De La Course
1140 S Carrollton AveEspresso drinks, bagel sandwiches & pastries served in a stately former bank building. Free Wi-fi.
Classic Southern Italian comfort food in a homey space that works for both families and dates.
78 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Vincent's
7839 St Charles AveClassic Southern Italian comfort food in a homey space that works for both families and dates.
Colorful vintage neighborhood stand, open March through October, offering 50+ snowball flavors.
49 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Williams Plum Street Snowballs
1300 Burdette StColorful vintage neighborhood stand, open March through October, offering 50+ snowball flavors.
Pints, flights & pitchers of craft beer served with creative pub food at this hip storefront tavern.
40 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Ale on Oak
70118 8118 Oak StPints, flights & pitchers of craft beer served with creative pub food at this hip storefront tavern.
Casual Japanese joint with creative sushi including lots of vegetarian rolls in a bi-level space.
18 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Ninja Karaoke
8433 Oak StCasual Japanese joint with creative sushi including lots of vegetarian rolls in a bi-level space.
Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
18 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Mellow Mushroom New Orleans - Oak Street
8227 Oak StFunky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
Low-key daytime cafe with a neighborhood vibe serving breakfast all day & other diner fare.
47 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Live Oak Cafe
8140 Oak StLow-key daytime cafe with a neighborhood vibe serving breakfast all day & other diner fare.
Essentials
Made Grocery
8201 Oak StStop & Carry Grocery
8300 Willow StQuaint, neighborhood grocery store featuring locally-sourced produce, meats & seafood, plus a deli.
316 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Robért Fresh Market
135 Robert E Lee BlvdQuaint, neighborhood grocery store featuring locally-sourced produce, meats & seafood, plus a deli.
Drugstore chain with health & beauty items, plus first-aid supplies & some household products.
461 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Walgreens
1100 Elysian Fields AveDrugstore chain with health & beauty items, plus first-aid supplies & some household products.
Shopping
Secondhand apparel & accessories store with vintage items from the 1950s to current-day selections. Also deals in used music gear of mainly the guitar/bass variety.
Glue Clothing Exchange
8206 Oak StSecondhand apparel & accessories store with vintage items from the 1950s to current-day selections. Also deals in used music gear of mainly the guitar/bass variety.
Independent bookstore buying, selling & trading titles in all genres, including children's books.
16 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Blue Cypress Books
8123 Oak StIndependent bookstore buying, selling & trading titles in all genres, including children's books.
Malarky
8225 Oak StArts & Culture
Frenchy Gallery
8328 Oak StNix Public Library
1401 S Carrollton AveParks & Nature
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine St5.6-acre park featuring grassy areas, big shade trees, a playground & a popular monthly arts market.
57 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Palmer Park
8211 S Claiborne Ave5.6-acre park featuring grassy areas, big shade trees, a playground & a popular monthly arts market.
City Park
1 Palm DrIpharki ye-Audubon Riverview
6500 Magazine StWoldenberg Riverfront Park
1 Canal StSightseeing
Oak Street
Oak StreetDrinks & Nightlife
Venerable joint with live New Orleans-style music, tin ceiling & a hopping dance floor.
384 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak StVenerable joint with live New Orleans-style music, tin ceiling & a hopping dance floor.
Dive bar set in a shack setting with late hours, year-round retro holiday decor & a jukebox.
99 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Snake & Jake's Christmas Club Lounge
7612 Oak StreetDive bar set in a shack setting with late hours, year-round retro holiday decor & a jukebox.
College-adjacent watering hole with pub grub, TVs tuned to the game & nightly events like trivia.
45 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Carrollton Station
8140 Willow StCollege-adjacent watering hole with pub grub, TVs tuned to the game & nightly events like trivia.
Laid-back neighborhood Irish hangout featuring pool, ping pong, darts & video games.
36 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Micks Irish Pub
4801 Bienville AveLaid-back neighborhood Irish hangout featuring pool, ping pong, darts & video games.
Laid-back sports bar with 17 TVs & more than 400 beers, plus raw oysters & pub grub from the grill.
110 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Cooter Brown's Tavern & Oyster Bar
509 S Carrollton AveLaid-back sports bar with 17 TVs & more than 400 beers, plus raw oysters & pub grub from the grill.
Concerts, burlesque & comedy shows in a hipster-friendly venue & bar with a bordello-chic ambiance.
82 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
One Eyed Jacks
Concerts, burlesque & comedy shows in a hipster-friendly venue & bar with a bordello-chic ambiance.
Live music venue with a bohemian vibe is a mainstay for indie bands, DJs, burlesque & other acts.
297 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Hi-Ho Lounge
2239 St Claude AveLive music venue with a bohemian vibe is a mainstay for indie bands, DJs, burlesque & other acts.