Maxim & Charlé’s guidebook
The Nightlife We Love
Allways Lounge and Theater
2240 St Claude AveTwo words: Drag Shows
Not only does HiHo have amazing comedy nights and DJ's spining R&B and dance classics, but attached is Fry & Pie- a delicious late night french fry popup.
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Hi-Ho Lounge
2239 St Claude AveNot only does HiHo have amazing comedy nights and DJ's spining R&B and dance classics, but attached is Fry & Pie- a delicious late night french fry popup.
Do you love karaoke? Welcome to the locals' favorite karaoke bar. On weekends, get there early to secure a spot on the long sign-up list. This city's full of performers. Even our amateurs are entertaining! Kajun's is located just across St. Claude!
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Kajun's Pub
2256 St Claude AveDo you love karaoke? Welcome to the locals' favorite karaoke bar. On weekends, get there early to secure a spot on the long sign-up list. This city's full of performers. Even our amateurs are entertaining! Kajun's is located just across St. Claude!
The Food We Love
We highly recommend St. Roch Market because there's something for everyone at breakfast, lunch and dinnertimes. Our favorite is Fritai, the Haitian stall.
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St. Roch Market
2381 St Claude AveWe highly recommend St. Roch Market because there's something for everyone at breakfast, lunch and dinnertimes. Our favorite is Fritai, the Haitian stall.
Morrow's
2438 St Claude AveWhere should we go for seafood? Here.
Chef Nina Compton is acclaimed for a reason. The red snapper is our absolute favorite dish.
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Bywater American Bistro
2900 Chartres StChef Nina Compton is acclaimed for a reason. The red snapper is our absolute favorite dish.
Do you like mindblowing live music with your 5-star food? Well, Three Muses is your place. This place is popular and the dining area is small so reservations are encouraged.
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Three Muses
536 Frenchmen StDo you like mindblowing live music with your 5-star food? Well, Three Muses is your place. This place is popular and the dining area is small so reservations are encouraged.
Bacchanal has live music every single night. It's backyard fine dining that started out as a speakeasy. You still enter through the wine and cheese store to get to the restaurant. Both indoor and outdoor seating.
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Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveBacchanal has live music every single night. It's backyard fine dining that started out as a speakeasy. You still enter through the wine and cheese store to get to the restaurant. Both indoor and outdoor seating.
A secret Spanish getaway. Lola's is where the locals are having traditional Spanish food. It's very popular and they do not accept reservations. Great for date night.
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Lola's
3312 Esplanade AveA secret Spanish getaway. Lola's is where the locals are having traditional Spanish food. It's very popular and they do not accept reservations. Great for date night.
Come here to get your fried dough covered in powdered sugar. If you like crispy, ask for flats. Cash only. Seat yourself and a waiter will make their way over to you. Local tip: Tip immediately after being served.
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Cafe Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur StreetCome here to get your fried dough covered in powdered sugar. If you like crispy, ask for flats. Cash only. Seat yourself and a waiter will make their way over to you. Local tip: Tip immediately after being served.
Off the beaten path French food in the Warehouse District with bottomless mimosas!
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Vyoone's Restaurant
412 Girod StreetOff the beaten path French food in the Warehouse District with bottomless mimosas!
Chargrilled oysters & outdoor seating in the historic Garden District
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Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar
4338 Saint Charles AvenueChargrilled oysters & outdoor seating in the historic Garden District
New Orleans's strong Vietnamese community is reflected in our cuisine. Magasin is one of our favorites.
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Magasin Vietnamese Cafe
4226 Magazine StNew Orleans's strong Vietnamese community is reflected in our cuisine. Magasin is one of our favorites.
Things to Do
Learn about New Orleans and American history through the lens of early medicine.
ADMISSION. $5.00/adults. $4.00/students & seniors. Free/children under six. The 1 pm guided tour is included with admission. Reservations cannot be made in advance.
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New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
514 Chartres StLearn about New Orleans and American history through the lens of early medicine.
ADMISSION. $5.00/adults. $4.00/students & seniors. Free/children under six. The 1 pm guided tour is included with admission. Reservations cannot be made in advance.
The butterfly sanctuary is a beautiful oasis.
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Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium
1 Canal StThe butterfly sanctuary is a beautiful oasis.
I-National WWII Museum
945 Magazine StNationally recognized top attraction
Spend a day in the Warehouse District in the Ogden's beautiful collection.
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Ogden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp StSpend a day in the Warehouse District in the Ogden's beautiful collection.
Looking for souvenirs? This place is chock full of them!
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Izimakethe ze-Colonnade - Imarike yase-French
1008 N Peters StLooking for souvenirs? This place is chock full of them!
City Park Disc Golf Course
65 Diagonal DrFamily fun in the heart of the city.
The Music Box Village is a unique art site and performance platform located in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans.
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The Music Box Village
4557 N Rampart StThe Music Box Village is a unique art site and performance platform located in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans.
Black-owned coffeeshop down the street with amazing pastries. Try the sweet potato pie.
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Backatown Coffee Parlour
301 Basin StreetBlack-owned coffeeshop down the street with amazing pastries. Try the sweet potato pie.
Another Black-owned favorite. The interior is stunning and the courtyard is very spacious. Expect a crowd on the weekends.
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Baldwin & Co.
1030 Elysian Fields AveAnother Black-owned favorite. The interior is stunning and the courtyard is very spacious. Expect a crowd on the weekends.
Nearby Grocery Stores
A local grocer. They secretly have the best crawfish in town during crawfish season (around early March through mid-June is peak season) at the best prices.
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Robért Fresh Market
135 Robert E Lee BlvdA local grocer. They secretly have the best crawfish in town during crawfish season (around early March through mid-June is peak season) at the best prices.
Our preferred grocer. Walkable. If you're driving, they've got a parking lot.
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New Orleans Food Co-Op
2372 St Claude AveOur preferred grocer. Walkable. If you're driving, they've got a parking lot.
Pharmacy/Drugstore/Convenience Store
Good place for medicine, toiletries, makeup, or anything else you may have forgotten.
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Walgreens
1100 Elysian Fields AveGood place for medicine, toiletries, makeup, or anything else you may have forgotten.
Good place for medicine, toiletries, makeup, or anything else you may have forgotten.
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CVS
500 N Carrollton AveGood place for medicine, toiletries, makeup, or anything else you may have forgotten.
Local Cafes Within Walking Distance
Coast Roast Coffee
3618 St Claude AveWho Dat Coffee Cafe
2401 Burgundy StWe love their pastries!
Fair Grinds Coffeehouse
3133 Ponce De Leon StVegetarian Friendly Favorites
Carmo
527 Julia StAmazing tropical fare
1000 Figs
3141 Ponce De Leon StDon't tell them we told you- this is a local secret!
Just down the street, serving up imaginative dishes
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Sneaky Pickle
3200 Burgundy StJust down the street, serving up imaginative dishes