NOLA Guidebook
Food scene
My daughter ate her first raw oysters here - fresh, delicious seafood and colorful artwork on the walls.
Mr. Ed's Oyster Bar & Fish House, METAIRIE
3117 21st StMy daughter ate her first raw oysters here - fresh, delicious seafood and colorful artwork on the walls.
There's also another location in the French Quarter.
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Deanie's Seafood Restaurant & Seafood Market
1713 Lake AveThere's also another location in the French Quarter.
One of my favorite chefs, Aarón Sánchez, opened this restaurant. Delicious food at an affordable price, fun and casual atmosphere.
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Johnny Sánchez
930 Poydras StOne of my favorite chefs, Aarón Sánchez, opened this restaurant. Delicious food at an affordable price, fun and casual atmosphere.
A must-have treat in the warmer months. There are lots of flavors - I recommend the Pink Squirrel. Nectar Cream is another local favorite.
Sal's Sno-Ball Stand
1823 Metairie AveA must-have treat in the warmer months. There are lots of flavors - I recommend the Pink Squirrel. Nectar Cream is another local favorite.
Drago's Metairie
3232 N Arnoult RdAndrea's Restaurant
3100 19th StMorning Call Coffee Stand
Blue Line Sandwich Co.
2023 Metairie RoadParran's Po-Boys & Restaurant
3939 Veterans BlvdCopeland's of New Orleans
1001 S Clearview PkwyFresh cracklin' and delicious Cajun meats. Vintage pinball machines located inside.
Très Bon Cajun Meats
10316 Jefferson HwyFresh cracklin' and delicious Cajun meats. Vintage pinball machines located inside.
Dong Phuong Oriental Bakery
14207 Chef Menteur HwyThe BEST king cake in New Orleans.
Coffee Rani
3517 U.S. Hwy 190Local favorite on the Northshore.
Cafe Lynn
2600 Florida StFantastic place to have a meal on the Northshore.
Vazquez Seafood Po' boy
515 East Boston StreetThe BEST muffaletta anywhere in Louisiana. Located on the Northshore.
New Orleans Hamburger & Seafood Co
4141 St Charles AveLuke
333 St Charles AveBest shrimp & grits in town.
Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StLocal coffee shop - much better than the larger chains.
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PJ's Coffee
5432 Magazine StLocal coffee shop - much better than the larger chains.
Phở Bằng Restaurant
1901 Veterans Memorial BoulevardEver had Russian cake? You need to, and this is the only place in town that still makes it.
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Haydel's Bakery
4037 Jefferson HwyEver had Russian cake? You need to, and this is the only place in town that still makes it.
Athena cafe
1021 Veterans Memorial BoulevardWatch the Pizza Man make your pie and enjoy a local favorite on the Northshore.
The Pizza Man of Covington
1248 N Collins BlvdWatch the Pizza Man make your pie and enjoy a local favorite on the Northshore.
Ever eaten a shoe sole or a petit four? This place makes them, and they're delicious. If you're on the Northshore, make sure to swing by.
Mandeville Bake Shop
2203 Florida StEver eaten a shoe sole or a petit four? This place makes them, and they're delicious. If you're on the Northshore, make sure to swing by.
A real gem. One of Anthony Bourdain's favorite restaurants, featured in World Travel - An Irreverent Guide.
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R & O Restaurant and Catering
216 Metairie-Hammond HwyA real gem. One of Anthony Bourdain's favorite restaurants, featured in World Travel - An Irreverent Guide.
Another great stop for delicious seafood, gumbo, and more.
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Crabby Jack's
428 Jefferson HwyAnother great stop for delicious seafood, gumbo, and more.
Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AveThe High Hat Cafe
4500 Freret StreetFrom downtown New Orleans, the drive takes about 45 minutes. Thinly sliced, chip-crisp fried catfish is the house specialty, though thicker-sliced fried catfish, turtle soup, crab gumbo, and frog legs are equally alluring.
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Middendorf's Manchac
30160 US-51From downtown New Orleans, the drive takes about 45 minutes. Thinly sliced, chip-crisp fried catfish is the house specialty, though thicker-sliced fried catfish, turtle soup, crab gumbo, and frog legs are equally alluring.
Herbsaint
701 St Charles AveOwned and operated by distant family relatives, this is the place to consume an authentic Po-Boy in New Orleans. One of Anthony Bourdain's favorite restaurants, featured in World Travel - An Irreverent Guide.
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Domilise's Po-Boy & Bar
5240 Annunciation StOwned and operated by distant family relatives, this is the place to consume an authentic Po-Boy in New Orleans. One of Anthony Bourdain's favorite restaurants, featured in World Travel - An Irreverent Guide.
Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StGreat for lunch.
If you're on the Northshore, don't miss out on this local favorite.
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Nuvolari's
246 Girod StIf you're on the Northshore, don't miss out on this local favorite.
Sightseeing
City Park
1 Palm DrI-National WWII Museum
945 Magazine StAudubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium
1 Canal St
French Quarter
Iziko lezobuciko ze-New Orleans
1 Collins Diboll CirIziko lezithole zeNew Orleans Botanical
5 Victory AveAudubon Aquarium of the Americas
1 Canal StFrench Quarter
Audubon Zoo station
I-Museum yabantwana yaseLouisiana
15 Henry Thomas DrMusic Scene
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
626 Frenchmen StSweet Lorraine's Jazz Club
1931 St Claude Avehttps://www.louisianamusicfactory.com/
Louisiana Music Factory is an independent record and cd store located on Frenchmen Street in the Faubourg Marigny of New Orleans, Louisiana. Its specialty is local music, and is well-known among music aficionados around the world. Its rich inventory of New Orleans and Louisiana music include CDs and vinyl of traditional jazz, blues, rhythm and blues, zydeco and Cajun music, many of which are on local independent labels and hard to find outside the Louisiana region.
The store also holds weekly in-store performances throughout the year. Many performances showcase local artists, especially during the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival period.
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Louisiana Music Factory
421 Frenchmen Sthttps://www.louisianamusicfactory.com/
Louisiana Music Factory is an independent record and cd store located on Frenchmen Street in the Faubourg Marigny of New Orleans, Louisiana. Its specialty is local music, and is well-known among music aficionados around the world. Its rich inventory of New Orleans and Louisiana music include CDs and vinyl of traditional jazz, blues, rhythm and blues, zydeco and Cajun music, many of which are on local independent labels and hard to find outside the Louisiana region.
The store also holds weekly in-store performances throughout the year. Many performances showcase local artists, especially during the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival period.
Preservation Hall
726 St PeterThe Jazz Playhouse
300 Bourbon StNeighborhoods
This is where you're staying: an established, old-school New Orleans neighborhood. Kind and friendly people, safe and quiet neighborhood, and close to everything and anything you want to do in and around New Orleans!
Bucktown
This is where you're staying: an established, old-school New Orleans neighborhood. Kind and friendly people, safe and quiet neighborhood, and close to everything and anything you want to do in and around New Orleans!
Medical Centers
Ochsner Medical Center
1514 Jefferson HwyTulane Medical Center
1415 Tulane AveOchsner Urgent Care - Metairie
2215 Veterans BlvdDoctors After Hours Urgent Care - Veterans
5236 Veterans BlvdCity/town information
New Orleans
Metairie
Library
Wonderful neighborhood library. A 2-minute walk from the house!
Jefferson Parish Library - Lakeshore Library
1000 West Esplanade AvenueWonderful neighborhood library. A 2-minute walk from the house!