Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Mammoth is right across the street! Jonathan is super knowledgeable about coffee AND tea. If you are a coffee or tea aficionado you and the baristas will have a lot in common! The atmosphere is chic, retro-modern and very comfortable.
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Mammoth Espresso
821 Baronne StMammoth is right across the street! Jonathan is super knowledgeable about coffee AND tea. If you are a coffee or tea aficionado you and the baristas will have a lot in common! The atmosphere is chic, retro-modern and very comfortable.
This is one of my favorite coffee shops in the neighborhood. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, the baristas are super friendly and, most importantly for me, they cold brew their iced coffee and let pets in. They have fantastic food too. The co-owners Wes and Zack are cycling enthusiasts to say the least. They have bike rentals there and fix bikes too. It's just an all around fun and comfortable place to hang out.
Rouler
601 Baronne StreetThis is one of my favorite coffee shops in the neighborhood. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, the baristas are super friendly and, most importantly for me, they cold brew their iced coffee and let pets in. They have fantastic food too. The co-owners Wes and Zack are cycling enthusiasts to say the least. They have bike rentals there and fix bikes too. It's just an all around fun and comfortable place to hang out.
One of my favorite John Besh restaurants! The mussels and pommes frites are delicious. If you are a meat lover the hamburger is one of the best in the city. Be prepared to talk loudly if it's crowded, it does get a bit noisy. It's a short walk from my place.
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Luke
333 St Charles AveOne of my favorite John Besh restaurants! The mussels and pommes frites are delicious. If you are a meat lover the hamburger is one of the best in the city. Be prepared to talk loudly if it's crowded, it does get a bit noisy. It's a short walk from my place.
One of the best restaurants in the city. If you're a foodie it's probably on your list. The chef, Donald Link, also owns Cochon, The Butcher and Peche Seafood Grill.
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Herbsaint
701 St Charles AveOne of the best restaurants in the city. If you're a foodie it's probably on your list. The chef, Donald Link, also owns Cochon, The Butcher and Peche Seafood Grill.
Johnny Sánchez
930 Poydras StReginelli's Pizzeria
3244 Magazine StIf you are vegetarian, and even if you're not, this restaurant is a nice laid back scene with good food. I love their Carmo salad and their soups are great too.
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Carmo
527 Julia StIf you are vegetarian, and even if you're not, this restaurant is a nice laid back scene with good food. I love their Carmo salad and their soups are great too.
Okay, this is not a New Orleans iconic restaurant but their salads ROCK! They cater to the business crowds and are not open on weekends, but if you're staying with me during the week and want a healthy meal, this is an awesome choice.
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City Greens
909 Poydras StOkay, this is not a New Orleans iconic restaurant but their salads ROCK! They cater to the business crowds and are not open on weekends, but if you're staying with me during the week and want a healthy meal, this is an awesome choice.
This tourist spot is still YUMMY. Definitely try it if you've never been. To me it's still authentic New Orleans food the will fill. you. up.
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Mother's Restaurant
401 Poydras StThis tourist spot is still YUMMY. Definitely try it if you've never been. To me it's still authentic New Orleans food the will fill. you. up.
If you have a sweet tooth Aunt Sally's is worth a visit. Their famous pralines are made on the premises. They also have New Orleans-type gift baskets as well as Nola sauces to high-end cookbooks.
Aunt Sally's Pralines
810 Decatur StIf you have a sweet tooth Aunt Sally's is worth a visit. Their famous pralines are made on the premises. They also have New Orleans-type gift baskets as well as Nola sauces to high-end cookbooks.
If you want a healthy meal this is your place! Terrific food.
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The Daily Beet
1000 Girod StIf you want a healthy meal this is your place! Terrific food.
Affogato specialist offering creative pairings of ice cream and hot drinks in a chic, modern space. I honestly wish I would go here more often. I had my first affogato here and it was delicious and kept me going for quite a while. :)
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Drip Affogato Bar
336 Carondelet StAffogato specialist offering creative pairings of ice cream and hot drinks in a chic, modern space. I honestly wish I would go here more often. I had my first affogato here and it was delicious and kept me going for quite a while. :)
Good 'ole New Orleans food! Cajun grub, fried chicken & drinks in a busy no-frills space that's open late - 21 & older only.
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Coop's Place
1109 Decatur StGood 'ole New Orleans food! Cajun grub, fried chicken & drinks in a busy no-frills space that's open late - 21 & older only.
A bit touristy, but it can't be that bad if the local go there. Small Italian market selling specialty foods & muffuletta sandwiches, which its founder invented.
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Central Grocery & Deli
923 Decatur StA bit touristy, but it can't be that bad if the local go there. Small Italian market selling specialty foods & muffuletta sandwiches, which its founder invented.
This coffee shop was one of the first in the French Quarter. Extremely authentic before authentic became a buzz word! French bakery making from-scratch sweets & offering light lunch fare, espresso drinks & a courtyard.
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Croissant D'Or Patisserie
617 Ursulines AveThis coffee shop was one of the first in the French Quarter. Extremely authentic before authentic became a buzz word! French bakery making from-scratch sweets & offering light lunch fare, espresso drinks & a courtyard.
If you've never been to New Orleans you must go. It's a right of passage...beignets and coffee = New Orleans delicious. The original French Market coffee stand since 1862!
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Cafe Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur StIf you've never been to New Orleans you must go. It's a right of passage...beignets and coffee = New Orleans delicious. The original French Market coffee stand since 1862!
Paladar 511 is a neighborhood restaurant featuring housemade pastas, pizza, gulf seafood and seasonal local produce.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in New Orleans! Sunday brunch is worth every calorie. The lemon ricotta pancakes are to die for. The ambiance is simply gorgeous.
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Paladar 511
511 Marigny StPaladar 511 is a neighborhood restaurant featuring housemade pastas, pizza, gulf seafood and seasonal local produce.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in New Orleans! Sunday brunch is worth every calorie. The lemon ricotta pancakes are to die for. The ambiance is simply gorgeous.
Seafood from a coal grill & raw bar, plus local brews, are found in rustic digs with weathered wood.
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Pêche Seafood Grill
800 Magazine StSeafood from a coal grill & raw bar, plus local brews, are found in rustic digs with weathered wood.
Sushi Brothers
1612 St Charles AveMy favorite sushi joint. They know my name. :)
Gracious Bakery
2854 St Charles AveLots of fantastic pastries, bagels, breads!!
Rated one of the best restaurants in the country and it does not disappoint! Make sure you call for reservations, or you can also go early and sit at the bar.
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Shaya
4213 Magazine StRated one of the best restaurants in the country and it does not disappoint! Make sure you call for reservations, or you can also go early and sit at the bar.
Absolutely love this place. Located adjacent to the Ace Hotel it's a hip, fun coffee place to hang out. If you get the Nitro, be prepared to be wide-eyed for the rest of the day.
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Stumptown Coffee Roasters
610 Carondelet StAbsolutely love this place. Located adjacent to the Ace Hotel it's a hip, fun coffee place to hang out. If you get the Nitro, be prepared to be wide-eyed for the rest of the day.
Local coffee roasters that grown and are becoming a household name for Nola coffee. The coffee is wonderful as are the people and pastries.
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French Truck Coffee
1200 Magazine StLocal coffee roasters that grown and are becoming a household name for Nola coffee. The coffee is wonderful as are the people and pastries.
Essentials
This beautiful store sells a WIDE variety of beer, wine and spirits, as well as, cheese, bread and other specialty foods. Not only do they have a fantastic selection, they are super knowledgeable and not snooty at all (I ask some pretty novice questions). It's around the block from my place and SO worth checking out!!
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Keife & Co
801 Howard AveThis beautiful store sells a WIDE variety of beer, wine and spirits, as well as, cheese, bread and other specialty foods. Not only do they have a fantastic selection, they are super knowledgeable and not snooty at all (I ask some pretty novice questions). It's around the block from my place and SO worth checking out!!
Just down the street and on your left, a full local grocery store! In New Orleans you don't just say I'm going to Rouses, you say I'm going to MY Rouses. :)
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Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveJust down the street and on your left, a full local grocery store! In New Orleans you don't just say I'm going to Rouses, you say I'm going to MY Rouses. :)
Just right down the street across from Rouses. The people who work there are very friendly.
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CVS
500 N Carrollton AveJust right down the street across from Rouses. The people who work there are very friendly.
Walgreens
1100 Elysian Fields AveIf you need a Walgreens here's the one in the FQ.
Here's a Walgreens up on St. Charles. And easy street car ride or you can walk as well.
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Walgreens
1100 Elysian Fields AveHere's a Walgreens up on St. Charles. And easy street car ride or you can walk as well.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the "hippest" and most comfortable places downtown to hangout. It's my favorite place to meet people and relax. Ask if you could go up to the roof top, if they are not crowded they will let you go for free, otherwise there may be a fee. The scene is beautiful. Stump town Coffee Shop is connected to the bar, so if someone in your party feels like fantastic coffee it's right there! I'm watching' out for your coffee lovers. ;)
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Ace Hotel New Orleans
600 Carondelet StOne of the "hippest" and most comfortable places downtown to hangout. It's my favorite place to meet people and relax. Ask if you could go up to the roof top, if they are not crowded they will let you go for free, otherwise there may be a fee. The scene is beautiful. Stump town Coffee Shop is connected to the bar, so if someone in your party feels like fantastic coffee it's right there! I'm watching' out for your coffee lovers. ;)
Fun bar in the lower French Quarter. Classic pub crawl stop known for frozen or hot Irish coffees, a laid-back vibe & Celtic decor.
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Molly's at the Market
1107 Decatur StFun bar in the lower French Quarter. Classic pub crawl stop known for frozen or hot Irish coffees, a laid-back vibe & Celtic decor.
This is a fun, high energy bar. Smooth offshoot of an NYC pub pours craft beer & hosts an eclectic lineup of nightly live music.
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d.b.a.
618 Frenchmen StThis is a fun, high energy bar. Smooth offshoot of an NYC pub pours craft beer & hosts an eclectic lineup of nightly live music.
Arts & Culture
Where Y'Art Gallery
1901 Royal StThis is a GREAT gallery for anyone looking for local art!!
The Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans is an arts complex located in historic downtown New Orleans. Founded in 1976, the center plays host to events and performances from visual arts to concert performances and lectures.
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Contemporary Arts Center
900 Camp StThe Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans is an arts complex located in historic downtown New Orleans. Founded in 1976, the center plays host to events and performances from visual arts to concert performances and lectures.
This Museum is massive. Plan on spending a few hours, then go have a drink and/or something to eat at their restaurant The American Sector.
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I-National WWII Museum
945 Magazine StThis Museum is massive. Plan on spending a few hours, then go have a drink and/or something to eat at their restaurant The American Sector.
You'll love it even if you aren't a kid. 30,000 sq. ft. of interactive exhibits include a climbing wall, art studio & mock cafe.
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I-Museum yabantwana yaseLouisiana
15 Henry Thomas DrYou'll love it even if you aren't a kid. 30,000 sq. ft. of interactive exhibits include a climbing wall, art studio & mock cafe.
Unique museum with exhibits spotlighting the food, drink & culture of the South, along with events.
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Southern Food and Beverage Museum
1504 Oretha Castle Haley BlvdUnique museum with exhibits spotlighting the food, drink & culture of the South, along with events.