Guidebook for New Orleans

Sarah
Guidebook for New Orleans

Food Scene

Best poboys in town (try the surf and turf) and make sure to order from the bar to avoid the long line!
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Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan Ave
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Best poboys in town (try the surf and turf) and make sure to order from the bar to avoid the long line!
Killer Cuban sandwich (perfect for hangovers), and a cute little grocery store with hot food service. Don't worry if your high school Spanish class is a distant memory, you can point at any of the choices and be guaranteed it's going to be delicious.
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Norma's Sweets Bakery
2925 Bienville St
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Killer Cuban sandwich (perfect for hangovers), and a cute little grocery store with hot food service. Don't worry if your high school Spanish class is a distant memory, you can point at any of the choices and be guaranteed it's going to be delicious.
Locals know - great bloody mary's, and some good comfort food
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Liuzza's by the Track
1518 N Lopez St
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Locals know - great bloody mary's, and some good comfort food
You have to try the french onion soup and cheese platter and watch the world pass by on Esplanade.
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Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade Ave
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You have to try the french onion soup and cheese platter and watch the world pass by on Esplanade.
Brunch or a great lunch/dinner. A NOLA twist on mediterranean.
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1000 Figs
3141 Ponce De Leon St
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Brunch or a great lunch/dinner. A NOLA twist on mediterranean.
The absolute best fried chicken in town - call ahead or hop in and grab it to go. No seating. Don't let the facade deter you.
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McHardy's Chicken & Fixin'
1458 N Broad St
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The absolute best fried chicken in town - call ahead or hop in and grab it to go. No seating. Don't let the facade deter you.
Classic place - people rave about the fried chicken but I love her fried porkchops.
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Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres Street
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Classic place - people rave about the fried chicken but I love her fried porkchops.
when you want to get a real cup of Louisiana coffee
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CC's Coffee House
701 Metairie Rd
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when you want to get a real cup of Louisiana coffee
Great food, romantic - tiny little local restaurant
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Lola's
3312 Esplanade Ave
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Great food, romantic - tiny little local restaurant
You can sit outside and enjoy happy hour specials on one of the best margaritas in town.
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Santa Fe
3201 Esplanade Ave
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You can sit outside and enjoy happy hour specials on one of the best margaritas in town.
Best burger in town. And they have good strong drinks.
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Port of Call
838 Esplanade Ave
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Best burger in town. And they have good strong drinks.
Best breakfast in town.
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Ruby Slipper Cafe
315 S Broad St
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Best breakfast in town.
They have a bloody mary buffet bar - you pick the vodka and then get to put it together with all your favorite fixings and they usually have a live trio playing music on the weekends. Make reservations or get there early to avoid the line.
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Atchafalaya
901 Louisiana Ave
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They have a bloody mary buffet bar - you pick the vodka and then get to put it together with all your favorite fixings and they usually have a live trio playing music on the weekends. Make reservations or get there early to avoid the line.
You're hung over and want some good old fashioned greasy diner food
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Slim Goodies Diner
3322 Magazine St
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You're hung over and want some good old fashioned greasy diner food
One of my absolute favorite restaurants - best sweet breads I've ever had.
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Bayona
430 Dauphine St
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One of my absolute favorite restaurants - best sweet breads I've ever had.
My absolute favorite fresh seafood restaurant - need reservations or if you're lucky you can find a last minute spot at the bar (where they'll still serve full menu)
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GW Fins
808 Bienville St
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My absolute favorite fresh seafood restaurant - need reservations or if you're lucky you can find a last minute spot at the bar (where they'll still serve full menu)
Great raw oyster special for happy hour
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Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar
4338 Saint Charles Avenue
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Great raw oyster special for happy hour
Their pineapple cilantro margarita is to die for. The food is ok (you don't come to NOLA for the Mexican) but worth the trip for the margarita.
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El Gato Negro - French Market
81 French Market Pl
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Their pineapple cilantro margarita is to die for. The food is ok (you don't come to NOLA for the Mexican) but worth the trip for the margarita.
Great neighborhood restaurant - everything on the menu is good.
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Katie's
3701 Iberville St
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Great neighborhood restaurant - everything on the menu is good.
Emeril Lagasse small plate restaurant that is relatively budget-friendly for excellent food
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Meril
424 Girod St
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Emeril Lagasse small plate restaurant that is relatively budget-friendly for excellent food
When you're downtown and want a good burger that has a full bar (and great happy hour specials)
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The Company Burger
611 O'Keefe Ave
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When you're downtown and want a good burger that has a full bar (and great happy hour specials)
The best beignets in town, 24 hours a day, in beautiful city park. Ask for some leftover stale ones to feed the ducks. Take the kids over to city putt for mini golf, or the museum of art on a rainy day.
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Morning Call
56 Dreyfous Dr
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The best beignets in town, 24 hours a day, in beautiful city park. Ask for some leftover stale ones to feed the ducks. Take the kids over to city putt for mini golf, or the museum of art on a rainy day.
Great BBQ just a hop, skip, and jump from the house. A nice walk to burn off and earn the bacon brussel sprouts.
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Blue Oak BBQ
900 N Carrollton Ave
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Great BBQ just a hop, skip, and jump from the house. A nice walk to burn off and earn the bacon brussel sprouts.
The charcuterie is to-die-for, is perfect to split, and their home made cracklins are the best around. Good craft beer selection and full bar that is also family friendly.
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Toups Meatery
845 N Carrollton Ave
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The charcuterie is to-die-for, is perfect to split, and their home made cracklins are the best around. Good craft beer selection and full bar that is also family friendly.
Iconic NOLA "snowball" (our version of a snowcone) - if you're feeling extra decadent opt for the "stuffed" that has ice cream inside and have them put sweetened condensed milk on top. A little walk-up place without seating, but we always sit on the curb and enjoy our treat!
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Pandora's Snowballs
901 N Carrollton Ave
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Iconic NOLA "snowball" (our version of a snowcone) - if you're feeling extra decadent opt for the "stuffed" that has ice cream inside and have them put sweetened condensed milk on top. A little walk-up place without seating, but we always sit on the curb and enjoy our treat!
Favorite for boiled crawfish, crabs, shrimp, etc. Casual dining there or take it to go. But they do not take call-in orders.
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Bevi Seafood Co.
236 N Carrollton Ave
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Favorite for boiled crawfish, crabs, shrimp, etc. Casual dining there or take it to go. But they do not take call-in orders.

Shopping

You'll want a few bottles of wine to enjoy during your trip. They give excellent recommendations, and are right next door to Canseco's market where you can stock up on groceries.
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Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce De Leon St
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You'll want a few bottles of wine to enjoy during your trip. They give excellent recommendations, and are right next door to Canseco's market where you can stock up on groceries.
all the basics
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Canseco's Esplanade Market
3135 Esplanade Ave
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all the basics
They have a full bar and you can stock up on bottles.
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Pearl Wine Co.
3700 Orleans Ave
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They have a full bar and you can stock up on bottles.
Everyone enjoys a Whole Foods within walking distance
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Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad St
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Everyone enjoys a Whole Foods within walking distance
Basic grocery store that's close
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Winn-Dixie
401 N Carrollton Ave
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Basic grocery store that's close

Drinks & Nightlife

Favorite neighborhood dive bar. Try the gingerita and play one of the board games they have sitting around,
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Pal's Lounge
949 N Rendon
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Favorite neighborhood dive bar. Try the gingerita and play one of the board games they have sitting around,
Named the "yacht club" because the second story was used for dry spot during Katrina rescue. Now a great bar with huge outdoor patio - great place to watch sporting events (note - local Ohio State alum bar), and check out their AMAZING food!
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Mid City Yacht Club
440 S St Patrick St
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Named the "yacht club" because the second story was used for dry spot during Katrina rescue. Now a great bar with huge outdoor patio - great place to watch sporting events (note - local Ohio State alum bar), and check out their AMAZING food!
The frozen irish coffee is AMAZING and they have an old school juke box
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Erin Rose
811 Conti St
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The frozen irish coffee is AMAZING and they have an old school juke box
The bar food at the back of this gay-friendly bar is the best in the quarter after a night of drinking... try the fried mac & cheese bites.
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700 Club
700 Burgundy St
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The bar food at the back of this gay-friendly bar is the best in the quarter after a night of drinking... try the fried mac & cheese bites.
Everyone wants to jam to "drop it like it's hot) after midnight on a Saturday
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Gold Mine Saloon
701 Dauphine St
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Everyone wants to jam to "drop it like it's hot) after midnight on a Saturday
A great place to enjoy football on the TVs that are outside when the weather is pretty, with a decent bar kitchen and some good food options
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Bayou Beer Garden
326 N Norman C Francis Parkway
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A great place to enjoy football on the TVs that are outside when the weather is pretty, with a decent bar kitchen and some good food options
Everyone needs a neighborhood Irish pub with pool table and darts
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Happy's Irish Pub
540 Burgundy Street
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Everyone needs a neighborhood Irish pub with pool table and darts
Great excuse to take the ferry from the East to West bank (it's $1 per person if you're on foot and this bar is an easy stroll from the ferry). One of my favorite drinking trips in NOLA. Great way to see the City lit up at night.
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Crown & Anchor English Pub
200 Pelican Ave
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Great excuse to take the ferry from the East to West bank (it's $1 per person if you're on foot and this bar is an easy stroll from the ferry). One of my favorite drinking trips in NOLA. Great way to see the City lit up at night.
You've taken the ferry to visit Crown & Anchor and this is my other favorite bar on that side of the river.
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Old Point Bar
545 Patterson Rd
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You've taken the ferry to visit Crown & Anchor and this is my other favorite bar on that side of the river.
It's not going to be there much longer, they usually have good live music, and always make a good drink. You can take the streetcar for a "drinking tour" of St. Charles.
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Circle Bar
1032 St Charles Ave
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It's not going to be there much longer, they usually have good live music, and always make a good drink. You can take the streetcar for a "drinking tour" of St. Charles.
Classic uptown bar.
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Fat Harry's
4330 St Charles Ave
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Classic uptown bar.
Neighborhood bar - another favorite - especially if you're ever looking for a soccer game on TV.
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Finn McCool's Irish Pub
3701 Banks St
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Neighborhood bar - another favorite - especially if you're ever looking for a soccer game on TV.

Sightseeing

You have to visit Jackson Square, visit St. Louis cathedral, and have your palm read by one of our resident "psychics"
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Jackson tér
701 Decatur St
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You have to visit Jackson Square, visit St. Louis cathedral, and have your palm read by one of our resident "psychics"

Parks & Nature

Something for everyone. From mini amusement park to full 18 hole golf course.
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City Park
1 Palm Dr
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Something for everyone. From mini amusement park to full 18 hole golf course.
Uptown park next to Tulane & Loyola, and across the street from the zoo. A great spot to run, people watch, etc. if you find yourself uptown.
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Audubon Park station
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Uptown park next to Tulane & Loyola, and across the street from the zoo. A great spot to run, people watch, etc. if you find yourself uptown.
Our house is just a couple blocks from the bayou - stroll over and enjoy the beautiful weather. You can rent kayaks (a quick google search with tell you the companies that rent) or just walk along the bayou.
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Bayou St John
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Our house is just a couple blocks from the bayou - stroll over and enjoy the beautiful weather. You can rent kayaks (a quick google search with tell you the companies that rent) or just walk along the bayou.

Arts & Culture

Even if you don't like museums this one is AWESOME - easy to spend an entire day.
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A Második Világháború Nemzeti Múzeuma
945 Magazine St
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Even if you don't like museums this one is AWESOME - easy to spend an entire day.
It's close to the house, easy to hop in after or before enjoying beignets at morning call around the corner
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New Orleans Művészeti Múzeum
1 Collins Diboll Cir
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It's close to the house, easy to hop in after or before enjoying beignets at morning call around the corner

Essentials

Louisiana-owned so great place to get some local favorites
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Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton Ave
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Louisiana-owned so great place to get some local favorites