Food Scene
Excellent new coffee shop and cafe serving breakfast and lunch in a charming pagoda building with lovely courtyard.
233 locals recommend
Pagoda Café
1430 N Dorgenois StExcellent new coffee shop and cafe serving breakfast and lunch in a charming pagoda building with lovely courtyard.
Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade AveExcellent and charming romantic French cuisine.
Lola's
3312 Esplanade AveGreat paella and wine!
Popular coffee shop and cafe with sandwiches and baked goods.
237 locals recommend
Fair Grinds Coffeehouse
3133 Ponce De Leon StPopular coffee shop and cafe with sandwiches and baked goods.
Liuzza's by the Track
1518 N Lopez StLocals staple for great po-boys and beer.
Long standing fried chicken golden standard of New Orleans!
672 locals recommend
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetLong standing fried chicken golden standard of New Orleans!
café NOMA
1 Collins Diboll CirExcellent lunch & dinner dining on the beautiful park inside the museum.
The world famous best burger of New Orleans. Load up your potato and beware of their classic beverage "The Monsoon" ... you'll understand the name after drinking it (they are delicious).
386 locals recommend
Port of Call
838 Esplanade AveThe world famous best burger of New Orleans. Load up your potato and beware of their classic beverage "The Monsoon" ... you'll understand the name after drinking it (they are delicious).
Crescent City Steak House
1001 N Broad StOld school.
The most charming Italian bakery and gelato spot you'll find in the state of Louisiana. A staple for afternoon treats or after dinner espresso.
256 locals recommend
Angelo Brocato
214 N Carrollton AveThe most charming Italian bakery and gelato spot you'll find in the state of Louisiana. A staple for afternoon treats or after dinner espresso.
Li'l Dizzy's Cafe
1500 Esplanade AveClassic creole/cajun soul food spot.
Cajun Seafood
1479 N Claiborne AveGrab some fresh boiled crawfish and have a picnic in the park!
Great soul food at great prices. http://www.yelp.com/biz/espes-kitchen-new-orleans
Espe's ... Catering To You
1743 N Broad StGreat soul food at great prices. http://www.yelp.com/biz/espes-kitchen-new-orleans
A new restaurant serving Senegalese and Gambian food in the 7th Ward. http://www.bestofneworleans.com/gambit/a-taste-of-west-africa/Content?oid=2262195
1700 N Galvez St
1700 North Galvez StreetA new restaurant serving Senegalese and Gambian food in the 7th Ward. http://www.bestofneworleans.com/gambit/a-taste-of-west-africa/Content?oid=2262195
CC's Coffee House
701 Metairie RdCoffee spot with WIFI.
Taqueria Guerrero Mexico Inc
208 N Carrollton AveGreat authentic Mexican.
Old school Italian staple in New Orleans. The lasagna is family sized and the locals at the bar are a Tennessee Williams story.
70 locals recommend
Venezia
134 N Carrollton AveOld school Italian staple in New Orleans. The lasagna is family sized and the locals at the bar are a Tennessee Williams story.
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveSome of the best Po-Boy's in all of New Orleans.
1000 Figs
3141 Ponce De Leon StAwesome new Mediterranean restaurant. Quaint and a great value.
Tons of restaurants from oysters to korean-creole, dining outdoors, fresh groceries, coffee and more.
466 locals recommend
St. Roch Market
2381 St Claude AveTons of restaurants from oysters to korean-creole, dining outdoors, fresh groceries, coffee and more.
Arts & Culture
The gem of music culture in New Orleans, the yearly Jazz Fest is just a stones throw (walk) down the street from the house.
244 locals recommend
Fair Grounds Race Course
1751 Gentilly BlvdThe gem of music culture in New Orleans, the yearly Jazz Fest is just a stones throw (walk) down the street from the house.
Live music on weekends + Every Tuesday night Kermit Ruffins plays horn here at this decade-long running gig. Many conversations and rug cutting to be had on these jovial nights...
30 locals recommend
Bullet's Sports Bar
2441 A P Tureaud AveLive music on weekends + Every Tuesday night Kermit Ruffins plays horn here at this decade-long running gig. Many conversations and rug cutting to be had on these jovial nights...
Wonderful performing arts theater hosting opera, ballet and music concerts.
28 locals recommend
Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
1419 Basin StWonderful performing arts theater hosting opera, ballet and music concerts.
Live Music Club with a charming aesthetic and great sound and bar.
188 locals recommend
Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal StLive Music Club with a charming aesthetic and great sound and bar.
Quirky theater showing non-blockbuster shows and programming. http://www.eventbrite.com/o/mid-city-theatre-1522203354
14 locals recommend
Mid-City Theatre
3540 Toulouse StreetQuirky theater showing non-blockbuster shows and programming. http://www.eventbrite.com/o/mid-city-theatre-1522203354
d.b.a.
618 Frenchmen StGreat music venue & bar.
Everything Else
Canseco's Esplanade Market
3135 Esplanade AveLocal family run grocery with everything you need.
Walgreens
1100 Elysian Fields Aveclosest drug store.
City Putt Miniature Golf Course
33 Dreyfous DrFun for kids young and old.
One of my favorite places in town and a real hidden gem. Enjoy authentic Japanese soul food (pixto to ramen), great sashimi, sake or sochu w array of live jazz or French chanson depending on night.
27 locals recommend
Yuki Izakaya
525 Frenchmen StreetOne of my favorite places in town and a real hidden gem. Enjoy authentic Japanese soul food (pixto to ramen), great sashimi, sake or sochu w array of live jazz or French chanson depending on night.
Have your late night revelry garments laundered the next day with a quick turn-around at Q Lee.
Q Lee Laundry & Cleaners
1629 Basin StHave your late night revelry garments laundered the next day with a quick turn-around at Q Lee.
Fetch! Mid-City
3536 Toulouse StreetHave your pooch pampered here. http://fetchmidcity.com/
Shopping
Hip vinyl record store with lots of deep soul, reggae, R&B, punk, jazz, New Orleans music and more.
47 locals recommend
Domino Sound Record Shack
2557 Bayou RdHip vinyl record store with lots of deep soul, reggae, R&B, punk, jazz, New Orleans music and more.
Need your mojo tuned? This is my favorite spot to go for santeria prayer candles, potions, prayers and more.
10 locals recommend
F&F Botanica and Candle Shop
801 N Broad StNeed your mojo tuned? This is my favorite spot to go for santeria prayer candles, potions, prayers and more.
Pearl Wine Co.
3700 Orleans AveGreat wine selection.
Great boutique wine shop with regular tastings and events.
156 locals recommend
Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce De Leon StGreat boutique wine shop with regular tastings and events.
Sightseeing
NOMA is New Orleans’ oldest fine arts institution. French and American art, photography, glass, and African and Japanese works. One of the top museums in the South.
782 locals recommend
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirNOMA is New Orleans’ oldest fine arts institution. French and American art, photography, glass, and African and Japanese works. One of the top museums in the South.
Take a kayak ride on lovely Bayou St. John just down the street!
17 locals recommend
Massey's Kayak Rentals
509 N Carrollton AveTake a kayak ride on lovely Bayou St. John just down the street!
City Park
1 Palm DrA feast for the eyes in this lush garden filled with life and color.
Sculpture Garden
1 Collins Diboll CirSculpture and green...
Beautifully updated park with ponds, often hosts free outdoor concert series.
252 locals recommend
Louis Armstrong Park
701 N Rampart StBeautifully updated park with ponds, often hosts free outdoor concert series.
The Esplanade Ave bike lane runs from the French Quarter to City Park. Great rides along the way and beautiful scenery in City Park (largest collection of living oak trees in the world!).
27 locals recommend
Esplanade Avenue
Esplanade AvenueThe Esplanade Ave bike lane runs from the French Quarter to City Park. Great rides along the way and beautiful scenery in City Park (largest collection of living oak trees in the world!).
Lafitte Greenway
North Prieur StreetGreenway that goes to Quarter or City Park. Bike path.
Drinks & Nightlife
Siberia Lounge
2227 St Claude AveGreat rock n roll, etc club with a charming bar.
Nonna Mia Cafe & Pizzeria
3125 Esplanade AveGood pizza with outdoor patio dining.
Pal's Lounge
949 N RendonThe locals bar. Great conversations and adventures to be had...
R&B royalty Ernie K-Doe's opened this colorful club, after his passing, Kermit Ruffins is the new owner of the 7th Ward lounge. http://www.yelp.com/biz/k-doe-ernie-mother-in-law-lounge-new-orleans
75 locals recommend
Kermit's Treme Mother in Law Lounge
1500 North Claiborne AvenueR&B royalty Ernie K-Doe's opened this colorful club, after his passing, Kermit Ruffins is the new owner of the 7th Ward lounge. http://www.yelp.com/biz/k-doe-ernie-mother-in-law-lounge-new-orleans
Twelve Mile Limit
500 S Telemachus StDivey locals bar. Easy hang.
One of the city's hippest watering holes with an excellent cocktail menu, as well as straight drinks. Their Gin Fizz is my favorite in town (special pzzazz with orange blossom in it).
173 locals recommend
Bar Tonique
820 N Rampart StOne of the city's hippest watering holes with an excellent cocktail menu, as well as straight drinks. Their Gin Fizz is my favorite in town (special pzzazz with orange blossom in it).
Excellent bar and music club serving surprisingly good tapas plates into the late night hours.
672 locals recommend
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetExcellent bar and music club serving surprisingly good tapas plates into the late night hours.
Cosimo's Bar
1201 Burgundy StLocals hang.
Essentials
Circle Food Store
1522 St Bernard AveLocal grocery.
The local Mexican grocery with excellent deli items, carne stews, tortillas, fresh avocados, mangos, baked items and more!
23 locals recommend
Ideal Market #2
250 S Broad StThe local Mexican grocery with excellent deli items, carne stews, tortillas, fresh avocados, mangos, baked items and more!
Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad StBrand New Whole Foods, just down Broad St!