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One of the oldest horse racing tracks in the US with racing from November through March.Location of Jazz Fest.
Cafe & deli inside Casino open til 11 pm weeknights - 12 weekends
244 locals recommend
Fair Grounds Race Course
1751 Gentilly BlvdOne of the oldest horse racing tracks in the US with racing from November through March.Location of Jazz Fest.
Cafe & deli inside Casino open til 11 pm weeknights - 12 weekends
Best little wine shop in New Orleans with super knowledgeable owners
156 locals recommend
Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce De Leon StBest little wine shop in New Orleans with super knowledgeable owners
Canseco's Esplanade Market
3135 Esplanade Avesmall grocery store with deli and cuban sandwiches
Terranovas Supermarket
3308 Esplanade AveItalian grocery & butcher
With the adjacent Sculpture Garden and frequent outdoor concerts
782 locals recommend
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirWith the adjacent Sculpture Garden and frequent outdoor concerts
Big Lake Trail
Beautiful bike ride or walk. Gondalas for hire
Food Scene
Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade AveWonderful French bistro - perfect for Sunday brunch
Seafood Gumbo and BBQ Shrimp Poboys are excellent at this neighborhood bar & restaurant.
182 locals recommend
Liuzza's by the Track
1518 N Lopez StSeafood Gumbo and BBQ Shrimp Poboys are excellent at this neighborhood bar & restaurant.
Fair Grinds Coffeehouse
3133 Ponce De Leon StGreat local coffee house.
Angelo Brocato
214 N Carrollton AveBest gelato and Italian pastries
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveMy favorite for po'boys, especially their roast beef
Pagoda Café
1430 N Dorgenois StAwesome atmosphere and coffees. Menu more on the healthy side
Lola's
3312 Esplanade AveSpanish Restaurant
Morning Call
56 Dreyfous DrBeignets & Cafe au lait in beautiful City Park
Many New Orleaneans (me included) claim their burgers as the best in the city.
386 locals recommend
Port of Call
838 Esplanade AveMany New Orleaneans (me included) claim their burgers as the best in the city.
MOPHO
514 City Park AveAsian fusion
Bayou Breakfast
3111 Grand Rte Saint John Stwalk to this breakfast place - huge portions
1000 Figs
3141 Ponce De Leon StMediterranean
517 Frenchmen St
517 Frenchmen StreetOpen til 4 am. Bar food on Frenchman
Toast
1845 Gentilly BoulevardWonderful breakfast 2 blocks away.
Blue Oak BBQ
900 N Carrollton AveFabulous BBQ !
Drinks & Nightlife
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
941 Bourbon StEasy bike ride to best Hurricane in the city.
Brooks Seahorse Saloon
1648 Gentilly BlvdJust around the corner.
Twelve Mile Limit
500 S Telemachus StGreat BBQ and craft cocktails in a laid back atmosphere.
Jockey's Pub and Sports Bar
1841 Gentilly BlvdCheap drinks a short walk away.
Pirogues
2565 Bayou RdShort walk - great sandwiches and snacks, kitchen open til 9ish.
Arts & Culture
One of my favorites for live music with a great selection of scotch and beer.
387 locals recommend
d.b.a.
618 Frenchmen StOne of my favorites for live music with a great selection of scotch and beer.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad StEasy drive or bike ride
Entertainment & Activities
Thoroughbred races November through March, and gambling all year long...just across the street
244 locals recommend
Fair Grounds Race Course
1751 Gentilly BlvdThoroughbred races November through March, and gambling all year long...just across the street