Food Scene
This is my newest favorite neighborhood restaurant. It just opened last month. It is a perfect combination of old and new New Orleans and has a true home-town vibe. The New Orleans-styled cuisine is authentic and well-priced! I highly recommend the charbroiled oysters and crawfish pasta!
119 locals recommend
Morrow's
2438 St Claude AveThis is my newest favorite neighborhood restaurant. It just opened last month. It is a perfect combination of old and new New Orleans and has a true home-town vibe. The New Orleans-styled cuisine is authentic and well-priced! I highly recommend the charbroiled oysters and crawfish pasta!
My go-to place for breakfast in the neighborhood. Everything - from the pastries to the cupcakes - are made in house and the breakfast and lunch items will not disappoint. They also have my favorite cup of coffee in the city. I recommend the "healthy grits" option for breakfast and a side of their signature fried potato salad with anything you order. They also have fresh made lemonade to quench your thirst on hot days! Go before 9am on weekends to avoid waiting in line.
267 locals recommend
New Orleans Cake Café & Bakery
2440 Chartres StMy go-to place for breakfast in the neighborhood. Everything - from the pastries to the cupcakes - are made in house and the breakfast and lunch items will not disappoint. They also have my favorite cup of coffee in the city. I recommend the "healthy grits" option for breakfast and a side of their signature fried potato salad with anything you order. They also have fresh made lemonade to quench your thirst on hot days! Go before 9am on weekends to avoid waiting in line.
The Joint
701 Mazant StBest BBQ in New Orleans. Hands. Down. Don't miss their potato salad.
Small plates or large plates - this place will not disappoint. New Orleans food with a modern twist. Their seafood is especially well prepared and their "small plate" salads come in big portions and are delicious!
155 locals recommend
The Franklin
2600 Dauphine StreetSmall plates or large plates - this place will not disappoint. New Orleans food with a modern twist. Their seafood is especially well prepared and their "small plate" salads come in big portions and are delicious!
Best po'boys in the city. Try the roast beef for a rich, gravy-covered New Orleans classic lunch.
681 locals recommend
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveBest po'boys in the city. Try the roast beef for a rich, gravy-covered New Orleans classic lunch.
The best brunch in town. I've literally had dreams about their Eggs Benedict.
70 locals recommend
Dante's Kitchen
736 Dante StreetThe best brunch in town. I've literally had dreams about their Eggs Benedict.
A great place to go in to enjoy the best of the French Quarter without a tourist crowd. Their cocktails are amazing and so is their Cuban-inspired food and decor.
118 locals recommend
Cane and Table
1113 Decatur StA great place to go in to enjoy the best of the French Quarter without a tourist crowd. Their cocktails are amazing and so is their Cuban-inspired food and decor.
Parks & Nature
Great views of the City Skyline and a peaceful place to read or walk along the river.
20 locals recommend
Crescent Park Trail
Crescent Park Trail Great views of the City Skyline and a peaceful place to read or walk along the river.
City Park
1 Palm DrCheck out the Sculpture Garden and walking path around the lake.
Drinks & Nightlife
Most laid-back scene for live music, wine and food. Great for big parties. Bring bug spray in the summer.
838 locals recommend
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveMost laid-back scene for live music, wine and food. Great for big parties. Bring bug spray in the summer.
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetLaid-back neighborhood bar with reasonably priced drinks.
Trivia Night on Thursdays at 7pm. Best hosts/hardest trivia and a definitely home-town atmosphere.
45 locals recommend
Carrollton Station
8140 Willow StTrivia Night on Thursdays at 7pm. Best hosts/hardest trivia and a definitely home-town atmosphere.
Sightseeing
Jackson Square is the center of the city and home to the iconic St. Louis Cathedral. Grab some beignet's from Cafe Du Monde across the street and enjoy the street performances and endless people watching!
477 locals recommend
Jackson Square
701 Decatur StJackson Square is the center of the city and home to the iconic St. Louis Cathedral. Grab some beignet's from Cafe Du Monde across the street and enjoy the street performances and endless people watching!
Magazine Street
Magazine StreetBest street to walk, browse and shop!
Arts & Culture
My good friend's art collective. The gallery is open most weekends during the days and has special shows on the 2nd Saturday of every month.
Staple Goods
1340 St Roch AveMy good friend's art collective. The gallery is open most weekends during the days and has special shows on the 2nd Saturday of every month.
Amazingly curated. You'll learn a ton at this excellent museum.
804 locals recommend
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine StAmazingly curated. You'll learn a ton at this excellent museum.
Entertainment & Activities
A great place to catch live-music in a newly renovated space.
27 locals recommend
New Orleans Jazz Market
1436 Oretha Castle Haley BlvdA great place to catch live-music in a newly renovated space.
Excellent yoga instruction. Cost per class is $10-20 on a sliding scale.
22 locals recommend
Yoga Bywater
900 Louisa StExcellent yoga instruction. Cost per class is $10-20 on a sliding scale.
Shopping
My favorite second-hand book store. You can buy or sell. The staff is super knowledgeable and friendly.
16 locals recommend
Blue Cypress Books
8123 Oak StMy favorite second-hand book store. You can buy or sell. The staff is super knowledgeable and friendly.
Well designed, punny New Orleans-themed apparel. Great for gifts. There is also a location in the French Quarter
43 locals recommend
Dirty Coast
5415 Magazine StWell designed, punny New Orleans-themed apparel. Great for gifts. There is also a location in the French Quarter