Food Scene
Ruby Slipper Cafe
315 S Broad StGreat brunch and lunch spot
Fabulous happy hour with great drinks at great prices. Lunch and dinner is yummy as well!
172 locals recommend
Juan's Flying Burrito - Mid-City
4724 S Carrollton AveFabulous happy hour with great drinks at great prices. Lunch and dinner is yummy as well!
Mandina's Restaurant
3800 Canal StFamous Creole/Italian Eatery. Open 7 days a week.
Local hangout with world class food at prices that seem a steal. Seasonal, creative fare. Imaginative soul food for today's New Orleans!
Serendipity
Local hangout with world class food at prices that seem a steal. Seasonal, creative fare. Imaginative soul food for today's New Orleans!
Part of the famous Brennan family of restaurants. Fancy good eats and drinks.
117 locals recommend
Ralph's On The Park
900 City Park AvePart of the famous Brennan family of restaurants. Fancy good eats and drinks.
Theo's Neighborhood Pizza, Mid-City
4024 Canal StGood pizza/Italian food joint.
Fellini's Cafe
900 North Carrollton AvenueGreat sandwiches and pizza. Huge outdoor courtyard.
Mona's Cafe
3901 Banks StDelicious mediterranean food at a great price.
Tasty Vietnamese food. A bit pricey but generous portion sizes.
11 locals recommend
Doson Noodle House
135 N Carrollton AveTasty Vietnamese food. A bit pricey but generous portion sizes.
Panera Bread
309 N Carrollton AveFor those who want a fresh, delicious meal from a well known chain.
Pei Wei
301 North Carrollton AvenueAnother chain that's pretty good.
Southwestern inspired tapas restaurant featuring award winning margaritas, homemade empanadas with crawfish or beef.
164 locals recommend
Santa Fe
3201 Esplanade AveSouthwestern inspired tapas restaurant featuring award winning margaritas, homemade empanadas with crawfish or beef.
Delicious Spanish fare, from various paellas (AMAZING!) to garlic shrimp tapas and garlic soup (one of several good vegetarian options).
257 locals recommend
Lola's
3312 Esplanade AveDelicious Spanish fare, from various paellas (AMAZING!) to garlic shrimp tapas and garlic soup (one of several good vegetarian options).
Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade AveFrench restaurant with delicious entrees and beautiful ambiance.
Everything Else
6th largest urban park in America. Location of Jazz Fest. Largest public park in the nation! Beautiful park for a stroll, run, or bike ride.
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm Dr6th largest urban park in America. Location of Jazz Fest. Largest public park in the nation! Beautiful park for a stroll, run, or bike ride.
Easily accessed via cab, bus, or the Canal St streetcar (stations at Canal & Carrollton and Canal & Scott)
790 locals recommend
French Quarter
Easily accessed via cab, bus, or the Canal St streetcar (stations at Canal & Carrollton and Canal & Scott)
Easy to view most of the exhibits in just a couple hours. Very accessible.
782 locals recommend
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirEasy to view most of the exhibits in just a couple hours. Very accessible.
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveTops just about every "Best Po Boy" list.
One of the best brunch spots in the city. Funky neighborhood joint with delicious lunch and dinner options.
294 locals recommend
Katie's
3701 Iberville StOne of the best brunch spots in the city. Funky neighborhood joint with delicious lunch and dinner options.
Get your yoga fix. Beautifully renovated studios. http://www.balanceyogawellness.com/
10 locals recommend
Balance Yoga and Wellness New Orleans
118 S Cortez StGet your yoga fix. Beautifully renovated studios. http://www.balanceyogawellness.com/
For all of your "spirit" and grocery needs. Nice bulk, organic, and prepared foods sections.
1002 locals recommend
Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveFor all of your "spirit" and grocery needs. Nice bulk, organic, and prepared foods sections.
Walgreens
1100 Elysian Fields AveNeighborhood pharmacy.
Great place for a massage or any other relaxing spa treat!
13 locals recommend
The Woodhouse Day Spa - New Orleans
4030 Canal StGreat place for a massage or any other relaxing spa treat!
Beautiful sculpture garden. Adjacent to New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA)
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm DrBeautiful sculpture garden. Adjacent to New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA)
Bayou St John
Amazing neighborhood biking/hiking/watersport/relaxing spot.
Shopping
Angelo Brocato
214 N Carrollton AveBest know for their gelato. So good!
Drinks & Nightlife
Wit's Inn
141 N Carrollton AveNeighborhood bar and pizza joint