Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Toast
1845 Gentilly BoulevardExcellent breakfast and brunch spot
Won best fried chicken at the 2018 National Fried Chicken Festival
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McHardy's Chicken & Fixin'
1458 N Broad StWon best fried chicken at the 2018 National Fried Chicken Festival
THE HALF SHELL ON THE BAYOU
2517 Bayou RdLiuzza's by the Track
1518 N Lopez StAmazing Gumbo
Nonna Mia Cafe & Pizzeria
3125 Esplanade AveCute court yard for decent Italian.
1000 Figs
3141 Ponce De Leon StGreat Mediterranean food, good for vegetarians as well.
Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade AveMandina's Restaurant
3800 Canal StGood old school homestyle creole dishes.
Decent breakfast place. They are moving locations soon, so double check that they are still at Canal, the new location is just as close.
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The Ruby Slipper Cafe
1001 Canal StreetDecent breakfast place. They are moving locations soon, so double check that they are still at Canal, the new location is just as close.
This is a great place for brunch for the adults. They do a drag brunch on Saturdays (make sure to make a reservation) They also have a pool and hot tub out back that is open all day, and most of the night.
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The Country Club
634 Louisa StreetThis is a great place for brunch for the adults. They do a drag brunch on Saturdays (make sure to make a reservation) They also have a pool and hot tub out back that is open all day, and most of the night.
This is a wonderful very old school New Orleans place. Excellent food, and top notch service. During lunch on week days there are .25 martinis. They do a wonderful jazz brunch on the weekends. There is a dress code, and reservations are recommended.
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Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AveThis is a wonderful very old school New Orleans place. Excellent food, and top notch service. During lunch on week days there are .25 martinis. They do a wonderful jazz brunch on the weekends. There is a dress code, and reservations are recommended.
Delicious family run Italian Resturant, in a lovely and intimate setting off Saint Charles. You can take the Saint Charles street car which is a great ride and stop to eat there. The Corn and Crab bisque is excellent.
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Vincent's
7839 St Charles AveDelicious family run Italian Resturant, in a lovely and intimate setting off Saint Charles. You can take the Saint Charles street car which is a great ride and stop to eat there. The Corn and Crab bisque is excellent.
Great Thai food in the Maringy, close to Frenchman. There is also a location on Magazine.
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SukhoThai
2200 Royal StGreat Thai food in the Maringy, close to Frenchman. There is also a location on Magazine.
We don't love eating in the French quarter in general. The upscale and pricy restaurants are great, but anything cheaper tends not to be very good. This Resturant is an exception, well priced, decent food. It has a great history to it (was originally meant for Napoleon), cute patio.
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Napoleon House
500 Chartres StWe don't love eating in the French quarter in general. The upscale and pricy restaurants are great, but anything cheaper tends not to be very good. This Resturant is an exception, well priced, decent food. It has a great history to it (was originally meant for Napoleon), cute patio.
If you are in the French Quarter, great place to grab a muffuletta which they are famous for. Great prices, the muffulettas are huge.
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Central Grocery & Deli
923 Decatur StIf you are in the French Quarter, great place to grab a muffuletta which they are famous for. Great prices, the muffulettas are huge.
Outside of our neighborhood but if you are on magazine a must go. Even if you aren't it is worth the trip. It is Upscale Israeli food.
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Shaya
4213 Magazine StOutside of our neighborhood but if you are on magazine a must go. Even if you aren't it is worth the trip. It is Upscale Israeli food.
Outside of our neighborhood, but great and affordable Lebanese food. This is another spot we frequent with the kids. It is BYOB.
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Lebanon's Café
1500 South Carrollton AvenueOutside of our neighborhood, but great and affordable Lebanese food. This is another spot we frequent with the kids. It is BYOB.
Wonderful Creole food in an amazing and quirky location. This is one of our favorite restaurants in the city; try the alligator cheesecake (it is savory, not sweet). There is usually a wait though, so show up early and grab a drink at the Maple leaf bar next-door, and wander the neighborhood. They only accept reservations for parties over 5.
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Jacques-Imo's
8324 Oak StWonderful Creole food in an amazing and quirky location. This is one of our favorite restaurants in the city; try the alligator cheesecake (it is savory, not sweet). There is usually a wait though, so show up early and grab a drink at the Maple leaf bar next-door, and wander the neighborhood. They only accept reservations for parties over 5.
Toups Meatery
845 N Carrollton AvePredominately carnivore-friendly Cajun inspired dishes.
Theo's Neighborhood Pizza, Mid-City
4024 Canal StGreat pizza, we recommend "The Expert"
Upscale Mexican, the blacken red fish tacos are Brenna's favorite.
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Santa Fe
3201 Esplanade AveUpscale Mexican, the blacken red fish tacos are Brenna's favorite.
Good Mexican food and margaritas with a New Orleans flare. Affordable and fun, we bring the kids here a lot.
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Juan's Flying Burrito - Mid-City
4724 S Carrollton AveGood Mexican food and margaritas with a New Orleans flare. Affordable and fun, we bring the kids here a lot.
Great creole food, the charbroiled oysters are fantastic.
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Neyow's Creole Café
3332 Bienville StGreat creole food, the charbroiled oysters are fantastic.
Blue Oak BBQ
900 N Carrollton AveGreat BBQ, has a bar and patio.
Great local spot for award winning po-boys. The line can be long on the weekends, but moves fast.
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Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveGreat local spot for award winning po-boys. The line can be long on the weekends, but moves fast.
Frey Smoked Meat Co.
4141 Bienville StDrinks & Nightlife
Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce De Leon StGreat place for drinks and food. Huge patio that allows dogs. No live music, but you will always catch a sports game, and they do a trivia night.
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Bayou Wine Garden
315 N RendonGreat place for drinks and food. Huge patio that allows dogs. No live music, but you will always catch a sports game, and they do a trivia night.
Great neighborhood bar. Fun scene, does not do live music but does usually have a food truck of some sort.
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Pal's Lounge
949 N RendonGreat neighborhood bar. Fun scene, does not do live music but does usually have a food truck of some sort.
Maple Leaf is a wonderful music venue that has been around forever. While you are up there you can get dinner at jacques Imo's, one of our favorite restaurants.
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Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak StMaple Leaf is a wonderful music venue that has been around forever. While you are up there you can get dinner at jacques Imo's, one of our favorite restaurants.
Frenchman is a great option instead of bourbon for live music. Great music venues everywhere. The street vendors have great food if they are out, and we love stopping at 13 for a bite to eat as well.
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Frenchmen Street
Frenchman is a great option instead of bourbon for live music. Great music venues everywhere. The street vendors have great food if they are out, and we love stopping at 13 for a bite to eat as well.
Pirogues
2565 Bayou RdBrooks Seahorse Saloon
1648 Gentilly BlvdShopping
Lux Salon Blends
3141 Ponce De Leon StGreat Salon
Essentials
Known for their house made sausages if you want to cook at home
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Terranovas Supermarket
3308 Esplanade AveKnown for their house made sausages if you want to cook at home
Canseco's Esplanade Market
3135 Esplanade AveEverything Else
Broadview Seafood
1468 North Broad StreetMarket and eat in available
Tons to do here for both kids and adults, museums, botanic gardens, sculpture garden, amusement park and more
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City Park
1 Palm DrTons to do here for both kids and adults, museums, botanic gardens, sculpture garden, amusement park and more
Parks & Nature
Fortier Park
1399-1301 Mystery StreetFountains and chess tables
Desmare Playground
1440 Moss StRecently renovated
Entertainment & Activities
Stallings Gentilly Pool
2700 Lapeyrouse StIn summer months outdoor public pool