Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Mexican eats & a bar with live music in an 1892 Greek Revival renovated with recycled materials.
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Casa Borrega: Fonda & Mezcaleria
1719 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd Mexican eats & a bar with live music in an 1892 Greek Revival renovated with recycled materials.
Nonprofit daytime eatery serving Southern staples cooked by at-risk youth receiving job training.
25 locals raden deze aan
Café Reconcile
1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd Nonprofit daytime eatery serving Southern staples cooked by at-risk youth receiving job training.
Located right next door! Casual Italian spot for pastas, salads, sandwiches & creative pizzas in a modest setting.
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Cafe Roma
1800 Oretha Castle Haley BlvdLocated right next door! Casual Italian spot for pastas, salads, sandwiches & creative pizzas in a modest setting.
Casual kitchen serving homestyle food & all-day breakfast, open 24 hours on weekends.
42 locals raden deze aan
The Trolley Stop Cafe
1923 St Charles AveCasual kitchen serving homestyle food & all-day breakfast, open 24 hours on weekends.
Upscale chain eatery featuring steak, seafood & pasta alongside specialty cocktails.
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Houston's
1755 St Charles AveUpscale chain eatery featuring steak, seafood & pasta alongside specialty cocktails.
Bright, contemporary setting for simple Colombian specialties, including arepas.
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Maïs Arepas
1200 Carondelet StBright, contemporary setting for simple Colombian specialties, including arepas.
Vegan spins on comfort-food classics (e.g. po' boys) in a contemporary space.
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Seed
1330 Prytania StVegan spins on comfort-food classics (e.g. po' boys) in a contemporary space.
Surrey's is an eclectic and funky Cafe and Juice Bar with two convenient locations on historic Magazine Street in New Orleans. The sweet and savory menu specializes in local food items with a hint of latin flavor. Surrey's is the oldest organic juice bar in New Orleans. The cafe is open 7 days a week from 8 am to 3 pm, serving breakfast and lunch all day. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis, as they do not accept reservations.
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Surrey's Café & Juice Bar
1418 Magazine StreetSurrey's is an eclectic and funky Cafe and Juice Bar with two convenient locations on historic Magazine Street in New Orleans. The sweet and savory menu specializes in local food items with a hint of latin flavor. Surrey's is the oldest organic juice bar in New Orleans. The cafe is open 7 days a week from 8 am to 3 pm, serving breakfast and lunch all day. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis, as they do not accept reservations.
Colorful coffeehouse with a bohemian vibe is a stop for espresso drinks, premade snacks & WiFi.
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Mojo Coffee House
1500 Magazine StColorful coffeehouse with a bohemian vibe is a stop for espresso drinks, premade snacks & WiFi.
Gourmet coffees, breakfasts & sandwiches with vegan options are served in a modern setting.
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Hivolt
1829 Sophie Wright PlGourmet coffees, breakfasts & sandwiches with vegan options are served in a modern setting.
Vietnamese standards like pho, banh mi & signature spring rolls all served in a quaint and colorful setting.
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Lilly's Café
1813 Magazine StVietnamese standards like pho, banh mi & signature spring rolls all served in a quaint and colorful setting.
Creole-tinged Tex-Mex in a funky taqueria space with local art & a bar.
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Juan's Flying Burrito - LGD
2018 Magazine StCreole-tinged Tex-Mex in a funky taqueria space with local art & a bar.
Emeril Lagasse restaurant serving Creole dishes in an elegantly restored historic building.
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Emeril's Delmonico
1300 St Charles AveEmeril Lagasse restaurant serving Creole dishes in an elegantly restored historic building.
Fast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.
15 locals raden deze aan
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
1406 St Charles AveFast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.
Comfy cafe offering caffeinated drinks, little burgers & sweets in a rustic-chic ambiance.
266 locals raden deze aan
District Donuts Sliders Brew
2209 Magazine StComfy cafe offering caffeinated drinks, little burgers & sweets in a rustic-chic ambiance.
A casual Emeril Lagasse spot serving area-sourced New American plates, plus cocktails & local beer.
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Meril
424 Girod StA casual Emeril Lagasse spot serving area-sourced New American plates, plus cocktails & local beer.
Innovative, vegan-friendly fare with tropical influences in a cozy spot with an open kitchen.
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Carmo
527 Julia StInnovative, vegan-friendly fare with tropical influences in a cozy spot with an open kitchen.
Seafood from a coal grill & raw bar, plus local brews, are found in rustic digs with weathered wood.
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Pêche Seafood Grill
800 Magazine StSeafood from a coal grill & raw bar, plus local brews, are found in rustic digs with weathered wood.
Retro-chic café operation offering Southern menus, baked goods, coffee, tea & cocktails including frozen rosé.
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Willa Jean
611 O'Keefe AveRetro-chic café operation offering Southern menus, baked goods, coffee, tea & cocktails including frozen rosé.
Chef Isaac Toups presents regional Southern cuisine featuring fine food and cocktails inside of the Southern Food and Beverage Museum. At Toups South you'll enjoy flavors and styles refined at Toups' Meatery, with a touch of outside influence from our neighbors in the greater American South.
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Toups South
1504 Oretha Castle Haley BlvdChef Isaac Toups presents regional Southern cuisine featuring fine food and cocktails inside of the Southern Food and Beverage Museum. At Toups South you'll enjoy flavors and styles refined at Toups' Meatery, with a touch of outside influence from our neighbors in the greater American South.
Roux Carré is an incubator for emerging chefs and a showcase venue for up-and-coming performing and visual artists. Similar to a food hall they have multiple vendors in the space at one time. A project of Good Work Network, Roux Carré is dedicated to preserving the culture of the Central City community by bringing vacant property in a low-income neighborhood back into commerce in a way that honors its culturally and historically rich location to serve those who have created and sustained it. The food vendors represent African American, Caribbean, and Latin American influences on New Orleans culture.
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Roux Carre
2000 Oretha Castle Haley BlvdRoux Carré is an incubator for emerging chefs and a showcase venue for up-and-coming performing and visual artists. Similar to a food hall they have multiple vendors in the space at one time. A project of Good Work Network, Roux Carré is dedicated to preserving the culture of the Central City community by bringing vacant property in a low-income neighborhood back into commerce in a way that honors its culturally and historically rich location to serve those who have created and sustained it. The food vendors represent African American, Caribbean, and Latin American influences on New Orleans culture.
Dryades Public Market is your neighborhood market with fresh meat, produce and low prices. And something you'll only see in NOLA...our market serves up wine, beer and specialty cocktails with great prices at our bar.
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Dryades Public Market
1307 Oretha Castle Haley BlvdDryades Public Market is your neighborhood market with fresh meat, produce and low prices. And something you'll only see in NOLA...our market serves up wine, beer and specialty cocktails with great prices at our bar.
Central City is the best New Orleans BBQ restaurant in town, built by relationships that stem from Chef Aaron Burgau, Chef.Owner of Restaurant Patois.
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Central City BBQ
1201 S Rampart StCentral City is the best New Orleans BBQ restaurant in town, built by relationships that stem from Chef Aaron Burgau, Chef.Owner of Restaurant Patois.
Heard Dat Kitchen
2520 Felicity StHole in the wall, budget friendly diner. Great food!
The Blakes used to run a Jamaican restaurant in Atlanta. Then Charles met a New Orleans girl, his now-wife Lauren, and moved here. After a couple of years of making excuses, he finally visited New Orleans and has never left. 2 – Charles is the chef. He started cooking in Jamaica.
14 Parishes Jamaican Restaurant
234 Loyola AveThe Blakes used to run a Jamaican restaurant in Atlanta. Then Charles met a New Orleans girl, his now-wife Lauren, and moved here. After a couple of years of making excuses, he finally visited New Orleans and has never left. 2 – Charles is the chef. He started cooking in Jamaica.
Sushi Brothers
1612 St Charles AveGreat sushi restaurant!
Jack Rose is the newest concept from QED Hospitality in New Orleans’ historic Pontchartrain Hotel. The culinary crown of the hotel brings an eclectic and fun dining experience. The lively atmosphere encourages spontaneous celebration whether enjoying dinner in the Jack or Rose rooms, hosting an escapade in the Mile High Pie Club, snacking on small plates under the Lil Wayne Portrait in the Living Room or sipping sparkling rosé in the Rose Garden Patio. In keeping with the building’s homage to the Pontchartrain’s connection with Tennessee Williams, the name is inspired by his play The Rose Tattoo.
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Jack Rose
2031 St Charles AveJack Rose is the newest concept from QED Hospitality in New Orleans’ historic Pontchartrain Hotel. The culinary crown of the hotel brings an eclectic and fun dining experience. The lively atmosphere encourages spontaneous celebration whether enjoying dinner in the Jack or Rose rooms, hosting an escapade in the Mile High Pie Club, snacking on small plates under the Lil Wayne Portrait in the Living Room or sipping sparkling rosé in the Rose Garden Patio. In keeping with the building’s homage to the Pontchartrain’s connection with Tennessee Williams, the name is inspired by his play The Rose Tattoo.
Mr. Ed's Oyster Bar & Fish House specializes in oysters; grilled, fried, & raw. They serve daily lunch and dinner specials with fresh seafood options, and traditional classic favorites.
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Mr. Ed's Seafood & Oyster House, St Charles
1327 St Charles AveMr. Ed's Oyster Bar & Fish House specializes in oysters; grilled, fried, & raw. They serve daily lunch and dinner specials with fresh seafood options, and traditional classic favorites.
Established in 2009 in the New Orleans Warehouse District, Butcher is a butcher shop, a sandwich counter and a wine bar located next door to Cochon. Chefs Donald Link Stephen Stryjewski offer small plates, daily lunch specials and dinner entrees.
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Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StEstablished in 2009 in the New Orleans Warehouse District, Butcher is a butcher shop, a sandwich counter and a wine bar located next door to Cochon. Chefs Donald Link Stephen Stryjewski offer small plates, daily lunch specials and dinner entrees.
A tribute to Old World butcher and charcuterie shops, Cochon Butcher melds a distinctive Cajun accent to the art of curing meat. James Beard Award-winning chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski bring a commitment to using fresh, naturally raised, local ingredients.
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Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StA tribute to Old World butcher and charcuterie shops, Cochon Butcher melds a distinctive Cajun accent to the art of curing meat. James Beard Award-winning chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski bring a commitment to using fresh, naturally raised, local ingredients.
Cozy spot serving up baked goods, doberge cakes by the slice, inventive cocktails & savory bites.
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Bakery Bar
1179 Annunciation StCozy spot serving up baked goods, doberge cakes by the slice, inventive cocktails & savory bites.
Classy, casual nook with Sicilian & Northern Italian fare, a large wine selection & outdoor seating.
19 locals raden deze aan
Marcello's Restaurant & Wine Bar
715 St Charles AveClassy, casual nook with Sicilian & Northern Italian fare, a large wine selection & outdoor seating.
Tacos & Beer
1622 St Charles AveIt is what it is!
This bakery featuring pralines & gourmet cupcakes also sells New Orleans-inspired merchandise.
Pralines By Jean
1728 St Charles AveThis bakery featuring pralines & gourmet cupcakes also sells New Orleans-inspired merchandise.
Homey cafe in compact quarters features a range of espresso-based drinks, plus paninis & pastries.
14 locals raden deze aan
Krewe du Brew Coffee House
1610 Saint Charles AvenueHomey cafe in compact quarters features a range of espresso-based drinks, plus paninis & pastries.
Named one of America's best Juice Bars by Conde Nast, the health-conscious foodies at Green Fork are committed to sourcing the highest quality, local and organic ingredients to create diverse offerings of fresh juices, smoothies, salads, and gluten free and vegan baked goods to help patrons revitalize their bodies.
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The Green Fork
1400 Prytania StNamed one of America's best Juice Bars by Conde Nast, the health-conscious foodies at Green Fork are committed to sourcing the highest quality, local and organic ingredients to create diverse offerings of fresh juices, smoothies, salads, and gluten free and vegan baked goods to help patrons revitalize their bodies.
Drinks & Nightlife
Old-world bar with fireplaces, tin ceilings & a balcony serving up craft beers & creative pub grub.
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Avenue Pub
1732 St Charles AveOld-world bar with fireplaces, tin ceilings & a balcony serving up craft beers & creative pub grub.
Watering hole known for strong drinks, happy-hour oyster deals & a menu of po' boys & pizzas.
57 locals raden deze aan
The Blind Pelican
1628 St Charles Ave Watering hole known for strong drinks, happy-hour oyster deals & a menu of po' boys & pizzas.
Rustic bar with a wood-paneled ceiling serves up a wide array of beer & whiskey, plus cocktails. Great kitchen
114 locals raden deze aan
Barrel Proof
1201 Magazine StRustic bar with a wood-paneled ceiling serves up a wide array of beer & whiskey, plus cocktails. Great kitchen
Tasting room featuring a 3-barrel brewing system & specializing in IPAS & saisons.
80 locals raden deze aan
The Courtyard Brewery
1160 Camp StTasting room featuring a 3-barrel brewing system & specializing in IPAS & saisons.
Pub food & Cajun seafood platters in a festive bar with drink specials & an outdoor courtyard.
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Down the Hatch
1921 Sophie Wright PlPub food & Cajun seafood platters in a festive bar with drink specials & an outdoor courtyard.
This informal watering hole offers drink specials, occasional DJs & free jukebox nights.
86 locals raden deze aan
The Saint Bar & Lounge
961 St Mary StThis informal watering hole offers drink specials, occasional DJs & free jukebox nights.
Serving wonderful bar food this bar/laundromat/game room makes their Bloody Mary's by hand (no mix for this bar!) and has live music every once in awhile.
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Lucky's Bar
1625 St Charles AveServing wonderful bar food this bar/laundromat/game room makes their Bloody Mary's by hand (no mix for this bar!) and has live music every once in awhile.
The jewel in the crown of the Pontchartrain Hotel, the rooftop space, features a breathtaking 270-degree view of the Mississippi River and downtown New Orleans. Behind this bar, guests will find elevated cocktails and champagne as well as shareable plates and light snacks.
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Hot Tin
2031 St Charles AveThe jewel in the crown of the Pontchartrain Hotel, the rooftop space, features a breathtaking 270-degree view of the Mississippi River and downtown New Orleans. Behind this bar, guests will find elevated cocktails and champagne as well as shareable plates and light snacks.
Located on the border of Uptown and the Warehouse District, The Rusty Nail is the perfect combination of dive bar and hip-downtown venue. The Rusty Nail offers an extensive list of craft beers and an impressive scotch menu, in addition to a full bar of wine and spirits. The outside patio is a great place to hang out.
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The Rusty Nail
1100 Constance StLocated on the border of Uptown and the Warehouse District, The Rusty Nail is the perfect combination of dive bar and hip-downtown venue. The Rusty Nail offers an extensive list of craft beers and an impressive scotch menu, in addition to a full bar of wine and spirits. The outside patio is a great place to hang out.
In the heart of New Orleans, expertly crafted food, spirits and cocktails come together in a unique privately owned micro-distillery and restaurant. As the first and only restaurant-distillery in New Orleans, Louisiana and in the Southeast US, they offer an incredible experience in the shadows of our copper still and along the historic streetcar line of St. Charles Avenue.
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Lula Restaurant Distillery
1532 St Charles AveIn the heart of New Orleans, expertly crafted food, spirits and cocktails come together in a unique privately owned micro-distillery and restaurant. As the first and only restaurant-distillery in New Orleans, Louisiana and in the Southeast US, they offer an incredible experience in the shadows of our copper still and along the historic streetcar line of St. Charles Avenue.
The Howlin' Wolf has a long history as one of New Orleans' finest locally owned and operated venues. Named after the legendary bluesman Chester Burnett, New Orleans was introduced to the Howlin' Wolf in 1988, when it opened up in Fat City. After outgrowing its' space in a cotton warehouse, the venue relocated to what was previously the New Orleans Music Hall, in the Warehouse District.
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Howlin' Wolf
907 S Peters StThe Howlin' Wolf has a long history as one of New Orleans' finest locally owned and operated venues. Named after the legendary bluesman Chester Burnett, New Orleans was introduced to the Howlin' Wolf in 1988, when it opened up in Fat City. After outgrowing its' space in a cotton warehouse, the venue relocated to what was previously the New Orleans Music Hall, in the Warehouse District.
Arts & Culture
While based in New Orleans, the Museum examines and celebrates all the cultures that have come together through the centuries to create the South's unique culinary heritage. SoFAB also hosts special exhibits, demonstrations, lectures and tastings that showcase the food and drink of the South.
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Southern Food and Beverage Museum
1504 Oretha Castle Haley BlvdWhile based in New Orleans, the Museum examines and celebrates all the cultures that have come together through the centuries to create the South's unique culinary heritage. SoFAB also hosts special exhibits, demonstrations, lectures and tastings that showcase the food and drink of the South.
Ashé Cultural Arts Center is a project of Efforts of Grace, Inc., a not-for-profit organization that creates and supports programs, activities and creative works emphasizing the contributions of people of African descent. Located in Central City New Orleans, the Center provides opportunities for art presentations, community development, artist support and the creation of partnerships that amplify outreach and support efforts.
Ashé boasts a repertoire of original theater works that are available for touring and provides sponsorship for many private, public, community-focused and family friendly-oriented events.
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Ashé Cultural Arts Center
1712 Oretha Castle Haley BlvdAshé Cultural Arts Center is a project of Efforts of Grace, Inc., a not-for-profit organization that creates and supports programs, activities and creative works emphasizing the contributions of people of African descent. Located in Central City New Orleans, the Center provides opportunities for art presentations, community development, artist support and the creation of partnerships that amplify outreach and support efforts.
Ashé boasts a repertoire of original theater works that are available for touring and provides sponsorship for many private, public, community-focused and family friendly-oriented events.
Located in the vibrant Warehouse Arts District of downtown New Orleans, Louisiana, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art holds the largest and most comprehensive collection of Southern art and is recognized for its original exhibitions, public events and educational programs which examine the development of visual art alongside Southern traditions of music, literature and culinary heritage to provide a comprehensive story of the South. The Museum welcomes almost 85,000 visitors annually, and attracts diverse audiences through its broad range of programming including exhibitions, lectures, film screenings, and concerts.
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Ogden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp StLocated in the vibrant Warehouse Arts District of downtown New Orleans, Louisiana, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art holds the largest and most comprehensive collection of Southern art and is recognized for its original exhibitions, public events and educational programs which examine the development of visual art alongside Southern traditions of music, literature and culinary heritage to provide a comprehensive story of the South. The Museum welcomes almost 85,000 visitors annually, and attracts diverse audiences through its broad range of programming including exhibitions, lectures, film screenings, and concerts.
The CAC is a multidisciplinary arts center that is dedicated to the presentation, production, and promotion of the art of our time.
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Contemporary Arts Center
900 Camp StThe CAC is a multidisciplinary arts center that is dedicated to the presentation, production, and promotion of the art of our time.
Essentials
Get all the essentials and groceries. The family-owned company has 55 stores: 47 in Louisiana, three on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and five in Lower Alabama.
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Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveGet all the essentials and groceries. The family-owned company has 55 stores: 47 in Louisiana, three on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and five in Lower Alabama.
Getting Around
Avenue Scooters
8840 St Charles AveAvenue Scooters, New Orleans Scooter Rental.
Everything Else
The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The lower end of building one is located 1,640 feet upriver from Canal Street on the banks of the Mississippi River.
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New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center BlvdThe Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The lower end of building one is located 1,640 feet upriver from Canal Street on the banks of the Mississippi River.
Entertainment & Activities
The Mercedes-Benz Superdome, often referred to simply as the Superdome, is a domed sports and exhibition venue.
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Mercedes-Benz Superdome
1500 Sugar Bowl DrThe Mercedes-Benz Superdome, often referred to simply as the Superdome, is a domed sports and exhibition venue.
The Smoothie King Center is a multi-purpose indoor arena in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is located in the city's Central Business District, adjacent to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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Smoothie King Center
1501 Dave Dixon DrThe Smoothie King Center is a multi-purpose indoor arena in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is located in the city's Central Business District, adjacent to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.