Emily’s guidebook
Fitness
We love to eat our way through the city but we like to do our damage control and get a sweat in while indulging. This is our home gym. Daily classes at 5 am, 6 am, 7 am, 12:15 pm, 4:30 pm, 5:30 pm, & 6:30 pm. Free Saturday workouts at 9:00 am :) Friendly and outgoing members and coaches.
Big Easy CrossFit
2401 Tchoupitoulas StreetWe love to eat our way through the city but we like to do our damage control and get a sweat in while indulging. This is our home gym. Daily classes at 5 am, 6 am, 7 am, 12:15 pm, 4:30 pm, 5:30 pm, & 6:30 pm. Free Saturday workouts at 9:00 am :) Friendly and outgoing members and coaches.
If you're an Orangetheory member, the perk of a membership is working out whenever you travel. This studio is conveinent and very close (0.7 miles). Great staff and coaches at this studio.
Orangetheory Fitness
4141 Bienville StIf you're an Orangetheory member, the perk of a membership is working out whenever you travel. This studio is conveinent and very close (0.7 miles). Great staff and coaches at this studio.
This is the closest 24 hour gym to our home. This Anytime features a large area of free weights and abundant cardio equipment.
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Anytime Fitness
4600 Freret StThis is the closest 24 hour gym to our home. This Anytime features a large area of free weights and abundant cardio equipment.
Food scene
Hands down, this is our favorite restaurant in the city. Reservations are required in advance and they do fill up. Large bar area that is usually full by 5 pm. Seafood is their specialty but they do everything so well. We are in love with the steak tartar and Gulf fish dip. All of the entrees are amazing and we have never left this place disappointed.
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Pêche Seafood Grill
800 Magazine StHands down, this is our favorite restaurant in the city. Reservations are required in advance and they do fill up. Large bar area that is usually full by 5 pm. Seafood is their specialty but they do everything so well. We are in love with the steak tartar and Gulf fish dip. All of the entrees are amazing and we have never left this place disappointed.
A little hidden charm right off Canal. They serve Mediterranean-coastal fare. The cocktails, ambiance, and unique entrees make this place special. Daily happy hour from 4-6 pm.
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Vessel NOLA
3835 Iberville StA little hidden charm right off Canal. They serve Mediterranean-coastal fare. The cocktails, ambiance, and unique entrees make this place special. Daily happy hour from 4-6 pm.
The closest restaurant to your stay with authentic Middle Eastern food. Does not serve alcohol but you can BYOB with no corking fee.
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Mona's Cafe
3901 Banks StThe closest restaurant to your stay with authentic Middle Eastern food. Does not serve alcohol but you can BYOB with no corking fee.
Emily's favorite restaurant in the city. Fresh, Middle-eastern cuisine located in the Bayou St. John area. No reservations required. Quaint, small space so seating is limited and a wait may be necessary if you arrive past 7 pm. Have to wait? Head next door to Swirl Wines and sip on a glass of Vino until your table is called.
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1000 Figs
3141 Ponce De Leon StEmily's favorite restaurant in the city. Fresh, Middle-eastern cuisine located in the Bayou St. John area. No reservations required. Quaint, small space so seating is limited and a wait may be necessary if you arrive past 7 pm. Have to wait? Head next door to Swirl Wines and sip on a glass of Vino until your table is called.
Open daily from 6:30-2:00 (8 am on Saturdays and Sundays). Our favorite breakfast/brunch spot. Expect to wait for a table if you arrive past 10 am. Right down the street from the Fairgrounds where Jazzfest is held.
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Toast
1845 Gentilly BoulevardOpen daily from 6:30-2:00 (8 am on Saturdays and Sundays). Our favorite breakfast/brunch spot. Expect to wait for a table if you arrive past 10 am. Right down the street from the Fairgrounds where Jazzfest is held.
Daily breakfast and lunch spot in an old shotgun house. Does not serve alcohol. We recommend the Chicken and Waffles.
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Biscuits & Buns on Banks
4337 Banks StDaily breakfast and lunch spot in an old shotgun house. Does not serve alcohol. We recommend the Chicken and Waffles.
Within walking distance and serving good, hearty, cheap breakfast.
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Wakin' Bakin'
4408 Banks StWithin walking distance and serving good, hearty, cheap breakfast.
Local family-owned neighborhood restaurant open for lunch and dinner. One of our regular go-to's. Sunday brunch from 9-3 with bottomless mimosas.
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Katie's
3701 Iberville StLocal family-owned neighborhood restaurant open for lunch and dinner. One of our regular go-to's. Sunday brunch from 9-3 with bottomless mimosas.
Bars and hangouts
A local hang out and sports bar off of Canal St. near City Park Ave. All day drink specials and a bomb burger that is impossible to finish in one meal.
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Beachcorner Bar & Grill
4905 Canal StA local hang out and sports bar off of Canal St. near City Park Ave. All day drink specials and a bomb burger that is impossible to finish in one meal.
We love that this place serves food until 2 am. Great pub food and lots of TVs make this a solid choice if you're looking to catch a sporting event or looking for a late night eat.
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Wit's Inn
141 N Carrollton AveWe love that this place serves food until 2 am. Great pub food and lots of TVs make this a solid choice if you're looking to catch a sporting event or looking for a late night eat.
A favorite local hangout for good reason. Irish pub that serves traditional pub food like fish and chips but also has some of the best wings (ask for them MoPho style) and BBQ brisket you'll find in the city.
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Finn McCool's Irish Pub
3701 Banks StA favorite local hangout for good reason. Irish pub that serves traditional pub food like fish and chips but also has some of the best wings (ask for them MoPho style) and BBQ brisket you'll find in the city.
Hotel Pools
Mid-century modern motel with a pool that is available for a cover. Trendy cocktails, live DJ, and unique vibe make this place a hot spot. Adults only as you'll find women topless.
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The Drifter Hotel
3522 Tulane AveMid-century modern motel with a pool that is available for a cover. Trendy cocktails, live DJ, and unique vibe make this place a hot spot. Adults only as you'll find women topless.
Rooftop pool and bar open during the summer months. Closes at 9 pm. Great atmosphere, good booze, and a variety of food options. Charges a pool cover on the weekends.
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Ace Hotel New Orleans
600 Carondelet StRooftop pool and bar open during the summer months. Closes at 9 pm. Great atmosphere, good booze, and a variety of food options. Charges a pool cover on the weekends.
Not a hotel but instead a restaurant with a large pool in the back. Located in the trendy Bywater area, the pool fills up fast. Drag Brunch is every Saturday and reservations are required.
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The Country Club
634 Louisa StreetNot a hotel but instead a restaurant with a large pool in the back. Located in the trendy Bywater area, the pool fills up fast. Drag Brunch is every Saturday and reservations are required.
Above the grid is the rooftop bar that serves food and alcohol to locals and hotel guests.
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NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans
317 Baronne StAbove the grid is the rooftop bar that serves food and alcohol to locals and hotel guests.
Coffee
Neighborhood coffee shop with a nice variety of teas, coffees, and breakfast pastries.
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Monkey Monkey Coffee and Tea
4641 S Carrollton AveNeighborhood coffee shop with a nice variety of teas, coffees, and breakfast pastries.
You can't miss this cute coffee destination. We love their assortment of baked goods from kolaches to cakes. Try the vegan oatmeal creme pie!
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The Station
4400 Bienville StYou can't miss this cute coffee destination. We love their assortment of baked goods from kolaches to cakes. Try the vegan oatmeal creme pie!
Great coffee, friendly employees, great quick breakfast options. Try the strawberry tahini toast!
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Church Alley Coffee Bar
4201 Canal StGreat coffee, friendly employees, great quick breakfast options. Try the strawberry tahini toast!