Guidebook for New Orleans

Kristin & Chris
Kristin & Chris
Guidebook for New Orleans

Food Scene

This neighborhood coffee shop/roaster is among the best in the city!
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Congregation Coffee Roasters
240 Pelican Ave
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This neighborhood coffee shop/roaster is among the best in the city!
This is a popular breakfast and lunch spot in the neighborhood.
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Tout De Suite Cafe
347 Verret St
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This is a popular breakfast and lunch spot in the neighborhood.
We love the red goat pizza!
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Tavolino Pizza & Lounge
141 Delaronde St
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We love the red goat pizza!
Don't let the fact that this is in a bar fool you. There's a reason that there's almost always a line at the door. You can't beat their fried chicken and jambalaya!
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Coop's Place
1109 Decatur St
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Don't let the fact that this is in a bar fool you. There's a reason that there's almost always a line at the door. You can't beat their fried chicken and jambalaya!
Although New Orleans is close to Cajun country, this is one of the few authentic places to get Cajun fare in the city.
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Atchafalaya
901 Louisiana Ave
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Although New Orleans is close to Cajun country, this is one of the few authentic places to get Cajun fare in the city.
Leah Chase is in her 90s and is still running this Creole classic. She has fed every president, civil rights leader, and many other famous people throughout her career as a chef.
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Dooky Chase Restaurant
2301 Orleans Ave
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Leah Chase is in her 90s and is still running this Creole classic. She has fed every president, civil rights leader, and many other famous people throughout her career as a chef.
Commander's Palace is a classic Creole restaurant that has launched the careers of several renowned chefs. It is worth looking up the dress code and making a reservation. We would suggest going for lunch mid-week since they offer prix fixe menus and $.25 cocktails.
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Commander's Palace
1403 Washington Ave
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Commander's Palace is a classic Creole restaurant that has launched the careers of several renowned chefs. It is worth looking up the dress code and making a reservation. We would suggest going for lunch mid-week since they offer prix fixe menus and $.25 cocktails.
If a burger and a beer is what you have in mind, this is the place!
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Junction Bar & Grill
3021 St Claude Ave
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If a burger and a beer is what you have in mind, this is the place!
This is our favorite Chinese joint in the city.
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Red's Chinese
3048 St Claude Ave
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This is our favorite Chinese joint in the city.
We have never been dissapointed by the food here. Dinner reservations are probably a good idea unless you go super early.
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Jacques-Imo's
8324 Oak St
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We have never been dissapointed by the food here. Dinner reservations are probably a good idea unless you go super early.
The poboys truly are killer. Enough said.
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Killer PoBoys
219 Dauphine St
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The poboys truly are killer. Enough said.
One of our favorite places to go for brunch.
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Elizabeth's
601 Gallier St
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One of our favorite places to go for brunch.
This place is famous for its fried chicken.
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Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres Street
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This place is famous for its fried chicken.
This is certainly not an authentic taqueria but it's good and the atmosphere is cool. Plus, they have happy hour margaritas. It is situated on a part of Magazine St. that has several fun shops.
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Juan's Flying Burrito - LGD
2018 Magazine St
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This is certainly not an authentic taqueria but it's good and the atmosphere is cool. Plus, they have happy hour margaritas. It is situated on a part of Magazine St. that has several fun shops.
This is a classic spot to get a poboy.
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Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan Ave
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This is a classic spot to get a poboy.
This place rocks!
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Boucherie
8115 Jeannette St
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This place rocks!
This is a great place to pick up lunch.
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Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas St
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This is a great place to pick up lunch.
The chef and owner, Peter Vasquez, makes some of the best food in the city. This take-out gem is within walking distance to the Airbnb. It's open from 4:00 until he sells out Thursday through Sunday. You can check the Facebook page for the daily menu.
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Appetite Repair Shop
400 Vallette St
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The chef and owner, Peter Vasquez, makes some of the best food in the city. This take-out gem is within walking distance to the Airbnb. It's open from 4:00 until he sells out Thursday through Sunday. You can check the Facebook page for the daily menu.
New Orleans has many terrific Vietnamese options, but this place makes our favorite pho.
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Lilly's Café
1813 Magazine St
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New Orleans has many terrific Vietnamese options, but this place makes our favorite pho.
This is our new favorite brunch spot! Check out the rooftop bar as well (Hot Tin).
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Jack Rose
2031 St Charles Ave
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This is our new favorite brunch spot! Check out the rooftop bar as well (Hot Tin).

Shopping

This bookstore has an excellent selection of used books of all genres as well as some wonderful new local books. I have found some amazing books by asking the owner for recommendations. Plus, it has a bookstore cat:)
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Blue Cypress Books
8123 Oak St
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This bookstore has an excellent selection of used books of all genres as well as some wonderful new local books. I have found some amazing books by asking the owner for recommendations. Plus, it has a bookstore cat:)
This wine shop is fabulous! You can pick up an excellent bottle at an affordable price. They offer tastings every Friday evening.
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Spirit Wine
3500 Magazine St
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This wine shop is fabulous! You can pick up an excellent bottle at an affordable price. They offer tastings every Friday evening.
This shop carries all things NOLA
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Fleurty Girl
617 Chartres Street
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This shop carries all things NOLA
There is a Trashy Diva on Magazine Street and in the French Quarter. I absolutely love their vintage inspired, locally designed dresses. They also have a stellar shoe store!
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Trashy Diva Clothing Boutique
2048 Magazine St
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There is a Trashy Diva on Magazine Street and in the French Quarter. I absolutely love their vintage inspired, locally designed dresses. They also have a stellar shoe store!
Magazine street offers miles of cool shops, antique stores, restaurants, bars, and galleries. You can take the #11 bus from Canal St. to Audubon Park. Saint Mary Street in the Lower Garden District is a great place to begin exploring Magazine.
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Magazine Street
Magazine Street
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Magazine street offers miles of cool shops, antique stores, restaurants, bars, and galleries. You can take the #11 bus from Canal St. to Audubon Park. Saint Mary Street in the Lower Garden District is a great place to begin exploring Magazine.
This neighborhood shop is a great place to pick up gifts and souvenirs.
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Beatrixbell Handcrafted Jewelry & Gift
337 Morgan St
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This neighborhood shop is a great place to pick up gifts and souvenirs.

Drinks & Nightlife

This neighborhood watering hole frequently has live music.
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Old Point Bar
545 Patterson Rd
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This neighborhood watering hole frequently has live music.
This is a great place to go for happy hour, pub quiz, food trucks, or just to sit and enjoy a pint or a proper gin and tonic.
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Crown & Anchor English Pub
200 Pelican Ave
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This is a great place to go for happy hour, pub quiz, food trucks, or just to sit and enjoy a pint or a proper gin and tonic.
One of our favorite bars in the city.
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R Bar
1431 Royal St
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One of our favorite bars in the city.
Another one of our favorite bars. And, it serves excellent tapas! Heads up that it's cash only.
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Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres Street
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Another one of our favorite bars. And, it serves excellent tapas! Heads up that it's cash only.
This microbrewery makes really good beer and has an large outdoor sitting area. Plus, you can get a pretzel:)
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Parleaux Beer Lab
634 Lesseps St
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This microbrewery makes really good beer and has an large outdoor sitting area. Plus, you can get a pretzel:)
This amazing wine bar has been copied but cannot be reproduced. We went to a few attempts in Florida and they were not nearly as cool. The outdoor seating area is nice and they frequently host visiting chefs.
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Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland Ave
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This amazing wine bar has been copied but cannot be reproduced. We went to a few attempts in Florida and they were not nearly as cool. The outdoor seating area is nice and they frequently host visiting chefs.
This is a great little microbrewery.
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The Courtyard Brewery
1160 Camp St
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This is a great little microbrewery.
It's always worth seeing who is playing here, particularly if you like indie music.
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One Eyed Jacks
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It's always worth seeing who is playing here, particularly if you like indie music.
Check out who is playing here. You might be pleasantly surprised.
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Siberia Lounge
2227 St Claude Ave
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Check out who is playing here. You might be pleasantly surprised.
This is a classic New Orleans music venue.
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Tipitina's
501 Napoleon Ave
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This is a classic New Orleans music venue.
Another classic New Orleans music venue.
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Vaughan's Lounge
4229 Dauphine St
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Another classic New Orleans music venue.
Frenchmen Street is where many locals go to hear live, local music. Don't trust the location on this map. You can walk down Decatur St. in the French Quarter and run into Frenchmen.
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Frenchmen Street
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Frenchmen Street is where many locals go to hear live, local music. Don't trust the location on this map. You can walk down Decatur St. in the French Quarter and run into Frenchmen.

Essentials

This locally owned grocery store is convenient if you have a car. You go down Opelousas Ave. towards the river and turn left on Teche St. That will take you straight to it.
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Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton Ave
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This locally owned grocery store is convenient if you have a car. You go down Opelousas Ave. towards the river and turn left on Teche St. That will take you straight to it.
This is a large, locally owned grocery store with all things Louisiana plus a large selection of wine, beer, and spirits.
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Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton Ave
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This is a large, locally owned grocery store with all things Louisiana plus a large selection of wine, beer, and spirits.
You can access this lovely grocery store by taking the 101 bus.
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Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton Ave
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You can access this lovely grocery store by taking the 101 bus.
This is a few blocks away from the house and carries basic provisions as well as wine and beer.
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Faubourg Fresh Market
541 Bermuda St
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This is a few blocks away from the house and carries basic provisions as well as wine and beer.

Parks & Nature

This is the same size as Central Park and it boasts an art museum, a sculpture garden, a botanical garden, and a beignet stand that is nestled among Live Oaks.
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City Park
1 Palm Dr
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This is the same size as Central Park and it boasts an art museum, a sculpture garden, a botanical garden, and a beignet stand that is nestled among Live Oaks.
This beautiful park has several Spanish-moss draped Live Oaks as well as a riverfront area.
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Audubon Park station
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This beautiful park has several Spanish-moss draped Live Oaks as well as a riverfront area.
If you have a car, this is a great place to drive to spend a few hours. The park has a boardwalk that meanders through cypress swamps.
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Національний історичний парк і заповідник Джан Лафітт
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If you have a car, this is a great place to drive to spend a few hours. The park has a boardwalk that meanders through cypress swamps.
This park has picnic tables and excellent river views.
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Парк Кресцент
2300 N Peters St
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This park has picnic tables and excellent river views.

Arts & Culture

This museum tells much of the story of the city, the region, and the Louisiana Purchase.
Louisiana State Museum
This museum tells much of the story of the city, the region, and the Louisiana Purchase.
New Orleans is celebrating it's 300th birthday and this museum offers insights into its past.
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The Historic New Orleans Collection
410 Chartres St
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New Orleans is celebrating it's 300th birthday and this museum offers insights into its past.
This is a fun foodie museum on a historic main street. There are several wonderful dining options nearby.
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Southern Food and Beverage Museum
1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd
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This is a fun foodie museum on a historic main street. There are several wonderful dining options nearby.
This is the only slavery museum in the United States and it's very well done. Check the hours before going since it's an hour out of the city.
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Плантація Вітні
5099 LA-18
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This is the only slavery museum in the United States and it's very well done. Check the hours before going since it's an hour out of the city.
This is an interesting place to spend a little time.
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New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
514 Chartres St
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This is an interesting place to spend a little time.
The National WWII Museum is a renowned attraction.
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Національний музей Другої світової війни
945 Magazine St
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The National WWII Museum is a renowned attraction.
This neighborhood glass studio is well worth checking out.
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Rosetree Blown Glass Studio
446 Vallette St
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This neighborhood glass studio is well worth checking out.
This museum tells the story of the free people of color, which is an interesting (and important) part of the city's history.
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Museum of the Free People of Color
2336 Esplanade Ave
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This museum tells the story of the free people of color, which is an interesting (and important) part of the city's history.
This and the House of Dance and Feathers are the places to go to learn about the Mardi Gras Indians.
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Backstreet Cultural Museum
1531 Henriette Delille St
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This and the House of Dance and Feathers are the places to go to learn about the Mardi Gras Indians.
This is the place to go to hear traditional New Orleans jazz.
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Preservation Hall
726 St Peter
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This is the place to go to hear traditional New Orleans jazz.

Everything Else

This beautiful yoga studio is right down the street.
Amy Lewis Coaching
831 Patterson Rd
This beautiful yoga studio is right down the street.