Guidebook for New Orleans
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a restaurant, wine shop & live music venue. It is in a neighborhood called the Bywater. Might be the only place in New Orleans where they card at the door. All the action happens outside in the backyard. Avoid if raining. Otherwise, don’t avoid
839 locals recommend
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveThis is a restaurant, wine shop & live music venue. It is in a neighborhood called the Bywater. Might be the only place in New Orleans where they card at the door. All the action happens outside in the backyard. Avoid if raining. Otherwise, don’t avoid
Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak Std.b.a.
618 Frenchmen StThe Spotted Cat Music Club
623 Frenchmen StClose by bar/music/connect four games out back. I was walking home on a Tuesday night, the door was open, maybe 15 people in the bar & on stage the finest bluegrass band this side of the universe. Everything spontaneous, broken & brilliant about New Orleans.
297 locals recommend
Hi-Ho Lounge
2239 St Claude AveClose by bar/music/connect four games out back. I was walking home on a Tuesday night, the door was open, maybe 15 people in the bar & on stage the finest bluegrass band this side of the universe. Everything spontaneous, broken & brilliant about New Orleans.
The Elysian Bar
2317 Burgundy StEssentials
Walgreens
1100 Elysian Fields AveNot as clean as CVS
CVS
500 N Carrollton AveRobért Fresh Market
135 Robert E Lee BlvdNew Orleans Food Co-Op
2372 St Claude AveFood Scene
Shaya
4213 Magazine StHip, exquisite Middle Eastern food....an experience to be had
Sneaky Pickle
3200 Burgundy StAlma Cafe
800 Louisa StThis place is super special. Close to the house. Have vegan bakery options. Sweet and savory. The best bread I’ve ever had. And I like bread. Only open 8:30 AM To 3:30 PM. A great place to hit up in the morning when you’re heading down into the French Quarter.
6 locals recommend
Ayu Bakehouse
801 Frenchmen StreetThis place is super special. Close to the house. Have vegan bakery options. Sweet and savory. The best bread I’ve ever had. And I like bread. Only open 8:30 AM To 3:30 PM. A great place to hit up in the morning when you’re heading down into the French Quarter.
Restaurant at the bottom of, I believe, the Hilton hotel. Right off Canal Street. Best place to get happy hour oysters. Good to try to have a reservation, but often not need it
113 locals recommend
Luke
333 St Charles AveRestaurant at the bottom of, I believe, the Hilton hotel. Right off Canal Street. Best place to get happy hour oysters. Good to try to have a reservation, but often not need it
Pond Coffee
2700 Chartres StSt. Roch Market
2381 St Claude AveShaya
4213 Magazine StBywater Bakery
3624 Dauphine StSatsuma Cafe
3218 Dauphine StPizza Delicious
617 Piety StMy favorite place to send people for brunch. They seat large groups quickly. And you can always get mimosas and bloody Mary’s at the bar upstairs.  Breakfast is never a bad choice. Look at the specials on the wall. Try the ooey gooey cake
442 locals recommend
Elizabeth's
601 Gallier StMy favorite place to send people for brunch. They seat large groups quickly. And you can always get mimosas and bloody Mary’s at the bar upstairs.  Breakfast is never a bad choice. Look at the specials on the wall. Try the ooey gooey cake
Arts & Culture
Outdoor amphitheater near the industrial canal on the way to the lower 9th ward...music/performance art....the best of magical New Orleans
New Orleans Airlift
4559 N Rampart StOutdoor amphitheater near the industrial canal on the way to the lower 9th ward...music/performance art....the best of magical New Orleans
The Broad Theater
636 N Broad StWWOZ New Orleans - 90.7 FM
600 N Peters St