Donna's favorites
Food scene
This place is truly New Orleans, from the food, to the surrounds, the neighborhood and, of course, the food. Try the Not Yo Mama's cornbread!
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locals recommendWho Dat Coffee Cafe
2401 Burgundy Street75
locals recommendThis place is truly New Orleans, from the food, to the surrounds, the neighborhood and, of course, the food. Try the Not Yo Mama's cornbread!
Cat not only serves the best tacos, and homemade sangria but she and Solomon offer the friendliest place in town! Try the fish tacos.
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locals recommendCatty Shack Tex-Mex
1839 Gentilly Blvd8
locals recommendCat not only serves the best tacos, and homemade sangria but she and Solomon offer the friendliest place in town! Try the fish tacos.
This place serves the freshest Mediterranean food around. The restaurant is located in a sweet Mid-City neighborhood and has a wonderful outdoor space. try the the falafel and French fries.
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locals recommend1000 Figs
3141 Ponce De Leon St114
locals recommendThis place serves the freshest Mediterranean food around. The restaurant is located in a sweet Mid-City neighborhood and has a wonderful outdoor space. try the the falafel and French fries.
If you want real New Orleans Barbecue, look no further. This sweet neighborhood joint offers that sweet New Orleans feel. They have a daily frozen cocktail made with fresh juice.
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locals recommendThe Joint
701 Mazant St183
locals recommendIf you want real New Orleans Barbecue, look no further. This sweet neighborhood joint offers that sweet New Orleans feel. They have a daily frozen cocktail made with fresh juice.
Carmo offers the best locally caught fish in the city. They have a large vegan menu as well. Everything is delicious.
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locals recommendCarmo
527 Julia Street33
locals recommendCarmo offers the best locally caught fish in the city. They have a large vegan menu as well. Everything is delicious.
Irenes is the perfect blend of local and Italian. It has been around forever and it is a wonderful experience.
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locals recommendIrene's
529 Saint Philip Street53
locals recommendIrenes is the perfect blend of local and Italian. It has been around forever and it is a wonderful experience.
This is one of the oldest bars in the country and they also have a delicious menu. It is in the heart of the French Quarter. How can you miss?
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locals recommendNapoleon House
500 Chartres Street52
locals recommendThis is one of the oldest bars in the country and they also have a delicious menu. It is in the heart of the French Quarter. How can you miss?
Coops is the BEST New Orleans experience! Great fried chicken and Jambalaya and a good old fashioned bar.
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locals recommendCoop's Place
1109 Decatur Street104
locals recommendCoops is the BEST New Orleans experience! Great fried chicken and Jambalaya and a good old fashioned bar.
This place is in the neighborhood and has the best rated po-boys and fried chicken. Real New Orleans right here.
8
locals recommendFiorella's Cafe, the Original
5325 Franklin Ave8
locals recommendThis place is in the neighborhood and has the best rated po-boys and fried chicken. Real New Orleans right here.
Sightseeing
Everything you want to see they have at City Park. You can see the wildlife on the Bayou, walk through the beautiful historic oak trees or enjoy a picnic.
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locals recommendCity Park
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locals recommendEverything you want to see they have at City Park. You can see the wildlife on the Bayou, walk through the beautiful historic oak trees or enjoy a picnic.
Magazine Street is perfect for its quirky shops and great restaurants.
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locals recommend
Magazine Street
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locals recommendMagazine Street is perfect for its quirky shops and great restaurants.
You can see the beautiful river, eat a Beignet at Cafe Du Monde and watch street musicians all at once.
164
locals recommend
Jackson Square
700 Decatur Street164
locals recommendYou can see the beautiful river, eat a Beignet at Cafe Du Monde and watch street musicians all at once.
ALL the music is here. It is a short couple of blocks with many music venues. Quick one stop for a variety of New Orleans music.
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locals recommend
Frenchmen Street
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locals recommendALL the music is here. It is a short couple of blocks with many music venues. Quick one stop for a variety of New Orleans music.
Neighborhoods
This is the original New Orleans neighborhood. Home to freed slaves, and the famous Congo Square, this neighborhood is alive with original New Orleans music, food and the famous Mardi Gras Indians.
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locals recommendTremé / Lafitte
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locals recommendThis is the original New Orleans neighborhood. Home to freed slaves, and the famous Congo Square, this neighborhood is alive with original New Orleans music, food and the famous Mardi Gras Indians.
This neighborhood is famous for its colorful houses, corner bars and restaurants and friendly neighbors.
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locals recommend
Marigny
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locals recommendThis neighborhood is famous for its colorful houses, corner bars and restaurants and friendly neighbors.
This place is the hippest place on earth, seriously. Enjoy Crescent City Park for a walk along the Mississippi River.
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locals recommend
Bywater
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locals recommendThis place is the hippest place on earth, seriously. Enjoy Crescent City Park for a walk along the Mississippi River.
This is where the beautiful St. Charles Ave is. Enjoy this drive to see the beautiful houses and restaurants. Home to Audubon Park.
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locals recommend
Uptown/Carrollton
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locals recommendThis is where the beautiful St. Charles Ave is. Enjoy this drive to see the beautiful houses and restaurants. Home to Audubon Park.
Traveler advice
Getting around
There is a bus line right down the street.
The bus takes you on a short ride into the heart of the Marigny. Only a few more stops till the French quarter and the street car line.
Book before you go
Ghost tours, city tours, graveyard, riverboat and swam tours
There are many, many tours in town. I have not heard of a bad one yet but you will need to make your reservations in advance. just google New Orleans Tours as they are always changing.
Getting around
Parking
If you drive to the French quarter, you can park on the outskirts; Esplanade Ave or Rampart Street and walk right in.
Getting around
Due to Covid 19, lots of places are closed.
There are many guides to what is open; New Orleans.com is a great guide to everything you want to do with updates on what is open. Also, eater.com has a pretty complete guide to what restaurants are open and providing take out or delivery.