Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Donut shop + lunch spot. Cheap and yummy. Owned by the guy who played Wink in Beasts of the Southern Wild! Indoor and outdoor seating available.
Henry's Buttermilk Drop
1401 St Bernard AveDonut shop + lunch spot. Cheap and yummy. Owned by the guy who played Wink in Beasts of the Southern Wild! Indoor and outdoor seating available.
I'm sure this seems weird, but it's not the actual medical center that has the great food. Every weekday, 11-2 there are no less than 5 food trucks parked on the Tulane Ave side of the medical center, and the selection ranges from healthy smoothies and salads to BBQ to the best Thai food in the city.
10 locals recommend
Tulane Medical Center
1415 Tulane AveI'm sure this seems weird, but it's not the actual medical center that has the great food. Every weekday, 11-2 there are no less than 5 food trucks parked on the Tulane Ave side of the medical center, and the selection ranges from healthy smoothies and salads to BBQ to the best Thai food in the city.
The only thing that people love more than Gene's Po-Boys is his daiquiri shop next door.
81 locals recommend
Gene's Po-Boys
1040 Elysian Fields AveThe only thing that people love more than Gene's Po-Boys is his daiquiri shop next door.
This place is not just one restaurant, but 10 including a bakery, a bar, an oyster bar, a Haitian food place, an organic smoothie/salad place, and more!
466 locals recommend
St. Roch Market
2381 St Claude AveThis place is not just one restaurant, but 10 including a bakery, a bar, an oyster bar, a Haitian food place, an organic smoothie/salad place, and more!
Essentials
Nice combination of regular and organic/natural food. Cheaper than Rouses and Winn Dixie.
95 locals recommend
Circle Food Store
1522 St Bernard AveNice combination of regular and organic/natural food. Cheaper than Rouses and Winn Dixie.
Entertainment & Activities
Come here to see improv, sketch, and stand-up 6 nights a week! You may even see me perform there sometimes. There's a courtyard bar to hang out at as well. Actual location is 2706 Saint Claude Ave.
22 locals recommend
The New Movement
2706 St Claude AveCome here to see improv, sketch, and stand-up 6 nights a week! You may even see me perform there sometimes. There's a courtyard bar to hang out at as well. Actual location is 2706 Saint Claude Ave.
Best movie theater in the city. They have 4 screens, and show a combination of indie and wide release films. Super fancy comfortable seating and a beautiful bar that hosts pop-up restaurants in the evenings. Plus, at $8-$10 the tickets are cheaper than usual.
155 locals recommend
The Broad Theater
636 N Broad StBest movie theater in the city. They have 4 screens, and show a combination of indie and wide release films. Super fancy comfortable seating and a beautiful bar that hosts pop-up restaurants in the evenings. Plus, at $8-$10 the tickets are cheaper than usual.
Drinks & Nightlife
Buffa's
1001 Esplanade AveFood and live music!
Parks & Nature
Crescent Park
2300 N Peters StBeautiful new park with a scenic view of the Mississippi River.
Get lost observing nature in gorgeous City Park (but it's really big, so please don't actually get lost). There are swamps, mini-golf, an amusement park, a botanical garden, paddle boarding, and much, much more.
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm DrGet lost observing nature in gorgeous City Park (but it's really big, so please don't actually get lost). There are swamps, mini-golf, an amusement park, a botanical garden, paddle boarding, and much, much more.
Arts & Culture
Local artists peddle their wares here. Come out to see some of the best handmade jewelry, art, clothing, and more! Frenchmen Street is also full of bars, clubs, and live music - you'll never get bored.
112 locals recommend
Frenchmen Art Market
2231 Saint Claude AvenueLocal artists peddle their wares here. Come out to see some of the best handmade jewelry, art, clothing, and more! Frenchmen Street is also full of bars, clubs, and live music - you'll never get bored.