Boundaries are: St. Charles Ave, 1st St, Magazine St & Toledano St. Developed between 1832-1900. One of the best preserved collection of historic southern mansions in the USA.
6th-largest urban public park in the US, approx. 50% larger than Central Park in NYC. Holds the world's largest collection of mature live oak trees. Founded in 1853, one of the oldest parks in the US.
Go here if you want to view authentic aspects of the Mardis Gras culture. Chief Richard Lewis is a cultural scholar and true community servant. A human history book.
Wonderful little museum with lots of info on the history of voodoo. Take as many picture as you like- they encourage it! Lots of great goodies in the gift shops. Gris gris bags, voodoo dolls, & more.
Check out Nicolas Cage's giant, gaudy pyramid tomb. So outrageously out of place.
Most of the menu is straight-up Creole, among the best in town. You will likely have to wait for a seat, but the Maple Leaf Bar is half a block away, so it’s no big deal. [Eater 38 Member]
New American, gastropub-style restaurant in the Quarter helmed by Chef Alex Harrell. Widely acclaimed as a very high-end restaurant at a price point that’s high but not terrifying. [Eater 38 Member]
Come at 4am and eat your beignets with the local musicians. Pro tip: dont breathe out of your nose whilst beigneting unless you want a powder sugar face.
The Crab Cake Sandwich is a must for hungry New Orleanian or anyone visiting New Orleans.
No cover, mostly traditional jazz/dixieland. Probably my favorite Frenchmen St. Place. Try to see Meschiya Lake or the Jazz Vipers there (from Al)
Good for more electric jazz and blues. Usu. $15 cover. Kermit Ruffins plays there (from Al)
Legend Ellis Marsalis playing the piano with his quartet is something you must do for your soul at least once in your life. Make it a point to be there Friday nights for the 8PM or 10PM performances.
The focus here is on the music as much as the food—both are great—making it a quintessential New Orleans experience. [Eater 38 Member]
Known for music and having an enjoyable time, stop by this bar for live music 7 days a week. It’s most popular on Tuesday nights when the Rebirth Brass Band plays.
Local legend Kermit Ruffins plays Thursday nights. Show starts at 8/8:30pm but I recommend coming at 11pm just before the second set, when the (free) red beans & rice are served and the crowd thins.
Recommend getting there by early evening on the weekends to get a table in the backyard. You'll likely be planted there for hours as you drink wine, eat delicious food, and listen to amazing music!
Get there early & enjoy your food in a relatively quiet & peaceful bar setting, or get there late, dance your ass off, & feed your soul. Get the patatas bravas & thank us later. [Eater 38 Member]
Looking for a heady punch that goes down suprisingly (and perhaps dangerously) smooth? Try Pravda's Opal cocktail, a combination of 110-proof Green Chartreuse liqueur and 124-proof absinthe.
Try the sazerac cocktail. It's legendary. Friendly bar staff.
A little gem way down in the Upper Ninth Ward, Elizabeth's is a great spot for brunch or, really, any meal. [Eater 38 Member]
Breakfast Sandwiches Worth Seeking: The "green breakfast sandwich" lives up to its name with arugula and mashed avocado. -Gambit's Five in 5 Read more.
try the banana foster french toast plus their shrimp & grits. go to the corner muse when you are waiting for a table
You’ll likely find dishes such as roasted quail stuffed with boudin & black drum topped with a blue crab beignet, as well as tangy goat cheese desserts, served w/whatever fruits are in season.
A James Beard Award winning restaurant run by two James Beard Award winning chefs, there’s no surprise Cochon is among the best restaurants in town. [Eater 38 Member]
This hotspot melds traditional and progressive cuisine with trendy drinks and decor complementing its locally-inspired food. The smoked speckled trout salad is a classic Southern dish.
Located in an old plantation house, the service is formal but the atmosphere is fun. Head over for the best Sunday brunch in the Big Easy - and try the absinthe-and-bacon-poached oysters!
Maurepas Foods does quality fine dining food w/o any of the fuss or price. Like Dante's Kitchen, the focus is very much on the freshness of the ingredients, especially the veggies. [Eater 38 Member]
This is one of chef John Besh's favorite places for Vietnamese cooking. The soups are outstanding.
Trendy coffee shop Orange Couch Coffee is home to an unexpected treat: Japanese mochi ice cream. Lychee shakes and Vietnamese coffee round out the Asian-inspired menu. -Travel Editor
Cute little clothes / trinket shop. Feels very NOLA, authentic, and hip. Great selection of vintage vinyl too.
Gambit's Best of New Orleans Readers' Poll 2011 Winner: Best T-Shirt Store Read more.
Omg. You have to get the gumbo and half poboy special. I got the oyster poboy and it's amazing. All the locals recommended and I can't agree more.
Great for late buffet brunch: crawfish, catfish, gumbo, jambalaya, and about 60+ other dishes.
Sit outside on the patio and try as many things as possible. The bread pudding is delicious but rich, and don't sleep on anything that they Pastrami. Yes, used Pastrami as a verb
Worth the $5, but your whole visit will only take you 30 minutes. Bring a po' boy from K'Paul's next door and eat in the back garden after your tour.
The charbroiled oysters will blow your mind! Cooked in butter, parm, and garlic - they're way better than the raw ones. Pro tip: order an extra side of garlic bread to sop up the sauce!
Stop in on your walking tour of Lower Garden District. Chill, have a coffee, split a po'boy, connect to wifi.
All the hot dogs your heart (and stomach) could desire. Also sausages and other sorts of deliciousness. [Eater 38 Member]
mac n' cheese, bananas foster bread pudding, it's all fantastic. the energy and mission of the place make it all the better. highly recommended!
Located in an unassuming strip mall in the center of a vibrant Vietnamese community in New Orleans East, Ba Mien features dishes from Northern, Central and Southern Vietnam. [Eater 38 Member]
Best burger in town considering all the factors. Potato bun. Grass-fed beef. Egg. Bacon. Agogo sauce. Lettuce. Red onion. Perfection.
The pho is outstanding. Folks living on the East Bank make the drive across the river in droves for that and the banh mi. [Eater 38 Member]
Po'boys are the specialty here at this revamped neighborhood joint that used to have a beef-gravy-dispensing faucet on the premises. The faucet is gone, but the po'boys are just as good as ever.
Recently relocated four blocks away, The Joint is widely acknowledged as a game-changer for New Orleans barbecue.
This neighborhood restaurant has a comfortable vibe - and the food is comfortable too. Try the smoked double-cut pork chops, but be prepared to wait for them - no reservations here!
Amazing fried chicken, often called the best in town. The food and atmosphere are quintessential New Orleans, among the best you’ll find in town. [Eater 38 Member]
This pizza pop-up in the Bywater is pick-up only on those couple days a week it’s open, but despite that it’s already established itself as one of the best pizzas in town. [Eater 38 Member]
It closes at 6 during the week, but is open until 8 Friday & Saturday nights, making it a good spot for an early dinner (read: date night) before catching a movie at the Prytania. [Eater 38 Member]
It’s impossible to say any shop has the best po’ boys, but they make a strong claim to that title here. They’re expensive for po’ boys, but they’re large and worth every penny. [Eater 38 Member]
The fried chicken rivals that at nearby Willie Mae’s, and the fried catfish will be some of the best you’ve ever had. [Eater 38 Member]
The casual counterpart to Scott Boswell's masterpiece, Stella! Because it is a Boswell restaurant, everything is exceptionally well prepared. They have the best reuben in town. [Eater 38 Member]
This museum features a fascinating recount of Hurricane Katrina and also the history of Mardi Gras. It is inexpensive and great for museum-goers and those who just want to learn more!
Check their website - there's often bounce shows on the weekend. If this is the case cancel all your plans and go.
Yellowfin carpaccio, burrata crostini, gnocchi, black pasta. Stunning space. Amazing cuisine.
During crawfish season they do delicious crawfish boils with lots of goodies Sunday nights at 10, followed by Walter Wolfman Washington. $10!
This place is so delicious and not pricey at all. Try the grits, fennel soda, and oatmeal chocolate pie.
Kermit Ruffins plays ~6 on Sundays and Mondays! Come early to grab a table and some food! $10 cover.
The park honors the remarkable Jazz trumpeter & is home to the 1st New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival! See some noteworthy examples of African-Americans' contributions: http://bet.us/BHM
Bridge nerds: drive across the Lake Ponchartrain causeway from New Orleans, grab a snowball here, and eat it on the waterfront.
We split a grilled shrimp salad and a meatball sub and I'm still excited about it.
This sleek Donald Link spot in the Warehouse district takes a modern approach to Southern classics.
The Oysters Rockefeller are not to be missed at this old-school New Orleans institution.
Directly across the street from Acme, sharing a similar neon sign, Felix's is a bit less crowded, a touch less touristy and offers up fatty and fresh oysters on the half shell.
An untouristy spot in the French Quarter, this West African cafe prepares food with bold flavors and moderate prices. Ginger fans, don't miss the gingero drink, a spicy relative of ginger beer.
