Rent a bike for the day from the friendliest bike shop in town. Cruise from the Mandeville Crossing into Crescent Park and along the riverfront with its incredible views
The absolute best way to spend the afternoon--Grab a po-boy from Johnny's and have a picnic lunch riding the ferry back and forth.
World class, particularly impressive for a city of this size. Their dedication is shown in their constant improvements. As such, there is ongoing construction that does not deter from the exhibits.
Best truly French style baguettes in town. Don't miss their signature muffuletta breadsticks either!
Totally unique-a DIY wine/cheese shop. U pick & they deliver a gorgeous platter w quince jam, olives & baguette. The kitchen serves solid small plates, too. Helen Gillet ev Monday night is a MUST SEE!
So good they tried to steal it by using a jackhammer to take the whole wall away.
"The other Tiki bar" may have won Food & Wine's Best New Bar in the US, but L29's dream team of mixologists creates far superior cocktails that are not only drinkable but also delicious.
Take a break from all that fried goodness, or not (with their "bad cat" dishes). A menu that caters deliciously to absolutely every taste.
If you're looking for solid, unpretentious fresh seafood, this is the place. Sit outside on the deck and enjoy the views of the marina. Delicious boiled shrimp, crab & oysters.
Nina Compton's supposedly more approachable menu here is no less creative than hers @ Compere Lapin. Don't miss: Charred Okra & the rice cooked in the shells/bones of the daily local seafood. Superb!
It's in every guide book for a reason: it's THAT good. You must have the iced cafe au lait and beignets! Best wear a white shirt to hide the powdered sugar droppings.
This is THE Muffaletta. Lagniappe: interesting selection of Italian specialty groceries.
Experience Old New Orleans fine dining. The bathroom wallpaper epitomizes the experience: padded French toile of Jackson Square. The 25 cent martini lunch is a steal!
The best Monday night in town with Alexis & the Samourai at 7pm & Glen David Andrews at 10pm.
Now with 2 locations in the Quarter. Try their Jianbing, Chinese style crepes, at Dian Xin1 and their hot pots at Dian Xin2
Street Art Tour: Murals of notable musicians like Allen Toussaint, Big Freedia & Sidney Bechet by local artists including BMike. acloserwalknola.com/tours/did-you-saw-what-i-heard-music-murals-tour/
A no nonsense raw oyster bar. Locals know to skip the lines at ACME and eat here instead.
Thursday-Saturday 7pm-1am. Sunday 6pm-midnight. Check out local artists' handmade goods in between music sets in an open air setting.
Yes, it's a tourist stop but there's good reason--this place is the holy trinity for solid gumbo, jambalaya & etouffe. Old-school quality service and a lovely courtyard to boot.
Instant Opus every Monday night from 9pm-midnight--the best artists from any number of genres are paired together for a completely improvised performance.
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.
Try the fried Oyster Po-boy, the Judge Bosetta Po-boy or the Muffaletta. For a little lagniappe: Step upstairs & back in time--a real old-timey ice cream parlor!
Though NOLA isn't known for bbq, this place ranks up there with the best the US has to offer. The ribs, the brisket and the chicken are all slow-smoked and top tier.
If you are on Magazine, LPG is a must. Contemporary Louisiana cuisine by James Beard nominee, Devillier. The Panéed Rabbit is luscious & the Blue Crab beignets are bound to become New Orleans legend.
THE best fried chicken (get it a la cart) and gumbo in town. Get them to go and stroll over to Armstrong Park for a picnic.
A beautiful park, next to the Quarter, with canals and rolling grassy hills. Be sure to catch Jazz in the Park every Thursday (when in season) from 5-8pm. And don't forget to bring food for the ducks.
Not just a supper, but an edible experience. Effie & Melissa invite you as friends to take a seat @ their table. An intimate peek into a Sunday on the bayou where Cajun culture & heritage comes alive.
Don't go for the food, or for the service--Go for the ambience. As if in a movie set, find yourself transported to France. (Voted most romantic French--Bon Appetit) Try the shochu & the natural wines.
The building's history oozes from every dark corner of the bar. Go for the pedigreed Sazerac with wormwood.
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.
A convenient little bit of everything, specializing in organic and local items.
4 something completely different, join NOLA SR for community bike rides incl. Happy Thurs. Ride, Wed. Rabid Ride or Tues. It's All About the Music Ride. Be sure to read their "Rules of the Road" 1st.
For a break from the fried, try their thin crust "California" style pizzas and more in a casual atmosphere. Also, Sunday brunch with Lemon ricotta pancakes & build-your-own mimosas.
Great casual breakfast & lunch with excellent (Revelator) coffee and cocktails (of course). Try their beef empanadas & Bidi Bidi Bom Bom. We only wish this place stayed open later! (Mon-Sat 8-6)
Ultra casual, totally authentic local microbrewery and taproom with a nice outdoor area. Kid-friendly. Food pop-ups most evenings.
This Beard award-winner is one of the few places where you can sample local off-bottom oysters from the likes of Caminada & Champagne Bays. Their daily whole-fish platter never disappoints.
Quality grab & go. Yummy coffee and pastries along with breakfast tacos from Rosalita’s Backyard Tacos as lagniappe.
Arguably the most New York-style pizza, but definitely the best white pie in town. Lagniappe: THEY DELIVER!
A brunch spot that's a step up from classic diner food, with great coffee and a full bar to boot. We like their BBQ Shrimp and Grits, Bananas Foster Pain Perdu and their Corned Beef Hash.
Don't let the former Sugar Park neon sign nor their own stick-on letter "sign" dissuade u. Ask 4 suggestions from the staff of this undiscovered gem of a wine bar & enjoy the small but tasty bar menu.
Award-wining cheesemonger opens a 2nd location in NOLA. Fine cheeses & charcuterie with cafe seating. Worth the walk into the CBD. Finish off your field trip with a visit nextdoor to Revelator Coffee.
Something for everyone here at this newly reborn Southern food hall. Also, check their calendar for live music 3 days a week
Go ahead--Get the Ray Ray. It's like eating a butter-encrusted Rib Eye, smoking a good cigar and finishing off a single malt all in one po-boy.
Fantastic fresh organic juices in a hipster coffee house setting. Lagniappe: a BLT you can almost convince yourself is healthy.
Wonderful samosas and an amazing veggie burger. Totally casual option for vegetarian fare.
This tiny shop serves the best coffee you'll find in the FQ, with incredible attention to detail. Coffees by Panther, Cream Coffee Roasters, BeanFruit, Passion House, Coava & Extracto Coffee Roasters.
DON'T MISS!-Every Mon & Thur at 4pm. Sarah McCoy will make u weep. Janice Joplin meets Adele with a little Honky Tonk/Otherwordly spirit thrown in. Must be of strong mind & body 4 the experience.
The holy trinity: delicious tapas, creative cocktails and some of the best artists New Orleans has to offer. You came to NOLA for the music and the food--Here it is. DON'T MISS!
