Brooke's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Walk, bike, or ride share to the French Quarter for nightlife on Bourbon St., art galleries on Royal St., beignets at Cafe du Monde, and shopping in the French Market. French Quarter Fest happens here during April and Satchmo Fest in the summer. The restaurants here include many of the oldest and best in the city.
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French Quarter
Walk, bike, or ride share to the French Quarter for nightlife on Bourbon St., art galleries on Royal St., beignets at Cafe du Monde, and shopping in the French Market. French Quarter Fest happens here during April and Satchmo Fest in the summer. The restaurants here include many of the oldest and best in the city.
This is where Jazz Fest takes place. Have brunch at Toast just down the street before you go.
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Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots
1751 Gentilly BoulevardThis is where Jazz Fest takes place. Have brunch at Toast just down the street before you go.
While the apartment is in Treme, my family home is in Uptown New Orleans on the Mardi Gras parade route. You'll always be welcome to join us here in front of the Columns Hotel on the neutral ground for the parades.
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The Columns Hotel
3811 St Charles AveWhile the apartment is in Treme, my family home is in Uptown New Orleans on the Mardi Gras parade route. You'll always be welcome to join us here in front of the Columns Hotel on the neutral ground for the parades.
The apartment is just blocks away from this New Orleans institution. Second Line parades are the norm around here and you might just catch one passing by during your stay with us. Check https://www.wwoz.org/programs/inthestreet for info on when and where they happen.
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Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club
732 N Broad StThe apartment is just blocks away from this New Orleans institution. Second Line parades are the norm around here and you might just catch one passing by during your stay with us. Check https://www.wwoz.org/programs/inthestreet for info on when and where they happen.
In this area you'll find Parkway Tavern for delicious po-boys to enjoy on the Bayou, at the house, at City Park, or right on site in the patio. Fried shrimp or fried oysters are my favorites but you can't wrong with anything here. https://parkwaypoorboys.com
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Bayou St John
In this area you'll find Parkway Tavern for delicious po-boys to enjoy on the Bayou, at the house, at City Park, or right on site in the patio. Fried shrimp or fried oysters are my favorites but you can't wrong with anything here. https://parkwaypoorboys.com
Cross the iron Rainbow Bridge at Piety and Chartres for the best view of Nola and the Mighty Mississippi. Close to Pizza D and Elizabeth's for food before or after.
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Parque Crescent
2300 N Peters StCross the iron Rainbow Bridge at Piety and Chartres for the best view of Nola and the Mighty Mississippi. Close to Pizza D and Elizabeth's for food before or after.
The center of it all, where it all began, everything in Nola starts from here.
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Plaza Jackson
701 Decatur StThe center of it all, where it all began, everything in Nola starts from here.
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon AveWhere the locals go for music.
Vaughan's Lounge
4229 Dauphine StLocal music in the Bywater.
If you want to see how the locals entertain themselves, this is the place to be.
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Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak StIf you want to see how the locals entertain themselves, this is the place to be.
Beautiful place to stop and smell the roses in City Park.
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New Orleans Botanical Gardens
5 Victory AveBeautiful place to stop and smell the roses in City Park.
Museum in City Park with a cafe and gift shop. Special events throughout the year so please check the website.
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Museo de Arte de Nueva Orleans
1 Collins Diboll CirMuseum in City Park with a cafe and gift shop. Special events throughout the year so please check the website.
Free to enter and recently expanded. Definitely worth a visit while you're exploring the park.
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Jardín de Esculturas
1 Collins Diboll CirFree to enter and recently expanded. Definitely worth a visit while you're exploring the park.
Beautiful forest right here in the city. Paths along the bayous to explore and decompress after the wild fun in the Quarter.
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Couturie Forest
1009 Harrison AveBeautiful forest right here in the city. Paths along the bayous to explore and decompress after the wild fun in the Quarter.
Beautiful place to walk along the lake. Numerous restaurants for seafood or buy a po-boy at any local corner store and enjoy it here at a picnic table.
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Lakefront
Beautiful place to walk along the lake. Numerous restaurants for seafood or buy a po-boy at any local corner store and enjoy it here at a picnic table.
This riverfront spot is right behind the Audubon Zoo. Bring some po-boys or crawfish and enjoy a picnic lunch on the river watching the barges float by on the Mighty Mississippi.
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Audubon Riverview Park
6500 Magazine StreetThis riverfront spot is right behind the Audubon Zoo. Bring some po-boys or crawfish and enjoy a picnic lunch on the river watching the barges float by on the Mighty Mississippi.
Live music, bowling, bar food and beer. Fun in N'Awlins local style.
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Rock 'N' Bowl
3016 S Carrollton AveLive music, bowling, bar food and beer. Fun in N'Awlins local style.
Local jewelry designer, collectible pieces, great gift items on Magazine St.
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Mignon Faget
3801 Magazine StLocal jewelry designer, collectible pieces, great gift items on Magazine St.
If you're here at holiday time, don't miss a trip to the Roosevelt to see the gorgeous light display. Have pizza at Domenica, tea or a light light lunch at the cafe, or just walk the halls and take some holiday pics. I promise they will be beautiful.
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The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
130 Roosevelt WayIf you're here at holiday time, don't miss a trip to the Roosevelt to see the gorgeous light display. Have pizza at Domenica, tea or a light light lunch at the cafe, or just walk the halls and take some holiday pics. I promise they will be beautiful.
If you're looking for something different, and just don't feel like doing Bourbon St., why not try a play at Southern Rep? It's close enough to walk and you can hit Pirogues before or after.
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Southern Rep Theatre
2533 Columbus StreetIf you're looking for something different, and just don't feel like doing Bourbon St., why not try a play at Southern Rep? It's close enough to walk and you can hit Pirogues before or after.
Wednesdays are community get togethers at Joan Mitchell. Artists in residence share their work and stories and neighbors come together to converse.
Joan Mitchell Center
2275 Bayou RdWednesdays are community get togethers at Joan Mitchell. Artists in residence share their work and stories and neighbors come together to converse.
This beautiful park is a quick bike ride from the apartment. Head down the beautiful tree-lined Esplanade Avenue to the park. There are swan paddle boats, gondolas, bikes and surreys for rent. There are lagoons, paths, playgrounds, and the gorgeous Couterie Forest to explore. Botanical gardens, Story Land, Carousel Gardens, golf courses and putt putt. The New Orleans Museum of Art and the Sculpture Garden are located here as is the new Children’s Museum. This is where Voodoo Fest takes place.
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City Park
1 Palm DrThis beautiful park is a quick bike ride from the apartment. Head down the beautiful tree-lined Esplanade Avenue to the park. There are swan paddle boats, gondolas, bikes and surreys for rent. There are lagoons, paths, playgrounds, and the gorgeous Couterie Forest to explore. Botanical gardens, Story Land, Carousel Gardens, golf courses and putt putt. The New Orleans Museum of Art and the Sculpture Garden are located here as is the new Children’s Museum. This is where Voodoo Fest takes place.
Food scene
Walk to this popular cafe for delicious toasts and roasts. Enjoy the scene and weather on the patio and then explore Bayou Road.
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Pagoda Café
1430 N Dorgenois StWalk to this popular cafe for delicious toasts and roasts. Enjoy the scene and weather on the patio and then explore Bayou Road.
Delicious breakfast and brunch with drinks close to the Fairgrounds and City Park.
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Toast
1845 Gentilly BoulevardDelicious breakfast and brunch with drinks close to the Fairgrounds and City Park.
Delicious restaurant near the apartment. Great ambiance and fabulous food and drink.
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Gabrielle Restaurant
2441 Orleans AvenueDelicious restaurant near the apartment. Great ambiance and fabulous food and drink.
Drinks and yummy nibbles close to the apartment on Bayou Road and Broad.
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Pirogues
2565 Bayou RdDrinks and yummy nibbles close to the apartment on Bayou Road and Broad.
Longtime local dining on Bayou Road near the apartment. Caribbean flavors and outdoor seating options.
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Coco Hut Carribean Restaurant
2515 Bayou RdLongtime local dining on Bayou Road near the apartment. Caribbean flavors and outdoor seating options.
Delicious French bistro on Esplanade. Stop here on your way home after a day at City Park. Patio seating and a beautiful location.
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Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade AveDelicious French bistro on Esplanade. Stop here on your way home after a day at City Park. Patio seating and a beautiful location.
Margaritas and sidewalk dining on beautiful Esplanade.
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Santa Fe
3201 Esplanade AveMargaritas and sidewalk dining on beautiful Esplanade.
Another delicious option on Esplanade with a few tables on the sidewalk for outdoor dining.
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Lola's
3312 Esplanade AveAnother delicious option on Esplanade with a few tables on the sidewalk for outdoor dining.
Wine bar with a few tables on the sidewalk for people watching and enjoying the scene at Esplanade and Ponce de Leon.
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Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce De Leon StWine bar with a few tables on the sidewalk for people watching and enjoying the scene at Esplanade and Ponce de Leon.
"Mediterranean-inspired food made with love and local ingredients in a cozy space in Bayou St. John." There are a couple of tables outside and the food is delicious and seasonal.
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1000 Figs
3141 Ponce De Leon St"Mediterranean-inspired food made with love and local ingredients in a cozy space in Bayou St. John." There are a couple of tables outside and the food is delicious and seasonal.
Funky little coffee shop near our favorite neighborhood grocery, Canseco’s.
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Fair Grinds Coffeehouse
3133 Ponce De Leon StFunky little coffee shop near our favorite neighborhood grocery, Canseco’s.
Our favorite neighborhood market for groceries, prepared foods, local kombucha, wine, beer, and crawfish when in season.
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Canseco's Esplanade Market
3135 Esplanade AveOur favorite neighborhood market for groceries, prepared foods, local kombucha, wine, beer, and crawfish when in season.
Delicious vegetarian and vegan options here close to the apartment on Broad St.
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Sweet Soulfood
1025 N Broad StDelicious vegetarian and vegan options here close to the apartment on Broad St.
Local takeout favorite for fried seafood, chicken wings, and fried rice.
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Manchu Food Store
1413 N Claiborne AveLocal takeout favorite for fried seafood, chicken wings, and fried rice.
Walking distance from the apartment, this is a classic Nola lunch spot.
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Dooky Chase Restaurant
2301 Orleans AveWalking distance from the apartment, this is a classic Nola lunch spot.
Another N'Awlins classic lunch spot just blocks from the apartment. Fried chicken like you can only find here in the Big Easy
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Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetAnother N'Awlins classic lunch spot just blocks from the apartment. Fried chicken like you can only find here in the Big Easy
This Riverbend restaurant is our favorite sushi joint. The Black Jack Roll is delicious and they'll do it without rice if you're doing Keto. ;)
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Hana Japanese Restaurant
8116 Hampson StThis Riverbend restaurant is our favorite sushi joint. The Black Jack Roll is delicious and they'll do it without rice if you're doing Keto. ;)
Best pizza in the Bywater. Walk across to Crescent Park after lunch.
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Pizza Delicious
617 Piety StBest pizza in the Bywater. Walk across to Crescent Park after lunch.
Elizabeth's
601 Gallier StParaline Bacon. 'nough said.
When you need to please everyone for lunch ... there's something here for all the tastes.
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St. Roch Market
2381 St Claude AveWhen you need to please everyone for lunch ... there's something here for all the tastes.
Can't miss this. Ask for a couple orders of beignets and some cafe au lait.
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Cafe Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur StreetCan't miss this. Ask for a couple orders of beignets and some cafe au lait.
A New Orleans classic. Get a reservation. Take the streetcar. Walk through the Garden District after lunch. And if you've fallen in love with Nola, walk to the corner at Prytania and Washington and look for me at my office. I'll help you find a place of your own here in the Big Easy.
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Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AveA New Orleans classic. Get a reservation. Take the streetcar. Walk through the Garden District after lunch. And if you've fallen in love with Nola, walk to the corner at Prytania and Washington and look for me at my office. I'll help you find a place of your own here in the Big Easy.
Great place to lunch if you're heading up to Audubon Park or the university area. Alon Shaya does magical things here with his grandmother's recipes from Israel.
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Saba
5757 Magazine StGreat place to lunch if you're heading up to Audubon Park or the university area. Alon Shaya does magical things here with his grandmother's recipes from Israel.
Ride the streetcar up to Riverbend to dine at the counter of this classic New Orleans institution. Omelets, burgers, chocolate freezes, all made to order in plain sight and with the best service in town.
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The Camellia Grill
626 S Carrollton AveRide the streetcar up to Riverbend to dine at the counter of this classic New Orleans institution. Omelets, burgers, chocolate freezes, all made to order in plain sight and with the best service in town.
This place is packed on game days and fun all the time. Located on the Lafitte Greenway, an easy bike ride from the apt., this outdoor patio bar has loads of beverages on tap.
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Wrong Iron On The Greenway
3532 Toulouse StThis place is packed on game days and fun all the time. Located on the Lafitte Greenway, an easy bike ride from the apt., this outdoor patio bar has loads of beverages on tap.
Great spot near the Bayou and City Park for outdoor patio dining and delicious bbq and brews.
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Blue Oak BBQ
900 N Carrollton AveGreat spot near the Bayou and City Park for outdoor patio dining and delicious bbq and brews.
Best snowballs in town. Orchid Cream Vanilla, Nectar Cream, Chocolate Cream... get one in a takeout box and enjoy it on the sidewalk benches. This is a classic Nola tradition.
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Williams Plum Street Snowballs
1300 Burdette StBest snowballs in town. Orchid Cream Vanilla, Nectar Cream, Chocolate Cream... get one in a takeout box and enjoy it on the sidewalk benches. This is a classic Nola tradition.
PJ's Coffee
7624 Maple StLocal coffee shop on Magazine St.
Avo
5908 Magazine StFine dining on Magazine.
Uptown eatery with great food and tons of local charm and ambiance, right down the street from Tipitina's.
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Dick & Jenny's
4501 Tchoupitoulas StUptown eatery with great food and tons of local charm and ambiance, right down the street from Tipitina's.
Chocolate chip cookies, a scoop of dough, and a vanilla milk in a stainless steel cup. Nothing better. Do this.
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Willa Jean
611 O'Keefe AveChocolate chip cookies, a scoop of dough, and a vanilla milk in a stainless steel cup. Nothing better. Do this.
For cheap food to take back to the apartment after a long day of sight seeing, order the phoritto (all the goodness of pho rolled up and ready to dip), spring rolls, or pho served in big containers to go with all the herbs and sprouts on the side. They also have delicious Bahn mi. And po-boys, too. Doesn't everyone in Nola?
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Eat-Well Food Mart
2700 Canal StFor cheap food to take back to the apartment after a long day of sight seeing, order the phoritto (all the goodness of pho rolled up and ready to dip), spring rolls, or pho served in big containers to go with all the herbs and sprouts on the side. They also have delicious Bahn mi. And po-boys, too. Doesn't everyone in Nola?
Delicious Vietnamese on Magazine. Great place to begin your tour from Magazine in the Lower Garden District heading Uptown. The owner will make you feel right at home.
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Lilly's Café
1813 Magazine StDelicious Vietnamese on Magazine. Great place to begin your tour from Magazine in the Lower Garden District heading Uptown. The owner will make you feel right at home.
Lower Garden District Juan's is the original and our favorite. Great burritos and fish tacos and the drinks are delish.
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Juan's Flying Burrito - LGD
2018 Magazine StLower Garden District Juan's is the original and our favorite. Great burritos and fish tacos and the drinks are delish.
Coffee, sliders, and donuts in a cool space on Magazine.
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District Donuts Sliders Brew
2209 Magazine StCoffee, sliders, and donuts in a cool space on Magazine.
Their take on the McMuffin....just do it.
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Molly's Rise and Shine
2368 Magazine StTheir take on the McMuffin....just do it.
You'll need a car to get to this bakery across the river, but it won't take as long as think and the king cakes are to die for. All the best Mardi Gras parties have king cakes from Hi Do.
HI-Do Bakery
439 Terry PkwyYou'll need a car to get to this bakery across the river, but it won't take as long as think and the king cakes are to die for. All the best Mardi Gras parties have king cakes from Hi Do.
N.O. East bakery famous for its king cakes.
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Dong Phuong Oriental Bakery
14207 Chef Menteur HwyN.O. East bakery famous for its king cakes.
Delicious comida latina on Bienville in Midcity. Baked goods and prepared foods, but the simple bread rolls are the best.
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Norma's Sweets Bakery
2925 Bienville StDelicious comida latina on Bienville in Midcity. Baked goods and prepared foods, but the simple bread rolls are the best.
We love this pizza place and are so happy to have it now in Mid City! Go between 3-5 on weekdays for half price pizzas and wine!! It’s such a bargain! Our server who was also working as the bartender was amazing! So friendly and attentive. There’s a great patio out back for when the weather’s nice.
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PIZZA domenica
4933 Magazine StWe love this pizza place and are so happy to have it now in Mid City! Go between 3-5 on weekdays for half price pizzas and wine!! It’s such a bargain! Our server who was also working as the bartender was amazing! So friendly and attentive. There’s a great patio out back for when the weather’s nice.
This place is a quick Uber ride from the apartment across from City Park. Every third Saturday they roast/smoke something delicious on the patio. The roti with lamb and pickled veggies is delicious. Try the sesame cucumbers and the fried green beans, too! Lemongrass ice cream sandwich with a very strong coffee to finish it all off.
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MOPHO
514 City Park AveThis place is a quick Uber ride from the apartment across from City Park. Every third Saturday they roast/smoke something delicious on the patio. The roti with lamb and pickled veggies is delicious. Try the sesame cucumbers and the fried green beans, too! Lemongrass ice cream sandwich with a very strong coffee to finish it all off.
Dim sum in the French Quarter. This place is on my list of restaurants I’m dying to try. There’s usually a wait, but I’ve read you can use the waitlist in the yelp app to save a spot. It’s getting rave reviews!
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Dian Xin
1218 Decatur StDim sum in the French Quarter. This place is on my list of restaurants I’m dying to try. There’s usually a wait, but I’ve read you can use the waitlist in the yelp app to save a spot. It’s getting rave reviews!
Creative and over the top seafood dishes and the traditional favorites out in Harahan. Worth the drive or add it to your final day's plan on the way to the airport.
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Seithers Seafood
279 Hickory AveCreative and over the top seafood dishes and the traditional favorites out in Harahan. Worth the drive or add it to your final day's plan on the way to the airport.
Just a few blocks from the house with a great vibe, popups, and they're very supportive of our community. 💖
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Old Road Coffee
2024 Bayou RdJust a few blocks from the house with a great vibe, popups, and they're very supportive of our community. 💖
Delicious vegetarian/vegan options in a beautiful setting with a great patio. Close to the house on Broad.
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LAMARA COFFEE & KITCHEN
1300 N Broad StDelicious vegetarian/vegan options in a beautiful setting with a great patio. Close to the house on Broad.
One of our favorite neighborhood restaurants. Outdoor dining on the sidewalk and cocktails while you wait for a table. Just a block off Canal. Great catfish and crawfish beignets. 😋
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Katie's
3701 Iberville StOne of our favorite neighborhood restaurants. Outdoor dining on the sidewalk and cocktails while you wait for a table. Just a block off Canal. Great catfish and crawfish beignets. 😋
Music
A local favorite for music uptown on Oak St. Check out the patio in back.
Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak St