Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Toast
1845 Gentilly BoulevardIt's a great little neighborhood hangout and they are good neighbors.
Mandina's Restaurant
3800 Canal StOld family Creole restaurant. Yummy.
Fair Grinds Coffeehouse
3133 Ponce De Leon StLittle neighborhood cafe with French Press coffee.
Offshoot of the Fat Falafel truck serving seasonal Mediterranean fare in a simple setting.
237 locals recommend
1000 Figs
3141 Ponce De Leon StOffshoot of the Fat Falafel truck serving seasonal Mediterranean fare in a simple setting.
Parks & Nature
City Park
1 Palm DrLafitte Greenway
North Prieur StreetBike trail to the French Quarter from Mid City/ City Park
Arts & Culture
Great collection of Southern cooking artifacts and history. They also have a great full bar and restaurant.
64 locals recommend
Southern Food and Beverage Museum
1504 Oretha Castle Haley BlvdGreat collection of Southern cooking artifacts and history. They also have a great full bar and restaurant.
Essentials
Great little neighborhood grocery store. Owner's support the neighborhood and know me by name.
236 locals recommend
Canseco's Esplanade Market
3135 Esplanade AveGreat little neighborhood grocery store. Owner's support the neighborhood and know me by name.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great outdoor patio with parking in the back. Live music on weekends and great place to watch a football game. Get there early.
356 locals recommend
Bayou Beer Garden
326 N Norman C Francis ParkwayGreat outdoor patio with parking in the back. Live music on weekends and great place to watch a football game. Get there early.
Live Jazz. Free 6:00pm show. Awesome music and fair drink prices. Small plates menu. Park in the paid parking off of Elysian Fields & Decatur St. or Uber, Lyft or Cab.
22 locals recommend
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520 Frenchmen StLive Jazz. Free 6:00pm show. Awesome music and fair drink prices. Small plates menu. Park in the paid parking off of Elysian Fields & Decatur St. or Uber, Lyft or Cab.
Jockey's Pub and Sports Bar
1841 Gentilly BlvdGreat neighborhood pub one block from the house.
"A fun, funky neighborhood spot to eat, drink and buy tasty wines at great prices."
156 locals recommend
Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce De Leon St"A fun, funky neighborhood spot to eat, drink and buy tasty wines at great prices."
Entertainment & Activities
The Fair Grounds has been a New Orleans staple since 1842. Home of the Louisiana Derby, Jazz Fest, and all types of fun sports events.
244 locals recommend
Fair Grounds Race Course
1751 Gentilly BlvdThe Fair Grounds has been a New Orleans staple since 1842. Home of the Louisiana Derby, Jazz Fest, and all types of fun sports events.