Brandon & Stephen's Recs
French Quarter
Walk out of the house, turn left-go two blocks and make a right on St Phillip St (at Treme Coffee House). Continue four blocks and Rampart St is the beginning of the Quarter. A 10 minute walk.
If between the hours of 8AM and 6PM, you can enter the park directly across from the house and just walk straight through to reach the French Quarter.
Or, if the gate is open (the lock it at 6pm) right across from the house, walk straight through beautiful Armstrong Park.
790 locals recommend
French Quarter
Walk out of the house, turn left-go two blocks and make a right on St Phillip St (at Treme Coffee House). Continue four blocks and Rampart St is the beginning of the Quarter. A 10 minute walk.
If between the hours of 8AM and 6PM, you can enter the park directly across from the house and just walk straight through to reach the French Quarter.
Or, if the gate is open (the lock it at 6pm) right across from the house, walk straight through beautiful Armstrong Park.
Treme Spots (our neigborhood)
Coffee and breakfast spot run by a sweet Turkish family. Great biscuits (makes a mean breakfast sandwich) and baklava. Good lunch also for midday (3 blocks)
34 locals recommend
Fatma's Cozy Corner
1532 Ursulines AveCoffee and breakfast spot run by a sweet Turkish family. Great biscuits (makes a mean breakfast sandwich) and baklava. Good lunch also for midday (3 blocks)
Excellent coffee in one of Treme’s oldest buildings, owned and staffed by some of Treme's nicest folks (2 blocks)
83 locals recommend
Treme Coffeehouse
1501 St Philip StExcellent coffee in one of Treme’s oldest buildings, owned and staffed by some of Treme's nicest folks (2 blocks)
Morning Eats & Coffee
A longstanding favorite for delicious NOLA breakfast, but get there early as there’s always a wait on weekends (1.8 miles)
442 locals recommend
Elizabeth's
601 Gallier StA longstanding favorite for delicious NOLA breakfast, but get there early as there’s always a wait on weekends (1.8 miles)
Famous drag brunch on weekends, but you’ll probably need a reservation (sometimes weeks in advance for larger parties). It ain’t quiet but it’s a lot of fun! (1.6 miles)
451 locals recommend
The Country Club
634 Louisa StreetFamous drag brunch on weekends, but you’ll probably need a reservation (sometimes weeks in advance for larger parties). It ain’t quiet but it’s a lot of fun! (1.6 miles)
Great spot for breakfast and enjoying the activity in Jackson square (11 blocks)
67 locals recommend
Stanley Restaurant
547 St Ann StGreat spot for breakfast and enjoying the activity in Jackson square (11 blocks)
This restaurant started after Katrina with the dream of helping NOLA come back. It is a local and traveler favorite. The cochon and shrimp benedicts are amazing..and you don't have to choose. They have bene combos!!!!
Ruby Slipper
This restaurant started after Katrina with the dream of helping NOLA come back. It is a local and traveler favorite. The cochon and shrimp benedicts are amazing..and you don't have to choose. They have bene combos!!!!
Mid-Day Break
NOLA classic featuring creole fare and plate lunches (great oyster po-boys and char-grilled oysters). Long lines so go early or make a reservation (2.2 miles)
294 locals recommend
Katie's
3701 Iberville StNOLA classic featuring creole fare and plate lunches (great oyster po-boys and char-grilled oysters). Long lines so go early or make a reservation (2.2 miles)
Great French cuisine (share the charcuterie), not to mention one of my parents' staples. Under oaks 100s of years old, in Bayou St John, one of NOLA’s most beautiful neighborhoods.
***Also charming for dinner (1.7 miles)
314 locals recommend
Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade AveGreat French cuisine (share the charcuterie), not to mention one of my parents' staples. Under oaks 100s of years old, in Bayou St John, one of NOLA’s most beautiful neighborhoods.
***Also charming for dinner (1.7 miles)
An old New Orleans classic. Our family, along with much of NOLA, has been going there for decades. (2.2 miles)
199 locals recommend
Mandina's Restaurant
3800 Canal StAn old New Orleans classic. Our family, along with much of NOLA, has been going there for decades. (2.2 miles)
Port of Call
838 Esplanade AveOne giant burger...you're gonna need a nap!!!! (0.8 miles)
Evening
Beautiful, historic hotel in uptown NOLA with a veranda where folks can sit and enjoy a cocktail. A favorite of locals and visitors alike. (4 miles)
220 locals recommend
The Columns Hotel
3811 St Charles AveBeautiful, historic hotel in uptown NOLA with a veranda where folks can sit and enjoy a cocktail. A favorite of locals and visitors alike. (4 miles)
Great outdoor wine bar and small plates, live music some evenings; in the funky Bywater neighborhood (2.3 miles)
839 locals recommend
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveGreat outdoor wine bar and small plates, live music some evenings; in the funky Bywater neighborhood (2.3 miles)
Food and drink are Caribbean - rustic colonial. The room feels like something out of Havana...in the coolest stretch of the Quarter. Get the ribs and share them! (12 blocks)
118 locals recommend
Cane and Table
1113 Decatur StFood and drink are Caribbean - rustic colonial. The room feels like something out of Havana...in the coolest stretch of the Quarter. Get the ribs and share them! (12 blocks)
Great happy hour! 75 cent raw oysters along with other food and drink specials. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating on one of NOLA's most beautiful avenues. (4.1 miles)
198 locals recommend
Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar
4338 Saint Charles AvenueGreat happy hour! 75 cent raw oysters along with other food and drink specials. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating on one of NOLA's most beautiful avenues. (4.1 miles)
Bar Tonique
820 N Rampart StGreat artisan cocktails!!! (7 blocks)
One of the best rooftop views located at the top of The Pontchartrain hotel. Great spot for cocktails and city lights. (3.4 miles)
137 locals recommend
Hot Tin
2031 St Charles AveOne of the best rooftop views located at the top of The Pontchartrain hotel. Great spot for cocktails and city lights. (3.4 miles)
Fantastic and innovative seafood located in the heart of the CBD! If feeling turf instead of surf, check out Cochon, its sister restaurant. (1.8 miles)
261 locals recommend
Pêche Seafood Grill
800 Magazine StFantastic and innovative seafood located in the heart of the CBD! If feeling turf instead of surf, check out Cochon, its sister restaurant. (1.8 miles)
Upscale restaurant right at the heart of the Quarter on Jackson Square. (0.9 miles)
95 locals recommend
Muriel's Jackson Square
801 Chartres StUpscale restaurant right at the heart of the Quarter on Jackson Square. (0.9 miles)
Get the crabmeat canelloni and the ocean sauce on anything! May want a reservation as it fills up fast. Also great music clubs on Frenchman Street where Adolfo's is located.
137 locals recommend
Adolfo's
611 Frenchmen StGet the crabmeat canelloni and the ocean sauce on anything! May want a reservation as it fills up fast. Also great music clubs on Frenchman Street where Adolfo's is located.
One of our favorite spots for a drink or dinner, this Treme jewel mixes Haitian and Creole flavors for a truly fantastic experience...and an AMAZING drink menu. A reservation is recommended if having dinner.
Fritai
1535 Basin StreetOne of our favorite spots for a drink or dinner, this Treme jewel mixes Haitian and Creole flavors for a truly fantastic experience...and an AMAZING drink menu. A reservation is recommended if having dinner.
St John came from the owners of another local favorite. Modern twists on creole classics. DRAG BRUNCH on weekends!!
Saint John
St John came from the owners of another local favorite. Modern twists on creole classics. DRAG BRUNCH on weekends!!
Late Night
24/7 dive bar with pub grub like burgers & breakfast plus live music some nights & a jazz brunch. (7 blocks)
191 locals recommend
Buffa's
1001 Esplanade Ave24/7 dive bar with pub grub like burgers & breakfast plus live music some nights & a jazz brunch. (7 blocks)
Our neighborhood bar. Good bar food and friendly bartenders. Stop in for a night cap. (5 blocks)
84 locals recommend
Cosimo's Bar
1201 Burgundy StOur neighborhood bar. Good bar food and friendly bartenders. Stop in for a night cap. (5 blocks)
NOLA Culture & Sights
Imagine the procession of Mardi Gras indians, the march of brass bands and the sounds of jazz. Treme's Petit Jazz Museum will enlighten and illustrate those cultural icons
16 locals recommend
Treme's Petit Jazz Museum
1500 Governor Nicholls StImagine the procession of Mardi Gras indians, the march of brass bands and the sounds of jazz. Treme's Petit Jazz Museum will enlighten and illustrate those cultural icons
A museum focusing on Mardi Gras Indians, jazz music and other art forms unique to New Orleans, founded by Sylvester Francis (4 blocks, call for an appointment at this time 504- 657-6700)
143 locals recommend
Backstreet Cultural Museum
1531 Henriette Delille StA museum focusing on Mardi Gras Indians, jazz music and other art forms unique to New Orleans, founded by Sylvester Francis (4 blocks, call for an appointment at this time 504- 657-6700)
Frenchmen Street
Features music clubs of all types!
As magical and unique as the city of New Orleans, featuring beautiful Botanic Gardens, Sculpture Garden & New Orleans Museum of Art...beautiful natural setting; Cafe du Monde in the park for beignets :)
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm DrAs magical and unique as the city of New Orleans, featuring beautiful Botanic Gardens, Sculpture Garden & New Orleans Museum of Art...beautiful natural setting; Cafe du Monde in the park for beignets :)
A phenomenal museum that lets visitors discover and interact with history. A real site to behold.
804 locals recommend
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine StA phenomenal museum that lets visitors discover and interact with history. A real site to behold.
Across the street from the house, this park houses the Mahalia Jackson Performing Arts Center and Congo Square. Beautiful walk through to the French Quarter with a lot of wildlife and sculptures.
252 locals recommend
Louis Armstrong Park
701 N Rampart StAcross the street from the house, this park houses the Mahalia Jackson Performing Arts Center and Congo Square. Beautiful walk through to the French Quarter with a lot of wildlife and sculptures.