Andrew's Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade AveGreat French Restaurant with sultry, 1920s charm.
Legendary New Orleans style bar and restaurant. Great place to watch the game or get a bowl of gumbo.
182 locals recommend
Liuzza's by the Track
1518 N Lopez StLegendary New Orleans style bar and restaurant. Great place to watch the game or get a bowl of gumbo.
Owned by a Portuguese and French husband and wife, but a lovely place to listen to acoustic jazz shows outside on beneath the stars while you sip margaritas and snack on their southwestern fare.
164 locals recommend
Santa Fe
3201 Esplanade AveOwned by a Portuguese and French husband and wife, but a lovely place to listen to acoustic jazz shows outside on beneath the stars while you sip margaritas and snack on their southwestern fare.
GREAT Italian and drinks (the barman and the pizza are in a class of their own)
86 locals recommend
Nonna Mia Cafe & Pizzeria
3125 Esplanade AveGREAT Italian and drinks (the barman and the pizza are in a class of their own)
Lola's
3312 Esplanade AveDecent paella and sangria. Great atmosphere
Serious po-boy action. The shrimp poboy is a masterpiece as is the oyster
681 locals recommend
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveSerious po-boy action. The shrimp poboy is a masterpiece as is the oyster
CC's Coffee House
701 Metairie RdAnother great coffee joint
Orchid Seafood
1125 N Broad StCheap poboys. Very good!
Katie's
3701 Iberville StExcellent brunch
Vessel NOLA
3835 Iberville StChurch revovated restaurant
Angelo Brocato
214 N Carrollton AveLegendary Italian Ice Cream
The Bean Gallery
637 N Carrollton AveNYC style Bagels and Coffee
Ralph's On The Park
900 City Park AveExcellent brunch
Port of Call
838 Esplanade AveBest Burger in NOLA, possibly the world.
No-nonsense outdoor brunch from the folks in the neighborhood. a big local hit
233 locals recommend
Pagoda Café
1430 N Dorgenois StNo-nonsense outdoor brunch from the folks in the neighborhood. a big local hit
1000 Figs
3141 Ponce De Leon StCafe Du Monde City Park
56 Dreyfous DrLeo's Bread
2438 Bell StPagoda Café
1430 N Dorgenois StToast
1845 Gentilly BoulevardMayhew Bakery
3201 Orleans AveAcme Oyster House
724 Iberville StLuke
333 St Charles AveRalph's On The Park
900 City Park AveFelix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar
7400 Lakeshore DrAntoine's Restaurant
713 Saint Louis StreetGalatoires
209 Bourbon StMikimoto
3301 S Carrollton AveOld Road Coffee
2024 Bayou RdGreat coffee in the Treme
the flagpole
2032 Esplanade AveCool spot to sit outside. The owners are Cuban
The real deal for New Orleans food (Italian influences). Red beans and rice or chicken parmigiana! Huge portions (two can eat one.
199 locals recommend
Mandina's Restaurant
3800 Canal StThe real deal for New Orleans food (Italian influences). Red beans and rice or chicken parmigiana! Huge portions (two can eat one.
Crawfish!! Get it and a beer and go eat it at the park or a bench at the lake
15 locals recommend
Zimmer's Seafood
4915 St Anthony AveCrawfish!! Get it and a beer and go eat it at the park or a bench at the lake
Crawfish!! Get it and a beer and go eat it at the park or a bench at the lake
Nola Crawfish King Seafood & Barbecue
5321 Franklin AvenueCrawfish!! Get it and a beer and go eat it at the park or a bench at the lake
Fiorella's Cafe, the Original
5325 Franklin AveFried chicken
A charbroiled oyster (preferably with draft local beer) is the best thing you’ll ever put in your mouth
174 locals recommend
Acme Oyster House
724 Iberville StA charbroiled oyster (preferably with draft local beer) is the best thing you’ll ever put in your mouth
Arts & Culture
Watch the horses run by as they warm up in the morning mist. Go place a bet at the track or Casino.
244 locals recommend
Fair Grounds Race Course
1751 Gentilly BlvdWatch the horses run by as they warm up in the morning mist. Go place a bet at the track or Casino.
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirNew Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirThe National WWII Museum
945 Magazine StSightseeing
Picturesque church and bridge along the bayou. Looking at it, you will imagine yourself in the Italian countryside.
Cabrini High School
1400 Moss StPicturesque church and bridge along the bayou. Looking at it, you will imagine yourself in the Italian countryside.
Fortier Park
1399-1301 Mystery StreetI love this neighborhood park.
City Park!!!! One of NOLA's best attractions complete with sculpture garden, electric train garden, Japanese garden, Oak trees, lake, hello!!!
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm DrCity Park!!!! One of NOLA's best attractions complete with sculpture garden, electric train garden, Japanese garden, Oak trees, lake, hello!!!
Bayou St John
I love Bayou St. John!
City Park
1 Palm DrGreat museum with sculpture garden and streetcar stop
Louis Armstrong Park
701 N Rampart StHeart of the Treme for history, music and shows
Also known as the fly. Mississippi River. Watch the big ships roll out to sea at Sunset.
110 locals recommend
Audubon Riverview Park
6500 Magazine StAlso known as the fly. Mississippi River. Watch the big ships roll out to sea at Sunset.
Magnolia Bridge At Bayou St John
Harding DriveFerry Place
Ferry PlaceLakeshore Drive
Lakeshore DriveTulane University
6823 St Charles AveOak Alley
Oak AlleyHistoric Oak Grove
City Park AvenueTREES
Essentials
Canseco's Esplanade Market
3135 Esplanade AveAwesome neighborhood grocery store.
Terranovas Supermarket
3308 Esplanade AveAnother awesome supermarket
Norma's Sweets Bakery
2925 Bienville StBakery
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine StOur most beautiful park and university. Walk to the fly from here
Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveDrinks & Nightlife
The best bar in the world, which just happens to be in our neighborhood. Check out the bathrooms!
223 locals recommend
Pal's Lounge
949 N RendonThe best bar in the world, which just happens to be in our neighborhood. Check out the bathrooms!
Bayou Beer Garden
326 N Norman C Francis ParkwayAwesome selection of beers
Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce De Leon StBrooks Seahorse Saloon
1648 Gentilly BlvdOld Point Bar
545 Patterson RdPat O'Brien's
718 St PeterTropical Isle
721 Bourbon StEverything Else
United States Postal Service
501 Moss StPost Office
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
1243 St Charles AveIf you get the craving, it is right there!
Storyland
5 Victory AveNeighborhoods
Indispensable and a favorite among true New Orleanians. The historical heart and soul of the city
French Quarter
Uptown/Carrollton
Quite possibly the most beautiful street in the world. Ride is from start to finish non the streetcar— that is my recommendation!
150 locals recommend
Saint Charles Avenue
Saint Charles AvenueQuite possibly the most beautiful street in the world. Ride is from start to finish non the streetcar— that is my recommendation!
Magazine Street
Magazine StreetGreat for young folk, bars, and shopping!
Marigny
Best place to see music in ten free legendary venues. Go at night
655 locals recommend
Frenchmen Street
Best place to see music in ten free legendary venues. Go at night
Bywater
Hipsterville, USA. Where art happens. Woah.
Most colorfully painted houses you'll ever see and many cool bars and restaurants. Home of the famous musical street: Frenchmen.
130 locals recommend
Marigny
Most colorfully painted houses you'll ever see and many cool bars and restaurants. Home of the famous musical street: Frenchmen.
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