Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Oxalis
3162 Dauphine StreetGreat spot in the Bywater- one of our favorites
Perfect breakfast place- but get there early as the line will be a beast after 10am! Fresh juice and locally sourced ingredients -
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Satsuma Cafe
3218 Dauphine StPerfect breakfast place- but get there early as the line will be a beast after 10am! Fresh juice and locally sourced ingredients -
The best coffee and only a short distance away from the hideout!!!
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Sólo Espresso
1301 Poland AveThe best coffee and only a short distance away from the hideout!!!
A variety of snacks including an oyster bar, juice bar, coffee bar and a creole take on Korean food.
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St. Roch Market
2381 St Claude AveA variety of snacks including an oyster bar, juice bar, coffee bar and a creole take on Korean food.
Cafe Amelie
900 Royal StBRUNCH!!!! Make a reservation in advance!!
French Truck Coffee
1200 Magazine StBest coffee roaster hands down!
Hivolt
1829 Sophie Wright PlDelicious juices, treats, and coffee
Three Muses
536 Frenchmen StGreat music- Lots of veggie options- fun atmosphere!
Gerald's Donuts
6901 St Claude AveDONUTS!!!!
A mindful and affordable menu of specialty pizzas, pastas, crudo and more..
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Paladar 511
511 Marigny StA mindful and affordable menu of specialty pizzas, pastas, crudo and more..
Faubourg Wines
2805 St Claude AveWine shop- quiet chill spot
Shake Sugary
3304 St Claude AveSWEET THINGS!!!
Hit up the their sandwich shop next door called "Butcher"
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Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StHit up the their sandwich shop next door called "Butcher"
Pêche Seafood Grill
800 Magazine StDELICIOUS!!!
Borgne
601 Loyola AveDELICIOUS!
Pizza Delicious
617 Piety StPIZZA!!! Grab a pie then head to the crescent park!
Veggie options- People food- affordable- Hole in the wall but great!!
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Sneaky Pickle
3200 Burgundy StVeggie options- People food- affordable- Hole in the wall but great!!
The Orange Couch
2339 Royal StThe iced coffee is addictive.
Verti Marte
1201 Royal StBest po-boys in town- locals favorite!
Although the best gumbo is at someones grandmothers house, you won't get too mad at the Gumbo Shop's stab at it :)
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Gumbo Shop
630 St PeterAlthough the best gumbo is at someones grandmothers house, you won't get too mad at the Gumbo Shop's stab at it :)
Delicious deli offering a healthy alternative to the usual suspects downtown.
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Petite Amelie
900 Royal StDelicious deli offering a healthy alternative to the usual suspects downtown.
Old School New Orleans food- rich, heavy, make you want to take a nap, unhealthy, and delicious... Did I mention totally unhealthy? :)
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Irene's
529 Bienville StOld School New Orleans food- rich, heavy, make you want to take a nap, unhealthy, and delicious... Did I mention totally unhealthy? :)
We have not been here yet, but it is a neighborhood cafe which serves New Orleans staples!
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Café Dauphine
5229 Dauphine StWe have not been here yet, but it is a neighborhood cafe which serves New Orleans staples!
The Joint
701 Mazant StBBQ
great hang out spot if you get there early enough to miss the crowds. delicious food- wine and cheese!
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Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland Avegreat hang out spot if you get there early enough to miss the crowds. delicious food- wine and cheese!
Stanley Restaurant
547 St Ann StBrunch on Jackson Square
Horn's Eatery And Catering
2440 Dauphine StBrunch!!
Coquette
2800 Magazine StDelish food in the Garden District
N7
1117 Montegut StAmazing little French bistro.. The scallops are a game changer.
Great local brewery that serves free tastings on Friday between 5-7. Walk there by following the levee down to Arabi
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6809 North Peters StreetGreat local brewery that serves free tastings on Friday between 5-7. Walk there by following the levee down to Arabi
Bywater Bakery
3624 Dauphine StDelicious! Affordable - adorable.
Shopping
Thrift like store- prices can be somewhat questionable- just stand your ground!! Fun to browse through nonetheless!
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Bargain Center
3200 Dauphine StThrift like store- prices can be somewhat questionable- just stand your ground!! Fun to browse through nonetheless!
Best prices anywhere in the city for oddities and beautiful antiques.
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Second Line Arts & Antiques Mall
1209 Decatur StBest prices anywhere in the city for oddities and beautiful antiques.
Neon Heart
1022 Lowerline StFashion and lifestyle shopping. Jewelry by local artists.
Exodus Goods
Beautiful textiles, unique fashion finds.
Ignore the surly staff- but enjoy the records :) Then head to the park and watch the ships go down the Mississippi river...
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Euclid Records
3301 Chartres StIgnore the surly staff- but enjoy the records :) Then head to the park and watch the ships go down the Mississippi river...
Best antique shop in town for off the wall rare finds.. Not cheap- but worth a visit for inspiration alone :)
La Belle Nouvelle Orleans
2112 Magazine StBest antique shop in town for off the wall rare finds.. Not cheap- but worth a visit for inspiration alone :)
Drinks & Nightlife
Don't leave New Orleans without trying the fried ribs! Also, one of the best places for a refreshing drink from a real mixologist!
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Cane and Table
1113 Decatur StDon't leave New Orleans without trying the fried ribs! Also, one of the best places for a refreshing drink from a real mixologist!
Not amazing service- but amazing drinks!!! If you really love a great cocktail, a must visit!
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Bar Tonique
820 N Rampart StNot amazing service- but amazing drinks!!! If you really love a great cocktail, a must visit!
One of my favorite restaurants in the city- Make a reservation for a seat in the courtyard!
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Sylvain
625 Chartres StOne of my favorite restaurants in the city- Make a reservation for a seat in the courtyard!
Out of all the tourist traps- this one is actually worth visiting! Lit only by gas lamps and candles - built between 1722 and 1732 - request a song from the piano man- he's actually amazing.
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Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
941 Bourbon StOut of all the tourist traps- this one is actually worth visiting! Lit only by gas lamps and candles - built between 1722 and 1732 - request a song from the piano man- he's actually amazing.
Jacques-Imo's
8324 Oak StPretty good New Orleans style food.
R Bar
1431 Royal StLocals staple bar.
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetLocals staple bar
Vaughan's Lounge
4229 Dauphine StLocals staple bar
Saturn Bar
3067 St Claude AveDIVE!!! A locals favorite dive bar.
Locals favorite- catch DJ Soul Sister on the weekends for a night you won't forget.
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Hi-Ho Lounge
2239 St Claude AveLocals favorite- catch DJ Soul Sister on the weekends for a night you won't forget.
Check their listing for great alternative/punk/metal/banjo punk whatever - music
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Siberia Lounge
2227 St Claude AveCheck their listing for great alternative/punk/metal/banjo punk whatever - music
Bellocq
936 Saint Charles AvenueDrinks here are amazing.
Locals favorite- dive bar which sometimes surprises you with the band lineup- small, stinky, fun. If you're into that sort of thing...
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Circle Bar
1032 St Charles AveLocals favorite- dive bar which sometimes surprises you with the band lineup- small, stinky, fun. If you're into that sort of thing...
Meauxbar
942 N Rampart StAmazing food
Great new bar in Arabi - super close to our house. Fun atmosphere with delicious food served from the back of the bar. It crosses Parish lines and smoking is allowed so keep that in mind..
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Pirogue's Whiskey Bayou
6940 St Claude AveGreat new bar in Arabi - super close to our house. Fun atmosphere with delicious food served from the back of the bar. It crosses Parish lines and smoking is allowed so keep that in mind..
Everything Else
Crescent Park
2300 N Peters StA new park in the Bywater- great views of the city!
The Stacks, art & design bookstore
900 Camp StGo get funky books!
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad StNot that far away...
Not the best selection but better than driving to Whole Foods
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New Orleans Food Co-Op
2372 St Claude AveNot the best selection but better than driving to Whole Foods
Mardi Gras Zone Supermarket
2706 Royal StCrazy little bodega in the bywater.
Arts & Culture
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirGo to the park!!!
Wonderful collection of Louisiana artists and changing exhibits.
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Ogden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp StWonderful collection of Louisiana artists and changing exhibits.
Contemporary Arts Center
900 Camp StVenue for performance art, visual arts and film.
Locals favorite venue for eclectic art house cinema and gallery.
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Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center
6621 St Claude AveLocals favorite venue for eclectic art house cinema and gallery.
Go jump in the pool!! WARNING! - CLOTHING OPTIONAL! Great food, refreshing pool, close to fun neighborhood bars and hot spots! Don't be scared of seeing naked people tho...
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The Country Club
634 Louisa StreetGo jump in the pool!! WARNING! - CLOTHING OPTIONAL! Great food, refreshing pool, close to fun neighborhood bars and hot spots! Don't be scared of seeing naked people tho...
Swan River Yoga Arabi
7011 St Claude AveDonation based Yoga right in the neighborhood!!
Sightseeing
Hit the Levee near the old Holy Cross school for the best sunset in the city!!
Holy Cross Historic District
Hit the Levee near the old Holy Cross school for the best sunset in the city!!