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Drinking 🍸🍹🍺🥂🍷
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Restaurants
A gem on Magazine street. They also have so much fun specials they run (Mardi Gras prix fixe, No Menu Tuesdays)
Coquette
Grab your wine from the shop in front, then go around back for the best New Orleans backyard garden vibes. Give the front counter your meat and cheese selections and they’ll make you the perfect charcuterie board. Also, don’t sleep on the kitchen in ...
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
Delicious, fresh seafood. It’s a standard in my restaurant line up. Sitting at the oyster bar is always a blast. Also- you MUST get the fried bread.
Pêche Seafood Grill
When I need something healthy or a good juice, this is my go-to spot. It’s great if you are a visitor and need a break from all the indulging you have been doing!
The Daily Beet
A hidden gem. Delicious for brunch or dinner. Get the grilled banana bread for brunch and the gnocchi or fish is amazing for dinner.
Beggars Banquet
Hits the spot for a hangover BEC when I’m missing NY.
Stein's Market and Deli
Beautiful courtyard bar and restaurant that feels like a secret in the French Quarter behind the Krewe shop.
Patula
IMO the only place the get Chinese food in New Orleans. I feel so lucky this is walking distance to my house. Miss Shirley is an absolute legend.
Miss Shirley's
Delicious sandwiches in the French Quarter for grab and go (no seating inside). Pro-tip: order ahead so it is ready when you get there. It’s cramped inside.
Verti Marte
Fun tasting menu for a special occasion. Or, if you get there early, you can order from their à la carte menu and sit outside.
Mosquito Supper Club
The best sushi I think I’ve ever had (including in NY and Japan). The nicest staff as well. Their specials are amazing and I’m dreaming of the scallop handroll. I’m dying to check out their lunch special.
Nanami Sushi Diner & Onigiri (@nanamiuptown) · New Orleans, LA
Extremely charming to sit outside on the porch overlooking the golf course and the park. Great special for $7 martinis on wednesdays.
Audubon Clubhouse by Dickie Brennan & Co.
Wellness
In my opinion, best “gym” in New Orleans (more of a wellness center). The classes are great, the pool is gorgeous, the cafe is delicious, and the people are so nice. Plus, it always smells amazing when you walk in.
Spyre Center
Shopping
A beautiful shop on Magazine Street with locally designed items that are then made in India. The pieces you buy feel especially classic.
lekha
One of my favorite host/hostess gifts is a box of really nice chocolates from this shop! The recipient can put it out at the party, or keep to eat themselves. This shop also has a nice coffee shop in the front for drinks. Their staff is the nicest an...
Piety and Desire Chocolate | New Orleans
If you’re going to be in New Orleans, you have to get into the voodoo/hoodoo of it all. I swear by Mambo Jessyka’s fixed candles. Burned one for love, got a boyfriend. Burned the Road Opener candle, got a new job. She unfortunately does not have a ph...
The Weaving of Understanding
Local brand from New Orleans! The best throw blankets, rugs, and pillows with a Louisiana twist. For dive bar lovers, she has a dive bar blanket series that is perfect for a gift.
We Might be on Fire
Things to Do
Beautiful museum, with an amazing collection and really good special exhibits. Start at the top floor and work your way down. They also have a very well curated shop on the ground floor- perfect for unique New Orleans souvenirs.
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Grab a coffee and walk the Audubon Park loop. It’s a gorgeous walk that takes about an hour, and you’ll see swans, Spanish moss, and amazing oak trees
Audubon Park
Drinking 🍸🍹🍺🥂🍷
The name says it all. Also have great small bites and a bottle shop in the back. Ask the bartender for recommendations
Really Really Nice Wines
Adorable courtyard and the best place to go if you’re looking to try a classic New Orleans cocktail. The Gin Fizz is great.
Peychaud's at The Celestine
My favorite bar in the city. Fun, friendly vibe with a lot of locals and visitors. The poboys they serve at their attached restaurants are the best.
Parasol's
Cafes
One of my favorite cafes. They have a super cute front porch and back garden, and the inside is great for getting work done. Their seasonal drinks are always so fun!
Trumpet and Drum Coffee House (@trumpetanddrum) · New Orleans, LA
Stay
Beautiful hotel and the staff is so nice. Has a really lovely pool. But my favorite part is all the porches and courtyards where you can sit outside and have a drink or coffee. So charming.
Hotel Saint Vincent