superJennifer: Boundaries are: St. Charles Ave, 1st St, Magazine St & Toledano St. Developed between 1832-1900. One of the best preserved collection of historic southern mansions in the USA.
Will N: 6th-largest urban public park in the US, approx. 50% larger than Central Park in NYC. Holds the world's largest collection of mature live oak trees. Founded in 1853, one of the oldest parks in the US.
D. W.: Go here if you want to view authentic aspects of the Mardis Gras culture. Chief Richard Lewis is a cultural scholar and true community servant. A human history book.
Danielle Neufeld: Wonderful little museum with lots of info on the history of voodoo. Take as many picture as you like- they encourage it! Lots of great goodies in the gift shops. Gris gris bags, voodoo dolls, & more.
Restaurante de gastronomía cajún y criolla · Uptown - Carrollton · 174 tips y reseñas
Eater: Most of the menu is straight-up Creole, among the best in town. You will likely have to wait for a seat, but the Maple Leaf Bar is half a block away, so it’s no big deal. [Eater 38 Member]
625 Chartres St (at Wilkinson St.), Nueva Orleans, LA
Gastropub · French Quarter · 152 tips y reseñas
Eater: New American, gastropub-style restaurant in the Quarter helmed by Chef Alex Harrell. Widely acclaimed as a very high-end restaurant at a price point that’s high but not terrifying. [Eater 38 Member]
800 Decatur St (at The French Market), Nueva Orleans, LA
Café · French Quarter · 1557 tips y reseñas
jake furst: Come at 4am and eat your beignets with the local musicians. Pro tip: dont breathe out of your nose whilst beigneting unless you want a powder sugar face.
623 Frenchmen St (Royal Street), Nueva Orleans, LA
Lugar de jazz y blues · Marigny · 195 tips y reseñas
Talisa Chang: No cover, mostly traditional jazz/dixieland. Probably my favorite Frenchmen St. Place. Try to see Meschiya Lake or the Jazz Vipers there (from Al)
Lugar de jazz y blues · Marigny · 62 tips y reseñas
NOSMH: Legend Ellis Marsalis playing the piano with his quartet is something you must do for your soul at least once in your life. Make it a point to be there Friday nights for the 8PM or 10PM performances.
IFC: Known for music and having an enjoyable time, stop by this bar for live music 7 days a week. It’s most popular on Tuesday nights when the Rebirth Brass Band plays.
800 Lesseps St (at Dauphine St), Nueva Orleans, LA
Bar · Bywater · 36 tips y reseñas
Tara and Karina: Local legend Kermit Ruffins plays Thursday nights. Show starts at 8/8:30pm but I recommend coming at 11pm just before the second set, when the (free) red beans & rice are served and the crowd thins.
600 Poland Ave (at Chartres St), Nueva Orleans, LA
Bar de vinos · Bywater · 184 tips y reseñas
Arminda Klier: Recommend getting there by early evening on the weekends to get a table in the backyard. You'll likely be planted there for hours as you drink wine, eat delicious food, and listen to amazing music!
2601 Royal St (at Franklin Ave), Nueva Orleans, LA
Restaurante de tapas · Bywater · 76 tips y reseñas
Eater: Get there early & enjoy your food in a relatively quiet & peaceful bar setting, or get there late, dance your ass off, & feed your soul. Get the patatas bravas & thank us later. [Eater 38 Member]
1113 Decatur St (btw Ursulines & Gov Nicholls), Nueva Orleans, LA
Bar · French Quarter · 21 tips y reseñas
Gambit New Orleans: Looking for a heady punch that goes down suprisingly (and perhaps dangerously) smooth? Try Pravda's Opal cocktail, a combination of 110-proof Green Chartreuse liqueur and 124-proof absinthe.
Gambit New Orleans: Breakfast Sandwiches Worth Seeking: The "green breakfast sandwich" lives up to its name with arugula and mashed avocado. -Gambit's Five in 5 Leer más.
4238 Magazine St (General Pershing), Nueva Orleans, LA
Bar · Central City - Garden · 80 tips y reseñas
GourmetLive: You’ll likely find dishes such as roasted quail stuffed with boudin & black drum topped with a blue crab beignet, as well as tangy goat cheese desserts, served w/whatever fruits are in season.
930 Tchoupitoulas St (at Andrew Higgins St), Nueva Orleans, LA
Lugar de sándwiches · Lower Garden District · 585 tips y reseñas
Eater: A James Beard Award winning restaurant run by two James Beard Award winning chefs, there’s no surprise Cochon is among the best restaurants in town. [Eater 38 Member]
6078 Laurel St (at Webster Street), Nueva Orleans, LA
Restaurante de gastronomía cajún y criolla · Uptown - Carrollton · 21 tips y reseñas
Epicurious: This hotspot melds traditional and progressive cuisine with trendy drinks and decor complementing its locally-inspired food. The smoked speckled trout salad is a classic Southern dish.
Restaurante de comida sureña · Garden District · 320 tips y reseñas
Epicurious: Located in an old plantation house, the service is formal but the atmosphere is fun. Head over for the best Sunday brunch in the Big Easy - and try the absinthe-and-bacon-poached oysters!
Eater: Maurepas Foods does quality fine dining food w/o any of the fuss or price. Like Dante's Kitchen, the focus is very much on the freshness of the ingredients, especially the veggies. [Eater 38 Member]
Michelin Travel & Lifestyle: Trendy coffee shop Orange Couch Coffee is home to an unexpected treat: Japanese mochi ice cream. Lychee shakes and Vietnamese coffee round out the Asian-inspired menu. -Travel Editor
Restaurante de gastronomía cajún y criolla · French Quarter · 173 tips y reseñas
J Crowley: Omg. You have to get the gumbo and half poboy special. I got the oyster poboy and it's amazing. All the locals recommended and I can't agree more.
Restaurante americano · Uptown - Carrollton · 80 tips y reseñas
Rafi Syed: Sit outside on the patio and try as many things as possible. The bread pudding is delicious but rich, and don't sleep on anything that they Pastrami. Yes, used Pastrami as a verb
Museo histórico · French Quarter · 34 tips y reseñas
Rafi Syed: Worth the $5, but your whole visit will only take you 30 minutes. Bring a po' boy from K'Paul's next door and eat in the back garden after your tour.
Restaurante de gastronomía cajún y criolla · French Quarter · 237 tips y reseñas
J Crowley: The charbroiled oysters will blow your mind! Cooked in butter, parm, and garlic - they're way better than the raw ones. Pro tip: order an extra side of garlic bread to sop up the sauce!
Restaurante americano · Central City - Garden · 21 tips y reseñas
Briana Rogers: mac n' cheese, bananas foster bread pudding, it's all fantastic. the energy and mission of the place make it all the better. highly recommended!
13235 Chef Menteur Hwy (Michoud Blvd), Nueva Orleans, LA
Restaurante vietnamita · 5 tips y reseñas
Eater: Located in an unassuming strip mall in the center of a vibrant Vietnamese community in New Orleans East, Ba Mien features dishes from Northern, Central and Southern Vietnam. [Eater 38 Member]
Lugar de sándwiches · Bayou St. John · 202 tips y reseñas
Epicurious: Po'boys are the specialty here at this revamped neighborhood joint that used to have a beef-gravy-dispensing faucet on the premises. The faucet is gone, but the po'boys are just as good as ever.
Restaurante de gastronomía cajún y criolla · Uptown - Carrollton · 21 tips y reseñas
Epicurious: This neighborhood restaurant has a comfortable vibe - and the food is comfortable too. Try the smoked double-cut pork chops, but be prepared to wait for them - no reservations here!
2401 Saint Ann St (Tonti Street), Nueva Orleans, LA
Restaurante de comida sureña · Treme - Lafitte · 183 tips y reseñas
Eater: Amazing fried chicken, often called the best in town. The food and atmosphere are quintessential New Orleans, among the best you’ll find in town. [Eater 38 Member]
617 Piety St (btwn Royal & Chartres St), Nueva Orleans, LA
Pizzería · Bywater · 77 tips y reseñas
Eater: This pizza pop-up in the Bywater is pick-up only on those couple days a week it’s open, but despite that it’s already established itself as one of the best pizzas in town. [Eater 38 Member]
Eater: It closes at 6 during the week, but is open until 8 Friday & Saturday nights, making it a good spot for an early dinner (read: date night) before catching a movie at the Prytania. [Eater 38 Member]
5240 Annunciation St (at Bellecastle St.), Nueva Orleans, LA
Lugar de sándwiches · Uptown - Carrollton · 65 tips y reseñas
Eater: It’s impossible to say any shop has the best po’ boys, but they make a strong claim to that title here. They’re expensive for po’ boys, but they’re large and worth every penny. [Eater 38 Member]
547 Saint Ann St (at Chartres St), Nueva Orleans, LA
Restaurante americano · French Quarter · 253 tips y reseñas
Eater: The casual counterpart to Scott Boswell's masterpiece, Stella! Because it is a Boswell restaurant, everything is exceptionally well prepared. They have the best reuben in town. [Eater 38 Member]
Museo histórico · French Quarter · 10 tips y reseñas
Social News Network: This museum features a fascinating recount of Hurricane Katrina and also the history of Mardi Gras. It is inexpensive and great for museum-goers and those who just want to learn more!
Talisa Chang: During crawfish season they do delicious crawfish boils with lots of goodies Sunday nights at 10, followed by Walter Wolfman Washington. $10!
BET: The park honors the remarkable Jazz trumpeter & is home to the 1st New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival! See some noteworthy examples of African-Americans' contributions: http://bet.us/BHM
739 Iberville St (Btw Royal St. & Bourbon St.), Nueva Orleans, LA
Marisquería · Central Business District · 271 tips y reseñas
Serious Eats: Directly across the street from Acme, sharing a similar neon sign, Felix's is a bit less crowded, a touch less touristy and offers up fatty and fresh oysters on the half shell.
1212 Royal St (btwn Governor Nicholls St & Barracks St), Nueva Orleans, LA
Restaurante africano · French Quarter · 30 tips y reseñas
Serious Eats: An untouristy spot in the French Quarter, this West African cafe prepares food with bold flavors and moderate prices. Ginger fans, don't miss the gingero drink, a spicy relative of ginger beer.