Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Horn’s at 1940 Dauphine Street, 2 blocks away, family owned and operated. Open Monday through Sunday from 7am to 3pm, breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Fabulous cocktails, and really the best food in the Marigny. www.hornsnola.com
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Horn's Eatery And Catering
2440 Dauphine StHorn’s at 1940 Dauphine Street, 2 blocks away, family owned and operated. Open Monday through Sunday from 7am to 3pm, breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Fabulous cocktails, and really the best food in the Marigny. www.hornsnola.com
The Ruby Slipper Café, 2001 Burgundy Street, 1 block away, cheery cafe serving signature omelets, Southern brunch fare & cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere. Open Monday through Friday from 8am to 2pm & Sat/Sun from 8am – 3pm, breakfast, brunch, and lunch. www.therubyslippercafe.net
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The Ruby Slipper Café
2001 Burgundy StreetThe Ruby Slipper Café, 2001 Burgundy Street, 1 block away, cheery cafe serving signature omelets, Southern brunch fare & cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere. Open Monday through Friday from 8am to 2pm & Sat/Sun from 8am – 3pm, breakfast, brunch, and lunch. www.therubyslippercafe.net
The Country Club, 634 Louisa Street, hidden away in the charming Bywater neighborhood, the Country Club offers an elegant escape from everyday. Beautiful renovated restaurant and bar, exquisite food and drinks, and an outdoor pool area complete with poolside bar and lounges. Must be 21 or older to enter. $15 to use the pool area, but you can ask for a tour prior to use. It’s a great place to spend the day lounging by the pool and sipping cocktails in one of New Orleans best summertime scenes. Highly recommended for dinner as well. www.thecountryclubneworleans.com
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The Country Club
634 Louisa StreetThe Country Club, 634 Louisa Street, hidden away in the charming Bywater neighborhood, the Country Club offers an elegant escape from everyday. Beautiful renovated restaurant and bar, exquisite food and drinks, and an outdoor pool area complete with poolside bar and lounges. Must be 21 or older to enter. $15 to use the pool area, but you can ask for a tour prior to use. It’s a great place to spend the day lounging by the pool and sipping cocktails in one of New Orleans best summertime scenes. Highly recommended for dinner as well. www.thecountryclubneworleans.com
The Old Coffee Pot Restaurant, 714 St Peter in the French Quarter, Creole fare including egg-laden breakfast grub & hard-to-find fried rice balls in a historic space. Best gravy I’ve had. Established in 1894. www.theoldcoffeepot.com
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The Old Coffee Pot Restaurant
714 St PeterThe Old Coffee Pot Restaurant, 714 St Peter in the French Quarter, Creole fare including egg-laden breakfast grub & hard-to-find fried rice balls in a historic space. Best gravy I’ve had. Established in 1894. www.theoldcoffeepot.com
Commander’s Palace, 1403 Washington Ave in the Garden District (go early and check out the cemetery across the street). You can’t visit New Orleans without a trip to Commander’s at least once. Since 1880, Commander's Palace has been a New Orleans landmark known for the award-winning quality of its food and many commodious dining rooms. They do a jazz brunch, but dinner is the best meal here- reserve early and dress up- jacket/tie required for men. Driving or trolley www.commanderspalace.com
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Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AveCommander’s Palace, 1403 Washington Ave in the Garden District (go early and check out the cemetery across the street). You can’t visit New Orleans without a trip to Commander’s at least once. Since 1880, Commander's Palace has been a New Orleans landmark known for the award-winning quality of its food and many commodious dining rooms. They do a jazz brunch, but dinner is the best meal here- reserve early and dress up- jacket/tie required for men. Driving or trolley www.commanderspalace.com
Café Amelie, 912 Royal Street in the French Quarter. Open Wed to Sun 11am-9pm. I go for dinner every time I’m in town; it’s a fabulous carriage house and courtyard space with amazing and authentic Creole cuisine. Very busy, so make a reservation if possible. Casual attire is fine; try to sit outside for the scene. www.cafeamelie.com
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Cafe Amelie
900 Royal StCafé Amelie, 912 Royal Street in the French Quarter. Open Wed to Sun 11am-9pm. I go for dinner every time I’m in town; it’s a fabulous carriage house and courtyard space with amazing and authentic Creole cuisine. Very busy, so make a reservation if possible. Casual attire is fine; try to sit outside for the scene. www.cafeamelie.com
Eat New Orleans, 900 Dumaine St in the French Quarter. Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. You can BYOB and they usually have a several course dinner option, comfort food, delicious every time! www.eatnola.com
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Eat New Orleans
769 West 5th StreetEat New Orleans, 900 Dumaine St in the French Quarter. Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. You can BYOB and they usually have a several course dinner option, comfort food, delicious every time! www.eatnola.com
Bayona, 430 Dauphine Street in the French Quarter. Open Mon to Sat for dinner. Fabulous atmosphere, one of the best in Nola; chef Susan Spicer cooks creative Louisiana fare in a charming old cottage with a lush courtyard. Reservation recommended, business casual attire. www.bayona.com
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Bayona
430 Dauphine StBayona, 430 Dauphine Street in the French Quarter. Open Mon to Sat for dinner. Fabulous atmosphere, one of the best in Nola; chef Susan Spicer cooks creative Louisiana fare in a charming old cottage with a lush courtyard. Reservation recommended, business casual attire. www.bayona.com
Meauxbar, 942 N Rampart Street in the French Quarter. Open daily for dinner and Sat/Sun for lunch also. Sleek bistro preparing a locally inspired French menu of small & large plates in an intimate space. Always fabulous, usually busy. www.meauxbar.com
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Meauxbar
942 N Rampart StMeauxbar, 942 N Rampart Street in the French Quarter. Open daily for dinner and Sat/Sun for lunch also. Sleek bistro preparing a locally inspired French menu of small & large plates in an intimate space. Always fabulous, usually busy. www.meauxbar.com
Drinks & Nightlife
Frenchman Street; walk out the door to the left, take the first left and you are on famous Frenchman. The capital of live music in New Orleans. With 20+ bars, venues, and restaurants all within a 2 block area, each hosting various live music events 7 days a week, Frenchmen Street is one of the premiere nightlife destinations in the country. In addition to the delicious late night food and incredible music, Frenchmen Street also has its own authentic art market. In the midst of some of the most famous music clubs, the Frenchmen Art Market is the place to go to experience local art and crafts that are distinctively New Orleans. Stop by this late night market and take home a small piece of
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Улица Френчмен
Frenchman Street; walk out the door to the left, take the first left and you are on famous Frenchman. The capital of live music in New Orleans. With 20+ bars, venues, and restaurants all within a 2 block area, each hosting various live music events 7 days a week, Frenchmen Street is one of the premiere nightlife destinations in the country. In addition to the delicious late night food and incredible music, Frenchmen Street also has its own authentic art market. In the midst of some of the most famous music clubs, the Frenchmen Art Market is the place to go to experience local art and crafts that are distinctively New Orleans. Stop by this late night market and take home a small piece of
Entertainment & Activities
Hotel Peter & Paul; circa 1861 Cathedral and associated buildings designed by famed southern architect Henry Howard. Not quite yet completed, but it will include a bar, restaurant, and juice bar. Visit www.hotelpeterandpaul.com for updates on competition and when you can visit!
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Hotel Peter and Paul
2317 Burgundy StHotel Peter & Paul; circa 1861 Cathedral and associated buildings designed by famed southern architect Henry Howard. Not quite yet completed, but it will include a bar, restaurant, and juice bar. Visit www.hotelpeterandpaul.com for updates on competition and when you can visit!
Arts & Culture
Gallier House, 1132 Royal Street in the Quarter, Thursday to Tuesday from 10am-3pm. Built in 1857, this opulent furnished house provides a glimpse into the life of an affluent family at the time. Original bathroom, seasonally decorated, and a wonderful tour. Also the same house from American Horror Story, Coven. www.hgghh.org
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Галльский дом
1132 Royal StGallier House, 1132 Royal Street in the Quarter, Thursday to Tuesday from 10am-3pm. Built in 1857, this opulent furnished house provides a glimpse into the life of an affluent family at the time. Original bathroom, seasonally decorated, and a wonderful tour. Also the same house from American Horror Story, Coven. www.hgghh.org
Beauregard-Keyes House, 1113 Chartres Street in the Quarter, Monday to Saturday from 10am-3pm. Landmark home of prominent 19th century New Orleans figures featuring a large mansion, courtyard, gardens, & antique collection. Featured in the 1970s film Mandingo, & many others. www.bkhouse.org
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Beauregard-Keyes House
1113 Chartres StBeauregard-Keyes House, 1113 Chartres Street in the Quarter, Monday to Saturday from 10am-3pm. Landmark home of prominent 19th century New Orleans figures featuring a large mansion, courtyard, gardens, & antique collection. Featured in the 1970s film Mandingo, & many others. www.bkhouse.org
1850 House, 523 St Ann Street on Jackson Square, Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 430pm. Enter through the museum shop on the ground floor. Self-guided tours of an antebellum townhouse with 1800s furniture & everyday objects on display. Great chance to see the interior of the Baroness de Pontalba’s real estate venture from the 19th century. www.louisianastatemuseum.org
1850 House
523 St Ann St1850 House, 523 St Ann Street on Jackson Square, Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 430pm. Enter through the museum shop on the ground floor. Self-guided tours of an antebellum townhouse with 1800s furniture & everyday objects on display. Great chance to see the interior of the Baroness de Pontalba’s real estate venture from the 19th century. www.louisianastatemuseum.org
Herman-Grima House, 820 St Louis St in the Quarter, Thursday to Tuesday from 10am-3pm. 19th-century house museum with period furnishings, a stable & a functional 1830s outdoor kitchen. Interesting to see an American style house in the French Quarter. They occasionally do a cooking demo in the antique kitchen. www.hgghh.org
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Дом-музей Херманна-Грима
820 St Louis StHerman-Grima House, 820 St Louis St in the Quarter, Thursday to Tuesday from 10am-3pm. 19th-century house museum with period furnishings, a stable & a functional 1830s outdoor kitchen. Interesting to see an American style house in the French Quarter. They occasionally do a cooking demo in the antique kitchen. www.hgghh.org
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, 514 Chartres in the Quarter, Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 3pm. Circa-1823 apothecary is now a museum with exhibits of early medicines, superstitious cures & more. www.pharmacymuseum.org
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Музей истории New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
514 Chartres StNew Orleans Pharmacy Museum, 514 Chartres in the Quarter, Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 3pm. Circa-1823 apothecary is now a museum with exhibits of early medicines, superstitious cures & more. www.pharmacymuseum.org
Orpheum Theater
129 Roosevelt WayMarigny Opera House
725 St Ferdinand StDestrehan Plantation, 13034 River Road, Destrehan. Open 9am to 4pm daily. Historic plantation home with exhibits, interactive demonstrations & tours from costumed guides. Wonderful tour and a lot of information about daily life. 30 minute drive from Maison Rampart. www.destrehanplantation.org
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Плантация Дестрехан
13034 River RdDestrehan Plantation, 13034 River Road, Destrehan. Open 9am to 4pm daily. Historic plantation home with exhibits, interactive demonstrations & tours from costumed guides. Wonderful tour and a lot of information about daily life. 30 minute drive from Maison Rampart. www.destrehanplantation.org
Evergreen Plantation, 4677 LA-18, Edgard. Open Monday to Saturday from 830am to 2pm. Intact landmark sugarcane plantation offering tours of the 1790 main house & original slave cabins. This is hands down the best plantation tour on River Road; they tell the whole story & the human story with no fabrications or exaggerations. The big house is on the small side, but the entire property and all of the structures are fabulous. 1 hour from Maison Rampart. www.evergreenplantation.org
Evergreen Plantation
Evergreen Plantation, 4677 LA-18, Edgard. Open Monday to Saturday from 830am to 2pm. Intact landmark sugarcane plantation offering tours of the 1790 main house & original slave cabins. This is hands down the best plantation tour on River Road; they tell the whole story & the human story with no fabrications or exaggerations. The big house is on the small side, but the entire property and all of the structures are fabulous. 1 hour from Maison Rampart. www.evergreenplantation.org
Laura Plantation, 2247 LA-18, Vacherie. Open daily from 930am to 5pm. An 1805 sugarcane plantation with daily guided tours of the big house, the grounds & slave cabin. Laura has the most complete history of its residents & their lives; extremely authentic & true to history. www.lauraplantation.com
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Плантация Лаура: Креольское наследие Луизианы
2247 LA-18Laura Plantation, 2247 LA-18, Vacherie. Open daily from 930am to 5pm. An 1805 sugarcane plantation with daily guided tours of the big house, the grounds & slave cabin. Laura has the most complete history of its residents & their lives; extremely authentic & true to history. www.lauraplantation.com
Oak Alley Plantation, 3645 LA-18, Vacherie. Open daily from 9am to 5pm. Obviously you go for the oaks; the good tour but not great. It is very crowded most days and the tour has a lot of embellishments and exaggerations that are not accurate to the history. They do have a good restaurant and bar; it’s a little over an hour from Maison Rampart. www.oakalleyplantation.org
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Плантация Oak Alley
3645 LA-18Oak Alley Plantation, 3645 LA-18, Vacherie. Open daily from 9am to 5pm. Obviously you go for the oaks; the good tour but not great. It is very crowded most days and the tour has a lot of embellishments and exaggerations that are not accurate to the history. They do have a good restaurant and bar; it’s a little over an hour from Maison Rampart. www.oakalleyplantation.org