Sandwich shop · Bayou St. John
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"For lunch, we’re zipping over to Parkway Bakery & Tavern in Mid City for po’boys (the restaurant calls them poor boys)." - ByNina Compton, as told to Chelsea Brasted
Deli · French Quarter
Verti Marte is a tiny 24/7 French Quarter deli cranking out colossal Creole po’boys and spicy muffulettas perfect for any hour hunger.
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Middle Eastern restaurant · Touro
Crafty modern Israeli eats shine at this bustling Magazine Street gem, where pillowy pita and inventive hummus steal the show.
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Thai restaurant · Central Business District
Good Catch is your go-to Thai bistro in the CBD, serving up fresh seafood dishes and handcrafted cocktails in a lively, inviting space.
Bakery · Seventh Ward
Buttermilk Drop Bakery is a beloved Treme staple serving up dreamy buttermilk drops and classic soul food breakfasts to a steady stream of devoted locals.
French restaurant · French Quarter
Antoine’s, New Orleans’ longest-running family restaurant since 1840, serves classic French-Creole dishes like oysters Rockefeller amid grand historic rooms.
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Ethiopian restaurant · Seventh Ward
Addis Nola serves vibrant, authentic Ethiopian dishes like steaming stews and fresh injera in a warm, artful Bayou Road spot with stellar cocktails.
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Seafood restaurant · Irish Channel
Basin Seafood serves up bold, fresh Louisiana-style seafood and inventive small plates in a laid-back spot with bottomless mimosas and stellar chargrilled oysters.
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Creole restaurant · Garden District
Since 1880, Commander's Palace in the Garden District has served up refined Creole classics and legendary jazz brunches in an elegant, chandelier-lit Victorian setting.
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Live music venue · East Riverside
Tipitina's, a legendary Uptown venue since the '70s, invites you to dance among great live music and local talent in its welcoming, rustic atmosphere.
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Hotel · Central City
Nestled in the charming Garden District, The Pontchartrain Hotel combines vintage elegance with modern comforts and boasts a top-notch rooftop bar for stunning views.
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