Restaurant · Milan
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"An Uptown Victorian cottage offering bayou-born Cajun food, recognized for its James Beard-awarded chef Melissa Martin."
American restaurant · Lower Garden District
Cochon Butcher serves up top-tier house-cured meats, legendary muffulettas, and inventive sandwiches in a lively, casual NOLA spot.
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Live music bar · Marigny
The Spotted Cat is a charmingly worn bar on Frenchmen Street, buzzing with live jazz from talented quartets and a lively dance floor, making for an unforgettable night.
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Restaurant · Lakeview
Elle-J’s in Lakeview offers a cozy supper club vibe, serving up delicious Creole-Italian dishes and seafood in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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Creole restaurant · French Quarter
Tableau offers classic French-Creole cuisine amidst stunning balcony views of Jackson Square, bringing a lively blend of elegance and local charm.
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Fine dining restaurant · French Quarter
Tucked away in the French Quarter, Orleans Grapevine is an intimate wine bar boasting a delightful courtyard, excellent French-inspired dishes, and a stellar wine selection that keeps both locals and visitors coming back.
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Hotel · Central Business District
The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans blends Beaux-Arts elegance with Southern charm, offering luxe rooms, a spa, farm-to-table dining, and live jazz.
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Sandwich shop · St Thomas
This kitschy New Orleans spot turns childhood classics into innovative, crave-worthy sandwiches like the legendary fried bologna and the veggie-packed collard green melt.
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Restaurant · Bywater
Justini's, a chic new cocktail bar in Bywater, serves vibrant small plates and specialty drinks in a cozy setting celebrating Black women and regional flavors.
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Surrey’s Café charms with its vibrant decor and quick service, serving up stellar American and Latin-inspired breakfast favorites like shrimp and grits and bananas foster French toast, alongside an enticing selection of fresh-squeezed juices.
Hotel · French Quarter
Classic French Quarter grandeur meets a luxe vibe with a revolving Carousel Bar, rooftop pool, and a history steeped in literary legend.