West African restaurant · East Riverside
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"A modern ode to traditional Senegalese cooking, this restaurant braids Chef Serigne Mbaye's memories with haute cuisine and the African heritage of New Orleans."
Ice cream shop · East Carrollton
Colorful vintage neighborhood stand, open March through October, offering 50+ snoball flavors.
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Bar · Central Business District
Select hangout with an elegant vibe offering handcrafted cocktails, small plates & live music.
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Hotel · Marigny
This lively 19th-century inn boasts stylish suites and a trendy bar where locals mingle over expertly crafted drinks, just minutes from Bourbon Street.
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French restaurant · Central Business District
Savor upscale French and American dishes in a bright setting with St. Charles Avenue views, where the duck and seasonal gazpacho steal the show.
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Bar · Bywater
Vaughan’s Lounge is a beloved dive bar where you can groove to live jazz, enjoy cheap drinks, and soak in the warm, welcoming Bywater vibes.
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Hamburger restaurant · Navarre
Charcoal-broiled burgers, shakes & more at an outpost of a no-frills local chain founded in 1952.
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Cajun restaurant · Treme
Neighborhood family-run bistro for casually refined Cajun cuisine in a warm, unpretentious setting.
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Hotel · French Quarter
Upscale hotel on Bourbon Street, offering plush rooms & a jazz club, plus Cajun cuisine & a pool. On lively Bourbon Street in the renowned French Quarter, this upscale hotel is an 8-minute walk from St Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square. The plush rooms offer Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and laptop-sized safes. Some have French doors overlooking a courtyard pool or leading to balconies above Bourbon Street. Suites add whirlpool tubs, spiral staircases to separate living areas, or canopy beds. Amenities include a Cajun restaurant, an oyster bar and a jazz club, as well as a cafe and cocktail lounge. There's also a courtyard pool, along with business and fitness centers.
History museum · French Quarter
This charming circa-1823 apothecary-turned-museum is a treasure trove of early medicines and quirky remedies, offering engaging guided tours that bring history to life.
Cajun restaurant · French Quarter
Local seafood platters, fresh-shucked oysters & Creole staples in a casual barroom setting.