Desi Vega's Steakhouse

This beloved dive in New Orleans serves hefty burgers and loaded baked potatoes amidst a cozy, dim atmosphere, complemented by potent cocktails and a jukebox.

Dive into the funky ’80s vibes at Hungry Eyes, where inventive cocktails and playful dishes make for a spirited night out in New Orleans.

Crêpes & other typical French dishes served in an intimate, mosaic-tiled bistro with sidewalk seats.

Step into Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar, New Orleans' oldest haunt, where you can sip on unforgettable frozen drinks amidst rich history and live piano tunes.

Café Reconcile is a nonprofit gem where at-risk youth serve up delicious Southern dishes in a welcoming, spacious atmosphere that makes every meal memorable.

Dat Dog is a vibrant New Orleans spot serving up gourmet hot dogs, creative toppings, and a lively outdoor dining scene perfect for a casual bite.

Contemporary rooms & suites in a Gothic-style Victorian mansion, plus a gym & an outdoor pool. In the famed Faubourg Marigny neighborhood, this upscale hotel in a restored Gothic–style Victorian mansion is a 3-minute walk from lively Bourbon Street and 2 miles from the National WWII Museum. Featuring contemporary decor and antique furnishings, the airy rooms offer marble bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and free Wi-Fi. Refined suites add whirlpool tubs, washer/dryers, kitchens and/or separate living rooms; 1 has a balcony. Continental breakfast is complimentary. Other amenities include a 24/7 fitness center, a furnished covered porch, and an outdoor pool flanked by sunloungers.

Experience coastal Italian delights like lobster bucatini and grilled oysters in a stylishly refurbished old orphanage with charming outdoor seating.

Stylish hotel offering modern rooms, plus an outdoor pool, free breakfast & a lively lounge. This chic hotel with modern decor is a half-block from Bourbon Street and an 8-minute walk from the historic buildings in Jackson Square. Sleek rooms feature 42-inch flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, walk-in showers and free Wi-Fi. Upgraded rooms add balconies. The hotel offers complimentary continental breakfast, as well as a welcome beverage. There's a heated outdoor saltwater pool with a patio bar, plus a fitness center, and a sophisticated lounge with a weekday happy hour.

Hip nook with a farmhouse motif & an indoor/outdoor bar, plus inventive comfort food & daily brunch.