Trey Smith and Blake Aguillard's New Orleans City Guide

"When I think about a dish that people primarily go out for, the New Orleans po'boy is the first thing that comes to mind. There are great examples all over the city, but my personal favorite is the shrimp po'boy from Guy's Po-boys. It's a small shop that's always busy but definitely worth the wait." - Trey"

"I don't know anyone that can make beignets at home as good as Café Du Monde. Café Du Monde is the perfect way to start off a quintessential New Orleans day." - Blake"

"My favorite cocktail is without question an old-fashioned. Fortunately, there are many places in town that really know how to bring the classic cocktail to life. My personal favorite is Cure. You can feel their respect for the craft the moment you walk in, for both drinks and food." - Trey"

"My favorite cocktail in the city is whiskey milk punch from Bar Tonique." - Blake"

"I love the cinnamon roll from Levee Baking Company. They use a granulated sugar sprinkle, and the dough is very light and airy, so it doesn't weigh me down." - Blake"

"I had a Parker House roll stuffed with pimiento cheese once at Molly's Rise and Shine, and it still lives on in my mind." - Trey"

"I frequently shop for gifts at Bellegarde Bakery. They carefully source and grind their flours, cornmeal, and grits. A bread or cornbread recipe with a bag of fresh-ground flour or cornmeal is always a fun gift." - Trey"

"Melissa Martin at Mosquito Supper Club is doing small-batch Louisiana dishes in an intimate setting that often gets lost in the big-batch kitchens." - Blake"

"One of my personal favorite places is High Hat. It's a no-fuss Southern restaurant that always delivers." - Trey"

"I spent my college years in Houston and fell in love with kolaches, particularly the savory ones filled with sausage or bacon, egg, and cheese. If I'm heading to do something work-related or just for fun, grabbing kolaches on the way gets me excited for the day. My favorite kolaches in the city are from District Donuts." - Trey"

"Since I own a fine-dining restaurant, I tend not to do fancy nights out too often unless my girlfriend and I decide to get dressed up and do it up. If this was the case, we would start off with Champagne at Effervescence.." - Blake"

"...and dinner at Pêche." - Blake"

"The Crescent City Farmers Market is a great place to shop in New Orleans. It opens in different locations on different days to help provide more neighborhoods with access to farm-fresh ingredients." - Trey"

"The Independent Caveau NOLA and Bacchanal are the two places I recommend most often for wine. Great wine is obviously a must, but I would say bringing a level of fun and comfort to drinking those wines is just as important." - Trey"

"I appreciate the skill that goes into more intricate coffee drinks, but I nearly always drink drip, black coffee. Coffee Science is my favorite." -Trey"