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A guided house-museum devoted to the history of free people of color, led by a local family collection. Admired by culture writers and historians, tours (by appointment) connect New Orleans’s layered past to its neighborhoods today.
Museum showcases history of New Orleans' free people of color
2336 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119 Get directions
Restaurant · Lower Garden District
Playful breakfast spot with creative dishes & 80s/90s decor
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Po' boys, Southern fare, breakfast plates, and seafood since 1938.
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Cajun Creole cuisine, duck, shrimp pie, seafood gumbo
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Garlicky Creole Italian classics, piano bar, oysters Irene, Duck St. Philip
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Seven-course tasting menus with wine pairings and cocktails
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Natural wine bar with soft serve, lasagna specials, and pastries
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Craft beers, live eclectic music, intimate jazz club vibe
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24/7 cash-only dive bar with cheap drinks, games, locals
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Gumbo, BBQ shrimp po' boys, garlic oysters & bloody marys
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Health-conscious chain with vegan options, fresh ingredients