Created by Central Grocery in 1906, the muffuletta is New Orleans’ signature sandwich. If this sounds like your average Italian hero, then the delicious marinated olive salad will change your mind. Read more.
Raise your City iQ: When Crescent City opened in 1991, it was the first brewery to open in 72 years. Read more.
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Gloomy. Dark. Perfect. It's like stepping back in time when the Nachez Trace ended here and rafts filled the streets. Read more.
Great service that offers a quick fun and adventurous way to experience Bayou St John. Look for their specials on Groupon or Living Social.
BEST boiled crawfish + we love the crawfish pies (available Fri). Don't feel bad if you get over-zealous in your crawfish ordering. Make Crawfish Salad BLTs w/ the leftovers. . http://southernfood.org
Start your day off with a classic taste of New Orleans; coffee and a beignet. As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.
The Canal Place garage, if you're in the quarter & are forced to pay for parking, is your best bet. Walking distance to HOB, Bourbon, etc. and cheaper than any of the lots.
The bar spins. And not in the “I’ve had a few too many it’s spinning way.” A little hokey, but a trip or two around is worth it when you taste the tender’s first drink. Best bet? A Ramos gin fizz.
Since 1947, the studio has been as much a part of Carnival as the parades. The studio produces floats & props for over 40 New Orleans parades as well as pageants around the world.
Amazing fried chicken, often called the best in town. The food and atmosphere are quintessential New Orleans, among the best you’ll find in town. [Eater 38 Member]
The fried chicken rivals that at nearby Willie Mae’s, and the fried catfish will be some of the best you’ve ever had. [Eater 38 Member]
Po'boys are the specialty here at this revamped neighborhood joint that used to have a beef-gravy-dispensing faucet on the premises. The faucet is gone, but the po'boys are just as good as ever.
Cruise the Mississippi on the paddle-wheeler, which departs from Toulouse Street Wharf. You’ll be treated to live jazz on-deck, and you can opt for lunch or dinner on board if you like. -Travel Editor
Est. in 1990 by Priestess Miriam & Priest Oswan Chamani, it is the only "formally" established spiritual temple focusing on traditional West African spiritual & herbal healing practices in New Orleans
We love eyeing alligators—and getting eyed back—while exploring the bayous on an Airboat Adventures tour.
The meat pies are amazing! They have them frozen if you want to take a little bit of LA home with ya!
When you’re in Baton Rouge, geaux local. Here, Tin Roof Beer is the local’s choice for micro-brewery. It’s easy to take advantage of the Friday night tour and tasting. Read more.
The Knott brothers founded Bayou Teche Brewing to craft beers that compliment the cuisine and lifestyle of Cajuns and Creoles.
Hugh Acheson was happy to find “really great coffee in a coffee desert.” The French Quarter makes for a charming locale to enjoy a pour over from Orleans Coffee Exchange, Conundrum or Panther Coffee. Read more.
Cute little clothes / trinket shop. Feels very NOLA, authentic, and hip. Great selection of vintage vinyl too.
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Three words: Gun. Shop. Fizz. Read more.
It closes at 6 during the week, but is open until 8 Friday & Saturday nights, making it a good spot for an early dinner (read: date night) before catching a movie at the Prytania. [Eater 38 Member]
Thursday-Saturday 7pm-1am. Sunday 6pm-midnight. Check out local artists' handmade goods in between music sets in an open air setting.
