Boundaries are: St. Charles Ave, 1st St, Magazine St & Toledano St. Developed between 1832-1900. One of the best preserved collection of historic southern mansions in the USA.
Guy Fieri uncovered this oyster bar where nothin's changed since 1919 and the deep fried oysters are still hand-shucked. 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]
Enjoy free oysters and music every Friday at Le Bon Temps Roule music club. But the oysters go fast!
Cochon Butcher isn't just a fantastic butcher shop and deli hiding behind the famed Cochon - it's home to crazy good small plates, a decent bar, and the best sandwiches in town. [Eater 38 Member]
First Saturday -- Most are located on Julia Street, which is also the scene of an evening gallery hop that hosts a mix of art lovers and socialites on the first Saturday night of every month.
Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays around the city. http://www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org/
Famous sandwich actually not that great. Jambalaya, on the other hand, is out of this world!
Festival dedicated to preserving traditional jazz & indigenous sounds that came of age along the banks of the Mississippi River -- features traditional jazz, gospel choirs, brass bands & MG Indians.
order beignets per person. be sure to cover yourself with napkins unless you enjoy the powdered sugar look
$5 for adults. The Old Ursuline Convent is the oldest building in the Mississippi River Valley. Completed in 1752, it is also the oldest surviving example of the French colonial period.
Featured extensively in HBO’s “Treme,” Lil’ Dizzy’s is perfect for a creole or soul food lunch from the lunch buffet. Call for hours. [Eater 38 Member]
Andrew met with jazz musician Kermit Ruffins for some Creole cooking. Kermit showed Andrew how he cooks the classics in the same place his band, The Barbeque Swingers play on Thursday nights. Read more.
Andrew Zimmern made a stop at this legendary eatery, where he sampled Creole cooking tips from the Queen of Creole cooking, Leah Chase.
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]
Brunch starts at 7am on weekends, giving early risers dibs on the Full Irish Breakfast of black and white puddings, rashers, eggs, baked beans, hash browns, mushrooms and toast. Via CityEats.com Read more.
Too full for dessert? Order the Café Brûlot, a giant bowl of tableside-flambéed coffee with orange liqueur and spices. Via CityEats.com Read more.
Ignore anyone who says not to spoil your appetite on the bread basket: The free buttery garlic bread at Commander’s Palace is absolutely justifiable. Via CityEats.com Read more.
