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NOLA 2017
The Tree of Life is one of NOLA 2017.

1. The Tree of Life

8.9
East Dr, New Orleans, LA
Tree · Audubon · 15 tips and reviews
Warby Parker is one of NOLA 2017.

2. Warby Parker

3964 Magazine St (Constantinople Street), New Orleans, LA
Eyecare Store · Central City - Garden · 2 tips and reviews
Maison is one of NOLA 2017.

3. Maison

8.8
508 Frenchmen St (btwn Decatur & Chartres St), New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Marigny · 92 tips and reviews
The Spotted Cat Music Club is one of NOLA 2017.

4. The Spotted Cat Music Club

9.2
623 Frenchmen St (Royal Street), New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Marigny · 196 tips and reviews
Shaya is one of NOLA 2017.

5. Shaya

9.2
4213 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
Israeli Restaurant · Touro · 80 tips and reviews

Sam Y.Sam Yoo: Best falafel sandwich EVER.

Creole Creamery is one of NOLA 2017.

6. Creole Creamery

9.2
4924 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA
Ice Cream Parlor · Uptown · 123 tips and reviews

Adam G.Adam Gambrel: Great and unique flavors of ice cream. I usually get the 4 mini scoop sampler so I can try the constantly changing new flavors. Lavender honey is one of my favorites.

Café du Monde is one of NOLA 2017.

7. Café du Monde

8.7
800 Decatur St (at The French Market), New Orleans, LA
Café · French Quarter · 1561 tips and reviews

Camille V.Camille Verdier: ALWAYS crowded, but you will always find a seat. Great for a quick bite, but pretty noisy. You HAVE to try the beignets and Café au lait. It's a delicious little treat you have to try when visiting NO

8. Cochon Restaurant

9.2
930 Tchoupitoulas St (at Andrew Higgins St), New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 206 tips and reviews

Emily K.Emily Kane: The namesake Cochon is truly a treat. And if you're a visitor like me, get the boudin/alligator to share for the table.

9. DISTRICT. Donuts. Sliders. Brew.

8.9
2209 Magazine St (Jackson), New Orleans, LA
Donut Shop · Irish Channel · 198 tips and reviews

Elizabeth I.Elizabeth Iriz: The miso praline bacon & egg biscuit will make you change your belief in higher powers. Now is the time!

Drip Affogato Bar is one of NOLA 2017.

10. Drip Affogato Bar

8.9
703 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA
Ice Cream Parlor · Central Business District · 20 tips and reviews

Nazary N.Nazary Nebeluk: A great new addition to the neighborhood with great dessert options. Vietnamese coffee affogato is amazing and the green tea is good too if you like that flavor

11. Domenica

8.9
123 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA
Italian Restaurant · Central Business District · 265 tips and reviews

Kate L.Kate Lee: Favorite pizzas: clam and the wild mushroom. Octopus carpaccio was probably the freshest appetizer I've ever eaten. Tartufo is the perfect chocolate dessert.

French Truck Coffee is one of NOLA 2017.

12. French Truck Coffee

9.2
1200 Magazine St (Erato St), New Orleans, LA
Coffee Shop · Lower Garden District · 40 tips and reviews

Annabell T.Annabell Tee: Classic pour over with coffee from Yemen. SO GOOD! A lighter roast with fruity notes. Perfect for springtime

13. Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

8.7
941 Bourbon St (at St Philip St), New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · French Quarter · 381 tips and reviews

Keith K.Keith Kerr: It's lit, by candles. Supposedly the longest running bar in America

The Carousel Bar & Lounge is one of NOLA 2017.

14. The Carousel Bar & Lounge

8.8
214 Royal St (in Hotel Monteleone), New Orleans, LA
Hotel Bar · French Quarter · 273 tips and reviews

Emily K.Emily Kane: Start your night here with a nicer cocktail and crowd before you devolve into a Bourbon Street Monster.

15. Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29

9.2
321 N Peters St (Bienville), New Orleans, LA
Tiki Bar · French Quarter · 45 tips and reviews

Jorge C.Jorge Chavez: Happy Hours are from 3PM-6PM Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and from 12 Noon-6PM every Friday.

16. JW Marriott New Orleans

8.2
614 Canal St, New Orleans, LA
Hotel · Central Business District · 62 tips and reviews

Bret B.Bret Bye: The bartender is super nice!

Abita Brewing Company is one of NOLA 2017.

17. Abita Brewing Company

9.0
166 Barbee Rd, Covington, LA
Brewery · 40 tips and reviews

Amanda T.Amanda Thau: $5 tour that shows off the facility and their sustainable brewing practices. You get 4 free samples and pay for experimental brews and other varietals in the bar. Limited food on site so bring snacks!

18. Willa Jean

9.2
611 Okeefe Ave (Girod St), New Orleans, LA
Bakery · Central Business District · 108 tips and reviews

Dianne H.Dianne Hillhouse: Breakfast - avocado toast, crawfish gravy, lattes. Excellent food and service. Bright, cheery, modern but cozy atmosphere.

19. Pêche

9.2
800 Magazine St (Julia), New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 205 tips and reviews

Adrian P.Adrian Phillips: The service was beyond fantastic. Definitely get the shrimp & oysters from the raw bar. The ground shrimp pasta dish is a must try. The swordfish special nailed it on flavors.

20. Bacchanal Wine

9.5
600 Poland Ave (at Chartres St), New Orleans, LA
Wine Bar · Bywater · 183 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: A wine & cheese shop, serious kitchen, live music venue, and fun bar all rolled into one. Hand the cheese you buy to the cashier along with $5; you'll get extra grilled bread & cheese plate fixin's.

21. Spitfire Coffee

627 Saint Peter St, New Orleans, LA
Coffee Shop · French Quarter · 119 tips and reviews

Wayne S.Wayne Surber: Becca welcomed us to New Orleans with a great selection of coffees for us to wake up to. If you are into espresso drinks, from espresso to flat whites or prefer pour overs, this is the place.

22. Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar

8.8
4338 Saint Charles Ave (at Napoleon Ave.), New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Touro · 107 tips and reviews

Genny D.Genny Dean: Happy hour 4-630 daily can't be beat. 50 cent raw oysters and 2 for 1 frozen margs

Acme Oyster House is one of NOLA 2017.

23. Acme Oyster House

8.9
724 Iberville St (btwn Bourbon and Royal), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Central Business District · 529 tips and reviews

Mike W.Mike Winston: After crushing a dozen of their famed, hot, crispy, buttery Char-Grilled Oysters, I've deemed the reputation entirely well-deserved. Read all about this French Quarter classic on WinstonWanders below! Read more.

24. The Joint

9.2
701 Mazant St (at Royal), New Orleans, LA
BBQ Joint · Bywater · 131 tips and reviews

Stephen M.Stephen McQuaid: Some of the best BBQ I've ever had! Ordered a bit of everything but the highlight was definitely the ribs. Drown it in their homemade BBQ sauce and you can't go wrong. Cheeky little cocktails too

Parkway Bakery & Tavern is one of NOLA 2017.

25. Parkway Bakery & Tavern

9.2
538 Hagan Ave (at Toulouse St), New Orleans, LA
Sandwich Spot · Bayou St. John · 203 tips and reviews

Nathan Daniel B.Nathan Daniel Blake: One bite of the shrimp po boy and alligator gumbo, and I was in love. Eat here.

Jackson Square is one of NOLA 2017.

26. Jackson Square

9.4
745 Decatur St (btwn St. Peter St & St. Ann St), New Orleans, LA
Plaza · French Quarter - CBD · 213 tips and reviews

Pandora K.Pandora Kat: As a photographer a joy to shoot. The history of the city lives here in magnificence w/the Cathedral, Cabildo, Andrew Jackson & stunning buildings. Plenty of unique shops & across from Cafe du Monde.

Audubon Park is one of NOLA 2017.

27. Audubon Park

9.4
6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
Park · Audubon · 62 tips and reviews

Tiffany B.Tiffany Bell: Best place to walk, relax, or even study! Look out for the monarch caterpillars/butterflies in the spring near the fountain entrance garden!

New Orleans City Park is one of NOLA 2017.

28. New Orleans City Park

9.5
City Park Ave (at Marconi Dr), New Orleans, LA
Park · City Park · 114 tips and reviews

Kayla H.Kayla Henson: Rent kayaks at the Big Lake and kayak through the little canals. You'll see lots of turtles, birds, and potentially crocodiles that will make you paddle harder than you thought you could 😅

Sylvain is one of NOLA 2017.

29. Sylvain

9.0
625 Chartres St (at Wilkinson St.), New Orleans, LA
Gastropub · French Quarter · 152 tips and reviews

Mike W.Mike Winston: A great, new place for a sexy, cocktail-fueled date night in the French Quarter. Don't miss the Veal Sweetbreads, Beef Cheek, & Pan-fried Pork Shoulder and read all about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.