Angeli--1141 Decatur. Hip spot.
Praline Connection--soul food. Get the fried pickles
Dooky Chase--2301 Orleans. The other place known for some of the best soul food. In a questionable area.
Acme Oyster & Seafood House
Felix's Restaurant and Oyster Bar
Gumbo Shop
Quarter Scene Restaurant--small & friendly.
Camellia Grill--626 S Carollton (Take the St Charles streetcar to the end, that's where Camellia's is waiting for you!)
Clover Grill-- Food with 'Attitude. 24 hours.
Coop's Bar--1109 Decatur. A real good "dive."
French Market Restaurant & Bar
Mother's-Great PoBoys. Definitely an experience. Get the bread pudding.
Petunia's--An adorable restaurant, highly recommended.
KPaul's
Rock-n-Sake-823 Fulton--NO only sake bar
Old Dog, New Trick-307 Exchange Alley--Vegetarian
Pirate's Alley Cafe-622 Pirate's Alley, tucked away from Jackson Square
FUN DINING
- Lucky Cheng's
Lucky Cheng's boasts "reality is illusion and things aren't always what they seem." Dining & Entertainment courtesy of beautiful drag queens (Paloma was our favorite). Food is quite good, a blend of Asian and Creole. You must order the HiHeel Shoe dessert, "One of Imelda's." Size 8 Ferragamo pump. Solid chocolate filled with rasberry mousse & whipped cream.
RED BEANS & RICE, MUFFULETTA'S, PO-BOY'S, BEIGNETS, CAJUN CATFISH, DRUMFISH & CRAWFISH. THE BEST PART IS THAT IT DOESN'T HAVE TO COST A LOT TO TASTE GOOD
BEST PO'BOYS & MUFFULETTA'S
- Johnny's PoBoy-on St. Louis between Decatur & Chartres
- Mother's-Great PoBoys. Definitely an experience. Get the bread pudding.
- Progress Grocery Store-915 Decatur-a good suggestion is to stop there on your way to the airport and take some muffulettas home with you!!
- Central Grocery Store-923 Decatur Italian store featuring plate-sized muffulettas.
PRALINES
- Old Town Praline Shop-627 Royal--where the locals go
- Aunt Sally's Pralines-810 Decatur--lets you watch them being made
- Laura's Candies-600 Conti--try and leave there empty-handed
- Leah's-714 St Louis--rumored to be the best, open 'til 10pm
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CLUBS & MUSIC
NEW ORLEANS: THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS
BARS/PLACES TO HEAR REALLY GREAT MUSIC IN THE FRENCH QUARTER
- Rhythms-227 Bourbon. local rhythm & blues house band
- Preservation Hall-jazz
- Lafitte's Blacksmith Bar-941 Bourbon. Smoky jazz & singing at the piano bar.
- Shim Sham Club and Juke Joint-615 Toulouse -Loungy, hip spot.
- Tipitina's-variety **Check out the new French Quarter location--serves Sun Brunch
- Margaritaville
- The Storyville District
- House of Blues-variety
- Funky Butt-jazz
- Marie Laveau Voodoo Bar-509 Decatur. Ok, nothing to do w/music but a tiny, cute bar anyway!
- Ye Olde Original Dungeon-738 Toulouse. Doesn't open until midnight. Needs to be seen.
- Crescent City Brewhouse-527 Decatur. Good beer, features jazzs combos
- Donna's-mostly brass band jazz & traditional jazz
- Dixie Taverne-Music is pretty alternative
- OZ-gay disco with one of the best sound systems, great place to dance regardless of your sexual orientation.
BARS/PLACES TO HEAR REALLY GREAT MUSIC IN THE FAUBORG MARIGNY
- The Dream Palace-534 Frenchmen - great spot features local acts, lots of jazz & funk, eclectic
- Cafe Brasil-2100 Chartres. World & jazz
- Checkpoint Charlies-501 Esplanade. Music, pool hall & LAUNDROMAT!!
- Dragon's Den-435 Esplanade - eclectic
- Snug Harbor-626 Frenchmen - jazz
- Sweet Lorraine's-1931 St. Claude Ave. - jazz
BARS/PLACES TO HEAR REALLY GREAT MUSIC IN MIDTOWN AND THE GARDEN DISTRICT
- Le Bon Temps Roulé-"a great New Orleans Neighborhood bar" featuring live music nightly
- Tipitina's-variety
- Maple Leaf Bar-8316 Oak St. - blues, R&B, funk, brass band
- The Red Room-2040 St. Charles .Swing, baby, swing. Swank supper club.
- le chat noir-music, cabaret & cocktails on St. Charles
- Rock 'n' Bowl-Name is just what is says--lots of swing & zydeco
- Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar-5535 Tchoupitoulas - Be-Bop Lives!
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- For the clubs with no homepages, click HERE and go to Club Listings. This will hook you up with Offbeat Magazine's Monthly listing to these and many more clubs.
- Also check Superfly Presents for upcoming shows and concerts
WHERE TO GET THIS GREAT MUSIC
- Lousiana Music Factory-great selection of new & used, exhaustive regional collection. Sometimes they feature live music
- Musica Latina-4226 Magazine.
- Virgin-610 Decatur. We hate to give in to chains but we were in music lover's paradise. 3 floors of books, magazines and cds. Drink some coffee there because the view the shop offers of the Mississippi is magnificent
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BEST KEPT SECRETS THAT WE HOPE EVERYONE FINDS OUT ABOUT!
- Postmark New Orleans-631 Toulouse--Earl & Starkey's eclectic gift shop filled with unique greeting cards that dare you to keep a straight face!! We haven't laughed that much in a while... Also has wonderful jewelry designed by local artists, FAROY candles, spa products. Always something to catch your eye. The type of store that you visit for a gift for someone else and leave with 2 presents for yourself. Follow the bubbles to this GEM of a store!
- Feet First-518 Chartres--Designer women's shoes at a great price
- James Jensen Featuring His Wonderful Line of Glamour Trash-located at the back of the French Market, usually at the outside tent. The humor in his jewelry radiates as brightly as his wonderful wit (not to mention the shine from his head!). Using old records he concocts many unforgettable creations. He is a real treasure! Stay tuned for a website.
- Ladies' Quarter-427 Royal--Everytime we visit NO, we always make a pilgrimmage to this wonderful boutique and we have yet to leave empty-handed! Wonderful whimsical accessories from reading glasses to scarves & hats to pins. They also have accessories for the home as well, touches that will charm and delight. A must!
- Hemline-609 Chartres--Fashion forward. Women's apparel, lingerie, accessories, & shoes. A one-stop shop for the truly hip.
- Fifi Mahony's-828 Chartres--In house stylists can make you over for special events or accessorize your look. Check this out.
- Bergen Gallerys-730 Royal St--Queen of the poster scene. Bring a little bit of New Orleans back to your living quarters.
- Jean Braly-918 Royal St--Exquisitely designed contemporary jewelry and accessories. Also artist designed clothing, hats & home accessories. A wonderful place to go.
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ETC
"SEE NAPLES AND DIE," SAYS THE PROVERB. MY VIEW OF THINGS IS THAT YOU SHOULD SEE THE FRENCH QUARTER IN NEW ORLEANS, AND THEN TRY TO LIVE AS MUCH LONGER AS YOU EVER CAN----G.A. SALA
FAMOUS NEW ORLEANIANS
Louis Armstrong
Truman Capote
Harry Connick Jr.
Ellen DeGeneres
Pete Fountain
Lillian Hellman
Al Hirt
Mahalia Jackson
Marie Laveau
Wynton Marsalis
Jelly Roll Morton
Anne Rice Great page!
VOODOO
- Marie Laveau's House of Voodoo This is fun.
- The Voodoo Museum This is serious.
- Don't forget to take a nighttime walking tour with MagicTours. They manage to be informative while still being loads of fun. Usually includes drink stops! 504-588-9693
BEER
Local brews to try:
- Abita
- Dixie
- Voodoo-blackened lager or crimson
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AS HENRY MILLER ONCE SAID, "NEW ORLEANS IS THE MOST CONGENIAL CITY IN AMERICA THAT I KNOW OF. IT IS DUE IN LARGE PART, I BELIEVE, TO THE FACT THAT HERE AT LAST ON THIS BLEAK CONTINENT THE SENSUAL PLEASURES ASSUME THE IMPORTANCE WHICH THEY DESERVE....."
"Memorable Vacations at a Price You Can Afford"
Frani Hahn, Travel Consultant
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410.433.7744 Fax
Email: frani@francescatravel.com
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