NEW ORLEANS
Stay
*Hotel Peter and Paul - Beautiful hotel spread through restored historical spaces in the quietly cool Marigny, a short walk from the French Quarter
Hotel Saint Vincent - Stay or go for a drink
EAT
*Ayu Backshop - Amazing baked goods on a beautiful square
*Bacchanal - Backyard bistro and wine shop with live music
Café du Monde - Famous for their beignets and coffee by Jackson Square
Cochon - Great meat-oriented dinner spot
Commander’s Palace - Fun lunch or dinner that leans touristy but also classic New Orleans and delicious; streets around here are quintessential Garden District
Horn’s Eatery - Classic Southern breakfast in the Marigny
*The Elysian Bar - Gorgeous bar and restaurant at Hotel Peter & Paul
Levee Baking - Baked goods on Magazine Street
*N7 - Excellent dinner in a magical garden with a French x Japanese flair and strong wine list
Pêche Seafood - Great little seafood spot and grill
The Rum House - Casual lunch on Magazine Street
Who Dat Café - A very New Orleans breakfast spot near Hotel Peter and Paul
DRINKS
Carousel Bar - Fun spot to grab a drink at this revolving circular bar in the design of a carousel
Columns - Beautifully restored hotel with nice spaces to enjoy a drink on Saint Charles
*Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar - A personal favorite for a drink in a space that takes you back in time
*Pat O’Brien’s - Classic New Orleans piano bar with charming courtyard
Spotted Cat - Great live music at this spot on Frenchmen Street
SEE
Audubon Park - Gorgeous park worth of a stroll
French Quarter - Stroll
Magazine Street - Shop
Garden District - Wander the streets (good streets: 1st, Coliseum, Prytania, Jackson Ave) then hop on the street car on St Charles to admire the beautiful homes an (if you take the trolley west, hop off by Audubon park for a stroll)
Saint Charles Street - Famous street with gorgeous homes.
Shop
Blue Dream - Great vintage shop with good prices and curation
Karla Katz Antiques
Patricia Thompson Antiques - Museum-worthy antiques on Magazine Street
Sunday Shop - Cute home goods
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