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Your Guide To The French Quarter The French Quarter - or Vieux Carre’ - or the Quarter to the locals, is New Orleans’ most famous and oldest neighborhood. With it’s very unique architecture of historic buildings, row houses, cottages, art galleries, shops, restaurants and museums that are adorned with cast iron balconies, stoops, porches, walled courtyards, shuttered doors and windows and iron gates, decorated with hanging plants and foliage and decorations of the Quarter, they are some of the most photographed streets in the world. You’re best to spend your time in the Quarter on foot so you can leisurely enjoy and savor the sights and sounds of this area so rich and famous for it’s history, culture, music, cuisine, shopping and romance. With so much history, entertainment and culture, there’s an exciting experience around every corner. Make sure to check out the carriageway entrances or courtyards accompanying many restaurants, cafes, galleries, shops and clubs where you may find gardens and fountains you can relax in. Shopping - The French Quarter’s Shopping experience features Art Galleries (many manned with the artists), unique and eclectic Shops and Boutiques that include Antiques, Jewelry, Hats, Clothing, Trinkets, Spices and Candy and much much more. From Royal, Chartres, and Decatur Streets, The French Market, Jax Brewery, to Canal Place including the side streets throughout, you can find shopping around every corner. Including those featured on pages: 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 19, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31 Dining - Known for it’s cajun, seafood, creole and favorites such as jambalaya, seafood gumbo, red beans and rice and crawfish, the Quarter is a diverse culinary experience from casual dining, cafe’s and bars to the many world-class fine dining restaurants. Including those featured on pages 8, 14, 22, 25, 26, 32 Entertainment - Enjoy the sights and sounds of local musicians throughout the streets, Clubs or Jackson Square day and night. The energy of the live bands, artists and DJ’s, whether it be local blues, jazz, R&B, Cajun, Zydeco or other music simply piped in, with such a diverse venue you can enjoy it all. Including those featured on pages 6, 11, 12, 21, 25, 26 Salons/Spas/Hotel/Services - Whether you need a trip to the Salon or Spa for you or your pet, a room for your next trip, groceries, housing or just need something different, the Quarter has all it. Including those featured on pages 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 19, 20, 22, 26, 27, 29 Map of the Quarter - Pages 16-17 - your helpful aide to help guide you through the Quarter.
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CRAIG TRACY GALLERY Fine Art Bodypainting
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715 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70112 This statue of Jesus is located in the garden behind the Saint Louis Cathedral In Jackson Square. View the statue from Orleans Street at night and you will see the shadow of outstreched arms on the cathedral.
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Things To Do For Free In The French Quarter 1 - The French Market - French Market Place - 250+ year old market with fresh produce, handicrafts and flea market type booths. 2 - Royal Street - Stroll and take in the entertainment local musicians, performing artists, the art galleries, upscale antique stores, landmark hotels and interesting specialty shops. 3 - Jackson Square - Enjoy the sights and sounds of local musicians, street corner painters, mimes and much more. 4 - St Louis Cathedral - Take a self-guided tour of the oldest catholic church in the United States in Jackson Square. 5 - Bourbon Street - 8 blocks of people watching day and night, bars, shops and many fine restaurants. 6 - Shops at Jax Brewery - 600 Decatur St. - 110 year old old brewery for a taste of New Orleans history and shopping. 7 - Riverwalk Marketplace - 500 Port of New Orleans Place - with views of the Mississippi, visit the retail shops and restaurants or simply to window shop. 8 - Canal Place - 333 Canal Street - Many fine shops to browse. 9 - Spanish Plaza - 1 Poydras St - Dedicated by Spain this convenient resting spot’s focal point is the fountain surrounded by the seals of the proviences of Spain. 10 - Lafayette Square - Just off Poydras St. between St. Charles Ave. and Camp St. during spring and fall months concerts every Wedneday. 11 - Canal Street Ferry - Ride to Algiers and Vantage Point at Riverwalk Landing - 1 Canal Street - witness some of the best views of the original city of New Orleans via a Canal Street Ferry ride across the Mississippi River. 12 - New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park - 916 N Peters Street - regular jazz performances, lectures, films, and visual displays, and it is also the starting point for jazz walking tours. Page 6
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JACK GALLERY
813 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70116 504.588.1777 FAX 504.586.0701 www.jackgallery.com
Croissant d’or
Serving a variety of fresh croissants, pastries, sandwiches, soups and salads. 617 Ursulines Avenue New Orleans, LA 504-524-4663 Wed-Mon: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm Tues - closed
Mickey Salon A Paul Mitchell Focus Salon for Men & Women Celebrating 9 Years in the French Quarter! Featuring: Keratin Complex Smoothing Blowout and Special Event Hair & Makeup Hours: Tues - Sat 10-6 Eves and Sun by appointment only
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June / July 2012 Events In The French Quarter June 22 - 24, FestiGals Womens Weekend Getaway: Want to be pampered? Ready to party? Just want to get away from it all? Whatever it is you’re looking for, you’ll find it at FestiGals, New Orleans’ original ultimate women’s getaway weekend celebration that’s ALL ABOUT YOU! Grab your gal pals and head on down to New Orleans for the 2nd annual event taking place June 22-24, 2012, at the historic Hotel Monteleone. Enjoy customized experiences and activities that range from decadent to elegant to educational. www.festigals.org July 4 = Go 4th On The River Fireworks: Celebrate Independence Day New Orleans Style, at the 22nd Anniversary Celebration of GO 4TH ON THE RIVER!!! Ranked 5th "must see" fireworks display in the U.S., by American Pyrotechnic Association. Bring your radios to the river for this passionate salute to America’s independence, which will feature the one-of-a-kind dueling barges fireworks display along the New Orleans Riverfront. Simulcaston Magic 101.9 and WWL AM, FM, and .com and heard in 38 states! This patriotic tribute is one unique to New Orleans. www.go4thontheriver.com July 6 - 8 = Essence Music Festival: The 2012 ESSENCE Music Festival rolls into New Orleans for another weekend of good music, great food, and all around good times.We've got the best music and the best artists live at the Superdome. Each night at the Superdome, the Main Stage will be electrified with performances by the hottest stars in R&B, soul and gospel. Don't miss each night's line up including a performance by The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin who will receive the first ever Power Award! Doors open at 6pm each night. Main Stage performances start at 6:30pm. www.essence.com July 12 - 15 = San Fermin In Nueva Orleans: San Fermin in Nueva Orleans (SFNO) is an annual festival in New Orleans featuring an Encierro (bull run), which replicates and pays homage to the world famous Encierro of Pamplona, Spain, or "The Running of the Bulls", only our bulls are none other than members of the Big Easy Rollergirls and select participants from other rollerderby leagues across the country! http://nolabulls.com/index.asp?id=0
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Sing Sing Club 418 Bourbon
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THE OLIVER HOUSE HOTEL We offer off street parking, a swimming pool, free local and long distance phone calls, irons, ironing boards, and clock radios in all rooms, hair dryers, curling irons, and umbrellas are available upon request, 24 hour front desk and concierge services offering complete tour, ticket and reservation information, wake up calls, safety deposit box, customer fax service, laundry and dry cleaning send out service.
All suites include a kitchenette consisting of a refrigerator,microwave, coffee maker, and toaster. We do our best too accommodate any special requests that might make your stay here more enjoyable. Children are very welcome. We also have a few rooms that accept pets.
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Believe It or Not! When it comes to creativity, New Orleans artist Craig Tracy, never disappoints. Painting directly onto the human body, Craig has brought the primitive art of bodypainting into the contemporary art realm. Two of Craig's most acknowledged images ("Butterfly" and "Immaculate") now grace the pages of the 2012 Ripley's Believe Or Not! Volume 8. Ripley's is known for finding the exceptional, so his inclusion in this year’s collectors edition is fitting as many of Craig's images are simply "unbelievable"!
"BUTTERFLY" is one of Craig Tracy’s greatest masterpieces. The image was also chosen by Ripley's as part of this years Believe It or Not! Collections, Volume 8.
Considered a cornerstone in Bodypaintings progressive movement, today Craig Tracy Bodypaints exclusively as well he owns and operates the very first art gallery in the world dedicated to fine art Bodypainted images. The gallery allows even the most seasoned art collectors and novices alike to see and experience first hand what Bodypainting is ultimately capable of expressing. With a passionate and pioneering spirit, Craig personally meets and educates hundreds of people each week in his signature gallery located at 827 Royal St. The Craig Tracy Gallery is filled with spectacular photographic, paper and canvas prints. As well, there are numerous videos of the process and books that focus on this art form. Please feel free to visit the gallery if you are ever in or near New Orleans. You will not regret the experience. Lifestyles & Living Guide
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Get Away in the Vieux Carre! This summer “Get Away in the Vieux Carre” and reacquaint yourself with what makes the French Quarter an enchanting place to visit—the art and antiques along Royal St., shopping in the boutiques on Chartres St., exciting nightlife on and off Bourbon St., fine cuisine, tours, museums and more; fun awaits around every corner. The French Quarter offers something for everyone and the summer is a great time to enjoy it all! For the fourth year, the French Quarter Business Association and its members are encouraging you to rediscover the liveliest neighborhood in the world with specials and discounts throughout the season. Visit the FQBA website, “Like” FQBA on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/FQBusiness) or “Follow” FQBA on Twitter (https://twitter.com/#!/FQBA) to learn about all the special offers throughout this summer campaign. Register and you could win a “Get Away in the Vieux Carre” of your very own — a luxurious stay in a French Quarter hotel, dining gift certificates from some of the Vieux Carre’s finest restaurants, discounts and gift certificates to a variety of retail shopping outlets, tickets to attractions, parking, nightlife, and so much more. Visit www.FQBA.org for more details or contact the association at 504.309.1423.
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St. Peter House Hotel A favorite retreat for the seasoned traveler, the St. Peter House Hotel is the place to be for French Quarter excitement! Located steps away from Bourbon Street, you'll be surrounded by world-class restaurants, hot nightspots and plenty of local flavor.
Location isn’t all St. Peter House has to offer. This historical property boasts the tropical brick courtyards and broad iron-lace balconies that make the French Quarter so inviting.
St. Peter House Hotel 1005 St. Peter | New Orleans, LA 70116 Phone: (800) 535-7815 | Fax: (504) 523-5198 Page 20
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AUNT TIKI’S A 24/7 DIVE...
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HAWK & JET CAB Where everyday is “Italian Sunday Dinner” served Family Style.
For the cleanest, best cab in New Orleans Call: Mo 504.220.7072
91 French Market Place New Orleans, LA 70116 (504) 596-2022
La Boucherie Coffee House & Cafe Royal Blend Coffee & Tea 621 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA www.royalblendcoffee.com (504) 523-2716
335 Chartres Street New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 324-6656 Mon - Sun: 7:30 am-4:00 pm Lunch: Mon-Fri 11AM-230PM
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Get Summer-Ready with Expert Style Tips (Family Features) Warm weather means fun-filled days spent in the sun by a pool or at the beach. Style and beauty-on-a-budget expert Lilliana Vazquez of www.CheapChicas.com shares the following tips to help you get summer-ready. Look for pops of color This season, don't be afraid of color. Neon is back in a big way, but it can be a tricky look to pull off. To make it more wearable, Vazquez suggests working this trend into smaller accessories like a lime green belt or fuchsia clutch to instantly punch up a neutral outfit. Go for shoes with height This summer is all about the wedge, a comfortable and stylish option you can wear by the pool or out on the town. Step out in a neutral-colored pair to elongate the leg and easily match every ensemble. Bathing suits, back to basics Choose a bathing suit that is not only stylish, but flattering for every body type, like a retroinspired one piece. Make sure when you're showing off more skin that you keep it smooth from head to toe. "Instead of spending money on salon treatments, at-home hair removal gives you long-lasting smoothness for a fraction of the price," says Vazquez. "My pick is Nair Brazilian Spa Clay Shower Power Hair Removal Cream, which works while you shower and lasts days longer than shaving." Add bold prints As the weather heats up, don't be afraid to have fun with your wardrobe and incorporate bold prints like polka dots or florals. When styling, stick with solids for the rest of your outfit. One of Lilliana's favorite looks is nautical-inspired stripes - a classic style that's on trend this year. Try a lightweight blazer or preppy skirt that can be paired with other items from your closet. For more information on Nair new line of Brazilian-inspired hair removal products for the face and body, visit www.NairLikeNeverBefore.com. Photo Courtesy Getty Images #11017_AR Source: Nair
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532 Royal STReeT | New oRleaNS, la 70130 | STudio831Royal@gmail.com
Studio 831, located in the heart of the French Quarter at 532 Royal Street, showcases the works of local and emerging artists. The gallery space houses revolving original fine art pieces, sculptures in the lush courtyard, and studio space for working artists and art lessons.
Jason Greigo: Before I Found a Way Bone and Resin Jason uses techniques and materials he’s developed over the last decade to create sculptures of bone, resin and natural pigments. Juan Fransisco Adaro: Dancing Girl Acrylic on Water Color Paper i am a painter of life’s pictures, like any child i began painting for no particular reason but realized then that painting was more than a stage in life. Painting is my way of being, is what i do.
Greg Creason: Hint of Mardi Gras Oil on Panel Board greg creason is a classically trained artist offering representational art with a twist.
(504) 304-4392
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Nadine Blake interior decoration & lifestyle
1036 Rue Royal New Orleans, LA 504-529-4913 www.nadineblake.com
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“The best hamburger in New Orleans and possibly the world”
3-in-1 Venue The Carriageway • Courtyard • Dance/Night Club 711 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA 70116 (504) 324-4669 Lifestyles & Living Guide
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American Bicycle Rentals & Free Wheelin’ Bike Tours 325 Burgundy Street New Orleans, LA 70112 (504) 324-8257 & (866) 293-4037
Francher Perrin Group L. Bryan Francher (504) 251-6400 Leslie Perrin (504) 722-5820
Aunt Tiki’s Bar A 24/7 Dive... 1207 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70116 (504) 680-8454
French Quarter Wedding Chapel 333 Rue Burgundy New Orleans, LA 70112 (504) 598-6808
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Cameron Jones 1305 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70116 (504) 524-3119 One Of A Kind Gifts
Craig Tracy's Painted Alive 827 Royal Street New Orleans LA 70116 (504) 592-9886 www.craigtracy.com info@craigtracy.com
Croissant d’or 617 Ursulines Street (504) 525-1899 Wed-Mon 6:30AM - 3:00PM Tues - Closed
The Original French Market Restaurant & Bar 1001 Decatur Street (504) 525-7879 FMR1001@gmail.com We accept Harrah’s Comps
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Gallery Burguieres 736 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 http://www.galleryburguieres.com Open 7 Days a week: 10am-7pm Head Quarters Hair Salon GAA Hair Salon of the Year 2011 900 Dauphine Street New Orleans, LA 70116 (504) 522-2666 Jack Gallery 813 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70116 (504) 588-1777 www.jackgallery.com Mickey Nolan Salon A Paul Mitchell Focus Salon For Mean and Women. 815 Toulouse Street (504) 587-7782 Naghis Jewelry and Antiques 633 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70116 (504) 586-8373 Lifestyles & Living Guide
Out Of The Closet Antiques & Things 534 Rue Saint Philip New Orleans, LA 70116 outofthecloset1930@hotmail.com
Skully’z Records 907 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA (504) 592-4666 skullyzrecordz@gmail.com
Pet Asylum Feed, Supplies & Grooming 513 Dumaine Street New Orleans, LA 70116 (504) 302-9845
Spice & Tea Exchange 521 St. Louis Ave, Unit 1 New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 598-5689 www.spiceandtea.com
Planet Beach Spa 301 Burgundy Street New Orleans, LA 70112 (504) 525-8266 www.planetbeach.com QT Pie Shoes, Dresses, Hosiery, Costumes, and Accessories 241 Dauphine Street (504) 581-6633
Studio 831 532 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 304-4392 http://studio831royal.com studio831royal@gmail.com
C H AT E AU O R L E A N S
Welcome to the Chateau Orleans French Quarter Resort. Located in New Orleans historic French Quarter, the Chateau Orleans is the perfect destination for travelers looking for relaxation and comfort, or travelers looking for adventure. Whatever you are looking for, the Chateau Orleans is the perfect hotel choice for your visit to the New Orleans French Quarter. 240 Rue Burgundy, New Orleans, LA 70112 (504) 524-8412 • FAX (504) 592-9653 Lifestyles & Living Guide
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New Efforts to Buoy Wedding Industry Could Bring Big Dollars to Louisiana Reverend Anthony Talavera knows romance. He and his wife of nearly twentytwo years, Lou Ann, own the only wedding chapel in New Orleans’ historic French Quarter. Talavera has operated the French Quarter Wedding Chapel – a birthday gift from Tony to Lou Ann in 2002 – for the last decade, presiding over so many nuptials that he stopped counting around the 10,000 mark. But he thinks business should be even better. So in addition to his duties as the chapel’s own “Reverend of Romance,” Talavera has almost single-handedly lobbied on behalf of the New Orleans and Louisiana wedding industries since 2001. And it’s paying off. Over the last decade, New Orleans has quickly risen in the ranks to become one of the premiere wedding destinations in the U.S. Much of this success can be attributed to Talavera’s efforts. As co-founder of the Louisiana Wedding Association and local “Ambassador of Romance,” Talavera has consistently advocated to amend laws that he believes have held New Orleans back from the kind of wedding industry boom times experienced by cities like Las Vegas and Gatlinburg, Tennessee. And, slowly, these issues are being addressed. A series of recent meetings with the Mayor’s Office, the Office of Cultural Development, and the New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation, suggest that further progress may yet be on the horizon for the New Orleans wedding industry. Mark Romig, the new CEO of the New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation, has joined Talavera’s cause, as has city Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer, with whom Talavera met in late January. This trio hopes to soon put licensing issues on the mayor’s agenda. They will advocate, among other recommendations, for the ability to obtain a marriage license after-hours and on weekends, simplification of the license application process for divorced and widowed individuals, and a proposed increase to the cost of a marriage license for out-of-state couples (the $27.50 fee has not been raised in over a decade). While other industries flailed in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, weddings appeared to be waterproof. The industry has also proven itself to be uniquely recession-proof, with the average American couple budgeting an excess of $25,000 to tie the knot. Talavera believes his proposal could infuse additional billions in revenue into the state – stimulating the local economy and boosting post-Katrina re-building efforts – as destination weddings benefit not only chapels like Talavera’s, but local hotels, restaurants, and bars. “Move over Las Vegas!” warns Talavera. By making it easier for couples to say, “I do,” Revered Tony plans to continues to “rebuild New Orleans ’One wedding at a time.’”
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French Quarter Chateau LeMoyne 301 Rue Dauphine - French Quarter New Orleans, LA 70112 (504) 581-1303 Embrace the energy of New Orleans and stay in the heart of the French Quarter at Chateau LeMoyne. Our historic New Orleans lodging welcomes you with classic hospitality just steps from Bourbon Street.
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We travel the world to personally select each item in our stores. No village too small, no place too remote. We travel regularly to India, Indonesia, China & Morocco to bring you our unique finds and oneof-a-kinds along with our own solid wood furniture designs. By shipping 40' containers worth of furniture & accessories directly from the artisan to our stores, we're able to offer you true WHOLESALE PRICES. 318 N. Rampart St. between Conti & Bienville 504-569-0310 www.discoverieswholesalewarehouse.com Hours: Mon - Sat: 11:00 - 6:00 & Sunday: 12:00-4:00 Page 30
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736 royal street new orleans french quarter
single-artist gallery and studio artist ally burguieres
Prints & Originals Small Gifts & Big Investments OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Shipping Available
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THE ORIGINAL
FRENCH MARKET RESTAURANT & BAR SINCE 1803
Twelve years before Andrew Jackson won the Battle of New Orleans, The French Market Restaurant & Bar began serving outstanding seafood and ice-cold drinks to visitors and natives alike. Today the ambience remains the same. Join Chef David Picou in savoring our grand traditions!
We accept Harrah’s Comps 1001 Decatur Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116 504-525-7879 | fax: 504-525-7979
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