Where Magazine New Orleans May 2019

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ESSENTIALS Editor’s Note 8 Ask the Expert 12 Calendar 14 Maps 59 Where Next 62 Parting Shot 64 THE GUIDE Dining 25 Shopping 35 Attractions 46 Entertainment 51 Nightlife 52

Outsider Art

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The Besthoff Sculpture Garden grows even bigger, plus a self-taught showcase and more art in the open.

Relaxation Stations

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Zen is in. Where to get your wellness on in the Big Easy.

22 What to do, see, eat and explore on Baronne Street PROMOTION

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Portraiture, realism, still life, street, pop: A taste of the Crescent City culinary arts.

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EDITOR’S NOTE 2019

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DOUG BRANTLEY Editor, WhereTraveler New Orleans @whereneworleans

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ay is a magical month in New Orleans.

Poised between spring and summer, the weather is near perfect, beckoning you to explore the great outdoors before the hardcore heat and humidity hits.

From the NOLA Crawfish Festival at the beginning of the month to Greek Fest near its end, Jazzfest to the Bayou Boogaloo, visitors will find a variety of fun, outdoor activities. Hop on a rental bike and set off along the Lafitte Greenway, which connects Armstrong Park to City Park, or grab an open-air streetcar and explore the Garden District. Stroll the Mississippi riverfront, from Woldenberg Park to Crescent Park, roam the New Orleans Museum of Art’s newly expanded sculpture garden (p. 20), check out the free, weekly concerts at Lafayette Square (p. 14) and dine alfresco.

Another steamy summer is fast approaching.

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which is right on the river and has great views of the Mississippi.

drinker, by all means, go with the Sazerac. It’s the official cocktail of New Orleans, and this is the best place to experience it. If you are looking for mixology, though, you’ll want to see one of the bartenders make a Ramos Gin Fizz.

Q: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FEATURE OF THE ROOSEVELT? A: At this time of year, we

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Q: WHERE WOULD YOU GUIDE GUESTS IN SEARCH OF OUTDOOR DINING? A: I love the Orleans

Grapevine; it has outdoor seating and a little patio. Also Café Amelie, on the 900 block of Royal Street, has a beautiful

courtyard for both lunch and dinner.

Q: WHAT ABOUT FOR MOTHER’S DAY? A: The Roosevelt always

has a Mother’s Day brunch in one of our ballrooms. I also like Marché,

You can take a sailing tour, or just sit on the wharf or at one of the lakefront restaturants and watch the sunset. Or perhaps a kayak tour of the Manchac swamp.

Q: THE TOP TACO FESTIVAL OR NEW ORLEANS GREEK FEST; WHERE ARE WE MOST LIKELY TO FIND YOU THIS MONTH? A: I go to the Greek Fes-

tival every year. You have the authenticity of the food, the dance and the culture—it feels like you’re in Greece!

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Café Amelie on Royal Street has a beautiful courtyard for both lunch and dinner.

Q: NAME AN OFTEN-OVERLOOKED AREA OF THE CITY THAT VISITORS SHOULD SEEK OUT. A: Lake Pontchartrain.

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The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival blows out its 50th birthday bash with Diana Ross, Chris Stapleton and close to 300 additional acts. www.nojazzfest.com

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Moussaka, baklava, ouzo and Hellenic dancing at the nation’s oldest Greek Orthodox church. Opa! www. greekfestnola.com

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Just because Jazzfest ends early in the month doesn’t mean the music does. The weekly Wednesday at the Square concerts continue through May 22, offering free performances by leading local musicians. Set in Lafayette Square, the outdoor series features opening acts beginning at 5 pm, followed by headliners (Deacon John, May 1; Cyril Neville’s Swamp Funk, May 8; Kristin Diable & The City, May 15; and Mia Borders, May 22) at 6:30 pm. www.ylcnola.org

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In other cities May might bring flowers, but in New Orleans it means Trombone Shorty popping up all over—from closing out Jazzfest on the Acura Stage to joining the Foo Fighters on stage at the Fillmore. You’ll also find him at the House of Blues for his annual foundation fundraiser, sharing two stages with the Soul Rebels, Southern Avenue and others. www.hob.com/neworleans

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10 GREAT THINGS THIS MONTH From Sea to Shining Sea All Month This exhibit salutes 200 years of American art by John Singleton Copley, Mary Cassatt and more. www.rauantiques.com

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The Sugar Ball May 4 Tank and the Bangas join with Sweet Crude and St. Paul & the Broken Bones at the Sugar Mill. www. sugarmillevents.com

Top Taco Festival May 16 Top-shelf tequila and gourmet tacos by 30-plus restaurants on the banks of the Mississippi. www. toptaconola.com

Ariana Grande May 25 The recent Grammy winner pops into the Smoothie King Center on her Sweetener tour. www.smoothieking center.com

New Kids on the Block May 11 Salt-n-Pepa, Tiffany, Debbie Gibson and Naughty By Nature help bring back the ’80s at the Smoothie King Center. www.smoothieking center.com

Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo May 17-19 Three stages, 25 free acts and dozens of food and craft vendors draw thousands to scenic Bayou St. John. www.thebayou boogaloo.com

Come From Away May 28-June 2 The Tony-winning musical recounts the uplifting true story of 7,000 passengers who were stranded in Newfoundland following 9/11. www. saengernola.com

Foo Fighters May 15 & 16 Let’s try this again: Catch the rockers’ rescheduled February show at the Fillmore. www.fillmorenola.com

Paul McCartney May 23 Sir Paul pulls into town in support of his 17th solo album, “Egypt Station.” www.smoothiekingcenter.com

Overlook Film Fest May 30-June 2 “A four day celebration of all things horror in America’s most haunted city.” www.overlookfilmfest.com

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The Art of the Meal Canvassing the Crescent City dining scene

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t is said you eat with your eyes first. How a dish looks can play on the perception of taste, smell and flavor. Color is a strong visual cue, but there is also shape, height, shine, what’s trending in food and, of course, seasonality.

Spring dining in New Orleans often means lighter, brighter, colorful dishes lushly decorated with flowers, greens and herbs. Plates are so astoundingly gorgeous, they’re practically begging to be photographed…and often are. Social media has profoundly influenced the visual effect food has on the dining public, now that almost everyone photographs every morsel placed on a table, whether it’s their food or someone else’s.

Local food photographer Gabrielle Geiselman-Milone shoots professional images for several area restaurants, and uses her mobile phone to capture stunning shots of the food she eats. Always looking for “God light”—a stream of pale, golden light that makes food look especially lovely—her keen eye finds not only the beauty, but the drama of a dish.

Milone’s work is emotional, often expressing the flavor and feeling of a chef’s creation. For Barrel Proof (p. 52), we get thirsty and nostalgic looking at a masculine, manicured hand, fingers delicately wrapped around a shot of bourbon, while in the background there is a pop of pink pocket-silk giving Rat Pack vibes. For Meril (p. 28), roasted Louisiana oysters that induce stomach-grumbling.

Even from a casual lunch at Couvant (p. 26), fresh English peas with shallots and a duck egg are a wild visual array of texture and color.

Art is personal and subjective, like food. New Orleans’ esteemed chefs produce beautiful food garnering noteworthy national attention. Both the image and the actual dish strike to the core of our souls and beg the most important food-as-art question: Does it make you hungry?

Maypop (p. 28) chef Michael Gulotta brings the flavor of “southeast Asia by way of southeast Louisiana.”

Social media has profoundly influenced the visual effect food has on the dining public

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: MAYPOP’S GUMBO, HUNTER’S CORNED BEEF HASH FROM BRENNAN’S AND THE FRIED MAC AND CHEESE AT TURKEY AND THE WOLF

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COQUETTE’S SWAN-SHAPED CREAM PUFFS

The bold flavors, deep hues and textures on each plate are amazing.

Gulotta’s gumbo could be dubbed “pop” art: a royal blue, ceramic bowl filled with fermented black beans, lemongrass, split roasted okra, andouille sausage and sticky rice fritters.

At Toups’ Meatery (p. 34), chef Isaac Toups relies on realism and close-ups to elicit mouth-watering.

Evidence the tight shots and rich country colors of brown, rusts, blacks and gold in simple foods, such as his handmade sausages or a thick-cut pork chop with dirty rice.

Chef Mason Hereford shows his love for street art, color and nostalgic re-thinks of childhood favorites at Turkey and the Wolf (p. 33). Deep-

fried hand pies with buttermilk ranch for dipping; fried mac and cheese with crushed Flamin’ Hot Cheetos; handfuls of fresh dill and mint tossed atop braised lamb—get the drift?

At Brennan’s (p. 30), chef Slade Rushing and team tap into portraiture and architecture in their platings, and the food looks as beautiful as it tastes. Eggs Hussarde is a masterpiece of homemade English muffins, coffee-cured Canadian bacon, properly poached eggs and hollandaise and marchand de vin sauces over a tangle of thin-stemmed mushrooms. Stacked as a tower, there is the Hunter’s Corned Beef Hash of sunny side-up eggs, potato chips, dill hollandaise and herbs.

The art of the dish is sophisticated at Coquette (p. 33). The chefs’ consideration of serving pieces, food placement and color creates stunning works of still life. Dive into the beauty that is pimento cheese with shrimp crackers, aged Broadbent country ham and both raw and pickled vegetables.

The chocolate mousse with green strawberry sherbet, Chartreuse jam and Chantilly cream is evocative and enticing, with a feel of the Old World wrapped around the new.

First feast with your eyes, but definitely follow by a bite…or five. New Orleans paints a powerful food image with all her chefs and restaurants, understanding that cooking is called “culinary arts” with reason.

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Ogden Museum of Southern Art

Poydras Corridor Sculpture

Outsider art gets the velvet-rope treatment with Vernacular Voices, which continues through July. More than 150 works by 40 self-taught Southern artists—Clementine Hunter’s depictions of rural life, Reverand Howard Finster’s mixed-media creations, Sister Gertrude Morgan’s biblical paintings—are featured. www.ogdenmuseum.org

Since 2013, the Hellis Foundation’s Sculpture for New Orleans project has installed 30-plus works along Poydras Street, from the Mississippi River to the Superdome. The latest addition to the rotating roster is “Artificial Box with Flowers #6” by the late Ida Kohlymeyer at Poydras and Loyola Avenue. www.thehellisfoundation.org/what-we-fund/poydrascorridor

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he New Orleans Museum of Art cuts the ribbon on its newly expanded, free Besthoff Sculpture Garden May 15. Adding six acres to the existing five and 26 works by contemporary artists (including Frank Gehry, Robert Longo and Frank Stella) to the 64 from the 19th through 20th centuries already on view, the $15-million project also features hundreds of native plantings, an amphitheater and a covered pavilion that allows selections from the museum’s indoor holdings to be exhibited outside. Among the highlights is a glass bridge designed by Elyn Zimmerman, known for her environmental art, that traces the Mississippi River’s shifting course over the centuries. www.noma.org

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Outsider Art

RELAXATION STATIONS “L

ongevity” is the wellness word of 2019, with beloved gurus including it in their book titles and media attention showered on those who live beyond 100.

The suggestion is that our quest for wellness should also mean wellness for the long haul. Meditation, CBD (cannabidiol) oil, supplements and other potions are a booming and fascinating business. Find your zen at these chill spots to live long and prosper.

BY LORIN GAUDIN

POLITE SOCIETY

VIBRANT MARKET This niche boutique stashes trending skincare and cosmetics, along with an impressive number of supplements. Get a glow from Kjaer Weis and other organic beauty products, or grab some CBD-laced smokes. www.thevibrantmarket.com

ROSALIE APOTHECARY “The heart of herbal medi-

cine” is packed with herbs, crystals, essential oils, incense, bath and body goods, teas and more.

Peep and purchase from the thoughtfully curated collection of natural, handmade local products. www.rosalie-apothecary. myshopify.com

MEDITATE NEW ORLEANS Stephanie Osborne leads weekly, guided meditation sessions inside her artist/ husband’s Magazine Street gallery. Release and reconnect surrounded by art, then walk away refreshed, restored and ready to shop or dine nearby. www.meditateneworleans.com

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Try an infrared sauna to aid in detoxifica-

tion, be pampered with a Gua Sha + CBD facial and leave with an armful of the latest in healing products you didn’t know you needed until you saw them. www. politesocietynola.com

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Start the day with a latte at Merchant; grab a seat at the counter, where you can watch the crêpe-making action (try the turkey-and-fig).

Craving oysters? Belly up to the bar at the Tackle Box. Italian lovers will swoon for Domenica’s house-made pastas and pizzas.

Stock up on cool collectibles (Sazerac glasses, NOLA-themed stationery) at the Roosevelt Hotel gift shop, then step across the street to page through vintage tomes and maps at Crescent City Books. Sweet tooth? Bag out-of-the-norm candies at Cleo’s.

Scope out the area’s art deco influences (such as the Wyndham Garden), duck into the Moorish-inspired Immaculate Conception Church and pass through the Roosevelt’s stunning, block-long lobby.

The Orpheum Theater hosts concerts by both national touring acts and the Louisiana Philharmonic. Grab a pre-show cocktail at Cajun Mike’s, a low-key dive with a rockin’ jukebox, or go fullon fancy at the legendary Sazerac Bar.

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 Roosevelt Gift Shop

201 Baronne St., 504.522.0083

800 Common St., 504.571.9580, www.merchantneworleans.com

123 Baronne St., 504.335.3175, www.therooseveltneworleans.com

 Immaculate Conception Church

 Tackle Box

 Crescent City Books 124 Baronne St., 504.524.4997, www.crescentctiybooks.com

130 Baronne St., 504.529.1477, www.jesuitchurch.net

 Cajun Mike’s

817 Common St., 504.827.1651, www.legacykitchen.com

 Roosevelt Hotel

 Sazerac Bar

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 Cleo’s

123 Baronne St., 504.648.6020, www.domenicarestaurant.com

940 Canal St., 504.522.4504

130 Roosevelt Way, 504.648.1200, www.theroosevelt neworleans.com

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 Orpheum Theater 129 Roosevelt Way, 504.274.4871, www.orpheumnola.com 116 Baronne St., 504.566.0055

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JUNE 1 & 2 BAg of Donuts • brass-a-holics • remedy • bucktown allstars • amanda shaw • betty winn & one-a-chord • shamarr allen • cha wa • feufollet • maggie koerner You will enjoy great live music and delicious oyster dishes from some of the most famous restaurants in New Orleans. So whether you like your oysters raw, charbroiled or fried and served on a po-boy, you are sure to find something to cure your cravings. Come on out to Woldenberg Park and celebrate our city’s delicious oyster cuisine.

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DINING Central Business/ Warehouse District THE AMERICAN SECTOR American A nostalgic homage to wartime classics with gourmet twists, the menu at this National WWII Museum eatery features such kicked-up throwbacks as Victory Garden salads and Frito pie. L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). 945 Magazine St., 504.528.1940. Map 3, B6; www.ww2eats.com AUCTION HOUSE MARKET Eclectic This bright, modern food hall offers a variety of vendors and flavors, from fresh local seafood to Indian, Egyptian and Hawaiianinspired cuisines. B, L, D (daily).

801 Magazine St., 504.372.4321.

Map 3, C6; www.auctionhousemarket.com

CHOPHOUSE NEW ORLEANS Steaks Forget the standard sauces and heavy sides; the focus at this upscale-casual steakhouse is on its top-quality, USDA prime-only meats.

D (nightly). 322 Magazine St., 504.522.7902. Map 3, D5; www.chophousenola.com COCHON Louisiana Many restaurants profess to be “better than your mama’s,” but chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski’s lives up to the claim with haute twists on simple standards. The adjacent Cochon Butcher offers sandwiches and house-cured meats. L, D (daily).

930 Tchoupitoulas St., 504.588.2123. Map 3, B7; www.cochonrestaurant.com COMPANY BURGER American Adam Biderman’s award-winning burger joint sticks to the basics, which

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BRIQUETTE Seafood Contemporary coastal is the catch at this sprawling space. Follow the caramalized sea scallops with lump crab bisque, then dive into Louisiana redfish with crawfish relish.

D (nightly). 701 S. Peters St., 504.302.7496. Map 3, C6; www.briquette-nola.com

makes it all the better. L, D (daily). 611 O’Keefe St., 504.309.9422. Map 3, C4; 4600 Freret St., 504.267.0320.

Map 1, D3; www.thecompany burger.com COMPÈRE LAPIN Caribbean A native of St. Lucia, chef Nina Compton’s island upbringing is evident in dishes such as conch croquettes with pineapple tartar sauce and curried goat with sweet potato gnocchi. L, (M-F); D (nightly); Br (Sa-Su). 535 Tchoupitoulas St., 504.599.2119. Map 3, C6; www.comperelapin.com COUVANT French A slick, contemporary French bistro inside the Eliza Jane hotel. Standouts include English peas with duck egg and lardons, hanger steak Bordelaise and moules frites.

B, L, D (daily); Br (Su). 315 Magazine St., 504.324.5400.

Map 3, D5; www.couvant.com

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DOMENICA Italian This hot spot offers outof-the-norm antipasta (roasted cauliflower with whipped feta), handmade pastas, authentic pizzas and Old World classics such as lasagne Bolonese. L, D (daily). 123 Baronne St., 504.648.6020. Map 3, E3; www.domenicarestaurant.com EMERIL’S Louisiana Emeril Lagasse’s flagship sets the course for the Lagasse empire. Opened in 1990, this is where the celebrated chef created many of his classic dishes, including barbecued shrimp, andouille-crusted drum and more. L (M-F), D (nightly). 800 Tchoupitoulas St., 504.528.9393. Map 3, C6; www.emerils.com JOHNNY SÁNCHEZ Mexican Squash blossom tacos, pig ear chilaquiles, octopus toastadas—this isn’t your standard taqueria fare.

Celebrity chef Aarón Sánchez’s hot spot puts contemporary spins on authentic Mexican cuisine. L, D (daily). 930 Poydras St., 504.304.6615. Map 3, C4; www.johnnysanchez restaurant.com JOSEPHINE ESTELLE Italian At this casual Ace Hotel

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eatery snapper crudo with browned butter dances elegantly between raw and cooked, the pastas are toothy and each dish has some beautifully surprising element that lingers long after the meal. B (M-F); L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). 600 Carondelet St., 504.930.3070. Map 3, C5; www.josephineestelle.com MAYPOP Vietnamese Asian-fusion food in a bright, open space. Tear pieces of warm roti bread to scoop whole roasted pumpkin, apple and house coppa, or go spicy with vindaloo chicken. L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). 611 O’Keefe St., 504.518.6345.Map 3, B4 ; www.maypoprestaurant.com

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MERIL International Emeril Lagasse’s casual dining venue is reflective of the celebrity chef ’s world travels, with a globetrotting menu featuring everything from Japanese-style barbecue to pork rib tamales. L, D (daily).

424 Girod St., 504.526.3745.

Map 3, C6; www.emerils.com PÊCHE Seafood The focus here is on chef Ryan Prewitt’s simple seafood grilled over hardwood coals...and it couldn’t be better.

From the raw bar to the whole grilled fish, you can’t go wrong.

L, D (daily). 800 Magazine St., 504.522.1744. Map 3, C6; www.pecherestaurant.com RED GRAVY Italian This cozy brunch bistro offers traditional Italian dishes and not-so-typical breakfast and lunch specials. Try the Sicilian egg pie or cannoli pancakes. Open W-M. 125 Camp St., 504.561.8844. Map 3, E5; www.redgravycafe.com SEAWORTHY Seafood This offshoot of New York’s Grand Banks oyster bar casts a wide net, serving up fresh bivalves from the Gulf, East and West coasts and other sustainably sourced seafood.

D (nightly); Br (Sa-Su). 630 Carondelet St., 504.930.3071.

Map 3, C5; www.seaworthy nola.com WILLA JEAN BAKERY Contemporary Pastry chef Kelly Fields, known for her

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beautiful baked goods, shows off her savory sides as well in dishes such as braised lamb pasta with mint pesto. B, L (MF); D (nightly); Br (Sa-Su). 611 O’Keefe Ave., 504.509.7334.

Map 3, B4; www.willajean.com

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Contemporary Coastal Cuisine 701 S. Peters St. 504-302-7496 www.briquette-nola.com Now Serving Lunch

MAÎS AREPAS Latin An upscale CreoleColombian restaurant that puts overstuffed, filled corn pockets (arepas) front and center. L (TuSa), D (Tu-Su). 1200 Carondelet St., 504.523.6247. Map 3, A5 TOUPS SOUTH Southern Chef Isaac Toups creates museum-quality cuisine at the Southern Food and Beverage Museum’s in-house eatery. Biscuits with crab fat butter, goat tamales and fried black-eyed pea salad offer a taste of the region’s delicious diversity. L, D (M, W-Sa); Br (Su).

1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 504.304.2147. Map 1, D3; www.toupssouth.com

French Quarter ANTOINE’S Creole Established in 1840, Antoine’s is New Orleans’ oldest restaurant and a living treasure with rich French-Creole food, courtly waiters and an atmosphere of hospitality and tradition. L, D (M-Sa); Su jazz brunch. 713 St. Louis St., 504.581.4422. Map 3, F4; www.antoines.com

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ARNAUD’S Creole In this magic castle of dining rooms, Arnaud’s continues a tradition begun in 1918. Shrimp Arnaud, oysters Bienville and café brûlot are three of the many famous dishes. D (daily); jazz brunch (Su).

813 Bienville St., 504.523.5433.

Map 3, F4; www.arnauds.com

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CENTRAL CITY BBQ Barbecue Stellar barbecue and kicked-up sides make this sprawling smokehouse a popular destination. L, D (daily). 1201 S. Rampart St., 504.558.4276. Map 1, D3; www.centralcitybbq.com

BACKSPACE BAR & KITCHEN American This comfy spot pays homage to the French Quarter’s rich literary legacy. The bar serves drinks fashioned after famed authors’ faves, while the kitchen offers gumbo and sandwiches. L, D (daily). 139 Chartres St., 504.322.2245.

Map 3, F4; www.backspace nola.com BAYONA American Chef Susan Spicer’s menu continually surprises with fresh specials, but still includes her signatures: grilled shrimp with black-bean cakes and coriander sauce, and that nonpareil garlic soup. L (W-Sa), D (M-Sa). 430 Dauphine St., 504.525.4455. Map 3, F3; www.bayona.com

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BOURBON HOUSE Seafood A standout addition to Dickie Brennan’s restaurant empire. Stylish seafood dishes are complemented with outstanding filets and sides—don’t miss the redfish on the half shell with jumbo lump crab or the bourbon-glazed shrimp.

B, L, D (daily). 144 Bourbon St., 504.522.0111. Map 3, E4; www.bourbonhouse.com BRENNAN’S Creole Under the helm of executive chef Slade Rushing, this legendary eatery continues more than six decades of tradition with long-popular classics (eggs Hussarde, bananas Foster) coupled with fresh, contemporary takes on Creole cuisine. B, L, D (daily). 417 Royal St., 504.525.9711. Map 3, F4; www.brennansneworleans.com CAFÉ AMELIE Louisiana The perfect spot for a leisurely outdoor lunch or romantic dinner. Try the satsuma and pepper-glazed shrimp or a seasonal cocktail. L, D (WSu); Br (Sa-Su). 912 Royal St., 504.412.8965. Map 3, H4; www.cafeamelie.com CAFÉ BEIGNET Coffee Along with the city’s signature pastry and all-day breakfast, these cafés serve up small bites of Cajun classics.

B, L, D (daily). 311 Bourbon St., 504.525.2611. Map 3, F4; 334-B Royal St., 504.524.5530.

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From its landmarks to the good food, friendly faces and exciting seasonal activities, you will find Gretna a delight for all ages.

1035 Huey P. Long, P.O. Box 404 Gretna, LA 70054

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CAFÉ DU MONDE Coffee In operation since 1862, Café Du Monde is a must-do.

On the menu: café au lait and beignets, the unofficial doughnuts of New Orleans. Open 24h (daily). 800 Decatur St., 504.525.4544. Map 3, G5; www. cafedumonde.com

COURT OF TWO SISTERS Creole No French Quarter visit would be complete without a meal at this romantic restaurant, which features a daily jazz brunch and a nightly a la carte menu of Creole and Cajun cuisine. Br, D (daily). 613 Royal St., 504.522.7261. Map 3, G4; www.courtoftwosisters.com

CANE & TABLE Cuban This rum-centric restaurant provides a taste of the city’s Caribbean connection.

Classic cocktails are given clever contemporary twists, while island flavors inform the “seasonal smart” menu. D (nightly), Br (Sa-Su). 1113 Decatur St., 504.581.1112. Map 3, I5; www.caneandtablenola.com

on French: steak tartar, tuna Niçoise salad, moules frites. L (Tu-F), D (nightly); Br (Sa-Su).

225 Chartres St., 504.218.8533.

Map 3, E4; www.justinenola.com

HARD ROCK CAFÉ American This popular chain, filled with music memorabilia, serves regional and American fare, including steaks, burgers, sandwiches and wings.

L, D (daily). 125 Bourbon St., 504.529.5617. Map 3, F4; www.hardrockcafe.com

K-PAUL’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN Louisiana Chef-personality Paul Prudhomme was one of the first to introduce Cajun cuisine to a global audience.

His restaurant is an ideal spot to sample some K-Paul classics, such as bronzed swordfish and blackened beef tenders.

D (M-Sa). 416 Chartres St., 504.596.2530.Map 3, F4; www.kpauls.com

DICKIE BRENNAN’S STEAKHOUSE Steaks An upscale steakhouse serving superior USDA prime beef with luscious sauces—try the barbecued rib-eye topped with Abita-beer shrimp or the filet with flash-fried oysters.

D (nightly). 716 Iberville St., 504.522.2467. Map 3, E4; www. dickiebrennanssteakhouse.com

ITALIAN BARREL Italian The focus here is on fine, Northern Italian cuisine. Fresh ravioli flown in from Italy complements such authentic fare as veal with porcini mushrooms and truffle oil, osso buco-topped polenta and top-notch tiramisu.

L, D (daily). 430 Barracks St., 504.569.0198. Map 3, I5; www.theitalianbarrel.com

GALATOIRE’S Creole Since 1905, Galatoire’s has been a gravity center of New Orleans. Happily, the food is as good as the party atmosphere,

JUSTINE French Chef Justin Devillier’s Parisenne-inspired brasserie is both classic and contemporary in design, but the menu is full-

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KILLER POBOYS Contemporary This tiny holein-the-wall has garnered big buzz with its “internationally inspired, chef-crafted” takes on the standard po’boy. Try the rum-braised pork belly version with lime-infused slaw. B, L, D (W-M).

219 Dauphine St., 504.462.2731.

Map 3, F3; 811 Conti St., 504.252.6745.Map 3, F4; www.killerpoboys.com

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CENTRAL GROCERY Deli This Italian deli-grocery is the place to acquaint yourself with the classic muffuletta sandwich: layers of provolone cheese, olive salad, pickled vegetables, mortadella, salami and

with traditional Creole dishes presented by some of the city’s best waitstaff. L, D (Tu-Su).

209 Bourbon St., 504.525.2021.

Map 3, E4; www.galatoires.com

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KRYSTAL American Since 1932 Krystal has been satisfying big appetites with its small, square burgers. 24h (daily). 116 Bourbon St., 504.523.4030. Map 3, E4; www.krystal.com LONGWAY TAVERN Eclectic A proper gastropub with a comfy chic interior, solid familiar cocktails and smart, sexy food. The pork belly home fries, fried calamari and hefty steak sandwiches will make you linger. L (F-Su), D (nightly).

719 Toulouse St., 504.962.9696.

Map 3, G4; www.longway tavern.com MR. B’S BISTRO Louisiana Another outstanding Brennan family restaurant, famed for its deceptively casual power-lunch scene. Musttries include the barbecued shrimp and bread pudding in Irish whiskey sauce. L (M-Sa), D (nightly); jazz brunch (Su).

201 Royal St., 504.523.2078.

Map 3, E4; www.mrbsbistro.com

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NAPOLEON HOUSE Louisiana Napoleon never slept here, but this historic café and bar, with its peeling walls and worn charm, has its share of French ambiance. The café serves soups, seafood gumbo, salads and warm muffulettas.

L, D (daily). 500 Chartres St., 504.524.9752. Map 3, F4; www. napoleonhouse.com NEW ORLEANS CREOLE COOKERY Creole Creole standards (gumbo, shrimp Creole) are coupled with fresh fish, fried seafood, char-grilled oysters and a raw bar. L, D (daily).

510 Toulouse St., 504.524.9632.

Map 3, G5 ; www.neworleans creolecookery.com OLE SAINT KITCHEN & TAP Louisiana At former Saint Deuce McAllister’s eatery, diners score New Orleans classics (such as soft-shell crab sandwiches), along with 50-plus beers on tap and an additional 40 offered by the bottle.

B, L, D (daily). 132 Royal St., 504.309.4797. Map 3, E4; www.olesaint.com

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PALACE CAFÉ Creole Part of the Brennan restaurant empire, the Palace offers a sweeping view of Canal Street. Standouts include the savory crabmeat cheesecake and andouille-crusted Gulf fish.

B, L (M-F), D (nightly); Sa-Su jazz brunch. 605 Canal St., 504.523.1661. Map 3, E4; www.palacecafe.com RED FISH GRILL Seafood Grilled fish too plain?

Not here. The hickory-grilled redfish topped with crab or crawfish is a modern classic, and the other specialties (barbecued oysters, double-chocolate bread pudding) are all exceptional. L, D (daily).

115 Bourbon St., 504.598.1200.

Map 3, E4; www.redfishgrill.com RESTAURANT R’EVOLUTION Louisiana Chefs John Folse and Rick Tramonto are the tour de force behind this elegant-yet-relaxed fine dining venue,. The rooms are gorgeously appointed, while the menu is made up of modern reinterpretations of classic Cajun and Creole cuisine. L (F), D (nightly); Br (Su). 777 Bienville St. (inside the Royal Sonesta Hotel), 504.553.2277. Map 3, E4; www.revolutionnola.com TABLEAU Creole Housed in historic Le Petit Theatre, Dickie Brennan’s Jackson Square bistro offers two bars, balcony and courtyard dining and applause-worthy French-Creole dishes. L (M-Sa), D (nightly); Br (daily).

616 St. Peter St., 504.934.3463.

Map 3, G4; www.tableaufrench quarter.com

Garden District/ Lower Garden District COMMANDER’S PALACE Creole This beloved turquoise palace is a shrine for food worshippers. Chef Tory McPhail carries on the Brennan family tradition of adventurous food based on Creole principles, served in a courtly atmosphere.

L (M-F), D (nightly); jazz brunch (Sa-Su). 1403 Washington Ave., 504.899.8221. Map 1, D4; www.commanderspalace.com

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GRIS-GRIS Louisiana Chef Eric Cook (American Sector, Commander’s Palace) now has a place of his own, where he whips up elevated New Orleans standards, such as oyster-and-caviar po’ boys and seafood-stuffed crab. L, D (daily). 1800 Magazine St., 504.272.0241. Map 3, D4; www.grisgrisnola.com

MOLLY’S RISE & SHINE Breakfast The sandwich gurus behind Turkey and the Wolf also operate this equally funky breakfast spot. Collard greens and grits, sweet potato burritos, deviled egg tostadas—expect the unexpected. B (W-M). 2368 Magazine St., 504.302.1896.

Map 1, D4; www.mollysriseand shine.com TURKEY AND THE WOLF Eclectic Sandwiches are the menu mainstay at this casual café: fried baloney with American cheese and chips, chicken fried steak. Don’t miss the wedge salad with blue cheese and “everything bagel” crunchies. L (W-M).

739 Jackson Ave., 504.218.7428.

Map 1, D4; www.turkeyandthe wolf.com

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BYWATER AMERICAN BISTRO American The menu at this casual neighborhood spot focuses on local, seasonal ingredients. Farro risotto with mushrooms and minted breadcrumbs, fried oysters with oyster gravy; try the rabbit curry. D (W-Su); Br (Sa-Su).

2900 Chartres St., 504.605.3827.

Map 1, E3; www.bywater americanbistro.com THE COUNTRY CLUB Louisiana Known for its swimming pool, this Bywater hangout also offers casual fine dining. Dive into big-flavored small plates (crabmeat beignets, clams and chorizo), salads or full-on entrees, such as chateaurbriand for two. L, D (daily); Br (Sa-Su). 634 Louisa St., 504.945.0742. Map 1, E3; www. thecountryclubneworleans.com THE JOINT Barbecue This funky Bywater fave is slim on frills but big on slow-cooked barbecue (pulled pork, beef brisket, juicy ribs) and generous sides. L, D (M-Sa).

701 Mazant St., 504.949.3232.

Map 1, E3; www.alwayssmokin. com NOLA CANTINA Mexican Tacos, tacos and more tacos, filled with everything from fried oysters to cauliflower. Other highlights include Ecuadorian-style shrimp ceviche and top-shelf margaritas.

D (nightly); Br (Sa-Su). 437 Esplanade Ave., 504.266.2848.

Map 3, J5; www.nolacantina.com PALADAR 511 Contemporary California cooking New Orleans-style means lots of frilly salads, fish left au naturel and pizzas, smartly topped with farm eggs, summer squash and the like. D (W-M); Br (Sa-Su). 511 Marigny St., 504.509.6782. Map 3, J5; www.paladar511.com

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JACK ROSE Contemporary This bold, contemporary space turns out playful versions of familiar foods.

Think squid-ink pasta with shrimp in a cayenne-kicked barbecue sauce. Cool cocktails; gorgeous desserts. L (F), D (WSu); Br (Su). 2031 St. Charles Ave., 504.323.1500. Map 1, D4; www.jackroserestaurant.com

also a restaurant. Dive into “international bistro” fare, while local bands perform in the shady backyard. L, D (daily).

600 Poland Ave., 504.948.9111.

Map 1, E3; www.bacchanal wine.com

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COQUETTE French What do you get when you mix traditional Louisiana cooking with spicy Italian and refined French? Coquette, where the menu changes daily but is always stellar with standouts like the must-have fried chicken. D (nightly); Br (Sa-Su). 2800 Magazine St., 504.265.0421. Map 1, D4; www.coquettenola.com

ST. ROCH MARKET Eclectic Dating to 1875, this long-shuttered marketplace recently received a massive makeover while retaining its historic character and 24 steel columns.

The stunning space features 11 food vendors, along with a bar. L, D (daily). 2381 St. Claude Ave., 504.609.3813.Map 1, E3; www.strochmarket.com

Mid-City BLUE OAK BBQ Barbecue Blue Oak draws raves for its crisp-skinned barbecued chicken, spare ribs, killer nachos and fried Brussels sprouts.

If the barbecued pork egg rolls make a menu appearance, get them. L, D, (Tu-Su). 900 N. Carrollton Ave., 504.822.2583.

Map 1, D3; www.blueoakbbq.com

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PIECE OF MEAT Deli The menu at this petit butcher shop and restaurant is loaded with tempting options: cheese-and-boudin eggrolls, brisket sandwiches, tender ribs.

L (Th-Tu), D (Th-Sa); Br (Sa-Su).

3301 Bienville St., 504.372.2289.

Map 1, D3; www.pieceofmeat butcher.com RALPH’S ON THE PARK Louisiana Veteran restaurateur Ralph Brennan serves up globally inspired local cuisine in this beautifully restored historic building overlooking scenic City Park. L (Tu-F), D (nightly); Br (Sa-Su). 900 City Park Ave., 504.488.1000.Map 1, D2; www.ralphsonthepark.com TOUPS’ MEATERY Louisiana Chef Isaac Toups is known for his masterful charcuterie. Start with the Meatery Board, before moving on to the lamb neck with fennel and black-eyed pea salad. L, D (TuSa); Br (Su). 845 Carrollton Ave., 504.252.4999.Map 1, D3; www. toupsmeatery.com

mushrooms and lasagna with short rib ragout. D (M-Sa); Br (Sa-Su) 5908 Magazine St., 504.509.6550. Map 1, D4; www.restaurantavo.com BOUCHERIE Southern Looking for a place where you can get in and out for under $20? Chef/owner Nathanial Zimet’s culinary creations are as delicious as their prices. L (Tu-Sa); D (MSa); Br (Su). 8115 Jeannette St., 504.862.5514. Map 1, C3; www.boucherie-nola.com CAVAN Southern This Victorian home’s “beautiful deterioration” is an ideal setting for chef Nathan Richard’s modern Southern cuisine. Start with the boudin tater tots before hopping on the chicken fried rabbit.

D (nightly); Br (F-Su). 3607 Magazine St., 504.509.7655.

Map 1, D4; www.cavannola.com HANSEN’S SNO-BLIZ Dessert Since 1934 locals have been lining up for Hansen’s signature snoballs. Topped with made-from-scratch syrups, the shaved-ice treats are a summer must-have. 4801 Tchoupitoulas St., 504.891.9788.

Map 1, D4; www.snobliz.com

Uptown AVO Italian Chef Nick Lama does his fourth-generation Sicilian ancestry proud with such standouts as charred octopus with pork butter and pineapple, cioppino, gnocchi with wild

PICNIC PROVISIONS & WHISKEY Southern Crawfish-boil hot fried chicken anchors the menu at this playful Commander’s Palace offshoot. Begin with the smoked fish dip and finish

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PASCAL’S MANALE Italian A New Orleans landmark since 1913, Pascal’s is famous for inventing barbecued shrimp (a must-get) and eternally popular for its traditional Italian food. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). 1838 Napoleon Ave., 504.895.4877. Map 1, D4; www.pascalsmanale.com PATOIS Louisiana Aaron Burgau has earned all of the praise heaped on him in recent years as a chef “to watch.” Patois combines Burgau’s inventive French cooking with a low-key neighborhood bar scene. L (F), D (W-Sa); Br (Su). 6078 Laurel St., 504.895.9441. Map 1, D4; www.patoisnola.com

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L, D (daily). 741 State St., 504.266.2810. Map 1, D4; www.nolapicnic.com QUE RICO Latin Cuban food 101: Tender roast pork with garlicky sour-orange sauce, croquetas, Cubano sandwiches, black beans and rice. L, D (Tu-Sa). 4200 Magazine St., 504.827.1398. Map 1, D4 SABA Mediterranean Chef Alon Shaya provides a taste of modern Israel with a menu full of hummus, kebabs and labneh, along with intriguing entrees, such as octopus with shawarma spices. L (W-F), D (W-Su); Br (Sa-Su). 5757 Magazine St., 504.324.7770. Map 3, D4; www.eatwithsaba.com

SHOPPING Art Galleries & Antiques A GALLERY FOR FINE PHOTOGRAPHY The city’s most extensive collection of fine art photographs for sale. Artists represented include Ansel Adams, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Herman Leonard and Yousuf Karsh, among others. 241 Chartres St., 504.568.1313. Map 3, F4; www.agallery.com ALEX BEARD STUDIO This gallery features the works of resident artist Alex Beard, whose intricate drawings and paintings have been acquired by such collectors as Mick Jagger and England’s late Princess Margaret.

3926 Magazine St., 504.309.0394. Map 1, D4; www.alexbeardstudio.com ANTIEAU GALLERY Folk artist Chris RobertsAntieau’s textile appliqué works are found in the American

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SAFFRON NOLA Indian Chic Indian fare with contemporary flair. Top picks include the pakoda choti and roti sathi. L (F-Sa), D (Tu-Sa). 4128 Magazine St., 504.323.2626. Map 1, D4; www.saffronnola.com

Visionary Art Museum and her New Orleans galleries.

927 Royal St., 504.304.0849.

Map 3, H4; 4532 Magazine St., 504.510.4148. Map 1, D4; www.antieaugallery.com ARTHUR ROGER GALLERY One of New Orleans’ leading modern art galleries, featuring an extensive collection of paintings, sculpture, photographs and works on paper.

432-434 Julia St., 504.522.1999.

Map 3, C5; www.arthurroger gallery.com ARTISTS’ MARKET & BEAD SHOP Looking for undiscovered talent? You’ll likely find it at this gallery, which features works—oil paintings, photography, pottery, blown glass, masks—by dozens of regional artists. 85 French Market Place, 504.561.0046. Map 3, I5; www. artistsmarketnola.com

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BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS The vast majority of copper and brass gas lanterns adorning French Quarter shops, restaurants and homes are made at Bevolo. Choose from a selection of available styles, or have fixtures custom-built. 521 Conti St., 504.522.9485. Map 3, F5; 318 Royal St., 504.522.9485.

Map 3, F4; www.bevolo.com CALLAN CONTEMPORARY Contemporary works by American and international artists with an emphasis on abstract and figurative paintings and sculpture. 518 Julia St., 504.525.0518.Map 3, C6; www. callancontemporary.com CRAIG TRACY GALLERY The bulk of artist Craig Tracy’s work is devoted to the human form, which the award-winning bodypainter enhances with intricate imagery he then captures on film. 827 Royal St., 504.592.9886. Map 3, H4; www.craigtracy.com FRANK RELLE PHOTOGRAPHY Award-winning photographer Relle’s moody “nightscapes” are counted among the permanent collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of History and

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Works by local and national artists are featured in a wide range of media. 811 Royal St., 504.603.6038. Map 3, H4; www. funeralgallery.com

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HAROUNI GALLERY David Harouni has an eye for heads, as evidenced by the paintings that populate his gallery. His expressionistic works have been exhibited worldwide, but you’ll find them—along with the artist—at his French Quarter studio. 933 Royal St., 504.299.4393. Map 3, H4; www.harouni.com MYTH GALLERY Part animal/part human, Betsy Youngquist’s stunning beaded sculptures will draw you into this shared space, which also showcases the whimsical sculpture of R. Scott Long. 831 Royal St., 504.513.8312.Map 3, H4; www.myth-gallery.com JONATHAN FERRARA GALLERY This gallery is home to the cutting-edge work of proprietor Jonathan Ferrara and others.

Sculpture, glass, metal and installation art are featured.

400A Julia St., 504.522.5471.

Map 3, C6; www.jonathanferrara gallery.com LEMIEUX GALLERIES Contemporary paintings, sculpture, pottery, jewelry and glassworks are among the media exhibited here. 332 Julia St., 504.522.5988. Map 3, C6; www.lemieuxgalleries.com

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LUCKY ROSE GALLERY Devoted to the porcelain sculpture of artist-owner Cathy Rose, who often incorporates repurposed pieces of New Orleans into her works. 840 Royal St., 504.309.8000.Map 3, H4; www. cathyrose.com

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M.S. RAU ANTIQUES This third-generation family business is one of the nation’s oldest dealing in 19th-century antiques. Rau is known for its American, French and English furniture, fine silver, glass, porcelain, clocks and quality jewelry. 630 Royal St., 504.523.5660.

Map 3, G4; www.rauantiques.com MARTIN LAWRENCE GALLERY This branch of the nationwide Martin Lawrence galleries features contemporary paintings and sculpture by such renowned artists as Picasso, Chagall, Dali, Miró, Warhol, Haring and Erté. 433 Royal St., 504.299.9055. Map 3, F4; www. martinlawrence.com MICHALOPOULOS The off-kilter architectural renderings of James Michalopoulos are instantly recognizable.

You’ll find them here, along with his figurative paintings, still lifes and landscapes.

617 Bienville St., 504.558.0505. Map 3, E4; www.michalopoulos.com

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MODERNIST CUISINE GALLERY Renowned photographer Nathan Myhrvold focuses on the science of cooking and cutting-edge culinary techniques.

305 Royal St., 504.571.5157.

Map 3, F4; www.modernist cuisinegallery.com OCTAVIA ART GALLERY This contemporary space spotlights local and international artists. 454 Julia St., 504.309.4249. Map 3, C6; www.octaviaartgallery.com RED TRUCK GALLERY “Beautiful, unexpected art” by contemporary up-and-comers will make you want to park here for a while. 940 Royal St., 504.231.6760. Map 3, H4; www.redtruckgallery.com

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RODRIGUE STUDIO This French Quarter landmark is devoted to the works of the late great “Blue Dog” master, George Rodrigue. 730 Royal St., 504.581.4244. Map 3, G4; www.georgerodrigue.com ROSETREE GLASS STUDIO Located in historic Algiers Point in a renovated art deco building, this gallery features works by owner Mark Rosenbaum and others dealing in blown glass. 446 Vallette St., 504.366.3602. Map 3, G8; www.rosetreegallery.com SARAH ASHLEY LONGSHORE GALLERY Step into this Uptown studio, with its pop art paintings and statement-making furniture, and you’ll understand why Elle calls Longshore “New Orleans’ Most Badass Artist.”

4537 Magazine St., 504.333.6951. Map 1, D4; www.ashleylongshore.com

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exhibition space for AfricanAmerican artists, featuring works by Elizabeth Catlett, Richmond Barthé, Georgette Baker and Charly Palmer, among others. 201 St. Charles Ave., #132, 504.568.9050.

Map 3, D4; www.stellajones gallery.com STUDIO BE Brandan Odums’ graffiti-style murals are the perfect fit for this massive warehouse space.

The evocative collection explores African-American life through powerful portraits of Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and other pivotal players coupled with images of everyday individuals. Open W-Sa, 2-8 pm.

2941 Royal St., 504.330.6231.

Map 1, E3; www.ephemeral eternal.ecom TERRANCE OSBORNE GALLERY Over the past decade artist Osborne has garnered a large local and national following with his vibrant architectural works and reflections on Crescent City life.

3029 Magazine St., 504.232.7530. Map 1, D4; www.terranceosborne.com VINTAGE 329 A mecca for vintage jewelry buffs, this hip shop is filled with Chanel, Memento Mori and Christian Lacroix. Vintage sunglasses, fashion-inspired posters and retro barware are among the offerings. 329 Royal St., 504.525.2262. Map 3, F4 WINDSOR FINE ART This gallery features fine works in a variety of media by the great masters, from Durer to Rembrandt, as well as modern masters such as Picasso, Chagall, Matisse, Miro and Dali, along with original works by Toulouse-Lautrec.. 221 Royal St., 504.586.0202. Map 3, F4; www.windsorfineart.com WIRTHMORE ANTIQUES Who needs Paris when there’s Wirthmore Antiques?

Francophiles delight in the fine 18th- and 19th-century French Provincial antiques and objects related to French culture of-

fered here. 3727 Magazine St., 504.269.0660. Map 1, D4; www.wirthmoreantiques.com

Books & Music FAULKNER HOUSE BOOKS William Faulkner lived at this address, and it was here he penned his novel “Soldiers’ Pay.” First editions of his works are sold, as well as contemporary fiction.

624 Pirate’s Alley (behind St. Louis Cathedral), 504.524.2940.

Map 3, G4; www. faulknerhousebooks.com KITCHEN WITCH New, used and vintage cookbooks are on the menu at this charming shop geared to foodies. 1452 Broad St., 504.528.8382. Map 1, D2; www.kwcookbooks.com LOUISIANA MUSIC FACTORY There’s no better place in town to stock up on new or used CDs by local artists. Live performances on Saturdays.

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504.586.1094. Map 3, J5; www.louisianamusicfactory.com SKULLY’Z RECORDZ This small music shop is big on new and used CDs, DVDs and vinyl recordings. Imports, obscure albums and works by independent local artists are also offered. 907 Bourbon St., 504.592.4666. Map 3, H4

Clothing BILLY REID Award-winning designer Reed’s chic boutiques are found all over the country—and now in his home state as well. Women’s and men’s fashions are featured, along with shoes and accessories. 3927 Magazine St., 504.208.1200. Map 1, D4; www.billyreid.com

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DIRTY COAST You won’t find your standard Bourbon Street T-shirts here.

Catering to locals and in-theknow visitors, Dirty Coast’s slick designs feature funky graphics with cool Crescent City-inspired slogans.

713 Royal St., 504.324.6730.

Map 3, G4; 5631 Magazine St., 504.324.3745.Map 1, D4; www.dirtycoast.com H&M This Swedish-based retail chain is known around the globe for its fab fashions and hard-to-resist prices. Women’s, men’s and children’s clothing is featured, along with home accents.

418 N. Peters St., 855.466.7467.

Map 3, F5; www.hm.com QUEORK Cork is the get at this sleek boutique, where the resilient material is fashioned into chic handbags, totes, belts, phone cases, pet collars and more.

838 Chartres St., 504.481.2585.

Map 3, H4; 3005 Magazine St., 504.388.6803.Map 1, D4; www.queork.com TASC Originating in New Orleans, this popular line of active wear is now found nationwide.

The secret to its success is its eco-conscious fabric that blends bamboo with organic cotton and merino wool.

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ROSETREE GLASS STUDIO AND GALLERY A short ferry ride across the Mississippi River to historic Algiers Point affords a rare opportunity to see masters of glassblowing working at their craft.

One of the largest glass galleries in the South. We have the largest selection of locallymade glass in New Orleans New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 2nd WEEKEND ONLY! May 2nd-5th Contemporary Crafts Section

Or visit us online www.rosetreegallery.com 15% off website prices Enter: where19 at checkout 446 Vallette St., New Orleans, LA 70114 504.366.3602 • 888.ROSETREE (767.3873) Studio hours M-F 10:00-4:00; Saturdays call for appointment

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TRASHY DIVA Original and vintage-inspired designs with a modern sensibility. The shop offers women’s clothing, shoes, lingerie and accessories.

537 Royal St.,504.522.4233.

Map 3, G4 www.trashydiva.com UNITED APPAREL LIQUIDATORS A bargain hunter’s paradise overflowing with overstock items and runway collection castoffs at drastically reduced prices. 518 Chartres St., 504.301.4437. Map 3, F4; www.shopual.com

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BUNGALOWS This shop mixes jewelry (including designs by Pandora, Brighton and other popular lines) and women’s accessories (hats, handbags) with home accents and great gift items.

719 Royal St., 504.522.9222. Map 3, G4; www.shopbungalows.com DERBY POTTERY & TILE Mark Derby’s hand-pressed Victorian reproduction tile can be found in showrooms nationwide. But you’ll see it being made here, along with his decorative pottery. 2029 Magazine St., 504.586.9003. Map 1, D4; www.derbypottery.com ELLEN MACOMBER FINE ART & TEXTILES Searching for cool Crescent City collectibles? Set the GPS for this shop, where street map-inspired designs are offered on everything from clothing to housewares. 1516 Magazine St., 504.314.9414. Map 1, D3; www. ellenmacomber.com HEX: OLD WORLD WITCHERY This magical emporium offers everything from herbal enchantments and candles to bless your home to voodoo dolls crafted by true practitioners, and psychic readings by real New Orleans witches.

1219 Decatur St., 504.613.0558.

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LITTLE TOY SHOP You’ll find plenty to keep small hands and minds busy here, from entertaining games to historical action figures. 513 St. Ann St., 504.523.1770.

Map 3, G5; 900 Decatur St., 504.522.6588. Map 3, H5; www.littletoyshopnola.com

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504.304.5030. Map 1, D4; www.tascperformance.com

MADAME AUCOIN PERFUME “The oldest perfumer in the South” lives on thanks to her great grand-nephew, who recently reopened shop in her former residence. Artisanal fragrance lines are featured.

608 Bienville St., 504.259.5975.

Map 3, F4; www.madame aucoinperfume.com NOLA BOARDS Add a dash of Crescent City flavor to your home kitchen with this shop’s handcrafted cutting boards. 519 Wilkinson St., Suite 105, 504.435.1485. Map 3, G4; www.nolaboards.com

Jewelry ART & EYES The eyes have it at this hip eyewear boutique, which specializes in hand-picked frames to fit just about any face or budget.

Wearable art by designer Starr Hagenbring and jewelry is also featured. 3708 Magazine St., 504.891.4494. Map 1, D4; www. artandeyesneworleansla.com FLEUR D’ORLEANS French Quarter cast iron, St. Louis Cathedral’s cross and ornamental Uptown cornices are among the architectural elements incorporated in the jewelry at this shop. 818 Chartres St., 504.475.5254.

Map 3, G4; 3701A Magazine St., 504.899.5585. Map 1, D4; www. fleurdorleans.com KREWE Eyewear-maker Stirling Barrett has garnered a national following with his locally designed line of glasses. Each of his iconic styles is named for a New Orleans street. 809 Royal St., 504.407.2925. Map 3, H4; 1818 Magazine St., 504.342.2462.

Map 1, D4; www.krewe.com

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WHEN YOU SEE LES CLEFS D’OR KEYS. PLAY. EXPLORE. FEAST. ACCOMPLISH. No one knows more or can do more for you than Les Clefs d’Or Concierges. Search beyond the internet, and discover for yourself why anything is possible with Les Clefs d’Or Concierges.

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MIGNON FAGET Designer Faget has created extraordinary jewelry for more than four decades. New Orleans icons and images figure prominently in her work. The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., 504.524.2973. Map 3, E5; 3801 Magazine St., 504.891.7545.

Map 1, D4; www.mignonfaget. com PORTER LYONS Jewelry designer Ashley Lyons is a hit in Hollywood, but it’s her New Orleans roots that inspire her creations. 631 Toulouse St., 504.518.4945. Map 3, G5; www. porterlyons.com WELLINGTON & COMPANY This shop is largely devoted to antique and estate jewelry, with an emphasis on Victorian, Edwardian and art deco designs. New designer lines are also featured. 505 Royal St., 504.525.4855. Map 3, F4

Malls/ Major Retailers

THE OUTLET COLLECTION AT RIVERWALK Located along the Mississippi River at the foot of Poydras Street, the nation’s first urban outlet center offers more than 70 shops, including Neiman Marcus Last Call Studio.

500 Port of New Orleans Place, 504.522.1555. Map 3, D7; www.riverwalkneworleans.com

For more info or to purchase tickets go to MeditateNewOrleans.com and search Events or call (504) 232-7530

THE SHOPS AT CANAL PLACE Canal Place features some of the world’s finest retailers in an elegant setting. Stores include Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tory Burch and Brooks Brothers, as well as local retailers and a

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LAKESIDE SHOPPING CENTER A favorite shopping stop of New Orleanians for more than 30 years, Lakeside is conveniently located near the city and Louis Armstrong Airport. The mall houses more than 120 stores, including Apple, Coach, Macy’s, Michael Kors, Microsoft and Sephora. 3301 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, 504.835.8000.

Map 1, C2; www.lakeside shopping.com

movie theater. 333 Canal St., 504.522.9200. Map 3, E5; www. theshopsatcanalplace.com

Shoes JOHN FLUEVOG “Unique soles for unique souls.” This forward-thinking footwear shop is a “shoe-in” among French Quarter fashionistas and trendy travelers.

321 Chartres St., 504.523.7296.

Map 3, F4; www.fluevog.com GOOD FEET Foot pain? Step into this shop for professionally fit arch supports designed to fit everything from sneakers to dress shoes.

539 Bienville St., 504.875.2929.

Map 3, F5; 3000 Severn Ave., 504.888.7080. Map 1, C2; www.orleansshoes.com

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NOLA FOOT CANDY Sweet treats for your feet.

Located along Jackson Square, this womens shoe shop stocks a wide variety of fun and fashionable styles. 510 St. Peter St., 504.252.9144. Map 3, G4; www.nolafootcandy.com SHOE BE DO Get a step ahead with cutting-edge women’s footwear from up-and-coming international designers. 324 Chartres St., 504.523.SHOE. Map 3, F4; www.shoebedousa.com

Special Services PACK RAT SHIPPING SERVICES This all-in-one spot offers international shipping (DHL, FedEx, USPS), along with 40 related services, from computer and copying needs to notary public and passport photos. 3436 Magazine St., 504.899.5415.

Map 1, D4; www.packratshipping.com PLANET BEACH This French Quarter spa provides a variety of services, from massages and facials to spray tanning. 301 Burgundy St., 504.525.8266. Map 3, F3; www.planetbeach.com TAO SPA Have a half hour to spare? Step into these centrally located

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relaxation stations, which specialize in reflexology treatments, and walk out a brand new you. 837 Canal St., 210.843.8276. Map 3, E3; 212 Chartres St. Map 3, E4; Riverwalk Marketplace, 500 Port of New Orleans Pl., Level A. Map 3, D7

ATTRACTIONS Attractions & Landmarks ARMSTRONG PARK Named for the late jazz great Louis Armstrong, this 34-acre green space is home to Congo Square, where jazz is believed to have first taken root.

N. Rampart and St. Ann streets.

Map 3, H2 AUDUBON AQUARIUM OF THE AMERICAS This award-winning aquarium includes the largest and most diverse collection of sharks and jellyfish in the U.S. Admission includes a ticket for the Entergy Giant Screen Theater.

Open daily at 10 am; call for closing hours. 1 Canal St., 504.581.4629. Map 3, E6; www.auduboninstitute.org AUDUBON BUTTERFLY GARDEN AND INSECTARIUM The nation’s largest museum devoted to insects. More than 70 interactive exhibits are featured. Open daily at 10 am; call for closing times. 423 Canal St., 504.581.4629. Map 3, E5; www.auduboninstitute.org AUDUBON PARK Walk, jog, golf or picnic among the oaks and lagoons in this beautiful glade. On the St. Charles streetcar line (stop 36).

St. Charles Ave. at Walnut St., 504.212.5237. Map 1, C4; www.auduboninstitute.org AUDUBON ZOO Home to more than 1,800 animals, the renowned Audubon Zoo is one of the finest in the U.S. Open daily at 10 am; call for closing hours. 6500 Magazine St., 504.581.4629 or 800.774.7394. Map 1, C4; www.auduboninstitute.org

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CITY PARK Abundant live oaks provide a lush canopy for this 1,300-acre outdoor oasis, larger even than New York’s Central Park. 1 Dreyfous Ave., 504.482.4888.

Map 1, D2; www.neworleans citypark.com FRENCH MARKET America’s oldest public market dates to pre-colonial days. Along with homegrown specialties, the market also features a number of food stalls, retail shops and flea market merchants. 1100 N. Peters St., 504.522.2621. Map 3, H5; www.frenchmarket.org

JACKSON SQUARE The heart of the Quarter was originally known as Place d’Armes, and was renamed to honor President Andrew Jackson, whose statue anchors the square. A quintessential photo op. Decatur Street at St. Ann Street. Map 3, G5 LASER TAG OF METAIRIE Looking for high-energy, adrenaline-pumping family fun? This is the place. Between bouts of laser tag, go a few rounds on the bumper cars or try your hand at the 50-plus arcade games.

Open daily. 8855 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, 504.469.7475.

Map 1, A2; www.ltag.org MARDI GRAS WORLD It’s Carnival time all year long inside the workshops of Kern Studios, the world’s largest float builder. Tours daily, 9:30 am-4 pm. 1380 Port of New Orleans

Pl., 504.361.7821. Map 3, A8; www.mardigrasworld.com MERCEDES-BENZ SUPERDOME The recently revamped and rebranded Superdome, home of the New Orleans Saints, remains the largest covered arena in the world. 1500 Poydras St., 504.587.3663. Map 3, B2; www.mbsuperdome.com NATIONAL SHRINE OF BLESSED FRANCIS SEELOS This popular pilgrimage site—a sanctuary of hospitality, hope and healing—is located in historic St. Mary’s Assumption Church, Louisiana’s oldest German Catholic church. Free tours are offered M-F, 9 am-3 pm; Sa, 10 am-3:30 pm. 919 Josephine St., 504.525.2495.

Map 1, D3; www.seelos.org NEW ORLEANS CULINARY & HOSPITALITY INSTITUTE Catering to foodies, this stateof-the-art facility offers a vari-

ety of hands-on courses, along with a taste of Crescent City culinary history and a casual cafĂŠ.

725 Howard Ave., 504.944.5515.

Map 3, B5; www.nochi.org NEW ORLEANS MUSICAL LEGENDS PARK This pocket park celebrates Bourbon Street’s musical legacy with statues of Al Hirt, Pete Fountain and others. An on-site cafÊ and bar offers cool libations, lite bites and live music.

311 Bourbon St., 504.888.7608.

Map 3, F4; www.neworleans musicallegends.com NEW ORLEANS SCHOOL OF COOKING & STORE Creole/Cajun cooking demonstrations are offered daily at 10 am and 2 pm. Private group and hands-on sessions are also available; reservations required. The store is open M-Sa, 9 am-6 pm; Su, 9 am-5 pm.

524 St. Louis St., 504.208.5320.

Map 3, F5; www.nosoc.com SMOOTHIE KING CENTER Cousin to the Superdome, the Center is the home of the New

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HARRAH’S CASINO The South’s largest casino features 2,100 slots, 104 table games, live entertainment

and a lavish buffet. 8 Canal St., 504.533.6000. Map 3, E6; www.harrahsneworleans.com

Attractions

CEMETERIES New Orleans’ aboveground “cities of the dead� act as windows on the past, offering insight into local history and customs. Many are located in high-crime areas.

Tours are available; do not venture in alone, day or night.

Orleans Pelicans basketball team, as well as the site of major concerts. 1501 Dave Dixon Drive, 504.587.3663. Map 3, A2 ; www.smoothiekingcenter.com

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ST. LOUIS CATHEDRAL Established as a parish in 1720, this magnificent circa-1849 cathedral is the heart and symbol of New Orleans. Mass said daily.

615 Pere Antoine Alley (Jackson Square), 504.525.9585.

Map 3, G4; www.stlouis cathedral.org

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BACKSTREET CULTURAL MUSEUM Located in a former funeral parlor, this offbeat museum seeks “to keep jazz funerals alive” with memorabilia from famous sendoffs and second-line parades.

Elaborate Mardi Gras Indian costumes are also on display.

Open Tu-Sa, 10 am-4 pm.

1116 Henriette Delille St., 504.522.4806. Map 3, I2; www.backstreetmuseum.org

520 Royal Street www.hnoc.org • (504) 523-4662 #artofthecitynola

CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER The city’s premier modern art exhibit space features rotating exhibits and also plays host to performances.

900 Camp St., 504.528.3800.

Map 3, B6; www.cacno.org DEGAS HOUSE The home where Edgar Degas lived during his time in New Orleans is filled with prints of the French impressionist’s works.

Tours of the 1852 property are offered daily at 10:30 am and 1:45 pm, and by appointment.

2306 Esplanade Ave., 504.821.5009. Map 1, D2; www.degashouse.com GALLIER HOUSE The 1857 home of renowned New Orleans architect James Gallier, Jr. is decorated and furnished in the style of the 1860s. Tours offered on the hour M-Tu and Th-F, 10 am-3 pm; Sa, noon-3 pm. 1132 Royal St., 504.274.0748. Map 3, I4; www.hgghh.org HERMANN-GRIMA HOUSE Built in 1831, this house/ museum provides a glimpse

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into New Orleans’ Creole past.

Tours offered on the hour M-Tu and Th-F, 10 am-3 pm; Sa, noon-3 pm. 820 St. Louis St., 504.274.0750. Map 3, F4; www.hgghh.org HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION This trove of historic treasures offers free changing exhibitions and permanent displays tracing the evolution of the French Quarter and the city’s multilayered past. Open Tu-Sa, 9:30 am-4:30 pm; Su, 10:30 am4:30 pm. 520 and 533 Royal St., 504.523.4662. Map 3, G4; www.hnoc.org

NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM This living history tribute to the veterans of World War II is a world-class military archive with numerous exhibits. The Victory Theater shows the 4D film “Beyond All Boundaries.”

945 Magazine St., 504.528.1944.

Map 3, B6; ww.nationalww2 museum.org NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART One of the South’s finest museums, featuring an extensive collection from the 15th through 20th centuries and a free outdoor sculpture garden.

Open Tu-Th, 10 am-6 pm; F, 10 am-9 pm; Sa-Su, 11 am-5 pm.

1 Collins C. Diboll Circle (City Park), 504.658.4100. Map 1, D2; www.noma.org NEW ORLEANS PHARMACY MUSEUM This former apothecary housed the nation’s first licensed pharmacist. See 19th-century “miracle” drugs, phlebotomists’ tools and an 1855 soda fountain.Open Tu-Sa, 10 am-4 pm.

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LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUMS The Louisiana State Museum operates five French Quarter venues: The Cabildo, where the signing of the Louisiana Purchase took place; the Presbyère, the circa-1789 Madame John’s Legacy; the 1850 House; and the Old U.S. Mint, home to the New Orleans Jazz Museum. 504.568.6968. louisianastatemuseum.org

Map 3, G4; www.pharmacymuseum.org

888.799.7690. www.laura plantation.com

OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART This Smithsonian Institution affiliate offers a fresh, new look at four centuries of the American South. Open F-W, 10 am-5 pm. 925 Camp St., 504.539.9650. Map 3, B6; www.ogdenmuseum.org

NOTTOWAY PLANTATION The famed “White Castle of Louisiana” is one of the largest antebellum homes in the South.

Guided tours are offered daily, 9 am-4 pm. Overnight accommodations available; reservations recommended.

31025 Hwy. 1 South, White Castle, La., 225.545.2730. www.nottoway.com

SOUTHERN FOOD AND BEVERAGE MUSEUM Devoted to “the understanding and celebration of food, drink and culture of the South,” SoFAB features exhibits, along with cooking classes.

Open W-M, 11 am-5:30 pm.

1504 Oretha C. Haley Blvd., 504.569.0405. Map 1, D3; www.southernfood.org

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DESTREHAN PLANTATION A 45-minute drive from New Orleans, Destrehan was built in 1787 by a sugar planter and is the oldest plantation home in the lower Mississippi Valley.

Tours are offered daily, 9 am-4 pm. Closed all major holidays.

13034 River Rd., Destrehan, La., 877.453.2095. www.destrehan plantation.org HOUMAS HOUSE PLANTATION AND GARDENS Houmas House is famous for its imposing Greek Revival architecture and lush grounds.

Tours are offered daily, 9 am-7 pm. Overnight accommodations available. Old South Tours provides transportation via luxury buses that depart daily from the French Quarter; call 877.303.1776 for details.

40136 Hwy. 942, Darrow, La., 225.473.9380. www.houmas house.com LAURA: A CREOLE PLANTATION This 1804 structure is one of the oldest and largest complexes on River Road. Laura bases its tours on 5,000 pages of documents detailing 200 years of Creole plantation life by the women, children and servants who lived there. Guided tours are offered daily, 10 am-4 pm.

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OAK ALLEY PLANTATION This picture-perfect Greek Revival mansion, with its 28 evenly spaced 300-year-old live oaks, is a spectacular sight.

“The Grande Dame of Great River Road” offers overnight accommodations in century-old cottages. Guided tours daily, 9 am-5 pm. 3645 Hwy. 18, Vacherie, La., 888.279.9802. www.oakalleyplantation.org SAN FRANCISCO PLANTATION This grand home, built in 1856, boasts hand-painted ceilings and fine decorative finishes. Its fanciful exterior is a mixture of six different architectural styles. Open daily, 9:40 am-4:40 pm. Closed major holidays.

2646 Hwy. 44, Garyville, La., 888.322.1756. www.sanfrancisco plantation.org ST. JOSEPH PLANTATION Birthplace of 19th-century architect Henry Hobson Richardson, this circa-1830 Creole manor house has been family owned since 1877. The important role of sugar production along River Road is explored here. Guided tours are offered Th-Tu on the hour, from 10 am to 3 pm. 535 Hwy. 18, Vacherie, La., 225.265.4078. www.stjosephplantation.com WHITNEY PLANTATION Recently opened to the public for the first time in its 265-year history, this plantation explores slavery through moving first-person accounts. Guided tours are offered W-M on the hour, 10 am-3 pm. 5099 Hwy. 18, Wallace, La., 225.265.3300. www.whitneyplantation.com

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• Family owned for 137 years • Original slave cabins • Weddings/Special Events • Mourning tours during the month of October • Most authentic plantation tour Open Six Days A Week • Closed Wednesdays Tours on the hour, 10am - 3pm • Last tour is at 3pm 3535 Hwy. 18, Vacherie, LA

CELEBRATION TOURS This company provides intimate group tours of the French Quarter, Garden District and area cemeteries, along with Hurricane Katrina recovery excursions and private outings.

Tours average 2.5 to three hours; rates vary. 504.587.7115. www.celebrationtoursllc.com CITY SIGHTSEEING This double-decker bus tour allows you to hop off—then back on again—at top attractions throughout the city. 700 Decatur St., 504.207.6200 ; 800.362.1811. Map 3, G5; www. citysightseeingneworleans.com CREOLE QUEEN PADDLEWHEELER Daily 2.5-hour Chalmette Battlefield cruises (10 am and 2 pm) and two-hour dinner jazz cruises (7 pm). Departs from Spanish Plaza (Poydras Street at the Mississippi River). 1 Poydras St., 504.529.4567. Map 3, D7; www.creolequeen.com DRINK & LEARN Culinary historian Elizabeth Pearce leads these fun and informative tippling tours through the French Quarter. 504.578.8280. www. drinkandlearn.com

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FRENCH QUARTER PHANTOMS TOURS These guided walking tours cover everything from ghost and vampire lore to cemeteries and music. All tours depart from The Voodoo Lounge (718 N. Rampart Street); reservations required. 718 N. Rampart St., 504.666.8300. Map 3, H4; www.frenchquarterphantoms. com

GRAY LINE NEW ORLEANS Gray Line offers a variety of tours—Plantations, Ghost, Garden District, Cemeteries, Swamp & Airboat, Cocktail, French Quarter, Steamboat and River Cruises—and all possible combinations. All depart from the Toulouse Street Wharf.

Toulouse St. at the Mississippi River, 504.569.1401. Map 3, F5; www.graylineneworleans.com HAUNTED HISTORY TOURS Ghost, vampire, voodoo, occult: This popular tour group offers a variety of excursions through the French Quarter and Garden District. Meet guides 15 minutes prior to tours. For tickets and further information: 504.861.2727. www.haunted historytours.com JEAN LAFITTE SWAMP TOURS This privately owned company with trained guides provides an up-close look at local flora and fauna. Daily swamp and airboat tours are offered. Transportation from area hotels available. 6601 Leo Kerner Lafitte Pkwy., Marrero, 504.529.4567. www.jeanlafitte swamptour.com NEW ORLEANS SPIRITS AND SPELLS TOUR These guided spirited journeys through the French Quarter explore the ghosts, gris-gris and witchery associated with the world’s most magical city.

Departs Friday to Sunday at 7 pm from Hex: Old World Witchery. 1219 Decatur St., 504.667.5570. Map 3, I5; www. spiritsandspellstour.com RIVERBOAT CITY OF NEW ORLEANS The city’s newest riverboat has all of the flair and flavor of the city, with great dining, jazz, bars, history and culture. Daily jazz brunch and dinner cruises are offered. Toulouse St. at the Mississippi River, 504.569.1401.

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AIRBOAT ADVENTURES Explore Louisiana swamplands via guided, high-speed airboat excursions geared to groups of all sizes. Hotel pickups available for an additional fee. 504.689.2005 or 888.

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FRIENDS OF THE CABILDO Informative, two-hour walking tours of the French Quarter are offered daily at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. 523 St. Ann St., 504.523.3939. Map 3, G5; www. friendsofthecabildo.org

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Map 3, E7; www.riverboatcity ofneworleans.com SAVE OUR CEMETERIES St. Louis No. 1: departs daily at 10 am, 11:30 am and 1 pm from Backatown Coffee Parlour (301 Basin St.). Lafayette No. 1: departs daily at 10:30 am and 1 pm from Washington Avenue gate (1400 block of Washington Ave.). 504.525.3377. www.saveourcemeteries.org STEAMBOAT NATCHEZ The last authentic steamboat on the Mississippi River. Daily harbor jazz cruises at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm. Dinner jazz cruise, nightly at 7 pm. Sunday jazz brunch cruises, 11:30 am and 2:30 pm. Cruises depart from Toulouse Street and the river in the French Quarter; call to verify availability. Toulouse St. at the Mississippi River, 504.569.1401. Map 3, E7; www.steamboatnatchez.com

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9 am-4 pm (except major holidays), along with tours of the Jungle Gardens and Bird City.

La. Hwy. 329, Avery Island, La., 337.365.8173. Map 2, C2; www.tabacso.com VIP CITY TOURS These two-hour excursions offer a sweeping overview of the city, from the French Quarter and the Garden District to Lake Pontchartrain and the Lower 9th Ward. Tours conducted daily at 9 am, 1 and 4 pm.

2314 Iberville St., 504.329.2489.

Map 1, D3; www.vipcitytours.com

Performing Arts CIVIC THEATRE New Orleans’ oldest theater, dating to 1906, has hosted everything from vaudeville shows to discos. The 1,200-seat venue now features concerts by top national touring acts.

510 O’Keefe St., 504.272.0865 Map 3, C4; www.civicnola.com

JOY THEATER This 1940s movie palace has been revamped as a multi-use facility for musical, comedy and theatrical productions, as well as a space for special events.

1200 Canal St., 504.528.9569.

Map 3, D2; www.thejoytheater.com ORPHEUM THEATRE Reopened following a floorto-ceiling renovation, this jaw-dropping 1,500 seat theater (home of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra) features two balcony levels, VIP box seating and six bars—some located in the stairwells. 129 Roosevelt Way., 504.274.4871.

Map 3, E3; www.orpheumnola.com SAENGER THEATRE This circa-1927 baroque beauty plays host to the popular Broadway Across America series, in addition to major music and comedy acts.

1111 Canal St., 504.287.0351.

Map 3, E5; www.saengernola.com

NIGHTLIFE Cocktails ALTO Get above it all at the Ace Hotel’s rooftop bar, which offers amazing views and poolside dining. Open daily, 10 am-9 pm. 600 Corondelet St., 504.900.1180. Map 3, C5; www.acehotel.com/new orleans/alto ARNAUD’S FRENCH 75 Fine libations and classic cocktails in a clubby atmosphere, adjacent to Arnaud’s restaurant. 813 Bienville St., 504.523.5433. Map 3, F4; www.arnauds.com BARREL PROOF This Lower Garden District hot spot offers more than 150 brands of whiskey from around the globe. 1201 Magazine St., 504.299.1888. Map 3, A7; www.barrelproofnola.com

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EFFERVESENCE This bubbly spot features 90plus bottles of sparkling wine, along with reds, whites and a variety of small plates. Open W-Su. 1036 N. Rampart St., 504.509.7644. Map 3, H3; www.nolabubbles.com HOT TIN Named after a Tennessee Williams play (the author once stayed here) this sophisticated space on the roof of the Pontchartrain Hotel offers creative cocktails and amazing views. 2031 St. Charles Ave., 504.323.1453. Map 1, D3; www.hottinbar.com

PAT O’BRIEN’S Birthplace of the Hurricane cocktail, this complex features four bars, a full menu and the famous fountain. A Crescent City must-do. 718 St. Peter St., 504.525.4823. Map 3, G4; www.patobriens.com THE PENTHOUSE CLUB This upscale gentlemen’s club is one of the largest and toniest along the Bourbon Street strip.

State-of-the-art lighting and sound systems are featured, along with private suites. 727 Iberville St., 504.524.4354.

Map 3, E4; www.penthouse clubneworleans.com ROYAL FRENCHMEN BAR Just steps from the bustling nightlife on Frenchmen Street, this cozy hotel bar offers craft cocktails, local brews, light

SAZERAC BAR Thirties elegance and classic cocktails in the beautiful Roosevelt Hotel. The perfect place to sample a Sazerac— the official cocktail of New Orleans. 130 Roosevelt Way, 504.648.1200. Map 3, E3; www. therooseveltneworleans.com

Live Entertainment APPLE BARREL This raffish joint is tiny but has a warm and intimate feel, especially when there’s a blues guitarist or a jazz combo performing in a corner of the crowded room.

609 Frenchmen St., 504.949.9399. Map 3, J5 BLUE NILE This lively Frenchmen Street venue is simultaneously funky and stylish. Local acts perform regularly, along with national and international musicians. 532 Frenchmen St., 504.948.2583. Map 3, J5; www.bluenilelive.com CAROUSEL BAR Located in the Hotel Monteleone, this bar is an authentic revolving carousel (worth a peek even for teetotalers). Live music nightly.

214 Royal St., 504.523.3341.

Map 3, E4; www.hotelmonteleone.com D.B.A. This chic hangout on the Frenchmen strip features 20 premium draught beers, fine tequilas and single-malts and live music nightly. Lively weehours scene. 618 Frenchmen St., 504.942.3731. Map 3, J5; www.dbaneworleans.com THE FILLMORE NEW ORLEANS Harrah’s Casino ups the live-music ante with this 22,000 sq.-ft. offshoot of the legendary San Francisco venue, which feaures top-tier national touring acts. 6 Canal St., 504.881.1555. Map 3, E6; www.fillmorenola.com

HOUSE OF BLUES The Crescent City branch of the national chain consistently tops local best-of lists, and mixes big-name tours with performances by New Orleans favorites. 225 Decatur St., 504.529.2583. Map 3, F5; www.hob.com THE JAZZ PLAYHOUSE This stylish spot inside the Royal Sonesta recreates the tony jazz clubs of Bourbon Street’s 1950s heyday. The club features a rotating roster of leading local talent nightly at 8 pm. 300 Bourbon St., 504.553.2299. Map , F4; www. sonesta.com/jazzplayhouse LITTLE GEM SALOON This long-neglected jazz landmark has received a new lease on life, and is once again a player on the city’s live-music scene with performances most nights of the week. 445 S. Rampart St., 504.267.4863. Map 3, C3; www.littlegemsaloon.com MAPLE LEAF A tin roof, a sweaty dance floor, a quintessential N’awlins experience: fueled by funk from some Crescent City greats, the crowd goes till dawn. 8316 Oak St., 504.866.9359. Map 1, C3; www.mapleleafbar.com MUSIC BOX VILLAGE Make your own kind of music at this whimsical wonderland, where ramshackle huts double as instruments. The one-of-akind venue also hosts live performances. 4557 N. Rampart St., no phone. Map 1, E3; www.musicboxvillage.com ONE EYED JACKS Rockabilly, retro, rock, neo-burlesque: this French Quarter swank-dive serves it all up in a vintage bordello atmosphere.

615 Toulouse St., 504.569.8361.

Map 3, G4; www.oneeyedjacks.net PRESERVATION HALL Home to traditional jazz since 1961, this no-frills nightspot still packs ’em in despite not serving liquor. Drunks and yakkers: go elsewhere. 726 St. Peter St., 504.522.2841.

Map 3, G4; www.preservation hall.com

ROCK ’N’ BOWL A legendary local favorite now in a new, larger location, Rock ’n’ Bowl still features the winning combination of bowling lanes and live music from the region’s top zydeco, R&B and rock acts.

3000 S. Carrollton Ave., 504.861.1700.Map 1, D3; www.rockandbowl.com SNUG HARBOR An elegant, intimate mainstay of Frenchmen Street’s music row. Two sets nightly.

626 Frenchmen St., 504.949.0696.Map 3, J4; www.snugjazz.com THE SPOTTED CAT This tiny club has a casual, laid-back vibe and a large, loyal following among locals and visitors alike. Live music starts at 4 pm on weekdays (3 pm on weekends) and continues way into the night.

623 Frenchmen St., no phone.

Map 3, J5; www.spottedcatmusicclub. com STAGE DOOR CANTEEN Swing back to a bygone era at this fun WWII Museum venue, which features live musical productions reminiscent of 1940s USO shows. 945 Magazine St., 504.528.1943. Map 3, B6; ww.stagedoorcanteen.org THREE KEYS This hip space in the Ace Hotel mixes things up with live performances by local music acts, swing dance lessons and guest speakers discussing New Orleans culture. 600 Carondelet St., 504.900.1180. Map 1, D3; www.threekeysnola.com THREE MUSES This hip venue offers a veritable nightlife trifecta: excellent handcrafted cocktails, gourmet small plates and live local music. 536 Frenchmen St., 504.252.4801. Map 3, J5; www.3musesnola.com TIPITINA’S The legendary Tip’s offers an eclectic, always-entertaining lineup, killer acoustics and multiple bars. 501 Napoleon Ave.,504.895.8477. Map 1, D4; www.tipitinas.com

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LAFITTE’S BLACKSMITH SHOP This historic cottage dates to the late 1700s. The legends surrounding Lafitte’s are vast; it’s easy to sit in the dark, watching the carriages pass, and imagine yourself back in a den of pirates and privateers. 941 Bourbon St., 504.593.9761. Map 3, H4; www.lafittesblacksmithshop. com

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Open daily at noon. 700 Royal St., 504.619.9600. Map 3, J4; www.royalfrenchmen.com

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CURE This cutting-edge cocktail lounge, housed in a former fire station, has one foot in the 19th century and one in the 21st, making it one of the hippest places in town to imbibe and socialize. 4905 Freret St., 504.302.2357. Map 1, D3; www.curenola.com

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Rampart St., 524-3333 H3 BW Best Western St. Christopher, 114 Magazine St., 648-0444 E5 BH Bienville House, 320 Decatur St., 529-2345 F5 BL Blake Hotel New Orleans, 500 St. Charles Ave., 522-9000 C5 BO Bourbon Orleans, 717 Orleans Ave., 523-2222 G4 CA Cambria New Orleans, 632 Tchoupitoulas St., 524-7770 C6 CY Chateau Hotel, 1001 Chartres St., 524-9636 H4 K CO Chateau Orleans, 240 Burgundy St., 524-8412 F4 CL Claiborne Mansion, 2111 Dauphine St., 301-1027 J4 CN Courtyard by Marriott Convention Center, 300 Julia St., 598-9898 C7 DI Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Iberville, 910 Iberville St., 523-2400 E3 CM Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans, 124 St. Charles Ave., 581-9005 E4 1 DO Dauphine Orleans, 415 Dauphine St., 586-1800 F3 DT Doubletree Hotel New Orleans, 300 Canal St., 581-1300 E5 DR Drury Inn & Suites, 820 Poydras St., 529-7800 C4 EJ The Eliza Jane, 315 Magazine St., 882-1234 D5 EB Embassy Suites by Hilton Convention Center, 315 Julia St., 525-1993 C7 FP Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter, 541 Bourbon St., 524-7611 F4 FS French Quarter Suites Hotel, 1119 N. Rampart St., 524-7725 H3 HI Hampton Inn Downtown, 226 Carondelet St., 529-9990 D4 HA Hampton Inn & Suites, 1201 Convention Ctr. Blvd., 566-9990 C7 HH Harrah’s Hotel, 228 Poydras St., 533-6000 D6 HT Hilton Garden Inn CBD, 821 Gravier St., 324-6000 D4 2 HG Hilton Garden Inn Convention Center, 1001 S. Peters St., 525-0044 B7 HL Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 2 Poydras St., 561-0500 D7 SC Hilton New Orleans St. Charles, 333 St. Charles Ave., 524-8890 D4 FI Historic French Market Inn, 501 Decatur St., 561-5621 F5 HC Holiday Inn-Chateau LeMoyne, 301 Dauphine St., 581-1303 F3 HD Holiday Inn-Downtown Superdome, 330 Loyola Ave., 581-1600 D3 HE Holiday Inn Express-St. Charles, 936 St. Charles Ave., 962-0900 B5 HW Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans, 901 Poydras St., 581-5599 C4 HS Homewood Suites French Quarter, 317 N. Rampart St., 930-4494 F3 HM Hotel de la Monnaie, 405 Esplanade Ave., 947-0009 J5 3 LM Hotel Le Marais, 717 Conti St., 525-2300 F4 MA Hotel Mazarin, 730 Bienville St., 581-7300 F4 PV Hotel Provincial, 1024 Chartres St., 581-4995 H5 SM Hotel St. Marie, 827 Toulouse St., 561-8951 G4 SP Hotel St. Pierre, 911 Burgundy St., 524-4401 H3 HF Hyatt French Quarter Hotel, 800 Iberville St., 586-0800 E4 HP Hyatt Place Convention Center, 881 Convention Center Blvd., 524-1881 C7 HY Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave., 561-1234 C3 IC InterContinental New Orleans, 444 St. Charles Ave., 525-5566 D4 IN International House Hotel, 221 Camp St., 553-9550 D5 4 JW JW Marriott, 614 Canal St., 525-6500 E4 JU Jung Hotel & Residences, 1500 Canal St., 226-5864 E2 LH Lafayette Hotel, 600 St. Charles Ave., 524-4441 C5 LQ La Quinta Inn & Suites Downtown, 301 Camp St., 598-9977 D5 LE Le Meridien, 333 Poydras St., 525-9444 D6 LP Le Pavillon Hotel, 833 Poydras St., 581-3111 C4 LR Le Richelieu, 1234 Chartres St., 529-2492 I5 LW Loews New Orleans, 300 Poydras St., 595-3300 D6 MD Maison Dupuy, 1001 Toulouse St., 586-8000 G3 MR Marriott New Orleans, 555 Canal St., 581-1000 E4 5 MC Marriott at the Convention Center, 859 Convention Ctr. Blvd., 613-2888 C7 MM Melrose Mansion, 937 Esplanade Ave., 944-2255 I3 ML Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., 523-3341 E4 NC New Orleans Courtyard Hotel, 1101 N. Rampart St., 522-7333 H3 90 Nine-O-Five Royal Hotel, 905 Royal St., 523-0219 H4 NO NOPSI Hotel, 317 Baronne St., 844-439-1463 D4 St OV Olivier House, 828 Toulouse St., 525-8456 E4 ia n e Av OR vOmni e Riverfront Hotel, 701 Convention Center Blvd., 524-8200 C7 Sp ch lin A Omni Royal Orleans, 621 St. Louis St., 529-5333 F4 Ro FrankOO t S PL Pelham Hotel, 444 Common St., 522-4444 E5 PD Place d’Armes, 625 St. Ann St., 524-4531 H4 6 PZ Plaza Suite Hotel & Resort, 620 S. Peters St., 524-9500 D6 PC Prince Conti, 830 Conti St., 529-4172 F4 QC Q&C Hotel, 344 Camp St., 587-9700 D5 RA Renaissance Arts Hotel, 700 Tchoupitoulas St., 613-2330 C6 PM Renaissance Père Marquette, 817 Common St., 525-1111 D4 RE Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown, 345 St. Joseph St., 522-1300 B6 RZ Ritz-Carlton Maison Orleans, 921 Canal St., 524-1331 E4 RO Roosevelt New Orleans-Waldorf Astoria, 130 Roosevelt Way, 648-1200 E3 RC Royal Crescent, 535 Gravier St., 527-0006 D5 RF Royal Frenchman, 400 Esplanade Ave., 619-9660 J4 7 Street Direction RS Royal Sonesta, 300 Bourbon St., 586-0300 F4 French Quarter RH Royal St. Charles Hotel, 135 St. Charles Ave., 587-3700 D4 SJ St. James Hotel, 330 Magazine St., 304-4000 D5 ST Sheraton, 500 Canal St., 525-2500 E5 SO Soniat House, 1133 Chartres St., 522-0570 I4 SH Spring Hill Suites by Marriott, 301 St. Joseph St., 522-3100 C7 Jazzy Passes SB Staybridge Suites, 501 Tchoupitoulas St., 571-1818 D6 1 day - $3 WQ ‘W’ French Quarter, 316 Chartres St., 581-1200 F4 3 day - $9 8 WO Westin Canal Place, 100 Iberville St., 566-7006 E5 31 day - 55 WH The Whitney Hotel, 610 Poydras St., 581-4222 D5 Ride RTA buses and streetcars as WC Windsor Court, 300 Gravier St., 523-6000 D6 much as you’d like.

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