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Local Vendors

Black-owned history tours: https://www.neworleans.com/things-to-do/multicultural/black-owned-businesses-in-new-orleans/black-owned-tour-companies-in-new-orleans/

Black-owned businesses: https://www.neworleans.com/things-to-do/multicultural/black-owned-businesses-in-new-orleans/

Copperhead Studios: Creates custom throws for krewes. 

Fluerty Girl: T-Shirts, novelties: https://fleurtygirl.com/pages/fleurty-girl-story

Dirty Coast: T-shirts, novelties: https://dirtycoast.com/pages/since-2004

 

Events & Activities

Upcoming events: https://www.neworleans.com/events/upcoming-events/

Upcoming festivals and things to do in Nola: https://www.neworleans.com/events/festivals-calendar/

30 Free Things to Do

Audubon Park: https://audubonnatureinstitute.org/audubon-park

Bayou Beer Garden & Wine Garden: https://bayoubeergarden.com/

Beggars Banquet: https://www.beggarsbanquetneworleans.com/

Beachbum Berry’s Latitude 29: https://latitude29nola.com/

Fulton Alley: Boutique bowling alley with great music, bar atmosphere, and great food.

French Market: Large outdoor local vendor market with lots of art, souvenirs, boutiques and goods.

Frenchmen Street: Local’s version of Bourbon Street.

HOB — House of Blues: https://www.houseofblues.com/neworleans/concert-events?_gl=1nynlt2_gcl_au*MTk0ODA4NDA1Ny4xNzIxMTU0NTA5

Museums: https://www.neworleans.com/things-to-do/cultural-arts/museums/

Sculpture Garden at City Park: https://noma.org/besthoff-sculpture-garden/

The Fly (Audubon Riverview Park): https://audubonnatureinstitute.org/riverview-park

Wheel Fun Rentals in City Park: Rent bikes, paddleboats, kayaks, and more. https://wheelfunrentals.com/la/new-orleans/city-park-new-orleans/ https://neworleanscitypark.org/

 

Local Restaurants

Local Restaurants Guide

https://vertimarte.net/ - Amazing fare at a corner store

Black Owned Restaurants: https://www.neworleans.com/things-to-do/multicultural/black-owned-businesses-in-new-orleans/black-owned-restaurants-in-new-orleans/

Brunch Spots: Willa Jean, Broussards & Commanders Palace, Court of Two Sisters, Surrey’s Uptown, Tableau, Luca Eats, and Two Chicks Café.

“Where Nola Eats” FB group: Started by food and culture journalists and food critics from the Times Picayune. They share info on up and coming places, food reviews, and more. Others in the group are also able to contribute. Use the search feature for recommendations.

 

A

• Addis Nola: https://www.addisnola.com/
• Alma’s Café: https://eatalmanola.com/
• Atchafalaya: https://www.atchafalayarestaurant.com/
• Ayu Bakehouse: https://www.ayubakehouse.com/
  • Bonus: Honorable Mentions—Leos Bread; Levee Baking Co; Lagniappe Bakehouse; Gracious Bakery

B

• BaChi Kitchen & Bar: https://www.facebook.com/bachicanteenla/
• Banana Blossom: https://www.bananablossom504.com/
• Baru: https://www.barutapasnola.com/
• Bearcat Café: https://bearcatcafe.com/
• Beachbum Berry’s Latitude 29: https://latitude29nola.com/
• Beggars Banquet: https://www.beggarsbanquetneworleans.com/
• Brasa: https://www.brasachurrasqueria.com/
  • Bonus: Also owns Zocalo (modern Mexican cantina) in Old Metairie: https://www.zocalo-nola.com/

C

• Cane & Table: https://www.caneandtablenola.com/
• Cava: https://cava.com/
• Celtica: https://celticabakery.com/
• Coster: https://costerarestaurant.com/
  • Bonus: Creole Creamery next door for incredible homemade ice cream
• Cochon: https://cochonrestaurant.com/
  • Bonus: Cochon Butcher next door: https://cochonbutcher.com/
• Coco Hut: https://www.yelp.com/biz/coco-hut-new-orleans
• Copper Vine: https://www.coppervinewine.com/
  • Bonus: They also own Vintage Rock Club next door: https://www.vintagerockclub.com/

D

• Dat Dog: https://www.datdog.com/
• District Donuts, Sliders, & Brew: https://www.districtdonuts.com/
• Dovetail: https://www.dovetail-bar.com/

E

• El Gato Negro: http://elgatonegronola.com/
• Elizabeth’s: https://www.elizabethsrestaurantnola.com/
• Emeril Restaurant: https://emerilsrestaurant.com/
• Flour Moon Bagels: https://flourmoonbagels.com/
  • Bonus: Neighbor to Skeeta Hawk Brewing (craft brewery, sometimes live music): https://skeetahawkbrewing.com/

F

• Felipe’s Taqueria: https://www.felipestaqueria.com/locations/louisiana/new-orleans-french-quarter/

G

• Good Catch Thai Urban Bistro: https://goodcatchnola.com/
  • Bonus: They also own Pomelo Uptown: https://pomelonola.com/
• GW Fins: https://gwfins.com/

J

• Jacques-Imos: https://jacques-imos.com/
• Joey K’s: https://joeyksrestaurant.com/
• Juniors on Harrison: https://www.juniorsonharrison.com/

K

• Katie’s: https://katiesinmidcity.com/

L

• La Boulangerie: https://laboulangerienola.com/
• Luke: https://www.lukeneworleans.com/

M

• Mais Arepas: https://www.facebook.com/maisarepas/
• Mandina’s: https://mandinasrestaurant.com/
• Margot’s Nola: https://www.margotsnola.com/
• Meril: https://emerilsrestaurants.com/meril/
• Mint Modern Bistro: https://www.yelp.com/biz/mint-modern-vietnamese-bistro-and-bar-new-orleans
• Mister Mao: https://www.mistermaonola.com/
• Morrow Steak: https://www.morrowsteak.com/
  • Bonus: Same chef owns Morrows, Sun-Chong, Spicy Mango

O

• Osteria Lupo: https://www.osterialupo.com/

P

• Pigeon & Whale: https://pigeonandwhalenola.com/
• Pizza Domenica: https://www.pizzadomenica.com/
  • Bonus: Original Domenica in the Roosevelt Hotel: https://www.domenicarestaurant.com/
• Plates Nola: https://www.platesnola.com/
• Port of Call: http://portofcallnola.com/

R

• Restaurant Revolution: https://www.revolutionnola.com/
• Rock N Sake: https://rocknsake.com/
• Rum House: https://www.therumhouse.com/

S

• Saba: https://eatwithsaba.com/
• Saffron Nola: https://www.saffronnola.com/
  • Bonus: Their new spot, The Kingsway, is diagonal across the street
• Shaya: https://www.shayarestaurant.com/
• Sofia Nola: https://www.sofianola.com/
• Sweet Soulfood: https://www.sweetvegansoulfood.com/

V

• Vyoones: https://www.vyoone.com/

Eater Nola: Reviews restaurants and events in NOLA and they put together a seasonal “Best Of” lists. http://nola.eater.com/

 

Bars, Breweries, & Wineries:

Drinkers Edition: This is a website and app you can download called Drinkers Edition. It lists all of the happy hours in the area daily with their menus, specials, and hours.  https://www.drinkersedition.com/

Breweries: https://www.neworleans.com/drink/where-to-drink/microbreweries/; https://www.neworleans.com/blog/post/beer-lovers-guide-to-new-orleans/

Rooftop Bars & Pools:

Pools: https://www.neworleans.com/blog/post/hotel-pools-for-every-traveler/;  https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/2024-pool-guide-where-to-swim-this-summer-in-new-orleans/289-ad386396-05d1-4809-b58b-7b3db450e6f9; Also, for several you can get day passes now on Resort Pass. Information about dining poolside, including pool access: https://nola.eater.com/maps/best-pools-new-orleans-food-drinks-day-pass. Rooftop bars with views: https://nola.eater.com/maps/best-rooftop-outdoor-dining-new-orleans-nola; https://www.therooftopguide.com/rooftop-bars-in-new-orleans.html

Wine Bars: https://www.neworleans.com/drink/where-to-drink/wine-bars/ ; https://nola.eater.com/maps/best-wine-bars-shops-new-orleans-nola

Bacchanal: http://www.bacchanalwine.com/

Bayou Beer Garden & Wine Garden: https://bayoubeergarden.com/

Beachbum Berry’s Latitude 29: https://latitude29nola.com/

Beggars Banquet: https://www.beggarsbanquetneworleans.com/

Carousel Bar at Hotel Monteleone: https://hotelmonteleone.com/entertainment/carousel-bar/

Chandelier Bar at the Four Seasons Hotel: https://www.fourseasons.com/neworleans/dining/lounges/chandelier-bar/

Delachaise: https://www.thedelachaise.com/

Jolie: https://jolie-nola.com/

Junebug: https://www.junebugnola.com/

Polo Club Lounge at Windsor Court Hotel: https://thewindsorcourt.com/dining/polo-club/

Westin Hotel in Canal Place (Observatory Eleven): https://www.instagram.com/observatoryeleven/?hl=en

 

*Thank you to Dr. Valerie A. Wajda-Johnston, Training Director at Tulane University, for this expansive list!!*