link to a previous rec list, but expanded here:
Listen to WWOZ or go to their website for gigs. The Bywater is so fun to walk around in. Cute little colorful houses. I also like to walk down Magazine St. Turkey and The Wolf is insta famous now, but for good reason. Their sandwhiches are good. If you want a classic po boy, go to Parkway Bakery and then walk up Bayou St. John and lay in the grass or dip into City Park and lay in the grass. Who Dat Coffee for breakfast. Hotel Peter and Paul is a chic place to grab a cocktail. Parlour Books is a cool little used book spot. Hungry Eyes for wine and 80’s vibes and delicious dishes.
- Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar on Bourbon is a good divey bar - The Spotted Cat on Frenchmen St. is great for live jazz - St. Roch Market for dining hall-style Latin, seafood, soul food options, etc.
- Lil Dizzy’s (lunch only) for some of the best gumbo and po’boys
Going out- Frenchmen st
Bar- snake and Jake’s/ SATURN BAR/ okay bar/ maple leaf (most are also a venue)
Cafe- Zotz/ rue de la cours
Food- creole creamery/ camellia grill/ cleos/ nirvana
Activities- NOMA has yoga for $5 on Saturday in the sculpture garden/ there’s some decent thrifting/ museum of death (actually v intense)/ audubon park (u can legally drink in public so picnics are great)
some people go their whole lives without experiencing something they want to do or allowing themselves to try something. the rules are made up. you are not too old for anything
