Kate And Mike's Guidebook
Music, Jazz
Experience local music scene.
Preservation Hall
726 St PeterJazz institution, nightly performance, kid friendly.
The Spotted Cat Music Club
623 Frenchmen StGreat music nightly, local favorite.
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
626 Frenchmen StJazz shows nightly, serve food, kid friendly.
Monday night Tuxedo Jazz Band, the oldest Dixieland jazz band in the country.
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The Jazz Playhouse
300 Bourbon StMonday night Tuxedo Jazz Band, the oldest Dixieland jazz band in the country.
Music nightly, kids welcomed until 9pm. Po-Braux upstairs, good food in a retro atmosphere.
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Cafe Negril
606 Frenchmen StMusic nightly, kids welcomed until 9pm. Po-Braux upstairs, good food in a retro atmosphere.
The Dragon's Den
508 Frenchmen StMusic daily, kid friendly until 9pm, serves food.
d.b.a.
618 Frenchmen StLot of good music shows.
Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak StreetTuesday night Rebirth Brass Band
Nightly performances , Friday go check out Kermit Ruffins. Upstairs bar with DJ and balcony.
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Blue Nile
532 Frenchmen StNightly performances , Friday go check out Kermit Ruffins. Upstairs bar with DJ and balcony.
Great performances, delish French fries dishes in the back (duck confit, chicken curry our favorite) cool owners Mike and Alice. Saint Claude is up and coming entertainment area for locals.
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Hi-Ho Lounge
2239 St Claude AveGreat performances, delish French fries dishes in the back (duck confit, chicken curry our favorite) cool owners Mike and Alice. Saint Claude is up and coming entertainment area for locals.
A bit off the beaten path, Monday night local hang featuring the Special Man.
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Saturn Bar
3067 St Claude AveA bit off the beaten path, Monday night local hang featuring the Special Man.
Jazz from 8am-midnight, only kid friendly music venue on Bourbon street.
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New Orleans Musical Legends Park
311 Bourbon StJazz from 8am-midnight, only kid friendly music venue on Bourbon street.
Owner and trumpeter, Kermit Ruffins our local star from Treme series and all around good guy performs Monday’s and usually cooks up some red beans and rice. $20 cover, call ahead if he’s performing.
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Kermit's Treme Mother in Law Lounge
1500 North Claiborne AvenueOwner and trumpeter, Kermit Ruffins our local star from Treme series and all around good guy performs Monday’s and usually cooks up some red beans and rice. $20 cover, call ahead if he’s performing.
Perfect courtyard with live music, big selection of wine, classic cocktails and tapas.
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Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AvePerfect courtyard with live music, big selection of wine, classic cocktails and tapas.
Traditional New Orleans Jazz 7 nights a week, craft cocktails and burlesque feature Fridays Saturdays.
Mahogany Jazz Hall Burlesque & Absinthe House
125 Chartres StreetTraditional New Orleans Jazz 7 nights a week, craft cocktails and burlesque feature Fridays Saturdays.
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Neighborhoods
Take a ride on the street car on St. Charles Avenue to see Uptown, the ‘American’ part of town with beautiful historic villas in the Garden District, shops and restaurants on Magazine street, Tulane and Loyola historic campuses, Audubon Park and Audubon ZOO.
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Uptown/Carrollton
Take a ride on the street car on St. Charles Avenue to see Uptown, the ‘American’ part of town with beautiful historic villas in the Garden District, shops and restaurants on Magazine street, Tulane and Loyola historic campuses, Audubon Park and Audubon ZOO.
The heart of New Orleans and oldest neighborhood in the city. Beautiful historic buildings from French and Spanish times, Royal street full of art galleries, Charter street with local shops, Decatur shopping and restaurants, French Market for souvenirs, walk around Mississippi River.
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French Quarter
The heart of New Orleans and oldest neighborhood in the city. Beautiful historic buildings from French and Spanish times, Royal street full of art galleries, Charter street with local shops, Decatur shopping and restaurants, French Market for souvenirs, walk around Mississippi River.
Sightseeing, Museums, Tours
Beautiful big park full of old Oak trees, lagoons, Sculptor and Botanical garden, Art Museum, Children’s museum, dog park, Storyland park for kids, mini golf, golf course, bike and boat rentals, Cafe Du Monde.
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City Park
1 Palm DrBeautiful big park full of old Oak trees, lagoons, Sculptor and Botanical garden, Art Museum, Children’s museum, dog park, Storyland park for kids, mini golf, golf course, bike and boat rentals, Cafe Du Monde.
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine StreetINational WWII Museum
945 Magazine StI-Museum ye-Jazz ye-New Orleans
400 Esplanade AveDaily/nightly rides accompanied by Dixieland jazz band. Get the ticket without the lunch/dinner option, get a drink at the bar and enjoy the ride. Kid friendly.
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Steamboat Natchez
400 Toulouse StDaily/nightly rides accompanied by Dixieland jazz band. Get the ticket without the lunch/dinner option, get a drink at the bar and enjoy the ride. Kid friendly.
The Music Box Village is a unique contemporary art sculpture garden where each house is a musical instrument. Explore and play them yourself with friends or family. Cocktail bar, orchestral shows with local and national musicians, and much more. Located in Lower 9th Ward, the most affected neighborhood by Hurricane Katrina. Kid friendly, open Friday and Saturday.
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The Music Box Village
4557 N Rampart StThe Music Box Village is a unique contemporary art sculpture garden where each house is a musical instrument. Explore and play them yourself with friends or family. Cocktail bar, orchestral shows with local and national musicians, and much more. Located in Lower 9th Ward, the most affected neighborhood by Hurricane Katrina. Kid friendly, open Friday and Saturday.
Pearl River Eco-Tours
55050 US-90So far our favorite swamp tour with cool knowledgeable Coonass guides.
I-Oak Alley Plantation
3645 LA-18Oldest African American Catholic Church, Sunday Mass 10am-12pm with remarkable jazz choir.
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St Augustine's Catholic Church
1210 Governor Nicholls StOldest African American Catholic Church, Sunday Mass 10am-12pm with remarkable jazz choir.
Oldest Catholic Cathedral in the United States, dominates the city with its beauty and history.
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615 Pere Antoine AlleyOldest Catholic Cathedral in the United States, dominates the city with its beauty and history.
House museum celebrating lives, legacies and contributions of people of African descent. By appointment only.
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Museum of the Free People of Color
2336 Esplanade AveHouse museum celebrating lives, legacies and contributions of people of African descent. By appointment only.
Features an interactive costume closet for guests to dress up in authentic Mardi Gras costumes. The exhibition celebrates grassroots traditions of Carnival revelers, Walking Clubs, Mardi Gras Indians, Cajun Mardi Gras, Kings and Queens, and masquerade balls.
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Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture
318 Conti StFeatures an interactive costume closet for guests to dress up in authentic Mardi Gras costumes. The exhibition celebrates grassroots traditions of Carnival revelers, Walking Clubs, Mardi Gras Indians, Cajun Mardi Gras, Kings and Queens, and masquerade balls.
Try local food, shop souvenirs and locally made art.
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Izimakethe ze-Colonnade - Isakhiwo se-French
1008 N Peters StTry local food, shop souvenirs and locally made art.
Breakfast/Brunch
Great spot for breakfast/brunch in three different locations.
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Ruby Slipper Cafe
315 S Broad StGreat spot for breakfast/brunch in three different locations.
The Court of Two Sisters
613 Royal StDaily jazz brunch buffet.
Broussard's Restaurant & Courtyard
819 Conti StJazz brunch Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AveNew Orleans staple jazz brunch.
Palace Café
605 Canal StEuropean feel, weekend jazz brunch.
Killer buttermilk doughnuts right around the corner from the house, inexpensive breakfast.
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Buttermilk Drop Bakery
1781 N Dorgenois StKiller buttermilk doughnuts right around the corner from the house, inexpensive breakfast.
Sweet little place for New Orleans breakfast and lunch in the neighborhood.
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Toast
1845 Gentilly BoulevardSweet little place for New Orleans breakfast and lunch in the neighborhood.
Lunch
Local favorite located in Mid-City, the best place to get a po-boy in New Orleans.
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Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AvenueLocal favorite located in Mid-City, the best place to get a po-boy in New Orleans.
Super chill beer garden, with 4 bars, huge selection of beer and simple tasty food in Mid -City.
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Bayou Beer Garden
326 N Norman C Francis ParkwaySuper chill beer garden, with 4 bars, huge selection of beer and simple tasty food in Mid -City.
Cafe Maspero
601 Decatur StClassic casual New Orleans lunch.
Coop's Place
1109 Decatur StCool place to get red beans and rice in bar atmosphere.
Muriel's Jackson Square
801 Chartres StDelish food, beautiful decor.
To kill for sandwiches located Central Business District neighborhood.
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Cochon Restaurant
930 Tchoupitoulas StreetTo kill for sandwiches located Central Business District neighborhood.
Central Grocery & Deli
923 Decatur StHuge Muffulettas, New Orleans staple.
Tableau
616 St PeterGreat lunch specials in one of the Brennan’s family restaurants.
Cute romantic garden in the heart of French Quarter food will not disappoint.
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Cafe Amelie
900 Royal StCute romantic garden in the heart of French Quarter food will not disappoint.
Green Goddess
307 Exchange PlHealthy, vegetarian options.
Dinner
Sylvain
625 Chartres StLittle restaurant with delicious food.
Bayona
430 Dauphine StDelicious food with very talented lady chef.
The Joint
701 Mazant StThe best BBQ in the city, lunch or dinner.
Doris Metropolitan New Orleans
620 Chartres StAbsolutely amazing food, pricey.
GW Fins
808 Bienville StBest seafood restaurant in the Quarter.
New Orleans staple for hamburgers and stiff drinks, very casual.
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Port of Call
838 Esplanade AveNew Orleans staple for hamburgers and stiff drinks, very casual.
Bars
Sazerac House
101 Magazine StElegant bar with a lot of history in the Roosevelt Hotel.
Originally gentlemen’s club only from 1800s specializing in hand crafted cocktails and cigars.
French 75
813 Bienville StreetOriginally gentlemen’s club only from 1800s specializing in hand crafted cocktails and cigars.
First and only rotating bar in New Orleans with a lot of history inside Hotel Monteleon.
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Carousel Bar
214 Royal StFirst and only rotating bar in New Orleans with a lot of history inside Hotel Monteleon.
Quirky bar with a lot of history in the midst of Bourbon street.
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Old Absinthe House
240 Bourbon StQuirky bar with a lot of history in the midst of Bourbon street.
Oldest bar in the United States, cool little bar with nice atmosphere, stiff drinks and piano player, great late night hang.
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Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
941 Bourbon StOldest bar in the United States, cool little bar with nice atmosphere, stiff drinks and piano player, great late night hang.
Pat O'Brien's
718 St PeterDueling piano, big garden and famous hurricanes.
Huge beer garden in Mid City on Greenway bike trail, great place to watch games. No minors.
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Wrong Iron On The Greenway
3532 Toulouse StHuge beer garden in Mid City on Greenway bike trail, great place to watch games. No minors.