Explore the extraordinary culinary reputation of New Orleans beyond Bourbon Street, and the best restaurants and bars the city has to offer.
Made-from-scratch Louisiana fare in a quaint cottage that housed a grocery store in the 1800s.
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Fine-dining century-old institution serving French-Creole fare in upscale space (jackets required).
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Fine-dining landmark famed for Creole cuisine, posh breakfasts and bananas Foster for dessert.
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Notable spot for refined Creole fare & an elegant jazz brunch in a chandelier-hung space since 1880.
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Swanky hotel restaurant with an extensive menu of Creole fare, plus a 10,000-bottle wine cellar.
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Muffalettas, po' boys & other Creole staples in a circa-1914 house with a palm-filled courtyard.
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Tin-ceilinged "grande dame" of Creole dining since 1918, featuring seafood classics & a jazz brunch.
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Local jazz combos perform in a snug bar & eatery serving up global small plates & house cocktails.
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This classic haunt at the Hotel Monteleone has a circular bar that revolves like a carousel.
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Historic 19th-century cemetery with above-ground tombs & statuary characteristic of the area.
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Set in the heart of the French Quarter overlooking the Mississippi River, Jackson Square is one of New Orleans' most recognizable landmarks. Also known as the Place d'Armes, Jackson Square occupies 2.5 acres and sees over 2 million tourists and locals each year. It received National Landmark status in 1960.
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Iconic New Orleans cafe known for café au laits, chicory coffee & beignets since 1862.
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Romantic spot for elegant contemporary Louisiana fare, plus a lush courtyard with a fountain.
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This historically charming open-air market features shopping, dining, music and local tradition that is uniquely New Orleans. From Café du Monde near Jackson Square to the flea market at the end of Esplanade Avenue, the French Market includes five blocks of local produce, specialty art, handmade crafts, retail shopping and more.
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