They appear to be re-doing their website, but if you want to eat like a local, go there, not the French Quarter. Design-wise, I can second Neophobia. Their prices are very fair. And Scriptura is a dangerous place in a good way for those of us with paper fetishes. I got married in NOLA. Every time we go there we stay Hotel Royal on Royal and St. I also always eat The Clover Grill. Also check out Gogo Jewelry at Magazine Street.
Gogo is very friendly and makes really killer silver stuff. Bernard Parish Each visit, we dedicated 2 days to hanging out in the Garden District and Frenchman street. Lunch cochon, yum. I was wondering when someone was going to do a this for NOLA. Funky Monkey on Magazine is a great little thrift shop with some new stuff, too. You can get all your hipster friends t-shirts there. I adore New Orleans and miss it greatly.
Thanks for highlighting NOLA. I was there before Katrina and stayed at Loft right on the edge of the French Quarter and I had the most wonderful time.
I am thinking about going back this year and will definitely use this guide! I am so happy to see this! I was located on Magazine Street for almost 11 years before moving my business to Baton Rouge where I live. This is a great list — and I am sure that we can add a lot of out of the way places for those with extra time to spend in the Crescent City. If anyone is going to be in New Orleans on April 30th, you should definitely try to make it to Chaz Fest, a great local music festival in the 9th ward.
Definitely go there—they have amazing stuff. One of my favorite Quarter shops is relatively new — Nadine Blake. The owner has the BEST taste and has filled the shop with exquisite jewelry, art, textiles, and objets. And the shop window is a treat in itself.
When in Memphis, definitely check out Flashback and the Cooper-Young neighborhood in general. Have fun! I saw mention of Katy Beh jewelry. I totally second that emotion. The jewelry is great, her taste is impeccable, and so is Katy herself. A plug for a great tile shop — Derby Pottery at Magazine. Great bargains and unique finds. Just got back from NoLa and was able to use the guide. One thing I wished I had known — most shops in the garden district are closed on Sunday.
Plan accordingly. It was so much fun to watch the chefs and cooks do their thing. This is Andrea Christie. The Ogden should not be missed on any trip to New Orleans, it is the finest collection of Southern Art in the world. My personal favorite is the collection of outsider art. The Center for Southern Craft and Design, which is housed in the Museum, represents Southern Artists who work in glass, ceramics, metals and wood. Can anyone recommend any budget friendly hotels? Christine: Try the St.
I saw you mention Sucre on Mag for chocolates, french macaroons and other goodies. Good news!!! Arabesque on N. Carrollton Just off of Canal going uptown has some of the most amazing food on the face of the planet. Phone number I frequent there on a monthly basis. Mid-City by itself is a gorgeous neighborhood to drive around and look at beautiful houses, but City Park is its crowning jewel.
About the Botanical Garden — I went there last Sunday and had a great time. Everything is blooming now and they are doing incredible events every weekend from now through June 1. I stumbled upon a Sunday brunch event. I enjoyed hanging out in the garden, sipping a bloody mary, and eating a po-boy. It was a true New Orleans experience. Magazine street should definitely be one of your first stops in New Orleans. You could spend hours making the walk throughout Uptown with all the shops available.
With Decatur and downtown, it thins out after you leave the French Market. The Garden Districts uptown border is Louisiana just a block difference but to a local it makes a differnce.
The address is Prytania St. There are great shops, restaurants, bars and Gallleries all along Magazine Street for the entirety of uptown, the whole street is worth exploring and is very safe but stick to magazine st and the area in between there and St. Charles Ave as a general rule. Charles near where Jackson crosses.
The Columns Hotel on St. Charles an old brothel has a great atmosphere for reasonable prices, and for sports bars, Cooter Browns in Riverbend is perfect.
For other music venues wander on Frenchman, but stay south on the river side of the Marigny Brasserie. For a twist on live music head to Rock N Bowl in Midcity and hear a local favorite while bowling on vintage lanes. For traditional jazz, Preservation Hall in the FQ is a dream come true.
For a quick breakfast of coffee and beingets, Cafe Du Monde is a must. Magazine Street is the quintessential spot for all things well-crafted, unique and homemade. When visiting New Orleans, be sure to spend some time on magazine street.
Check out magazinestreet. A couple great spots not listed: Lost Sheep Coffee Co. In December! Lastly, Stanley on Jackson Square was a nice retreat from the throngs of gaping masses. Lots of people there reading the paper. Good coffee, great croissant, and inventive egg dishes with a local twist. It is on Maple Street near the Riverbend where St. Charles meets Carrollton, which is another great area of town.
Wow, fantastic guide spread. Should I ever decide to venture that way, this will be what I check before making any plans and base them around it. Thanks for the great reviews! I would really like some kind of barn or something where we would be really D. Any ideas? Hotel suggestions, etc. Also, my partner and I have a 4 month old baby who will be about 1 around the time of our wedding. I have been to a wedding there and it was an amazing experience.
Good luck to you two! Wow, I totally missed this great guide until now. I also second the Nadine Blake recommendation above. Also, check out a fantastic new gallery on Magazine St. They carry local artists as well as artists from around the world. Any advise would be so great! A great add to your boutique hotel list is Loft Cafe Degas on Esplanade is also a must eat place! Just an addition and update to this list; it came in very handy during my trip to NOLA last week and I really appreciate all the suggestions in the comments.
Restaurant in the French Quarter to visit for wonderful unique food and a spectacular drink menu: Green Goddess Exchange Place. I used this guide to book my hotel and chose the St.
The St. James was quaint but filthy. If you are looking for a boutique hotel that is not a chain, I would recommend the equally charming but much cleaner Lafayette Hotel. Similar prices, way cleaner. I moved to New Orleans only a few months ago thanks to my husbands family and have been in love with the city ever since….
Be sure to check out one of the many street and art fairs as well as free music festivals. They have everything from furs, to juice cup sets, to jewelry, to wall decor. Great post, Sarah! You make me long to return. For the true Iris experience, order the five-course tasting menu and let the kitchen surprise you. There are private, semi-private and dorm-style rooms, a full kitchen, free internet access and bike rentals. Sachi : Sachi carries trendy, youthful designer clothes and accessories.
Crafty types will love the wall of handmade aprons, postcards and t-shirts. They only carry extremely gently used clothing from well-known labels. Grab a sale card at the front counter for extra discounts. Dixon Gallery and Gardens : The Dixon boasts a large permanent collection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and decorative art and large, well-maintained gardens.
Order a fresh juice or smoothie and a snack from their huge organic menu. Order lunch from their prepared food counter, or pick up homemade frozen ravioli and sausage. Thanks for including Memphis! He may even give you a tour around town. Google him. There is also a new place downtown called The Trolley stop Market!!!
Amazing menu, market, locally grown flowers, and crafts. You can find them on Facebook. Great list! I agree with Laura — Civil Rights museum is a must-see. My favorite museum EVER. Their blackberry jam was mouth watering. Gotta say a good word for Talbot Heirs!! Great, helpful, but unobtrusive staffing. They also stock the freezer with Blue Bell ice cream treats!
I stopped in Memphis while driving cross country in January. I went to Graceland, which I highly recommend because its entertaining on so many levels, even if your not an Elvis fan.
Then before leaving town I had a great meal at the Arcade Restaurant, the oldest diner in Memphis. Also RP Tracks for their barbecue tofu and nachos. You can write on the walls and shoot toothpicks at the ceiling. Like they encourage you to do it. You should also visit the Pink Palace Museum. It has awesome exhibits, an IMAX theater and a planetarium.
It also has nights where amateur and sometimes professional astronomers can bring their telescopes and everyone can look through them at least it used to. Plus First Congo Church is a fantastic organization. The Young Avenue Deli also has the best french fries in town. A whole day could be spent in there. As you can probably tell, I love Memphis.
Karrie, thanks for mentioning Pezz! All the amazing people I met! The BEST you have ever had. They have locations sprinkled throughout the city. They are only open for lunch. I moved from Memphis a couple of years ago, but still have family there. A lot of the places I used to frequent have closed, and I was wondering where the new one were!
Friendly, helpful staff and and huge selection of books. The Young Avenue Deli is awesome! The plenty of eye candy includes tons of religious paraphenalia all over this place. They serve pizza, sandwiches, etc. The atmosphere is really nice — quaint — and a good place to meet a friend. Chez Philippe at the Peabody downtown is nice for a fancy dessert.
Ambiance is okay but the pancakes are memorable! Seriously, a sub shop that also doubles as a place to get Chinese food — how crazy is that? Great food and great atmosphere. I also like Automatic Slims for the atmosphere — very cool; great place to meet a friend and get a drink. Pho Saigon on Poplar brings back a lot of great Pho memories.
Eat it while watching Vietnamese soaps on TV. They are owned by a Vietnamese family and their croissants are out of this world. I am so bummed this came out this week considering I just got back from Memphis on Monday. We stayed at the Peabody and it was great-beautiful hotel, great location, fun ducks in the fountain. Thank you for a wonderful piece on where to go in Memphis; I have lived here for twenty years and am still as in love with the city as when I first moved here.
The Rendezvous is over-rated; there are more authentic barbecue restaurants in Midtown. My favorite is Central Barbecue; be warned that the one on Summer Avenue is not as good. There is also the Bar-B-Que Shop. They sell many varieties of cookies, but the butter cookies are seriously worth the trip. I LOVE this list and all the additions to it in the comments. Enough of the Rendezvous and Beale already. Go Memphis! And I have to add Second Hand Rose to the list of great antique stores.
Memphis is an awesome city to visit AND live in. Now I have an intense craving … thanks. I was disheartened, however, to see that the Rendezvous was missing from the list. I have to disagree with the previous posts.
The Rendezvous is an absolute must visit. It is what started Memphis barbecue! I lived in Memphis for several years while in school and loved it! Bhan Thai is one of my favorite restaurants in Memphis- really good Thai food, located in an old Victorian house near downtown. Definitely worth going to. I would like to second Cozy Corner- it is my favorite BBQ in the city, the staff is so friendly and the atmosphere is great.
The sweet tea at both places is wonderful! I am not a fan of Rendezvous- it may be the oldest but the food is overpriced, the wait is often very long and the staff is rude. I would also add Mud Island River Park to the list of things to do. Trolley Night downtown is also lots of fun.
The art galleries and shops like Delphinium on South Main are open late with wine and snacks to offer on the last friday of every month all year long. The trolley is free to ride throughout it as well. So excited to see Memphis on here!!! It is a gritty little city with a ton of character. Two things should be added the list: 1.
Memphis has tons of great barbecue, but if you only have an opportunity to go to one barbecue restaurant—definitely go to the Rendezvous. I, of course, love their ribs, but they have an amazing greek salad, the best beef brisket, and an unrivaled cheese and sausage plate. The reason every guide book, tv show, etc. Plus, the aesthetics is unlike any other place.
The Civil Rights Museum is another Memphis stop that should not be missed. It details the history of the Civil Rights Movement and culminates with standing 5 ft from the place where Dr. Martin Luther King was killed.
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