Wednesday, March 11, 2015

New Orleans

   The Louisiana city was established by the French and has since captivated the variety of different cultures and ethnicities that have settled there. The cuisine, the music, the architecture and the festivals makes New Orleans one of the most unique cities in the US.
Stay:
  • The Roosevelt, French Quarter
  • W New Orleans, French Quarter
  • Q&C Hotel, French Quarter
Eat:
  • Cafe Du Monde… for beignets and coffee, in the French Market
  • Three Muses… for small plates and live bands, in Frenchman Street
  • Killer Poboys… for NOLA’s infamous sandwiches, in the French Quarter
  • Lola’s… for Spanish food and sangria, in the Bayou St.John area
Drink:
  • Bar Tonique, Tremé/French Quarter
  • Sobou, French Quarter
  • Cure, Uptown area
Go:
  • The New Orleans Museum of Art… to see the sculpture garden
  • The New Orleans School of Cooking… to learn about NOLA’s culture and history through food (Chef Pat is the best!)
  • Jackson Square… to view the trendy rows of houses
Shop:
  • The French Market… for local produce and handmade arts & crafts
  • The Frenchman Art Market… for art and handmade jewelry
  • Magazine Street… for boutiques stores and antiques