The Saint Charles Streetcar runs from Canal Street all the way uptown, and costs a meager $1.25 for a ride. It is the way to see the Garden Districts and rolls 24 hours a day!
With the Roosevelt Hotel, you can find three separate institutions to locals and tourists alike. the Hotel itself is a classic early 1900s spot, so it is perfect to check it out on the way to the Sazerac Bar for the traditional New Orleans cocktail. I ended up validating the $15 price tag with tip by pinching the glass containing the logo. Pizza Domenica boasts the best pizza in all of NOLA. With all the other local food available, it is hard to sell me on pizza - but the 1/2 off their pies during the 3-5pm weekday happy hour is enticing enough to check it out. 130 Roosevelt Way @ Canal
(Note - Pizza Delicious in the Bywater is better and less crowded or try the pies at Paladar 511 see my notes in the Bywater section).
After or before your visit to the incredible WWII Museum, a visit to Cochon Butcher is required. Be prepared for Amazing sandwiches, strong cocktails and a huge lunchtime crowd. Also, the butcher has incredible tasso ham, jerky, sausage, jams, jellies and marinades to take home to make your own jambalaya! 930 Tchoupitoulas @ Andrew Higgins
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| Cubano, Rib Platter Special, Mac-n-Cheese at Cochon Butcher |
The Tasting Room is the best wine bar in NOLA aside from Bacchanal in the Bywater. Good food menu and massive cheese/charcuterie boards! Wine list is extensive and the staff have impressive knowledge. Chill and comfy. 1906 Magazine Street @ Saint Mary
Magazine Street is an incredible street that reminds me a lot of Valencia Street in San Francisco - loaded with shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. The best shops in the Lower Garden District are between Camp and Philip Streets - check out the area on Magazine for top hats, feathers, Mardi Gras masks, candles etc. one shop is called Miette at 2038 Magazine which has accessories, candles, and cool clothes etc.
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| Magazine Street Shops |
Juan's Flying Burrito has three locations but the one in the LGD is the original, thus the best. Cheap but fabulously good tacos, burritos with not your usual contents. Also, killer margaritas! A must stop during your shopping day. 2018 Magazine@ Josephine
District Donuts is known for ridiculous donuts, the best buttermilk drops (and a bargain at $1.50), biscuit sandwiches for breakfast, sliders (burgers/fried chicken) for the rest of the time. they even have a griddled donut sandwich called a 'Croquenut' - try one....The coffee is good as well. The place is well known - see the line out the do'? 2209 Magazine @ Jackson
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| Who Says Donut Making Isn't Passionate? |
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| Delicious - not pictured, the incredible Cinnamon Roll |
Stein's Deli is right next door if the line is too long, or if you are taking a day off from District. Whatever Coffee is a kiosk right inside the door (open until 1pm and 2pm on weekends) and the deli is a Philly style bagelry and sandwich shop. Get the Stolzfus - scrambled eggs, pastrami, Swiss cheese for 9 bucks. 2209 Magazine @ Jackson
Hot Tin Bar, atop the Pontchartrain Hotel is a great rooftop bar with a Great Gatsby feel. Great views of the River, downtown, and of course Saint Charles Avenue for the Mardi Gras parades. 2031 Saint Charles @ Josephine
Bakery Bar. Holy sh*t - this place! Amazing brunch, cocktails and dessert items. See if you can get a doberge cake. 1179 Annunciation @ Calliope
French Truck Coffee with three locations now in New Orleans has probably the best brew in the city. I went to the location here and was reeled in my the decor and the general buzz about the place. And the baristas are professionals. 1200 Magazine Street @ Erato
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| Uber Cool Coffee Joint - French Truck |
Avenue Pub has some of the best local beer finds in the City with 40+ taps and upscale pub grub. Next block up is the Blind Pelican, a no frills bar with happy hour and oysters. AP is at 1732 St. Charles @ Polymnia and BP is 1628 St. Charles @ Euterpe
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