The name means "by hand" in Italian—which is how the pici alla boscaiola (irregular shaped spaghetti-like Tuscan pasta with a mushroom cream sauce) and gnocchi with oxtail ragù are made. Read more.
Yes, gentlemen, jackets are required at this one-of-a-kind French Quarter classic founded in 1905. The menu doesn't change (order oysters Rockefeller and souffléed potatoes), nor do the charming waite Read more.
Every Tuesday for a month, a different local chef fills a tent with market-driven fare, such as Louisiana shrimp tacos and gumbo z'herbes. Read more.
Inventive gastro pub style cuisine. Alive and fun with an awesome party atmosphere.-Rick Moonen, Top Chef
Another winner from Chef John Besh. Great bistro style food in a comfortable atmosphere. -Rick Tramonto, Top Chef
"We bought the House of Blues tonight after the DJ in the Nolia,On Washington & Freret, across the street from Babosca" - Juvenile "Nolia Clap"
"Hollygrove 17th, tha hood where I was raised" - Lil' Wayne "Tha Block Is Hot"
Maurepas Foods does quality fine dining food w/o any of the fuss or price. Like Dante's Kitchen, the focus is very much on the freshness of the ingredients, especially the veggies. [Eater 38 Member]
The setting is comfortable enough for a couple pints after work, while the menu combines pub staples as well as more innovative, sophisticated dishes. [Eater 38 Member]
Top Dining Options: Zatarain's at section 111; Louisiana Seafood at section 122; North Club on the Club Level. Read more.
Top Dining Options: Café Beignet, West Terminal; Lucky Dog, Concourses B,C; PJ's Coffee, Terminal, before security for Concourse C; Praline Connection, Concourse B; Any bar, Concourses B,C,D. Read more.
I heard my friend Barbara Menendez's band play here. They're called "The Help" and they are amazing.
Every time I'm here, I have the strangest feeling like I've been here before. Probably because it's where I got my start back when it was called "Clyde's Comedy Corner," but still, it's very strange.
This gentlemen's shop has been here a quarter century, but don't call it a nostalgia trip. Bass's Nawlins-via-Italy aesthetic (suits by Isaia, Kiton) has become the thing in menswear right now.
This Hotel has been owned & run by the same family since it opened in 1886. This Hotel is one of only three designated Literary Landmark hotels in the United States.
New Orleans: get a haircut and a shot for $10 @ the barber's chair in the back. Oh the simple pleasures. - IFC Viewer
Vampires are in these days! Take a ghost and vampire tour known for some great stories of the French Quarter and an entertaining walk through the streets.
New Orleans: A shrine to the Emperor created by the Emperor himself…statues…everywhere. -IFC Viewer Read more.
Also known as “The Treehouse,” this is a shared place for artists to work and/or live.
For a good historical and scenic experience, take a walk or tour through this cemetery.
New Orleans: Open all night, but most people don't stumble in until 4-5 AM... rumor has it, if you show up naked, you drink free. -IFC Viewer
Known for music and having an enjoyable time, stop by this bar for live music 7 days a week. It’s most popular on Tuesday nights when the Rebirth Brass Band plays.
New Orleans: Creole and Cajun specialties served up with equal measures of good food and good vibes. You can even eat in the bed of an overly decorated pickup truck out front. - IFC Viewer
Experience the scenery and activities the wilderness, wildlife, and the water have to offer by staying on one of their houseboats.
Great seafood and a waterfront view make this restaurant a place to visit. Its known for having many crawfish dishes.
A hostel that is a combination of live music venue, bar, and place to stay. The combination hits the spot and is a good time for guests.
Want a great burger? Stop by this restaurant. It also has a unique feature: a drive thru daiquiri window.
This planetarium offers FREE public shows on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
The name of the game here is pool. Things start to get serious around happy hour don’t miss this scene.
"I can't believe this place has 3 stages, live music 7 nights a week, and yet still refuses to book "Conan O'Brien's All Banjo Nude Revue". What gives?" - Conan O'Brien
"I think it was a good PR move to change the name of this place. "Sickly Cat With A Weird Rash" Music Club just doesn't have the same ring to it." - Conan O'Brien
"The bad news: The WiFi here isn't free. The good news: It's also really slow." - Conan O'Brien
"If you're ordering the delicious French-style beignets here, don't wear black." - Conan O'Brien
"My favorite thing to gamble on here is the buffet. Are deviled eggs supposed to be gray?" - Conan O'Brien
"The burgers here are fantastic. I like to get my cheeseburger with a side of cheeseburger. (It's less embarrassing than ordering two cheeseburgers outright)." - Conan O'Brien
"If this place was as authentic as the name implies, you would eat your entire meal while someone screams at you that you're worthless." - Conan O'Brien
"My normal drink is a "Special" Tom Collins - it's a normal Tom Collins, but I have them hold the gin, lemon juice, and sugar. And instead of carbonated water, I have them use tap." - Conan O'Brien
"One of the best places in the city to see traditional Jazz. Tip the band to request a song, but keep in mind they don't know any Slayer." - Conan O'Brien
"They tell me that this is the home of New Orleans' most powerful drink, the "Hand Grenade". Really though - is there any drink more "powerful" than straight prune juice?" - Conan O'Brien
"You know this place is crazy because they spell both "Crazy" and "Corner" with K's." - Conan O'Brien
"I like to come here, stare at the statue of Benjamin Franklin and wonder why it looks like he's wearing leather pants." - Conan O'Brien
"Not only are the grilled oysters delicious, they're the perfect size to fit in a slingshot to shoot at your friends." - Conan O'Brien
"No matter how hard I try, I still think of this place by its old name: The Ford Pinto PrettyOkayBowl" - Conan O'Brien
"The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway is the longest bridge in the world, especially if you're listening to the latest Black Eyed Peas album." - Conan O'Brien
Andrew met with jazz musician Kermit Ruffins for some Creole cooking. Kermit showed Andrew how he cooks the classics in the same place his band, The Barbeque Swingers play on Thursday nights. Read more.
Adam Richman from Travel Channel's Best Sandwich in America stayed here with his crew while filming.
A Travel Channel Staff pick: This iconic New Orleans hotel combines southern hospitality, world-class service and historic surroundings.
Andrew Zimmern made a stop at this legendary eatery, where he sampled Creole cooking tips from the Queen of Creole cooking, Leah Chase.
Andrew Zimmern visited the Treme neighborhood where residents are still rebuilding after the damage left by hurricane Katrina. This special place is going strong, serving their famous fried chicken.
Try the crawfish boils and/or barbeque shrimp. As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.
Are you up for the challenge? If you finish 15 dozen oysters in under an hour… you will have conquered the Acme Oyster House Challenge. As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.
Watch out for the special sandwich ingredient at this New Orleans eatery. It’s called “debris.” As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.
Start your day off with a classic taste of New Orleans; coffee and a beignet. As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.
Tony Bourdain sampled the Oysters Rockefeller, a dish invented at Antoine's, which is the oldest operating restaurant in the United States. Read more.
One really cool thing about this location is that sections of the building’s structure dates back to 1890, where it was used as a trading post, warehouse, and shoe factory. – Team Live Nation
Perfect happy hour spot every day from 3-6pm. Live music on the patio plus cheap eats and drinks! It’s a great way to kick off the weekend. – Team Live Nation
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Listen to the city's best jazz, blues, and zydeco while sucking down an Abita Amber. Read more.
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Opened in 1856, Tujague's has all the amenities you'd expect from a bar that old: none. But the Sazeracs are amazing. Read more.
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. This place single-handedly revived the Warehouse District with its friendly charms and powerfully-strong drinks. Read more.
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Gloomy. Dark. Perfect. It's like stepping back in time when the Nachez Trace ended here and rafts filled the streets. Read more.
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. The muffuletta, great. The Pimm's Cup, good. But, the Sazerac. Boy. What a Sazerac. Read more.
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. The blistering swing combo takes requests and it has cheap shots of Jagermeister, which was supposedly introduced to America here. Read more.
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. With its super-cheap beers, even cheaper shots, it's an oasis of sanity in the French Quarter. Read more.
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Three words: Gun. Shop. Fizz. Read more.
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. On Wednesdays, a buck gets you a Schlitz. Eighteen more get you a place to sleep in the Band Room. Read more.
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. They open on Saturday morning at 8 and close up shop by 1:30. Get the seven course breakfast: A six pack and pound of sausage. Read more.
For almost 200 years this bar has been a staple of life in the French Quarter. Visitors can sip their favorite beverages as the sights & sounds of the French Quarter trickle into this comfy tavern.
