Uptown

Coquette: Danielle's favorite restaurant in New Orleans. They are always changing up their southern style menu. The bread service is a must order.

Superior Seafood: The best frozen drinks in the City. Go for Happy Hour (4-6 daily) to get half off frozen drinks and $1 oysters.

Turkey and the Wolf: A great spot for creative sandwiches served on retro McDonald's plates. The chef Mason Hereford went to Danielle's alma mater UVA.

Parasol's Po Boys: Some of the best po-boys in New Orleans and great proximity to bars and other walkable areas in the Garden District. Alex thinks Parasols has the best frozen Irish coffee in the city!

St. James Cheese Company: A quaint lunch spot that locals adore! They have an amazing selection of sandwiches and salads (and cheese), and it is in a great walkable area!

Creole Creamery: An ice cream shop right next to St. James. Danielle is convinced it is the best in the country. Their Chocolate Amaretto Cheesecake is her go to order.

Molly's Rise and Shine: A funky breakfast spot that is the sister restaurant of Turkey and the Wolf. Go on Saturday to grab their weekly homemade pop-tart!

Vincent's: Danielle has been coming here since she was a baby. She can never live down the one time she could not stop crying here as a 6 month old. It's a great old school Italian spot. Danielle and Alex's parents met here for the first time.

French Quarter

Arnaud's: The Tolar Family loves coming here for holidays and special occasions. The 100+ year old restaurant serves up some great New Orleans staples. The tableside bananas fosters is always a fun order!

Tableau: Enjoy apps and a glass of wine on the balcony overlooking Jackson Square.

Irene's: Another New Orleans classic known for its Italian food with a Creole twist. The crab claws are delicious.

Bayona: Susan Spicer's staple French Quarter restaurant. Their courtyard is a perfect place to sit on a beautiful evening. Their duck is a must order.

Other Faves

N7: Some of the best garden dining and fusion French food you'll find. Get the soy creme brulee, you won't regret it!

Bacchanal: A garden wine bar in New Orleans that has great live music and munchies! You will have to Uber or cab, but it is worth it.

Peche: This is Danielle and Alex's go to restaurant to visit with guests from out of town. It has the best selection of local Gulf seafood in the city. Order one of their raw bar specials, the tuna dip, and fried bread!

Cochon Butcher: The place to try classic New Orleans meats like boudin and andouille. The duck pastrami is Alex's favorite!

Cafe Degas: Alex's favorite spot in the city. A classic French bistro with covered outdoor seating. The restaurant is located by the iconic City Park! It would be a great stop before or after the Museum of Modern Art or Sculpture Garden.

Parkway Tavern: A New Orleans institution. This place always is in the running in the controversial "Best Poboy in New Orleans" debate. The lines can get long, but the fried oyster poboys are worth the wait.

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