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.

Uptown

Cure: A James Beard Award winning cocktail bar serving up creative original cocktails. They also have a fantastic happy hour from 3-6pm.

Bouligny Tavern: Danielle's favorite spot on Magazine Street for bar bites and martinis (request the anchovy stuffed olives). Their sister restaurant Lilette next door is also incredible.

Tchoup-Yard: A fun patio bar that is fit for larger groups! Within walking distance to a lot of the Uptown restaurants and beautiful homes. Danielle loves watching the Tigers lose here on Saturdays!

Hot-Tin: A roof-top bar that is right on St. Charles and has the best view of the city skyline!

The Columns: A recently renovated hotel bar right on St. Charles Ave. It has a beautiful southern style porch to sit on if the weather is nice!

Brothers Three Lounge: Alex's favorite New Orleans dive bar that has been a haunt since his Tulane days. Come here for some great people watching. Best visited later in the evening.

Rendezvous Tavern: Danielle plays trivia here every Thursday night. It's a popular Irish Channel dive bar next to many local shops on Magazine Street.

French Quarter

Pat O'Brien's: The BEST! Grab your crew, get a table in the piano bar, and discover why Pat O's is a Bourbon Street favorite amongst locals!

The Cat's Meow: A favorite karaoke bar in the French Quarter with a great balcony set up.

Carousel Bar: One of the most unique bars in New Orleans for good reason! Carousel Bar is truly beautiful and a slice of history that has been impeccably maintained. If you can't get a spot at the Carousel Bar, the Hotel Monteleone has several bars that are great and have the same ambiance.

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop & Bar: Dimly lit and one of the oldest bars in the French Quarter, serving beer & frozen drinks since the 1700s, including the infamous "Purple Drank." You have been warned!

Irish Cultural Museum: A hidden gem in the quarter if you want a quiet courtyard cocktail away from the craziness of Bourbon. The museum is small but well done!

Caesar's: Recently renovated and ready for the taking!

Shopping: New Orleans has an amazing shopping scene! Everything from fabulous antiques on Royal Street in the French Quarter to cute boutiques on Magazine St. Some great stores are Dirty Coast, Hemline (the original is in the French Quarter), Lucy Rose, and Elizabeth Chronicles!

City Park: The largest park in the city in the fun Mid-City neighborhood. It has a Cafe du Monde, Sculpture Garden, and the Museum of Modern Art. It's also a nice place to just walk around and look at the oak trees!

Beignets: There are several places to get beignets in New Orleans! Of course, Cafe du Monde in the French Quarter is the go-to spot and for good reason, but if you're pressed for time and/or want to avoid the crowds at Cafe du Monde, Cafe Beignet (French Quarter) and the Vintage (Uptown) are also amazing options!

WWII Museum: New Orleans is home to one of the best WWII Museums in the USA.

Garden District Tours: The best way to see the gorgeous homes in New Orleans is to schedule a walking tour throughout the Garden District, but you can easily grab the Street Car on St. Charles, hop off when you see a beautiful home, and just start walking! There are also apps that provide virtual guides.

Swamp Tours: One of the best parts about living in New Orleans is that it is only 30 minutes from some insane wildlife and nature! Schedule a swamp tour with "Airboat Adventures" and enjoy the beautiful scenery!