EXPLORE NEW ORLEANS
HUNGRY?
Good For Groups
Pizza Delicious
Great pizza and closest choice for pizza delivery. Vegan options too!
Bratz Ya'll
Really good beer garden right next to Pizza Delicious with a German menu.
Galaxie Tacos
Great neighborhood taco spot with great outdoor seating.
Frady's Po'boy Shop
Make sure to bring cash to this iconic walk-up po'boy shop in the Piety neighborhood.
Bacchanal
Get there early to ensure a good spot outdoors. Great wine selection, menu and custom charcuterie board options. Live music everyday; check out the Noah Young Band on Sundays!
Moshiko
Amazing Palestinian/Lebanese faire, perfect for a group takeout order.
City Market
Newest food market on the corner of St. Claude Ave and Elysian Fields. Variety of different food options available.
St. Roch Market
Food market with something for everybody.
Breakfast
Lowpoint
Now on the corner of St. Claude and Independence. Great atmosphere for a quick morning brew and food. Open from 8am to 8pm.
Small Mart / Pond Coffee
Laid back cafe with many vegan/vegetarian options. Try the coffee from Pretty Coffee Roasting- it's the best in the city! Open til 5:30pm.
Petite Clouet
Small neighborhood cafe with great grab and go options.
Bywater Bakery
Laid-back bakery & cafe specializing in king cakes, plus sandwiches, soups, salads & coffee.
St. Coffee
The local's favorite coffee shop filled with eclectic art.
Honey's
Small but mighty breakfast and lunch. A favorite for remote workers.
A Nice Meal
Paladar 511
Delicious upscale Italian restaurant with an incredible brunch if you can catch it.
The Joint
Amazing walk up barbecue joint with great food and outdoor patio.
Capulet
Spacious restaurant and event space with great food and often live music.
Suis Generis
Experimental, New American, "tiki farm to table" restaurant. Definitely a hidden gem only open on the weekends.
Sneaky Pickle / Bar Brine
Sneaky Pickle at lunch, Bar Brine at night. Amazing cuisine and great cocktail menu.
Budsi Thai
Best Thai in the city (in our humble opinion). Big plates. Perfect if you want leftovers.
N7
Tucked-away fancy french fare with a gorgeous garden-like atmosphere.
Arabella
Pick up or sit down pasta spot. A local favorite.
Saint Germain
World renowned tasting menu with a beautiful garden wine bar.
Acamaya
Mexican fine dining. One of the hottest new restaurant in the city right now! Reservations are a must.
Elysian Bar
Incredible Food and voted the #1 Best Hotel Bar in America!
El Caimon Gordo at Siberia
Best Colombian Food in the city. Open M-Th, 5:30p-11p. Owner/Chef Mark is also available on the weekends as a private chef that can come right to the house!
Groceries
Robert’s Fresh Market
Local grocery chain about 1.5 miles down St. Claude Avenue. Reliable place to do a full shopping trip.
New Orleans Food Co-op
Community-focused market located in the back of The New Orleans Healing Center. Nice option for organic produce, supplements and wholistic groceries.
Dollar General on Poland Ave
Just down the street. Easy stop for quick basics and household essentials.
THIRSTY?
Wine
Faubourg Wines
Don't miss their Wine Tasting wednesdays. Large wine collection, charming space and very friendly staff.
Bacchanal
Mentioned above in Good For Groups. A whole wine selection right at the entrance for when you walk in.
Saint Germain
Just recently given a Michellin Star. Mentioned above for A Nice Meal. World renouned restaurant with an boisterous wine collection. Fancy!
Elysian Bar
Impeccable cocktail and wine selection. A part of the Peter and Paul. Mentioned above for A Nice Meal, as well.
N7
Again, mentioned in A Nice Meal. Very worldly wine selection as well as a great selection of Japanese spirits like sake and Japanese Whiskey.
Beer
Parleaux Bar Lab
Spacious outdoor brewery with unique beer selections.
Brieux Carré Brewing Co.
Small Spot with a great covered area and excellent beer selection closer to the French Quarter
Bratz Y'all
Mentioned above for food but also has a wonderful German Beer Selection.
Bars
Bud Rips
Classic Bywater Bar. A local's favorite meet up. Great drinks and service.
Pepp’s Pub
Cute and dog friendly neighborhood pub. Usually has great food vendors outside.
Anna’s
Classic marigny stopover for drinks while on your way to the quarter. Popular spot with locals.
BJ's
"Bare-bones", no frills dive with live music. Cash only.
Saturn Bar
Great for late night dancing and sports games.
NightBloom
Moody cocktail bar with great ambiance and great DJ's on the weekends.
Allways Lounge
St. Claude staple. Often with a live burlesque show going on. Look at tickets ahead of time.
BORED?
Entertainment
Music Box Village
An interactive sound art installation where buildings make music.
Emporium
A colorful arcade bar with retro games and craft drinks.
Kajun’s Karaoke
A lively, bar with nightly karaoke. Some days you may catch the "Now That's What You Call A Karaoke Band" that plays while you sing!
Siberia
A gritty music venue with a punk, metal, and indie scene.
No Dice
A classic all genres music venue with great programming. Formally known as "HiHo".
Cafe Istanbul
A performance venue for music, comedy, and theater. Located in the Healing Center, a community center with a barbershop, a cafe, and a food coop grocery.
Sea Cave
A quirky DIY arcade bar where you can play arcade games from PS2's to 90's Computer games. Food and DJ's almost every night.
Jam NOLA
An immersive art experience celebrating New Orleans culture.
Frenchman Street & the French Quarter
The heart of live music, street performers, and New Orleans history.
The Country Club
A lush, adults-only pool and bar and restaurant with a good drag brunch.
Shopping & Leisure
She Comes In Peace
A vibrant art gallery, gift shop and community space with an edge.
Cafe Istanbul
A performance venue for music, comedy, and theater. Located in the Healing Center, a community center with a barbershop, a cafe, and a food coop grocery.
Waterfront Path @ Crescent City Park
A scenic riverfront trail with skyline views and green spaces.
Euclid Records
A vinyl lover’s paradise with a great collection and live in-store performances.
Studio Be
Studio Be is home to local artist, Brandan 'Bmike' Odums' first solo project and gallery space. Guided or independent tours are available with a great merch store.
WWOZ Livewire
Check the WWOZ LiveWire Page for all major live events happening in New Orleans!
IN VILLA SERVICES
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Private Chefs
Chef Marc Bruckel
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only.
Chef Maria Vieages
Chef Evan Troxell
Gulf Coast Crawfish Co.
Group Travel Planner
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Tour Guides
Private Tours
Two Chicks Walking Tours
$395 for private group tours up to 14 people!
Swamp Tours
Cajun Encounters
Transport is available to the swamp 35 minutes away.
Ghost Tours
New Orleans Ghosts
All sorts of spooky tour packages are available
Crawfish Boil
Will's Catering
Contact Will to arrange coming to the location to cook jambalaya and boil seafood for you.
Gulf Coast Crawfish Co.
Book an incredible Crawfish Boil Expereince with Evan!
(850) 543-1100
Hibachi
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Chef will cook for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Customer must provide and set up tables, chairs, plates and utensils. We don’t need anything else from you, we bring the rest.
Sample ITINERARIES
Uptown / Garden District
Thursday Night
Late dinner at Appoline (upscale) or Pizza Domenica (mid-priced). After dinner, walk to Le Bon Temps Roule to catch Soul Rebel’s weekly concert (tickets are $20 at the door, Thursday nights only starting around 11 pm). After the concert, walk to Ms. Mae’s or Brothers Three, both classic New Orleans 24-hour dive bars.
Friday Day
Brunch at Atchafalaya. Then stroll along Magazine Street for shopping and wander around the Garden District (between Magazine St and St. Charles Ave) to check out some amazing homes. Stop at The Bulldog for a drink outside or for something fancier, head to The Chloe or The Columns. (You can do this itinerary in reverse, starting with brunch at The Columns).
Friday Night
Head to Superior Seafood for one of the best happy hours in the city: $1.25 oysters and drink specials (4pm-6:30pm everyday). You can either stay for dinner or continue on to New Orleans' most famous restaurant: Commander’s Palace. Then head to Tchop Yard or Miel, two large outdoor bars off Tchoupitoulas St.
Magazine/Audubon Park: Check out the Audubon Zoo. It’s a fun and pretty Zoo - it’s a nice way to spend a couple of hours. There’s also a large section dedicated to native animals. After the Zoo, drive or walk to the levee (labeled Audubon Riverview Park on google maps), a park along the Mississippi River that’s popular with locals and Tulane students. Or, if you're hungry, walk 15 minutes (or drive) to either Picnic Provisions (casual) or Saba (fantastic sit-down restaurant). From there, continue walking down Magazine Street - there are shops, restaurants, and bars all the way to the French Quarter.
CBD / Warehouse District
Saturday Day
Start with breakfast at Willa Jean (pricey) or Bearcat (less pricey but long waits and no reservations. Expect 30 minutes). Then walk to the WW2 museum or The Ogden Museum for engaging exhibits. Contemporary Art Center has more art if you haven't had your fix, and make sure to grab a mid-day latte at Mr. Wolf Espresso.
Saturday Night
If you're looking for a great seafood dinner Peche and Seaworthy are your best spots in the Warehouse District. Next door is The Barnett for live music and drinks in their lobby and club room. And to “top” off the night, take the elevator to Alto, their rooftop poolside bar that closes at 10:30 pm. If one rooftop poolside bar isn't enough, mosey on over a block away to The Virgin Hotel’s “The Pool Club”.
French Quarter
Friday Night (classic FQ night)
Pre-dinner drink at Arnaud’s French 75. Dinner at Galatoire's (jackets required) or Antonies. After dinner, head to Pat O’s which has a great outdoor area and piano bar inside (it’s in the back across from the bathrooms). Then walk to Ceasar's Casino for gambling.
The Bywater / Marigny
Friday Night
Start with a pre-dinner drink at Elysian Bar. Walk to dinner at N7 for great outdoor dining (they offer a prefix for parties of 10+). Finish the night at Bud Rips or Anna’s - both are fun dive bars.
Saturday Day
Start with brunch at Paladar 511 or Country Club, a restaurant, bar, and pool that has a Drag Brunch (must make reservations months in advance for the brunch). Then walk to Studio Be (opens at 2 pm, make a reservation before) to check out some art. Walk to Parleaux Brewery, which has a nice (large) outdoor area. Then make your way to Bacchanal, a backyard venue where you can order bottles of wine and watch live music.
Saturday Night
Dinner at Bywater American Bistro. Then walk to R Bar for a few drinks before making your way to Frenchman Street, where you can catch live music. Most of the venues are similar so pick the venue based on the band playing. If you’re still unsure, The Spotted Cat, DBA, Blue Nile, and Maison are all good options. You can walk to the French Quarter from here - if you do, stop at Laffite’s on the way.
Mid-City / City Park
Saturday Day
Start with breakfast at Cafe du Monde in City Park (beignets and coffee). After breakfast, walk across the bayou to check out some of the oldest live oak trees in the city. Then walk to the New Orleans Art Museum or Sculpture Garden (adults) or Storyland/Children’s Museum/City Putt (kids).
For lunch, head to Parkway Tavern, which has some of the best po-boys in the city. Blue Oak BBQ has large outdoor seating and great food. If you're in the mood for a lighter lunch, Mediterranean restaurant 1000 Figs is a NOLA lunch favorite.
Saturday Night
Order pre-dinner drinks at Bayou Beer and Wine Garden, a large outdoor courtyard bar with small bites, and a large drink menu. Once you build your appetite, enjoy dinner at Addis NOLA for great Ethiopian fare. If you're in the mood for music, The Broadside and Bank Street Bar have events happening nearly every day.
