SHOP
A sophisticated mix of unique home goods & gifts presented in an intimate, stylish boutique/one of my favorite shops on Magazine Street. Must haves: New Orleans toile, Laurel Wilder trays, Alison Evans ceramics
http://www.hazelnutneworleans.com/
Tyler & Tate
"Tyler + Tate is a lifestyle boutique with a carefully curated mix of antiques, home decor, gifts and ladies clothing. The highly sought after Fox & Hen clothing line is exclusively available here." This shop is a lovely addition to the neighborhood. The home accessory lines are unmatched. The shop is a visual treat. I cannot stop here without picking up a treat. I am in love with the B's Knees Bamboo scented candle.
Perlis
Where the well-dressed shop. Must haves: crawfish polo, Vineyard Vines swimsuit, Bonobos pants
http://www.perlis.com/
Pied Nu
Chic shop selling a variety of women's clothing plus candles, jewelry & furniture/a small shop with lots of high class appeal. Must haves: Dyptique and Cire Trudon candles, John Derian plates
http://www.piednunola.com/
Scriptura
Stationery emporium featuring upscale paper products, pens & desk accessories plus custom invites/The best place for your stationery needs. Must haves: New Orleans-inspired thank yous, wrapping papers
http://www.scriptura.com/
Where the well-dressed shop. Must haves: crawfish polo, Vineyard Vines swimsuit, Bonobos pants
http://www.perlis.com/
Pied Nu
Chic shop selling a variety of women's clothing plus candles, jewelry & furniture/a small shop with lots of high class appeal. Must haves: Dyptique and Cire Trudon candles, John Derian plates
http://www.piednunola.com/
Scriptura
Stationery emporium featuring upscale paper products, pens & desk accessories plus custom invites/The best place for your stationery needs. Must haves: New Orleans-inspired thank yous, wrapping papers
http://www.scriptura.com/
Sotre
A newish addition to Magazine Street featuring high-end accessories. Must haves: Vagabond House accessories, Sasha Nicholas monogrammed dinnerware
https://www.facebook.com/Sotre-514246478675988/
Aux Belles Choses
Cozy fixture known for its rustic French & English linens, soap, garden wares, vintage finds & more/Distinctly French finds. Must haves: English biscuit barrels, fresh lavender, vintage scales.
http://abcneworleans.com/
Billy Reid
The place where the modern man and women dress. Must haves: K-Swiss keds, fitted polos
https://www.billyreid.com/
Dunn & Sonnier
A floral, antique, and gift mecca. Must haves: Vintage containers, seashells, Nouvelle crepe myrtle candle
http://www.dunnandsonnierflowers.com/
NOLA Couture
NOLA and Southern-inspired neckties, belts, accessories. Must haves: Streetcar tie, snow ball belt
http://www.nolacouture.com/
Perch
Upscale shop offering antique & modern home furnishings, custom window treatments & design services/Vintage finds and modern accessories. Must haves: Nest candles, Alexa Pulitzer stationery
http://www.perch-home.com/home
Home Malone
A true New Orleans gift store that carries local art, handmade jewelry, baby & wedding gifts, funny greeting cards and local wares. It is the perfect place to visit for a hostess gift after a bite at Boulangerie right next door.
Judy at the Rink
Long-standing store offering standard & unique small gifts & home decor items from local artists. Must haves: Rayne Housey original paintings, Lorraine Gendron wooden collectibles, martini glasses
https://www.judyattherink.com/
The Shop at the Historic New Orleans Collection
The Historic New Orleans Collection's shop, selling prints, maps, books, cards & other themed gifts. Must haves: Oyster shell trees, Casaka gift wrap, New Orleans ornaments
http://hnoc.tamretail.net/
Little Miss Muffin
One stop shop for unique gifts, women's apparel, accessories, children's clothing, toys, local artists, furniture, jewelry, home decor, weddings, and more. Must haves: Niven Morgan products, local artwork.
http://shoplittlemissmuffin.com/
Long-standing store offering standard & unique small gifts & home decor items from local artists. Must haves: Rayne Housey original paintings, Lorraine Gendron wooden collectibles, martini glasses
https://www.judyattherink.com/
The Shop at the Historic New Orleans Collection
The Historic New Orleans Collection's shop, selling prints, maps, books, cards & other themed gifts. Must haves: Oyster shell trees, Casaka gift wrap, New Orleans ornaments
http://hnoc.tamretail.net/
Little Miss Muffin
One stop shop for unique gifts, women's apparel, accessories, children's clothing, toys, local artists, furniture, jewelry, home decor, weddings, and more. Must haves: Niven Morgan products, local artwork.
http://shoplittlemissmuffin.com/
Abode
Chic home decor shop with a selection of furniture, lighting, linens & more, plus design services. Must haves: Seda France candles, agate accessories
http://www.shopatabode.com/
http://www.shopatabode.com/
Osteria Lupo
Osteria Lupo showcases Northern Italian cuisine with a variety of house-made pastas, roasted meats and vegetables from the wood-fired oven, seafood and other regional specialties. Guests can enjoy a menu of shareable plates, along with a stellar wine program and full bar. I love the blue crab pasta(Raditori) as well as any of the wood-fired pizzas. We never leave without eating the burrata con panna.
Clancy's
Elegant Creole classics, martinis & a long wine list offered in a bustling, homey space. Must eat: Crab salad, Lobster risotto
http://www.clancysneworleans.com/
La Petite Grocery
Made-from-scratch Louisiana fare in a quaint cottage that housed a grocery store in the 1800s. Must eat: LPG cheeseburger, my favorite
http://www.lapetitegrocery.com/
Commander’s Palace
Notable spot for refined Creole fare & an elegant jazz brunch in a chandelier-hung space since 1880. Must eat: Turtle soup
http://www.commanderspalace.com/
Gautreau’s
Intimate, secluded spot for sophisticated New American-French cuisine, housed in a former pharmacy Must eat: Roasted cauliflower beignets, Pecan-crusted grouper
http://www.gautreausrestaurant.com/
Crepe Nanou
Crêpes & other classic French dishes in an intimate, mosaic-tiled bistro space with sidewalk seats. Must eat: Crepe aux Ecrevisses, Pommes frites
http://lacrepenanou.com/
Lilette
Elegant Creole classics, martinis & a long wine list offered in a bustling, homey space. Must eat: Crab salad, Lobster risotto
http://www.clancysneworleans.com/
La Petite Grocery
Made-from-scratch Louisiana fare in a quaint cottage that housed a grocery store in the 1800s. Must eat: LPG cheeseburger, my favorite
http://www.lapetitegrocery.com/
Commander’s Palace
Notable spot for refined Creole fare & an elegant jazz brunch in a chandelier-hung space since 1880. Must eat: Turtle soup
http://www.commanderspalace.com/
Gautreau’s
Intimate, secluded spot for sophisticated New American-French cuisine, housed in a former pharmacy Must eat: Roasted cauliflower beignets, Pecan-crusted grouper
http://www.gautreausrestaurant.com/
Crepe Nanou
Crêpes & other classic French dishes in an intimate, mosaic-tiled bistro space with sidewalk seats. Must eat: Crepe aux Ecrevisses, Pommes frites
http://lacrepenanou.com/
Lilette
Sophisticated French fare & many wines in a sunny, tiled space & patio that attract a stylish crowd.
Must eat: crab claws, grilled hanger steak
Maya’s
Pan-Latin dishes, including vegetarian options, plus cocktails in a cozy, wood-decked space. Must eat: Crab, shrimp, avocado, and mango stack, Tropical fish
http://mayasrestaurantnola.com/
Superior Seafood
On the St. Charles streetcar line, seafood-focused Creole fare in a sunny, tiled space with St. Charles Avenue views & a happy hour. Must eat: Dozen oysters on the half shell, shrimp poboy
http://www.superiorseafoodnola.com/
Pan-Latin dishes, including vegetarian options, plus cocktails in a cozy, wood-decked space. Must eat: Crab, shrimp, avocado, and mango stack, Tropical fish
http://mayasrestaurantnola.com/
Superior Seafood
On the St. Charles streetcar line, seafood-focused Creole fare in a sunny, tiled space with St. Charles Avenue views & a happy hour. Must eat: Dozen oysters on the half shell, shrimp poboy
http://www.superiorseafoodnola.com/
La Boulangerie
French bakery with decadent pastries, breads, king cakes & sandwiches in a simple storefront space. I enjoy Le Dindon and soup du jour.
Frankie & Johnny’s
Cozy, dimly lit bistro specializing in fried seafood dishes, po' boys & Cajun-Creole fare. Must eat: Fried bell pepper rings, Boiled crawfish (in season), hamburger dressed
http://frankieandjohnnys.net/
Ralph’s on the Park
Set in an 1860's house, this elegant, eclectic eatery features a bar, wine list & Sunday brunch. Must eat:Truffle fries, Tuna two ways
http://www.ralphsonthepark.com/
Mr. B’s Bistro
Special-occasion spot serving modern, seasonal Louisiana fare in a refined, wood-paneled space. Must eat: Shrimp & grits, Buffalo chicken salad
http://www.mrbsbistro.com/
Galatoire’s
Fine-dining century-old institution serving French-Creole fare in upscale space (jackets required). Must eat: Souffle’ potatoes, Lemon Fish
http://www.galatoires.com/home
DRINK
The Columns Hotel
Set in the Garden District overlooking the St. Charles streetcar line, this grand hotel in an 1883 Italianate mansion with a dramatic mahogany staircase. By the way, besides sipping cocktails, I love the restaurant offerings also.
https://thecolumns.com/
The Chloe
Cozy, dimly lit bistro specializing in fried seafood dishes, po' boys & Cajun-Creole fare. Must eat: Fried bell pepper rings, Boiled crawfish (in season), hamburger dressed
http://frankieandjohnnys.net/
Ralph’s on the Park
Set in an 1860's house, this elegant, eclectic eatery features a bar, wine list & Sunday brunch. Must eat:Truffle fries, Tuna two ways
http://www.ralphsonthepark.com/
Mr. B’s Bistro
Special-occasion spot serving modern, seasonal Louisiana fare in a refined, wood-paneled space. Must eat: Shrimp & grits, Buffalo chicken salad
http://www.mrbsbistro.com/
Galatoire’s
Fine-dining century-old institution serving French-Creole fare in upscale space (jackets required). Must eat: Souffle’ potatoes, Lemon Fish
http://www.galatoires.com/home
DRINK
The Columns Hotel
Set in the Garden District overlooking the St. Charles streetcar line, this grand hotel in an 1883 Italianate mansion with a dramatic mahogany staircase. By the way, besides sipping cocktails, I love the restaurant offerings also.
https://thecolumns.com/
The Chloe
A boutique hotel blends iconic Southern hospitality with modern charm. Grab a drink and sit on the front porch or on the patio near the pool area. I love the shrimp roll.
Bouligny Tavern
Chic gastropub with sophisticated, modern small plates plus cocktails & a long wine list.
http://www.boulignytavern.com/
Cure
Firehouse turned stylish, dimly lit cocktail lounge with creative drinks & eclectic array of dishes.
http://curenola.com/
The Carousel Bar
This classic haunt at the Hotel Monteleone has a circular bar that revolves like a carousel.
http://hotelmonteleone.com/entertainment/carousel-bar/
French 75
Celebrated lounge & cigar bar serves up old-fashioned libations in an intimate, polished interior.
https://www.arnaudsrestaurant.com/bars/french-75/
The Hermes Bar
Hosting live music on the weekends, this sophisticated cocktail bar serves snacks such as po' boys.
http://www.antoines.com/hermes-bar.html
The Polo Lounge
Posh hotel lounge with dark-wood touches has upscale bar fare, cocktails & more than 600 wines.
http://www.windsorcourthotel.com/polo-club-lounge
Sazerac Bar
Grand Roosevelt Hotel cocktail bar with classic drinks, plush banquettes & elegant old-world vibe.
http://therooseveltneworleans.com/dining/the-sazerac-bar.html
STAY
Hotel Monteleone
This luxe grande dame with an opulent lobby is a block from Bourbon Street and a 9-minute walk from the French Quarter Visitor Center
https://hotelmontelone.com
Chic gastropub with sophisticated, modern small plates plus cocktails & a long wine list.
http://www.boulignytavern.com/
Cure
Firehouse turned stylish, dimly lit cocktail lounge with creative drinks & eclectic array of dishes.
http://curenola.com/
The Carousel Bar
This classic haunt at the Hotel Monteleone has a circular bar that revolves like a carousel.
http://hotelmonteleone.com/entertainment/carousel-bar/
French 75
Celebrated lounge & cigar bar serves up old-fashioned libations in an intimate, polished interior.
https://www.arnaudsrestaurant.com/bars/french-75/
The Hermes Bar
Hosting live music on the weekends, this sophisticated cocktail bar serves snacks such as po' boys.
http://www.antoines.com/hermes-bar.html
The Polo Lounge
Posh hotel lounge with dark-wood touches has upscale bar fare, cocktails & more than 600 wines.
http://www.windsorcourthotel.com/polo-club-lounge
Sazerac Bar
Grand Roosevelt Hotel cocktail bar with classic drinks, plush banquettes & elegant old-world vibe.
http://therooseveltneworleans.com/dining/the-sazerac-bar.html
STAY
Hotel Monteleone
This luxe grande dame with an opulent lobby is a block from Bourbon Street and a 9-minute walk from the French Quarter Visitor Center
https://hotelmontelone.com
Loews New Orleans Hotel
Across the street from Harrah's Casino, this upscale hotel in a modern building is a 4-block walk from the New Orleans Morial Convention Center.
https://www.loewshotels.com/new-orleans
Royal Sonesta
Set on Bourbon Street, this upscale French Quarter hotel is an 8-minute walk from St Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square.
http://www.sonesta.com/royalneworleans
Maison Dupuy
Set 2 blocks from Bourbon Street in the Vieux Carré district, this upscale hotel in 5 adjoining townhouses is a 4-minute walk from the Musee Conti Wax Museum.
http://www.maisondupuy.com/
Windsor Court
This luxe European-style hotel in a high-rise is a 3-minute walk from The Shops at Canal Place and a 9-minute streetcar ride from the Superdome stadium.
http://www.windsorcourthotel.com/
Roosevelt Hotel
This luxe Waldorf Astoria property in a grand 1863 building is a 1-block walk from Bourbon Street and a 4-minute walk from Harrah's Casino.
http://www.therooseveltneworleans.com/
Earthsavers
For over 20 years, Earthsavers spa and store has advocated the idea of beauty from the inside out by offering products and services at their three locations in the New Orleans area.
http://secure.earthsaversonline.com/
Luxury Day Spa at the Ritz-Carlton
Indulging all of the senses, The Ritz-Carlton Spa®, New Orleans invites guests to a place where draped chandeliers, bubbling fountains and the subtle hint of lavender mint create a luxurious
retreat.
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/new-orleans/spa
Across the street from Harrah's Casino, this upscale hotel in a modern building is a 4-block walk from the New Orleans Morial Convention Center.
https://www.loewshotels.com/new-orleans
Royal Sonesta
Set on Bourbon Street, this upscale French Quarter hotel is an 8-minute walk from St Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square.
http://www.sonesta.com/royalneworleans
Maison Dupuy
Set 2 blocks from Bourbon Street in the Vieux Carré district, this upscale hotel in 5 adjoining townhouses is a 4-minute walk from the Musee Conti Wax Museum.
http://www.maisondupuy.com/
Windsor Court
This luxe European-style hotel in a high-rise is a 3-minute walk from The Shops at Canal Place and a 9-minute streetcar ride from the Superdome stadium.
http://www.windsorcourthotel.com/
Roosevelt Hotel
This luxe Waldorf Astoria property in a grand 1863 building is a 1-block walk from Bourbon Street and a 4-minute walk from Harrah's Casino.
http://www.therooseveltneworleans.com/
Earthsavers
For over 20 years, Earthsavers spa and store has advocated the idea of beauty from the inside out by offering products and services at their three locations in the New Orleans area.
http://secure.earthsaversonline.com/
Luxury Day Spa at the Ritz-Carlton
Indulging all of the senses, The Ritz-Carlton Spa®, New Orleans invites guests to a place where draped chandeliers, bubbling fountains and the subtle hint of lavender mint create a luxurious
retreat.
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/new-orleans/spa
