![Pal's Lounge](https://images.zola.com/431121fc-db5d-40a1-aad6-1a62b634832e?h=150)
Pal's Lounge
949 North Rendon, New Orleans, LA 70119, (504) 488-7257
This is out favorite bar in the whole city, maybe even the world. We really got to know each other here.
![Budsi’s Authentic Thai](https://images.zola.com/5dd77b53-90fb-4e42-89ac-e3ec8059ca92?h=150)
Budsi’s Authentic Thai
1760 North Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA 70116, (504) 381-4636
Hands down best Thai food in town!
![Frenchmen Street](https://images.zola.com/e34d3a81-b27b-41e4-a1b4-bee3b93bbd9c?h=150)
Frenchmen Street
Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA Take a walk down Frenchman Street. There is live music in every bar here so this is best place to get all the local sounds of Nola
![BEARCAT CBD](https://images.zola.com/6ababb4c-cd65-4441-90b7-529a7271733b?h=150)
BEARCAT CBD
845 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, (504) 766-7399
Best brunch in town and everyone knows it. No reservations so be ready to wait for your table, but it's well worth the wait.
![Paladar 511](https://images.zola.com/0be9a4fe-9845-4dde-9c41-22b7aac9feef?h=150)
Paladar 511
511 Marigny Street, New Orleans, LA 70117, (504) 509-6782
Another favorite of ours for brunch. Reservations allowed at this one
![Vue Orleans](https://images.zola.com/7111bf64-8c32-4045-bf5c-9cb6a24b866c?h=150)
Vue Orleans
100 Convention Center Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70130, (504) 285-3600
A great new place to see the city from a birdseye vue!
![Hot Tin](https://images.zola.com/75dbab20-adba-4cbc-ab7d-97c80d881c52?h=150)
Hot Tin
2031 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130, (504) 323-1500
Great rooftop bar with some really good drinks
![Café Du Monde](https://images.zola.com/4033695d-602c-4585-9b19-fab1332495da?h=150)
Café Du Monde
813 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70116, (504) 587-0833
No explanation needed here
![Jackson Square](https://images.zola.com/d81f03c7-51e9-4c80-80cc-5b462c5c1861?h=150)
Jackson Square
You gotta go here
![City Park](https://images.zola.com/2faf354c-cf3f-4ec1-b369-c0e66a2e5693?h=150)
City Park
1 Collins Diboll Cir, New Orleans, LA 70124 Definitely check out the sculpture garden while you're here. They have an amazing collection.
![Pêche Seafood Grill](https://images.zola.com/6f3219fd-6d93-413b-9a9e-f5a1cd3e90a3?h=150)
Pêche Seafood Grill
800 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, (504) 522-1744
Renowned seafood restaurant! Only 2 blocks from the Renaissance Hotel.
![Cochon Restaurant](https://images.zola.com/385e3035-0fba-45ae-8896-9ae805d4b600?h=150)
Cochon Restaurant
930 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, (504) 588-2123
Elevated cajun cooking. Only 3 blocks from the Renaissance Hotel
![Port of Call](https://images.zola.com/946f1cdf-de26-4b71-a127-38c3ade8d806?h=150)
Port of Call
838 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70116, (504) 523-0120
If you're in the mood for burgers, baked potatoes, and big honking drinks you gotta go here!