Alexis & Cody
Things To Do
Atchafalaya
Located in the Irish Channel of New Orleans, the restaurant is known as an establishment that embraces New Orleans’ culinary traditions while pushing boundaries. It is conveniently located by Magazine Street which has many options for shopping, dessert, or imbibing after a meal here.
Commander's Palace
We went here for Alexis' 40th Birthday and Cody's first visit to New Orleans. They offer a 25 cent martini lunch (limit three) on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Their bread pudding is delightful and they offer prefix menus as well. Dress code is suits for men and dresses for the ladies with dress shoes. Since the Brennan family took the reins in 1974, they've been on a mission to revolutionize hospitality and create lasting dining memories. Ti Adelaide Martin and Lally Brennan, their dynamic duo of co-proprietors, have carried on the spirit of warm hospitality and excellent service Commander’s has come to be known for. They believe that every guest who walks through our doors should feel like family.
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
We went here on Alexis' first night as a New Orleans resident. For over 30 years, Snug Harbor has provided the best in live jazz & great regional cooking at reasonable prices. Snug is located in three rooms of a renovated 1800’s storefront located in the Faubourg Marigny, just outside the French Quarter. They have a dining room, a bar, and a music room.
Adolfo's Creole-Italian Cuisine
Adolfo's is a cozy, Creole-Italian restaurant located above the Apple Barrel bar on Frenchmen Street in New Orleans, known for its intimate, converted-apartment setting and flavorful dishes. The menu features a fusion of Italian and Cajun-Creole flavors, with highly praised signature items like the "ocean sauce"—a creamy sauce with seafood and capers served over various meats and fish
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
In search of the best Po'boy? We highly recommend checking out Parkway which is located near the Fairgrounds.
Café Du Monde
Looking for beignets? The Original Cafe Du Monde Coffee Stand was established in 1862 in the New Orleans French Market. The Cafe is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It closes only on Christmas Day and on the day an occasional Hurricane passes too close to New Orleans. Its menu consists of dark roasted Coffee and Chicory, Beignets, White and Chocolate Milk, and fresh squeezed Orange Juice. The coffee is served Black or Au Lait. Au Lait means that it is mixed half and half with hot milk. Beignets are square French -style doughnuts, lavishly covered with powdered sugar.
Creole Creamery
When on vacation Alexis & Cody also seek out unique ice cream shops. Creole Creamery has unique flavors many of which are seasonal and specific to New Orleans. If you're looking for a tasty sugar boost check them out in the Uptown Neighborhood. They are simply the best frozen desserts in New Orleans.
Sucré
Sucré is a New Orleans founded luxury brand patisserie, renowned for its macarons, gelato and unique handmade, French inspired desserts and sweets. They are focused on true customer service and elegant ambiance for our guests within our sweet boutique.
Erin Rose
Do you enjoy coffee? How about Irish Coffee? At Erin Rose enjoy a frozen Irish Coffee (which you can take to go) while exploring the French Quarter. Erin Rose bar is a casual meeting place where locals, artists, musicians and tourists mingle in a relaxed atmosphere just a few feet off of Bourbon Street. Folks from all kinds of backgrounds meet here and form friendships around differences. Our bartenders have great personalities that help make up the wonderful cast of characters in the bar.
The Carousel Bar & Lounge
The Carousel Bar opened inside the historic Hotel Monteleone in 1949, becoming New Orleans’ first and only rotating bar. Its carousel theme and unique design is a treat you won’t find anywhere else, offering guests a pleasant, subtle rotation around a world-class cocktail bar every 15 minutes.
Fritzel's European Jazz Pub
No trip to New Orleans is complete without a stroll down Bourbon Street, but if trying to stay classy we recommend checking out Fritzel's for some live jazz and delish cocktails. Situated in a historic 1831 building in the heart of the French Quarter. Since its founding in 1969, it has become a mecca for jazz lovers and musicians alike. Home of traditional New Orleans jazz.
Cornet
Located on the corner of Bourbon + St. Peters, Cornet serves authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. Great place for people watching from their balcony and a huge ass beer!
Verti Marte
Verti Marte is a legendary 24/7 corner store and deli located in New Orleans' French Quarter (Royal St.), famous for its takeout-only Creole-inspired po' boys and , soulful, heavily-stuffed sandwiches like "All That Jazz". Established in the 1950s, this , no-frills, institution is renowned for its fresh, hot food—including , muffins, and hot sausage, and seafood po' boys—making it a top spot for late-night dining.
Ike's Love & Sandwiches
A Taste of Cali - Originally Started in Manhattan Beach. Ike’s in New Orleans is a celebration of love, not just for food but for the rich culture and vibrant spirit of a city close to Ike’s heart.
Flour Moon Bagels
Looking for some tasty bagels that are NYC style? Look no further than Flour Moon Bagels! They are a Crescent City Bagelry that makes them fresh daily. Enjoy your favorite classic breakfast sandwiches and made-to-order tartines. They also offer bagels by the dozen with a variety of cream cheeses, cured and smoked fish, and other provisions.
Shug's Bagels
Shug's Bagels is a popular New York-style bagel shop founded by Justin Shugrue, known for its vibrant atmosphere, and, to-order bagel sandwiches, breakfast options, and, specialty, chicken, cutlets. With locations in Dallas and New Orleans, it features a, nostalgic, neighborhood, vibe, with, a, menu, that, includes, bagels, with, cream, cheese, and, various, sandwich, options.
The Broadside
The Broadside is an indoor/outdoor event space in Mid City, New Orleans for live music, movies, fundraisers, benefits and any other event you can think of! They have two bars plus a newly opened kitchen serving Japanese pub food
Hot & Soul
Browse a selection of dishes that runs from Filipino chicken adobo and lumpia spring rolls to a veggie Indian curry, Mexican-style bacon wrapped hot dogs and the rare appearance of beef Stroganoff and you could assume these were coming from different restaurants.
Chance in Hell SnoBalls
When in New Orleans be sure to try a snoball, Chance in Hell is highly rated and there are additional snoball shops around the city. Flavors include dill pickle or pineapple upside down among others.
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
Great wine and charcuterie plus live music! What started as a sleepy little wine shop on the outskirts of New Orleans slowly emerged as an eclectic Bywater watering hole, and then after Katrina became an epic part of the city's recovery as guest chefs from around the city came and cooked for the crowds on Bacchanal Sundays, NOLA's original pop-up. This iconic day became immortalized in HBO's series Treme, and from this day a new business model emerged--a speakeasy that featured great food and music in a backyard party seven nights a week.
Emporium Arcade Bar
Emporium is the best arcade bar + live events venue offering everything from classic arcade games to pinball, professional sound and lights, flexible party solutions, and tons more! Our bar is passionately curated with the choicest beer selections, an innovative cocktail program with a huge whiskey list.
Stuph'D Beignets & Burgers
Delish savory beignets located near Alexis' abode. From its humble beginnings to its beloved presence in the Bywater, Stuph'D has always been a labor of love—both a family and community-driven spot where food, creativity, and tradition come together.
JAMNOLA
If you have been to Meow Wolf, this space is similar but local to New Orleans. JAMNOLA stands for Joy, Art, Music –New Orleans and takes audiences of all ages on a topsy-turvy stroll through the cultural gems that make the city so special. Enjoy 29 exhibits celebrating the iconic art, music and theatrics of New Orleans, brought to life by over 100 local artists and collaborators.
New Orleans Museum of Art
Alexis (lover of art) and Cody (being a docent at the Getty Museum in LA) both love museums and usually try to fit a new one in during vacations. New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA), the city’s oldest fine arts institution, opened on December 16, 1911 with only nine works of art. Today, the museum hosts an impressive permanent collection of nearly 50,000 artworks. The collection, noted for its extraordinary strengths in French and American art, photography, glass, and African and Japanese works, continues to expand and grow, making NOMA one of the top art museums in the South. The twelve-acre Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA is one of the most important sculpture installations in the United States, with over 90 sculptures situated on a beautifully landscaped site among meandering footpaths, reflecting lagoons, Spanish moss-laden 200-year-old live oaks, mature pines, magnolias, camellias, and pedestrian bridges.
The National WWII Museum
History buffs and military folks unite! The National WWII Museum curates the American experience of the war that changed the world: why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today -- so that all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they can learn and know to be more steady for the future. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the weight of history brought to life in an incredibly thoughtful and engaging way. The exhibits are beautifully composed: blending powerful personal stories with immersive displays, artifacts, and interactive experiences that make you feel truly connected to the 1930s until the early 1950s. Enthusiastically recommend paying the extra surcharge for seeing "Beyond All Boundaries" the innovative 4D film. As Cody has a fruitful passion for U.S. history, he personally feels The WWII Museum is an unparalleled experience of the courage, sacrifices, and resilience of an entire generation.