Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
December 29, 2017
New Orleans, LA
#krewedetrakas

Ellen and William

    Home
    Things To Do

You know what would be fun...

The Wedding Website of William Trakas and Ellen Hailey
Whether your a seasoned local or new to the Big Easy we've listed below some of our favorite spots...

Snake & Jake's Christmas Club Lounge

7612 Oak Street, New Orleans, LA 70118
, (504) 861-2802

Blue Crab

7900 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124
, (504) 284-2898

Awesome seafood while sitting right over the lake!

Tulane University

6823 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118
, (504) 865-5000

This is where the magic started. Take a walk through campus while you are uptown visiting some of our other favorite haunts.

The Boot

1039 Broadway Street, New Orleans, LA 70118
, (504) 866-9008

Wanna party like you are 18 again? Check out one of Tulane's students favorite watering holes. Don't forget to grab a slice of pizza from the Dough Bowl next door.

Swap

7716 Maple Street, New Orleans, LA 70118
, (504) 304-6025

Ellen's favorite consignment shop. Fun story, after William proposed, Ellen was so excited she bought three dresses and two pairs of shoes here!

The National WWII Museum

945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 528-1944

An awesome place to soak up some history with an amazing selection of exhibits. Don't forget to visit The American Sector, one of John Besh's restaurants with a killer happy hour.

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

941 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
, (504) 593-9761

One of the oldest bars in New Orleans. A great daytime hangout bar or a quick pit stop on your walk down Bourbon to Frenchman Street.

Cafe Negril

606 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
, (504) 383-5131

Love Reggae music? Look no further. One of the many amazing music haunts on Frenchman Street.

Blue Nile

532 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
, (504) 948-2583

One of the many amazing music venues on Frenchman Street. Grab a drink and stay a while soaking up some of the music that makes New Orleans so famous.

The Spotted Cat Music Club

623 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
, (504) 943-3887

Frenchman Street is the place to be for live music in New Orleans and The Spotted Cat is one of the best bars to see it.

Igor's

2133 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 568-9811

A short street car ride from the hotel, hop off here and grab one of the best Bloody Marys New Orleans has to offer. Spill that Bloody Mary on your fresh new shirt? No worries, this bar/laundry mat has you covered.

Igor's Buddha Belly Bar-Grill

4437 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
, (504) 891-6105

A great local bar in the garden district. Grab a drink here and spend some time shopping on Magazine Street. So many boutiques and costume shops we dont know where to start!

Maple Leaf Bar

8316 Oak Street, New Orleans, LA 70118
, (504) 866-9359

Check out this awesome music venue uptown, home bar of The Revivalists. Oak Street has plenty to offer by way of food and drink and was William's old stomping grounds.

Jacques-Imo's

8324 Oak Street, New Orleans, LA 70118
, (504) 861-0886

Want some real New Orleans cooking? Look no further than this eclectic uptown restaurant. Call ahead for reservations and you and that special someone could get the two top in the back of a pickup truck. Head next door to the Maple Leaf after dinner to catch some tunes.

The Camellia Grill

626 South Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118
, (504) 309-2679

Familiar with Town Topic in Kansas City? Check out this New Orleans classic diner uptown.

Parkway Bakery & Tavern

538 Hagan Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119
, (504) 482-3047

You can't go wrong with this classic po boy restaurant. Serves up some of the best shrimp and oyster po boys uptown.

Singleton's Mini Mart

7446 Garfield Street, New Orleans, LA 70118
, (504) 866-4741

A hole in the wall corner store uptown totally decked out in Miami Dolphins swag. The Korean BBQ po'boy is phenomenal!

Verti Marte Takeout & Delivery

1201 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
, (504) 525-4767

Po' Boys Po' Boys Po' Boys!

Guy's Po-Boys

5259 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
, (504) 891-5025

Po' Boys Po' Boys Po' Boys!

Domilise's Po-Boy & Bar

5240 Annunciation Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
, (504) 899-9126

Po' Boys Po' Boys Po' Boys!

Cafe Du Monde

800 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
, (504) 525-4544

Grab a coffee and a beignet to cure that hangover. Afterwards check out the French market and soak in some art around Jackson Square.

Pat O'Brien's

718 Saint Peter Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
, (504) 525-4823

Grab yourself a hurricane and say hello to tomorrow morning. While the line may look intimidating, the dueling piano bar is well worth the wait.

Tropical Isle Bourbon

721 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
, (504) 529-4109

Home of the infamous Hand Grenade, grab this signature New Orleans cocktail as you take a stroll down Bourbon.

Pizza Delicious

617 Piety Street, New Orleans, LA 70117
, (504) 676-8482

The number one pizza joint recommended by New Orleans own #jaylovespizza

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

1 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 565-3033

Great spot to take the kids, New Orleans aquarium is fun for the whole family!

The Delachaise

3442 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70115
, (504) 895-0858

Cute wine bar and bistro right off St. Charles Ave. Try the pommes frites or if you are feeling adventurous order up the Frog Legs.

Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits

600 Poland Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117
, (504) 948-9111

Live music? Check. Great wine? Check. Battleship? Check. One of our favorite hang outs for a drink and some games.

Ernst Cafe

600 South Peters Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 525-8544

Looking for a place to grab a quick drink in between the festivities? This classic New Orleans restaurant and bar is right below the reception hall and a stones throw from the hotel.

Mother's

401 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 523-9656

This cafeteria style restaurant has been serving up southern comfort food since 1938

The Rusty Nail

1100 Constance Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 525-5515

Sit, drink, stay longer than you expected...

The World Famous Cats Meow

701 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
, (504) 523-2788

Looking for some Karaoke action? This bar off Bourbon has a great stage and a song list a mile long.

Reginelli's Pizzeria

930 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
, (504) 586-0068

Do you just want some pizza? Some pizza right next to the Loews Hotel and wedding venues? Here you go... The sandwiches are pretty awesome too, when Ellen worked here she may have eaten the Hummus Pitaco once a day...

The Howlin' Wolf

907 South Peters Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 529-5844

Walking distance from the hotel this music club always has an impressive line up of bands.

Emeril's

800 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 528-9393

BAM!

Louisiana Children's Museum

420 Julia Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 523-1357

Fun fact, Ellen once had her birthday party here! Take the whole family for some hands on fun.

Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium

423 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 524-2847

Curious what a grasshopper tastes like? Check out this creepy crawling museum to see and taste bugs from around the world.

Cochon Butcher

930 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 588-7675

Contemporary Cajun food worth making the reservation for. The fried alligator app is a crowd pleaser. Looking for something quicker? The adjacent Butcher bar serves walk-ins and sandwiches.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art

925 Camp Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 539-9650

Looking to soak up some modern art with a southern flair? Check out the Ogden!

Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant

701 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 523-8995

Solid bar food and they give you a plastic shark with your drink!

Herbsaint

701 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 524-4114

In the mood for a fancy cocktail and some small plates? This is your spot.

Buff Beauty Bar

720 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 522-2833

Need those nails done before the big night? Try this chic spot with a view of the street car line. Treat yo self!

Antiques on Jackson

1028 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 524-8201

Great collection of antiques and folk art. Stop in to say Hi to Simon and get a custom New Orleans sign to take home.

Napoleon House

500 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 524-9752

Fun fact, the best man, Anthony Trakas used to work as a waiter in this classic New Orleans restaurant.

Juans Flying Burrito - CBD

515 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA 70113
, (504) 529-5825

Ellen and Mr. Rob's favorite mexican restaurant.

Café Adelaide

300 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130
, (504) 595-3305

You know William and Ellen looooooove their costumes! Come hang out with us and sip on free drinks Saturday morning after the wedding. We are planning on being in the Swizzle Stick from 9AM-11AM. Details below. Weekends @ Cafe Adelaide Brunch with Hat-itude Hats on you, drinks on us Adorn yourself in your favorite lid, and receive complimentary "Hat-tinis" Classic Derby * Green Fedora * Red Beret * Blue Bonnet Limit three per guest (baseball caps don't count!)

For all the days along the way
About ZolaGuest FAQsOrder statussupport@zola.com1 (408) 657-ZOLA
Start your wedding website© 2025 Zola, Inc. All rights reserved. Accessibility / Privacy / Terms