If you've ever visited Kara, you've probably eaten breakfast/brunch here. If you eat here while you're in town, there's a good chance you'll run into Steve Lubeck.
One of Karl & Kara's top spots in the city. A very fun and innovative menu!
Incredible meal. Expensive, but more than worth it. If you're a seafood person, don't miss it!
Delicious restaurant a block from the hotel where the room block is! House made pastas, pizza, gulf seafood, etc.
Food & drink of Louisiana, The South, and south of that (the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America). One of our favorites!
Parkway Bakery & Tavern- po'boys, open til 6pm (538 Hagan Ave) Parasol's- po'boys (2533 Constance St) Lil' Dizzy's Cafe- New Orleans staples, lunch only (1500 Esplanade Ave) Liuzza's by the Track- New Orleans staples (1518 N Lopez St) Central Grocery- just a really good muffuletta (923 Decatur St)
For those interested in seeing what Karl calls "one of the last few things that still feels like New Orleans" (cash bar, good live music with classic New Orleans musicians sometimes sitting in), Karl will be here on Thursday night (late! the music starts at 10:30pm).
Fantastic mostly outside wine bar. They also have cheese and small plates.
City Park: If you're looking for some nature time, this is the place! Whether it's renting a swan boat, visiting the sculpture garden or botanical gardens, getting beignets at a less crowded Cafe du Monde location, playing mini golf at City Putt, or simply walking the park grounds, you won't run out of things to do here. Garden District: For the architecture lover, take a stroll through the Garden District (or take the streetcar up St. Charles) to see the historical homes throughout the neighborhood. Pop down to Magazine St. to do some shopping! Frenchman Street: Right by the hotel block, check out the bars on Frenchmen St for local live music. There's also an art market with local vendors open every night. National WWII Museum: Incredibly in-depth museum for history buffs. Swamp Tour: Our favorite is Cajun Encounters! They offer bus pick up from the city. https://www.cajunencounters.com/tours/swamp-tour-new-orleans
Some top things to do in the French Quarter: Jackson Square St. Louis Cathedral Hang out on the Mississippi River Shop the art galleries on Royal St. Our favorite French Quarter/FQ adjacent bars: Chart Room Molly's at the Market MRB Jewel of the South R Bar
We'd be remiss if we didn't mention the St. Patrick's Day Parade. Starting at 1pm, it'll roll through the Irish Channel (route can be found at the link below). If you choose to go, I'd recommend watching towards the beginning of the route, as New Orleans parades tend to be verrryyyy slow moving. Just be careful- you may get hit with rogue cabbage.