Naiha & Imran
Sights and Bites
Audubon Nature Institute - Zoo, Aquarium, & Insectarium
All three facilities are great for daytime adventures. Reserve your tickets ahead of time! The insectarium and aquarium are located Downtown and the zoo is Uptown behind Audubon Park.
Jackson Square
A New Orleans must. Find the original Cafe Du Monde and have a plate of beignets and a cafe au lait! The French Market, which is about 200 hundred years old, is close by. Artists and musicians line the streets.
Streetcar ride down St. Charles
Take a ride on the St. Charles streetcar and experience idyllic views like arching oak trees and classic New Orleans homes. Make sure to have change! A single ride is $1.25; a one day pass is $3.00. We recommend the day pass to hop on and off as you please. Magazine St. and Prytania St. both run parallel to the route and have lots of eclectic shops and local flair. Creole Creamery (recommended below) is en route!
New Orleans City Park
From the New Orleans Museum of Art and its famous sculpture garden, to putt putt and canoeing, this park has it all! The new Louisiana Children's Museum is also located here.
Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour
If you have extra time to see the sights, Jean Lafitte Park & Reserve is a truly unique experience. About thirty minutes outside of the city, you can see the swamps (and hopefully also the alligators)!
Willa Jean
Sit down for brunch or run in for a quick pastry and coffee to go! Willa Jean is around the corner from the main venue.
Copper Vine
Enjoy brunch or lunch at this spot that is close to the venue. A fusion of classic American and Creole fare. Try the crawfish beignets!
Ruby Slipper Cafe
A popular brunch spot with several locations throughout the city. They do not take reservations, but call ahead and put your name down on the waitlist.
Domenica
We went here on our first date! Make sure to walk down the hallway at the Roosevelt to see where the proposal was. :)
Lilly's Café
Lilly's is a fantastic option for Vietnamese in New Orleans. Try it for lunch or dinner and feel free to walk in. The Vietnamese Iced Coffee is delicious.
La Boulangerie
A lovely uptown French inspired bakery. Find everything from sandwiches and soups to pastries and cakes.
Creole Creamery
For all of our ice cream aficionados.
Domilise's Po-Boy & Bar
This is a great lunch po-boy place. Keep in mind that it is the definition of a hole in the wall. It is located behind the owner's house and is anything but fancy; however, the shrimp po-boy is to die for!
Atchafalaya
Rustic but elegant, this Southern Creole restaurant has been named "one of America's top ten urban brunch spots".
Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar
Favored for its oysters and piano bar, this spot is good for lunch, dinner or brunch!
Commander's Palace
One of the oldest restaurants in the city, having set the standard for fine dining in New Orleans. Consider it an option for dinner or brunch and make sure to have a reservation. There is a dress code!
Saba
This humble, yet award winning, is known for its Mediterranean cuisine. Prepare for family style meals and the best pita and hummus you have ever experienced.
Red Fish Grill
Our favorite restaurant in the French Quarter.