Chloe + David
Things To Do
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
Our wedding venue! This museum, open to the public during weekdays, is the oldest apothecary in the country, dating back to 1823. (Come March 15, it will be a place of memories.)
St. Louis Cathedral
Start your day in Jackson Square, where the city began. The St. Louis Cathedral stuns in its 200 year old glory. Browse the local street vendors surrounding the square to find a souvenir, and pop your head into the Cabidilo, the former Spanish government base.
Brennan's
Great for a fancy brunch. Home of the Bananas Foster. Flambe!
Sylvain
Set in a carriage house built in the late 1700s, Sylvain has a stylish dining room and cozy bar with great cocktails, plus a stunning, lush outdoor courtyard.
French Truck Coffee
Local coffee shop chain with several locations around the city. Order the Iced Oji — an iced, 12-hour Japanese cold brew — and add a dash of almond milk and vanilla syrup to enjoy it how we like ours.
Crescent City Books
Curated selection of antique and rare books.
Hotel Monteleone
Get a drink in the rotating Carousel Bar.
Royal Street antique shops
Visit some of Chloe’s favorite antique shops along Royal Street, including The Brass Monkey, French Antique Shop, Royal Antiques, Keil’s Antiques, and Vintage 329.
Beckham's BookShop
Massive collection of used books spanning literature, history, and folklore. Chloe found our wedding guestbook here!
Central Grocery and Deli
Home of the Muffaletta.
Acme Oyster House
Sit at the bar. Talk to Hollywood. Have your oysters chargrilled.
Napoleon House
Pimm’s Cup and muffulettas (classic and perfect).
Galatoire's
Home of the never-ending Friday martini lunch.
Café Du Monde
The iconic spot for cafe au lait + beignets — 24 hours a day.
Faulkner House Books
Former home of William Faulkner, converted to an independent bookstore providing new and used books. Keep your eye out for this gem during the Second Line.
Preservation Hall
Great venue for ticketed jazz shows.
Verti Marte
We LOVE their giant po'boys for a cheap lunch (Chloe goes cold-cut here).
Pat O'Brien's Courtyard Restaurant
Hurricane legends are born here. Just be careful with the third one. (We love their piano bar and courtyard.)
Antoine's Restaurant
A white tablecloth NOLA classic. Chloe's first dinner in New Orleans, circa 2016!
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
Oldest bar in the country. Grab a purple drink.
The Court of Two Sisters
Brunch buffet in a historic building with beautiful dining rooms and a stunning courtyard.
Frenchmen Art Bazaar
Open-air nighttime market for local art, clothing, jewelry, and more.
The Spotted Cat Music Club
Essential spot to see live jazz. Plus, take a look around the neighborhood for more.
Louisiana Music Factory
Grab some jazz records before you head home and make sure to say hi to Chloe's (cat) friend, Snooks.
Pizza Delicious
NY style pizza for a quick lunch option.
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
The coolest wine bar you'll ever meet.
N7
Hidden gem: French-Japanese restaurant with a stunning outdoor dining setting.
St. Roch Cemetery
American Horror Story: Coven vibes.
Mother's Restaurant
Home cooking, New Orleans-style. Must try the roast beef debris po'boy.
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Cultural and folk art mecca.
Cochon Restaurant
Chloe + David still talk about their dinner here.
Domilise's Po-Boy & Bar
100-year-old, divey po’boy lunch destination.
The National WWII Museum
For the history junkies like David.
Southern Food and Beverage Museum & Museum of the American Cocktail
A little history of the good things.
The Avenue Pub
We love this place: A beer bar with good food that's open 24/7. "Esquire, USA Today, and others consider them one of the best beer bars in the country. So do I." -David M. Laird
Commander's Palace
Jazz brunch! Turtle soup! A must-do in NOLA. (Chloe + David brought Cameron and Ladson here once!)
Turkey and the Wolf
Amazing sandwiches for lunch. (It became famous for good reason.)
Century Girl Vintage
Girly, pink, frilly store stuffed with vintage designer and faux-designer frocks and jewelry.
Peaches Records
Another incredible record store with a large selection of Louisiana sounds.
Funky Monkey
Fun boutique for funky new and used women’s clothing.
The Bulldog, Uptown
Have a pint in the courtyard while your significant other shops the boutiques along Magazine Street.
Molly's Rise and Shine
Fun, funky breakfast spot with sandwiches, eggs, bowls, etc. (Sister restaurant to Turkey and the Wolf.)
The Columns
If you can't stay at the beautiful Columns Hotel, at least go for an iced latte or a Ramos Gin Fizz.
Atchafalaya
Cozy little restaurant with killer Louisiana dishes and great cocktails. Don’t sleep on one of the best happy hours in town (read: $5 Gin Fizzes).
Tipitina's
David's very favorite music venue in the city. (Shout out to Ben and Morgan for joining us for Son Volt here in August 2023.)
Hansen's Sno-Bliz
Iconic, James Beard award-winning sno-ball stand established in 1939.
Audubon Zoo
See the animals, or just browse the park.
Audubon Park
Beautiful park for a stroll or a picnic.
Maple Leaf Bar
Chloe and David once saw Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers as an impromptu surprise guest for a Trombone Shorty show here.
Jacques-Imo's
Get the alligator cheesecake. No questions asked.
Vaughan's Lounge
Incredible dive bar. If you're lucky, you might get to see the dog bartender.
Willie Mae's Scotch House
Top 3 fried chicken spots in the country. At least, according to Chloe and David.
MOPHO
Vietnamese Cajun fusion gem in a strip mall next to City Park. Get the curry red beans and rice.