Lauren & Braden
Things To Do
Walk and Shop Magazine Street
Magazine Street spans from downtown all the way to Audubon Park. The area that passes through the Garden District is full of shops, restaurants, and bars. Magazine street is just a few blocks south of Saint Charles street.
Visit a Museum
New Orleans is busting at the seams with history - some of the most notable museums are: The World War II Museum and New Orleans Museum of Art. There are also a few unique museums that have a bit more spunk and character, such as: The Museum of Pharmacy & the Museum of Food and Beverage. There are also fantastic tours of historic homes, cemeteries and walking tours of different neighborhoods.
The Elysian Bar
The Elysian bar sits within the former convent of the Peter and Paul hotel, a refurbished church and schoolhouse. The bar back is made of the same material as the famous New Orleans parade floats and made to mimic the arches of the cathedral next door. This is where we got engaged and is one of our favorite spots of all time.
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Saint-Germain
A bistro and natural wine bar with a backyard patio that offers a ten-course tasting menu or wine by the glass.
Patois
La Petite Grocery
Hotel Saint Vincent
A former infant asylum that was renovated into a funky, retro-inspired hotel with one public bar and two restaurants on property. It's worth stopping in just to see the design.
Faubourg Wines
A neighborhood wine shop situated between the Bywater and the Marigny areas that offers unique wines by the bottle or by the glass.
Bar Marilou
A funky bar that serves up craft cocktails and small plates, located within Maison de la Luz Hotel downtown.
Merchant House
Take a step into the past with some thrift shopping at Merchant House.
Vaughan's Lounge
If you're into dive bars, this is the spot for you. My descriptions won't do it justice, you just need to experience it for yourself. Located in the Bywater, a few blocks north of Bacchanal.
Bacchanal Wine Bar
A backyard wine bar with a laid-back vibe at the far edge of the Bywater.
Anna's
A grungy bar that serves craft cocktails and small plates in the Marigny.
Rosalita's Backyard Tacos
Turkey and the Wolf
Chef Mason Hereford opened this sandwich shop in the Garden District and it's as funky as you'd expect. They open at 11AM, and if you arrive on time there will already be a line. Check out their other concepts nearby: Molly's Rise and Shine (breakfast) and Hungry Eyes (drinks and dinner).
Stein's Market and Deli
St. Roch Market
The Rabbit’s Foot
This coffee shop serves breakfast sandwiches and lunch options and also houses a small retail market for wines, cheeses and artisan goods.
