Italian

- Sofia

- Paladar 511 (where we had our first date!)

- Gianna

American

- Meril

- Peche (really great seafood!)

- Copper Vine

- The Bower

Upscale

- Lilette

- La Petite Grocery

Casual

- Barracuda (our favorite Mexican place in New Orleans - we went probably once a week!)

- Sidecar Patio and Oyster Bar

- Cochon

- St. James Cheese Company

Breakfast

- La Boulangerie

- Birdy's

- Ruby Slipper Cafe

- Cafe Du Monde

Rooftop Bars

- Hot Tin (where we got engaged!)

- Monkey Board

- Alto at The Ace Hotel

Famous and Historic Bars

- Carousel Bar at Hotel Monteleone

- Lafitte's

- Pat O's (we especially love the Piano Bar!)

Casual Outdoor Bars

- Tchoup Yard

- Wrong Iron

Cocktail Bars

- Bar Marilou

- Cure

- Paradise Lounge at Hotel St. Vincent

Breweries

- Urban South

- Port Orleans

- Miel Brewery and Taproom

Parks

- Audubon Park

- City Park

Tours

- Ghost tours in the French Quarter (walk to Cafe Du Monde and get beignets after!)

- Cemetery and walking tours in the Garden District

- Swamp tours outside of the city

Live Music

- walk up and down Frenchman Street

Shopping

- Magazine Street - long street that reaches from Downtown to Uptown, has shops, restaurants, and bars along the way

- Royal Street - located in the French Quarter, has art galleries and antique shops

Museums

- World War II Museum

- New Orleans Museum of Art