Mahogany Jazz Hall: ($$) great moody cocktail and live jazz bar. one of Laila’s and I favorite small places to get a nice cocktail and listen to live music.

Napoleon House: ($$) old great restaurant and cafe - muffuletta sandwich, Pimm’s Cup drink, Boudin appetizer

Arnaud’s Restaurant: classic New Orleans fare - turtle soup, all table side desserts (rehearsal dinner location).

Melba’s: ($) sausage and daiquiris.

Felix’s Oyster House: ($) bar-side oyster shucking, great charbroiled oysters, solid po-boys.

Galatoire’s: ($$$) high-end dining, incredible service

Gumbo Shop: ($$) classic New Orleans fare - gumbo, red beans and rice, étouffée, etc.

French 75 Bar: ($$) next to Arnaud’s, classic small and suave

Angelo Braccato: ($) famous Italian bakery

Celtica (Lakeview): ($) incredible Italian bakery

Brigsten’s: ($$$) outside the Quarter, but with amazing food

Envie Espresso Bar: ($) great little coffee place where you can people watch

Carousel Bar and Lounge: ($$$) in the lobby of the Monteleone! Come celebrate with us at our famous hotel's lobby bar!

Copper Vine: ($$) a beautiful little restaurant, mentioned to us by our Louisiana locals Jay and Anna!

Luke: ($$$) a lively Creole brasserie, mentioned to us by our Louisiana locals Jay and Anna!

GW Fins ($$$) Fresh seafood in the Quarter, mentioned to us by our Louisiana locals Jay and Anna!

Cafe du Monde: a classic must-do if you have never been to New Orleans

Pat O'Briens: another historic must-do. Home of the famous Hurricane drink. My grandfather has loved this bar since the 1960's. You will probably see him posted up there.

Lafitte Blacksmith Bar: my obsession with the New Orleans legendary pirate Jean Lafitte is well-known. This is one of the oldest operational pubs in the country.

Cats Meow Karaoke Bar: because I know some of you are a little too obsessed with karaoke.

L&S

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