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.

Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral: the most famous area of New Orleans. Walk the square and here jazz bands playing in the streets and artists painting beautiful artwork right there by the church.

Magazine Street: a vibrant, six-mile stretch in Uptown & the Lower Garden District known for unique shopping (boutiques, art galleries, antiques), diverse dining (from casual eats to fine dining), and lively bars.

LaLaurie Mansion: haunted house in New Orleans. Walk by at night and read up on it. You can feel the spook.

St. Louis Cemetery #1 and #2: beautiful and historic graveyard, full of mystery and awe. The renowned Voodoo priestess Marie Laveau is believed to be interred in the Glapion family crypt here.

Trolley Ride through the Garden District: Beautiful old trolley that takes you through one of the most gorgeous neighborhoods in New Orleans.

WWII Museum: The experience is amazing and well worth the visit and the time.