Rebecca & Peter
Rebecca & Peter
Things to Do
We hope that you will enjoy exploring New Orleans during our wedding weekend. While the French Quarter is certainly worth checking out, we also highly recommend visiting Frenchman Street for live jazz music and Magazine Street for shopping and restaurants. It is hard to go wrong with food in New Orleans, but we have included a few of our favorite spots below, as well as some fun activities and places of interest.
--Restaurants--
Pêche Seafood Grill
One of Rebecca and Peter's favorite restaurants. Reservations recommended.
Shaya
Rebecca and Peter had their first dinner date here. It is still one of their favorite restaurants. Reservations recommended.
Atchafalaya
One of Rebecca and Peter's favorite brunch spots. Great outdoor seating and live music inside. Reservations recommended.
Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar
Superior has one of the best happy hour deals, which includes $1 oysters and runs every day from 4:00-6:30pm. Great food in general, too.
Brennan's
A classic French Quarter spot for brunch and dinner. The birthplace of Bananas Foster. Reservations recommended.
Turkey and the Wolf
Amazing sandwiches. Lunch only and counter service, no reservations. Be prepared to wait if you go at peak times, but it is worth it.
Sidecar Patio & Oyster Bar
Oyster bar with great food, large courtyard, and awesome Happy Hour deal.
Acme Oyster House
French Quarter restaurant with classic cajun dishes. Get the chargrilled oysters.
Domilise's Po-Boy & Bar
Great spot to get a New Orleans po-boy.
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
Another great spot for po-boys.
Café Du Monde
Must-visit for New Orleans beignets.
--Bars and Breweries--
The Spotted Cat Music Club
A great spot for live jazz music on Frenchman Street (the locals' version of Bourbon Street)
The Avenue Pub
One of Rebecca and Peter's favorite bars. Downstairs is primarily a beer bar/ pub with food, and upstairs is a whiskey bar with a balcony overlooking St. Charles.
Pirate's Alley Cafe
"The Pirate Bar" Absinthe service and cocktails. Great location in the French Quarter.
Pat O'Brien's
Home to the hurricane, dueling piano bar, and large courtyard with a flaming fountain.
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
Wine bar with a great outdoor area and live music.
Jewel of the South
Award-winning cocktail bar and restaurant with a lovely courtyard.
Columns
Hotel bar with a large patio overlooking St. Charles.
Miel Brewery & Taproom
One of Rebecca and Peter's favorite breweries. Has a nice courtyard and a great variety of beers.
Brieux Carré Brewing Co.
One of Rebecca and Peter's favorite breweries, around the corner from Frenchman Street.
Snake and Jake's Christmas Club Lounge
If you're looking for an adventure . . .
--Activities--
St Charles Streetcar
A great way to see the Garden District and to get around. It runs between Downtown/ French Quarter and Uptown.
To ride, download the "Le Pass" app at the link below, get tickets, and then activate them as your streetcar arrives. You can also use the app to check live schedules and get directions.
Jackson Square
Square in the middle of the French Quarter with view of St. Louis Cathedral and the Mississippi River. Often filled with street performers and markets.
French Quarter River Walk
Walking path and park along the Mississippi River in the French Quarter.
Audubon Park
Beautiful park across from Tulane's campus with a 1.8 mile loop. Great for walking and biking.
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
Burial site of historic notables and future burial place of Nicolas Cage. Tours offered through the visitor center.
Tulane University
Tulane has a beautiful campus in Uptown, and is where Peter and Rebecca spent most of their time while living in New Orleans.
New Orleans City Park
Large park with lots of trails for walking and biking, plus other activities.