Top Places to Eat/Drink in New Orleans

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Top Places to Eat/Drink in New Orleans A few weeks ago, I visited home (New Orleans) for a little rest and relaxation. I re-visited a few of my favorite places, and wanted to share with you my list of my spots. I usually email this list to friends who are taking weekend trips and ask me for recommendations. Below are my favorite places to dine. It's safe to say that through my 4 years of living in the city, and my entire life living in the suburbs, I've been to more than I can keep track of! These are the places I miss the most and would definitely recommend trying if you're ever in the city.

Outdoor Drinking: The Columns

• When to Go: Happy hour is from 5-7 everyday. Go when you want to sit outside and enjoy drinks among friends.
• What to Order: Happy hour specials include $5 martinis, $4 wines, champagne; $3 wells, and $1 off beers.
• Address: 3188 St. Charles Ave. (Website)

Delicious French Dinner: Lilette

• When to Go: Dinner date or dinner/drinks with friends
• What to Order: Escargot, Mussels, Nutella Custard
• Address: 3637 Magazine Street (Website)

Gourmet Bar Food: Luke

• When to Go: Late night or early AM breakfast buffet
• What to Order: The Croque Madame is life changing.
• Address: 333 St. Charles Ave. (Website)

Solid Lunch: Root Nola

• When to Go: Lunch
• What to Order: Crispy Pig Ear and Charred Brussels Sprout Salad
• Address: 200 Julia Street (Website)

Nice Dinner with Fancy French Cocktails: Ste Marie

• When to Go: Dinner or business lunch
• What to Order: Israeli Couscous Salad
• Address: 930 Poydras Street (Website)

Dinner with Family/Friends: Domenica

• When to Go: Business lunch/ cozy dinner with wine
• What to Order: Flat bread pizzas and lots of wine
• Address: 123 Baronne Street (Website)

Cheap Eat: Felipes

• When to Go: Lunch or a casual dinner. Or with a large group because you can pay separately.
• What to Order: This place puts Chipotle to shame. Order the fish tacos or a fish burrito.
• Address: 301 N Peters Street (Website)

Cheap Eat: Port of Call

• When to Go: Heavy dinner
• What to Order: This is a burger joint. Order one with a Monsoon.
• Address: 838 Esplanade Ave. (Website)

Breakfast for a Hangover: Ruby Slipper

• When to Go: Breakfast
• What to Order: Hot Smoke Salmon Bennie
• Address: 200 Magazine Street, 10005 Canal Street (Website)

Thematic Happy Hour: The American Sector

• When to Go: Happy Hour is from 4-7 everyday
• What to Order: American Sector Lemonade
• Address: 945 Magazine Street (Website)

Jammin' to Jazz: The Ritz Davenport Lounge

• When to Go: Go with out-of-towners or friends/family and enjoy swanky drinks and a Ritzy atmosphere.
• What to Order: Cheese plate and wine
• Address: 921 Canal Street (Website)