Our daughter will be attending a medical conference in New Orleans March 26 to 29, 2019. Her days will be occupied with listening to speakers and participating in seminars. However, her nights would be free, probably with a group of doctor friends. She would much appreciate suggestions regarding venues where she can enjoy Louisiana cooking and music.
Posted by
Twin Cities of MN
6586 posts
Well, of course there is Preservation Hall. They have performances just about every hour. Another place with traditional New Orleans jazz is Fitzels. http://www.fritzelsjazz.net/ Both are amazing. My favorite place for Muffalettas and New Orleans cocktails is, Napoleon's. All three of these are in the French Quarter. https://www.napoleonhouse.com/
Posted by
Washington DC Region, USA
7054 posts
I really enjoyed Snug Harbor in the Marigny district. It's a very small, intimate venue. There are music clubs all along that same street (Frenchmen Street) - not all jazz, but rock and other styles too.
https://snugjazz.com
Posted by
Seattle, WA
66 posts
I second Napoleon's for a muffaletta sandwich. Cafe du Monde is great for beignets. Tableau is great for creole food too. All of these places are located in the French Quarter.
Posted by
Reno, Nevada
1025 posts
In no particular order:
The Camellia Grill on Carrolton Ave.
Commander's Palace on Washington Ave.
Central Grocery on Decatur Street
Coop's Place on Decatur Street
And that's just the "C's"
Posted by
Twin Cities of MN
6586 posts
FYI, I just made a reservation for lunch at Commander's Palace for March. They are pretty full already, and my date was after Mardi Gras.
Posted by
Alsenborn, Germany
1548 posts
Compere Lapin is nice, and there's always Emeril's. Commanders Palace is high on places I like to go back to.
Let her know it can be cold and windy in March.
Posted by
Reno, Nevada
1025 posts
For me, lunch at the Commander's Palace was better than dinner. It was less expensive, the dining rooms were full of people enjoying celebratory lunches, and best of all, there are 25 cent martinis.
Posted by
Southeastern USA
996 posts
My first choice would be Preservation Hall for music. Check times NOW.
Then I'd say visit the French Quarter for a unique experience.
Posted by
Washington DC Region, USA
7054 posts
Killer Po-boys is a great casual po-boy place, simply delicious. I went to the one in the back of the Erin Rose Bar on 811 Conti Street.
http://www.killerpoboys.com/locations/
Acme Oyster House was good too (grilled oysters) but it's best to get there before the line gets too long. I don't know how enthusiastic I would be if I had to wait in a 1 hour plus line to get in.
Posted by
Houston, TX
174 posts
The John Besh restaurants are very good, especially August and Luke. Cafe Adelaide and Drago's are also winners.
Posted by
Twin Cities of MN
6586 posts
It's Mediterranean food, not Louisiana food, but my daughter and I really enjoyed Shaya. Fresh, delicious and great cocktails. Reservations are a good idea. It is an easy, short ride from the French quarter.
4213 Magazine Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70115
504.891.4213
[email protected]
Posted by
OP
Toronto
30 posts
Thank you all for your suggestions. Looks like my daughter will have plenty of choice for food and music.
Posted by
Last Frontier aka Alaska 🏔️
3575 posts
My mother just got back from New Orleans yesterday. Cafe du Mond is closed after 100 years!!! Yes, thats right. They have lost their lease. Apparently, they will open again in a new location, but it just won’t be the same. So glad I got to go there twice!!!
Posted by
Fort Wayne, IN, USA
2349 posts
I don't think this last post is correct. I follow a TA New Orleans forum and pretty sure this news would have dominated. Perhaps your mother has it mixed up with this news about a coffee stand in City Park?
Posted by
Portland, OR
378 posts
Café du Monde is still and will be open 24/7 to serve you. Café du Monde Never closes.
The Morning Call lost their lease in City Park .
You will be able to have your delicious beignets !!!!!!
This info was provided by the New Orleans Welcome Center this morning!
Posted by
Fairfax, Virginia
351 posts
Adolfo's on Frenchman Street, or Jacques-Imo's.
Posted by
Charlotte, NC
179 posts
The Court of Two Sisters had probably the best brunch I've ever been to, if she gets there early enough Sunday. Strong change the regular menu is solid, too.
Posted by
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
4088 posts
The name is confusing -- Frenchmen street is not really in the French quarter -- but the place outdid my fondest hopes. Bar after bistrot after resto, usually with live music. Cheap. Blackened fish on a hot plate. And musicians strolling for club to club, carrying their horns or whatever, looking for a place to sit in. It couldn't be true, I thought, not after so many years and some bouts of turmoil. But it was. And that was not the only place to hear local music; every weekend or so seems to have a neighbourhood festival where bands are certain to be featured. So get off the tourist strip and open your ears.