Food scene
Gris-Gris
1800 Magazine StMagazine St. (brunch or dinner)
Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AveGarden District (upscale jazz brunch or dinner)
The Elysian Bar
2317 Burgundy StMarigny (in a gorgeous deconsecrated church)
Elizabeth's
601 Gallier StBywater - funky brunch
Warehouse District - quick & awesome sandwiches (the formal restaurant on the corner is also excellent)
448 Einheimische empfehlen
Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StWarehouse District - quick & awesome sandwiches (the formal restaurant on the corner is also excellent)
Atchafalaya
901 Louisiana AveIrish Channel - brunch or dinner