– T H E L O C A L –

B R A N D A N O D U M S

B M I K E 2 C

A R T I S T , A C T I V I S T & C O M M U N I T Y M E N T O R

A native New Orleans street ar t ist and activ ist , Brandan ‘BMike’ Odums is a trai lblazer who uses ar t to inspire

and educate his local community. His guide to Bywater draws on his local inspirat ions, and is centered around

art , l ive music , and local food.

TULANE MEDICAL CENTER, LSU MEDICAL SCHOOL (LUNCH); VARIOUS BYWATER AND MARIGNY LOCATIONS (NIGHT)

TEX MEX NOT YOUR VIBE? BMIKE’S OTHER FOOD TRUCK ‘GO TO’ IS THE APTLY NAMED JAZZY WINGS.

Food trucks are slowly but surely becoming big business in NOLA, and the Rollin’ Fatties crew are at the very heart of it.So what do these guys do different? It’s simple - straight up flavour. Rollin’ Fatties are a strictly no red meat zone, but given the tastes their New Orleans inspired Tex Mex delights dish up, you won’t miss it. Their core ingredients are built around jerk seasoned tofu, caramelized tilapia, chipotle cream and Monterey jack cheese, with offerings including rice bowls, tacos, nachos and the legendary ‘fattie’ burritos.

– R O L L I N ’ F A T T I E S F O O D T R U C K –

12PM“I GREW UP WITH THE

GUYS WHO RUN ROLLIN’ FATTIES. FOOD TRUCKS HAVE BECOME POPULAR

IN THE LAST FEW YEARS - IT’S COOL BECAUSE IT’S ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY FOR LOCAL PEOPLE TO

DO SOMETHING.”

3301 CHARTRES ST, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117

JUST A SHORT STROLL DOWN THE STREET (AND PAST SOME PRETTY COLOURFUL HOUSES) YOU’LL FIND THE LOCAL’S FAVOURITE, SATSUMA CAFE, WHICH BOASTS A PRETTY PATIO AREA PERFECT FOR PEOPLE WATCHING.

Where do the local musicians, DJ’s and tastemakers get their tunes? Right here, at Euclid Records.Selling both new and used vinyl, plus a whole heap of CDs and even old school cassette tapes (kids, google it), Euclid isn’t just a place to buy music; it’s a cultural hub with music at the heart of it, but that also offers a place for learning, story sharing, and mutual appreciation.Did we mention Euclid has its own stage and regularly hosts in-store shows? Try and catch one whilst you’re in town, or simply head here to find out what local gigs are going down that evening.

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3PM“I’VE GOT A FEW

FRIENDS WHO ARE DJS AND THIS IS WHERE THEY

BUY THEIR RECORDS FROM. I REMEMBER

HAVING TO HELP THEM CART AROUND CRATES AND CRATES OF VINYL

FOR THEIR GIGS - I DON’T MISS THAT!”

BOURBON STREET, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117

CONTIKI TRIPS IN NEW ORLEANS INCLUDE A TOUR OF BOURBON STREET WITH OUR EXPERT LOCAL TRIP MANAGERS

10 bucks says that whilst you’ve probably never heard of Bywater before, you’ve most certainly heard of Bourbon Street...The heart and soul of the French Quarter, this is undoubtedly NOLA’s most popular tourist strip where anyone and everyone comes for a good time. Head here at dusk as the iconic neon signs are just switching on and the musicians are warming up, and make first for Pat O’Briens and its cute communal fire pit. What are we drinking? Easy - the local specialities, the Hurricane and the Hand Grenade. Most people get their drinks to go and just wander round from bar to bar, soaking up the carnival like atmosphere and live music.

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7PM

FRENCHMAN STREET, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117

DIGGING THE FRENCHMAN SCENE AND WANT SOME TRADITIONAL NEW ORLEANS HOME COOKED FOOD BEFORE CATCHING A SHOW? THE PRALINE CONNECTION IS BMIKE’S GO-TO.

Those Hand Grenades giving you an urge to explore? We know just where to go... Just a short walk away from Bourbon Street, you’ll find Frenchman Street, which offers yet more incredible live music. What’s the difference? Bourbon is more about the infectious atmosphere, whilst Frenchman is more authentic and local, kind if like Bourbon 10 years ago.Where to head? The Blue Nile is legendary for its jazz bands and solo performers, as is Maison. The Three Muses is great for a late-night snack.

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9:30PM“THIS IS THE BEST PLACE TO SEE LIVE MUSIC. FOR

LOCALS FRENCHMAN STREET IS WHAT

BOURBON STREET WAS ALWAYS SUPPOSED TO

BE - IT’S AUTHENTIC NEW ORLEANS.”

L O V E D T H I S ? C H E C K O U T

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N E I G H B O U R H O O D G U I D E

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2941 ROYAL ST, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117

STUDIO BE IS LOCATED DIRECTLY OPPOSITE NOCCA, THE SCHOOL WHERE BMIKE AND MANY OTHER LOCAL ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS STUDIED.

– S T U D I O B E –

2PM“I’VE BEEN IN THIS

GALLERY SPACE FOR ABOUT A YEAR. I LIKE DOING THE

TOURS WITH PEOPLE FROM OUT OF TOWN BECAUSE WHEN YOU GET PEOPLE WITH FRESH EYES AND

FRESH TASTES YOU REALLY GET A CHANCE TO HAVE RICH CONVERSATIONS

BECAUSE THEY’RE SEEING IT FROM A DIFFERENT

PERSPECTIVE. IT’S ALWAYS FUN BECAUSE I FEED OFF

OF THEIR ENERGY.”

Occupying a massive 30,000 square foot warehouse, Studio BE is like the extended version of your favourite track - you kind of never want it to end.The first official gallery space for BMike, Studio BE opened a year ago and works to bridge the gap between traditional street artist and traditional gallery artist. It’s a space where visitors can fully immerse themselves in street art, in a setting similar to that of a gallery...without being an art gallery. Just visit, and you’ll see where we’re going with this...Part studio, part learning space, BMike’s aim is to make Studio BE a place of collaboration and learning as much as an art exhibition, and so also regularly hosts lectures, workshops, programs and events alongside his own canvas creations.

T H E 0 4 ,A U S T I N

W I L L I A M S - B U R G , N E W Y O R K

G O L D E N H I L L ,S A N D I E G O

L I T T L E H A V A N A ,M I A M I

FRENCHMAN STREET

EUCLID RECORDS

STUDIO BE

BOURBON STREET

FOOD TRUCK

A F R E E B I E

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I N P A R T N E R S H I P W I T H

Move over French Quarter, there’s a new cool kid in town, and it goes by the name of Bywater. Artistic

without being pretentious, trendy without being try hard, Bywater ’s colourful houses, laid back cafes and

cool gallery scene are what ’s good in NOLA.

A L O C A L ’ S N E I G H B O U R H O O D

G U I D E T O

BYWATER, NEW ORLEANS