french quarter guide april 2014
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Your local guide to services, products, shopping, dining, entertainment, events and attractions in the French Quarter, New Orleans, LATRANSCRIPT
French Quarter GuideYour Local Guide to Services • Products • Entertainment • Events
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FREELifestyles & Living
April 2014
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Your Guide To The French Quarter
The French QuarterThe French Quarter - or Vieux Carre’ - or the Quarter to the locals,isNew Orleans’ most famous and oldest neighborhood. With it’s very unique architectureof historic buildings, row houses, cottages, art galleries, shops, restaurants and museumsthat are adorned with cast iron balconies, stoops, porches, walled courtyards, shuttereddoors and windows and iron gates, decorated with hanging plants and foliage and deco-rations of the Quarter, they are some of the most photographed streets in the world.
You’re best to spend your time in the Quarter on foot so you can leisurely enjoy andsavor the sights and sounds of this area so rich and famous for it’s history, culture,music, cuisine, shopping and romance. With so much history, entertainment and culture,there’s an exciting experience around every corner. Make sure to check out the car-riageway entrances or courtyards accompanying many restaurants, cafes, galleries,shops and clubs where you may find gardens and fountains you can relax in.
ShoppingShopping - The French Quarter’s Shopping experience features Art Galleries(many manned with the artists), unique and eclectic Shops and Boutiques thatinclude Antiques, Jewelry, Hats, Clothing, Trinkets, Spices and Candy and muchmuch more. From Royal, Chartres, and Decatur Streets, The French Market, JaxBrewery, to Canal Place including the side streets throughout, you can find shop-ping around every corner. Including those featured on pages: 3, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13,14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30
DiningDining - Known for it’s cajun, seafood, creole and favorites such as jambalaya,seafood gumbo, red beans and rice and crawfish, the Quarter is a diverse culinary experience from casual dining, cafe’s and bars to the many world-classfine dining restaurants. Including those featured on pages: 7, 9, 11, 20, 21, 31, 32
EntertainmentEntertainment - Enjoy the sights and sounds of local musicians throughoutthe streets, Clubs or Jackson Square day and night. The energy of the live bands,artists and DJ’s, whether it be local blues, jazz, R&B, Cajun, Zydeco or othermusic simply piped in, with such a diverse venue you can enjoy it all. Includingthose featured on pages: 19, 20, 21, 31, 32
Salons/Spas/Hotel/ServicesSalons/Spas/Hotel/Services - Whether you need a trip to the Salon or Spafor you or your pet, a room for your next trip, groceries, housing or just needsomething different, the Quarter has it all. Including those featured on pages 5, 7,8, 22, 27, 29
Map of the QuarterMap of the Quarter - Pages 16 & 17 - your helpful aide to help guide youthrough the Quarter.
CRAIG TRACY GALLERY
(504) 592-9886 827 Royal St. French Quarter
WWW.CRAIGTRACY.COM
THE MOST CREATIVE GALLERY IN NEW ORLEANS
Fine Art Bodypainting
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Attractions & Things To Do In The
French Quarter
The French Market - French Market Place - 250+ year old marketwith fresh produce, handicrafts and flea market type booths.
Royal Street - Stroll and take in the entertainment local musicians, performing artists, the art galleries, upscale antique stores, landmarkhotels and interesting specialty shops.
Jackson Square - Enjoy the sights and sounds of local musicians, streetcorner painters, mimes and much more.
St Louis Cathedral - Take a self-guided tour of the oldest catholicchurch in the United States in Jackson Square.
Bourbon Street - 8 blocks of people watching day and night, bars,shops and many fine restaurants.
Shops at Jax Brewery - 600 Decatur St. - 110 year old old brewery for a taste of New Orleans history and shopping.
Riverwalk Marketplace - 500 Port of New Orleans Place - with viewsof the Mississippi, visit the retail shops and restaurants.
Canal Place - 333 Canal Street - Many fine shops to browse.
Jean Lafitte National Historic Park & Preserve - 419 Decatur St -Free ranger-led riverfront tour daily leaving at 9:30am from the JeanLafitte French Quarter Visitor Center location.
The 1850 House - 523 Saint Ann St - Tues through Sun 10 am - 4:30pm. The 1850 House is an antebellum row house furnished to represent life in mid-nineteenth-century New Orleans.
Old US Mint - 400 Esplanade Ave - Tues through Sun 10 am - 4:30 pm.Built in 1835 during the presidency of Andrew Jackson, who had advocated for its establishment in order to help finance development of the nation's western frontier.
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park - 916 N Peters Street -Regular jazz performances, lectures, films, and visual displays. It is also thestarting point for jazz walking tours.
GAA Hair Salon of the Year 2013
900 Rue Dauphine • New Orleans
Walk-Ins Welcome 504.522.2666
Experts in Weddings & SpecialEvents Wigs, Extensions & Waxing
30 years of service in the same location
HEAD QUARTERS
Hair Salon
Wesley, Jessica, Rick, Donavon
504-581-6633
241 Dauphine Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Great selection of shoes, dresses, exotichosiery, costumes, and accessories.
Find Weekly Specials on Facebook:
facebook.com/QTPieBoutiqueNOLA
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Delivery! (504) 872-0157
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Open Daily 10 am - 6 pm523 Royal St • (504) 525-1900
www.fleurdeparis.net
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618 Chartres St.New Orleans, LA 70130
Always In StyleAlways Affordable
Home Of The $20 Sale Rack
French Quarter
Postal Emporium
1000 Bourbon Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
Mon - Fri: 9AM - 6PM
Sat: 10AM - 3PM
Sun: Closed
504.304.1238 • FREE DELIVERY719 TOULOUSE ST. NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130
• ESPRESSO• GELATO• PASTRIES• CANNOLI SICILIANI• FRESH MADE SALADS• BAKED PASTA• SICILIAN STYLE PIZZA• SICILIAN SMALL PLATES• GRILLED & DELI STYLE
SANDWICHES
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March/April 2014Events Around
New Orleans, LAview all events at:
www.nolalifestyles.com/new-orleans-la-events
March 28, 29 = Hogs For The Cause - City Park:
This year your donations will help choose the Fundraising champion and we will be
implementing an easy way for our patrons to vote for a ‘Fan Favorite.’ This is a family
affair so bring your kids, lawn chairs, and most importantly your appetite!
www.hogsforthecause.org
March 28 = New Orleans Foodfest Festival:
Foodfest is a weekend-long celebration of America's hometown eats - the unforget-
table, informal fare found in village cafes and city neighborhoods, shoreline seafood
shacks, barbecue parlors, chicken dinner halls, pie palaces, and food trucks.
www.neworleansroadfoodfestival.com
March 28 - April 6 = NOLA Pyrate Week:
10 days of swashbuckling, art, music, food, events and general camaraderie among the
Pyrates of New Orleans – past & present – and their mates from around the globe!
http://nolapyrateweek.com
April 3, 10, 17, 24, 5PM-8PM = Wedesday At The Square:
YLC Wednesday at Lafayette Square on St. Charles Avenue, is a free 12-week concert
series with food and drink for sale to benefit the Young Leadership Council. Local arti-
sans also sell their work in the Artist Village near the Camp Street entrance.
www.wednesdayatthesquare.com
April 10 - 13 = French Quarter Festival:
The largest FREE music festival in the South
French Quarter Festival will feature over 800 local musicians, more than 65 of
New Orleans' finest restaurants, free special events, and family fun with two exciting
kids areas. http://www.fqfi.org/frenchquarterfest/
April 19 = Crecent City Classic 10k:
Starting in 1979 with 902 participants, the Allstate Sugar Bowl Crescent City Classic
has long been a New Orleans tradition and leading fitness event in Louisiana.
www.ccc10k.com
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11A Croissant d’or
617 Ursulines Avenue
New Orleans, LA • 504-524-4663
Wed-Mon: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
Homemade from scratch...
a variety of fresh croissants, pastries,
sandwiches, soups and salads.
Birthday, Wedding and Specialty Cakes
Host Your Breakfast/Luncheon Event!
Steve Richards
712 Orleans @ Royal
French Quarter
New Orleans, LA
70116
504.529.8140
504.258.1800SteveRichardsProperties.com
1113 Peniston @Chestnut
Unit A-PH, New Orleans 70115
Uptown, Brand New Penthouse
Condo, Stainless/granite,
Beautiful Property, $539k
Latter & Blum, INC/Realtors, ERA Powered, is independently owned & operated Licensed by the State of Louisiana
1204 Chartres @ Gov Nicholls
Unit 1, New Orleans 70116
French Quarter, Super Cute
One bedroom/Loft,
Furnished, Courtyard,
Great Quarter Location, $239k
7137 Claiborne @ Broadway
New Orleans 70125
Uptown Investment Property,
Occupied Double, Income
Producing, Driveway $399k
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NAGHI’S
Diamonds, Platinum,
14K + 18K Gold
Jewelry, Sterling Silver
Judaicas Bronze
Sculptures, Antiques
633 Royal Street
(504) 586-8373
800 Royal Street
(504) 654-1940
637 Canal Street
(504) 585-5700
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Fine Cork HandbagsAnd Accessories
Queork is based in New Orleans, where we design all of our cork
products. We are the only non-importbased cork boutique in the USA.
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WHAT IS 100% GENUINE CORK FABRIC?
Cork is harvested from the cork oak tree which isfound mainly in coastalareas of Portugal andSpain. The fabric is madeby boiling the bark andthen placing thin slicesonto a cotton polyesterbacking. The top of thecork fabric is sealed withtwo layers of waterproofingsealant so that nothing canpenetrate through.
This fabric is upholstery grade material and meantto be as durable as leather and last for many years.The additional features of cork are:
Lightweight Scratch Resistant HypoallergenicWaterproof Mildew Resistant Stain Resistant
The fabric is cleaned using a damp sponge andwater and requires no oils or additional treatments.
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"1 block east of Jackson Square"838 Chartres Street
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616 Royal Street • (504) 315-0190
www.facebook.com/LisaVictoriaGallery
The gallery, representing over 20
artists who come in &create, offers a placefor artists to share
their art and inspireothers. A truly unique& magical experience!
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New Orleans’ Original Cigar BarVisit Us @ www.cigarbarneworleans.com
OFF WITHTHIS COUPON10%
533 Toulouse St.
New Orleans (504) 522-5007
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AUNT TIKI’SA 24/7 DIVE...
1207 Decatur St.
French QuarterJust steps off Frenchmen
(504) 680-8454
Logo Shirts Available534 Rue St. Philip
New OrleansLA 70116
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• SPICY SHRIMP• SLOPPY ROAST BEEF• BOUDIN• CAJUN CHICKEN• + 40 MORE POBOYS
(504) 522-2639908 BOURBON ST.
WHERE THE LOCALSEAT REAL POBOYS
We Deliver!
FRENCH QUARTER GRILL AT M.R.B.
515 SAINT PHILIP ST.
504.345.2394
12 pm - 10 pm Sun-Thurs
12 pm - 12 am Fri & Sat
W E D E L I V E R !
Crawfish & OystersHot Boiled Crawfish (Seasonal)
Market Price
Louisiana Raw Oysters Fresh shucked Louisiana oysters served with
horseradish and cocktail sauce.
Market Price
Louisiana Char-Grilled Oysters Fresh shucked Louisiana oysters, char-grilled over
an open flame with our garlic butter sauce, topped with grated romano cheese.
Market Price
Starters / SidesCrawfish Rangoon (4) $8
Four handmade wontons stuffed w/spicy crawfish, cream cheese and scallion filling
Who Dat Wings - Mix & Match Add $1BBQ, buffalo, teriyaki, or our Signature tangy & spicy
Who-Dat sauce
8 wings $712 wings $10
Cajun Meat Pies (2) filled/spicy gr beef $7Add a pie $3
Boudin Sausage $8Locally made boudin sausage served with Creole mustard.
Super Nacho Platter $10Nachos, seasoned ground beef, jalapenos, black olives, tomatoes, sourt cream and salsa
Sloppy Joe Sliders (2) $7Served with a handful of fries
Add a slider $3
Fried Mozzarella Sticks $6Served with homemade marinara sauce
Fried Pickle Chips $7
Soup Du Jour (ask your server)
French Fries $4
Bread Basket $2
Creole Coleslaw $4
Po' Boys (Blackened Add $2)(dressed on side with lettuce, tomato and pickles)
Shrimp Po' Boy (fried or grilled) $10
Oyster Po' Boy $10
Combo Po' Boy fried shrimp & oysters $12
Cochon Du Lait $10Pulled pork topped with creole coleslaw
Hamburger Po' Boy $7Toppings: American, swiss, pepper jack, cheddarbacon, jalapenos, grilled onion, slaw, mushrooms $1 each
B.L.T. $8
CatFish Po’ Boy (fried or grilled) $10
CatFish Po’ Boy (blackened) $12
Soft Shell Crab Po’ Boy (2) $14
Buffalo Chicken Po’ Boy $9
Pulled Pork Po’ Boy $10
Entrees / PastaFried Catfish Platter $10
Beer battered catfish served w/ french fries & coleslaw.
Soft-Shell Crab Platter (2) $162 Soft-shell crab battered and deep fried, servedwith french fries and coleslaw.
Fried Oyster Platter $14 8 Louisiana oysters, deep fried, served w/ french fries and coleslaw.
Seafood Platter $20 Assorted fried fish, soft-shell crab, shrimp & oysters served w/ french fries and coleslaw.
Etouffee $14 A rich creamy Cajun sauce with your choice of crawfish or shrimp, served with white rice.
Seafood Pasta $14Pasta tossed in creole cream sauce w/sautèed shrimp and crawfish, topped with a fried soft-shell crab
Pasta Jambalaya $10Chicken breast pieces, tasso, smoked sausage, onions, green peppers, in a spicy red creole sauce, tossed with
pasta.
Red Beans & RiceRed beans served with white rice and smoked sausage.
With sausage $8 With fried sweet potato pork chop $12
Mardi Gras Pasta $17Shrimp, crawfish, smoked sausage and taso tossed with pasta in creole cream sauce
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Get Your Funk On!
538 St. Philip Street
840 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-324-3423
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813 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70116
504-522-5144Open 7 Days a Week
Fine Art
Lithography,
Al Hirschfeld,
Tom Everhart,
AFI-Art of the
Movies ,
Local Art is ts,
Sean Fr iloux,
Robert Sut ton,
Lorr ie Drennan
and much,
much more.
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511 TOULOUSE STREET • 504-218-4602913 DECATUR ST • 504-304-5840
New Orleans, LA 70130STORE HOURS 11AM-TIL
GLASS PIPESCONCENTRATEVAPORIZERSE-LIQUIDSISHA
BODY JEWELRYHIPPIE CLOTHING
MADE IN NEW ORLEANS
EST. 1998
cameron jonescjaccents.com
504-324-3119 • NOON - 6PM1305 DECATUR STREET • FRENCH QUARTER
www.facebook.com/CameronJonesForYourHome
Lagniappe DOG TREATS
Molly McNamara DesignsKING CAKE BABIES
Scratchmo's Sweet & SpicyCREOLE MUSTARD
Soapscense by Lisa LynnHAND CRAFTED SOAPS
French Quarter Dog Calendars
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Neighborhood Notes Whats Going On In
The French Quarter
Marsh & Bayou Outfitters has justopened at 822 Chartres Street. Theyare specializing in Fishing Charters,Apparel & Outdoor Gear, Gifts &Coastal Art...and much more!
Bourbon Heat is serving up a CrawfishBoil every Friday and Saturday throughMarch and April. Enjoy their courtyarddining at 711 Bourbon Street.
Forever New Orleans has opened anothernew location at 301 Royal Street. Visit this boutique favorite that carries a unique andwide variety of gifts for everyone,
Bambi DeVille’s Vintage has just openedtheir store at 818 Royal Street. Checkout their Vintage Clothing, Jewelry,Collectibles, BAKELITE & Accessories.
Join local author, AritaBohannan, for a book signing atGallery Burguieres located at736 Royal Street on April 19th,2014 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Queork has opened a new store frontlocation at 838 Chartres Street,Everything Cork.....They design theirown fine cork handbags and a wide variety of accessories for everyone.
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830 Chartres Street • 504-495-8635Hours: Thurs - Mon 10:00am - 5:00pm
www.artinbloomgallery.com
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907 Bourbon Street
SELLING NEW & USED
CD’S DVDS & VINYL
Sunday - Monday: 11-6
Tuesday - Saturday: 11-8
10% off all used CDs, DVDs and vinyls
Bring This Ad In For a
FREE Bag Of Treats!!
French Quarter Petasylum
Feed • Supplies • Grooming
513 Dumaine StreetNew Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 302-9845
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315 Chartres StreetNew Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 522-2797
Ask About Our Famous $10 Sale!
Festival Special - Lamps
Fun & Interesting Facts Information about
NOLA & Louisiana
Since 1835 the New Orleans & Carrollton Line is theoldest street railway line still in operation.
French Quarter Festival is the largest, free musicfestival in the South.
More than 2,000 community volunteers help tomake the French Quarter Festival a success.
Despite popular misconception, New Orleans is not a Cajuncity, though many Cajuns live there. The people, culture andcuisine of New Orleans are Creole, and have a long and distinguished history in the city going back to its founding.
New Orleans great restaurants, create the “World’s Largest JazzBrunch” in Jackson Square, the Old U.S. Mint and WoldenbergRiverfront Park during French Quarter Festival weekend.
The French Quarter Festival has 21 stages throughoutthe French Quarter celebrates local music and representevery genre from traditional and contemporary jazz toR&B, New Orleans funk, brass bands, folk, gospel, latin,zydeco, classical, cabaret, and international.
New Orleans was the third largest city in theUnited States in 1852.
The French Quarter Festival celebrates its 30th Anniversarythis year. It was first produced in 1984 as a way to bring residents back to the Quarter; following the World’s Fairand extensive sidewalk repairs in the French Quarter.
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Crosstown Series
$25 4 hours$40 8 hours$60 2 days$125 weekly
Tandem Bike
$30 4 hours$50 8 hours$80 2 days$160 weekly
Quarter Cruiser
$6 per hour$18 4 hours$30 8 hours$50 2 days$85 weekly
Bike delivery and
pickup services available.
LED lights and locks
included. Helmets
available on request.
504-858-2273 www.bikenola.net1209 Decatur St. Open 8am-10pm Everyday
Absolutely the lowestantique prices in town..
Guaranteed!
”This Ain’t Your Grandma’s Antique
Shop”
Open Everyday10 AM - 8 PM
www.gregsantiques.net
1209 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
Greg Rackham
504.202.8577
504.875.7022
Experience NewOrleans On TwoWheels Today!
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1222 Decatur Street(504) 875-7022
UPCYCLE
Upcycling from Old to NewUnique Items Made From LocalRecycled & Reclaimed Materials
Lighting Fixtures, Furniture, Jewelry & More
1215 Decatur St.(504) 300-4756
Bartending Supplies - shakers, mixers, speed keys,
shooters, muddlers
Tobacco Needs -
pipes, grinders, papers, hookahs,
water pipes, vaporizers
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WWW.711BOURBONHEAT.COM(504) 324-4669
Bar
Balcony
Courtyard 711 Bourbon Street
“Wonderful
Courtyard Dining!”
“Great For Lunch”
- Trip Advisor
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THE ORIGINAL
FRENCH MARKETRESTAURANT & BAR
SINCE 1803
Twelve years beforeAndrew Jackson won the Battle of New Orleans, The FrenchMarket Restaurant &Bar began serving outstanding seafood and ice-cold drinks to visitors and natives alike. Today the ambienceremains the same. Join Chef David Picou in savoring our grand traditions!
1001 Decatur Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116504-525-7879 | fax: 504-525-7979
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