| Auxiliary Guide | View Auxiliary Tours |
Dear Auxiliary Member:
We invite you to join us in the extraordinary City of New Orleans. Located at the mouth of the Mississippi River,
New Orleans is one of America’s treasures – with a distinct history, culture and identity all its own. Come
experience the rebirth of this great city for yourself – enjoy jazz in its most pure form, southern hospitality that
reflects a time gone by and, of course, culinary delights blended from the many cultures that call New Orleans
home. You will find that many of New Orleans most treasured venues and sights shine and welcome visitors with
renewed energy.
The CNS has many exciting events and tours lined up during your stay. On Sunday evening, October 25, be sure to
join us for the CNS Opening Reception at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside as we take a trip to old New Orleans.
Relish the atmosphere as jazz wafts through the night. Reconnect with old acquaintances and meet new friends
while enjoying sumptuous hors d’oeuvres and refreshing beverages.
On Monday, October 26, join us for the 2009 CNS Auxiliary Luncheon and Program. This year we are pleased to
present
Dr. Terry Orlick, world-renowned expert on performance enhancement and excellence. In the magnificent
surroundings of the world-renowned Windsor Court Hotel, you won’t want to miss his presentation “Positive Living
Skills: Creating a Better World for Children, Teens and Adults,” complete with a fabulous lunch.
Throughout the week, the CNS offers a powerful lineup of Special Lectures at the Ernest N. Morial Convention
Center that all registered Auxiliary guests are invited to attend. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the 11th President of India;
Walter Isaacson, Albert Einstein biographer; and Peter Agre, 2003 Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, are among the
highlighted speakers who will share their stories of excellence and achievement. In addition, the Governor of
Louisiana, Bobby Jindal has been invited to deliver the 3rd Annual Julian T. Hoff Lecture.
We encourage you to visit us at the CNS Spouse Hospitality Center at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel,
Monday through Wednesday from 7:00 to 10:30 AM in the River Room. You can come to relax or simply enjoy a
continental breakfast before you head out to explore the excitement that the CNS has prepared for you in New
Orleans. A representative from the City of New Orleans will be available to answer any questions you might have
about the region or the CNS abundant offerings.
Once again, we encourage you to join us for the 2009 CNSAnnual Meeting, October 24 – 29. Share with us this vibrant
and exciting setting and enjoy the many opportunities and experiences offered by the CNS to enhance your stay.
Sincerely,
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Barbara Jean Adelson
CNS Auxiliary President
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Karen Selden, MD
CNS Auxiliary Chairperson
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| CNS Spouse Hospitality Suite |
Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel
River Room
Monday – Wednesday, October 26-28
7:00 to 10:30 AM
Relax or simply enjoy a continental breakfast in the CNS Spouse Hospitality Suite before you head out to explore the excitement that the CNS has prepared for you in New Orleans. A representative from New Orleans will be available to answer any questions you might have about the city or the CNS abundant offerings.
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| New Orleans Landmarks |
 "About fifteen miles above New Orleans the river goes very slowly. It has broadened out there until it is almost a sea and the water is yellow with the mud of half a continent. Where the sun strikes it, it is golden."
– Frank Yerby
Each year, millions of people from around the globe travel to New Orleans. Mardi Gras is one of the biggest festivals in the world, although
you will soon find out that this city at the mouth of the Mississippi River has so much more in store. The month of October offers sunny days with an
average temperature of 70 degrees – the perfect climate to explore the many landmarks that make this city famous; including restaurants and jazz clubs
along Bourbon Street, the antique shops that stretch down Magazine Street, the vintage St. Charles streetcars and of course, the French Quarter. Bring
comfortable shoes and get ready to discover what so many have already realized – that New Orleans is a city like no other.
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French Quarter
Founded in 1718 by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, the French Quarter stands as the original boundaries of what is now known as New
Orleans. The French Quarter, or Vieux Carré, is a perfect combination of the French, Spanish, American and Creole styles that created this magnificent
city on the Mississippi River; from architecture to art and culinary feasts to music this piece of history is bound to enchant and entice you from first
glance.
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Bourbon Street
Running directly through the heart of the French Quarter, Bourbon Street has a famous reputation for the all-night bars and bawdy burlesque clubs that line the street. Don’t let the reputation fool you, Bourbon Street is also known for its historic buildings and restaurants. Your trip to New Orleans won’t be complete without a visit to the famed Rue Bourbon!
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 Jackson Square
Located on Decatur Street, between the Jax Brewery Shopping Mall and the French Market, in front of the St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square earns it name for one of three bronze statues of Andrew Jackson located in the center of the square. Jackson Square also contains an open-air artist colony, where artists display their work on the outside of the iron fence. Visitors even have the opportunity to see the artists at work and perhaps have their portrait drawn by one of the many talents utilizing Jackson Square as their studio.
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City Park
For family fun in New Orleans it doesn’t come much better than it does in City Park. With a wide range of fun activities for kids and their parents spread out over 1,300 acres in the heart of the city, City Park is a treasure chest of things to do that can keep your family busy all day. Take a ride on the last antique wooden carousel in Louisiana, explore Storyland and find yourself on Captain Hook’s pirate ship or rolling down the hill with Jack and Jill or just take a stroll through the world’s largest collection of mature oak trees – there’s truly fun for the whole family at City Park.
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The Garden District
This New Orleans neighborhood is noted for its astounding scenery – just one of its numerous attractions. Prepare to be amazed by the elegant homes and the stylish setting that lends itself to a very relaxing atmosphere and enjoyable experience.
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The Warehouse District
Nestled between the French Quarter and the Garden District, you’ll find New Orleans newest hot spot – the Warehouse District. The Warehouse District, also known as the Arts District, is a haven for lovers of both culture and art. The Contemporary Arts Museum provides a foundation for the multitude of surrounding art galleries and museums. Take a stroll down the bustling streets and enjoy all that this neighborhood offers.
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 Magazine Street
This six-mile stretch in New Orleans is known around the world as a premier shopping district. Here you’ll find quintessential New Orleans, a home for bohemians and the prosperous alike, an ideal spot to people watch, if shopping isn’t your thing. Magazine Street offers a variety of shops, spas and restaurants and cafés. Plan to spend at least one day exploring this famed New Orleans thoroughfare.
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St. Charles Streetcars
Take a trip into New Orleans' past on the oldest continuously operating streetcar in the world! The mahogany seats, brass fittings and exposed ceiling light bulbs are from a day when plastic seats and aluminum rails were not even a thought. Rumbling along St. Charles and Carrollton avenues for more than 150 years, the streetcar symbolizes the charm and romance of New Orleans. Your visit won’t be complete without a ride on history!
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| Music & Nightlife |
 “I’m not positive, but I think all music came from New Orleans.”
– Ernie K. Doe
Music is the lifeblood that flows through New Orleans. The birthplace of jazz, New Orleans embraces music as an indelible part of its story – from the street performers to intimate clubs, jazz funerals to festivals, and symphonies to headlining rock concerts. Whatever your musical preference, New Orleans has it! You may find your favorite performer or discover a new love altogether. To truly enjoy the New Orleans experience, make sure you visit a few of these venues.
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Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
641 Bourbon St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 522-8818
This Bourbon Street club is home to some of the finest professional jazz musicians from New Orleans. Anytime, day or night, you can hear the music wafting out of the open air entrance. Come as you are and enjoy the sounds of Dixieland and traditional jazz.
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Preservation Hall
726 St. Peter
New Orleans, LA 70116
Phone: (504) 522-2841
Website: www.preservationhall.com
Preservation Hall has been a staple of the French Quarter for over 40 years and is a must-see for your trip to New Orleans! Enjoy the sounds of New Orleans jazz in this filled-to-capacity venue.
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Fritzel’s Jazz Pub
733 Bourbon St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
Phone: (504) 586-4800
Website: www.fritzelsjazz.net
Enjoy a bit of history as well as music at Fritzel’s, the oldest jazz bar in the French Quarter. There is never a cover and traditional New Orleans jazz nightly starting at 9pm.
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 Old Absinthe House
240 Bourbon Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 523-3181
Website: www.ruebourbon.com
For almost 200 years the Old Absinthe House bar has been a staple of life in the French Quarter. Located on the corner of Rue Bourbon and Rue Bienville, you will notice the calling cards that adorn the walls of the Old Absinthe House. No visit is complete without leaving your card on the wall with the millions of others who have given testimony to the Old Absinthe House’s motto “EVERYONE YOU HAVE KNOWN OR EVER WILL KNOW, EVENTUALLY ENDS UP AT THE OLD ABSINTHE HOUSE”.
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| Dining |
 “New Orleans food is delicious as the less criminal forms of sin.”
– Mark Twain
There really is no other culinary city quite like New Orleans. Dining in New Orleans is truly an experience like none other. Here you will find the most unforgettable cuisine in the world. Prepare to have your palate tantalized from the many diverse flavors offered!
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| New Orleans Specialties |
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Antoine’s Restaurant
713 St. Louis Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 581-4422
Website: www.antoines.com
Since 1840, world-renowned Antoine's Restaurant has set the standard that made New Orleans one of the greatest dining centers of the world. For over 160 years, Antoine's Restaurant's excellent French-Creole cuisine, service and atmosphere have combined to create an unmatched dining experience for both locals and visitors to New Orleans.
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Arnaud’s Restaurant
813 Bienville St
New Orleans, LA 70112-3191
Toll-Free: (866) 230-8895
Phone: (504) 523-5433
Website: www.arnauds.com
Returned to 19th century grandeur, the elegant rooms at Arnaud's reflect impeccable design and architectural integrity. In these elegant surroundings, a tuxedo-clad waitstaff provides attentive service and ensures that your intimate dinner is complete with music for dancing, but most importantly, a memorable dining experience.
Dress Code: Jackets are requested for gentlemen.
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 Broussard’s
819 Rue Conti
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 581-3866
Website: www.broussards.com
In the heart of the French Quarter, Broussard's brings you back to a more enchanting time, with our hand painted tiles, lush tropical courtyard and three beautiful dining rooms, each with its own distinct personality and French doors that open out onto the courtyard. Broussard's has been a New Orleans tradition of excellent food, service and beauty since 1920.
Dress Code: Business Casual. No Jeans or Shorts. Coats and Ties Optional.
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Café Du Monde
800 Decatur St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
Phone: (504) 581-2914
Website: www.cafedumonde.com
Since 1862 this has been the original French Market coffee stand serving cafe au lait and beignets. A New Orleans landmark, located directly across from Jackson Square and the Pontalba apartments, Cafe du Monde offers the original beignet, the state doughnut of Louisiana. Coffee and chicory is a New Orleans favorite, served mixed half and half with hot milk as cafe au lait. The French Market location is open 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
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Commander’s Palace Restaurant
1403 Washington Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 899-8221
Website: www.commanderspalace.com
A hidden jewel in New Orleans’ garden district since 1880, Commander’s Palace has been a New Orleans landmark known for the award-winning quality of its food and service. Brimming with the Brennan family's gracious Crescent City hospitality, Commander's Palace excels at making dining a special event. Commander's Palace is truly one of the finest dining experiences in the world.
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Emeril’s Restaurant
800 Tchoupitoulas St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 528-9393
Website: www.emerils.com
The food at Emeril's is somewhat eclectic, but leans more toward what Chef Emeril calls "New" New Orleans cuisine. Although the menu often abounds with a pastiche of tempting dishes in the style of Southwestern, West Coast Oriental or New England cooking, the roots of each - as well as some of the ingredients - are usually in the Creole genre. Emeril's will always offer something fresh and deliciously provocative because Emeril himself never stops thinking of new ways to outdo everything he's already done.
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 Gumbo Shop
630 St. Peter Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
Phone: (504) 525-1486
Website: www.gumboshop.com
The carriageway entry to the Gumbo Shop leads you to either an inviting tropical courtyard under a canopy of banana trees or a quaint interior lined with murals in warm gold-brown tones depicting scenes from New Orleans’ past. Painted on the burlap wrappings of cotton bales in 1925 by local artist Marc Antony, the scenes are of the restaurant’s neighbors, the Presbytere and the Cabildo – the earliest seats of government and the site of the Louisiana Purchase.
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Café Amelie
912 Royal St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
Phone: (504) 412-8965
Website: www.cafeamelie.com
Nestled in the historic 150-year-old Princess of Monaco Courtyard and Carriage House on Royal Street in the French Quarter; Café Amelie is a rare combination of superb Louisiana fare served in a lush, enchanting New Orleans courtyard setting. Café Amelie is a favorite of New Orleans locals and tourists alike, who faithfully flock to the café for its delicious small plates, salads, sandwiches and entrees.
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 Copeland’s Cheesecake Bistro
2001 St. Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 593-9955
Website: www.alcopeland.com
Eating should be fun, exciting and simple and Copeland's Cheesecake Bistro is committed to providing guests with a fun, warm ambiance, and a large and exciting menu where your imagination is your only limitation! Make sure to leave room for dessert!
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Herbsaint Bar & Restaurant
701 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 524-4114
Website: www.herbsaint.com
Located on historic Saint Charles Avenue along the streetcar line and featuring French-inspired cuisine with a distinct Southern influence; Herbsaint Bar & Restaurant offers classic dishes like Duck Leg Confit and Steak and Frites, along with Southern staples such as Grits and Dark Roux Gumbos. The wine list covers all the world’s wine regions with an emphasis on France, especially the wines of Burgundy. The warehouse district building with its large windows and open, casual atmosphere is the perfect place to enjoy a meal as the St. Charles Avenue streetcars pass by.
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la petite grocery
4238 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: (504) 891-3377
Website: www.lapetitegrocery.com
A charming eatery in the heart of Uptown, la petite grocery caters to the palates of New Orleanians and leisure travelers with its delicious cuisine. Echoing the atmosphere of New Orleans' French restaurants of the past, the cuisine of la petite grocery is modern bistro-style fare composed largely of regional ingredients.
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 The Pelican Club
312 Exchange Place
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 523-1504
Website: www.pelicanclub.com
Offering a wide range of fabulous dishes including Gulf Shrimp, Maine Lobster and Certified Black Angus Steaks; The Pelican Club houses three dining rooms and a large bar fashioned from a handsome, 19th-century French Quarter townhouse, rising from the corner of Bienville Street and Exchange Place in the heart of the French Quarter. Such an atmosphere is sure to make your meal feel like a truly New Orleans experience.
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Zea Restaurant
1525 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 520-8100
Website: www.zearestaurants.com
Experience American cuisine with regional flavors created around a wood burning grill and rotisserie. To New Orleanians, Zea means great food! Located near the Central Business District, this St. Charles location has a casual elegance about it. It's a great place where you'll find locals and visitors enjoying lunch or dinner on the Avenue.
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Bubba Gump Shrimp Co
429 Decatur St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 522-5800
Website: www.bubbagump.com
Shrimp is the specialty at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., but in their fun casual setting there is definitely something for everyone. From award-winning ribs to outstanding seafood, everyone is sure to go home happy.
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 Embers, the Original Bourbon Hous
700 Bourbon at St. Peter
New Orleans, LA 70116
Website: www.emberssteakhouse.com
Enjoy the charm and ambiance of Old New Orleans, while dining on fresh Louisiana seafood, great steaks, and authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine all served on the largest balcony on Bourbon Street. With a spectacular view from the largest balcony in the French Quarter and overlooking the festivities of Bourbon Street, experience a taste of the excitement and thrill of Mardi Gras!
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Fire of Brazil
725 Iberville St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 552-4446
Website: www.fireofbrazil.com
Experience an authentic Brazilian steakhouse and taste the difference as a host of gauchos parade through the restaurant with choice cuts of grilled Angus beef, lamb, pork and chicken. All selections are slow roasted over an open flame, prepared in the old Brazilian tradition and seasoned to perfection.
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 Grand Isle Restaurant
575 Convention Center Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 520-8530
Website: www.grandislerestaurant.com
Spiced and boiled, fried, sautéed or grilled, the seafood comes straight from the waters off of Grand Isle, Louisiana to your table without ever seeing the inside of the freezer. Grand Isle Restaurant will take you back to the days when cold beer, 10 cent oysters and air conditioning were advertised on the windows with the necessities to make your dining experience exceptional.
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Jacque-Imo’s Café
8324 Oak St.
New Orleans, LA 70118
Phone: (504) 861-0886
Website: www.jacquesimoscafe.com
Make the journey to this uptown spot and you’ll find five-star food in a real New Orleans atmosphere. This funky location in the Riverbend-Carrollton area has become a favorite for locals and tourists alike. Try something you won’t find anywhere else like shrimp and alligator sausage cheesecake.
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Mr. John’s Steakhouse
2111 St.Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 679-7697
Website: www.mrjohnssteakhouse.com
For a solid meal steps from the streetcar or your hotel room, Mr. John's excels. A varied menu offers lots of options, but the emphasis is on USDA prime beef and fresh Gulf seafood.
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 Red Fish Grill
115 Bourbon St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 598-1200
Website: www.redfishgrill.com
Fishing for New Orleans’ deFINitive seafood dining? Fish no further than Red Fish Grill, a triumph of cuisine, style and design. Casual New Orleans seafood created by Executive Chef Gregg Collier dominates a menu peppered with Big Easy favorites like Pecan Crusted Catfish, Alligator Sausage & Seafood Gumbo, Bananas Foster ‘Up’ and at least seven types of Gulf Fish available every night!
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Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
525 Fulton Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: 504-587-7099
Website: www.ruthschris.com
Not far from the original Ruth’s Chris Steak House, you can always enjoy New Orleans-inspired appetizers, aged USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts, all complemented by an award-winning wine list and served with a Southern hospitality style service, in an elegant, yet comfortable atmosphere. Ruth's Chris never fails to please.
Dress Code: Business Casual
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Bacco
310 Chartres Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 522-2426
Website: www.bacco.com
For centuries, Louisianans have enjoyed the rich bounty of Gulf seafood, regional produce and wild game so abundantly available. This is what sets Bacco apart from the rest, Chef Chris Montero's homemade pastas and fresh regional seafood dominate a menu lush with homegrown ingredients, artfully prepared and presented with a touch of the robust flavors of Italy. Perhaps the only thing more innovative than the food at Bacco is the restaurant’s longtime lunch promotion, 10¢ Gin or Vodka Martinis. Only in New Orleans...Only at Lunch...and Only at Bacco...
Dress Code: Upscale Casual
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 Chef Duke’s Café Giovanni
117 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 529-2154
Website: www.cafegiovanni.com
Chef Duke's Café Giovanni specializes in New World Italian cuisine. Opera singers will serenade you when you dine on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Café Giovanni is the perfect anytime restaurant in New Orleans and will make your dining experience one to remember.
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Lilette
3637 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: (504) 895-1636
Website: www.liletterestaurant.com
Only minutes from the French Quarter, in the midst of Magazine Street’s famous antique shopping, Lilette is quickly becoming a New Orleans tradition. This quaint eatery features contemporary French and Italian fare. Complemented by an ever-changing wine list composed of unusual, accessible wine, Lilette is the perfect setting for a business lunch or a romantic dinner for two.
Dress Code: Resort/Dressy Casual
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Ristorante Carmelo
541 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 586-1414
Website: www.ristorantecarmelo.com
Enjoy the view of the Mississippi River from the balcony of this French Quarter restaurant, as you feast on authentic Italian cuisine. Da Carmelo, Si Mangia E Si Beve Italiano! At Carmelo, you eat and drink Italian!
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Tony Moran’s
240 Bourbon Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 524-0113
Website: www.ruebourbon.com
Conveniently located on the first floor of the Old Absinthe House, this historic treasure invites you to become part of the tradition and “leave your legacy behind”. Offering the finest of Northern Italian Cuisine, prepared from treasured family recipes, Tony Moran’s menu offers tantalizing blends of 100% Semolina pasta dishes, mouth-watering cuts of beef, succulent chicken and veal masterpieces.
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Bayona
430 Dauphine Street
New Orleans, LA 70112-3406
Phone: (504) 525-4455
Website: www.bayona.com
Bayona is located in a 200-year old romantic Creole cottage in the historic French Quarter. Dine on nationally acclaimed French-Mediterranean cuisine which has given this eatery the distinction as one of the top restaurants in the United States.
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 Court of Two Sisters Restaurant
613 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 522-7261
Website: www.courtoftwosisters.com
The Court of Two Sisters combines an authentic blend of food, music and history. The historic location at 613 Royal Street has housed numerous Louisiana and U.S. statesmen, including five Governors, two State Supreme Court Justices, one United States Supreme Court Justice and one United States President. Don’t miss out on New Orleans’ world-renowned daily jazz brunch buffet or come back in the evening and enjoy authentic Creole dishes.
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Liborio Cuban Restaurant
321 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 581-9680
Website: yp.bellsouth.com/sites/liboriocuban/
The longest operating restaurant in New Orleans, offers Cuban specialties such as seafood paella, Cuban roast pork, black beans, ropa vieja and Cuban sandwiches. Simply said, at Liborio’s, you get your money's worth and more!
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 Nirvana Indian Cuisine
4308 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: (504) 894-9797
Website: www.insidenirvana.com
Be sure to make the trek to this Indian restaurant on Magazine Street. It may very well be the best Indian food in New Orleans! The bright interior makes Nirvana feel a bit more upscale than other area Indian restaurants, an effect heightened by the sizeable front patio. Bring a big appetite, but you won’t need a lot of bucks!
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Sekisui Samurai
239 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 525-9595
Website: www.sekisuiusa.com
At Jimmy Ishii's wildly successful Sekisui restaurants, sushi chefs don't just push the envelope; they put the envelope through the paper shredder! Chefs are encouraged to show off their creativity and listen to customer’s ideas; creating sushi rolls that can’t be found anywhere else. The restaurant’s fresh fish is flown in several times a week from locations such as Hawaii, Louisiana, and Los Angeles. The extensive menu covers lots of familiar Japanese cuisine territory with teriyaki, tempura and udon noodles. At Sekisui, there’s always something to please everyone.
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Superior Bar & Grill
3636 St. Charles Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: (504) 899-4200
Website: www.superiorgrill.com
Travel by streetcar up St. Charles Avenue for authentic Mexican Cuisine. The large patio is a favorite among regulars and offers a perfect place to sip top-shelf margaritas or ice-cold beer. Come early, stay late and enjoy the fiesta!
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| Arts & Culture |
 “To get to New Orleans you don't pass through anywhere else. That geographical location, being aloof, lets it hold onto the ritual of its own pace more than other places that have to keep up with the progress.”
– Allen Toussaint
Tropical in climate, lush in setting, exotic in architecture and sensual in atmosphere, New Orleans is still a worldly, yet richly creative environment like no other. Here, we not only appreciate and support our cultural legacy, we celebrate it in every way we can. It’s no wonder that the city has been–and continues to be–a favorite muse for an incredible legacy of artists, artisans, performers, musicians, writers and chefs.
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Audubon Nature Institute
The Audubon Nature Institute encompasses a family of museums and parks dedicated to celebrate the wonders of nature.
Each of these distinct experiences fulfills the mission of the Audubon Nature Institute and offers visitors a truly unique experience.
These parks are definite must-sees for both kids and kids at heart.
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Audubon Zoo
6500 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
Toll-Free: (800) 774-7394
Phone: (504) 581-4629
Website: www.auduboninstitute.org
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
1 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Toll-Free: (800) 774-7394
Phone: (504) 581-4629
Website: www.auduboninstitute.org
Audubon Insectarium
423 Canal St., Custom House
New Orleans, LA 70130
Toll-Free: (800) 774-7394
Phone: (504) 581-4629
Website: www.auduboninstitute.org
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Contemporary Arts Center
900 Camp Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 528-3805
Website: www.cacno.org
The CAC is the home of modern multidisciplinary arts programming in the South. From bold experiments in visual arts, photography and sculpture to cutting-edge theatre, music and dance, the CAC celebrates the art of now.
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Louisiana Children’s Museum
420 Julia St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 528-3805
Website: www.lcm.org
Bring the kids and discover the energetic learning and electrifying fun at the Louisiana Children’s Museum. Enjoy more than 45,000 square feet of dynamic hands-on exhibits that will keep you and your children playing and learning all day long!
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 New Orleans Botanical Garden
Victory Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70124
Phone: (504) 483-9386
Website: www.neworleanscitypark.com/garden
Louisiana's only Botanical Garden has roots in WPA/Art Deco period. Explore the 12-acre garden featuring over 2,000 plant varieties, a tropical conservatory and themed gardens including the magnificent, Rose, fragrant Tropical, and exotic Japanese Gardens.
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New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll Circle
City Park
New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone: (504) 658-4100
Website: www.noma.org
Experience a world of art minutes from the French Quarter. The New Orleans Museum of Art is considered one of the South's finest art museums and sculpture gardens, featuring an outstanding collection of world art and an expansive Faberge gallery. Each year, the museum also hosts numerous national and international traveling exhibitions.
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 The National World War II Museum
945 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Toll-Free: (800) 273-4463
Phone: (504) 527-6012
Website: www.nationalww2museum.org
From the Normandy invasion to the Pacific Islands and the Home Front, powerful interactive displays and moving personal stories celebrate the extraordinary American Spirit of those who won the war that changed the world. Bring the whole family for an experience like no other.
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New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
514 Chartres Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 565-8027
Website: www.pharmacymuseum.org
The New Orleans Pharmacy Museum is housed in the 1823 apothecary shop of Louis Dufilho, Jr., the first licensed pharmacist in the United States. Guided tours offer visitors a better understanding of pharmacy and medicine in the 19th century.
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| Golf |
 “Way down yonder in New Orleans/In the land of dreamy scenes/There's a garden of Eden/You know what I mean.”
– Louis Armstrong
Like the cuisine, golf in New Orleans is a passion, enjoyed as a sensory-filled, 365-day-a-year feast. The magnificence of the sprawling oak and cypress trees and the raw beauty of primeval ponds and lagoons give an incomparable character to the many New Orleans layouts. From the glistening early morning dew of a 7 a.m. tee-time to the golden rays of sun cascading through 200-year-old moss-covered live oaks at dusk, nothing is quite as stimulating as golf in the Big Easy.
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TPC of Louisiana
11001 Lapalco Blvd.
Avondale, LA 70094-6201
Toll-Free: (866) NOLA-TPC
Phone: (504) 436-8721
Website: www.tpc.com
The PGA tour brings world-class public access golf to New Orleans. Only 15 minutes from downtown, this Pete Dye-designed
masterpiece will be ideal for your group outings. Book a tee-time up to 30-days in advance!
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Stonebridge of New Orleans
1500 Stonebridge Drive
Gretna, LA 70056
Phone: (504) 394-1300
Website: www.stonebridgegolfofno.com
Stonebridge of New Orleans is the only true links-style course in greater New Orleans. This course features 27 championship holes named after Jazz Greats Louis Armstrong, Pete Fountain and Al Hirt.
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English Turn Golf & Country Club
1 Clubhouse Drive
New Orleans, LA 70131
Phone: (504) 392-2200
Website: www.englishturn.com
This course is the former host of the Annual PGA Tour Stop in New Orleans and features a Jack Nicklaus-designed championship golf course.
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 When it comes to shopping, few American cities offer the unusual blend of originality, charm, and convenience that characterize the New Orleans retail experience. Enjoy the one-of-a-kind specialty shops tucked away on French Quarter streets, on the six-mile long Magazine Street, and in the Bywater/Marigny area just below the French Quarter. These streets combine to create an incomparable shopper's paradise.
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