NICHE DOES NOLA Fun Guide We know you will be totally immersed in the Niche EventFest experience, but we put together a fun guide of places to eat, drink, play, take in music, enjoy culture and art, we could go on and on… Walking everywhere is easy and will help work off some of the fine food you are bound to eat. Taking a streetcar to the further destinations only costs $3.00 for an all day ticket, or you could take a taxi. There are literally TONS of spots for eating or drinking/music/partying in the French Quarter, too many to count. Convenient too, since the district begins about 2 blocks from our hotel! Niche Bonus: The CVB also created a microsite just for our conference attendees at: neworleanscvb.com/eventfest InterContinental New Orleans 444 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 Here are some personal favs in the French Quarter Down Home: Central Grocery: An old Italian grocery that Acme Oyster Bar: proudly claims it invented the Muffaletta. The Another great oyster bar just across the “whole” Muff at $17 is huge! street from Felix’s. 923 Decatur St. 724 Iberville St. acmeoyster.com Johnny’s Po Boys: Some of the best po’ boys in town and they offer tasty Muffaletta too. The Gumbo Shop: Great Creole/Cajun food, 511 Saint Louis St. maybe best gumbo in town. johnnyspoboys.com 630 Saint Peter St. gumboshop.com Felix’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar: A dozen awesome, fresh oysters on the half shell Mr. B’s Bistro: Popular spot, try the Gumbo Ya-‐ for $13—you’ll want more! Ya or the catfish fingers. 739 Iberville St. 201 Royal St. felixs.com mrbsbistro.com Kinda Fine: NOLA restaurant: Located in a renovated warehouse with a bright yellow stucco facade, NOLA is Emeril's casual and funky restaurant in the French Quarter. Eclectic menu showcases rustic Louisiana and Southern cooking. 534 Saint Louis St. emerilsrestaurants.com/nola-‐restaurant Hotel Monteleone and Carousel Bar: Check out this cool carousel bar with ever-‐so-‐slowly rotating seats. 214 Royal St. hotelmonteleone.com Antoines: Since 1840. Another famous, elegant restaurant akin to the Commander’s Palace in the Garden District. High-‐end, white linen, servers in tuxedoes. Do not miss walking through all the private dining rooms -‐ incredible history. 713 Saint Louis St. antoines.com The Beat: Preservation Hall: Don’t miss this truly great music at Preservation Hall. The live blues and jazz are the heart of this New Orleans experience. 726 Saint Peters St. preservationhall.com The Spotted Cat Music Club: Quintessential, crowd-‐pleasing jazz club. 623 Frenchman St. spottedcatmusicclub.com Tourist Tip: For meandering the French Quarter, taking in the ever-‐popular-‐party-‐people scene, many say Frenchmen Street is better than Bourbon Street if you want less chaos. Lots of music clubs too. Beyond the FQ: -‐Meet the Mississippi: Technically still within the FQ, The Riverfront is blocks from hotel. Shopping, steamboat rides and more. Take a ride on Steamboat Natchez. frenchquarter.com/sightseeing/riverfront.php Jackson Square: Technically still within the FQ, but whether you're there for the architecture of St. Louis Cathedral or break dancers or to see the Andrew Jackson statue or to walk off the world-‐famous beignets, there's almost always something lively going on in the square. Café Du Monde: Home sweet home for fantastic beignets, chickory coffee and cafe au lait. Don’t wait in line like a tourist, grab a table and they will eventually come over and serve you. Cash only, and you pay at the table. 800 Decatur St. cafedumonde.com The Garden District: Hop on a trolley ($3 for an all day pass) to this historic neighborhood of distinctive homes, shops, and delicious food. Commander’s Palace: Iconic dining experience with white linen tablecloths, classic creole fine dining and 25-‐cent martinis at lunch! 1403 Washington Ave. commanderspalace.com Coquette on Magazine St., Try this unpretentious French bistro with fresh, delicious food. 2800 Magazine St. coquettenola.com Magazine St. Shopping: Hottest shopping district with stylish wares from mid-‐century to modern. Check out Sopo, Exodus Goods, Friend, Magpie. magazinestreet.com -‐More Culture & Art: Sculpture Garden at the NOMA: Over 60 sculptures by artists from all over the world in City Park. Historic Voo-‐Doo Museum: In the FQ, everything Voo-‐Doo 4U. Cemetery tours: Another part of the rich history of New Orleans, the “Cities of the Dead.” saveourcemeteries.org