New Orleans, LA

Dooky Chase Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: A New Orleans tradition since 1941 offering the finest cuisine prepared and inspired by Chef Leah Chase; the historic restaurant has hosted leaders of the Civil Rights Movement and the leading lack artists of several generations, when it had the only Black art gallery in town; the service is still excellent, but dining hours are currently limited until 2:30p, until more workers can be hired
CUISINE: Creole, with no specialty since practically everything is very good to great
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Fri 11a-7p
ADDRESS: 2301 Orleans Ave  MAP
PARKING: limited on property and on street
TRANSIT: local bus
PHONE: 504-821-0535
WEBSITE: having issues, http://www.dookychaserestaurant.com

Olivier's Creole Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: This family restaurant has recipes that stretch back to Mama Jeanne Gaudet Doublet in the early 20th century; one of the best best Creole restaurants in the French Quarter
CUISINE: Creole; specialties include Creole Rabbit, Shrimp Creole, Jambalaya, Shrimp Scampi, Crawfish Etouffee, Stuffed Lobster and Peach Cobbler
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Sun-Sat 11a-3p and 5p-10p
ADDRESS: 204 Decatur Ave  MAP
PARKING: plenty across the street
TRANSIT: Riverwalk Streetcar is 2 blocks to the southeast and Canal Streetcar is 2 blocks to the southwest
PHONE: 504-525-7734
WEBSITE: http://www.olivierscreole.com

Dream
DESCRIPTION: One of the hottest aupscale urban niteclubs in the country with patron lines that stretch around the block; 3 DJs who set a different vibe on each floor; the 2nd floor can get so thick you can barely move, but that's a good thing for party people
CUISINE: American light fare
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Thu-Sun opens late and closes later
ADDRESS: 309 Decatur Ave  MAP
PARKING: French Quarter garages
TRANSIT: Riverwalk Streetcar is 2 blocks to the southeast and Canal Streetcar is 3 blocks to the southwest
PHONE: 504-569-8787
WEBSITE: changing

Donna's Bar & Grill
DESCRIPTION: Brass bands and Barbeque are the twin draws of a funky club with laid back feel – everyone’s chillin'; some nightly performances take to the streets; located across from the Armstrong Park arch; a frequent spot for Second-Linin’
CUISINE: Creole & Barbeque
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Mon, shows at 8p & 10p
ADDRESS: 800 North Rampart Street  MAP
PARKING: park on the street
TRANSIT: Riverwalk Streetcar is 6 blocks to the southeast
PHONE: 504-596-6914
WEBSITE: http://www.donnasbarandgrill.com

Tipitina's French Quarter
DESCRIPTION: Reopened with an uneven performance schedule, but it is nonetheless a premier jazz venue being reborn; order tickets in advance for headliners
CUISINE: Creole, light fare
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Sun-Sat 5p-until; shows at 8p & 10p
ADDRESS: 233 North Peters  MAP
PARKING: French Quarter garages
TRANSIT: Riverwalk Streetcar is 2 blocks to the southeast and Canal Streetcar is 1 block to the southwest
PHONE: 504-566-7095
WEBSITE: http://www.tipitinas.com

Arnaud's Jazz Bistro
DESCRIPTION: A classic Creole restaurant for traditional jazz with a memorable dinner in a upscale atmosphere; every item on the world famous Arnaud’s dinner menu and under the crystal chandeliers seems appealing; jackets are not required
CUISINE: Creole; specialties include Shrimp Creole, Shrimp Scampi, Crawfish Etouffee, and Stuffed Lobster
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: yes, during Jazz concerts
DAYS & HOURS: 
ADDRESS: 813 Bienville Street  MAP
PARKING: French Quarter garages
TRANSIT: Riverwalk Streetcar is 5 blocks to the southeast and Canal Streetcar is 2 blocks to the southwest
PHONE: 504-523-5433
WEBSITE: http://www.arnauds.com

Ray’s Boom Boom Room
DESCRIPTION: One of the best and hardest to simply define clubs in the city, but you can also to get your swerve on with Hip-Hop, R&B and a Brass Jazz band and to boot; a long seafood raw bar and a second two floors of action and and you definitely want to visit the upstairs during happy Hour Fridays & Saturdays for the tasty buffet; a brass band stops by and the party runs late
CUISINE: Creole-Seafood light fare
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: yes
ADDRESS: 508 Frenchmen Street  MAP
PARKING: park on Faubourg Marigny street and walk here
TRANSIT: Riverwalk Streetcar is 2 blocks to the south
PHONE: 504-309-7137
WEBSITE: none

Snug Harbor
DESCRIPTION: New Orleans premier jazz club and one of the musical gems of our nation; every jazz lover should include it on their must do in life list; established and the best up and coming artists perform in the “snug” club where space is a premium, but architecture and the way music reverbs off the narrow walls also makes this place special
CUISINE: Creole-Seafood light fare; dinner can be ordered with show seating
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: yes
DAYS & HOURS: daily at 5p; shows at 9p & 11p
ADDRESS: 628 Frenchmen Street  MAP
PARKING: park on Faubourg Marigny streets and walk here
TRANSIT: Riverwalk Streetcar is 2 blocks to the south
PHONE: 504-949-0696
WEBSITE: http://www.snugjazz.com

Praline Connection
DESCRIPTION: An intimate setting with buffet specials; the service is good from the guys and gals wearing black fedoras; buy some pralines for a taste and as a gift;
CUISINE: Pralines & Creole; specialties include fried catfish, mustard greens, shrimp jambalaya, okra, chowder peas and sumptuous turkey necks; the delicious peach cobbler is homemade
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10a-10p, Sun 10a-9p
ADDRESS: 542 Frenchman Street  MAP
PARKING: park on Faubourg Marigny streets and walk here
TRANSIT: Riverwalk Streetcar is 2 blocks to the south
PHONE: 504-943-3934
WEBSITE: http://www.pralineconnection.com

Loretta's Pralines
DESCRIPTION: Manufacture their own pralines on-site; a touch of heaven in each bite, Loretta's gourmet pralines are the perfect edible momento of New Orleans; her bakery-warehouse-restaurant is also pleasant for visitors and the aroma will embed in your memory taste buds
CUISINE: pralines
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 7a-5p, Sat 8a–4p
ADDRESS: 2101 North Rampart  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: local bus
PHONE: 504-944-7068
WEBSITE: website

Tee Eva's Pies & Pralines
DESCRIPTION: Manufacture their own pralines on-site; smiling faces and friendly service beckon you to try their delicious desserts; they ship pralines worldwide
CUISINE: Pralines & gourmet pies
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PARKING: park on the street
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sun Noon-7p
ADDRESS: 4430 Magazine Street  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: St. Charles Streetcar is 5 short blocks to the north
PHONE: 504-899-8350
WEBSITE: http://www.tee-evapralines.com

Sassafras
DESCRIPTION: Katrina caused them to move to this location in the Best Western-Avalon Hotel -- the food is as good as ever; if you drive east-bound on I-10 Freeway, stop by for a good meal and great prices
CUISINE: Creole & Seafood
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Thu 11a-8p, Fri-Sat 11a-9p, Sun 11a-4p
ADDRESS: 10100 I-10 Freeway, the Service Road  MAP
PARKING: free on premises
TRANSIT: N.A.
PHONE: 504-378-5013
WEBSITE: none