Where to Eat and Drink in New Orleans-2015 Edition

To help you prepare for the upcoming RCA conference in New Orleans, the Chefs at Symrise have curated a list of “must-tastes” during your visit. Our guide is split in to three sections: Drink, Eat, and Wake Up! Under each section you will find a selection of classic locations and a group of modern locations. We hope that you are are able to make it to RCA this month and experience some of our favorite flavors at these top spots. 

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Drink

The Classics

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop

Allegedly the oldest bar in America, Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop was opened around 1770 by a French pirate and blacksmith

941 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116

(504) 593-9761

http://www.lafittesblacksmithshop.com

The Old Absinthe House

Originally built in 1806, the Old Absinthe House was destroyed during prohibition and moved underground to a warehouse. It has since moved back at its original location complete with the original ornamental absinthe fountains.

240 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130

(504) 523-3181

http://www.ruebourbon.com/oldabsinthehouse/

The Modern

Sainte Marie

Near the Superdome, Sainte Marie is hugely popular during games but has slowly been upping their cocktail game with small batch liquors and cutting edge mixology.

930 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70112

(504) 304-6988

http://saintemarienola.com/menu/cocktails/

Cure

Cure is credited as the bar that sparked the cocktail revolution in New Orleans; it’s in a little bit of a fringe neighborhood so definitely take a cab.

4905 Freret Street, New Orleans, LA 70115

(504)302-2357

http://curenola.com/

Eat

The Classics

Antoine’s

Antoine’s is the oldest family owned restaurant in the country and just celebrated its 175^th birthday.  Oh, and they invented Oysters Rockefeller.

713 Saint Louis St., New Orleans, LA 70130

(504) 581-4422

http://www.antoines.com/

Galatoire’s

Galatoire’s has been a NOLA staple for over 100 years.  Try their delicious Duck and Andouille Gumbo but make sure to bring a jacket if you go.

209 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70130

(504) 525-2021

http://www.galatoires.com/home

The Modern

Ba Mien

Located in a strip mall in the heart of NOLA’s little Vietnam, Ba Mien features some of the best Vietnamese in the region.
13235 Chef Menteur Hwy., New Orleans, LA 70129

(504) 255-0500

http://www.bamien.com/

Sylvain

Sylvain gets mentioned twice on this list for its great cocktails and also its great Southern with an Italian twist cuisine.

625 Chartres Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
(504)265-8123

http://www.sylvainnola.com/ 

Wake Up!

The Classics

Café du Monde

Café du Monde has been serving up its signature Chicory coffee and Beignets since 1863 and now has 8 locations around NOLA.  Stop by the original, it’s open 24 hours a day.

Original Location

800 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70116

(504) 525-4544

Riverwalk

500 Port of New Orleans Suite 27, New Orleans, LA 70130

(504) 218-7993

http://www.cafedumonde.com/

Morning Call Coffee Stand

Another great 24 hour Chicory coffee and Beignet spot is Morning Call with a location in City Park.  Take some to go and stroll around the park.

56 Dreyfous Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124

(504) 300-1157

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Morning-Call-Coffee-Stand/160276734004644

The Modern

Spitfire Coffee

Spitfire is a great 3^rd wave coffee shop located in the Quarter. It opens at 8am and serves delicious espresso drinks and cold brews.

627 St Peter St., New Orleans, LA 70116

(225) 384-0655

http://www.spitfirecoffee.com/

Cherry Coffee

Cherry Coffee is located within Steins Deli in the Garden District and opens at 7am.  They serve specialty coffees, rotating weekly from roasters all over the country.

2207 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70116

(985) 250-0466

https://www.facebook.com/cherrycoffee.nola

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