New Orleans Neighborhoods uptown AVE THE GIST OF IT : NAPOLEON AVE CKSON JA CLAIBORNE LOUISIANA Uptown is a leisurely streetcar ride away from the French Quarter, populated by 19th-century homes, the Audubon Zoo, award-winning restaurants and a prominent university scene. BRO AD WA Y ST. CHARLES AVE Have a seat on one of the mahogany benches on the historic St. Charles Avenue streetcar and enjoy a peaceful ride from the edge of the French Quarter to Uptown, noting the residential architecture along the way. For access to the top-notch shopping along Magazine Street, hop on and off the No. 11 Magazine Street bus with a one-day Jazzy Pass. Uptown is also just a short cab ride away from the French Quarter. JEFFERSON HOW TO GET THERE : ST AVE AVE WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO : EAT • Indulge in Israeli dishes at Shaya , winner of the James Beard Foundation's Best New Restaurant Award in 2016. • Dine on Del Fuego ’s tacos, served with delicious sides of ceviche and cebollitas. • Eat fresh at Carrollton Market , an upscale restaurant serving authentic Southern cuisine. • Savor a plate of fried green tomatoes at Southern/Creole restaurant Dick & Jenny's . • Sit down to an elegant dinner at Brigsten’s , a contemporary Creole/Cajun restaurant housed in a historical Victorian cottage. • Find a wealth of Creole dishes at Dante’s Kitchen in the Carrollton neighborhood. DRINK • Stop in for cocktails and a show at Maple Leaf Bar , the hub of Oak Street’s live music scene. • Socialize with friends at Cure and marvel at its selection of craft drinks and local specialties. • Marvel at the impressive array of bourbon and other whiskeys at Kenton’s . • Drink a Lalu Lalu cocktail, made with tequila, mescal and house-made pear bitters at Patois . • Unwind on the patio at Bar Frances , a new Freret Street bar and restaurant with a wide selection of wines. PHOTOS (from top): Cure ©Cure • Dante's Kitchen ©Paul Broussard • Painting with a Twist ©Painting with a Twist LEAKE AVE AVE SEE & DO • Enjoy one of the many public concerts at Tulane University’s School of Liberal Arts . • Take a swing at the Audubon Park Golf Course , located in spacious Audubon Park. • See more than 2,000 creatures great and small at Audubon Zoo . During the warm months, bring the family to check out the in-house water park Cool Zoo. • Relax and rejuvenate with a massage at Embodyment Salon & Spa . • Create your own masterpiece while sipping on wine with friends at Painting with a Twist . • Spend an afternoon at The Fly , a riverfront sports complex in Audubon Park. SHOP • Buy some one-of-a-kind, contemporary upscale gifts from Hazelnut . • Freshen up your home with flowers from NOLA Flora . • Visit Neal Auction Company for its wide selection of impeccable antique furnishings and art. • Find symphonic souvenirs at Keller Strings , home to fine violins, violas and gifts. • Bedazzle yourself with a gift from Symmetry Jewelers & Designers . • Celebrate the coastal lifestyle with shirts, ties and leather bags and belts from Pelican Coast Clothing Company . • Carrying the latest, most exclusive designs from around the world and just a streetcar ride away is New Orleans' very own European shopping spree, the "fashion galleries" of Yvonne LaFleur . • Seek out your favorite food and art at the Freret Market , held the first Saturday of the month except for June, July and August. 28
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