Many Tours are available to learn about the area’s history.  A Plantation Tour will let you experience the architecture and life surrounding these grand homesteads, a New Orleans Jazz Tour begins as Preservation Hall and explores the history of music in the Big Easy, and a Haunted Tour lets you learn about some of the more colorful and spooky aspects of our great city’s past.

The National WWII Museum not only commemorates the War as a whole, but also includes a Home Front Gallery section, highlighting area activities during the war, and compiling the experiences of local servicemen and women.

Since 1966, The Historic New Orleans Collection museum, research center, and publisher.  This organization is dedicated to studying and preserving the history and culture of New Orleans and surrounding areas.  The museum hosts a revolving variety of exhibitions and collections including art, photos, hand-crafted goods, memorabilia, and more.  The museum also hosts events including demonstrations, concerts, lectures, and sponsored celebrations.

The 1300-acre, historic City Park was once the site of the Allard Plantation.  First settled in the 1770′s, the land became the popular site for duels under the huge oaks that stand to this day, and the structures on the property are classic examples popular architectural styles throughout US history.

During your getaway, visit a historic NOLA restaurant.  Experience classic New Orleans food, a historical treat in itself.  If the restaurant hasn’t been there that long, the buildings in which they are located certainly have.  Some of these great eateries actually have historic records of the people who have owned and worked on the premises!

What would our great city be without its history of folklore?  Visit the Historic Voodoo Museum where the legacy of this unique religion is preserved and enjoyed.  Come see the artifacts, hear the tales, and experience the spirituality of this African-based belief.

The Historic New Orleans iPhone/iPad app will lead you to dozens of historic sites in the area.  Just choose one and go!

In fact, there is so much history and mystique surrounding New Orleans that it is practically woven into the core of the NOLA present.  All you need to do is step outside the Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast, and you will immediately find yourself immersed in the historic atmosphere of our beautiful city!

With so many restaurants in New Orleans, how do you choose which to visit during your New Orleans bed and breakfast getaway?  What we consider when recommending an eatery to our guests is, of course, food quality.  But we also consider ease of access, and our ability to obtain great service for you.  With this in mind, La Petite Grocery restaurant is on our short-list of great places to either celebrate your special occasion, or just enjoy a nice lunch, night-out, or Sunday Brunch in the Garden District.

La Petite Grocery is, of course, a French Restaurant, and a perfect place to enjoy both traditional French food with a touch of local-food personality.  Even better, Executive Chef Justin Devillier likes to support local farmers and fishermen, obtaining ingredients from local sources whenever possible.

The building itself was once a corner store.  The then Central Tea, Coffee, and Butter Depot run by Mr. Frank Mackie, provided fresh-creamery butter, coffee roasted at the store, imported teas, and a number of locally-grown items.  This very popular store commanded business from both area residents, as well as patrons from further away who would come by buggy or even ferry across the river to shop there.  Once rebuilt after a fire burned the building to the ground, the store in front was backed by a delivery barn in the back to handle incoming and outgoing goods, the store continued to be a successful grocery until it closed in 1982.  After another 15+ years of life as an amazing flower shop, La Petite Grocery was opened in 2004.  Their ideas reflect those of Mr. Mackie:  to offer the best fare to their patrons, using local ingredients and fresh produce.

Diners rave about La Petite Grocery, and so do we.  Want a light bite?  Try the Cauliflower Soup with Truffle Oil and Fried Sage Leaves, or the Blue Crab Bignets.  For a full dinner, maybe the Mississippi Rabbit with Spinach & Spaetzle might be to your liking.  Or try their amazing cheeseburger for more “American” fare.  Really, you can’t go wrong with anything you order!

For an out-of-the-ordinary drink experience, the refreshing Elderflower Mojito is one to try.  And The Bees Knees is just that!  Along with these and other delicious drink concoctions, La Petite Grocery also features a good selection of beers on tap, and an impressive wine list.

And save room for dessert!  Each and every one is an adventure in decadence.

So why not put La Petite Grocery on your list of restaurants to try when you stay at our uptown New Orleans bed and breakfast?  You won’t go away hungry, and your palette with definitely be satisfied!

Stop 1:  The French Market for the Creole Tomato Festival
This event, started in 1986, celebrates all things “Louisiana Food.”  The Creole Tomato thrives in Louisiana’s rich, fertile soil, and comes to harvest at the start of June.  Thus, the celebration!  Laugh at the larger-than-life tomatoes strolling about, watch area chefs fight over the first tomatoes of the season in the annual tomato auction, and (of course) enjoy the delicious food inspired by the Creole Tomato!  (parade)

Stop 2:  The Old U.S. Mint for the Louisiana Seafood Festival
Just east of the French Market, you can easily walk on over to get a taste of the Gulf.  Did you know that Louisiana harvests more seafood than any other US state?  The Seafood Festival celebrates this fact, offering live cooking demonstrations, food booths featuring some of the best seafood dishes of area restaurants, and the World’s largest Seafood Dish and Crawfish Boil, among others!  And why not pick up your copy of the Our Home, Louisiana Seafood Cookbook?  Featuring recipes from area personalities and restaurant chefs, 100% of this book’s proceeds benefit Friends of the Fishermen and the Louisiana Seafood Festival Foundation.

Stop 3:  Stay at the Old U.S. Mint for the Cajun-Zydeco Festival
Okay, so this is technically an extension of the Seafood Festival.  The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation offers live music on two stages!  Zydeco folk music was brought to the area by the Creoles, and the distinct sound will have your feet tapping, and your mouth smiling.  More than 20 performers offer music for dance and celebration, including C.J. Chenier & His Red Hot Louisiana Band and Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie – two well-known Zydeco groups.  Meanwhile, shop the crafts fair and enjoy the food offered by the Seafood Festival!

You won’t be bored, and you certainly won’t go away hungry when you attend Vieux To Do!  Simply hop on the streetcar outside the B and B and take the short ride to and from these fun events.  Enjoy your riverside festival days, and then return to your comfortable room at our NOLA inn to enjoy the Louisiana nights!

Joie de vivre – love of life.  This phrase is especially appropriate in New Orleans.  So many of our residents and guests love our beautiful city – so much so that they sometimes don’t leave, even after their earthly life is done!  Throw in a healthy dose of both strife and voodoo in our history that KEEPS some from leaving, and you have one VERY interesting city.  You can learn all about NOLA’s haunted sights through books, lore on the street, and stories on the internet.  But the best way to discover our haunted city is to enjoy some great haunted tours when you stay at our New Orleans bed and breakfast!

While other cities may object, some call New Orleans one of the most haunted cities, if not THE most haunted city, in the U.S.  As a popular destination for paranormal research and ghost-hunting groups, stories and evidence abound that support the “most haunted” theory.  Reasons abound that increase the probability of otherworldly activity in New Orleans, so it comes as no surprise at all that photos, videos, and audio recordings show such evidence.

Discover Haunted New Orleans Sights

The Lalaurie house, The Haunted Morturary, Le Pavillion Hotel, Arnaud’s Restaurant, Jackson Square, our above-ground cemeteries (especially St. Louis Cemetery #1 which hosts Voodoo Queen Marie Leveux) are among New Orleans’ most-known haunted locations.  However there are tens, if not hundreds, more.  Even our inn is not immune, as unexplained activities are also experienced under our very own roof!

Want to be sure to include some spirit-lore in your stay?  Take advantage of our Spirits Alive! package which provides two nights’ accommodations and reservations for two of the area’s best haunted tours for your enjoyment.

So come enjoy a NOLA getaway at the Avenue Inn B&B.  But keep alert – you never know who or what you might catch a glimpse of out of the corner of your eye… whether it be day or night!

In an effort to both give back to the community and also to support culinary education, the annual New Orleans Food and Wine Experience is held to benefit local organizations through our city’s love for all-things-food in relation to our great culture.  This event has raised over $1 million for NOLA non-profit organizations.  This year, a combination of dinners, wine tastings, shows, and performances will benefit ten local businesses this year including Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana, and several groups providing culinary education.  Throughout the week, chefs and vintners team up to offer amazing dinners, several wine tasting events will be held, and wine and food-related seminars are offered.  All events are ticketed, and reservations are suggested for dinners.

The Food and Wine Experience marks its 20th celebration this year with a special event:  The Big Gateaux Show on Friday, May 25, 2012!  Much like the popular Food Network competitions, this event is a competition pairing pastry chefs and local culinary student to design a cake to be paired with champagne for this burlesque-themed event.  All cakes will be displayed, tasted and judged at the event.  Tickets are required for this event which will be hosted by Johnny Iuzzini from Top Chef Just Desserts, and Tariq Hanna of Sucre’.  The winner receives a $5000 prize.

Greece on the Bayou, NOLA’s annual Greek Festival celebrates Greek heritage and culture in the New Orleans area at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral.  Live Greek music, dancing, a kids area, activities, and cathedral tours will keep you engaged.  And of course, who can forget the food?  Gyros, baklava, dolma, souvlaki, spanakorizo, moussaka… all your favorites will be available at the festival!  Donation is $5, children under 12 are free.

While these are the two event highlights, we will be glad to provide additional suggestions of things to do during Memorial Day weekend.  So come on down to the Avenue Inn for great New Orleans accommodations and a fun-filled Memorial Day weekend, and enjoy all things food and fun in NOLA!

Some minimum stays apply to holiday and special events.  Call or e-mail now for details and to book your accommodations.

The restaurant itself is an eclectic mix of old and new, incorporating some salvaged decor from historic New Orleans locations, and adding elements to bring the eatery into modern times.   The overall feel is the aforementioned French Bistro style, however you can feel free to bring a group to the bar to enjoy the game.

As for food offerings, think classic New Orleans seafood and oyster dishes with a dash of the classics thrown in for good measure.  The establishment’s name does suggest an all-encompassing seafood menu, however other fares are offered.  But really, would you go to a seafood place for a steak or some chicken?  While you can get these options here, we whole-heartedly recommend the seafood and oysters!

The oysters are best fresh, straight from the raw-bar on the half-shell.  However, you can also enjoy them in hot presentations such as Char-grilled, Rockefeller, and Bienville.  Not up for food served IN a shell?  Why not try the Redfish Creole, Shrimp and Grits, shrimp Remoulade, Big Easy BBQ Shrimp, or Seared Scallops?  Any of the fresh fish offerings are worth consideration as well.

Appetizer hits are Mussels in Red Sauce, Crawfish Cornbread, and the amazing Shrimp Cocktail.

Looking for salad options?  You will not be disappointed in the generous-sized selections.  We recommend asking for the dressing on the side.   Try a bowl of Corn and Crab Chowder as an accompaniment!

Drinks from the bar are top-notch.  For alcoholic treats, the Frozen Pomigranite Mojito has received rave reviews.  Also consider other house-specialty spirits and all-time favorites like the Tyme after Time Martini, Old Fashioned, and the Beauregard.

And of course, no meal is complete without sweets after!  Superior’s chocolate cake is almost as dark and creamy as a mousse, and their carrot cake will send you over the top!

So enjoy breakfast at our New Orleans inn, and try Superior Seafood and Oyster Bar for lunch or dinner, where you can kick back, have some great food and great fun, and quickly learn to love our wonderful city!

Dishes and drinks suggested in this posting are just a sample of the great offerings at the Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar.  Our suggestions are based on both personal reviews and those we have read.  Please feel free to recommend your favorites so we can share with others!

What started as a simple 5-day event with 350 attendees has grown into a legendary event in NOLA.  It is now known as one of the greatest cultural events in the world.  What was once a strictly jazz-related event now also celebrates a very wide variety of music which has gown to include jazz, funk,Cajun, zydeco, R&B, rock, African, Latin, blues, gospel, Caribbean, folk, and more!  The festival boasts an astonishing schedule of over 500 shows on 12 stages features local, regional, and national performers.

Some of 2012′s “Big” musical names include Cee Lo Green, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Bruce Springstten and the E Street Band, Al Green, Eddie Vedder, Florence & the Machine, Better Than Ezra, the Eagles, Ne-Yo, Herbie Hancock, the Foo Fighters, Bonnie Raitt, Dr. John, David Sanborn and Joey DeFrancesco, The Neville Brothers, Bon Iver, Feist, Allen Toussant, Irma Thomas, and many, many more!

Tickets are available through the Festival website.  Single and multi-day tickets are available.  Three levels of VIP Experience opportunities are also offered this year – tickets are limited.

The Big Chief VIP Experience package gets you special on-site parking, daily admission, access to VIP viewing stands for most of the “big name” performers, access to a VIP Hospitality Lounge, and a program guide.

The Grand Marshal VIP pass gives you all of the above with the added benefit of front-stage viewing to most of the “big name” performers.

Krewe of Jazz Fest VIP passes include all of the above with the added benefit of VIP seating for the Acura Stage.

So reserve your favorite room at our New Orleans Bed and Breakfast and make plans to attend Louisiana Jazz Fest, 2012!

Some minimum stays apply to holiday and special events.  Call or e-mail now for details and to book your accommodations.

This all-things-crawfish Louisiana tradition began in 1975, and brings visitors from around the city, state, and the country.  What was once a small festival has evolved into an unforgettable community event, with food, music, vendors, carnival games, rides, and fun!

Food:  This IS the Crawfish Festival… of COURSE there will be food!  And plenty of it!  Come hungry and sample a variety of over 50 food options!  While this is Cajun country, not all the event food is such.  Nor is it all crawfish for the more picky eaters in attendance.  But suffice it to say you won’t leave hungry!

Music:  Live music will dominate all hours of the event as 10 regional bands offer Rock, Blues, Oldies, Funk, Big Band, Dance music, and the classics.  And probably much more!  It’s an eclectic lineup, promising good music, good variety, and good fun!

Vendors:  Along with traditional Festival merchandise, an arts and crafts vending area is a big part of the event.  Gifts, home goods, jewelry, art, and more will be offered for our attendees’ discriminating tastes!

Midway:  Carnival games and rides will be available to test your skills and provide plenty of thrills!  Pay-one-price ride armbands will be available.

The Sigur Cultural Center welcomes you to this annual Chalmette, LA event on the east side of New Orleans.  Festivities begin on the evening of Thursday, March 22, 2012 and continue through Sunday, March 25, 2012.  The event will be open Thursday evening, Friday evening, Saturday noon to 11pm, and Sunday noon to 9pm.

The Louisiana Crawfish Festival is just a 20 minute drive (10 miles) from the inn.  Why not plan a long weekend in New Orleans and make the Festival a stop on your itinerary during your visit?  Spend the day at the festival, then hit Bourbon Street for all the French Quarter action at night, then make your way back to your room at the Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast for true southern hospitality and a cozy night’s rest.

Some minimum stays apply to holiday and special events.  Call or e-mail now for details and to book your accommodations.

Last year’s hosting of the Southeast regional championships were but a dress-rehearsal for this year’s championships.  The 2012 NCAA Men’s Division Basketball Tournament began with 68 teams, and progresses to the Final Four, which will fight it out at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in our beautiful city.  The National Semifinals will be held on March 31, 2012, and the National Championship Game will commence on April 2, 2012.

Known as the safe-house for thousands of residents during Hurricane Katrina, the Superdome is home to the NFL’s New Orleans Saints.  Along with the honor of hosting the NCAA Final Four Championships this year, it has also been selected to host the 2013 Super Bowl!  Located on 52 acres of land, the Superdome is the largest fixed domed structure in the world, covering a 13-acre expanse.  It can seat almost 76,500 fans!

While the NCAA Championships will only see a fraction of the NOLA population increase that happens during some of our festivals and annual events, basketball fans will be welcomed in true NOLA style!  So choose our New Orleans bed and breakfast for your home-base and true relaxing getaway during the NCAA events!

Some minimum stays apply to holiday and special events.  Call or e-mail now for details and to book your accommodations.

What do 21 stages, a half-milion people, dance lessons, and musician adoptions have in common?  Why they’re all part of the annual French Quarter Festival in New Orleans!  And Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast welcomes you as our New Orleans bed and breakfast guest during this amazing New Orleans Event.

April 12-15, 2012 marks the 29th anniversary of this New Orleans festival season kick-off event.  What started as a simple, neighborhood festival has blossomed into one of the largest music, food, and fun events in the United States.

In an effort to keep the festival truly free for attendees, an ‘adopt an artist’ program has been started for the 2012 event, and will continue for future events.  This Musician Sponsorship Program allows individuals, corporations, and foundations donate the costs required for the over 800 local artists.  Committed to keeping traditional jazz music alive, the Festival features twenty music stages host only Louisiana artists, and one International Stage welcomes jazz groups from all over the world.

Meanwhile, food will flow!  The French Quarter Festival has become recognized as a major food event in the United States.  New Orleans’ finest restaurants will participate in what has become known as The World’s Largest Jazz Brunch, serving classic New Orelans dishes during the entire festival.

The Festival is also home to the popular Children’s Headquarters for some fun for the entire family.  Expanded this year, the Children’s Headquarters offers activities at two locations.  The Hermann-Grima House Courtyard offers hands-on activities, including a few from a bygone era (butter-churning, anyone?).  The riverfront kids area at the Audubon Aquarium Riverfront Plaza will include a Kids’ Performance Tent with live music.  And don’t miss the fireworks on Saturday night at 9 pm!

Need some portable guidance during the event?  Make sure to check out the French Quarter Festival iPhone and Droid Apps, available for free download in March, 2012.

Our  uptown New Orleans bed and breakfast welcomes you to our city during the French Quarter Festival.  We hope you enjoy your stay with us!

Some minimum stays apply to holiday and special events. Call or e-mail now for details and to book your accommodations.

The internet is abuzz about the food, service and ambiance.  Red Fish grill was voted Best Seafood Restaurant in a NewOrleansRestaurants.com survey 4 years in a row.  Yahoo’s 219 raters give Red Fish Grill 4.5 out of 5 stars.  And these opinionated diners give some definite recommendations of their favorite menu choices.  Not-to-be-missed selections include the Red Fish, Gumbo, Shrimp Remoulade Napoleon, Filet Mignon (if you MUST eat steak), and the Double-Chocolate Bread Pudding for dessert!

The Red Fish Grill website even shares the recipes for a few of these favorites… but we recommend an evening out at the restaurant, leaving all the preparation to the talented Executive Chef Gregg Collier and his amazing staff!

Things to know:  the restaurant is casual.  And on Bourbon Street.  And family-friendly.  This is not a typical Brennan wine-and-dine experience, but a fun-filled, boisterous meal.  However, besides the Main Dining Room, there are also the Lake and River Rooms for private events, and the intimate Wine room for small parties if you want a more restrained atmosphere in the French Quarter.  For those who don’t mind eating on the fly, Red Fish has an Oyster Bar for drinks and bar-side eating.

The Red Fish Grill is open for lunch dining daily from 11am to 3pm.  Dinner dining is offered Sunday through Thursday evenings from 5pm-10pm.  The Oyster Bar is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, and covers dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings from 5pm to 11pm.

Red Fish Grill
115 Bourbon Street
New Orleans, LA
504-598-1200

We like the Red Fish Grill for the food, the service, the location, and the fun experience.  It is a perfect prelude to an evening on Bourbon Street.  But don’t take it from us.  Catch a streetcar from our New Orleans Bed and Breakfast to Bourbon Street and try it yourself!

Please note:  reservations are recommended during prime-dining hours.

The open-air French Market itself is extensive and consists of a flea market which is open daily, a set of eateries and cafes, more than 30 specialty stores and crafters, and a daily farmers market which boasts everything from produce, seafood, confections, and specialty spices.  All in all, the market extends over six city blocks, sees thousands of visitors daily, and is host to at least a half dozen city events each year.  You will see public artwork displayed throughout the market, and the Market features the Jazz National Historical Park.

And if you want coffee, this is the place to be!  Since the mid 1800s, the smoky brew has been a noted staple in the Market.  In fact, the Cafe Du Monde is the oldest tenant in the Market since 1862, and is known for its New Orleans-style coffee blended with chicory, and their beignets.

The French Market is open 7 days a week from dawn to dusk.  The Market is just 3 miles from Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast.  While there is ample riverside parking, you can reach the French Market by way of the New Orleans Streetcar system which stops just outside the inn.

Check out our New Orleans vacation package specials to plan your visit.  We look forward to hosting your stay!

A Museum and Performance venue created in 1994 to commemorate the jazz music legacy.  Preserve information, resources, and sites related to the history of jazz in New Orleans.  The Park features music selections and information regarding some of the most noted pioneers of jazz, including Freddie Keppard, Scott Joplin, Buddy Bolden, and Louis Armstrong, to name a few.  The park also notes the progressions of the jazz music genre throughout history

The Official Visitors Center is located at 916 North Peters Street in the French Market.  The free-to-the-public museum is open throughout the year,  Tuesday through Saturday from 8am to 4:30pm, closed on Holidays.  The Visitors Center holds a performance area, exhibit space, information desk, and bookstore.  It offers regular jazz performances, lectures, films, concerts, and exhibits.  The content of the Park changes during the year, depending on seasons and events, so it is an ideal return-to location in New Orleans.

The Park features two self-guided tours.  The Jazz Walk of Fame covers Algiers Point (a ferry is available from the New Orleans French Market), and an 11-stop Tour of Jazz History Sites leads you from the Louis Armstrong Park around the French Quarter.

The Park has also partnered with the Old US Mint to present their popular concert series in the Old US Mint Performance Hall.  This world-class music venue presents performances throughout the year.

The park participates in special Annual events that bring enhanced opportunities to experience the city’s jazz culture.  April is Jazz Appreciation Month which includes the French Quarter Festival and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival (look for future posts regarding these topics).  October is Jazz Awareness Month, and the Park also boasts seasonal concerts throughout the Christmas Season.

So stay at our New Orleans bed and breakfast, and immerse yourself into the sounds and history of jazz!  We are on the streetcar line with easy access to the French Quarter and the Park.

As the first big festival after Mardi Gras, Saint Patrick’s Day is welcomed by all as both an homage to the Irish Culture and an indicator that spring is just around the corner!  Common celebrations include block parties and parades, often based around neighborhood and community organizations.  Of course, the French Quarter boasts multiple parades to honor the Irish, and you may even see some floats from Mardi Gras reused during the parade.  During these processions, do not be surprised to catch a potato or cabbage thrown from the floats!

The NOLA annual Irish Channel St. Parade begins at 1pm on Saturday, March 17, 2011, and passes within only a few blocks 0f our New Orleans bed and breakfast, so guests have easy access for a great spot on the parade route during their stay!

Traveling to New Orleans before Saint Patricks Day weekend?  You can still partake in some of the fun!  A Saint Patricks Day Parade will be held on Metairie Road on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at noon.  Just 6 miles NNW of the inn, you can easily take a streetcar up for the event.  There may be other events happening throughout the week prior to the holiday, and we can let you know more about these during your stay.

No matter what you do for the Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations, be sure to wear your green, as this tradition is actively upheld in the city – no green, and you are likely to find yourself pinched!

So come to enjoy a stay with us at the Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast for your Saint Patty’s day, New Orleans vacation!  We are on the streetcar line with easy access to the French Quarter for the festival.  We have a three night minimum during this event.

Sentinels of the refined, elegant southern Louisiana lifestyle of our rural roots, many New Orleans area plantations still stand today to remind us of times which have passed in favor of a more frantic life.

Malus Beauregard House – just outside of town in Chalmette, LA.  Although not classified as a plantation, this home has housed several wealthy families during the nineteenth century and sits on the site of the Chalmette battlefield.  Open from 9 am to 4:30 pm, parking and tours are free.

Bocage Plantation – Darrow, LA.  Tours are offered Wednesday through Sunday from 12 pm to 5pm.  Cost is $20 per person, children under 12 are free.

Destrehan Plantation*- Destrehan, LA.  This historically active plantation offers craft demonstrations on weekdays, including open hearth cooking, bousillage construction (how many structures were built), indigo dyeing, candle making, African American herbal remedies, and carpentry.  Tours in French are offered on Tuesday and Friday.  Tours are 9am to 4pm daily, except on major holidays.  Cost is $15 for adults, $5 for children 6-16, and children under 6 are free.

Houmas House* – Darrow, LA.  This plantation boasts the ghost of a little girl on the grounds!  They offer a chartered tour originating from the French Quarter: $59 for adults and $40 for children.

Laura Plantation* – Vacherie, LA.  Open daily except for major Holidays.  Their 70-minute guided tours are offered from 10am to 4pm.  Parking is free.  Admission is $18 for adults, $5 for children 6-17, and children under 6 are free.  $1 discounts for AAA, National Trust, Military and We Save adult admission applies.  Tours in French are offered at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm.

Nottoway Plantation – White Castle, LA.  Open 7 days a week, 9am to 4pm (except for major holidays).  Guided tour admission of the mansion and grounds is $20 for adults, $6 for children 6-12, and children under 6 are free.  AAA, Senior, and Military discounts are offered.  Self-guided tours of the grounds only are $8 for adults, children 12 and under are free.  A lunch/afternoon cafe is open onsite from Thursday through Sunday each week.

Oak Alley Plantation* – Vacherie, LA.  Open daily except major holidays, 9am to 6pm.  Admission is $18 for adults, $7.50 for teens 13-18, and $4.50 for children 6-12.  Children under 6 are free.  Guided tours of the Big House are given by guides in period costume.  A self-guided walking tour is also available.  Senior, AAA, and Military discounts are offered.

San Francisco Plantation* – Garyville, LA.  Gates open between 9-9:30am and the last tour is offered between 4-4:40pm (hours vary slightly depending on season).  Closed on major holidays.  Tours are given by guides in period attire.  Admission is $15 for adults, $7 for students, children 6 and under are free.  AAA and Military discount is offered.

*You do not have to have a car to get to some of the best locations.  A tour can be arranged right from the front door of the Inn for these exciting examples of early Louisiana plantation life.  Just ask your Innkeeper for all the details.

Following an amazing dinner at a nearby restaurant, curl up in your cozy bed at our New Orleans bed and breakfast and dream of life in the genteel south!

Of course, honeymooners are frequent guests to our charming New Orleans bed and breakfast.  Everyone knows that this romantic and historic city is the perfect place to plan your post-wedding getaway.  Our Jazzy Honeymoon, Do Not Disturb, Rendezvous on the Avenue, and Sex in the City packages are perfect choices for your honeymoon stay with us!

But weddings, ah, weddings!  If you are planning a destination wedding, Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast is the perfect New Orleans wedding location for your intimate event.  For family and friends from 2 to 30 people, we can offer a complete per-person or per-room package, depending on your preferences and selections.  Some of the wedding amenities we can provide include:

• Flowers, including arrangements, corsages, bouquets, and boutonnieres
• Ministerial services by a state-licensed non-denomination minister who will assist you with your marriage license
• Professional photography at a reasonable cost
• Food and beverage catering for an intimate reception
• Music support from a harpist, violinist, or Jazz quartet
• Transportation via limo, private streetcar for a group, or horse-drawn carriage for two in the French Quarter
• Event planning for you and your guests at local attractions and destinations

More information can be found at our website.

We take pride in providing a romantic and memorable event for you and your loved ones.  There is no greater joy than to see two people married in our Bed and Breakfast!  So please let us know how we can help plan your special day at our New Orleans bed and breakfast!

Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” is actually a French Catholic tradition in relation to Lent.  It is the practice of eating richer, fattier foods in excess on a final night before Lenten season fasting begins on Ash Wednesday in remembrance of the Holy Week before Easter.  Mardi Gras is slowly spreading throughout the United States as a reason to celebrate, but Mardi Gras actually arrived in Louisiana with the Le Moyne brothers in 1699.  Sent by King Louis XIV to defend France’s claim on the area of Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana in America, the brothers traveled up the Mississippi River and made camp about 60 miles downriver of where New Orleans is today.  The day they made camp happened to be France’s Mardi Gras day.  So you could say that the New Orleans area had a hand in starting Mardi Gras, even though the actual celebration wasn’t established until Mobile was settled in 1702.

Mardi Gras has since become synonymous with New Orleans itself.  And festivities begin long before Lent.  The Mardi Gras parade season begins on Saturday, February 4, 2012, and continues to Mardi Gras day itself on Tuesday, February 21, 2012.  Celebrations can range from simply jovial to downright risque, and experiencing them is like nothing you’ve ever done before!

Our inn is the perfect place to be during Mardi Gras!  All 26 Mardi Gras parades march down St. Charles Avenue and in front of our front door, making Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast the perfect place to stay while safely and conveniently enjoying event festivities!  If you do feel the need to celebrate at “ground zero,” we are just minutes away from the French Quarter via the streetcars which stop just outside the house.

Come down for the Mardi Gras events themselves, or better yet, plan a longer visit and combine your February, 2012 New Orleans vacation with one of our great celebration packages and kill two birds with one stone.  New Orleans is the perfect place for you to get away from the norm, celebrate the occasion, and enjoy the unique!

We still have a few choice rooms available so call now to reserve your spot.  Its a five-night minimum stay during Mardi Gras, but the visit is the experience of a lifetime!

Running through through January 1, 2012, this  festival of lights is one of the most beautiful in the country.  Last year saw over 122,000 people visit our holiday light event!

Featuring over 12 acres of exhibits, there is plenty to do and see at Celebration in the Oaks.  In fact, one night may not be enough time to enjoy it all!  Enjoy a stroll through the Botanical Garden, take the kids to the Storyland childrens theme park, enjoy the 16 rides in Carousel Gardens, skate some time away at the ice rink, and don’t miss the unique shopping experience in Artist Village featuring items made by local artists!  Lights abound at every turn, so the beauty of the event can be enjoyed throughout the park.

When:  through January 1, 2012 (closed December 24, 2011 and December 31, 2011)
Hours: Sunday thru Thursday: 6:00 – 10:00 p.m., Friday evenings: 6:00 – 11:00 p.m., Saturday evenings: 6:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Admission:  $7 per person, children under 3 are free
Rides:  $3 per single ride, or $17 for unlimited-ride wrist-band

Please note that tickets must be purchased in advance and presented for admission.  If you forget, Avenue Inn innkeepers will gladly help you obtain tickets.

Celebration in the Oaks is a great way to celebrate the Holidays, and a perfect New Years Day activity.  Spend Christmas and New Years at our gorgeous New Orleans inn, catch the streetcar to City Park and Celebration in the Oaks, and then return to enjoy the warm, inviting comfort of your favorite guestroom at the inn!

Featuring handmade jewelry collections, original sculptures by local artists, and traditional sculptures from Bali, you are sure to find something for the art-lover on your shopping list.  Bring your Tulane student ID and get an extra 10% off (not valid with any other offers).

While at the Gallery, enjoy “In the Spirit of Shozo” – the first posthumous exhibition of Japanese-American master painter Shozo Nagano, on display until December 31, 2011.  Also on display are a selection of photographs from New Orleans’ annual PhotoNOLA event.  Also on display are items from the Gallery’s Collection.

Gallery Veriditas is located at 3822 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115.  Gallery Hours are Tues-Thurs 11-6, Fri 11-7, Sat 12-7.

If you would like further information about the shopping event, feel free to contact us at the Avenue Inn!

What is PhotoNOLA?  The event is an annual festival of photography consisting of photo exhibitions, workshops, benefits, artist talks, and more.  Events take place throughout the city between Saturday, December 3, 2011 through Tuesday, December 13, 2011, and many are open to the public.  Most events are free, however some require a preliminary sign-up.  Events take place near the Central Business District.

PhotoNOLA is presented by the New Orleans Photo Alliance each year, in partnership with city galleries, museums and photographers.

Choose one of Avenue Inn’s eight beautiful rooms to stay in during your PhotoNOLA experience.  We look forward to hosting you!

The biennial remains focused on building a contemporary art tourism infrastructure utilizing a  signature event that brings together local art creation and entrepreneurial activity, while attracting tens of thousands of art lovers to New Orleans every-other-year.
Dan Cameron, creator of Prospect New Orleans, is an internationally recognized art museum curator and exhibition organizer. Some of his past credits include the biennials of Istanbul, Turkey and Taipei, Taiwan.
Prospect.2′s current list of artists includes 27 artists from countries that include: the United States, France, Italy, Sweden, Poland, Japan, Chile, and Vietnam. This year’s biennial also features work by artists who call New Orleans home, as well as a variety of site-specific projects inspired by the city’s distinctive history and culture.

These artists are exhibiting their work in Prospect.2 (nationalities are in parentheses):

•    Sophie Calle (France)
•    Nick Cave (USA)
•    Jonas Dahlberg (Sweden)
•    Bruce Davenport Jr. (USA)
•    Dawn Dedeaux (USA)
•    R. Luke DuBois (USA)
•    George Dunbar (USA)
•    Keith Duncan (USA)
•    William Eggleston (USA)
•    Nicole Eisenman (France)
•    Karl Haendel (USA)
•    Ragnar Kjartansson (Iceland)
•    William Pope (USA)
•    An-My Lê (Vietnam)
•    Ivan Navarro (Chile)
•    Lorraine O’Grady (USA)
•    Tsuyoshi Ozawa (Japan)
•    Gina Phillips (USA)
•    Ashton T. Ramsey (USA)
•    Alexis Rockman (USA)
•    Joyce J. Scott (USA)
•    Jennifer Steinkamp (USA)
•    Dan Tague (USA)
•    Robert Tannen (USA)
•    Grazia Toderi (Italy)
•    Francesco Vezzoli (Italy)
•    Pawel Wojtasik (Poland)

In addition to the projects organized by Prospect.2, a number of artists, including Canadian sculptor Michel de Broin, environmental artist Brandon Ballengee, and Seattle-based Don and Patricia Fels, are premiering their work simultaneously in New Orleans.
Works will be shown at sites throughout diverse neighborhoods and other locales in New Orleans, including:
•    Tremé
•    St. Claude Avenue
•    The Warehouse Arts District
•    City Park
•    Tulane University
•    Xavier University
•    New Orleans Museum of Art
•    Isaac Delgado Art Gallery
•    Arts Village
•    New Orleans African American Museum
•    New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation
•    Ogden Museum of Southern Art
•    Contemporary Arts Center
•    Newcomb Art Gallery
•    UNO St. Claude Gallery

For more information on Prospect.2 New Orleans, visit www.prospectneworleans.org or contact U.S. Biennial, Inc. at (212) 680-5305. To book a room in the city, check out New Orleans lodging deals.

What Is a Po-Boy?
A Po-Boy is a sandwich made with Louisiana-style French bread (think crispy baguette with soft, fluffy insides), which is usually stuffed with fried seafood or tender meat —  anything from house-made hot sausage to barbecued gulf shrimp. Order like a local and ask for the sandwich “dressed,” it’ll come loaded with lettuce, tomato, pickle and mayonnaise. The Po-Boy was created in 1929 during the Streetcar strike. Former railway workers Clovis and Benny Martin who operated a local cafe developed the sandwich and gave them away to their hungry compatriots.

Huck Finn’s Café
Huck Finn’s Café has it all if you’re looking for a Southern dining experience in a sports bar environment: flavored daiquiris, spiked lemonade, pecan pie and, of course, a menu packed with Po-Boys. Adventurous? Order a smoked alligator sausage Po-Boy, which comes drizzled with creamy remoulade sauce.

Mother’s Restaurant
The frequent line out the door and the sumptuous aromas wafting out from inside are the first clues of the deliciousness diners encounter at Mother’s. The cafeteria-style joint has been serving up home-cooked favorites to the locals for more than 60 years.  And one of the reasons the locals and tourists keep coming back is for their juicy Po-Boy. They’ll stack your roast beef po-boy high with debris. Then you can take a seat at this uniquely Big Easy institution. It won’t take long for you to quickly understand why New Orleanians always seem so happy.

Mahony’s

This little Magazine Street bar was recently featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. And with good reason. Possibly the best Po-Boy’s in the city can be found here. Debris” is a common ingredient in Southern sandwiches, and while it might sound unappetizing, it actually is to-die-for delicious. Made from a mixture of flavorful meat drippings and charred bits of meat, debris is a mouthwatering addition to any sandwich, or, at Mahony’s, an irresistable topping to their famous french fries. Stay with the traditional at Mahony’s, like the fried oyster po-boy, and you’ll go back to your bed and breakfast room very happy.

La Bayou Restaurant
La Bayou Restaurant understands New Orleans ingredients, and the proof is in the Po-Boy — the Big Easy Po-boy, to be exact. It comes loaded with seasoned gulf shrimp, fried green tomatoes and a Louisiana-style remoulade, all served with a side of French fries. Eat in or take out. Its all good.

Johnny’s Po-Boys
The oldest operating Po-Boy shop in the city of New Orleans, Johnny’s Po-Boys has a menu with more than 50 Po-Boys.  The classics like country fried steak and alligator sausage or a locals’ favorite- the soft-shell crab Po-Boy. Piled with battered, flash-fried soft-shell crabs, this crunchy, seasonal sandwich really shines when it’s served with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and a splash of hot sauce. At Johnny’s even their mistakes taste good!

It’s a night you might bump into a vampire on Bourbon street. Or MANY vampires for that matter! Or weird and ghastly characters the likes you have never seen before.  New Orleanians are ghoulishly clever when it comes to devising imaginative and outlandish outerwear It might even be safe to say that no other city in the world does this better than the Crescent City. This is the place that has become widely known as “The Most Haunted City in America.” So there’s no better spot in this country to party on this weirdest night of the year. And you can add to the experience with the right hotel lodging choice, not in a pigeon hole brand name, but in an old mansion that will embellish your “spirited” sensation.

Haunted Tours and Fun on the Streets

After you arrive at your bed and breakfast, you might want to make a plan to enjoy one of the many  haunted tours through the French Quarter or some other spooky part of the city. There are haunted houses Uptown, in the Garden District and elsewhere, if you know where to go or are with someone who does. Of course, Innkeepers have the inside track on all the  best tours  and things that go bump in the night. There are the world-famous cemeteries where the dearly departed are buried in tombs above-ground. You’ll hear some of the hundreds of stories that abound in which the ghosts of these “Cities of the Dead” come alive. And you’ll find lots of other scary options for Halloween.

Voodoo do, You do

While prowling around the French Quarter there are a number of Voodoo shops you can check out to learn a little more about the history behind these centuries-old spiritual practices. You might even learn a few spells and mystical incantations. Some of the shops plan special events for Halloween, so you will want to make sure you stop by and get in on the action.  And, don’t forget your costume. Everyone, and we mean everyone, dresses up for Halloween. Once you’re in costume, you can easily find an open party or bar that’s heavy into the spirit of the evening. Most bars, shops and eateries welcome and encourage costumed guests on Halloween night and/or on the  Saturday night preceding Halloween as it falls this year.

Frenchman Street

One of the biggest Halloween celebrations occurs every year on Frenchmen Street in the Faubourg Marigny. Throngs of party-goers, including locals and tourists, take to the streets in their elaborate and frequently outlandish outfits. Of course, you can expect to find many kindred “spirits” among the frenzied throng and you might even run into a “blood” relative or two.

Molly’s at the Market Halloween Parade

Everyone anticipates one of the best events of a New Orleans Halloween night. It’s  the annual walking parade that begins at Molly’s at the Market and winds its way through the French Quarter. It’s free, it’s open to the public and it’s a whole lot of fun! There are a few small floats featuring Halloween “royalty” but mostly it’s average, ordinary people out for a good time and a chance to show off the creativity of their macabre sense of humor.

Come on Down!

So put together your best costume, call and make a reservation at a New Orleans bed and breakfast and come on down for the fun. You’ll have a howl of a time!

The exhibit will run through January 29, 2012.
533 Royal St.
New Orleans, Louisiana

Gallery hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

This year we have New Orleans Bed and Breakfast guests that have already made plans to visit the festival to enjoy the great food, beverages and the full line-up of local music legends.

The Louisiana Seafood Festival celebrates New Orleans food culture with some of our city’s finest restaurants and catering companies contributing.  And its all for a good cause. Money from the event goes to the hospitality industry to sponsor educational opportunities for high school and college students. Restaurants and caterers this year include:

Acme Oyster     Shrimp Poboys, Oyster Poboys
Remoulade        Shrimp Cajun Eggrolls; Crawfish Pie; Meat Pies, Fried Fruit Pies
Café Giovanni   Voodoo Shrimp, Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, Strawberries and Sweet Cream
Drago’s               Charbroiled Oysters, Bread Pudding
Galatoire’s         Shrimp remoulade, Fried Shrimp BLT Poboy
Saltwater Grill  Cochon de lait poboy, Crabcake Salad with Remoulade, Crawfish & Spinach boat
Mr. B’s Bistro    Seafood Stew in Puff Pastry; Creole Gazpacho with Louisiana Lump Crabmeat
7 on Fulton        Seafood Gumbo, Seafood Sausage Poboy
Pigeon Caterer  Shrimp Creole & Rice; Crabcakes or Crawfish Cakes with Remoulade Sauce
Luke                    Chile Crunch Shrimp & Spicy Pork Belly Poboy with Pickled Hahnville Cabbage
Serrano’s Salsa  Grilled Fish Tacos; Crab Cake Sliders;Passion Burger Sliders
MrMudbug/KingCreole Shrimp and Crab Penne Pasta; Red Beans & Rice
Royal House      Zydedo Stick;Gator Sliders
Ninja Rest.         Soft Shell Crab Poboy served with spicy mayo; Catfish Poboy served with spicy mayo
Grand Isle Rest Spicy Shrimp, Crab Fritters
TJ Gourmet       Crawfish Bread, Crawfish Sausage Kabob, Mango Sorbet

Besides all the wonderful seafood dishes to select from there will also be snowballs, ice cream, daiquiris and full bars.

Music will be provided all weekend by some great local performers with national acclaim:

Vivaz
Amanda Shaw and the Cute Guys
Kermit Ruffins & The Barbecue Swingers
The Wise Guys
Jon Cleary¹s Philthy Phew
The US Navy Jazz Band
The Revivalists
Paul Varisco & the Milestones and special guest Luther Kent

You still have time to make plans to be with in September. Our Uptown Garden District Bed and Breakfast as some great rates and packages from which to choose.

And after a delightful evening of taste sensations, we were cheering!  Now this is not necessarily for the first timers to New Orleans, there are no red beans and rice on the menu. but if you are a return guest and want to try an exciting meal that is not Creole, then Salú might be just the place for you.

Besides sidewalk seating (way too hot in the summer to enjoy), Salú features a large interior dining area and smoke free bar decorated with eclectic art pieces and a huge, hand-painted circular skylight designed by local artist E. Lee Jahncke in the restaurant’s center.  The atmosphere is casual, but its not quiet. We could talk at the table, but the acoustics were not “intimate talk” friendly.

Salú is owned by Gaby Saliba, Tarek Tay and Hicham Khodr who have a number of successful restaurant operations in the city including Byblos, a Mediterranean restaurant at the other end of the block from Salú (also recommended). They appear to have coerced the talent from a number of Emeril’s current and past eateries in the make-up of the staff.

Salú’ offers a tapas menu with thirty small plates showcasing such delicious dishes as peppercorn tuna; grilled lamb lollipops; smoked salmon paté; a charcuterie and cheese plate; BBQ pulled pork on corn fritter cakes; and duck and Manchego flautas with smashed avocado, salsa and cumin crème fraiche. Between the four of us we tried about 12 plates and we did not leave hungry. With beverages tax and tip the check was about $50 a couple.

We try to get out of the Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast as often as possible to check out what is new on the food scene in the this world class eatery mecca. Check out our room rates and come on down for a great time. Restaurant exploring: it’s a tough job for us, but a great advantage for you!

In recent months we have sent guests staying at our New Orleans Bed and Breakfast over to the brewery on Friday afternoons at 2:00pm for a tour of the facilities. The tour is usually guided by founder Kirk Coco and all have returned to the Inn saying that they enjoyed the experience and the free samples.

According to the brew master at NOLA brewery, the finest available ingredients are used in their beers. They include: English, Belgian, German, and American hops, a variety of malts from around the world, unique yeast blends and Peter Caddoo’s special touch.

Blonde Ale was the very first ale created and released in March 2009; it is a great introductory medium-bodied traditional American blonde ale.

Brown Ale is a brewery favorite; a light-bodied, full flavored English dark mild ale with notes of chocolate, coffee, caramel, and nuts.

Hopitoulas was the third addition to the year-round beer portfolio. It is a West Coast style India Pale Ale that combines 6 malts and 6 hops with additional dry hopping for three weeks.

“7th Street Wheat” started out as a Summer seasonal, but due to its popularity has made its place in their year round ales.  Named in honor of the 7th Street wharf across the street from the brewery, this filtered wheat ale is light-bodied American style with pounds of fresh lemon-basil added after fermentation.

Hurricane Saison, is NOLA brewery’s seasonal ale. It gets it’s name from the Flemish word meaning “season”. Brewed with five different types of malts, including un-malted raw wheat, pilsner and aromatic malts, Hurricane Saison also contains three types of hops: Sterling, Kent Goldings, and Styrian Goldings. Hurricane Saison is only available during the spring months.

Joe and Bebe, Innkeepers at the Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast will be happy to give you directions to the brewery. Come on down to New Orleans and enjoy the fun.

One can stroll along this historic corridor (where Jewish deli, butcher and bakery shops used to call home) and visit diverse boutique shops, restaurants and bars. We took some friends there this past weekend and we were pleasantly surprised at what has been done in the past 18 months to improve and redefine the street. It’s our opinion that guests to our New Orleans Bed and Breakfast will be drawn this little neighborhood diamond in the rough as the district continues to grow and prosper.

The Freret Business and Property Owner Association formed the group to promote business on the Freret Corridor from Jefferson Avenue to Napoleon Avenue. Their mission is to establish an image that Freret Street is a safe, vibrant, easily accessible destination for shopping, dining and play. And it seemed to us that they have made good on their objective so far.

One of the main stays of the FBPOA is the Freret market. It’s held at the intersection of Freret Street and Napoleon Avenue on the first Saturday of each month between September and June. The market is split up along three category lines: food, art, and flea. The Saturday event is a good place to relax and find a unique item, and is important part of the renaissance on Freret Street.

In the second block on Freret (from Napoleon Ave.) , we discovered several restaurants, bars and even a boxing gym of all things,  that sponsors “Friday Night Boxing Events” for the public.

Guests that have booked New Orleans lodging with us will want to check out   Sarita’s Grill featuring Latin American fusion cuisine; salad bowls, burritos, tacos, entrees and flan are made with fresh local ingredients. The food was tasty and authentic. We were waited on by Sarita herself and she made quite an impression with her enthusiasm and focused attention on her business and guest satisfaction.

Other notable food establishments in that section of the venue included: High Hat, Dat Dog, Cure and Ancora Pizzeria & Salumeria. We’ll be writing about them soon. Can’t wait to go back!

The Crescent City is gearing up for one of the largest Decadence celebrations in the history of this event expecting to bring in over 135,000 revelers in 2011. This “end of summer Celebration of Gay Life, Music and Culture” has received much acclaim in recent years throughout the United States due to the national marketing efforts of local and national businesses who support the event.

We have found over the years, that you don’t have to be Gay to enjoy the fun. There are parades through the French Quarter that every visitor to the city can enjoy. Keep in mind, that these are generally “adult viewing” events and may not be appropriate for young kids and teens.

So if you are looking for something a bit over the top for Labor Day this year, then New Orleans and Southern Decadence may be just festival for you.  The Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast supports all of the city’s events and invites you to come on down and participate in the last big weekend of the Summer. Ask about our rates for Labor Day weekend in New Orleans.

No matter the time of year, bed and breakfast guests to New Orleans have something to celebrate! And August is no different.  For the entire month, restaurants participating in the dining promotion will  feature mouth-watering 2 or 3 course  lunches at $20 or LESS and 3 course dinners at $35 or LESS. In a town that lives, breathes and thinks food, this is very special.  And we are not talking average venues. Most of the top 50 or so restaurants around town have Coolinary menus in place in August.

Here are the restaurants you can plan to visit while you are here in the Crescent city, there may be more to come:

5 Fifty 5
7 on Fulton
Andrea’s Restaurant
Antoine’s Restaurant
Bayona
Bombay Club
Bon Ton Cafe
Bourbon House
Brennan’s Restaurant
Brigtsen’s Restaurant
Broussard’s Restaurant
Cafe’ Adelaide
Cafe Degas
Cafe Giovanni
Charlie’s Steak House
Commander’s Palace
Coquette
Court of Two Sisters
Desire Bistro and Oyster Bar
Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse
Emeril’s Restaurant
Galatoire’s
Grand Isle Restaurant
GW FINS
La Cote Brasserie
Latils Landing – Houmas House Plantation and Gardens
Lüke
M bistro
Mesón 923
Mike’s on the Avenue
Mulate’s Cajun Restaurant
Muriel’s Jackson Square
One Restaurant & Lounge
Palace Cafe
Pascal’s Manale Restaurant
Pere Antoine
Restaurant August
Roux on Orleans
Royal Palm Restaurant
Ste. Marie
The Corner Oyster House & Sports Bar
The Crazy Lobster Bar & Grill
The Crystal Room
The Grill Room
The Pelican Club
The Sazerac Restaurant
Tujague’s Restaurant

As Innkeepers, we have been fortunate to dine in all of the above over the years. We can assure you, the experience will be well worth it in both value and uniqueness. Do plan a trip to our fair town this month. Rates are “summer conditioned”, meaning they are off peak and very reasonable.  Check them out or give us a call here at the Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast.  It’s time to dine.