Without a doubt, many people come to New Orleans for the iconic Creole and Cajun fare that we’re known for. So many places feature their own versions of these dishes that you can’t throw a stone without it landing in a bowl of gumbo! But if you’re looking for our humble opinion of one of [...]
April 11, 2013
October 17, 2012
Restaurant August: A European-Inpired Eatery From Chef John Besh
Want to celebrate a special occasion or just treat yourself during your New Orleans getaway at our bed and breakfast inn? We recommend a lunch or dinner reservation to Restaurant August. Featuring a contemporary French menu using local ingredients, Chef John Besh has shown everyone that bringing a European influence to dishes inspired by his [...]
September 19, 2012
Magazine Street: New Orleans Cultural and Shopping Destination
Most people equate New Orleans with Bourbon Street, Mardi Gras, and Saints’ football. However visitors may not be aware that we have one of the premier shopping and entertainment districts in the south. Just six blocks south of our Garden District bed and breakfast is Magazine Street, offering shopping, dining, and a place for a [...]
July 19, 2012
Enjoy a Delicious New Olreans Po’boy at Domilise
If you know anything about New Orleans food, then you know the history of the iconic Po-boy sandwich, invented right here in the Big Easy. They’re literally everywhere around the city, whether you’re in a small place, or a fine restaurant. As your ever-attentive hosts during your getaway in New Orleans, we’d like to let [...]
June 25, 2012
An Unforgettable River Activity: Cruise on the Steamboat Natchez
Steamboat Natchez is NOLA’s only working steamboat offering two-hour riverboat cruises up and down the Mississippi River. This one-of-a-kind attraction is a great option for a daytime activity on the river, and is a popular destination for both visitors and residents alike. The beautiful steamboat you see today is the last (so far) of a [...]
June 1, 2012
Classic American Food in NOLA? Get it at Camellia Grill!
Less than three miles from our New Orleans bed and breakfast is the Camellia Grill: a diner staple in New Orleans, and a favorite of locals, students, and visitors alike, offering American food at great prices. While the Visitor’s Bureau does not include this on the list of must-do NOLA activities, we certainly recommend it! [...]
May 8, 2012
NOLA Upscale Dining: La Petite Grocery
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 [...]
April 12, 2012
Superior Seafood and Oyster Bar For Unforgetable Cuisine
What do you do with a big-windowed building that has been boarded up for 6 1/2 years? Why, you place a French bistro-styled New Orleans eatery inside that is one of the best local destinations for oysters, of course! Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar opened up its doors (and tall, bright windows) in January 2012. [...]
February 17, 2012
New Orleans Red Fish Grill, Bourbon Street Dining
Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast recommends New Orleans’ Red Fish Grill – a mid-priced, casual eatery which is known to be the best option for Bourbon Street dining. Owned by Ralph Brennan, a well-known gourmet restaurateur in New Orleans, this eatery puts great Gulf seafood on your place at a great price! The internet is [...]
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