Smartly appointed serious coffee houses in the midst of Freret Street not far from Tulane as well as Magazine Street.

Italiane raised-center hall cottage located on a charming and peaceful street in the Bywater. Grand dining rooms and bar serving lunch, dinner and cocktails each day. But the real magic can be found in the large outdoor swimming pool, spa, sauna and cabana bar located out back. Open until the late hours, this peaceful oasis is the perfect retreat from the hot and sultry typical days and nights.

Serving excellent tapas, live music and diverse crowd nightly. House party; neighborhood bar.

Timeless classic elegance in the thick of things on Bourbon Street. Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse and Desire Oyster Bar are classics. Large and full-service with courtyard swimming pool and plenty of wrought iron.

Three meals served in modern, bright spot where the Marigny meets the Bywater. A project of the New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts Institute.

New and used vinyl (including 45’s) as well as CD’s. Browse for hours in this Bywater treasure.

New Orleans specialties to eat and drink in charming Quarter space. History lives here.

A serious coffee shop in a Quarter is a rarity. Visit Spitfire day or night to satisfy you caffeine needs.

Great spot to rent a bike and then cruise around the city to uncover some magic. You can also browse antiques and “other assorted junk.”

Lots of history at this popular and often packed tavern with outdoor deck and dining room serving all types of delectable poor boys. Located at Hagan and Toulouse Mid-City, order yours dressed.