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Page 1: French Quarter Guide February 2014

French Quarter GuideYour Local Guide to Services • Products • Entertainment • Events

www.nolalifestyles.com

FREELifestyles & Living

February 2014

Area Map

Pages 16 - 17

See pg 4

View With

Interactive Print

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Your Guide To The French Quarter

The French QuarterThe French Quarter - or Vieux Carre’ - or the Quarter to the locals,isNew Orleans’ most famous and oldest neighborhood. With it’s very unique architectureof historic buildings, row houses, cottages, art galleries, shops, restaurants and museumsthat are adorned with cast iron balconies, stoops, porches, walled courtyards, shuttereddoors and windows and iron gates, decorated with hanging plants and foliage and deco-rations of the Quarter, they are some of the most photographed streets in the world.

You’re best to spend your time in the Quarter on foot so you can leisurely enjoy andsavor the sights and sounds of this area so rich and famous for it’s history, culture,music, cuisine, shopping and romance. With so much history, entertainment and culture,there’s an exciting experience around every corner. Make sure to check out the car-riageway entrances or courtyards accompanying many restaurants, cafes, galleries,shops and clubs where you may find gardens and fountains you can relax in.

ShoppingShopping - The French Quarter’s Shopping experience features Art Galleries(many manned with the artists), unique and eclectic Shops and Boutiques thatinclude Antiques, Jewelry, Hats, Clothing, Trinkets, Spices and Candy and muchmuch more. From Royal, Chartres, and Decatur Streets, The French Market, JaxBrewery, to Canal Place including the side streets throughout, you can find shop-ping around every corner. Including those featured on pages: 3, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14,18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, 30

DiningDining - Known for it’s cajun, seafood, creole and favorites such as jambalaya,seafood gumbo, red beans and rice and crawfish, the Quarter is a diverse culinary experience from casual dining, cafe’s and bars to the many world-classfine dining restaurants. Including those featured on pages: 8, 9, 11, 18, 20, 21, 26,31, 32

EntertainmentEntertainment - Enjoy the sights and sounds of local musicians throughoutthe streets, Clubs or Jackson Square day and night. The energy of the live bands,artists and DJ’s, whether it be local blues, jazz, R&B, Cajun, Zydeco or othermusic simply piped in, with such a diverse venue you can enjoy it all. Includingthose featured on pages: 8, 19, 21, 31

Salons/Spas/Hotel/ServicesSalons/Spas/Hotel/Services - Whether you need a trip to the Salon or Spafor you or your pet, a room for your next trip, groceries, housing or just needsomething different, the Quarter has all it. Including those featured on pages 5,11, 18, 23, 27

Map of the QuarterMap of the Quarter - Pages 16-17 - your helpful aide to help guide youthrough the Quarter.

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CRAIG TRACY GALLERY

(504) 592-9886 827 Royal St. French Quarter

WWW.CRAIGTRACY.COM

THE MOST CREATIVE GALLERY IN NEW ORLEANS

Fine Art Bodypainting

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The French Quarter Guide is a greatresource to valuable information tomaximize your time and effort whensearching for products and services in the French Quarter. Let us help you find local dining, entertainment,shopping, attractions, events, hotels,or housing and related services.

If you are planning a trip to NewOrleans, visit our website and viewthe eMagazine to make the most ofyour trip to the French Quarter.

Publishers: Karen Hough & Craig [email protected]

(504) 233-8655

View the online version ofFrench Quarter Guide atwww.nolalifestyles.com

Scan this magazine with your mobile device& LAYAR app to view & interact with weblinks, location maps, videos, and more!

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Attractions & Things To Do In The

French Quarter

1 - The French Market - French Market Place - 250+ year old marketwith fresh produce, handicrafts and flea market type booths.

2 - Royal Street - Stroll and take in the entertainment local musicians,performing artists, the art galleries, upscale antique stores, landmarkhotels and interesting specialty shops.

3 - Jackson Square - Enjoy the sights and sounds of local musicians,street corner painters, mimes and much more.

4 - St Louis Cathedral - Take a self-guided tour of the oldest catholicchurch in the United States in Jackson Square.

5 - Bourbon Street - 8 blocks of people watching day and night, bars,shops and many fine restaurants.

6 - Shops at Jax Brewery - 600 Decatur St. - 110 year old old brewery for a taste of New Orleans history and shopping.

7 - Riverwalk Marketplace - 500 Port of New Orleans Place - withviews of the Mississippi, visit the retail shops and restaurants.

8 - Canal Place - 333 Canal Street - Many fine shops to browse.

9 - Jean Lafitte National Historic Park & Preserve - 419 DecaturSt - Free ranger-led riverfront tour daily leaving at 9:30am from the JeanLafitte French Quarter Visitor Center location.

10 - The 1850 House - 523 Saint Ann St - Tues through Sun 10 am -4:30 pm. The 1850 House is an antebellum row house furnished to represent life in mid-nineteenth-century New Orleans.

11 - Old US Mint - 400 Esplanade Ave - Tues through Sun 10 am - 4:30pm. Built in 1835 during the presidency of Andrew Jackson, who hadadvocated for its establishment in order to help finance development ofthe nation's western frontier.

12 - New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park - 916 N PetersStreet - Regular jazz performances, lectures, films, and visual displays. It isalso the starting point for jazz walking tours.

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Open Daily 10 am - 6 pm523 Royal St • (504) 525-1900

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618 Chartres St.New Orleans, LA 70130

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Always In StyleAlways Affordable

Home Of The $20 Sale Rack

“The best hamburger in New

Orleans and possibly the world”

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January 2014Events Around

New Orleans, LAview all events at:

www.nolalifestyles.com/new-orleans-la-events

February 15th, 6:30PM = Mardi Gras Parade - Krewe du Vieux:

The Krewe du Vieux is a non-profit organization dedicated to the historical and tradi-

tional concept of a Mardi Gras parade as a venue for individual creative expression and

satirical comment. www.kreweduvieux.org

February 15th, - Mardi Gras Parade - Krewe Delusion

This follows Krewe du Vieux parade. krewedelusion is the Big Easy's newest, satirical

parade. krewedelusion keeps its annual theme a secret until the actual day of the

parade. This unique parade krewe is the root organization from which a myriad of

small upstart and existing parading clubs will blossom.

www.mardigrasneworleans.com/schedule/parade-info/krewe-delusion.html

February 21st, 3PM - Mardi Gras Parade - Krewe of Cork

Founded in 2000, the Krewe of Cork has grown into a world-famous Mardi Gras and

wine industry phenomenon.

www.mardigrasneworleans.com/schedule/parade-info/parades-cork.html

February 21st, 6:30PM - Mardi Gras Parade - Krewe of Cleopatra

The all-female Krewe will kick off Mardi Gras season by marching along the traditional

Uptown the route January 25th, the First Friday of Mardi Gras. The Krewe named after

the legendary Queen Of Egypt was the first all-female organization on the Westbank.

The Krewe consists of 500 female riders.

www.mardigrasneworleans.com/schedule/parade-info/parades-cleopatra.html

February 23rd, 2PM - Mardi Gras Parade - Krewe of Barkus

The Krewe Of Barkus isn’t like your other Mardi Gras Parade. This one has gone to

the dogs. Man’s best friend is the center of this parade through the streets of the

French Quarter with their humans simply as their escorts.

www.mardigrasneworleans.com/schedule/parade-info/parades-barkus.html

February 28th, 6PM - Mardi Gras Parade - Krewe of Hermes

Founded in 1937, the Krewe of Hermes take their name from the Greek mythos of

the winged courier of the gods

www.mardigrasneworleans.com/schedule/parade-info/parades-hermes.html

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Steve Richards

712 Orleans @ Royal

French Quarter

New Orleans, LA 70116

504.529.8140

504.258.1800SteveRichardsProperties.com

Latter & Blum, INC/Realtors, ERA Powered, is independently owned & operated

914 St Louis732 Aline 1139 Burgundy

NOLA Properties For Sale

1201 Chartres / French Quarter ..................$650k

1113 Peniston / Uptown ..............................$539k

7137 Claiborne / Uptown ............................$419k

933 Burgundy / French Quarter......SOLD....$1.245m

1712 Valmont / Uptown ................SOLD......$905k

1117 Bourbon / French Quarter ......SOLD ......$750k

532 Gov Nicholls / French Quarter ....SOLD ......$650k

732 Aline / Uptown ......................SOLD ......$415k

1228 Bourbon / French Quarter ......SOLD ......$380k

333 Julia / Warehouse District ........SOLD ......$365k

905 Toulouse / French Quarter......SOLD ......$308k

3601 N Rampart / Bywater............SOLD ......$265k

1139 Burgundy / French Quarter ..SOLD......$255k

738 Lesseps / Bywater..................SOLD......$255k

1420 St Anthony / St Roch............SOLD ......$215k

1824 Louisiana / Uptown ..............SOLD ......$185k

914 St Louis / French Quarter....... SOLD ......$165k

NAGHI’S

Diamonds, Platinum,

14K + 18K Gold

Jewelry, Sterling Silver

Judaicas Bronze

Sculptures, Antiques

633 Royal Street

(504) 586-8373

800 Royal Street

(504) 654-1940

637 Canal Street

(504) 585-5700

11DCroissant d’or

617 Ursulines Avenue

New Orleans, LA • 504-524-4663

Wed-Mon: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

Homemade from scratch...

a variety of fresh croissants, pastries,

sandwiches, soups and salads.

Birthday, Wedding and Specialty Cakes

Host Your Breakfast/Luncheon Event!

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Fine Cork HandbagsAnd Accessories

Queork is based in New Orleans, where we design all of our cork

products. We are the only non-importbased cork boutique in the USA.

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WHAT IS 100% GENUINE CORK FABRIC?

Cork is harvested from the cork oak tree which isfound mainly in coastalareas of Portugal andSpain. The fabric is madeby boiling the bark andthen placing thin slicesonto a cotton polyesterbacking. The top of thecork fabric is sealed withtwo layers of waterproofingsealant so that nothing canpenetrate through.

This fabric is upholstery grade material and meantto be as durable as leather and last for many years.The additional features of cork are:

Lightweight Scratch Resistant HypoallergenicWaterproof Mildew Resistant Stain Resistant

The fabric is cleaned using a damp sponge andwater and requires no oils or additional treatments.

918.899.9299“1 block east of Jackson Square between Chartres and Dumaine”

607 Dumaine Street

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Amzie Adams is a multimedia artist, poet, actor, musician, filmmaker and

painter who has been a French Quarter icon for over forty years. His art-

work depicts New Orleans culture and architecture in a unique style all his

own, a blend of psychedelic dreamscapes, vibrant twisting color palates and

soulful figures in a style he describes as ‘post-impressionistic spacialism’.

His work embodies and displays the classic and bohemian flairs of the

French Quarter and Faubourg Marigny, the heart and soul of New Orleans.

The reality of Adams’ life is ever vague, though if half of what he claims is

true, his life is the stuff of a modern epic poem. The son of a photographer

and a painter, Adams learned at an early age to incorporate both medium

into his work. He served in the Marines in the early 60s, and subsequently

relocated to New Orleans during the hippie influx of 1968 and… he never

left.

In addition to painting, Amzie was an artist for the underground newspaper

Nola Express and is an accomplished musician playing in several bands at

music venues in and around the Faubourg Marigny and Bywater. This mod-

ern day Renaissance man can be spotted throughout the French Quarter

sporting a black top hat, white beard and custom made clothing.

He is also recently in the Trailer for The American Horror Story New

Orleans and in the PBS documentary American Experience New Orleans

Between Tennessee Williams and Louis Armstrong, Chapter 12, and In the

airports Welcome to America Video and Welcome to Mardi Gras 2014.

Amzie Adams can be found at Lisa Victoria Art Gallery, 616 Royal Street,

New Orleans, LA. They represent 20 Local New Orleans Artists and have

the Original of the Mardi Gras poster Mardi Gras 2014 By Amzie Adams

His work has been sold in art

galleries all over the world, and

is the pride of many private

collections.

French Quarter Icon, Amzie Adams

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616 Royal Street • (504) 315-0190

www.facebook.com/LisaVictoriaGallery

The gallery, representing over 20

artists who come in &create, offers a placefor artists to share

their art and inspireothers. A truly unique& magical experience!

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GAA Hair Salon of the Year 2013

900 Rue Dauphine • New Orleans

Walk-Ins Welcome 504.522.2666

Experts in Weddings & SpecialEvents Wigs, Extensions & Waxing

30 years of service in the same location

HEAD QUARTERS

Hair Salon

Wesley, Jessica, Rick, Donavon

504-581-6633

241 Dauphine Street

New Orleans, LA 70112

Great selection of shoes, dresses, exotichosiery, costumes, and accessories.

Find Weekly Specials on Facebook:

facebook.com/QTPieBoutiqueNOLA

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Royal Blend Coffee & Tea

621 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA

www.royalblendcoffee.com

(504) 523-2716

Try our Biscotti Cookies or

Chocolate-Covered Espresso Beans

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AUNT TIKI’SA 24/7 DIVE...

1207 Decatur St.

French QuarterJust steps off Frenchmen

(504) 680-8454

Logo Shirts Available534 Rue St. Philip

New OrleansLA 70116

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(504) 522-2639908 BOURBON ST.

WHERE THE LOCALSEAT REAL POBOYS

We Deliver!

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StartersCrawfish Rangoon (4) $7

Four handmade wontons stuffed w/spicy crawfish,

cream cheese and scallion filling

Who Dat WingsBBQ, buffalo, teriyaki, or our Signature tangy & spicy

Who-Dat sauce

8 wings $7

12 wings $10

Cajun Meat Pies (2) filled/spicy gr beef $7

Add a pie $3

Boudin Balls $6Deep fried boudin sausage served w/remoulade

Super Nacho Platter $10Nachos, seasoned ground beef, jalapenos, black

olives, tomatoes, sourt cream and salsa

Sloppy Joe Sliders (2) $6Served with a handful of fries

Add a slider $2

Fried Mozzarella Sticks $6Served with homemade marinara sauce

Fried Pickle Chips $6

Battered Fried Mushrooms $6

Sandwiches & Po' Boys(dressed on side with lettuce, tomato and pickles)

Shrimp Po' Boy $9

Oyster Po' Boy $9

Combo Po' Boy fried shrimp & oysters $9

Roast Beef Po' Boy $8

Ham & Cheese Po' Boy $7

Hamburger Po' Boy $5

Add cheese $1

Add bacon $1

B.L.T. $7

Fried Fish Po’ Boy $8

Soft Shell Crab Po’ Boy $9

Buffalo Chicken Po’ Boy $9

FRENCH QUARTER

GRILL AT M.R.B.

515 SAINT PHILIP ST.

504.345.2394

Hours:

12 pm - 10 pm Sun-Thurs

12 pm - 12 am Fri & Sat

Crawfish & OystersHot Boiled Crawfish (Seasonal) Market Price

Louisiana Raw Oysters Fresh Shucked LA oysters

1/2 Dozen $7

Dozen (13) $12

Louisiana Char-Grilled OystersFresh Shucked Louisiana oysters, char-grilled over open

flame w/garlic butter sauce top w/romano cheese

1/2 Dozen $8

Dozen $14

EntreeFried Catfish Platter $8

Beer battered catfish served w/choice of our

crawfish fried rice or french fries

Soft-Shell Crab Platter $14Jumbo soft-shell crab battered and deep fried, served

with your coice of crawfish fried rice or french fries

Seafood Pasta $14Linguine tossed in creole cream sauce w/sauteed

shrimp and crawfish, topped with choice of a fried

soft-shell crab or filet of catfish

General Tso’s Chicken $9Fried chicken breast & vegetables in our spicy &

tangy GenTso sauce served w/crawfish fried rice

Kung Pao Chicken $9Fried chicken breast & vegetables tosed in our Kung

Pao peanut sauce served with crawfish fried rice

Sweet & Sour Chicken $9Fried chicken breast & vegetables tossed in our

sweet & sour sauce served with crawfish fried rice

Shrimp & Broccoli $9Steamed shrimp, broccoli & vegetables tosed in our

ginger garlic sauce served with crawfish fried rice

Drunken Noodles $10A stir fry of noodles, chicken, shrimp & vegetables

in spicy ginger garlic sauce

Seafood Platter $17 Assorted fried fish, soft-shell crab, shrimp & oysters

served w/choice of crawfish fried rice or french fries

W E D E L I V E R !

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Get Your Funk On!

538 St. Philip Street

840 Royal Street

New Orleans, LA 70116

504-324-3423

[email protected]

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New Orleans, LA 70116504-522-5144

Open 7 Days a Week

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French Quarter

Postal Emporium

1000 Bourbon Street

New Orleans, LA 70116

Mon - Fri: 9AM - 6PM

Sat: 10AM - 3PM

Sun: Closed

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New Orleans, LA 70130STORE HOURS 11AM-TIL

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Neighborhood Notes Whats Going On In

The French Quarter

Salon D Nola, Beauty & GroomingBoutique has recently opened in theFrench Quarter at 317 BurgundyStreet, Suite 14. Visit them for theirmany available beauty services.

Bamboula’s - Louisiana Bar & Grillrecently opened at 514 Frenchmen St.Featuring Great Music & Food, stop byand visit this neighborhood favorite!

Lucky Pierres has opened a new locationat 735 Bourbon Street. Check out thisnew club and visit their website www. luckypierresnola.com for venues.

Happy Hookah has just opened a brand newlocation at 913 Decatur Street. Make sure tostop and visit them for Hookahs, Glass Pipes,Clothing, Accessories and more!

Visit The Cigar Factory’s new location at 925Decatur St. for fresh Hand-Rolled Cigarsfrom 10 am - 6:30 pm, late on Fri & Sat.“We’re open, We’re Rollin, 7 days a Week!”Special Events & Private Labels also available.

Congratulations to Croissant d’or forreceiving the LocalEats Best BakeryAward for 3 years in a row! Stop by 617 Ursulines for homemade-from-scratch pastries and more!

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Ask About Our Famous $10 Sale!

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Fun & Interesting Facts Information about

NOLA & Louisiana

One of the most popular traditions of Mardi Gras is theKing Cake, which is a coffee cake pastry with a plastic babyinside. Traditionally, whoever finds the baby in his or herpiece of cake is said to have good fortune throughout theyear and must provide the King Cake for next year's party.

Floats became part of the New Orleans celebration in 1837and since then have become an integral aspect of festivities.

New Orleans first celebrated Mardi Gras in 1743 withGovernor Marquis de Vaudreuil hosting a Carnival ball. NewOrleans' Carnival had many similarities to Carnival in Europe.They were both celebrated privately and publicly by all ranksof people. Europe and New Orleans had Carnival balls andthey both marched and celebrated in the streets as well.

Mardi Gras became a legal holiday in Louisiana in 1875.

Mardi Gras has events organized by private clubs knownas krewes. Today there are about 60 krewes that plan theparades and balls of New Orleans' Mardi Gras. The oldestkrewe, the Krewe of Comus, was founded in 1857 by menwho feared the outrageous antics of Mardi Gras wouldlead to the holiday being outlawed.

In 1872, the official colors of Mardi Gras were chosen basedon an honored visitor to New Orleans: Russian Grand DukeAlexis Romanoff. The purple stands for justice, the green forfaith, and the gold for power.

The name Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday, a day of feastingbefore the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. This day is alsoknown as Shrove Tuesday.

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$25 4 hours$40 8 hours$60 2 days$125 weekly

Tandem Bike

$30 4 hours$50 8 hours$80 2 days$160 weekly

Quarter Cruiser

$6 per hour$18 4 hours$30 8 hours$50 2 days$85 weekly

Bike delivery and

pickup services available.

LED lights and locks

included. Helmets

available on request.

504-858-2273 www.bikenola.net1209 Decatur St. Open 8am-10pm Everyday

Absolutely the lowestantique prices in town..

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Open Everyday10 AM - 8 PM

www.gregsantiques.net

[email protected]

1209 Decatur Street

New Orleans, LA 70116

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504.875.7022

Experience NewOrleans On TwoWheels Today!

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Bartending Supplies - shakers, mixers, speed keys,

shooters, muddlers

Tobacco Needs -

pipes, grinders, papers, hookahs,

water pipes, vaporizers

1222 Decatur Street(504) 875-7022

UPCYCLE

Upcycling from Old to NewUnique Items Made From LocalRecycled & Reclaimed Materials

Lighting Fixtures, Furniture, Jewelry & More

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THE ORIGINAL

FRENCH MARKETRESTAURANT & BAR

SINCE 1803

Twelve years beforeAndrew Jackson won the Battle of New Orleans, The FrenchMarket Restaurant &Bar began serving outstanding seafood and ice-cold drinks to visitors and natives alike. Today the ambienceremains the same. Join Chef David Picou in savoring our grand traditions!

1001 Decatur Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116504-525-7879 | fax: 504-525-7979

[email protected]

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