New Orleans Food and Drink

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Magazine Street: A Goldmine of Things to Do in New Orleans

Magazine Street: A Goldmine of Things to Do in New Orleans

One of the South's most recognized thoroughfares, Magazine Street street is a six-mile journey filled with nearly every type of shop, restaurant and bar imaginable. If you’re looking for things to do on your next solo trip to New Orleans, check out this list of our favorite stops on the iconic Magazine Street.

 

5 Trendy New Restaurants in New Orleans

5 Trendy New Restaurants in New Orleans

In a city filled with James Beard winners and classic culinary institutes, a solo traveler might not think that New Orleans had any more room for new, exciting restaurants.  Think again! Here is our list of the 5 trendiest new eateries in the Crescent City. Yum!

Enjoy Fabulous Meals for a Bargain During NOLA's Coolinary Month

Enjoy Fabulous Meals for a Bargain During NOLA's Coolinary Month

During the month of August, experience cuisine that delights your palate and is an integral part of the history and culture of New Orleans. This annual culinary tradition features specially priced prix-fixe lunch, dinner and brunch menus, all at an incredibly affordable price!

Two Delicious New Restaurants to Try in New Orleans

Two Delicious New Restaurants to Try in New Orleans

As the city of New Orleans gears up to turn 300, there is no shortage of new and exciting restaurant openings for the solo traveler to enjoy. Southern Living magazine even ranked the Big East as the South’s best food city for all of 2018. Make your next solo destination New Orleans.

See New Orleans' 2018 James Beard Award Nominees

See New Orleans' 2018 James Beard Award Nominees

The James Beard Foundation today announced the semifinalists for this year’s culinary awards, and New Orleans has a mix of familiar local names and newer additions in the running. If you are traveling alone to New Orleans make sure to dine at one of these top restaurants for a meal to remember.

Best Time to Eat in New Orleans: Restaurant Week

Best Time to Eat in New Orleans: Restaurant Week

Didn't get those Coolinary deals last month when traveling alone in New Orleans? Don't worry! Restaurant Week New Orleans kicks off yearly in September, giving you, the solo traveler, another opportunity to enjoy delicious, summer New Orleans dining deals!

Shaya: Modern Israeli Food at its Finest

Shaya: Modern Israeli Food at its Finest

Alon Shaya is breathing some fresh Mediterranean air into the bust-your-gut New Orleans food scene with a menu of bright, colorful food inspired by his birthplace, Israel. Put this unique and innovative restaurant on your “must do” list when visiting NOLA!

Some of the Best NOLA Craft Breweries

Some of the Best NOLA Craft Breweries

Craft breweries are the perfect place to relax, grab a bite to eat, and drink a few cold ones. Over the past five years, New Orleans has seen a significant rise in the amount of breweries and beer gardens. Here are some of Astrid Solo Travel Advisor’s favorites:

Herbsaint: New Orleans Cuisine with Spirit and Sophistication

Herbsaint: New Orleans Cuisine with Spirit and Sophistication

Chef Donald Link's restaurant Herbsaint specializes in modern Southern bistro that merges the soul of Louisiana's regional cuisine with the spirit and sophistication of these foodie times. If you’re looking for an on-trend restaurant that offers authentic New Orleans food, check out Herbsaint on your next visit to the city!