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M BISTRO
Chef Matt Murphy melds organic, seasonal ingredients from local farmers and artisans to create dishes like wild mushroom gumbo, crabmeat Cobb salad and po’boys with Gulf shrimp and spicy alligator boudin sausage. $$$$ (01/2011)
At The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans 921 Canal St
504-524-1331
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THE SPOTTED CAT MUSIC CLUB
On a street full of music clubs, this tiny, crowded local favorite always features something different—trad jazz, swing, brass band, klezmer, you name it. You may be squeezed into a sweaty corner, but the peoplewatching can’t be beat. (01/2011)
623 Frenchmen St
504-943-3887
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TIPITINA’S
There’s live music here seven nights a week, but Sundays at 5:30pm are always Bruce Daigrepont’s Cajun fais-do-dos (dance parties), with live music sung in French and played on accordion, waltzes and two-steps, cold beer and (often) red beans and rice. (01/2011)
501 Napoleon Ave
504-895-8477
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PROSPECT.1.5 NEW ORLEANS
This 15-week program keeps the NOLA art scene cracking since Prospect.2, the largest biennial of international contemporary art in the country, was postponed until 2011. More than 50 artists present work in 13 venues throughout the city. Through Feb. 19. (12/2010)
Various locations
212-680-5305
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ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE BONFIRES
A short drive from the city, this weekend festival—with food, live entertainment, carnival rides, a 5k run and, of course, a nightly blaze— is a prelude to the famous levee bonfires of Christmas Eve, when Mississippi River communities construct elaborate bonfires to light the way for St. Nick. Dec. 10-12. (12/2010)
2545 Louisiana Ave, Lutcher
225-869-1717
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A NOLA NEW YEAR’S EVE
Spend the final three hours of 2010 in crowded Jackson Square, sipping a Hurricane and waiting for the giant fleur-de-lis to drop. A dazzling fireworks display lights up the river. Dec. 31. (12/2010)
At Jackson Square French Quarter
985-630-4604
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BUSH ANTIQUES
Allain Bush takes annual buying trips to Europe to track down “elegantly aged,” eyecatching Continental furniture. Then she sets it all up in 12 separate showrooms that more closely resemble carefully composed still-life art backdrops than a typical antiquery. (11/2010)
2109 Magazine St
504-581-3518
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NEW ORLEANS KNOTS
Shopping at this boutique, which focuses on men’s accessories (but carries some for women as well), is more about the experience than the purchases. Styles range from Wall Street to Bourbon Street, but it’s the impeccable customer service from colorful local staff that will make your experience memorable. (11/2010)
333 Canal St
504-525-6687
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SANTA’S QUARTERS
This holiday outlet offers Christmas decorations of all types, many of which have distinctive New Orleans themes. (11/2010)
1025 Decatur St
888-334-7527
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NEW ORLEANS PO-BOY PRESERVATION FESTIVAL
The premise of this annual festival is to celebrate the po’boy—traditionally shrimp, roast beef or oysters served on a Gendusa’s Bakery roll. Get a taste of these signature sandwiches from NOLA’s finest shops, with concoctions that stretch the imagination and belly—think Vietnamese banh mi barbecue pork and smoked chicken étouffée. Nov. 14. (11/2010)
Oak St
504-866-5320
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BETSY’S PANCAKE HOUSE
Huge breakfasts with hefty helpings of scrambled eggs, hash browns and grits at ridiculously low prices are worth a visit to this beloved diner. The people-watching is notable, too; many of the city’s movers and shakers start their mornings here. $ (11/2010)
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DOMILISE’S
This no-frills, old-fashioned po’boy sandwich shop is a hangout for the Uptown crowd, which relishes the seafood offerings, especially the mile-high fried shrimp po’boy. $ (11/2010)
5240 Annunciation St
504-899-9126