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THE MAPLE LEAF
This smoky honky tonk, which claims to be the longest continuously operating music club in the city, attracts top local acts like James Booker, the Rebirth Brass Band, Papa Grows Funk, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown and Walter “Wolfman” Washington. (05/2010)
8316 Oak St
504-866-9359
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FRENCH QUARTER FESTIVAL
A surfeit of food, drink and entertainment is on hand at this event, which many consider a kickoff to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. More than 150 free concerts are scheduled at stages throughout the French Quarter. April 9-11. (04/2010)
French Quarter
800-673-5725
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ZURICH CLASSIC OF NEW ORLEANS
The world’s best golfers will come to town for the PGA Tour’s annual stop in the Crescent City. Many of the city’s most prestigious restaurants offer their best dishes in the Champions Tent. April 19-25. (04/2010)
11001 Lapalco Blvd, Avondale
504-342-3000
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KRUZ
This Middle Eastern store near the French Quarter’s art galleries and novelty shops sells an impressive array of imported merchandise, such as hookahs, musical instruments and costumes. Also look for Indian, Egyptian, Moroccan and Tunisian CDs. (03/2010)
432 Barracks St
504-524-7370
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LITTLE MISS MUFFIN
The children’s section at this boutique carries adorable children’s clothes and lavenderscented plush Labrador retrievers. Look for Le Bon Temps coasters from Erin Courtney among the home goods. (03/2010)
766 Harrison Ave
504-482-8200
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SOUL FEST
This celebration of African-American culture features food, music, crafts, tributes to the achievements of noted African-Americans, and educational seminars on heritage, culture and health. March 13-14. (03/2010)
6500 Magazine St
504-581-4629
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SPRING FIESTA
This celebration of the cultures of old New Orleans includes French Quarter walking tours and a parade of horse-drawn carriages that slowly makes its way to the doors of the festival’s annual gala. March 20-28. (03/2010)
French Quarter
800-550-8450
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IRISH CHANNEL
This is the only parade in town where you can “catch dinner,” so to speak, as float riders toss heads of cabbages and potatoes instead of beads. Marchers decked out in tuxedoes hand out green or white paper flowers to lucky members of the crowd in exchange for a kiss on the hand or cheek. March 13. (03/2010)
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STEIN’S MARKET & DELI
New Orleans isn’t known for deli sandwiches, but if you put Stein’s Reuben to the test, you’ll find it stands up to the best. Many insist the options here rival top sandwiches from NYC. $$ (03/2010)
2207 Magazine St
504-527-0771
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VINCENT’S
No need to scan the appetizers here—you’ll want to start with corn and crabmeat bisque served in a toasted bread bowl. Follow it with veal- and spinach-stuffed cannelloni. $$$ (03/2010)
7839 St. Charles Ave
504-866-9313
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FRITZEL’S
The talent-stacked roster of entertainers, including local faves Ben Polcer and Richard Scott, makes this jazz club one of the French Quarter’s most popular spots. Famous acts sometimes pop in for a quick set. (03/2010)
733 Bourbon St
504- 586-4800
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ZACHARY’S
Picture Cheers with live music and Buffalo oysters. That’s the scene at this establishment near Lake Pontchartrain, where there are no strangers (unless you don’t like the Saints). (03/2010)
7224 Pontchartrain Blvd
504-872-9832
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