Street Scene: New Orleans

THE LIVES OF a New York actor and a New Orleans shopkeeper seem worlds apart. But Bryan Batt, who plays Salvatore Romano on the hit TV show "Mad Men," lives both. The New Orleans native opened Hazelnut, a gift and home accessories store, on Magazine Street in 2003. "I believe Magazine Street is one of the last bastions of true boutique shopping in America," Batt says. Here, he reveals his favorite spots.

HAZELNUT
5515 MAGAZINE ST

"We wanted to have something exclusive for the shop, so we designed our signature New Orleans toile fabric. Like the classic French textile, it features drawn images. Ours, however, celebrates the beautiful architecture and iconic imagery of New Orleans." www.hazelnutneworleans.com

2 JEAN THERAPY
5505 MAGAZINE ST

"This is the destination for all things denim: Men and women, as well as boys and girls, love the great selection of fashion-forward and classic jeans." www.jeantherapy.com

3 MIMI
5500 MAGAZINE ST

"This fantastic high-end boutique offers many top designers. The selection celebrates the more elegant and sophisticated fashions of the current runway collections." www.miminola.com

4 THE FLAMING TORCH
737 OCTAVIA ST

"This great bistro is family-owned and operated by Hassan and the effervescent Zohreh Khaleghi. Locals adore the cozy setting and delicious menu, which includes coq au vin, barbecue shrimp and a divine rack of lamb with a black currant demi-glaze." www.flamingtorchnola.com

5 SCRIPTURA
5423 MAGAZINE ST

"Owned by the fabulous Jones sisters, Margaret and Sallie, who are always on hand to guide you to the perfect selections, this is the place for exquisite and unique stationery and invitations, in addition to beautiful Italian photo albums and journals." www.scriptura.com

6 MÉLANGE STERLING
5421 MAGAZINE ST

"This is a silver lover's gold mine. Collectors of antique, vintage and new sterling, and silver plate will be in heaven. If there's a specific pattern or design you're looking for that they don't have, the staff will find it for you." www.melangesterling.com