Hidden Nola 2023

EDWARD SPOTS ASK A LOCAL

RELATIONSHIP TO NEW ORLEANS Born and raised in Uptown New Orleans ONE WORD THAT COMES TO MIND WHEN YOU THINK OF NEW ORLEANS Tradition FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOOD TO PLAY TOURIST IN The French Quarter during the day FAVORITE STROLL IN THE CITY Freret Street or Magazine Street FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR The holidays FAVORITE FESTIVAL The New Orleans Film Festival and The Tennessee Williams Literary Festival FAVORITE NEW ORLEANS DISH Anything that has seafood, but gumbo if I had to pick one WHAT SHOULD BE AT THE TOP OF A VISITOR’S TO-DO LIST? Visit the museums and ride the streetcar TIP FOR FIRST TIMERS Don’t drink sugary drinks. Find someone who can make a nice cocktail instead. BEST MARDI GRAS ADVICE Pace yourself and drink water. Be polite to everyone you meet! BEST JAZZ FEST ADVICE Hydrate, have rain gear and a tent ready, have cash on hand, and bring chairs. Also, your phone might not work with so many people around, so keep track of each other. FAVORITE “HIDDEN” NEW ORLEANS SPOT Well if I told you, it wouldn’t be a secret. My advice is to explore safely, and you’ll realize New Orleans has so many hidden spots to have a good time. If you like dancing, check out The Rabbit Hole on Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard. You’ll feel like you’re in Berlin.

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