Peachy the Magazine July August 2015 | Page 67

EAT.STAY.SHOP.PLAY. 813 Bienville Street 504.523.5433 More casual places I recommend in the French Quarter are Mother’s for the most amazing po’-boys (an original New Orleans sandwich) and Acme where the menu includes every type of seafood in the Gulf. Children really enjoy both of these places!!! Don’t forget to hit Café Du Monde for the beignets photo fromCafé Du Monde Facebook page band in the Arnaud’s Jazz Bistro, and don’t miss the French 75 Bar. If you need private dining, Arnaud’s has multiple rooms throughout their property. Our favorite is on the second floor with a balcony overlooking Bourbon Street. Definitely order their Shrimp Arnaud—their famous sauce is now sold in local stores— and the soufflé potatoes! (donuts with powdered sugar)…yet another New Orleans original!!! Mother’s Restaurant 401 Poydras Street 504.523.9656 Acme Oyster House 724 Iberville Street 504.522.5973 Café Du Monde (photo above) 800 Decatur Street 504.525.4544 STAY I have two favorite hotels that I always recommend for visiting guests…both are locally owned. Hotel Monteleone The Hotel Monteleone is in the best location for enjoying the French Quarter. It is walking distance to everything in the area. It is a beautiful hotel with the famous rotating Carousel Bar… the floor gradually spins while you’re entertained by live jazz musicians. It is so different and fun! The HM also claims to have a haunted floor, which my kids think is great! 214 Royal Street 504.523.3341 JULY AUGUST 2015 65