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Above : A Vought F4U Corsair
in the National WWII Museum
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to sample local flavors like andouille sausage fritters , shrimp and fried green tomato napoleon and gulf fish creole . Alternatively , make your way to Domilise ’ s on Annunciation Street in the Garden District for a po ’ boy and ask for it ‘ dressed ’ — meaning it ’ ll come with lettuce , sliced tomato , mayo , ketchup and sliced dill pickles . Favorites include fried oyster , fried shrimp and roast beef .
After you ’ ve eaten , enjoy some window shopping on Magazine Street . Magpie is great for a carefully chosen selection of vintage clothing and jewelry , while Alice & Amelia offers New Orleans gifts , apparel and home decor . At the much-loved La Boulangerie just down the road , try a slice of lemon doberge — a layer cake where thin rounds are interspersed with a lemon curd filling before being encased in a coating of buttercream .
If you have room for more , make a booking at Mosquito Supper Club . Tucked within a residential area , it ’ s here that chef Melissa Martin ’ s tasting menu highlights the region ’ s freshest seafood , waterfowl , fruits and vegetables — and it ’ s all served
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communal style . Try the oyster stew , which is served to a table for 10 in an iron pot . For dessert , order the hand-crafted caramel and Louisiana satsuma ice cream .
After dinner , see a show at Uptown ’ s storied music venue , Tipitina ’ s , named after the song by R & B singer and pianist Professor Longhair . Tickets are available for advance purchase online . Check the local weekly paper Gambit for events , news and a schedule of live performances .
Close out the evening at The Pontchartrain Hotel . Opened in the 1920s , the 14-story architectural gem attracts locals and visitors alike to its maximalist Jack Rose restaurant , cozy Bayou Bar and panoramic rooftop space . Relax in the bar and order the renowned mile-high pie — the six-inch slice with layers of chocolate , strawberry and peppermint ice cream plus a thick layer of meringue , topped off with a generous drizzle of warm chocolate sauce . Wash it down with a honeysuckle hottie , made with Cathead Honeysuckle Vodka , chamomile , warm water and Benedictine herbal liqueur .
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