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2016-17 Official Multicultural Visitor Guide

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From the food to the music and down to the native residents; the city of New Orleans embraces and redefines cultural acceptance. With a grand population total of1,303,800, this city hosts a melting pot of ethnicities, traditions and cultural norms. A city of unity, cultural integrity and group of resilient natives even after hurricane Katrina;it is safe to say New Orleans is a proud place to call home.

We could brag on our Super Bowl winning football team, the New Orleans Saints.We could even boast about our yearly event calendar, full of cultural activities like; FrenchQuarter Fest, Jazz Fest or Essence. Sounds exciting right? We think so too! So why notmake your vacation experience a cultural joy ride?

C’mon on down to the Big Easy where the music is loud, the food is spicy andthe party NEVER sleeps. We’ve got LIVE brass bands Monday-Sunday, and we can’t forgetBourbon Street, where the Mardi Gras party never seems to stop. Yeah we know whatyou’re thinking, we’ve got it ALL! You’re right, so c’mon and join the fun because here inNew Orleans, we know how to live life and keep the party rolling!

New Orleans, Nola, The Big Easy, Nawlin’s, whatevertitle you choose to use, one word that ultimately describes this city is, culture!

Welcome to the “BigEasy”, where the music is soul-ful and the food represents amelting pot of Spanish, French,and African decedents whosecultural identity has sustainedits mark on southern cuisine.Decades of flavorful Cajundishes usually served in Nolakitchens, have now made their way onto street curbs in the 5-0-4 area. New Orleans foodtrucks are the new norm for locals and tourists to enjoy year round. It is safe to say that traditional restaurant settings, have been traded in by hungry city goers hoping tograb a quick bite of food while journeying through this cultural city.

Let us take a trip down history lane for a brief second. Food trucks or mobile cuisine stations date back as far as the 1600’s. First appearing on the East coast before itspopularity, food trucks were once known by another name- the push cart- which was usedby various vendors to sell food items along the streets. A notable man during the evolutionof food trucks, Charles Goodnight, invented the “Chuck Wagon”. His wagon was createdto feed cattlemen and wagon trains back in the 1600’s. In the following years, more foodtrucks would emerge around the states including, Oscar Myer’s hot dog cart. New Orleansnow has its own hot dog cart, Diva Dawg, where locals and tourist can enjoy traditionalhot dogs with a touch of Nola cuisine. The Etouffee Chili Dog, made with crawfish, is oneof Diva Dawg’s most popular menu items. Now that we have briefly covered some of thehistory behind the food truck industry, let us jump ahead decades later into the 21century.

NEW ORLEANS FOOD TRUCKS:Innovative Style of Cajun Mobile Cuisine

By Nicole Henry

Food trucks have been seen as not only profitable for aspiring restaurant ownersbut also an additional tourism attraction, especially here in New Orleans. In 2010, TheNational Restaurant Association dedicated over 1,000 square feet to food trucks inChicago for their food truck exhibit. Food trucks soon became used not only to sell foodbut as advertising schemes for big companies like GAP. In 2014 The National Food Truckassociation was founded and from there the revolution of mobile cuisine became anotherAmerican invention that will provide jobs and more business opportunities in the United States.

New Orleans is known all over the states and various parts of the world for its famous Cajun cuisine and year round festival style atmosphere. The growth of the foodtruck industry in this city has created another way for Nawlin’s natives to showcase theirfamous southern style dishes. Oysters, fried shrimp, crawfish pasta, gumbo, spicy Cajunwings and more are all southern meals and ingredients that can be found on Nola foodtrucks. Burger’s ya Heard, Crepes A La Cart, Dirty Dishes Nola and We Dat Food trucks arejust a few of the several food truck stations here in Nola. While walking the streets of NewOrleans and partaking in the celebration of the city that never sleeps, be sure to stop atone of these food truck stations and make your Nawlin’s adventure complete!

Burgers Y heardCocoa and CreamCrepes a la CartCresent City EatsDirty Dishes NolaDiva DawgEmpanada IntifadaFat FalafelFood 4 da SoulFood Drunk

FrencheezeGrilling ShillingIronsides WafflesKenny’s Cajun and CreoleKing CreoleLa ConcinitaNOLA Girl Food Truck & CateringPetite RougeQueen on Wheels

Rollin FattiesRue ChowSaigon Slim’sTaceaux LoceauxTaylor Made WingsOn The GeauxThai D JingThe Crepe CartThe Holy GrillWeDatFoodTruckWoody’s Fish Tacos

MarchCongo Square New World Rhythms FestivalArmstrong Park Celebrate the music, dance and culture of Africa in Armstrong Park. Local vendorsand food will offer the unique crafts and eats thatreflect the culture of New Orleans. Highlights of the fest include the annual battle of Mardi Gras Indian tribes.

New Orleans Fashion WeekNew Orleans Fashion Week highlights local designers, boutiques and industry opportunities.You’ll love watching the runway and striking a pose.The fashion scene is quickly growing post-Katrina.

AprilAsian Heritage FestivalJoin the Asian Pacific American Society in celebra-tion of Asian cultures and diversity at the Audubonzoo. Enjoy a day of tasting food, watch traditionaldances, Shaolin kung fu demonstrations, musicalperformances or buy arts and crafts representing different Asian countries.

April/MayNew Orleans Jazz & Heritage FestivalAnnually held in the spring, the New Orleans Jazz& Heritage Festival, or as the locals call it, Jazz Fest,is the celebration of the unique culture and heritageof New Orleans and Louisiana. Featuring an endlessamount of music, succulent local and regional delicacies, one-of-a-kind handmade arts and crafts,second line parades and so much more – there issomething for everyone at Jazz Fest!

April-JuneJazz in the Park at Armstrong ParkEvery Thursday between April and June, grab yourchair or blanket and enjoy live local music and foodin beautiful Armstrong Park. While you’re there visitthe monuments to African slaves in Congo Square.

MayDîner en Blanc Love an elegant picnic? Do you look good in allwhite? Dîner en Blanc is quickly growing as a must-do New Orleans annual event. Start the eveningwaving your white napkin, eat, drink and dance—end the night with fireworks overlooking the Mississippi River.

JulyTales of the Cocktail French Quarter The world’s premier cocktail festival, bringing together the most respected minds and talentson mixology for five days of cocktails, cuisine and culture. Held annually, thisinternational event has something for cocktail professionals andenthusiasts alike.

ESSENCE Festival Every 4th of July weekend, be sure to get ready forthe best in R&B, hip-hop, jazz, blues, and more! NewOrleans is proud to annually host Essence Fest, the nation’s premier showcase for contemporaryAfrican American music and culture. Each year,the festival brings in the best performers andentertainers in the country, as well as a series ofseminars created to empower African American men and women.

SeptemberFried Chicken Festival This inaugural free-outdoor festival will feature foodfrom more than 20 restaurants, music, family-friendly activities as well as a fried chicken wing eating contest and, of course, a best fried chickencontest that will be "judged by local and nationalfood writers, bloggers and critics”.

NovemberCentral City FestivalOretha Castle Haley Blvd is one of the most popularstreets post-Katrina. The resurgence of the CentralCity neighborhood boasts of new attractions: Southern Beverage and Food Museum, Jazz FestMarket and the Ashe Powerhouse.

FESTIVALS

CoCo Hut2515 Bayou Rd. New Orleans (504) 945-8788

The Dish9734 Hayne Blvd. New Orleans (504) 301-0356

Bennachin Restaurant1212 Royal St. New Orleans (504) 522-1230

Lil Dizzy’s (Treme’)1500 Esplanade Ave. New Orleans (504) 569-8997

Mrs. Hyster’s Barbecue2000 St. Claiborne Ave. New Orleans (504) 522-3028

Willie Mae’s Scotch House2401 Saint Ann St. New Orleans(504) 822-9503

Irene’s Cuisine539 Saint Philip St. New Orleans (504) 529-8811

The Praline Connection542 Frenchman St. New Orleans (504) 943-3934

El Gato Negro Mexican Restaurant81 French Market Pl New Orleans (504) 525-9752

La Thai4938 Prytania St. New Orleans (504) 899-8886

Café Minh4139 Canal St. New Orleans (504) 482-6266

Jung’s Golden Dragon3009 Magazine St. New Orleans (504) 891-8280

CreAsian Restaurant930 Canal St. New Orleans (504) 522-4737

Sarita’s Grill4520 Freret St. New Orleans(504) 324-3562

Juan’s Flying Burrito2018 Magazine St. New Orleans (504) 569-0000

Café Du Monde800 Decatur StreetNew Orleans, LA(504) 525-4544

Café Reconcile1631 Oretha CastleHaley Blvd. New Orleans (504) 568-1157

Barcelona Tapas720 Dublin St. New Orleans (504) 861-9696

Baru Bistro & Tapas3700 Magazine St. New Orleans (504) 895-2225

Café Negril606 Frenchmen St. New Orleans (504) 944-4744 Tee-Eva’s Famous Old Fashioned5201 Magazine St. New Orleans (504) 899-8350

Booty’s Street Food 800 Louisa St. New Orleans (504) 266-2887

Café Dauphine 5229 Dauphine St. New Orleans (504) 309-6391

Boswell’s Jamaican Grill3521 Tulane Ave.New Orleans (504) 482-6600

St. Roch Market 2381 St Claude Ave.New Orleans(504) 609-3813

Red Rooster 2801½ Washington Ave.New Orleans (504) 895-6786

Roux Carre’ 2000 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. New Orleans (504) 309-2073

RESTAURANTS

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District Donuts Sliders Brew 2209 Magazine St.New Orleans (504) 570-6945

Chiba 8312 Oak St. New Orleans (504) 826-9119

Ba Mien 13235 Chef Menteur Hwy.New Orleans (504) 255-0500

Mopho 514 City Park Ave. New Orleans (504) 482-6845

Mais Arepas 1200 Carondelet St. New Orleans (504) 523-6247

Velvet Cactus 6300 Argonne Blvd. New Orleans (504) 301-2083

WHAT’SCOOKING NOLA

New Orleans Cooking Experience1519 Carondelet St. New Orleans (504) 430-5274

New Orleans School of Cooking524 St. Louis St. New Orleans (504) 525-2665

Crescent City Cooks201 Chartres St.New Orleans (504) 529-1160

Langlois Culinary Crossroads1710 Pauger St. New Orleans (504) 934-1010

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Gumbo, crawfish and spicy dishes is not all Nawlin’s is known for, here in the BigEasy we also take pride in our sweets. Many tourists come to the boot shaped state hopingto walk down Bourbon Street, partake in Fat Tuesday or get their hands on some boiledcrawfish. As flattering as that may be, New Orleans wants to show tourists we are famousfor our sweets too!

Perhaps one of Nola’s most famous desserts is the beignets. That’s right, the powdered sugar covered fried doughnuts famously sold at Café Du Monde. This particulardessert sold all over New Orleans, is one tourist attraction that keeps people coming backto this city each year. From local natives, to celebrities, and of course tourists, eatingbeignets on your trip to Nola is a must! This messy, yet tasty treat, first arrived in New Orleans in the 1800’s from Creole-French colonists and since then it is a favorite enjoyedby all. As much as Nola loves to keep traditions alive, this city has many more sweet treatsto offer.

NAWLIN’S GUIDE TO SWEET TREATSBy Nicole Henry

Among beignets other popular sweets found in the Big Easy are; pralines, bananas foster (southern style), snowballs, candy apples, king cake and more. A few ofthese may sound familiar to you but as always, New Orleans culture finds a way to put itsmark on everything it offers- even down to its deserts! Up North, we hear they eat ‘snowcones’ during the hot months of June and July but down here in Nola we call it ‘snowballs’. Flavored soft crushed ice either stuffed with ice cream or covered with sweet condensedmilk, a Nola snowball is a summer must have. During a trip to Nola, it is a must to try one of our southern cool treats. A few popular snowball stands are; Pandora’s on North Carrolton Ave, Plum Street Snowballs on Burdette Street, Nola Snow:Snowballs located on Vicksburg Street, Red Rooster on Washington Ave, and Sno-La on N. Causeway in Metairie.

In the mood for something sweeter? Nola is also home to several pralines shops.Homemade and sold after church or inside a family owned sweet shop, pralines are aone of a kind Nola treat. Created by boiling sugar and a variety of nuts creates this creamy,buttery and oh so sweet southern candy. The list of shops that sell pralines is almost infinite but here are a few you may want to visit; Aunt Sally’s Original Creole Pralines located on Decatur Street, Southern Candy Makers also on Decatur and Laura’s Candieslocated on Chartres. If you have a taste for king cake, beignets or pralines and more, thenyou’ve come to the right city! Below is a list of sweet shops located here in the city.

Aunt Sally’s Praline ShopBlue Frog Chocolates Bernard’s PralinesLaura’s CandiesLeah’s PralinesSouthern Candy Makers

SucreMister ApplePraline ConnectionPlum Street SnowballsPandora’s SnowballsNola Snow SnowballsTee-Eva’s

Kenneth’s Studio For Hair2100 Saint Charles Ave.New Orleans (504) 528-8585

Urban Suite Salon & Spa 1925 Sophie Wright Pl. New Orleans (504) 522-8545

Dana Chanel’s Beauty & Barber Studio5335 Venus St.New Orleans (504) 309-8307

Tru Rootz Hair Studio 3351 Kabel Drive Ste E New Orleans (504) 433-8198

Nappy Freedom Hair Salon2111 Caton St. New Orleans (504) 282-0050

Hair Therapy4305 Canal St.New Orleans (504) 304-5657

Flaw Luxe110 S Rampart St. New Orleans (504) 524-9741

Thelma’s House of Beauty2411 Orleans Ave. New Orleans (504) 822-4752

International Hair Affair 3918 Gentilly Blvd. New Orleans (504) 944-2114

Amazing Grace Hair Salon5035 Dreux Ave. New Orleans (504) 251-5783

K-Brown’s 2061 Caton St. New Orleans (504) 952-2925

Ringletts Express2 Poydras St. New Orleans (504) 561-0500

Creative Concepts2000 Ste. B Dumaine St.New Orleans (504) 821-7460

Beauty on de Bayou2521 Bayou Rd. New Orleans (504) 942-5625

La Vie De Luxe Salon & Spa3612 Florida Ave., Ste. A New Orleans (504) 469-5893

Park Place Barber Beauty & Spa3024 Gentilly Blvd New Orleans (504) 342-2533

Clear-Vue Barber Shop 125 S Rampart St. New Orleans (504) 524-9034

Creative Concepts2000 Dumaine St.New Orleans(504) 821-7460

Klassy Kuts Full Service Salon1812 N. Claiborne Ave. New Orleans (504) 335-9253

Cutz 4 You4344 Earhart Blvd. New Orleans (504) 324-5393

HAIR SALONS BARBER SHOPS

BEAUTY

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Magazine Nail and Spa4236 Magazine St. New Orleans (504) 266-2601

Top Line Nails & Hair Salon201 St. Charles Ave. Ste. 118 New Orleans (504) 588-2622

City Nail Spa730 Robert E. Lee Blvd. New Orleans (504) 286-7744

Buff Beauty Bar720 Carondelet St. New Orleans (504) 522-2833

NOLA Nail Bar8710 Oak St.New Orleans (855) 504-7334

Magnolia Makeup612 Julia St. New Orleans (504) 564-7992

Wink! Eyelash and Makeup Studio911 Veterans Blvd. New Orleans (504) 459-9465

Serenity Spa @J.W. Marriot Hotel614 Canal St. New Orleans (504) 525-5433

Breath is Life, LLC1712 Oretha Castle HaleyBlvd Ste. 310(504) 430-3596

Spa Aria214 Royal St. New Orleans (504) 523-9990

Belladonna Day Spa2900 Magazine St. New Orleans (504) 891-4393

Guerlain Spa130 Roosevelt WayNew Orleans(504) 335-3190

Woodhouse Spa4030 Canal St. New Orleans (504) 482-6652

NAIL SHOPS SPAS

MAKEUP

GARB Boutique2108 Magazine St. New Orleans (504) 301-9174

Spring Boutique5525 Magazine St. New Orleans (504) 896-9185

Exodus Goods518 Conti St. New Orleans(504) 309-2995

Ah-Ha3129 Magazine St. New Orleans (504) 269-2442

Angelique Clothing andVictoria’s Shoes7725 Maple St. New Orleans (504) 866-1092

Shops at Canal Place333 Canal St. New Orleans (504) 522-9200

Cuk Clothing and Shoes3822 Elysian Fields Ave. New Orleans(504) 943-6700

The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk500 Port of New Orleans (504) 522-1555Private Collection Boutique1427 Poland Ave. New Orleans (504) 947-5045

Loretta’s Authentic Praline 2101 N RampartNew Orleans (504) 944-7068

French Market Corporation1008 N. Peters St. New Orleans (504) 522-2621

Aunt Sally’s Praline Shops810 Decatur St. New Orleans(504) 524-3373

New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau2020 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans (504) 566-5011

Basin St. Station501 Basin St. New Orleans (504) 293-2600

Jambalaya News Louisiana2327 Veterans Memorial Blvd.Kenner

Meridiano 903501 Severn Ave., Suite 19cMetairie (504) 298-0888

Asian Pacific American Society of New Orleanswww.apasnola.com(504) 914-8112

Lace The Grand Ballroom 6978 Martin Dr. New Orleans (504) 243-5223

Treme Market Branch 800 N. Claiborne Ave. New Orleans (504) 478-2800

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VENUES

SHOPPING

MAGAZINE STREETshopping is a collection

of businesses, shops, and restaurants

that provides shoppers with a great taste of New Orleans

in one area.

New Orleans may be known for its party atmosphere and home-style Cajun cuisine, but one of the city’s best kept secrets is its shopping and art appreciation. A dayspent in this city is not complete without visiting any of the several shopping boutiquesand museums surrounding the Central Business District. From clothing to art, historicantique shops and much more, New Orleans is sure to meet all your tourist to-do listneeds. A few notable streets for shopping includes: Magazine, Saint Charles, Canal,Royal, Frenchmen, North Peters and Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.

Historically, the first retail outlets, in New Orleans, were in the French Quarter.In the 1800’s, Canal Street was also the most prominent shopping mall for New Orleansnatives. As it is known, this city is home to various cultures and ethnicities. That beingsaid, one notable street that held great importance to African Americans in the mid1900’s was Dryades Street. Oretha Castle Haley, was a civil rights pioneer and one of thefounders of the New Orleans chapter of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), whoplayed a major role in the 1960’s Dryades Street boycott. During the times of racial in-equality, African Americans were not able to get jobs in retail stores on Dryades Street,even though they comprised the largest group of consumers. Mrs. Haley’s bravery andresilience led to the dedication and renaming of Dryades Street to Oretha Castle HaleyBoulevard in the 1980’s. O.C. Haley Blvd is now a bustling corridor in New Orleans filledwith shopping, dining, and music venues. So you see, shopping in New Orleans meansmore than just finding great sales and souvenirs.

This city may have seen various stores come and go, however; the historic south-ern retail atmosphere, continues to attract large numbers of tourists each year. In 2016,New Orleans offers shopping options catered to all ethnic backgrounds.

A NOLA SHOPPING EXPERIENCE: AND ITS HISTORYBy Nicole Henry

Take a stroll through the French Market, and indulge yourself in a plethora oflocal vendors selling handmade bracelets, Jamaican oils, New Orleans Saints’ gear, MardiGras beads and everyday apparel. The list of shopping choices for locals and tourists isextensive. Forever New Orleans, a boutique located at 700 Royal Street, offers severaltypes of merchandise ranging from candles, apparel, jewelry and more. Earth Odyssey,located at 306 Chartres Street, offers customers a large selection of sterling silver jewelry,gemstone beads and more collectable items to bring home to your loved ones. New Or-leans is home to several cultural shopping experiences, as well as prominent retail storesthat can be found at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk. After you’re done shopping, takea trip to all the local museums and get lost in time. Nola is home to the World War IIMuseum, the New Orleans Museum of Art, and several other art galleries locatedthroughout the city.

Make your New Orleans experience one to remember in a city that continuesto promote cultural identity and Southern hospitality!

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We’re located in the heart of New Orleans. Walk to the French Quarter, Convention Center, Superdome and Arena or take a ride on the historic St. Charles streetcar line

through the Garden District or to the Audubon Zoo. There’s no better time to stay with us.

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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen365 Canal St. Suite 820 New Orleans (504) 529-4567

Natchez Steamboat600 Decatur St. New Orleans (504) 586-8777

French Quarter History Tours(504) 947-2120

Free Tours By Foot2613 Laurel St. New Orleans (504) 222-2967

Latin A Tours(504) 779-5961

Tours by Judy 1425 N. Johnson St. New Orleans(504) 416-6666

All Bout Dat Tours www.AllBoutDat.com(504) 457-9439

Cajun Encounters Swamp Tours 313 N. Claiborne Ave. New Orleans (504) 834-1770New Orleans Kayak Tours2514 Gravier St. New Orleans (504) 571-9975

Cajun Critters Swamp Tours363 Louisiana St. Westwego (504) 347-0962

Historic NewOrleans ToursRoyal St. New Orleans (504) 947-2120

Witches City Tours2314 Iberville St. New Orleans (504) 413-3120

Hop-On-Hop-Off Double DeckerBus Tour(504) 207-6200

Regional TransitAuthority2817 Canal Street New Orleans (504) 248-3900Street Car Lines Buses • Ferries

United Cabs (504) 524-9606

Bicycle Michael’s622 Frenchmen St. New Orleans (504) 945-9505

Cristal’s Transportation 2703 Dante St.New Orleans(504) 866-0009

Sullivan Transportation3801 S. Robertson St.New Orleans(504) 206-8707

Lewis Coaches 3522 Hamilton St. New Orleans (504) 486-6945

Soul River Museum480 NW 3rd St. Reserve, LA(985) 213-6621Amistad Research Center6823 St. Charles Ave.New Orleans (504) 862-3222Open Weekdays 8:30am-4:30pm

TOURS & CRUISES

SWAMP TOURS

CEMETARY TOURS

TRANSPORTATION

MUSEUMS & GALLERIESThe Backstreet Cultural Museum 1116 St. Claude Ave. New Orleans(504) 522-4806Tue-Sat 10am-5pm

New Orleans AfricanAmerican Museum of Art1418 Gov. Nicholls St. New Orleans(504) 566-1136Wed-Sat 11am-4pm

Ashe’ Cultural Arts Center 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. New Orleans(504) 569-9070

THINGS TO DO

The Los Islenos Heritage &Culture Museum1345-1357 Bayou Rd. St. Bernard LA(504) 277-4681

La Belle Galerie309 Chartres St.New Orleans(504) 529-3080

Stella Jones Gallery201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 132 New Orleans(504) 568-9050

Louisiana Children’s Museum420 Julia St. New Orleans(504) 523-1357

River Road African American Museum406 Charles St. Donaldsonville, LA (225) 474-5553

Southern Food &Beverage Museum1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. New Orleans(504) 569-0405New OrleansMuseum of Art1 Collins Diboll Cir. New Orleans(504) 658-4100

New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (NOJO) 2020 St Charles Ave New Orleans(504) 301-9006

Jackson Square700 Decatur St. New Orleans(504) 658-3200

Audubon Park, Golf Course, & Zoo6500 Magazine St. New Orleans (504) 861-2537

Audubon Aquarium of the America’s & Entergy IMAX Theater1 Canal St. New Orleans (504) 565-3033Audubon Butterfly Garden & Insectarium423 Canal St. New Orleans (504) 524-2847

Mardi Gras World1380 Port of New Orleans Pl. New Orleans (504) 361-7821

Fulton Bowling Alley600 Fulton St. New Orleans (504) 208-5569

Wine Institute of New Orleans610 Tchoupitoulas St. New Orleans (504) 324-8000

Louis Armstrong Park835 N. Rampart New Orleans (504) 286-2100

ATTRACTIONS

Club Continental7140 Downman Rd. New Orleans (504) 245-8888

Sweet Lorraine’sJazz Club1931 St. Claude Ave. New Orleans (504) 945-9654

Showcase1915 N Broad St. New Orleans (504) 940-5022

Bullets Sports Bar2441 A P Tureaud Ave. New Orleans

Vaughn’s Lounge 4229 Dauphine St. New Orleans (504) 947-5562

Irvin Mayfield’sJazz Playhouse300 Bourbon St. French Quarter (504) 553-2299

Bertha’s Place1501 Basin St.New Orleans (504) 593-9777

Masquerade8 Canal St.New Orleans (504) 233-6139

Republic New Orleans828 S Peters St.New Orleans (504) 528-8282

Vaso Ultra Lounge500 Frenchmen St. New Orleans (504) 272-0929

d.b.a.618 Frenchmen St. New Orleans (504) 942-3731

House of Blues225 Decatur St. New Orleans (504) 310-4999

Little Gem Saloon445 S. Rampart St. New Orleans (504) 267-4863

Basin Street Lounge1600 Basin St. New Orleans (504) 301-2361

Candlelight Lounge925 N. Robertson St. New Orleans (504) 571-1021

Café Istanbul2372 St. Claude Ave. New Orleans (504) 975-0286

Kermit’s Mother-in-LawLounge1500 N. Claiborne Ave. New Orleans

Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar1931 Orleans Ave. New Orleans(504) 435-3384

Club CaribbeanReggae Club2443 Bayou Rd.New Orleans(504) 949-9246

Prime Example1909 N Broad St. New Orleans (504) 944-0940

Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club 722 N. Broad St. New Orleans (504) 827-1559

Spice Bar & Grill2005 N. Broad St. New Orleans (504) 309-7105

Ohm Lounge539 Tchoupitoulas St. New Orleans(504) 335-1760

NIGHTCLUBS

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City of Love 8600 Palmetto St.New Orleans(504) 895-5410

St. Augustine Catholic Church1210 Governor Nicholls St.New Orleans(504) 525-5934

Franklin Ave. Baptist Church2515 Franklin Ave.New Orleans (504) 488-8488

Touro Synagogue4238 St Charles Ave.New Orleans(504) 895-4843

Islamic Center of New Orleans1911 St Claude Ave.New Orleans(504) 944-3758

VIDA Assembly of God Church 211 Waldo St. Metairie (504) 941-7626

Chinese Presbyterian Church 2901 W. Esplanade Kenner (504) 461-0702

CHURCHES

SERVICESModel Masters Inc. www.modelmastersinc.com (504) 251-3315

Spears Group132 Carondelet St. New Orleans (504) 304-8198

Signs NOW1903 Poydras St. New Orleans (504) 523-6699

Copa Airlines1-800-FLY-COPA

By Culinary Design www.chefwilljones.com(504) 782-7305

CONVENTION SERVICES PRINTING SERVICES

AIRLINESPUBLIC RELATIONS & MARKETING

PRIVATE CHEF & CATERING

Pontchartrain Landing 6001 France Rd.New Orleans(504) 430-9636

Marriott International555 Canal St.New Orleans(504) 581-1000

International House221 Camp St.New Orleans(504) 553-9550

Hilton Riverside2 Poydras St. New Orleans(504) 561-0500

Holiday Inn Superdome330 Loyola Ave. New Orleans(504) 581-1600

Hilton New Orleans/St. Charles Ave.333 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans(504) 378-2800

Chateau LeMoyne301 Dauphine St. New Orleans(504) 581-1803

Sheraton New Orleans 500 Canal St.New Orleans(504 ) 525-2500

Harrahs Hotel228 Poydras St.New Orleans(504) 533-6000

InterContinentalNew Orleans 444 St.Charles Ave.New Orleans(504) 525-5566

All hotels listed are NOMTN members

HOTELS

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The Soul of New Orleans Official Multicultural Visitor’s Guide is apublication of the New Orleans Multicultural Tourism Network.Contents and design © 2016, all rights reserved. Reproduction without written permission is strictly prohibited. Every effort wasmade to ensure accuracy of the information in this guide as of presstime. However, the New Orleans Multicultural Tourism Network assumes no responsibility for errors, changes, or omissions. This directory includes all businesses in good standing as of June15, 2016. The Soul of New Orleans Multicultural Visitor’s Guide ispublished once a year by the New Orleans Multicultural TourismNetwork. The New Orleans Multicultural Tourism Network makesno endorsement, representation or warranty regarding any goodsor services advertised or listed in this publication. Listings and advertisements are provided by the subject companies, and theNew Orleans Multicultural Tourism Network shall not be responsi-ble for or liable for any inaccuracy, omission or infringement of anythird party’s rights therein or for personal injury or any other dam-age or injury whatsoever.

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Simply utter the words New Orleans to anyone, native or otherwise, and mosttimes their hearts will skip a beat. Locals don’t quite fit in anywhere else, andvisitors take a piece of the city back with them. That tiny piece pulls them backto visit time and time again. How else can you explain New Orleans being thehome of Essence Fest for the past 20 years, and hosting more Super Bowls thanany other city?

Here at NOMTN we whisper to your Soul and help create experiences and memories that will truly last a lifetime. Whether it’s a family or class reunion, orwedding, NOMTN’s growing network of professionals work to ensure that yourevent flows seamlessly, and with a flavor that only NOMTN can provide.

If you are considering New Orleans as a destination for your next event, pleasecontact us here at NOMTN, and let us show you why so many people feel thatNew Orleans is their SOULmate.

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