Veronica Beard - VBGetaway: New Orleans

VBGetaway: New Orleans

February 2016

New Orleans... it’s where my mom grew up, where I went to college and where I got married. It’s one of my favorite places on earth, with too many treasures to mention them all. Here are some of my go-to spots:

Top: Veronica with Niece, Photo By: Clairbone Swanson Frank
Bottom: Veronica's Dad, Husband and Brothers-in-law riding in the Rex Parade

Stay:

Soniat House - Southern Hospitality at it’s best. Don’t miss the coffee and biscuits!

Eat:

Galatoire's - Founded in 1905, it’s one of my favorite old-time restaurants. Order the Oysters Rockefeller and Crabmeat Sardou.

Also, don’t miss: Clancy's, Antoine's, Commander’s Palace (brunch), Jacques-Imo’s (Smothered Chicken), Mother’s (Grits), Port-of-Call (Burger), Central Grocery (Muffaletta), Domilise's (Po-Boy)

Drink:

The Napoleon House - Don’t miss having a Pimm’s cup in the courtyard.

The next stop (you’re in New Orleans, after all!): The Columns Hotel,
Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, Snake and Jake’s

SHOP

Krewe du Optic - This boutique-slash-café serves up super-chic New Orleans-inspired eyewear and killer coffee, alongside a curated selection of art and design books in their lounge.

Royal Street Antiques and Galleries - Royal Street in New Orleans has been named one of the best street for antiques in the world…for good reason! So many treasures to be found!

Shop ‘til you drop: Graci Interiors, Angelique Boutique, Alex Beard Studio, Faulkner House Books, Pied Nu, Alexa Pulitzer, Leontine Linens, As You Like It Silver Shop, Papier Plume

SEE

Preservation Hall - the quintessential jazz venue.
Maple Leaf - Escape the tourists at this off-the-beaten-path dive bar with all kinds of music from rock to jazz to funk and more.
More live music: Tipitinas, Snug Harbor, BJ’s Lounge, Dragon’s Den, The Spotted Cat

Worth Every Calorie

Gambino's Doberge Cake - my favorite thing on earth, and they ship!
Cafe Du Monde Beignets - breakfast to late night snacks, this sugary treat is worth the mess!