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Carrollton is the section of New Orleans that is at the far end of Uptown from the French Quarter, between the Audubon & University District of New Orleans and Jefferson Parish. It is often considered part of Uptown, but it has its own history and traditions (including being a separate city in the 19th century), so it will be treated on its own here. The high ground of the "Carrollton Spur" was fortunately above the great flood which devastated much of the New Orleans area after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, leaving this charming neighborhood intact.
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Big one day festival each November; Oak Street and the surrounding area is lined with food vendors, featuring great po-boy sandwiches and other local treats. Also free live bands and other special events.
Asian fusion, omelettes, and waffles.
1506 S. Carrollton. Good Middle Eastern, half a step above Babylon in price
Good fresh Japanese, variety from light snacks to full meals. (They also have another location in Mid-City.)
Homemade breakfast and Po Boys. Often has a pianist or small combo playing live music in the mornings.
New Orleans style nouveau pizzas.
Pizza, calzones, pastas, salads, po-boys.
Breakfast, lunch and brunch. Omelettes, waffles, gourmet sandwiches, coffees and teas. Free Wi-Fi.
3 blocks down from Carrollton Avenue. Tucked away in a residential section of Carrollton distant from the neighborhood's other restaurants and businesses, Riccobono's does a thriving business of locals for breakfast and lunch. Omelettes, sandwiches, and salads are the specialties.
Plum at Burdette: a local delicacy during summer, finely shaved ice with your choice of many custom made syrups. A gourmet version of the northern "snow cone". On Plum Street, a pleasant 3 block walk down from Carrollton Avenue, open 2PM-dark during the long New Orleans summer.
Carrollton's favorite for upscale coffees. Their excellent iced coffee is great on a hot day. Wi-Fi. Now a local chain with branches around town; Maple Street was their first location 30 years ago. Open 6AM-10PM daily.
National chain.
Bohemian-gothy coffeehouse with a wide variety of snacks of varied quality. Open until 11PM. Rents computer time & internet access in addition to free Wi-Fi. +1 504 861-2224.
Creative and tasty Southern cooking. It is housed in a cozy Creole cottage, but plans to move around the corner to Carrollton Avenue. Reservations recommended for evenings and weekends.
At the far upper end of Oak Street half a dozen blocks up from Carrollton Avenue. Tasty grass-fed beef burgers and other casual quality meat dishes.
Light Mediterranean and pizza. Lunch and dinner, open until 3AM.
Great freshly-ground meat burgers.
Trendy version of New Orleans food; people tend to either love or hate it.
Good quality hearty Mediterranean & Tunisian.
Good fresh Central American style food.
Upscale foods like filet mignon at a moderate price.
Great modern Louisiana food.
One of New Orleans' finest. Reservations needed.
Fresh local ingredients, eclectic decoration.
At Dublin a block up from Carrollton.
One of the city's greatest neighborhood live music venues (see "Live Music" section above for more) -- hey, it's also a good bar. The main bar is up front; when things are hopping during live music they also open up the back bar. There's a lovely patio and courtyard in back. Relaxed atmosphere when there's no event going on; chill with a drink, or play a game of pool or chess. Poetry readings every Sunday at 2PM.
Dimly lit shanty, which if you would ever see in the daylight while sober, you'd probably never go in, but if you're in the mood for a funky dive, it's just so darn fun around 3 - 4AM when your other favorites are starting to peter out. Fun bartenders; open 9PM 'til the sun comes up most days! On Oak St., a few blocks down from Carrollton Avenue, between Adams & Hillary Streets.
New & used books
Stylish women's clothing
Specialists in theatrical makeup, masks, and wigs. In business since 1877; moved from the French Quarter ("Vieux Carre") to Carrollton in 2002.
By car
Take the Carrollton Avenue Exit from Interstate 10, head in the "South" or "Uptown" direction.
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