Alon Shaya is breathing some fresh Mediterranean air into the bust-your-gut New Orleans food scene with a menu of bright, colorful food inspired by his birthplace, Israel. Put this unique and innovative restaurant on your “must do” list when visiting NOLA!
The Creole Tomato Festival is your chance to get a taste of a local delicacy, along with a myriad of culinary masterpieces that feature this almighty staple of Creole cuisine. This quirky, fun New Orleans festival is a great way to mix up the typical trip to the city!
Once a dying trend, New Orleans' Jane Scott Hodges is credited with reviving the art of couture linens for home, weaving a thread of the past into modern interiors. When in New Orleans traveling solo and you are doing some retail therapy, don’t miss this special boutique and bring home a treasured monogrammed souvenir.
Craft breweries are the perfect place to relax, grab a bite to eat, and drink a few cold ones. Over the past five years, New Orleans has seen a significant rise in the amount of breweries and beer gardens. Here are some of Astrid Solo Travel Advisor’s favorites:
Every year on Memorial Day Weekend, the New Orleans Greek Festival celebrates Greek culture and heritage with traditional food, music, performances and fun for kids and adults alike. This is a great opportunity for the solo traveler to get a taste of a specific aspect of New Orleans culture and heritage.
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When traveling solo, it’s important to stay in a place that feels like your home away from home. The Henry Howard Hotel in New Orleans is a wonderful, charming boutique hotel that might even make you consider extending your trip to linger just a little longer!
Bayou Boogaloo is one New Orleans festival that features a different kind of float than the one’s we’re used to. Every year in May, Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo takes over the banks of Bayou St. John for a weekend of live music, amazing food, and an escape from the Louisiana summer heat with the option to bring your own inflatable water float!
If you find yourself in New Orleans on Mother’s Day, there is no shortage of ways to celebrate the important women and mothers in our lives. From chic boutiques to fantastic brunch spots, here is our list of ways to pamper your mother NOLA-style!
Jazz Fest in New Orleans is more than two weeks of world class music. Solo Travelers attending Jazz Fest will have more than 70 food vendors offering dishes and drinks that reflect our city and its shared heritage. Great Music, Food and Fun!
