1: The Verti Mart

1201 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA   [504- 525-4767 ]    website

The best kept secret in the quarter! You can't leave New Orleans without having a shrimp philly po'boy or the other favorite "All That Jazz," for those of you who eat meat, this is a triple decker featuring shrimp, ham and turkey, with a dash of "WOW" sauce, but God Bless it! Now, you cannot eat in the Verti Mart, but you can pick up your order there and eat by the river or on a bench in Jackson Square and people watch, or you can just have it delivered to you hotel room.

2: The Fleur De Lis Cafe'

307 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA   [504-529-9641]    website

This is the one breakfast destination for those of you who feel up to eating after a long night out. The Fleur De Lis Cafe is a quaint little restaurant nestled about other, significantly larger buildings, giving it the feeling of a hometown diner. There is a wide variety of menu options but the local favorite to sink your teeth into is the Fleur De Lis omlete, eggs, cheese, fresh peppers and onions, covered in crawfish etouffee! It may seem a little daunting, especially if you've never had crawfish etouffee, but try it, you won't be sorry.

3: Angeli Pizza

1141 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

Great option for those not keen on eating seafood for their entire stay in The Big Easy or if they are trying to save money for the essentials, such as drinking! Their genius is found in their dough, creating such decadent pizzas as the "Celestial Chicken Pesto," with feta, kalamata olives, pesto and sun dried tomatoes , and "Lucifer's Special," a true meat-lovers pizza; my pick is the Virtuous Angel pizza. Angeli can serve large groups but make sure to call ahead. They are also open very late, perfect for wrapping up your debacle on Bourbon Street. They also project old black and white movies on a large wall behind the bar and yes, they do have a full bar. Angeli is kid friendly.

4: Mojo Lounge

1140 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

After Katrina one of the only places open at 10pm was the MoJo Lounge, so that became the place to go. The lounge has a full bar, tasty menu, wireless access and a pool table. The staff is sweet and charming; it's a favorite stop on my way home from work. I recommend the fruit and brie plate, it goes great with their lengthy wine list. Also, you can never go wrong with their homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette on a nice house salad. The dressing is sold separately, which is good because you will find yourself thinking about it long after you're gone. They are open late and have outside dining as well.

5: Flanagan's Pub and Grill

625 St Philip St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

Flanagan's is known for its Shepherd's Pie and meatloaf, but many locals come in to dine on their delicious daily specials, as well as their selection of vegetarian choices. Flanagan's is mostly a local hang out, but once tourists find the pub they stay to eat and drink. The kitchen is open from 10am to 10pm Monday through Thursday, Friday and Saturday10am till 12am. A personal favorite is the "Huge Freakin' Nachos," never did you see such an immense amount of cheese, black beans and fresh peppers and onions! The portions are huge by any traveler's standards; you won't leave here hungry or unsatisfied. Flanagan's, which is licensed as a restaurant, is open to tourists of any age.

6: Margaritaville New Orleans

1 French Market Pl, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA   [504 529-4177]    website

Hello Travelers!

As Marti Gras, The Sugar Bowl and BCS National Championship approaches we expect that you will be looking for worthwhile things to do in New Orleans! Sarah, from French Quarter Phantoms, which is a walking tour company in the Big Easy, has been nice enough to put together some recommendations for places to eat in the French Quarter.

Sarah has picked out five fantastic and inexpensive places to eat in the French Quarter, each of which will send you away with a unique French Quarter experience and a full stomach, but not an empty wallet. The average price of meals at these establishments is around $10 plate.

1. In my opinion, Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville has the Crawfish Etouffee in town , and isn’t too expensive either.  

2. Angeli - 1141 Decatur St – Great option for those not keen on eating seafood for their entire stay in The Big Easy or if they are trying to save money for the essentials, such as drinking! Their genius is found in their dough, creating such decadent pizzas as the “Celestial Chicken Pesto,” with feta, kalamata olives, pesto and sun dried tomatoes , and “Lucifer’s Special,” a true meat-lovers pizza; my pick is the Virtuous Angel pizza. Angeli can serve large groups but make sure to call ahead. They are also open very late, perfect for wrapping up your debacle on Bourbon Street. They also project old black and white movies on a large wall behind the their full bar. Angeli is kid friendly.

3. MoJo Lounge -1140 Decatur St - After Katrina one of the only places open at 10pm was the MoJo Lounge, so that became the place to go. The lounge has a full bar, tasty menu, wireless access and a pool table. The staff is sweet and charming; it’s a favorite stop on my way home from work. I recommend the fruit and brie plate, it goes great with their lengthy wine list. Also, you can never go wrong with their homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette on a nice house salad. The dressing is sold separately, which is good because you will find yourself thinking about it long after you’re gone. They are open late and have outside dining as well.

4. Flanagan’s Pub - 625 St. Phillip - Flanagan’s is known for its Shepherd’s Pie and meatloaf, but many locals come in to dine on their delicious daily specials, as well as their selection of vegetarian choices. Flanagan’s is mostly a local hang out, but once tourists find the pub they stay to eat and drink. The kitchen is open from 10am to 10pm Monday through Thursday, Friday and Saturday10am till 12am. A personal favorite is the “Huge Freakin’ Nachos,” never did you see such an immense amount of cheese, black beans and fresh peppers and onions! The portions are huge by any traveler’s standards; you won’t leave here hungry or unsatisfied. Flanagan’s, which is licensed as a restaurant, is open to tourists of any age.  

5. The Verti Mart - 1201 Royal Street - They call themselves the best kept secret in the quarter and it is true! The first time I had the shrimp philly sandwich there taste buds activated in my mouth I never knew I had. You can’t leave New Orleans without having one or the other favorite “All That Jazz,” for those of you who eat meat, this is a triple decker featuring shrimp, ham and turkey, with a dash of “WOW” sauce. I have no idea what’s in wow sauce but God Bless it! Now, you cannot eat in the Verti Mart, but you can pick up your order there and eat by the river or on a bench in Jackson Square and people watch, or you can just have it delivered to you hotel room.

6. The Fleur De Lis Cafe’ - 307 Chartres St - This is the one breakfast destination on our list for those of you who feel up to eating after a long night out. The Fleur De Lis Cafe is a quaint little restaurant nestled about other, significantly larger buildings, giving it the feeling of a hometown diner. There is a wide variety of menu options but the local favorite to sink your teeth into is the Fleur De Lis omlete, eggs, cheese, fresh peppers and onions, covered in crawfish etouffee! It may seem a little daunting, especially if you’ve never had crawfish etouffee, but try it, you won’t be sorry.

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