by Kerstan Szczepanski, ECN
EAT
Two Chicks Cafe (901 Convention Center Blvd suite 109) is a great choice for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. American, Cajun, and creole cafe-style offering sandwiches and salads, with plenty of andouille sausage, shrimp, and crab. Located at 920 Gravier St.
For a higher end option, try Briquette (701 South Peters). Located in the Warehouse District, Briquette is housed in the former Rodd Brothers Molasses Refinery, which dates from the 1800s. American cuisine with a focus on seafood dishes, Briquette has an 18-foot seafood display with Bronzino, halibut, Faroe Island Salmon, Louisiana Redfish, and many others. All prepared over red-hot briquettes coated in flavored oil. It is known for its open kitchen.
SLEEP
The Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans-Convention Center (1201 Convention Center Blvd) is located directly across the street from the convention center. This hotel offers a range of amenities, outdoor pool, fitness center, business center, meeting rooms, free Wi-Fi, connecting rooms, and free hot breakfast.
Located near the French Quarter and the Warehouse District, The Q&C Hotel and Bar New Orleans (344 Camp St), is a boutique hotel, part of the Autograph Collection by Marriott. Pet friendly, parking, free WIFI, walk-in rain showers, restaurant, bar, gym, laundry facilities, child-friendly activities, 24/7 front desk, and the Q&C Bar. One of the best kept secrets in the city, the bar even features a complimentary wine tasting.
PLAY
The National WWII Museum (945 Magazine Street), tells the story of the American experience during the World War II era, with a veritable campus that features extensive exhibits, artifacts, and multimedia presentations. An absolute must-visit for those who love history and those looking to understand the historic impact of WWII.
No visit to NOLA is complete without seeing the French Quarter. One of the oldest parts of one of the oldest cities in the US, known for Mardi Gras, voodoo, cemeteries, cocktails, and ghost hauntings, the quarter features walking tours that show its colorful past and rich culture.
This story originally appeared in the Q2 2024 issue of Exhibit City News, p. 78. For original layout, visit https://issuu.com/exhibitcitynews/docs/ecn_q1_2024.
