re: New Orleans trip - help please

1. Look into Oak Street Cafe? I'm not too sure if it's still open, but they used to put a solid breakfast with some live jazz.

2. See #1. Other than that, check out The Spotted Cat, Apple Barrel, dba, Maison

3. Delachaise, Ave. Pub, Cosimo's, Chart Room, Molly's at the Market, Midcity Bulldog

4. Wish I could help you out. Royal is arguably the best street for that stuff. Try venturing further up Magazine Street towards Audubon for more shopping and window browsing.

5. The Westin at Canal Place offers a great view of the river and the French Quarter. I believe you can order a drink at the bar and take it to the lobby/view.

6. I believe Central Grocery allows you to oder muffalaettas by the 1/4 or 1/2. I'd go to Parkway and order a regular po boy (have a beer after on the patio at the Mid-City Bulldog) and then head to the FQ for a 1/4 or 1/2 muffalaetta at Central Grocery. Bam! Best of both worlds.

7. Not the best cup of coffee in town, but I always enjoyed Still Perkin' in the Garden District. The owners are very friendly and you're tucked away into a cool spot by Lafayette Cemetery. In terms of sheer taste, Mojo's is my favorite. I do believe Nola got a Stumptown recently.

8. Shiiiittttt.....as others have reiterated, both are great. Just different. Personally, I'd go with Herbsaint, but you're having a splendid meal at both.