re: New Orleans trip - help please

1.) What's a good, relaxing place (Uptown, Garden District, French Quarter) to enjoy a good breakfast? Cafe Amelie in the quarter, Le boulangerie (though haven't been since Link took over) are both good tourist spots


2.) What's an excellent place to hear some jazz music?
Fritzel's for Dixieland. Spotted Cat or Irvin Mayfields otherwise

3.) What are some of your favorite, low-key, relaxing places to enjoy a beer or drink? Depends on where your staying and what kind of drinks you want. I'd suggest Bacchanal for a tourist. Day drinking at Lafitte's is also a tradition. Rusty Nail too.

4.) Do you have any secret, specialty, or favorite shops in the French Quarter? Not really secret, but I like Orange Gallerie

5.) Are there any rooftop or hotel bars at the top of the building that overlook the city? Ace Hotel, Ponchatrain hotel, and the bar at the Westin also has a great view of the river though not rooftop and can't vouch for the drinks. Too damn hot anyhow, i hit up sazerac, French 75, and Caroussel bar for cocktails when people are visiting.

6.) We've actually never had a muffalaetta from Central Grocery. A shrimp po-boy from Parkway Tavern is our go-to. No, go to Bevi in midcity though.

7.) Favorite coffee shops? Revelator on Tchoup in the WHD

8.) Finally, Cochon vs. Herbsaint. I have reservations to both and must cancel one. Which would be your pick? If you haven't been to either, Cochon. If you've already tried them, Herbsaint