re: New Orleans trip - help please

1.) What's a good, relaxing place (Uptown, Garden District, French Quarter) to enjoy a good breakfast? Pierre Antoine on St. Annes, great French toast and omlettes

2.) What's an excellent place to hear some jazz music? The Spotted Cat on Frenchman...

3.) What are some of your favorite, low-key, relaxing places to enjoy a beer or drink? St. James Cheese Company on Prytania. Take the street car there. There is also one on Tchoupitoulas in the warehouse district, but I haven't been to that one.

4.) Do you have any secret, specialty, or favorite shops in the French Quarter? Galleries on St. Claude

5.) Are there any rooftop or hotel bars at the top of the building that overlook the city? Catahoula Rooftop bar and the Omni royal

6.) We've actually never had a muffalaetta from Central Grocery. A shrimp po-boy from Parkway Tavern is our go-to. Personally I don't care for the muffalaetta. I prefer the fresh seafood you can get. Try Mulates on Julia or Deanies on Iberville if you haven't done it before.
7.) Favorite coffee shops? Addiction Coffee on Iberville

8.) Finally, Cochon vs. Herbsaint. I have reservations to both and must cancel one. Which would be your pick? Cochon

I know some of my answers may be touristy, but I enjoy that part of it in limited amounts.