FrenchQuarter.com: What's New in the French Quarter

What's New in the French Quarter

Every corner of the French Quarter seems to reveal new treats for the taste-buds, for the home, and for fun-loving visitors and locals alike. Here are some of the newest additions to our historic neighborhood:

Fatburger
600 Decatur Street • New Orleans, LA 70116
504-598-3914
Don't let the name fool you - Fatburger says they serve the leanest meat in town. So order up a grilled or char-broiled burger with a side of fries and a creamy milkshake in this 1950's inspired diner, located in the historic Jax Brewery Building. While you eat, enjoy the hustle and bustle of popular Jackson Square from the open-air dining room and the easy going sound of Fatburger's signature rhythm and blues.

Shine French Quarter Spa & Specialties
622 Conti Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
504-581-4999
Beauty. Peace. Balance. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the French Quarter in this popular bath, beauty store and relaxation spa. Rejuvenating scents and an intimate atmosphere welcome you – and you are the priority throughout your stay. Relish a massage, body treatment, reflexology, facial, waxing, manicure or pedicure and don't forget to take home a unique mix of pampering products: soaps, make-up, hair and skin care lines, just to name a few.

Cafe Beignet at Music Legends Park
311 Bourbon Street • New Orleans, LA 70112
504-568-9992
Bronze statues of Fats Domino, Al Hirt and Pete Fountain greet you at the entrance to Music Legends Park, a pocket-sized oasis in the three hundred block of Bourbon Street. Cafe Beignet tucked in the back of the park serves up breakfast all day long, plus Cajun specialties and deli sandwiches. Coffee, tea, cold drinks, beer and daiquiris are on the menu and are best enjoyed at the open-air cafe tables scattered about the fountain and petit garden parterres.

Parigi Italian Designs for Men
217 N. Peters Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
504-524-3689
An Armani suit for 50-70% off retail? Yes, please. New to the Quarter fashion scene, Parigi's offers major-name designer suits at major discounts. Parigi's also carries a wide selection of men's accessories such as shirts, ties, socks, and according to the owner, "shoes are on their way." But in the meantime, suits in linen and poplin have arrived, perfect summer attire for business or pleasure.

VooDoo BBQ
219 N. Peters Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
504-218-5200
Memphis-style Barbecue has arrived in New Orleans. Folks are bellying up for brisket, ribs, pulled-pork and all the fixings at VooDoo BBQ. In fact some folks go for the fixings alone: home-made corn pudding, baked beans, cole-slaw... all the accoutrements you'll need to make a delicious picnic in Woldenberg park, only steps away.

Jack Gallery
537 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
504-588-1777
Authentic, vintage prints and movie posters comprise only a small portion of this gallery's works – colorful recent additions in the pop-art vein make up the balance. Works inspired by musical genres, such as jazz and rock, are always in tune and outsized illustrations keep the beat.

Nathan Williams is the creative director and hunter-gatherer for FrenchQuarter.com.