Ruby Slipper Cafe

I grew up ON the bayou (not down the bayou; there's a difference), with freshly caught fish always in season and home-cooked southern comfort food never in short supply. Needless to say, the bar is set pretty high. Only the best of the best have made it onto this list. So, unbutton your pants, and always leave room for dessert! This comprehensive guide is the culmination of living in NOLA for 10+ years. Curated by a Louisiana native & certified Cajun.

The sights, sounds, and tastes of New Orleans, LA through a queer lens. This comprehensive guide is the culmination of living in NOLA for 10+ years. Curated by a Louisiana native & certified Cajun.

Welcome to my completely unorganized but oh-so-helpful map of New Orleans! An absolute smorgasbord of my own travels and research, suggestions from friends and strangers, and many treasures found along the way, this is where I compile all things NOLA for my future trips and yours. Things I particularly love that you’ll find a lot of: ☕️ Coffee shops & bakeries 🌮 Local cuisine 🏛️ Museums of all kinds 🌳 Gardens & parks 🛏️ Boutique hotels 🍕 Small regional chains with good reputations All my guides in this category are $5 per 100 places included, but since I add to these constantly, you can lock down the lowest price today and gain a lifetime access!