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A New Orleans Travel Diary Through The Eyes of Style Blogger Amarachi Ukachu

To get you ready for ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans (only one week away!), we're showcasing NOLA through the eyes of some of it's coolest residents. Style Blogger Amarachi Ukachu’s flair for fashion, color and prints is reflected on her instagram and website, and now on ESSENCE.com!. Check out her recommendations for the best places to eat, see art, shop and more!
By Amarachi Ukachu · Updated October 27, 2020
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Places To Eat

Bennachin

 

Located in the french quarter Benachin is a  Cozy, hole-in-the-wall for vegetarian-friendly West African fare, plus a BYOB policy.


1212 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 7011

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Places To Eat

Bevi Seafood

For the best seafood around head to Bevi Seafood Co. in the heart of Mid city for the best boiled crawfish in town. 


236 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 

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Places To Eat

Feelings Cafe

Looking for chill vides THe All New Feelings Cafe located in the Marigny gives you just that! Enjoy classic New Orleans dishes along with some new originals served in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. 


2600 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70117

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Things To Do

Bike Tours

I’ve found the best way to tour this beautiful city is by cycling. Buzz NOLA Bike Tours and Rental gives you the option of having a travel guide show you around the city, or if you just want to wing it on your own provides a rental service.


214 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Best Photo Backdrops

The French Quarter

 

Don’t pass up the opportunity to snap pictures the quarter. The bright colored building make can make great back drops.

 

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Best Photo Backdrops

Foliage

 

New Orleans, known as the Tropical City of the South has some of the most luscious greenery you can imagine from huge gigantic palms to overgrown banana trees.

 

Location: Mid City

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Best Photo Backdrops

Treme

 

The beautiful homes of Treme are so breathtaking that they may have you gasping for air.

 

Location: Treme

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Best Photo Backdrops

Jackson Square


Once you hit up Cafe Du Monde for some coffee and beignets explore the  streets secret alleys of  jackson square of some amazing scenes.


Location: Jackson Square

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Best Photo Backdrops

Cottage Homes

The colorful, shutter covered cottage homes are one of my favorite architectural building in the french quarter.


Location: French Quarter 

 

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Places To Chill

Crescent Park

 

Part of the French Market District, Crescent Park is an urban linear park that connects the community and visitors to the riverfront. This unique public space provides breathtaking views of New Orleans and native landscaping.


1008 N Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70117

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Places To Shop

Pharaoh’s Cave

 

Khaled Hegazzi’s shop, Pharaoh’s Cave has all sorts of beautiful Egyptian made products and souvenir items. His inventory includes Egyptian figurines, belly dancing costumes, jewelry, essential oils, Middle Eastern music and the list goes on.  


1241 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116

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Places To Shop

Pharaoh Cave

1241 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116

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Places To Shop

Pharaoh Cave

1241 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116

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Places To Shop

DVRA 

DVRA is a brand Inspired by all things tropical and juicy, DVRA bags feature local fruit and vegetation Louisiana shares with the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Each pouch is designed by Kathi Keppel and proudly made in New Orleans. 


1113 St Mary St, New Orleans, LA 70130

 

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Places To Shop

Material Life 

Material life is a shop that features fine and decorative arts, books, and vintage items by black artists and designers.


6038 Saint Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA

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Places To Shop

Material Life

Founder Carla Williams also carries works celebrating black subjects.


6038 Saint Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA

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Places To Shop

Material Life

6038 Saint Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA

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Places To Drink

Loa Bar

Cool off with a drink from Loa Bar. Enjoy Seasonal handcrafted cocktails in a warm & sophisticated space located inside of the International House Hotel.


221 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130

 

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