The Lacroix Loft + Landings Guidebook

Stacey
The Lacroix Loft + Landings Guidebook

Food scene

Upscale Italian dining just around the corner! The anti pasta platter is to die for. And they make an incredible martini!
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Del Porto
501 East Boston Street
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Upscale Italian dining just around the corner! The anti pasta platter is to die for. And they make an incredible martini!
Best steakhouse in town, hands down! I do recommend making a reservation. If you see Chef Pat, tell him I sent you! :)
Gallagher's Grill
509 South Tyler Street
Best steakhouse in town, hands down! I do recommend making a reservation. If you see Chef Pat, tell him I sent you! :)
Right across the street! Folks travel from all over the country to visit this gem. My guests always rave about the food!
The English Tea Room & Eatery
734 East Rutland Street
Right across the street! Folks travel from all over the country to visit this gem. My guests always rave about the food!
BEST Po-boys ever! If you love a good roast beef po-boy that comes with enough au jus to drip down your arms...this is the spot for you!
Bear's Restaurant
128 West 21st Avenue
BEST Po-boys ever! If you love a good roast beef po-boy that comes with enough au jus to drip down your arms...this is the spot for you!
I wish I could rave about everything on the menu...but I would be fibbing, because I've never ordered anything but the pizza lol. Incredible!!
Meribo
326 Lee Ln
I wish I could rave about everything on the menu...but I would be fibbing, because I've never ordered anything but the pizza lol. Incredible!!
Take a short stroll over to Coffee Rani to enjoy delicious breakfasts, salads, sandwiches, and incredible desserts. (Oh yeah...and great coffee!)
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coffee rani
234 Lee Ln
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Take a short stroll over to Coffee Rani to enjoy delicious breakfasts, salads, sandwiches, and incredible desserts. (Oh yeah...and great coffee!)
Located in an old train car, you can't beat the atmosphere at Lola. The food is ridiculously good. The homemade desserts are insane.
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Lola
517 North New Hampshire Street
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Located in an old train car, you can't beat the atmosphere at Lola. The food is ridiculously good. The homemade desserts are insane.
Take a stroll east down Walker Alley and you basically run into this yummy eatery. Great spot to try many of NOLA's traditional dishes like jambalaya, gumbo, and a variety of fried platters.
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New Orleans Food And Spirits
208 Lee Lane
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Take a stroll east down Walker Alley and you basically run into this yummy eatery. Great spot to try many of NOLA's traditional dishes like jambalaya, gumbo, and a variety of fried platters.
Toad Hollow is a wholesome food cafe that presents dishes mainly of fresh, organic ingredients. Just a quick stroll two blocks over.
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Toad Hollow
207 North New Hampshire Street
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Toad Hollow is a wholesome food cafe that presents dishes mainly of fresh, organic ingredients. Just a quick stroll two blocks over.
The Chimes is an experience! It's well-known for it's fantastic menu offerings of South Louisiana fare and it's beautiful bar featuring a huge variety of beer on tap. But the atmosphere is what truly sets The Chimes apart. There is expansive outdoor seating and a back deck that winds around and down to the waters of the Bogue Falaya River. Great family restaurant!
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The Chimes-Covington
19130 Rogers Lane
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The Chimes is an experience! It's well-known for it's fantastic menu offerings of South Louisiana fare and it's beautiful bar featuring a huge variety of beer on tap. But the atmosphere is what truly sets The Chimes apart. There is expansive outdoor seating and a back deck that winds around and down to the waters of the Bogue Falaya River. Great family restaurant!
Precious little bakery with delicious cupcakes for any occasion!
Cupcake Concept
611 East Boston Street
Precious little bakery with delicious cupcakes for any occasion!
Start your day with a delicious brunch at Mattina Bella. So yummy!
Mattina Bella Restaurant
421 East Gibson Street
Start your day with a delicious brunch at Mattina Bella. So yummy!
Nothing fancy here...just realllllly delicious Italian food. And the owners and staff are always super friendly!
DiCristina's Italian and Seafood Restaurant
810 North Columbia Street
Nothing fancy here...just realllllly delicious Italian food. And the owners and staff are always super friendly!
A quick walk over to Columbia Street and you'll find our local coffeehouse.
St John's Coffeehouse
535 East Boston Street
A quick walk over to Columbia Street and you'll find our local coffeehouse.
Yes, it's a fast food restaurant...but if you're from out of town and have never experienced Popeye's chicken, this stop is must. Be sure to order some extra biscuits. Trust me. (You're welcome. :)
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
2801 North Highway 190
Yes, it's a fast food restaurant...but if you're from out of town and have never experienced Popeye's chicken, this stop is must. Be sure to order some extra biscuits. Trust me. (You're welcome. :)
Megumi just opened this 2nd location (the original is just south, in Mandeville) and it opened to rave reviews. Their selection of sushi rolls is extensive and the presentation is absolutely beautiful!
Megumi
619 West 19th Avenue
Megumi just opened this 2nd location (the original is just south, in Mandeville) and it opened to rave reviews. Their selection of sushi rolls is extensive and the presentation is absolutely beautiful!
If you're hankering for some seriously delicious BBQ...look no further!
Sweet Daddy's BBQ & Catering
420 South Tyler Street
If you're hankering for some seriously delicious BBQ...look no further!
If you're not from south Louisiana, you've probably never enjoyed a snowball. (No...not a snow cone. Totally different!) Be sure to stop by here during your stay to see what the fuss is all about. Recommendation: Ice Cream flavored snowball with condensed milk on top. Yummmmmmm
Sugar & Spice Snowballs
817 South Tyler Street
If you're not from south Louisiana, you've probably never enjoyed a snowball. (No...not a snow cone. Totally different!) Be sure to stop by here during your stay to see what the fuss is all about. Recommendation: Ice Cream flavored snowball with condensed milk on top. Yummmmmmm
When my kids were truly kids, this was our go-to place of choice. The restaurant has been in business for decades, due to their amazing pies (all fresh ingredients...some pizzas with some great local flare) but also due to the cool atmosphere. "The Pizza Man" is known for preparing all of his pies behind a glass, where kids love to step up and watch him create. If they're lucky, he'll throw some flour "on" them, which gets great laughs. Parents can enjoy an adult beverage while playing music on the jukebox while the kids are occupied!
The Pizza Man of Covington
1248 North Collins Boulevard
When my kids were truly kids, this was our go-to place of choice. The restaurant has been in business for decades, due to their amazing pies (all fresh ingredients...some pizzas with some great local flare) but also due to the cool atmosphere. "The Pizza Man" is known for preparing all of his pies behind a glass, where kids love to step up and watch him create. If they're lucky, he'll throw some flour "on" them, which gets great laughs. Parents can enjoy an adult beverage while playing music on the jukebox while the kids are occupied!
Great oyster bar and seafood plates here at Buster's!
Buster's Place Restaurant & Oyster Bar
519 East Boston Street
Great oyster bar and seafood plates here at Buster's!
If you want to enjoy a true New Orleans beignet, you MUST visit Cafe Du Monde. Luckily, you don't have to go all the way to downtown NOLA to try them!
Cafe Du Monde
70437 LA-21
If you want to enjoy a true New Orleans beignet, you MUST visit Cafe Du Monde. Luckily, you don't have to go all the way to downtown NOLA to try them!
This is my GO TO PLACE to pick up boiled seafood. Crawfish...crabs...you name it! Great prepared meals as well. Super friendly staff!
Columbia Street Seafood LLC
1123 North Columbia Street
This is my GO TO PLACE to pick up boiled seafood. Crawfish...crabs...you name it! Great prepared meals as well. Super friendly staff!
Just around the corner from The Lacroix, The Greyhound prides itself as a "Traditional European Gastropub". I'm not sure what that means...All I know is their food rocks!! The restaurant gets its name from the fact that the building housed the original Greyhound Bus Station in Old Covington.
The Greyhound
701 East Boston Street
Just around the corner from The Lacroix, The Greyhound prides itself as a "Traditional European Gastropub". I'm not sure what that means...All I know is their food rocks!! The restaurant gets its name from the fact that the building housed the original Greyhound Bus Station in Old Covington.
Just two blocks from The Lacroix, led by Chef Steven Marsella, The Gloriette features local and French-inspired cuisine, all in the warm and vibrant environment of the newly designed space. Upscale dining at its finest!
The Gloriette
428 East Boston Street
Just two blocks from The Lacroix, led by Chef Steven Marsella, The Gloriette features local and French-inspired cuisine, all in the warm and vibrant environment of the newly designed space. Upscale dining at its finest!

Local Bars

The Tap Room offers live entertainment on most weekends as well as a lunch and dinner menu.
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Columbia Street Tap Room and Grill
434 North Columbia Street
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The Tap Room offers live entertainment on most weekends as well as a lunch and dinner menu.
The Southern Hotel, just down the way on Boston Street (the main thoroughfare), has a quiet, upscale bar with clusters of tables and chairs to relax in while sipping and enjoying appetizers from the restaurant (Ox Lot 9) also located in the hotel. During Happy Hour there's often free live music.
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Southern Hotel
428 East Boston Street
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The Southern Hotel, just down the way on Boston Street (the main thoroughfare), has a quiet, upscale bar with clusters of tables and chairs to relax in while sipping and enjoying appetizers from the restaurant (Ox Lot 9) also located in the hotel. During Happy Hour there's often free live music.
You simply can't leave south Louisiana without trying a daiquiri! New Orleans is known for these sweet (or sometimes bitter...depending on the flavor) alcoholic concoctions. Grab one to sip on the front patio while enjoying the sunset. Or grab a gallon or two if you've visiting during Mardi Gras season!
New Orleans Original Daiquiris
2700 North Highway 190
You simply can't leave south Louisiana without trying a daiquiri! New Orleans is known for these sweet (or sometimes bitter...depending on the flavor) alcoholic concoctions. Grab one to sip on the front patio while enjoying the sunset. Or grab a gallon or two if you've visiting during Mardi Gras season!
Large bar with an expansive beer selection!
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The Chimes-Covington
19130 Rogers Lane
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Large bar with an expansive beer selection!
Boston Pub
517 East Boston Street

Outdoor Fun!

Great place to rent bikes to ride and enjoy the Tammany Trace!
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Brooks' Bike Shop
416 East Gibson Street
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Great place to rent bikes to ride and enjoy the Tammany Trace!
Great park just a few blocks away! There is river access and a wonderful playground for kids. Highly recommend for families!
Bogue Falaya Wayside Park
213 Park Drive
Great park just a few blocks away! There is river access and a wonderful playground for kids. Highly recommend for families!
If you are visiting on a Wednesday or Saturday morning, you won't regret taking a walk over to our Farmers' Market! The selection of offerings is immense...from produce, herbs, and ready made meals to jams, homemade bread and plants and flowers. On Saturday mornings there is always live music. So fun!
The Covington Farmers Market
609 North Columbia Street
If you are visiting on a Wednesday or Saturday morning, you won't regret taking a walk over to our Farmers' Market! The selection of offerings is immense...from produce, herbs, and ready made meals to jams, homemade bread and plants and flowers. On Saturday mornings there is always live music. So fun!
Give Mike a call to book a pontoon boat ride on the gorgeous Tchefuncte River!
Boating Adventures - Louisiana Tours and Rentals
119 Fairview Drive
Give Mike a call to book a pontoon boat ride on the gorgeous Tchefuncte River!
Explore the Trace for some outdoor fun!
Tammany Trace - Covington Trailhead
419 N New Hampshire St
Explore the Trace for some outdoor fun!
A visit you will surely remember! This 900 acre preserve offers tours that showcase over 1,000 exotic, endangered and threatened animals from all over the world. Book a safari wagon tour and feed the animals by hand! Plan to be on the grounds for at least two hours.
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Global Wildlife Center
26389 Louisiana 40
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A visit you will surely remember! This 900 acre preserve offers tours that showcase over 1,000 exotic, endangered and threatened animals from all over the world. Book a safari wagon tour and feed the animals by hand! Plan to be on the grounds for at least two hours.

Sightseeing

This google location is for Royal Carriages' New Orleans location...but the company is now offering horse-drawn carriage rides in Downtown Covington! Check out their website to book online. www.northshorecarriages.com. The tours are awesome and the guides give great background history of our wonderful city!
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Royal Carriages
700 Decatur St
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This google location is for Royal Carriages' New Orleans location...but the company is now offering horse-drawn carriage rides in Downtown Covington! Check out their website to book online. www.northshorecarriages.com. The tours are awesome and the guides give great background history of our wonderful city!
GREAT excursion if you're visiting with kids. So much fun!
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Insta Gator Ranch
74645 Allen Road
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GREAT excursion if you're visiting with kids. So much fun!
Wonderful historic tour that gives an awesome background of our great city. Oh...and it's an awesome hardware store too!
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H.J.Smith & Sons General Store
308 North Columbia Street
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Wonderful historic tour that gives an awesome background of our great city. Oh...and it's an awesome hardware store too!
While you're walking through the streets of downtown, be sure to pop into Marsolan's. Great mom and pop feed store with a long history. Kids will love to see the live chickens (and sometimes other livestock) there!
Marsolan Feed & Seed Store Inc
316 East Gibson Street
While you're walking through the streets of downtown, be sure to pop into Marsolan's. Great mom and pop feed store with a long history. Kids will love to see the live chickens (and sometimes other livestock) there!

My favorite brunch spots

You can walk here from The Lacroix and enjoy amazing coffees, breakfast, and homemade desserts. YUM!
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coffee rani
234 Lee Ln
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You can walk here from The Lacroix and enjoy amazing coffees, breakfast, and homemade desserts. YUM!
About a 5-10 walk from the house. Amazing breakfast/brunch dishes!
Mattina Bella Restaurant
421 East Gibson Street
About a 5-10 walk from the house. Amazing breakfast/brunch dishes!
Great coffee and food for brunch or lunch!
Abita Roasting Co. Covington
1011 Village Walk Rd
Great coffee and food for brunch or lunch!
Great Cafe with our small town feel!
Beck-N-Call Cafe & Catering
534 N New Hampshire St
Great Cafe with our small town feel!
New to Covington but not to St. Tammany. The Fat Spoon is delicious!
Fat Spoon Cafe
71170 Louisiana 21
New to Covington but not to St. Tammany. The Fat Spoon is delicious!

When visiting Abita Springs

This is definitely NOT your everyday museum lol. But worth a trip for sure! It's a folk art environment with 1000s of found objects and homemade inventions. It's billed as "the most intriguing and provocative museum in Louisiana". When my kids were little they BEGGED to visit here often!
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UCM Museum/Abita Mystery House
22275 LA-36
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This is definitely NOT your everyday museum lol. But worth a trip for sure! It's a folk art environment with 1000s of found objects and homemade inventions. It's billed as "the most intriguing and provocative museum in Louisiana". When my kids were little they BEGGED to visit here often!
Wonderful place to pop in for lunch...and of course, some Abita Beer!
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Abita Brew Pub
72011 Holly Street
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Wonderful place to pop in for lunch...and of course, some Abita Beer!
Great cafe in Abita!
Abita Springs Cafe
22132 Level St
Great cafe in Abita!
Abita Springs Trailhead Museum
22044 Main Street

When visiting Mandeville

Take a stroll or a run on Mandeville's beautiful lakefront of Lake Pontchartrain. Pets are welcome on leash. Food and drink on the lakefront are not. But there's tons of great spots to pop into for that!
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Mandeville Lakefront
2623 Lakeshore Drive
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Take a stroll or a run on Mandeville's beautiful lakefront of Lake Pontchartrain. Pets are welcome on leash. Food and drink on the lakefront are not. But there's tons of great spots to pop into for that!
Recently renovated, offering casual, waterfront seafood by renowned chef Pat Gallagher. Don't miss the oyster bar!
Pat's Rest Awhile
2129 Lakeshore Drive
Recently renovated, offering casual, waterfront seafood by renowned chef Pat Gallagher. Don't miss the oyster bar!
Great Farmers' Market with a fun kids' area to play nearby!
Mandeville Trailhead Community Farmers' Market
675 Lafitte St
Great Farmers' Market with a fun kids' area to play nearby!
This Old World Draught House offers 100+ craft beers and a delicious pub menu. It's on the Mandeville Lakefront with beautiful views of the water and sunset!
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Barley Oak
2101 Lakeshore Drive
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This Old World Draught House offers 100+ craft beers and a delicious pub menu. It's on the Mandeville Lakefront with beautiful views of the water and sunset!
Hambone is in Downtown Mandeville, so it will be a good 10 minute drive...but this is definitely worth the trip! Follow them on Instagram to have your mouth watering on the reg. After brunch, head to the Mandeville Lakefront to walk off your meal and enjoy the amazing views on the water!
Hambone
544 Girod Street
Hambone is in Downtown Mandeville, so it will be a good 10 minute drive...but this is definitely worth the trip! Follow them on Instagram to have your mouth watering on the reg. After brunch, head to the Mandeville Lakefront to walk off your meal and enjoy the amazing views on the water!
The same wonderful white tablecloth ambience and ridiculously great food as Pat Gallagher's namesake steakhouse in Covington...only it's in Mandeville!
Pat Gallagher's 527 Restaurant & Bar
527 N Causeway Blvd
The same wonderful white tablecloth ambience and ridiculously great food as Pat Gallagher's namesake steakhouse in Covington...only it's in Mandeville!
I want everything on the menu here!
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Liz's Where Y'at Diner
2500 Florida Street
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I want everything on the menu here!