goop - October 9, 2025

the Thursday newsletter

A local’s guide to New Orleans.

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New Orleans has always been my family’s favorite American destination city, a love that began with my father’s years at Tulane in the 1960s. My brother followed in the ’90s, and my cousins since. We’ve had so many reasons to return—family weddings, a particularly unforgettable Jazz Fest with my grandparents, an honorary doctorate for Blythe Danner—each one another excuse for the Paltrows to gather in the Big Easy. I love New Orleans for its hyper-specificity; there’s truly no other city in America, or the world, with its particular vibration and blend of cultures. Somewhere along the way, the shrimp po’ boy became, arguably, my favorite sandwich—the perfect, messy miracle of crisp shrimp, soft French bread, and a hit of hot sauce that somehow manages to taste like joy, memory, and place all at once. This week, we have an updated travel guide from one of our most trusted locals, the incomparable Alexa Pulitzer—born and raised (and still proudly resident), and the daughter of my dad’s best friend from Tulane. Below, she shares her real insider’s guide to NOLA—where to eat, dance, and fall in love with it all over again, etc.

a local's guide to nola

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what - an all-day no-reservation spot with amazing small plates and simple, unpretentious wine

where - l’orillon paris, france

the details -always packed with just the right amount of people, smells like cigarettes and fall in the most comforting way, and feels as familiar as your best friend’s home.

field notes - if you’re waiting for a spot, stroll over to le cornichon for a beer, or check out l’orillon’s sister spot, café du coin, for the same quality food and a full cocktail menu

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