[charlesbahn]

Agree with the "safety" recommendations. Much more important (I've got this one guys):

Galatoires for the best meal you will ever have (expensive and no reservations)
Cafe Maspero for that mufaletta, or corned beef, or any other sandwich you want (you won't finish it no matter how much you want to)
Pat O'Brien's - piano bar - dueling grand pianos (my favorite) or the flaming fountain court yard- hurricane (touristy) or mint julep ((better). Only have one unless you are walking.
Preservation hall (around the corner from Pat O'briens (benches to sit on, but the best jazz you will ever hear)
Napoleon House (across the street from Maspero's) for a bandy (best) or any other drink you want (best visited late at night).
Roosevelt Hotel Sazerac Bar - get a Sazerac cocktail (you'll thank me later)'
Cafe' du Monde - cafe au lait and get the beignets (you have to maneuver for a table when busy, kind of fun; but best time is really early in the AM after some of the above or below mentioned venues)
Tortorici’s- if you are with a sig other and want a (really) quiet and romantic dinner
ACME oyster house - if you want those oysters or a Poor Boy

Have Fun!

P.S. Drive the Porsche to Madewood plantation, spend a little time in Napoleanville (live The Big Chill)

P.S.S Read a Confederacy of Dunces either while you are there or shortly after you return home- it will have a whole new meaning if you have read it before; if you haven't read it you will love it after visiting the Big Easy.