NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
A literary event for readers to connect with some of their favorite and soon-to-be favorite authors of color.
In the city known for partying, consider this a good time in the name of writing.
03.30.19
Algiers Auditorium
2485 Guadalcanal St
New Orleans, La 70114
Where Y'all Staying At?
Algiers, a city of New Orleans, is located across the Mississippi River on the West Bank. Below are hotels located on the West Bank. There are also numerous hotels in Downtown New Orleans and around the airport.
Uber and Lyft are available to get around and from the airport. The Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Streetcar and buses have many routes around the city. The Canal Street Ferry, located at the foot of Canal Street, will cross the river to Algiers for a fee of $2 (cash only) each way.
Best Western Plus - Westbank
1700 Lapalco Blvd, Harvey, LA 70058
Comfort Suites Harvey - New Orleans West
1611 Elton Court Rd, Harvey, LA 70058
Holiday Inn New Orleans West Bank Tower Hotel by IHG
275 Whitney Avenue, Gretna, LA 70053
Holiday Inn Express Harvey-Marrero
2433 Manhattan Blvd, Harvey, LA 70058
Hampton Inn & Suites Harvey/New Orleans West Bank
1651 5th St, Harvey, LA 70058
Homewood Suites by Hilton West Bank Gretna
3 Westbank Expressway, Gretna, LA 70053
TownePlace Suites by Marriott New Orleans Harvey/West Bank
1800 Central Blvd, Harvey, LA 70058
La Quinta Inn New Orleans West Bank - Gretna
50 Terry Pkwy, Gretna, LA 70056
Marriott Courtyard New Orleans Westbank/Gretna
5 Westbank Expressway Gretna, LA 70053
What Y'all Eating?
Black-owned Restaurants in and around the New Orleans area
(V) - Vegan Options
South in Ya Mouth Food Truck
WAGS
Johnny's Jamaican Grill
Local Menu NOLA
Dooky Chase
KD's NOLA Treats
Beaucoup Eats
Praline Connection
Willie Mae's Scotch House
Backatown Coffee Parlor
Loretta's Prralines
Bennachin
Queen Trini Lisa
Boswell's
Lil Dizzy's
Cupcake Fairies Cafe'
Meals From the Heart (V)
Baby Snack Box
Blaze Bistro
Pepperoni Ray's
Coco Hut
Pra Lees
Chef D'Z Cafe'
Five Star Creole Dishes
Morrow's
14 Parishes
Tasty Treat
Cafe Porche (V)
Sweet Soulfood (V)
The Half Shell
The Munch Factory
Neyow's
Cafe' Dauphine
Heard Dat Kitchen
Sassafras
Dough to Dough (V)
Rollin Fatties Food Truck
We Dat's
Pelican Bay
