Folks in New Orleans are immune to contracting a case of the Mondays because every day of the week is packed with fun. Mondays have special significance in New Orleans history, as well, mainly because it’s the day for that classic Creole dish, red beans and rice. This quickly cooked dish stems from the traditional “wash days” that were held every Monday. Due to the absence of washing machines and dryers, washing days left little room for cooking, so the best and quickest choice was to put on some red beans. Even if your Monday doesn’t include laundry, it’s a fun tradition to take part in. See what other activities you can get into on a Monday!
Red Beans and Rice | Joey K's
Where to Eat on Mondays in New Orleans
Some restaurants are famous for their red beans and rice. Come and grab a bite Mandina’s on Canal St., Dooky Chase's Restaurant, Mena's Palace, and Joey K’s. Or if you’re feeling fancy, swing by Miss River at The Four Seasons. This special dish is served as a side at many traditional Creole spots across the city. While it’s often made with sausage, it can also be made vegetarian – just be sure to ask in advance.
Move Ya Brass
Workout
Need to blow off some steam from a New Orleans weekend? Enjoy and explore Spyre Center located in the Lower Garden District. At Spyre you can sign up for a swim class, go to their indoor gym, try out group classes and hydrotherapy! Their hours of operation are from Monday-Friday at from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can also find free/donation-based group exercise classes through Move Ya Brass (typically held at Port Orleans Brewery on the first Monday of the month, and at City Park near NOMA on other Mondays throughout the month).
Enjoy a Monday night of music! Head over to Bacchanal Wine, to build your own cheese plate and listen to live music every day from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sit back and relax at Bourbon “O” Bar at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel while listening to some jazz, which is offered daily from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Fritzel's Jazz Club is the oldest operating jazz club of New Orleans. 30/90 is located on Frenchmen Street, best known as a home to some of the city’s most popular live-music venues, restaurants, bars, and bookshops.
