The Red Room at Joanne's place is such a comfortable, roomy and delightful respite from the energy of the street. If you love music, beignets, and the vibe of New Orleans, without the tourist trappings, this is the place. Loretta's a block down the street for beignets and the best pralines ever; Italian Barrel a few blocks down from there for outstanding dining; the music venues all up and down Frenchmen's Street. Can't go wrong. Joanne is a fabulous host - easy going, warm and generous - we will definitely book again on our next visit.