Location, location, location! We didn’t stay ‘home’ much because we had family living in town, but - oh my goodness! - we walked every morning to coffee, took a different route each time and never tired of the neighborhood. If you are in NOLA in part because it’s stunning architectural beauty and variety makes your eyes happy, just know that this is a gem of a place. Live oaks are the bonus.
Alexander responded quickly and happily to any queries we had and provided excellent resources re restaurants.