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High School, and Lusher Extension School. Audubon Charter School va-
cated the building in May 2014, and the future of this historic structure was
yet to be determined.
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Cross Maple Street. Though not included on this walk, Maple Street is cer-
tainly worth a side visit. Its boutiques, restaurants, cafés, and bars are espe-
cially popular with students from nearby Tulane and Loyola Universities.
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Continue down Carrollton past the Wilkinson-Bruno House, a Gothic Reviv-
al-style home built in 1846 and listed on the National Register of Historic
Places. Adjacent to this house, between Oak and Zimple Streets, is St.
Andrew's Episcopal Church. Cross Oak, turn left, cross Carrollton, and con-
tinue walking on the north side of Oak, in front of an old bank building that
now houses a nail salon and Pho Bistreaux, a Vietnamese restaurant.
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Oak Street is like a small town unto itself where you can get your hair cut,
your bike fixed, or your pet groomed. Oak extends all the way to the river,
but this walk will take you five blocks to Joliet Street. Along the north side
are Truburger, serving gourmet burgers and hot dogs; Haase's, a children's
shoe and clothing store that has been in business for decades; Eclectic Home,
an interiors shop; the Advocacy Center, a nonprofit group that offers legal
services to seniors and people with disabilities; and Frenchy Gallery, whose
owner, Frenchy, travels the country painting scenes from live performances
such as sporting events and music festivals.
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Cross Oak at Joliet and continue along the south side of Oak. The two most
popular venues on Oak—Jacques-Imo's and the Maple Leaf Bar—are situ-
ated side by side between Cambronne and Dante Streets. Do yourself a favor
and plan a night around these two landmarks. Jacques-Imo's is a casual eat-
ery that serves some of the tastiest food in town, from shrimp-and-alligator-
sausage cheesecake to Godzilla Meets Fried Green Tomatoes (a soft-shell-
crab dish). On any given night, the place is packed, and reservations are ac-
cepted only for parties of five or more. If you want a real dining adventure,
consider reserving the colorful pickup truck that's parked in front. In the
back of the truck is a table for two, the perfect spot for people-watching.
The Maple Leaf Bar is one of the city's most venerable music clubs, offering
an array of music from jazz and blues to zydeco and funk. Among the club's
regulars are the Rebirth Brass Band, funk and R&B musician Jon Cleary,
and Bonerama. Over the years, unannounced sit-in guests have included the
likes of Bruce Springsteen and Bonnie Raitt.
