Or go to Tommy's Cuisine on Tchoupitoulas St beside of Emeril's or Feelings Cafe which is 2600 Chartres St. It is more off the touristy stretch and is the best food in a quiet neighborhood. A little expensive, but not too bad considering the food and ambience and since you don't drink, it would probably be a lot cheaper anyway! Don't know how long your drive is, but we often drive from NC and it only takes us about 12.5 hrs. The streets are hard on your car's shocks so don't drive too fast in NOLA!!