Milan’s neighborhood is situated in a sub-district of the Central City and Garden District areas of New Orleans. The community is bordered by South Claiborne Street on its north, Toledano Street and Louisiana Avenue to the east, and St. Charles Avenue to the south. Napoleon Avenue forms the western boundary of the area, as decreed by the city’s planning commission.
One of Milan’s best-kept secrets is Milk Bar, a tiny sandwich shop whose only advertisement is a small sign that looks like it’s barely hanging on. The door is often unnoticed mainly because it only opens in the evenings. Inside, however, you can get sandwiches piled high with meat, cheese, and toppings at rock bottom prices. Seating capacity is limited as it is mainly a take-out establishment, but the service is courteous and helpful.
If you’re an adventurous eater and drinker, then The Cure is the place for you. Decorated to look like an old-time apothecary shop and wholesale liquor warehouse, the bar serves up an assortment of unique foods, such as roast duck hash.
If you’re looking to get outdoors and mingle, New Orleans City Park, boasting more than 500 acres of oak trees and open green space, is located less than five miles away from the Milan residences. Considered the fifth largest park set in an urban area in the U.S, the park is also home to the New Orleans Art Museum, a golf course, and the city’s Botanical Gardens. Along with these attractions, the park offer residents jogging trails, walking paths, and numerous children’s play areas, including a play land inspired by Mother Goose nursery rhymes. The park also features daily pony and mini-train rides.