Amy Reimer
General Manager, International House
New Orleans is perhaps America's most magical city. Known for great jazz, mouthwatering cuisine, stunning architecture and spirited people who live life to the fullest and bounce back in the face of adversity, New Orleans magically melds diverse cultures into a unique and seductive social gumbo.
If anyone knows New Orleans, Amy Reimer does! A New Orleans native, Amy is general manager of the acclaimed boutique hotel, International House, and its sister property, Loft 523. She is a past Chairman of the New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau and was selected by New Orleans CityBusiness Magazine as one of fifty New Orleans area women who have made notable contributions in business and the community. Currently President of the Greater New Orleans Hotel & Lodging Association, Amy also sits on the Boards of Directors of the Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau, the New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation, and on the Executive Committee of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation.
Amy is an avid runner and loves to travel to see what other places have to offer. If you are heading to New Orleans, check out Amy's picks on the best places in the Big Easy to let the good times roll!
1. To Buy the Perfect Little Black Dress: The place that I can always find that perfect dress is a shop on Metairie Road called Elizabeth’s. The 2 men that own it always have a great eye for the dress that is just perfect.
2. For a Night Out with the Girls: We always start at Loa, the bar in International House, the hotel that I am the General Manager of. It is the perfect place to start and finish a night of fun!
3. For a Romantic Dinner: Café Degas on Esplanade is a great French bistro. The food and the setting are always great.
4. To Take Out of Town Guests: There is so much to do in New Orleans but a night out must always include Frenchmen Street. There are 8 or so live music venues that allow you to see and hear great music from 6pm until 3am so you never feel like you are missing anything.
5. For Something Sweet: My favorite picks for dessert are Emeril’s banana cream pie, the flan at Rambla and, of course, the Bread Pudding Soufflé at Commander’s Palace.
6. For Cocktails: Loa in International House is not to be missed, the bar at Arnaud’s is a perfect setting and has great drinks and, of course, a Pimm’s Cup at the Napoleon House.
7. To Connect with Nature: The parks in New Orleans are great. City Park has a great lake that has a jogging path around it that you can take to wind down after jogging through the majestic oaks. There is also a bike path that starts downtown and takes you all of the way to Lake Ponchartrain.
8. To Connect with the Past: The French Quarter offers so much history as does the Garden District. You can walk through the French Quarter and then take a Streetcar to the Garden District to see the magnificent homes.
9. Where I Go to Unwind: The best place to unwind is with a group of friends at one of the many outdoor restaurants and bars in NOLA. There are so many to select from: Martinique, The Columns, Lucy’s, Nona Mia and the courtyard at Commander’s Palace.
10. To Learn Something New: Don’t miss the New Orleans Museum of Art. There is always something to learn as you take in all of the exhibits.
To learn more about New Orleans, visit the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau.
