MEET: Metairie Road has become a magnet for new businesses, with new ventures popping up all the time. We’re sharing four of our very favorite spots in Four Businesses on Metairie Road to Scout. Happy Scouting!

VISIT: Whether you’re looking for a quick stop or a place to linger, Backatown Coffee answers the call. It’s one of the most spacious coffee shops in New Orleans, with tall, wide windows that fill the room with natural light and serves premium coffee, teas, freshly baked pastries, vegan bites, and light-fare meals. Owners Jessica and Alonzo Knox have made Backatown a place where everyone feels welcome to come and share ideas, so it is the perfect space for your next meeting, or grab coffee and a treat to-go!

WANT: We are loving these sunglasses from Art & Eyes, THE place for unique eyewear, from show-stopping spectacles to riveting readers and sunnies in every hue.

LEARN: It’s almost the end of the school year, but it’s never too early to start planning for college with The Carnahan Group. The Carnahan Group recommends planning early for college because they can help advise a student on curriculum and activities that will put the student in the best position for college applications by senior year. Drop them a line.

LOVE: A house on Lake Pontchartrain is the perfect summer weekend getaway. We are dreaming of the views from this house, listed by Jennifer Rice (feast your eyes on the sunset photo!). If you are looking for a summer home across the Causeway, reach out to Jennifer, the premier realtor for buyers and sellers on the Northshore.

TELL THEM SCOUT SENT YOU!

—TAYLOR & ISABEL