If it is your first time. Do the quarter for a few days. Everyone has to check that off their bucket list. If you find more time, go to the Marigny. You will find the best Jazz in the city there.
Food wise, too many to list. I would just stay away from tourist restaurants.
Did you realize you are going to be there during the biggest sausage fest of the year? While this might normally be good for business, not this time.
Southern Decadence will be going on labor day weekend. I don't know how that affects business, but there are thousands of gay tourists that come in that weekend. Its wild, but I doubt they will be interest in your "Succulent T & A". Maybe some of the NOLA ladies can speak to that.