Tope La was recommended by the Welcome Center at the border. We went to Tope La for brunch and to…read moretake a rest from a long day of driving. Their menu of Benedict's was extensive. Both mine with eggplant and my husband's Florentine were delicious!! They were very busy and our server made herself scarce but the server at the next table was kind enough to refill my coffee. Wonderful choice!

Had the Porcupine Potatoes Appetizer, wasn't very impressed. It was basically fried mashed potatoes…read morewith little flavor. It came with a Peter jelly that was tasty and helped, but it was very thin. Service was quite slow. There were a handful of other 2 person parties inside. A couple already had food, so I'm unsure why it took the period of time it did to get served. However, when my Dish arrived, it was delicious. I ordered the Chicken Angelique, with the sauce on the side. The sauce was a high end sausage & white gravy type sauce. Paired with the DELICIOUS Grit Cake, the Chicken and the fried Sweet Potato Hash it was very good! I was not a fan of the Spinach flavors this dish. I normally love Spinach, but this was not a fav for me, so I removed it from my dish. But the dish I'm general was delicious. The husband had the Chicken Maurepas. He said it was "Okay. Nothing to brag about." I tried it and wasn't a fan. Our Server was nice, ( but again, service was slow), the location had a nice atmosphere and was pleasant.

The worst! I set schedule to start for 1/28/23 at 10am I got here and all the doors are locked and…read moreI'm still at the parking lot of the building while typing this. Nobody is here and they didn't inform me if the class was canceled. I put a down payment of $100 and they better give it back to me before I report it. As per 1/28/23 9.30pm I left a comment on their Facebook earlier today. They deleted my comments and blocked me. Total scam!!! Do not go to this school!!! I'll report them

Do not take this class! Of course $100(non-refundable) is required to start this "class". Once…read moreinside the unmarked building, the "classroom" is more like a large closet. There you sign a piece of paper, ensuring they will get your $$$. The unnamed instructor, began by saying you ALWAYS shake a martini 3-5 times. This isn't a Bond film. ALWAYS shake a Tequila Sunrise. Another of their "poor" methods. They use plastic ice, substitute water for OJ, cream, etc.. A student asked the instructor how long she'd been bartending, the instructor replied she'd never bartender or been in a bar, she took the course a year ago & they asked if she would teach. The bar set up? The only "set up" is they set you up for failure. When the topic of rimming a glass with salt or sugar, we were told to "use our imagination". Regarding the set up, there was no way to properly clean, learn sanitary techniques because there's NO SINK, no running water. Their customer service is rude. When I texted, before 2nd glass, regarding questions & concerns I had, I was told, "if you know so much, why did you take the class?" I'm trying to get some of my $300 back, I may not get any. You'd be better served watching YouTube or Bar Rescue. These people are crooks & should be shit down. I will be reporting them to the BBB. David C

We did the Drink Lab cocktail making class upstairs first and it was AMAZING and worth the money!…read moreThe history and education that are included with the class are A1. We had such a great time during the class that we spent the rest of the evening downstairs at Baroness of Baronne. All of the food, drinks, shots (gas mask shot) were great! GO!

While on our trip to New Orleans We went on tik too for suggestions. Someone recommended the drink…read morelab and it was so much fun. Our host Owen told us a lot about the prohibition says and history of alcohol in the city. He was an amazing host! He taught us how to make 3 drinks a French 75, Hurricane and a Sazerac. K now feel like A pro and learned a bunch of cool tricks to make the drinks taste better. My favorite drink would be the French 75. We also tried some of New Orleans finest chartreuse. Had so much fun and the classes are very reasonably priced. Will return again.

Knew absolutely nothing about bartending. This school taught me the fundamentals required to…read moresucceed Donna was my instructor. Donna was wonderful prior to completion of the short bar course I was able to land a job. Totally worth the money. I have already made it back in tips. Thanks again Crescent Staff!!!!!!

Date of tour: December 21, 2024…read more After a wonderful food tour in Prague last year, we wanted to replicate the magic stateside while visiting New Orleans, a city with a rich food history and scene. As requested, I will keep the individual location names secret as to not spoil your potential food tour but also because the stops can change and I don't want to have you disappointed if you don't get the same places on your tour. Ty was a great guide, providing us with local history and culture as we ate our way down Magazine Street. The only complaint I have is that they didn't really interact with us during the food portions, standing or sitting off to the side, or running to the next location to make sure we were all set. To me, the guide should be not only the bridge between the locations and food with us, but also a bridge between the different groups on the tour. Ty told us before the tour started that the other folks joining us were from Michigan, but we found out from them later that they were actually from New York. Had these connections been made earlier, it would have enhanced the tour. On to the food, wonderful that it all was! Please note that I may make some errors in the actual names of the food, while I took pictures, I did not write down the names and there wasn't a post-tour recap to assist me! Stop #1: A local sandwich and a seafood side. Both quite good, especially since I don't like olives! Stop #2: An unusual meat that was shockingly good! Stop #3: Seafood options. I've had a different version of one of these items in Asheville, NC. This wasn't quite as good but still tasty. Stop #4: Southern favorites that were so good! I didn't think I would like these but I did. Stop #5: A peppermint fudge cupcake. Sadly, the weakest stop on the tour. Other that tried the gelato came away disappointed and my cupcake was neither overly fudgey or pepperminty. It looked pretty, though!

We booked the new small group paranormal experience tour. It was absolutely one of the most unique…read moreghost/ paranormal tours I've done. This is a small group experience, which is why I wanted to do this one. We met at the Tableau Restaurant and were offered the choice of an aperol spritz or a French 75. We chose the spritz. We were told some history and ghost lore before going up to the wine room for some more stories. Very cool. They showed us video of a ghostly incident that had occurred there before. Next we walked down the street where we were told about the haunting at Muriel's Restaurant, where they also set a ghost table. Our last stop was at a psychic shop where we did a tarot card reading and we're given a Pan Am cocktail. I highly recommend this tour. It's unique and you get a little bit of all the good things you come to New Orleans for.

Thursday nights are live Zydeco. The music was top notch, the bar service was excellent…read more As far as food is considered: Eat before you go. The food was lame.

Amazing atmosphere and a wonderful place to hang with friends! If you're trying to have a small…read moreintimate party with live music and not pay a ton of money, this is the place for you!

I wish that I could give this venue A THOUSAND STARS!!! Chad, Kendra, and their entire team are…read moreabsolutely amazing. I can not thank them enough for everything they did for our big day. They made us feel so special and so effortlessly happy. We felt like royalty!! I mean they took care of EVERYTHING you could possibly imagine for you!! Even things I didn't think of! On top of that, the venue is just perfect. It's beautiful and they make it so easy to really bring your entire vision to life! Not to mention.... THE FOOD! The food is outstanding! Every single one of our guests came back to tell us how lovely the evening was, how beautiful the venue is, and how delicious the food is!! I HIGHLY recommend this venue! **big plus for us too was that they made sure we always had a drink if needed AND they packed up food and cake for us to enjoy after and the next days! We appreciated that SO much because my husband and I really didn't have the time to eat all the food in the moment!!**

I cannot stress enough... if you're even thinking about having your wedding somewhere other than…read morethe Fleur de Lis, don't. The Fleur de Lis and the people there were absolutely amazing! They were so on top of things. I didn't have to worry about anything! Everything was so beautiful and was above and beyond my expectations.

I learned so much on this tour--especially about the different brands. I had no idea that several…read morebrands I've tried before are actually connected to Sazerac Company, which was a really interesting surprise. One of the highlights for me was a modern twist on the classic Sazerac--an elderberry and amaro version that was complex, unique, and unexpected. I also tried a coffee-inspired Sazerac that was incredibly smooth, with rich espresso notes that balanced perfectly with the bold flavors of the original. It was so good it honestly made me forget about Patrón XO Cafe. Each floor includes a tasting sample along with a recipe card, which was such a nice touch and makes it easy to recreate the drinks at home. The space is very well set up, with elevators and bathrooms on every floor, and you can even see parts of the distillery during the experience. Overall, it's an engaging, well-organized tour that's both informative and fun. Definitely worth it if you're interested in cocktails or want to learn more about spirits.

We came here on a whim because it was raining heavily and outdoor plans were limited. Since it was…read morewithin walking distance, we decided to check it out and I'm so glad we did. In hindsight, this absolutely deserved a spot on our itinerary. It's a unique combination of a liquor shop, museum, and immersive experience, where they walk you through the history of some of the iconic drinks that originated in New Orleans. The entire experience from the visuals to the storytelling to the tastings comes together beautifully. I was genuinely amazed that something this well done is offered for free. After the tour, we wanted to pick up a few bottles, but unfortunately they were out of what we were looking for. We even came back the next day, but it was still out of stock, which was a bit of a letdown. The staff was incredibly friendly and took the time to answer all our questions. Overall, this is a must-do experience if you're in the area.