Wonderful experiences!! I wanted to surprise my boyfriend with something fun and different to do…read morewhile in New Orleans and this was perfect. It started off a little rocky with the bartender not being able to attend but the team offered us a refund or come the next day. We joined the following day and both were SO happy we did. We learned a little about NOLA and a lot about cocktails and left a little tipsy and with a handful of new recipes to try at home. I'd highly recommend for anyone who's interested in making( and drinking cocktails).

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!

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!!!!!!

AWESOME SCHOOL!! Teacher was great very helpful. Very hands on can't wait to start working this…read moreweek!! THANKS SO MUCH!!!

Worse place ever!!!!! I drove 2 hrs to this place only for the instructor to be 30 minutes late and…read morethe class last only 30 minutes. Classroom smells horrible, classed rushed and instructor was promoting and event instead of teaching. They refused to issue a refund for the classes I never took. They also claim they are the only bartending school in Louisiana but there is one in New Orleans. MUCH BETTER. DONT GO HERE

*from a non-vegan eater... My friend is vegan, likes to walk…read moreand we thought a mini tour of NOLA would be cool. Let's just say... Mark was GREAT, the food was DELICIOUS, the walk was less than 3000 steps (easy, spaced out and flat), there was cool history bits throughout, and the food. Wow. So. Good. We had so many different flavors, everything was Do yourself a favor and try something that you might not have experienced before, this one is an easy win!!! *would do any of Mark's tours, he's just that good!

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!

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.

They are called Crystal Events now and the new owner is wonderful! My husband and I have are having…read moreour anniversary party there soon. Definitely check them out.

Last night we had our 10 year class reunion and I must say the new owner has remodeled this venue…read moreand it looks beautiful now. From beginning to end was absolutely awesome. The staff took super great care of us, The Dj kept us all on the dance floor. The bartenders remembered our drinks. The food was to die for, my favorite is the gumbo, shrimp pasta, wings, and corn and shrimp bisque. If you're looking for a local event hall in the New Orleans surrounding area, don't look anymore. This is your place to have your event! Thank you Diego and Shelby.

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!

I am seriously considering never eating again after my lunch experience here. Not only was the food…read morenot very good it was downright depressing. My fault maybe for not ordering salad for lunch .. instead I chose angel hair pasta in a cream sauce with steak. The entree arrived swimming in cream sauce with the steak laid across the top like well I don't know maybe a piece of wood? There was a complete absence of care given to the food and the presentation. Pasta should not be swimming in sauce. I'll try to post a picture of the dish after the meat was removed to take home for the dog.. I didn't take the pasta home because I didn't think they would eat it... The service started out nicely but the rapidly deteriorated after the food came. But really, I wouldn't be critical of the service if the food had tasted better.

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!

A friend and I made reservations to bowl. When we arrived, we were told to each pay an additional…read more$15 for the cover band. We didn't care about the band - we just wanted to bowl. We were refused entry until we paid, which we did. Why surprise people with this additional fee? We bowled one game and left. I'll never return to this establishment.