St. James Cheese Company was a lifesaver during my conference trip. The only thing I remembered…read moreabout New Orleans was how unbelievably hot it was! Many restaurants were closed, and we were so glad we stumbled upon this place. Honestly, I could eat here every day. On my first visit, I ordered the Smokey Blue Sandwich ($14) with roast beef, house-smoked blue cheese, tomato, greens, and Worcestershire mayo. It had everything I love in a sandwich--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. I finished every bite. I came back again and ordered the Tomato Soup ($10) and the Charred Cabbage Caesar Salad ($14) with romaine, charred cabbage, Parmesan, and white anchovies. The salad was packed with flavor, and the tomato soup was rich, comforting, and absolutely delicious. You really can't go wrong with either. If you're looking for something quick, fresh, and genuinely tasty, make sure to stop by. It's the kind of place you'll be happy you found--and probably end up visiting more than once.

I was staying at the Renaissance across the street and just wanted a sandwich for lunch. It's a…read morenice little place with meats and cheeses and sandwiches. I had the turkey deli sandwich and I felt that it was nothing special. The turkey meat seemed to be on the cheaper side and I wouldn't get it again. The place came recommended but I'd personally find another deli.

Lovely fruity drinks and I can say these would be fabulous on a hot day. Unfortunately the price…read morepoint of $30 was really a little high for wine cooler type drinks. Great concept and super nice lady who provided the samples.

Tesha brought us here for wine tasting and boy did we do just that. The young man poured us…read moremultiple samples of cheap and over priced wine. Hey it is what it is but when a $8.99 bottle of wine sells for $35.00..... c'mon dawg but ok we get it. I chose the Voodoo ZIn, a red wine that clocked in at 15%. The concept is nice the store cool looking and the staff helpful and nice.

Come hungry--leave inspired (and very full!)…read more New Orleans School of Cooking was easily one of the highlights of my trip. I wanted something unique, fun, and rooted in local culture--and this experience delivered on all of it. I signed up for the demo class, which is perfect if you want to learn without the pressure of cooking yourself. The chef not only walked us through each dish, but also shared the history of New Orleans cuisine and the cultural influences behind it--which made the experience feel much richer. Check-in starts in their charming retail shop, filled with spices, sauces, cookbooks, and kitchen tools. The staff was warm and welcoming, and there was even a chef making fresh pralines right in the front window. (Yes, samples were offered--and yes, the chocolate praline was very good.) After roll call, we headed upstairs to the kitchen classroom where the real magic began. On the menu: chicken and sausage gumbo, red beans and rice, pecan pie, and pralines. Chef Austin Faucheaux guided us through each dish, from building a proper roux to preparing the pecan pie filling from scratch. It felt equal parts cooking class and storytelling session. And then--the best part--the tasting. We started with biscuits, followed by a rich, flavorful gumbo. Then came the red beans and rice with a generous piece of soft, moist cornbread. Dessert wrapped things up with a mini pecan pie and a praline. Let me just say--you won't need lunch after this. I learned that the delicious way. Each guest receives printed recipes to take home, which is a nice touch if you want to recreate the experience later. Special thanks to Chef Austin, who took time afterward to chat, answer questions, and take photos with guests. If you're looking for something interactive, educational, and delicious, this is absolutely worth adding to your New Orleans itinerary.

So much fun! My husband shied away from anything Cajun or Creole cause he thought it was exotic…read more This showed him there wasn't anything he wouldn't eat in other dishes included. I didn't his several years ago with a girlfriend and loved the instructor Harriet because she gave so much background and local takes on the dishes. I was so excited to see she would be my instructor again. We had biscuits, Gumbo, red beans and rice, pralines and pecan pie. Enough food to carry us through the day. Its a bargain! And Harriot even explained if you made a mistake how to revive it. I highly recommend.

Stopped in for a slightly late lunch this past week along with my wife during our coupla days off…read morework. Took an Uber there, as that's probably the best strategy for visiting anything in the Marigny or Bywater neighborhoods. Basically, it's an eclectic old house with a cool backyard dining area with the kinds of chairs you remember from elementary school. Local guitarist was playing a set for diners that afternoon on the stage. Front of the house full of different wines and the guy behind the counter was nice enough to suggest a good pairing with what we ordered to eat. My grilled pork chop with balsamic reduction was excellent. The perfect cut for such a dish. My wife loved her orechiette pasta and appetizer plate of olives. The white wine suggested to us was cold and refreshing. Everything matched well and the umbrella tables were clutch in the sun and heat of early summer. Hope to make it back for my next vacay

Has everything you need - good food and drinks, good music, good people. Now a staple to bring out…read moreof town friends and family here.

Total neighborhood gem! Every person here is so helpful and knowledgeable. I found a great…read moreSauvignon blanc and cab franc at amazing price points. They also regularly do tastings which is fun and informative. There are wines at every price point, and they have never steered me wrong. This is a very unassuming place, next to Pinkberry- it's hard to tell what's behind the door, but I highly encourage you to pop in and scoop up some fabulous wines from people who truly know their stuff! #ThankYouThursday

A wonderful place. Knowledgeable and attentive staff. I've been buying wine here since it opened…read moreand I have yet to get a mediocre recommendation. I love big, bold reds and this place satisfies my needs and then some.

The best cooking class I have ever taken. Erika was so knowledgeable about everything. The history…read moreof the dish, the ingredients of the dish, why different techniques are used... We tasted the dishes as we prepared them to understand how each step contributed to the overall flavors of the dish. I would definitely recommend taking a class here.

Such a great experience, and Chef Mark was awesome! The vegetarian recipes did not disappoint and…read morewere packed with so much flavor. Made for a perfect date outing for us. The concept is fantastic - prep and cook each course one by one alongside the chef then get a chance to eat each course with included beverages. We'll be making these recipes at home quite often now, I'm sure!

If you are visiting New Orleans, you absolutely MUST take a cooking class with Chef Dee. It is 100%…read moreworth the $130 price tag. We did the Taste of New Orleans Creole cooking class, which included stew okra, jambalaya, and bananas foster. Chef Dee Lavigne is a fantastic chef and teacher. Her sous chef was also great. The students do all the prep work and cooking, so it's very hands on. It was a great class for experienced cooks, but I think it would doable for novices as well! The chefs provided great instruction if you needed help. The food turned out delicious of course. You walk out with recipes for everything you made, and I can't wait to try these recipes again at home! I would not necessarily recommend visiting the museum if you aren't doing a cooking class. It's very small and not the most exciting, but it's fun to breeze around after the cooking class. The gift shop has lots of fun tidbits, including stacks of super cheap cookbooks.

I used to go here for work lunches & Sunday roasts BUT the food quality has fallen steeply. Very…read morevery dry BBQ ribs (inedible). Decent enough nachos & enchiladas. Will not be back for food -- nice beer garden & atmosphere.

Awesome local wine shop with reasonably priced intriguing wines with helpful knowledgeable friendly…read morestaff. This site was located directly across from our Airbnb, near the Howard/St Charles streetcar stop... So needless to say we visited several times during our stay. Plenty of interesting quality wines starting under $20 and up.. They also have a small deli case with cheese and charcuterie items to take along with your wine. There are a couple steps up into the building if I remember correctly. But once inside you'll see a charming old library like environment with floor to ceiling wines! Great, great place to get wine!

Amazing store. Great selection of wines and even a few unicorn whiskeys and rums at reasonable…read moreprices