Exploring New Orleans' best wine and charcuterie spots led me to St. James Cheese Company, and the…read morehospitality made it unforgettable. I came in to expand my wine and pairing knowledge, but since I'm still learning, I told the staff to surprise me with a board. They knocked it out of the park and even took the time to describe every meat and cheese they selected for me. That level of patient, expert service is so rare. The board was beautifully balanced and loaded with artisan cheeses, prosciutto, salami, dried fruit, nuts, and perfect accompaniments alongside a pour of white wine. Fantastic staff, incredible food, and the perfect atmosphere for anyone wanting to learn more about food and wine pairings!

I have eaten a lot of sandwiches in my life, and this is the one I will measure the rest against…read more The Hook's Cheddar stopped me mid-bite: smoked turkey, two-year Hook's white cheddar, tomato, avocado, basil, and lemon pepper mayo stacked on ciabatta. Every layer earns its place, and that aged cheddar gets to be the star it should be. Just order it, no further questions, your welcome. The Warehouse District location is bright, modern, and roomy, and the staff were easygoing and helpful without any fuss. Do not breeze past the fridge either, there are some offbeat bottled drinks tucked in there worth the grab. Five stars, and my next New Orleans lunch is already spoken for.

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

Artsy local NOLA spot that has character and was laid back. Bought wine downstairs...browsed around…read moreuntil I could find a space that could accommodate my family. Had live music but we couldn't hear it in the back room. Ordered the grilled steak with large steak fries and shrimp. The steak was rare and asked for it to be cooked again. I asked for medium well and they brought me well done. I ate it fine. Also ordered the shrimp and it was very good!

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.

Chef Mark was great; he had a great personality and was a great teacher. We had a great experience…read moreand would come back again!

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.

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