The city famous for beignets has a darker (and sweeter!) side. You’ll find The Fudgery at Riverwalk, a tradition since 1980. A.C. Marshall changed how fudge was made when he came up with the copper kettles, marble slabs, and raucous atmosphere to attract passersby into his world of fudge making fantasy. By using showmanship, singing,…
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Valentine’s Day in New Orleans
Catch feelings this Valentine’s Day in New Orleans, starting with reservations at Feelings Café. Featuring Creole and vegan cuisine, it’s a romantic restaurant along the Mississippi River. Café Degas is a sophisticated French bistro with a special Valentine’s Day menu. Bayona, ranked by Zagat as one of the city’s best restaurants, is always a great…
Catch the Big Game at These Top Bars
The Saints might not be in the Super Bowl this year, but that doesn’t mean fan fever isn’t going strong! At Finn McCool’s Irish Pub, you can indulge in your favorite UK pub grub while kicking back and watching the big screens (it’s one of the few days per year football trumps futbol here!). The…
World Famous Cocktails Invented in New Orleans
New Orleans offers more than great eats, entertainment, music and parties—it’s also one of the cocktail capitals of the world! The Hurricane was invented here, along with the curvy Hurricane glass. Tavern owner Pat O’Brien is credited with the concoction at the original speakeasy, Mr. O’Brien’s Club Tipperary, where the password during Prohibition was “Storm’s…