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BARS
Avenue PubThe newly renovated Avenue Pub boasts a huge selection of high quality specialty beers. Located on St. Charles Avenue, it is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is known for its late-night happy hour specials. 1732 St. Charles Avenue504-586-9243www.avenuepub.com
CureInspired by the historical period when cocktails grew out of medicine and home remedies, Cure reintroduces guests to a time when cocktails were healthful and enjoyable. The handcrafted cocktail menu changes seasonally, the small plates menu is served late, and wine bottles are half-price on Thursdays.4905 Freret Street504-302-2357www.curenola.com
BREWERIES
Bayou Teche Brewing Co.
Located in Arnaudville, Bayou Teche is Louisiana's only Cajun brewery. Originally sold only in nearby Lafayette, their LA 31 pale ale is now available in select restaurants and retail stores around New Orleans.
1106 Bushville Highway
Arnaudville LA 70512
337-303-8000
NOLA Brewing Co.
This craft brewery opened its doors in early 2009 and brought production brewing back to the city after Hurricane Katrina. NOLA is currently producing NOLA Blonde Ale, NOLA Brown Ale, Hopitoulas IPA, and a seasonal Hurricane Saison.
3001 Tchoupitoulas St.
504-613-7727
MARKETS
Crescent City Farmers’ MarketEvery Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings, drop by the Crescent City Farmers Market to pick up your fresh produce, jams and jellies, shrimp and meats. Tuesdays, Uptown: River Road at Uptown Square (9am to 1pm)Thursday, Mid-City: 3700 Orleans Avenue (3-7pm) Saturdays, Downtown: Corner of Magazine and Girod Streets (8am to 12pm)504-861-4488www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.orgFrench MarketLocated in the Historic French Quarter, at the river's edge, the French Market is America's oldest operating public market. The newly renovated farmers' market hosts a number of local produce stands, artisanal food producers, and purveyors of regional cuisine.1008 N. Peters St.504-522-2621www.frenchmarket.org
Gretna Farmers' Market Every Saturday from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at this West Bank market, farmers, bakers, creameries, wineries and more offer their fresh and local wares, rain or shine. Huey P. Long Avenue between 3rd & 4th Streets Gretna, LA 70053 (504) 362-8661 www.gedaweb.com/gretna-market.php
Hollygrove Market and Farm
Every Saturday morning, this CSA-style market brings its customers fresh produce from urban farmers in New Orleans and rural farmers along the Mississippi and from the Gulf region. It also hosts farming workshops and has its own urban farm on site. 8301 Olive Street504-343-5537www.hollygrovemarket.comJack & Jake'sLocal Organic Market & FarmsThis new CSA-style market represents a new vision for access and transparency in the way we shop for food. The market provides local produce, pastured meats, seafood, and other organic products that are natural and meet sustainable and environmentally sound practices.8300 Earhart Blvd.www.jackandjakes.com
Martin Wine Cellar
A family owned premier wine and gourmet food shop founded by David Y. Martin, Jr. in 1946. We offer a grand selection of wines, spirits, Champagnes, imported & domestic beers, gourmet food and gift baskets all complimented by the knowledge of our wine and food experts.
New Orleans: 3500 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone 504.899.7411 (toll free 1.800.298.4274)
Metairie: 714 Elmeer, Metairie, LA 70005-2731
Phone 504.896.7300 Bistro/Deli 504.896.7350 (toll free 1.888.407.7496)
Mandeville: 2895 Highway 190, Suite A-1 Village Shopping Center, Mandeville, LA 70471
Phone 985.951.8081 (toll free 1.866.210.0488)
Baton Rouge: Perkins Palms 7248 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone 225.610.1190 (toll free 1.866.963.3475)
Whole Foods Market
This nationwide market has been serving fresh seasonal produce and offering an abundance of organic, natural, healthy food options since 1980. It is now offering seasonal dishes and a holiday catering menu.
Arabella Station: 5600 Magazine Street
504-899-9119
Metairie: 3420 Veterans Boulevard
504-888-8225
www.wholefoodsmarket.com
RESTAURANTS
Besh Restaurant Group
Besh's six restaurants offer food from different backgrounds -- find contemporary French at James Beard award-winning August; old-style brasserie fare at Lüke; American steakhouse favorites at Besh Steak; authentic Italian at Domenica; hearty, homegrown meats and produce at La Provence; and updated 1950s classics at American Sector -- but all share the influence of Besh's commitment to Southern Louisiana food culture.
Cafe Rani
Created seventeen years ago, Cafe Rani serves creative entrée-style salads, grilled sandwiches, and pastas that allow you to eat healthy while still experiencing the culinary creativity unique to New Orleans cuisine.
2917 Magazine Street
504-895-2500
EAT
At this sunny restaurant in heart of the French Quarter you’ll find a wide array of Cajun, Creole, and other New Orleans favorites. Eat in, or inquire about the catering menu for your private party or event.
900 Dumaine Street
504-422-7222
Feelings Café
This romantic restaurant just behind the French Quarter occupies the grounds of an old plantation, and guests today can eat in the main house, the courtyard, or the former slave quarters. Feelings offers classic Creole and French cuisine as well as eclectic, innovative specials.
2600 Chartres Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
504-945-2222
The Green Goddess Enjoy dining indoors or out at this funky French Quarter hideaway where the "soul food from here, there, and everywhere" often features local ingredients.307 Exchange Alley New Orleans, LA 70130-2224 504-301-3347www.greengoddessnola.com
La Petite Grocery
This Garden District restaurant gets its name from the grocery store that occupied the same building 100 years earlier. Savor this nostalgic setting and a Louisiana-French bistro menu that emphasizes fresh, local ingredients.
4238 Magazine Street
504-891-3377
Mandina’s Restaurant Located in the heart of Mid-City, this Creole/Italian restaurant is an institution. First opened in 1932, Mandina’s now serves a mix of classic Italian dishes and New Orleans fare. 3800 Canal Street 504-482-9179 www.mandinasrestaurant.com
Mat & Naddie’s This cozy Riverbend restaurant offers its own brand of Creole fine dining and a popular buffet lunch. The comfortable and welcoming atmosphere has attracted a local following since its opening nine years ago. 937 Leonidas Street 504-861-9600 www.matandnaddies.com
Martinique Bistro This beautiful and cozy Uptown restaurant with a tropical feel serves a unique blend of cross-cultural cooking hailing from both France and Martinique. The atmosphere is elegant, enchanting, and sophisticated. 5908 Magazine Street 504-891-8495 www.martiniquebistro.com
Meltdown Gourmet Popsicles
Just off of Jackson square, this popsicle shop offers its sweet treats in flavors ranging from Lavender Lemonade to Strawberry Basil and Vietnamese Coffee. You can even get a pop for your pup -- they also offer treats for dogs.
508 Dumaine Street
New Orleans, LA 70116-3312
504-301-0905
Refuel CaféRefuel Café opened in 2006 as a coffee house with gourmet roasts and noshes for Riverbend residents hungry for something light, fresh, and different. The café has since morphed into a full-fledge restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and ever-popular weekend brunch.8124 Hampson Street 504-872-0187www.refuelcafe.com
Satsuma Café
Local produce shapes the menu at this art-filled Bywater spot where carnivores and vegans alike will find something to delight. Fruit juices, egg scrambles, pancakes, and quiche make frequent appearances among the daily specials.
3218 Dauphine St
New Orleans, LA 70117
504-304-5962
Stein’s Market & Deli Feel like a hot pastrami sandwich or a Reuben? How about a Tuscan panini? Stein’s Deli in the Lower Garden District offers a variety of Jewish and Italian deli favorites, as well as retail specialty food items and a top-notch beer selection. 2207 Magazine Street 504-527-0771 www.steinsdeli.net
Vega Tapas Cafe
The menu at Vega is diverse and changes based on the availability of the very freshest seasonal ingredients. Vega has found a perfect marriage between Louisiana’s indigenous foods and Mediterranean cuisine. Soft shell crabs, crawfish, shrimp, quail, Gulf fish, regional sausages and meats lend themselves perfectly to Mediterranean cuisine.
2501 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70005 504-836-2007 www.vegatapascafe.com
SPECIALTY FOOD STORES
St. James Cheese CompanyAt this uptown cheese shop and sandwich spot, you’ll find a wide selection of artisanal cheeses that will entice both novice and veteran cheese lovers. Stop by for lunch or check-in online for info about cheese tastings and Cheese School.5004 Prytania St.504-899-4737www.stjamescheese.com
Vom Fass Vom Fass (“From the Cask,” in German) offers over 50 culinary oils and vinegars, select liqueurs and exquisite spirits, all straight from the cask. This Germfean company has branches throughout Europe and Asia and is growing fast in the US. 5725 Magazine Street 504-302-1455 www.vomfassusa.com
Small Specialties Gourmet
This new online grocer promises unbeatable prices on small quantities of hard-to-find spices, teas, coffees, dried herbs, and other ingredients. Founded by a husband-and-wife team fed up with the pricey offerings at their local food stores, Small Specialties is now spicing up the kitchens of home cooks and restaurant chefs across the country.
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