Christmas Feasting
Café du Monde
813 Decatur Street
504-581-2914
The Original New Orleans
Coffee Stand since 1862, Café du Monde serves its simple menu of café au lait
and beignets 24 hours a day, every single day except Christmas. Coffee comes
with or without Chicory, but the beignets are always served blanketed in
powdered sugar.
Right Across from Jackson Square
Buche De Noel Demonstration
La Madeleine French Bakery & Café
547 St. Ann Street
December 9 & 10
Get a taste of history from the Buche de Noel, a holiday dessert dating back to the Middle Ages. Chef Jean Luc Debic shares the history and techniques of making the traditional yule log which symbolizes the warmth of friendship and fire. Sampling and door prize provided
Cooking Lessons
| Le
Réveillon, or "the awakening," is the morning feast following
midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. A popular Creole event now being revisited
by everyone |
Réveillon Restaurants
| Rene Bistrot Renaissance Pere Marquette Hotel 817 Common 504.412.2580 |
| Louis XVI Restaurant Français 730 Bienville (French Quarter) 504.581.7000 |
| Palace Café, 605 Canal St., 504.523.1661 |
| Tujague’s, 823 Decatur St., (French Quarter) 504.525.8676 |
| Galatoire’s, 209 Bourbon St., (French Quarter) 504.525.2021 |
| Pelican Club 312 Exchange Place (French Quarter) 504.523.1504 |
| Gumbo Shop, 630 Peter St., (French Quarter) 504.525.1486 |
| Royal Cafe 700 Royal (French Quarter) 504.528.9086 |
| Broussard's 819 Conti (French Quarter) 504.581.3866 |
| Arnaud’s 813 Bienville St., (French Quarter) 504.523.5433 |
| Brennan’s, 417 Royal St., (French Quarter) 504.525.9711 |
| Pat O's Courtyard Restaurant 624 Bourbon (French Quarter) 504.588.2744 |
| Muriel's Jackson Square 801 Chartres (French Quarter) 504.568.1885 |
| Rib Room Omni Royal Orleans Hotel, 621 St. Louis (French Quarter) 504.529.7046 |
| Begue’s, Royal Sonesta Hotel, 300 Bourbon St., (French Quarter) 504.553.2278 |
| Upperline, 1413 Upperline St., 504.891.9822 |
| Chateaubriand 310 N. Carrollton Ave. 504.207.0016 |
| Hunt Room Grill Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (French Quarter) 504.523.3341 |
Cooking Lessons
Le Petit theatre - 616 St Peter
at Jackson Square
December first thru 23 show up every day and you will receive cooking lesions from the most famous chefs in New Orleans
arrive
early all seating final by 3pm
| Coffee and pastry shops |
| La Madeleine French Bakery & Café 547 St. Ann Street 504-568-0073 French bakery with fresh salads, soups, sandwiches, breads and pastries. in Jackson Square great breakfast great coffee |
| La Marquise Pastry Shop 625 Chartres Street 504-524-0420 French pastries and croissants along with substantial soups and salads There is a lovely courtyard in the back |
| Ralph & Kacoo's Seafood
Restaurant 519 Toulouse Street 504-522-5226 Spacious restaurant offering a large menu of seafood items try the blackened alligator |
| Royal Blend 621 Royal Street 504-523-2716 Gourmet beverages and pastries as well as healthier light meals |
| VooBrew Coffee & Tea 830 N. Rampart Street 504-324-6420 Coffee, tea, and Voodoo dolls yes voodoo dolls |
| Louisiana Heritage Café and School of Cooking Bienville House 321 N. Peters Street 504-299-8800 Chef Joseph Faroldi classic south Louisiana dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. His cooking classes are heavy in Louisiana regional culinary lore and lots of fun for learning and eating. |
| Bottom of the Cup Tearoom 732 Royal Street & 327 Chartres Street 504-523-1204 Since 1929, the Bottom of the Cup has been offering coffee, tea and psychic guidance. Tea and tarot card readings in a great atmosphere or choose from a stunning selection of crystal balls, books, jewelry, healing wands, crystals and tarot cards. |