New Orleans French Quarter https://www.frenchquarter.com/ Your New Orleans French Quarter Getaway Awaits Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:45:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7 Reveillon Dinners: Awakening the Holiday Spirit One Feast at a Time https://www.frenchquarter.com/reveillon-dinners/ https://www.frenchquarter.com/reveillon-dinners/#respond Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.frenchquarter.com/?p=210 Every Reveillon dinner is a feast to reawaken the senses and celebrate the joys of the season It’s hard to picture a city that takes culinary tradition more seriously than New Orleans, where old dining customs and iconic dishes contribute so much to the distinctive local cuisine. But even here traditions are open to change […]

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]]> https://www.frenchquarter.com/reveillon-dinners/feed/ 0 Things to Do in New Orleans This March https://www.frenchquarter.com/things-to-do-in-the-french-quarter-this-march/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.frenchquarter.com/?p=2173 With March upon us, expect a good slate of early-spring activities in the Crescent City. Also, the weather is warmer — hopefully just pleasantly warmer — the kind of spring sunshine that equals t-shirts and jeans, if not shorts. Mainly, we consider this time of year an awesome window when the Carnival wraps up (or, […]

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]]> Holiday Cocktails in the French Quarter and Nearby https://www.frenchquarter.com/holiday-cocktails-french-quarter-nearby/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.frenchquarter.com/?p=3827 New Orleans is rife with culinary traditions — over 300 years’ worth of them. One of those wonderful traditions is Reveillon. For a few years now an increasing number of restaurants is participating in bringing special Reveillon menus to the table. Alongside the turtle soups, the oysters, and the foie gras some of the best restaurants […]

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]]> How to Spend St. Patrick’s Day in the Quarter https://www.frenchquarter.com/how-to-spend-st-patricks-day-in-the-quarter/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.frenchquarter.com/?p=4675 Photo courtesy of Erin Rose It shouldn’t come as a surprise, considering New Orleans’ deep Irish heritage, that the weekend of St. Patrick’s Day (Monday, March 17, 2025) is one of the biggest parades and party times in the city (outside of the Carnival and Halloween). The city’s connection traces back to its history as a […]

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]]> New Orleans Super Bowl Guide https://www.frenchquarter.com/new-orleans-super-bowl-guide/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.frenchquarter.com/?p=8328 Photo courtesy of Caleb Woods on Unsplash New Orleans is one of the most iconic cities to host a Super Bowl, famed for its electric atmosphere, unique local culture, and rich history. For Super Bowl fans, New Orleans offers a blend of world-class sporting events and captivating local experiences. Here’s your guide to making the […]

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]]> The Rules of Mardi Gras https://www.frenchquarter.com/mardi-gras-rules/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 22:20:09 +0000 http://www.frenchquarter.com/?p=2053 Photo by Lee Curran We are approaching peak Carnival Time! There’s a whole slate of parades to watch in the days leading up to Fat Tuesday (March 4, 2025), and things to keep in mind while gearing up for the revelry. Here we list both informal guidelines as well as a few actual rules — i.e. ordinances related […]

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]]> All On a Mardi Gras Weekend https://www.frenchquarter.com/mardi-gras-weekend/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 22:19:47 +0000 http://www.frenchquarter.com/?p=2056 Photo by David Fary This is it. The weekend when the city of New Orleans says, “Goodbye reality!” and “Hello, Mardi Gras.” This is the greatest six days of the year to be in New Orleans, hands down, and if you’re here on vacation — well, all we can say is lucky you. The greater […]

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]]> How to Dress for Mardi Gras https://www.frenchquarter.com/how-to-dress-for-mardi-gras/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 22:19:23 +0000 http://www.frenchquarter.com/?p=2050 Costumes are to the Carnival season as peanut butter is to jelly — indispensable. We encourage you to consider wearing one, or at least accessorize with a sparkly headdress and some feathers. At the very least, wear something in the Carnival colors — purple, green and gold. Not only will it get you into the […]

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]]> Experience New Orleans Mardi Gras Like a Local https://www.frenchquarter.com/french-quarter-mardi-gras/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 22:19:05 +0000 http://www.frenchquarter.com/?p=1105 If you’re a true Mardi Gras fan like us, you started counting down the days until Carnival as the ball dropped on New Year’s Eve. While Mardi Gras is on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, the weeks leading up to Fat Tuesday, known as Carnival season, make Mardi Gras one of the best times to experience the […]

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]]> How to Spend Valentine’s Day in the French Quarter https://www.frenchquarter.com/romantic-itinerary-how-to-spend-valentines-day-in-the-french-quarter/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 22:18:47 +0000 http://www.frenchquarter.com/?p=3932 This city’s sensual charms are undisputed, as New Orleans had been consistently rated as one of the most romantic cities in the world. Romance doesn’t necessarily need a special occasion, but if you happen to be here on Valentine’s Day there are few better places to be. The French Quarter in particular has much to […]

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