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 Fine jewellery |
722, Canal St New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 523 5292 http://www.adlersjewelry.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. A selection of quality jewellery, watches, chinaware, crystal, silver and giftware. Gift services are available for convention and corporate purposes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Transportation for the International Airport |
4220 Howard Avenue New Orleans, LA 70125 United States +1 888 432 7651 / +1 866 596 2699 http://www.airportshuttlenewor... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This Hospitality Enterprise Company is the official ground transportation for the New Orleans International Airport offering convenient service to and from New Orleans hotels. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Represents Anne Rice's novels |
2727 Prytania Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 891 9483 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. New Orleans's very own queen of the night has her own shop located in an unassuming mall known as the Rink. Anne Rice, vampire novelist, is one of the biggest names in and out of New Orleans. You can find her growing list of Rice related products here at this store. Many of the plots are written to involve local restaurants, homes, and specific areas in the Crescent City, thus making her all the more popular with the locals. The shop is dedicated to the characters of Anne Rice's novels and features jewelry, clothing, and accessories. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Discontinued and retail flatware |
3025 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 897 6915 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. If you are looking for a set of flatware or missing pieces to match what you have, then this is the shop for you. They feature hundreds of current and discontinued flatware patterns at below retail prices. If you can not find what you are looking for, then the friendly shop keepers are always willing to look for those hard to find pieces. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Creole pralines |
810 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 524 3373 / +1 800 642 7257 http://www.auntsallys.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. At this French Market shop, you know the pralines are fresh because the staff performs the 150-year-old process of cooking the pecan pralines right before your eyes. These confectionery delights are just the right sweet treat for goodie bags, a finishing touch for a dinner party or an indulging snack for yourself. The finest and freshest in original Creole pralines can be found here. Also available is a large selection of regional cookbooks and books on the history of New Orleans. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Haute couture fashion |
721, Dante Street New Orleans, LA 70118 United States +1 504 866 4367 http://www.ballinsltd.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This little shop is straight off the runway with beautiful clothing and accessories. Their haute couture collection includes apparel by top designers such as Hino & Malee, City by Yansi Fugel, as well as Julie & Leonard. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Children's fine clothing and gifts |
732 Dublin Street New Orleans, LA 70118 United States +1 504 866 0449 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This unique little boutique specializes in the finest children's clothing as well as one-of-a-kind gifts. Apparel items include such designer names as House of Hatten, Feltman and a large selection of smocked linens. The shop also has its own line of clothes called Banbury Cross, which is designed by owner Peggy Roth. This is the perfect place to find that special-occasion outfit for your little one. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 New Orleans inspired clothing |
529 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 523 2659 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. You can easily find a lot of New Orleans in this store featuring denim, hand painted shirts and embroidered designs, locally hand crafted dolls, jewelry, hand blown glass, souvenirs, books and culinary items. Each piece is uniquely "New Orleans" and will help you remember your visit for years to come. They also offer worldwide shipping so you don't have to carry your little jewel with you on your trip back home! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Books, classical CDs, sheet music |
228 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 522 9875 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This large book emporium offers shelves upon shelves of rare, antique and second hand books. There are literally thousands of selections to choose from. If you are a collector of the written word, (regardless of genre) this is a must-stop shop for you. Both dealers and the casual book lover will be delighted at the assortment of first editions and paperback bargains. The large comfortable armchairs will invite you to sit a spell and enjoy a good read. This is not a place that hurries its customers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jewelry as art |
635 Saint Peter Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 529 3248 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. With so many parties to go to in the Quarter, either formal or casual, you can never have too much jewelry. You are sure to catch a few eyes and turn a head or two with the contemporary styles featured here. The shop offers all of the traditional services and items found in a more low key establishment, but also a number of more unique styles. So whatever your taste, either contemporary or more down to earth, you can find it here. The selection features precious stones in gold and silver as well as the more faux but equally as beautiful gems. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Full service spa |
2900 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 891 4393 http://www.belladonnadayspa.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. You will feel relaxed the moment you enter this palace of pampering. The soothing sounds of new age music fills your senses and create an inner peace preparing you for the ultimate self renewal. This Japanese style day spa offers full services for men and women. The list of pampering pleasures includes manicures, pedicures, facials, massages, waxing and more. Purchase a number of products including bath items, cosmetics, incense, sleepwear, bedding and many unique gifts. With the purchase of any two services you receive a free sauna. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A cloak for all seasons |
835 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 524 9856 / +1 800 574 1823 http://www.bodyhangings.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. While cloaks have seen better days (possibly when Sherlock Holmes was all the rage), this store is still 'hanging' on. The collection includes capes, scarves and cloaks. Cloaks for men and women are available in wool, cotton, corduroy and velveteen. The real artwork, however, takes place when the crafts men and women design and hand sew to your exact specifications a garment of choice. The store offers capes and clothes for both formal and casual occasions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ethnic fashion for the eclectic dresser |
3141, Ponce De Leon New Orleans, LA 70119 United States +1 504 947 9457 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This unique little fashion shop is in Mid-city just off Esplanade Ave. If your taste leans toward a more eclectic or alternative style then this is the shop for you. Bohemian fashion is the most prevalent type featured here as well as hats, jewelry, sarongs and accessories. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One for the spirit |
327, Chartres Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 524 1997 http://www.bottomofthecup.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Tarot cards, crystal balls, astrology, numerology and psychic wisdom is what you'll find on the menu here. A New Orleans charm for more than 75 years, Bottom of the Cup Tearoom is no ordinary experience. Esoteric books, hard-to-find metaphysical items, rare crystals, fine jewelery and hand-made gifts crowd their shelves and world-renowned psychics don their chairs. So be prepared for a soul trip! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A 150 year old perfumery |
815 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 522 4480 / +1 800 476 0303 http://www.neworleansperfume.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This, the first parfumeur in New Orleans, was established in 1843. It still utilizes the same methods in creating the finest fragrances. Each scent is crafted with time and care to produce only the best in perfumes. This commitment to tradition and excellence has won the Bourbon French Parfum Company a lasting place in New Orleans. The fragrance lines extend from bath and lotions to fragrances and everything in between. Prices range from USD9-USD165. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jewelry of Many Types |
516 Royal St New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 525 9815 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Jewelry selections vary from romantic, frilly, new and those with a vintage feel. Recent additions include estate jewelry including some very delicate rings. The prices are very reasonable for the quality, mostly in the three-figure range. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Unusual gifts and antiques |
235 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 561 0688 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. A store full of gifts as unusual as its name. Examples of these odd antiques include a variety of walking sticks, medical instruments and French and English antique reproductions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Brew your own beer |
4505 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 895 5745 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. If you love beer and always wanted to brew your own, then this is the shop for you. This small storefront is crammed with absolutely everything you will ever need to make your own homebrew. Purchase a brew master starter kit for only $30 and be on your way to creating an unlimited supply with your own label. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bush Antiques |
2109 Magazine St New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 581 3518 http://www.bushantiques.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. There are so many antique stores up and down Magazine Street that it gets hard to distinguish one from the other. It is a nice change when you find one that specializes in just a few specific items. This Uptown shop carries the largest selection of antique beds in the area. Another unique feature is the exquisite selection of religious art from France and Belgium. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 A little bit of Havana |
842 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 569 9006 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. A cigar sign that really smokes hangs outside this pale green building with its typical French Quarter balcony. It draws a lot of interest from tourists wondering if, perhaps,, the building is on fire. But the only thing that really smokes here are the patrons. Open doors and ceiling fans keep this Latin cultured humidor relatively smoke free. You may enjoy your premium quality stogie with coffee or your choice of liquor. While you inhale and indulge, take a moment to notice the Latin American imports. Browse through the hammocks, handcarved masks, handwoven baskets and Mayan artifacts collected from Nicaragua, Colombia and Honduras. Hardwood tables and chairs are strategically placed for optimum people watching while you enjoy one of its many fine cigars that include: Louisiana Perique, Ashton, Cohiba, Corona, and rare, decades-old vintage cigars. Cigars of more recent vintage range in price from USD2.95 for singles to hundreds of dollars for a box of 10 or 25. Older cigars run as much as USD95 each. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jumping Crawfish! |
600 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 523 6681 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Cajun clothes, shoes, and accessories are sold at Cajun Clothing Co. The colorful fare will remind you of the South wherever you are. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Continental artwork |
901, Chartres Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 569 9555 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This French Quarter shop spans the continental divide by incorporating a variety of global antiques, religious art, paintings and more. You can find a little bit of culture from such far away lands as Africa, Peru, Spain and Mexico. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Specializing in bric/brac enamel |
237 Chartres Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 522 8298 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. If your one of those people that likes little objects that do nothing, then this is the shop for you. The specialty items include bric-a-brac (in enamel, bronze, glass and porcelain finishes) of tiny imitation crawfish on newspaper that sit beside porcelain renditions of policemen, nurses and many other professions. There are antiques galore here! So if you've got a quarter inch of space left on your dresser, take one of these treasures home! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Custom made furniture |
2728 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 891 9948 http://www.charbonnetandcharbo... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Located in the Garden District this shop offers its own unique antique style. The shop itself is nondescript but their wares include beautiful custom made furniture built from old Louisiana Cypress and other weathered wood. Materials used have a worn, antique look whether they are really old or newly created. The staff is always friendly and helpful and if you prefer something with a smoother finish, Antiques and reproductions are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New Orleans' only cigar factory |
415 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 568 1003 / +1 800 550 0775 (toll free) |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, this is a cigar-lovers dream. Here, you can watch master cigarmakers at work. Among the specialty styles made here are the Plantation Reserve, Tres Hermanos and Vieux Carre. There are tables along the wall so you can sit and smoke or just watch the masters do their work. This is also the only cigar factory in New Orleans, boasting 100% hand-rolled cigars. Cigarmakers are available for special events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dare To Shop |
516 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 410 2287 http://www.darkentry.com/home.htm |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Dark Entry is a great place to shop for jewelry, clothing, adult toys, leather goods, videos and cd's. Brand names such as Jeannie Nitro and Leg Avenue as well as signature Dark Entry brand are included in the clothing line. The Jewelry collection includes funky skull rings, wolf cufflinks, vatican cross pendent. You are sure to get something unique in every product of Dark Entry. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Functional art |
332, Chartres Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 523 0805 http://www.dashkaroth.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This jewelry shop, located in the French Quarter, specializes in handmade functional art. The collection represents work created by over 150 artists. Come browse through this historic building to your heart's delight. You will be hard pressed to find another gallery with ethnic artworks as beautiful as those found here. If you find something you cannot take with you, they will ship it for you. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New Orleans books and collectibles |
736, Union Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 525 1846 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This locally owned bookstore specializes in books and collectibles about New Orleans. If you are in the market for a souvenir but would like something besides a T-shirt and a strand of Mardi Gras beads, go here. They offer upscale items that you can display for a conversation piece after your trip. There is also a second location in the Riverwalk Mall. Both stores feature many literary memorabilia items. If you are looking for literature about the Crescent City this is the shop for you to haunt. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine handmade jewelry |
5420, Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 895 3909 http://www.dgiordanojewelry.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. If you go exploring down Magazine Street you will be overwhelmed by the number of art galleries and antique shops found there. Amid those is this quaint little establishment that features fine jewelry designs created by its owner, artist Dominique Giordano. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Quality humidors, variety of cigars |
5700, Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 899 3030 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This Uptown hot spot, with its wooden Indian guarding the door, offers quality humidors. They also feature an extensive line of cigars and a vast selection of smoking accouterments. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Natural products and services |
5501, Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 899 8555 http://secure.earthsaversonlin... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This spa cum store is perfect for those who like to be pampered. The salon offers all natural products and top of the line spa services to nurture the body as well as the mind. The products include everything from makeup to lotions and scented oils. Some of the more interesting products include customized makeup, and customized massaging oils. Their extensive skin care lines include Kiehl's, Philosophy, AHAVA and Kneipp. Their services include manicures, pedicures, facials and massages. You are sure to be treated like a queen by this salon's friendly and experienced staff. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Center of Charm |
900 Convention Center Boulevard New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 582 3023 http://www.mccno.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is 1.1 million sq ft of exhibition space on one floor. Fully equipped with the newest features in technology, the Morial Convention Center is ready to host your event. It offers in-house internet connectivity services for customers and a fiber-optic system transmitting sophisticated data, video and voice phone signals worldwide. The Morial Convention Center holds meetings, lectures, trade shows and more - all in the heart of New Orleans. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A shopping pleasure |
1401 West Esplanade New Orleans, LA 70065 United States +1 504 465 2161 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This shopping experience is easy and comfortable and chock full of buying pleasures. Browse through wonderful stores including Banana Republic, Bath and Body Works, Old Navy, Nine West, American Eagle Outfitters, Macy's and more than 135 other specialty shops. If you love to shop, there is no other place like this one. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Chocolate and pralines |
848, Decatur St New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 522 7111 http://www.evanscreolecandy.co... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Evans has been satisfying the public sweet tooth for over 90 years with hand dipped chocolates and a wide variety of pralines, including chocolate, rum, maple, coconut and peanut butter. Stop by and satisfy your sweet tooth. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Once the home of William Faulkner |
624 Pirates Alley New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 524 2940 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Home to the great William Faulkner while he wrote "Mosquitoes" and "Soldiers Pay". Each square inch of every shelf is occupied by a great work that is a collectible as well as a literary landmark. It boasts a large collection of first editions by Faulkner himself as well as many other first-rate authors. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Don A New Wig! |
934 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 525 4343 http://www.fifi-mahony.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Fifi Mahony is a must-visit for all those who have a passion for pretty things and love to doll up in a spectacular way that promises to make heads turn. Literally! Walk in to find custom wigs, wild accessories, cosmetics for a special night-out or for a daily look. The place also offers advice on ways to present yourself creatively. Don a 'Cone Devil' wig for your Halloween party or the ' Eve' if you don't mind experimenting with pink hair. Happy with your tresses? Then opt for some blue eyeliner from the range 'Tony and Tina' or 'Urban Decay' products they have. Accessorize with matching sunglasses, hair clips and bracelets and set your own trend... Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Eclectic art and antiques |
637 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 524 9067 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This French Quarter shop is truly eclectic. Their specialty is fine lighting fixtures but they also feature such acclaimed artists as Doug Anderson who is famous for his porcelain chess sets. Other feature artists who also have work displayed in the White House include Ziggy Cole, Laney and Zack Oxman. If you are looking for an exceptional piece of artwork whatever the form, this is the place to look first. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tres francais antiques and accessories |
225 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 524 9861 http://www.frantique.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This French antique shop began in Paris, but relocated to New Orleans more than a century ago. A family-owned gallery, it has an international reputation for collecting and selling quality antiques. Its extensive inventory of lighting, furniture, chairs, mirrors and objects of beauty are drawn from both the 18th and 19th centuries. Pieces are taken from such periods as those of Louis XV, Louis XVI, the Third Empire and Napoleon III. Gold leaf mirrors hang over marble tables that display marble statues. All are lit by bronze and crystal chandeliers fit for a king's castle. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oldest flea market in the country |
1100 North Peters New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 522 2621 http://www.frenchmarket.org/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. From the famed beignets of the "Cafe Du Monde" to the fabulous farmer's/flea market (going strong since 1812), this shopping experience incorporates buying, dining and entertainment all within a five block radius of the famous French Quarter. The Market boundary begins on Decatur Street across from Jackson Square. While you stroll through you may see any number of items, including candy, cookware, spices and mixes, clothes, fresh produce, crafts and toys, memorabilia, and even gator-on-a-stick. The Market is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is free for browsing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Alternative post office |
1000 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 525 6651 http://www.frenchquarterpostal... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. At times the French Quarter can appear to be a world within itself. So it only seems natural that it has its own alternative post office. Located on one of the most famous streets in New Orleans is this stationer-emporium that offers all the services that the United States Post Office does. It is convenient to all hotels and shops in the Quarter, so it is easy to find that perfect post card and mail it all in one outing. Also offered are mailbox, packing and shipping services as well as a nice selection of cards and stationary. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fudge and fun |
1 Poydras, no. 8889 Riverwalk New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 502 522 8030 http://www.fudgeryfudge.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This candy store has daily demonstrations that combine fudge making, singing and joke telling. As always, free samples of their fine fudge are handed out following each performance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Retro swinging |
3127 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115-2304 United States +1 504 899 5587 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Stand out with a few threads from this unisex shop, which houses vintage clothes with a twist. It's easy to get carried away at this thrift store, especially when you dig the "Swingers" look. Sort through heaps of garments; you are bound to wind up with an enviable ensemble if you know how to mix and match. Concert tees share shelf space with a few original designs, glittery '50s tops, flowery '60s skirts and '80s rock-styled rags. A few cheerful Hawaiian shirts and retro swimwear will appeal to the free-spirited. The store is always populated by peppy tourists and locals monkeying around with other stuff on display like wigs, handbags, stockings and shoes. If you should find yourself with a load of duds you are hesitant to wear in public, fear not—there's always Halloween! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wide Selection |
2727 Prytania Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 895 2266 http://www.gardendistrictbooks... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Garden District Book Shop features a wide ranging selection of new and used books, including signed first editions and limited editions. The shop hosts frequent book signings and other events with local authors, and a book group on Thursdays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale souvenir shopping |
219 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 522 7484 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This upscale souvenir shop sits in the heart of the French Quarter on Bourbon Street. The shop caters to tourists, and has numerous offerings, including funky T-shirts for adults and children. New Orleans favorites such as voodoo dolls and Creole pralines are two examples of the extensive collection of New Orleans' keepsakes that this shop has to offer. The shop also sells current and retired Beanie Babies and other collectibles that are not unique to New Orleans origin. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Antiques en vogue |
237 Royal St New Orleans, LA 70001 United States +1 504 523 1605 http://www.harrisantiques.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Old has made a comeback in a big way this century. It's the height of sophistication for the home to be furnished with inlaid period furniture. The older it is, the better. Ornate, intricate, hand-crafted, and chiseled are the different kind of designs that appeal to the masses today. There are various stores that make dead ringer copies but nothing can replace the charm of the real McCoy. Imagine caressing the smooth, polished surface of a Beidermeier and realizing that the piece once graced a stately lord's mansion and now, you possess it. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cutting edge fashion |
609 Chartres Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 529 3566 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. If you are on Chartres Street, then you are amid more than a dozen divine little dress shops to wander through. This one has been going strong for four years and has made a name for itself as a provider of unique styles with cutting edge taste. The clothes found her are sure to make a statement and catch the eye of passers by. This is a boutique with just the right outfit for a bold night on Chartres Street! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Body building and energy products |
5055 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 United States +1 504 488 4889 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. With two locations you should be able to find any of the outer body beauty building products you need. This herb and vitamin central has all the latest supplements for body building, shrinking, detox and energy products. They also have plenty of aromatherapy incense as well as lotions for soothing all types of skin. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great New Orleans bookstore |
3109 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 891 5595 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. With more than 20,000 rare and used books on every subject you can think about, this is one of the greatest book stores in New Orleans. You may just find that hard to find book here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Charter bus service |
2838 Touro Street New Orleans, LA 70122 United States +1 504 942 5700 / +1 888 446 8273 / +1 800 553 4895 http://www.hotard.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This full service transportation provider has been serving the deep South for more than 40 years. They have passenger vehicles to accommodate from 25 to 55 people. Rates vary wildly, so your best bet is to call or drop them an e-mail for specific information regarding your needs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale lingerie salon |
2044 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 671 8300 http://www.houseoflounge.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. An extraordinary boutique filled with distinctive lingerie. Glamorous and beautiful loungewear, lingerie, and dashing smoking jackets are just a few of the items available. Also featured are unique cigarette holders, martini/bar necessities, custom corsets, cuff links and jewelry. Each piece is truly a masterpiece and steps above what is available at chain lingerie stores that you find in every mall. The entire collection is also available online. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A tradition of fine arts |
409 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 888 627 5969 / +1 504 620 4114 http://www.idamanheimantiques.... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. The Manheim family has had a long intimate association with fine arts appreciation since 1919. Bernard Manheim fled Austria and set up an antique gallery and cabinet shop, which to this date serves as the Manheim Galleries. An eye for art is a skill that Ida Manheim has learnt from her famous art curator father, when she accompanied him on his world buying trips. The same skill and eye for detail is put to use when she works with a client. Her clientele include famous celebrities, dignitaries and even art connoisseurs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ethnic imports |
736 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 523 3100 http://www.Importicos.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Come to this shop for some of the highest quality hand crafted ethnic imports. Walking into this store is like walking into a world traveler's sanctum. The appealing selection includes silver jewelry, pottery, textiles, antique and museum reproduction earrings as well as leather, wood, stone and metal items. Furniture in teak and mahogany are also available. Items are imported from all over the world, particularly Central America and Indonesia. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Non-Profit Alternative Bookstore |
551, Marigny Street New Orleans, LA 70117 United States +1 504 944 0366 http://www.ironrail.org |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This is not Borders, Barnes and Noble, or anything vaguely resembling the autonomous corporate bookstore. At Iron Rail Book Collective there is no rush to get your products purchased: feel free to browse through alternative genres such as anarchism, gay and lesbian studies and social theory while relaxing in the reading room. Book prices may seem cheap on Amazon, but here you can borrow a book for free from the lending library. And if you can't afford the $10 membership fee, put in three hours of volunteer work instead. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Riverfront shopping |
600 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 566 7245 http://www.jacksonbrewery.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. The only riverfront shopping and dining experience in the French Quarter, JAX, as it is affectionately called, boasts over 120 shops and restaurants offering regional and international food and merchandise. Some of the more familiar names include the Limited, Sunglass Hut and a Virgin Megastore. JAX also has many great places to stop for a quick lunch while touring the quarter. This is a great place to bring visitors since it is so pristine and so complete. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Keep on Believing |
1837 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 522 2602 http://www.jimrussellrecords.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. With over 30 years in the business Jim Russel Records has worked up their inventory into one of the best collections to be found. Apart from their massive selection Jim Russel Records also sells DJ Equipment, including turntables, needles, cartridges, stereos, and speakers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A little Tropics in the Big Easy |
1104 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 592 2505 http://www.margaritavillestore... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. In 1985, Jimmy Buffet and his Parrot Head fans made this fictional Caribbean locale come to life in Key West. Now the tropics have come to New Orleans via the Margaritaville store. Like its Key West counterpart, the store offers a large inventory of clothing, CDs, tapes, books and gifts each with a unique Margaritaville twist. All the items in the store are colorful, fun and help bring Buffet's songs to life. This is a great place to find a fun little memento to remember your trip by. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Antique jewelry, Japanese/Chinese antiques |
809 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 525 1705 http://www.joangood.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. The Joan Good Antiques & Jewelry is not much to look at but has a fine selection of jewelry. This cramped and disorderly shop has a large collection of garnet jewelry, antique cameos, pearls, (even rare black pearls), lockets, hearts, aquamarines and Japanese/Chinese ceramics and antiques. This shop is great for those looking to find rare or unique pieces from the past. Joan Good also has a web site that shows everything she currently has in stock. You can also place orders via the Internet. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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First national mail order |
2917 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 899 4309 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This store boasts the title of First Mail Order Catalog in the Nation. Certainly a most well deserved notation for the upscale quality of the Joan Vass line of apparel. The store says it offers styles for everyone from, Teens to 70 year olds. The Canal Place store is located among other top-notch shops with items of equal excellence. You may also find her second shop on Magazine Street if the first does not have exactly what your seeking. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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18th/19th Century furnishings |
4605, Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 899 4482 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. When you find yourself on Magazine Street in the French Quarter, you will catch on quickly as to which shops are crowned king. The term "antiquing" could quite possibly have been coined here on this very street. Locals and tourists spend hours browsing through one store and then another looking for just the right piece at just the right price. This uptown emporium is one not to miss. The display includes an extensive selection of 18th and 19th century French and English furnishings with accessories popular to these time periods. You will also find a selection of porcelain, tea caddies and antique boxes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Antique furniture and jewelry |
325 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 522 4552 http://www.keilsantiques.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Established in 1899, under the direction of the fourth generation of the founding family, Kiel's offers a taste of all that glitters (no, it is not gold). The items found here may remind you of the many fine amenities at some of New Orleans best hotels. The upscale inventory includes rare antique jewelry for the collector or the lady with a taste for days past. Other items include marble mantles plus gold leaf mirrors sure to add a dimension of class to any room. The store also has a nice collection of English and French furniture. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Magazine Street's Best Restaurant |
4238 Magazine St (at Napoleon) New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 891 3377 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Fine French fare is always on the menu at La Petite Grocery. If tasty food with a Continental touch is for you, be sure to drop in for dinner. Many favorites include classic bouillabaises, grilled pork loin, duck confit, and veal flank steak. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Latin American items |
1025 North Peters Street New Orleans, LA 70116-3316 United States +1 504 588 2662 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. According to the name of this shop, it is pure Latin America with items are from Brazil, El Salvador, Guatemala, Bolivia and Mexico including hammocks, dresses, jackets, sandals, and a selection of leather pieces. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New Orleans' oldest candy store |
600 Conti Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 525 3880 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Established in 1913, this is said to be the oldest candy store in New Orleans. Just two of the decadent indulgences from the confection kitchen are the fantastic pralines and the golf-ball sized truffles that are to die for. Individual pralines are from $.89; boxes of varying size are from $14.99-20.99. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Miniature soldiers |
528 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 523 7741 http://www.lepetitsoldiershop.... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Many of us miss the toys of the past which have now been replaced with electronics and computers. Le Petit Soldier shop brings us back to those bygone days. This shop features miniature masterpieces depicting soldiers from as long ago as Ancient Greece to more recent soldiers of Dessert Storm. Many are crafted to depict real historical figures in military history including Eisenhower, Grant, Lee, Hitler and Napoleon. There is also a collection of medals and decorations. This is a great place to shop for that history buff in your life. The shop might close very soon because of poor sales after hurricane katrina. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Top-notch candy |
714 Saint Louis Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 523 5662 http://www.leahspralines.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Leah's is right at the top of the list for the best candy shops. Everything is made from scratch, from the fillings to the chocolate-pecan brittle. What makes the candy the sweetest is probably the second and third generations of Laura's family who makes these sweet sensations! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fresh homemade pralines |
714, St. Louis Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 523 5662 http://www.leahspralines.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. The delicious smell of fresh homemade pralines, pecan brittle and Creole fudge bubbling in the copper kettle will lead you to the doors of this sweets shop. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An Extraordinary Experience |
333 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 581 6161 http://www.lmfj.com/Default.aspx |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. There are many ways to celebrate occasions be it a birthday, an engagement, promotion and some times you can celebrate without any reason too. What better way to share your happiness then gifting a collection of Lee Michaels Fine jewelry. There is a wide variety of exquisite jewelry, diamonds, watches and vases to choose from. Make your loved ones feel special by putting across your thought in the right way with a unique gift. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Zydeco and Much More |
210 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 586 1094 http://www.louisianamusicfacto... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. The Louisiana Music Factory, which specialized in regional southern music, has a wide selection including Blues, Zydeco, Cajun, and Gospel. Come check out the largest collection of New Orleans music in the world during their annual Jazz Festival. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dine the old fashioned way |
610 Chartres Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 528 9620 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This antiques store is probably the only one in the French Quarter that is dedicated to culinary sets. Named after the Roman general, who was gastronomically inclined, the store stocks a variety of pots, ladles, pans, dinnerware, and possibly any instrument one might require to eat. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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All things archaic |
630 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 523 5660 / +1 800 544 9440 http://www.rauantiques.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Jewelry, furniture, knick knacks, time pieces, and all other artifacts from an era gone by are available for sale in this haven for art dealers and art connoisseurs. If you're a collector or would simply like that perfect boudoir set, then this is where you need to look. A most extensive catalog, exquisite collection and helpful staff will make your treasure hunt easy and exciting. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A wealth of antiques under one roof |
3017 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 895 5451 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This virtual flea market of upscale wares features ten antique dealers all under one roof. There are an assortment of items to choose from including clocks, furniture, music boxes, dolls, jewelry, porcelain and much more. You will find an exceptional collection dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries of Europe, Asia and America. If you have not found what you are looking for in any of the other shops, then you might find it here. They have something for everyone. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Big Easy Shopping for All |
Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 455 1224 http://www.magazinestreet.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Whenever you are in New Orleans for business or pleasure, a must stop is Magazine Street. This is the street that has it all no matter what your shopping needs are. Whatever you're looking for, be it women's fashion (Total Woman), men's fashion (Style Lab for Men), vintage clothing (Recycled), children's clothing (Pippen Lane), shoes (Feet First), or accessories (Filly Handbags & Accessories), Magazine Street is the place to be. When you start to work up an appetite, try seafood (Casamento's Restaurant), French cuisine(Lilette Restaurant), Mexican (Nacho Mama's Mexican Grill), southern (Upperline Restaurant), farmer's markets (Crescent City Farmers Market), chocolates (Blue Frog Chocolates), cafe's (PJ's Coffee and Tea Co.), or bars (St. Joe's Bar). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Unique Toys |
5508 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 899 0117 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. The Magic Box is one of those toy stores you dreamed about as a little kid and will maybe appreciate even more now that your shopping for your own little one. Instead of Assembly line brand name toys, The Magic Box sells old fashioned handmade wooden toys and doll houses, dress up clothes and other quality, unique items for children. The staff is friendly and helpful Review © 2007, Wcities |
 New Orleans Witchcraft |
739 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 581 3751 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. In the heart of the French Quarter, this voodoo shop doubles as a shrine to the famous Voodoo Queen -- Marie Laveau -- of New Orleans. Psychic readings, voodoo dolls, statues and altars are the real thing, not found in other touristy spots. Whether you come to the Big Easy for business or pleasure, you can find an original souvenir and even learn a little something of the black arts from around the world at Marie Laveau's House of Voodoo. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Deli and wine cellar |
3827 Baronne Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 896 7380 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Whether you are already a wine connoisseur or want to be one, then this is the place to visit. Reasonably priced wines, spirits and Champagnes and an excellent selection of all will be found here. There is also an extensive selection of coffees, teas, preserves, crackers, biscotti and mdash; the list goes on and on. So, stop on in, buy a bottle of red, order a great little deli sandwich to go, and pick up a jar of olives for martinis. It is one stop shopping to keep your bar and wine cellar fully stocked. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine Cigars |
3000 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 269 9000 http://www.mayanimport.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Mayan Import Co. trades in Quality Cigars at reasonable prices. The company has expanded their selection of humidors, and will soon boast over 750 boxes for sales of singles. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cancer and cardiology specialists |
2700 Napoleon Avenue New Orleans, LA 70115-6996 United States +1 504 899 9311 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Emergency room, sleep disorder center, and cancer center. Memorial specializes in bone marrow and organ transplantation, as well as cardiology and cancer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine hats and caps |
120, Saint Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 525 1048 http://www.meyerthehatter.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This shop features the South's largest selection of hats and caps. Third generation owners sell headwear from leading manufacturers including Akubra, Biltmore, Stetson, Dobbs, Fiesta, Kangol and more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pamper your Baby |
2727 Prytania Street New Orleans, LA United States +1 504 891 2374 http://www.mignonandco.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Featuring custom made children's clothing, Mignon & Co can outfit your infant or small child in luxurious dresses and beautifully sequined swimwear. If your looking for something extravagant to pamper your child a bit, you've found the right place. Mignon also features toys and children's room furnishings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hand crafted jewelry |
4300 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70118 United States +1 504 891 2057 http://www.mignonfaget.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Mignon Faget draws her inspiration for her exquisite jewellery from the Crescent City she loves. Her objects of adornment are uniquely hand-crafted in a shop on Magazine Street. There are nine different collections, each identified by its unique name, such as Schema II, Botanical, Romanesque Return, and Sea. All pieces are inscribed with Mignon Faget's signature guaranteeing its exceptional quality. You may view some of her pieces at the main studio display room. A few of the styles include gold, silver, or bronze d'or fashioned into pendants, rings, bracelets, shirt studs, cuff links and many more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Whose the fairest of them all? |
933 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 566 1990 http://www.mirrorx2.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This charming antique haunt and interior designers secret source is nestled in the French Quarter. The fairest of them all here are the beautiful mirrors. English and French mirrors from the 18th and 19th centuries hang beside their more contemporary counterparts. The more modern fixtures are uniquely created from objects found most anywhere and refitted with a looking glass. Each one is a beauty all its own. Come see yourself in a whole new way! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Objects curieux |
624 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 568 1801 http://www.lemondecreole.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This gift shop features novelties and collectibles that will tempt a New Orleans history buff or even a tourist looking for a unique souvenir. Specialties are items discovered at old Creole plantations. This treasure trove also features work by local artists as well as hard to find books and CDs pertaining to Creole culture. Also available through prior arrangement are tours, in English or French, through the French Quarter and area cemeteries of historical significance. Go by the shop or call and inquire about times and rates for tours. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old Farmers Market |
1101 North Peter Street New Orleans, LA 70116-2642 United States +1 504 566 0361 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Housed in the Old Farmer's Market, this building contains a collaboration of aromas from a large selection of Cajun/Creole spices, hot sauces and coffees. All items taste as good as they smell and some are hotter than a Louisiana summer. The items here are all of an excellent quality and perfect for the cook in your life. This is an excellent shop to pick up take home gifts because any item you choose will be like taking a little piece of Louisiana cooking back home. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Neal Auction Company |
4038 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 889 5329 http://www.nealauction.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Having achieved international recognition as the South's pre-eminent antique auction gallery, this place is also known for achieving record sales. Hundreds of buyers flock to the gallery, located in the heart of one of New Orleans most prestigious uptown neighborhoods. Estate auctions feature an outstanding selection of American, English and Continental furniture, silver, porcelains, paintings, prints, sculpture, jewelry and oriental rugs. The company publishes an annual catalog that lists all items, estimated worth, as well as times and dates of each auction to be held. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Payless cigars |
201 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70170 United States +1 504 524 9631 http://www.paylesscigars.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. If you love a good cigar, but can't bear to pay the high price for your habit or hobby than this is the humidor for you. Established in 1974, the Cigar Company's specialty is premium brand cigars for the lowest price possible. Some of the brands they feature include Macanudo, Partagas, Dunhill, Montecristo, Cohiba, and Arturo Fuente. Cigars are usually sold in either 10 or 25 a box, but you may purchase them as singles. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Top heart treatment center |
1516 Jefferson Highway New Orleans, LA 70121 United States +1 504 842 3000 http://www.ochsner.org |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Emergency room, leading heart treatment center and serves 59,000 patients a year. Ochsner is also a US News top 50 hospital, specializing in Heart, Gynecology, Rheumatology and Urology. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fascinating antiques |
3905 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 899 3060 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This upscale shop, aptly named for the famous rail car, offers a little bit of everything. They feature a collection of antiques, santos and objects d'art from around the world. They have their own line of hand smocked children's clothing plus toys and gifts for little tikes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Folk crafts |
927 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70116-2701 United States +1 504 595 8860 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This original folk craft store holds an eclectic assortment of old and new furnishings, knick knacks (wood frames, old spoons and other old plantation items), fine art and antiques. For a taste of the South, this craft store is great! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Park and Fly Away |
1017 Airline Drive New Orleans, LA 70062 United States +1 800 763 6895 http://www.pnfnetwork.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. The Park 'N Fly Network is one of the industry's leading on-line booking engines for airport parking. With facilities nation-wide and growing, parking with Park 'N Fly is fast and easy. By booking your airport parking today you have the peace of mind in knowing that a parking space is reserved when you need it. You never have to worry that a location is full, or that the price is too expensive. The Park 'N Fly Network charges no service fees. Their lots are secure, convenient to the airport and have prompt pick-up/drop-off and helpful employees. To begin booking your airport parking simply click on their website and select the Airport that you wish to park from the drop down menu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pipe dreams |
201, Saint Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 866 747 3747 (Toll free) http://www.paylesspipes.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This one's for the new age Humphrey Bogarts and Don Juans of the world. This small speciality store has been around since 1974 and is the eccentric smokers' ultimate stop. From collectors pipes, premium cigars and fine tobaccos to lighters and accessories, Payless Pipes stocks it all with passion and pride. Take home a Meerschaum masterpiece, go all out with a collector's dream like the Charatan's seven day set or buy a set of Macanudo Gold Cigars. And a Dupont or Colibri lighter for company! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Uptown pride |
6070 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70118-5824 United States +1 504 895 8661 / +1 800 725 6070 (Toll free) http://www.perlis.com/magazine... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. The Perlis family started their first clothing store on Magazine Street in 1939. The store has massively grown into a high-end shopping option for men and women ever since. Visit this Uptown outlet and pick your kind of formal clothes, casuals and sportswear. Men can look for that perfect business attire on the ground floor, whereas women can treat themselves to a spree on the first floor. The store also sells accessories like aromatic candles, bath products, belts, etc. Online shopping is also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wares for ports around the world |
3927 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 899 4944 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. While New Orleans is originally a creation of France and Spain, it has become a virtual melting pot of different ethnic cultures from around the world. And they all converge at this store selling hand crafted items from Bali, Indonesia and Java as well as other foreign ports, one of a kind antiques, fine art, silver and textiles. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Designer fashions for the stylish |
5521, Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 899 4118 http://www.piednuneworleans.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. The major shopping street in New Orleans would arguably be Magazine Street with over 140 shops. This boutique features designer items from shoes, jewelry, clothing and accessories. Top names include Calvin Klein, Kate Spade and Lisa Jenks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Children's emporium |
2929, Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 269 0106 http://yhst-5227788105214.stor... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Inspired by the whimsy of youth, this children's emporium offers timeless designs in clothing, shoes, toys, furniture and linens. Since girls are sugar and spice and everything nice, you will not hesitate to pick and choose from such fine apparel as Tinkerbell by Posies, Helena and Harry Dress, or Layette by Petit Elephant, just to name a few. For your older girls there are the more sophisticated Kenzo and Nicole Miller. Pippenlane also offers a great selection of toys imported from around the world. Many of these toys are imported from Germany's Steiff. The shop's furniture and linens are also of the highest quality and sure to please. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Indulge yourself at Pirate's Alley |
622 Pirate's Alley New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 566 1444 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Nestled next to the Saint Louis Cathedral in the historic Pirate's Alley is this little cigar shop and lounge that is large with atmosphere. If you are a lover of cigars then this is the place for you. The store features pipes, lighters, humidors and more. Even if you do not practice the habit, you can still grab a table and a drink while you read through a good book in the lounge area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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My favorite things |
5430 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 897 3388 http://www.plumneworleans.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This is shopper-girl haven! Bring in a giggly bunch to ooh and ahh over the stuff—cool jewelry, metal letters, funky postcards and other knick-knacks. Owner Danal Perry focuses on gifts with a difference and unique home furnishings. If you look hard enough, you will find original works by local artists at excellent rates. Guys, this is where you will find something pretty for your gal without struggling too much, so stop thinking, grab your wallet and head over! Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Style personified! |
4545 Williams Boulevard New Orleans, LA 70065 United States +1 504 465 9985 http://www.pontchartraincenter... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This venue hosts an array of events that includes everything from private parties and catered receptions to conventions, business meets, cultural and sports events. The modern infrastructure and chic look of the center adds to its popularity as an important venue. While the flexible flooring and padded seating give you an arena-like experience while enjoying a game, the catering by locals favorite 'Messinas-Ovations' makes your party a sure success. Other facilities at this center include a sprawling complimentary parking lot and disabled access. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Antiques and originals |
3308 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 899 2378 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This retail manufacturer is one of the largest shops on Magazine Street. Their inventory features a wide selection of antique reproductions, original furniture, accessories, as well as imported antiques from Asia and Europe. The shop specializes in Indonesian furniture, but styles range from the functional to the decorative, the old and the new. This shop also sells other interesting artifacts, such as statues and wooden serving bowls. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Arts of Indonesia |
3927 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 899 4944 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This shop's specialty is Indonesian art as well as hand crafted gifts, jewelry, unique furniture, architectural pieces and furnishings of both contemporary and antique styles. The second location, at Decatur Street, is in the French Quarter. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Handmade jewelry |
918 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 524 3208 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This shop is owned by Ellis Anderson, who creates much of the beautifully timeless jewellery pieces you will find here. Her style includes both diverse and unusually interesting pieces. Check out the "wearable art" produced by 25 local artists. The ever changing collection includes jewellery, hand-woven clothing, hand painted silks, hats, leather masks and scarves. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Suit up for a night on the town |
508 St. Phillip Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 529 3577 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. With all the fabulous women's fashion stops in the French Quarter, the guys may be feeling a little left out. Not to worry Rab Dab is here for all those of the more masculine persuasion. From sharp suits for a night out on the town to more low-key looks for lunch by the pool, find it all here. The store also features accessories for any ensemble and jewellery just for men. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Vintage threads |
3125 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 269 1960 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Since New Orleans holds one of the best reputations as a party town, you never know when you might need the perfect outfit. Whether it is a costume for Mardi Gras or just a party dress, this is a good place to start, especially if you do not want to pay big bucks. Try taking a rummage through these vintage apparels that feature everything from western shirts from the 1940s to 1970s to prom dresses. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Antiques Galore |
841 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70116-3114 United States +1 504 524 7507 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. The New Orleans French Quarter is a hub for antique shops and a visit to the wonderful shops dotting this street is any collector's dream! Regency House Antiques is a magnificent shop that houses quality European furniture and several antique pieces of paintings and accessories that wait to liven up your home in true English style. Whether you are a serious buyer or just a window shopper, the store is packed with fresh stocks of antiques that promise you a whale of a time exploring objects of a different century. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Specialty shops |
Washington Ave Prytania Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Built in the 1880s, and formerly boasting as the South's first skating rink, now sits a small collection of specialty shops. The Garden District Book Shop is one that encourages relaxation from all your strolling. Or, take a break at PJ's Coffee and Tea shop after you snag that rare book, of course. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Unique shopping mall with a local variety |
1 Poydras Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 522 1555 http://www.riverwalkmarketplac... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This modern day indoor market place is conveniently located close to the Ernest M. Morial Convention Center and the Aquarium of the Americas. This strategic positioning makes it easily accessible to families touring the museum and to businesspersons hoping to quickly pick up some souvenirs during lunch. The mall is located on the Mississippi River at the junction of Poydras, Canal, and Julia Streets. It is home to 120 stores and restaurants filled with the best gifts, tastes, and styles in New Orleans. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rothschild's Antiques |
321 New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 523 5816 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Rothschild's is known as a fourth generation furniture merchandiser and is also a full service jeweler. Items that may be of more interest than the furniture are the antique and custom-made jewelry. They boast over ten thousand square feet to display the English and French furnishings as well as marble mantles and porcelain. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Top ten fashion store |
102 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 581 6666 / +1 800 725 7823 (Toll free) http://www.rubensteinsneworlea... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Since 1924, Rubensteins has been serving New Orleans with the best in apparel and accessories. This men's and women's fashion store is rated one of the top ten in the United States specializing in formal and casual apparel and various accessories. A person coming into Rubensteins can buy everything from hat to shoes. The service is unrivaled with a staff that waits on you hand and foot. There is also a full alteration service on the premises and free valet parking. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine jewelry with rare stone settings |
924 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 525 6211 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. If you adore rare stones with unusual settings then this uptown shop specializing in fine jewelry is where you should come. An added bonus is the hand-crafted sterling silver. Each piece is unique and truly a work of art. This is a shop for those that want beautiful jewelry that is not overpriced and not too gaudy. When you are looking for a precious gift that speaks volumes you will find what you are looking for here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Get A New Hair Style |
612 Julia Street New Orleans, LA 70103 United States +1 504 568 0050 http://www.salonbeaumonde.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Famous for its hair designing and coloring, Salon Du Beau Monde has the best hair design artists, makeup specialist and also personal assistance in the industry. If you are looking for a makeover—Salon Du Beau is the right place for you! To get the the right kind of hair style and hair color you can consult one of the designers in the salon and it is complementary!!! With salon personnel being so experienced your sure to be in the right hands. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Made to order masks |
831 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 559 2498 http://serendipitousmasks.com.... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. If you are going to be in New Orleans during carnival time, you really should consider wearing a mask (no offense, everybody does it). Traditional headdresses of the Mardi Gras season can take on some grand as well as grotesque appearances. Aside from the excellent selection of masks made on site by artists, you may also custom order your own style. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Eclectic mix of tableware and furniture |
4304, Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 891 5390 http://www.sigi-russell-antiqu... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. If you are looking for a specific piece from a certain time period then you may find it at Sigi's. The eclectic mixture of tableware items and furniture represent a variety of moments in history. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cheers! |
3119 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 United States +1 504 894 7071 http://www.sipwinenola.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. "Drink wine with pleasure" is their motto, and this store leaves no stone unturned to ensure you do just that. Step into a large, polished space to sample more than 200 wines from their well-stocked cellars, while the pleasant owner educates you on their origin and peculiarities. Clear-cut glasses -- real stemware -- contain your drink of choice. Beers are also available, for those who like a cold, refreshing brew. Sit at large tables with a group of pals and sip away! Weekly classes are conducted for those who wish to increase their knowledge of wine; check the website for details. The store also sells spirits by the bottle. Extra points for the unbeatable, enthusiastic service! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Praline pride |
334, Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 523 5544 http://www.southerncandymakers... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Made fresh daily, these pralines are to be idolized! Prepared in view from their shining kitchen, just a whiff and you're hooked. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Designer Wedding Cakes |
747 Saint Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130-3713 United States +1 504 522 7788 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. For over five generations, Swiss Confectionery Inc. has been baking fantastic wedding cakes for all the would-be brides and grooms. Styles are varied, from traditional white-on-white to the avante garde look that fashions the cake to look like a stack of Tiffany boxes. Bejeweled with delicate ornaments, they promise to match the sparkle in the eyes of the bride! For the rest, cakes, pastries, brownies, jelly rolls, champagne patties, Russian cakes and lady fingers are some of their specialties. With so much to drool on, you will never miss the donuts and pies! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Custom Design |
8138, Hampson Street New Orleans, LA 70118 United States +1 504 861 9925 http://www.symmetry-jewelers.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This shop, located in the Riverbend, offers a wide variety of fine jewelry and custom design services for any original pieces that you wish to have made. Work is performed by a number of skilled craftsman such as Tom Codes, Alan Hill and Tom Mathis. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Techno-romantic jewelry |
1812 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 581 2111 http://www.thomasmann.com/tmga... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This gallery, conceived by "techno-romantic" jewelry designer Thomas Mann, aspires to "re-define contemporary living" with an eclectic collection of jewelry, lighting and home furnishings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One Of A Kind Shopping Experience |
829 Chartres Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 581 4555 http://www.trashydiva.com/site... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Starting from a vintage clothing store to a full fledged clothing company, Trashy Diva offers a wide variety of clothes, lingerie and boutique items. The cloths are inspired from antique and vintage styles, keeping in mind the different body types.Trashy Diva symbolizes timeless beauty and each piece of cloth has a one of a kind feeling. An added benefit is that the prices are easy on your wallet as well! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Leading hospital in neurosurgery |
1415 Tulane Avenue New Orleans, LA 70112 United States +1 504 588 5800 http://www.tuhc.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Emergency room, helicopter transport, leading neurology and neurosurgey center. Teaching hospital for Tulane University School of Medicine. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Twine, Rope and Paper |
1544 Tchoupitoulas Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 587 3777 http://www.twiropa.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Pick your kind of fun at this lively centre. Housed in an old mill, its name is derived from the three materials that were once produced here - twine, rope and paper. Today, however, it's a whole new ball game. You can boogey away on the dance floors, relax at a bar, take in some fine art at the art galleries or catch a live gig at the concert venues. This 91-year old building even has convention spaces for meetings, shows and trade fairs. The extensive line-up this February presents a different act every day of the week. With such entertainment on offer, its no surprise that the place has become a haunt for celebrities as well. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New Orleans only 5 star cab company |
1630 Euterpe Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 522 9771 http://www.unitedcabs.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. With over fifty years in service and the only five star rating in New Orleans, this company has 422 air conditioned cabs with courteous drivers to help you reach your desired destination. These cabbies know this City—so don't hesitate to ask their opinion on just about anything! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Perfect women's items |
3953 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115-2665 United States +1 504 899 8488 http://utopianola.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Popular with young women (and their mothers), this shop features all natural products of flax and flaxseed. These organically derived herbs claim to calm your spirit and soothe your soul. There is a variety of casual women's clothing in neutral colors plus bathing goodies, backpacks, gloves and more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Boutique designs |
710 Dublin Street New Orleans, LA 70118-1022 United States +1 504 314 6377 http://www.vanda.com/inside.asp |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This small boutique in the Riverbend area of New Orleans specializes in silk clothes and silver jewelry. Run by a small family, Vanda is a fairly new addition to the area. The owner is a skill seamtress and one of the friendliest people you will ever meet. The clothes are of Asian design, using vibrant and breathtaking colors that captivate the eye. The jewelry, which is designed specifically for this shop, is exquisite and made of fine silver and semi-precious stones. The items at Vanda are unlike anything you will find in the rest of the city, and perfect for those seeking unique offerings at moderate prices. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Men's designer clothing |
1400 Poydras Street, Suite 542 New Orleans, LA 70112 United States +1 504 581 7260 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This family owned business has been serving New Orleans for 30 years, providing the finest in designer clothing for men. The shop specializes in only the best names, such as Versace, Jhane and Barnes and provides unmatched service. This shop knows how to sell their wears; they treat each customer like a king. Fittings are done with care and Alterations are provided as a complimentary service. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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French Quarter friendlies |
422, Chartres Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 568 9463 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. A bottle of white or a bottle of red? Maybe you prefer a stronger liqueur or instead? Whatever beverage your palette prefers you can find it here. This wine merchant features a large selection of imported and domestic beers, wines and spirits plus cheeses to compliment any beverage. Wine is served by the glass and there are frequent wine tasting events. Call for event details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Celebrity memorabilia |
429 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 866 846 8429 http://www.vintage429.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This unique shop, run by the Sutton family, offers a wide variety of celebrity memorabilia. The objects presented range from presidential autographs to items belonging to celebrities. The store has countless items from great names, such as, Julia Roberts and Sting. Each item also has a certificate of authenticity and has a money back guarantee. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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French Victorian items |
808, Chartres Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 569 0088 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This shop offers gifts and treasures you will never find anywhere else, we promise, including one of a kind clothing and jewelry of the French Victorian era. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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C'est parfait |
823 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 877 737 2772 (Toll Free) http://www.vivelafranceonline.... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. New Orleans is known as the child of France, so it seems only natural that there be a store dedicated to purely French items. This is the only place in New Orleans that fits the bill with French magazines, soaps from Provence and French cheeses as well as pate, antiques and more. Tres Francais! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oldest antique store |
343 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70130-2282 United States +1 504 581 6379 http://www.adlersjewelry.com/a... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Located in the French Quarter, this antique shop dates back to 1881. The specialties include English and French furniture, antique and estate furniture as well as porcelain and silver. They also feature a selection of fine watches including Rolex, Cartier and Philippe. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Fine exotic leather goods |
719, Toulouse Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 525 2758 http://www.wehmeiers.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Established in 1951 and located in the heart of the French Quarter, Wehmeier's offers one of the largest selections of fine, exotic leather goods in the South. And yes, lots of belts are included! Review © 2007, Wcities |