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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 |
 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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 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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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 |
 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 |
 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 |
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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 |
 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 |