There is so much to do in New Orleans, from the city's Creole and Cajun cuisine, riverboat cruises up
and down the Mississippi River, to simply enjoying the jazz that is inherent to the region. Take a lazy
ride down the Mississippi in an authentic paddlewheel riverboat for a Creole buffet, and enjoy a meal
at one of New Orleans' famous restaurants, such as Luvi Restaurant, Commander's Palace, Mr. B's, La
Petite Grocery, Galatoire's or Brennan's! Your New Orleans adventure culminates during your
demonstration class at the New Orleans School of Cooking, where you'll learn the basics of food,
folklore and Louisiana cooking!
You have three fantastic options for accommodations around the grand city of New Orleans, each
offering a unique experience. Step into timeless hospitality at the elegant Windsor Court Hotel, where
you'll find that luxury is in the details. From the hotel's essential amenities to its superb art collection
of paintings and sculptures dating back to the 17th century, to its impressive collection of awards, the
Windsor Court Hotel is one of New Orleans' treasures. Laissez le bon temps rouler (Let the good times
roll) at the fully restored and completely renovated Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans.
Renowned as one of the landmark hotels of the French Quarter, this stately hotel is located adjacent to
famed Bourbon Street within walking distance of the city's most popular attractions. Or experience one
of the most unique New Orleans hotels in the French Quarter, the Maison Dupuy. Located only two
blocks from the heart of Bourbon Street in the city's geographical center, this upscale New Orleans
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hotel beckons you to relax and escape the hustle of modern life. As one of a small handful of hotels set
inside the city's historic Vieux Carré district, this French Quarter hotel offers guests a distinct mixture
of history and luxury unlike any other.
Savor two exceptional Southern dinners during your stay! Step aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen
and cruise into the night as you enjoy a lavish Creole buffet. On a different night, bring your appetite
for dinner at some of New Orleans' finest restaurants! Commander's Palace has been a New Orleans
landmark since the 1880s, where modern New Orleans cooking meets haute Creole, creating succulent
cuisine with the flavor of distinctive Louisiana. Chef Hao Gong showcases his artistic flair with the
creation of his playful and soulful dishes at Luvi, which is the place to go for Chinese & Japanese dishes
prepared with a twist, making it a truly unique NOLA gem! James Beard Award-winning Chef Justin
Devillier puts his creative spin on traditional New Orleans cuisine in his restaurant, La Petite Grocery,
where you'll find much-loved dishes like Turtle Bolognese and Blue Crab Beignets. Internationally
renowned Galatoire's Restaurant is the award-winning recipe of Jean Galatoire, who brought the
recipes and traditions inspired by the familial dining style of France to America. Find old-world
elegance at Brennan's Restaurant, which is a New Orleans tradition since 1946. The innovative Creole
menu borrows influences from French and Spanish ancestry with modern updates and distinct seasonal
offerings.
The entertaining demonstration class at the New Orleans School of Cooking is held in a renovated
molasses warehouse, built in the early 1800s in the heart of the French Quarter. The popular lunch
class includes generous samplings of the demonstrated items as well as recipes, coffee, iced tea and
beer.
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