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Cuisine is woven into the history, culture, and everyday life of New Orleans. Each summer, restaurants across the Crescent City celebrate that connection through COOLinary New Orleans, offering specially curated menus and memorable dining experiences at exceptional prices. This August, the New Orleans School of Cooking is putting its own spin on the tradition. For…

By one o’clock on a July afternoon in the French Quarter, the sidewalks give the heat right back to you. This is the hour a lot of visitors wilt on Bourbon Street and wonder what they were thinking. There’s a better move. Step into an air-conditioned kitchen on St. Louis Street and learn to make…

By: Chef Elizabeth The world’s top skateboard, BMX, and Moto X athletes are bringing gravity-defying tricks to New Orleans, and if you’re coming for the X Games, don’t spend your entire trip inside the venue. New Orleans knows how to put on a show you won’t want to miss out on. From rooftop bars and live music until sunrise to swamp adventures and unforgettable food, here’s how to make the most of your time in the Crescent City. Fuel Up Like a Local Forget chain restaurants. This is New Orleans! Start your day with beignets at Loretta’s in the French Market, grab a po’boy for lunch at Killer Poboys at Erin Rose Bar (grab their Frozen Irish Coffee too), and experience Gulf Coast oysters at Mr. B’s. Add a true taste of New Orleans to your itinerary with a hands-on…

Quick Takeaways Summer is peak Gulf seafood season in New Orleans, featuring shrimp, crab, and crawfish in dishes like shrimp Creole, crawfish étouffée, and corn and crab bisque. Classic dishes to try include gumbo, jambalaya, étouffée, red beans and rice, bananas Foster, and a snowball to beat the heat. The New Orleans School of Cooking,…

Planning a Group Trip to New Orleans? Here’s Why a Cooking Class Beats Every Other Activity on the List Quick Takeaways New Orleans School of Cooking has hosted groups in the French Quarter since 1980 Class formats include hands-on, demo, lab, and cocktail/mixology — all work for groups Private events and team building are available…

If you’ve been to New Orleans — or if you’re planning a visit — the city’s food culture is impossible to ignore. The aroma of a dark roux simmering in a cast-iron pot, the sizzle of andouille hitting a hot pan, the layers of spice and depth that define dishes like étouffée, jambalaya, and red…

If you’re coming to New Orleans, you’ve likely heard about both Creole and Cajun cooking. However, learning about the subtle differences will not only put things into perspective but also empower you to cook with greater skill and really allow the magic of these local cultures to come out in your dishes.  When you take…

New Orleans is one of the few places where food isn’t just “part of the vacation”—it’s a lens into the city’s history, hospitality, and everyday life. If you want to experience the French Quarter beyond the busiest blocks of Bourbon Street, learning local cuisine is one of the most rewarding choices you can make. A…

Going to a cooking class should do more than put food in your belly. In a sense, it should teach you how to fish.  It should instruct you on the rhythm and feeling that comes with cooking in New Orleans. There are stories and lore that go much further than the recipes that provide essential…

Have you ever dreamed of making your own cocktails at home? Or maybe hosting a fun dinner party and wowing your friends with your bartending skills? Learn something new and connect with the history of our city with New Orleans School of Cooking! We offer a unique and exciting cocktail-making class right in the heart…

Make food. Curate flavor. Feed yourself and others the best food in the world.  If you want to really understand Creole cooking, you can’t just simplify it by making a pot of gumbo from a cookbook. You need to step into the heart of the city and hear the chefs, like the ones at New…

If you’re visiting New Orleans and want to find out more about the legendary culinary techniques that have culminated over the years in this inspiring city, book a demonstration class with New Orleans School of Cooking! Our famous French Quarter institution provides people with a combination of cooking styles, local folklore, and some genuine raucous…