Christmas New Orleans Style 2015 Guidebook

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THIRTY-FIRST ANNUAL Christmas New Orleans StylE

TABLE of CONTENTS Letter from New Orleans’ Mayor Mitch Landrieu

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Historical Characters

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LOUISIANA HISTORY ALIVE

St. Louis Cathedral Concerts

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Christmas New Orleans Style Concert Series

St. Augustine Church Concerts

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Christmas New Orleans Style Concert Series

Chefs’ Holiday Cooking Demonstrations Events at a Glance

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CALENDAR OF CONVENIENCE

Event Listings

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Make it a Season of Celebration

Papa Noël

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Great DISCOUNTS at Great Hotels

Reveillon on the Rocks

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Holiday cocktails

Reveillon Menus

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New Orleans’ Finest Restaurants

Christmas New Orleans Style – 31st Annual Produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. In partnership with New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation NewOrleansOnline.com

Published by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. 400 North Peters Street, Suite 205, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 Phone: (504) 522-5730. Email: info@fqfi.org. Web: fqfi.org French Quarter Festivals, Inc., is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that produces Christmas New Orleans Style in December, French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron in April, and Satchmo SummerFest presented by Chevron in August. For details about these uniquely New Orleans events, please visit www.fqfi.org.

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Dear Friends, It is a pleasure to welcome you to 2015 Christmas New Orleans Style, a seasonal celebration of holiday feasting, soul-stirring music, unique shopping, and heart-warming traditions when you can “Follow Your Joy!” This year, we will once again present New Orleans to you in its most festive way. One of our premier events for the whole family, Christmas New Orleans Style, has many special activities including Celebration in the Oaks in City Park, candlelight caroling in Jackson Square, free concerts at the Saint Louis Cathedral and St. Augustine Church, festivities at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, and holiday lights throughout our city. Let our city’s legendary chefs introduce you to the New Orleans Reveillon, a French holiday dining tradition. Every year, celebrated restaurants across the city offer affordable prix fixe menus, and we are excited to include ‘contemporary’ Reveillon offerings, as well as the alwaysanticipated traditional Reveillon menus.

You can learn how to prepare our fabulous Creole holiday dishes with our famous chefs, who will be featured on WWL-TV 4 for the “Twelve Days of Reveillon” in December. If architecture is your passion, tour the mansions of the Garden District and the French Quarter, which are even more spectacular during the holidays.

When gift-giving this season, consider something unique to New Orleans from our shops and boutiques on Royal Street and Magazine Street to the streets of Bywater, Mid-City, and Lakeview.

Don’t forget the Arts and Museum districts as well!

New Orleans is alive, be it day or night, and you’ll be able to listen to a wide variety of music from Bourbon Street to Frenchmen Street, from Fulton Street to Maple Street. New Orleans is also home to the annual R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl on December 19, 2015, in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome; “A NOLA New Year’s Eve,” including live music and fireworks, along the riverfront in the French Quarter; and, the match-up between the SEC and the Big 12 on January 1 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

It is a pleasure again to wish you and your family a happy holiday season and a most wonderful New Year!

Sincerely, Mitch Landrieu Mayor, City of New Orleans

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Abita Brewing Company, LLC, Abita Springs, LA

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HISTORICAL CHARACTERS LOUISIANA HISTORY ALIVE! IN THE FRENCH QUARTER Discover New Orleans’ unique heritage – face to face.

The martyrs and marauders, heroes and villains, divas and desperados of New Orleans’ past walk the streets of our historic city throughout the holiday season.

Ever wonder what it was like when steamboats plied the Mississippi River, buggies and barouches lined the cobblestone streets, and citizens anxiously awaited the announcement of the French Opera House’s upcoming season?

Discuss military tactics with Andrew Jackson, the founding of New Orleans with Bienville, or watercolors with John James Audubon. Ask Marie Laveau for the proper voodoo curse, Madame Begue for a recipe from her “second breakfast,” or the Venerable Henriette Delille for a blessing.

Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday throughout December, Louisiana History Alive characters will be visiting the French Quarter. They depart the Bourbon Orleans Hotel at 717 Orleans at 11am and stroll to Jackson Square and the riverfront at 1pm.

On Fridays at noon you can find them at the French Market and Fridays and Saturdays at 2pm at the Old Ursuline Convent.

They will also make appearances at the Bourbon Orleans’ Brunch with Santa. Some of the figures you may encounter include General Andrew Jackson, the Baroness Pontalba, Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, opera legend Adelina Patti, Captain Jean Lafitte, Dr. Elizabeth Cohen, the “bread lady” Margaret Haughery, daguerreotypist Jules Lion, and of course Saint Nicholas. Please come out to say hello and enjoy history face-to-face in an interactive experience that is distinctively New Orleans.

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Christmas New Orleans Style Concert Series

ST. LOUIS CATHEDRAL The Cathedral-Basilica of St. Louis King of France is the oldest Catholic cathedral in continual use in the United States. St. Louis Cathedral is located on Jackson Square in the historic French Quarter. All concerts are free and open to the public.

Thursday, November 19, 6:30PM Dillard University Choir (Gospel)

Sunday, December 13, 6PM Don Vappie (Traditional Jazz)

Tuesday, December 1, 6PM Bruce Daigrepont’s Cajun Christmas (Cajun)

Monday, December 14, 6PM St. Peter Claver Gospel Choir (Gospel)

Wednesday December 2, 6PM Preservation Hall All-Stars present a Creole Christmas (Traditional Jazz)

Tuesday, December 15, 6PM Debbie Davis and Friends (Jazz-Variety)

Sunday, December 6, 6PM John BouttĂŠ (Jazz-Variety) Monday December 7, 6PM Christmas Organ Spectacular Concert by the St. Louis Cathedral Young Artist in Residence, Pierre Querol (Classical) Wednesday, December 9, 6PM John Rankin (Classical)

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Wednesday, December 16 6PM Opera Creole (Classical) Thursday December 17, 6PM Lena Prima (Jazz-Swing) Sunday December 20, 5:30PM St. Louis Cathedral Basilica Christmas Concert (Classical)

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Christmas New Orleans Style Concert Series

ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH Returning for December 2015!

St. Augustine is the oldest African-American Catholic church in the United States. The church is located at 1210 Gov. Nicholls Street in the historic Treme neighborhood. Free secure parking is available in the church’s parking lot – enter from Henriette Delille Street (formerly St. Claude Avenue). All concerts are free and open to the public. Concerts begin at 4PM and last approximately one hour.

Saturday, December 5, 4PM Leroy Jones (Traditional Jazz) Saturday, December 12, 4PM Evan Christopher (Traditional Jazz) Saturday, December 19, 4PM Zion Harmonizers (Gospel)

Photo by Zack Smith

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The Twelve Days of ReveiLlon CHEF’S HOLIDAY COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS Presented by

& In partnership with Louisiana Cookin’ Magazine, New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation, and French Quarter Festivals, Inc. For three weeks in December, WWL-TV will showcase New Orleans’ great chefs, preparing dishes from their 2015 Reveillon menus. Tune in to WWL-TV each morning between 8 and 9am.

Miss a show? Visit WWLTV.com to watch recorded Reveillon Cooking Demonstrations.

Visit WWLTV.com from December 8th – 23rd to win a gift certificate, so that you and a friend can enjoy a wonderful Reveillon meal at one of these delectable restaurants.

WWLTV.com will feature printable recipes for all dishes.

Tuesday, December 8 The Bistreaux at Maison Dupuy Chef Scott Majure Wednesday, December 9 The Grill Room at the Windsor Court Chef Daniel Causgrove Thursday, December 10 The Rib Room Chef Tom Wolfe Friday, December 11 Tableau Chef de Cuisine John Martin

Wednesday, December 16 Brigtsen’s Resaturant Chef Frank Brigtsen Thursday, December 17 La Provence Chef Erick Loos Friday, December 18 Galatoire’s “33” Bar & Steak Chef Michael Sichel Monday, December 21 Criollo Restaurant & Lounge Chef de Cuisine Joe Maynard

Monday, December 14 Feeling’s Café Chef Brian Winston Doyle

Tuesday, December 22 Tivoli & Lee Chef Marcus Woodham

Tuesday, December 15 Arnaud’s Restaurant Chef Tommy Digiovanni

Wednesday, December 23 Broussard’s Restaurant Chef Neal Swindler

Reveillon is a feast celebrated throughout the Francophone world. Derived from the French word “waking,” Reveillon menus were comprised of exceptionally lavish foods historically served at midnight on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Today, Reveillon is celebrated nightly during the Christmas Season in New Orleans’ finest restaurants.

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A CONVENIENT CALENDAR OF CELEBRATIONS!

Events at a Glance Thursday, November 19 America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Cathedral Christmas Concerts Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art French Market District Tree Lighting FACC-GC Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration Ogden After Hours Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Friday, November 20 Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Saturday, November 21

Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Historic 19th-Century Holiday Decorations Exhibit

The Victory Belles Present A Swingin’ Christmas Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Tuesday, December 1

Saturday, December 5

America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Art of Giving Beauregard-Keyes House Celebrates Christmas Celebration in the Oaks Cathedral Christmas Concerts Historic 19th-Century Holiday Decorations Exhibit Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Annual Christmas Bonfire Party at Oak Alley Plantation Beauregard-Keyes House Celebrates Christmas Celebration in the Oaks Celebration in the Oaks Tour

by Gray Line New Orleans Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Historic 19th-Century Holiday Decorations Exhibit Holiday Concerts at St. Augustine Church Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours Krewe of Jingle Parade Santa Visits Pat O’Brien’s School Choirs Perform at The Hotel Monteleone Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye The Victory Belles Present A Swingin’ Christmas Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Wednesday, December 2

Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art

America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Beauregard-Keyes House Celebrates Christmas Celebration in the Oaks Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Cathedral Christmas Concerts The Victory Belles Present A Swingin’ Christmas Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Tuesday, November 24

Thursday, December 3

Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Sunday, November 22 Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Monday, November 23

America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Canal Street Lighting Ceremony Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Friday, November 27 America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Celebration in the Oaks Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Saturday, November 28 America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Celebration in the Oaks Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Sunday, November 29 Celebration in the Oaks Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Monday, November 30 America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Celebration in the Oaks

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Full descriptions and details about these events can be found in the Event Listings section starting on page 15.

America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Beauregard-Keyes House Celebrates Christmas Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Historic 19th-Century Holiday Decorations Exhibit Ogden After Hours School Choirs Perform at The Hotel Monteleone Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Friday, December 4 America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Beauregard-Keyes House Celebrates Christmas Celebration in the Oaks Celebration in the Oaks Tour

by Gray Line New Orleans Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Historic 19th-Century Holiday Decorations Exhibit Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours Holiday Movies on the Mississippi Santa Visits Pat O’Brien’s School Choirs Perform at The Hotel Monteleone Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye

Sunday, December 6 Beauregard-Keyes House Celebrates Christmas Brunch with Santa and His Elves Celebration in the Oaks Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Cathedral Christmas Concerts Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours School Choirs Perform at The Hotel Monteleone Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye The Victory Belles Present A Swingin’ Christmas Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Monday, December 7 America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Beauregard-Keyes House Celebrates Christmas Cathedral Artist-InResidence Concert Celebration in the Oaks Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Cathedral Christmas Concerts Historic 19th-Century Holiday Decorations Exhibit School Choirs Perform at The Hotel Monteleone

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Tuesday, December 8 America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Beauregard-Keyes House Celebrates Christmas Celebration in the Oaks Celebration in the Oaks Tour

by Gray Line New Orleans Historic 19th-Century Holiday Decorations Exhibit Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours School Choirs Perform at The Hotel Monteleone The Victory Belles Present A Swingin’ Christmas Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Wednesday, December 9 America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Beauregard-Keyes House Celebrates Christmas Celebration in the Oaks Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Cathedral Christmas Concerts Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours School Choirs Perform at The Hotel Monteleone The Victory Belles Present A Swingin’ Christmas Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Thursday, December 10 America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Beauregard-Keyes House Celebrates Christmas Celebration in the Oaks Celebration in the Oaks Tour

by Gray Line New Orleans Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Historic 19th-Century Holiday Decorations Exhibit Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours Ogden After Hours School Choirs Perform at The Hotel Monteleone Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye

Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Friday, December 11 America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Beauregard-Keyes House Celebrates Christmas Celebration in the Oaks Celebration in the Oaks Tour

by Gray Line New Orleans Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Historic 19th-Century Holiday Decorations Exhibit Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours Holiday Movies on the Mississippi Royal Sonesta Teddy Bear Tea Santa Visits Deanie’s Seafood Restaurant Santa Visits Pat O’Brien’s School Choirs Perform at The Hotel Monteleone Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Saturday, December 12 America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Beauregard-Keyes House Celebrates Christmas Celebration in the Oaks Celebration in the Oaks Tour

by Gray Line New Orleans Creole Queen’s Cajun Holiday Tea with Papa Noël Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Historic 19th-Century Holiday Decorations Exhibit Holiday Concerts at St. Augustine Church Holiday Doll Tea Party Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours Holiday on the Boulevard Jingle Bugs Mignon Faget Trunk Show Preservation Resource Center’s 39th Annual Holiday Home Tour

Reindeer Run and Romp Royal Sonesta Teddy Bear Tea Santa Visits Deanie’s Seafood Restaurant Santa Visits Pat O’Brien’s School Choirs Perform at The Hotel Monteleone Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye The Victory Belles Present A Swingin’ Christmas Vince Vance Kids Holiday Sing-along & Dance Party Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Sunday, December 13 Beauregard-Keyes House Celebrates Christmas Brunch with Santa and His Elves Celebration in the Oaks Creole Queen’s Cajun Holiday Tea with Papa Noël Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Cathedral Christmas Concerts Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours Preservation Resource Center’s 39th Annual Holiday Home Tour School Choirs Perform at The Hotel Monteleone Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye The Victory Belles Present A Swingin’ Christmas Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Monday, December 14 America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Beauregard-Keyes House Celebrates Christmas Celebration in the Oaks Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Cathedral Christmas Concerts Historic 19th-Century Holiday Decorations Exhibit School Choirs Perform at The Hotel Monteleone

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Events at a Glance continued

Tuesday, December 15 America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Beauregard-Keyes House Celebrates Christmas Celebration in the Oaks Celebration in the Oaks Tour

by Gray Line New Orleans Cathedral Christmas Concerts Historic 19th-Century Holiday Decorations Exhibit Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours School Choirs Perform at The Hotel Monteleone The Victory Belles Present A Swingin’ Christmas Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Wednesday, December 16 America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Beauregard-Keyes House Celebrates Christmas Celebration in the Oaks Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Cathedral Christmas Concerts Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours School Choirs Perform at The Hotel Monteleone Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Thursday, December 17 America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Beauregard-Keyes House Celebrates Christmas Celebration in the Oaks Celebration in the Oaks Tour

by Gray Line New Orleans Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Cathedral Christmas Concerts Historic 19th-Century Holiday Decorations Exhibit Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours Ogden After Hours School Choirs Perform at The Hotel Monteleone Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye The Victory Belles Present A Swingin’ Christmas Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Friday, December 18 America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Beauregard-Keyes House Celebrates Christmas Celebration in the Oaks Celebration in the Oaks Tour

by Gray Line New Orleans Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Historic 19th-Century Holiday Decorations Exhibit Holiday Home and

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Courtyard Tours Holiday Movies on the Mississippi NOLA ChristmasFest Santa Visits Pat O’Brien’s School Choirs Perform at The Hotel Monteleone Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye The Victory Belles Present A Swingin’ Christmas Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Saturday, December 19 America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Beauregard-Keyes House Celebrates Christmas Brunch with Santa and His Elves Celebration in the Oaks Celebration in the Oaks Tour

by Gray Line New Orleans Creole Queen’s Cajun Holiday Tea with Papa Noël Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Historic 19th-Century Holiday Decorations Exhibit Holiday Concerts at St. Augustine Church Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours NOLA ChristmasFest Royal Sonesta Teddy Bear Tea Santa Visits Pat O’Brien’s Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye The Victory Belles Present A Swingin’ Christmas Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Sunday, December 20 Beauregard-Keyes House Celebrates Christmas Brunch with Santa and His Elves Celebration in the Oaks Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours Holiday Home Tour NOLA ChristmasFest Royal Sonesta Teddy Bear Tea St. Louis Cathedral Annual Christmas Concert Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye The Victory Belles Present A Swingin’ Christmas Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Monday, December 21 America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Beauregard-Keyes House Celebrates Christmas Celebration in the Oaks Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art

Historic 19th-Century Holiday Decorations Exhibit NOLA ChristmasFest Ogden Museum’s Free Family Day The Victory Belles Present A Swingin’ Christmas

Tuesday, December 22 America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Beauregard-Keyes House Celebrates Christmas Celebration in the Oaks Celebration in the Oaks Tour

by Gray Line New Orleans Historic 19th-Century Holiday Decorations Exhibit Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours NOLA ChristmasFest Royal Sonesta Teddy Bear Tea The Victory Belles Present A Swingin’ Christmas Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Wednesday, December 23 America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Beauregard-Keyes House Celebrates Christmas Celebration in the Oaks Christmas Without Tears starring Judith Owen and Harry Shearer Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours NOLA ChristmasFest Royal Sonesta Teddy Bear Tea The Victory Belles Present A Swingin’ Christmas Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Thursday, December 24 America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Beauregard-Keyes House Celebrates Christmas Celebration in the Oaks Christmas Eve “Bonfire Adventure” by Gray Line New Orleans Christmas Eve on the Steamboat Natchez Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Historic 19th-Century Holiday Decorations Exhibit NOLA ChristmasFest Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Friday, December 25 America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Beauregard-Keyes House Celebrates Christmas

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Christmas Day “Jingling through the Crescent” Tour

by Gray Lines New Orleans Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Historic 19th-Century Holiday Decorations Exhibit NOLA ChristmasFest Santa Visits Pat O’Brien’s Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Saturday, December 26 America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Beauregard-Keyes House Celebrates Christmas Celebration in the Oaks Celebration in the Oaks Tour

by Gray Line New Orleans Creole Christmas Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Historic 19th-Century Holiday Decorations Exhibit Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours NOLA ChristmasFest The Victory Belles Present A Swingin’ Christmas Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Sunday, December 27 Beauregard-Keyes House Celebrates Christmas Celebration in the Oaks Creole Christmas Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours NOLA ChristmasFest The Victory Belles Present A Swingin’ Christmas Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Monday, December 28 America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Beauregard-Keyes House Celebrates Christmas Celebration in the Oaks

Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Historic 19th-Century Holiday Decorations Exhibit The Victory Belles Present A Swingin’ Christmas

Tuesday, December 29 America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Beauregard-Keyes House Celebrates Christmas Celebration in the Oaks Celebration in the Oaks Tour

by Gray Line New Orleans Historic 19th-Century Holiday Decorations Exhibit Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours The Victory Belles Present A Swingin’ Christmas Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Wednesday, December 30 America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Beauregard-Keyes House Celebrates Christmas Celebration in the Oaks Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours The Victory Belles Present A Swingin’ Christmas Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Thursday, December 31 America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Beauregard-Keyes House Celebrates Christmas Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Historic 19th-Century Holiday Decorations Exhibit New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise on the Creole Queen New Year’s Eve Gala on the Steamboat Natchez Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Friday, January 1 America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Celebration in the Oaks Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Historic 19th-Century Holiday Decorations Exhibit Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Saturday, January 2 America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Celebration in the Oaks Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Historic 19th-Century Holiday Decorations Exhibit Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Monday, January 4 America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Historic 19th-Century Holiday Decorations Exhibit

Tuesday, January 5 America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers Historic 19th-Century Holiday Decorations Exhibit Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

Wednesday, January 6 Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Joan of Arc Parade Visions of US: American Art at NOMA

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A SWINGIN’ CHRISTMAS

(SELECT DATES) DEC. 2 – DEC. 30, 2015 Join our wonderful Victory Belles as they celebrate the season with a sleigh full of swinging holiday hits!

Dinner, Brunch, and Matinee Shows available.

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CANAL STREET LIGHTING CEREMONY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 | 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. astor crowne plaza 739 canal street, st. charles ballroom

HOLIDAY MOVIES ON THE MISSISSIPPI FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 | 6:30 P.M. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11 | 6:30 P.M. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 | 6:30 P.M.

the outlet collection at riverwalk – spanish plaza

KREWE OF JINGLE PARADE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 | 1:00 P.M. visit www.DowntownNOLA.com/Holidays for parade route

REINDEER RUN & ROMP SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 REGISTRATION 8:00 A.M. | RACE START 9:00 A.M. begins & ends at the outlet collection at riverwalk – spanish plaza

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EVENT LISTINGS MAKE IT A SEASON OF CELEBRATIONS America, Illustrated: Six Decades of Saturday Evening Post Covers rauantiques.com November 6–January 5, 9am–5:15pm M.S. Rau Antiques, 630 Royal St. (504) 273-7391 Free & open to the public The great illustrators of the 20th century captured American history unlike anyone before, and the Saturday Evening Post carried their images into millions of homes. Enjoy America, Illustrated: Six Decades of the Saturday Evening Post, a fine art exhibition that explores the nation’s story through over 40 original works, shown alongside their Post covers.

Annual Christmas Bonfire Party at Oak Alley Plantation oakalleyplantation.com December 5, 7pm–12am Oak Alley Plantation, 3645 Highway 18, Vacherie, Louisiana; (225) 265-2151 $130 per person Celebrate the Christmas season in one of the Southland’s most beautiful settings. Delight in a Creole buffet & premium bar service in an open house format.

Enjoy a bonfire on the levee, live entertainment under the oaks, and end the evening with hot chocolate, coffee, and beignets. Proceeds from this event go the preservation efforts of this historic landmark.

Beauregard-Keyes House Celebrates Christmas bkhouse.org Mon–Sat throughout December, 10am–3pm Tours start on the hour Beauregard-Keyes House and Garden Museum, 1113 Chartres St.; (504) 523-7257 $10 per person Visit a historic French Quarter home as it celebrates the Christmas Season in traditional ways! See the house donned in Victorian-style decorative trim of velvet, ribbons, and lace. Please see website for holiday schedule and closures.

Brunch with Santa and His Elves bourbonorleans.com December 6, 13, 19, 20 (seatings at 10am and 1pm) Bourbon Orleans, 717 Orleans Ave.; (504) 888-7608 Adults $60, Children (4-12) $30 (children under 3 free) The Bourbon Orleans invites visitors to celebrate the magic of Christmas at Brunch with Santa and his Elves, including a variety of food, from specialty stations to traditional brunch fare. Festivities include live music by Nina Bubrig, Mrs. Claus, Santa’s helpers, interactive activities, and much more! Reservations required.

Canal Street Lighting Ceremony downtownnola.com/holidays November 24, 5pm Downtown Development District, 739 Canal St.; (504) 561-8927 Free & open to the public

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EVENT LISTINGS

Art of Giving ogdenmuseum.org December 1, 6pm–8pm Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St.; (504) 539-9650 Free & open to the public Art of Giving is an annual holiday shopping event featuring selected craftsmen & vendors from the Center for Southern Craft & Design. Visitors can complete holiday shopping in one spot and enjoy meeting favorite vendors in person. Featuring original glass works, jewelry, ceramics, wood crafts, textiles, and books.

Members receive a 15% discount.

Baroque Christmas Lpomusic.com December 17, 7:30pm Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, 5290 Canal Blvd; (504) 523-6530 Tickets starting at $20, Students $10 Enjoy some of the most glorious music ever written, including highlights from Handel’s Messiah along with Britten’s Ceremony of Carols, and Vivaldi’s Concerto for Piccolo, with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, NOVA Masterworks, and renowned soloists.

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Join the Downtown Development District and Astor Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter to “flip the switch” and light Canal Street.

Cathedral Artist-inResidence Concert stlouiscathedral.org December 7, 6pm St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square; (504) 525-9585 Free & open to the public Pierre Querol, the 2014-2015 Young Artist-in-Residence at the St. Louis Cathedral and recent graduate of the Paris conservatory, presents the third annual Christmas Organ Spectacular. Organist of St. Ignatius church in Paris, he regularly appears as a recitalist in some of the most prestigious venues in France.

Christmas Day “Jingling through the Crescent” Tour by Gray Line New Orleans GrayLineNewOrleans.com December 25, 10am–12:30pm Gray Line New Orleans, Departs from Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, 500 Canal St.; (504) 569-1401 Call for pricing and reservations A fully narrated tour of New Orleans in its holiday dress! Tour highlights include the French Quarter, Esplanade Avenue, Faubourg Treme, City Park, Carrollton Avenue, St. Charles Avenue, Audubon Park, Garden District, and a walk through the exquisitely decorated lobby of the beautiful Roosevelt Hotel.

Advance reservations required.

Celebration in the Oaks celebrationintheoaks.com November 27–January 2, Sun–Thurs 6–10pm; Fri–Sat 6–1pm (closed Christmas and New Year’s Eve) New Orleans City Park, #1 Palm Dr.; (504) 483-9415 Adults $8, Children (under 3) free City Park’s 29th annual holiday lights festival, located within 15 acres of the Botanical Garden and Amusement Park, features animated light exhibits, nightly entertainment, amusement rides, nativity, and more! Be sure to catch the train for a two-mile ride along the historic oak tree-lined lagoons to see pirates, mermaids, flamingos, and the Loch Ness monster!

Christmas Eve “Bonfire Adventure” Tour by Gray Line New Orleans GrayLineNewOrleans.com December 24, 2:30pm–9pm Gray Line New Orleans, Departs from Toulouse St. Dock; (504) 569-1401 Call for pricing and reservations Celebrate the Louisiana tradition of viewing the community-built bonfires that light the way for Papa Noël, the Cajun Santa Claus. The narrated tour includes San Francisco Plantation, Cajun Country dinner, police escort to the bonfires, and a souvenir. Come see the “feux de joie” (fires of joy)!

Some walking necessary. Advance guaranteed reservations required.

“Celebration in the Oaks” Tour

by Gray Line New Orleans GrayLineNewOrleans.com December 4–22, 26–29 Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat 6pm–9pm Gray Line New Orleans, Departs from Toulouse St. Dock; (504) 569-1401 Call for pricing and reservations Ride Santa’s bus on a narrated tour down holiday-decorated Esplanade Avenue and Faubourg Treme to City Park. Exhibits include the “Cajun Night Before Christmas,” a “Who Dat” Tree, Santa Gator, life-size Nativity scene, and “A Jackson Square Holiday.” Live musical entertainment, gift items, amusement rides, food, and drink for purchase.

Reservations required.

Christmas Eve “Bonfire Express” Tour by Gray Line New Orleans GrayLineNewOrleans.com December 24, 4:30pm–9pm Gray Line New Orleans, Departs from Toulouse St. Dock; (504) 569-1401 Call for pricing and reservations Celebrate the Louisiana tradition of viewing the community-built bonfires that light the way for Papa Noël, the Cajun Santa Claus.

This escorted tour includes express transportation and a police escort as guests draw near to the bonfires. Come see the “feux de joie” (fires of joy)! Some walking necessary. Advance guaranteed reservations required.

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Christmas Eve on the Steamboat Natchez SteamboatNatchez.com December 24, 6:30pm–9:30pm Steamboat Natchez, Departs from Steamboat Natchez Toulouse St. Dock; (504) 569-1401 Call for pricing and reservations Santa-watching on the Steamboat Natchez is celebrated in a Victorian-holiday decorated dining room on the last steamboat on the Mississippi River. Enjoy a jazz trio, holiday buffet, optional libations, and the most unique view of the city. Make memories with those who mean the most on this Mississippi River Christmas Eve cruise! Reservations required.

Christmas Without Tears starring Judith Owen and Harry Shearer LePetitTheatre.com December 23, 7pm Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré 616 St. Peter St.; (504) 522-2081 Tickets $35, $70 for VIP Christmas Without Tears starring Judith Owen and Harry Shearer.

All proceeds benefit Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré.

Creole Christmas friendsofthecabildo.org December 26 and 27, 10am–4pm Friends of the Cabildo, 523 Saint Ann St.; (504) 523-3939 Adults $25, Children under 13 free (Tickets available from 10am–3pm) Take a festive stroll through the French Quarter with Friends of the Cabildo and visit five historic houses dressed in Creole Christmas decorations, followed by the Creole Christmas story and refreshments. Self-guided tours begin at the 1850 House Museum Store (523 St. Ann St.).

Creole Queen’s Cajun Holiday Tea with Papa Noël bigeasy.com/creolequeen December 12, 10:30am–12:30pm & 1:30pm–3:30pm. December 13 & 19, 10:30am–12:30pm

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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen, 1 Poydras St.; (504) 529-4567 Adults $55, Children $34 Come pass a good time aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen with Papa Noël, Mrs. Noël, a real-live alligator, and other jolly characters during this family festivity. Enjoy a classic holiday tea and treats, storytelling, face painting, magic tricks, children’s activities, and merriment while cruising the Mississippi. Children receive a special gift. Limited seating.

Exhibitions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art ogdenmuseum.org Wed–Mon 10am–5pm, Thurs evenings 6pm–8pm Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St.; (504) 539-9650 Members free, non-member $12.50 In addition to the Museum’s permanent collection, special exhibitions will include: Bill Yates: Sweetheart Roller Skating Rink; Objects of Interest: Recent Acquisitions for the Permanent Collection; Michael Meads: Bent, Not Broken, and PhotoNOLA: Currents.

FACC-GC Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration Facc-gc.com November 19, 7pm–10pm French American Chamber of Commerce – Gulf Coast, 614 Canal St.; (504) 458-3528 $65 FACC-GC Members, $75 nonmembers, $100 at the door, $750 for table of 10 (advance purchase only) The 2015 Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration celebrates the much-anticipated harvest of the Beaujolais Nouveau. Guests get the chance to taste this year’s harvest along with other French wine and cocktails, cuisine from a variety of local restaurants, live music, an auction, and more!

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French Quarter Festivals, Inc. presents St. Louis Cathedral Christmas Concerts fqfi.org November 19, December 1–2, 6–7, 9, 13– 17, 6pm St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square; (504) 522-5730 Free & open to the public The Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis King of France is the oldest Cathedral in continual use in the United States. Produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc., concerts will feature a variety of New Orleans artists including well-known jazz, classical, and gospel musicians. Concerts last approximately one hour. Please see page 6 for a complete schedule.

Historic 19th-Century Holiday Decorations Exhibit hgghh.org November 30–January 9, Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri 10am–2pm; Sat 12pm–3pm (tours on the hour) Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses, 820 Saint Louis St. and 1132 Royal St.; (504) 274-0746 Members free, Adults $15 Step back in time and learn the holiday celebrations of three Creole families in 19th-century New Orleans in the beautiful HermannGrima and Gallier Historic Houses.

Guided tours of these two meticulously decorated homes will include information about Reveillon, New Year’s celebrations, and Twelfth Night events common in Old New Orleans.

Holiday Concerts at St. Augustine Church fqfi.org December 5, 12 &19, 4pm St. Augustine Church, 1210 Gov. Nicholls St.; (504) 522-5730 Free & open to the public Enjoy the sounds of the season at historic St. Augustine Church in Treme. Produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc., and featuring New Orleans traditional jazz and gospel musicians. Beloved holiday classics and gospel favorites will be performed in one of Louisiana’s most historic churches. Concerts last approximately one hour. Please see page 7 for a complete schedule.

Holiday Doll Tea Party bkhouse.org December 12, 1:30pm–3pm The Beauregard-Keyes House & Garden Museum, 1113 Chartres St.; (504) 523-7257 $10 per person The Tea Party for Dolls is back for Christmas 2015! Enjoy tea and the Christmas season with some of Mrs. Keyes’ favorite dolls. Open to all ages; bring a favorite doll along!

Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours www.hnoc.org December 4–30, (Closed Dec. 24 & 25) Tues-Sat 10am–3pm, and Sun 11am–3pm The Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal St.; (504) 523-4662 $5 per person Built in 1889 and restored in the 1940s, this two-story townhouse is filled with antiques and other objets d’art collected by the HNOC’s founders.

During the holidays, the residence is festively adorned with some of the couple’s original decorations, including vintage ornaments and family photos from 1956 through 1961.

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Celebrate the holidays with The Historic New Orleans Collection holiday home and Courtyard Tours of the Williams Residence December 4–30, 2015 (excluding December 24 & 25) Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.

Sunday, 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.

Admission is $5.

The Shop at The Collection Featuring holiday gifts inspired

by New Orleans and the Gulf South Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

533 Royal Street T o u R S (504) 523-4662 www.hnoc.org Shop (504) 598-7147 www.hnoc.org/shop

Holiday Movies on the Mississippi downtownnola.com/holidays December 4, 11, & 18, 6:30pm Downtown Development District, 500 Port of New Orleans Pl.; (504) 561-8927 Free & open to the public Please join the Downtown Development District and The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk for three weekends of free outdoor holiday movies. Enjoy hot chocolate, tasty treats, and the beautiful Mississippi River with family, friends, and neighbors. The

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Holiday Home Tour patioplanters.org December 20, 1pm–4pm Patio Planters, Tickets sold at 533 St. Ann & 527 St. Philip St.; (504) 330-3466 $20 per person Savor the holiday spirit and tour French Quarter residences dressed for the season. This self-guided walking tour includes interesting architectural styles and home furnishings, as well as a variety of collections of Christmas decorations. All proceeds benefit the evening community event of Caroling in Jackson Square.

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first 50 families at each showing will receive free fleece blankets!

knights, royalty, peasants, angels, and Joans of Arc on horseback.

Holiday on the Boulevard ashecac.org December 12 Holiday Marketplace 12–6pm (Free); Concert at 8pm (by admission) Ashé Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.; (504) 569-9070 Free & open to the public For the 16th consecutive year, Ashé brings Holiday on the Boulevard to Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. The event features a Holiday Marketplace that is free and open to the public. Expect to find specialty items and art. Later that evening, at 8pm, the new Ashé Power House, 1731 Baronne St., will be the setting for a live concert. Not to be missed!

Krewe of Jingle Parade downtownnola.com/holidays December 5, 1pm Downtown Development District, For route details visit website; (504) 561-8927 Free & open to the public New Orleans’ official holiday parade, the Krewe of Jingle, will once again delight locals and visitors with authentic parade floats, marching bands, stiltwalkers, Christmas characters, and many more magical surprises!

Jingle Bugs audubonInstitute.org December 12, 10am–4pm Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, 423 Canal St.; (504) 861-2537 Adults $16.95, Senior (65 and up) $13.95, Children (2-12) $11.95 (Members free) Celebrate the holidays with activities and treats for the entire family. Meet Santa Claus, join in a buggy reading of a holiday favorite, and sample buggy holiday treats.

Also, face painting and holiday balloons available for the kids!

Joan of Arc Parade joanofarcparade.org January 6, 6pm Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc, For route details visit website; (504) 251-5046 Free & open to the public This annual French Quarter walking parade is always held on Joan of Arc’s birthday, January 6, or Twelfth Night. The Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc includes approximately 200 members dressed in medieval clothing handing out thematic handmade favors, accompanied by moveable art pieces, live music,

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Mignon Faget Trunk Show hnoc.org December 12, 9:30am–4pm The Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal St.; (504) 523-4662 Free & open to the public The Shop at The Collection is the exclusive French Quarter retailer for Mignon Faget jewelry and glassware, and from 9:30am to 4pm on Saturday, December 12, representatives from the company will host a one-day-only trunk show at The Historic New Orleans Collection’s museum shop, 533 Royal St. New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise on the Creole Queen creolequeen.com December 31, 10pm New Orleans Paddlewheels, 1 Poydras St.; (504) 529-4567 $159 all-inclusive Celebrate New Year’s Eve in New Orleans aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen! Ring in the New Year with a front row seat to the fireworks over the Mississippi.

Enjoy a late-night buffet of local favorites and call-brand drinks at the open bar. Dance into 2016 as the DJ plays all the hits and toast the New Year with champagne and festive party favors.

New Year’s Eve Gala on the Steamboat Natchez SteamboatNatchez.com December 31, 9:30pm–12:30am Steamboat Natchez, Departs from Steamboat Natchez Toulouse St. Dock; (504) 569-1401 Call for pricing and reservations Midnight on the last authentic steamboat on the Mississippi River is unforgettable! Revel in delicious holiday foods, good

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Visit crescentcitycountdown.com friends, party favors, dance band, open bar with luscious libations, champagne toasts, and the most unique view of New Orleans–and the best seat in town for the community-sponsored fireworks.

Reservations Required.

NOLA ChristmasFest nolachristmasfest.com Every Day December 18–27 New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd.; (855) 477-8756 Tickets available on website Experience 10 days of indoor family holiday fun at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center featuring an ice skating rink, the Kringle Carousel, carnival rides & inflatables, Santa and holiday characters, 70 decorated trees and a dazzling animated outdoor light display! December 18-27. Open Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, tickets can be purchased online.

Ogden After Hours ogdenmuseum.org November 19, December 3, 10, 17 Doors open at 5:30pm, Show from 6–8pm Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St.; (504) 539-9650 Members free, non-members $12.50 Each Thursday evening, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art is pleased to present Ogden After Hours, featuring a live musical performance by Southern musicians and interviews by Southern music historians. This event offers an opportunity to celebrate the music of the South in an intimate and unique way while surrounded by the Museum’s diverse collection.

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Ogden Museum’s Free Family Day ogdenmuseum.org November 21, 10am–2pm Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St.; (504) 539-9650 Members free, non-members $12.50 Explore the Museum, participate in original art activities, and enjoy live entertainment during this free, fun, family day at the Ogden Museum.

Orpheum Holiday Spectacular featuring the LPO and 610 Stompers Lpomusic.com Sat December 12, 7:30pm, Sun December 13, 2:30pm Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, 129 Roosevelt Way; (504) 523-6530 Tickets starting at $20, Students $10 at the door Celebrate this holiday season the “New Orleans way” with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and the 610 Stompers! Gather the entire family for this musical journey through New Orleans, led by the legendary 610 Stompers and featuring singers, dancers and musicians representing this culturally diverse City.

Preservation Resource Center’s 39th Annual Holiday Home Tour prcno.org December 12–13, 10am–4pm Preservation Resource Center, Trinity Episcopal Church at 1329 Jackson Ave.; (504) 581-7032 Members and groups of 10+ $30 each, Non-members $40. Advance ticket sales close at noon on December 11 Preservation Resource Center presents the 40th Annual Holiday Home Tour. The Holiday Home Tour is a self-guided tour through seven stunning historic homes in New Orleans’ famed Garden

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District. Enjoy history and architecture, accompanied by the tunes of talented New Orleans musicians. Visit the tour headquarters for regional cuisine and holiday shopping.

Reindeer Run and Romp downtownnola.com/holidays December 12, Registration 8am, Race at 9am Downtown Development District, 500 Port of New Orleans Pl.; (504) 561-8927 $12 per person Calling all kids! The Downtown Development District and Entergy present the annual holiday fun run for kids! Participants receive antlers, race t-shirts, and a bag of holiday goodies. After the race, “romp” around Spanish Plaza and enjoy healthy activities, games, music, crafts, and more!

Royal Sonesta Teddy Bear Tea sonesta.com December 11, 12, 19, 20, 22 and 23 Royal Sonesta New Orleans, 300 Bourbon St.; (504) 553-2221 See website for pricing & reservations A holiday tradition where little princes and princesses are crowned at a magical royal kingdom and fantasies come to life. Holiday characters, storytelling by Mrs. Claus, and a grand parade with the Saintsations! Commemorative ornaments, pictures with Santa, and holiday libations available for purchase. Unwrapped toys will be collected for Children’s Hospital.

718 Peter St.; (504) 525-4823 Free & open to the public Get in the holiday spirit with Santa at a local favorite place to ‘Have Fun!’, Pat O’ Brien’s! The halls will be decked with holiday cheer, so come join in every Friday and Saturday night in December for 1/2 price photos with Santa. Don’t forget to celebrate a local tradition and party at Pat O’ Brien’s on Christmas Night.

School Choirs Perform at The Hotel Monteleone hotelmonteleone.com December 3–18 Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St.; (504) 523-3341 Free & open to the public The Hotel Monteleone lobby will echo with the beautiful sounds of holiday cheer this Christmas season as school choirs from the Greater New Orleans area sing familiar holiday carols. For more details on times and schools, please visit the website.

St. Louis Cathedral Annual Christmas Concert stlouiscathedral.org Sun, December 20, 5:30pm St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square; (504) 525-9585 Free & open to the public The St. Louis Cathedral Concert Choir and Orchestra will perform J. S. Bach’s Cantata #147, Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, along with other Christmas selections.

Santa Visits Deanie’s Seafood Restaurant deanies.com December 11–12, 18–19 from 6pm–10pm Deanie’s Seafood Restaurants, 841 Iberville St.; (504) 515-1635 Free & open to the public Enjoy cocoa, cookies, and free photos with Santa. The former site of the D.H. Holmes department store at the corner of Iberville and Dauphine St., Deanie’s is decked out in style with five fanciful holiday window displays adding a cheery dose of holiday spirit to the neighborhood.

Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye LePetitTheatre.com December 4–20; Thurs, Fri, and Sat evenings at 7:30pm, Sun afternoons at 3pm Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carré, Adult tickets: $35-$50, children’s tickets: $15 for ages 5-13 With rich language and bold vision, this beautiful theatrical adaptation of Nobel Prize-winner Toni Morrison’s classic American novel explores the crippling toll that a legacy of racism in one small Ohio town has taken on a community, a family, and an innocent girl.

Santa Visits Pat O’Brien’s Patobriens.com December 4–19 and 25, Fri and Sat nights and Christmas night Pat O’Brien’s Bar and Courtyard Restaurant,

Vieux Carré Children’s Tree fqfi.org December 11, 1pm 8th District Police Station, 334 Royal Street; (504) 522-5730 Free and open to KIPP McDonogh 15

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FUN FACT:

JAZZ, WHICH ORIGINATED IN NEW ORLEANS, GAVE BIRTH TO THE BLUES AND ROCK ‘N’ ROLL.

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. celebrates the holidays with students from KIPP McDonogh 15 school in the French Quarter.

Children decorate the neighborhood tree at the Eighth District Police Station with handmade ornaments and sing along with Singing Santa and the Riverwalk Jazz Band. Sponsored

by The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk, Brown’s Dairy, and Wink’s Bakery.

The Victory Belles present A Swingin’ Christmas stagedoorcanteen.org December 2–December 30 (See website for dates and showtimes) The National WWII Museum, BB’s Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St.; (504) 528-1943 Dinner Shows $65, Brunch Shows $60, Matinee Shows $43 The popular, charming vocal trio is in a holiday mood! Come jingle all the way as The Victory Belles and

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a special guest take guests to a nostalgic Winter Wonderland of vintage musical classics. The songs, the style, the spirit of the holidays – it’s The National World War II Museum’s present to all!

Vince Vance Kids Holiday Sing-Along & Dance Party deanies.com December 12, 13, 19 and 20; Doors at 9am, show at 10am Deanie’s Seafood Restaurants, 841 Iberville St.; (504) 515-1635 Visit website for prices/reservations Vince Vance entertains with the family-friendly Kids Holiday Sing-Along & Dance Party at Deanie’s Seafood. New Orleans’ only live holiday music show for kids, this special holiday program will delight the little ones with an interactive sing-along, face painting, Oops the Clown, holiday crafts, breakfast, and photos with Santa.

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Visions of US: American Art at NOMA noma.org Daily November 14 – January 24 (Closed Mon.) New Orleans Museum of Art 1 Collins Diboll Circle; (504) 658-4100 Adults $10, Seniors $8, Children $6, Ages 6 and under Free “Visions of US” explores evolving ideas about American identity from the 18th through 20th centuries on view from November

14-January 24, 2016. Drawn from NOMA’s world-class collection of American art, the exhibition brings together paintings, sculptures, photography, and decorative arts from NOMA’s collection.

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Hotels throughout the city welcome you to Christmas New Orleans Style with discounted Papa Noël room rates and special offers. These discounts make it easier to spend more time enjoying the great food, music, and events of the season.

Please note: Papa Noël rates are subject to availability and blackout dates.

Guide to Papa Noël amenities: (AS) Airport Shuttle; (CB) Continental Breakfast; (FI) Free Internet; (FP) Free Parking; (OR) On-site Restaurant; (PW) Pets Welcome

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Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast avenueinnbb.com 4125 St. Charles Ave. (504) 269-2640 / (800) 490-8542 Ask for the Papa Noël rate and receive 10% off. Based upon availability with some dates restricted, and not valid with any other offers.

CB, FI, FP — Nestled among centuries-old oaks on the famed St. Charles Avenue streetcar line, this 1891 Queen Anne mansion offers turn-of-the-century charm to match its historic location. Guestrooms feature high ceilings, period and eclectic furnishings, private baths, voicemail, cable, and A/C.

Grand Victorian Bed & Breakfast gvbb.com 2727 St. Charles Ave. (504) 895-1104 / (800) 977-0008 Papa Noël rates from $175. Mention PAPA NOËL 2015 for special rates, which will only apply at the time of making the reservation. (If booking online, type PAPA NOËL 2015 in the “Special Needs” field.) Blackout dates 12/24-31. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other specials or packages, based on availability.

CB, FI, FP — Come experience the Grand Victorian for the holidays! Guests are greeted by a 14-foot Christmas tree upon arrival. This bed and breakfast, built in the 1890s and lovingly restored to its former glory in the

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1870 Banana Courtyard French Quarter/New Orleans B&B bananacourtyard.com 1422 N. Rampart St. (504) 947-4475 / (800) 842-4748 Papa Noël rates from $109 and not available with other discounts. Rate valid for 1-2 guests. Blackout dates 12/1-6, 22-31.

CB, FI — This 1800’s bordello that catered to society’s elite now brings peace and joy to Papa Noël guests. A romantic B&B with courtyard awaits, located steps away from the French Quarter, Bourbon Street, and other festive places. Guests will enjoy lagniappe (a little something extra): INSIDER Eguides, free local phone calls, WiFi, welcome drink (wine or beer), soft drinks, bottled water, and continental breakfast served in the dining room. Gated parking and public transport is available.

Degas House degashouse.com 2306 Esplanade Ave. (504) 821-5009 / (800) 755-6730 Papa Noël rates from $139, based upon availability. Blackout dates 12/26-31.

CB, FP — Spend this holiday season where Edgar Degas lived!

The Degas House’s historic homes are beautifully decorated for the season — and exclusively through Papa Noël — guests can stay in one of the Garret rooms or the Artist Attic space. Rooms sleep 1-4 people and include a small refrigerator and artist stand.

The third floor space includes a community kitchenette for late night cravings. Guests will receive a full, hot Creole breakfast, served to order with a Bloody Mary or Mimosa, a guided tour of the Degas House, complimentary Sherry, and access to the lovely courtyard.

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Two Hundred Rooms.

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Discover the holiday season in New Orleans, with the expert guidance of a local—one of the welcoming members of the Professional Innkeepers Association of New Orleans.

Our website is your key to the perfect room for you from New Orleans’ most diverse selection of accommodations throughout the city. Special Papa Noel.. rates at many inns.

R www.bbnola.com/papanoel R 1990s, is located in the Garden District on historic St. Charles Avenue. Ride the streetcar, which stops directly in front of the house, and embark on a holiday light tour along the Avenue and Canal Street to see festive seasonal decorations or travel to a restaurant for a traditional Reveillon dinner! Papa Noël guests will receive nightly holiday treats: free bottled water, hot cocoa, soft drinks and snacks, plus WiFi, local phone calls, parking, and the comfort of being in a “home-away-from-home.”

HOTELS Audubon Cottages auduboncottages.com/papa-noel 509 Dauphine St. (504) 561-5858 Papa Noël rate includes 15% discount, deluxe continental breakfast prepared by a French Quarter butler each morning, internet, soft drinks, water, and house wine upon request. The “Holiday in the City Package” including parking is also available.

CB, FI — The Audubon Cottages are a historic collection of seven suites that offer guests private, luxury hotel accommodations in the French Quarter. The seven Cottages include guest-only access and a heated saltwater pool. The two-bedroom suites each have a living room area in addition to a private/semi-private courtyard. Whether planning a family holiday, romantic weekend, or girlfriend getaway, come experience the service, luxury, and privacy of the Audubon Cottages.

Bienville House Hotel tinyurl.com/ng96elg 320 Decatur St. (504) 529-2345 / (800) 535-9603

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Papa Noël rates from 15%, based upon availability.

CB, FI, OR, PW — European ambiance in the heart of the French Quarter, within walking distance to fine dining, shopping, art galleries, and sightseeing.

Courtyard, pool, complimentary continental breakfast, and wireless internet access available.

Blake Hotel – New Orleans tinyurl.com/puds12z 500 St. Charles Ave. (504) 522-9000 Papa Noël discount 25% Sun-Thurs, 15% Fri-Sat, based upon availability.

FI, OR — The Blake Hotel, located in downtown NOLA, was named a “star-worthy destination” on the Today show. The hotel offers top-notch amenities and accommodations, in addition to its prime location in the heart of the city along the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line. The Blake Hotel is a great place to stay for families looking for a quieter location or business people who need a hotel within walking distance of the Convention Center.

Bourbon Orleans Hotel bourbonorleans.com/papa-noel 717 Orleans St. (504) 523-2222 / (800) 521-5338 Papa Noël discounts starting at 15% or ask for the “Holidays in the City Package” with complimentary parking, breakfast for two, welcome beverage in Bourbon O! Bar, in-room bottled water and coffee, and WiFi. Blackout dates apply.

FI, OR — Set in the heart of the French Quarter, the newly restored Bourbon Orleans offers the elegance of a European boutique hotel with all the amenities sought by modern travelers. The central location

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means guests are never far from the best New Orleans has to offer, from upscale shopping and dining on Royal Street, St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, and all the nightlife in between.

Chateau Hotel chateauhotel.com 1001 Chartres St. (504) 524-9636 / (800) 828-1822 Papa Noël discount 20% off all December 2015 rates. Blackout dates include 12/19-21, 29-31.

CB, FI — Located in the heart of the French Quarter and steps from Frenchmen Street, the Chateau offers a home away from home. Rooms overlook pool and patio or the beautiful streets of the Quarter. Rates include continental breakfast delivered to the room or served on the courtyard, morning paper, and high speed internet. Parking is also available for a fee.

Dauphine Orleans Hotel dauphineorleans.com/papa-noel 415 Dauphine St. (504) 586-1800 / (800) 521-7111 Papa Noël rate includes a 15% discount, deluxe continental breakfast, internet, bottled waters, and welcome beverage in May Baily’s Lounge.

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Embassy Suites Hotel New Orleans neworleans.embassysuites.com 315 Julia St. (504) 525-1993 / (800) 362-2779 15% offer subject to availability.

Blackout dates 12/1-2, 6-8, and 31.

CB, OR — Get more this Christmas at the Embassy Suites!

All guests enjoy 2-room suites, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast with buffet, and cocktails at the nightly reception. For added amenities, select a suite in the Lofts Club Tower. In addition to the standard offerings at the Embassy Suites, the Lofts Club Tower offers all day beverages/snacks, complimentary WiFi, and upgraded food and beverage selections during breakfast and the evening reception.

Four Points by Sheraton fourpointsfrenchquarter.com 541 Bourbon St. (504) 524-7611 / (888) 627-7596 Papa Noël rates from 10% off. Please use Code FP200 when confirming reservation to receive complimentary breakfast.

FI, OR — The Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter was built on the site of one of the oldest French Opera Houses in the country and is conveniently located in the heart of the French Quarter. With the best balconies on Bourbon Street, romantic courtyard pool, The Puccini Bar, and outstanding Café Opera, the Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter is the place where holiday memories will be made.

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Crowne Plaza New Orleans Airport tinyurl.com/pmqlct2 2829 Williams Blvd.

(504) 467-5611 Papa Noël rates from 15% off.

AS, FP, OR — The Crowne Plaza New Orleans Airport hotel in Kenner is located just 2.5 miles from the Louis Armstrong International Airport and 12 miles from downtown New Orleans. Let complimentary airport shuttle service take the stress out of travel. Friendly and attentive staff will ensure a comfortable stay.

Guests can take advantage of room service or dine at the hotel’s Creole restaurant The Landing, take a dip in the pool, or workout in a state-of-the-art fitness center.

Complimentary WiFi in the lobby or business center keeps guests connected while away. Whether the visit is business or pleasure, enjoy the modern comforts of spacious guest rooms and suites, a variety of hotel offers and packages, and excellent service.

including parking is also available.

CB, FI — The historic Dauphine Orleans Hotel, steps from Bourbon Street in the French Quarter, boasts quiet intimate surroundings featuring several beautiful courtyards, and saltwater pool area.

Secure onsite parking is available.

French Market Inn frenchmarketinn.com 509 Decatur St. (504) 561-5621 / (800) 366-2743 Papa Noël rates from 15% off.

FI, OR — The French Market Inn is located within walking distance of Bourbon Street and approximately 15 miles from New Orleans International Airport. Fully renovated with an outdoor pool and tropical courtyard.

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Hampton Inn & Suites Convention Center goo.gl/XlrYSo 1201 Convention Center Blvd.

(504) 566-9990 / (866) 311-1200 Papa Noël rates from $129 CB, FI — The Hampton Inn and Suites Convention Center is located in the historic Arts and Warehouse District and within walking distance of the French Quarter, shopping, and restaurants. The hotel offers a complimentary hot breakfast, pool, and fitness center. All guest rooms feature complimentary wireless internet access, Cloud Nine bedding, microwaves, and refrigerators.

Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown/French Quarter neworleanshamptoninns.com 226 Carondelet St. (504) 529-9990 / (800) 292-0653 Papa Noël rates from $139, based upon availability.

CB, FI — Located on the St. Charles streetcar line and steps away from famous restaurants and attractions in the French Quarter, the hotel offers the following complimentary amenities: hot breakfast, wireless high speed internet access, local phone calls, and fitness center.

Hampton Inn Garden District neworleanshamptoninns.com 3626 St. Charles Ave. (504) 899-9990 / (800) 426-7866 Papa Noël rates from $149, based on availability and excludes special events and citywide conventions.

CB, FP, FI — Located on the St. Charles streetcar line, Hampton Inn-Garden District is just minutes away from downtown, the French Quarter, Warehouse District, Audubon Zoo, and Tulane and Loyola Universities.

Complimentary services include: hot continental breakfast, mini refrigerator, microwave, on-site parking, WiFi, and an evening tea and cheese reception.

Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans French Quarter/CBD tinyurl.com/ndwqh8j 821 Gravier St. (504) 324-6000 / (877) 782-9444 Papa Noël rates from 20% off, please call hotel for details.

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restaurants in South Louisiana is the Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans French Quarter/CBD hotel. Enjoy breathtaking views of the CBD and Bourbon Street from the rooftop swimming pool deck.

Guestroom prices include complimentary wireless internet, weekday newspaper, fitness and business centers.

Hilton New Orleans Riverside hiltonneworleansriverside.com 2 Poydras St. (504) 561-0500 / (800) 445-8667 Papa Noël rates from $119, based on availability. Includes Avis/Budget coupon, Riverwalk Digital Coupon Book ($500 in discounts), and 50% discount on overnight self parking ($20 value). Package code: P8 FI, FP, OR — The Hilton New Orleans Riverside with views of the Mississippi is attached to The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk Marketplace and adjacent to the festivities at Riverwalk’s Spanish Plaza and the Convention Center.

Enjoy the libations at the “new” Public Belt piano bar or enjoy charbroiled oysters in Drago’s Seafood Restaurant. Papa Noël package includes free healthclub access so guests can start the day with a workout in the 90,000 square foot Health Club by Hilton.

Hilton New Orleans St. Charles Avenue hhstcharles.com 333 St. Charles Ave. (504) 524-8890 Papa Noël discount 10% off. Blackout dates 12/5-8, 30-31. Please ask for promotional code PAPA. OR, PW — This newly renovated, 4-Diamond AAA-rated hotel is located on the St. Charles streetcar line and within walking distance to the French Quarter.

Beautifully appointed guest accommodations, concierge services, business center, fitness facility, indoor pool, and Chef John Besh’s Lüke Restaurant await guests. As an upgrade option, try the new Executive Level Lounge featuring truly exquisite refreshing amenities.

The hotel was built in 1926 as the Grand Lodge of Louisiana and a proud member of the Historic Hotels of America featuring holiday décor throughout the season.

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Holiday Inn Downtown – Superdome hi-neworleans.com 330 Loyola Ave. (504) 581-1600 / (800) 535-7830 Papa Noël rates from $79. Use code PNC when booking.

FI, FP, OR — The Holiday Inn Downtown Superdome is situated two blocks from the Superdome, three blocks from the French Quarter, and approximately 15 miles from Louis Armstrong International Airport. Guests will enjoy complimentary wireless internet, fitness center access, and a 24-hour business center.

Total hotel renovation completed 2014 with rooftop heated pool.

Holiday Inn Express New Orleans Downtown hi-expressneworleans.com 334 O’ Keefe Ave. (504) 524-5400 / (800) 465-4329 Papa Noël rates from $79 CB, FI, PW — The new Holiday Inn Express New Orleans Downtown is located in the Central Business District, within walking distance to the French Quarter’s famous Bourbon Street, and steps away from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The hotel features an appealing combination of fresh, dynamic, and focused design features, creating a distinctive style that is evident at every touch-point of the Holiday Inn Express brand experience.

Whether here on business or celebrating the holidays, the hotel’s ideal location and the property’s “lagniappe” make for a great New Orleans stay.

Hotel Indigo New Orleans – Garden District tinyurl.com/nrkraq4 2203 St. Charles Ave. (504) 522-3650 Papa Noël rates from $109 Sun-Thurs & from $139 Fri–Sat. Blackout dates include 12/5-8, 31.

FI, OR — Step outside the Hotel Indigo’s front door to take the St. Charles Avenue streetcar to the French Quarter, Tulane or Loyola Universities, Audubon Zoo, or the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas.

Shopping along Magazine Street is just a few blocks away, or stay inside and imbibe in the hotel’s own Babin’s Bar & Bistro. Just steps from the hotel, experience wonderful architecture and gardens.

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Hotel Le Marais hotellemarais.com/papanoel 717 Conti St. (504) 525-2300 / (877) 219-7784 Choose Papa Noël discount of 15% off best rate or ask for the “Holidays in the City Package,” which includes complimentary parking, daily breakfast for two, welcome beverage, in-room bottled water and coffee, and WiFi. Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply.

CB, FI — Be inspired by an effortless amalgamation of classic and modern. Hotel le Marais is New Orleans’ newest upscale boutique hotel. It is where the trendsetters, influencers, and fashionistas go to stay in the heart of it all. Set amid a historic and cultural backdrop, this French Quarter hotel is a modern and upscale sanctuary with four-star amenities and a high level of personal service.

Hotel Mazarin hotelmazarin.com/papa-noel 730 Bienville St. (504) 581-7300 / (800) 535-9111 Papa Noël rates from 15% off best available rate or ask for the “Christmas in the City Package.” Rate is based upon availability. Black out dates: 12/5-9.

CB, FI — Hotel Mazarin features 102 brilliant and spacious rooms and the French Quarter’s most elegant courtyard with a European-style fountain as its centerpiece. Guestrooms are thoughtfully appointed to cater to the modern traveler while preserving New Orleans’ signature charm. All rooms include: complimentary breakfast daily, free wireless internet, in-room safe, beverage cooler, coffee and bottled water, complimentary newspaper, and access to fitness and business centers.

The Hotel Modern New Orleans tinyurl.com/p5KMpgp 936 St. Charles Ave. (504) 962-0900 / (800) 684-9525 Papa Noël rates from 15% off SunThurs and 10% Fri-Sat. Includes complimentary “welcome holiday cocktail.” Blackout dates 12/5-7, and 31.

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FI, OR, PW — The Hotel Modern New Orleans welcomes Papa Noël guests. Located in New Orleans vibrant Arts and Warehouse District, the hotel features 135 newly-renovated rooms comfortably designed to combine Old World charm with New World vitality. With a signature home-away-from-home sensibility, guests are welcomed with complimentary drinks in the lobby and escorted to room by a hotel greeter.

Hotel Monteleone tinyurl.com/np6s2ab 214 Royal St. (504) 523-3341 / (800) 535-9595 Papa Noël rates from 15% off based upon availability.

FI, OR, PW — Nestled amongst art galleries, boutique shopping, and fine restaurants in the French Quarter, Hotel Monteleone is revered as New Orleans’ Grand Dame. Spa Aria, rooftop pool, fitness center, Criollo Restaurant & Lounge, and the famous Carousel Bar await. Live entertainment nightly.

Hotel Provincial hotelprovincial.com 1024 Chartres St. (504) 581-4995 / (888) 594-5272 Papa Noël rates from $109 Sun-Thurs; 10% discount is available Fri-Sat. FI, OR — Located in the heart of the French Quarter and just two blocks from Bourbon Street and Jackson Square, Hotel Provincial offers the grace and charm of old world elegance with today’s modern conveniences. The hotel features the Ice House Bar and Angeline Restaurant open for breakfast and dinner. Amenities include complimentary WiFi in each guestroom and all public spaces.

Hotel St. Marie hotelstmarie.com/?P_accesscode=papa 827 Toulouse St. (504) 561-8951 / (800) 366-2743 Papa Noël rates of 15% off FI, OR — The Hotel St. Marie indulges guests with modern amenities combined with classic French Quarter atmosphere.

Many guestrooms feature balconies overlooking either the French Quarter streets or a tropical courtyard and pool.

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Hotel St. Pierre hotelstpierre.com 911 Burgundy St. (504) 524-4401 / (800) 225-4040 Papa Noël rate 25% off Sun-Thurs, 15% Fri-Sat, based upon availability. Call hotel to request Papa Noël discount.

FI, CB — Located in the heart of the French Quarter, steps from Bourbon Street and Jackson Square, the Hotel St. Pierre embodies the architecture and ambiance of the 18th century French Quarter. Guestrooms are located amid landscaped courtyards and swimming pools.

Hyatt French Quarter Hotel frenchquarter.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html 800 Iberville St. (504) 586-0800 Papa Noël rates 20% off 2+ night stay.

FI, OR — The recently renovated Hyatt French Quarter Hotel is a great place for visitors looking for a luxurious hotel option close to the action of downtown. The hotel is conveniently located next to Bourbon Street and within walking distance of the city’s main attractions, including Royal Street, the French Market, and Jackson Square. The Hyatt Hotel features 12-foot ceilings, modern amenities, and balconies overlooking the always-lively French Quarter.

Hyatt Place New Orleans Convention Center hyattplaceneworleansconventioncenter.com 881 Convention Center Blvd.

(504) 524-1881 Papa Noël rates 20% off with 2+ night stay. Blackout dates 12/3-4, 6, 19-20, 30-31.

CB, FI, OR, PW — An eight-story boutique hotel in the heart of the Arts and Warehouse District, adjacent to the Ernest Morial Convention Center, footsteps to The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk, and a short walk to the French Quarter and dozens of world famous restaurants/ entertainment venues. Papa Noël guests will enjoy complimentary Kitchen Skillet breakfast and WiFi. InterContinental New Orleans icneworleans.com 444 St. Charles Ave. (504) 525-5566 / (800) 972-2791 Papa Noël rates starting from $89 SunThurs and $109 Fri-Sat. Blackout dates 12/6-8, 31.

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OR, FI — Enjoy this holiday season in luxury while staying at the renovated InterContinental Hotel. Situated just two blocks from the historic French Quarter, on the famous St. Charles streetcar line and six blocks from the river, this hotel is coveted for its location and Four-Diamond status. A first-floor lobby and grand new rooms impart a sense of unparalleled and efficient sophistication.

Lafayette Hotel lafayettehotelneworleans.com/?P_ACCESSCODE=PAPA 600 St. Charles Ave. (504) 524-4441 / (800) 733-4754 Papa Noël rates from 15% off.

FI, OR, PW — Located on fashionable St. Charles Avenue is the Lafayette Hotel. A 1916 historic landmark, this luxury hotel has been restored to its former splendor.

Lamothe House Hotel tinyurl.com/oy9bxo4 621 Esplanade Ave. (504) 947-1161 Papa Noël rate $99 Sun-Thurs; $169 Fri-Sat. Deluxe Guestrooms only; please use the promo code PAPANOEL. Blackout dates apply and subject to availablility.

FI — Nestled in the ancient oaks of Esplanade Avenue, the ornate architectural detail of the past meets modern comfort and convenience at the historic Lamothe House hotel. Featuring an elaborate courtyard accented by mature landscaping, a garden pond, and a refreshing pool, peace and relaxation are just steps away from the thrill the Crescent City has to offer.

Le Méridien New Orleans tinyurl.com/o6z2hjj 333 Poydras St. (504) 525-9444 Papa Noël rates start from $95, based on availability. Blackout dates may apply.

FI, OR — Awaken the holiday spirit at the new Le Méridien New Orleans. Located downtown, two blocks from the historic French Quarter and the vibrant Arts and Warehouse District, the hotel is within walking distance to some of the best shopping in the city including the high-end Shops at Canal Place, local boutiques, and The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk. Perk up with fresh

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morning coffee brewed by a Master Barista in Le Méridien Hub, and wind down after a long day of exploring or visiting family with a chilled, holiday-inspired sparkling cocktail.

Le Pavillon lepavillon.com 833 Poydras St. (504) 581-3111 / (800) 535-9095 Papa Noël rates 20% off, based upon availability and may not be combined with any other offer, group reservation, or existing reservation.

FI, OR — Historic, completely restored full service Grand Hotel in the heart of New Orleans, only steps away from the French Quarter.

Amenities include swimming pool, fitness center, in-room high-speed internet, function space, restaurant, lounge, and nightly peanut butter and jelly sandwiches served with hot chocolate or ice-cold milk in the lobby.

Le Richelieu in the French Quarter lerichelieuhotel.com 1234 Chartres St. (504) 529-2492 / (800) 535-9653 Papa Noël rates from $109.

FI, OR — Le Richelieu, a small, intimate hotel in the French Quarter, was created to capture the essence of New Orleans. Enjoy casual elegance in a charming, historic city.

Offering free wireless internet, secured parking on premises for a fee (one car per room), saltwater pool, and all non-smoking rooms.

Loews New Orleans Hotel loewshotels.com/new-orleans 300 Poydras St. (504) 595-3300 / (800) 235-6397 Enjoy 20% off best available rate + 50% off daily valet parking! Use rate code: PAPA to redeem online or by phone.

FI, OR, PW — Located just steps from the best that New Orleans has to offer, the pet-friendly FourDiamond Loews New Orleans Hotel features the largest guestrooms in the city. Each 532 square foot Grand Guestroom offers magnificent views of the Mississippi River or the New Orleans Skyline.

Located lobby level is the award-winning Cafe Adelaide and Swizzle Stick Bar, by the Commander’s Palace Family of Restaurants. Also, within the hotel is Balance Spa and Fitness, with complimentary fitness center, lap

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pool, whirlpool, and dry sauna. A full menu of services is available.

Plus, the famous restaurants and jazz clubs of the historic French Quarter are a short distance from the front door. And remember, Loews loves pets!

Maison Dupuy maisondupuy.com 1001 Toulouse St. (504) 586-8000 / (800) 535-9177 Papa Noël rates from $109 Sun-Thurs, $189 Fri-Sat, based on availability.

Includes two vouchers for two drinks and special discount parking at $10 daily. Blackout dates 12/30-31.

FI, OR — The 200-room boutique Maison Dupuy Hotel is located in the heart of the historic French Quarter and boasts one of the largest, outdoor courtyards complete with fountain and heated swimming pool. A restaurant, business center, and Grab and Geaux convenience store round out the hotel’s amenities.

Maison St. Charles Quality Inn & Suites maisonstcharles.com 1319 St. Charles Ave. (504) 522-0187 Papa Noël rates from $89 include a savings booklet for The Outlet Collection at the Riverwalk. Be sure to mention the Papa Noël discount when placing reservation! Offer subject to availability, blackout dates 12/6-8, 31.

FP, CB, FI, PW — The Hotel is located in the beautiful Garden District along the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line, approximately one mile from the French Quarter.

Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery tinyurl.com/p2vmsq3 535 Tchoupitoulas St. (504) 527-5271 Papa Noël rates 15% off until 1/16/16 and based upon availability and two night minimum stay. Please ask for the promotional rate code: PNO. Blackout dates include 12/5-9, 31.

AS, PW, FI, OR — The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery offers guests a blend of the old and new with a focus on convenience and comfort which captures the essence of New Orleans with a modern twist. Established along the border of the Arts and Warehouse District and Central Business District, this novel hotel

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originally served as a coffee and tobacco warehouse from the mid-19th century until 1997 when it was converted into a hotel. The hotel has been fully-restored to feature the building’s rustic authenticity while presenting contemporary amenities and furnishings with commitment to excellent service. Located three blocks from the French Quarter, the Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery celebrates the eclectic, creative vibe of the Arts and Warehouse District with artistic, modern design that showcases the culture and joie de vivre that is uniquely New Orleans.

Omni Riverfront Hotel omnihotels.com/hotels/new-orleans-riverfront 701 Convention Center Blvd.

(504) 524-8200 Papa Noël rate $95, blackout dates 12/5-8, 31.

FI, OR — Enjoy the best of the past and present in a single location at the Omni Riverfront New Orleans hotel. Only steps away from top attractions in the Big Easy, this hotel in the Arts and Warehouse District pairs historic features like original exposed brick and plantation shutters with modern touches.

Omni Royal Orleans omnihotels.com/hotels/new-orleans-royal-orleans 621 St. Louis St. (504) 529-5333 Offering a 20% discount to Papa Noël guests.

OR, PW — The Omni Royal Orleans offers graceful elegance in a New Orleans French Quarter hotel. Located on the most fashionable corner, St. Louis at Royal, the hotel is just steps away from the excitement of Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, art galleries, and world-famous restaurants, cafes, and bistros.

The Omni Royal Orleans has received the AAA FourDiamond luxury award for the past 27 years.

Place d’Armes Hotel placedarmes.com/?P_ACCESSCODE=PAPA 625 St. Ann St. (504) 524-4531 / (800) 366-2743 Papa Noël rates from 15% off FI, CB — The Place d’Armes Hotel sits in the heart of the French Quarter, just steps from Jackson Square. Beautifully

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restored 18th and 19th century buildings surround the lush tropical courtyards and sparkling swimming pool. Valet parking, high speed internet, and concierge services available.

Prince Conti Hotel princecontihotel.com/?P_ACCESSCODE=PAPA 830 Conti St. (504) 529-4172 / (800) 366-2743 Papa Noël rates from 15% off.

FI, OR — The Prince Conti Hotel offers French Quarter charm just steps from Bourbon Street. The Bombay Club is open evenings with Nouveau Creole cuisine and over 100 different Martini versions. Valet parking and high speed internet are available.

The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans ritzcarlton.com 921 Canal St. (504) 524-1331 Papa Noël rates from $199, includes two welcome drinks and discounted parking ($29/night).

OR, PW — The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans is located on the edge of the French Quarter and provides guests with access to the city’s most popular attractions. Voted #1 hotel spa in the U.S. and Canada in Travel+Leisure’s 2011 World’s Best Awards, the Ritz-Carlton’s 25,000 square foot day spa is like no other in New Orleans.

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel sheratonneworleans.com/papaNoel 500 Canal St. (504) 525-2500 / (800) 325-3535 Papa Noël rates start at $95 per night and include internet and $15 per night discounted parking.

OR, PW — In the heart of the Big Easy, the hotel provides easy access to all of the traditional holiday festivities. World-class shopping, famed dining, and bubbling nightlife are steps away.

Come see Cajun Chris Cringle and his pirogue full of toys as he flies through the lobby pulled by his trusty alligators: Bourée, Boudin, and Roux-Dolph while enjoying an offering from the special holiday beverage menu in Pelican Bar. Start a new tradition and celebrate the holiday season at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel.

StayBridge Suites New Orleans tinyurl.com/nfvzrj4 501 Tchoupitoulas St. (504) 571-1818 / (800) 238-8000 Papa Noël rates from $109. Studio Suite with parking included and a coupon book ($500 in value) from the Outlet Collection at Riverwalk. Rate includes Tues-Thurs evening social with beer, wine, and food.

CB, FI — The newly renovated StayBridge Suites provides guests with complimentary full breakfast buffet, social receptions TuesThurs, free WiFi, laundry facilities, and fitness center. Pets are also welcome with a cleaning fee.

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FI, OR, PW — An authentic New Orleans experience awaits guests at this Four Diamond luxury hotel located in the heart of the historic French Quarter. Within the hotel is PJ’s Coffee Café serving locally

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from Harrah’s Casino, three blocks from the Convention Center, walking distance to the French Quarter, Superdome, New Orleans Arena, WWII Museum, Aquarium, and shopping.

St. James Hotel tinyurl.com/nvgrp87 330 Magazine St. (504) 304-4000 / (888) 211-3447 25% discount Sun-Thurs, 15% discount Fri-Sat, based upon availability.

CB, FI, OR — A recently renovated boutique hotel located just steps from the French Quarter. Guests can enjoy a complimentary European-style breakfast delivered to the room.

Relax in courtyards with complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel. Guestrooms with a balcony or patio are available.

The Westin New Orleans Canal Place tinyurl.com/o5f5s5n 100 Rue Iberville (504) 566-7006 Papa Noël rates from 10% off best available rate.

OR — Spend the holiday season at The Westin New Orleans Canal Place. Explore the French Quarter and lights of Canal Street. Find the perfect gift for someone special at the city’s finest collection of retail stores at The Shops at Canal Place, located only a few floors below guestrooms. Awake feeling rested in a Westin Heavenly Bed. W French Quarter wfrenchquarter.com/specialoffers 316 Chartres St. (504) 581-1200 / (800) 448-4927 Enjoy complimentary parking with guestroom rates starting from $199, based on availability. Blackout dates may apply.

OR, PW — Mix, mingle, and be merry at W French Quarter. Sip on a signature holiday cocktail, indulge in the Reveillon menu at SoBou, the hotel’s award-winning restaurant by the Commander’s Family of Restaurants, and step out into the historic French Quarter to celebrate the season with nearby shopping attractions and some of the city’s top holiday events, including caroling in historic Jackson Square.

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The Whitney Hotel whitneyhotel.com/papanoel 610 Poydras St. (504) 581-4222 Papa Noël guests receive 15% off FI, OR — Similar to New Orleans, The Whitney Hotel is an authentic experience, a hotel housed in a converted bank building and National Historic Landmark. An entirely non-smoking property, The Whitney Hotel is a smart choice for intimate gatherings, offering an elegant space for all types of business meetings and special occasions. The hotel offers amenities for all types of travelers.

Windsor Court windsorcourthotel.com 300 Gravier St. (504) 523-6000 / (800) 928-7898 Papa Noël rates are 20% off Sun-Thurs, 10% off Fri-Sat. In addition, Papa Noël guests receive a 10% discount for The Spa at Windsor Court services.

FI, OR, PW – Located in the Central Business District, a short walk from the historic French Quarter, Mississippi River, and Arts and Warehouse District, the AAA Four Diamond/Mobil Four Star Windsor Court Hotel is an oasis in the heart of it all. This luxury hotel offers the largest accommodations in the city as well as an outdoor heated pool, boutique spa, award-winning restaurant, two cocktail lounges, and signature personal service.

Wyndham New Orleans French Quarter tinyurl.com/o4rd5gg 124 Royal St. (504) 529-7211 FI, OR, FP — Celebrate this special season with the newly remodeled Wyndham French Quarter. This 374-guestroom downtown hotel provides Papa Noël visitors with affordable and secure onsite parking, beautiful views from the 20-story high-rise hotel, an indoor/heated swimming pool, and over-the-top, serviceoriented staff. Stroll the historic Royal Street antique shops and art galleries and indulge in a culinary treat from one of the numerous dining establishments in the neighborhood. All that along with a second-to-none, convenient location ½ block away from Canal Street—what’s not to love!

(AS) Airport Shuttle; (CB) Continental Breakfast; (FI) Free Internet; (FP) Free Parking; (OR) On-site Restaurant; (PW) Pets Welcome

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REVEILLON ON THE ROCKS! HOLIDAY COCKTAILS: A NEW TRADITION The Reveillon dinner has been celebrated in homes and restaurants all over New Orleans since the 1850s. This year, local bartenders created both classic and original cocktails to celebrate the Reveillon one-sip-at-a-time. Beginning December 1st and continuing until the last toast on New Year’s Eve, and at some spots lasting through Twelfth Night (January 6th), visit the following establishments and say “Cheers to the Holiday Season” with a variety of spirited libations.

Available holiday dates are noted in each listing, but please check the website in advance to confirm: (CE) Open Christmas Eve; (CEC) Open Christmas Eve serving Reveillon Cocktail; (CD) Open Christmas Day; (CDC) Open Christmas Day serving Reveillon Cocktail; (NYE) Open New Year’s Eve; (NYEC) Open New Year’s Eve serving Reveillon Cocktail; (NYD) Open New Year’s Day; (NYDC) Open New Year’s Day serving Reveillon Cocktail.

Antoine’s

Bourbon House Seafood and Oyster Bar

antoines.com 713 St. Louis St. CEC NYEC

Peppermint Patty — White Crème de Cacao, White Crème de Menthe, Vodka & Cream

White Christmas — Eggnog, White Chocolate Liqueur & Southern Comfort

Fiery Gingerbread Man — Cinnamon Schnapps, Butterscotch Schnapps, Kentucky Fire & Cream

maisondupuy.com/bistreaux 1001 Toulouse St. CEC CDC NYEC NYDC

The First Noel — Elijah Craig Bourbon, lime juice, allspice, simple syrup, two dashes of Angostura Bitters & Nutmeg garnish

The Bombay Club bombayclubneworleans.com 830 Conti St. CEC CDC NYEC

Fig Newton #5 — Laird’s Applejack, Dolin Sweet Vermouth, Fig Syrup & Fee Brothers Black Walnut Bitters

Cafe Degas cafedegas.com 3127 Esplanade Ave. CEC (lunch only Christmas Eve) NYDC

Cherry Noir Cocktail — Grey Goose Vodka, Grey Goose Citron & Kirshwasser garnished with a Kirshwasser-marinated Cherry

PAPA NOËL

The Bistreaux at Maison Dupuy

bourbonhouse.com 144 Bourbon St. CEC NYEC

Cane and Table caneandtablenola.com 1113 Decatur St. CER NYER NYDR

The Gallatin Cup by Nick Detrich — Red Wine, Anchor Porter, house spiced Rum, Hum, Water, Lime Peel-sugar oleo, fresh Lime

Uncle Benny’s Juice — Laird’s Apple Brandy, Heavy Cream, Demerara Simple Syrup, three drops Vanilla, fresh grated Cinnamon. Built in a rocks glass over ice.

Cherry Noir Cocktail from Cafe Degas

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Carousel Bar

Cure

tinyurl.com/o97pwab 214 Royal St. CEC CDC NYEC NYDC

curenola.com 4905 Freret St. CER NYER

Peche de nuit — Peche Liqueur, Tempest Fugit Crème de Cacao, Prosecco Sugar rim & Orange Twist

Munuit sur Royal — Campari, Bulleit Rye, Mathilde Crème de Cassis, garnished with fresh Cranberry & Orange Slice

The Columns Hotel thecolumns.com 3811 St. Charles Ave. CEC CDC NYEC NYDC

Passé Pommes — Muddled into the consistency of applesauce: Apple, ground Cinnamon, Confectioners Sugar & four dashes of Angostura Bitters over ice. Bulleit Rye Whisky & Water to flavor, as desired.

Cocktail Bar at Windsor Court cocktailbarnola.com 300 Gravier St. NYDC

Santa’s Little Helper — Licor 43, Canton Domaine Ginger Liqueur, Lime Juice, Amaretto & Heavy Cream

The Fourth Man by Ryan Gannon — Rittenhouse Bonded Rye, Maurin Quina, whole Egg, White Sugar, Heavy Cream, Angostura spray on top

Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse dickiebrennanssteakhouse.com 716 Iberville St. NYEC

Revelry de Noël — Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Amaretto, Steen’s syrup, El Guapo Chicory-Pecan Bitters & Lazy Magnolia’s Southern Pecan Nut Brown Ale Empire Bar at Broussard’s Restaurant broussards.com/bar-menu 819 Rue Conti St. CEC CDC NYEC NYDC

Hot Buttered Rum — Rum, Brown Sugar, Cloves, Cinnamon & Butter

Empire Egg — Brandy, Simple Syrup, Egg Till, Nutmeg & Heavy Cream

Erin Rose erinrosebar.com 811 Conti St. CEC CDC NYEC NYDC

Frozen Irish Coffee — The rich flavor of Coffee & Vanilla in this frosty, caffeinated adult treat is a delicious way to wake up & live for the holidays!

Feelings Cafe feelingscafe.com 2600 Chartres St. NYEC

Port Poached Pear Old Fashioned — Whiskey, Port Syrup, Bitters & Pear Garnish

French 75 Bar arnauds.com 815 Bienville St. CE NYEC

Pickford Cider — Cachaça, Honey Port Poached Pear Old Fashioned from Feelings Cafe

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Pomegranate Syrup, Pineapple Cider & Lime Juice

(CE) Open Christmas Eve; (CEC) Open Christmas Eve with Reveillon Drink; (CD) Open Christmas Day; (CDC) Open Christmas Day with Reveillon Drink; (NYE) Open New Year’s Eve; (NYEC) Open New Year’s Eve with Reveillon Drink; (NYD) Open New Year’s Day; (NYDC) Open New Year’s Day with Reveillon Drink.

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Galatoire’s “33” Bar and Steak galatoires33barandsteak.com/ 215 Bourbon St. CEC NYE NYD

The Chalet — Equal parts Rumpelminze, hot Water & Cocoa Powder, served in a footed mug

St. Nick’s Shandy — Equal parts Brandy marinated with Apples for one week & Cider, served in a tall glass on the rocks Presents and Pouplemousse — White Rum, fresh Grapefruit Juice, splash of Simple Syrup, dash of Peychaud’s Bitters, dash of Luxardo, pinch of Salt, shaken & served up

Hard Rock Cafe hardrock.com/neworleans 125 Bourbon St.

Twist & Shout Shake — Bacardi Oakheart Spiced Rum, Guinness, DeKuyper Dark Creme de Cacao, Chocolate Syrup, Vanilla Ice Cream & Monin Salted Caramel. Topped with Whipped Cream, Caramel, Chocolate Syrup & Bacon pieces.

Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails kingfishneworleans.com 337 Chartres St. CEC CDC NYEC NYDC

Brandy Milk Punch — Pierre Ferrand Cognac, Demerara Syrup, Vanilla Extract, Half & Half

Muriel’s Jackson Square muriels.com 801 Chartres St. NYEC NYDC

Ghost of Christmas Past — Hendrick’s Gin, Lemon Juice, housemade Satsuma-Rosemary Syrup, Cointreau Noir, Sparkling Wine & floating Campari

Palace Café palacecafe.com 605 Canal St. NYE

Kingston Daiquiri — Hamilton Jamaican Pot Still Rum, The Bitter Truth Apricot Liqueur, Lime Juice & Giffard Banane du Bresil Pat O’Brien’s patobriens.com 718 St. Peter St. CDC NYEC NYDC

Mint Julep — Bourbon, Simple Syrup, fresh Mint muddled with crushed Ice, garnished with an Orange, Cherry & sprig of Mint

Santa’s Elf Milk Punch — Pat O’Brien’s newest drink to celebrate the Holidays: Brandy, Green Crème de Menthe, Milk & Simple Syrup.

Served straight up in a champagne glass & topped with Whipped Cream, Nutmeg & Cherry.

Peppermint Patty —

World Famous Pat O’Brien’s Hurricane — Pat O’Brien’s

Rumpelminze, Green Crème de Menthe, Heavy Cream. Build & stir in rocks glass

Hurricane Amber Rum & Pat O’Brien’s Hurricane Mix®. Garnished with Orange, Cherry & two straws.

“LET’S START A NEW TRADITION!” Ghost of Christmas Past from Muriel’s Jackson Square

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(CE) Open Christmas Eve; (CEC) Open Christmas Eve with Reveillon Drink; (CD) Open Christmas Day; (CDC) Open Christmas Day with Reveillon Drink; (NYE) Open New Year’s Eve; (NYEC) Open New Year’s Eve with Reveillon Drink; (NYD) Open New Year’s Day; (NYDC) Open New Year’s Day with Reveillon Drink.

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Stuff those stockings with Drink Mixes & Party Packs!

Christmas Join the Locals in the tradition ht of Christmas Nig ! at Pat O’Brien’s

STYLE REVEILLON ON THE ROCKS

Meet Santa EVERY Fri & Sat in December from 5-9 pm!

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Pelican Bar at the Sheraton New Orleans sheratonneworleans.com 500 Canal St. CEC CDC NYEC NYDC

Ooh LaLa Café Au Lait — Café Patron, house-made Horchata, an Absolut Vanilla top & a splash of Half & Half, served over Ice

The Pelican Club pelicanclub.com 312 Exchange Pl. CEC

The Pelican Wassail — Apple Cider-Spiced Rum, Pineapple splash, Cranberry splash, Cinnamon, Allspice, Cloves & Citrus, served warm

Restaurant R’evolution revolutionnola.com 777 Bienville St. CEC CDC NYEC NYDC

Shimmering Flame Cocktail — Pimm’s No. 1, house-made Ginger Beer infused with Cucumber & Beets, seasonal Fruit & Sparkling Wine

The Rib Room omniroyalorleans.com 621 St. Louis St. CEC CDC NYEC NYDC

Candy Cane Cocktail — Vanilla Rum, White Chocolate Liqueur & Peppermint Schnapps Blushing Mimosa — Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Grenadine & Champagne Tableau tableaufrenchquarter.com 616 St. Peter St. CEC NYEC

The Three Muses thethreemuses.com 536 Frenchmen St. NYEC NYDC

Who’s Bailey?! — Kimberly Patton Bragg’s own house-made Irish Creme. Absurdly good!

Knight Takes Bishop — Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey, Apricot Liqueur, Sherry, Honey, Lemon & Tarragon.

A super decadent & savory Whiskey Sour.

Tivoli & Lee tivoliandlee.com 936 St Charles Ave. CEC CDC NYE NYD

The 34th Street — Named after the classic movie, Miracle on 34th Street, this seasonal cocktail is a twist on the traditional Manhattan: Sazerac Rye, Lillet Blanc, Grapefruit Oleo & Tobacco Bitters Upperline Restaurant upperline.com 1413 Upperline St.

1858 Original Sazerac — Cognac, Cane Sugar & Peychaud’s Bitters, stirred with Ice & strained into an Herbsaint or Absinthe-rinsed glass.

Garnished with two ice cubes & a Lemon Twist.

Dorothy Parker on the Bayou — Dorothy Parker Gin, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Ancho Chile Liqueur, Hellfire Habanero Shrub & Orange Bitters, stirred with Ice, strained & garnished with three Red Hots

Peartini — A refreshing fusion of Pear Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Pineapple Shrub & Lime, stirred with Ice & strained

Flor de Jerez — Ron Del Barrilito 3 Star Rum, Amontillado Sherry, Apricot Liqueur, Lemon Juice & Demerara Syrup

Knight Takes Bishop from The Three Muses

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(CE) Open Christmas Eve; (CEC) Open Christmas Eve with Reveillon Drink; (CD) Open Christmas Day; (CDC) Open Christmas Day with Reveillon Drink; (NYE) Open New Year’s Eve; (NYEC) Open New Year’s Eve with Reveillon Drink; (NYD) Open New Year’s Day; (NYDC) Open New Year’s Day with Reveillon Drink.

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Reveillon!

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REVEILLON

Pronounced ’rĕ-vē-ŏn (Hint: the ‘L’s are silent!)

AT NEW ORLEANS FINEST RESTAURANTS During the mid-1800s, New Orleans’ Creole families celebrated the “Reveillon” (French for “awakening”) twice during the holidays. The first Reveillon came after Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, when families returned from St. Louis Cathedral to break a daylong fast with an elaborate meal. The meal consisted of egg dishes, sweetbreads, and Creole specialties, such as daube glacé. It often ended with a cake filled with a fruit confection, dripping with wine or rum, and topped with whipped cream.

New Year’s Eve brought another Reveillon, usually shared among several families. This more festive meal featured eggnog, fancy pastries, meringues, sugar sculptures, and crystallized fruits. By late afternoon, families would return home to a light supper followed by a night of singing and dancing – with wine and whiskey for the gentlemen, and cordials and liqueurs for the ladies.

Today’s Reveillon is celebrated nightly during the Christmas season in restaurants throughout the city. Menus combine ageless Creole cuisine with more contemporary New Orleans dishes, but the spirit of the past remains. In fact, some of our Reveillon restaurants—Antoine’s, Commander’s Palace, Galatoire’s and Tujague’s—are more than 100 years old! Revel in nostalgia and join us for the Reveillon— the authentic taste of Christmas New Orleans Style!

Reveillon menus are categorized in two ways:

Reveillon Traditional A rich, special occasion menu created in the style of, and inspired by, the tastes of the original Creoles.

Reveillon Contemporary A rich, special occasion menu utilizing preparation techniques and products of the modern day not necessarily available to the original Creoles.

Prices do not include tax or gratuity, and may not be combined with other promotional offers or discounts. Available holiday dates are noted in each listing, but please call in advance to confirm or check the restaurant’s website: (CE) Open Christmas Eve; (CER) Open Christmas Eve with Reveillon Dinner; (CD) Open Christmas Day; (CDR) Open Christmas Day with Reveillon Dinner; (NYE) Open New Year’s Eve; (NYER) Open New Year’s Eve with Reveillon Dinner; (NYD) Open New Year’s Day; (NYDR) Open New Year’s Day with Reveillon Dinner.

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REVEILLON MENUS AT NEW ORLEANS FINEST RESTAURANTS

Albertine’s Tea Room—$48

Antoine’s—$49

Traditional

Traditional

thecolumns.com 3811 St. Charles Ave. (504) 899-9308 CER CDR NYE NYD

antoines.com 713 St. Louis St. (504) 581-4422 CER NYER

FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Columns House Salad of Organic Mixed Greens, Hearts of Palm, Fresh Cut Pepper, Shredded Carrots, tossed with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette • Beets, Frisée & Bleu Cheese with Cane Vinaigrette THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Pan-Seared Diver Scallops with Roasted Corn, Asparagus & Louisiana Shrimp Relish with Roasted Tomato Beurre Blanc • Veal Osso Buco with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato • Roasted Duck Breast with Pommes Anna • Charred Atlantic Salmon brushed with Sweet Soy with Shrimp Mirliton Dressing

FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Charbroiled Louisiana Oysters (4) charred with Seasoned Garlic, Herb Butter, Olive Oil & topped with Romano Cheese • Créole Gumbo with Blue Crabs, Oysters & Gulf Shrimp SECOND COURSE

• Noël Salad of Greens & Baby Spinach, Strawberries, Shaved Carrots, Cranberries & Walnuts topped with Feta Cheese & Orange Vinaigrette THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Chicken with Champagne Mushroom Sauce over Garlic Cheese Yukon Mashed Potatoes • Louisiana Drum stuffed with Crabmeat & Shrimp over Onion Rice with Wilted Spinach topped with White Wine Tomato Velvet

FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Chocolate Ganache Tart Topped with a Raspberry Reduction • Ginger Crème Brûlée

• Eggnog Bread Pudding with Cinnamon & Raisins, topped with Praline Rum Sauce • Raspberry Dark Chocolate Mousse topped with Whipped Cream & Raspberry Sauce

Andrea’s Restaurant—$68 Traditional

andreasrestaurant.com 3100 19th St. Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 834-8583 CER CDR NYER NYDR FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Arnaud’s Restaurant—$49 Traditional

arnaudsrestaurant.com 813 Bienville St. (504) 523-5433 CE NYE

• Vitello Tonnato • Stracciatella di Medici • Porcini Ravioli Tuscany

AMUSE BOUCHE

SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Remoulade with Poached Barataria Pass White Shrimp, White Remoulade & Root Vegetables • Duck Rillettes with Caramelized Onions, Radish & Cherry Confit

• Breast of Roast Pheasant Tuscany • T-Bone Steak Fiorentina Ai Ferri • Girello D’Angello Provincial • Cioppino Mediterraneo (Bouillabaisse) THIRD COURSE

• Boston Bibb Lettuce & Fontina Cheese FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Chestnut Cake Al Cioccolota • Zuppa Inglese • Panettone Milano

REVEILLON MENUS

• Oyster Stew • Duck Gumbo with Rice • Turtle Soup au Sherry

• Daube Glacé with Garlic Crouton FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Creole Onion Soup en Croûte • Watercress Salad with Candied Pecans, Dried Cranberry, Jacob’s Andouille Croutons & Champagne Cane Vinaigrette

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Arnaud’s Restaurant CONTINUED

FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Pumpkin Crème Brûlée with Wattleseed Cream • Sticky Toffee Pudding with Cinnamon Ice Cream

• Court-Bouillon with Louisiana Gulf Drum simmered in Tomato Puree with Gulf Shrimp & Oysters, served with Louisiana Popcorn Rice • Roasted Cornish Game Hen served with Mayhaw Demi-Glace & Cranberry, Raisin & Chestnut Quinoa • Pork Flatiron Steak with Sauce Robert & Spinach Rockefeller FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Gâteau de Sirop • Tarte Tatin

Besh Steak—$75 Contemporary

tinyurl.com/nn95pjy 512 S. Peters St. (504) 533-6111 CE CD NYE NYD FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Grilled Louisiana Shrimp Remoulade with Mizuna Greens & Pickled Root Vegetable • Plaquemines Parish Citrus Salad with Organic Greens & Roasted Chestnuts SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Besh Not-So-Classic Turtle Soup • Baked Oyster Grand-Mère on the Half Shell THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Trout Amandine with Citrus Crab & Brown Butter • Slow Braised Lamb Shank with Roasted Cauliflower & Smoked Gouda FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Père Roux Cake with Bananas Foster & Creole Cream Cheese Icing • Creole Cream Cheesecake with Roasted Chestnut & Citrus Caramel

The Bistreaux at Maison Dupuy—$55 Contemporary

maisondupuy.com/bistreaux 1001 Toulouse St. (504) 586-8000 CE CD NYE NYD FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Turtle Soup with Boiled Egg & Sherry • Chicken & Andouille Gumbo over Popcorn Rice SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Smoked Duck & Warm Spinach Salad with Crimini Mushrooms, Pork Belly, Caramelized Onion & Pomegranate Gastrique • Black Trumpet Ravioli with Thyme Brown Butter THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Pan-Seared Redfish with Butternut Squash, Tasso Hash & Lemon Beurre Blanc • Grilled Quail with Chaurice, Apricot Stuffing & Tabasco Honey • Pork Filet with Corn Pudding, Winter Root Vegetables & Pork Demi

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The Bombay Club—$45 Contemporary

bombayclubneworleans.com 830 Conti St. (504) 577-2237 CER CDR NYER NYDR FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Roasted Butternut Squash with Steen’s Cane Syrup, Granola & Greens • Spiced Carrots with Pecan Pesto & Whipped Goat Cheese Burratta SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Shrimp & Mirliton Stuffing with New Orleans BBQ Sauce • Rabbit & Andouille Gumbo with Mustard Potato Salad THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Smoked Duck Cassoulet with Duck Cracklins • Foie Gras-Poached Flounder with Creamed Greens FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Ginger Tea-Poached Pears with Tapioca • Persimmon Bread Pudding with Rum Anglaise LAGNIAPPE

• Preakness Eggnog

Borgne—$65 Contemporary

borgnerestaurant.com 601 Loyola Ave. (504) 613-3860 CE CD NYE NYD FIRST COURSE

• Fried Oyster Barigoule with Artichoke, Wild Mushroom & Verjus Vinaigrette SECOND COURSE

• Louisiana White Shrimp Cocktail with Romesco, Fresh Horseradish & Arugula THIRD COURSE

• Madeira-Braised Lamb Shank with Carrots, Chick Peas & Couscous FOURTH COURSE

• Cane Syrup Cornmeal Cake with Buttermilk Ice Cream & Bourbon

Bourbon House Seafood and Oyster Bar—$60 Contemporary

bourbonhouse.com 144 Bourbon St. (504) 522-0111 CER NYE FIRST COURSE

• Pear & Cranberry Salad with Roquefort Cheese, Candied Pecans, Endive, Mixed Greens & Louisiana Citrus Vinaigrette

(CE) Open Christmas Eve; (CER) Open Christmas Eve with Reveillon Dinner; (CD) Open Christmas Day; (CDR) Open Christmas Day with Reveillon Dinner; (NYE) Open New Year’s Eve; (NYER) Open New Year’s Eve with Reveillon Dinner; (NYD) Open New Year’s Day; (NYDR) Open New Year’s Day with Reveillon Dinner.

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BOURBON HOUSE CONTINUED SECOND COURSE

• Smoked Oyster Bisque, Gulf Oysters & Toasted Fennel Sourdough Boule THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Roasted Venison Rack, Sweet Potatoes, Tasso & Bourbon-Fig Demi • Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Duck Breast with Jalapeños, Cream Cheese, Parsnip Puree & Cherry-Port Glaze FOURTH COURSE

• Figgy Pudding, Eggnog Ice Cream & Roasted Chestnut Tuile

Brigtsen’s Restaurant—$48 Traditional

brigtsens.com 723 Dante St. (504) 861-7610 NYE FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Oyster Chowder with Bacon & Fennel • Filé Gumbo with Chicken & Andouille Sausage SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• House Salad with Satsumas, Spiced Pecans, Feta, Croutons, Pickled Red Onion & Cane Vinegar Dressing • Baked Oyster Bienville & Baked Oyster LeRuth • BBQ Shrimp with Shrimp Calas THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Roast Duck à l’Orange with Dirty Rice & Louisiana Citrus Sauce • Stuffed Fillet of Flounder with Seafood Dressing & Lemon Mousseline • Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Vegetables & Apple Cider Pan Gravy FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Sweet Potato Bread Pudding with Pecan Praline Sauce • Eggnog Crème Brûlée • Pecan Pie with Caramel Sauce

Broussard’s—$47 Traditional

Whipped Potatoes with Wild Mushroom Duxelles & Brandy Green Peppercorn Cream FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Sticky Toffee Bread Pudding with Eggnog Anglaise • Pumpkin Cheesecake with Chocolate Graham Cracker Crust & Toasted Marshmallow

Cafe Adelaide—$55 Contemporary

cafeadelaide.com 300 Poydras St. (504) 595-3305 CE CD NYE NYD FIRST COURSE

• Roasted Cauliflower, Truffle & Crab Bisque with St. Andre Cheese, Jumbo Lump Blue Crab, White Truffle Froth & Shaved Black Truffles SECOND COURSE

• Gulf Shrimp-Crusted Black Drum with Oyster-Cornbread Stuffing, Pickled TrinityHerb Salad & Seafood Gumbo Butter LE COUP DU MILIEU (a cup in the middle)

• Sample Size Cocktail FOURTH COURSE

• 24-hour Braised Beef Shortrib with Pickled Chanterelles, Lobster Barley Risotto & Foie Gras-Butternut Squash Puree FIFTH COURSE

• Sticky Toffee Pudding Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Mousse, Spiced Carrot Coulis & Bourbon Pecan Toffee Sauce

Cafe Degas—$42 Traditional

cafedegas.com 3127 Esplanade Ave. (504) 945-5635 NYE NYDR

broussards.com 819 Conti St. (504) 581-3866 CER CDR NYER NYDR

FIRST COURSE

FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

SECOND COURSE

• Pistachio Pâté Campagne, Brandied Duck Liver Mousse & Pork Rillette with House Pickles & Mustard Sauce • Gravlax Dill Cured Salmon, Choupique Caviar Deviled Egg, Truffle, Leek & Wild Mushroom Salad

• Crawfish Ravioli with Crawfish, Duxelles & Lemon Beurre Blanc

SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Turtle Soup au Sherry • Butternut Squash Bisque with Cranberry Smoked Cheddar Grilled Cheese THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Burgundy-Braised Lamb Shank with Bleu Cheese Risotto & Pepper Jelly Haricots • Yellowfin Tuna “Dianne” on Roasted Garlic

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• Crab & Fennel Salad with Baby Arugula, Grapefruit, Mint, Crispy Shallots & Tarragon Vinaigrette

THIRD COURSE

• Rack of Lamb and Merguez Sausage with Provençale Ratatouille, Haricots Verts, Fingerling Potatoes & Smoked Vidalia Onions, served au Jus FOURTH COURSE

• Chocolate Pot de Crème: a Creamy Chocolate Custard Dessert served with Chantilly Creme LAGNIAPPE

• A Glass of Ruby Port

(CE) Open Christmas Eve; (CER) Open Christmas Eve with Reveillon Dinner; (CD) Open Christmas Day; (CDR) Open Christmas Day with Reveillon Dinner; (NYE) Open New Year’s Eve; (NYER) Open New Year’s Eve with Reveillon Dinner; (NYD) Open New Year’s Day; (NYDR) Open New Year’s Day with Reveillon Dinner.

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Come & Join Us

December 1st - 24th as we offer our

Oyster and Artichoke Soup Chicken Andouille Gumbo Turtle Soup

REVEILLON MENUS

$34.00 Tax & Gratuity not included Choice of One Item from Each Category

Tossed Green Salad w/ Toasted Pecan Vinaigrette Catfish St. Peter Blackened Catfish with Crabmeat Stuffing & New Orleans Shrimp-Cream Sauce

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Crawfish EtouffEE over Rice Crab Cakes with Green Peppercorn and Crawfish Sauce Penne Pasta with Wild Mushroom Cream Roasted Half Duckling with New Orleans Rum & Louisiana Citrus Sauce Garlic Mashed New Potatoes Creole Creamed Spinach Macque Choux Corn Smothered Turnip Greens Chocolate Cheesecake with Raspberry Liqueur Sauce Hot Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce Homemade Pecan Pie

Gumboshop.com 630 Saint Peter Street • 504.525.1486

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Commander’s Palace—$110 Contemporary

• Grilled Pork Chop with sauteed Apples, Kale & Brown Butter • Redfish Creole: Poached Redfish in Creole Sauce with steamed Rice • Grits & Grillades: Veal Medallions braised in Gravy, served over Yellow Corn Grits

commanderspalace.com 1403 Washington Ave. (504) 899-8221 CE NYE NYD

FOURTH COURSE

FIRST COURSE

• Eggnog Crème Brûlée

• Caminada Pass Oyster: Gin, Juniper & Sage Sorbet with Toasted Sumac, Salt & Rosemary, Scorched Tableside SECOND COURSE

• Stone Crab & Caviar Finger Sandwich: Commanders-Made Whipped Butter, Pickled Radish, Sliced Cucumber, Cornichon & Grated Egg Yolk with Champagne Crème Fraîche THIRD COURSE

• “The Christmas Goose:” Cast Iron Seared Foie Gras, Foie Gras & Goose Egg Custard, Goose Confit & Mincemeat Pie with a Cranberry & Aged Sherry Cobbler Cocktail LE COUP DU MILIEU (a cup in the middle)

• Sample Size Cocktail FIFTH COURSE

• Sea Scallop & Hoppin’ John Stew: Slow Smoked Pig Trotters Braised Down with Bitter Turnip, Sweet Potato & Mustard Greens with Heirloom Louisiana Beans, Puffed Falcon Mill Rice and Spicy Ham Bone Broth

Crescent City Brewhouse—$45 Traditional

crescentcitybrewhouse.com 527 Decatur St. (504) 522-0571 CER NYER NYDR FIRST COURSE

• Seafood Andouille Gumbo SECOND COURSE

• Baked Oysters 3 Ways THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Redfish Pontchartrain • Shrimp & Grits • Southern Crispy Duck FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce • Creole Cream Cheese Cheesecake • Crème Brûlée LAGNIAPPE

SIXTH COURSE

• 4 Beer Sampler

• Black Truffle Butter Stuffed Petit Poussin: Sage & Fire Roasted Chestnut Dressing with Little Roots, Whiskey-Roasted Pumpkin Cream & Truffled Chicken Liver Jus Roti

Criollo Restaurant & Lounge—$75

SEVENTH COURSE

• Kobe Beef “Steak Stanly:” Grilled Tenderloin of American Kobe Beef over French Potato Puree with Crispy Horseradish Ribbon, Brûléed Banana & House-Made Worcestershire Demi-Glace EIGHTH COURSE

• Sticky Toffee Pudding: Old New Orleans Rum Soaked Fig & Medjool Date Pudding with Louisiana Pecans, Burnt Marshmallow & Chocolate-Sambuca Ice Cream

Court Of Two Sisters Restaurant—$45 Traditional

courtoftwosisters.com 613 Royal St. (504) 522-7261 CE NYE NYD

Contemporary

criollonola.com 214 Royal St. (504) 681-4444 CER CDR NYE NYD FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Cured Lamb Belly & Scallops with Turnip Greens & Red Beet Puree • Smoked Quail Risotto with Caramelized Cranberries & Sunny–up Quail Eggs • Fricassee of Rabbit with Sweet Breads, Wild Mushrooms & Hunter Sauce SECOND COURSE

• Butternut Squash Soup with Brie & White Truffle THIRD COURSE

• Heirloom Beet Salad of Beet Root & Leaves, Pecan Tuile, Grapefruit & Pepper Jelly Vinaigrette

FIRST COURSE

FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Turtle Soup au Sherry

• Muscovy Duck Breast with Caramelized Clementines, Wild Grains & Marsala Gastrique • Coriander-Crusted Lamb Chops with Foie Gras, Chestnuts & Port Wine Reduction • Beef Cheeks Tarte Tatin, Bleu Cheese & Anjou Pear • Paupiette of Flounder with Jumbo Lump Crab & Gulf Shrimp

SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Fried Green Tomato Salad with Boiled Shrimp, Greens & Rémoulade • Court of Two Sisters Salad THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Crab Benedict: English Muffin topped with Poached Egg, Louisiana Crabmeat & Hollandaise

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THIRTY-FIRST ANNUAL Christmas New Orleans StylE

REVEILLON MENUS

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FOURTH COURSE

FIFTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Panettone French Toast with Candy Cane Stracciatella Gelato

• Bûche de Noël, Coffee & Vanilla Genoise & Cocoa Butter Cream • Gateau Saint Honoré, Hazelnut Profiteroles

Desire Oyster Bar—$46 Traditional

sonesta.com/desireoysterbar 300 Bourbon St. (504) 553-2281 CER CDR NYER NYDR FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Turtle Soup au Sherry • Creole Gumbo SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Wedge Salad with Buttermilk Bleu Cheese Dressing, Tomatoes, Bacon & Eggs • Baby Spinach Salad with Candied Pecans, Dried Cranberries, Bleu Cheese, Red Grapes & Praline Vinaigrette THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Blackened Redfish with Shrimp CourtBouillon & Rice • Braised Pork Shank with Smothered Cabbage & Mashed Sweet Potatoes FOURTH COURSE

• Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake with Creole Cream Cheese & Graham Cracker Crust

Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse—$70 Contemporary

dickiebrennanssteakhouse.com 716 Iberville St. (504) 522-2467 NYE FIRST COURSE

• Winter Squash Crab Soup with Pepitas & Crème Fraîche

Emeril’s Delmonico—$60 Traditional

tinyurl.com/nlrf25c 1300 St. Charles Ave. (504) 525-4937 NYE NYD FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Baked Oysters Dunbar with Artichoke & Parmesan • Mississippi Rabbit Crêpe with Tasso & Sweet Potato SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Lobster Bisque • Delmonico Salad of Iceberg Lettuce, Broccoli, Carrots & Beets THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Crab-Stuffed Fillet of Flounder with Asparagus, Mushroom, Fingerling Potato, Pimenton & Hollandaise • Pan Roasted Lamb T-Bone with White Bean Ragout, Winter Greens, Satsuma & Green Olive FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Buttered Rum Crème Brûlée & Pecan Praline • Chocolate Chestnut Mousse Cake with Satsuma Coulis & Chocolate Shavings

Emeril’s Restaurant—$65 Traditional

• Duck Confit Salad, Chicory Greens with Duck Confit, Red Onions, Cornbread Croutons & Maple Vinaigrette

tinyurl.com/nbfuwsu 800 Tchoupitoulas St. (504) 528-9393 NYE NYD

THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Lobster Thermidor with Haricots Verts • 10 oz. Dry Aged Strip with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes & Demi-Glace

• Smoked Gulf Seafood with Buttered Blue Corn Grit Pancakes • Russian Salad with Root Vegetables, Peameal Bacon & Black Truffle Vinaigrette

SECOND COURSE

FOURTH COURSE

• Bûche de Noël, Classic Yule Log Treat

Domenica—$65 Contemporary

domenicarestaurant.com 123 Baronne St. (504) 648-6020 CE CD NYE NYD FIRST COURSE

• Blue Crab Arancini with Basil Pesto SECOND COURSE

• Wood-Roasted Octopus with Potato, Jalapeño & Garlic Aioli THIRD COURSE

• Bucatini al Mare with Clams, Mussels & Shrimp

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SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Shrimp-Crusted Turbot with whipped Potatoes & Port Beurre Rouge • Oyster Chowder & Dumplings THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Duck Poutine with Duck Fat Fries & Duck Egg • Lamb Bourguignonne with Egg Noodles & Mint Pesto FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Molasses Cake with Creole Cream Cheese Mousse, Chicory Coffee Sorbet & Candied Orange • Sweet Potato Tart with Maple Ice Cream, Green Apple Compote & Walnuts

(CE) Open Christmas Eve; (CER) Open Christmas Eve with Reveillon Dinner; (CD) Open Christmas Day; (CDR) Open Christmas Day with Reveillon Dinner; (NYE) Open New Year’s Eve; (NYER) Open New Year’s Eve with Reveillon Dinner; (NYD) Open New Year’s Day; (NYDR) Open New Year’s Day with Reveillon Dinner.

THIRTY-FIRST ANNUAL Christmas New Orleans StylE

Feelings Cafe—$75 Contemporary

feelingscafe.com 2600 Chartres St. (504) 945-2222 NYER FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Ice Cream Sundae • Seasonal Fruit Cobbler with Whipped Cream

Galatoire’s Restaurant—$45 Traditional

galatoires.com 209 Bourbon St. (504) 525-2021 CER NYE NYD

SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Ricotta Gnudi, Mushroom Consommé, Proscuitto & Nepitella • Pork Belly, Pickled Vegetables & Shrimp Emulsion

• Baked Shrimp Scampi • Fried Oysters, Spinach Rockefeller & Hollandaise

THIRD COURSE

• Lobster Bisque • Mixed Greens with Garlic & Cherry Tomatoes

• Salad of Local Lettuces, Grapefruit, Fennel, Candied Pecans, Ricotta Salata & Apple Mustard Dressing FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Strip Loin of Beef, Chestnut, Foie-Poached Turnips & Pomegranate Bordelaise • Seasonal Gulf Fish, Smoked Vegetable Cabbage Purse & Lemongrass Ginger Fumet

• Sautéed Drum with Roasted Eggplant, Saffron Sauce & Rouille • Grilled Petite Filet with Creamed Spinach, Marchand de Vin & Crispy Bacon • Fried Fish Cakes with Steamed Broccoli & Spicy Béchamel Sauce

FIFTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Demi Cheese Plate (Chef’s Selection) • Pistachio Cardamom Cake, Galangal Caramel & Chevre Ice Cream • Banana Cordon Rose Cake, Whipped Cream Cheese, Peanut Butter & Honey

Galatoire’s “33” Bar and Steak—$49 Traditional

galatoires33barandsteak.com 215 Bourbon St. (504) 335-3932 CER NYE NYD FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Escargot, Mushrooms, Garlic, Herbs & Grilled Bread • Chilled Louisiana Shrimp, Chopped Egg, Capers with Creole Mustard Vinaigrette SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Duck & Andouille Gumbo • Mixed Greens & Pickled Vegetables with House Dressing THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Broiled Drum Fillet, Lobster Thermidor & Steamed Broccoli • Fried Louisiana Crab & Shrimp Cake, Roasted Eggplant, Beurre Blanc • Petite Filet with Lyonnaise Potatoes & Grilled Asparagus Béarnaise

REVEILLON MENUS

• Panna Cotta of Salsify & Cauliflower, Sea Urchin, Meyer Lemon, Shiso & Roe • Lamb Tartare, Calabrian Chili, Mediterranean Flavors & Cured Egg Yolk

• Custard Cup • Ice Cream Sundae • Mocha Panna Cotta

The Grill Room—$60 Contemporary

grillroomneworleans.com 300 Gravier St. (504) 522-1994 CE CD NYE NYD FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Blue Crab Gratin with Braised Radish, Black Garlic, Asparagus, Caviar • Beets Roasted in Pecan Shells with Vanilla Vinaigrette, Lobster, Praline, Nasturtium SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Baby Lettuces with Parmesan, Black Olive, Fennel & Lemon-Sassafras Vinaigrette • Potato-Leek Soup with Bowfin Caviar, Rosemary & Hijiki Seasoning THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Roast Springer Mountain Farm Chicken with Pine, Turnip & Grilled Sugarcane Broth • Grilled Hanger Steak with Sea Beans, Oven-Roasted Tomatoes, Wild Mushrooms & Bordelaise • Monkfish Court-Bouillon with Popcorn Rice & Grilled Chicories

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FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Rémoulade-Crusted Scallop with Pickled Collard Greens • Boudin-Stuffed Quail with Sweet Potato Casserole & Huey’s Cane Syrup

• Flan with Ginger Consommé & Mandarin Orange Sorbet • Milk Chocolate Semi-Freddo with Buttermilk Chocolate Cake, Goat Cheese Sorbet & Caramelized Macadamia Nuts

The Gumbo Shop—$34 Traditional

gumboshop.com 630 St. Peter St. (504) 525-1486 CER NYE NYD FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Oyster & Artichoke Soup • Chicken Andouille Gumbo • Turtle Soup SECOND COURSE

• Tossed Green Salad with toasted Pecan Vinaigrette THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Catfish Saint Peter • Crawfish Étouffée over Rice • Crab Cakes with Crawfish & Green Peppercorn Sauce • Penne Pasta with Wild Mushroom Cream Sauce • Roasted Half Duck with Local Rum & Louisiana Citrus Sauce FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Chocolate Cheesecake with Raspberry Liqueur Sauce • Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce • Pecan Pie

SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Butternut Squash & Foie Gras Bisque with Crème Fraîche & Crushed Pepitas • Farm House Salad with Mixed Greens, Covey Rise Vegetables & Sweet Tea Vinaigrette THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Boucherie Mix Grill with Braised Pork Roast, Smoked Sausage Swamp Pop Cola BBQ Sauce & “Dirty Rice” Farro • Pan-Seared Gulf Fish with Louisiana Citrus & Shaved Fennel, Winter Greens & Pan Drippings FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Chocolate Chess Pie with Peppermint Bark • Pumpkin Crème Brûlée with Burnt Sugar & Praline Crunch

La Provence—$46 Contemporary

laprovencerestaurant.com 25020 Highway 190 Lacombe, LA 70445 (985) 626-7662 CE CD NYE NYD FIRST COURSE

LAGNIAPPE

• Veal Daube Glacé with Horseradish Crème Fraîche, Gremolata Salad & Brandy Plum Compote

• Café Brûlot with Dessert

SECOND COURSE

Johnny Sanchez—$70

• Grandmother’s Turtle Soup with Pedro Ximenez Sherry

Contemporary

THIRD COURSE

johnnysanchezrestaurant.com 930 Poydras St. (504) 304-6615 CE CD NYE NYD

• Whole Cooked La Provence Porchetta with Flageolet Bean Cassoulet & Black Trumpet Mushrooms

FIRST COURSE

• Plaquemines Parish Citrus & Avocado Salad with Shaved Fennel & Pomegranate SECOND COURSE

• Roasted Corn Sope with Chorizo, Black Beans, Salvadorian Crema & Queso THIRD COURSE

• Lamb Shank Birria with Guajillo-Tomato Broth, Pickled Onion, Cilantro & Lime, served with Warm Tortillas FOURTH COURSE

• Coconut Flan

Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails—$45 Contemporary

kingfishneworleans.com 337 Chartres St. (504) 598-5005 CER CDR NYER NYDR

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FOURTH COURSE

• Local Citrus Tart with Whipped White Chocolate & Blood Orange Sherbet

Lüke—$60 Traditional

lukeneworleans.com 333 St. Charles Ave. (504) 378-2840 CE CD NYE NYD FIRST COURSE

• Shrimp Rémoulade with Apple, Mirliton & Petite Greens SECOND COURSE

• Turtle Soup with Pressed Egg & Sherry THIRD COURSE

• Roasted Veal Loin with Oyster Dressing & Black Truffle Jus FOURTH COURSE

• Apple and Pear Tart with Brown Sugar & Walnuts

(CE) Open Christmas Eve; (CER) Open Christmas Eve with Reveillon Dinner; (CD) Open Christmas Day; (CDR) Open Christmas Day with Reveillon Dinner; (NYE) Open New Year’s Eve; (NYER) Open New Year’s Eve with Reveillon Dinner; (NYD) Open New Year’s Day; (NYDR) Open New Year’s Day with Reveillon Dinner.

THIRTY-FIRST ANNUAL Christmas New Orleans StylE

Mat & Naddie’s—$40

SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

matandnaddies.com 937 Leonidas St. (504) 861-9600 NYE

• Satsuma Salad with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds & Pancetta, tossed with Chipotle Vinaigrette • Duck Rillettes with Apple Mostarda, Pickled Vegetables & French Bread Crostini

FIRST COURSE

THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Oyster Patty Hand Pie with Rockefeller Puree

• Pan-Seared Flounder with Shrimp & Wild Mushroom Velouté & Haricots Verts • Braised Lamb Shank with Butternut Squash Hash, Natural Reduction Sauce & Crispy Shallot

Traditional

SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Our own Head Cheese with everything house-made: Herb Crackers, Creole Mustard, Pickled Cucumber & Carrot • Egg in a Nest with Crispy Deep Fried Soft Boiled Egg, Arugula, Beet & Rémoulade • Chicken Rochambeau with house-cured & Shaved Homeplace Pastures Pork Shoulder, Roasted Root Vegetable, Marchand de vin & Béarnaise • Shrimp & Ricotta Ravioli with Abita Christmas Ale Coulis Piquant & Fried Spinach FOURTH COURSE

• Reveillon Roulade with Chocolate Génoise, Chestnut Cream, Espresso Reduction & Ganache

Morton’s The Steakhouse—$65 Traditional

mortons.com/neworleans/ 365 Canal St. (504) 566-0221 CE NYE NYD FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Baked Five Onion Soup • Lobster Bisque SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Caesar Salad • Morton’s Salad: Bleu Cheese Salad with Chopped Egg & Anchovies THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• 6 oz. Single Cut Filet Mignon • Double Cut Prime Pork Chop • Crab Cakes ACCOMPANIMENT (CHOICE OF)

• Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes • Green Beans FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Key Lime Pie • Crème Brûlée

Muriel’s Jackson Square—$48 Traditional

muriels.com 801 Chartres St. (504) 568-1885 NYE NYD FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Fried Oyster Chowder with Leeks, Potato & Bacon • Sweet Potato Bisque with Andouille Sausage, Poached Pear & Brown Sugar Pecans

• Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée • Grilled Eggnog Pound Cake with Fig Compote

REVEILLON MENUS

THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

NOLA—$60-$70 Traditional

tinyurl.com/pby8skc 534 St. Louis St. (504) 522-6652 NYE NYD FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Foie Gras Pâté with Toasted Brioche & Scuppernong Grape Mostarda • Bone Marrow Consommé with Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Grilled Baguette & Marinated Mushrooms • Cracklin’ Crusted Frog Legs with Mustard Greens & Bagna Cauda Butter Sauce SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Turtle Soup • Shrimp & Mirliton Salad with Baby Greens, Spiced Pecans & Creamy Herbsaint Dressing THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Braised Short Rib Bordelaise, Roasted Winter Vegetables, Apple Gremolata & Roasted Chestnuts • Panéed Pork Loin, Bucatini & Crab Carbonara, Sunny Side-up Egg & Sweet Gherkin Ravigote • Cedar Plank Gulf Redfish with Caramelized Leek & Fingerling Hash, Herbsaint & Escargot Butter Sauce FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• St. Joseph Zeppole with Cherry Jam, Chocolate-Hazelnut Pastry Cream & Candied Hazelnuts • Apple Tart with Roasted Chestnut Cream & Apple Brandy Ice Cream

Palace Café—$65 Contemporary

palacecafe.com 605 Canal St. (504) 523-1661 NYE FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Butternut Squash Soup • Gala Apple Cream, Black Truffles, Chives

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FIFTH COURSE

SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Blonde Chocolate Cremeux with Cranberry, Ricotta Cheese & Stracciatella

• Beet, Endive & Pear Salad • Pickled Fennel, Roquefort & Verjus Vinaigrette

Restaurant R’evolution—$72

THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Contemporary

• Braised Beef Short Ribs with Tuscan Kale, Winter Vegetables & Barolo Sauce • Grilled Pompano with Louisiana Satsuma Salad & Fresh Herbs • Champvallon: Braised Lamb Shoulder with Potatoes & Rosemary Jus

revolutionnola.com 777 Bienville St. (504) 553-2277 CER NYER

FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Sweet Potato & Andouille Bisque • Seafood Gumbo

• Chocolate Mousse Pie with Coconut-Pecan Filling • White Chocolate Bread Pudding

FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

SECOND COURSE

The Pelican Club—$52-$60

• Cranberry Waldorf Salad with Smoked Walnuts, Caramel Apple & Celery Rémoulade

Contemporary

THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

pelicanclub.com 312 Exchange Pl. (504) 523-1504 CE NYE

• Beurre Noisette-Poached Gulf Fish with Lobster Nage, Root Vegetable Croquette & Preserved Fennel • Braised Boneless Short Ribs, RutabagaCitrus Puree & Red Wine Sauce

FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF SOUP)

FOURTH COURSE

• Creamy Oyster Mirliton Tasso • Turtle Soup with Aged Sherry • Potato, Celery & Leek

• Dessert Duo: Local Stout Chocolate Cake & White Chocolate Bread Pudding Crème Brûlée

SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Pelican Club Baked Oysters • Smoked Mississippi Rabbit • New Orleans “Barbequed Shrimp” • Jumbo Lump Crabmeat & Lobster with Wild Mushroom Ravioli THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Prime Pork Chop with Louisiana Boudin Stuffing • Whole Crispy Flounder with Sea Scallops & Jumbo Shrimp • Louisiana Bouillabaisse with Gulf Fish, Shrimp, Scallops, Clams & Mussels • Trio of Duckling with Wild Rice Dressing FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• White & Dark Chocolate Bread Pudding • Louisiana Meyer Lemon Ice Box Pie • Bourbon Pecan Pie • Chocolate Decadence Cake LAGNIAPPE

• Bourbon Spiked Eggnog

Restaurant August—$97 Contemporary

restaurantaugust.com 301 Tchoupitoulas St. (504) 299-9777 CE NYE NYD FIRST COURSE

• Daube Glacé of Foie Gras & Duck with Persimmons & Apple SECOND COURSE

• Turtle Soup

The Rib Room—$55 Traditional

omniroyalorleans.com 621 St. Louis St. (504) 529-7045 CE CD NYE NYD FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Oyster & Artichoke Chowder with Brie-Baked Crostini • Panko Crusted Frog Legs with Lemon-Caper Beurre Noisette • Smoked Chili-Glazed Beef Ribs with Fresh Herbs & Spiced Brunoise Parsnips SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Brandy-Glazed Pear & Goat Cheese Brûlée with Baby Arugula, Candied Pecans, Pickled Red Onions & Champagne Vinaigrette • Mixed Baby Green Salad with Chef’s daily Garnishes, Olive Oil-Toasted Croutons & Balsamic Vinaigrette THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Petite Filet with a choice of side • Gulf Fish Amandine on Parsley Potatoes, Garlic Wilted Kale & Amandine Sauce • Braised Pork Shank on Pastrami with Black Eyed Peas, Grilled Corn & Natural Braising Jus FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Crème Brûlée • Bread Pudding • Pecan Pie

THIRD COURSE

• Bouillie de Yard Egg with Winter Truffle FOURTH COURSE

• Slow-cooked Wagyu Short Rib, Oxtails & Bone Marrow Dumplings

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THIRTY-FIRST ANNUAL Christmas New Orleans StylE

Richard Fiske’s Martini Bar and Restaurant—$38-$51 Contemporary

richardfiskes.com 301 Dauphine St. (504) 586-0972 CER CDR NYER NYDR FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Smoked Chicken & Roasted Corn Chowder • Crawfish, Bacon & Jalapeño Mac ‘n Cheese topped with Fried Gulf Oysters • Crab & Cream Cheese Wontons with Asian Slaw & Sweet Soy Reduction SECOND COURSE

THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Blackened Gulf Fish with Jambalaya Risotto & Sauce Béarnaise in Roasted Lemon Beurre Blanc • Chicken Saltimbocca with Lyonnaise Potatoes, Sautéed Wild Mushrooms, Prosciutto, Sage & Marsala Wine Demi, finished with Butter • Creole Molasses-Glazed Pork Chop with Fried Sweet Potatoes, Stewed Green Beans & Fried Shallots FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Praline Crème Brûlée • Spiced Pumpkin Bread Pudding LAGNIAPPE

• Eggnog Noël

Rue 127—$70 Contemporary

rue127.com 127 North Carrollton Ave. (504) 483-1571 FIRST COURSE

• Daily selection of Canapés

SoBou—$48 Contemporary

sobounola.com 310 Chartres St. (504) 552-4095 CE CD NYE NYD FIRST COURSE

• Tin Roof Juke Joint IPA & Sharp White Cheddar Soup with Bacon Fat Whipped Black Garlic & Caramelized Onion Cracklin’ SECOND COURSE

• Sous-Vide Octopus en Escabeche with Ghost Pepper Caviar, Pickled Beets & Satsuma Granita LE COUP DU MILIEU (a cup in the middle)

• Coquito (Puerto Rican-Style Eggnog) FOURTH COURSE

• Pollo Borracho: Bourbon-Injected Chicken Leg Confit, Smoked Chicken & Root Vegetable Fricassee, Chicken Liver Boudin with Black Truffle Oil-Spiked Chicken Demi-Glace FIFTH COURSE

• Satsuma & Guava Mantecaditos: Puerto Rican Shortbread Cookies filled with Satsuma & Guava Jelly, Candied Satsumas & Salted Satsuma Caramel

Tableau—$49 Contemporary

tableaufrenchquarter.com 616 St. Peter St. (504) 934-3463 CER NYE FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Burrata Toast with Copa, Citrus, Radish & Herb Vinaigrette • Turtle Soup au Sherry with Pressed Egg • Pasta Carbonara with Pancetta, Parmesan & Cured Egg Yolk

• Simmered Gulf Oysters in Herbsaint & Cream with Melted Leeks, Tasso & Tarragon • Bacon-Wrapped Gulf Shrimp stuffed with Smoked Redfish Mousse, Salsify Puree & Pepper Jelly Butter Sauce

THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Roasted Shrimp with White Beans, Bacon, Molasses & Chili Butter • Feuillette with Frog Legs, Sweetbreads, Capers & Brown Butter • Beef Tartare with Radish, Caviar, Lemon & Asian Style Aioli FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Boudin-Stuffed Quail with warm Salad, Champagne Vinaigrette & Sorghum Glaze • Chicken Ballentine with Foie Gras, Hominy Spoon Bread, Tarragon & Asparagus • Scallops with Fennel, Oyster Mushrooms, Orange Emulsion & Pommes Puree • Lamb with Lentils, Fig, Rapini & Yogurt FIFTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Taleggio with Honey & Apple • Sorbet - Choice of daily selections

REVEILLON MENUS

• Spiced Pecan, Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad served on Baby Field Greens with Honey-Balsamic Vinaigrette

• Chocolate Peanut Bombe with Caramel & Peanut Brittle • Lemon Soufflé Cake with Lemon Tuile, Coconut Granola & Ricotta Ice Cream

• Turtle Soup au Sherry • Belgian Endive Salad with Roasted Beets & Carrots, Duck Confit & Dijon Cane Vinaigrette THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Braised Beef Short Rib, Whipped Parsnips, Vanilla & Fig-Infused Demi-Glace • Blackened Gulf Fish stuffed with Shrimp, Mirliton & Cornbread Dressing & Blue Crab Butter Sauce FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Pear Tarte Tatin with Eggnog Ice Cream • Flourless Chocolate Gateau with Raspberry Coulis & Crème Anglaise • S’mores Trifle with layers of Graham Cracker Crumble, White Chocolate Mousse & Brûléed Marshmallow

VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT FOLLOW YOURJOY.COM

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Tivoli & Lee—$75

Tujague’s—$45

Contemporary

Traditional

tivoliandlee.com 936 St. Charles Ave. (504) 962-0909 CER CDR NYE NYD

tujagues.com 823 Decatur St. (504) 525-8676 CER CDR NYER NYDR

FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Chicken, Andouille & Oyster Gumbo • Escargot with Green Onion Drop Biscuit, Candied Short Rib & Bone Marrow-nHorseradish Compound Butter • Lamb Meatball & Mussels with Creole Bouillabaisse & Shaved Fennel

• Apple & Bleu Cheese Salad with Pecans, Baby Greens, Cranberry Vinaigrette & Black-Eyed Pea Croutons • Crispy Pork Belly, Oyster & Andouille Cream with Cracklins, Corn Chow-Chow & Root Beer Glaze • Oyster Brochette with Garlic Croustade topped with Meunière Sauce

SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Chicken Liver Salad of Arugula, Frisée, Lardon & Pepper Jelly Vinaigrette • Lobster Salad with Deviled Quail Eggs, Candied Fennel, Cherry Tomatoes, Radish & Dill

SECOND COURSE

• Soup du Jour THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Double-Cut Pork Chop with Smothered Sweet Potatoes, Crispy Greens, Burnt-Herbed Marshmallows & Creole Mustard Jus • Redfish with Cauliflower & Lobster Broth, Shaved Mirlitons & Brown Butter Powder • Lamb T-Bone with Roasted Sunchokes, Charred Rapini, Kumquat & Lamb Jus

• Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Foie Gras Dirty Rice, Squash & Zucchini Medley with Pepper Jelly Sauce • 6 oz. Filet Mignon • Redfish on the Half Shell: Pan-Seared Local Redfish topped with Roasted Pecan Butter & Squash & Zucchini Medley • Seafood Court-Bouillon with Gulf Fish, Oysters, Shrimp & Tomato Sauce

FOURTH COURSE

FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Buttermilk Drops with Mocha Latte Ice Cream, Bourbon-Fluffed Cream & Biscotti Crumbs

• Banana Bread Pudding • Chocolate Pecan Pie

THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Celebrate the Holidays New Orleans Style Beignets • Sandwiches • Cajun Specialities

334 Royal Street

8:00am-Midnight

311 Bourbon Street 7:00am-7:00pm

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(CE) Open Christmas Eve; (CER) Open Christmas Eve with Reveillon Dinner; (CD) Open Christmas Day; (CDR) Open Christmas Day with Reveillon Dinner; (NYE) Open New Year’s Eve; (NYER) Open New Year’s Eve with Reveillon Dinner; (NYD) Open New Year’s Day; (NYDR) Open New Year’s Day with Reveillon Dinner.

THIRTY-FIRST ANNUAL Christmas New Orleans StylE

Upperline Restaurant—$45 Traditional

upperline.com 1413 Upperline St. (504) 891-9822 FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Turtle Soup au Sherry • Creole Gumbo • Glass of Madeira Wine with Spiced Pecans SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

LAGNIAPPE

• Poinsettia: Sparkling Wine & Cranberry Cocktail

Willa Jean - $60 Contemporary

willajean.com 611 O’Keefe Ave. (504) 509-7334 CE NYE NYD

• Original Fried Green Tomato with Shrimp Rémoulade • Crispy Louisiana Oysters Saint Claude • Duck & Andouille Étouffée with Louisiana Pepper Jelly • Watercress, Stilton, Pecan Salad

FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Shrimp Bisque with Brandied Cream • Celery Root Soup with Arkansas Black Apple

FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Thomas Jefferson’s Crème Brûlée • Honey-Pecan Bread Pudding with Toffee Sauce • Louisiana Pecan Pie with Chantilly Cream • Brandy Alexander • Irish Coffee

SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Roasted Pork, Sweet Potato & Braised Greens • Prime Rib with Roasted Root Vegetables & Horseradish Cream

REVEILLON MENUS

• Sautéed Fish Meunière with Crabmeat • Creole Shrimp & Grits • Grilled Fish Piquant with Hot & Hot Shrimp • Slow Roasted Duckling with choice of Garlic Port, Spicy Kimchi or Ginger Peach • Rack of Lamb with Madeira Mint Sauce

• Roasted Carrots, Arugula, Goat Cheese & Leeks • Benton’s Bacon, Frisee, Warm Bacon Vinaigrette, Lisa Bread & Slow Cooked Egg

FOURTH COURSE

• Croissant Bread Pudding with Salted Caramel & Praline Ice Cream

Vacherie Restaurant—$46 Traditional

vacherierestaurant.com 827 1/2 Toulouse St. (504) 207-4532 CER CD NYE NYD FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Seafood Gumbo with Jasmine Rice • Salad of Marinated Tomatoes, Artichoke Hearts & Leeks over Mixed Greens SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Broiled Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Vinaigrette • Sweet Potato & Andouille Soup • Orange Balsamic Glazed Beets over Spinach Salad with Bleu Cheese & Spiced Pecans • Grilled Shrimp & Asparagus with Lemon Rosemary Glaze THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Boudin-Stuffed Deep-Fried Game Hen with Smothered Collard Greens • Roasted Eggplant & Tomato Tian with Spinach & Goat Cheese, with Chef’s Vegetables & Crostini • Drum Meunière with Pan-Fried Oysters, Herb-Roasted Potatoes & Chef’s Vegetables • Pork Loin Chop with Rosemary Mushroom Wine Sauce, Jasmine Rice & Root Vegetable Medley FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

• Bread Pudding • Carrot Cake • Louisiana Pecan Pie

Santa’s Elf Milk Punch from Pat O’Brien’s – get the full drink description on page 50!

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Peartini from Upperline Restaurant – get the full drink description on page 50!

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THIRTY-FIRST ANNUAL Christmas New Orleans StylE

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French Quarter Festival presented by

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Satchmo SummerFest

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Christmas New Orleans Style — Annually, in December

For more info visit www.fqfi.org