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THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL Christmas New Orleans StylE

Christmas New Orleans Style – 34th Annual

Table of Contents Letter from New Orleans’ Mayor LaToya Cantrell

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Christmas New Orleans Style Concert Series

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Events at a Glance

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CALENDAR OF CONVENIENCE

Event Listings

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Make it a Season of Celebration

Chefs’ Holiday Cooking Demonstrations

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Reveillon Menus

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New Orleans’ Finest Restaurants AND COCKTAIL BARS

Papa Noël

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Great DISCOUNTS at Great Hotels

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April 11-14, 2019 April 2-5, 2020 April 8-11, 2021

August 2-4, 2019 July 31-August 2, 2020 July 30-August 1, 2021

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THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL Christmas New Orleans StylE

Dear Friends, It is my absolute pleasure as the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to welcome you to the 2018 “Christmas New Orleans Style,” a month-long holiday celebration of all things New Orleans including live, local music; world-famous cuisine; special shopping experiences; and uniquely New Orleans traditions.

Christmas New Orleans Style is one of our City’s signature events, with something for everyone. Renowned artists perform free concerts at historic St. Louis Cathedral and St. Augustine Church; Celebration in the Oaks fills City Park with joy and laughter; NOLA ChristmasFest delights with ice skating and family fun; and candlelight caroling in Jackson Square brings the community together.

As we celebrate our city’s 300th birthday, our tricentennial, our joie de vivre is evident during the Krewe of Jingle and Joan of Arc parades, and legendary chefs serve Réveillon, a centuries-old French holiday dining tradition.

There is rarely a “silent night” in New Orleans. Follow the trumpet music to Bourbon, Frenchmen, and Fulton streets for authentic New Orleans music. Celebrate the New Year with us, and stay to cheer Sugar Bowl competitors at the Superdome.

It is a pleasure to wish you a happy holiday season and a wonderful New Year. The energy of our city is unmatched and the magic unparalleled. We invite you to experience every moment of it.

Sincerely,

LaToya Cantrell Mayor City of New Orleans

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Christmas New Orleans Style CONCERT SERIES St. Louis Cathedral

St. Augustine Church

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. Special parking offers on page 21.

St. Augustine, located at 1210 Gov. Nicholls Street in historic Treme, is the oldest AfricanAmerican Catholic church in the country. Free secure parking is available in the church’s parking lot — enter from Henriette Delille Street.

Monday, December 3, 6pm

Saturday, December 1, 4pm

Magnolia Sisters (Cajun) Tuesday, December 4, 6pm

Leroy Jones (Jazz) Wednesday, December 5, 6pm

Harpist Rachel Van Voorhees (Classical) Thursday, December 6, 6pm

Lyle Henderson and Emanuel (Gospel) Sunday, December 9, 6pm

Shannon Powell (Traditional Jazz) Monday, December 10, 6pm

Topsy Chapman and Solid Harmony (Jazz) Tuesday, December 11, 6pm

The Iguanas (Latin) Wednesday, December 12, 6pm

Shades of Praise (Gospel)

Philip Manuel (R & B) Saturday, December 8, 4pm

Kim Che’re (Gospel) Saturday, December 15, 4pm

Lawrence Cotton Legendary Experience (Traditional Jazz)

KERMIT RUFFINS’ KICKOFF TO CHRISTMAS WITH

Roots of Music &

Fireworks Show

Thursday, December 13, 6pm

Christmas Organ Spectacular, Emmanuel Culcasi (Classical) Sunday, December 16, 5:30pm

St. Louis Basilica Annual Christmas Concert (Classical)

FRI, NOV 30, 5:30PM WASHINGTON ARTILLERY PARK

All concerts are free and open to the public and last approximately one hour.

The Christmas New Orleans Style Concert Series is produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Kermit Ruffins’ Kickoff to Christmas is presented by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. and French Market Corporation in partnership with New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation, Hand Surgical Associates, The Berger Company, and the City of New Orleans VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT FOLLOW YOURJOY.COM

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A CONVENIENT CALENDAR OF CELEBRATIONS!

Events at a Glance

Thursday, November 15

Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition The Orléans Collection at NOMA

Friday, November 16

Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition The Orléans Collection at NOMA

Saturday, November 17

Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition Fête des Fromages The Orléans Collection at NOMA

Sunday, November 18

Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition The Orléans Collection at NOMA

Tuesday, November 20

Canal Street Lighting Ceremony Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition Hilton Home for the Holidays The Orléans Collection at NOMA

Wednesday, November 21 Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition The Orléans Collection at NOMA

Mandatory Merriment: An Untitled Holiday Musical The Orléans Collection at NOMA

Thursday, November 29

Audubon Zoo Lights presented

by Children’s Hospital Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition Mandatory Merriment: An Untitled Holiday Musical The Orléans Collection at NOMA

Friday, November 30

Annual French Quarter Courtyard Christmas Tree Lighting at Maison Dupuy Audubon Zoo Lights presented

by Children’s Hospital Celebration in the Oaks Christmas Belles are Ringing!

Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition Holiday Movies on the Mississippi Kermit Ruffins’ Kickoff to Christmas Mandatory Merriment: An Untitled Holiday Musical Miracle on Fulton Street The Orléans Collection at NOMA

Saturday, December 1

Audubon Zoo Lights presented

by Children’s Hospital Celebration in the Oaks Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition The Orléans Collection at NOMA

Algiers Bonfire & Concert Audubon Zoo Lights presented

by Children’s Hospital Celebration in the Oaks “Celebration in the Oaks” Tour Christmas Belles are Ringing!

Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition Festival of Trees Pajama Party Brunch at the Louisiana Children’s Museum FQFI presents St. Augustine Church Holiday Concerts Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours Krewe of Jingle Parade Mandatory Merriment: An Untitled Holiday Musical Miracle on Fulton Street The Orléans Collection at NOMA Santa Visits Pat O’Brien’s

Sunday, November 25

Sunday, December 2

Thursday, November 22

The Orléans Collection at NOMA

Friday, November 23

Audubon Zoo Lights presented

by Children’s Hospital Celebration in the Oaks Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition The Orléans Collection at NOMA

Saturday, November 24

Audubon Zoo Lights presented

by Children’s Hospital Celebration in the Oaks Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition The Orléans Collection at NOMA

Tuesday, November 27

Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition The Orléans Collection at NOMA

Wednesday, November 28 Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition

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Audubon Zoo Lights presented

by Children’s Hospital Celebration in the Oaks “Celebration in the Oaks” Tour Christmas Belles are Ringing!

Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours Mandatory Merriment: An Untitled Holiday Musical Miracle on Fulton Street The Orléans Collection at NOMA Screening of the Classic Silent Film ‘Snow White’

Full descriptions and details about these events can be found in the Event Listings section starting on page 9.

Monday, December 3

Celebration in the Oaks “Celebration in the Oaks” Tour FQFI presents St. Louis Cathedral Holiday Concerts Miracle on Fulton Street Pat O’s 85th Anniversary Party School Choirs Perform at The Hotel Monteleone

Tuesday, December 4

Celebration in the Oaks “Celebration in the Oaks” Tour Christmas Belles are Ringing!

Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition FQFI presents St. Louis Cathedral Holiday Concerts Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours Miracle on Fulton Street The Orléans Collection at NOMA School Choirs Perform at The Hotel Monteleone

Wednesday, December 5

Celebration in the Oaks “Celebration in the Oaks” Tour Christmas Belles are Ringing!

Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition FQFI presents St. Louis Cathedral Holiday Concerts Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours Miracle on Fulton Street The Orléans Collection at NOMA School Choirs Perform at The Hotel Monteleone Sound Collage at the Jazz Museum: A LUNA Fête Celebration of Light and Music

Thursday, December 6

Audubon Zoo Lights presented

by Children’s Hospital Celebration in the Oaks “Celebration in the Oaks” Tour Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition FQFI presents St. Louis Cathedral Holiday Concerts Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours LUNA Fête Mandatory Merriment: An Untitled Holiday Musical Miracle on Fulton Street The Orléans Collection at NOMA School Choirs Perform at The Hotel Monteleone Sound Collage at the Jazz Museum: A LUNA Fête Celebration of Light and Music

Friday, December 7

A Christmas Carol Audubon Zoo Lights presented

by Children’s Hospital Celebration in the Oaks “Celebration in the Oaks” Tour

THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL Christmas New Orleans StylE Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition Free Photos with Santa at Deanie’s Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours Holiday Movies on the Mississippi LUNA Fête Mandatory Merriment: An Untitled Holiday Musical Miracle on Fulton Street The Orléans Collection at NOMA Santa Visits Pat O’Brien’s School Choirs Perform at The Hotel Monteleone Sound Collage at the Jazz Museum: A LUNA Fête Celebration of Light and Music

Saturday, December 8

A Christmas Carol Beauregard-Keyes Christmas Tea Party Brunch with Santa and His Elves Canal Place Reindeer Run and Romp Celebration in the Oaks “Celebration in the Oaks” Tour Deanie’s Candyland Christmas Featuring Vince Vance Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition Free Photos with Santa at Deanie’s FQFI presents St. Augustine Church Holiday Concerts Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours Improvisations Gala Jingle Bugs LUNA Fête Mandatory Merriment: An Untitled Holiday Musical Miracle on Fulton Street The National WWII Museum’s Teddy Bear Tea The Orléans Collection at NOMA Preservation Resource Center’s Holiday Home Tour Santa Visits Pat O’Brien’s

Sunday, December 9

A Christmas Carol Audubon Zoo Lights presented

by Children’s Hospital Brunch with Santa and His Elves Celebration in the Oaks “Celebration in the Oaks” Tour Christmas Belles are Ringing!

Deanie’s Candyland Christmas Featuring Vince Vance Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition FQFI presents St. Louis Cathedral Holiday Concerts Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours LUNA Fête Mandatory Merriment: An Untitled Holiday Musical Miracle on Fulton Street The Orléans Collection at NOMA Preservation Resource Center’s Holiday Home Tour

Monday, December 10 Celebration in the Oaks

FQFI presents St. Louis Cathedral Holiday Concerts Miracle on Fulton Street School Choirs Perform at The Hotel Monteleone

Tuesday, December 11

Celebration in the Oaks “Celebration in the Oaks” Tour Christmas Belles are Ringing!

Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition FQFI presents St. Louis Cathedral Holiday Concerts Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours Miracle on Fulton Street The Orléans Collection at NOMA School Choirs Perform at The Hotel Monteleone

Wednesday, December 12 Celebration in the Oaks “Celebration in the Oaks” Tour Christmas Belles are Ringing!

Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition FQFI presents St. Louis Cathedral Holiday Concerts Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours Miracle on Fulton Street The Orléans Collection at NOMA School Choirs Perform at The Hotel Monteleone

Thursday, December 13

A Christmas Carol Audubon Zoo Lights presented

by Children’s Hospital Celebration in the Oaks “Celebration in the Oaks” Tour Christmas Belles are Ringing!

Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition FQFI presents St. Louis Cathedral Holiday Concerts Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours Mandatory Merriment: An Untitled Holiday Musical Miracle on Fulton Street The Orléans Collection at NOMA School Choirs Perform at The Hotel Monteleone

Friday, December 14

A Christmas Carol Audubon Zoo Lights presented

by Children’s Hospital Celebration in the Oaks “Celebration in the Oaks” Tour Christmas Belles are Ringing!

Christmas Organ Spectacular, featuring Emmanuel Culcasi Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition Free Photos with Santa at Deanie’s Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours Holiday Movies on the Mississippi Mandatory Merriment: An Untitled Holiday Musical Miracle on Fulton Street The Orléans Collection at NOMA Santa Visits Pat O’Brien’s

School Choirs Perform at The Hotel Monteleone Vieux Carré Children’s Tree

Saturday, December 15

A Christmas Carol Audubon Zoo Lights presented

by Children’s Hospital Brunch with Santa and His Elves Celebration in the Oaks “Celebration in the Oaks” Tour Deanie’s Candyland Christmas Featuring Vince Vance Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition Free Photos with Santa at Deanie’s FQFI presents St. Augustine Church Holiday Concerts Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours Mandatory Merriment: An Untitled Holiday Musical Miracle on Fulton Street The National WWII Museum’s Teddy Bear Tea The Orléans Collection at NOMA Royal Sonesta Teddy Bear Tea Santa Visits Pat O’Brien’s

Sunday, December 16

A Christmas Carol Audubon Zoo Lights presented

by Children’s Hospital Brunch with Santa and His Elves Celebration in the Oaks “Celebration in the Oaks” Tour Christmas Belles are Ringing!

Deanie’s Candyland Christmas Featuring Vince Vance Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition FQFI presents St. Louis Cathedral Holiday Concerts Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours Mandatory Merriment: An Untitled Holiday Musical Miracle on Fulton Street The Orléans Collection at NOMA Royal Sonesta Teddy Bear Tea St. Louis Basilica Annual Christmas Concert

Monday, December 17

Audubon Zoo Lights presented

by Children’s Hospital Caroling in Jackson Square Celebration in the Oaks “Celebration in the Oaks” Tour Holiday Home Tour Miracle on Fulton Street

Tuesday, December 18

Audubon Zoo Lights presented

by Children’s Hospital Celebration in the Oaks “Celebration in the Oaks” Tour Christmas Belles are Ringing!

Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours Miracle on Fulton Street The Orléans Collection at NOMA

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Events at a Glance continued

Wednesday, December 19 Audubon Zoo Lights presented

by Children’s Hospital Celebration in the Oaks “Celebration in the Oaks” Tour Christmas Belles are Ringing!

Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours Miracle on Fulton Street The Orléans Collection at NOMA

Thursday, December 20

Audubon Zoo Lights presented

by Children’s Hospital Celebration in the Oaks “Celebration in the Oaks” Tour Christmas Belles are Ringing!

Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours Mandatory Merriment: An Untitled Holiday Musical Miracle on Fulton Street The National WWII Museum’s Teddy Bear Tea NOLA ChristmasFest The Orléans Collection at NOMA Royal Sonesta Teddy Bear Tea

Friday, December 21

A Christmas Carol Audubon Zoo Lights presented

by Children’s Hospital Celebration in the Oaks “Celebration in the Oaks” Tour Christmas Belles are Ringing!

Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours Mandatory Merriment: An Untitled Holiday Musical Miracle on Fulton Street The National WWII Museum’s Teddy Bear Tea NOLA ChristmasFest The Orléans Collection at NOMA Royal Sonesta Teddy Bear Tea Santa Visits Pat O’Brien’s

Saturday, December 22

A Christmas Carol Audubon Zoo Lights presented

by Children’s Hospital Brunch with Santa and His Elves Celebration in the Oaks “Celebration in the Oaks” Tour Christmas Belles are Ringing!

Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours Mandatory Merriment: An Untitled Holiday Musical Miracle on Fulton Street The National WWII Museum’s Teddy Bear Tea NOLA ChristmasFest The Orléans Collection at NOMA Royal Sonesta Teddy Bear Tea Santa Visits Pat O’Brien’s

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Sunday, December 23

A Christmas Carol Audubon Zoo Lights presented

by Children’s Hospital Brunch with Santa and His Elves Celebration in the Oaks “Celebration in the Oaks” Tour Christmas Belles are Ringing!

Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours Mandatory Merriment: An Untitled Holiday Musical Miracle on Fulton Street NOLA ChristmasFest The Orléans Collection at NOMA Royal Sonesta Teddy Bear Tea

Monday, December 24

Christmas Eve “Bonfire Adventure” Tour Christmas Eve “Bonfire Express” Tour Haunted History Ghosts of New Orleans’ Christmas Past Tour Miracle on Fulton Street NOLA ChristmasFest

Tuesday, December 25

Celebration in the Oaks Christmas Day “Jingling through the Crescent” Tour Haunted History Ghosts of New Orleans’ Christmas Past Tour Miracle on Fulton Street NOLA ChristmasFest The Orléans Collection at NOMA Santa Visits Pat O’Brien’s

Wednesday, December 26 Audubon Zoo Lights presented

by Children’s Hospital Celebration in the Oaks “Celebration in the Oaks” Tour Christmas Belles are Ringing!

Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours NOLA ChristmasFest The Orléans Collection at NOMA

Thursday, December 27

Audubon Zoo Lights presented

by Children’s Hospital Celebration in the Oaks “Celebration in the Oaks” Tour Christmas Belles are Ringing!

Creole Christmas Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours NOLA ChristmasFest The Orléans Collection at NOMA

Friday, December 28

Audubon Zoo Lights presented

by Children’s Hospital Celebration in the Oaks “Celebration in the Oaks” Tour Christmas Belles are Ringing!

Creole Christmas Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition

Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours NOLA ChristmasFest The Orléans Collection at NOMA

Saturday, December 29

Audubon Zoo Lights presented

by Children’s Hospital Celebration in the Oaks “Celebration in the Oaks” Tour Christmas Belles are Ringing!

Creole Christmas Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours NOLA ChristmasFest The Orléans Collection at NOMA

Sunday, December 30

Audubon Zoo Lights presented

by Children’s Hospital Celebration in the Oaks “Celebration in the Oaks” Tour Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours NOLA ChristmasFest The Orléans Collection at NOMA

Monday, December 31

Big Night New Orleans Louisiana Children’s Museum Kids’ New Year’s Eve Countdown New Year’s Eve at The Riverview Room New Year’s Eve Celebration with the Victory Swing Orchestra at BB’s Stage Door Canteen NOLA ChristmasFest Steamboat NATCHEZ New Year’s Eve — Late Night River Cruise Zoo Year’s Eve

Tuesday, January 1

The Orléans Collection at NOMA

Wednesday, January 2

Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition The Orléans Collection at NOMA

Thursday, January 3

Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition The Orléans Collection at NOMA

Friday, January 4

Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition The Orléans Collection at NOMA

Saturday, January 5

Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition The Orléans Collection at NOMA

Sunday, January 6

Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition Joan of Arc Parade The Orléans Collection at NOMA

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Event Listings

MAKE IT A SEASON OF CELEBRATIONS

The first-annual production of Charles Dickens’ heartwarming Victorian classic, A Christmas Carol, is filled with magic, ghosts, and holiday cheer. Miserly and menacing moneylender Ebeneezer Scrooge learns lessons in love, generosity, and redemption when visited by a host of spirits on the eve of Christmas Eve. Le Petit is proud to feature 20 young artists in this production from the newlylaunched Young Conservatory Program.

Algiers Bonfire & Concert FollowYourJoy.com/13722 December 1, 5:30pm-8:30pm Algiers Ferry Landing, 200 Morgan St.; (504) 362-6436 Free and open to the public More than 100 years ago, the European tradition of Christmas Eve bonfires migrated to Louisiana. The fires are said to light the way for Papa Noël to midnight Mass. For more than 25 years, the bonfire has been a long standing Algiers’ holiday tradition. This staple New Orleans event is organized by local organizations and funded by both the community and private sector businesses.

Annual French Quarter Courtyard Christmas Tree Lighting at Maison Dupuy FollowYourJoy.com/13568 November 30, 5pm-8pm Maison Dupuy Hotel Courtyard, 1001 Toulouse St.; (504) 586-8000 Free and open to the public Enjoy the annual Sippin’ In the Courtyard holiday-style!

Celebrate when Maison Dupuy lights the courtyard tree, enjoy traditional holiday favorites performed by the New Orleans

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A Christmas Carol FollowYourJoy.com/13599 December 7-9, 13-16, 21-23, Thurs-Sat, 7pm-8:30pm Sat and Sun, 2pm-3:30pm Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré, 616 St. Peter St.; (504) 522-2081 $35-$55 per person

Center for Creative Arts Choral Ensemble, and gather with friends to shop the pop-up holiday market while tasting wines from featured vintners.

Holiday cocktails and small plates will be available for purchase. An auction will also take place to benefit NOCCA. Free parking while it lasts.

Audubon Zoo Lights presented by Children’s Hospital FollowYourJoy.com/13240 November 23-25, 29, 30 December 1-2, 6-7, 9, 13-23, 26-30, 5:30pm-9:30pm Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St; (504) 861-2537 / (800) 774-7394 Audubon members $10; Nonmembers $15; Children under 2 free The twinkling lights, holiday storytime, and merry performances at Audubon Zoo Lights, presented by Children’s Hospital, will transform Audubon Zoo into an enchanted, glowing world of wonder. The thrilling sights and fun-filled activities will be experienced over a 27-night run between November 23 and December 30. The whole family will enjoy an exciting array of animal light sculptures, jazzy carols, and special holiday treats.

Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration FollowYourJoy.com/13537 November 15, 7pm-10pm JW Marriott New Orleans, 614 Canal St.; (504) 458-3528 $85 per person The 2018 Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration celebrates the much-anticipated harvest of the Beaujolais Nouveau and gives guests 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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Beauregard-Keyes Christmas Tea Party FollowYourJoy.com/13467 December 8, 1pm-5pm Beauregard-Keyes House, 1113 Chartres St.; (504) 523-7257 $10 per person Enjoy tea and the Christmas season with some of Mrs. Keyes’ favorite dolls at the annual Beauregard-Keyes Tea Party with the Dolls! Open to all ages; bring a favorite doll along! Please RSVP by emailing director@ bkhouse.org or purchase tickets online ahead of time.

Big Night New Orleans FollowYourJoy.com/14043 December 31, doors open at 9pm Big Night New Orleans LLC, Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave.; (619) 549-2644 Ticket prices vary, check website for details Get ready for the biggest New Year’s Celebration in town! Ring in the new year at the Hyatt Regency Superdome for the 7th annual Big Night New Orleans!

Experience New Orleans’ best live music and DJs, plus an open bar, photo booths, casino games, and much more. Big Night New Orleans is all inclusive – tickets include food and drinks!

Brunch with Santa and His Elves FollowYourJoy.com/13206 December 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, Seatings at 10am and 1:30pm Bourbon Orleans Hotel, 717 Orleans St.; (504) 571-4672 Adults $65; Children (4-12) $30; Children under 3 free The Bourbon Orleans invites visitors to celebrate the magic of Christmas at the 11th Annual Brunch with Santa in the historic Orleans Ballroom. The Wonderful Buffet will be featured again, including a variety of food from specialty stations to traditional brunch fare with free flowing champagne, Mimosas, and Poinsettias for the adults. Festivities include Christmas ornaments for each child, Santa’s helpers, Mrs. Claus reading a special Christmas story, crayons and color sheets for the children to enjoy, live musical entertainment with singing and dancing, a visit from the Louisiana History Alive Historical Characters and of course Santa Claus!

Reservations required.

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Canal Place Reindeer Run and Romp FollowYourJoy.com/13425 December 8, Registration 8am Race starts at 9am; For route info please check the website Downtown Development District; (504) 561-8927 $15 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, enjoy healthy activities, games, music, crafts, and more!

Canal Street Lighting Ceremony FollowYourJoy.com/13422 November 20, 5pm Downtown Development District, Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel, 739 Canal St.; (504) 561-8927 Free and open to the public Join the Downtown Development District and Astor Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter to “flip the switch” and light Canal Street. Kids who bring an unwrapped toy can join Santa and decorate holiday cookies!

Caroling in Jackson Square FollowYourJoy.com/13715 December 17, 7pm (Gates open at 6:30pm) Patio Planters of the Vieux Carré, Jackson Square; admin@patioplanters.net Free and open to the public A holiday tradition since 1946, Jackson Square will be illuminated by hundreds of candles held by singers, locals, and visitors crooning holiday favorites. For over 70 years, Caroling in Jackson Square has been hosted and sponsored by Patio Planters and remains free and open to the public.

Celebration in the Oaks FollowYourJoy.com/13400 November 23-January 1 (Open Christmas Night) (Closed November 26-29, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve) New Orleans City Park, 5 Victory Ave.; (504) 483-9402 $10 per person This season marks the 32nd anniversary of Celebration in the Oaks! Celebration in the Oaks in

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Christmas Day “Jingling through the Crescent” Tour FollowYourJoy.com/13434 December 25, 10am-12:30pm Gray Line Tours New Orleans, Departs from the Toulouse Street Dock; (504) 569-1401 Call for pricing and reservations

“Celebration in the Oaks” Tour FollowYourJoy.com/13432 December 1-9, 11-23, 26-30, 6pm-9pm Gray Line Tours New Orleans, Departs from the Toulouse Street Dock; (504) 569-1401 Call for pricing and reservations

Christmas Eve “Bonfire Adventure” Tour FollowYourJoy.com/13436 December 24, 2:30pm-9:00pm Gray Line Tours New Orleans, Departs from the Toulouse Street Dock; (504) 569-1401 Call for pricing and reservations

Ride the holiday bus on a narrated tour down holidaydecorated 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/drink for purchase. Walking necessary.

Advance reservations required.

Celebrate the Louisiana tradition of viewing the community-built bonfires that light the way for Papa Noël, the Cajun Santa Claus. This narrated tour includes San Francisco Plantation, Cajun Country dinner, a police escort to expedite travel, and a souvenir.

Come see the feux de joie (fires of joy)! Walking necessary.

Advance reservations required.

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FollowYourJoy.com/13232 Dinner and Matinee performances on select dates November 30-December 29 The National WWII Museum – BB’s Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St.; (504) 528-1943 Call for pricing information Ring in the holidays with the talented Victory Belles presenting classic holiday favorites sung in beautiful harmony. This musical smorgasbord features gems of the season such as “The Christmas Song,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Santa Baby,” “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus,” “Winter Wonderland,” “White Christmas,” and a sleighful of other holiday classics.

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, and Garden District. Walk through the exquisitely decorated lobby of the beautiful Roosevelt Hotel.

Advance reservations required.

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City Park is the most spectacular holiday lights festival in the country, with more than 165,000 visitors pouring into the Park to see the magical winter spectacle.

City Park’s famous oaks are swathed in hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights and breathtaking light displays are scattered throughout 25 acres of the Park, including the Botanical Garden, Storyland, and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park. Ride the holiday train through the largest collection of mature live oaks in the world, take a twirl on the antique carousel, or roast a jumbo marshmallow over an open fire.

Christmas Eve “Bonfire Express” Tour FollowYourJoy.com/13438 December 24, 4:45pm-9:00pm Gray Line Tours New Orleans, Departs from the Toulouse Street 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)! Walking necessary.

Advance reservations required.

Christmas Organ Spectacular, featuring Emmanuel Culcasi FollowYourJoy.com/13573 December 14, 6pm-7pm St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square; (504) 525-9585 Free and open to the public

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Organist Emmanuel Culcasi, Young Artist in Residence at the St. Louis Cathedral, presents a holiday organ recital. Mr. Culcasi, a prize winner at more than a dozen international competitions, is quickly establishing himself as a major organist and pianist.

Creole Christmas FollowYourJoy.com/13324 December 27-29, 10am-4pm (Tickets available 10am-3pm) Friends of the Cabildo, 1850 House Museum Store, 523 St. Ann St.; (504) 524-9118 Adults $25; Students/Seniors $20; Children under 12 free 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.

Deanie’s Candyland Christmas Featuring Vince Vance FollowYourJoy.com/13592 December 8-9 and 15-16, Doors Open 9am, Show Begins 10am

Deanie’s Seafood Restaurant, 841 Iberville St.; (504) 321-6602 Tickets $45; Children (3 and under free); Reservations recommended, seating is limited Join in New Orleans’ best Santa event of the season and favorite get-up-and-dance-style Christmas celebration in the French Quarter. Enjoy a delicious Deanie’s-style buffet breakfast, photos with Santa, crafts for the kids, and sing-along Christmas music with Vince Vance & The Valianettes. The fun wraps up with a dance train to Candyland for the kids! Proceeds benefit Angels’ Place.

Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition FollowYourJoy.com/13622 November 8-January 31 (Closed on Mondays and state holidays), 10am-4:30pm New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave.; (504)-568-6993 Adults $6; Students, senior citizens, active military $5; Children 6 and under free; please inquire about group, AAA, and other discounts This holiday season, the New

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CHRISTMAS NEW ORLEANS STYLE! LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM

CHRISTMAS BELLES ARE RINGING! NOVEMBER 30 – DECEMBER 29 All of your holiday favorites performed in beautiful harmony.

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TEDDY BEAR TEA DECEMBER 8 – 22 The perfect holiday experience to share with children and grandchildren.

NEW YEAR’S EVE DINE & DANCE DECEMBER 31 Ring in the new year with the Victory Swing Orchestra.

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Orleans Jazz Museum celebrates the development of the drum kit in New Orleans and ongoing evolution of its rich drumming traditions. Featuring New Orleans drum legends Papa Jack Laine, Baby Dodds, Paul Barbarin, and more! The related traditions of improvised percussion instruments and the tambourine are also explored and conclude with the next generation of drummers, testifying to the vibrancy of the tradition.

Festival of Trees Pajama Party Brunch at the Louisiana Children’s Museum FollowYourJoy.com/13706 December 1, 10am-1:30pm Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia St.; (504) 523-1357 Museum members $20; Non-members $25 Celebrate the holiday season with a fun-filled day of holiday games and crafts, cookie decorating, special performances, and more. Mix and mingle with Mr. Bingle and take a complimentary family photograph. Plus, enjoy the museum’s whimsical collection of holiday trees created by local schools, artists, and community partners!

Fête des Fromages FollowYourJoy.com/13539 November 17, 11am-5pm New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave.; (504) 458-3528 $35-$125 per person The French-American Chamber of Commerce of the Gulf Coast region is excited to present a celebration of artisan cheeses from all over the world. Stroll the grounds of the New Orleans Jazz

Museum at the Mint while listening to great music, sampling cheeses, tasting specialty foods, and sipping on wine, cider, and beer. Watch cooking demonstrations with amazing chefs, or VIPs can catch a seminar with worldrenowned cheese expert and author, Liz Thorpe. Round off the festival experience with a visit to Le Marché, a fabulous store brimming with plenty of cheese-related items to take home.

Free Photos with Santa at Deanie’s FollowYourJoy.com/13595 December 7-8 and 14-15, 6pm-10pm Deanie’s Seafood Restaurant, 841 Iberville St.; (504) 581-1316 Free and open to the public Enjoy cocoa, cookies, and free photos with Santa. The former site of the D.H. Holmes department store annex at the corner of Iberville and Dauphine Streets, Deanie’s is decked out in style with five fanciful holiday window displays, adding a cheery dose of holiday spirit to the neighborhood.

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. presents St. Augustine Church Christmas Concerts fqfi.org December 1, 8, 15, 4pm-5pm St. Augustine Church, 1210 Gov. Nicholls St.; (504) 522-5730 Free and 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

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classics and gospel favorites will be performed in one of Louisiana’s most historic churches. Concerts last approximately one hour.

Please see page 5 for complete schedule.

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. presents St. Louis Cathedral Christmas Concerts fqfi.org December 3-6 and 9-13, 6pm-7pm December 16, 5:30pm-6:30pm St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square; (504) 522-5730 Free and open to the public The Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis King of France is the oldest continuously operating Cathedral in the United States. Produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc., holiday concerts feature a variety of New Orleans artists including well-known jazz, classical, and gospel musicians. Concerts last approximately one hour.

Please see page 5 for complete schedule.

Haunted History Ghosts of New Orleans’ Christmas Past Tour FollowYourJoy.com/13196 Tours are offered Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Haunted History Tours, 723 St. Peter St.; (504) 861-2727 Adults $25; Students, Seniors, Military $18; Kids (12 and under) $14; Kids (5 and under) free See website for tour times and departure locations While celebrating holiday cheer, why not visit the ghosts of New Orleans’ past? Haunted History Ghosts of New Orleans’ Past tour is the only walking tour offered on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The tours feature ghoulish stories with a special holiday twist.

Grab a festive beverage, and learn who was naughty and who was nice.

Visit HauntedHistoryTours.com!

Hilton Home for the Holidays FollowYourJoy.com/13429 November 20, 4:30pm-6:30pm Hilton New Orleans Riverside, Public Belt Bar (2nd Floor), 2 Poydras St.; (504) 556-3721 Free and open to the public

Capture the Spirit of the Holidays at the Louisiana Children’s Museum Festival of Trees Nov. 23 – Dec. 26

Explore the LCM’s whimsical display of decorated trees and special holiday activities.

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Kick off the season by celebrating Hilton’s Home for the Holidays event. Enjoy a sampling of new holiday cocktails, including this year’s Revellion on the Rocks featured special. Relax and unwind with light hors d’oeuvres in the newly revamped Public Belt bar on the 2nd floor while enjoying Hilton’s hotel holiday décor.

Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours FollowYourJoy.com/13224 December 1-30, (Closed Mondays and December 24 and 25) Tues-Sat, 10 and 11am, 2 and 3pm Sun, 11am, 2 and 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 THNOC’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 1956-1961.

Holiday Home Tour FollowYourJoy.com/13262 December 17, 1pm-4pm Patio Planters of the Vieux Carré, admin@patioplanters.net Tickets available online or day of, 12pm-3pm, at 533 St. Ann St. or 527 St. Philip St.; $20 per person Savor the holiday spirit and tour French Quarter residences dressed for the season. This self-guided walking tour includes interesting architectural

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styles and home furnishings, as well as a variety of collections of Christmas decorations. All proceeds benefit the community event of Caroling in Jackson Square, held later that evening at 7pm.

Holiday Movies on the Mississippi FollowYourJoy.com/13423 November 30, December 7 and 14, 6:30pm Downtown Development District, Spanish Plaza, 500 Port of New Orleans Pl.; (504) 561-8927 Free and open to the public Please join the Downtown Development District and The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk for three weekends of free outdoor holiday movies. The first 50 families at each showing will receive commemorative holiday blankets!

Improvisations Gala FollowYourJoy.com/13620 December 8, 7pm-10pm New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave.; (504)-568-6993 $60 per person, $100 per couple (More ticket levels on website) The New Orleans Jazz Museum’s inaugural Improvisations Gala is an elegant and extemporized evening featuring live performances by Jon Batiste, Trombone Shorty Academy, Evan Christopher, and other premier New Orleans musicians. Enjoy gourmet local cuisine and open bar libations from Sazerac Company, complimentary portraits by legendary local photographers, a fabulous silent auction, and experience the many jazz and art exhibitions within the museum,

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Proceeds benefit the New Orleans Jazz Museum expansion.

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!

Included with Butterfly Garden and Insectarium admission.

Joan of Arc Parade FollowYourJoy.com/13190 January 6, 6pm Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc, For route details visit website; (504) 251-5046 Free and open to the public This annual French Quarter walking parade is always held on Joan of Arc’s birthday, January 6,

Kermit Ruffins’ Kickoff to Christmas fqfi.org November 30, 5:30pm-7:30pm The Moonwalk Riverfront Park, 453 St Peter St.; (504) 522-5730 Free and open to the public

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Jingle Bugs FollowYourJoy.com/13239 December 8, 10am-4pm Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, 423 Canal St.; (504) 861-2537; (800) 774-7394 Adults $22.95; Seniors (65 and up) $19.95; Children (2-12) $17.95; Event is complimentary with paid admission or membership

which is also Twelfth Night! The Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc includes approximately 300 members dressed in medieval clothing handing out thematic handmade favors, accompanied by moveable art pieces, live music, knights, royalty, peasants, angels, and several “Joans” of Arc.

Presented by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. and in partnership with French Market Corporation, this special concert featuring Kermit Ruffins and the Roots of Music rings in the holiday season.

The night begins with FMC’s annual tree lighting and culminates in fireworks sponsored

by The Berger Company and Hand Surgical Associates.

Krewe of Jingle Parade FollowYourJoy.com/13424 December 1, 1pm Downtown Development District For route info, please visit website; (504) 561-8927 Free and open to the public

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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!

Miracle on Fulton Street FollowYourJoy.com/13584 November 30-December 25 Harrah’s New Orleans, 228 Poydras St.; (504) 533-6000 Free and open to the public

Celebrate the New Year at the Louisiana Children’s Museum.

Create a one-of-a-kind paper bag party hat and festive noisemaker.

Countdown to the New Year at the stroke of NOON with lively music, a colorful confetti drop, and balloon release.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season on Fulton Street - experience daily snowfall, twinkling lights, a giant tree and gingerbread display.

Every Friday and Saturday evening beginning at 6pm enjoy live music and purchase photos with Santa. Miracle on Fulton Street is sponsored by Harrah’s New Orleans and is open to the public to view with no admission fee. Many Fulton Street restaurants, including Manning’s Sports Bar and Grill, offer complimentary or discounted validated parking adjacent to Fulton Street in Harrah’s self-park garage with a purchase.

LUNA Fête FollowYourJoy.com/13396 December 6-9, 6pm-10pm Arts Council New Orleans, Gallier Hall-Lafayette Square to Fulton Street, 545 St Charles Ave.; (504) 523-1465 Free and open to the public

The National WWII Museum’s Teddy Bear Tea FollowYourJoy.com/13233 December 8, 15, 20, 21, and 22 The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine St.; (504) 528-1943 Call for pricing

Louisiana Children’s Museum Kids’ New Year’s Eve Countdown FollowYourJoy.com/13707 December 31, 9:30am-3pm Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia St.; (504) 523-1357 Adults, Children (12 months+), and Museum members $8; Non-members $12

New Orleans free festival of light, art, and technology. The celebration features a new Gallier Hall projection-mapping presentation, digital sculptures, and art installations animated with technology to delight audiences of all ages. Enjoy a nightly arts market, drinks, and food from local vendors.

Visit the Arts Council’s website ArtsNewOrleans.org for more info.

Mandatory Merriment: An Untitled Holiday Musical FollowYourJoy.com/13260 November 28-December 23, Thurs-Sat 7:30pm and Sundays at 3pm Southern Rep Theatre, 2541 Bayou Road; (504) 522-6545 $25-40; $10 student tickets available A festive and raucous musical that puts traditional holiday plays on notice! Have more fun this season!

Don’t miss Leslie Castay, Ian Hoch, and Alan Payne’s irreverent evening of song, comedy, and holiday cocktails, featuring an all-star cast of favorite New Orleans favorite entertainers like Cameron Mitchell Ware, Clint Johnson, Meredith Long, and Whitney Nixon.

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Don’t miss the third annual Teddy Bear Tea! It’s the perfect holiday experience to share with children and grandchildren, featuring delicious food and sweet treats, lively music from the Victory Belles, a visit from Santa Claus, and a special teddy bear gift for all children in attendance.

New Year’s Eve at The Riverview Room FollowYourJoy.com/13387 December 31, 9pm-1am The Riverview Room, 600 Decatur St. 4th Floor; (504) 525-3000 $185 per person, inclusive Celebrate the New Year at the elegant Riverview Room!

Reservations for this “Times Square of the South” celebration include: reserved seating, buffet dinner, premium open bar, champagne, music by the Top Cats, and great indoor and outdoor views of the midnight ball drop and fireworks. This event sells out every year; book tickets now. Cocktail attire, Black tie encouraged.

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Swing in 2019 with dinner and dancing at BB’s Stage Door Canteen. The fabulous Victory Swing Orchestra will lead an enthusiastic and celebratory

evening. A single ticket gains entry to all this special event has to offer: delicious food, big-band music and dancing, and a champagne toast.

Dance 2018 away to the unrivaled sounds of the 1940s and close out the year in style!

NOLA ChristmasFest FollowYourJoy.com/13214 December 20-31 (Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Hall H, 900 Convention Center Blvd.; (855) 477-8756

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New Year’s Eve Celebration with the Victory Swing Orchestra at BB’s Stage Door Canteen FollowYourJoy.com/13234 December 31, 9pm The National WWII Museum – BB’s Stage Door Canteen 945 Magazine St.; (504) 528-1943 Call for pricing

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General Admission $20; Kids 2 and under free; half off for military and first responders on Fridays NOLA ChristmasFest is an indoor, family-friendly holiday festival featuring the city’s only real ice skating rink and ice slides, carnival rides, a life-size snowglobe, snowball fight area, curling, inflatables, crafts, gingerbread creations, spectacularly decorated trees, Santa and holiday friends, and more. Convenient parking across from the entrance.

present “The Orléans Collection,” an exhibition of selections from the magnificent collection of the City’s namesake, Philippe II, Duke of Orléans. Universally praised during his lifetime, the exceptional collection was comprised of some of the most important works in the history of art. The exhibition will bring together, for the first time, a selection of masterpieces from institutions such as the National Gallery of London, J. Paul Getty Museum, and National Gallery of Scotland to tell the story of the collection’s formation, its reputation, and its impact in early 18th century Paris.

The Orléans Collection at NOMA FollowYourJoy.com/13188 October 26-January 27 (closed on Mondays) New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Cir.; (504) 658-4100 Adults $12; Seniors (65+) and Military $10; University Students with ID $8; Children (7-12) $6; Teens (ages 13-19) are free courtesy of The Helis Foundation; Children 6 and under free. Wednesdays are FREE for Louisiana residents, courtesy of The Helis Foundation

Pat O’s 85th Anniversary Party FollowYourJoy.com/13704 December 3, 6pm-9pm Pat O’Brien’s Bar and Courtyard Restaurant, 718 St Peter St.; (504) 525-4823 Free and open to the public Every five years Pat O’Brien’s celebrates with an anniversary party and this is no exception!

Join Pat O’s for live music from SOULED OUT and drink specials.

A special anniversary Hurricane glass will be available for purchase.

In celebration of the city of New Orleans’ Tricentennial in 2018, the New Orleans Museum of Art will

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Preservation Resource Center’s Holiday Home Tour FollowYourJoy.com/13310 December 8-9, 10am-4pm Trinity Episcopal Church, Bishop Polk Hall (Tour Headquarters), 1329 Jackson Avenue; (504) 581-7032 $30 PRC members; $45 nonmembers; Day-of-tour $50

Screening of the Classic Silent Film ‘Snow White’ FollowYourJoy.com/13701 December 2, 4pm-5:30pm The Historic New Orleans Collection, The Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres St.; (504) 598-7146 Free and open to the public (Must register in advance)

Tour seven stunning private residences all dressed up for the holidays in New Orleans’ famous Garden District! Enjoy performances by local musicians, shop at a festive holiday boutique, and enjoy New Orleans’ historic architecture.

Please join us for a screening of the silent romantic fantasy film Snow White (1916) starring acclaimed actress and New Orleans resident Marguerite Clark. French pianist Paul Goussot, a specialist in improvised film improvisation, will provide the musical accompaniment. Admission is free but tickets are required.

Please visit www.hnoc.org to register.

Royal Sonesta Teddy Bear Tea FollowYourJoy.com/13326 December 15, 16, 20-23, 11am and 2pm Royal Sonesta New Orleans, 300 Bourbon Street; (504) 553-2221 See website for pricing and reservations A holiday tradition where little princes and princesses are invited into a Magical Royal Kingdom where fantasies come to life with holiday characters, storytelling with Mrs. Claus, and a grand parade!

Commemorative photos with Santa and holiday libations are available for purchase. Unwrapped toys will be collected for Children’s Hospital.

Santa Visits Pat O’Brien’s FollowYourJoy.com/13703 Friday and Saturday in December and Christmas Night, 8pm-10pm Pat O’Brien’s Bar and Courtyard Restaurant, 718 St Peter St.; (504) 525-4823 Free and 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 join in every Friday and Saturday in December. 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 FollowYourJoy.com/13204 December 3-14, (Monday–Friday only) Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St.; (504) 523-3341 Free and 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.

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Sound Collage at the Jazz Museum: A LUNA Fête Celebration of Light and Music FollowYourJoy.com/13621 December 5-7, 5:30pm-10:30pm New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave.; (504)-568-6993 Free and open to the public Just in time for the holidays, the New Orleans Jazz Museum and Arts Council of New Orleans present a multi-day celebration featuring illuminated installations, digital sculptures, video-mapping projections, art animated by technology and musical performances. Intended to engage and inspire audiences of all ages, Sound Collage and LUNA Fête transforms New Orleans Jazz Museum’s historic architecture into a playground of light, art, and music.

St. Louis Basilica Annual Christmas Concert FollowYourJoy.com/13363 Sunday, December 16, 5:30pm St. Louis Cathedral, 615 Pere Antoine Alley; (504) 525-9585 Free and open to the public The St. Louis Cathedral Concert Choir and Orchestra will present Benjamin Britten’s cantata, Saint Nicolas Op. 42, conducted by Mr. Dreux Montegut, Director of Music. The historic St. Louis Cathedral-Basilica hosts free annual holiday concerts.

Donations accepted.

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Steamboat Natchez New Year’s Eve — Late Night River Cruise FollowYourJoy.com/13444 December 31, 10pm-12:30am Steamboat Natchez, Departs from the Toulouse Street Dock; (504-569-1401 Call for prices and reservations Enjoy ringing in the New Year on the last authentic steamboat on the Mississippi River. With new friends and old, enjoy light food, music, and beverages at the stroke of midnight. Great view of the community-sponsored fireworks and the cityscape of New Orleans. Reservations required.

Vieux Carré Children’s Tree fqfi.org December 14, 1pm-2:30pm 8th District Police Station 334 Royal St; (504) 522-5730 Free and open to the public

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by The Riverwalk Jazz Band, sponsored by The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk. Children decorate the neighborhood tree with handmade ornaments and sing along with the Singing Santa.

Zoo Year’s Eve FollowYourJoy.com/13238 December 31, 10:30am-12:30pm Audubon Zoo 6500 Magazine St; (504) 861-2537 / (800) 774-7394 Adults $22.95; Children (2-12) $17.95; Seniors (65+) $19.95, Event is complimentary with paid admission or membership Audubon Zoo invites families and kids of all ages to celebrate the new year in style with live music, games and prizes. Pick up a party hat and noise maker, grab a Pepsi drink for toasting, and countdown to Noon to ring in the New Year!

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. celebrates the holidays with students from Homer A. Plessy Community School in the French Quarter. The event kicks off with a parade from the school to the

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Ever wanted to discuss Jackson Square with its designer the Baroness Pontalba or speak with John James Audubon about his latest watercolors? Interested in asking Marie Laveau about the origins of the Voodoo Doll?

Discover New Orleans’ unique heritage, face to face. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the first four weekends of December, Louisiana History Alive characters will be visiting the French Quarter, departing from the Bourbon Orleans Hotel at 717 Orleans at 11am to stroll through the Vieux Carre streets and along the waterfront.

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The Twelve Days of Reveillon CHEFS’ 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 2018 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 7-24 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.

Friday, December 7 SoBou Executive Chef Juan Carlos Gonzales Monday, December 10 Meauxbar Chef John Bel Tuesday, December 11 The Grill Room Executive Pastry Chef Ravindra Verma Wednesday, December 12 Emeril’s Delmonico Chef de Cuisine Anthony Scanio Thursday, December 13 NOLA Restaurant Chef de Cuisine Philip Buccieri Friday, December 14 Josephine Estelle Executive Chef Chris Borges

Monday, December 17 M Bistro Executive Chef Vlad Ahmadyarov Tuesday, December 18 GW Fins Chef Tenney Flynn Wednesday, December 19 Emeril’s New Orleans Chef de Cuisine Doug Braselman Thursday, December 20 Palace Café Chef Taylor Lorio Friday, December 21 The Pelican Club Chef Richard Hughes Monday, December 24 Dickie Brennan’s Bourbon House Chef Devan Giddix

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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Reveillon

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

In the late 1800s and the first decade or so of the 20th century, New Orleans’ Creole families celebrated Reveillon (derived from the French word reveiller, which means “to awaken”) 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. This meal typically 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 elaborate 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 throughout 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 Reveillon—the authentic taste of Christmas New Orleans Style!

Types of reveillon menus offered:

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

B’Reveillon

Brunch based on the Reveillon celebration

Petite Reveillon

A four course small plates option for guests who would like to experience a Reveillon meal on a smaller scale

Reveillon on the Rocks

Classic and original cocktails that celebrate Reveillon one-sip-at-a-time Menus subject to change based on seasonal ingredient availability

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Happy Holidays!

Tis the season to enjoy your holiday festivities at Antoine’s Restaurant!

504-581-4422 www.antoines.com 713 Rue Saint Louis New Orleans, LA 70130

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THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL Christmas New Orleans StylE

Reveillon Menus

AT NEW ORLEANS FINEST RESTAURANTS The Albertine Room—$59 REVEILLON TRADITIONAL

The Columns Hotel 3811 St. Charles Ave. (504) 899-9308

FollowYourJoy.com/13251 FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Duck Gumbo with Rice Turtle Soup au Sherry Oyster Stew SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Columns House Salad–Organic Mixed Greens, Hearts of Palm, Fresh-Cut Pepper, Shredded Carrots, Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette Arugula Winter Salad: Pecans, Cranberries, Goat Cheese, Cane Vinaigrette THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Mint Cheesecake with Ganache Ginger Crème Brûlée Chocolate Mousse Cake with Raspberry Creme Anglaise

Antoine’s—$49 REVEILLON TRADITIONAL

713 St. Louis St. (504) 581-4422

FollowYourJoy.com/13682 FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Crawfish Cardinal–Louisiana Crawfish, White Wine Sauce and Tomato Alligator Bisque with Sherry SECOND COURSE

Noël Salad–Greens, Baby Spinach, Shaved Carrots, Cranberries, Walnuts, Feta Cheese, Orange Vinaigrette THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Creole Soft Shell Crab, Onion Mushroom Rice, Roasted Tomato Sauce Shrimp and Eggplant stuffed Louisiana Drum Fillet, Spinach, Pimento Meunière Sauce FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Eggnog Bread Pudding, Golden Raisins, Pecans, Praline Rum Sauce Holiday Meringue Glacée au Chocolat

Arnaud’s Restaurant—$50 REVEILLON TRADITIONAL

813 Bienveille St. (504) 523-5433

FollowYourJoy.com/13226

FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Crawfish Cake with Hot Mustard Cream, Cilantro, Braised Bok Choy Pork Rillettes with Seasonal Chutney, Cornichons, Baguette Crostini SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Creole Onion Soup en Croûte Butter Lettuce Salad with Spiced Walnuts, Roquefort Cheese, Champagne Vinaigrette THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Coquilles St. Jacques ($5 substitutions): Seared Sea Scallop with White Wine, Cream, Shiitake Mushrooms, Whipped Potatoes Chicken Victoria–Roasted Chicken, Country Paté, Golden Raisins, Port Wine Glace, Roasted Root Vegetables Chargrilled Pork Chop with Seasonal Gastrique, Louisiana Oyster Dressing FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Bûche de Noël—Peppermint Mousse, Chocolate Ganache Paris-Brest

REVEILLON MENUS

Pan-Seared Diver Scallops, Roasted Corn, Asparagus, Louisiana Shrimp Relish, Roasted Tomato Beurre Blanc Veal Osso Buco served with Pommes Anna Filet Oscar, Grilled Asparagus, Jumbo Lump Louisiana Crabmeat, Béarnaise Roasted Gulf Grouper, Shrimp and Mirliton Dressing, Orange Butter Glaze

AMUSE-BOUCHE

Daube Glacé with Garlic Crouton

Bar Frances—$50 REVEILLON CONTEMPORARY

4525 Freret St. (504) 371-5043 FollowYourJoy.com/13588 FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Crispy Pork Belly with Chicory, Dried Shrimp, Satsuma, Red Chili Glaze Duck Egg Yolk Raviolo with Smoked Onion Broth, Pepper Jelly Scallop Crudo with Black Garlic, Yuzu, Grains of Paradise, Radish Sprouts SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

She-Crab Soup with Butternut Squash, Dry Sherry Market Salad with Pepitas, Radishes, Long Pepper, Honey Lavender White Balsamic Vinaigrette THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Grilled Pompano with Romesco, Octopus, Dill Vinaigrette Slow Roasted Whole Fennel with Blood Orange, House-Canned Summer Cherry Tomatoes, Grilled Beets, Parmesan Grilled Lamb Loin with Burnt Rosemary Spaetzle, Pine Nut Gremolata, Natural Lamb Jus FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Plaquemines Parish Honeycomb with Saint-André, Sherried Apples Eggnog Crème Brûlée with Bread Pudding Crisps

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The Bistreaux at Maison Dupuy—$48 REVEILLON CONTEMPORARY

1001 Toulouse St. (504) 586-8000 FollowYourJoy.com/13255 FIRST COURSE

Crispy Fried Oysters, Abita Barbecue Butter, Bacon and Bleu Cheese French Bread SECOND COURSE

Classic Turtle Soup, Sherry, Egg THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Grilled Cobia, Satsuma Butter, Apple-Turnip Puree, Kale Braised Beef Short Rib, Smoked Onion and Cherry Demi, Cheesy Polenta, Root Vegetables FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Rum Pound Cake with a Spiced WinePoached Pear Romanoff Sauce Coconut-Oat-Pecan Pie Dulce de Leche

The Bombay Club—$49 REVEILLON CONTEMPORARY

830 Conti St. (504) 577-2237 FollowYourJoy.com/13676 FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Pork Belly Rillettes Crostini, Fig and Marsala Mostarda Sweet Potato Gnocchi, Parisienne Celery Root-Sage Purée, Walnut Pistou, Pecorino SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Winter Squash Bisque, Crème FraÎche Winter Salad Mixed Greens, Candied Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Feta Cheese, Fig, Balsamic Vinaigrette THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Lamb Lollipops, Apple Chutney, Bacon Jam, Potatoes Brabant

THIRD COURSE

Braised Lamb Shank with Goat Cheese Grits, Root Vegetable Ragout FOURTH COURSE

Espresso Crème Brûlée with Chocolate Donut Holes

Boucherie—$48 REVEILLON CONTEMPORARY

1506 S. CarrolltonAve. (504) 862-5514 FollowYourJoy.com/13735 FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Roasted Garlic Soup with Grilled Mushrooms and Garlic Chips Black and Bleu Salad—Wood-Charred Wagyu Beef Carpaccio, Local Arugula, Bleu Cheese, Granny Smith Apples, Celery, Candied Walnuts SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Blackened Shrimp and Grit Cake with warm Housemade Bacon Vinaigrette Coquilles St. Jacques—Diver Scallop roasted in shell, Gruyere, Fennel, Preserved Louisiana Citrus, Tarragon and Buttered Breadcrumbs THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Gulf Fish Amandine–Pan-Seared Gulf Fish, Toasted Almond and Meyer Lemon Brown Butter Sauce, Root Vegetable Latke Crispy Skin Duck Confit with Butternut Squash and Roasted Chestnut Hash, Satsuma Marmalade, Spiced Crème FraÎche Grilled Wagyu Steak Frites, Pommes Puree, Roasted Kale, Bordelaise Sauce FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding with SpicedRum Caramel Sauce Bourbon and Dark Chocolate Pecan Pie with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream

Bourbon House Seafood and Oyster Bar—$65 REVEILLON TRADITIONAL

144 Bourbon St. (504) 522-0111

Flounder Paupiette, Chanterelle and English Peas, Farro Risotto, Buerre Blanc

FollowYourJoy.com/13208

FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Premium Oysters, Pomegranate Cranberry Mignonette, Caviar

Eggnog Crème Brûlée Peppermint Mini-Cheesecake, Peppermint Bark, Vanilla Ice Cream

Borgne—$65 REVEILLON CONTEMPORARY

601 Loyola Ave. (504) 613-3860 FollowYourJoy.com/13546 FIRST COURSE

Chargrilled Oysters Rockefeller with Spinach, Herbsaint, Parmesean SECOND COURSE

Gulf Shrimp Bisque

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FIRST COURSE

SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Foie Gras Mousse Croquembouche, Crab Fat Icing, Vanilla Sugar Frisée Salad, Poached Egg, Lardons, Louisiana Lemon Vinaigrette, Fruitcake Toast THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Oysters Rockefeller-Stuffed Flounder, Haricot Verts, Champagne Butter Turkey Crépinette, Chestnut Stuffing, Baby Carrots, Fig-Infused Turkey Glace FOURTH COURSE

Chocolate Hazelnut Bûche de Noël, Chicory Anglaise

THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL Christmas New Orleans StylE

REVEILLON MENUS

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Brennan’s—$65 B’REVEILLON

417 Royal St. (504) 525-9711

FollowYourJoy.com/13685 EYE OPENER

Brandy Milk Punch—Brandy, Heavy Cream, Vanilla Bean, Nutmeg 1ST COURSE

Brennan’s Oyster Soup—Poached Oyster, Caviar, Fennel, Leeks 2ND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Eggs Nouvelle—Poached Eggs, Louisiana Lump Crabmeat, Vadouvan Spiced Cauliflower Filet of Beef Roscoe—Seared Foie Gras, Duck Egg, Garlic Spinach, Red Wine Sauce DESSERT (CHOICE OF)

Sticky Toffee Pudding with Toasted Medjool Dates, Armagnac Ice Cream Sparkling Rosé

Brigtsen’s Restaurant—$58 REVEILLON TRADITIONAL

723 Dante St. (504) 861-7610

FollowYourJoy.com/13339

Artichoke and Leek Gratin Gruyère Cheese, warm Bread SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Roasted Beet Salad—Winter Citrus, Arugula, Goat Cheese, Blood Orange Vinaigrette, Almond Brittle Parsnip and Onion Soup, Toasted Almonds, Lemon Zest THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Duck Cassoulet, White Beans, Smoked Pork, Baby Carrots Blanquette de Veau Roasted Mushrooms, Cippolini Onions, Louisiana Popcorn Rice Pan-Fried Whole Trout, Winter Citrus and Fennel Salad, Toasted Almonds FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Yule Log—Swiss Roll, Raspberry Preserves, Chocolate Buttercream Tarte à la Bouille— Old-Fashioned Cookie Crust, Slow-Cooked Custard, Strawberry Compote

Cafe Amelie—$56 REVEILLON CONTEMPORARY

912 Royal St. (504) 412-8965 FollowYourJoy.com/14033

FIRST COURSE

FIRST COURSE

Smoked Salmon on Rye Toast with Pickled Sweet Pepper, Capers, Horseradish Whipped Cream

Southeast Louisiana Seasonal Greens Salad prepared with Fruit and Housemade Dressing

SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

SECOND COURSE

House Salad with Satsumas, Spiced Pecans, Feta, Croutons, Pickled Red Onion, Cane Vinegar Dressing Filé Gumbo with Chicken and Andouille Sausage Baked Oyster Bienville and Baked Oyster Rockefeller New Orleans Barbeque Shrimp with Shrimp Calas

New Orleans Seasonal Gumbo

THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

THIRD COURSE

Gulf Fish served with Roasted Fingerlings Potato and Haricots Vert FOURTH COURSE

Cherry Almond Bread Pudding with Brandy Cherry Sauce

Cafe Beignet REVEILLON ON THE ROCKS

Roast Duck à l’Orange with Dirty Rice and Louisiana Citrus Sauce Stuffed Fillet of Flounder with Seafood Dressing and Lemon Mousseline Smoked Pork Chop with Andouille Sweet Potato Hash and Blueberry Cane Vinegar Glaze

FollowYourJoy.com/13448 Mississippi Mudslide—Baileys, Cathead Vodka, Kamora Coffe Liqueur, and Milk Whipped Cream, Chocolate Drizzle

FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

REVEILLON TRADITIONAL

Sweet Potato Bread Pudding with Pecan Praline Sauce Ambrosia Fruit Salad with Tres Leches Cake and Cassis Whipped Cream Strawberry Shortcake Pecan Pie with Caramel Sauce

Cafe Dauphine—$48 5229 Dauphine St. (504) 309-6391 FollowYourJoy.com/13258 FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Crawfish Corn Chowder Chicken, Sausage, and Shrimp Gumbo

Broussard’s—$49

SECOND COURSE

REVEILLON TRADITIONAL

Fried Green Tomato and Rémoulade Salad

819 Conti St. (504) 581-3866

FollowYourJoy.com/13678 FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Duck Rillettes, Toasted Baguette, Apricot Marmalade, Cornichons, Pink Peppercorns

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600 Decatur St.

THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Citrus-Grilled Redfish with Lump Crabmeat, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Sautéed Swiss Chard Smothered French-Cut Pork Chops, Rice Dressing, Candied Sweet Potatoes

THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL Christmas New Orleans StylE

625 Chartres St. | sylvainnola.com

942 N. Rampart St. | meauxbar.com

REVEILLON MENUS

3607 Magazine St. | cavannola.com

719 Toulouse St. | longwaytavern.com

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Southern Fried Chicken, Baked Macaroni and Cheese, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Sautéed Swiss Chard

Gingerbread-Spiced Rubbed Fish, Eggnog Beurre Blanc, Sweet Potato Casserole

FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Key Lime Pie, Peppermint Bark Sticky Toffee Pudding, Maple Meringue, Whipped Cream

Red Velvet Cake Raisin-Pecan Bread Pudding with Cinnamon-Cream Rum Sauce

Cafe Degas—$43 REVEILLON TRADITIONAL

3127 Esplanade Ave. (504) 945-5635

FollowYourJoy.com/13194 FIRST COURSE

Cured Duck Breast and Fresh Berry Salad, Raspberry Vinaigrette SECOND COURSE

Seared Sea Scallops, Parsnip Purée, Carrot Ginger THIRD COURSE

Veal Rack, Celeriac Flan, Seasoned Vegetables, Wild Mushroom Madeira Sauce FOURTH COURSE

Chocolate Pot de Crème LAGNIAPPE

Glass of Ruby Port

Cafe Degas REVEILLON on the rocks

3127 Esplanade Ave. (504) 945-5635

FollowYourJoy.com/13186 Cherry Noir—Grey Goose and Cherry Noir Vodka, Kirshwasser Marinated Cherries

Carousel Bar and Lounge REVEILLON ON THE ROCKS

214 Royal St. (504) 523-3341

FollowYourJoy.com/13249 Holiday Nog—Drambuie, Dewars, Fee Brothers Aztec Chocolate Bitters, Half and Half, Vanilla Holiday Sparkle—Ginger Liquor, Fee Brothers Orange Bitters, Sparkling Wine

Cavan—$38 B’REVEILLON

3607 Magazine St. (504) 509–7655

FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Cavan—$38 REVEILLON contemporary

3607 Magazine St. (504) 509–7655 FollowYourJoy.com/13605 FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, Popcorn Rice Corn Fritters, Tabasco-Honey Butter SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Paté de Tête, Mixed Greens, Pickled Okra and Onions, Croutons, Mustard Vinaigrette Salmon Poke Tacos, Crispy Wonton, Avocado Purée THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Stuffed Turducken with Amaretto Sour Glaze, Apple and Pecan Dressing Duck à la’Satsuma, Cracklin Dirty Rice Gingerbread-Spiced Rubbed Fish, Eggnog Beurre Blanc, Sweet Potato Casserole FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Key Lime Pie, Peppermint Bark Sticky Toffee Pudding, Maple Meringue, Whipped Cream

Commander’s Palace—$95+ REVEILLON CONTEMPORARY

1403 Washington Ave. (504) 899-8221 FollowYourJoy.com/13578 AMUSE-BOUCHE

Jumbo Lump Blue Crab Ravigote– Shaved Celery Root and Fennel Salad, Fresh Dill, Cajun Caviar Vinaigrette, Crispy Lavash Cracker FIRST COURSE

Baby Arugula and Winter Frissé–Roasted Butternut Squash, Golden Raisins, Cranberries, Cane Syrup Dressing, Spiced Pecans, Gorgonzola Crumbles SECOND COURSE

FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Chestnut Gnocchi–Warm Duck Confit, Dried Dates, Swiss Chard, Cognac, Roasted Shallots and Fried Sage

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, Popcorn Rice Corn Fritters, Tabasco-Honey Butter

Warm Mulled Spiced Wine with a Charred Cinnamon Stick

FollowYourJoy.com/13609

SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

THIRD COURSE

FOURTH COURSE

Paté de Tête, Mixed Greens, Pickled Okra and Onions, Croutons, Mustard Vinaigrette Salmon Poke Tacos, Crispy Wonton, Avocado Purée

Pan Roasted Red Snapper–Saffron-Mussel Nagé, Yukon Gold Potato, Lemon-Scented Greens and Oven-Roasted Tomato

THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Hand Carved Harris Ranch Filet–Foie Gras-Yorkshire Pudding, Honey Glazed Carrots and an Escargot-Roasted Garlic Bordeaux Demi-Glace

Cavan Burger, American Cheese, Comeback Sauce, Sazerac Barbeque Shrimp and Grits

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FIFTH COURSE

THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL Christmas New Orleans StylE SIXTH COURSE

FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Apple Cider Spice Cake–Port Wine Poached Apples, Creole Cream Cheese Icing, and Apple Pie Ice Cream

Bûche de Noël Salted Caramel Ice Cream

The Country Club—$60

Coffee, Tea

REVEILLON CONTEMPORARY

634 Louisa St. (504) 945-0742 FollowYourJoy.com/13570 AMUSE BOUCHE

LAGNIAPPE

Crescent City Brewhouse—$51 REVEILLON TRADITIONAL

527 Decatur St. (504) 522-0571

Smoked Pompano—Lime Crema, Pressed Egg, Shallots and Caviar

FollowYourJoy.com/13389

FIRST COURSE

Seafood Andouille Gumbo

Pissaladière–Hand-Rolled Puff Pastry with Melted Onions, Roasted Garlic Purée, Nicoise Olives and Spanish Anchovies SECOND COURSE

Bouillabaisse–a French Saffron Stew with Lobster, Local Shrimp, Mussels, Fish, Served with a Rouille Crostini THIRD COURSE

Veal Blanquette–Braised Veal Shoulder with Truffle Grits, Leeks, Baby Carrots, English Peas, Foie Gras jus Roti FOURTH COURSE

Bûche de Noël–Chocolate Genoise with Chestnut Mousse, Orange Anglaise, Candied Hazelnuts, Coffee Toffee REVEILLON ON THE ROCKS

634 Louisa St. (504) 945-0742 FollowYourJoy.com/13571 Winter Sour—Don Abraham Anejo Tequila, Domaine Canton, Lemon Juice, Blood Orange Compound, Bar Keep Fennel Bitters, Egg White

Court of Two Sisters—$50 REVEILLON TRADITIONAL

613 Royal St. (504) 522-7261 FollowYourJoy.com/13149 FIRST COURSE

Turtle Soup Au Sherry with Lemon and Parsley SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Crab and Brie Dip Red Oak Leaf Salad, Roasted Walnuts, Cranraisins, Caramelized Shallots, Blue Cheese Vinaigrette THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Duck Confit en Casserole, Petit Peas, Sweet Potatoes, Caramelized Onions, Buttered Puff Pastry Carved Beef Tenderloin, Roasted Sweet Potato Puree, Applewood Bacon Brussels Sprouts, Dijon Mustard Demi-Glace Gulf Fish, Brabant Potatoes, Petit Peas, Sliced Mushrooms, Chopped Bacon, Sautéed Shrimp, Shrimp Beurre Blanc

SECOND COURSE

Baked Oysters Three Ways— Oysters, Crab, Saffron, Spinach, Herbsaint, Andouille Gratin THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Redfish Noël—Fresh-Baked Gulf Fish, Artichoke Hearts, Wild Mushrooms, Grilled Meyer Lemon Pan-Roasted Shrimp—Jumbo Head-On and Peeled Gulf Shrimp, Lemon Butter, Mirliton Stuffing Christmas Duck—Slow-Roasted Duck Quarter, Wild Mushroom and Spinach Bread Pudding, Black Forest Glace FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Bananas Foster Hand Pies Creole Cream Cheesecake Bûche de Noël

REVEILLON MENUS

The Country Club

FIRST COURSE

LAGNIAPPE

4 Beer Sampler

Criollo Restaurant and Lounge—$75 REVEILLON CONTEMPORARY

214 Royal St. (504) 681-4444

FollowYourJoy.com/13246 AMUSE BOUCHE

Tuna Carpaccio with Cucumber, Cane Vinegar, Black Sesame APPETIZER (CHOICE OF)

Grilled Lamb Rosette, Seared Scallops, Turnip Greens, Red Beet Purée Fricasssee of Rabbit, Sweetbreads, Maitake, White Beech, Yellow Chanterelles, Morels, Hunter’s Sauce Foie Gras stuffed Quail, Poivrade Glace, Sun-Dried Cherry and Pistachio Chutney SOUP

Roasted Acord Squash Soup, Smoked Ham Hock, Chive Oil SALAD

Heirloom Beet Salad, Cara Cara Orange, Marcona Almonds, Pickled Red Onion, Goat Cheese Vinaigrette ENTREE (CHOICE OF)

Lamb Navarin, Stone Ground Yellow Grits, Morel Mushroom, Natural Jus Grilled Venison Noisette, Duck Fat Fried Potatoes and Leek, Sauce Chasseur

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D R I N K R E S P O N S I B LY • R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y. O R G

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JACK DANIEL’S and OLD NO. 7 are registered trademarks. ©2016 JACK DANIEL’S. Tennessee Whiskey 40% by Volume (80 proof). Distilled and bottled by JACK DANIEL DISTILLERY, Lynchburg, Tennessee.

THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL Christmas New Orleans StylE Flounder Paipiette Shrimp and Scallop Mousseline, Lemon Asparagus, Nantua Sauce Roasted Goose and Braised Spiced Pears

Domenica—$60, $90 with pairing

DESSERT (CHOICE OF)

FollowYourJoy.com/13548

Bouche de Noël, Vanilla Genoise, Cocoa Butter Cream Raspberry and Mango Sauce Gateau Saint Honoré Hazelnut Profiteroles, Valrhona Chocolate Mousse, Candied Berries

Curio—$39

REVEILLON CONTEMPORARY

123 Baronne St. (504) 648-6020 FIRST COURSE

Fried Oysters with Calabrian Chili Aioli and Salsa Verde SECOND COURSE

Ricotta Raviolo with Egg Yolk and Truffle THIRD COURSE

B’REVEILLON

Veal Osso Bucco with Saffron Risotto

301 Royal St. (504) 717-4198

FOURTH COURSE

FollowYourJoy.com/13672 FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Winter Squash Bisque, Crème Fraiche, Sherry, Smoked Sea Salt Pepitas Crispy Oyster Spinach Salad Bacon, White Beans, Lemon Fennel Vinaigrette SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Braised Pork Cheek and Boudin Crepinette, Parsnip Potato Puree, Local Honey Creamed Kale, Pork Jus Seared Yellow Fin Tuna, Creole Mustard Sauce, Pepperonata, Garlic Frites THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

The Davenport Lounge REVEILLON ON THE ROCKS

921 Canal St. (504) 524-1331 FollowYourJoy.com/13624 The “1718” Tricentennial— Hennessy VSOP, Old Overton Rye, PX Sherry, Peychaud’s Bitters in Commemorative Glass Warm Welcome—Hot Chocolate, Stoli Vanilla, Peppermint Schnapps, Crème de Cacao

Emeril’s Delmonico—$60 Reveillon Traditional

1300 St. Charles Ave. (504) 525-4937 FollowYourJoy.com/14121 FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Delmonico Cotechino–Beluga Lentils, Balsamic-Braised Leeks Stuffed Mirliton–Gulf Shrimp, Crab, Chisesi Ham SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Panéed Louisiana Oysters, Romaine, Olive Salad, Provolone, Oregano Vinaigrette Escarole and White Bean Soup, Pork Polpettine THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Fennel-Crusted Yellowfin Tuna, Prosciutto, Artichoke, Caramelized Fennel, Plaquemines Satsuma Butter Veal Cheek à La Creole, Mustard Greens, Black Truffle Grits FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Cranberry Pecan Upside Down Cake, Dreamsicle Ice Cream Hazelnut Crème Brûlée, Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookie

Emeril’s New Orleans—$75 REVEILLON CONTEMPORARY

800 Tchoupitoulas St. (504) 528-9393

Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse—$65

FollowYourJoy.com/13551

REVEILLON TRADITIONAL

BBQ Shrimp Toast, French Bread, Green Tomato Chow-Chow

716 Iberville St. (504) 522-2467 FollowYourJoy.com/13222 FIRST COURSE

FIRST COURSE

SECOND COURSE

Turtle Soup En Croute, Lemon Sherry Egg Salad

Wild Hare and Andouille Gumbo

THIRD COURSE

SECOND COURSE

Butter Poached Ora King Salmon, Artichoke Velouté, Heirloom Tomato Jam

Cornbread-Stuffed Quail with Molasses and Cane Vinegar Glaze, Parsnip, Garlic, Root Vegetable Purée THIRD COURSE

Praline Parfait with Housemade Pralines FOURTH COURSE

Irish Coffee

REVEILLON MENUS

Port Poached Pear Satsuma Glaze, Streusel, Spiced Ice Cream Buttered-Rum Yule Log, Toasted Hazelnuts, Cinnamon Chocolate Sauce

Hazelnut Tartufo

FOURTH COURSE

Braised Beef Short Rib, Cheddar Potato Tots, Carrot Purée, Truffle Beef Jus FIFTH COURSE

Molasses Cake, Creole Cream Cheese Ice Cream, Candied Orange, Warm Coffee Sauce, Hazelnuts

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Fountain Lounge—$35 REVEILLON CONTEMPORARY

130 Roosevelt Way (504) 648-5486 FollowYourJoy.com/13695 FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Fresh Pear and Winter Radish Salad–Frisee, Arugula, Pecans, Artisan Blue Cheese, Cider Vinaigrette Satsuma and Pomegranate Salad with Baby Kale, Shaved Brussel Sprouts, Toasted Hazelnuts, Pepitas, and Sugarcane Vinaigrette SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Crispy Duck Breast–Yam Purée, Savoy Cabbage, Satsuma Mostarda, Whiskey Jus Seared Local Fish–Cauliflower Grenobloise, Heirloom Tomatoes, Sorrel Cherry Smoked Breast of Duck with Black-Eyed Pea Casserole, Roasted Creole Tomatoes, Baby Swiss Chard PALATE CLEANSER

Housemade Sorbet DESSERT

Eggnog Panna Cotta–Brown Butter Sponge, Spiced Brandy Meringue, Cranberry Mulled Wine Chocolate Torte–Dark Chocolate Cake, Pinot Noir Ganache, Winter Fruit Compote

Fountain Lounge REVEILLON ON THE ROCKS

130 Roosevelt Way (504) 648-5486 FollowYourJoy.com/13696 Mistletoe Collins—Vodka, Cranberry Cordial, Lemon Juice, Marquis Brut, Fresh Cranberries

Gabrielle Restaurant—$47 REVEILLON TRADITIONAL

2441 Orleans Ave. (504) 603-2344 FollowYourJoy.com/13670 FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Grilled Smoked Shrimp and Cheese Latke with Roasted Red Pepper Crème FraÎche Beef Daube, Spaetzle and PreservedLemon and Chive Aiolli SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Gold Beet, Feta, Candied Pecans and Arugula Salad Oyster and Artichoke Soup ENTREE (CHOICE OF)

Duck and Goose Sausage Cassoulet Grilled Fish, Fried Fingerlings and Lobster Thermidor Sauce DESSERT (CHOICE OF)

Ginger Pumpkin Pudding Cake Bourbon Milk Punch and Christmas Cookies

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Galatoire’s 33 Bar & Steak—$55-$70 Reveillon Traditional

215 Bourbon St. (504) 335-3932

FollowYourJoy.com/14755 FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Foie Gras au Torchon, Fennel Coriander Marmalade, Brioche, Hibiscus Lobster Tortellini, Wild Mushroom, Tomato, Vermouth Cream SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Shrimp Bisque, Seafood Ballottine, Vanilla Tapioca, Potato Gaufrette Green Goddess Salad, Bibb Lettuce, Baby Radishes, Everything Spice THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Pan-Seared Snapper, Seafood Bouillabaisse, Grilled Persillade Bread Roasted Black Duck, Barbant Potatoes, Baby Carrots Grilled Eye of Ribeye, Smoked Potatoes, Roasted Radishes, Fig Demi-Glace FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Seasonal Cobbler, Bergamot Ice Cream Petit Gâteau, Smoked Hazelnut Praline, Strawberry Vacherin, Mixed Berries, Earl Grey Tea Sable, Strawberry Sorbet

Galatoire’s 33 Bar & Steak Reveillon on the Rocks

215 Bourbon St. (504) 335-3932

FollowYourJoy.com/14756 Idunn Cocktail—Neige Premiere Ice Cider, Sparkling Wine, Apple Mara Cocktail—Calvados, B&B Liquor, Simple Syrup, Cream, Nutmeg

Galatoire’s Restaurant—$40-55 Reveillon Traditional

209 Bourbon St. (504) 525-2021

FollowYourJoy.com/14759 FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Shrimp Remoulade, Fennel and Celery Root Slaw Fried Oyster Rockefeller, Garlic d’Espelette Aioli SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Duck and Andouille Gumbo–Shredded Duck, Sausage, Rich Duck Stock Winter Vegetable Chopped Salad, Arugula, Champagne Vinaigrette THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Fried Trout, Crab Yvonne, Meunière Sauce Seared Duck Breast, Stone-Ground Grit Cake, Cherry Duck Sauce, Braised Kale Chicken Bonne-Femme, Pickled Peppers, Bacon, Caramelized Onions, Cottage Fries Grilled Filet, Mushroom Bordelaise, Crispy Potato Medallions FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Sweet Potato Cheesecake, White Chocolate Shavings, Caramel Sauce

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Bread Pudding, Banana Praline Sauce Muscadine Sorbet, Elderflower Crema

The Grill Room—$45 REVEILLON CONTEMPORARY

Windsor Court Hotel 300 Gravier St. (504) 522-1994 FollowYourJoy.com/13218 FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Steak Tartare with Marble Potato Chips, Horseradish Cream, Grilled Ciabatta Gnocchi with Crawfish, Cremini Mushrooms, Spinach, Beurre Monte SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

White Bean Soup with Ham, Cane Syrup and Sage Garden Greens with Pears, Dried Cranberries, Bay Blue, Toasted Pecans, Champagne Mustard Vinaigrette THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Rye IPA-Braised Beef Short Rib, Butternut Squash Puree, Swiss Chard Red Snapper, Piquante Sauce, Farro Ragout, Radish and Micro Arugula FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Chocolate Cherry Torte with Chocolate Mousse, Toasted Almonds, White Chocolate Amaretto Ganache Warm Apple Galette with Cinnamon Caramel, Butter Pecan Ice Cream, Pecan Crumble

The Gumbo Shop—$36 REVEILLON TRADITIONAL

630 St. Peter St. (504) 525-1486 FollowYourJoy.com/13184 First Course (choice of)

Shrimp and Artichoke Soup Chicken Andouille Gumbo Turtle Soup Second Course

Tossed Green Salad with Toasted Pecan Vinaigrette Third Course (choice of)

Catfish St. Peter–Blackened Catfish with Crabmeat Stuffing and New Orleans Shrimp Cream Sauce Crawfish Étouffée over Rice Crab Cakes with Green Peppercorn and Crawfish Sauce Penne Pasta with Wild Mushroom Cream Roasted Half Duckling with Rum and Louisiana Citrus Sauce

GW Fins—$55 REVEILLON CONTEMPORARY

808 Bienville St. (504) 581-3467 FollowYourJoy.com/14038 FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Jumbo Lump Crab and Citrus Salad– Louisiana Citrus, Persian Cucumber, Thai Chili Aioli Oyster and Artichoke Soup–Fried Oyster, Crispy Celery Root, Herb Oil MAIN COURSE (CHOICE OF)

New Zealand John Dory–Whipped Butternut Squash, French Green Beans, Candied Pecans, Nutmeg Brown Butter Crispy Duck Breast–House Duck Boudin, Braised Savoy Cabbage, Sugar Snap Peas, Cranberry Demi-Glace DESSERTS (CHOICE OF)

Individually Baked Apple Pie, Cheddar Cheese Straw Crust, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Molten Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

GW Fins REVEILLON ON THE ROCKS

808 Bienville St. (504) 581-3467 FollowYourJoy.com/14039 Hot Buttered Rum—Gold Rum, Whipped Syrup

Hard Rock Cafe REVEILLON ON THE ROCKS

125 Bourbon St. (504) 529-5617 FollowYourJoy.com/13744 Blackberry Sparkling Sangria—Red Wine, Blackberries, Cranberry Juice, Squeeze of Orange, Prosecco

Jayne—$58 REVEILLON CONTEMPORARY

1111 Gravier St. (504) 518-5500 FollowYourJoy.com/13590 FIRST COURSE

Chicken Liver Mousse, Cognac Braised Cherries, Artisan Toast SECOND COURSE

Lobster and Wild Mushroom Ravioli, Bacon Dashi THIRD COURSE

Pistachio Crusted Gulf Fish with a Parsnip Purée

Fourth Course (choice of)

FOURTH COURSE

Chocolate Cheese Cake with Raspberry Liqueur Sauce Hot Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce

Seared Duck Breast over a Duck Confit, Sweet Potato Hash, Chimichurri

Homemade Pecan Pie

Sticky Toffee Pudding, Spiced Pears

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FIFTH COURSE

THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL Christmas New Orleans StylE

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‘TIS THE SEASON E n j oy t h e m a g i c of t h e Fre n c h Q u a r te r a n d t a ke i n t h e s p i r i t of t h e h o l i d ay s e a s o n at C u r i o .

S avo r exq u i s i te e nt ré e s , h a n d c raf te d co c k t a i l s , and delectable desserts, along with our T h re e - C o u rs e Reve i l l o n M e n u !

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Josephine Estelle—$69 REVEILLON CONTEMPORARY

600 Carondelet St. (504) 930-3070

FollowYourJoy.com/13731 FIRST COURSE

Little Gem Salad—Radish, Cucumber, Rémoulade, Sunflower Seed Panna Grata SECOND COURSE

Peel and Eat Shrimp, Brown Butter, Fermented Garlic, Piment d’Espelette, Lemon THIRD COURSE

Rigatoni Pork Shoulder, Collards, Pancetta, Garlic FOURTH COURSE

Blackened Beef Tenderloin Farrotto, Carrot, Chicory, Scallion FIFTH COURSE

Peanut Butter Pie Budino Caramel Ganache, Pretzel, Cream Cheese Whip

Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails—$39 B’REVEILLON

337 Chartres St. (504) 598-5005

FollowYourJoy.com/13680 FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

THIRD COURSE

Roasted Duckbreast Confit, Yorkshire Pudding, Plums Fourth Course

Peanut and Maple Shortbread, Peach Caramel, Whipped Cream

Longway Tavern REVEILLON ON THE ROCKS

719 Toulouse St. (504) 962-9696

FollowYourJoy.com/13710 Feeling Good Lewis—Applejack, Cognac, Sugar, Bitters, Citrus Oil 364 Days—Beefeater, Lime, Honey, Allspice, Rosemary Chimney Sweep—Becherovka, Chartreuse, Milk Porter

Luke—$60 REVEILLON TRADITIONAL

333 St. Charles Ave. (504) 378-2840

FollowYourJoy.com/13544 FIRST COURSE

Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Rémoulade with Apple, Pickled Mirliton, Louisiana Citrus, Sylvetta Arugula SECOND COURSE

Turtle Soup with Sherry and Pressed Egg

Fried Oysters Creamed Collard Greens, Toasted Cornbread Grilled Alligator Sausage, Abita Wrought Iron IPA Mustard, Chow-Chow

Mayhaw Glazed Ham Shank, Louisiana Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Brussels Sprouts

SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Yule Log–Cane Syrup, Buttercream Ganache, Crème Anglaise

Pan-Roasted Redfish Jalapeño Pecan Butter, Crabmeat Dirty Rice Coffee-Brined Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Tasso Bubble and Squeak, Ham Hock Cider Jus, Local Honey-Roasted Apples THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Spiked Espresso Cake, Eggnog Glaze, Chocolate Streusel Pear Galette, Ginger-Brown Butter Ice Cream, Local Honey

Longitude 90 REVEILLON ON THE ROCKS

333 Poydras St. (504) 525-9444

FollowYourJoy.com/13742 Gingerbread Alexander—Cognac, Crème de Cacao, Cream, Gingerbread Cookie Crumbs

Longway Tavern—$45 Petite Reveillon

719 Toulouse St. (504) 962-9696

FollowYourJoy.com/13709 FIRST COURSE

Beet, Roasted Radish, Pickled Fennel, Frisee, Blue Cheese, Pistachio Second COURSE

Green Beans, Celery Root, Maitake Mushroom, Fried Onions

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THIRD COURSE

FOURTH COURSE

M Bistro at the Ritz-Carlton—$80

Additional pairing—$40 REVEILLON CONTEMPORARY

921 Canal St. (504) 670-2828

FollowYourJoy.com/13566 FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Seafood Gumbo with Shrimp, Crab, Andouille, Crawfish, Louisiana Popcorn Rice Winter Green Salad with Truffle Tremor, Spiced Pecans, Pepper Jelly Vinaigrette Roasted Parsnip Soup with Best Stop Andouille, Kale Pesto SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Boudin Arancini with Best Stop Boudin, Poblano Green Goddess Crab Salad with Shaved Radish, Chopped Egg, Capers THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Shrimp and Cornbread Snapper with Almond Brown Butter, Pole Beans Roasted Sea Scallops with Caramelized Cauliflower, Celery Root Slaw, Pomegranate Tabasco Gastrique Reveillon Boucherie–Chappapeela Farms Pork Chop with Sazerac Sweet Potatoes, Mustard Green Gravy

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Until 1949, women were only allowed in the Roosevelt Hotel’s renowned Sazerac Bar on Mardi Gras Day. Thankfully, this changed one September afternoon when owner Seymour Weiss opened his doors to a group of women who demanded the right to a stiff drink

whenever they felt like it.

The “Storming of the Sazerac” continues to be celebrated – fancy hats and all – every September, now at The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel.

– September 26th, 1949

Women stormed a bar meant just for men.

Come celebrate with us this holiday season and start your story with #OneTimeInNOLA.

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Grilled Filet of Beef with Sorghum Glazed Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash, Bordelaise Sauce FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Soufflé Passion Fruit–Crème Anglaise, Crème Fraîche Gelato Apricot Honey Bûche de Noël–Apricot Mousse, Cake, Black Currant Confit Chocolate Cherry–Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Hazelnut Crémeux

Meauxbar Bistro—$45 PETITE REVEILLON

942 N. Rampart St. (504) 569-9979

FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Satsuma Sherbet Spice Cake Trifle with Eggnog Pastry Cream and Pear Compote

NOLA Restaurant—$60 REVEILLON CONTEMPORARY

FollowYourJoy.com/13607

534 St. Louis St. (504) 522-6652

FIRST COURSE

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Beef Carpaccio, Pickled Vegetables, Herb Oil, Spicy Aioli

FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

SECOND COURSE

Kale Salad, Roasted Vegetables, Goat Cheese, Pumpkin Seeds THIRD COURSE

Grilled Pork Belly, Pimentón Aioli, Watermelon, Crispy Shallots FOURTH COURSE

Gnocchi Crab with Tomato, Grilled Corn, Beurre Monté

Messina’s Runway Café—$35 B ’Reveillon

6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd.

(504) 241-5300 FollowYourJoy.com/14789 FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Mixed Salad of Kale, Endive and Baby Arugula, Dried Cranberries, Candied Pecans, Champagne Vinaigrette Corn and Crab Bisque SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Beef Debris Eggs Benedict on a Buttermilk Biscuit with Brabant Potatoes Pan Seared Gulf Fish with a Creole Seafood Sauce and Sautéed Vegetables Beef Grillades served with Creamy Cheese Grits and Buttermilk Biscuit THIRD COURSE

Eggnog Crème Brûlée

Muriel’s Jackson Square—$55 REVEILLON CONTEMPORARY

801 Chartres St. (504) 568-1885

FollowYourJoy.com/13212 FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Fried Oyster Chowder with Oyster Cream, Leeks, Corn, Potato, and Applewood-Smoked Bacon Duck and Andouille Gumbo with warm Potato Salad SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Duck Confit Salad with Delicate Mixed Greens, Pistachios, Goat Cheese, Blackberry Vinaigrette Citrus Poached Gulf Shrimp with Ravigote Sauce, Choupique Caviar, Grilled Bread

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THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Braised Lamb Shank with Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Hash, Crispy Onion Rings, Natural Sauce Reduction Herb-Crusted Snapper with Caramelized Onion Risotto, Ginger Beurre Blanc, Charred Broccoli

Seared Foie Gras Hazelnut Butter, Meyer Lemon Jam, Brioche Toast Beet and Kale Salad Spiced Pepitas, Blue Cheese, warm Bacon-Sherry Vinaigrette SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Butternut Squash Soup Turtle Soup THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Dirty Rice Stuffed Quail Cauliflower Purée, Braised Chard, Red-Eye Gravy Pan-Seared Gulf Fish Roasted Root Vegetables, Savory Corn Pudding, Satsuma Butter Sauce FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Seasonal Bread Pudding German Chocolate Doberge Cake Coconut-Pecan Pudding

NOSH Reveillon on the Rocks

752 Tchoupitoulas St. (504) 581-1103 FollowYourJoy.com/14750 Cookie for Santa—Stoli Vanilla, Kahlua, Ginger Liqueur

The Old Coffeepot Restaurant—$45 REVEILLON TRADITIONAL

714 St. Peter St. (504) 858-7541 FollowYourJoy.com/13586 FIRST COURSE

Crab Balls Spinach Dip SECOND COURSE

Seafood Gumbo Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo Holiday Salad THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Redfish Louisiana–Blackened Redfish with Jambalaya

THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL Christmas New Orleans StylE Crab Cakes with Sweet Potato Hash and Haricots Verts Casserole Fried Chicken with Buttermilk Biscuits and Gravy

The Pelican Club—$48-$62 REVEILLON CONTEMPORARY

312 Exchange Place (504) 523-1504

FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

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Bread Pudding with Amaretto Sauce Crepes

Turtle Soup with Aged Sherry Cream Oyster and Mirliton Chowder

LAGNIAPPE

Old Coffeepot Coffee and Calas— Chicory Coffee with Creole Calas Cake

Palace Café—$65 REVEILLON TRADITIONAL

605 Canal St. (504) 523-1661 FollowYourJoy.com/13220 FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Smoked Rabbit Ragout with Roasted Root Vegetables Oyster Pan Roast SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Stuffed Pompano with Grand Marnier Beurre Blanc Boudin-Stuffed Quail with Collard Greens and Mustard Jus THIRD COURSE

FOURTH COURSE

Reviyawn Coffee Cocktail—Rum, Praline Liqueur, El Guapo Polynesian Kiss Bitters, Whipped Cream

SECOND COURSE

Mississippi Rabbit with Three Cheese Stone Ground Grits New Orleans Style Barbeque Shrimp Seafood Martini Ravigote Pelican Club Baked Oysters Salad Maison with Arugula and Goat Cheese THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Trio of Duckling Whole Crispy Fish Smoked Rabbit Papparadelle Pasta Filet Mignon 8 oz.

Rack of Lamb 10 oz.

Whole Maine Lobster 1.5 Lbs, Sea Scallop and Jumbo Shrimp Louisiana Cioppino—In its Own Pot FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

White and Dark Chocolate Bread Pudding Coconut Cream Pie Bourbon Pecan Pie Vanilla Bean and Brandy Crème Brûlée Flourless Chocolate Decadence Cake LAGNIAPPE

Bourbon Spiked Eggnog

Zappy Holidays

REVEILLON MENUS

Rum Fruitcake, Rum Cherry Ice Cream, Caramel Sauce

FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

from the “Little Chippery in Gramercy”

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The Pelican Club REVEILLON ON THE ROCKS

312 Exchange Place (504) 523-1504 FollowYourJoy.com/13469 Traditional Poinsettia— Cava, Cranberry, Lime Gin Mint—Gin, Mint, Chartreuse Chocolate Cherry—Cognac, Luxardo and Melitti Chocolate Liqueur

Public Belt REVEILLON ON THE ROCKS

Hilton New Orleans Riverside 2 Poydras St. (504) 561-0500 FollowYourJoy.com/13430 Southern Spice (and Everything Nice)— Cajun Spiced Rum, Schnapps, Baileys, and Gingersnap

Public Service—$60 REVEILLON CONTEMPORARY

NOPSI Hotel 311 Baronne St. (504) 962-6527 FollowYourJoy.com/13516 SNACKS (CHOICE OF)

Artichoke Dip, Parmesan, Toast Points Hog’s Head Cheese, House Pickles, Sea Salt Crackers Deviled Eggs with Shrimp Remoulade and Salsify second course (CHOICE OF)

Oyster Stew made with P&J Oysters and Herbsaint Gruyère French Onion Soup Roasted Root Vegetables, Goat Cheese Croquette, Local Lettuce THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Panéed Veal with Shrimp and Mirliton Stuffing Pan-Seared Gulf Fish, Celery Root, Orzo, Satsuma, Hollandaise Daube of Beef with Braised Short Rib, Collard Greens FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

St. Nick’s Helper: Rum Balls with Cookies and Bourbon Milk Punch Apple Brown Betty with Dulce de Leche Ice Cream

Restaurant August—$100 REVEILLON TRADITIONAL

301 Tchoupitoulas St. (504) 299-9777 FollowYourJoy.com/13603 FIRST COURSE

Tête de Cochon and Foie Gras Terrine with Charred Lemon, Trinity, Frisée SECOND COURSE

“Not Your Traditional” Turtle Soup with Pedro Ximenez Sherry

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THIRD COURSE

Happy Hens Farms Yard Egg Brouillard with Winter Truffles FOURTH COURSE

Wagyu Hanger au Poivre with Roasted Sunchoke, Kale, Coriander FIFTH COURSE

Spumoni with Dark Chocolate, Black Cherry, Pistachio

Restaurant R’Evolution—$45 B’Reveillon

Royal Sonesta New Orleans 777 Bienville St. (504) 553-2277 FollowYourJoy.com/14918 FIRSTCOURSE

Smoked Salmon Carpaccio, Crème FraÎche, Caviar, Frisée Salad SECOND COURSE

Paneed Veal, Stone Ground Blue Grits, Choron Sauce THIRD COURSE

Café Brûlot Créme Caramel, Citrus, Brandy, Clove

Restaurant R’evolution—$85 REVEILLON TRADITIONAL

Royal Sonesta New Orleans 777 Bienville St. (504) 553-2277 FollowYourJoy.com/13268 AMUSE BOUCHE

Chef-Inspired Delight FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Charbroiled Oysters, Tasso Butter, Sorrel Winter Wedge Salad, Dunbarton Blue Cheese, Bartlett Pear, Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette SECOND COURSE

Crispy Seared Salmon, Sunchoke Soubise, Hazelnut Crumble, Spiced Dill Beurre Blanc THIRD COURSE

Stuffed Porchetta, Winter Squash, Walnut Onion Jam, Sage FOURTH COURSE

Café Brûlot Créme Caramel, Citrus, Brandy, Clove

The Rib Room—$55 Reveillon Traditional

621 St. Louis St. (504) 529-7045

FollowYourJoy.com/14176 FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Grilled Asparagus, Crabmeat Béchamel, Shaved Parmesan Cheese Pan-Seared Andouille Sausage, Caramelized Onions, Grilled French Bread and Worcestershire Glaze Italian Fried Artichoke, Shaved Parmesan, Crispy Basil, Lemon Aioli Rib Room Chop Salad–Iceberg Lettuce, Grape Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Pickled Red Onions, Feta Cheese, Champagne Vinaigrette

THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL Christmas New Orleans StylE

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A New Orleans Tradition

600 Decatur • 334 Royal • 311 Bourbon

www.cafebeignet.com

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SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

SECOND COURSE

Gumbo Ya Ya–Chicken and Andouille Gumbo, Steamed White Rice, Shaved Green Onions Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Stuffed Potato Skins, Gruyère Cheese, Prime Rib Debris, Horseradish Aïoli, Adobo Chicken and Pineapple Chipotle Cilantro Dipping Sauce

THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Bacon-Crusted Grilled 10 oz. Prime Rib, Baked Sweet Potato, Tennessee Honey Whiskey Glaze, Gulf Fish Amandine, Parsley Potatoes, Garlic Sautéed Kale, Sauce Amandine Blackened Pork Tenderloin, Sweet Corn Grits, Roasted Chili-Tomato Stew FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Creole Coffee Cake with Espresso Anglaise Sweet and Savory Bread Pudding with Steen’s Cane Syrup, Apple Wood Smoked Bacon, Bacon Fat Anglaise

The Rib Room—$30 B’Reveillon

621 St. Louis St. (504) 529-7045 FollowYourJoy.com/14177 FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Loaded Baked Potato Soup, Fried P&J Oysters, Apple Wood Smoked Bacon, Roasted Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese, Crab Meat Béchamel Pig’s in a Blanket–Chili Cilantro Sausage, Housemade Biscuit Dough, Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce Rib Room Chop Salad–Iceberg Lettuce, Grape Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Pickled Red Onions, Feta Cheese and Champagne Vinaigrette SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Prime Rib Debris with Potato Hash, Roasted Red Peppers, Swiss Cheese, Horseradish Aioli Bacon and Egg Soft Burrito–Two Flour Tortillas, Scrambled Eggs, Apple Wood Smoked Bacon, Aged Cheddar Cheese, Cilantro Tomato Salsa Chicken and Waffles, Tasso-Braised Southern Greens, Whipped Steen’s Cane Syrup Butter Thin Fried Catfish, Court Bouillon, Cornmeal Crusted Catfish, Roasted Chilies, Tomato Stew, Grilled Street Corn THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

THIRD COURSE

Hickory-Smoked Boneless Beef Short Rib, Bleu Cheese French Bread, Bacon and White Bean Cassoulet, Tennessee Honey Whiskey Glaze FOURTH COURSE

House-Cut Gaufrette Potatoes, Shaved Chives, Parmigiana Reggiano, New Orleans Pecan Pralines

The Rib Room Reveillon on the Rocks

621 St. Louis St. (504) 529-7045

FollowYourJoy.com/14179 Aged Creole Eggnog—Housemade Traditional Eggnog with Sugar, Bourbon, Brandy, Rum

River 127 at The Westin Canal Place—$42 PETITE REVEILLON

100 Iberville St. (504) 566-7006

FollowYourJoy.com/14035 FIRST COURSE

Butternut Squash and Ricotta Agnolotti “In Brodo” Housemade Angnolotti, Bacon Dashi Broth, Spicy Collard Greens SECOND COURSE

Fried Gulf Oysters Truffled Cauliflower Puree, Bowfin Caviar, Grana Padana Foam THIRD COURSE

Duck Confit Drumette Foie Gras Bread Pudding, Roasted Yam Puree, Sazerac Rye Glace du Veau FOURTH COURSE

Mini Cajun Croquembouche Pâte à Choux, Pastry Cream, Chipotle Caramel

River 127 at The Westin Canal Place REVILLON ON THE ROCKS

100 Iberville St. (504) 566-7006

Sweet and Savory Bread Pudding–Steen’s Cane Syrup, Apple Wood Smoked Bacon, Bacon Fat Anglaise, Chocolate Honey Pecan Pie

FollowYourJoy.com/14036 Début de Noël— St. Germain, Dry Gin, Lillet Blanc, Fresh Grapefruit Juice, Sugar

The Rib Room—$22

Roux Carre—$28

Petite Reveillon

621 St. Louis St. (504) 529-7045 FollowYourJoy.com/14178

FollowYourJoy.com/13618

FIRST COURSE

FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Cocktail from Holiday Cocktail Menu, Warm Sweet and Spicy Nuts, Praline-Bacon Caramelized Onions, Candied Pecans

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PETITE REVEILLON

2000 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.

(504) 309-2073

Trinidadian Doubles–Fried Tumeric Flatbread and Curried Chickpea Sandwich, Chutney Chef’s Daily Soup

THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL Christmas New Orleans StylE SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

THIRD COURSE

BBQ Jerk Chicken—Grilled Chicken, Jerk Barbeque Sauce, Rice and Beans, Caribbean-Style Spinach Curry Chicken—Traditional Trinidadian Yellow Curry, Rice and Beans, and Caribbean-Style Spinach Vegetable/Vegan Plate—Rice and Beans, Caribbean-Style Spinach, Island Stir-Fry Cabbage

Grilled Lobster Tail, Sunchokes, braised Radish, Shimeji Mushrooms, Beurre Rouge

THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Five Spice Duck Breast, Seasonal Vegetables, Elote Corn Stuffed Chicken Florentine—Baked Chicken Breast, Florentine Sauce, Rosemary Potatoes FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Crème Brûlée Banana’s Foster

Roux Carre—$40 REVEILLON Contemporary

2000 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.

(504) 309-2073 FollowYourJoy.com/13617 FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Trinidadian Doubles Chef’s Daily Soup

THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Five Spice Duck Breast, Seasonal Vegetables, Elote Corn Stuffed Chicken Florentine—Baked Chicken Breast, Florentine Sauce, Rosemary Potatoes FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Crème Brûlée Banana’s Foster

Seaworthy—$65 REVEILLON CONTEMPORARY

Shaya—$45 REVEILLON CONTEMPORARY

4213 Magazine St. (504) 891-4213 FollowYourJoy.com/13601 FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Labneh with Zuta and Sumac Babaganoush with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Scallions Sweet Potatoes with Progress Farms Yogurt, Pistachio Dugga SECOND COURSE

Scallop Hummus with Brown Butter and Herbs THIRD COURSE

Falafel with Tahini, Harissa, Zgoug Cabbage Salad FOURTH COURSE

Melabi with Louisiana Citrus and Honey

SoBou—$44 REVEILLON CONTEMPORARY

310 Chartres St. (504) 552-4095 FollowYourJoy.com/13597 FIRST COURSE

Duck Confit Croquettes with Satsuma and Ghost Pepper Gastrique SECOND COURSE

Yellowfin Tuna and Caviar– Passion Fruit Ponzu Sauce

REVEILLON MENUS

SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Stewed Oxtail—Slow-Cooked Oxtail served with Rce and Beans, and Caribbean-Style Spinach BBQ Jerk Chicken—Grilled Chicken, Jerk Barbeque Sauce, Rice, Beans, Caribbean-Style Spinach Curry Chicken—Traditional Trinidadian Yellow Curry, Rice, Beans, Caribbean-Style Spinach Vegetable/Vegan Plate—Rice and beans, Caribbean-Style Spinach, Island Stir-Fry Cabbage

FOURTH COURSE

Dark Chocolate Brownie Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Hazelnut Tuile

THIRD COURSE

Cochon de Lait Tamale–Dr. Pepper Braised Pork Belly and Crispy Pork Cracklin FOURTH COURSE

Dulce de Leche Flan– Don Q Rum Salted Caramel LAGNIAPPE

Coquito–Puerto Rican-Style Eggnog

The Steakhouse—$75, $100 with pairings REVEILLON CONTEMPORARY

Harrah’s New Orleans 8 Canal St. (504) 533-6111

630 Carondelet St. (504) 930-3071

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FollowYourJoy.com/13729 FIRST COURSE

Smoked Oyster Velouté with Pork Belly Croutons and Chervil

Half Dozen Premium Oysters, Red and White Mignonette, Cocktail, Horseradish, Homemade Crackers

Satsuma Salad with Fennel Marmalade, Pine Nut Brittle, Grana Padano

FIRST COURSE

SECOND COURSE

SECOND COURSE

THIRD COURSE

Diver Scallops a la Plancha, Butternut Squash, Brown Butter, Watercress

Tuna and Chestnuts with Butternut Squash, Braised Celery, Brown Butter

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FOURTH COURSE

Paneed Veal with Blue Crab, Truffle, Fondant Potatoe FIFTH COURSE

Fruit Cake Bread Pudding, Kirsch Anglaise, White Chocolate

Sylvain—$65 REVEILLON CONTEMPORARY

615 Chartres St. (504) 265-8123 FollowYourJoy.com/13606 AMUSE BOUCHE

Home Place Pastures Beef and Oyster Tartare/Bienville Butter Crouton FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Endive Salad with Satsuma Duck Rillettes Turtle Soup SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Roasted Pork Belly with Pomegranate Fennel Salad Smothered Confit Potatoes with Louisiana Crab THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Rabbit Ballantine with White Beans, Baby Carrots, Truffle Jus Braised Short Ribs with Cabernet Reduction, Root Vegetables, Smoked Marrow Butter FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Foie Gras Apple Tart with Streusel, Duck Fat Gelato Chocolate Mousse with Spiced Chocolate Bark, Citrus

Sylvain—$45 B’REVEILLON

615 Chartres St. (504) 265-8123 FollowYourJoy.com/13610 FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

615 Chartres St. (504) 265-8123 FollowYourJoy.com/13608 Ambrosia—Cognac, Calvados, Lemon, Bubbles

Tableau—$65 REVEILLON TRADITIONAL

616 Saint Peter St. (504) 934-3463 FollowYourJoy.com/13210 FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Seared Foie Gras, Brioche Crouton, Chestnut Butter, Cranberry Gastrique, Pecan Tuile, Winter Greens Sweet Corn and Crab Soup SECOND COURSE

Seared Diver Scallops, Lump Crab Gazpacho, Pomegranate, Basil THIRD COURSE

Pan-Seared Duck Breast, Roast Leg of Duck Confit, Dirty Rice, Local Satsuma Marmalade, Juniper Jus FOURTH COURSE

L’éveil Cocktail—Chicory Coffee, Nocello, Triple Sec, Bruléed Orange, Sugar Rimmed Glass

Tommy’s Cuisine and Wine Bar—$46 REVEILLON CONTEMPORARY

746 Tchoupitoulas (504) 581-1103 FollowYourJoy.com/13674 FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Oyster Ribollita Soup Goat Cheese and Wild Mushroom Crêpe, Mascarpone Crema

Endive Salad with Satsuma Duck Rillettes Turtle Soup

SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Parmigiano Salad with Romaine, Bacon, Chopped Egg, Parmigiano Dressing

Smoked Samon Toast with Creme Fraîche, Caviar, Egg, Capers Smothered Confit Potatoes with Louisiana Crab THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Short Rib Grillades with Grits Bourbon Glazed Pork Shoulder with Dirty Rice, Pickled Vegetables, Slow-Poached Egg FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Foie Gras Apple Tart with Streusel, Duck Fat Gelato Chocolate Mousse, Spiced Chocolate Bark, Citrus

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Warm Roast Duck and Spinach Salad with Gorgonzola, Pecans, Citrus Pepper Jelly Vinaigrette

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Italian Style Beef Daube, Creamy Polenta, Sunday Red Gravy Redfish Scoglio with Lump Crab, Shrimp, Capellini, Marinara Sauce FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Fig and Pear Streusel, Vanilla-Walnut Gelato Peppermint Black Forest Cake à La Mode Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Cherry Compote

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REVEILLON ON THE ROCKS

823 Decatur St (504) 525-8676 FollowYourJoy.com/14041 FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Reveillon Salad—Caramelized Onions, Goat Cheese, Green Peppercorn Jus Shrimp Rémoulade Reveillon Salad— Cider Roasted Winter Squash, Dried Cranberries, Shaved Onions, Crumbled Feta, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Baby Greens, Apple Cider Vinaigrette SECOND COURSE

Lobster Bisque THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Pan Seared Gulf Fish, Roasted Vegetables, Beurre Blanc Tournedos of Beef, Yukon Gold Smashed Potatoes, Butter Basted Local Cauliflower, Marchands de Vin Satsuma-Glazed Quail, Dirty Rice Stuffing, Braised Red Cabbage, Northshore Citrus Lacquer Braised Colorado Lamb Shank, White Beans, Roasted Brussels Sprouts FOURTH COURSE

Upperline Restaurant—$46-$58 REVEILLON TRADITIONAL

1413 Upperline St. (504) 891-9822 FollowYourJoy.com/13687 FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

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

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

FollowYourJoy.com/13688 1858 Original Sazerac—Cognac, Cane Sugar, Peychaud’s Bitters, Lemon Twist Dorothy Parker on the Bayou— Dorothy Parker Gin, St. Germain, Ancho Chile Liqueur, Hellfire Habanero Shrub, Orange Bitters, Three Red Hots Peartini—Pear Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Pineapple Shrub, Lime

Vacherie Restaurant—$48 REVEILLON TRADITIONAL

827 Toulouse St. (504) 207-4532

FollowYourJoy.com/13375 FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Seafood Gumbo Cup with Jasmine Rice Mixed Green Salad with Hot Sweet Pecans and Balsamic Vinaigrette SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Fried Oysters with Louisiana Barbeque Butter Alligator Sausage Meatballs with Roasted Red Pepper Puree Shrimp and Green Onion Spread with Toast Points Cauliflower Gratin Skillet THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Panéed Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Pork Loin with Sweet Potatoes and Pork Belly Collards Pan-Seared Ruby Red Trout with Jasmine Rice and Creole Green Beans Crab Cakes with Shrimp Sauce, Fresh Spinach, Corn Maque Choux Vegetarian Entree of the Day

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Bananas Foster Bread Pudding

1413 Upperline St. (504) 891-9822

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Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce Cheesecake Chocolate Torte Pecan Pie LAGNIAPPE

Poinsettia Sparkling Wine Cranberry Cocktail

THIRD COURSE (CHOICE OF)

Sautéed Fish Meunière with Crabmeat Grilled Fish Piquant with Hot and Hot Shrimp Slow Roasted Duckling with Garlic Port or Ginger Peach Sauce Rack of Lamb with Madeira Mint FOURTH COURSE (CHOICE OF)

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– Southern Living

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James Beard Award Finalist View our expanded Reveillon menu at Upperline.com

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Located on Canal Street, our hotel offers stylish rooms just steps from the charms of the French Quarter and the energy of Bourbon Street.

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PAPA NOËL 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

BED & BREAKFASTS 1870 Banana Courtyard FollowYourJoy.com/13287 1422 N. Rampart St. (504) 947-4475 / (800) 842-4748 Papa Noël rates from $89, not available with other discounts.

Blackout dates 12/1-2, 23-31.

CB, FI — This 1800s 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.

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

Melrose Mansion FollowYourJoy.com/13345 937 Esplanade Ave. (504) 944-2255 / (800) 650-3323 Papa Noël rates 20% off – Website Only – Promo Code NOËL

CB, FI — Upon arriving at the Melrose Mansion, holiday visitors will experience true southern hospitality in one of New Orleans’ most beautiful settings. The luxury home sits on Esplanade Avenue, just one block from the French Quarter. The beautifully furnished suites come with all modern amenities, including 350 thread-count linens with down comforters, large LCD flat screens, iPod docking stations, luxury bath amenities, and all-marble bathrooms with standing shower or Jacuzzi tub/ shower combination. The Melrose Mansion also features one of the largest swimming pools in the French Quarter, complete

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Grand Victorian Bed & Breakfast FollowYourJoy.com/13365 2727 St. Charles Ave. (504) 895-1104 Papa Noël rates from $179. Mention PAPA NOËL to qualify for special rate, or if booking online, type PAPA NOËL in the Special Needs field. Blackout dates 12/24-31. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other specials or packages, based on availability.

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 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, free parking, and the comfort of being in a home-away-from-home.

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with fountains, which sits perfectly in a courtyard surrounded by lush trees and landscape. Enjoy an upgraded continental breakfast, along with local French Market Coffee. Wine and cheese is also served nightly to all guests.

Terrell House Bed & Breakfast FollowYourJoy.com/13313 1441 Magazine St. (866) 261-9687 Papa Noël rates 20% off through 12/20, excluding weekends and based upon availability. Please mention the “Papa Noël Special” when making reservation to receive discount.

CB, FP, FI, PW — Built in 1857 for Richard Terrell, a wealthy cotton broker originally from Natchez, Mississippi, the Terrell House is a grand three story Italianate stucco-overbrick mansion. The main house features porches, galleries, and balconies framed in ornate cast iron and a brick New Orleans courtyard with several fountains and lush vegetation.

CB, FP, FI, PW — In the heart of

Uptown New Orleans, the pet-friendly Alder Hotel offers brand new .. accommodations with a fresh mid-century design.

The closest hotel to Tulane and Loyola universities, the hotel is steps away from the Ochsner Baptist Medical Center and Freret Street corridor, brimming with new dining, shopping, and entertainment options.

Guests will enjoy free selfparking, WiFi, and an enhanced continental breakfast each morning.

Enjoy and relax in the lovely courtyard area and outdoor pool.

Other great amenities include 24 hour guest self-laundry and Grab-n-Go market.

Aloft New Orleans Downtown FollowYourJoy.com/13230 225 Baronne St. (504) 581-9225 Papa Noël rates from 25% off

FI, PW — Aloft welcomes Papa

HOTELS Ace Hotel FollowYourJoy.com/13147 600 Carondelet St. (504) 900-1180 You’ve made the nice list! Use code PAPANOEL for 25% off an Ace New Orleans holiday stay.

FI, OR, PW — The Ace Hotel New Orleans holiday to-do list is as follows: break bread for The Feast of The Seven Fishes at Josephine Estelle, listen to the soulful sounds of songbirds inside Three Keys, stuff stockings with goods from Freda, Friend, DNO, Parker Barber and the Ace Hotel Shop, throw back an oyster for good luck at Seaworthy, drink something seasonal from Stumptown Coffee, toast to someone loved at the Lobby Bar and kiss your future-self hello at Alto, a heated rooftop garden. @aceneworleans

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Alder Hotel FollowYourJoy.com/13200 4545 Magnolia St. (504) 207-4103 / (888) 626-5861 Papa Noël guests enjoy 15% discount through 12/27, based on availability.

Noël guests to this Central Business District location, just steps from the famous French Quarter and Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Guests can enjoy an outdoor pool, 24-hour fitness center, and bar/lounge. Other amenities include free WiFi, 24-hour business center, valet parking, and conveniences like refrigerators and coffeemakers.

Audubon Cottages FollowYourJoy.com/13343 509 Dauphine St. (504) 561-5858 Papa Noël rates 20% off – Website Only – Promo Code NOËL

CB, FI — The Audubon Cottages are a unique collection of seven cottages that provide guests with an authentic and historic New Orleans experience. One and two-bedroom suites are hidden in a secluded part of the French Quarter and surround the City’s oldest pool. Each cottage features a private or semi-private

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

THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL Christmas New Orleans StylE courtyard, heated saltwater pool access, and a “butler” to assist with specific guest requests. Famous former residents and guests include painter and writer, John James Audubon, Elizabeth Taylor, and a young Confederate ghost. A prime location near the heart of the historic district puts guests within easy walk of Bourbon Street, and famous restaurants like Arnaud’s, Antoine’s, Broussard’s, and Bayona.

Bienville House Hotel FollowYourJoy.com/13458 320 Decatur St. (504) 529-2345 Papa Noël rates 15% off, based upon availability though 12/27

CB, OR — There’s no better

place to stay in New Orleans during the holidays than the Bienville House Hotel. The boutique hotel is just minutes away from all the holiday festivities in the French Quarter, including the beautiful sounds of school choirs singing holiday carols in the lobby of sister property, Hotel Monteleone.

Bourbon Orleans Hotel FollowYourJoy.com/13355 717 Orleans St. (504) 523-2222 / (800) 521-5338 Papa Noël rates from 10% off or ask for the “Holidays in the City” package with complimentary parking, daily breakfast for two, welcome beverage in Bourbon O! bar, bottled water and coffee, and WiFi. Blackout dates apply.

Chateau Hotel FollowYourJoy.com/13344 1001 Chartres St. (504) 524-9636 / (800) 828-1822 Papa Noël rates 20% off – Website Only – Promo Code NOËL

Dauphine Orleans Hotel FollowYourJoy.com/13353 415 Dauphine St. (504) 586-1800 Papa Noël rate includes a minimum 10% discount, continental breakfast, WiFi, bottled waters, and welcome beverage in May Baily’s Lounge.

The “Holidays in the City Package” including parking is also available.

To book online, use discount codes PAPANOËL or HOLIDAYS. Blackout dates 12/30-1/1.

CB, FI — The Dauphine Orleans provides an intimate, comfortable location from which to explore the French Quarter and dine conveniently at the famous restaurants less than a block away.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New Orleans FollowYourJoy.com/13664 300 Canal St. (504) 581-1300 Enjoy the holidays with the Hiltons of New Orleans when booking the Papa Noël package! Enjoy an exclusive VIP experience at Celebration in the Oaks, 10% off Reveillon dining at top local restaurants, and late checkout of 4pm. Package code: RPAPN1

OR — Conveniently located on

Canal Street, next to Harrah’s Casino and across the street from the French Quarter and Jackson Square, the DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans has some of the best qualities Papa Noël guests would look for in a hotel. The hotel features 16,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space with stunning views of the skyline making this the perfect place for weddings and special events.

Along with the meeting rooms, the modern, renovated rooms have beautiful views of the Mississippi River and downtown New Orleans.

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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 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.

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 the pool and patio or the beautiful streets of the Quarter. Rates include continental breakfast delivered to the room or served in the courtyard, morning paper, and high speed internet. Parking is also available for a fee.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton New Orleans Convention Center FollowYourJoy.com/13564 315 Julia St. (504) 525-1993 Enjoy the holidays with the Hiltons of New Orleans when booking the Papa Noël package! Enjoy an exclusive VIP experience at Celebration in the Oaks, 10% off Reveillon dining at top local restaurants, and late checkout of 4pm. Package code: S-1PP

CB, OR — Embassy Suites New

Orleans welcomes guests with spacious suites, daily free cookedto-order breakfast and evening reception. Centrally located within the Arts and Warehouse District, restaurants, art galleries, museums and entertainment are just steps away. Easy access to cruise ship terminal.

The Eliza Jane FollowYourJoy.com/13506 315 Magazine St. (504) 882-1234 Papa Noël rates 15% off

FI — Tucked into the mid-19th-

century Central Business District, The Eliza Jane, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, is two blocks from the French Quarter and steps from the Arts and Warehouse District, offering a charming oasis near top New Orleans restaurants, nightlife, and venues.

French Market Inn FollowYourJoy.com/13329 509 Decatur St. (504) 561-5621 Papa Noël 15% discount through 12/27, based on availability.

FI — There’s no place like New

Orleans for the holidays! Shop, feast, and play with a stay in the French Quarter where the French Market Inn is decked out for holiday getaways. Celebrate this season with world-class food, live entertainment, and great shopping!

Hampton Inn & SuitesConvention Center FollowYourJoy.com/13391 1201 Convention Center Blvd.

(504) 566-9990 Enjoy the holidays with the Hiltons of New Orleans when booking the Papa Noël package! Enjoy an exclusive VIP experience at Celebration in the Oaks, 10% off Reveillon dining at top local restaurants, and late checkout of 4pm. Package code: S-1PP

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CB, FI — Located in New Orleans’ Warehouse District, across the street from the New Orleans Morial Convention Center, and within walking distance to all major attractions, the hotel offers complimentary hot breakfast, WiFi, local phone calls, and fitness center to Papa Noël guests.

Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown/French Quarter FollowYourJoy.com/13392 226 Carondelet St. (504) 529-9990 Papa Noël rates begin at $109. Use code PNR to book the discounted rate. Blackout dates: 12/26-12/31.

CB, FI — Located on the St. Charles streetcar line and steps away from famous restaurants and attractions in the French Quarter, the hotel offers hot breakfast, WiFi, local phone calls, and fitness center to Papa Noël guests.

Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans-Elmwood/Clearview Parkway Area FollowYourJoy.com/13541 5150 Mounes St., Harahan (504) 733-5646 Enjoy the holidays with the Hiltons of New Orleans when booking the Papa Noël package! Enjoy an exclusive VIP experience at Celebration in the Oaks, 10% off Reveillon dining at top local restaurants, and late checkout of 4pm. Package code: S-1PP

CB — A 14-minute drive from the

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, this modern hotel is adjacent to a shopping center and approximiately ten miles from the French Quarter.

Flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers and both full and lap desks are offered in each room, as well as free WiFi and custom-designed beds. Suites have living areas; some have kitchenettes and whirlpool tubs.

Hampton Inn Covington FollowYourJoy.com/13665 68700 Hwy 190 Service Rd., Covington (985) 809-0019 Enjoy the holidays with the Hiltons of New Orleans when booking the Papa Noël package! Enjoy an exclusive VIP experience at Celebration in the Oaks, 10% off Reveillon dining at top local restaurants, and late checkout of 4pm. Package code: S-1PP

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

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At the Hampton Inn Covington, experience southern charm and warm hospitality. Located minutes from historic downtown, this hotel has 72 guest rooms and meeting space available for up to 45 guests. Explore the wildlife of South Louisiana through swamp tours and attractions such as Tammany Trace, Insta-Gator Alligator Ranch and Hatchery, and the Global Wildlife Center. Enjoy the beach, cycling, and camping at Fontainebleau State Park on the shore of Lake Pontchartrain.

Bring the whole family over to this pet-friendly hotel and enjoy complimentary breakfast, free WiFi in every room, along with a fitness center and pool.

Hampton Inn Garden District FollowYourJoy.com/13394 3626 St. Charles Ave. (504) 899-9990 Guests will receive 10% off and complimentary parking.

CB, FI — Located on the St. Charles streetcar line, Hampton Inn-Garden District is just minutes away from downtown, the French Quarter, Arts and 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.

Hampton Inn Slidell FollowYourJoy.com/13666 56460 Frank Pichon Rd., Slidell (985) 726-9777 Enjoy the holidays with the Hiltons of New Orleans when booking the Papa Noël package! Enjoy an exclusive VIP experience at Celebration in the Oaks, 10% off Reveillon dining at top local restaurants, and late checkout of 4pm. Package code: S-1PP

CB — Conveniently located near

restaurants, local attractions, Bay St. Louis and historic New Orleans, the Hampton Inn Slidell offers comfortable, spacious rooms and amenities for every traveler. Settle into an inviting guestroom with WiFi and a clean, fresh Hampton bed®. Start the day right with Hampton’s free hot breakfast, or one of the free Hampton On the Run® Breakfast Bags, available Monday through

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Friday. Keep in touch at the business center, taking advantage of the free printing service, or host a small business meeting in the meeting room.

Take some time out to enjoy a workout in the fitness center or a dip in the outdoor pool.

Hilton Garden Inn–French Quarter/CBD FollowYourJoy.com/13662 821 Gravier St. (504) 324-6000 Enjoy the holidays with the Hiltons of New Orleans when booking the Papa Noël package! Enjoy an exclusive VIP experience at Celebration in the Oaks, 10% off Reveillon dining at top local restaurants, and late checkout of 4pm. Package code: S-1PP

FI, OR — Just steps away from the French Quarter and the finest restaurants in South Louisiana is the Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans French Quarter/CBD hotel. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Central Business District and Bourbon Street from the rooftop swimming pool deck. Guestroom prices include complimentary WiFi, weekday newspaper, and fitness and business centers.

Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Airport FollowYourJoy.com/13535 4535 Williams Blvd., Kenner (504) 712-0504 Enjoy the holidays with the Hiltons of New Orleans when booking the Papa Noël package! Enjoy an exclusive VIP experience at Celebration in the Oaks, 10% off Reveillon dining at top local restaurants, and late checkout of 4pm. Package code: S-1PP, blackout dates apply This modern airport hotel offers chic decor and custom-designed beds, plus flat-screen TVs, minifridges, microwaves and free WiFi. Suites add separate living areas with pull-out sofas.

Additional amenities include a 24/7 fitness center, an outdoor pool, hot tub, business center, and a free airport shuttle.

Hilton New Orleans Riverside FollowYourJoy.com/13508 2 Poydras St. (504) 561-0500 Papa Noël rates from $129, based on availability. Includes free parking for one vehicle and a holiday cocktail for each registered adult guest per night of stay, an Outlet Collection at

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Photograph by Michael P. Smith ©The Historic New Orleans Collection.

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Today, Trombone Shorty closes out the final day of Jazz Fest himself, and other members of his talented family (The Andrews) split time between their hometown and touring the world.

Come celebrate with us this holiday season and start your story with #OneTimeInNOLA.

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From a young age, Trombone Shorty has been inseparable from his horn. So when his mother, Lois, brought him to see Bo Diddley at Jazz Fest, he took it with him and played along with the legendary bluesman from the crowd. Diddley took notice and had the crowd pass the 4-year-old boy and his horn to the stage.

He blew everyone away.

– May 4, 1990

Bo pulled Shorty on stage.

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Riverwalk Digital VIP Coupon Book ($500 in discounts), plus a donation given to Children’s Hospital for every package booked. Package code: P7 FI, FP, OR — Stay at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside and enjoy breathtaking riverfront and city views, as the only hotel nestled along the banks of the Mississippi River. Check holiday shopping off the list with an indoor connection to the Outlet Collection Mall at the Riverwalk and join in on the holiday festivities from ice skating to tree lighting at the Convention Center, a short walk away. While staying at the hotel try one of the signature holiday drinks at the Public Belt piano bar, enjoy some family fun with two outdoor pools, or dig into seafood satisfaction at Drago’s Restaurant.

Hilton New Orleans/ St. Charles Avenue FollowYourJoy.com/13582 333 St. Charles Ave. (504) 378-2800 Enjoy the holidays with the Hiltons of New Orleans when booking the Papa Noël package! Enjoy an exclusive VIP experience at Celebration in the Oaks, 10% off Reveillon dining at top local restaurants, and late checkout of 4pm. Package code: RPAPN1

OR — Situated just a few

minutes from the vibrant French Quarter and Arts and Warehouse District, the Hilton New Orleans/ St. Charles Avenue hotel has been inducted into the Historic Hotels of America. Discover beautifully renovated rooms, extensive function space, stylish dining, and fantastic leisure facilities in the heart of Louisiana’s main business district.

Holiday Inn Downtown-Superdome FollowYourJoy.com/13153 330 Loyola Ave. (504) 581-1600 / (800) 535-7830 Papa Noël rates starting as low as $82.

Use code PNC when booking. Based on availability, excluding special event periods. Buy one get one free cocktail plus free parking. Black out dates 12/22-23 and 12/29-31.

FI, FP, OR — The upscale, fully renovated Holiday Inn Downtown Superdome is located on the

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streetcar line, two blocks from the Superdome, and three blocks from the French Quarter. Guests will enjoy special holiday rates, free WiFi, plus complimentary 24-hour business center, and on-site parking. Heated outdoor rooftop pool and sundeck.

Homewood Suites

by Hilton New Orleans FollowYourJoy.com/13464 901 Poydras St. (800) 246-5068 Enjoy the holidays with the Hiltons of New Orleans when booking the Papa Noël package! Enjoy an exclusive VIP experience at Celebration in the Oaks, 10% off Reveillon dining at top local restaurants, and late checkout of 4pm. Package code: S-1PP

CB — Homewood Suites by

Hilton New Orleans is a contemporary, all-suite hotel located in the heart of downtown New Orleans. Ideal for extended stays, business trips or vacation travelers, the suites include a full kitchen, complimentary hot full breakfast daily, evening socials offered Mon-Thurs, business center, and internet access.

Nearby attractions include the French Quarter, Harrah’s Casino, Aquarium of the Americas, Outlet Collection at Riverwalk, and the New Orleans Saints football games at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Walk to one of the many nearby restaurants and enjoy the meal of a lifetime!

Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans French Quarter FollowYourJoy.com/13510 317 N Rampart St. (504) 930-4494 / (800) 774-1500 Enjoy the holidays with the Hiltons of New Orleans when booking the Papa Noël package! Enjoy an exclusive VIP experience at Celebration in the Oaks, 10% off Reveillon dining at top local restaurants, and late checkout of 4pm. Package code: S-1PP

CB — This relaxed apartment

hotel is a 12-minute stroll from artists and performers at Jackson Square. Streamlined studios feature kitchens, living areas, flatscreen TVs, and free WiFi; some have balconies. The apartments offer separate living rooms with dining areas. Papa Noël guests will enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast buffet and happy hour cocktails.

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Hotel Le Marais FollowYourJoy.com/13242 717 Conti St. (504) 525-2300 Choose Papa Noël discount of 15% off best rate or ask for the “Holidays in the City” package, which includes complimentary parking, daily full 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 at Hotel Le Marais. 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 FollowYourJoy.com/13244 730 Bienville St. (504) 581-7300 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.

Hotel Monteleone FollowYourJoy.com/13367 214 Royal St. (504) 523-3341 / (800) 535-9595 Promotional rate is based upon availability through 12/28.

FI, OR, PW — Nestled amongst art galleries, boutique

Hotel Provincial FollowYourJoy.com/13145 1024 Chartres St. (504) 581-4995 Papa Noël rates from $109 Sun-Thurs; 10% discount 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.

Amenities include complimentary WiFi in each guestroom and all public spaces.

Hotel Royal FollowYourJoy.com/13346 1006 Royal St. (504) 524-3900 Papa Noël rates 20% off – Website Only – Promo Code NOËL

CB, FI — Celebrate the holidays at Hotel Royal New Orleans, a renovated 1827 Creole Townhouse, nestled in the heart of the world famous French Quarter on Royal Street, just one block from Bourbon Street. Hotel Royal guests enjoy an upgraded continental breakfast each morning before exploring the best New Orleans has to offer: the finest art galleries, restaurants, and shops are literally steps away. With the perfect location and convenient access to all the sights and sounds synonymous with the New Orleans French Quarter, Hotel Royal is sure to bring holiday joy to all!

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CB, FI — Hotel Mazarin features 102 brilliant, spacious rooms and an elegant French Quarter 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 in-room safe, beverage cooler, complimentary newspaper, and access to fitness and business center. Also enjoy the hotel’s famous Patrick’s Bar Vin, one of the ten best wine bars in the country, and 21st Amendment Bar at La Louisiane with nightly jazz entertainment.

shopping, and fine restaurants in the French Quarter, Hotel Monteleone is revered as New Orleans’ most celebrated hotel and a must see during the holiday season. Spa Aria, a rooftop heated pool, fitness center, Criollo Restaurant and Lounge, and the famous Carousel Bar await. Live entertainment in the Carousel Lounge and Christmas caroling in the elaborately holiday decorated lobby (weekdays December 3-14).

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Hotel St. Helene FollowYourJoy.com/13347 508 Chartres St. (504) 523-6777 / (800) 650-3323 Papa Noël rates 20% off – Website Only – Promo Code NOËL

FI — Celebrate the holidays in

this beautifully restored hotel located in the heart of the French Quarter, only two blocks from Bourbon Street, and steps from Jackson Square and the Mississippi River.

Contemporary guestrooms and suites feature all of the modern amenities including LCD flat screen TVs, ebony stained hardwood floors, WiFi, 350 thread-count linens, iPod docking stations, in-room laptop compatible safes, and all-marble bathrooms with standing showers. All guestrooms are nicely equipped to give a feeling of being home away from home in one of the most historic cities in the world!

Hotel St. Marie FollowYourJoy.com/13335 827 Toulouse St. (504) 561-8951 / (800) 366-2743 Papa Noël 15% discount through 12/27/18, based on availability.

FI, OR — There’s no place like

the Big Easy for the holidays!

Celebrate this season with all of the great food, entertainment, and worldclass shopping of the Crescent City right outside the door.

Hyatt Centric French Quarter FollowYourJoy.com/13270 800 Iberville St. (504) 586-0800 Papa Noël rates 15% off best available rate. Blackout dates 12/30-31.

FI, OR, PW — The recently renovated Hyatt Centric 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

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overlooking the always-lively French Quarter.

Inn on St. Ann FollowYourJoy.com/13409 1013 St. Ann St. (504) 304-5572 Papa Noël rate $89 Sun-Thurs; $169 Fri-Sat. Deluxe single bed guestrooms only; must enter promo code PAPANOËL in booking form to access this exclusive rate. Blackout dates apply.

FI — This charming French

Quarter Inn boasts a courtyard shaded by a century-old oak tree and guestrooms and suites that are appropriately decorated with original local artwork.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and built in 1830, the Inn on St. Ann epitomizes the iconic architecture for which the French Quarter is often recognized. Two private courtyards provide an ambiance and charm that brings every guest back to the peaceful days of the 19th century French Quarter.

Inn on St. Peter FollowYourJoy.com/13411 1005 St. Peter St. (504) 524-9232 Papa Noël rate $99 Sun-Thurs; $169 Fri-Sat. Deluxe single bed guestrooms only; must enter promo code PAPANOËL in booking form to access this exclusive rate. Blackout dates apply.

FI — The Inn on St. Peter is the leisure traveler’s perfect retreat in the Crescent City.

Carefully restored with traditional finishes, this New Orleans inn marries the desires for modern convenience and comfort with a historic French Quarter setting. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Inn on St. Peter was originally constructed in 1805 with its design influenced by period Spanish architecture. With its hanging plants and wrap-around wrought iron balcony, the Inn on St. Peter captures the true allure of the French Quarter.

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HO L I D A Y F ES T I V IT I E S HAPPEN

EXPERIENCE THE HOLIDAYS AT ROYAL SNOWNESTA.

• Teddy Bear Tea • Réveillon Holiday Dinners at Restaurant R’evolution and Desire Oyster Bar

• Christmas Day Brunch in the Grand Ballroom • Papa Noel Room Rates from $149 (Promo Code PAPA) • And More!

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Inn on Ursulines FollowYourJoy.com/13413 708 Ursulines Ave. (504) 525-8509 Papa Noël rate $89 Sun-Thurs; $169 Fri-Sat. Deluxe single bed guestrooms only; must enter promo code PAPANOËL in booking form to access this exclusive rate. Blackout dates apply.

FI — Originally constructed in the

1700s, the Inn on Ursulines is one of the oldest structures in the French Quarter. Located between the famed Royal and Bourbon streets, this traditional Creole Cottage was once owned by Marie Laveau. The Inn on Ursulines, and each of its 15 guest rooms, has been carefully restored to showcase the property’s everlasting charm.

returned to the City of New Orleans, after being absent since the 1960’s. With a new $140M restoration, this historic and luxurious hotel is the hit of New Orleans! Join The Jung Hotel for the holidays as it celebrates the first holiday season since opening in January 2018. Festive is the plan for this historic, 4-Diamond AAA hotel! The lobby will be adorned with holiday trimmings to delight all guests.

Lafayette Hotel FollowYourJoy.com/13331 600 St. Charles Ave. (504) 524-4441 Papa Noël 15% off through 12/27, based on availability.

FI, OR, PW — The holidays are the best time to visit New Orleans! Shop, feast, and play with a stay in this beautiful Arts and Warehouse District hotel.

Celebrate this season with worldclass dining, shopping, and entertainment of the Crescent City right outside the door.

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Jung Hotel and Residences of the New Orleans Hotel Collection FollowYourJoy.com/13641 1500 Canal St. (504) 226-5864 Rates are $109 Sun-Thu and $139 Fri-Sat. Papa Noël rates include spacious accommodations, free WiFi, daily bottled water, plated American breakfast, and two welcome cocktails

OR — The Jung Hotel has

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Lamothe House Hotel FollowYourJoy.com/13415 621 Esplanade Ave. (504) 947-1161 Papa Noël rate $99 Sun-Thurs; $169 Fri-Sat. Deluxe single bed guestrooms only; please use the promo code PAPANOËL Blackout dates apply.

FI — Nestled in the ancient oaks

of Esplanade Avenue, the ornate architectural detail of the past meets modern comfort and convenience in the beautifully restored Lamothe House Hotel, featuring an elaborate courtyard accented by mature landscaping, a garden pond, and a refreshing pool. Just beyond the doors of this Faubourg Marigny hotel, visitors will find Frenchmen Street and all the thrill the Crescent City has to offer.

Le Méridien New Orleans FollowYourJoy.com/13158 333 Poydras St. (504) 525-9444 / (866) 961-3321 Up to 20% off best rates when booked seven days in advance. Offer good through 1/6 - book online by 12/24 or call and mention rate plan PAPANOËL.

FI, OR, PW — Awaken the holiday spirit at Le Méridien New Orleans. Just steps from the French Quarter but in a quieter location, the hotel sits across from Harrah’s Casino and within walking distance to the Arts and Warehouse District, Outlet Collection at Riverwalk, Shops at Canal Place, and more. Take a ride on one of the signature hotel bikes and enjoy the exclusive Unlock Art program, which provides free access for hotel guests to the Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans Museum of Art, and Ogden Museum. Perk up with fresh 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 Hotel FollowYourJoy.com/13398 833 Poydras St. (504) 581-3111 / (800) 535-9095 Holiday guests enjoy 30% off!

Blackout dates may apply.

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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 milk in the lobby.

Loews New Orleans Hotel FollowYourJoy.com/13285 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. Offer valid through 1/6, based upon availability.

FI, OR, PW — Located at the crossroads of the city’s scene for art, food, music and culture, the Four-Diamond, pet-friendly Loews New Orleans Hotel personifies the captivating spirit of the Big Easy with vibrant, elegant décor and extraordinary service. Offering genuine hospitality and locally curated experiences, this property sits within walking distance to the historic French Quarter, riverfront, famous restaurants, jazz clubs, and the Convention Center. Each 532 square foot Grand Guestroom offers magnificent views of the Mississippi River or the New Orleans skyline. Lounge in the lobby, fully adorned in festive seasonal décor, or take time out to relax alongside our resort-style, indoor lap pool, whirlpool, or dry sauna.

Maison Dupuy Hotel FollowYourJoy.com/13172 1001 Toulouse St. (504) 586-8000 / (800) 535-9177 Papa Noël rates are 15% off the best rate available, ask for the special Holiday Package with complimentary parking, deluxe accommodations, two cocktails in the Bistreaux Bar, in-room coffee and tea, WiFi, and VIP coupon book valued at $500 from Outlet Collection Riverwalk New Orleans.

Blackout dates apply, please check website for details.

FI, OR — Located in the heart of the historic French Quarter, The Maison Dupuy showcases 200

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THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL Christmas New Orleans StylE guestrooms and suites only steps away from the entertainment and nightlife of Bourbon Street.

The centerpiece of the hotel is the newly renovated courtyard boasting the largest outdoor swimming pool in the French Quarter along with a fountain, plush garden space, and spectacular landscape of Christmas delights with a 25foot tree to create a true holiday oasis. Guests and locals are invited to the annual Christmas tree lighting in the courtyard on November 30 to enjoy traditional holiday favorites performed by the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Choral Ensemble, the pop-up holiday market, and wine tasting.

New Orleans Marriott FollowYourJoy.com/13419 555 Canal St. (504) 581-1000 Kick off the holiday season and save up to 15% with the Papa Noël package at the New Orleans Marriott!

OR — New Orleans Marriott

welcomes holiday guests to the Big Easy with contemporary style, award-winning service and an unparalleled location. The hotel is within walking distance to all of New Orleans’ famous attractions.

The guestrooms feature everything needed to relax - from comfortable bedding to premium bath amenities, 55” LED Smart TVs with in-room entertainment including Netflix, YouTube, Hulu and more. Many accommodations also offer incredible views of Canal Street and the French Quarter. Guests can savor American cuisine at 5Fifty5, our signature restaurant, or stop by 55 Fahrenheit for a perfectly poured glass of wine. Excitement awaits at New Orleans Marriott!

FI, OR, PW — There’s no place like New Orleans during the holidays. Feasts, fêtes, and festivals await visitors around the city. Celebrate at NOPSI Hotel

The Old No. 77 Hotel FollowYourJoy.com/13264 535 Tchoupitoulas St. (504) 527-5271 Papa Noël rates 20% off, based upon availability. Please ask for the promotional rate code: PNO. Blackout dates apply.

FI, OR, PW — Voted by Travel +

Leisure as the #1 Hotel in New Orleans, The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery offers holiday guests a blend of the old and new with a focus on convenience and comfort. Established along the border of the Arts and Warehouse District and Central Business District, this hotel 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 a 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 FollowYourJoy.com/13357 701 Convention Center Blvd.

(504) 524-8200 Papa Noël rate $95, blackout date 12/31

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.

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NOPSI Hotel – A Salamander Hotel FollowYourJoy.com/13453 317 Baronne St. (504) 962-6500 During the month of December, enjoy rates starting at $119.

during the month of December when Papa Noël guests enjoy discounted rates. To experience even more holiday cheer at NOPSI Hotel, make a reservation for a Reveillon dinner at the hotel’s signature restaurant, Public Service.

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Le Salon Traditional English tea served with a native New Orleans accent starting November 23

The Grill Room Reveillon Dinner Nightly, December 1 - 30 (Excludes December 24 & 25) Christmas Eve Prix Fixe dinner 5:30 - 10:00 PM Christmas Day Prix Fixe lunch and dinner 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM and 5:30 - 9:00 PM New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe dinner 5:30 - 9:00 PM

300 Gravier Street The Grill Room | 504.522.1994 WINDSORCOURTHOTEL.COM

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Omni Royal Orleans FollowYourJoy.com/13181 621 St. Louis St. (504) 529-5333 Papa Noël rates 20% off best available rates

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, cafés, and bistros.

The Omni Royal Orleans has received the AAA Four-Diamond luxury award for the past 27 years.

Place d’Armes Hotel FollowYourJoy.com/13236 625 St. Ann St. (504) 524-4531 / (888) 626-5917 Papa Noël 15% discount through 12/28, based on availability.

FI, CB — The Place d’Armes Hotel sits in the heart of the French Quarter and is just steps away from Bourbon Street’s excitement and Jackson Square.

Beautifully restored 18th and 19th century buildings surround the lush tropical courtyards, a sparkling swimming pool, and fountains. Relax under the magnolias or stroll just a block to Café du Monde for beignets and café au lait. Valet parking, high speed internet, and concierge services available.

Prince Conti Hotel FollowYourJoy.com/13333 830 Conti St. (504) 529-4172 / (888) 626-4319 Papa Noël 15% discount through 12/27, based on availability.

FI, OR — Plan a holiday trip to

Renaissance New Orleans Arts Warehouse District Hotel FollowYourJoy.com/13405 700 Tchoupitoulas St. (504) 613-2330 Papa Noël savings up to 20% through 1/6, blackout dates or other restrictions may apply.

Orleans Arts Warehouse District Hotel is perfectly situated for Papa Noël guests wanting to explore a unique side of the Big Easy. Housed in a historic warehouse located in the Arts District, this hotel offers stylish accommodations with an artistic flair. Discover great works of art in the on-site art gallery or in many of the surrounding galleries. Savor a bite at the on-site restaurant and coffee shop or take a dip in the rooftop pool. Experience a holiday season with flair this year at Renaissance Arts Hotel.

Renaissance New Orleans Pere Marquette French Quarter Area Hotel FollowYourJoy.com/13407 817 Common St. (504) 525-1111 Papa Noël savings up to 20% through 12/31, blackout dates or other restrictions may apply.

OR — Immerse yourself in a

holiday experience this year at Renaissance New Orleans Pere Marquette French Quarter Area Hotel. Walking distance to lively Bourbon Street and Jackson Square, this boutique hotel offers Papa Noël guests contemporary guest rooms with modern amenities, an on-site restaurant and coffee shop, and a 24-hour gym. Our Navigator is always ready to help guide guests to the best festivities in the city. Let this holiday season be bright and merry at Renaissance Pere Marquette Hotel.

The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans FollowYourJoy.com/13192 921 Canal St. (504) 524-1331 / (800) 241-3333 Papa Noël rates starting from $229 include two welcome drinks and complimentary valet parking. Package is subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offer.

FP, OR, PW — Situated on the edge of the vibrant French Quarter, The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans is the perfect place to experience the vitality of the Crescent City while also providing a refined urban retreat.

Located on Canal Street, this beacon of Beaux Arts

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the Big Easy and enjoy everything the City of New Orleans has to offer in style at the historic Prince Conti Hotel in the French Quarter! Celebrate this season with world-class food, live entertainment, and great shopping, right outside the door.

CB, OR — Renaissance New

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Roosevelt New Orleans, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel FollowYourJoy.com/13456 130 Roosevelt Way (504) 648-1200 / (800) 925-3673 Enjoy the holidays with the Hiltons of New Orleans when booking the Papa Noël package! Enjoy an exclusive VIP experience at Celebration in the Oaks, 10% off Reveillon dining at top local restaurants, and late checkout of 4pm. Package code: RPAPN1

OR, PW — Visitors from all over the world come to view the yearly Christmas decorations in The Roosevelt Hotel’s city-block-long lobby. The only way to extend this experience is by spending a magical night at the famed hotel.

Papa Noël guests can dine at one of three restaurants or enjoy cocktails at the legendary Sazerac bar where the spirit of the season will be celebrated with special holiday offerings.

Royal Sonesta New Orleans FollowYourJoy.com/13266 300 Bourbon St. (504) 586-0300 Papa Noël rates from $149 Sun-Thurs, $199 Fri-Sat. NEW Papa Noël Royal package for R Club accommodations and access to R Club Lounge rates from $229. Plus receive a Sonesta Savings Pack with over $500 in discounts to New Orleans’ most popular attractions and museums, such as the Audubon Zoo, National WWII Museum, and the Outlet Collection at Riverwalk. Children under 17 stay free with an adult.

Special event dates and groups are excluded. Book with promo code PAPA or PAPAROY. Based on availability and applies to new reservations only.

Coffee Café, there are always plenty of exciting new offerings to enjoy at this luxurious hotel.

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel FollowYourJoy.com/13417 500 Canal St. (504) 525-2500 Papa Noël guests celebrate in style and save up to 15%!

OR, PW — Experience the best of New Orleans while staying at downtown’s Sheraton New Orleans Hotel. Ideally set in the vibrant French Quarter, hotel guests are just steps from the city’s best dinning, entertainment, and nightlife.

Relax and recharge in spacious, pet-friendly accommodations that feature award-winning Sheraton Signature Bedding, ample desks, floor-to-ceiling windows, flat-screen TVs, WiFi and views of the Mississippi River and the City. Club-level rooms and suites grant access to the Sheraton Club, which offers perks like complimentary breakfast, snacks and drinks.

Taste the flavors of New Orleans when savoring the cuisine at Roux Bistro or toast to a successful day at Pelican Bar.

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FI, OR, PW — Create lasting holiday memories at Royal Sonesta New Orleans, located in the heart of the French Quarter.

The hotel is exquisitely decorated for the holidays, adorned with thousands of twinkling lights and dozens of real trees. Kick off the season at the annual Lighting of the Balconies and visit Santa at the Royal Teddy Bear Tea series for children of all ages. With sounds of joyous holiday caroling filling the lobby, special performances at The Jazz Playhouse, fine dining at Restaurant R’evolution, and seasonal beverages at PJ’s

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Troubadour New Orleans, Tapestry Collection by Hilton FollowYourJoy.com/13530 1111 Gravier St. (504) 518-5800 Enjoy the holidays with the Hiltons of New Orleans when booking the Papa Noel package! Enjoy an exclusive VIP experience at Celebration in the Oaks, 10% off Reveillon dining at top local restaurants, and late checkout of 4pm. Package code: RPAPN1

FI — Make holiday memories at

The Troubadour Hotel, a contemporary boutique hotel nestled in New Orleans’ burgeoning Central Business District, just blocks from the theater district and the charming French Quarter. Get comfortable in the trendy and modern rooms before enjoying holiday specials at the vibrant rooftop bar, Monkey Board, and Southernstyle bistro, Jayne.

W French Quarter FollowYourJoy.com/13179 316 Chartres St. (504) 581-1200 Up to 20% off best rates when booked seven days in advance. Offer good through 1/6 - book online by 12/24 or call and mention rate plan PAPANOËL.

FI, OR, PW — Mix, mingle, and be merry at W French Quarter.

Sip on a signature holiday cocktail, indulge in the Reveillion 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 Jackson Square.

The Westin New Orleans Canal Place FollowYourJoy.com/13341 100 Iberville St. (504) 566-7006 Papa Noël guests receive 15% off published rates Sun-Thurs or 10% Fri-Sat. Holiday guests receive two complimentary drinks and WiFi. Reference rate plan: PAPANOËL

finest collection of retail stores at The Shops at Canal Place. Awake feeling rested in a Westin Heavenly Bed.

Windsor Court FollowYourJoy.com/13198 300 Gravier St. (504) 523-6000 Papa Noël rates are 20% off SunThurs and 10% off Fri-Sat. In addition, receive 10% off services from The Spa at Windsor Court.

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 newly renovated luxury hotel offers the largest accommodations in the city as well as an outdoor heated pool, boutique spa, award-winning restaurant, cocktail lounge, poolside bar, and signature personal service. Holiday traditions begin at Windsor Court!

Wyndham New Orleans French Quarter FollowYourJoy.com/13402 124 Royal St. (504) 529-7211 Papa Noël rates from $99 weekday and $149 weekend (maximum number of guests per room is 4) include parking for one car, some blackout dates apply.

FI, OR, PW — Join the celebration all month long as Wyndham New Orleans French Quarter prepares to light the way for Papa Noël . Wyndham New Orleans French Quarter is perfectly positioned in the center of it all, putting all of the Papa Noël festivities right at your fingertips.

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

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KERMIT RUFFINS’ KICKOFF TO CHRISTMAS PRESENTED BY

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. and French Market Corporation

See page 5 for the full holiday concert lineup

Kermit Ruffins & Roots of Music Fireworks Show

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 5:30PM WASHINGTON ARTILLERY PARK A SPECIAL THANKS TO SPONSORS

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