ARTISTS/ART GALLERIES Antieau Gallery antieaugallery.com / 927 Royal St., NO 70116, 504-304-0849, chris@ chrisroberts-antieau.com For art and oddities, visit Antieau Gallery where local artist Chris Roberts-Antieau offers her whimsical and bizarre world of fabric applique. From taxidermy to tragic snowglobes, Antieau’s work tells stories of nature, perception and, above all, the human experience. – French Quarter dutchalleyartistsco-op.com / 912 N. Peters St., NO 70116, 504-412-9220, info@dutchalleyartistsco-op.com More than 20 local artists/owners create original works from salvaged materials, glass, woodturnings, pottery, fabric art, jewelry, photography and paintings that reflect the uniqueness of New Orleans and the Gulf. – French Quarter CANDIES, FINE CHOCOLATES & PRALINES Aunt Sally’s Praline Shops, Inc. auntsallys.com / 810 Decatur St., NO 70116, 504-524-3373, 800-642-7257, service@auntsallys.com View and taste as our talented cooks stir up a pot of Aunt Sally’s Creole Pralines as you browse in our unique gift store. Located at 810 Decatur Street in the heart of the French Market. – French Quarter auntsallys.com / 750 St. Charles Ave., NO 70130, 504-944-6090, 800-642-7257, service@auntsallys.com View and taste as our talented cooks stir up a pot of Aunt Sally’s Creole Pralines. We also welcome you to browse in our unique gift store. – Convention/Warehouse/Arts District CIGAR, PIPE & TOBACCO SHOPS The Cigar Factory New Orleans cigarfactoryneworleans.com / 415 Decatur St., NO 70130, 504-568-1003, 800-550-0775, sales@ cigarfactoryneworleans.com The city’s oldest and only cigar factory. Come experience one of the finest cigars you’ll ever have the opportunity to smoke. Mail order direct. Cigar maker available for private events. We have three locations in the French Quarter. – French Quarter FURNISHINGS & ACCESSORIES Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights bevolo.com / 521 Conti St., NO 70130, 504-522-9485, gaslights@bevolo.com Manufacturer and distributor of lighting fixtures: handcrafted, antique copper, natural gas, propane and electric, residential, commercial, landscapes and streetscapes. Custom orders. – French Quarter Dutch Alley Artist’s Co-op Aunt Sally’s Pralines GIFT BASKETS The Basketry thebasketry.com / 12337 Hwy. 90, Luling 70070, 504-309-7935, 800-385-9601, kristi@thebasketry.com Beautiful gift baskets include wine and gourmet, Cajun-New Orleans, convention gifts and hotel room drops custom designed in your budget. Citywide delivery and worldwide shipping. – Outside Metro Area DEPARTMENT STORES Macy’s visitmacysneworleans.com / 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 70002, 504-484-4600, brittany. gonzalez@macys.com A popular shopping destination for travelers coming from all over the world. Visitors are eligible to receive our Welcome Savings Pass, which offers 10 percent savings on most items in the store, some inclusions apply. See associate for details. – Jefferson Parish Creole Delicacies Gourmet Shop & Catering Company cookincajun.com / 533 St. Ann St., On Jackson Square, NO 70116, 504-523-6425, 800-523-6425, lisette@ cookincajun.com Delicious creamy pralines, Creole/Cajun spices and mixes and other gourmet items as well as kitchen gadgets. Tastings and product sampling daily. – French Quarter Ellen Macomber Fine Arts & Textiles Cajun Creations cajuncreations.com / 701 Papworth Ave., Suite 204, Metairie 70005, 504-218-8466, 877-694-4986, sales@ cajuncreations.com Unique New Orleans-themed gifts. Large variety of gift baskets and bags. Cajun-Creole foods, featuring the best Louisiana has to offer. Perfect for conventions, business meetings, corporate gifts, family and friends. – Jefferson Parish ellenmacomber.com / 1720 St. Charles Ave., NO 70130, 504-914-3414, ellen@ ellenmacomber.com A local gift shop that encompasses the cartography, architecture, and culture of New Orleans in the form of art, apparel and home goods. – Garden District/Uptown frenchmenartmarket.com / 619 Frenchmen St., NO 70116, 504-941-1149, frenchmenmarket@gmail.com New Orleans’ only weekly nighttime art market featuring original art, jewelry and crafts by local and regional artists. We provide a family friendly cultural experience within the lively music and nightlife of Frenchmen Street. – Marigny/Bywater artbyjax.com / 103 Focis St., Metairie 70005, 985-377-3324, jaxfreyart@gmail. com Unique New Orleans gifts and original art by Jax Frey, artist and designer of bold, and colorful images. Beautifully unusual gift boxes and baskets. Custom gifts for corporate and special events. – Jefferson Parish martinlawrence.com / 433 Royal St., NO 70130, 504-299-9055, neworleansdirector@martinlawrence. com The trusted source for original fine art in New Orleans. An impressive collection of works by modern masters Picasso, Dali, Chagall, Warhol and Erté; as well as contemporary artists Robert Deyber, Rene Lalonde, Takashi Murakami and others. – French Quarter michalopoulos.com / 617 Bienville St., NO 70130, 504-558-0505, gallery@ michalopoulos.com The off-kilter architectural paintings of James Michalopoulos are instantly recognizable. You will find them here along with the artist’s figurative paintings, still lives and landscapes. Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 11am-6pm. – French Quarter Leah’s Pralines Saks Fifth Avenue saksfifthavenue.com / 301 Canal St., NO 70130, 504-524-2200, carolyn_elder@ s5a.com Louis Vuitton, Celine, Gucci and Prada are just a few of the many designer brands available at one of Saks Fifth Avenue’s top flagship stores. Collections of the finest men’s and women’s shoes, clothing and cosmetics. – Central Business District Frenchmen Art Market leahspralines.com / 714 St. Louis St., NO 70130, 504-523-5662, info@ leahspralines.com The French Quarter’s oldest praline shop. Pralines, pecan brittle, bacon pecan brittle and sugared pecans made fresh daily. Fine chocolates hand dipped. Leah’s own New Orleans seasonings and mixes. Gift boxes, wedding favors, welcome bags, convention handouts. Free samples. – French Quarter lindt.com / The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk, NO 70130, 504-680-1886, st459usa@lindt.com Offers a wide selection of chocolate creations from the popular Lindor truffles and Excellence bars to an always changing selection of seasonal offerings and European specialties. – Riverfront New Orleans Baskets of Blessings nolabasketofblessings.com / 7121 Jefferson Hwy., NO 70123, 504-915-7615, nobobllc@yahoo.com Family owned and operated baskets/boutique supports local artists and businesses. We have a gift for every season and reason. Our baskets are created from the heart with a personalized blessing card for the given occasion. – Jefferson Parish FLORISTS & PLANTS Convention Plant Designs, Inc. cpdi.net / 3100 Ridgelake Dr., Suite 107, Metairie 70002, 504-454-7204, 866-207-7010, cpd@cpdi.net Specializing in all types of plant rentals and floral design services. Blooming and rental plants available for conventions, hospitality suites, special events and weddings. Custom designed floral arrangements. Seasonal holiday décor will be available for purchase. See our website for details. WBE certified. – Jefferson Parish JAX Art + Gifts Lindt Chocolate GIFT SHOPS The Brass Monkey 407 Royal St., NO 70130, 504-561-0688 Unusual gifts and collectibles. An extensive group of French Limoges boxes, Halcyon days enamels, Jay Strongwater, antique walking sticks, medical instruments and French and English antique reproductions. – French Quarter Martin Lawrence Galleries New Orleans Famous Praline Company neworleansfamouspraline.com / 1013-A W. Harimaw Ct., Metairie 70001, 504-834-6027, 800-895-0441, contact@ neworleansfamouspraline.com Traditional Creole candy in attractive gift box packaging. Volume discounts available. Great corporate gift item. – Jefferson Parish southerncandymakers.com / 334 Decatur St., NO 70130, 504-523-5544, 800-344-9773, lee@ southerncandymakers.com Award-winning pralines made fresh daily. Homemade toffee, turtles, glazed pecans, Mississippi Mud, Bourbon Street Bark and Jackson Squares. Customized gift boxes/ baskets. Unique favor boxes are perfect for conventions and meetings. Federal Express shipping daily. – French Quarter NOLA Flora nolaflora.com / 4536 Magazine St., NO 70115, 504-891-3333, flowerninjas@ nolaflora.com We are a fun Uptown flower shop specializing in weddings and special events in our great city. Each event is customized for our clients. – Garden District/Uptown Forever New Orleans 700 Royal St., NO 70116, 504-586-3536, forevernola@bellsouth.net Located in the historic LaBranche Building. Offers an eclectic mix of gifts with a uniquely New Orleans flavor. With home furnishings, candles, frames, jewelry, apparel and more, we will help you carry the true spirit of Forever New Orleans home with you. – French Quarter Southern Candymakers Michalopoulos Gallery The Plant Gallery theplantgallery.com / 9401 Airline Dr., NO 70118, 504-488-8887, kenny@ theplantgallery.com From the Superbowl to small meetings, TPG can handle it all. We are the in-house florists for more than 23 hotels. Visit us for all of your up-lighting, florals, plant rentals and linen needs. – Jefferson Parish Hazelnut hazelnutneworleans.com / 5515 Magazine St., NO 70115, 504-891-2424, info@hazelnutneworleans.com A destination shop for natives and visitors with its stylish blend of unique gifts and elegant home accessories and exclusive New Orleans toile. Co-owned by actor and native Bryan Batt. – Garden District/Uptown BOOKS Forest Sales & Distributing Company bookmarketingplus.com / 139 Jean Marie St., Reserve 70084, 985-479-1456, 888-376-6925, forestsalesbooks@ juno.com Wholesale distributor of Louisiana cookbooks, regional interest books, souvenir note cards and art prints, Louisiana foods and spices. Selling primarily to shops, bookstores, convention planners and mail order operations. – Outside Metro Area CHILDREN’S SHOPS Little Toy Shop 900 Decatur St., NO 70116, 504-522-6588, 800-432-7080, littletoyshoppe@ aol.com Specialty toy store. Madam Alexander dolls, metal soldiers, Breyer horses, lots of plush stuffed animals, die-cast cars, die-cast airplanes, die-cast buses and lots of local flavor, Cajun, Creole and N’awlins books. – French Quarter FOODS -RETAIL & MAIL ORDER Reily Foods Company luzianne.com / 640 Magazine St., NO 70130, 800-535-1961, remonet@rfoods. com Offering consumers high-quality products for more than 100 years. Manufactures and markets a variety of coffee, tea, and mayonnaise brands as well as multiple specialty products. – Central Business District Magnolia Enterprises, Inc. 442 Canal St., Suite 206, NO 70130, 504-586-0703, rdeano2000@bellsouth. net Tremendous selection of T-shirts and souvenirs. Everything from groceries and package liquor to magazines and toiletries. Special 99-cent section. – Central Business District Visit our website at NewOrleansCVB.com Activities, Sightseeing & Shopping 129
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