Culinary Escape to The Big Easy
3 Days 2 Nights in New Orleans
Cajun cuisine originates from the French-speaking Acadian or "Cajun" immigrants deported by the British from Acadia in Canada to the Acadiana region of Louisiana. Creole is a style of cooking that actually originated in Louisiana that blends French, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Spanish and African influences. If you love foods with a "kick", and Southern Louisiana fare in general, you will love this culinary getaway. You will peer into the dishes made famous by the celebrity chefs of New Orleans. You will learn how to add your own Cajun twist to every day meals, and taste the flavors that have made this region synonymous with haute (and hot) cuisine.
International House - Double/Double - For One (Dbl Occ)
The International House is located two blocks from the French Quarter and Bourbon Street. Alive with the energy of contemporary New Orleans, the lobby’s handmade chandeliers, a candle-lit bar, and inviting mosaic-designed elevator cabs exude a welcoming and artistic environment. The International House is home to the mood-evoking Loa bar, and offers individually configured, contemporary guestrooms decorated with original black-and-white photographs of New Orleans jazz greats, fresh Louisiana wildflowers, distressed armoires crafted by New Orleans artisans, beds draped with fine linens, and snacks.Your luxury guest room will calm and enchant at the same time, and the hotel's locally-inspired, artistic themes extend to the complimentary, 24-hour fitness room.
Complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel; cable TV; 24/7 gym access; Concierge; Tea forté; illy coffee; local calls; USA Today & Wall Street Journal. website »
Complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel; cable TV; 24/7 gym access; Concierge; Tea forté; illy coffee; local calls; USA Today & Wall Street Journal. website »
Interactive Creole & Cajun Cooking Class
The focus of this cooking class is traditional Creole and Cajun foods. Learn to cook the authentic regional cuisine in focused, intimate classes taught by notable New Orleans chefs. Both skilled cooks and food enthusiasts are right at home with the talented chefs, the pleasures of the table and the spirited camaraderie of the class. In each session enjoy sipping on champagne while cooking a multi-course meal. Then savor your creations in an elegant meal paired with fine wines.
Flavors of the French Quarter Culinary History & Tasting Tour
This unique Tasting Tour of the French Quarter will immerse you in its rich culinary history, as you walk, talk, and taste your way through New Orleans. Experience the history and hear stories about the French Quarter from a perspective with origins in the most simplest of human needs – sustenance. Only in New Orleans could such a simple need become such an epicurean desire. As you stroll through the French Quarter with your knowledgeable tour guide, you'll hear fascinating stories behind legendary pre-Civil War restaurants, including some that are remembered only through the meals that they once served. Tour selected historic restaurants while discussing their culinary contributions – including the two oldest (Antoine’s and Tujague’s, established in 1840 and 1856, respectively)
Contemporary French Dining at Restaurant August by John Besh
The cuisine at August is contemporary French with a focus on local ingredients, inspired by Chef John Besh’s classical training here and in Europe, and by the depths of his own southern Louisiana roots. Early on, Besh was named one of Food & Wine’s “Top 10 New Chefs in America” and in 2006, Best Chef of the Southeast by The James Beard Foundation. In 2009, Food Arts awarded John Besh its Silver Spoon Award for reviving and revitalizing the culinary legacy of New Orleans. Your evening at Restaurant August is sure to create wonderful memories that you will collect during your culinary getaway to NOLA.
