Chef Mark was great; he had a great personality and was a great teacher. We had a great experience…read moreand would come back again!

My daughter and I took the Roux class at Mardi Gras School of Cooking with Chef Sassy, and it was…read moresuch a fabulous time! Chef Sassy has this laid-back, friendly energy that made the whole class feel relaxed and fun, not intimidating at all. She didn't just teach us the roux -- she threw in extra tips and tricks along the way, including her method for never-fail rice. We went straight home, tried it, and she was right -- best rice we've ever made! It was such a great bonding experience for my daughter and me, and we walked away with real skills we're already using at home. As a bonus, it feels wonderful to support a small, women-owned business doing such a great job. We can't wait to come back for another class -- highly recommend, especially if you get Chef Sassy!

Come hungry--leave inspired (and very full!)…read more New Orleans School of Cooking was easily one of the highlights of my trip. I wanted something unique, fun, and rooted in local culture--and this experience delivered on all of it. I signed up for the demo class, which is perfect if you want to learn without the pressure of cooking yourself. The chef not only walked us through each dish, but also shared the history of New Orleans cuisine and the cultural influences behind it--which made the experience feel much richer. Check-in starts in their charming retail shop, filled with spices, sauces, cookbooks, and kitchen tools. The staff was warm and welcoming, and there was even a chef making fresh pralines right in the front window. (Yes, samples were offered--and yes, the chocolate praline was very good.) After roll call, we headed upstairs to the kitchen classroom where the real magic began. On the menu: chicken and sausage gumbo, red beans and rice, pecan pie, and pralines. Chef Austin Faucheaux guided us through each dish, from building a proper roux to preparing the pecan pie filling from scratch. It felt equal parts cooking class and storytelling session. And then--the best part--the tasting. We started with biscuits, followed by a rich, flavorful gumbo. Then came the red beans and rice with a generous piece of soft, moist cornbread. Dessert wrapped things up with a mini pecan pie and a praline. Let me just say--you won't need lunch after this. I learned that the delicious way. Each guest receives printed recipes to take home, which is a nice touch if you want to recreate the experience later. Special thanks to Chef Austin, who took time afterward to chat, answer questions, and take photos with guests. If you're looking for something interactive, educational, and delicious, this is absolutely worth adding to your New Orleans itinerary.

So much fun! My husband shied away from anything Cajun or Creole cause he thought it was exotic…read more This showed him there wasn't anything he wouldn't eat in other dishes included. I didn't his several years ago with a girlfriend and loved the instructor Harriet because she gave so much background and local takes on the dishes. I was so excited to see she would be my instructor again. We had biscuits, Gumbo, red beans and rice, pralines and pecan pie. Enough food to carry us through the day. Its a bargain! And Harriot even explained if you made a mistake how to revive it. I highly recommend.

Went to the Louisiana Seafood class. We learned so much! The class is hands on and you sit down…read moreto a wonderful dinner at the end. Highly recommend. We will be back.

My wife and I have been taking cooking classes all over the world and this class has been the best…read moreyet. Hands on learning and very educational, and fun.

I had the chance to take a cooking class with Chef Dee and her team and it was an amazing…read moreexperience. We made Jambalaya and bread pudding which came out delicious. Chef Dee was so helpful and encouraging to everyone no matter their cooking experience. She told us she is the 2nd black woman in New Orleans to own a cooking school and she does the work to bring light to other woman in the history of culinary in New Orleans. This was an amazing class and I look forward to attending another one again.

This class was the highlight of our early December trip to New Orleans. My husband and I attended…read morethe cooking class and it was phenomenal. Our class had about 12 participants from all over the globe. Chef Dee and her sister Candy had us laughing as they taught us how to make tomato & okra stew, jambalaya, and bananas foster (the best I've ever had). We had so much fun learning about Chef Dee's journey to find her passion and the food was divine. My husband even got a chance to show off his knife skills while grating a nutmeg (teacher's pet lol). We got a chance to tour the museum and buy local craft beers from the oldest bar in the city there. Overall I would highly recommend everyone add this class to your next New Orleans trip. Your belly and soul will thank you!

Learning How To Prepare A Delicious Brunch Cajun-Style…read more SITREP! Recently I got to participate in a very fun cooking glass at the Langlois Culinary Crossroads Cooking Institute. It was a delightful opportunity to extend my cooking horizons by getting a chance to use local NOLA ingredients to make a wonderful brunch that I can recreate back home in California. THE SETUP As is mentioned in the brochure information, "Some New Orleans visitors take home Mardi Gras beads, souvenir cups, and trinkets from the French Market; others buy art from the galleries on Royal Street. If you're here, it's because you're interested in one of the city's greatest gifts: our uniquely delicious cuisine." And so this indeed provides the backdrop for both the motivation and the excitement for participating in this cooking class, as well as the opportunity that presented itself by being in New Orleans for an extended 4 day weekend. THE COOKING EXPERIENCE With Langlois Culinary Crossroads, it's not just watching a video class or about sharing recipes: we were actively involved in an entertaining and interactive culinary experience where guided by Chefs Jodie & Emily, we got to partake in the brunch meal that we created with their guidance. THE DELICIOUS FRUITS OF OUR LABORS Each of us students got to take an active part in: * Preparing the hash of sausage, sweet potatos, whole garlic cloves and shallots, * In making each crepe, * In making the lemon curd to go into the crepe, * And in making the macerated blueberry sauce that would top eachcrepe. Each activity was a delightful step in this cooking process and one that I will remember and recreate at home. And, yes, the best part WAS being able to eat the brunch that we fixed ourselves. AWESOME COOKING GUIDES I want to give a big shout-out to the awesome Chefs Jodie and Emily, and to their magical kitchen steward Brynna for keeping everything so organized! THE LOWDOWN A fantastic culinary experience I hope to recreate again!

What an amazing experience with Chef Amy and her Team. Amy could not have been a better host…read more Allison (Comedian) was funny and could not have been more pleasant. Everyone truly helped make my wife's birthday memorable. The food was delicious, the Facility was impressive and the people could not have been better. Fun, delicious and entertaining. From planning to execution and every step in between, chef Amy made every step of the process enjoyable. The Crepes were not only fun to make, they were delicious. As for the Crepe toss competition, I believe it is going to take off and it will ultimately become an Olympic sport.

This was an excellent experience. Spuddy is both knowledgeable and entertaining. I learned a lot…read morefrom the class and took it home and was able to make the things I learned.

From the owner: Spuddy will teach you the art of making Andouille, Gumbo, & Jambalaya. This hands-on experience…read moretakes you into the kitchen with a Cajun chef to learn how Cajun food was born. You will also learn the history of the German Coast and its connection with Andouille. This 3-hour experience culminates with a group meal, savoring all of the Cajun dishes prepared during the class. Click the link to our Website to learn more or book an experience.

I love this place. I'm currently in a set of Healthy Cooking Lessons for the Community (6 WEEK…read moreSeries). This location is awesome. A great huge open kitchen for group events, fully equipped. Definitely check them out for all the upcoming events. The staff is so friendly and wonderful and beyond helpful in getting you set up, understanding and everything as well as just helping out. This staff is generally concerned with getting the community more involved in healthy cooking! Parking. The parking situation is pretty good. It is connected to the Whole Foods on Broad so no real issues in that area.

If you have a chance to sign up for their cooking classes - DO IT! My mom & I signed up together &…read morewe have both learned so much in just 2 weeks. I have scoured the FREE recipes on their websites. I have a list of recipes to try! Really fun, great meal to eat after done cooking & incredible recipes!!!

If you are visiting New Orleans, you absolutely MUST take a cooking class with Chef Dee. It is 100%…read moreworth the $130 price tag. We did the Taste of New Orleans Creole cooking class, which included stew okra, jambalaya, and bananas foster. Chef Dee Lavigne is a fantastic chef and teacher. Her sous chef was also great. The students do all the prep work and cooking, so it's very hands on. It was a great class for experienced cooks, but I think it would doable for novices as well! The chefs provided great instruction if you needed help. The food turned out delicious of course. You walk out with recipes for everything you made, and I can't wait to try these recipes again at home! I would not necessarily recommend visiting the museum if you aren't doing a cooking class. It's very small and not the most exciting, but it's fun to breeze around after the cooking class. The gift shop has lots of fun tidbits, including stacks of super cheap cookbooks.

I used to go here for work lunches & Sunday roasts BUT the food quality has fallen steeply. Very…read morevery dry BBQ ribs (inedible). Decent enough nachos & enchiladas. Will not be back for food -- nice beer garden & atmosphere.

My friend found She Chef for her 40th birthday party and it was a feast for the ages!!! I probably…read moreate 10 pounds of seafood and the biscuits and grits were mind blowing. Those grits are the best I've ever had. If you want New Orlean flavors to wrap you in a warm hug, then get some She Chef I would stay in NO just for her food. Our menu: seafood boil of crawfish and shrimp (with corn on the cob, sausages, mushrooms, and potatoes); bomb ass biscuits, Gouda grits that changed my life for the better, and raspberry mascarpone tarts Prompt arrival, easy consistent communication, very friendly and professional, easy to work with and flexible. And Sous Chef Juane was most excellent as well

I cannot recommend Chef Taylor enough! The whole experience was exceptional. I hired her for my…read more40th birthday party and she came to our rental house to cook a traditional seafood boil with a few additional sides - I still dream of the gouda grits! Figuring out the menu and logistics was super easy, Chef Taylor is responsive and very professional. Her Sous Chef Juane was also awesome. Hire the NOLA She-Chef y'all, you will not regret it!

If you're looking for a Nola themed needlepoint canvas, absolutely check out their online shop!…read moreThey have classic New Orleans and Louisiana designs you can't get anywhere else, and even though they closed the Magazine St location, I can assure you, they are still a vibrant design and finishing studio! Sally is a gem in the needlepoint community with decades of experience, and Jules can custom design anything -- anything!! They keep so many threads in stock, including a variety of carded threads like Splendor Silk, and best of all, they're so, so sweet. I've been able to purchase threads on Sundays and after 4 pm on weekdays. I just call ahead to see if they have what I need and if it's ok to come by. :)

I visited NOLA for the first time this past week and I was delighted as my partner and I rode by on…read morea local bus I spotted the Needlework Vault and we had to stop! I was so excited. There are so few brick and mortar small business needlework shops. I am always looking for Rainbow Gallery thread, Splendor and when I stepped into the store - there was a whole display! I was thrilled but my excitement was quickly dampened by the store clerk when I was promptly asked "What can I do for you?" in a horribly cold voice, from the back of the store. This woman made no attempt to get up as I came in and I explained I was very excited to be in a store that sold embroidery supplies and I make it a point to check them out when I come across one. She told me "We don't sell embroidery supplies." I looked at her and the thread and back at her and I said "You have embroidery floss right here." She said again "We don't sell embroidery supplies" and made no attempt at all to inquire if I needed something specific, if she could help me find something or order me something because clearly a store that might not sell embroidery specific supplies has access to catalogues that carry it. Not to mention there are always the ubiquitous accessories, needles and junk that ANY needleworker can use. See, I have worked customer service my whole life and I pretty much have never felt so unwelcome in any small business establishment as this space. I didn't want to leave because I needed to purchase this particular silk thread they had a giant display of. I took myself over to the floss and started to color match to my piece that I am working on, when I travel I always carry something with me. As my husband and I looked at the thread and he helped me pick out colors this clerk came over to us and stood about 4 feet behind and just watched as we selected threads. I finally turned and asked her if she needed something because she was making me so uncomfortable and irritated at her rudeness. She made some noises and then told me my piece was "cute" - a four letter insult in itself, I don't care if she thought it wasn't. Firstly, I don't see how she could have even properly seen it since it was in my lap and I was kneeling. Secondly, woman - you really need to work on your manners and passive aggressive tone. She finally walked off to the sales desk which was directly NEXT to the display. Meanwhile up until this point she had been perfectly content to sit on her butt at the back of the store and not ask us if we needed help. The only kindness either woman (there were two in shop) showed us was when we laid out the money for the thread I had selected and at $4.50 a card this thread is not cheap. Then they joked and chatted with us as if they hadn't been assuming we would make off with a whole bunch of specialty silk thread for some black market. I would have bought SO much more if I didn't feel so unwelcome by these two gatekeepers. Just to give any readers perspective : I am a young, 30-something, heavily tattooed, white woman. I might not look like a serious needlework enthusiast but I am currently in the running for a highly coveted needlework job for the government in my home city. I hate to deter anyone from supporting a local business so I would implore this business to instead WELCOME every single person who chooses your shop over Amazon and other internet shops ESPECIALLY when you have no idea who or what they do. If I'm ever back in NOLA I don't know if I would bother patronizing this store again, it's just too...cute.