Costume jewelry, artwork, brickabrac, t shirts booths, Mardi Gras trinkets and masks, graphic…read moreplaying cards, cute printed colorful or revealing dresses for sale. This past year I've had a thing for purchasing copper jewelry- most bracelets from South Korea, Mexico City, Tijuana and Mt. Charleston. Wondered if anyone ever made copper necklaces. I saw a few vendors that had thick linked chains. I bought the medium $45 length- tax is high in New Orleans. Far cry from dainty but copper is supposed to be good for arthritis and health. Ok let's see.

It's been around since 1791, but the six blocks that make up the French Market don't yield much in…read morelocal historical value. Congested with wandering tourists, most of the vendors sell items that could be found at any flea market in the country. A lot of the souvenirs and clothing fell way short in reflecting authentic New Orleans craftsmanship. I was hoping for a market more along the lines of Barcelona's La Boqueria with bounties of fresh produce and appetizing edibles, but there was just a row of fast food kiosks beyond the beignets at Cafe du Monde. Without a doubt, the highlight of the market was the strolling groups of musicians randomly playing jazz to enraptured tourists. RELATED - Exploring New Orleans? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/IvmEoOrXVB

Great place! It went through some teething problems in the first year, but now they've got a great…read moregroup of vendors, paired with a really pleasant place to eat. I'll start with that, because otherwise this venue would be all about takeout. It's bright, open (30' ceiling!), nicely restored, and WELL KEPT. So often food courts are just a wreck--people's leavings everywhere. At St Roch they keep after that. Not only are there decent tables in many sizes, there's a nice marble bar as well. Now as to the food: we got going there for the $1 oysters from 3-5 at the oyster bar. Nice with a beer, and the char-broiled ones are great too. Then we went for the brisket sandwich special the charcuterie place was having for lunchtime-yuuum, and the owner couldn't be nicer. We've heard good things about the Cuban place too, so that's on the list. There's a fun Burmese place as well, and a poke/sushi place I mean to try. Also Bahamian. The places vary of course in the level of service, but the ones I've described are really nice. All in all it's a great addition to the neighborhood; worth finding out what clicks for you because it becomes a pleasant habit.

Our small family group went to St. Roch Market for lunch. This is the perfect place, within easy…read morewalking distance of Frenchman's and Bourban Streets, to take a crowd that cannot agree on what to have for lunch. One member of the group had some delicious fried catfish and red beans with corn bread, which was delicious. Others had poke bowls which were extremely generous and yummy. Another had a crawfish sandwich and said it was very tasty. Everyone was happy and prices were reasonable. Highly recommend!

Almost 5 years later, this is still one of my favorite local markets. It has live music and puppies…read more(rescue groups with adoptables) and lunch (lots to choose from) and crafts. It's just a great way to spend an afternoon. Last weekend I had a watermelon lemonade, crawfish pasta for lunch, petted a few rescue pups, AND watched the band and a toddler interpretive dance to their music. I perused the crafts and the costume sale they were having in the back. So much fun and you never know who you'll run into. And what you might be able to take home with you.

A great market located on the Napoleon side of Freret that takes place on the first Saturday of…read moreeach month. The market takes place in the public parking area and usually features food, jewelry, soap, art, clothing, textile and candle vendors, among others. Accompanied by local bands, it is a great place to support the concept of shop local, shop small. We have discovered more than a handful of items at this market that we have integrated into our regular routine and a few special ones too! Highly recommend a stop here. A note on parking, there is usually plenty of parking on side streets adjacent to the market - but be considerate of neighbors and local businesses and feed the meter if you're on the street because the meter maids be a watchin.

Great spot to stock up During parades it is close to one…read moreside of the route and .5 miles from when we were on St. Charles, great selection for snacks and drinks.

I needed piles of good food for my Mardi Gras crew and boy did they provide. The staff is…read moreincredible, they made sure my chicken tenders were hot and ready when I needed them every day during Mardi Gras (not easy, because the crowds are huge). They made all my family very happy. We were able to watch the parades while happy and well fed. And, they made carrying the tenders to the Neutral Ground easy, by giving me great foil filled boxes to carry my treasures. There were many times, throughout the weekend we'd run to the Market on Magazine to get piles of waters and other beverages. They are quick and responsive and very well supplied. I am so lucky to live near these people!

We stumbled upon this flea market on a Saturday morning and I'm so glad we did. I loved the…read moredifferent food vendors that were there serving the most tasty Latin American food. It's a one stop shop for your taste buds to travel Latin America- no passport or cash needed. They had food vendors from Mexico all the way to the Dominican Republic. We tried shakes from Honduras- we picked strawberry and guyabano. Both flavors were delicious and cooled us down. Next we got carne asada arepas from Colombia, the meat was seasoned so well and it was oozing with cheese. We played it safe and got tacos from the Mexican spot. They were delicious! The tortillas were freshly pressed and the meat was loaded. They also give you a red salsa and green. I wish we would've left room for dessert because there were some good looking dessert options. I will definitely be back! If you do stop by, bring your appetite and athleisure wear (it's hot and you will leave with a full belly).

Awesome Latin food experience!!! The variety is amazing and vast. Definitely worth the trip across…read morethe river to the Westbank

Always love to shop Farmers Markets. This one has a decent number of vendors and the prices are…read morecomparable to others.

This is the largest of the local farmers markets run by CCFM. Parking can be a challenge so prepare…read moreto do some walking. Besides produce, there are usually baked goods and other homemade items. There are also meat and seafood providers usually. Additionally they have been hosting some recycling on site as well. Market tokens can be purchased but vendors usually except cash or online payment and even credit card sometimes. I miss the market on Saturdays since that was more convenient to me but Sunday is certainly popular too. Check the CCFM instagram to see what's been available.

This is one of my favorite things to go to every week! The Thursday market is right off the…read moreGreenway and there's often live music and local chef's cooking up recipes for you to taste with the produce that's in season (they also have the recipe printed out for you to take.) Some of my favorite items to purchase are: Flower bouquets, ice cream, tortilla chips, salsa, pasta, pesto, fresh basil, peaches, tomatoes & oh my gosh I could keep going! It feels good to support local and these days it's no more expensive than the stuff at the store. Check it out! (Dog/Family friendly!) Pro tip: bring cash to avoid transaction fees on venmo or credit card charges.

I love this farmers market, the location, and the verify of items they offer. I bought homemade…read morecheese, truffle and lemon flavored chili oil, and honey! There were so many other booths I could have bought from and will next time because it's a weekly market. It's steps away from Bayou Beer Garden, which is convenient. Also, there are several booths that offer snacks and food to try on the spot.

This is an interesting farmers market with an eclectic mix of fresh food, meat, seafood, bread,…read morefresh shucked oysters, homemade sausage, art, soaps, jerky, jewelry, dog treats, fresh cracklin', jellies & salad dressings, honey, vinegars, local coffee and tea, fresh pretzels, fresh juice drinks, desserts and fresh shrimp cocktails. I'm sure I'm leaving something out, but you get the drift. Obviously the selection changes every week, but you get to know your favs. Parking is generally available, though you may have to drive around or walk a block or two - at least it's free on weekends. Bank to get cash is close by, but most vendors take Venmo now; some take credit cards. You've got to get out of bed - might as well make the morning a good experience. :)

This is a nice farmers market that has a decent mix of items. They really have a lot of variety…read morehere with the actual farm fresh produce often being in the minority of the choices. They have some freshly prepared food you can order and eat here and then other things that are packaged you can eat now or later. There are also many arts and crafts to enjoy and then an interesting selection of various other books, crafts and knickknacks. It does seem to be pretty variable here as I've been here when they had lots of amazing things and other times where the selection was blah. I've enjoyed some great live music here and then just had pretty blah times. The good news is this market is located right in downtown Gretna so there are lots of good options to eat and drink at in the area so if you arrive on a less than optimal market day there is still plenty to keep you occupied.

The food at the farmers market is delicious, varied and comprehensive in selection. Sooooo much to…read moretaste and buy from. Pls go and celebrate local growers. They treat you like family with their great service and cheeky ambiance. I love this event!

Lots of friendly food vendors. Lots of choices of prepared foods freshly cooked at the site. Other…read morefoods are ready to take home (like gumbo or freshly baked pastries) that were brought to market from home. Something for everyone. Fresh vegetables & fruit. Most of the vendors offer tastes so you know "up front" how delicious before you buy. They do run out of popular items so I recommend going early if possible. I've never been disappointed with products or vendors from this outdoor fresh market.