Great place to party. I was here for a wedding in Memorial…read moreDay. The young man at the outside back bar, on the right side, was amazing to me. I really can't speak to service of anyone else, but if you're look for a spot to throw a nice luxury party, this will work.

Our son's wedding was this past weekend at Elm's Mansion. To say it was sensational would be…read moreunderselling it. The venue setting, the service from Jess & her team, the food were all over the top. We had more than 200 guests from 20 different states and when I say everyone had a great experience, I mean GREAT. A high percentage of people were from New York/New Jersey and they never stopped coming up to me to say "we have been to so many weddings at some of the highest-end venues, but this is Best.Wedding.Ever." I have always taught my twin boys that one secret to a happy life is to temper your expectations in order to minimize your disappointments. However, after our tasting visit last August my expectations for this wedding were incredibly high. I told everyone it was going to be both special and magical. Truth is I wasn't even close - the experience blew me away. I told Jess that Elms Mansion had created a memory that will last for so many of our lifetimes. If you are considering a New Orleans wedding, do not look any further than Elms Mansion. I assure you that Jess and your team will make all your dreams come true. Jon

I was in New Orleans for a week-long conference and most of the parties I attended were catered by…read moreMessina's. Everything I tried was delicious! The food was plentiful, nicely presented, and different at each event. The staff were friendly and professional. I would hire this company to cater a special occasion.

WOW!!! Where do I begin? 1. The service? EXCELLENT,…read moreOUTSTANDING, TOP RATED 2. The food? INCREDIBLE, 5 STAR, BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED. 3. Professional? ABOVE AND BEYOND! LAUREN was A PERFECTIONIST, the TEAM was AMAZING, the food SPECTACULAR! Each of our guests commented on how wonderful our reception was. They have gone on and on about how great the food tasted and how gorgeous the presentations were, as well as how friendly, efficient and helpful were the wait staff. Messina's dedication to making each event they cater absolutely perfect was obvious from the first day we spoke! If you are looking for a team of consummate professionals that deliver a delicious and beautiful menu, look no further. To Lauren and the entire team, from the bottom of our hearts, we THANK YOU! (We highly recommend anyone who wants the very best to use this company. You can thank me later. )

Wow Super nice place…read more Good for a small to medium size reception Bar is super long and able to serve quickly Food is good Especially the shrimp and grits Champagne was bubbly Red wine was smooth I could write more but I'm gonna go eat and drink and enjoy myself

Went there for New Years Eve last night. 4 of us at a table. Nice place but the meal was sub par…read more Prime rib was overdone and there were no knives available to cut it. Asked the people serving the buffet line and their only response was "no knives". I asked why there were no knives and their response was "no knives". The evening turned out pretty good though because of who I was with. The band was good and their female singers were great. The other guests were very friendly and were having fun on the dance floor. Come on man, how difficult is it to have knives available at an event like this? We'll be looking for something else next year.

During this time of social distancing, Joel Catering and Special Events has created a meal delivery…read moreservice where there is contactless delivery. They even consulted with sanitation experts and implemented procedures to keep their team and our food safe. All you have to do is place your order online through their link, tell them which day you want your food items delivered, and when in route they will contact you to let you know. They have so many delicious options on their menu, you can choose from their family dinner specials which feeds up to four people or you can choose from their kitchen essentials collection. I got a mixture of both, and they did not disappoint. Every week I was looking to see what they added to their menu, if you are a true foodie like me then you understand. From the pulled pork Cochon de Lait with mac n cheese, to the chicken and andouille gumbo everything was packed with so much flavor. Hands down they have the best hot spinach dip I have ever tried, so rich. Let's not forget about dessert, the brownies were so fudgy, I put them in the microwave for about fifteen seconds and they literally melted in my mouth. The staff is so nice and friendly, very professional. I'm looking forward to seeing what they cook up next.

I would not recommend Joel's catering. I scheduled and confirmed a date for an event and the day…read morefor our first call they sent me an email to cancel. When I called, they did not have the courtesy to talk to me. They sent me another email and said they had a bigger event but could I change MY date to accommodate their schedule. Very unprofessional in how they dealt with this situation!

Just went to another wedding reception at Rosie's. This venue is lots of fun and serves pretty…read moregood reception food. The only problem we had with Rosie's is the size. When a full size band is in the main room, that room becomes excessively loud. Many people choose tommove to the Tree Room ( there are trees in the room). That room is a respite from the noise, but regretfully, it doesn't have many tables for guests to enjoy the food and libation. Rosie's has a nice outdoor patio where there are pub tables, a small stage that had Karaoke the evening we were there. The patio utilized large fans to fight the oppressive heat. Service was excellent. Bars were serving well made drinks. Ambiance is clean and pleasant. Rosie's is a good reception place.

I'm pretty sure I ate in a restaurant in this location about a million years ago but it's been a…read morereception hall for the last couple of decades. I definitely attended a wedding here earlier this month. And it was really fun. I liked that there were different spaces to move through from the main room/bar to the atrium to the outdoor courtyard (a little chilly in November but lovely). The food was really good (made in house) and the staff was friendly and helpful. The wedding was held in the courtyard and the party was throughout the space. The bride and groom said they were great to work with and everything was smooth sailing. As an attendee, it was a lovely space to enjoy.

Mr. Lover is full of Traditional Family Fun, Mrs. Regina is very helpful and easy to work with…read more Mrs. Regina decorated our Baby Shower and Everything Looked Amazing!!! We Highly Recommend Lover's Golden Venue for your Next Event.

I absolutely would recommend this venue. Mrs. Regina and her husband are professional, friendly,…read moreand honest people. I had my gender reveal here and Mrs. Regina exceeded my expectations! She listens to your ideas and go above and beyond to execute your vision! Additionally, her communication skills are exceptional. 10/10 would recommend!!

OpenHouseMusic and Park the Van records threw a New Year's Eve party here last night, so this…read morereview is for Studio 3 as an event venue as opposed to a business that makes...floats, or something. At the moment, I cannot comment upon their float-making or building skills, but someday I hope to organize an entire parade -- the Krewe of Yelpy Gras, perhaps -- and therefore will be looking to commission original float sculptures. However, that is a story for another time. Specifically, the future. In short, Studio 3 is a mini-Mardi Gras World. That's the best way to describe it. If you've been to Mardi Gras World, you know what I mean. If you haven't, I suggest you go and then come back and read this review so it will actually mean something to you. Coolest thing, as far as I could tell, was the boxing ring they had over in the corner. For this particular party it was designated as the "special roped off dance area in the VIP area" over toward the left side of backstage, and it was fun to bounce up and down on the ropes, as well as run back and forth across the ring as you bounced off them. The ropes were like giant rubberbands, if rubberbands were made of plastic cord that's shaped like rope. The party was fun, the space is super cool, and I'd love to have an event here someday. Also, I was told that the owner of Studio 3 teaches boxing there, hence the boxing ring, so if you're into that sort of thing perhaps you might want to look into it. And, of course, report back, as well as post any related events on the Yelp Events page. So...keep us posted, I guess. FIN P.S. Yay FTR! (First To Review) Go me! :P

Well now I kind of want a custom carnial head or giant wall piece but where to put it?…read more I was actually at the studio for an event (Dinner Lab) and what a fun space to have dinner in. I liked that the chefs were up on the stage doing their thing. And the venue was nice and airy for us diners to enjoy. I don't know that I actually interacted with any of the studio staff so can't really comment on that... Pros: Getting to see the sculptures in various stages of creation/demolition and the artfully displayed final products Cons: the bathrooms were ...warehouse bathrooms. Would definitely attend another event here.

Kelley was recommended to us by a mutual friend. We were planning a Thanksgiving family vacation…read morein New Orleans for a party of 10 people, ages ranging from 86 y/o to 12 y/o. We had already arranged our own accommodations 1 block from the French Quarter nearly a year in advance. New Orleans is a unique city and we wanted to experience it like a local while hitting the touristy destinations that everyone should see at least once (several of us had been there and had our own favorite experiences) - so deciding what we could pul off financially within in a week and getting reservations became a daunting task. Luckily I mentioned this to a neighbor in Miami Beach (where I live) and he immediately told us about his friend Kelley. He assured me she could help sort it out. Having traveled a lot, I've had mixed results using the concierge services at hotels so I would have never sought out a concierge service. Often in tourist destination cities like New Orleans I've been steered to places off the beaten path that were not good at all, or tourist destinations where the experience was sub par. I have come to the conclusion that recommendations often are based on where the concierge can get the best reward for the referral, rather than what the best place for my particular needs might be. By hiring Kelley this fear quickly disappeared. Given the extraordinary service provided, her fee was nominal and she put together a 10 page customized brochure for us with a map of the city highlighting the places she was suggesting specifically for us. Every suggestion was based on knowledge she had gained about the individual likes and dislikes of members of our group - no easy task to please diverse needs when dealing with strangers. One example of value she added - she pulled strings to get us inside the clubhouse on the finish line at the Fair Grounds for Thanksgiving Day for "opening day at the track" a New Orleans tradition we 1. would have never considered and 2. couldn't have pulled off on our own, as this books up in advance (she has connections). At her suggestion we all dressed up for the occasion and we fit right in. Great fun! Private dining rooms for 10 at Jacques Imo and Cafe Atchafalaya don't just appear out of thin air - she booked these for us and made it all happen. That little cocktail bar tucked away in a hotel just around the block from us became a regular hangout during down time - we would have NEVER found it if she hadn't clued us in. A couple of weeks before our trip one member of our party was hospitalized and it was touch and go whether or not we would be able to take the trip at all. We still hadn't finalized dinner reservations. I advised Kelley to hold off finalizing anything as I didn't want her to go to the trouble of making bookings she might have to cancel. A week before the trip everything was a go. Fortunately she had already taken the initiative to book us in the most popular places we had discussed to ensure we wouldn't be out of luck. During the trip we texted her for on the spot suggestions and help several times. She was always responsive, friendly and helpful. She even texted us during the trip a couple of times to let us know about just announced musical experiences and festivals in the Quarter. I could go on and on, but let's just say the adults had the experiences they wanted, the kids had plenty to do and had a great time, the mobility issues of one member of our party were taken into account by Kelley: She came up with a pedi-cab bar crawl (just ask her) so he could enjoy bar hopping without walking and advised us where to valet to avoid long walks at each destination. Everyone has raved about every suggestion she made. I finally met Kelley in person at the track, on Thanksgiving Day. It's great to have a knowledgeable, trusted friend who lives in a city your visiting. If you're headed to New Orleans and want to experience it like a local, I'm confident Kelley will create a memorable, personalized experience for you whether your a party of 1 or a major corporation. We felt guilty accepting her services at the fee she charged so we adjusted it to a price we could afford, but still know she put in hours of work beyond what we paid her. I can't recommend her highly enough. Clandestine sounds like it could be a bit naughty. Well, that's New Orleans for you. It also implies a secret - well, I'm letting the cat out of the bag.

Kelly and the Clandestine team literally made our JazzFest spectacular!…read more From the exclusive all access pass she arranged for us, to the hand picked venues, restaurants and local haunts we would never find on our own, each experience was top notch! However her team really went above and beyond when they noticed the rainy weather and began to scour the New Orleans area looking for all but sold out shrimp boots for 10 of us. Shrimp boots you ask? Well she correctly assumed the fair grounds would be a muddy disaster and she was right! While the rest of the tourists were slopping around in the mud like WoodStock in '69 my krewe was blasting through those puddles right to the front of the stage like a monster truck rally champ!!