We have scheduled long lunch breaks (12:15-2:30pm Sunday & Monday) to allow you time to get out and explore New Orleans food and culture. The local host committee has prepared a Local’s Guide to New Orleans. The guidebook lists many places to see, things to do, and places to eat. It also includes four self-guidedwalking tours to see the highlights of New Orleans. You can use the conference Google map to help plan your activities.
The Local’s Guide to New Orleans lists many dining options by neighborhood. For those with dietary restrictions, we have prepared a list of Gluten-free, Vegetarian & Vegan dining options in the area.
Additionally, you can download Eat Here: A Good Food Guide to New Orleans [11 MB], which lists restaurants that serve food grown in New Orleans. Eat at three Good Food locations to enter a contest for a fruit basket from Whole Foods.
Self-guided Tours
Download the Local’s Guide to New Orleans to print out walking and streetcar tours featuring the following areas:
French Quarter
KitchenWitch CookBooks, St. Louis Cathedral, Café Du Monde, French Market Southern Candymakers, Central Grocery, & Woldenberg Riverfront Park
Central Business District
Crescent City Farmers Market (Sat), Southern Food & Beverage Museum, Mother’s Restaurant, & Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival
Uptown
St. Charles Streetcar, Audubon Park, Crescent City Farmers Market Uptown (Tues), Vom Fass, Stein’s Deli, La Divina Gelateria
Mid-City
Carrolton/Canal Streetcar, Angelo Brocato’s, City Park
Saturday October 16, 9 am: Andrew H. Wilson Charter School, 3617 Gen. Pershing St
Saturday October 16, 1 pm: Belle Crasse Academy, 100 Fifth Street. NAS-JRB, Belle Chasse
Sunday October 17, 1 pm: MLK Charter School, 1617 Caffin Ave
Farmers Markets & Events Around Town
Gretna Farmer’s Market
Saturday, October 16th, 8:30am-12:30pm
300 Huey P. Long Ave. Gretna, LA
Directions: Walk to the foot of Canal Street and take the ferry to Gretna!
Hulin will feature her book ‘Roux Memories: A Cajun-Creole Love Story with Recipes
Saturday, October 16th 2-3pm Southern Food & Beverage Museum, Riverwalk Mall, 100 Julia Street
Museum Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sunday 12-6pm
Price: $10 gen admission ($5.00 for Conference Attendees with their badges)
Phone: (504) 569-0405
Directions: 7 minute walk. Enter Riverwalk Mall either on Poydras Street or Julia Street. Driving Directions from Sheraton
Crescent City Farmers Market Downtown
Saturday, October 16th, 8am-12pm
700 Magazine Street
Directions: 8 minute walk from Sheraton to market on Magazine and Girod Streets. Walking Directions from Sheraton
Crescent City Farmers Market Uptown
Tuesday, October 19, 9am – 1pm
200 Broadway Street
Directions: Catch the St. Charles Streetcar at Carondelet & Canal Street, ride all along historic St. Charles, and exit at Audubon Park. Enter the park and take the paved walking path on the right and walk towards Magazine Street.
Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival
Enjoy free local music and sample local food.
Saturday, October 16th, 10:30am-8pm, and October 17th, 9:30am-7pm
Lafayette Square Park, 580 St. Charles Ave
Directions: 2 minute drive or 10 minute walk. Walking Directions from the Sheraton
French Quarter Culinary History & Tasting Tour
October 16th-19th, 2pm-5pm; $46
Tour limited to 16 people; reserve in advance; private tours also available
(212) 209-3370. Website
Harvest the Music
A free Wednesday concert series benefiting Second Harvest (a conference host) with great food and drinks.
Wednesday October 13, 5:00pm – Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers
Wednesday October 20, 5:00pm – The Radiators
Lafayette Square Park, 580 St. Charles Ave www.harvestthemusic.org
Directions: 2 minute drive or 10 minute walk. Walking Directions from the Sheraton
Things to Do in New Orleans
We have scheduled long lunch breaks (12:15-2:30pm Sunday & Monday) to allow you time to get out and explore New Orleans food and culture. The local host committee has prepared a Local’s Guide to New Orleans. The guidebook lists many places to see, things to do, and places to eat. It also includes four self-guided walking tours to see the highlights of New Orleans. You can use the conference Google map to help plan your activities.
Download the Local’s Guide to New Orleans
Learn more about local food in New Orleans with the APA New Orleans Food System Guide.
Dining
The Local’s Guide to New Orleans lists many dining options by neighborhood. For those with dietary restrictions, we have prepared a list of Gluten-free, Vegetarian & Vegan dining options in the area.
Additionally, you can download Eat Here: A Good Food Guide to New Orleans [11 MB], which lists restaurants that serve food grown in New Orleans. Eat at three Good Food locations to enter a contest for a fruit basket from Whole Foods.
Self-guided Tours
Download the Local’s Guide to New Orleans to print out walking and streetcar tours featuring the following areas:
French Quarter
KitchenWitch CookBooks, St. Louis Cathedral, Café Du Monde, French Market Southern Candymakers, Central Grocery, & Woldenberg Riverfront Park
Central Business District
Crescent City Farmers Market (Sat), Southern Food & Beverage Museum, Mother’s Restaurant, & Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival
Uptown
St. Charles Streetcar, Audubon Park, Crescent City Farmers Market Uptown (Tues), Vom Fass, Stein’s Deli, La Divina Gelateria
Mid-City
Carrolton/Canal Streetcar, Angelo Brocato’s, City Park
Volunteer Opportunities
The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation
Join The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation to plant orchards at schools in New Orleans. There are three plantings you can volunteer at:
Saturday October 16, 9 am: Andrew H. Wilson Charter School, 3617 Gen. Pershing St
Saturday October 16, 1 pm: Belle Crasse Academy, 100 Fifth Street. NAS-JRB, Belle Chasse
Sunday October 17, 1 pm: MLK Charter School, 1617 Caffin Ave
Farmers Markets & Events Around Town
Gretna Farmer’s Market
Saturday, October 16th, 8:30am-12:30pm
300 Huey P. Long Ave. Gretna, LA
Directions: Walk to the foot of Canal Street and take the ferry to Gretna!
Trouser House Urban Farm Tour & Discussion
Sunday, October 17th, 7pm-8pm
4105 St Claude Avenue
Event flyer (PDF)
Website: www.trouserhouse.org
Belinda Hulin Book Signing
Hulin will feature her book ‘Roux Memories: A Cajun-Creole Love Story with Recipes
Saturday, October 16th 2-3pm
Southern Food & Beverage Museum, Riverwalk Mall, 100 Julia Street
Museum Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sunday 12-6pm
Price: $10 gen admission ($5.00 for Conference Attendees with their badges)
Phone: (504) 569-0405
Directions: 7 minute walk. Enter Riverwalk Mall either on Poydras Street or Julia Street. Driving Directions from Sheraton
Crescent City Farmers Market Downtown
Saturday, October 16th, 8am-12pm
700 Magazine Street
Directions: 8 minute walk from Sheraton to market on Magazine and Girod Streets. Walking Directions from Sheraton
Crescent City Farmers Market Uptown
Tuesday, October 19, 9am – 1pm
200 Broadway Street
Directions: Catch the St. Charles Streetcar at Carondelet & Canal Street, ride all along historic St. Charles, and exit at Audubon Park. Enter the park and take the paved walking path on the right and walk towards Magazine Street.
Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival
Enjoy free local music and sample local food.
Saturday, October 16th, 10:30am-8pm, and October 17th, 9:30am-7pm
Lafayette Square Park, 580 St. Charles Ave
Directions: 2 minute drive or 10 minute walk. Walking Directions from the Sheraton
French Quarter Culinary History & Tasting Tour
October 16th-19th, 2pm-5pm; $46
Tour limited to 16 people; reserve in advance; private tours also available
(212) 209-3370. Website
Harvest the Music
A free Wednesday concert series benefiting Second Harvest (a conference host) with great food and drinks.
Wednesday October 13, 5:00pm – Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers
Wednesday October 20, 5:00pm – The Radiators
Lafayette Square Park, 580 St. Charles Ave
www.harvestthemusic.org
Directions: 2 minute drive or 10 minute walk. Walking Directions from the Sheraton