Cafe du Monde, New Orleans

Condé Nast TravelerSep 25

15 Best Beignets in New Orleans for Louisiana's Most Classic Dessert—or Lunch

Café du Monde and beyond—including savory, sugared, and stuffed variations.

Open until 12:00 am on weekends

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La Petite GroceryRestaurantMost famous for its savory beignets
Chemin à la MerRestaurantFour Seasons honorable mention for stuffed boudin beignets
Cafe du MondeCaféOpen until 12:00 am on weekends
Morning Call Coffee StandRestaurantCity's second-oldest beignet purveyors
Loretta's Authentic PralinesRestaurantFirst African-American woman to open a praline shop
Restaurant R’evolutionRestaurantHigh-end dining room with spicy beignets
District Donuts. Sliders. BrewRestaurantLe freak, c'est (hipster) chic.
Compère LapinRestaurantFamous for decadent banana beignets with pecan rum caramel
CriolloRestaurantHotel Monteleone honorable mention for traditional beignets
Chandelier BarRestaurantFour Seasons honorable mention for traditional beignets

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National GeographicAug 18

The Oldest Farmers Markets in America You Can Still Visit Today

America’s oldest farmers markets are more than places to buy produce or catch up with neighbors. They offer a view into a city’s history while continuing to do what public mar ...

Has served café au lait and beignets since 1862.

25 things in this story

Cafe du MondeCaféHas served café au lait and beignets since 1862.
The French MarketRestaurantOriginated as an informal open-air trading site.
Aunt Sally’s Praline ShopRestaurantVisitors can watch Creole pralines being made.
Southern CandymakersRestaurantSells caramels and chocolates.
Carnival Candle CompanyPlaceOldest operating candle company in the French Quarter.
Dutch Alley Artist’s Co-OpSightShowcases work by regional artists and designers.
Elsewhere
Central MarketMarketLancaster, United StatesBuilt in 1889, red-brick, twin-towered building still stands.
Long's HorseradishRestaurantLancaster, United StatesFive-generation tradition grating horseradish in small batches.
Groff’s VegetablesRestaurantLancaster, United StatesLongest family-owned business, brings produce from a 10-acre farm.
Old Town Farmers MarketMarketAlexandria, United StatesOperated for over 270 years on the same plot of land.
Gadsby’s TavernRestaurantAlexandria, United StatesNearby landmark that George Washington would still recognize.
Maribeth’s BakeryRestaurantAlexandria, United StatesBegan at the market over 38 years ago.
Lobster Maine-iaRestaurantAlexandria, United StatesSells seafood.
Hog HavenRestaurantAlexandria, United StatesSells breakfast sandwiches.
Blackhouse CoffeeRestaurantAlexandria, United StatesSells coffee.
Portland Farmers’ MarketMarketPortland, United StatesBegan in 1768, producer-only market under Maine law.
Emily’s OystersRestaurantPortland, United StatesSells oysters, a taste of the Maine sea.
Balfour FarmRestaurantPortland, United StatesSells cheese.
Snell’s Family FarmRestaurantPortland, United StatesSells apples.
Lexington MarketTrain stationBaltimore, United StatesBegan in 1782, present building opened in 2022.
Faidley’s SeafoodRestaurantBaltimore, United StatesPart of Lexington Market for over 138 years.
Garden ProduceRestaurantBaltimore, United StatesContinues the market's tradition of selling fresh produce.
Connie's Chicken & WafflesFast foodBaltimore, United StatesBaltimore's best hand-breaded fried chicken.
Platinum AmalaRestaurantBaltimore, United States
Lumbini Nepali FusionRestaurantBaltimore, United States

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 23

Where Was People We Meet on Vacation Filmed?

Director Brett Haley tells us about shooting in New Orleans, Barcelona, and more.

Appears in a pivotal scene.

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Hotel Saint VincentHotelUsed for Poppy's room in New Orleans.
Garden DistrictNeighborhoodLocation of Alex's inherited grandmother's house.
Bourbon StreetNeighborhoodFilmed during a rowdy evening.
Linfield, Ohio and PennsylvaniaNeighborhoodFilmed in Louisiana to create an American road trip.
Please-U-RestaurantRestaurantStood in for diner where friends have breakfast.
New Orleans, LouisianaNeighborhoodFilmed on location, hitting popular sites.
Pirate's AlleyCaféFollowing further investigation and review of the new evidence, we have been approved and will continue to sell generic…
Frenchman StreetCaféQuaint restaurant and bar located on Frenchmen Street in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Cafe du MondeCaféAppears in a pivotal scene.
Domilise's Po-Boy & BarRestaurantFilmed here with the actual cashier playing herself.
Bamboula'sBarBar where Alex and Poppy have dance scene.
Jackson SquarePark
Elsewhere
ME BarcelonaParkBarcelona, SpainUsed for restaurant and rooftop scenes.
Playa Cala Sa BoadellaSightBarcelona, SpainBeach used for opening and ending scenes.
Museum of Natural Sciences of BarcelonaMuseumBarcelona, SpainRehearsal dinner filmed here.
Santa ClotildeSightBarcelona, SpainPrivate villa with public gardens where wedding took place.
EspinelvesSightBarcelona, SpainVillage and forested area used for British Columbia scenes.
Embalse de los TerradetsSightBarcelona, SpainMan-made reservoir for boat ride scene.
Green Springs MotelHotelCovington, United StatesUsed as motel exterior in Louisiana.
Barcelona, SpainNeighborhoodBarcelona, SpainWedding of Alex's brother staged here.
Tuscany, ItalyNeighborhoodBarcelona, SpainFilmed in Spain, recreating Tuscan town square.
Mas Can LlambíSightLlagostera, SpainHistorical landmark used for Tuscan villa scenes.
Squamish, British ColumbiaNeighborhoodBarcelona, Spain

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15 Best Beignets in New Orleans for Louisiana's Most Classic Dessert—or Lunch

The Oldest Farmers Markets in America You Can Still Visit Today

Where Was People We Meet on Vacation Filmed?