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10 shops · 4 districts

The Foodie Edit.

Ten shops for markets, bakeries and the specialty food shops locals stock up at, across 4 parts of NOLA: Marigny, Warehouse, French Quarter and Lower Magazine. Picked from the 154 shops we list, one location each.

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  1. 1Food & drink · MarignySt. Roch MarketFood hall in an 1875 market building on St.
  2. 2Food & drink · MarignyBywater BakeryCorner bakery at Dauphine and Independence since 2017, known for Bagel Friday, berry Chantilly cake, apple fritters and cupcakes.
  3. 3Food & drink · WarehouseSt. James Cheese CompanyWarehouse District branch of the cheese shop, selling ripe cheeses, cured meats and specialty groceries to take away, with indoor and outdoor seating for lunch.
  4. 4Food & drink · French QuarterSidney's Wine CellarLong-standing Decatur Street liquor store next to the French Market blocks, stocking cold beer, wine and harder-to-find spirits, handy for picking up
  5. 5Food & drink · MarignyAyu BakehouseFrenchmen Street bakery opened in 2022, known for king cake, croissants, sourdough and an alligator-shaped loaf.
  6. 6Food & drink · WarehouseBittersweet ConfectionsBakery and cafe known for custom cakes and cupcakes and a three-time Best King Cake winner; serves breakfast, lunch, coffee and desserts on the Magazine gallery block.
  7. 7Food & drink · Lower MagazineReally Really Nice WinesNatural-wine shop and bar: buy bottles to go or drink by the glass with snacks; free tastings on Thursdays from 5 to 7pm.
  8. 8Specialty · French QuarterFrench MarketOpen-air market dating to 1791, stretching about six blocks along Decatur with a flea market of local art, jewelry and clothing, Colonnade shops and f
  9. 9Vintage · Lower MagazineVintage Market by Trashy DivaVintage shop from the Trashy Diva team, a few blocks below its own clothing and lingerie boutiques, selling secondhand clothing and accessories.
  10. 10Food & drink · MarignyFrady's One Stop Food StoreYellow corner store selling po'boys and hot-plate specials alongside beer and everyday groceries.

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