FrenchQuarter.com: What's New in the French Quarter

What's New on Rampart Street

Historically known only for a few select French Quarter institutions, North Rampart Street is witnessing a recent resurgence of commerce. Here are some of the new additions:

Candelabras
632 N. Rampart Street • New Orleans, LA 70116
504-529-4256
Candelabras is a new specialty store devoted to fun, one-of a kind 'centerpiece' candles designed to liven up your next dinner party table or any corner of your home.

Village BBQ
704 N. Rampart Street • New Orleans, LA 70112
504-378-8200
A new culinary offering to liven up the eclectic Rampart Street scene, Village BBQ offers spicy tandoor and Indo-Pak food in a casual setting

Randazzo's on Armstrong Park
808 N. Rampart Street • New Orleans, LA 70112
504-568-9992
You don't have to wait until Mardi Gras to enjoy fabulous King Cakes now that Randazzo's on Armstrong Park has opened its doors. A gleaming cafe and bakery dedicated to the art and tradition of the New Orleans King Cake, you can eat a slice on the spot or ship one 'next day' to a friend.

Chez Vodun
822 N. Rampart Street • New Orleans, LA 70116
504-558-0653
Chez Vodun offers a real exploration, almost an immersion, into the often misunderstood African religion of Vodun (or Voodoo). Chez Vodun is an interpretive center, temple, museum, healing center, marketplace and cafe located within sight of historic Congo Square.

VooBrew Coffee & Tea
830 N. Rampart Street • New Orleans, LA 70116
504-324-6420
Coffee, tea, and Voodoo dolls? Only in the Quarter!

Peristyle
1041 Dumaine Street • New Orleans, LA 70116
504-593-9535
Perisyle, a delicious French Quarter institution, has re-opened it's doors under new management! Don't miss your change for a memorable lunch or dinner in this elegant French bistro which focuses on Louisiana ingredients.

Nathan Williams is the creative director and hunter-gatherer for FrenchQuarter.com.