The Thanksgiving holiday is coming up, which means it's time to find your stretchy pants and think about what you're thankful for this year.
Whether you'll be feasting with family and friends or spending a quiet Nov. 28, we've got a roundup of Thanksgiving-themed things to do and get in preparation for the big day. From groceries to beer and wine shops to bakeries, Hoodline crunched the numbers to find New Orleans's top go-to spots for the holiday, using both Yelp data and our own methodology to produce a curated list.
Responsible for dessert, but haven't got the time or energy? Head to one of New Orleans's top bakeries, all of which are cranking out autumnal-inspired baked goods and sweet treats perfect for Thanksgiving.
1. Swiss Confectionery
Topping the list is Swiss Confectionery, located at 3700 Orleans Ave. in Mid-City. The bakery is the highest rated bakery in New Orleans, boasting 4.5 stars out of 47 reviews on Yelp.
2. Bellegarde
Next up is Leonidas's Bellegarde, situated at 8300 Apple St. With five stars out of 12 reviews on Yelp, the bakery has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Norma's Sweets Bakery
Mid-City's Norma's Sweets Bakery, located at 2925 Bienville St., is another top choice. Yelpers give the bakery four stars out of 36 reviews.
As friends and family prepare to gather, head to one of New Orleans's best grocery stores to stock up on supplies before it's too late.
1. Rouses Market
Topping the list is Rouses Market, located at 701 Baronne St. in Central Business District. The grocery store is the highest rated grocery store in New Orleans, boasting four stars out of 104 reviews on Yelp.
2. The Fresh Market
Next up is the Garden District's The Fresh Market, situated at 3338 St. Charles Ave. With four stars out of 95 reviews on Yelp, the grocery store has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Rainbow Grocery
Uptown's Rainbow Grocery, located at 4837 Magazine St., is another top choice. Yelpers give the grocery store, which offers beer, wine, spirits and more, 4.5 stars out of 17 reviews.
Not everyone can pull off the perfect home-cooked side dish. What you can do — so long as you're 21 or older — is come prepared with a six-pack of quality beer or a fitting bottle of wine. To help you get the goods, here's a roundup of New Orleans's top beer and wine shops.
1. 504 Craft Beer Reserve
Topping the list is 504 Craft Beer Reserve, located at 3939 Tulane Ave. in Mid-City. The spot to score beer, wine spirits and more is the highest rated beer, wine and spirits spot in New Orleans, boasting five stars out of 48 reviews on Yelp.
2. Second Vine Wine
Next up is Marigny's Second Vine Wine, situated at 1027 Touro St. With five stars out of 38 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score beer, wine and spirits has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Vieux Carre' Wine & Spirits
The French Quarter's Vieux Carre' Wine & Spirits, located at 422 Chartres St., is another top choice. Yelpers give the spot to score beer, wine, spirits and more 4.5 stars out of 61 reviews.
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