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McGehee has been an amazing place for our daughter and our entire family. From an academic standpoint, the school is beyond spectacular. In the lower school grades, the girls learn everything from engineering to women's history to basic algebra to writing in cursive and much, much more. Our daughter was able to have extraordinary academic experiences that broaden her mind in ways beyond our wildest dreams. The girls read basic Shakespeare plays in second grade and performed scenes from the Bard's great works which gave our daughter a great love of literature and acting. In third grade the girls designed products to sell in a market place and studied the basic rules of economics. In fourth grade the girls studied world history through French class and gave full presentations on other countries and their cultures in French. The academics are simply outstanding. But what makes McGehee so special is the way the school is truly a community. Everyone at McGehee is part of the McGehee family. The school fosters an environment where the girls confidently support one another in all endeavors. Our daughter not only wants to succeed in academics, athletics, etc. herself, but she also wants her classmates to do the best they can and she does everything she can to help her classmates. That is the spirit, the community, McGehee fosters. It is a spirit of excellence, not only for one's self, but excellence for the entire McGehee family. We could not be happier than we are at McGehee.Sally Richardson

The first day I stepped in to McGehee's LIttle Gate with my 3 year old daughter I knew it was a special place. It was like magic really. We met warm, understanding and well educated teachers, friendly and open parents and enjoyed an absolutely lovely campus. Although my daughter did not attend lower and middle school at McGehee, we were delighted for her to return to McGehee for high school where we found absolutely the same atmosphere. McGehee's Upper School mixes challenging expectations for high order thinking skills, leadership and independence with kindness, respect and a nurturing caring environment. The teachers are experienced, well educated and devoted to my daughter's education and her character. The administration is responsive and concerned. I love the strong, educated, independent and kind woman that my daughter is becoming with the help of this amazing school.Jolynn King

Since my daughter started in kindergarten six years ago, we have been impressed with McGehee in every way. They embrace your young girls and tell them they can do or be anything they want, while providing them all the tools to be successful. They push the girls to be their best and expect the girls to follow through. The teachers are top notch. They push the sciences and the arts without neglecting all the standard classes. We were amazed by how they taught entrepreneurship to second and third graders. First making by handcrafted items and then selling what they made. Through plays and class projects the girls overcome their fear of public speaking and performing in front of large audiences. Their performance of the Music Man last year by the 5th grade was better than anything we did in high school. We are fortunate to have our daughter attend such a great school.Gregory Kozlowski

I guess time will tell what rating Tulane's SoPA deserves, but I can't say I was 100% satisfied. I'm glad I did it. It felt good to use my brain again. My advisors were always helpful. But for the sake of reviewing the whole thing and giving feedback, I have three criticisms that kept it from being five stars. The first one might seem petty, but when I was considering Tulane, I was told that after six credits, the seventh was free. That was the policy my first year. It was discontinued after that one year due to a whole reconfiguration. It went from continuing studies to professional advancement, and that every-seventh-credit-is-free went out the window, just when I was enrolling in my sixth and seventh credit. So that seemed like a bad business deal. After that, I took a couple online classes that I felt were totally worthless. I also had a couple online classes that were great, but the bad ones made me question the worth of my degree. Then, lastly, I wish I wouldn't have felt like such a Tulane also-ran. It felt like JV Tulane sometimes. For instance, I could've chosen an IT degree with an emphasis on business, but the business classes wouldn't have been through Tulane's more prestigious business school, but rather through a night school in Elmwood with nothing in common with the real one. Real Tulane students can use the Reily Center, but not us. Why not? Hope this helps someone. . .Edward Pope

My entire experience with Tulane's School of Professional Advancement (SOPA) was outstanding! This was one of the most challenging and rewarding academic endeavors I have faced to date. It started with my first discussion with the SOPA Professor of Practice and Director Emergency and Security Studies who convinced me that the program was designed for professionals like me who have limited free time and many obligations outside work. The faculty pushed me and solicited my input from my military experience and time in the corporate world. The staff were always very helpful and genuinely cared about my satisfaction. I was also pleased at the level of effort the faculty placed on offering career suggestions and passing on job opportunities to the students. My experience in this program and the bonds formed with the faculty and staff exceeded my expectations. I am forever grateful and wholeheartedly endorse Tulane's SOPA! Col (ret) Jordan Jones.Jordan Jones

I feel very strong and secure in what information I'm receiving at Tulane. They have shown me that even after having a family, I can still continue my education and follow my dreams of becoming an attorney. The support I received from my director and the administrators are outstanding. They really want their students to survive the path of going to college and become very successful in life. I am thankful for Tulane and the many instructors that take the time to teach.Demetra Dixon-Lawrence

I don't know where to begin. My wife and I have been to many bigger zoos in the country like the ones in San Diego, Columbus, Smithsonian National Zoo etc… We were left in awe of the Audubon Zoo and our experience here was the best one we've ever had! We went on a Monday and the zoo had little to almost no crowds. There were times where we sat viewing an enclosure for 30+ minutes until we saw someone else. We witness unique, funny and playful behavior from several of the animals including Elephants, Lions and Jaguars. The enclosures were very well maintained and some of the viewing areas were practically with the animals themselves. The vast majority of the animals were very active and it was obvious to us that they are very well taken care of. We can't stop talking about our experience to our friends and family and we hope to come back one day!John Velasco

One of the best zoos I've ever visited! There are a lot of animals not typically seen in zoos, as well as the usual ones. They also have a swamp area with alligators and animals/fish native to Louisiana swamps. Many of the exhibits have areas of swap that seem to be easily accessed by small children, so I'd be cautious there. But, it's also part of what made it such a wonderful experience. The landscaping and trees there are stunning. There's a bird area where you can walk through with the birds all around. It was beautiful too. The orangutans were so much fun to watch! There's a large habitat for them with lots of toys and things for them to interact with. It's a must see destination when visiting New Orleans. Visited on
Weekend

Wait time
No wait

Reservation recommended
Not sure

Price for adult entry
FreeKristi Ballew

Fantastic place! Very large facility! You'll get your walking in, but there is just so much to see. Very nicely laid out and the exhibits were very well designed and placed. Many many many different animals there. I really liked the section about the bayou. I love it when zoo's have exhibits about local life and animals, especially in this case where its so unique to the rest of the country. It was amazing to see how well disguised the alligators were there. Many looked fake, or were completely hidden but they weren't!! Very family friendly zoo. Great place to check out! Visited on
Weekday

Wait time
No wait

Reservation recommended
Yes

Price for adult entry
$21–30Kevin Maloy

Absolutely the best place ever!!! A couple of the areas were closed for improvement, but that was a very small portion of this HUGE and powerful place! Whether you are there to play with penguins, "pet" the sting ray's, look at birds from afar, or see all the different sea life… you won't be short of visual happiness! From turtles, to sharks, and neon fish in between… Gators, snakes, and jellyfish are seen!! Parking was not a far walk (35 for 5 hours is steep, but doable). If you are local don't forget to be a tourist in your city once in a while, it's magical.Kimberley Adams

Compared to all other aquariums this one had less kids during noon when I visited. It would take barely an hr to see around the whole aquarium. Unusually They had two macaws, one owl, and a small tropical trees area. They had lots of sting rays. Didn’t see any large seal or many penguins compared to other places. Ticket was $32 & I didn’t feel it was worth the cost. Anyway the aquarium was aesthetically more beautiful compared to other ones. And I enjoyed the outside ferry ride more than the aquarium itself!!Farhana Shahid

This is a great aquarium! It took us about an hour and a half to get through it. We loved the penguins, as we got to watch and listen to the very knowledgeable staff during feeding time. We enjoyed being able to touch the stingrays. The sharks tank as well as the jellyfish were very interesting and impressive. We didn’t get anything from the food court but heard it was expensive. If you’re visiting NOLA, I would recommend visiting this aquarium.Ruth Rivas

Though I am not actually attending this school, I did attended the tour. I didn’t like the fact that as a black young girl I didn’t notice much diversity and the teachers seemed to talk to the whites and acted kinder to them while changing their mood completely for blacks. There was a few blacks there but they looked miserable there. The curriculum was outstanding and thats the only good thing I see out of that school. Other than that there has been rumors of a girl who committed suicide because of massive bullying. Anyways, GOOD LUCK AT FINDING A GOOD SCHOOL! AND GOD BLESS YOU!eternity.mp4

they charge $6.50 everyday from every girl who buys the hot lunch at school (the lunch isn't even a big portion). they charge way tooo much for shirts and they assign so much homework yet they think we have so much time on our hands to go to stupid races and out of school activities. teachers are nice (some), staff is nice. my question is, where is ALL of this money, that they make US pay, go to? I'm sure that buy the time I'm out of this high school, I'm not going to be able to afford to go to collage.Frog Sydney

Absolutely the best school for young ladies!!! I graduated in 1982. I've carried my experience at MCA with me throughout my journey and it's been a blessing! I Love MCA ❤️Sloane Clayton

My daughter is going to the summer camp program at Sacred Heart. I had enrolled her in both summer sessions .She is 23 months, which in my opinion is a difficult age because they are acquiring the basic tools they need to navigate the world . The people at Sacred Heart seem to be nice and the school is clean. When I signed her up, I wanted her to meet other children and be in a structure environment. I thought it would be cute to see her run around in a camp shirt and have fun with other toddlers. However, I know that's not the reality of things, and she may have been to young to attend this camp.Which is my fault. I should have did more research. I should have waited to send her to camp.The camp for the 12months to 23 months at Sacred Heart is babysitting. There is nothing wrong with babysitting. However, suggesting that parents buy camp shirts for babysitting sessions is not cool.Unfortunately, I bought the shirt, because I thought it was required. However, at that age they dont really require you to make them wear it. The children wear regular clothes. I also get generic progress reports that indicate time of changing, feeding mood and naptime.I'm not there, so I trust what they say. She is always happy according to the report. They change her the appropriate amount of time according to the paperwork. SInce she has been going to camp, she enjoys diaper changes. She sits still for them now. I have an issue regarding naptime policy. My daughter is taking 2 hour naps at school. At home she typically takes a 45min to 1hr nap at home after a full day. Also, her naps at home are usually at 4 to 5 in the afternoon. At camp her naps 11:30am to 1:30pm. Which breaks down to her being asleep a third of the time she's there. Which sucks for me, because she is rested when she comes home. They use a white noise machine. The white noise machine is a tool they use to get the children to sleep. during the schedule time.I wasn't informed. I found out because I inquired regarding how they were able to get her to go to sleep at the same time every day for a 2 hour window. My daughter sleeps close to it. I am that parent. I feel bad about posting this. However, I would have felt worst if I kept it to myself. Maybe I am crazy. I will talk to office.raymond glaser

My daughter went to this school the year of 2017-2018 in pre K 2. I just wanted to make everyone aware of an incident that occurred and I feel should be brought to your attention if you are looking at this school for your daughter . I received a phone call at 5 o'clock monday night while at work asking what time I picked up my daughter. Now I work until 6pm every day so I have arrangements for my mother to pick up my daughter and I drop her off in the mornings. I had responded To the woman on the phone did not pick up my daughter, my mother should have, but I know the weather was very bad monday so she must've went to aftercare. We normally don't send her to aftercare. It is our first year here and she doesn't go to aftercare, My mother did not know to sign her out. My mother had picked her up in between 3:30-3:45. The aftercare teacher was calling to tell me she had gotten scared that she did not know where My daughter was and did not notice she was gone. Now this call is at 5pm, I myself was concerned because I had talked to my mother last at about 3pm when she was on her way to get My daughter and if something were to happen and someone pick her up, I didn't get a phone call till 5pm when she had noticed her absence. My child could have been ANYWHERE. Her exact words on the phone were "I must've gone to the bathroom or something and when I got back she wasn't there and I had not noticed till now" I do not want anyone to get in trouble, or cause a problem. But that is a HUGE safety risk. After that incident we decided to not send our daughter back the next year. A year later i call to get my tax papers stating the tuition amount paid and a letter with the tax ID #. And i was treated so rude and disrespectfulby CONNIE And Suzanne in BILLING. I had to just hang up the phone. They are arguing with me over a $56 AFTERCARE balance. After that incident i did my 100% best to not have my child sent to aftercare. They could not give me the dates or times she went to aftercare just the MONTH. As i stated i did not believe my child went to aftercare. I paid $50 for a yearbook i did not receive and also had made previous donations to the school. All they have seemed to care about was money.ROA Boyd

We just moved to New Orleans from Salt Lake City and I was immediately drawn to this school. The girls are happy, and the staff and parents are all so proud to be a part of the school. My daughter is THRIVING here and is so excited to come to school that she runs down the street, through the gates, down the hall, and immediately to her classroom. Joining this school was like joining a Hogwarts house – we didn't join a school, we joined a vibrant community. Many of my daughters classmates have had all their relatives go to school here, the ties run deep! They have so many ways to get involved, socialize, and fun events that it feels like I joined a club or sorority. I run into parents from my daughters class outside of school often and I no longer feel like a stranger to New Orleans, but a welcomed member of my new community. Being a part of this school has been my favorite thing about New Orleans so far. Also, I love the outfits, the logo, and the breathtakingly beautiful grounds. The best schools in Salt Lake City (and the competing schools in the area) can't hold a candle to this place. Worth every penny. P.S. Of the Hogwarts Houses, this school would be Gryffindor. 😉Kristen Worth

Such a wonderful museum with a range of exhibits. I cannot wait to go back. I loved the #fail exhibit. Each work was so well made, thought out, and carefully curated. The front desk was helpful as well. Exactly what NOLA needs. I hate that I didn’t take more photos.Jennifer Thompson

If you want a new and fresh museum, embracing the complexity of art within the current social moment, this is the place for you. Three floors of powerful exhibits and worth the cost of admission. The range of artistic approaches and identities was also refreshing.Ryan Rockmore

One of the most interesting museums/art spaces of New Orleans. The building itself, reminding me of some of the perspectives by Piranesi, is worth a visit. The exhibitions are always thought-provoking and interesting, never dull.Nils Paellmann

I really enjoy attending Herzing University I feel the right choice of choosing this school. My classes are great and so are the Professors. There are lots of resources to get through your classes and the Professors are super helpful.Jennifer Byous

Herzing University helped me to realize my dream of practicing as a family nurse practitioner. With engaging faculty and intellectually stimulating courses, it's no wonder students are successful! Go Herzing!Jessica Manchester

When our son was a toddler, he had a babysitter named Marga. Marga is the coolest teenager you'd ever want to meet. We watched her go through the process of applying to college, getting accepted, and now enrolled in her top choice – all done with little stress and lots of confidence. Marga was the first student enrolled in Waldorf School New Orleans – we knew we wanted our son to have the same education and experience she had. So we were thrilled when he started Waldorf nursery last year. We look forward to watching him grow, thrive and develop into a fully rounded person, and we already see the seeds being planted now for its fruition. Thanks Waldorf for being the best school for our child in New Orleans.Rachel Dangermond

My daughter is a fifth grade student at WSNO. She is very happy. This school nurtures her intellect, her soul, and her self-discipline. Each week she faces daily focused, rigorous units of academic work and also learns languages, how to craft things with her hands (knitting, sewing, metal work, etc), discipline and develop her physical body, and studies vocal and instrumental music. The teachers, parents, and administrators treat her an a precious individual as they nurture and respect who she is becoming with love and discipline. I love how the values of the school are contagious. Her sense of gratitude, forgiveness, and simplicity have impacted how our entire family functions. Thank you Waldorf.Emily Skelding

My family has been a part of the Waldorf School of New Orleans for almost 5 years, and our experience has been amazing. The teachers truly love our children and foster a sense of partnership with the parents, the administration is thoughtful and accessible, and the other families work together to form a wonderful community. The more we learn about Waldorf educational methods, the more impressed we are–this 100-year-old, worldwide educational philosophy is completely in line with current child development research. I especially love that our children are encouraged to love learning, a life skill that will suit them in any field.Ginny Kaczmarek

This is one of the best virtual live dance camps/programs we ever tried. The groups are small, and therefore relationships between kids and instructors are very personal. The classes are always fun and all my three girls are always looking forward to them. The director of the programs is very helpful and fast to respond, just pleasure to communicate. Tracy, our dance instructor, is so professional and at the same time she is super kind and builds great relationship with each child. My kids adore her , with her sense of humor and always positive attitude, learning is even more efficient and fun. I would absolutely recommend trying out their classes to anyone who is looking for great professional online classesSpart Tania

My son has gotten so much out of these classes. He's learning technical skills and forming real friendships with kids of different ages and backgrounds and interests. But most of all he gets to be artistic, goofy and weird and creative. I'm an artist, a teacher, and a former kid, and have seen a LOT of art schools, art camps, and art classes. Art Camp 504 is one of the few places that seems to really "get" kids as artists. My 8 year old has gotten to do portraiture, collage, theater, costume design, float fabrication, film, photography, and more. Even the quarantine Zoom-based classes have been really collaborative and great.Kate Lacour

My 10-y-o daughter absolutely loved Art Camp 504, and it's evident why: her instructor, Maya, is a skilled professional artist and a caring educator. Beyond the camp's hours, she emailed us links to a curated collection of artworks and resources aligned with my kiddo's specific interests. This was incredibly motivating–and also assured our family that (while we worked remotely, down the hall, behind closed doors) our child was in great hands. My family recommends Art Camp 504 highly, and without reservation!Soma Mei Sheng Frazier

Nolavore catered an outdoor dinner party for my book club, and the food was in theme and absolutely delicious! Everyone had second helpings; it was scrumptious. The chef owner, Anne Lloyd, worked with me closely to pick a custom menu that worked perfectly for the event. She was super accommodating. Everything about the ordering process was personalized and easy. I’m just sorry that there aren’t more leftovers for me to snack on!Kendall Genre

We catered food to our Airbnb for a group of 18, Chef Eddie took care of everything and was fantastic. Chef eddie was timely and the food prepared was great! The cost was very affordable and worked out awesome for our group. We will use again in the future!Logan Heyer

We had a meeting catered with Nolavore and they were top notch — professional and amazing food. They were able to accommodate last minute requests and dietary restrictions in our group and folks were back for seconds! Thank you for such a great meal.Catherine Collentine

This is the best school in the nation in my opinion! I wish I could live here for the rest of my life… Now do I think about it, I’ve been here for way too longNguyen Xuan Hung

Hello my name is Isaac and I am singer and pianist (early stages). I have been searching for a way to improve vocally for a while now. I have tried to research on YouTube and look up online lessons but often found it was either the same information or not at a level that suited me. I decided to reach out to Guy studios because I had a friend who was learning from Guy. I wanted to find a teacher who was relatable and easy to be comfortable with, but i wanted to learn contemporary style singing in a in-person lesson and had trouble finding this due to covid restrictions. I emailed Guy studio and they were so helpful in answering my questions about what to expect and what was available. I have been learning from Guy for a few months now and wanted to write on my experience. Guy has been super helpful and encouraging throughout this journey. I was nervous starting and singing in front of a stranger but Guy made me feel very relaxed and comfortable. Throughout the time I have been working with Guy he has challenged me to think in ways I hadn't considered before and use my voice in more effective and healthy ways. He also works at a pace that is comfortable but still constantly progressive. I would recommend Guy to any new or professional singers looking to learn more about all facets of singing. He does a great job keeping safety regulation in play as well. Plus the studio space is beautiful!!Isaac S

Wow! Where to start? I’m on my fifth month of weekly singing lessons with Guy and I can’t believe how much progress I’ve made or how much fun I’ve had along the way! I look forward to our lessons all week and it’s such a fun way to invest in my happiness and self development. Since day 1, Guy has made me feel right at home in the voice studio and helped me believe in my ability to sing and develop my voice. Singing has always been a sensitive and scary thing for me with everyone telling me I was bad at it or asking me to stop. I could rarely match pitch when I first started. With Guy, I’ve felt confident and comfortable exploring and developing my voice and I’m truly impressed with the quality of instruction and diverse teaching techniques that he uses to get the most out of each lesson. Whether you’re looking to become a top singing pro, or you just want to feel more comfortable singing in the shower, I’m confident you’ll meet your goals and have a blast working with Guy. 10 ⭐️s!! Highly recommend!!Olandra Lickter

Guy is extremely professional, always finds the way to explain the techniques, that work for me and cause me feel comfortable during practicing. Guy gives his full attention to the student and also motivates with positive feedback. After the first lesson I felt the improvement in my singing and learnt to recognize my strength. After each class I receive the recording of the lesson and can practice anytime alone. I will continue taking classes because I can feel the progress each time. It can be done both physically (in a very cozy and inspirational atmosphere of the Guy Tem Voice Studio in New Orleans) and online from any place. It is easy to book the appointment online and adjust it to my schedule. From all the aspects, Guy Tem Voice Studio is the best choice!Marianna Levtov

I’m a recreational adult dancer who has been dancing at New Orleans Dance Academy for over 5 years. I love this amazingly adult-friendly studio. Classes are targeted at adults of all levels (those with previous dance experience as well as complete novices) and the unique needs of adult dancers. I also love the friendly and incredibly supportive adult dancer community. My fellow classmates are there to work hard, but also to have fun and learn together. I started my dance journey at NODA with absolutely no dance experience and found a comfortable and supportive home where I have grown from someone who barely knew what to do with her ballet slippers to someone in pointe shoes who is able to support and help other novice dancers. I’m very excited to be participating in NODA’s ballet intensive and seeing their summer offerings including tap and contemporary. I highly recommend NODA for any adult considering dipping their toe into ballet. Hope to see you in class some day!Megan Geeck

My daughter wanted to attend classes. After asking around and hearing from one of her classmates parents we did a workshop class. She loved it. I ended up enrolling her and she seems to enjoy it. The teachers Ms. Scarlett and Ms. Sasha are both very kind and patient with the little ones. If your considering a school, I would highly recommend.Randie S

This school has a really cool environment that is located in the heart of Tulane University. Adult ballet classes are laid back but you learn a lot. The owner/instructor was a former professional dancer and she provides excellent instruction and corrections.Chris McEwen

I’ve had a remarkably positive experience with my time under Kilian’s tutelage at the academy. At our first lesson, he and I established what it was that I wanted to accomplish with him as my vocal coach (technique, control, theory, etc.) and he has helped me grow as a vocalist in immeasurable ways in a relatively short amount of time. I’ll say this: my vocal lessons with Kilian are one of the highlights of my week and I look forward to it all week long. Highly-recommended.John Stephens

My daughter has been at the River Ridge campus for almost a year (in January) and has had such a great experience. Her current teacher is Reshanda and my daughter loves her teaching style. She's a Flute player and Reshanda is so patient and in her words, FUN! We appreciate all that Reshanda has and will continue to do throughout her music journey.LaShawn Martin

Killian is an amazing Saxophone teacher and we have the best time together. I'm an adult student, and I have definitely improved since beginning my lessons. We jam out to pretty much everything! If you're an adult student considering learning the Saxophone or picking it up again – Killian's the person to teach you!Stuart Page

My experience with Carla’s Musikgarten started 10 years ago when I would take several children that I nannied and babysat to class. Over the last 10 years I have watched their remarkable growth through the program and I have fallen in love with it. I now have the pleasure of taking my own toddler to class and she just adores it. I don’t come from a musical background and never learned much about playing instruments myself, but Carla’s approach to teaching makes it so easy for parents to incorporate music into their childrens’ daily lives. My daughter has been attending class since she was 4 months old and at two years we can see the difference that a weekly music class has made. I highly recommend this program to any parent that wants for their child all the cognitive and social development perks that music has to offer!Beth Restituto

I am writing from the point of view of a piano teacher who has had the pleasure of teaching several of Carla's graduates. Without exception, all of Carla's graduates have been very well prepared to seamlessly transition into private piano study. They come with a solid background in music theory, and their willingness and ability to sing is a big asset. But more importantly, they all have an enthusiasm for and joy in music-making. This is no accident. It is very much a function of the quality of the program. I always welcome Carla's graduates eagerly and highly recommend this program.Inka Rudnycka

I started at Carla’s Muskigarten in 2008 when I was around 7 years old. I was a part of her first group of students when it was a program still finding its rhythm. It set me up with a well trained ear that gave me a wonderful baseline for the rest of my musical career. I would absolutely recommend enrolling here because music at such a young age can change ways you interact with not just music, but other parts of the world, giving you skills like dedication, multi-tasking, and an overall appreciation for music!Evelyn Burvant

Church's Karate Academy is a great school that combines traditional martial arts, practical self defense, really fun kickboxing, and physical fitness. Master Church is a dedicated teacher who does everything he can to make sure his students succeed. He offers a wide variety of classes that fit almost all schedules, he also is available for private lessons. CKA also hosts summer camps, movie nights, and other events that are convenient for parents and fun for the students! He is truly a great teacher that really cares about his students. I have experience with many other martial arts schools and I wholeheartedly recommend this one!Amanda Lawrence

Church's Karate is an excellent place to learn and enjoy martial arts training. Master Church is an amazing, light-hearted and skilled instructor. Kids and adults alike will love spending time at Church's Karate. He offers a wide range of instruction and services. Parent's night out, camps, kickboxing and parkour, the fun is endless. We had a NERF birthday party here in June of 2020 and it was a "blast". Great quality and experiences all the way around! Highly recommended!Casey Davis

My son really loves going to Church’s Karate. Even after a long day at school he gets excited to go and work toward his goal of getting his next belt. Master Church always starts on time, amazingly remembers all the kids’ names, and balances a strict approach mixed with fun. Most importantly, he treats all the kids equally and gives families access to quality martial arts. One more thing—kids love his camps and evening activities!Suzette Ermler

I’ve been working out with Mack since 2013 when we was getting it in at City Park. I’m so proud to see how far he’s come and seeing his vision come to life. He is by far the best trainer I’ve had yet. He really keeps you motivated, and you see REAL results. I’ve been off for 2 years due to pregnancy, and coming back feels like I never left. I dropped 26 pounds in 2 months. I’m starting to gain my strength back, I’m looking better, and I’m feeling better.. When you step foot in that gym the vibe alone gets you going.. He’s also involved with the community and helping these kids become our greater future. It’s only up from here, because he’s definitely a blessing not only to me but to the community as well.Briana Tart

Iam A single mother of two boys . Bringing my 7 year old here for the after school mentoring really helped him in many ways . He loved to be around Mack ! He would come home from school finish his work early just so he could go ! He had stories EVERYDAY about all the different things they would do. He needed a positive influence and he got it here not only from Mack but the different men that worked out there they all greeted him . After football seasons is over he’ll be back!Jene Bowens

This athletic club is top notch in the city right now and I love the fact that it’s black owned…the staff and owner is very friendly and helpful…I would def recommend any and everyone to visit…it’s a great environment and the fitness classes are lit..something you do for fun and not notice it’s a work out…great great businessJames Lloyd

Fabulous. I can see why this is rated among the top activities in all of the US on TripAdvisor. For just over $40 each, my mother and I did the morning cooking demo, hosted by Pat who was just fabulous. She started with an explanation of the history of the area (that led to its unique food), infused with lots of warmth and humor. Then she showed us how to make a roux the right way (it should be a dark chocolatey brown!), gumbo, jambalaya, pralines, and bananas Foster – all of which we got to eat! Along with a biscuit to start. Add in pitchers of iced tea and water on the table, help yourself to a lemonade and coffee station, an optimal free bottled local amber beer with the food, and this is one of the most “great value for the money” activities we’ve done. Located right in the French quarter it’s easy to find and I would say this is a must do while you’re in New Orleans! Super great value when you consider, even though they called it tastings, we certainly didn’t need lunch afterwards! (So there’s a $50 value right there!). The store is also worth your time, spices, souvenirs, and tons of great cooking gadgets!Lainey Cameron

We opted for the demonstration class, which was really nice, it ended up being a lot more of a history lesson about New Orleans and food cooking with very simplistic directions on how she was cooking since we were so far in the back to see. The price included recipes, and I have a really good sized portion of each of the four items that were made that day, plus beer and some biscuits. They do have options for allergies so, even if for example, you can’t eat the corn and crab bisque, they will bring you an optional dish to try. The optional dish is vegetarian, gluten, free, and dairy free, but was still delicious. You just pay an extra five dollars for them to mark as special dietary concerns.Daisy

We were pointed to New Orleans School of Cooking by a friend and I am SO glad that we were! We signed up for the hands-on cooking class and it was phenomenal. Appetizer, main course, and dessert– plus, wine! The chef cooked alongside us since one of the couples did not come and I feel we were better off for it! Everything turned out amazing and we left with the directions and the skills to recreate the meal when we arrived back home.Taylor Allen