Sankofa Farmers Market in New Orleans is the Lower Ninth Ward Saturday market on Dauphine Street, with local farms, artisan bread and weekly cooking demos.
Tip: The cooking demos at the back of the market run on rotating Saturdays; pair with a walk to Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum.
Crescent City Farmers Market Thursday in New Orleans is the Mid-City afternoon market on the Lafitte Greenway at Norman C Francis Parkway, opposite Parkway.
Tip: Combine with a po-boy from Parkway across the street; the market is on the Lafitte Greenway bike path.
The French Market in New Orleans is the historic five-block riverside market behind Jackson Square on North Peters Street, in operation since 1791 with food.
Tip: The food court runs better than the souvenir end; Loretta's Authentic Pralines is the cult buy.