Best of New Orleans winners on Magazine Street

Gambit’s 2026 Best of New Orleans results are in! We already know we are home to the best around, but so many Magazine Street businesses earned official praise in the polls. Congrats to all these #1 winners! And you better believe we have #2 and 3 winners too. Check out the full list here.

Best Local Artist: Becky Fos
Best Real Estate Office: McEnery Residential
Best Locally Owned Record Store: Peaches
Best Pet Supply Store: Jefferson Feed
Best Locally Owned Shoe Store: Orleans Shoe Co.
Best Locally Owned Store for Home Decor: Home Malone
Best Pet Grooming: Petcetera
Best Place to Buy Consignment: Swap Boutique
Best Place to Buy Eyeware: Krewe
Best Place to Buy Vintage Furniture: Merchant House
Best Costume Shop: Miss Claudia’s
Best Nail Salon: Southern Swings
Best Beer Selection: The Bulldog
Best Local Smoothie: Daily Beet
Best Caribbean Restaurant: Rum House
Best Chinese Restaurant: Miss Shirley’s
Best Indian Restaurant: Saffron NOLA
Best Place to Get a Sandwich: Stein’s Deli
Best Vietnamese Restaurant: Lilly’s Cafe
Best Chocolate Store: Piety and Desire