I don't have a sweet tooth, I prefer to "drink" my dessert as a glass of wine or an appertif. Since Katrina there's been an explosion of gelatorias to suppliment the more uniquly New Orleans sweets, Sno-Ball, pralines and beignets.

Angelo Brocato Ice Cream - 214 N Carrollton Ave. (Mid-City)- This place is an institution. Italian ice cream, ices and gelato plus dozens of cookies.

Gelato Pazzo - 8115 Oak Street

La Divina Gelateria - 3005 Magazine St (Garden District), 7712 Maple Street (Uptown), 621 St. Peter St. (French Quater)

Sucre - 3025 Magazine St. - "artisan" sweets. The beautiful shop will blow your mind. (Uptown)

Sno Wizard Sno Ball Stand - 4001 Magazine St. (Uptown)

Hansen's Sno-Blitz - 4801 Tchoupitoulas St. (Uptown)

Tee-Eva's - 5200 Magazine Street (Uptown)- Pralines and pies

Aunt Sally's - 1 Decatur St. (French Quater) Watch pralines being made

Café du Monde 800 Decatur Street (French Quarter). Beignets made to order. Wash them down with a hot cup of Café au lait. Open 24 hours a day.

An important part of New Orleans culinary culture and a blessing on a hot summer day, here's a history of the sno-ball.

Christy's Guide to New Orleans

Overview, weather, getting around, etc. | City regions defined | Fun stuff | Art and culture | The dark side | Kids and kids at heart | Dine like a local | Bars and clubs | Live music | For java heads