New Orlean’s Tales of the Cocktails will be tales of the cocktailsheld July 20-24, 2011 at Hotel Monteleone (214 Royal Street). The celebration will include cocktail tastings, competitions, tours and more. Held annually, the festival is a run by a nonprofit organization, preserving New Orlean’s dining and drinking history and raising funds for the hospitality industry. Tickets start at $99.95.

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