Slurping wetly and noisily at the nourishment that is New Orleans
Enterprising Tulane University business student takes his future by the wheel and launches The Motorsports Garage. Since appearing in a General Motors magazine as a toddler, Arizona-native Micheal George Lizanich II has been an avid admirer of the automobile. “I’ve always been a car guy.” Lizanich admits. “I’m only 21-years-old […]
Tapping into the hearts of locals and tourists alike, Theatre On Tap’s founder and artistic director Heidi Malnar seeks to entertain, educate and inspire a new generation of dancers with “Camp Rhythm.” Growing up an army brat constantly on the move, Heidi Malnar discovered stability, passion and a love for […]
Local singer vocalizes her passions and lives for her dreams Raised in a musical family, Robin Marie Barnes grew up with rhythm in her blood and soul. Her father and namesake Robino Barnes who plays bass himself, taught his daughter about music and appreciating the roots of jazz and blues. […]
“I always get offended when people don’t have chocolate on their dessert menu.” -Kristen Essig Vibrant, assertive, playful and talented, Chef Kristen Essig already has definite ideas about the food and ambiance at Sainte Marie Brasserie, though she only took the position a little over two months ago. Kicking off […]
New Orleans native is rooting for the economic future of his hometown Born and raised in New Orleans, Tim Williamson of The Idea Village grew up near the universities Uptown and attended Isidore Newman, a private, college preparatory school that’s been teaching privileged youth since 1903. After high school, Williamson […]
Musician, math teacher and mentor sets school rhythms As a former trouble-maker, Lorenzo Castillo’s understanding of classroom behavior has personal resonance. With help from his mother, who took an active role in her son’s education, Castillo attended one the original KIPP middle schools in Houston. Later A Better Chance, a […]
Tulane graduates pledge to organize the greeks with ChapterSpot.com Joe McMemenon and Brendan Finke, Sigma Phi Episilon fraternity brothers at Tulane University, soon recognized a need for a more organized method of communication while working for their chapter. But it wasn’t until they met again, several years later, that the […]
Founder of Your Nutrition Delivered offers healthy catering to the decadent city of New Orleans “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” – Hippocrates Revered as the father of Western medicine, Hippocrates wisely preached the benefits of a healthy, balanced diet. He believed that most human ailments […]
Growing up on his family’s 8-acre farm in Ferndale, Washington, Tory McPhail knew he wanted to be a chef even when he was only 5 years old. “As a kid, when you plant the seeds and watch them grow, you tend to have a greater appreciation of the final product.” […]
“Local boy makes good” on an childhood dream Growing up in New Orleans’ 7th Ward, Daniel Davillier sought to be an attorney since he was in 3rd grade. “My mother had saved an essay I wrote that I nearly forgot about, “ Davillier says, “It said ‘I have a dream […]
“I liked medicine because it was hands on,” admits Dr. Eric R. George, “It’s such a rewarding profession.” Although the Yeager Scholar was swinging on a professional pendulum between law (both his brother and father were attorneys) and medicine, George chose to be a doctor and went on to study […]
Exuberant cries erupt from the kitchen and chef/owner Cristina Quackenbush does a vigorous happy dance, waving a piece of paper in her hand. “We just got our health inspection approved, so it’s a definite go for tomorrow! I am really … so excited. I can’t believe it’s happening!” she exclaimed, […]