Most everyone has childhood memories of going to the ice cream parlor on a bright summer Saturday, pressing your nose to the glass, waffling about which flavor you’ll choose, though you know you’ll eventually settle on a tried and true favorite. It’s hard to forget that singular moment when the […]
Everyone Wants a Piece of the Pie
In this brave new world of food where dishes that withstand the rigors of takeout and delivery rule, it’s really no surprise that so many local purveyors have jumped on the pizza bandwagon. Even pre-pandemic, pizza has always been the perfect, take-home or order in kind of item. Who remembers […]
Jam To-day!
“The rule is, jam to-morrow and jam yesterday – but never jam to-day.” -Lewis Carroll, Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There Unlike what this deliciously twisted quote implies, enjoying jams, jellies and preserves don’t have to be an unfulfilled promise. Thanks to nationwide brands like Smuckers and […]
Corner Culture: The Pearl Hotel
Despite the pandemic’s devastating effects on tourism and travel, the anxiously-anticipated Pearl Hotel on North Beach Boulevard in Bay St. Louis is nearing completion. Featuring 59 luxury suites, many with balcony views of the boulevard and marina just across the street, this multi-million dollar boutique hotel will be the first […]
A Little Warmth & Whiskey
For a greater part of the year, New Orleanians enjoy, even endure, much warmer weather than the rest of the country. From late April to early October the thermometer will rarely (if ever) dip below 80°, and when you combine that with high levels of humidity, it feels several degrees […]
The Proof is in the Pudding
A global pandemic sure takes the fun out of life. Everything’s been canceled from family gatherings and local festivals to seeing the parades roll down St. Charles for Mardi Gras. While we won’t be huddled along the Avenue this year, swilling brews and stuffing our collective faces with king cake […]
Adventures in Eating
The alarm goes off and you roll out of bed. Maybe you have time to take the dog out for a walk or a half hour on the stationary bike, a quick shower and a cup of coffee before you slide in front of your computer for another day working […]
California Drawstrings: Shopping for Spring
For over 36 years, Linda Keenan has offered natural fiber clothing for both women and men looking to beat the New Orleans heat at her boutique on Royal Street. In 1983, just a year before the World’s Fair, Linda Keenan moved to the French Quarter planning to go into real […]
Red Beans Forever Hammin’ It Up at Mother’s
The dishes we eat and how and when we eat them are as varied as the ingredients that make them up. The dining habits of rich and poor alike become time-honored, cultural traditions that every community on this earth can lay claim to, and New Orleans is no exception. The […]
Thai Up In A Bow
The first time I tried Thai food, I was craving a burrito. It was a lazy summer Saturday at my parent’s house and my sister and her husband were over, just hanging out till dinner time rolled around. After only a little discussion, everyone agreed on that typical, Northern California […]
Feed Your Inner Po-Boy
What the future holds for festivals, one of Louisiana’s favorite pastimes, is still uncertain. Some of the city’s largest events like French Quarter Festival, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and even Mardi Gras have all been postponed till 2021. Other annual celebrations are experimenting with innovative ways to […]
A Change in Perspective at Stanley
With a drastic slowdown in business due to the coronavirus, Stanley Restaurant’s owners Scott and Tanya Boswell discover a surprising sense of purpose and pleasure in the little things, all the while keeping a constant eye on the horizon. Known for its all-day brunch menu featuring Eggs Benedict Po-Boys and […]