Slurping wetly and noisily at the nourishment that is New Orleans
If you want some of New Orleans’s most-coveted Vietnamese egg rolls, you’ll have to be willing to travel. Vietnamese food has so much to offer, from piping-hot bowls of soul-satisfying pho to grilled pork with rice noodles (bún thịt nướng), washing it all down with a strong, yet sweet cafe […]
Coffee first . . . The Algiers Point neighborhood has a emitted a resounding “hurrah” at the resurrection of their beloved coffee shop, Congregation. After over 8 years in business, the popular corner coffee stop closed its doors in May of 2023. Denizens of the Point despaired until late October […]
We don’t live in New York, Philadelphia, or even San Francisco, but that doesn’t mean we don’t deserve a good bagel. You can grab a plastic-wrapped roll of bagels, or those bagel-like imitations, at the grocery store and call it a day, but it’s a mistake to underestimate the brilliance […]
A lifelong musician, this New Orleans native turned her performance career toward advocacy in the arts by specializing in entertainment law. In the vibrant city of New Orleans, where music and culture intertwine, Julia Holt stands as a dynamic force at the intersection of art and law. A native of […]
Across the restaurant industry and its customer base, there seems to be several schools of thought surrounding specials. Where do they come from? Is it always a deal? What makes them so special? There are all kinds of reasons a certain dish might be designated as a special. Some restaurants […]
A hallmark of a bygone era, table side preparation and presentation of Café Brûlot perseveres in New Orleans’ old line restaurants. It’s a blustery, winter evening, but on the inside of Antoine’s French doors, you’re rosy-cheeked and cozy. Leaning back after indulging in a veritable feast of crisp, soufflé potatoes […]
Crossings . . . Tex-Mex restaurant Las Cruces has opened its brand new doors right behind the on-ramp from Airline Drive to Causeway in Metairie. Brought to you by the same folks behind Crescent City BBQ, the family-friendly spot hired local chef Chris Lusk to create a menu featuring dishes […]
Holly Lemoine-Raymond’s premier real estate brokerage firm expands into Gulfport, as putting people first is proof positive of success. Just last month, celebrity broker Holly Lemoine-Raymond led her team of blindfolded agents into their brand new offices in Downtown Gulfport. Formerly the site of a family law practice, the Craftsman-style […]
Exploring cornbread in New Orleans, arguably one of the most Southern of sides. Perfect with a spicy bowl of chili or crisp, fried catfish and collard greens, cornbread is that ubiquitous Southern side that always seems to be taken for granted, but is missed when its not there. By and […]
How sweet it is! … Magical macaron-maker, ice cream creator, and “croffle” wonder Sweet Handkraft is back in business right off Severn Avenue, only a few blocks from where they began. When the tiny sweet shop closed last year, some worried they might not return, but they’re back and their […]
A Mississippi-born attorney with Cosmich, Simmons & Brown, Baria is the “David” we all need, slinging lethal pebbles to protect his clients against overwhelming odds. David Baria has championed underdogs for as long as he can remember. Growing up in the small, rural town of Escatawpa, Mississippi, Baria often found […]
We’re bubbling over with breweries! From taprooms to microbreweries and brewpubs, at last New Orleans has it all. Though swillin’ brews – and other boozy beverages – may be one our city’s favorite pastimes, enjoying good food frequently competes for the top slot. As one might expect, many breweries are […]