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A Poet in Jackson Square: The Soul Study   

April 30, 2026 No Comments

Royal Street phenom Christian Davenport, otherwise known as “Cubs the Poet,” finds a permanent space for his art – and his trusty typewriter – in the Shops of the Upper Pontalba. From tiny Voodoo effigies and custom-made perfumes to antique glass eyes and tailored wigs, shops in the French Quarter […]

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A Change in Perspective at Stanley

October 20, 2020 No Comments

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 […]

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Though she was born in the San Francisco Bay Area, Kim Ranjbar took her passion for the written word and dragged it over 2000 miles to flourish in the city she loves. For well over a decade, she's been eating, photographing and writing about food (and more!) in New Orleans, her work appearing in local publications such as French Quarter Journal, Where Y'at Magazine, New Orleans Living Magazine, NewOrleans.com and Louisiana Kitchen & Culture.

After over 20 years as a transplant — surviving hurricanes, levee failures, oil spills, boil water advisories and hipster invasions — Kim hopes to eventually earn the status of local and be welcomed into the fold.

Feel free to contact her at kimranjbar@gmail.com

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    New Orleans Food News: February 2026

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    Breakfast Casserole: Smithfield Bacon

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    Palm & Pine’s Banana Curry Ice Cream

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    Cookies & Cream Ice Cream

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