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December 25, 2009

If you’re happy and you know it…

Filed under: Local News — Tags: , , — Joe Rabhan @ 9:40 pm

A recent study ranks Louisiana as the happiest state in the U.S. Researchers’ findings resulted from the synthesis of two data sets: participants’ self-reported well being and another data set that took into account a state’s weather, home prices, and other factors that would point to a satisfactorily lifestyle.

December 22, 2009

Papa Noel Christmas Eggnog French Toast (Cajun Style)

Filed under: Eating New Orleans — Tags: , — Joe Rabhan @ 3:21 pm

If you can’t get enough egg nog during the holiday season, here is another way to sneak it in at breakfast time. Those Cajun’s will do anything to add flavor!

December 20, 2009

New Year’s Comfort

Did you know that Southern Comfort was created in New Orleans? The popular bourbon style whiskey was first produced by Irish bartender Martin Wilkes Heron (1850–1920), the son of a boat-builder. Legend says it was created and sold at McCauley’s Tavern at the corner of Richard and St. Peter Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana.

December 14, 2009

Not So Usual New Orleans

Filed under: Travel Ideas — Tags: , — Joe Rabhan @ 4:23 am

Want some inside tips on what to see and do in New Orleans? Like things a bit unusual? Here is a list (not all inclusive) of the places and things that we often suggest to our guests when they come to the Big Easy. Many are rather offbeat. All are real and true.

December 12, 2009

Move over New Orleans, Hollywood’s here to stay!

Filed under: Local News — Tags: , — Joe Rabhan @ 10:43 pm

With a slew of blockbuster hits that keep on coming, it seems Hollywood has gone gaga for the Big Easy.

New Orleans Rocks for NYE

Filed under: Events and Occasions — Tags: , , — Joe Rabhan @ 12:36 am

People ask us all time, “is there anything to do in New Orleans for New Year’s Eve?” What? Are they kidding? This is the city that invented party! As unbelievable as the New Orleans party scene is throughout the year, New Years Eve tops the list for an “off the charts” experience.

December 4, 2009

We’ve got Christmas, New Orleans Style!

Filed under: Travel Ideas — Tags: , , — Joe Rabhan @ 11:29 pm

Only New Orleans offers holiday visitors authentic local traditions and wallet-friendly rates. Two thousand and nine marks the 24th anniversary of Christmas New Orleans Style.

December 1, 2009

This just in: New Orleans Po-Boy Festival 2009 Winners

Filed under: Festivals — Tags: , , — Joe Rabhan @ 2:06 am

The third annual “save the po-boy”event held the Sunday before Thanksgiving had an enormous turnout this year; the unexpected runaway success of the still-new Po-Boy Festival (it’s only been two years since the first one) continued with more visitors and more restaurants participating than last year.

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