In a city filled with great museums, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art is one of the coolest you can visit. Located in the hip Warehouse Arts District, the museum consists of a sleek five-story glass and stone building and … Continue reading
The ingredients may be traditional Louisiana, but the way they are finessed into remarkably unique dishes is pure Coquette, a notable restaurant located on the corner of Washington Avenue and Magazine Street in New Orleans’ Upper Garden District. Chef Michael … Continue reading
If you’re lucky enough to be visiting New Orleans sometime between spring and fall, you can enjoy a New Orleans classic: Hansen’s Sno-Bliz. The refreshing treat of fluffy ice and flavored syrups seems simple enough, but it’s the actual making … Continue reading
Louis Armstrong (“Satchmo”) was one of New Orleans most beloved musicians and every summer the city honors him with a festival that highlights the music he loved. This year’s Satchmo SummerFest will be held August 4-6, 2017. The original fest … Continue reading
New Orleans is famous for many delicious things, and right up there near the top is the barbecued shrimp at Mr. B’s Bistro. Mr. B’s is a longtime French Quarter favorite, owned and managed by Cindy Brennan of the legendary … Continue reading
Romance takes many forms here in New Orleans. You’ll find it strolling through the French Quarter or under a canopy of oaks in City Park. You’ll taste it in the spicy and enticing Cajun and Creole specialties. And be enchanted … Continue reading
Beignets will always be top donut here in New Orleans—they’re the official state donut of Louisiana—but in honor of National Donut Day on June 3, we thought we’d give the other fried guys a little attention. All the shops listed below … Continue reading
Even we diehard New Orleans folk like to walk away from Cajun and Creole food now and then and enjoy the many other cultural flavors the city offers. The ethnic restaurants below are all on Magazine Street—a hot dining and shopping … Continue reading
One of New Orleans’ longest running jazz showcases is also one of the best places in the city to catch a show. Maple Leaf Bar is a definite must on any music lover’s to-do list. Opened in 1974, the Maple … Continue reading
Leave it to the scrappy catfish to have its own festival! The annual Louisiana Catfish Festival is a fun time celebration that offers lots of good eating, lively music, rides, and raffles. And it all began as a fundraiser for … Continue reading