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
Forget ties and golf tees. Instead take Dad out for a little celebrating in the Crescent City. There are endless ways to make him happy—starting with a parade in his honor. Here’s a rundown of a few of our favorites. … Continue reading
From the building that houses it to the information contained inside, the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum is a wonderful slice of Louisiana history. If you’ve got a few hours to spare, stop by for a visit. The building, which is … Continue reading
Get ready for an all-star music lineup during the eighth annual Bayou Country Superfest, on Memorial Weekend, May 27-28. Previously held at the LSU Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, this year’s event will be in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. For country … Continue reading
Oysters reign at the annual New Orleans Oyster Fest, scheduled for June 3-4, 2017. The annual fest is a full-out celebration of the humble mollusk, and a chance to enjoy the music, crafts, and culture of our fair city. The fest, … Continue reading
As the most French of American cities—and the home of the French Quarter—New Orleans is a place that struts its cosmopolitan side, albeit in a totally unreserved way! In addition to restaurants that do riffs on French cuisine, you’ll find … Continue reading
A Southern grandma was the inspiration for the name and flavors of Willa Jean, a hip restaurant in New Orleans’ South Market District. This is the place to come for creative cuisine that’s ultra-satisfying—and for some of the best biscuits you’ve … Continue reading
It’s nothing fancy, and that’s what makes it such great comfort food. Red bean and rice is good, old New Orleans fare and to do it right takes skill, time, and a little love. An old saying, “Soak ‘em Sunday, … Continue reading
It’s never too early to get excited about one of the Crescent City’s best and brightest events: the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest, scheduled this year for April 28 through May 7. What draws locals and folks from across … Continue reading