Everyone who came out to the Jefferson Chamber's Black and Gold Gala got a change to feel like a Saint. The entire party took place on their practice field! In addition to some tantalizing treats like gumbo and fried crawfish ravioli, attendees got to play casino games for charity, bid on a suite of silent auction items, mingle with the Saintsations, and take photos with the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy.
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Tales was packed with events for Thursday, the third day of the nearly week-long fest. The Garden of Elyx was a weird and welcoming party around a pool filled with adult blow-up dolls. The cocktails came in a wide variety of shiny copper cups. I had one that was shaped...
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After Tales opened with a bang, things really ramped up for the second day. You wouldn't think that non-liquor spirits would be featured at a cocktail festival. However, G.H. Mumm Champagne hosted a fantastic tasting room entitled Champagne Differently. The bubbly drink paired well with the nearby Cooling Off with the Locals: A Taste of Louisiana presented by The Louisiana Distillers Guild and The Louisiana Dept. of Agriculture &...
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Under new ownership, Tales of the Cocktail has moved from The Monteleone Hotel to the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street. The hotel was hopping with people for the first day. I had my first drink at the Mai Tai Mafia tasting room which resembled a pizza shop in Little Italy with wise-talking guidos making drinks and serving meatballs. It complemented the Italian Aperitif room where dozens of imported apertifs like limoncello were being served....