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A Very Vegan & Vegetarian Valentine's Day
Looking to fall in love with a lifestyle change this Valentine’s Day? The growing popularity of vegan and vegetarian lifestyles has many people embracing healthier eating...
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$20 and Under: Beloved Bivalve (February 2019)
Though most will be planning a special outing with their significant others this Valentine’s Day, I'll be bucking the trend with a day-long ode to oysters. You may be...
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Heat Up Your Valentine's Day with Hendrick's Gin
Heat up your Valentine’s Day this February 14 and delight your special someone with the Island Romance cocktail created by Hendrick’s Gin Brand Ambassador...
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Food News: February 2019
DIY BBQ … Gyu-Kaku, a Japanese BBQ chain with over 700 restaurants worldwide, just launched its first Louisiana location in the Central Business District. Located in a...
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LemonShark Poké Combines New Orleans Culture with Hawaiian Cuisine
Individuals who resolved to eat healthier when the New Year rolled around scan the streets of New Orleans for an option that has them leaving healthy, happy and full. On the corner...
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Fatter Tuesday: One Twenty-Something-Teacher’s Attempt to Eat the Best King Cake in New Orleans
I have one week left of my first New Orleans Carnival. Ever. I have eaten 46 King Cakes. My mama would most definitely not approve. I’m a New Orleans transplant. I...
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Healthful Eat Fit NOLA King Cakes Hit Stores This January
For those of us sticking to healthy and clean diets, Twelfth Night can begin a time of woe. But this Carnival (aka king-cake) season, the founder of Ochsner Eat Fit, Molly Kimball,...
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The Only New Orleans Bar Guide You'll Ever Need
CBD/ Warehouse District Alto (Ace Hotel New Orleans) Offering a stunning view of New Orleans’s skyline, Alto is a sanctum of relaxation in an ever-busy...
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$20 and Under: Burger Resolve (January 2019)
There's a commercial that airs quite often on local radio where a couple of guys are talking about where they want to go for lunch, and one of them, in a thick New Orleans...
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Food News (January 2019)
Turkey rising … Chef/owner Mason Hereford and the rest of the team behind Turkey and the Wolf, the hit sandwich shop on Jackson Avenue, have just opened their highly...
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Pop Culture: The Champagne-Drinker’s Guide to New Year’s Eve
Nothing says “Happy New Year!” or “Let’s celebrate!” like the unmistakable pop of a champagne cork. And what better way to express...
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From Latkes to Lo Mein: The American Jewish Tradition of Eating Chinese Food on Christmas Day
I still recall the original South Park Christmas special, wherein key-character Kyle withdraws deep in his feels over being the lone Jewish child in his town during Christmas....
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$20 and Under: Great Bowls of Gumbo in New Orleans
Gumbo is as Louisiana as the Saints, brass bands, Huey P. Long, bald cypress trees, and alligators. Although it should always start with a roux, gumbos found throughout New Orleans...
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The Anatomy of a Turkey Nap
You’re slowly drifting off, the din of a football game fades into the distance as your eyes flutter closed to darkness. Your stomach is full. Your body, unceremoniously...
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Tales of the Cocktail Opens with a Story
Tales of the Toddy used to be a December tradition where patrons could buy tickets and sample holiday spirits and cocktails while hobnobbing with suppliers and industry...
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Cheers to the Holiday Season With the Holiday Toddy
Tales of the Toddy celebrates great holiday-themed cocktails from Thanksgiving all the way to New Years Day. For the Tales of the Toddy conference this year, Tales of the Cocktail...
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Food News (December 2018)
Did someone say cake? … Haydel's Bakery, a source for king cakes and more for almost 60 years on Jefferson Highway, has expanded its operations to the Garden...
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The Official Po-Boy Guide Of New Orleans
There are few things more synonymous with the Crescent City than po-boys. The humble sandwich has been adapted over the years, but we have also maintained the classics. Although...
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In Good Spirits: The Next Generation of New Orleans Distilleries
The craft spirits industry is booming, just like the American wine industry did 20 years ago, and the microbrewery industry has been for the past five years. Being a city that...
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$20 and Under: Pub Grub (November 2018)
There once was a time when bar food was simpler fare: Think beer nuts, pretzels, and, if you were lucky, some freshly microwaved popcorn. Though you can still find spots that offer...
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Cream of the Crop: The Best Creamy Cocktails for the Holidays
Contrary to popular belief, it does get chilly in the South in the winter. We may not have mountains of snow to plow through, but we do have bouts of bone-chilling winds and...
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Food News (November 2018)
Eat all the toast! … Because we can never have enough Toast, French Toast, the third incarnation from restaurateurs Cara and Evan Benson, just opened in the French...
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The Tiki Trend: Tiki-Inspired Drinks Around New Orleans
Summer is over, but tiki drinks are still hot. Tiki culture has gone through several waves of popularity since its inception in the mid-20th century, and we’re currently...
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Blues, Booze & Burlesque: An Inside Look at Barcadia's New Rockabilly Brunch
Barcadia on Tchoupitoulas has been a den of fun, food, and booze for some years now, and it’s certainly no stranger to live entertainment. You can often encounter games like...
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Food News (Halloween 2018)
Tommy Finch & Amy Mehrtens | Photos from Brustman Carrino PR Twice as nice … The brand-new Copper Vine wine pub and eatery that recently opened has... -
Tasty Terrifying Teas for a Happy Halloween
This past week, I was afforded the opportunity to boost my tea knowledge by trying out the specialty tea brand, DAVIDsTEA. In order to initiate the whole experience, I ordered a...
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$20 and Under: Munching on Maple Street
When seeking affordable eats, sometimes the best area to seek out is anywhere near a college campus. After all, most students are typically cash-poor, relying on stipends from...
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Poydras & Peters: A New Restaurant Now Open in the Loews Hotel
All sorts of good things are coming together at the new Poydras & Peters restaurant in the Loews New Orleans Hotel. Not only is the brand-new eatery located where Poydras and...
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$20 and Under: Food Hall Feasts
As a suburban-born and -bred woman, I have fond (and not-so-fond) teenage memories of hanging out in the mall after school and grabbing snacks from the food court. My friends and I...