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Living in New Orleans

Experiences shared by New Orleanians.

You've really got to work hard to find a bad meal in this town. Here are my recommendations for where to get some of the best meals in New Orleans.
Here are two of my favorite NOLA photos, the first one is extremely close to my heart, a young black father and his son making their way through downtown. These are the everyday people of New Orleans...
Potions Lounge, a magical NOLA Speakeasy secretly located in the recesses of the historic French Quarter
Were you downtown on Friday? Did you get out to see the Saints Pep Rally that was held at the Hancock Whitney Building (former 1 Shell Square)? Here is a taste of what it looked like.
Grabbed some lunch at Majoria's Commerce Restaurant this afternoon. This is one of the last old school diners left in New Orleans. Most of these haunts were wiped out by Hurricane Katrina, disappearing beneath the...
My truck broke down on Canal Street. So while I was waiting for it to be fixed I stopped into Cafe Beignet to have a cup of coffee and people watch for a while.
The city of New Orleans is famous for its traditions. When it comes to the winter holidays, we have the lighting of the Algiers Point bonfire, the Krewe of Jingle Parade, Celebration in the Oaks at City Park and...
Sharing your food gifts to those who are in need is as simple as going to the pantry, the Algiers Point Free Lil Pantry in New Orleans.
If you've ever strolled through our vibrant streets during the first few weeks of January, you might have noticed something magical – Christmas decorations still aglow, festive lights twinkling, and the holiday spirit lingering a...
In the heart of New Orleans, where vibrant culture and rich history intertwine with every aspect of daily life, a unique culinary tradition takes center stage each year – the King Cake. This delectable pastry,...