by Danielle Nava
Ahhh…Jazz Fest. The quintessential New Orleans festival. Music, food, sun, crafts, watermelon shirts…and more music and food! Sure the music is the main event, but some (ahem…me) say that the food is just as essential to a complete & successful Jazz Fest experience. I’ve spent many years trying all of the different dishes, and I’m […] Read more…
COOLinary, aka New Orleans’ most wonderful time of the year? It is certainly one of them (there are so many), bringing the opportunity to dine at some of New Orleans’ best restaurants at a discount for the entire month of August. I like to think of it as a bonus for staying in the city […] Read more…
Sure, Mardi Gras and festival season are fun, but Christmastime in New Orleans is extra magical! The old world charm combined with twinkling lights, festive cocktails & brassy Christmas carols creates a scene straight out of an ol’ timey Christmas movie. Plus, it’s always nice to get a break from what seems like a year-long […] Read more…
After about the 4th time this year someone or some journalist (ahem…cnn) asked me to describe my perfect New Orleans day, I realized that I should probably write this down and share with y’all. As you can imagine, this wasn’t an easy task. I have an ongoing list of my favorite restaurants and shops, but […] Read more…
by Jaime Gelpi @jaimegelpi New Orleans is a city that never stops, and our kind of energy requires a ton of boosting. How do we do it? The booming coffee culture, that is! A proud barista myself, I’m never seen without a cup of joe. I’ve spent most of my collegiate years searching all the […] Read more…
If I had a dollar every time someone asked me where they should order a king cake from in New Orleans!
After a recent nudge from my friend (thanks Jess!) who couldn’t find my recommendation on this here website, I realized that I need to just come clean and declare my favorite. For the record though, I highly recommend trying as many king cakes you can this season to declare your own winner!