There is still lots of cleanup to do in the Katrina-affected neighborhoods, and many houses are not yet ready to live in. However, we can see people working in all affected neighborhoods; many of the homes have been gutted and will be rebuilt. You can see signs on their property, such as “Coming [...]

Since the NOLA blog started recently, we did not have a chance to mention Mardi Gras this year. It’s impossible not to mention, it was so wonderful!
Mardi Gras 2006 was a throwback to the way it was meant to be. Lots of locals taking this opportunity to enjoy themselves, many adults in the [...]

Sporting events will play a significant part, both psychological and economic, to our post Katrina New Orleans …
September 25th’s Monday Night Football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Atlanta Falcons will be in the newly renovated Superdome! A live, nationally televised audience will highlight the city and its recovery for all of [...]

I spent a wonderful afternoon in the French Quarter this past Sunday with my wife and daughter as we went to see my cousin Sal’s son (also named Sal Mannino) perform as the MC at the Cats Meow (a Bourbon Street club at the corner St. Peter Street).
The French Quarter is definitely back. [...]

Mayor Ray Nagin was re-elected yesterday.
One of the reasons he won is because one of his earlier competitors, a businessman named Rob Coulig who enjoyed significant support, endorsed him. Many voters agreed with his recent advertisement for Nagin, asserting that Ray Nagin was a businessman, and that New Orleans could not afford to elect [...]