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5 Random New Orleans Facts You Need To Know

Of course, my definition of need to know might be different from yours. These are some random, obscure facts about New Orleans that you need to know to stump your friends. Either way, whether you’re planning your first visit to the Big Easy … Read More »

Makin' Groceries & 6 Other New Orleans Phrases

New Orleans has more than its own accent. New Orleans has its own language and we’re proud of it. Some of it comes from the multide of lanaguages that were spoken in the history of the city - French, Spanish, etc. Others were just made up al… Read More »

5 Classic New Orleans Recipes

  I know that a whole bunch of you visited New Orleans recently for the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras. I’ve heard that you got a taste of New Orleans cooking and now you want more. We’ll here’s a few recipes to try so that y… Read More »

Win A Dream Wedding On The Steamboat Natchez

Are you engaged and planning on getting married in New Orleans? Do you dream of being married on an elegant and historic steamboat while cruising along the beautiful Mississippi River? That dream can become a reality and it won’t cost you a thin… Read More »

We'll Leave The Lights On For You...

It’s been a whirlwind of a week. Months, sometimes even years of preparations went into getting ready for the big game. It seemed like forever for last week to get here and now it’s over in a flash. We’re sad to see all of the 49… Read More »

Super Gras Festivities This Weekend

I hope you brought your running shoes! The Super Bowl festivities are in full swing here in New Orleans. The problem isn’t trying to figure out what to do. The real problem is trying to figure out what to skip because there are so many t… Read More »

New Orleans Like A Local

Last week, I wrote about things to see and do in New Orleans if you’re visiting for the first time. This week, it’s time to hang out in the Big Easy like a local. Don’t get me wrong, us locals like to do the things like strolling… Read More »

2013 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest Lineup

  This just in! The lineup for the 2013 Jazz & Heritage Festival is here! Featured acts this year vary from country legend Willie Nelson to rock acts like the Dave Matthews Band and John Mayer. Other headlining acts include B.B. K… Read More »

Hotel Rooms For Super Bowl XLVII

Are you ready for some football? It’s almost time for the Big Game in the Big Easy.  Whether you’re coming to New Orleans because there is a chance your team could play in Super Bowl XLVII or just because you love football, New Orl… Read More »

Mardi Gras, Super Bowl Hotel Rooms Available

But I have a feeling they won’t last long! For my fellow procrastinators that like to wait to the last minute and live dangerously, I have a little bit of good news for you. As of the writing of this post, there are still some hotel rooms av… Read More »