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St. Patrick’s Day 2013

I don’t think that I need to tell you that New Orleans is heavily influenced by the French And Spanish, but did you know that the Irish have left their mark on the city too? As early as the 17th Irish headed to the United States in search of a better life for themselves and their families, many ending up in South Louisiana.  In 1830’s, the Irish provided the labor… Read More »

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 or a lifelong resident, I hope you enjoy these as much as I did! Canal Street was one the widest street in the world. It was named… Read More »

March Things To Do In New Orleans

March is here. Super Bowl is long gone. Mardi Gras parades have stopped rolling. You’d think that March would be a quiet month because we need time to recover and catch up on lost sleep. Well if you thought that you obviously don’t know New Orleans too well! March promises to continue the excitement with a running race/party, a handful of festivals and so many parades that I lost count.… 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 along the way. For you visitors, to give you a head start, I thought I would share with some key pieces of our slang.… 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 you can bring the taste of the Big Easy right to your kitchen wherever you live. Gumbo Every family in New Orleans has their own… 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 thing. The crew of the Steamboat Natchez are giving one very lucky couple the wedding of their dreams aboard their ship. It’s a wedding valued at more than… 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’ers fans, Ravens fans and football fans leave. It's like we just got to know you and already you're going back home. We enjoyed sharing… 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 things going on and you can only be at one place at a time. Highlights include everything from jazz performances featuring some of the Big… 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 down Bourbon Street and posing for pictures at Jackson Square from time to time. However, there’s also something to be said for spending… 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. King,, the Black Keys, Billy Joel, Earth, Wind & Fire, Fleetwood Mac, Jill Scott, Maroon 5, and that’s just to name a few. Local favorites include Dr. John, Kermit… Read More »