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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 »

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 Orleans promises to be the scene of a memorable game and getaway. I’ve heard rumors of people traveling as far away as Baton Rouge, which is about… 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 available for the 2013 Mardi Gras season in New Orleans. However, please hurry because I know that they won’t stay unreserved for long… Read More »

January Events In New Orleans

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you had a great New Year’s Eve and that so far 2013 is treating you well! 2013 started off with a bang in New Orleans with the Fleur De Lis drop and fireworks over Jackson Square, then the Sugar Bowl in the Superdome, but the fun and excitement isn’t over yet. In fact, it’s just getting started. Mardi Gras Season Mardi Gras season kicks… Read More »