New Orleans

Mardi Gras Indians: 2013 Super Sunday

The Mardi Gras Indians, with their beautiful, intricate and handmade costumes take to the streets of New Orleans this weekend. In addition to being St. Patrick’s Day, this Sunday is Super Sunday. While St. Patrick’s day is always on March 17, Super Sunday is always the third Sunday of March and close to St. Joseph's Day, this is one of those years that the days coincide. The festivities start at 11 a.m. with music… 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 »

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 »

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 »

Christmas Bonfires Along The Levees 2012

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Santa Claus get a little help with navigation along the Mississippi River. On Christmas Eve, along many sections of the levees there will be bonfires lighting the way for Papa Noel, as we like to call him down here. The bonfires are a tradition dating back to the 1720’s when the original European settlers in the region brought it with them as the settled… Read More »