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“Our Saints, Our City, Our Soul”
January 13, 2007 | New OrleansThe New Orleans Saints' win over the Philadelphia Eagles last night in the Superdome has Saints fans all over the country celebrating. For those of us who live in the New Orleans metro area and have been waiting for 40… Read More »
New Orleans CVB Response to USA TODAY article
December 3, 2006 | New OrleansDecember 1, 2006 Dear Guests,Welcome to New Orleans! We're Jazzed You're Here and know you will enjoy your visit in America's most authentic, culturally rich city. You may have questions about the national media reports about crime in New… Read More »
Take a Caribbean Cruise out of New Orleans!
November 15, 2006 | New OrleansLast weekend, thanks to a very thoughtful and generous boss, a group of us had the good fortune of going on Carnival's Fantasy cruise ship's 4 night cruise to Cozumel, Mexico The ship was impressive and comfortable, the food was abundant,… Read More »
You know you’re from New Orleans when….
October 18, 2006 | New OrleansWe usually don't pass on these jokes, but this one has a few funny stereotypes about us New Orleanians... You know you're from New Orleans when.... You reinforce your attic to store Mardi Gras beads. You save newspapers, not for… Read More »
Understanding Brocato’s
October 12, 2006 | New Orleans"My dad was a hard working man." Those words still resonate whenever I think about Angelo Brocato's Ice Cream parlor which has now reopened after being closed because of You Know What. Speaking was Angelo Brocato Jr. who along with… Read More »
New Happenings at the Foot of Canal Street
September 4, 2006 | New OrleansMy wife and I decided to see the acclaimed IMAX movie, “Hurricane on the Bayou” this weekend. On our way there we stopped in Canal Place to make our regular stop at Starbuck's Coffee, and do a little window shopping.… Read More »
Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity
August 27, 2006 | New OrleansNew Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers to help rebuild New Orleans! New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity is a volunteer-driven organization. Working side-by-side with the family who will live in the house, volunteers experience the joy… Read More »
Katrina: A Year in Remembrance
August 23, 2006 | New OrleansAs we approach the one year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, newspaper articles and documentaries on television will bring back the vivid memories of how New Orleans was devastated by the worst natural disaster in US History. We will be reminded… Read More »
Andreas: A Great Dining Experience
August 22, 2006 | New OrleansThis past Saturday night my wife and I had dinner with good friends at Andreas Restaurant in Metairie. I've enjoyed great meals there before but, in this post-Katrina world, I now have a greater appreciation for extra special experiences and… Read More »
Dungeness Crabs and The IMPROV at Harrah’s!
August 8, 2006 | New OrleansThis past Friday night, my wife and I went to Harrah's with friends for dinner and to attend the IMPROV comedy show. Friday night at Harrah's for dinner is very popular because it's "Dungeness Crab" night. We met at 6… Read More »