New Orleans Around the Web | Week of January 2

The buzz all week in New Orleans has been twofold: football and Mardi Gras. Talk of the Sugar Bowl, the BCS and the first Saints playoff game is pervasive in the city, as is the fog of Carnival anticipation in the air thick enough to cut. It’s no wonder that we found blogs and tweets to that effect. So between tailgating and stuffing pieces of king cake in your mouth, find time to peruse this week’s New Orleans Around the Web.

Reflecting on the War of 1812 as its bicentennial anniversary fast approaches, a blogger singles out the Lafitte brothers’ role – or perhaps lack of one – in the Battle of New Orleans. For more on the Battle of New Orleans, see how it all went down.

Leading NFL writer Peter King predicts the New Orleans Saints will be the team to claim the most coveted football trophy after defeating the New England Patriots in this hypothetical – albeit likely – Super Bowl scenario.

A Travel and Leisure feature on a local’s love affair with New Orleans and biking through its streets in high heels, even the extra bumpy ones.

Have you always wanted to get a tattoo but have been too unsure or afraid to take the plunge into permanency? New Orleans’ Inksanity Tattoos & Piercing’s blog shares tips on everything to consider before committing.

A fashion blogger styles the perfect look for a New Orleans wedding, in case you forgot about that save the date that’s about to expire and need an on the fly ensemble.

Pop Pilgrims tour New Orleans music and culture landmarks featured in David Simon’s Treme to discover the reality behind the series’ mystique.

From @mixbyrich: “New Orleans is the best city on Earth.” Can’t argue with that!

Carnival time is really here! Tis the season for indulgence! From @laura_buchtel: “It’s the start of the Mardi Gras season! Must. Have. King Cake. Today. #TwelfthNight #PhunnyPhortyPhellows.”

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