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Po-Boy Preservation Festival: Paying Tribute to a New Orleans Classic

by The Red Streetcar November 11, 2011 About

There are a few discussions in New Orleans which can turn lifelong friends into bitter enemies. Unlike most places, it has nothing to do with politics or money, but food. Feel like being a little mischievous? Innocently walk into a group of locals and toss out one of the following grenades: Who has the best gumbo? What is the right …

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We Asked, You Answered: 10 Reasons You Love New Orleans

by Andy August 27, 2011 About

Last week we asked our Facebook Fans and Twitter Followers why they loved New Orleans. As you can imagine, the response was overwhelming. We had more than 70 comments in less than 12 hours. We quickly realized what we had already suspected — there is an endless list of reasons to love New Orleans. While it’s simply impossible to …

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An Eater’s Itinerary: Cheap French Quarter Eats

by The Red Streetcar August 5, 2011 About

You’re down for spending the whole day in the New Orleans French Quarter, but you don’t want to blow your whole paycheck. Here’s how to enjoy the French Quarter and great food without busting your budget! You can do it all — breakfast, lunch, dinner and even cocktails — on a budget, while still having an amazing New Orleans …

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EducatioNOLA: The Top 4 Classes for Food and Beverage in New Orleans

by The Red Streetcar July 29, 2011 About

Ever been intimidated by that wine list that comes in a 40 pound book? Been befuddled by the endless options of cheese at the grocery store? Or maybe your problems run deeper than that. Perhaps you find yourself clueless in a kitchen without a microwave. We’ve got the solution for you. It’s time to head back to school! Here are …

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Margie Perez: An Interview with a New Orleans Vocalist

by McClain April 21, 2011 About
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New Orleans based vocalist Margie Perez specializes in an inspiring blend of Blues, Pop, New Orleans Funk and Latin music. Originally from Washington DC, Perez went from attending the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival as a fan to performing live at Jazz Fest herself.  Inspired by the way New Orleans musicians live and breathe music, she made the move …

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New Orleans: My City Is Better Than Yours

by Sunny Dawn Summers March 14, 2011 About

I’ve been in New Orleans for long enough to know this place is cooler than any other city in the United States. How do I know? New Orleans oozes culture. Our food, our music, our people and celebrations are colorful, bright, brilliant, and savory. Per pound, this city throws its weight around.

Here are a few of the reasons I …

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My Mardi Gras Traditions

by Sunny Dawn Summers March 7, 2011 About

What a great season to be in New Orleans. If you have never lived here for the weeks prior to Mardi Gras, you have no idea what I mean. Mardi Gras is not a day, Carnival is a season.

When the rest of the country is having overcast, post-winter holiday blues, we are replenishing our costume closets for some …

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In Search of the Buttermilk Drop

by Danielle Gilyot February 2, 2011 About

Donuts. Those little sugary, doughy, pieces of heaven that make 8 a.m. Monday morning meetings bearable. Glazed, glazed chocolate, powdered, jelly-filled, crème-filled, frosted, frosted with sprinkles, cake donuts, donut holes, éclairs, bear claws.

In the immortal words of America’s preeminent donut expert: mmmmm…donuts.

The Buttermilk Drop: Only in New Orleans

However, if you ask most locals what is the very …

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NOLA History: Lakeshore Drive along Lake Pontchartrain

by Edward September 8, 2010 About

While Labor Day Weekend is the “official” end of the summer season for most of the United States, our weather in New Orleans allows us to stretch summer out just a bit longer.  Local families and visitors alike take advantage of the cooling weather to enjoy a day out along Lake Pontchartrain.

For decades, New Orleanians got out to the …

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