High-end craft spirit brands, celebrity bartenders, and the hottest lounges from around the globe descend on New Orleans each year for an industry convention unlike any other: Tales of the Cocktail. While much of the week-long event centers on seminars and pro-tips for industry insiders, there are dozens of dinners, parties and tastings we mere […]
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You may think you know what to expect from the new Queen Nefertari’s Egypt exhibition at the New Orleans Museum of Art. But you are not ready for the glamor, intimacy and sheer drama awaiting you amid the 230 objects that will be on display there through July 17.
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The Tremė Creole Gumbo and Congo Square Rhythms festivals
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A Russian immigrant, coups in Central America and victory in a Boston boardroom – the banana’s story spans the globe. But in episode 5 of Quarantine History, it’s New Orleans’ own Sam “Banana Man” Zemurray who takes the fruit straight to the top. Episode 1 – Bricktop Episode 2 – The Bulletproof Baroness Episode 3
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Wondering what to wear to Mardi Gras? The answer is easy: Anything you want! Just make it fun. Costuming is our favorite part of the holiday, and we’ve been at it for a looooong time. (We even teach workshops on making the perfect headdress!) Feathers, sequins, boas and beads. There’s no such thing as “too
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What is Mardi Gras? We’re glad you asked 😉 Maybe you think of a parade or Bourbon Street or have some vague notion of a wild Tuesday sometime in February. (Or is it March?) That barely scratches the surface of this magical ode to utter decadence. But, it’s also a complicated holiday unlike any other
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UPDATE: *Permanently Closed* Tequila fans rejoice! Araña Taqueria y Cantina isn’t just a great spot for brunch, it also features a tasting guide to steer you through the delicious and dizzying array of tequilas and mescals offered at the Irish Channel restaurant. Araña got its name from the Spanish word for spider, which is the
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New Orleans’ Catahoula Hotel slays the hotel bar, Insta-perfect decor and vegan-Chinese fusion. We recommend this 35-room boutique hotel (a refreshing change from mega-chains) for 20-something trend-seekers, group travelers and dog lovers. The Catahoula, named for Louisiana’s state pooch, is dog friendly! Rooms feature fabulous rain showers and incredibly comfy mattresses. For group travelers, the
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2018 is the 47th Annual Southern Decadence Celebration and we’ve got the Southern Decadence 2018 Schedule in full. Fodor’s Travel just listed Decadence in their top 13 non-Pride LGBTQ Festivities in the world. Welcome to New Orleans Labor Day weekend. Pick up our French Quarter guide for suggestions on where to shop, eat and drink. VIP
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Trust a spot with hand-stenciled wall paper to pay attention to the details. Longway Tavern New Orleans kills it on everything from the expertly composed small plates to the perfectly balanced cocktails to the USB plugs at the bar. (I mean, right?) Run by the team behind Sylvain and Barrel Proof, this casually cool French
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