Marielle Songy
Marielle was born and raised in New Orleans. She thinks it's hard to grow up there and not let the culture and history of the city become part of you.
Whether it be the jazz, food, of fabulous architecture, she thinks most would agree that things are a little spicer down here. You can reach her via email at [email protected].
From the Ivory Coast to Gentilly Woods – Eburnieya brings West African flavors to New Orleans
Owner Ashley NDakpri’s endeavor is the only restaurant in New Orleans that serves Ivorian cuisine.
Chef Dee Lavigne expands the only Black-owned cooking school in New Orleans
Deelightful Roux School of Cooking is the only African American-owned cooking school taught by a New Orleans native, and her class is a guide to New Orleans’ food culture.
Sierra Camille Kay’s painting puppet is a marriage between art and marionette
Kay pulls MiMi’s strings as she paints French Quarter landscapes, street performers, self-portraits, and anything else that she finds interesting.
My Amazing Cheap Date: A $50 dinner and free date ideas
Two couples compete to win the best cheap date, but with a catch: they can spend all their fifty dollars at one location, and all the other activities must be free!
Finding Adventure in New Orleans: Fishing, Jet Skiing and Flying Lessons
Amber Robinson was furloughed from her airline job during the peak of the pandemic. At 51 years old, she hopes Kinga will help inspire her in a new direction. The sky’s the limit!
Top 5-04: Romantic New Orleans spots
From the great outdoors to cozy spots indoors, there are romantic spots all over the city.
How a wine bottle spun into Glass Half Full recycling
There was no way to recycle glass in New Orleans until recently. Glass Half Full, a glass recycling initiative, is working to recycle glass so that it can be used for something good.
Top 504: Locally made New Orleans Coloring Books
No matter your age, coloring books are sure to inspire your creativity.
How King Cake Hub became the one-stop-shop for king cakes
Despite moving around the city and the death of one of its founders, the Hub continues being the only place you can get king cake from different bakeries under one roof.
A big book of king cakes? Your guide is here.
Matt Haines’ 368-page book covers 75 bakeries and king cakes.