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🎆10…9…8…the final countdown of 2018 is coming!🎉

By Mary Staes | December 27, 2018

Bah humbug, Christmas is over. 😩Whether you were naughty or nice, it’s time to look forward to 2019.

Let’s get it started: Why black-eyed peas are a staple of New Year’s Day

By Mary Staes | December 20, 2018

Every year, ya mama n’em would always tell you to make sure you got in your black-eyed peas and cabbage for good luck and money. But how did the tradition come about?

🎄 ‘Twas the weekend before Christmas

By Clint Durrett | December 20, 2018

‘Twas the weekend before Christmas and all through the city…

Get Brunchfaced: Wait, Juan’s Flying Burrito has brunch?!

By Angelique Dyer | December 17, 2018

Yes, Juan’s Flying Burrito has brunch, and it’s muy delicioso.

🔔 Jingle All The Way … To New Orleans East

By Clint Durrett | December 13, 2018

While everyone is “waiting for the man with the bag,” we made our spirits bright

A king cake subscription service? Yep, and it’s not for the traditionalist

By Mary Staes | December 12, 2018

It happens every year; someone in the office doesn’t like the strawberry cream cheese filled cake that you stood in line for hours to bring. We’ve got a solution.

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Making Spirits Bright

By Clint Durrett | December 5, 2018

From the jingles to the jangles, we’ve been busy being merry, New Orleans.

Know Your NOLA: Catahoula Hotel: How Locals Can Enjoy This Award-Winning Oasis

By Mary Staes | December 5, 2018

The Catahoula Hotel transports you to a place with a bohemian, almost South-American vibe, an island of sorts in the busy mix of downtown. And you don’t have to be a tourist to enjoy it.

George H.W. Bush’s long relationship with New Orleans

By Matt Haines | December 5, 2018

His nearly lifelong relationship with New Orleans is — while not food-related — perhaps more authentic than any other president in history.

Looking for local Latin flavor? Here are the best Mexican and Latino restaurants in New Orleans East

By Megan Braden-Perry | December 4, 2018

The next time someone says there’s no real Latin food in New Orleans, take them to New Orleans East.