Know Your NOLA
Locals get what amounts to a 10-month-per-year ice cream season! While New Yorkers and Chicagoans frantically dig around for their cold-weather coats, we New Orleanians can just kick back on our porches and keep eating ice cream.
The oldest tattoo shop in Louisiana is in New Orleans and operated by tattooing legend Jacci Gresham
When Jacci Gresham opened Aart Accent nearly half a century ago, there were less than half a dozen female tattoo artists in the U.S. and even fewer African American artists.
Although New Orleans boasts cuisine from all over the world, the Thai food scene is limited, mainly because of the lack of necessary ingredients.
The objects in this shop are bizarre, beautiful and in-demand. From laser engravings to jewelry and taxidermy, there’s something for everyone.
As summer winds down, Labor Day weekend can be the perfect opportunity for an at-home getaway, including a stay at a local bed & breakfast, hotel or Airbnb, especially after months of being holed up at home.
Water ice is a tasty dessert that’s big in the east, especially in Philadelphia. The finely granulated concoction is blended with flavor throughout and scoops and eats like ice cream. It melts slowly and makes for the perfect treat on a hot day.
According to Ghost Manor’s Facebook page, the animatronic light show won’t be running this year because of social distancing measures.
Pre-COVID, this married couple was touring, performing drag and burlesque in New Orleans. To survive in the COVID-era, they had to create a Chance in Hell — a speakeasy-style snoball pop-up.
From cool, fresh Vietnamese cuisine, to warm and gooey pupusas, to fluffy vegan pancakes, there is no shortage of comforting vegan and veggie takeout to get you through this unprecedented time in NOLA.
Walking outside, you get used to the same cornerstore, same restaurants, and while heading out to a new hood is easy on a bike, waking up and walking to a new coffee shop can have its own perks and maybe just help freshen up some things while we all stay socially distant.