New Orleanians

New Orleanians: Two Girls One Shuck proves an oyster bar can be a woman’s place

By Mary Staes | June 3, 2019

Since 2014, these lovely lady shuckers based out of the Bywater have been convincing folks to swallow their fears and mingle with mollusks.

Leah Chase gave everyone she met something they never had before

By Mary Staes | June 2, 2019

Leah Chase gave everyone she met something they never had before.

New Orleanians: Photographer’s Instagram is a window to NOLA’s past, present

By Mary Staes | May 22, 2019

Steve Burmester’s Instagram page showcases images of New Orleans, carefully blended together showing a glimpse of the past and present in one glance.

Hide and seek: ‘Brother O’Mara’ stashes unique skulls throughout New Orleans

By Mary Staes | May 21, 2019

Kevin O’Mara, better known to some as Brother O’Mara, uses his Instagram page to leave clues about where to find his unique polymer clay skulls.

Three barbers bring vegan options to St. Bernard area

By Mary Staes | May 15, 2019

Staples on the menu include things like vegan hot sausage, burgers and fried cauliflower tacos.

The art of giving: Dr. Bob’s Bywater studio is more than ‘Be Nice or Leave’ signs

By Mary Staes | May 9, 2019

Listening to Dr. Bob speak is just as enthralling as looking at his art. It’s like getting caught up in a tornado of living history.

‘One shoe at a time’: local footwear company employs people transitioning from homelessness

By Mary Staes | May 6, 2019

Reunion Shoe Company is a New Orleans based apparel line featuring handpainted, unique works of art for the greater good.

Shopping Small: Home Malone brings work of more than 100 local artists to its store

By Mary Staes | May 3, 2019

If home is what you make it, Home Malone takes that feeling to heart. The store features items by more than 100 Southern artists and recently expanded to a second location.

Old gas station turned outdoor venue is Bar Culture owner Nick Reed’s newest venture

By Mary Staes | April 29, 2019

After missing out on his favorite evening hangout, entrepreneur Nick Reed seized an opportunity to fill that void.

7602 Coach: How a mom birthed her own business with her newborn in her lap

By Mary Staes | April 24, 2019

“The last thing you want to do when going through a divorce is to get clients to coach them when your life is falling apart, but I stuck to my passion.”