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vegan desserts

Guilt-free pleasures: Where to find the best vegan desserts in NOLA

By Sidney Holmes | March 29, 2021

Vegans can have a sweet tooth, too. So whether you’re a life-long omnivore or someone who’s looking to cut down on animal byproducts in your diet, here are some places to find vegan desserts that everyone can enjoy.

Urban Roots Garden Center

Urban Roots: A quirky petting zoo and plant center all in one

By Sabrina Stone | March 29, 2021

Urban Roots Garden Center is one of the happiest places you can go these days. Part gardening supply and home goods store, operated and run by warm, helpful plant-specialists, part petting zoo and animal rehabilitation center: It’s the perfect location to go to get outside in the sun and outside of your head. 

COVID-19 vaccination

Here’s how to get your COVID-19 vaccination in New Orleans

By Very Local Staff | March 29, 2021

On March 29, anyone over the age of 16 can get a COVID-19 vaccination. If you’re looking for where to get vaccinated, here are some options.

St. Joseph’s Night: 2021 brings changes, but culture thrives on

By Matthew Hinton | March 26, 2021

For the second year in a row, St. Joseph’s night has looked different for New Orleanians. Here’s a look at celebrations across the city.

You’ll still be able to yell “STELLLA” during TWFest 2021, just in a different way

By Matthew Hinton | March 25, 2021

No one will be yelling “STELLLLLAAAA!!!” at the balconies of the Pontalba apartments in Jackson Square this year for the 2021 Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival (TWFestNOLA), but the screams and festival will be returning virtually with the encouragement of longtime patrons and participants. 

A Silent St. Joseph’s Night

By Mary Staes | March 19, 2021

During COVID-19, we’ve had to adapt the way we celebrate. Friday is St. Joseph’s Day, and Wednesday marked St. Patrick’s Day. The one-year mark of everything shutting down aligns with St. Patrick’s Day, and this year is definitely different. Even though celebrations don’t look the same, New Orleanians still have a way of making it happen!

Zony Mash

Central City’s Zony Mash Provides a Place to Keep Food Pop-Ups Afloat in Pandemic Times

By Angela Calonder | March 19, 2021

Located in a historic movie theater, this local brewery has a great lineup of local food trucks

NOLA PopUp Picnic

Let NOLA PopUp Picnic make your next picnic picture perfect

By Marielle Songy | March 17, 2021

Ana Suarez has always loved planning parties and events for coworkers and friends. Because the pandemic put a stop to typical parties, she wanted to create a way for people to get together and enjoy special occasions, safely. She thought picnics were the perfect fit. Armed with a degree in finance from the University of New Orleans, and her love for party planning, Suarez started NOLA PopUp Picnic in January.

Hotel One11

One11 Hotel: an old sugar refinery is now a hotel in the French Quarter

By Beth D'Addono | March 15, 2021

There hasn’t been a hotel opening in the French Quarter for more than 50 years, but that was going to change if Wayne Ducote got his way. 

st. patrick's day house floats

‘Shamrock our Block’ celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in the Irish Channel

By Matthew Hinton | March 12, 2021

Inspired by the Krewe of House Floats from Mardi Gras many homes are decorating for St. Patrick’s Day.