New Orleans

Here’s your guide (with pictures!) to explore the Krewe of House Floats

By Matthew Hinton | February 1, 2021

The Krewe of House Floats is an initiative to decorate homes during the Carnival season because of the cancellation and postponement of parades and gatherings for Mardi Gras 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

What’s happening in (virtual) New Orleans this week: Feb 1-7

By Matt Haines | February 1, 2021

Another wave of COVID has much of the country on lockdown, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had online until we’re pandemic-free Here are some of the events we’re most looking forward to in Virtual New Orleans this week.

What’s happening in (virtual) New Orleans this weekend: Jan. 29-31

By Matt Haines | January 29, 2021

Another wave of COVID has much of the country on lockdown, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had online until we’re pandemic-free Here are some of the events we’re most looking forward to in Virtual New Orleans this week.

zulu krewe

From coconuts to COVID-19: a history of the Krewe of Zulu

By Marielle Songy | January 28, 2021

The Zulu parade that rolls through the streets of New Orleans, on Mardi Gras morning, has long been a yearly routine for thousands of New Orleanians. The krewe itself has a rich history dating back to the early 20th Century.

D'locos Burger

D’Locos Burgers serves up ‘crazy’ flavors with it’s Venezuelan street food

By Eric Marshall | January 25, 2021

The hashtag underneath every D’Locos Burgers post is #wearecrazyandweknowit. After eating their food, you will see—that is no mistake.

Rosalitas Tacos

From Backyard Shack to Brick and Mortar: Rosalita’s Backyard tacos opens new restaurant location

By Jesse Lu Baum | January 25, 2021

The scent of sizzling meat and fresh tortillas has drawn many customers into the alley early in the evening – the better to get there before the line grows long and the tacos begin selling out. Now fans of the pop-up can rejoice–the operation has moved to 3304 St. Claude Avenue and is open five days a week for lunch and dinner with an expanded menu to match.

What’s happening in (virtual) New Orleans this week: Jan 25-29

By Matt Haines | January 25, 2021

Another wave of COVID has much of the country on lockdown, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had online until we’re pandemic-free Here are some of the events we’re most looking forward to in Virtual New Orleans this week.

What’s happening in (virtual) New Orleans this weekend: Jan. 22-24

By Matt Haines | January 21, 2021

Another wave of COVID has much of the country on lockdown, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had online until we’re pandemic-free Here are some of the events we’re most looking forward to in Virtual New Orleans this week.

Bywater Bakery King Cake

‘Any slice is a slice from heaven’ from Bywater Bakery

By Matt Haines | January 19, 2021

While the Bywater Bakery king cakes appear on just about every “Best Of” list in the city, co-owner Chaya Conrad had a different goal for the business she waited years to open.

7th Ward Ice Cream Speakeasy

‘Don’t Sleep’ on 7th Ward Ice Cream Speakeasy and its unique flavors

By Marielle Songy | January 19, 2021

Chef Rahn Broady has been in the custard game for years and he’s always had a passion for creating good food and teaching others how to do the same. His 7th Ward spot is cranking out pints of ice cream in unusual flavors, and using the profits to further students’ education and reinvest into the community.