New Orleans

New Orleans History and Heights: A look over the decades from the sky

By Clint Durrett | December 16, 2020

While New Orleans has put a lot of focus on historical preservation, change inevitably happens. Here’s a look at New Orleans from as early as the early 1900s to 2020.

NOLA Bartenders share their favorite boozy brews for the holiday chills

By Matt Haines | December 16, 2020

Whether you’re bracing yourself for an awkward family (Zoom) gathering, hoping to make an evening with close friends a night to remember or just trying to give yourself something to do during the commercial break between Home Alone and Home Alone 2, learning to prepare a fun seasonal drink can make you the life of the party…even if it’s only a party of one at the moment.

More than just Monday or Fat Tuesday: Red Beans founder proves krewe is more than a parade

By Matthew Hinton | December 16, 2020

Krewe of Red Beans founder Devin De Wulf has some advice for people who, for one reason or another, end up in New Orleans. He believes it is important for people to expose themselves to new experiences in the many wonderful and different neighborhoods of the Crescent City.

Budsi’s brings popular popup to permanent brick-and-mortar restaurant

By Alex Galbraith | December 16, 2020

The entirely-in-view kitchen until recently found on the sidewalk outside the Bayou St. John watering hole Pal’s literally expanded to take up as much of the walk as possible, adding employees and equipment underneath their tent as the lines grew as far as the scent of lemongrass could carry.

PHOTOS: COVID-19 can’t dim the lights of Luna Fete 2020

By Matthew Hinton | December 16, 2020

Yes, Luna fete is still happening, but it’s smaller and socially distant this year. 

What’s happening in (virtual) New Orleans this week: Dec 14-18

By Matt Haines | December 14, 2020

While residents are doing their best to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s still plenty of fun to be had online until we’re 100%! Here are some of the events we’re most looking forward to in Virtual New Orleans this week.

The Ultimate Guide to Safely Celebrating the Holidays in NOLA During COVID-19

By Matt Haines | December 11, 2020

The holiday season is upon us. And, because it’s New Orleans, that means a smorgasbord of fun events to go along with it. But because we care about each other here in NOLA, it also means those events are going to look a little different this year.  Whether you’re donning your mask and keeping your distance, or you’re firing up Zoom for something virtual, here’s our list of safe-for-COVID-19 holiday fun this season.

Mardi Gras parades might be canceled for 2021 but your neighborhood house floats aren’t 

By Beth D'Addono | December 11, 2020

Thanks to the Krewe of House Floats, Carnival fans can follow an online map to walk, bike and drive by hundreds of house “floats” decorated in neighborhood themes and ready for viewing Feb. 1-16. Think of it like driving around to see holiday lights at Christmas time – look but don’t linger.

What’s Happening in (virtual) New Orleans this weekend: Dec. 11-13

By Matt Haines | December 10, 2020

While residents are doing their best to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s still plenty of fun to be had online until we’re 100%! Here are some of the events we’re most looking forward to in Virtual New Orleans this week.

Windowsill Pies are a sweet dream made of flaky crust, who are we to disagree?

By Marielle Songy | December 10, 2020

Windowsill Pies, located at 4714 Freret St., is New Orleans’ only brick-and-mortar pie shop- offering sweet and savory pies whole and by the slice, as well as baby pies and hand pies. That’s right, Windowsill Pies is here to make all of your pie dreams come true.