New Orleans

Inspiring songs, massive Instagram following, delicious chicken: Hank’s Supermarket is the quirky corner store of the Bywater that’s all heart

By Marielle Songy | August 4, 2020

No small market seems to define its neighborhood more than Hank’s Supermarket in the Bywater. While you might not find it listed in any tourism brochures, Hank’s is a place of legend; from the locals who darken the door, to the fried chicken and daily food specials. It’s served as a place of comfort for many New Orleanians for about 50 years.

Rosalita’s: the tucked-away taco spot in the Bywater you should try

By Steven Melendez | August 3, 2020

Rosalita’s Backyard Tacos, a popup-style food stand that’s been navigating pandemic-era protocols to bring food like tacos, burritos, nachos and tostadas to the neighborhood and beyond.

What’s Happening in (virtual) New Orleans This Week: Aug. 3-7

By Matt Haines | August 3, 2020

Bars are closed again and the maximum size of group gatherings has been reduced, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had online while get those COVID cases back under control. Here are some of the events we’re most looking forward to in Virtual New Orleans this week.

Everything you need for the perfect drive-in movie experience

By Keisha Lee | July 30, 2020

With social distancing happening our regular movie experience is going back a few decades and changing the way we watch movies. Here’s all you need to enhance your movie experience.

The Broad Theater closes for second time during COVID pandemic, aims to reopen with outdoor cinema

By Clint Durrett | July 29, 2020

It wasn’t flooding that forced The Broad Theater to close its doors this time around. But when it does reopen, the owner is looking to provide new comforts and an outdoor screening area.

What’s Going On In Virtual New Orleans This Week: July 27-Aug 2

By Matt Haines | July 26, 2020

Bars are closed again and the maximum size of group gatherings has been reduced, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had online while get those COVID cases back under control. Here are some of the events we’re most looking forward to in Virtual New Orleans this week.

What’s Happening in New Orleans (Virtually) This Weekend: July 24-26

By Matt Haines | July 23, 2020

Bars are closed again and the maximum size of group gatherings has been reduced, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had online while get those COVID cases back under control. Here are some of the events we’re most looking forward to in Virtual New Orleans this week.

Know Your NOLA: Backstreet Cultural Museum’s collection highlights Black New Orleans traditions

By Marielle Songy | July 22, 2020

From the moment you enter, photographs and memorabilia adorn the walls, telling stories about New Orleans culture that, while acknowledged, is rarely appreciated by those on the outside looking in.

Frustration, rage, grief: New Orleans restaurants, breweries forced to close due to hostile climate in COVID pandemic

By Suzanne Pfefferle Tafur | July 21, 2020

Eric Cook is one of many restaurateurs publicly addressing the challenges of reopening during a pandemic that has no end in sight. Collectively, some grievances are with the government, while others are with folks failing to do their part in flattening the COVID curve.

Very Local - Movies Set In New Orleans

Our list of some of the best movies set in New Orleans

By Matt Haines | July 20, 2020

We’re using social distancing as a chance to discover or rediscover how great New Orleans is in ways we don’t normally get to. These NOLA-centric movies are great ways to learn more about our city.