New Orleans

Need a socially distant date idea? Here’s what you need for a perfect NOLA picnic for two

By Very Local Staff | July 20, 2020

The world has definitely changed in the past few months, but the need to share time with a special someone hasn’t changed. If you need an idea for a socially distant date, a picnic is a great choice. Here’s some things you’ll want for a perfect picnic for two.

These candles with crystals can help your healing and focus

By Very Local Staff | July 20, 2020

Candles and crystals are said to help realign your focus and energy. And living in New Orleans, one can’t help but feel a spiritual bond with this city and our neighbors. But since we’re all home right now, we wanted to focus on how these items can bring different intentions into our space. Here’s a list of our favorite ones that may help you cleanse your spirit.

What’s Happening (Virtually) in New Orleans This Week: July 20-25

By Matt Haines | July 20, 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 we 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.

Uptown’s Commissary eatery offers classic New Orleans cuisine from Dickie Brennan

By Marielle Songy | July 20, 2020

The Commissary, a new eatery and market by restaurant group Dickie Brennan & Co., located at 634 Orange St., is set to be the coolest new lunch spot Uptown. The eatery will be offering signature meals for dine-in or easy takeout.

Great to ‘sea’ you again! Audubon Aquarium reopens after months of COVID-19 closure

By Michael DeMocker | July 16, 2020

The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas opened its doors to visitors since closing down four months ago for the COVID-19 pandemic. Visitors to the aquarium are required to wear masks at the indoor facility and must purchase a timed ticket ahead of time to limit capacity and encourage social distancing.

What’s Happening (Virtually) in New Orleans This Weekend: July 17-19

By Matt Haines | July 16, 2020

Things are slowly returning to normal, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had online if you’re not quite ready yet! Here are some of the events we’re most looking forward to in Virtual New Orleans this week.

The Last Suppers: Second-oldest restaurant in New Orleans, Tujague’s, holds final dinners at its historic French Quarter corner

By Angela Calonder | July 15, 2020

Tujague’s, the second-oldest restaurant in New Orleans, un-shuttered its doors at 823 Decatur St., where it has operated since 1914, for a special five-night dinner series with its traditional five-course menu in late June. It will formally reopen, bigger and better than ever, at 429 Decatur St. in September.

K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen to close amid COVID-19 pandemic

By Clint Durrett | July 14, 2020

After shutting down in May over the COVID-19 pandemic, K Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen will not re-open its doors — ever.

Mask up and make a reservation: Audubon Aquarium to reopen July 16 with new guidelines

By Clint Durrett | July 14, 2020

After a four-month closure due to COVID-19, the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas will open its doors on Thursday.

What’s Going On In Virtual New Orleans This Week: July 13-17

By Matt Haines | July 13, 2020

Things are slowly returning to normal, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had online if you’re not quite ready yet! Here are some of the events we’re most looking forward to in Virtual New Orleans this week.