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A Weekend in Lafayette: The Capital of Cajun Country

By Matt Haines | January 28, 2020

Whether it’s Zydeco music — Cajun food, or one of countless other unique cultural attributes — when we arrive in Lafayette we arrive at the gateway to a world unlike any other.

Best brunch spots to avoid the Carnival crowd

By Alex Galbraith | January 28, 2020

At some point this Carnival season, you’re going to want a breakfast free from tourists. These spots have you covered.

How a Margaret Orr fan club turned into one of Carnival’s cutest krewes: Barkus

By Chelsea Brasted | January 27, 2020

“The whole spectrum of individuals really comes together with one single voice and that is to show our love for pets. One single day in the French Quarter (which) becomes a really safe place for children and families and our pets.”

The best take-out spots along the parade route that will keep you reveling, catching

By Eric Marshall | January 24, 2020

Fried chicken is the undisputed champion of the route, but these places offer a little extra beyond the staple classics.

Pho Noi Viet brings classic Vietnamese food in a family-run restaurant

By Eric Marshall | January 23, 2020

Pho Noi Viet’s small red storefront on Magazine Street is a warm and welcoming place. The Vu family makes sure of that. Whether it’s classics or something special, you can always find something more than expected.

Dxie Brewery rendering front

Weekend Picks: New Downtown underground speakeasy, Dixie Brewery grand openings

By Mary Staes | January 23, 2020

Dixie Brewery and a new underground bar and lounge are both opening their doors to the public this weekend.

Haunted NOLA: The freezing ghost on the Royal Street rooftop

By Michael DeMocker | January 22, 2020

A golden ghost, without a stitch of clothing on, haunts a Royal Street rooftop, shivering and pacing through the night before collapsing just before dawn.

Dianne Honoré: breast cancer diagnosis sparked the warrior instinct with a Carnival twist

By Angela Calonder | January 17, 2020

A survivor, a Baby Doll, an Amazon and a woman of the culture, Dianne Honore’ wears many cultural hats.

Sustainable Sipping: How SoBou bartender Amanda Thomas marries tasty cocktails, sustainability

By Marielle Songy | January 17, 2020

Amanda Thomas, bar chef at SoBou, pushes for her bar experience to be rooted in local flavors.

Baby on Board: How Japanese jazz trombonist Haruka Kikuchi found the music of life in New Orleans

By Matthew Hinton | January 16, 2020

Thousands of miles away from her homeland, jazz trombonist Haruka Kikuchi found love and music in the Crescent City.