New Orleans

When one door closes 🍰, another one opens 🏀

By Mary Staes | June 21, 2019

This week showed us the ups and downs of life, but in New Orleans fashion, we took it in stride and are ending things off with a celebration.

We ordered 82 inches of Popeyes chicken for draft day; here’s what happened

By Mary Staes | June 20, 2019

The Wingspan Box is only available on draft day, because, you-know-who is coming to play for the Pelicans. And what New Orleans celebration doesn’t have Popeyes Chicken? None that I can think of wanting to attend.

Weekend Picks: Final farewell to Dr. John, Caribbean Fest and more

By Mary Staes | June 19, 2019

This weekend, as the city says goodbye to Dr. John, we still find time to celebrate our Caribbean, Cajun and Zydeco cultures.

NBA draft themed ‘Wingspan Box’ includes 82 inches of Popeyes wings (and 11 biscuits) đŸ˜±

By Mary Staes | June 19, 2019

Popeyes announced Wednesday it’ll be selling the Wingspan Box on draft day, and it measures in at a whopping 6 feet and 10 inches of chicken. 

Community steps in to help those affected by SucrĂ©’s abrupt closing

By Mary Staes | June 18, 2019

After the not-so-sweet news of Sucre’ confectionary’s closure Monday morning, local business owners started rallying around those who lost their jobs or dessert orders.

Bywater Bakery steps up to honor Sucre’ wedding cake orders after closure

By Mary Staes | June 17, 2019

“To all the engaged couples effected by this abrupt shutdown, Bywater Bakery has your back.”

Dawn Richard to prove New Orleans has pop stars with Essence Fest debut

By Chelsea Brasted | June 17, 2019

“I always felt New Orleans was a woman who led like a king,” she said. “I wanted to tell that story.”

Quartz brings an international twist to the 24-hour bar scene

By Mary Staes | June 17, 2019

Here, you’ll find a mix of locals and international travelers, and the concoction is magical.

A leaf of faith: We Bite’s pop-ups brings rare, unusual plants to New Orleans

By Chelsea Brasted | June 17, 2019

Carlos Detres is a planner, so it’s still a bit of a surprise to him that, a year ago, he accidentally started a plant nursery in the front room of his home.

Brunchfaced: Wakin’ Bakin’ makes eating your veggies totally worth it

By Angelique Dyer | June 17, 2019

Wakin’ Bakin’ is one of those places you hit up when you’re looking for a full on breakfast – like the kind your mama or grandmama would cook on a Saturday morning