Holidays

Very Local NOLA’s Best Stories of 2019

By Clint Durrett | December 26, 2019

What a year! From trying out a joint that the rowdy restaurateur and cranky critic, Gordon Ramsay, revamped and getting our greasy hands on 82 inches of Popeyes, to the heartwarming stories of fighting mental health with food, we’ve told so many of your stories. Here’s the top five items on what you loved this year the most.

What Is There to Do This Hanukkah in New Orleans? Plenty!

By Matt Haines | December 19, 2019

Did you know Isidore Newman and Issac Delgado are both Jewish? There’s lot of Jewish history in our city to celebrate during Hanukkah.

Weekend Picks: NOLA ChristmasFest, caroling in Jackson Square

By Mary Staes | December 18, 2019

It’s the weekend before Christmas! If you’re not ready, there’s a lot going on around town to get you in the Christmas spirit.

Holiday Hours at Pittsburgh Area Breweries

By Aadam Soorma | December 17, 2019

Here’s a list of who’s open (and when) – your guide to holiday hours at Pittsburgh-area breweries during the week(s) of Dec 23 AND Dec 30.

New Year's Eve in Pittsburgh

Guide to New Year’s Eve in Pittsburgh – Parties, Dinners & More

By Lindsay Patross | December 17, 2019

All the ways to celebrate NYE in Pittsburgh. We’ve got the details on all the parties for the families (Noon Years Eve), for the fancy pants (roaring ’20s & a secret speakeasy) and for the tropical (NYE tiki party).

Metairie gallery’s ornaments featured on this year’s list of Oprah’s Favorite Things

By Chelsea Brasted | December 16, 2019

For the second time, one of Gitter Gallery’s creations featuring folk artist Clementine Hunter’s work has landed on O Magazine’s annual list of Oprah’s Favorite Things: A collection of ornaments based on her brightly colored paintings.

Sicily meets Révellion: The Feast of Seven Fishes

By Burke Bischoff | December 12, 2019

To celebrate the holiday season with a distinct Italian flair, Avo restaurant is putting on its 5th annual Feast of the Seven Fishes dinners.

Now Open: Holiday House, a pop-up bar above Market St Grocery

By Aadam Soorma | December 4, 2019

A warm, inviting perch above the hustle and bustle of Market Square – here’s what you can expect at The Holiday House in downtown Pittsburgh.

Come take holiday pictures with your pets at Zeus’ Place!

By Mary Staes | December 3, 2019

Let’s face it, our four-legged friends are really family too. So why not let them have the spotlight this holiday season?

Silent night? Not with Big Freedia’s new holiday jam

By Mary Staes | December 3, 2019

Get ready for the holiday shakedown: Big Freedia and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band have a new holiday single for your playlists.