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‘Empty Event’ Demonstrates Plight of Live Event Industry

For Immediate Release October 16, 2020 Contact: Sandra Dartus, 307-699-2026  Diane Lyons, 504-952-0205 'Empty Event' Demonstrates Plight of Live Event Industry Unemployed workers and suppliers unite to shed light on losses New Orleans – Members of the hospitality industry are rallying on Tuesday, October 20, from 3:30-6:30 pm during an ‘Empty Event’ at River City Venue, to advocate for and support the many voices of the live events industry that… Read More »

Commander’s Palace Has A New Executive Chef

On October 12, Commander’s Palace announced that, for the first time in their 127-year history, a female executive chef will be at the helm of their legendary kitchen. Chef Tory McPhail, who is leaving New Orleans for Montana, has passed the crème brûlée torch to Megan “Meg”  Bickford, who has spent the last 12 years with the Commander’s Family of Restaurants. While Meg is not the first woman chef in… Read More »

Here’s What’s Up Down Here with Covid Restrictions

Will New Orleans Bars Be Open on Halloween?  ExperienceNewOrleans.com staff member in better days. Beginning at 6 a.m. Saturday, October 3rd, New Orleans will move into Phase 3.1. While masks will still be required for everyone when in public, the relaxed restrictions now allow for the following: Bars can serve to-go drinks (but guests still can’t be served at the establishment) Alcohol sales at bars and restaurants will stop at… Read More »

Happy NOLAween!

Scary Fun Awaits at Mardi Gras World Get your mask on (yeah, the safety kind) and head over to Mardi Gras World this year for NOLAWEEN.  From October 1-31, you can enjoy a Halloween scavenger hunt, ten family-friendly Halloween themed photo areas, and you can learn the history of Mardi Gras while viewing the floats and props being created. Save $4 online with code “NOLAween” from October 1-31.  For details,… Read More »

Why you should walk down Magazine Street

The French Quarter is always a popular place for people to visit when they’re in town, and with good reason. There’s a lot to do there – Bourbon St., cemeteries, live music, good food. You can spend an entire weekend in that one section of the city and never get bored. That being said, there are other places in New Orleans that visitors either don’t know about, or don’t take… Read More »

Social Distancing in this So So Social City

  In New Orleans, we gather together on front porches, on balconies and in the street. We share umbrellas during summer downpours. We scooch over to make room for somebody else at church. We eat from communal gumbo pots and split po-boys. We hug at PJ's and we kiss in the aisle at Dorignac's   So how do you social distance in a city famous for socializing? (Heck, we even… Read More »

What You Need to Know: New Orleans Phase 2 Reopening

Photo from Facebook follower Dhelia Henderson New Orleans is now in Phase 2 of the reopening plan. Masks are required when out and about the city. As a visitor, you’ll be happy to know that most attractions and tours are back up and running. You can once again eat beignets in the French Quarter and walk around with a frozen daiquiri in your hand. You can go on city, swamp,… Read More »

New Orleans is Open. So What’s That Mean?

Even if every business in New Orleans is not yet back up and running, there is plenty enough to make a trip here totally worth it. While you can’t crowd onto a Bourbon Street balcony or dance the night away on Frenchmen Street yet, there is much you can do.  For instance, you can still dine in centuries-old courtyards, surrounded by lush plants. You can venture into the swamp and… Read More »

Let’s Give ‘Em a Hand

Our city’s musicians, artists and service industry workers are what make New Orleans, well, New Orleans. If you need a helping hand or want to give one, click on the links below and learn more. Culture Aid Nola Directs aid to culture and hospitality workers Culturalyst A free artists directory and livestreaming platform with direct tipping capabilities Gayle Benson Community Assistance Fund Funds awarded to nonprofits that support service and… Read More »

NOLA Street Names

How Our Rues Got Their Names.  “They told me to take a streetcar named Desire, and then transfer to one called Cemeteries and ride six blocks and get off at – Elysian Fields!” – Blanche Dubois If you’re looking for a street named “Main” in New Orleans, you won’t find it. Apparently it never even occurred to those who developed New Orleans to name a street anything so mundane. In… Read More »