New Orleans

NOLA Moves to Modified Phase 3

What Dat Means As vaccination numbers go up and new cases go down, there’s much to be hopeful about down here. In fact, starting today, Friday, March 12, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has eased COVID-19 restrictions in the city. Under the new Modified Phase 3 guidelines, restaurants and businesses will be allowed to operate at up to 75% occupancy. Gatherings of up to 75 people are now allowed indoors and… Read More »

Drive-thru Greek Feast! Order Now!

From the people who usually bring us Greek Fest on Bayou St. John every Memorial Day comes Spring Greek Feast, a drive-thru event on March 20th where you can pick up pre-ordered Greek food at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Bayou St. John. Slow-roasted lamb shank with lemon potatoes and Greek green beans; Moussaka with eggplant, potatoes, meat sauce and béchamel; Mediterranean pizza; Bakalava and so much more… Read More »

Musée Conti Wax Museum Figures Find New Home

Wax to the Future Learn about the Louisiana Purchase at the Great River Road Museum. There are a whole lot of people hanging out at the Great River Road Museum these days and some of them aren’t even wearing masks. Why? Because they’re made out of wax. To the delight of Sandra Weil, one of the former owners of the Musée Conti Wax Museum in the French Quarter, 50 of… Read More »

Modified Phase Two Covid Restrictions Announcement

New Orleans may have been built on swamp land more than 300 years ago, but we're not out of the woods yet. On Wednesday, January 29, two weeks ahead of Mardi Gras, New Orleans moved back into a Modified Phase Two, easing some Covid-19 restrictions and tightening others. If you are planning a visit, please make yourself familiar with the info on nola.gov. Virus or no virus, Carnival will be… Read More »

January 2021 Fun

Mardi Gras kicks off on January 6th, Twelfth Night. While things are going to be different this year with the cancellation of parades, there will still be house floats, king cake, the virtual Bacchus parade on February 14, a class on Mardi Gras Indian beading traditions (see below), and celebrations with Mardi Gras cocktails and decadent dishes in restaurants throughout the city. Here’s what’s going on in January. Behind the Scenes at… Read More »

Louisiana Goes Back to a Modified Stage 2

  On November 23, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that Louisiana will move back to a modified version of Phase 2 coronavirus restrictions until at least December 23. Bars in parishes with greater than 5% positivity will be closed to indoor consumption but can allow outdoor seating for up to 50 people (if they’re seated and spaced out). Bars in parishes with 5% or below positivity can allow indoor consumption with… Read More »

Santa’s Must-Do List in New Orleans

Rudolph Guides Santa. Let Us Guide You. Whether you're a child or just feel like one during the holidays, festive fun awaits in New Orleans. Enjoy traditional Réveillon dinners at your favorite restaurants and other festive events, some of which are virtual this year. And as far as shopping goes, Santa’s most unique workshop is right here in New Orleans where hundreds of artists create gifts in all price ranges. Shop, eat… Read More »

Here’s To Phase 3.3! Bars Now Open.

  Because Covid-19 rates haven’t been spiking here in the city, New Orleans has moved into Phase 3.3. This means, bars and breweries can now offer indoor seating at 25% or 50 people and outdoor seating at 100% capacity or 50 people. Unfortunately for now, state rules still do not allow indoor live entertainment in bars, but outdoor entertainment is allowed with a permit. Alcoholic beverages shall only be served… Read More »

‘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 »