Gambit's CUE January 2020

CUE MAGAZINE A M O N T H LY

LIFE + STYLE + DESIGN

GUIDE TO NEW ORLEANS

JA NUA RY 2020

Fresh Starts SPICE UP YOUR CABINETS WITH NEW HARDWARE PG. 2 HOW TO STOCK YOUR BAR FOR ‘DRY JANUARY’ PG. 4

REAL ESTATE IN 2020 PG. 6 ACCESSORIZING WITH PANTONE’S COLOR OF THE YEAR PG. 9

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CABINET REVAMP UPDATING THE knobs

in your kitchen

Rooster knob by MNG Hardware, $9.49 from BC Kitchen & Bath (3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-338-6227; www.bckitchenbath.com).

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Newton ring, $8.20 and Newton backplate, $8.20 from Nordic Kitchen and Baths Inc. (1818 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-888-2300; www.nordickitchens.com).

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CAN CREATE A WHOLE NEW LOOK — AND YOU CAN DO IT ALL YOURSELF.

BY SUZANNE P F E F F E R L E TA F U R

A full-fledged kitchen renovation can be costly and time-consuming. Fortunately, there’s an easy and budget-friendly way to refresh the overall look of this space: by updating your cabinet hardware. With a power tool and some precision, kitchens can be transformed into rooms that reflect style and personality.

The DIY endeavor begins with a trip to a local retailer, where you can peruse dozens of customizable knobs and pulls, each boasting a unique vibe — whether you’re going for rustic, retro, worldly or glamorous.

Quilted pull, $13.60 from Nordic Kitchen and Baths Inc.

Kinney knob, $8.35 and Hollin backplate, $5.45 from Nordic Kitchen and Baths Inc.

Hand-painted porcelain and ceramic knobs imported from India, $4 each from Disco Warehouse (3101 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-571-5622; www.discowarehouse.net).

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Sip Style in

How to stock your bar cart for Dry January

BY S AR AH R AVIT S

Bar cart, $279.30 from West Elm (2929 Magazine St., 504895-2469; www.westelm.com).

Bar tool set, $54.99 from West Elm. PHOTO PROVIDED

BY WEST ELM

PHOTO PROVIDED BY WEST ELM

Tall drink glasses with ripples by Ferm Living, $75 for set of four from Modern Market (1200 Annunciation St., 504-896-2206; www. modernmarketlifestyle.com).

Spiced demerara syrup, $14.95 for 8 ounces from Home Malone (629 N. Carrollton Ave., 504-324-8352; 4610 Magazine St., 504-766-6148; www.homemalonenola.com).

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PHOTO PROVIDED BY HOME MALONE

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PHOTO PROVIDED BY MODERN MARKET

Handblown, customizable glwwasses, $65 each and pitcher with stirrer, $120 from Glassblower Ben (glassblowerben.com).

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Champagne saucers with ripple pattern, $55 for set of two from Modern Market.

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On the Cover Hand-blown customizable rocks glass, $65 from Glassblower Ben filled with Streetcar Sipper kombucha, $3.99 from Big Easy Bucha (Citywide, www. bigeasybucha.com).

PHOTO BY CHERYL GERBER

Booze-Free

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DRINK RECIPES

BY SAR AH R AVITS

Nonalcoholic Bucha Bloody Mary » 16 ounces tomato juice or bloody mary mix » 2 tablespoons lemon juice » 1/4 cup Big Easy Bucha Streetcar Sipper Satsuma kombucha » 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce » A few drops of Swamp Dragon Vodka hot sauce » 2 teaspoons spicy pickled green bean juice » 1 tablespoon olive juice » 1 teaspoon pickled okra juice » A few shakes of black pepper » 1 1/4 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning » Garnish ideas: pickled spicy green beans, celery stalk, green olives or lemon slice.

Spicy Mint Mojito » 3 mint sprigs » 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced » 3 ounces El Guapo lime cordial » Club soda

Directions:

In a clean cocktail shaker, muddle two mint sprigs and a few jalapeno slices (the more jalapeno, the spicier.) Add the lime cordial and ice.

Shake vigorously before pouring into chosen glassware (pint glasses and highballs work nicely). Top with club soda, garnish with the remaining mint sprig and serve.

RECIPE AND PHOTO PROVIDED BY EL GUAPO BITTERS

Directions: Wet the rim of two 16- to 20-ounce glasses with a piece of fresh lemon. Dip glass rims into a tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning (shake it onto a flat dish). Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Fill glasses halfway with ice. Mix all ingredients together in a separate pitcher or container, stir it well and pour mixture into your cocktail shaker one batch at a time. Give it a good shake, then pour the contents into your prepared glasses. Add garnishes.

RECIPE PROVIDED BY BIG EASY BUCHA PHOTO PROVIDED BY CRYSTAL FROST-PALARDY

» 1 bottle Big Easy Bucha Jammin’ Ginger kombucha » Pear juice (or other fruit juice) » Lemon slices

RECIPE PROVIDED BIG EASY BUCHA PHOTO PROVIDED BY CRYSTAL FROST-PALARDY

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Directions: Pour kombucha into a glass. Add desired amount of pear or other fruit juice. Garnish with lemon.

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Here’s what $300k-400k can realistically get you in New Orleans FOR HOMEBUYERS IN NEW ORLEANS, a $300,000-$400,000 price range generally affords a ready-to-occupy house, but properties in this range vary across neighborhoods.

Realtor William King, a partner at Satsuma Realty, says the main differentiators for homes in this price range are size and building type.

Purchasing a home in an up-and-coming area can help buyers get the most bang for their buck. Homes in areas deemed “up-and-coming” are currently selling at low price points that are expected to rise in years to come.

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One spot that particularly stands out is Broadmoor, specifically, the portion of the neighborhood east of Napoleon Avenue. The area has experienced renovations and new construction sites, and home prices have been rising into the $400,000-$500,000 range.

The Carrollton/Leonidas area, which King says is nearing the end of a revitalization period that began roughly two years ago, is another up-and-coming area. Single-family homes are more widely available here than multi-family homes. For $300,000-$400,000, single family homes average three bedrooms, two bathrooms and about 1,600 square feet.

King identifies the Upper 7th Ward from Esplanade Avenue to Interstate 10 as an area where a purchaser’s dollar can go further, as it has undergone major changes, expansion and construction in

recent years. The strongest growth King has seen has been between Esplanade and St. Bernard avenues, but that growth is starting to creep west toward the space where Interstate 610 and I-10 merge. It appears to be a potential growth area, King says. In the $300,000$400,000 range, single-family homes here average three bedrooms, two bathrooms and about 1,850 square feet.

Other considerations when purchasing a home depend on the buyer’s goals.

“It really just depends on what you’re looking for in a project, in my opinion,” King says. “If you are looking to have something fully renovated and turnkey, the price is going to be fairly similar across the board, especially in the $300,000 to $400,000 price range. I think you can find a lot of stuff, but it will ultimately come down to how many bedrooms and bathrooms you want.”

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For families or others seeking a single-family home, the Gentilly and Lakeview areas present attractive options. More single-family homes are on the market in these areas, and there is a greater likelihood of finding a larger home and property within the same price range, King says.

In both areas, in the $300,000$400,000 price range average three bedrooms and two bathrooms. In Gentilly, properties in the price range generally are larger with an average of about 2,000 square feet, whereas Lakeview averages about 1,800 square feet.

“I do know a lot of families that have moved to Gentilly,” King says, adding he believes that for the money “there’s more house, more total square footage, oftentimes you get a yard.”

Photo: Cassagne Photography

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In the Garden District, King says, many of the available properties are condos — $300,000-$400,000 can generally buy a two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo in the area.

Prices for Garden District condos have stayed fairly consistent over the past three years, which King attributes to recent short-term rental regulations.

Many out of towners have been purchasing condo properties as second homes, but the area’s condos also are favored by younger people who don’t have children and may want to live within walking distance of nightlife, entertainment and cultural offerings that are available on Magazine Street.

In other spots Uptown, single-family homes average two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,300 square feet. And in Mid-City, single family homes average three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 1,600 square feet.

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SHADES OF

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Ice blue double gourd lamp with natural paper shade, $556 from Rivers Spencer Interiors & Clothing (3909 Magazine St., 504-609-2436; www.riversspencer.com).

Accents & accessories that won’t go out of style

“Diamond Collection” necklace, $189 from Gogo Jewelry (2036 Magazine St., 504-529-8868; www.ilovegogojewelry.com).

BY SUZ ANNE P F E F F E R L E TA F U R We’ve got the blues — in a good way.

When Pantone announced “classic blue” as its 2020 color of the year, we perused a few of our favorite local shops for furnishings and accessories that feature soothing shades of this versatile color. We stumbled upon items evocative of wintry days, the

Metal and epoxy wall decor, $298 from Eclectic Home.

Mediterranean Sea and the midnight sky. Some may provide a quick, seasonal update to your home or wardrobe, while others — like freshly painted walls — offer a more permanent solution that will last well into the New Year and beyond.

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Poly-velvet Lesley sofa, $3,610 from Eclectic Home.

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12-by-18-inch pillow, $140 from Eclectic Home (8211 Oak St., 504-866-6654; www.eclectichome.net).

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Cat necklace by Angee Estevez, $18 from Miette (2038 Magazine St., 504522-2883; www.iheartmiette.com).

SHADES OF

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Italian ceramic albarello jar by Gioacchino Autovino, $400 from Sud (4021 Magazine St., 504-3099076; www.sudneworleans.com).

Gentlemen’s Blue paint, $39.95 per quart from Jolie Home (504-309-4454; www.joliehome.com).

Saturn and Moon earrings by Madame Whiskers, $30 from Miette.

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20-inch round pillow cover and insert, $175 for the cover and $60 for the insert from Sotre.

Linen-cotton Ramati light indigo throw, $149 from Sotre (3933 Magazine St., 504- 304-9475; www.sotrecollection.com).

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