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Features

12 The Art of History

Cover Artist Rayne Housey Bories

22 Pet Smarts

Whether Instagram or store window famous, these furry four- legged friends are beloved by their owners and fans.

28 The French Market

200 Years of Welcoming Locals and Tourists 32 Home Care and COVID-19

Departments

49 The New Company That’s Saving Small Restaurants During COVID-19

50 Breast Cancer Care for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

10 Editor’s Note

9 Publisher’s Note

53 Cancer Awareness Resources

11 Contributors

16 INside Scoop

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20 School Days 34 Senior Care Resources 38 Insurance and Financial Resources 40 IN Small Business 42 Flourishes 46 INside Look 56 INside Peek 60 Drinks with Anna 62 IN the Kitchen 63 Haute Plates

66 Last Bite

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Publisher’s Note

by Jonée Daigle-Ferrand

October marks my 1-year anniversary as Publisher/Owner of Inside New Orleans Magazine. This year—half of which has included a pandemic—has been both the best of my career and the scariest. I love being the owner of Inside New Orleans. I love my staff, advertisers and readers. We are very lucky to have amazing support from local businesses who value our magazine and continue on despite the pandemic and crazy weather. The return of schools and football has helped bring some balance back to our lives.

With Thanksgiving around the corner, I really have a lot to be thankful for! I have a supportive husband who listens to my daily excitements and complaints. My daughter, Lillete, is proud of me, loves being involved with selecting our talented cover artwork for each issue, attending events and giving me her 9-year-old advice on how to run a magazine. She is a future boss in the making that’s for sure. I get to work with my sisters and best friends every day and my dad helps me proofread each magazine I print. I mean, how lucky can one mom boss be?

This month’s cover artist, Rayne, was wonderful to work with. I fell in love with the cover painting so much that I told her I want to buy it for my new home office! I picture Rayne’s original artwork pieces in homes all over town. It’s classic, beautiful and affordable. The blue, gold and white colors on the cover really make an impact.

Most new homes these days make use of those exact colors. Lillete commented to me that the birds look very peaceful and content. Right now, we all want to feel that way.

I don’t know about you, but I always love a good quote. They help me get my emotions out in ways I cannot otherwise express. Here are my two current favorites: “If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” – Michael Jordan “A man who stops advertising to save money is like a man who stops a clock to save time.” – Henry Ford

Happy Halloween! Happy Thanksgiving! Happy reading!

Editor’s Note

by Leah Draffen

Well, we’ve made it…to fall. After what has felt like a neverending summer, I’m excited to sprinkle pumpkins on my porch steps and throughout my house. The question is: how many pumpkins are too many pumpkins? By the time you’re reading this, I might have already lost my son and two dogs in a sea of pumpkins. Oops. After a year like 2020, I think we all deserve to go a little overboard. Why not celebrate everything even more than usual?

In this issue, we’re doing just that—celebrating fall. There’s fur babies and their loving owners, who you may know from social media or local storefronts. There’s a look at 200 years of the French Market. There’s also beautiful historical portraiture (with a twist) and animal art by Rayne Housey Bories, delicious pizza pie and whiskey combos, an amazing pumpkin & white bean chicken chili recipe, and much more.

Speaking of food, as Thanksgiving approaches, there’s obviously a lot we can complain about in 2020, but there’s WAY more that we can be thankful for. I’m especially thankful for our readers and advertisers who have made this year a great one for Inside New Orleans. Thank you all so much! Let’s celebrate.

Cheers and pumpkins,

In celebration of pets, here’s my two fur children, Lonnie and Nellie.

Contributors Our contributors give Inside New Orleans its voice, its personality and its feel. Here we are proud to highlight a few of them so that you can put a face with a name and get to know them.

Anna Tusa

Anna Tusa is the Director of Operations for Briquette, the Briquette Wine Room and New Orleans Creole Cookery. On page 60, Anna pairs whiskey cocktails with local pizza slices.

Ingrid Rinck

Ingrid Rinck is a self-made entrepreneur and CEO of Sensible Meals and has been helping people eat healthier and achieve their weight loss goals since 2014. Read about Ingrid’s newest business on page 49.

Sue Strachan Sue Strachan has been writing about New Orleans culture for more than 25 years. This is her first article for Inside New Orleans. Sue has been an editor and writer for a number of locally-based publications including Uptown/Mid-City Messenger, St. Charles Avenue magazine, New Orleans Magazine, New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles, Preservation in Print, Louisiana Life, and was society editor for the TimesPicayune for five years. Her work has been seen internationally in Time Asia and HG magazine.

She is regularly featured on Hollywood Highlights on WWL-TV’s Great Day Louisiana. In this issue, Sue chats with pet owners and their furry family members on page 22.

Mimi Greenwood Knight Mimi Greenwood Knight is a freelance writer and recent empty nester. She and her husband, David, live on a hobby farm in Folsom. Mimi is blessed to have thousands of articles and essays published in national and regional magazines, as well as anthologies and Christian devotionals. When not writing, she enjoys the “home arts” of cooking, canning, gardening, knitting, chicken wrangling and beekeeping. Mimi talks about the French Market’s 200-year anniversary on page 28.

Other Voices: Alison L. Burns, Leah Draffen, Rebecca Fox, Lorin Gaudin, Thomas B. Growden, Melanie Langteau and Trent Spann.

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The Art of History Cover Artist Rayne Housey Bories RAYNE HOUSEY BORIES HAS A HISTORY of loving art and likewise, a history of loving history. From a young age, Rayne sat her friends down to paint their portraits as an activity. She loved coloring, painting, and anything art that she could get her hands on. In high school, she took classes at the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts to do even more. “I minored in studio art at Tulane while I double majored in history and art history. History has always been just as much of an interest as art and they’ve always fit together for me.”

Rayne then earned her Master’s in Preservation Studies from Tulane’s School of Architecture. “I thought that was the field I was going to go into until 12

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I realized that it was mostly paperwork to save houses (which I love), but I would rather be in the building sanding the wood.” Rayne began working at a furniture refinishing business that did Venetian plaster and gold leaf ceilings. For a few years, she learned to gold leaf and naturally studied the history of it. While dabbling in painting preservation of ceiling murals and more, Rayne continued to paint on the side for fun.

“My mom finally said, ‘I can’t take any more of your paintings. You have to sell them.’ So, she made me go to Judy at the Rink to ask if the owner at the time would be interested in selling my work. I was so nervous to ask, but she was so nice >>

photo: MILESTONE PHOTOGRAPHY MELANIE LANGTEAU

by Leah Draffen

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and gave me the confidence to continue.”

Rayne then decided to become a fulltime artist at the same time she became a mother. She now balances the act of mothering her 2-year-old daughter while painting the variety of subjects she enjoys.

“I’m all over the board,” Rayne laughs. “From gold leaf animals to birds to historical portraiture. I also paint pet portraits, because they are people’s children too! And I love to do it. It makes me happy and it makes me feel like I’m putting something out there into the world that was once a blank canvas. It’s fulfilling for me.”

Working with oils, Rayne begins her process of painting historical pieces by first researching the artists she admires like Eugène Delacroix and and Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres. “There’s a back story to why I pick the paintings that I do and usually it’s because I like the artist.

I read about the artist, study their work and then paint what I like to see, but add a little twist. John Singleton Copley is my number one favorite portrait painter from the early American period.”

That twist can be found in the form of lemons, limes, grapefruits and oranges cleverly layered atop the historical portraits. Recently, Rayne has been experimenting with additional items including magnolias and bees representing the Napoleonic bee, which ties into history and nature. “New things are on the horizon,” Rayne adds. “I have to really work at laying out a schedule. I want to devote enough time to each subject.

Luckily, I like to paint it all, but sometimes that’s a curse as much as it’s a blessing!”

A New Orleans native, Rayne is inspired by her home city and all that it encompasses. “I love New Orleans. I love the history, the architecture, the wildlife…I hope to never leave!” Her favorite part of approaching the canvas is long before she’s with brush in hand. “It’s the very beginning for me. It’s the idea that I’m excited about. I have a little notebook by my bed for these ideas that usually come in the middle of the night.”

It’s evident that Rayne’s passions of art and history fit hand in hand. She adds, “I think history is important. We have to look at the past to learn from our mistakes and move forward. That’s what I bring to my art—don’t forget history but also don’t take things so seriously. I like to funk it up and have fun. We only have one life.”

Find Rayne’s work at Judy at the Rink, Home Malone, Claire Elizabeth Gallery, Where Y’Art Gallery and online at raynemariepaints.com. Contact Rayne at raynepaints@gmail.com. Follow along on Instagram @raynemariepaints.

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JFA All-Star Jazz Ensemble

October

1-Nov 30 JR IV Unit Giveway. Enter to win Enagic’s newest water filter model from Kangen Water Center. Drawing on Dec 1. kangen-water-center.ticketleap.com/winjriv.

1-Jan 24 Make America What America Must Become Exhibition. Make America What America Must Become, features the works of 35 regional artists from the Gulf South states of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana—the Indigenous area formerly known as Bulbancha— Mississippi, and Texas. Make America What America Must Become is inspired by a letter written by philosopher and American commentator James Baldwin, to his nephew on the 100th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St. cacno.org.

1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 JFA AllStar Jazz Ensemble. Enjoy live music from home with the New Orleans 16

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Jazz Museum! The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America present an all-star jazz ensemble virtual performance every Wednesday and Thursday at 2pm CDT. facebook.com/ nolajazzmuseum/live.

2 Belles and Beaus Ball Online. The American Cancer Society presents the 20th annual Belles and Beaus Ball online with Facebook Live. The virtual program will include musical performances, a drink demonstration, guest speakers and more.

Proceeds will help underwrite one year of operations at the Patrick F. Taylor Hope Lodge. 7-8pm. bellesandbeausball.com.

2-3 Jennifer Ponson Jewelry Designs Show. View Jennifer Ponson Jewelry Designs at the Bead Shop by appointment.

4612 Magazine St. 895-6161.

2-11 Crescent City Chamber Music Festival. The Crescent City Chamber Music Festival will go on as planned with

live performances streamed from Oct 2 to 11. This year’s festival titled “In the Darkest Night Shines the Brightest Light” features four unique, virtual programs broadcast live and free to the public on Facebook and YouTube over the ten days of the festival. Once again, Founding Artistic Director and New Orleans native Luke Fleming will bring some of the world’s most talented chamber musicians together for audiences in New Orleans, and now, online anywhere in the world. For concert times and more, visit crescentcitychambermusicfestival.com.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Quarantunes. Hop onto the New Orleans Jazz Museum’s Facebook Page for Quarantunes! Every Friday at 2 PM, the Museum hosts virtual concerts with an exciting mix of talented Jazz musicians, all performing from their homes. facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live.

3 Badges & Brews 2020. Chafunkta Brewing

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October 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22 and 28-29, and November 4-5, 11-12 and 18-19 Jazz Foundation of America All-Star Jazz Ensemble.

Enjoy live music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum!

The Jazz Foundation of America and New Orleans Jazz Museum present an all-star jazz ensemble virtual performance from the Jazz Museum’s education center every Wednesday and Thursday at 2pm CDT. Pictured here is the Louis Ford All-Star Band that kicked off the first on-site concert since March. Tune in to the free series by visiting facebook. com/nolajazzmuseum/live.

Company invites you to Badges & Brews 2020, a fundraiser for the Captain Vincent N. Liberto Jr. Memorial Fund. Chafuntka brews to go, including inVINCEible Ale, which has benefited the foundation since its inception. Live music by Cypress Creek.

All proceeds raised allow the foundation to help families of fallen first responders and military. Chafunkta Brewing Co, 69123 Skybrook Rd., Mandeville. 3- 9pm.

985-869-0716. northshorefoundation. org/liberto-fund. louisiananorthshore. com/event/badges-%26-brews-2020-atchafunkta-brewing-co/3225/.

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Champagne Saturdays.

Symmetry Jewelers & Designers, 8138 Hampson St. symmetryjewelers.com.

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Inside Scoop from the Jazz Museum’s balcony! Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm to watch for free. facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live.

10 St. Tammany Collectors Con. St. Tammany Collectors Con is the only event of its kind on the Northshore. Find toys and action figures, comics, records, video games, pop culture and local artists.

Castine Center at Pelican Park, 63350 Pelican Dr, Mandeville.

10:30am-5pm. General Admission, $5; Kids 6 & under, free. louisiananorthshore.com/event/st-tammany-collectors-con/2817.

11 Northshore Half Marathon & 10 Miler. Due to COVID-19, this year’s Northshore Half Marathon + 10 miler, will be a 10K and 5K. The NHM team has worked closely with park officials on the race plan for socially distanced racing that complies with safety standards and implements best practices for the industry. Park entry fee, $2; 5K, $30; 10K, $40; virtual runner, $30. Fontainebleau State Park, 62883 Hwy 1089, Mandeville. NorthshoreHalfMarathon. com. louisiananorthshore.com.

12-18 O What A Night! Online Silent Art Auction. Bid on art and support the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. odgenmuseum.org/ owhatanight.

16-18 Gulf Coast Sportsmen and Outdoor Expo. The second annual Gulf Coast Sportsmen and Outdoor Expo returns to The Harbor Center. Vendors will offer their latest products and services to hunters, fishermen, campers and sports enthusiasts. The trade show will include product booths, live music on Saturday, giveaways and door prizes. The Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell. $10-$17. 985-774-3144.louisiananorthshore.com/ event/gulf-coast-sportsmen-and-outdoor-expo/306.

17 O What A Night! Online Live Art Auction. Hosted by Neal Auction Company. odgenmuseum.org/owhatanight.

17-18 Ozone Songwriter Festival on the Northshore. The 3rd annual Ozone Songwriter Festival on the Northshore features four stages at and around the Mandeville Trailhead on Girod Street.

Enjoy music by 100+ singer-songwriters of every genre at this year’s free, family-friendly event. Free Admission at all stages with one optional ticketed concert. louisiananorthshore.com/event/ozonesongwriter-festival-on-the-northshore/2331.

18 Open House. Jewish Community Day School, 3747 W. Esplanade Ave, Metairie. 12pm. 887-4091. jcdsnola.org.

22 Open House. Arden Cahill Academy, 3101 Wall Blvd, Gretna. ardencahillacademy.com.

24 Louisiana Sporting Clays Classic. The Chartwell Center is hosting its 18th annual social-distanced skeet shoot competition with other games, food, drinks, a raffle, and a silent auction featuring local New Orleans artists. Covey Rise Lodge, 24009 Singing Waterfall Rd, Husser. 913-7041. chartwellcenter.org.

24-25 Olde Towne Slidell Antique Fall Street Fair. Featuring vendor booths of antiques, collectibles and arts and crafts, as well as the town’s antique shops and great food, and live music on three stages. Griffith Park, 333 Erlanger Ave., Slidell. 10am-5pm.

985-788-7799. louisiananorthshore.com/event/olde-towne-slidellantique-fall-street-fair/518.

26 HBA Annual Golf Tournament. Registration fees include green fees, cart rental, lunch during registration, dinner after the tournament, food and drinks on the course and awards. English Turn Golf & Country Club, 1 Clubhouse Dr. 10:30am-6pm. Register at hbagno.org.

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November

1 Open House. Archbishop Rummel High School, 1901 Severn Ave, Metairie. 6pm. rummelraiders.com.

1-Jan 24 Make America What America Must Become Exhibition. Make America What America Must Become, features the works of 35 regional artists from the Gulf South states of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana—the Indigenous area formerly known as Bulbancha— Mississippi, and Texas. Make America What America Must Become is inspired by a letter written by philosopher and American commentator James Baldwin, to his nephew on the 100th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St. cacno.org.

2 Open House. Cabrini High School, 1400 Moss St. In person or virtual. 3:306:30pm. cabrinihigh.com.

3, 10, 17 Live From the Jazz Museum Balcony. Join the Jazz Museum online for their weekly Balcony Livestream Concert Series, in which dynamic jazz musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum’s balcony! Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm to watch for free. facebook.com/ nolajazzmuseum/live.

4-5, 11-12, 18-19 JFA All-Star Jazz Ensemble. Enjoy live music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America present an all-star jazz ensemble virtual performance every Wednesday and Thursday at 2pm CDT. facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live.

5 Open House. Mount Carmel Academy, 7027 Milne Blvd. 2-7:30pm. mcacubs.com.

6, 13, 20 Quarantunes. Hop onto the New Orleans Jazz Museum’s Facebook Page for Quarantunes! Every Friday at 2 PM, the Museum hosts virtual concerts with an exciting mix of talented Jazz musicians, all performing from their homes. facebook. com/nolajazzmuseum/live.

7, 14, 21, 28 Champagne Saturdays.

Symmetry Jewelers & Designers, 8138 Hampson St. symmetryjewelers.com.

NOTE: All dates and events are subject to change or cancellation due to the COVID19 pandemic. Send your event information to scoopINOLA@gmail.com to have it featured in an upcoming issue of Inside New Orleans.

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School METAIRIE PARK COUNTRY DAY

Established in 1929, Metairie Park Country Day School is a coeducational, independent Pre-K through Grade 12 school where care and cultivation of each child comes to life with exciting and innovative approaches to teaching. Country Day’s uses of advanced technology and rigorous curriculum, that focuses on critical thinking through academic disciplines, opens the world to its students. Country Day’s sciences explore nature from the tiniest particle to the infinite universe, and math is expressed as the language of nature. The social sciences and humanities engage questions of how we should live, and students interpret the world around them through the visual and performing arts. Pre-K Admission Open House, Oct. 22. Middle and Upper School Open House, Nov. 17.

Located at 300 Park Rd. in Metairie. 837-5204. mpcds.com.

DELGADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Delgado has been a leader in online education for more than 15 years, and always offers a large variety of online classes, as well as “hybrid” classes that are part online and part face-to-face. Enrollment services at Delgado are now completely virtual! Students can visit the Online Welcome Desk for help with all matters related to enrollment. Delgado offers live chat and virtual appointments in addition to email and phone options to assist with scheduling classes, applying and checking on the status of financial aid and checking the status of an application for admission. Minisession 2 (4-week term) registration is open now until Oct. 23. Classes start Oct. 26. Winter Session (4-week term) registration is open Oct. 26 - Dec. 11. Classes start Dec. 14. 671-5000. dcc.edu.

ECOLE BILINGUE DE LA NOUVELLE-ORLÉANS

Founded in 1998, Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans provides a private, friendly and language-enriched environment for every student. As Louisiana’s first and only private French school accredited by the French government and the State of Louisiana, the school offers a multilingual education for students 18-months-old through the 8th grade. The mission of Ecole Bilingue is to develop globally literate students through a rigorous bilingual French-American curriculum. They guide students to excel academically, foster their curiosity, and prepare them to become creative and innovative contributors to the world. Research shows that students with fluency in multiple languages consistently outperform their monolingual peers on standard language and academic achievement tests. Located at 821 General Pershing St. 896-4500. ebnola.net.

KEHOE-FRANCE SCHOOL SOUTHSHORE

At Kehoe-France School, children are nurtured in a warm and welcoming environment. With small class sizes in a secure and picturesque 20

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Days environment, the degreed and certified staff encourage students to explore their curiosities. As an authorized International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and candidate for Middle School Programme, Kehoe-France is focused on providing an inquiry-based approach to learning. Students are actively engaged in their development, education, and activities. They focus not only on the academic fundamentals but also a child’s physical health and wellness through expansive athletic programs, exposure to the fine arts through classes and clubs, and a commitment to a service as a school community. Facilities are newly renovated with more improvements to come.

Kehoe-France School invites everyone to tour and take those first steps onto the path to success. Located at 720 Elise Ave. in Metairie. 733-0472. kehoefrance.com.

ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is the oldest Episcopal school in New Orleans with 63 years of experience in educating the mind, body, and spirit of young children. St. Andrew’s enrolls boys and girls 12 months through Grade 8, offering 14 years of nurturing yet challenging education that focuses on “Cherishing Childhood, Developing Character and Cultivating Leaders.”

St. Andrew’s offers an environment in which children develop confidence, achieve academic success, and embrace a lifelong love of learning. Small class sizes are used to promote a challenging learning environment where students interact with teachers, and grow spiritually, socially and intellectually.

A strong academic program is enhanced by state-of-the-art technology, includes Spanish, music, chapel, fine arts, athletics and information literacy skills. Student publications, dramatics, interscholastic sports, and community service round out St. Andrew’s program. This year, virtual one-on-one tours and in person tours are available by appointment only. Located at 8012 Oak St. 866-6553. saesnola.org/admissions.

URSULINE ACADEMY

Diverse by design, Ursuline believes that appreciating and learning from people with different perspectives is how they build a better world. For many girls, Ursuline can be the first place they meet people with different backgrounds, beliefs and talents. The academy celebrates girls for who they are and elevates their confidence to influence the world. Here, girls gain a deeper understanding of themselves and how to be successful in a global society. Through interactive experiences tailored to girls’ interests, Ursuline students learn how to think deeper, communicate clearly and solve problems independently and collaboratively. At Ursuline, STEM and the arts are equal partners in powering our girls’ education. We believe that creative thinking is best nurtured when young brains explore both analytical and imaginative ideas. High school open house, Nov. 11. Located at 2635 State Street. 8665292. go.uanola.org.

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Pet Smarts

by Sue Strachan

Thomas Corrington with pups Kai and Chloe.

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Whether Instagram or store window famous, these furry four-legged friends are beloved by their owners and fans.

Noses for the Law Let’s face it, law offices are intimidating and formal.

But in the office of attorney Thomas Corrington, there is a good possibility that you will step on a dog toy or over and around a sleeping dog, most likely Kai, Thomas’ English Crescent Golden Retriever.

Chloe, his Cavachon (a half Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, half Bichon Frise), uses her bed for naps, but don’t be surprised if you find her sitting in Thomas’ lap, looking for a chin rub.

“I got Chloe when I got married,” says Thomas, talking about his wife, Misty.

Even before he became one of Chloe’s favorite people, Thomas already had a love of dogs, having grown up with them.

When Thomas opened his office on Prytania Street, he decided to bring his dogs to the office.

“Why leave the dogs in kennels at home,” asks Thomas. “Bring them to the office where they are more active, see people.

“And they provide a bit of security if someone wonders in.”

Thomas realizes that not everyone likes dogs, so he installed a door at the office entryway, so the dogs can be in a separate area while he meets with clients.

In addition to Thomas’ lap and her dog bed, Chloe is obsessed with lizards, according to Thomas, playing, then usually accidentally killing them. Kai, Thomas

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ANDOUILLE, BETTER KNOWN by his Instagram name, @douie_the_doxie, was about to get some competition.

It wasn’t in the Deutsches Haus Dachshund race or the Wiener Dog Race at the New Orleans Fair Grounds, both of which he was the champion.

For this almost 3-year-old dog, it was closer to home.

In fact, it was his home – the one he lived in with his owners, Camille and Jonathan DeTrinis.

On Dec. 31, 2019, their son William entered Douie’s world, but instead of being a competitor, the dog became a devoted companion.

The strong ties between Douie and his family are much like those the other pet owners and pets profiled: New Orleans Saints player Alex Anzalone and wife, Lindsey Anzalone; Nola Flora owner Ashley WatkinsBateman; attorney Thomas Corrington; and New Orleans fireman Neil Navarro and artist Becky Fos Navarro.

Pets enrich these owners’ and our lives in so many ways. A new twist in today’s world is that pets can also be social media stars, a.k.a. “pet influencers.” On Instagram, for example, @JiffPom, a Pomeranian, has 10 million followers and @realgrumpycat, has close to 3 million followers. New Orleans has it own cadre, with a few mentioned here.

admits, does not fetch. “He will get the toy, but never bring it back,” he says.

It’s all in a day’s work for Kai and Chloe.

Champion of the Races and Social Media Andouille, “Douie the Doxie,” arrived Christmas day as a gift from Jonathan DeTrinis, an attorney at DeT Law Firm, to his wife, Camille, a nurse practitioner at Children Hospital’s CARE Center.

Jonathan’s dog Thriller, a border collie mix he got while attending LSU, was getting older and he thought getting a younger dog would help keep Thriller happy.

But, Camille said no more dogs.

Jonathan had a plan, though. “I knew I could get her a wiener dog,” he says, because she grew up with dachshunds.

“I fell in love immediately,” says Camille, about the tiny Christmas puppy, an Isabella longhair dachshund.

In fact, Douie was so cute, that it wasn’t too long after that the “douie_the_doxie” Instagram account was born.

“It’s a fun thing to do together,” says Jonathan.

Thriller, who makes early appearances in the account, did not like Douie at first, barking and snapping at him.

“He was an old grump,” says Jonathan.

But Douie, according to Jonathan, eventually charmed Thriller and they started sleeping and playing together.

Jonathan DeTrinis Thriller passed away about 18 months later, and holding up Douie Douie became the focus of the DeTrinis family, and the Instagram account, which as of early September is at >> the Doxie.

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Above: Ashley Watkins-Bateman with Tee Tee. Right: Neil Navarro with Bosco.

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11,900 followers and climbing.

Douie’s account is a Carnival-is-every-day type of an account, with costume changes the norm. Camille makes some of them, but she has a secret weapon: vintage costumes made by her mom that were worn by her childhood dachshund.

There are an estimated five drawers full of costumes.

“We have costumes for every season or event, like a red dress for the Red Dress Run,” says Jonathan.

He also thinks that Douie has more clothes than William.

When William was born, Douie was interested but didn’t know what to think of his new brother at first. It took about three months for William to even notice him, even though “Douie likes to lick his face,” says Jonathan.

They are now starting to become buddies, he adds.

William is now part of Douie’s Instagram, with Jonathan or Camille taking the photos, documenting their “growing up” together, much like similar photos and videos on The Dodo, a popular animal and pet Instagram account (@thedodo).

How do they get Douie to pose? “Douie knows it’s picture time,” he says, “And expects a treat.”

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Bar and restaurants patrons strolling past Nola Flora on Magazine Street are often met with a feline green-eyed stare. It’s not a statue.

Behind the windows, nestled amongst gift and home items and flowers is real live cat, Tee Tee Nola Ninja, age unknown.

Six years go, Nola Flora owner Ashley WatkinsBateman was getting gas at the Brother’s Food Mart/Gas Station by Oakwood Center. She saw a cat at the station door meowing and crying, trying to get inside. Ashley went in to ask what was going to happen to the cat, and they said they were going to call animal control the next day. The cat’s ear was clipped, so they knew she had been neutered.

Ashley, who has a soft spot for animals—she already had five cats and four dogs—said “I’ll take her.”

Because there were five cats at home, Ashley brought the cat, Tee Tee, to the store, where she disappeared upstairs.

Ashley left out food and water, which she knew Tee Tee was sampling, but no cat made an appearance.

Worried about not seeing her about a month, Ashley called her vet, Dr. Brian Hill at Maple Street Small Animal Clinic, for advice.

Tee Tee must have know something was up, because she made her debut on the staircase landing, where she went to sleep. Soon after Tee Tee came all the way downstairs and “took over the joint” says Ashley.

At first Ashley and her staff were afraid that she would go outside on busy Magazine Street, but she has

photo courtesy: NEIL NAVARRO

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Is That a Cat in Your Window?

stayed in the store. About once a year, Ashley says, Tee Tee wanders out, but is so scared she hides underneath the house the business is in.

Ashley admits that Tee Tee is a natural for a shop cat: super friendly (though she does tend to stay away from small children, as most cats do), a big licker and she somehow manages to weave her way in and out of the pretty, but breakable, ceramic or glass gift and home items in the store. Ashley said Tee Tee has rarely broken anything, but she has set off the alarm system sensors a few times.

That said, Tee Tee is so popular, “Friends have threatened to create a Facebook page for her,” says Ashley. (Shh. We won’t tell them about Instagram!)

Rescuing pets is a natural for Ashley.

She grew up at a nursery where there were cats and kittens around all the time. At the home in Belle Chasse she shares with husband Robert and daughters Amelia and Thi, they are the parents to rescue dogs Rogue (LA/SPCA), Busstop (Dag’s House) and Ladybug (ARNO), all pit bull mixes, and Tallulah, a Catahoula cur (ARNO) and cats Apache, Dorito, Bunny Bread, Selania Perrison, and Boudreaux Boudreaux-Ghali, and feral cat, Missy Hissy. Her family also feed a feral cat colony, “Cats just show up at our house,” said Ashley, who also notes that she found homes for two kittens.

But at Nola Flora, Tee Tee is the star of the show.

Making the Rounds If you see two French bulldogs or a Rottweiler at Fire Station 17 in Metairie, then at Gallery B. Fos on Magazine Street in New Orleans, you aren’t seeing double – they are the same dogs.

For fireman Neil Navarro and artist Becky Fos Navarro, Bosco, Murph and Fran are their constant companions.

When the duo met, Neil did not have any pets, while Becky had her dog Suki, a boxer. When Suki passed away due to a rare heart condtion, there was a definite void.

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When not becoming up-andcoming pet influencers, Murph and Fran like walks and bike rides – often in a knapsack with heads popping out. All three dogs, surprisingly like to swim.

“I think Bosco was really a Lab,” says Neil. “He loves to run and swim in the lake.”

The Frenchies get into the action, too, wearing life jackets, of course.

At home, there is a kiddie pool, a particular favorite of Fran, who after a walk will get in, circle around, then lay down, “looking like a diva,” says Neil.

Becky thinks their diva might be pregnant (not by Murph, Neil says), and is hopeful for puppies.

“She just wants to have puppies,” says Neil.

Who knows, @Firehouse_Frenchies may soon have new co-stars.

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New Orleans Saints linebacker Alex Anzalone with an ARNO dog.

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merle coat.

Despite the breed and size difference, the dogs get along, with Fran, the diminutive one of the three, ruling the roosts of home, studio and firehouse.

At home, the goal is to “keep them off the couch,” says Neil.

They sometimes bring all three dogs to Becky’s studio, but when Becky is by herself, it is usually the French bulldogs, as it is hard to handle three dogs, one a protective Bosco, in the studio.

The dogs are also visitors to Jefferson Parish East Bank Consolidated Fire Station 17 in Metairie. Bosco always strikes a pose as guest star in Murph’s and Fran’s Instagram account, @firehouse_frenchies.

“Becky is on Instagram for business,” says Neil, “so she said, ‘Let’s do something with the dogs.’”

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New Orleans Saints linebacker Alex Anzalone is a Saint on the field, and a Saint to four-legged friends off.

In his rookie year, 2017, he connected with Athletes for Hope, an organization that matches athletes with community needs and charitable causes. They paired him with Animal Rescue of New Orleans (ARNO) for which he has done a number of things, including posing with dogs to get them adopted, as well as bring awareness to the positives of pet adoption.

“There are tons of dogs and cats out there that are fully capable of being a perfect family pet,” says Alex.

The support for adopting shelter animals extends to his wife, Lindsey Cooper Anzalone, who Alex credits as the one who inspired him to adopt rescue dog Sammy, who they think is a boxer Labrador mix.

He adopted Sammy from a shelter in Clearwater, Florida, the area where Lindsey is from. Her family, Alex says, had always adopted shelter dogs, so that is from whom he learned about the adoption process.

And yes, Sammy has an Instagram account, @Sammytherescuedog, that features him with Lindsey and Alex.

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THE PANDEMIC YEAR has had more than its share of surreal moments. How many times have you stood in a grocery store surrounded by your fellow masked shoppers and thought, “Is this really happening?” My visit to the French Market in the heart of the Vieux Carré was just one more COVID reality check. Walking the space with Director of Marketing and Development Jeremy Smith, felt like visiting a movie set. There I was in the familiar cavernous pavilion. But something was missing. People. Since the pandemic forced citywide closures in March, the iconic structure has slowly reopened—first on the weekend, then adding Thursday and Friday and, by the time you read this, Monday. I was there on a Wednesday and the silence—in what has always been a bustling marketplace—was eerie.

Since I was a girl, the charm of the French Market has been in the masses of people from backgrounds and traditions I knew little about. I used to love standing in one spot and listening to the languages and accents around me. Long before I traveled abroad or saw much of this country, the French Market allowed me to experience people who were different from me and mine. And I love it! The French Market was—and is—quintessentially New Orleans. But it’s much more than that. It’s people like Awa Thioubou, a Senegalese transplant who’s sold her West African clothing and

photo: ZACK SMITH PHOTOGRPAHY

200 Years of Welcoming Locals and Tourists

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jewelry in a French Market booth for 25 years.

Known as the Godmother of the Market or Mama Awa, she admits that since vendors were allowed to return in July, she sometimes ends her workday in the red. By the time she pays her booth fee, her employee, and someone to set up and take down her stand, she may or may not make money that day. “This is the only thing I know,” she says. “I’ve always been self-employed. I can’t work for anyone else. We love this market. We love this city. Staying home won’t change anything. We just need to come here and stick it out until the people come back.” Mama Awa was the first merchant to return after Hurricane Katrina. “I told (the other merchants) to come back and one by one they did. God is the only one who can take care of this virus. We just have to keep at it, until he does.”

Then there’s Gamal Sabla. The son of an Arab father and Hispanic mother, Sabla has sold his photographs on metal since 2010. “The city told us out of the blue on March 14th that we had to shut down,” he says. “There are 300 vendors here and some have been here for 30 years. They put their kids through school and college because of the market. It’s hard work. It takes me three hours just to set up each morning. But my parents taught me anything that’s difficult is always good.”

Sabla says what keeps people coming back to the French Market is merchandise they can’t find anywhere else. It’s the ultimate New Orleans experience. Where else can you shop al fresco for clothing, jewelry, art, antiques, homegrown spices and local delicacies surrounded by the sights, sounds and smells of the Quarter. “All these products you see were produced in New Orleans,” says Sabla. “Either that or they come from the vendor’s home countries, like Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Mexico. And because overhead is so low for the merchants, customers pay less here than anywhere else in the city.”

Sabla’s father had a booth at the market before him. “My dad is ethnic Arab with a long beard,” he says. “Even though he speaks six languages and has set foot on 60 percent of the Earth, he had a hard time getting a regular job because of the way he looked. But at the market, he fit right in. He had a booth here for 11 years and made a good living. The market has allowed me to travel and to afford my home and lifestyle. It’s hard work but the hard work pays.”

Without vendors like Sabla and Thioubou, Smith says this place is just an empty shell. “The French Market has always been the heartbeat of the Quarter. But they are the culture bearers.

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cold and rain, even in tropical storms.” With convention and tourism on hold, for the foreseeable future, the past few months have seen New Orleanians finding their way back to the French Market, a place where they might have only gone when they had visitors in town. Now they’re playing tourist themselves.

The market stalls have been rearranged to allow six feet between vendors, and masks are mandatory for everyone. Since many of the bars and restaurants were already open-air, it’s become a great place to grab a bite and listen to live local music while still feeling safe.

And the real cachet is you can do all that only feet from the spot where John James Audubon purchased birds

and animals to serve as models for his paintings, the spot where Civil War soldiers bartered their rations for fresh fruits and vegetables, where Mark Twain smoked cigars and drank brandy with his fellow riverboat pilots, and where throughout the 1700s and 1800s, French, Spanish, English, Celtic, Portuguese, Dutch, Italian, African, and Native American merchants stood shoulder to shoulder hawking their wares.

The French Market is the oldest, continually operating open-air market in the country and it’s seen many incarnations. If these walls could talk. And it’s all still there. The unmistakable aroma of café au lait and beignets from Café du Monde, fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood and specialty foods, the quirky flea market finds, unique boutique shopping, authentic local cooking, cocktails, and live jazz music. “The crowd has historically been 60 percent tourists and 40 percent locals,” says Smith. “But the main tourists we’re seeing now are from around Louisiana and our neighboring states. And we’re thrilled to see so many locals enjoying their market.

We’ve always been New Orleans to the world. Now New Orleanians themselves can come enjoy their own music, suck down some fresh-shucked oysters, have a muffuletta, some fresh roasted corn and a snowball, all within two blocks.”

Over its 200-year history, the market has twice been destroyed by fire, twice by hurricane and, at the turn of the last century, had to contend with the ravages of the yellow fever epidemic. No one could have foreseen this new challenge. But this too shall pass. The crowds will be back. And in the meantime, locals can enjoy having the market to themselves, just a little bit longer.

Home Care and COVID-19 AFTER SERVICING THE COMMUNITY for over 50 years, Dependable In Home Care has learned a thing or two. Today more than ever, home care is the best and safest choice for those needing companionship, supervision, total care or just some assistance to remain where they want to be in their own home. Unlike facilities, when you keep your family member at home, you have full access to them at all times.

Home care provides limited access by fewer caregivers than a facility. Most often, just one or two caregivers will interact with you or your family. This greatly reduces their exposure to COVID-19, the flu and more.

Finding the right agency can be a daunting task. Look for an agency with proven dependability, a large pool of caregivers to choose from, and 24/7 service 365 days a year. As the region’s only nationally accredited caregiver registry, Dependable In Home Care gives families all these things providing peace of mind.

Owner Joni Friedmann-Lagasse says: “No other caregiver service in the area can boast our credentials. We provide access to a vetted pool of nearly 125 experienced professionals, including LPN’s, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, and experienced care providers. All of the caregivers on the registry have a minimum of two years of hands-on experience and have passed drug screenings and national background checks.”

The caregivers can provide daily, weekly, or long-term care. They are available for emergency, or respite care for you or your loved ones. They can assist with personal care, such as dressing, bathing,

Caregiver Antoinette Morton.

toileting and meals. caregivers can help clients maintain their well-being and independence with activities focused on movement, companionship, range of motion exercises, medication reminders, grocery shopping, and much more.

Caregivers also will work well with your current home health or hospice team to coordinate care.

“Our business model is a win-win for the family and the caregiver. That’s one of the reasons we have been successful and have been able to compete with other home care choices and national franchises, for over 50 years,” says Joni. The care registry business model allows families to pay less for care and the caregivers to make more for the care they provide. Experience the Dependable difference.

To learn more about Dependable In Home Care, visit dependablecare.net. 504-486-5044.

Senior Care Resources

There are many choices to make and many options to consider when planning for your own senior living experience or for a loved one. Lifestyles for seniors have become more vibrant and fulfilling with choices to suit most people and a wide range of care requirements. The below will provide a quick look at some of the best choices available in the area, along with other helpful servives. You can get to know a little bit about these resources before you schedule on-site visits or give them a call. We hope it will help you feel prepared and confident in your options!

Christwood Retirement Community 100 Christwood Blvd, Covington 985-898-0515 or 800-480-4361 christwoodrc.com Independent living, assisted living, cognitive memory care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, companion services, Christwood at Home, and Christwood Dementia Home Services.

Dependable In Home Care

Home Care Solutions has a range of services

StAnthonysGardens.org

702 N. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans

that includes personalized home care with an

A ministry of the Archdiocese of New Orleans

504-486-5044

Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s specialization.

specializing in independent living 55+ and older;

dependablecare.net

assisted living; and memory care.

The caregivers you request, when you need them,

Poydras Home

at a price you can afford. Locally owned and

5354 Magazine St, New Orleans

Thibodaux Regional Medical Center

operated since 1969.

504-897-0535

602 N. Acadia Rd., Thibodaux

poydrashome.com

985-447-5500

Family Dermatology Specialists, LLC

Poydras Home is a continuing care retirement

thibodaux.com

3421 N Causeway Blvd., Ste. 202, Metairie

community located in the heart of Uptown. Poydras

At Thibodaux Regional, you are not a number –

504-832-6612

Home offers independent living, assisted living,

you are someone who will be treated with respect,

Family Dermatology Specialists, LLC focus on

nursing care, memory care and an adult day program.

cared for with compassion, and treated kindly.

Sensible Meals

Westside Orthopaedic Clinic

985-237-1011

1301 Barataria Blvd., Marrero

Home Care Solutions

eatsensiblemeals.com

504-347-0243

3421 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 502, Metairie

Sensible Meals is an online meal prep company that

westsideortho.com

504-828-0900

provides fresh, affordable, and convenient meals.

Westside Orthopaedic Clinic is a full service

total skin wellness, including the prevention and treatment of skin cancer.

homecareneworleans.com

orthopaedic clinic offering a wide array of

Home Care Solutions offers non-medical

St. Anthony’s Gardens

orthopaedic care and services. Specializing in

in-home care and professional Aging Life Care

601 Holy Trinity Dr, Covington

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (including

Management. Experts in aging well since 1991,

985-605-5950

microdiscectomy and lumbar fusions),

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Financial & Insurance Resources

BANKING

INSURANCE

Multiple locations throughout the Greater New

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868 Behrman Hwy., Gretna

861-7778

628-0160

bankwithfidelity.com

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FINANCIAL

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486-8645

229-6394

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Fidelity Bank

Precision Payment Services

Chabert Insurance of Gretna Tarter Agency -

606 N. Carrollton Ave.

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2255 N. Hwy. 190, Covington 871-5480 naiala.com State Farm - Mary Beth Rittiner 152 Wall Blvd., Gretna 392-5808 mary.b.rittiner.b20f@statefarm.com

Front row, left to right: David Hymel, Anthony Bridges, and David Gabb. Back row, left to right: Penny Hamilton, Jackie Dardano, Leslie Green, Jackie Bryant, Lori Pausina, Marie Goodly, Candace Butler, Vanessa Sierra, Cathy Cerise, and Tiffany Graff.

HERE FOR GOOD FIDELITY BANK

Fidelity Bank is a local community bank with a history of serving the metro New Orleans area for over 100 years. The Bank prides itself on delivering World Class Client Service through a consultative approach with

we have developed relationships with even more members of the community who now recognize the importance of banking local.”

Fidelity Bank’s leadership team’s mission is reflected in the Bank’s

clients. The Fidelity Southshore team is made up of well known, experienced

overall mission—to be HERE FOR GOOD. This 112-year-old institution makes

and knowledgeable bankers who take a leadership role in many local

decisions for long-term planning and it one of the most capitalized banks in

organizations and events in the community. Some ongoing initiatives

the region. Giving back is another way the team lives the mission of being

include: The Zurich Classic, French Quarter Festivals, First Tee of Greater New

HERE FOR GOOD. When the Bank researched and discovered women business

Orleans, Junior League of Greater New Orleans, Habitat for Humanity, New

owners were drastically underserved the Bank developed and launched

Orleans Chamber and the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation. The team is

its highly successful P.O.W.E.R. program. The Southshore leadership team

especially proud of their Community Partners program designed exclusively

supports the P.O.W.E.R. initiative by holding monthly women in business

for nonprofits which in addition to providing financial services also includes

join ups in their branches (now virtual!) and frequently hosting educational

promotion, sponsorship and an annual financial gift.

seminars that address challenges and opportunities and position the business

Recently, Fidelity Bankers took a leadership role in the local banking community as a preferred Small Business Administration Lender. The

for growth.

With offices throughout greater New Orleans, the Fidelity Bank team is

team helped thousands of businesses via their facilitation of the Payment

ready to assist and show clients the difference a local, community bank can

protection Program (PPP). It is estimated the Bank assisted in saving over

make. Pausina adds, “Here for Good is not just words on a wall to us. It is who

22,000 jobs in the community. VP and Retail Banking Manger Lori Pausina

we are and who we will be each and every day.”

comments, “I am so proud of the Southshore team who worked countless hours through this crisis to make sure PPP loan applications were processed as quickly and efficiently as possible. We were one of the few banks who were ready to assist on day one of the program and we continued to take applications from clients and non-clients to the application period closed.

Because of that, we were able to not only assist New Orleans’ businesses, but

To learn more about Fidelity Bank, visit www.bankwithfidelity.com.

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by Alison L. Burns

Overcoming the Challenges

GIVEN THAT THIS is the annual insurance, financial, and banking issue, and in light of one of the biggest financial events that some of us will ever experience for our businesses, it only seems appropriate to talk about overcoming the top financial challenges that businesses face.

LACK OF CASH FLOW. Without cash, you have no business. After all, cash is king. Cash flows out; cash flows in. And you need both to maintain business. So how do you balance both? The answer lies in experimenting with payables and receivables. As consumers and payment trends evolve, it is wise to re-evaluate your business processes to maximize all your cash.

The list of payables questions can be endless: What payables can you stretch out without penalties? How far will they stretch? Can you combine vendors for costsavings? Are you stretching some bills out so far that you have late payment fees? Do you have business insurance? Is it the right coverage for your industry and needs?

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a lot of receivables in collections? What does that cost? How can you make the cost of receivables lower and have customers pay in a shorter amount of time? Do you have a streamlined payments process for customer receivables?

Sitting down to strategically map this out and brainstorm other ways of doing things can help with both outflow and inflow of cash, which plays right into‌ BUDGETING. Creating and sticking to a budget is key to running a clean operation with steady cash flow. Personally, when I did this for my business years ago, it was a game changer. I know down to the dollar what I spend on everything from salaries to our water cooler man. And I revisit it several times a month to compare to what is debited out of the operating account.

If there is $5 fluctuation, I am asking questions. Budgeting fixed costs also aids in salary and bonus projections, commission amounts, and sales quotas. This is truly the brains of the business and helps guide every other decision.

LACK OF CAPITAL. To grow your business, you need a healthy amount of capital for things like marketing. If you do not yet have this, I strongly recommend

two things: starting a business savings account and getting a line of credit (also called LOC). One of the highest interestbearing savings accounts out there is an American Express savings account, and you can link it to virtually any bank you want. Did I mention it is free? For the line of credit, your best relationship for this will be through your current bank that holds your business accounts. LOCs can be expensive money when you need to tap into it, so this should be used sparingly, but it is a great asset to have in a pinch and provide peace of mind.

UNFORESEEN EXPENSES. This one is scary, because it is such an unknown and could potentially affect our entire livelihoods. That being said, this is why it is critical to have savings as well as access to other capital. This is also a huge reason why business insurance is so crucial. It will protect your business in the event of a breach or major claim.

This is certainly the year of uncertainty, but we can help make it less stressful by putting these measures in place. To talk more on anything here, shoot me an email at aburns@precisionpaymentsystems.com.

Long live small business!

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1. Gold leaf palm frond on bronze stand, $189. Niche 2

Modern Home, Mandeville, 985-624-4045. 2. Brizo Artesso articulating faucet with finished hose. Shown in Luxe Gold. Southland Plumbing Supply, Metairie, 835-8411.

3. Andre, a B. Fos Original on 48� x 60� canvas. Gallery B. Fos, 444-2967.

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Hilltop Shoppe, 533-9670, hilltopshoppe.com. 2. Large 26� grin face with windblown rays by Elizabeth Keith Designs.

Outdoor Living Center, Covington, 985-893-8008.

3. Bayou Street copper column lantern. Available in four sizes, gas or electric, starting at $566. Gulf Coast Lanterns, Covington, 800-910-3275, gulfcoastlanterns.com.

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4. The Bevolo Collection handcrafted Kate Chandelier with glass beads, gilded iron. Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights, 522-9485, bevolo.com. 5. The perfect addition to any event. Fluff Gourmet Fairy Floss, 985-778-7870. 6. Interplay of color on canvas by New Orleans artist Nancy Hirsch Lasson. Greige Home Interiors, Covington, 985-875-7576, greigehome.com.

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by Iris Setlakwe. Ballin’s Ltd., 866-4367. 2. 3.27ct oval diamond eternity band set in platinum, $13,495. Boudreaux’s Jewelers, Metairie, 831-2602, boudreauxsjewelers.com.

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3. Anatoli Collection sterling silver and 18k vermeil mother of pearl necklace, $195. Symmetry Jewelers, 861-9925, symmetryjewelers.com. 4. Put a bow on it. Audrey Bow cocktail rings, cuff and earrings available in sterling silver and bronze. Reagan Charleston Jewelry, reagancharleston.com.

5. Skinade liquid collagen supplement. Purchase your 30-day supply today and get started on your path to better skin!

Saintly Skin, Metairie, 475-5510, saintlyskin.com.

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3. Whether it’s the classic penny loafer for men or the updated driving moc for boys, Haase’s Shoe Store and Haase Young Folks Shop has them for you. Haase’s, 8669944. 4. Habitual ivory knit sweater with fringe detail and Abel & Lula rust velveteen 3

shorts with working pockets. Kiki & Lolli, Covington, 985-900-2410. 5. First advanced skincare product that shows an almost immediate change in the skin hydration and cumulative dramatic changes by six weeks. Family Dermatology Specialists, LLC, Metairie, 832-6612. 6. Skin Better Science Even Better Tone Correcting Serum and Intensive AlphaRet Overnight Cream. New Orleans Aesthetics, 475-1000, neworleansaesthetics.com.

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INGRID RINCK IS A WEARER of many hats. She’s the partner of a Fox News Correspondent and former pro-wrestler, she’s mom to three beautiful kids, she’s a fitness trainer, and the owner of the largest meal distribution company in the United States, Sensible Meals (eatsensiblemeals.com). On top of that, she’s also a philanthropist and works hard daily to make her New Orleans a better place. But above all, she is a problem solver. So, when the COVID-19 crisis began, Rinck saw an opportunity to create something that was desperately needed—a way for other locally owned businesses, especially restaurants, to stay in business.

Rinck has spent the better part of her career specializing in fitness. She is a dance fitness instructor and certified trainer, and that combined with trying to find a better way for her Type I Diabetic son to eat foods he loved paved the way for Sensible Meals, a company started with her last $50 that is now a successful nationwide business supporting our local economy. Customers can order a week or month supply of pre-packaged, healthy, portioncontrolled meals made from whole foods and sustainable ingredients. The first thing Ingrid did during the pandemic was to open up her meal plans to others besides her customers, even adding family portions for those who needed to feed more than just themselves in uncertain times.

Next, she went to work, making sure that those who couldn’t afford to eat were taken care of. She took all of the meals that weren’t purchased and donated them to shelters, frontline workers, and people with a great amount of need, especially for healthy meals that would give them lots of energy. This also helped keep all of her employees on at fullpay, and allowed her to add even more part-timers to her staff, contributing to the local Northshore economy.

And then, a brilliant idea came.

Fitness and health had been the primary goal, but along the way, Rinck had developed some really great methods of prepping food in a sterile and safe way, and getting it packaged and delivered efficiently. Food workers in her A+ health rated facility wore gloves and masks, and FedEx helped get the food where it needed to go safely and securely.

So, why couldn’t Rinck use that same assembly line to help other restaurants? Small businesses were hurting, they had no revenue, and they weren’t allowed to serve their customers in-house, so Rinck decided to open up her packaging equipment to them. Rinck Packaging was born.

Ingrid’ father, Gary, helped start Rinck Packaging, and was a perfect asset to the team with his CPA license and over 50 years of experience in the food industry. Rinck Packaging utilizes Sensible Meals’ 60,000-square-foot, 38-degree facility, fleet of refrigerated trucks, employees, and state-of-the-art vacuum sealing packaging equipment, technology that only three companies in the entire United States have access to.

Within Rinck Packaging’s first few weeks in business they were able to help 21 local restaurants, two meal prep

The New Company That’s Saving Small Restaurants During COVID-19 companies, and two seafood operations. This is a huge benefit not only because of the packaging equipment, but also because of the massive discounts in shipping that Sensible Meals has acquired over the past years with their tremendous growth. They pass that along to the other businesses without making a dime of profit off of it. The companies are only required to pay for their labor (so employees continue receiving paychecks in this time of need).

When asked about her success, Ingrid pointed out that it’s not about the money or accolades she might receive. To her, it’s all about the satisfaction of getting the job done, helping others, and working together to accomplish a common goal for our community. She hopes to set an example for other businesses that when you come together and have a heart for people, it can be the most rewarding thing of all.

If you’re a business who would love to expand your reach by going nationwide and cutting out all of the steps in the middle, you can read more or contact Rinck Packaging at rinckpackaging.com.

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for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Lori Dean (center) with Drs. John Colfry and Ravi Tandon.

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Breast Cancer Care

HAVING PERFORMED CLOSE TO 1,000 surgeries together, Drs. Ravi Tandon and John Colfry are committed to helping women fight and overcome breast cancer. With advances in technologies and techniques and an increased focus on breast reconstruction, the duo aims to return patients to normalcy as soon as possible.

“A breast cancer diagnosis is serious but does not justify a poor outcome,” Dr. Tandon says.

Many local women who face the daunting challenges of breast cancer and surgical options come to Dr. Colfry and Dr. Tandon for their expertise. They see patients who have been recently diagnosed with breast cancer, have genetic predisposition to breast cancer, or who might have had a mastectomy years ago when modern breast reconstruction was not an option.

And there’s also patients like Lori Dean who is all too familiar with cancer. Lori says: “Cancer is no stranger to me. Both of my parents had cancer, which inspired me to become an oncology nurse 18 years ago. I have since witnessed other family members and close friends experience this life altering disease. To give back, I donate time and sit on the board of a grassroots non-profit organization NOFA NOLA (No One Fights Alone NOLA) that raises awareness and money for individuals who are faced with the tragedy of this disease. Cancer encompasses my professional and personal life.”

While showering, Lori found a large cyst in her left breast. “The next day at work I brought it to the attention of a medical oncologist that I work with. She examined my

breasts and recommended that I get a mammogram and ultrasound that day,” Lori reflects. “I was due for my regular screening (well a little overdue by about five months because I was helping to care for my mother who was on hospice care at the time) and work was hectic with COVID 19, and screening mammograms were being deferred blah, blah, blah….”

After the mammogram and ultrasound, the radiologist was concerned about findings in both breasts. That then lead to a breast MRI that showed an abnormality in the left breast. A biopsy then confirmed an infiltrating ductal carcinoma with overlapping DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) Stage 2A. With her diagnosis, Lori calmy called upon Drs. Colfry and Tandon for treatment. “I was familiar with Dr. Colfry because I’ve worked with him in the past, but I didn’t choose him to be my physician because I knew him. That would be silly. I chose him because I’ve witnessed the care he provides to others, his outcome, and patients’ results. I’ve seen his gentle touch and I’ve heard the kind words he speaks to his patients when providing comfort and information to them,” Lori continues. “In my opinion, he is one of the best oncologic breast surgeons in the Greater New Orleans area.

“Dr. Tandon was one of two choices for a plastic surgery consult, initially. He came highly recommended by some colleagues that I trust with my life. After meeting with Dr. Tandon I cancelled my second opinion appointment because I knew after our consult that I wanted him to be my plastic surgeon. He was knowledgeable, very informative, kind, and patient with all of my crazy questions.

He answered every one of them with confidence and grace. I’ve nicknamed my surgeons ‘The Dream Team.’ They, along with their staff members have been nothing short of amazing during this rollercoaster ride with cancer.”

The “Dream Team”, as Lori coined them, treats patients in a multi-disciplinary group approach ensuring that goals and concerns are met. As a plastic and reconstructive surgeon with expertise in microsurgical breast reconstruction, Dr. Tandon shared options with Lori. “Lori was well educated and appropriately concerned about her diagnosis,” Dr. Tandon says. After hearing Lori’s aesthetic wishes, they opted for a bilateral nipple-sparing mastectomy and immediate hybrid reconstruction. A nipple-sparing mastectomy keeps the nipple and areola intact along with breast skin.

When possible, Dr. Colfry performs nipple-sparing mastectomies on patients who do not have disease near the nipple.

“The cosmetic results with this approach are incredible,” Dr. Colfry says. The procedure accompanied with immediate reconstruction has become popular due to its wonderful cosmetic results.

Drs. Colfry and Tandon performed the immediate hybrid reconstruction combining natural (autologous) tissue with implants. Also known as composite breast reconstruction, it’s a procedure that provides natural looking breasts by combining silicone or saline breast implants with the patient’s own autologous fat. However, in thinner patients, the volume may not be sufficient.

Combining these techniques with an implant gives added projection and size to the reconstruction, optimizing the results. With a modern goal of restoring breast shape to as normal and natural as possible, the hybrid reconstruction does just that. Advances in this technique and nipple sparing mastectomies has beautifully reached new heights of what’s possible in reconstructive surgery all while decreasing mastectomy deformity and better addressing patient’s aesthetic desires.

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microsurgical breast reconstruction techniques. “Our team sets us apart. The united effort that we put forth is what makes all the difference in the positive results that are patients receive,” Dr. Tandon says. “The ultimate focus is on the patient’s care to optimize the individual’s experience, but we also include the patient’s family because they are also affected.”

When asked about her progress, Lori says, “All of my health results have been very favorable, and I’ve been more than happy about that. But I am equally as happy with the cosmetic results. I am very fortunate and blessed to

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have received a lot of help and support from family, my work family, and friends who have given me the internal strength necessary to maintain a positive attitude and outlook.”

Lori continued treatment with an aromatase inhibitor (a medication taken for five years to block estrogen), meditation and lots of hugs from her kids. “My recovery has been way better than I ever expected. A few minor bumps in the road but for the most part everything has been manageable. I’m currently waiting to be cleared to return to work and enjoying time spent with my family and friends. I’m also enjoying being able to perform daily activities on my own such as driving and doing small chores. Gaining my independence back has been liberating!”

Looking ahead, Lori is excited about her new outlook and focus. “I think I can improve ways to decrease stress by better balancing my work and personal life. As a mother and caretaker, it’s difficult to put yourself first.

Then I think of being on an airplane and how airline attendants educate the passengers on what to do in case of emergencies. Using that scenario in everyday life seems practical to me now. I should know where the exits are and should ALWAYS put the oxygen mask on myself first,” says Lori.

“Without a healthy me I can’t be much help to others, and helping others is what makes me thrive. Now, I’ll be able to help others with a new perspective, a true understanding of what our patients are experiencing after being newly diagnosed with cancer.”

Dr. Colfry adds: “The term ‘multidisciplinary’ has become cliché in medicine, but it really holds true for breast cancer patients. Everyone works together to provide personalized care for the patient and offer her appropriate options. Nurses, surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists…we all coordinate our efforts for the best treatment outcomes.”

It’s the many patients like Lori that keep Drs. Colfry and Tandon passionate about their work. They hope to continue advancing their expertise and helping those who are faced with cancer. “I would recommend my doctors without reservation to anyone who is in need of their services. They are professional, knowledgeable in their fields, and skilled at their crafts. The doctors and their staff members are kind and compassionate. They are present and always engaged.

“Having cancer is challenging. The disease is life altering, but the journey can be seamless, and the experience can be good. That’s what these doctors (and their staff and ancillary departments) did for me. They made the road easier to travel.”

To learn more, visit ravitandonmd.com. Reach Dr. Tandon’s office at 504-455-1000, and Dr. Colfry’s at 504-3252900.

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in the region. Following medical school at Louisiana State University in Shreveport, he completed general surgery training at Atlanta Medical Center, then specialized in surgical breast oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

Dr. Tandon is one of a few microsurgical fellowship trained surgeons in New Orleans. After medical school at Vanderbilt University and general surgery training at Tulane, he specialized in plastic surgery at Albert Einstein College in New York City. He then completed a microsurgery fellowship at NYU focusing on advanced

CANCER AWARENESS

Cancer is often a topic no one wants to discuss.

Yet, it’s important to know who to call for prevention and treament. The below is a list of resources available to Greater New Orleans.

American Cancer Society 800-227-2345 cancer.org We know a cancer diagnosis can be scary – and overwhelming. Whether you need emotional support, the latest cancer information, a ride to chemo, or a place to stay when treatment is far away, we’re here to help – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Family Dermatology Specialists, LLC 3421 N Causeway Blvd., Ste. 202, Metairie 504-832-6612 familydermatologyspecialists.com Family Dermatology Services provides medical, surgery, micrographic surgery and cosmetic dermatology. Our dermatologists treat a wide range of medical conditions and are trained to diagnose many conditions that present similar symptoms and appearances. While many skin conditions have similarities, each of them requires specific variations of treatment and we have the knowledge to know the difference.

Jansen Plastic Surgery 3900 Veterans Memorial Blvd, #200, Metairie 2100 Audubon Ave., Thibodaux

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504-475-1209 Jansenplasticsurgery.com Breast reconstruction surgery marks the final phase of the recovery process following breast cancer treatment for many women. Even though they have undergone mastectomy treatment, they should know there are numerous reconstruction surgeries available to fully restore the look and feel of the breasts back to a natural state.

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center 4950 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge 225-757-0847 marybird.org Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines.

New Orleans Aesthetics, Dr. Zeena Al-Dujaili 3434 Prytania Street, Suite 420, New Orleans 504-475-1000 neworleansaesthetics.com Dr. Zeena is an experienced board-certified medical and cosmetic dermatologist serving New Orleans. New Orleans Aesthetics treats a variety of conditions from minor skin irritations to complex skin cancer surgery for patients of all ages.

Thibodaux Regional Medical Center 602 N. Acadia Rd., Thibodaux 985-447-5500 thibodaux.com Thibodaux Regional Cancer Center employs the latest technology, allowing patients to experience many benefits including earlier and more precise diagnosis, detection of small tumors, avoidance of invasive procedures, fewer side effects and better chances for a positive outcome. The Cancer Center is the only cancer program in Louisiana to receive the Outstanding Achievement Award by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer for Superior Care four times.

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Wingerter Art Gallery Grand Opening and Inside New Orleans Release Party

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The Josh Wingerter Art Gallery celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony and Inside New Orleans cover release party at 401 Sala Avenue in Westwego. Guests remained socially distanced while viewing artist Josh Wingerter’s new pop art gallery space. Copies of Inside New Orleans’ August-September 2020 issue were available for all to enjoy. Fans and friends of Josh’s art made the evening a success!

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Drinks with Anna

CLASSIC MARGARITA PIZZA BY NOLA MIA WITH A BUFFALO TRACE MANHATTAN

2 oz Buffalo Trace 1 oz Herring Cherry Liquor Served on the rocks Garnish: Bordeaux cherry *The bittersweet flavor of the Buffalo Trace combined with the cherry liquor pair wonderfully with the acidity of the tomatoes and saltiness of the mozzarella cheese.

FUNGHI PIZZA BY TAVOLINO WITH A WESTBANK SOUR

Whiskey and a Slice

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DURING MY SUMMER STAYCATION I have been researching trends and pairings in the cocktail and wine industry. One trendy new idea intrigued me so much that I decided to try it out myself. The idea of drinking whiskey, bourbon, and rye with a slice of pizza, or the whole pie, sounded both savory and delicious. So, I set out on a journey to create the most delicious whiskey, bourbon, and rye cocktails that could pair well with pizza. Pizza is a favorite of everyone. It’s comfort food, right? I know what you are thinking. Pizza and whiskey, nah! Pizza and wine, yes! After doing my research I found that whiskey, bourbon, and rye pair quite nicely with the meat, veggie, and cheese toppings found on most pizzas.

Here are some of my favorite pairings. What makes this extra special was that I was able to order take out from these great local pizzerias. I love supporting our local neighborhood small businesses.

These pizzas were so delicious, crispy, and the ingredients were so fresh it made cocktail crafting a breeze. Also, there is no shame in eating an extra slice!

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2 oz Wild Turkey .75 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 oz simple syrup .05 Tempranillo wine (any full-bodied red) Served on the rocks; wine floated on top after mixing all other ingredients Garnish: lemon zest *Mushrooms and red wine are a match made in heaven, so creating a whiskey cocktail with red wine was easy. Whiskey and wine can stand up to the earthy mushrooms, the bite from the arugula, and the deliciousness of the truffle oil and fontina cheese.

BIG DAVE’S BUFFALO CHICKEN PIZZA BY THEO’S WITH A JACK DANIELS STRAWBERRY ICED TEA

2 oz Jack Daniels 5 strawberries 5 oz iced tea 1 oz simple syrup Muddle strawberries, mix all ingredients with ice, tumble Garnish: lemon wedge *This refreshing cocktail with muddled strawberries pairs nicely with the heat from the buffalo chicken. The richness of the cheddar makes everything even better.

FANTASY ISLAND PIZZA BY

TAVOLINO WITH THE IRISH MULE 2 oz Jameson Caskmates IPA 1 oz fresh squeezed lime juice 4 oz Barritt’s Ginger Beer in the bottle Served on the rocks in a copper cup Garnish: mint sprig and lime wheel *The Jameson Caskmates IPA along with the ginger beer complement the sweetness of the pineapple, the saltiness of prosciutto, and the heat from the jalapeños.

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MAGAZINE PIZZA WITH A WELLER ANTIQUE 107

3 oz Weller Antique 107 1 single ice cube Highball Glass *This wheated bourbon with its complexity of full-bodied flavor and balanced palate pair well with the flavors of the pie topped with zucchini, squash, olive, spinach, bell pepper and so many more veggies. The bourbon leaves a sweet vanilla note after each sip.

MEAT COMBO BY PIZZA DELICIOUS WITH A LONGBRANCH OLDFASHIONED

2 oz Longbranch 1 oz simple syrup Dash of Ryan’s Orange Bitters 3 blackberries Muddle blackberries, mix all ingredients over ice; stir Garnish: Bordeaux cherry *In the words of Matthew McConaughey, “Alright, alright, alright.” His signature bourbon pairs perfectly with the boldness of the pepperoni and pancetta, and the sweetness of the Italian Sausage.

I hope everyone enjoys these combinations that are fitting for cooler fall weather and football. I have a newfound appreciation for rye and pie. Mangia Mangia!

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IN the Kitchen

by Lorin Gaudin

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IN RECENT YEARS, pumpkin has had a bad reputation.

Blame it on Pumpkin Spice everything, but truth is, fresh or canned pumpkin purée is a great savory ingredient— no funky pie spices or sticky sweetness. Pumpkin gives body and a bit of heft, along with a bright, earthy flavor to soups, curries, pancakes and yes, chili. While beef can be a great partner with pumpkin, October and November temperatures tend to be cool, not cold, making chickenbased chili a great option. Keep things easy with a storebought rotisserie chicken or go ahead and roast your own.

Cooked together with poblano peppers, white beans and pumpkin, it’s all about fall in a bowl, and the best way to turn around pumpkin’s bad rep.

photos courtesy: LORIN GAUDIN

Pumpkin & White Bean Chicken Chili

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Pumpkin & White Bean Chicken Chili Yield: Serves 4-6 INGREDIENTS 1 (14.5-ounce) can white beans, rinsed, drained and set aside 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, diced 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced 2 medium poblano peppers, seeded and diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 package Carroll Shelby’s White Chicken Chili Kit, spice packet only 1 can pumpkin purée (NOT pumpkin pie filling) 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed and shredded (about 4 cups)

Andrea’s Restaurant and Catering 3100 19TH ST.

METAIRIE 504-834-8583

ANDREASRESTAURANT.COM Andrea’s offers the finest in New Orleans local seafood, authentic Northern Italian, and Continental Cuisine. Chef Andrea says, “My Home is your Home.”

Annunciation

1016 ANNUNCIATION ST.

NEW ORLEANS 504-568-0245

ANNUNCIATIONRESTAURANT.COM Annunciation Restaurant, located in New Orleans’ bustling Warehouse District, is walking distance to the New Orleans Convention Center and WWII museum. Specializing in Southern and Creole cuisine, Annunciation is the perfect setting for an intimate evening out or a corporate dinner.

GARNISHES Sour cream, to taste, for serving Crushed tortilla chips, for serving Shredded cheddar or Pepper Jack cheese, for serving Chopped flat leaf parsley, for serving DIRECTIONS Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over mediumhigh heat, then add onion, jalapeño pepper and poblano peppers and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for one minute more. Add spice packet from Carroll Shelby White Chicken Chili Kit. Stir until well combined. Add pumpkin purée and 3 cups of chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.

Stir in shredded rotisserie chicken and reserved can of drained and rinsed white beans. Bring back to a simmer and cook until everything is heated through, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, if necessary. If the chili looks brothy or a bit thin, allow it to sit and thicken. The longer it sits, the thicker it becomes.

Ladle chili into bowls and serve it as is or with garnishes.

Briquette

701 SOUTH PETERS ST. NEW ORLEANS 504-302-7496

BRIQUETTE-NOLA.COM Award-winning contemporary coastal cuisine featuring Gulf seafood and fish, beef, lamb, chicken, Maine Lobster and unique chef specials daily. Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour, Private Parties. Make your reservations on OpenTable.

Bill Laderer Catering 504-296-2452

UNCLEBILLSCATERING.COM Bill Laderer has been serving delicious cuisine to the New Orleans area for over 35 years. Today, with Eat Healthy Menus, Bill Laderer serves 5-day Lean & Green meals (Optivia compliant) and 10-meal Healthy Lifestyle meals. Place your order by Thursday and pick up Sunday/Monday!

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Haute Plates

Broussard’s Restaurant & Courtyard

A selection of restaurants and haute dishes found around New Orleans and beyond.

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Dive into fall with Chef Jimi Setchim’s pecan menu. Three courses are

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be a gathering place for business,

bottles of wine, which taste even better

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dessert. Meet me at … Caffe! Caffe!

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Everyday Keto To Go

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available for $39.99, with wine pairings

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Voted Best Gluten Free Bakery of 2019 by The Gluten Free Guide to New Orleans. Local Bakery specializing in KETO, Gluten Free, Low Carb, and Sugar free baked goods including breads, cookies, cakes, and more!

Jaeger’s Seafood 901 S CLEARVIEW PKWY.

JEFFERSON 504-818-2200 JAEGERSSEAFOOD.COM A New Orleans tradition for over 70 years. Now located on Clearview Pkwy. near Elmwood Shopping Center, Jaeger’s still offers the area’s freshest seafood nightly and provides it in heaping servings, such as: Jaeger’s seafood platter feast, flame-broiled oysters, and awardwinning gumbo.

Mosca’s 4137 US 90

WESTWEGO 504-436-8950

MOSCASRESTAURANT.COM Continuing our family tradition, for more than 60 years customers

Sensible Meals

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New Orleans Creole Cookery NEW ORLEANS 504-524-9632

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New Orleans Creole Cookery

BECAUSE IT’S SPOOKY SEASON, New Orleans Creole Cookery is the perfect place to dine.

Known for its hauntings, the French Quarter restaurant is full of supernatural stories. Some patrons can recount their experiences from hearing whisperings in their ear to “go check the children” to all the bathroom faucets running on their own.

Owner Anna Tusa and her husband, AJ, have had their fair share of incidents. Upon closing one evening, the two walked around turning off the lights. After they walked to their car, they drove past to see all of the lights back on. As Anna explains, “I told the spirits that it was time to go home and the lights should stay off!

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Cookery. It was filled with quarantined yellow fever victims which is maybe an explanation for the presence of so many ghostly children.” There was also a lover’s quarrel in the 1800s that ended in the death of the mistress, man, and eventually the wife. The three have never left the premises.

If you’re a fan of storied pasts, I’m sure you’re making reservations now. To top off the experience, here’s what you can find on the menu: char-grilled oysters, crab stuffed mushrooms, redfish almondine, grillades and grits, and creole pasta, among a variety of Creole and Cajun classics. Enjoy happy hour MondayFriday from 3-6pm featuring half-off char-grilled and raw oysters, half-off select appetizers and daily drink specials.

Located at 508 Toulouse Street.

For reservations and the full menu, visit neworleanscreolecookery.com.

photo courtesy: ANNA TUSA

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