CO N T E N T S
In Every Issue
20 8 & 10 EDITORS’ NOTES
12 MAKING A DIFFERENCE
SisterHearts: Helping women find the greatness inside themselves
14 KIDS PLAY
AHA’s Kids Heart Challenge: First steps to maintaining an active lifestyle
16 WHAT’S HOT
Beauty
18 ON THE MENU
Tantalizing Textures: NOLA Cantina’s chef Octavio Ycaza shares his Winter Shrimp Tacos
20 THE DISH
Setting a Clean Course: New Year nurturing
70 ENTERTAINING WITH BEV
Family Gatherings: Four customizable set-ups for fun
6 ST. CHARLES AVENUE JANUARY 2019
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PHILANTHROPIC FUN
76 72 WITH THIS RING
Pottharst – Girolami Elegance Under the Oaks The Botanical Garden Foundation hosted its annual al fresco dinner fête. 22
Catholic Community The 33rd annual Catholic Foundation Dinner honored Miles Gordon Stevens III. 32
Celebrating a Changemaker The National Council of Jewish Women honored Susan Hess as the 2018 recipient of the Hannah G. Solomon Award. 24
Taste of Cuba Guests at the “Feast at the Board of Trade” were treated to Old Havana elegance. 34
Representing 30 Years Tricentennial flair favored The Pro Bono Project’s three decades of “Justice For All Ball.” 26 Think Pink Saks Fifth Avenue celebrated its 20th annual “Key to the Cure” supporting cancer research. 28 Preserving the Vieux Carré Character The Vieux Carré Commission fostered a continuing love and investment in historic heritage. 30
Greenway Growth The annual “Greenway Soirée” benefited Lafitte Greenway beautification efforts. 36 “Stelllllllaaaaaa!” Literature lovers gathered to enjoy tributes to Tennessee Williams. 38 Encore for Musicians The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra raised awareness of its Encore Shop with a bubbly fête. 40
74 YOUNG BLOODS
Dr. Quinn Peeper & Attorney Michael Harold: Rach & Bach for the English-Speaking Union
75 STUDENT ACTIVIST
Ryan Joseph O’Connor: Brother Martin High School
76 SHOP TALK
Christopher Cody: Executive Chef & Owner, Oy Vey Catering
77 SHOP TALK
Dr. Kimberly Field-Marvin: Headmistress, Louise S. McGehee School
78 SNAPSHOTS 80 SCHOOLDAYS 82 ONSTAGE CALENDAR 88 NOSTALGIA The Meal-a-Minit Era: Restaurateur pioneer William Gruber’s chain