New Orleans Magazine November 2021

NEW ORLEANS MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2021

BEST OF SUSHI

TOPS LAWYERS

HOLIDAY STYLE

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Contents

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FEATURES 28

Best of Sushi Top Picks from Across the City

BY JYL BENSON

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A Just Cause The Pro Bono Project

BY CHRIS PRICE

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Top Lawyers 2021 600+ Professionals

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ON THE COVER

Omakase sushi creation at Tsunami, p. 28 Photograph by Sam Hanna

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FROM THE EDITOR

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JULIA STREET

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NEWS + NOTES

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On a Roll

Charity's Harbor Top Things to Do, Read & Try BAR TAB

Best Bars, Drinks & More

THE DISH

News from NOLA Kitchens

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STYLE

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PERSONA

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MODINE

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VINTAGE

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TRAVEL

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Holiday Shimmer Kelsey Scult Giving Thanks

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Light Bright

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GROWING PAINS

Holiday Heartache

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HOME ADVICE

Laurie Martin TABLE TALK

Spice Trade CHEERS

Spice Trade NOSH

Oyster Celebration DINING GUIDE

Listings from Around the City STREETCAR

Dale and Grace

DIAL 12, D1

WYES-TV presents "A Place Called Desire,” a new documentary that shares the stories of the New Orleans Upper 9th Ward Desire community. The 60-minute film produced and directed

by Leonard Smith III airs on Monday, November 1 at 9:00 p.m. and repeats on Sunday, November 7 at 5:30 p.m. For all WYES program and event details, go to wyes.org.

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FROM THE EDITOR

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hen an out-of-town friend comes to visit and asks us where they should go out to eat, it elicits a long, often complicated answer requiring many follow-up questions of our own. What kind of dining experience are you in the mood for?

What neighborhood do you want to go out in?

Are you looking for classic Creole, Vietnamese, Italian, French…? The list goes on and on. We are fortunate here in New Orleans to have our pick of the crop of mostly any kind of cuisine.

This month, for our annual “Best of” food selection, we highlight one of those world cuisines, with some of the top places for sushi in all its iterations across the city. For the past few years, the city has attracted top sushi chefs that are bringing their own unique stamp and style to the centuries-old cuisine, often with a NOLA-spin that makes them feel right at home. It’s always a challenge to narrow the selections for our November issue, as the offerings are always wide and varied. We have highlighted some of our favorite spots for innovative takes on sushi right now in the city; a menu of places that continues to grow and change each year.

Have something you It’s also time for our annual Top Lawyers list, a resource we, as consumers, want to share with never think we will need, until we do. In addition to our list of top-notch us? Email ashley@ myneworleans.com. professionals across the area, we highlight the Pro Bono Project, an organization that has been providing legal counsel to those in need around the area since 1986. With the pandemic and quarantine, plus the added stress of a recent hurricane, resources to navigating a variety of legal challenges are important now more than ever. You’ll get to know some of the people behind scenes that are truly making a difference.

This month, you could say we are truly on a roll, both of the sushi and celebratory kind. We are gearing up for the upcoming holidays, enjoying cooler weather and anticipating spending time with family and friends after a very long year of trials and tribulations. Get out there and enjoy all that fall, and the city, has to offer.

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JULIA STREET

W I TH P O Y DR AS THE P A RROT

Charity’s Harbor DEAR JULIA,

I worked at Charity Hospital starting as a volunteer at age 13 in 1952 until age 17 (I even earned a 1,000 hour volunteer pin.) After that, during my summers as a student at Tulane University, I worked in the clinics as “summer help” and rotated through all of the clinics wherever extra help was needed.

Every time I walked in through the lobby, I read the inscription embedded in the terrazzo tile floor in brass. I may be paraphrasing, but, in a circle, this is what it basically said, “Within this harbor newly launched ships put out to sea for the very first time and old ships drop anchor here for the very last time. Within these walls, life begins and ends.”

Isn't that beautiful? I just loved how it was phrased. I›ve always wondered where that came from or who wrote it. Is there any information about the hospital that references that particular writing? I’d appreciate it if you were able to research that and come up with some answers for me. – Lee Blotner (New Orleans)

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Your paraphrase of the quote is good, Lee, but not exact. The actual wording of the quote is: “In this Harbor weary sea-worn ships drop anchor. And new launched vessels start their outward trips. Within these walls life begins and ends.”

You are right though, it is beautiful.

Poydras used to visit Charity often. I don’t know if he is fibbing or not, but he says a parrot hatchery was once located there not far from where the humans’ maternity ward was. Poydras would visit his newly hatched nieces and nephews. While there, he would spend time in the hospital lobby where there was a 2,000 pound bronze seal of the state of Louisiana with that quote encircling it.

A replica of the seal, with the emblem of a mother pelican and chicks, is now in the lobby of the University Medical Center which continues Charity’s legacy as a teaching hospital.

In 1736 Jean Louis, a French native seaman, ship builder and philanthropist donated money to found what would become Charity hospital. According to author John Salvaggio’s book, “Charity Hospital: A Story of Physicians, Politics, and Poverty,” the nautical theme to the inscription is believed to be in honor of Louis. Also represented in the seal is the statement, “to care for the sea-worn as well as the young.”

Curiously the Louisiana state seal, with its mother pelican caring for her chicks, fits in appropriately with the hospital’s stated mission since the pelican is a seagoing bird providing aid for the newborn. Unfortunately, Poydras thinks the state bird should be a mother parrot instead and plans to start a statewide petition drive to have the seal changed. Anyone who wants to support Poydras’ campaign should visit his GoFundMe page.

SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS

Poydras is looking for something to do. Send your questions to julia@myneworleans.com and be sure to include your name and information. For the subject line use: Julia and Poydras Question.

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NEWS+NOTES

BY FR ITZ E SKE R

TRY THIS

1 “DAWN DEDEAUX: THE SPACE BETWEEN WORLDS”

32ND ANNUAL NEW ORLEANS FILM FESTIVAL

While many fall festivals have been sadly canceled, the New Orleans Film Festival plans to return in 2021 with a hybrid format. In-person events will be held Nov. 5-14 and virtual screenings will take place Nov. 5-21.

This year’s centerpiece and spotlight films have not been announced yet, but previous festivals have included future Best Picture winners like “Green Book,” “Moonlight,” and “12 Years a Slave.” Individual film and event tickets are available for purchase at NewOrleansFilmFestival.org. New Orleans Film Society members will receive discounts on tickets and passes.

All guests will need to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test taken within 72 hours of the event. Masks will be mandatory regardless of the attendee’s vaccination status.

If any changes are made to events, festival goers will be notified via email and the NewOrleansFilmFestival.org website.

LAUREN DAIGLE

On Nov. 6, Christian music superstar Lauren Daigle will be performing at the Smoothie King as part of her rescheduled world tour from spring 2021.

All tickets purchased for the original date are still valid.

SmoothieKingCenter.com

The New Orleans Museum of Art is showcasing the first comprehensive museum exhibition for pioneering multimedia artist Dawn DeDeaux now through Jan. 23.

DeDeaux’s art comments on a world facing an uncertain future due to climate change and population growth.

NOMA.org

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Fans of the blockbuster 1982 comedy starring Dustin Hoffman will want to check out the musical version at the Saenger Nov. 9-14. Michael Dorsey is an out-of-work actor who dresses as a woman to land a soap opera role that will help finance a friend’s play. He’s then thrown for a loop when his soap opera character becomes an unexpected sensation.

SaengerNOLA.com

TRY THIS: BE A TOURIST IN YOUR HOMETOWN

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic dealt New Orleans’ hospitality industry a crushing blow. It’s also easy to take your city’s most famous neighborhoods for granted when you’re a local. So, with cooler (but not too cold) weather in November, why not take a day and explore the city’s historic Vieux Carré and thriving Warehouse District? Take a stroll on the historic streets or along the Mississippi River and stop for a bite to eat at one of the area’s many fine restaurants.

There are also lots of shopping choices in the French Quarter/CBD. There’s the Shops at Canal Place and the Riverwalk. There are great antique shops on Royal Street and lovely art galleries on Julia Street. If you’re bringing your kids, the Aquarium of the Americans and the National WWII Museum make for a fun, educational day for the whole family.

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“WHISKEY, WOMEN AND WAR: HOW THE GREAT WAR SHAPED NEW ORLEANS” BY BRIAN ALTOBELLO

This new non-fiction book is a snapshot of the Crescent City during the turmoil of World War I. Because of New Orleans’ rich French heritage, the city had strong cultural ties with the Allies. French speakers from New Orleans provided crucial assistance to the war effort, but German New Orleanians found themselves harassed by volunteers from the American Protective League.

The book analyzes how the local population was mobilized through war bond sales and enlistments. It addresses the anti-vice crusade meant to assist the war effort, including prohibition and the closure of Storyville. It also examines the women’s suffrage movement in New Orleans, as well as race relations in the city and the Black population’s contributions to the war.

Please check each venue's website for the most current information, as circumstances may change due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

As of press time, the statewide mask mandate and Orleans Parish’s vaccine/negative COVID-19 test mandate for indoor venues are still in effect.

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BAR TAB

BY MISTY MIL IO TO

HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Most of the produce at The Bower comes from Sugar Roots Farm, a non-profit regenerative farm that promotes healthy food access, sustainable farm education and an alternative model to industrial agriculture. Those same seasonal ingredients influence the restaurant’s cocktail menu as well.

Hibiscus flowers, popular in the fall at Sugar Roots Farm, have inspired the new LGD cocktail. Made with tequila reposado, hibiscus, orange flower, orgeat and molé bitters, it’s a bright cocktail that pairs perfectly with NOLA’s mild November weather. Another new cocktail inspired by herbs grown at the farm, the Hydrix, features bourbon, mint-infused contratto, amaro and aquafaba. There’s also the daily punch, inspired by flowers grown on the farm. A new creation includes rum, elderflower liquor, citrus and rose wine that has been infused and garnished with flowers. 1320 Magazine St., 582-9738, thebowernola.com

TOP ACCOLADES

Windsor Court Hotel, home to the Polo Club Lounge, has been named No. 8 on the Top 15 U.S. City Hotels in the “Travel + Leisure” World’s Best Awards 2021 readers’ survey. A member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts Legend Collection, Windsor Court Hotel delivers quintessential luxury with contemporary comforts. The lounge, which is reminiscent of a private English club, features dark wood and overstuffed leather furnishings, live music by John Royen and Robin Barnes, elevated pub fare, classic cocktails and one of the largest Cognac collections in the city. 300 Gravier St., 800-262-2662, windsorcourthotel.com.

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Ingredients:

RYE NOT?

Now through the end of the year, Bulleit Frontier Whiskey is encouraging consumers to support their local bars and restaurants by making every Sunday a “Local Bar Sunday.” As such, Bulleit will reimburse the cost of your first drink with its $250,000 “First Drink’s on Us” rebate fund.

Simply upload your drink receipt from your local bar or restaurant to localbarsundays.com, and get reimbursed ($10) via Venmo for any Bulleit drink you order. The rebate is applicable for both in-person and to-go drinks. bulleit. com/localbarsundays

12 eggs 2 c. sugar 2 c. milk

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Farm to Cocktail

Cochon Butcher is once again offering its Boozy Butcher Eggnog just in time for Thanksgiving.

This holiday special is a sell-out every year, so, in case you can’t get your hands on a batch at the restaurant, you can try making it at home.

930 Tchoupitoulas St., 588-7675, cochonbutcher.com

2 c. half-and-half 2 c. heavy whipping cream 2 ½ c. spiced rum ½ c. bourbon 1 tsp salt Method: Separate the egg whites and yolks into two mixing bowls. (There can be no yolks in the white mixture or they won’t mix correctly.) Whip the yolks until light, then add sugar and salt and whip until thick and white. Whip the whites until they have soft peaks. Fold the whites into the yolks. Add all the dairy and alcohol. Mix thoroughly. Pour into mason jars and seal.

TUNES & TONICS

The Bayou Bar, nestled within the Pontchartrain Hotel, has a long and storied musical past. Both Frank Sinatra and Truman Capote spent many nights imbibing in the Garden District drinking den. The 40-seat bar recently started hosting live music (no cover charge) every Wednesday through Saturday night. Acclaimed musicians who play here include Peter Harris and Jordan Anderson. Be sure to try the extensive whiskey collection or the large selection of beers and craft cocktails. A popular option is the “Just Another Manic Rumday” - a boozy Hemingway daiquiri with Bombay Sapphire, Batavia arrack and a hint of mezcal. 2031 St. Charles Ave., 323-1454, bayoubarneworleans.com.

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HAUTE CREOLE

Eric Cook, executive chef and owner of Gris-Gris, has opened his second restaurant concept, dubbed Saint John. The French Quarter restaurant, located in the space formerly home to Trinity and long-time favorite Maximo’s, will spotlight Cook’s take on what he calls “haute creole cuisine.” Featuring an open kitchen table and bar, first floor dining and a second story dining room with balcony seating, Saint John presents Creole flavors in an elevatedyet-approachable way. In addition to lunch and dinner, Saint John offers weekend brunch (Wednesday through Sunday). Try the oysters Saint John, the chicken and shrimp maque choux, and the baked macaroni pie with red gravy. 1117 Decatur St., 581-8120, saintjohnnola.com.

BACK-TO-THE-TABLE

Secret Menu

The Saenger Theater reopens this month with an incredible lineup of Broadway in New Orleans shows, and Palm & Pine is offering a Secret Sweet & Cocktail Pairing menu to celebrate. Available only to customers with a ticket stub from that evening’s Broadway Show at the Saenger, the special menu is offered post-show in addition to the restaurant’s popular Late Nite menu (served until 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays). Also, any day there is a show of any kind at the Saenger Theatre, the restaurant will offer a buy one get one free special on a cocktail, beer, wine or spirit-free drink with proof of a Saenger ticket. Palm&Pine also is offering a pre-theater two-course dinner menu ($32) for those who would rather celebrate prior to the show. 308 N. Rampart St., 814-6200, palmandpinenola.com.

November is the month for restaurant dining, thanks to the Emeril Lagasse Foundation’s Boudin, Bourbon & Beer going “ Back-to-theTable” this year. The organization has decided to forego its traditional festival format in favor of celebrating at individual restaurants as a response to the devastating impact that the pandemic has had on the hospitality industry.

For the event, restaurants across the city will craft special boudin dishes and feature Abita Beer and cocktails from Buffalo Trace and Sazerac brands. Participating chefs include Frank Brigtsen, Adolfo Garcia, Donald Link, Susan Spicer and Stephen Stryjewski. boudinbourbonandbeer.com.

SWEET TREATS

After a brief summer hiatus, Kaitlin Guerrin, pastry chef and owner of Lagniappe Baking, has returned to serve her baked goods at The Elysian Bar. Guerrin, a native New Orleanian who started Lagniappe Baking in May 2020, found success during the uncertainty of the pandemic, and she launched into popularity soon after her start. In March 2021, she started hosting popups at The Elysian Bar. Her tasty treats have included everything from cinnamon rolls to hand pies and coffee cake—all with rotating flavors based on the season.

Her one-of-a-kind assorted pastry boxes all feature high-quality ingredients and seasonal, local products. They are available Saturdays and Sundays from 7-11 a.m. 2317 Burgundy St., 356-6769, theelysianbar.com, lagniappebaking.com.

NOLA PLATE LUNCH

NOLA Pizza Co., located inside the NOLA Brewing Tap Room, is offering its own version of a Louisiana tradition known as the “plate lunch.” The NOLA Plate Lunch comes complete with two slices of New York-style pizza, a side salad and a non-alcoholic Hop’d Tea or a 12-ounce beer from NOLA Brewing’s core lineup of draft beer. The NOLA Plate Lunch is available for $9.95 (dine-in only) every Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 3001 Tchoupitoulas St., 272-0618, nolapizzaco.com.

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SEAFOOD SPECIALTIES

Kim Nguyen, owner of Magasin Café and Magasin Kitchen, recently opened Mukbang Seafood & Bar in the former Chiba space on Oak Street. The new restaurant features seafood with a Vietnamese twist in both preparation and presentation. The word “mukbang” means “eating and broadcasting,” and it is also known as an eating show in which a host consumes various quantities of food while interacting with an audience. While diners won’t be filmed at Mukbang, they will encounter fresh seafood (both local and from afar) prepared with interesting Viet-Cajun flavors. The menu spotlights shrimp, soft-shell crab, oysters and crawfish, along with the latest catch of the day. Meanwhile, the beverage program features a full bar, custom craft cocktails, and wine and beer. 8312 Oak St.

Style

BY ANDY MY E R

With the slightest sheen, the Alana Midi dress by Akira Naka, has a pintuck neckline, a line skirt and stunning architectural silhouette. These fabulous Marni sandals in goatskin and leather feature a gold knotted front, clear sculpted heel, red and black leopard insole and certainly bring the party. Available at Pilot and Powell, pilotandpowell.com

Holiday Shimmer Add some sparkle to your festivities

The luxe Torres Box in champagne crystal is both captivating and functional. With defined edges, diamond-like facets and a swivel top for easy opening and storage, this is a great keepsake box for displaying anywhere.

Available at Villa Vici, villavici.com.

Perfect for high tea, these Windsor Court earrings with hand-set rhinestones in a gorgeous shade of Tiffany blue will provide holiday sparkle and smiles the same way that infamous little blue box does on Christmas morning. Made in the USA by Loren Hope and available at Century Girl Vintage, centurygirlvintage. com.

The Bittersweet Oak Colossal Taper depicting a vine growing around rough bark jumps straight of the pages of a fairytale.

A “wash” of White Chocolate wax is sent through a mold before the base color is poured highlighting the texture of the vine and bark. Available at Sotre, sotrecollection.com.

A tasteful topper for a delicate bit of sparkle, these velvet-wrapped headbands with crystal details are a light and easy way to add some festive frost.

Available at Hazelnut, hazelnutneworleans.com.

The evil eye is a talisman for protection many wear to stay true to their path among the stars. Made from 14k solid gold, Kimberley certified diamonds (conflict-free), sapphires & emeralds, this ring is nothing short of magical. Available at Porter Lyons, porterlyons.com.

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PERSONA

BY KE L L Y MASSIC O T

KELSEY SCULT

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can remember first hearing the phrase “Keep Austin Weird” and thinking there is no way whoever came up with that slogan has ever visited New Orleans. Our Texas neighbor may have some quirky elements, but since the city’s official inception in 1718, New Orleans has truly embraced the “weird,” welcoming artists, musicians, writers, dreamers and the like to claim the city as their own, all adding to the bizarre that we all call home. Artist Kelsey Scult was meant to bring her vision and creativity and weave it into the city that keeps getting “weird.”

Growing up between Boston and Seattle, this multidisciplinary artist has had a phenomenal year sharing her art with not only the members of the city with an artist workshop at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, but also having a movie premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. This month, we learn more about the artist and projects that continue amplifying what makes New Orleans weird.

Q: On your website, it says you’re a multidisciplinary artist. Can you explain what exactly that means?

I started kind of wanting to be a muralist. I was really interested in large scale painting that was just really, you know, larger than life.

So, the past couple years I’ve been more interested in creating immersive spaces that are not necessarily on the sides of buildings, but applying my painting background and…activating it with other art forms. I love making these skin [like] tapestries that I sew together. I’m working on a film right

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now where I’m really trying to cover an entire room in orange peels sewn together. Just trying to kind of play with painting and film and photography in this hybrid art form that brings together my different creative practices. I love the experience of the texture; the visceral experience of looking at a painting and the texture of it. The tactile-ness of it. I’m trying to translate that experience into other mediums. For me, fruit skin being at the center of my art practice, it just represents so much to me. I’m interested to play with fruits as a material and how far can I take it.

Q: How did your interest in using something like fruit come about? A lot of my work explored the violence done to and caused by the female body. Something like fruit skin, it just feels very much like literal skin.

There’s something so luscious and juicy about it, and very sensual, but then there’s also this element of decay. I like pairing that with the act of sewing, which is historically feminine. The practice of sewing in the domestic space, and being this very feminine art form, but when you’re sewing together skin, it becomes this kind of almost violent act. So, taking these things that are the one on the one hand, very feminine and very sensual and juicy and luscious, and so violaceous. Then as they start to decay, the needle becomes almost violent. Like active sewing and stabbing. To me it represents that dichotomy of femininity that I’m always trying to work.

Q: You recently led an artist

workshop at the Ogden, can you explain how that came about and what the workshop entailed? I

showed a short film in the Ogden for their Louisiana Contemporary Exhibition. The piece is called “Her Teeth and Where to Find Them.” Are you familiar with the French folk tale about the woman who has this green silk ribbon around her neck?

Her husband keeps asking, “Why do you have this ribbon around your neck?” She says “Don’t touch it.”

Then when she’s asleep, he takes it off, and her head falls off. [My] short film reimagined the piece, but more empowering. I was thinking [about different medical treatments] during quarantine. I went to the pharmacy museum and the French Quarter explor[ing]older medical practices. I was just interested in, with COVID, thinking of different plagues and how they treated different things over the years. There was this whole section in the pharmacy museum about like how they used to treat melancholia and women in the 19th century, these crazy treatments. The piece is very much about like reimagining a folktale, and retelling it and recontextualizing it.

So, for the workshop, we had a list of different Louisiana folk tales, we tried to extract iconography to make little sculptures that reimagined the folktales interpretations. Some of them actually had folktales from their own cultures, like one [person was] from Puerto Rico, so she did a family folktale. So it was about how we can take these oral histories, these fables from different cultures, and reimagine them and retell them; how to keep these stories alive in different contexts.

Q: You had a film premier at

Sundance Film Festival this year.

What was the film about and what did it feel like having your film on such a big stage? Yes, that was

our premiere festival. The film is

called “Ma Belle, My Beauty.” It’s a queer, romantic drama, about three musicians that are in a polyamorous relationship in New Orleans, but all of the film takes place in the south of France. It takes place a couple years after the three of them are no longer in a relationship and two of the three are now married. So, the film kind of starts when the third comes and visits from New Orleans and it just kind of explores what is polyamory looks like as it crosses between cultures. We recorded the soundtrack, which is all original music composed by this incredible local musician, Mahmoud Chouki.

He’s a Moroccan guitarist, and he brought on New Orleans’ best jazz musicians to make the scores. It’s just very much a new experience together.

And then to have it premiere at the best festival in the U.S. was just the dream. A little bittersweet, because of COVID, you know. Any other year, we would have gotten to go in person. They did a satellite screening, a pop up for Sundance, basically. So, we got to show it at the Broadside [Theater], which was really special.

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FAVORITE LOCAL ARTIST: I’m

working with a director right now, producing her next film and I just

think her work is really important.

Her name is Zandashe Brown.

She does Southern Gothic horror

film, and it all kind of explores the Black Baptist Church and healing

for black women and the southern black Baptist Church, through the southern Gothic horror lens.

FAVORITE SPOT IN THE CITY THAT INSPIRES YOU: I really love Rue de

la Course café Uptown. They have these huge ceilings and they’re

always playing classical music. It just feels very youthful and I like going there to work.

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Favorite program on WYES? MASTERPIECE – I particularly love the period dramas. I also love the WYES local productions – the cultural and history documentaries, cooking series, and profiles of those who have made outstanding contributions, in a variety of disciplines, for New Orleans and our region.

Favorite TV show (in general)?

MASTERPIECE Favorite thing to do around the city? Dining is a favorite thing to do in New Orleans.

There are so many good restaurants – I don’t think that I will ever get to them all. Another favorite thing to do is drive along St. Charles Avenue in the spring when all of the azaleas are blooming – it is just gorgeous.

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MODINE GUNCH

Giving Thanks

Counting post-hurricane blessings

Most Thanksgivings, I am worrying about who in the family is vegetarian this year and who is doing keto and who is on the meat-only caveman diet - stuff like that.

This year, I am giving thanks.

Things I personally am thankful for: 1. Hurricane season is almost over. (If we do get a hurricane this late, all thanks are off. Just saying.)

2. My place didn’t flood.

3. We got to talk about something besides COVID-19 for a couple weeks.

4. My roof stayed put.

5. After Ida passed, when it’s hot and dark and I am trying to decide which out-of-town relative to delight with my presence, my electricity comes back. (Of course, all the Gunches immediately move in with me. That makes 13 of us and one bathroom. Luckily, I live in an apartment behind my gentleman friend Lust’s Sloth Lounge, and the men wander over to the Sloth and use their facilities, so none of the potted plants in the courtyard get violated.)

6. That right after the storm, the Saints played in Jacksonville and beat Green Bay 38-3. We needed it that week.

7. That my mother-in-law Ms. Larda is back home and cooking gumbo and not in Cincinnati eating Skyline Chili.

I got to explain Number 7. Five days before Ida churned through, back when the sky was blue and we had nothing but COVID-19 to worry about, Ms. Larda put on her fanciest face mask and got on a plane for California to help her niece, Lovey Lee. Lovey Lee is trying to break into show business, and she is scheduled to have a “procedure,” Ms. Larda says. She needs somebody to check her out of the hospital afterwards and look after her for a couple days.

“What kind of procedure,” I ask.

“It used to be called ‘surgery,’” says Ms. Larda. “Before that, it was called ‘an operation.’ But now it’s a ‘procedure.’ And I ain’t supposed to reveal no details.”

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“Which means it’s either her face or her butt,” pipes up my grandchild Lollipop, who is way too smart for her age.

This particular niece’s full name is Lovey Lee Leghorn. If the name sounds familiar, it is because you are thinking of Foghorn, the chicken. Lovey Lee ain’t famous.

But she could be, any time, especially now, now that she got either her face or backside lifted.

But anyway, while Ms. Larda is gone, along comes Hurricane Ida, and does what it does, and Ms. Larda can’t get hold of nobody to see if we are okay because all our phones are down, and all she can do is watch Jim Cantore on the Weather Channel crouching next to a dumpster that blew over and yelling that it’s extremely windy.

When it’s time to fly home, she stocks up Lovey Lee’s freezer, leaves her with an ice pack draped across her face, or possibly sitting on it, and gets on the plane, trusting that, since her original ticket says it will take her to New Orleans,

it will.

But no, when she gets to her layover in Cincinnati, she is informed the flight to New Orleans is cancelled. “There was a HURRICANE there,” the gate agent says, like it was news. Then she offers her a credit on her next flight with this same airline. Ms. Larda say they’ll hear from her lawyer and stomps off to find a motel.

The motel has a cocktail lounge, so she goes in there and grabs up their drinks menu, and sees a drink called the Vieux Carré. She orders it, and the waiter says, real prim “It’s pronounced View Carry.” So she tries calling us again, to come rescue her.

By now our phones are working, so when she calls, me and my daughter Gumdrop offer to drive to Cincinnati.

We are hoping that everybody’s power will be on and all the Gunches have gone home before we get back.

8. All the Gunches have gone home by the time we get back.

And, if you are listening, God, I will

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uring the Great Depression of the 1930s, Woody Guthrie Lange, Ben Shahn and Gordon Parks. In the fall of 1938, the FSA sent sang their songs, John Steinbeck told their stories and the Illinois-born photojournalist Russell Lee to document life in south President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal photographers Louisiana. There he traveled from towns to cities, along the bayous and showed us their faces. back roads, capturing, among other images, of workers in rice mills, Migrant sharecroppers at home and in the fields, a Cajun “fais do-do,” a When the American economy collapsed and strawberry factories shut their doors, millions of Americans hit the roads and country fair, perique tobacco farmers in St. James Parish and dock pickers in railroad boxcars, looking for work. Starvation and displacement Tangipahoa workers along the New Orleans riverfront.

Parish during was rampant even in rural America, especially in the Deep South, Lee returned again to Louisiana the following spring to docuthe Great which had seen economic hard times for almost a decade before Depression. ment life in the strawberry industry in Tangipahoa and Livingston the Depression. Then came the election of 1932 and Roosevelt’s parishes, at that time one of the nation’s leading producers of New Deal to revive the American economy and spirit. strawberries. There he photographed African-American and white migrant In 1937 the Roosevelt administration created the Farm Security pickers in the fields, in their homes and in their makeshift camps, such as Administration, or FSA, to improve life in rural America during the this April 1939 image of a migrant family’s small camp near Ponchatoula.

Depression. To help in that cause, the FSA dispatched a dozen photogThese and other migrants followed the “pink rash” of the strawberry crop raphers across the nation to document life in the American heartland. as it moved from western Florida to Louisiana and then to Tennessee, Those photographers included notables such as Walker Evans, Dorothea Kentucky and Michigan.

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A As is the case with most things Japanese, traditional Japanese sushi is subtle: The flavors are reliant on rice and the quality of fish. It is simple, straightforward, and balanced with rare experiments.

Though some local sushi chefs are offering single pieces of one type of fish over seasoned rice as part of a Nigiri selection, no one has an entire menu devoted to simplicity.

American sushi, on the other hand, has a mix of strong flavors, bold colors, and a variety of raw fish, cooked meat, vegetables, even fruit, and many appear together in a single composition. This sensibility where both screamingly fresh seafood and creativity compete on the plate is the standard at New Orleans sushi bars. Overlay this with tendencies of many New Orleans kitchens a to add regional flare (alligator, pickled okra, crawfish, fried soft-shell crabs) to dishes with roots anywhere else and the local definition of sushi expands ever more.

New Orleans sushi is all over the place. What must it be at the very least to qualify as “sushi”?

In an exasperated effort to rein this beast in I set the standard of “must include fish and rice.” This worked until vegan sushi presented itself with various mushrooms and jackfruit standing in for fish, and growing popularity.

What follows is an exploration that roves through the ever- increasing subgenres of New Orleans sushi.

This list is by no means exhaustive (and is in no order.)

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Luvi

5236 Tchoupitoulas St. 605-3340 luvirestaurant.com I loved everything about Luvi the first time I set foot in the cozy, colorful space at the corner of Tchoupitoulas and Bellecastle streets in 2018. I loved the way the loud wallpaper that looks like undulating snow-capped mountains rendered in Batik contrasts with the screamingly bright floral patterns on the sleek slipper chairs.

None of these things should be in the same space but, like a shimmery fairy dust, the energy and passion that brought these disparate elements together renders them perfect. It’s the only acceptable backdrop for Chef Hao Gong’s exotic, playful Asian hybrid cuisine that draws on elements of his Shanghai upbringing, stints at restaurants around the U.S., and his decade-long career as the head sushi chef at Sake Café while breaking every rule (such as the unspoken one that raw fish and cheese have no place together.) The chef’s core belief that we feast first with our eyes is evidenced on the plate in bright pops of color, patterns and layers. The best way to experience Luvi is through Chef Hao’s three-course, all raw “Feed Me” menu, which changes daily and where you may encounter such combinations as bluefin tuna, fresh figs, feta cheese, sweet honey, Creole mustard, smoked soy and golden pea shoots one day; wispy slices of lemon fish (cobia) with golden kiwi, salmon roe, yuzu vinegar, dill oil, and black volcano sea salt on another; or small rosettes of yellowfin tuna plated with blackberries, cherry tomatoes, curls red radish, and smoked soy sauce on yet another.

Just don’t come here looking for rolls or poke.

Little Tokyo Causeway

2300 N. Causeway Blvd.

831-6788 littletokyonola.com.

Many locals had their first sushi experience at the original Little Tokyo at 1521 N. Causeway when Yusuke Kawahara opened the small spot in 1986. Since then, local spin offs have led to a small cluster of spots under the Little Tokyo umbrella.

The outpost at 2300 N. Causeway is located closest to the now-shuttered original, making it a sentimental favorite that remains consistently busy. Late night hours attract a young crowd that shows up for colorful cocktails (lychee Saketini, anyone?) and mammoth, value priced rolls that hit the spot without straining the wallet. The special crunchy roll is a standout for its filling of tender, lightly lacquered barbecued eel. Decidedly local influences turn up in the Causeway roll, which is stuffed with a fried soft-shell crab, and the Louisiana roll, featuring pickled okra and crawfish tails. The sushi bar features a changing menu of premium nigiri featuring imports like uni, kanpachi, and torched scallops with foie gras.

Kinoko @kinokonol @kelseay_dukae.

New Orleans native Kelseay Dukae started working in sushi restaurants when she was 14. Over the course of 15 years, she trained herself in the art of sushi via YouTube and went on to run pop-ups and catering gigs in New York and California. After returning home to New Orleans, and a stint on MasterChef, a couple of years ago she caught the vegan bug and started Kinoko (which translates to “mushroom” in Japanese) a vegan sushi concept where meaty ‘shrooms often stand in for fish or animal proteins.

Dukae employs local and seasonal vegetables, fruit, and mushrooms to create sushi rolls that boggle the mind.

“Playing with the flavors and textures of all kinds of mushrooms, from shiitakes with a meaty bite to enoki and lions mane mushrooms with a crab-like flavor and texture, you really don’t miss the fish,” Dukae said. A popular fixture at the Crescent City Farmers Market, she also runs a catering company, pop-ups (specifically at the Drifter and Catahoula hotels) and offers vegan sushi platters for parties and intimate dinner parties.

Wetlands Sake 634 Orange St., Ste B wetlandssake.com What to drink with sushi? Chilled Wetlands Sake pairs perfectly and is available in filtered, unfiltered and sparkling varieties. The LSU Agriculture Center grows a specially cultivated short grain rice that looks like a tiny round pearl specifically for use in this New Orleans-based sake brewery. Owned by New Orleans natives and lifelong friends, Nan Wallis and Lindsey Brower Beard, the duo brought in experienced brewers to develop their sakes, with 2% of the profits from which are donated to Save America’s Wetlands. Try Wetlands Sake at the recently opened tap room in the Lower Garden District. It is also available in shops, markets, bars, and restaurants all over the region.

Tsunami

601 Poydras St., Ste. B (in the Pan American building) 608-3473 neworleans.servingsushi.com Sisters Leah Simon and Michele Ezell put the cool back in downtown life, first in Lafayette in 2000, and later in Baton Rouge in 2005, when they opened their distinctive West Coast-style sushi restaurants in long-underutilized locations. In both, heavy traffic to their restaurants drove downtown resurgences. In 2017, the sisters brought their popular concept to downtown New Orleans’ Pan American Life Center. The location makes it a given for lunch with the downtown business crowd. When the day winds down, things heat up as the beautiful people head in to take advantage of the Tuesday-Friday Happy Hour specials. Some days the specials are for drinks, others for rolls, but there are always some bargains to be had.

Tsunami prides itself on “LA flare with southern care” with a diverse menu that takes sushi in inventive, globally inspired directions. Across the Tsunami brand the menu is extensive, with traditional Japanese dishes and sushi bar standards augmented by more signature flavors showing a Louisiana influence, like grilled alligator as a sushi bar mainstay. The “Ragin’ Cajun roll” features panko-crusted alligator and the “John Breaux roll,” named for the longtime U.S. senator from Acadiana, is filled with spicy crawfish. Menu standouts include the “Munchie Roll” (fresh salmon, cream cheese, avocado, crusted with Dorito’s Nacho Cheese chips) for being simply ridiculous and the “Tran’s Best Bite roll” (no rice, minced spicy tuna, tempura shrimp, kani, cream cheese, and asparagus, wrapped in soy paper, breaded in panko, and fried and served with ponzu and tsurai sauces), which is a crazy-delicious meal.

Sake Café Uptown

2830 Magazine St. 894-003 sakecafeonmagazine.com Since 2001, Sake Café has been a sure bet for those seeking to make an impression. A bustling bar, some outdoor seating and abundant offstreet parking on a hoppin’ stretch of Magazine Street seal the deal for its evergreen popularity. Colorful art glass chandeliers blown by an apprentice to Dale Chihuly hang dramatically over the white-cloth dining spaces and the shimmering sushi bar. They cast a flattering glow, the side effect of which seems to be a loosening of the purse strings and an urge to party. A trophy wall featuring signed photographs of celebrities who shared the vibe undoubtedly reinforces the feeling: “Why, yes! Leonardo DiCaprio enjoyed heaps of Japanese Kumamoto oysters for $8 a pop? Me, too!”

Traditional bites of nigiri and specialty rolls galore share space on the menu with more daring presentations such as the “Yuzu Hama,” a gorgeously plated presentation of Yellowtail, orange suprémes, avocado, and yuku tobiko finished with yuzu garlic soy and think ribbons of pickled shallot. Another stunning presentation arrives with the incongruous but brilliant ahi tuna and goat cheese with fanned slices of Fuji apple finished with ponzu and olive oil.

And then there is the “Love Boat for Two.” When this arrives, the room will stare as a small wooden boat loaded with super-fresh sushi hits your table.

But you will care not, as, at $55 this may be the best sushi bargain to be found anywhere. The boat floats with two pieces each of tuna, salmon, whitefish, and shrimp sushi; four pieces each of tuna, salmon, yellowtail, whitefish, and octopus sashimi; and a roll of the chef’s choice. It is far more than enough for two as an entrée; four could call it an appetizer. Other bargains include bento box lunch specials that ring in around $10, and a daily happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m., with cocktail specials and nibbles going for $3 to $5.

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GW Fins

808 Bienville St. 581-3467 gwfins.com Dry aging fish has been a decades-old tradition for sushi chefs in Japan, but the practice remains rare in America. So, true to his daring approach to finfish, for the past a couple of years Chef Michal Nelson of GW Fins has been using a temperature and humidity-controlled cabinet to dry age Gulf fish loins. Dry aging removes moisture from the fish, including the residual blood and slime that create the “fishy” odor most of us find so offensive. After 10 days, the result is remarkable. With regard to Yellowfin tuna, the flesh turns a deep ruby hue. It is moist, and smells fresh, which is weird because, well, it is 10-day-old fish. The connective tissues have broken down making it tender with a deep beef-like flavor and skin that crisps beautifully when cooked.

With all of this in mind, Nelson’s "Poke with Dry-Aged Yellowfin Tuna" served with cucumber, radish, ponzu and vinegar chips has a regular presence on the menu, and it is one of those dishes that is not to be missed.

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Yo Nashi

Kanno California Sushi Bar

3517 20th St. Metairie 455-5730 Chef and owner Hidetoshi “Elvis” Suzuki, classically trained in Osaka, Japan, then layered on training in French and Italian cuisines in San Diego, before moving to Louisiana in 2002 to open a tiny “California style” sushi joint in Fat City. He knows his customer. His small spot enjoys a consistent cult following that allows him to operate only Wednesday-Saturday and to “shut down when the fish runs out.” The chef’s willingness to forgo rice altogether on a selection of rolls on the “Skinny” menu hints at the proclivities of his core clientele. They feel the love and keep coming back. The “Elvis roll” (soy paper with salmon, avocado, snow crab and blue crab) is a standout as are off-the-menu specials Chef Elvis concocts each day. Looking for a bargain? Try the “Kanno Chef Choice Special,” three dishes (chef’s choice) plus a house-made dessert for $38.

419 Carondelet St., Suite 101 345-2155 yonashinola.com In a word Yo Nashi is impeccable.

It starts with the sign. The one marking the entrance was made using “shou sugi ban,” a Japanese technique of preserving wood by charring it. The jewel box of a space was designed by Curtis Herring in shades of deep teal and vibrant orange, offset by touches of gold. Another highlight are the pear-themed wall scones designed by local artist David Rockhold.

Owner Kyle Payer, formerly the bar manager at Restaurant August, spent last spring’s COVID-19 lockdown pouring over catalogues to select the perfect plate for each of the eight to 10 courses he and Chef Mackenzie “Mack” Broquet, an alum of Commander’s Place, now serve in the Japanese dining style of omakase (chef’s choice). Payer’s extreme attention to every detail is evident in the 18-seat space.

Upon being seated, Chef Mack or another staff member will inquire about a diner’s preferences or allergies and offer a choice of two entrees. From there, the unprinted menu, which changes nightly, will commence as a surprise. It might start with a teardrop-shaped cup of dashi broth flecked with crawfish tails, chives and shitake mushrooms. Next, an appetizer or salad will arrive—perhaps one of baby kale massaged with a bright vinaigrette of ramps cradling baby vegetables, cured salmon and salmon roe. Five courses of nigiri will arrive in succession; delicacies like King Ora salmon dressed with a miniscule dice of roasted beets and chives, or yellowfin tuna topped with a sliver of seared foie gras.

Entrée choices on the night we visited were seared redfish served with two ounces of seared A5 Wagyu; and poached grouper with white asparagus, pickled ramps and green garlic. Dessert was equally thoughtful and beautifully composed.

As there was no printed menu and I kept inquiring, Jackie, a kitchen staff member, most graciously hand-drew a highly detailed version complete with artistic embellishments. She then tucked it into a hand-crafted origami envelope.

It is a beautiful keepsake from an unforgettable meal.

Yakuza House

Haiku

4430 Magazine St. 301-0850 haikunola.com To enter Haiku on Magazine Street one must first cross a covered, raised outdoor porch to reach the entrance. The intimate, jewel-like interior pretty much lacks natural light and is, instead, subtly lit to reflect the tiny metallic flecks in the stone counter of the sushi bar, and the serene art upon the walls. The extensive menu includes hibachi options and delicious house-made ramen offered with choices of tonkatsu, kansu, shoyu and miso broths, as well as fresh unadorned slices sashimi and inventive rolls. A standout here is the “White Ninja,” combining yellowtail and transparent slices of both lemon and jalapeño with a splash of Ponzu sauce.

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1325 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie 345-2031 yakuzahouse.com With maybe 16-seats including the raw bar and a location on a nondescript corner of Veterans Boulevard near Bonnabel that once housed a dank sports bar, the now pristine Yakuza House was full at 2:30 on a Tuesday afternoon, and we felt lucky to score a table—an impossible feat without a reservation in the evening.

After a long run of pop-ups chef Huy Pham, formerly of Daiwa and Shogun, bet the bank on the BYOB space in April. It seems to be paying off. Hand rolls and inventive takes on fresh nigiri are the sushi specialties here, but the tempura yellowtail neck is a fine choice for those who fear the raw. Try the kanpachi (Japanese amberjack) nigiri dressed with the chef’s choice of adornments. On the day we visited, a very light hand was used to apply a daring combination of basil pesto, thin ribbons of fried shallot and bit of sea salt. Rich toro nigiri was finished with shoyo and black truffle, and the torched A5 Wagyu nigiri was finished with foie gras. The “Hangry (hand) Roll Set” features bursts of flavors wrapped in sheets of nori, then cut in bite-sized pieces. Delicate bay scallops were enhanced with whisper-thin lemon slices and thin ribbons of scallion. Toro was kissed with chili oil. Red crab was married with the ubiquitous “crunchy,” and blue crab and akami were allowed to stand alone.

Lomakase 760-443-7227 lomakase.sushi@gmail.com instsagram.com/lomokase We feast first with our eyes. Brilliant colors and compelling textures draw us in. Every opulent bite of Chef Loma Xayalinh’s nigiri sushi tastes as outstanding as it looks within the chef’s Jackson Pollock-like arrangements, which he typically crafts directly atop clients’ dining room tables or islands (with the benefit of a layer of clear plastic). As an affiliate of Inland Seafood, he has access to an extensive treasure trove of seafoods, both familiar and exotic, that span the globe. Seared duck breast, A5 Wagyu beef and foie gras are also on the menu. Chef Loma is available for private events and in-home classes.

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Lotus Bistro 203 W. Harrison Ave. 533-9879 lotusbistronola.com Upon its opening in February 2020, it quickly filled with the happy chatter of Lakeview neighbors. Six weeks later the pandemic forced owner Betty Pei Ching Sun to move her popular new hotspot to take out and delivery only. When she reopened her restaurant to accept guests, she did so with outside seating only in the parking lot. This summer the small but mighty restaurant was stymied by staffing shortages and Sun pivoted to catering and private events with a promise to reopen when things are more stable. It will be worth the wait. Sushi chef Rafael Alvarez’s standouts are the belt-busting deep fried “Supreme Crab Roll” made with spicy king crab, salmon, eel, cream cheese and jalapeños, and the “Chirashi Sushi Plate,” a beautifully composed work of art with tuna, salmon, snapper, surimi and whitefish carefully arranged atop pillows of rice and adorned with edible gold leaf and fresh tropical flowers.

Daiwa

4100 Veterans Blvd., Metairie 281-4646 5033 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero 875-4203 daiwasushi.com When it opened behind a strip mall in Marrero in 2011, Daiwa quickly became the go-to spot for in-the-know sushi fans who wanted something exotic. Chef Ken Wong receives weekly shipments of finfish and shellfish straight from the docks of Japan. Each chilled box might include several varieties of uni, pen shell mussels, kanpachi, sawara, Japanese sardines, aji, katsuo, engawa, tai or a tangle of octopi. In 2019, demand for Wong’s elegant treatment of these specimens led the chef and his wife/ business partner to open a second, larger location in Metairie.

Both restaurants offer stand-out versions of Japanese fare (noodles, rice bowls, handrolls) as well as top-notch nigiri and rolls featuring salmon, tuna, yellowtail, and the like. But the real magic occurs on the “Specials” board behind the sushi bar, where those more unusual specimens show up midweek. The larger Metairie space has also allowed chef Wong to venture more fully into omakase (chef’s choice) menus.

No Boars at the Sushi Bar

Following his Shanghai upbringing and stints all over the U.S., Chef Hao Gong spent a decade as head sushi chef at Sake Café Uptown before opening the jewel-like Luvi on Tchoupitoulas Street in 2018, where he turns out his own exotic, playful Asian hybrid cuisine with a focus on screamingly fresh raw fish of the highest caliber he can possibly find. Figuring he has seen it all, I asked him for some tips on how one should best comport themselves when dining at a sushi or raw bar.

Q: Should guests ask first before taking pictures of your compositions? “My philosophy is that you eat with your eyes first, so it is natural in current times to take pictures after the guest has had their first visual bite.

Q: Is it acceptable for guests to ask for substitutions or should they take care to order dishes that suit their individual needs as they are composed? “We try to accommodate substitutions or allergies, but it depends on the composition. Changes alter the original idea and flavor.”

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Q: Regarding sake, is it acceptable for guests to refill their own cups? “In Asian dining hospitality, it is acceptable for the guest to pour sake for each other but not for themselves.You always pour drinks for the elderly out of respect.”

Q: Your compositions are extremely well thought out.

Is it offensive to a chef when a guest adds additional condiments, such as soy sauce, to a dish? “I would prefer guests to try the dishes as presented first. I would like them to experience the flavors that I have created for them. However, I understand everyone has different salt levels, so I am not offended if they ask for additional condiments.”

As for terrible guest behavior, Chef Hao had some doozies to share: “I had a guest come in and they told me to stop making dishes for other guests immediately, that now, I only work for them.

This was a Saturday night so there was no stopping the flow. I had to keep going and the guest wasn’t pleased. I have also had several guests who come to the raw bar on different occasions, and they speak very loudly asking me ‘Do you know who I am? Where is my table?’

Usually, I just point to the bartender and say nothing. But we always try to accommodate all guests. New Orleans is full of different personalities and lots of fun, eccentric characters.

It always keeps me entertained. This is why I love the industry!

Q: When seated at the raw bar should a guest direct his or her requests to the server who first took their order or is it acceptable to direct requests to whomever is behind the bar and closest to them? “LUVI consists of a very small team, and we work as a team. Our goal is to satisfy all the guests’ needs so you can ask anyone who works in the restaurant to assist you. It does not need to be your server.”

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Q: Where should guests place their chopsticks between bites? “Usually, the chopsticks should be placed on the chopstick holder (if provided), or you can fold the chopstick wrapper into a small stand for your chopsticks.”

YOU SHOULD ONLY DIP THE FISH IN THE SOY SAUCE IF IT IS NIGIRI STYLE. YOU SHOULD NOT DIP THE RICE. YOU SHOULD ALSO PICK UP THE NIGIRI WITH YOUR HANDS VERSUS CHOPSTICKS. THIS IS THE SAME FOR ROLLS WITH SEAWEED ON THE OUTSIDE. FOR SASHIMI YOU NEED TO USE CHOPSTICKS.

Hana

8116 Hampson St. 865-1634 hanasushinola.com Hana’s collection of “manekineko” is working. This common, often animated, Japanese figurine of a calico Japanese Bobtail cat with waving paw is believed to bring good luck to the owner.

At Hana the maneki-neko cats keep time with floral oilcloths covering the tables, striped awnings hovering over pleather-clad booths, pieces of art that may be vaguely united by an aquatic theme, and, behind the sushi bar, a pair of televisions turned to different sporting events.

What chef/owner Tai San’s small Riverbend neighborhood sushi joint may lack in elegance and swank, it has in the devoted clientele and staying power every for which restaurateur yearns.

Opened 33 years ago, Hana is celebrated by its clientele as having the best sushi in New Orleans. The “Escolar Special roll” pairs thin, lightly scorched pieces of the escolar atop a roll stuffed with crawfish. Due to its impressive size, every bite of the “Hana roll” (shrimp, crabstick, tuna, salmon, snow crab, tamango, cucumber, and avocado) is different from the last. The “Sushi and Sashimi Deluxe,” which is chef’s choice, is an incredible value and enough for two to share. On a recent visit $26 bought a California roll, an abundance of crab, shrimp, snapper, tuna, and salmon sushi, and escolar, salmon, smoked salmon, crab, tuna, shrimp, and yellowtail sashimi.

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A JUST CAUSE For 35 years, the Pro Bono Project has been helping atneed New Orleanians with civil court cases

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BY CHRIS PRICE PHOTOGRAPHY BY THERESA CASSAGNE

or the uninitiated, stepping into a court room with its strict mores and peculiar lexicon can be a very intimidating environment for the average person, much less for those with limited funds and a pressing need. While legal representation for criminal defendants is constitutionally guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment, there is no right to counsel for civil matters. In Louisiana, 70 percent of cases in civil court have one or more party that is self-represented, according to C.C. Kahr, executive director of The Pro Bono Project, a New Orleans-based organization that provides free civil legal services across southeast Louisiana.

“People are going to civil court and representing themselves. Experiencing those proceedings and trying to follow and understand the legal language can be incredibly daunting,” she said. “The impact of these cases can have a profound effect on people’s lives.

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certainly, there are some legal issues where we can help the self-represented litigant. For example, in making a change that doesn’t require complicated forms or proceedings. But the goal should be for everyone who has a legal need, who can’t afford an attorney, to have access to counsel. When they do, they do better. They’re going to have a more successful outcome.”

While the Pro Bono Project has existed for 35 years, Kahr says one of their continuing challenges is “to make sure that people know we exist and there are solutions to the problems that they’re facing.”

A NEEDED SERVICE The Pro Bono Project is a non-profit, tax-exempt, 501(c) (3) legal entity that draws on the local legal community to provide the underserved free legal services in civil cases. The Project only accepts clients who meet federal income and asset eligibility requirements. Cases are screened for legal merit and selected based on their volunteers’ talent and time availability.

It does not assist with criminal matters, legal emergencies, personal injury, or contested custody or successions.

The Project’s case load includes family law matters, like divorces,

custody agreements, name changes, and adoptions; property issues related to successions and estate planning, proof of title, contractor litigation, and consumer complaints; debt issues, and additional matters.

Attorneys, paralegals, law students, and others give their time to help people who would not otherwise have any legal advice to help them with their case. Last year, the Pro Bono Project’s nearly 2,000 volunteers worked on about 5,000 cases.

Despite that amazing effort, Kahr says the reality is the case load could – and should – be much heavier.

“In Louisiana, 40 percent of our citizens earned an income level that is less than 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines,” she said. “[Many] people in this state are The goal eligible for legal assistance. These should be for are people who need help navigating everyone who their divorce, adopting a child, has a legal writing a will, challenging an insurneed, who ance claim, declaring bankruptcy or communicating with creditors, can’t afford or working on a succession on a an attorney, to family home. All of these are civil have access matters where the public doesn’t to counsel. have a right to representation, but When they do, that’s where we step in and help.” they do better.

With Ida’s destruction and the They’re going looming end of the pandemic evicto have a more tion moratorium causing thousands successful to be at risk of being put out of their outcome.” homes, Kahr expects the organization’s cases involving residential rental issues to swell.

“There’s a lot of uncertainty and renters need assistance when they’re threatened with eviction. They need representation.”

Through the COVID-19 pandemic and in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, the Pro Bono Project has kept its doors open, continuing to serve those in need.

“I’m really proud of that,” Kahr said. “We were able to very quickly adjust to the new reality because with the pandemic and natural disaster, the needs of the community dramatically increased. I think that hurricane preparedness taught us how to very seamlessly transition to remote work during the pandemic.

It hasn’t been a time to kind of sit back. It’s a time to energize and be creative.”

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SMALL, BUT MIGHT Y Created by The Louisiana Bar Foundation in 1986, the Pro Bono Project is the largest free legal program in the state, having grown from originally serving clients in New Orleans to providing representation and advice to those in Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, and Washington parishes.

It was initially funded by the New Orleans Legal Assistance Corporation, a seed grant from the American Bar Association, and in-kind services from the Louisiana Bar Foundation. Today, it is funded with assistance from Southeast Louisiana Legal Services; a Louisiana Bar Foundation grant; Title III funds; corporate, foundation, and individual donations, and an annual fundraiser, The Justice for All Ball.

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Kahr credits the Project’s employees and volunteers for the organization’s success.

“We’re small, but mighty,” she said. “We have seven full-time staff people, including myself. What they do is simply amazing.”

The staff is responsible for recruiting and retaining legal volunteers and donors.

They often become subject matter experts in certain aspects as they train and mentor attorneys, especially those who are working on cases outside of their expertise, so they have a good experience when they volunteer. In addition, they also have face-to-face contact with the Project’s clients as they process their cases.

Kahr said one of the most impressive aspects of the Project is the volume of volunteers the organization can depend on within the Greater New Orleans legal community.

“It’s an incredibly impressive number,” she said. “It really makes our work a bit easier because they are quick to say yes when we make the call asking to connect them with our clients. There’s a culture of mutual aid here that creates a passion among legal professionals in this community to look out for their neighbors.

“It’s so fulfilling to lead an organization with such dedicated and hardworking supporters. These are individuals who have a full calendar of professional and personal commitments. These men and women from both big and small firms are always quick to answer our call. Their leadership, their sacrifice, really makes it very rewarding. We help people take a step toward improving their lives and help to create a more equitable society. It’s hard not to feel really good about what you do when you through your work you help.”

CASE STUDY Of all the cases she’s been involved with at the Pro Bono Project, Kahr said one of her favorites involved a senior citizen in Jefferson Parish who wanted to sell her home and move to Georgia so that she could be closer to her daughter and grandchildren.

Her house was passed to her when her parents died, but she didn’t have clear title.

Distraught that she wouldn’t be able to sell the property and move closer to her family, she brought her case to one of the Pro Bono Project’s legal clinics, held at 10 senior centers across the parish. There she met Alexis Clay, a successions attorney, who was able to collect the relevant documents needed to probate her parents’ wills and gain legal possession of the home. That allowed her to list the house and move closer to a familial support system.

LE BON TEMPS Kahr certainly has a serious, professional job, but she’s not afraid to have a good time.

She’s quick to celebrate a job well done. She grew up in California and Maryland, earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Georgetown and a Master of Arts in History and Women’s Studies from Stony Brook University. Having lived on the West and East coasts, she decided to take a chance on the Gulf Coast and moved to New Orleans.

She’s been an adjunct instructor in Latin American History at Tulane University since 2004 and became executive director of the Pro Bono Project in 2017. But while she was building an impressive resume, she joined the fun loving Krewe of Tucks.

“I moved here 17 years ago and kind of quickly became ingratiated in the legal community, but also found a love of Carnival.”

In 2017, she served as the krewe’s queen and describes it as a celebrity experience.

“It was an incredibly great moment. I love Tucks. Their spirit of irreverence is something that I find just wonderful and delightful. I’ve often told my friends who’ve not ridden that it is the one time where you really feel like a rock star. All you see are the crowds! For six miles you have people hollering and yelling at you and waving, holding up signs with your name on it. It’s truly breathtaking.

“I love what our Carnival krewes do in the city. Because they’re quick, much like our professionals in the legal community, to reach out and extend that spirit of philanthropy.”

Asked if she’d consider returning to her West or East coast roots, she said, “I don’t think I could live anywhere else. Yeah, New Orleans has spoiled me.”

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In Louisiana, 70% of cases in civil court have one or more party that is self-represented.

Last year, the Pro Bono Project’s nearly 2,000 volunteers worked on about 5,000 cases.

What types of cases does The Pro Bono Project handle?

• General Civil Law Issues • Employment and Wage Issues • Wills, Estates and Successions • Family Safety and Stability • Tenant and Homeowner’s Rights • Contractor Fraud • Consumer Rights and Contracts • Intra-family Adoption and Visitation • Uncontested Divorce • Social Security, Medicaid, or Medicare problems • Name changes for both adults and children • Medical power of attorney • And more

Parishes covered: Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, and Washington

MATTHEW R. SLAUGHTER

Age: 31 Neighborhood: Lakeview Firm: Phelps Dunbar Law School: University of Alabama Specialty: Commercial litigation Number of years practicing: Six Number of years with the Pro Bono Project: Two What made you want to be a lawyer? It was something that

intrigued me because it’s very challenging and different every day. There were several layers that I looked up to growing up in Alabama. They certainly were pillars in the community, in my mind, being able to have a happy life and also making a real impact on their community and people that need help.

My father was always somebody that people would always seek guidance and counsel from him. He’s not an attorney; he’s in construction. But people always sought his advice. I looked up to the fact that he was always such a resource and always there for people. I certainly admired that and wanted to be able to do it for the people in my life. I just like being a resource for people.

Why do you participate in the Pro Bono Project? I’ve always been

interested in the Pro Bono Project since I came to New Orleans.

One of my mentors here, Chris Ralston, was heavily involved in the Pro Bono Project and at one point was the chairman of the board there. He highlighted the project to me and showed how it is uniquely situated in New Orleans to bridge a gap. It helps a lot of people who would normally get swept under the rug or fall between the cracks. They are an organization that also helps promote young attorneys. When I was getting started, I was able to gain very satisfying experience doing pro bono work. I find it extremely rewarding to be able to calm their nerves, be able to sit down and tell them like, ‘Look, if there is anything that can be done, I’m going to do everything I can to help you.’

You’re not going to meet anybody more thankful than someone who has everything on the line, not knowing where to go with it and not having the resources to do so and you get them a positive result.

What is your favorite Pro Bono Project case that you’ve handled? That’s tough. I have a couple of very favorite cases

that happen to be pro bono cases. I guess I could just say in general, some of the cases that I get from the Pro Bono Project are child custody cases, things involving minor children. And just honestly, those are the most satisfying cases.

Children are the most important things in a parent’s life.

Being able to watch people get reunited with their children is just awesome. Not too long ago I was on a case where a father and son were reunited after not seeing each other for over a year. When they were able to embrace, watching that real human connection, that was one of the most powerful experiences in my life.

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LACEY ROCHESTER

Age: 35 Neighborhood: Lower Garden District Firm/Office: Baker Donelson Law School: Loyola New Orleans Specialties: Corporate restructuring and bankruptcy Number of years practicing: Nine Number of years with the Pro Bono Project: Seven What made you want to be a lawyer? I’ve been told from the time I was little, from everyone around me growing up, that I needed to be a lawyer because I like to get into robust debates with people. I always knew I wanted to be an advocate, and I just kind of never really thought of myself as being anything else. Like, there was really never any other option.

Where does that sense of advocacy come from? I’ve had

some stuff happen in my family. I’ve had a family member that I thought was wrongfully convicted. There was a very sensational crime, and my family member was accused of it. I saw the trial process go on and with a very sad outcome. And it just instilled in me the sense that I need to be a part of this machine that is the law, because it’s not necessarily always resulting in just outcomes. So that I think I always knew I wanted to be a lawyer, but that certainly helped drive me. And ironically, I didn’t go into criminal defense.

Why do you participate in the Pro Bono Project? The Pro Bono

Project enables me to do things that help me feel like I literally am helping improve outcomes, helping provide access to justice to the folks in our community that really need it and that don’t have someone to speak for them.

What do you get out of it? A sense of accomplishment isn’t

the right word, but I feel like I’m actually doing something.

I’m taking action. It’s one thing to see injustice pointed out and discuss it robustly with your friends at dinner. It’s a completely different thing to actually roll up your sleeves, take on a case that I’m not getting any credit for. I’m not billing for it. But it’s just me literally rolling up my sleeves and being able to give back to the community.

What is your favorite Pro Bono Project case that you’ve handled? There are two cases that stick out to me. One was

this little lady that would have been the victim of contractor fraud. We were able to get a non-dischargeable judgment in the contractor’s bankruptcy case, meaning this client could pursue him for her claim against him after his case. Basically, he tried to file bankruptcy so that he wouldn’t have to pay her back. He ripped her house apart, took her money, and never put it back together. I mean, this poor lady was living on dirt floor with no roof. It was really bad. And, so, we helped her get a judgment that was collectible against him. And that really resonated with me. She cried and hugged us. And it was just a sense of really helping a person, using my skill set in bankruptcy law, which is what I do, to help this woman.

CORY VIDAL

Age: 43 Neighborhood: Lake Terrace Firm/Office: Hancock Whitney Corporation Law School: Loyola Law School Specialties: Bank Law Number of years practicing: Eight, 20 years as banker Number of years with the Pro Bono Project: Two What made you want to be a lawyer? Well, there’s three things

that I’ve always been interested in. I was a DJ for a while, but that wasn’t paying the bills. The other two things that always piqued my interest was banking and law. As a younger person the social justice perspective to change the world you know, but as I got older it kind of morphed because of my other interests. My mom worked in banking for 35 years. So, when I went to college, I worked as a teller at Regions Bank. From there I graduated and then worked in different aspects of commercial banking. I eventually transferred to Capital One. At that time, banks were heavy into mergers and consolidations. I always had an interest in the law and decided I might as well go back and go to law school.

Why do you participate in the Pro Bono Project? I was brought

into the Pro Bono Project by one of my mentors who is now a federal court judge, Dana Douglas. Dana alerted me to the great things that the Pro Bono Project does. At the time, she was chairing the gala and with several legal clinics that they were doing. She encouraged me to participate in both the legal clinics and the gala Georgia committee, which I did. I saw the good things that they were doing and just continued with it. Before becoming a board member, I participated in several legal clinics and committees. Being able to help underprivileged people take care of legal needs is a very rewarding experience.

What do you get out of it? I come from a single parent household where, you know, sometimes things got hard. We never went without, but some of my close friends that I knew as a kid, people in my neighborhood, they really struggled. The neighborhood that I grew up in in New Orleans East was filled with duplexes. My mom purchased a duplex, and we rented out the other side. A lot of other people in my neighborhood did not own. They were renters. I saw the struggles. For most people, if you have an important legal issue or medical issue that’s something that needs to be taken care of and is. For underprivileged people, it’s not something that you can just take care of because you’re just trying to pay for day-to-day expenses.

Legal things of that nature just kind of get put on hold and just kind of linger out there. They compound and become bigger problems where it starts impacting their health, their ability to work, their credit, and other issues. It’s important. It helps them solve problems and get ahead, you know, not being tagged long term by legal issues that they can’t afford to take care of.

What is your favorite Pro Bono Project case that you’ve handled?

I’m a transactional lawyer; I’m not a litigator. I don’t handle cases. But I have worked with the clinics. I have gone down to the courthouse to help people interpret and complete legal papers. I would not do anybody justice by going into the courtroom!

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TOP2021 LAWYERS Most people hope not to need them, but when they do, they want the good ones on their side. To help with that we present our annual list of Top Lawyers. The list was prepared by Detroitbased Professional Research Services. ¶ PRS provided this explanation of its methodology: The voting was open to all licensed attorneys in New Orleans. They were asked which attorney, other than themselves, they would recommend in the New Orleans area. Each attorney was allowed to recommend up to three colleagues in each given legal specialty. Once the online nominations were complete, each nominee was carefully evaluated on the basis of the survey results, the legitimacy of their license and their current standing with the State Bar Association of Louisiana. Attorneys who received the highest number of votes in each specialty are reflected in the following list. ¶ As always when making professional services choices, second opinions are encouraged. In the end, you’re the judge.

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ADMINISTRATIVE/ REGULATORY LAW New Orleans W. Raley Alford III Stanley, Reuter, Ross, Thornton & Alford, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2500 504-523-1580 Dana M. Shelton Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0816 ADMIRALTY & MARITIME LAW Metairie Tommy J. Badeaux The Law Office of Tommy J. Badeaux 3500 N. Hullen St. Suite 17F 504-323-4777 New Orleans Francis J Barry Jr. Deutsch Kerrigan LLP 755 Magazine St. 504-593-0642 Wilton E. Bland III Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett 701 Poydras St. Suite 600 504-494-9321 Bert. M. Cass Jr. Deutsch Kerrigan LLP 755 Magazine St. 504-593-0643

Christopher M. Hannan Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 504-566-8612 Timothy W. Hassinger Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, APLC 701 Poydras St. Floor 40 504-237-5402 Scott R. Huete Melchiode Marks King LLC 639 Loyola Ave. Suite 2550 504-336-2439 Grady S. Hurley Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8224 Georges M. Legrand Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett 701 Poydras St. Suite 600 504-583-9425 Walter P. Maestri Deutsch Kerrigan LLP 755 Magazine St. 504-593-0757 Kevin A. Marks Melchiode Marks King LLC 639 Loyola Ave. Suite 2550 504-336-2432

Katharine R. Colletta Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 504-585-7708

André J. Mouledoux Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett 701 Poydras St. Suite 600 504-421-6967

Christopher O. Davis Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 504-566-5251

William B. Schwartz Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, LLC 1100 Poydras St. Floor 36 504-585-7765

Gregory Lawrence Ernst The Bagert Law Firm 650 Poydras St. Suite 2708 504-523-1117

Frederick William (Billy) Swaim III Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, APLC 701 Poydras St. Floor 40 504-982-1193

Delos E. Flint Jr. Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard 601 Poydras St. Suite 2775 504-568-1990 Thomas D. Forbes Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 504-585-7041

Jason P. Waguespack Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, APLC 701 Poydras St. Floor 40 504-616-5306

Raymond T. Waid Liskow & Lewis 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-556-4042

Robert S. Rooth Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 504-585-7226

Derek A. Walker Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 504-585-7044

H. Bruce Shreves Simon, Peragine, Smith & Redfearn, LLP 1100 Poydras St. Floor 30 504-569-2908

Cheryl Wild-Donde’Ville Waltzer Wiygul & Garside LLC 14399 Chef Menteur Hwy. Suite D 504-254-4400 Timothy J. Young The Young Firm 400 Poydras St. Suite 2090 866-703-2590 ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION Mandeville Danny G. Shaw ShawADR, LLC 3 Sanctuary Blvd.

Suite 201 985-789-0701 Metairie Daniel E. Buras Jr. Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 504-830-4100 Patrick R. Follette Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 504-962-4281 Conrad Meyer Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 504-830-4141 New Orleans Stephen G. Bullock Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0822 John F. Olinde Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 504-585-7241 Sarah Pfeiffer Law Office of Sarah Pfeiffer 400 Poydras St. Suite 1125B 504-366-4025

Michael R. Fontham Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0810 Douglas L. Grundmeyer Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 504-585-7028

Lacy M. Smith The Law Office of Lacy M. Smith, LLC 3914 Canal St. 504-249-8242

Donald J. Miester Jr. Taggart Morton, L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2100 504-599-8510

ANTITRUST LAW New Orleans Craig L. Caesar Phelps Dunbar LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 504-584-9272

Nicholas J. Wehlen Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0827

Mark A. Cunningham Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8536 James C. Gulotta Jr. Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0817 Amelia Williams Koch Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 504-566-5222 Alexander M. McIntyre Jr. Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 504-566-5215 APPELLATE PRACTICE Metairie Daniel E. Buras Jr. Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 504-830-4100 Walter R. Woodruff Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 504-420-7542 New Orleans Travis L. Bourgeois Degan, Blanchard & Nash 400 Poydras St. Suite 2600 504-529-3333

BANKING AND FINANCE LAW Metairie Stephen D. Marx Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 504-830-4105 New Orleans Lee R. Adler Phelps Dunbar LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 504-584-9351 Roy E. Blossman Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3100 504-585-3807 William T. Finn Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3100 504-585-3808 Barry H. Grodsky Taggart Morton, L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2100 504-599-8535 J. Marshall Page III Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8248 Leopold Z. Sher Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2800 504-299-2101

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James “Jim” A. Stuckey Phelps Dunbar LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 504-584-9239

Alicia M. Bendana Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard 601 Poydras St. Suite 2775 504-568-1990

Susan G. Talley Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0828

Christopher T. Caplinger Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard 601 Poydras St. Suite 2775 504-568-1990

Frank A. Tessier Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3100 504-585-3809

Rudy J. Cerone McGlinchey Stafford PLLC 601 Poydras St. Suite 1200 504-596-2786

Robert P. Thibeaux Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3100 504-585-3810 Wade Webster Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 504-585-7217 BANKRUPTCY AND CREDITOR DEBTOR RIGHTS/ INSOLVENCY AND REORGANIZATION LAW Covington Rachel Thyre Vogeltanz The Law Office of Rachel Thyre Vogeltanz, LLC 428 W. 21st Ave. 985-377-9271 Metairie Frederick L. Bunol The Derbes Law Firm, LLC 3027 Ridgelake Dr. 504-207-0913 Eric J. Derbes The Derbes Law Firm, LLC 3027 Ridgelake Dr. 504-207-0912 Frank J. DiVittorio Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 985-283-3348 New Orleans Edward H. Arnold III Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 504-566-5204

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Douglas S Draper Heller, Draper, Patrick, Horn & Manthey, L.L.C. 650 Poydras St. Suite 2500 504-299-3333 William T. Finn Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3100 504-585-3808 J. David Forsyth Sessions, Fishman & Nathan, L.L.C. 400 Poydras St. Suite 2550 504-582-1521 Elizabeth J. Futrell Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8260 Alan H. Goodman Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. 909 Poydras St. Suite 1500 504-584-5465 Jan M. Hayden Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 504-566-8645 Benjamin W. Kadden Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard 601 Poydras St. Suite 2775 504-568-1990 John M. Landis Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0819

Fernand L. Laudumiey Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 504-585-7052 Tristan E. Manthey Fishman Haygood 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 4600 504-556-5561 Andrew D. Mendez Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0821 David J. Messina Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 504-585-7055 Mark A. Mintz Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8368 Cherie D. Nobles Fishman Haygood L.L.P. 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 4600 504-556-5562 William H. Patrick III Fishman Haygood L.L.P. 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 4600 225-706-4052 Stewart F. Peck Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard 601 Poydras St. Suite 2775 504-568-1990 Patrick “Rick” M. Shelby Phelps Dunbar LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 504-584-9263 R. Patrick Vance Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8194 David F. Waguespack Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3100 504-585-3814 BET-THE-COMPANY LITIGATIONS Metairie George B. Recile Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 504-830-4100

James M. Williams Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 504-420-7542 New Orleans Judy Barrasso Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2350 504-589-9720 Phillip A. Wittmann Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0804 BIOTECHNOLOGY LAW Metairie Taylor M. Norton Norton IP Law Firm 345 Metairie Rd. 504-858-0198 New Orleans William P. Buckley Willis & Buckley, APC 3723 Canal St. 504-488-6301 COMMERCIAL LITIGATION Metairie Fred L. Herman Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 504-250-7879 Jacob D. Young Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 504-833-6600 New Orleans Thomas M. Benjamin Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. 909 Poydras St. Suite 1500 504-584-5464 Peter J Butler Jr. Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. 909 Poydras St. Suite 1500 504-584-5427 Michael Finkelstein Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC 935 Gravier St. Suite 2020 504-881-1906

Thomas M. Flanagan Flanagan Partners LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3300 504-569-0064 Justin P. Lemaire Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0942 Paul J. Masinter Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0882 Michael Mims Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2700 504-596-6136 Melanie M. Mulcahy Mulcahy Law L.L.C. 935 Gravier St. Suite 2020 504-556-2320 Richard G. Passler Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. 909 Poydras St. Suite 1500 504-584-5440 Graham H Williams Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC 935 Gravier St. Suite 2020 504-324-2141 COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS/LLS LAW Metairie Rory V. Bellina Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 504-830-4124 Frank J. DiVittorio Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 985-287-5294 Melanie M. Mulcahy The Derbes Law Firm, LLC 3027 Ridgelake Dr. 504-207-0916 New Orleans Brian A. Cowan Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2700 504-596-6303

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Andrew Legrand Spera Law Group, LLC 2200 Tulane Ave. Suite 304 504-300-9938 Taylor C. Stone The Law Office of Taylor C. Stone, LLC 627 Cherokee St. Suite 205 504-717-4874 Natalie Taylor Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2700 504-596-6315 CONSTRUCTION LAW New Orleans Scott C. Barney Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 225-922-4672 Keith J. Bergeron Deutsch Kerrigan LLP 755 Magazine St. 504-593-0789 Michael S. Blackwell Riess LeMieux 1100 Poydras St. Suite 1100 504-494-2081 Terrence L. Brennan Deutsch Kerrigan LLP 755 Magazine St. 504-593-0605 Ryan M. Casteix Leake & Andersson LLP 1100 Poydras St. Suite 1700 504-585-7500 Brian A. Cowan Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2700 504-596-6303 Jonathan S. Forester Riess LeMieux 1100 Poydras St. Suite 1100 504-619-6191 Mark W. Frilot Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 985-819-8417 Elizabeth L. Gordon Shields | Mott LLP 650 Poydras St. Suite 2600 504-581-4445

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Jay H. Kern Simon, Peragine, Smith & Redfearn, LLP 1100 Poydras St. Floor 30 504-569-2030 John M. Landis Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0819 Michael D. Lane Riess LeMieux 1100 Poydras St. Suite 1100 504-782-3855 Christopher K. LeMieux Riess LeMieux 1100 Poydras St. Suite 1100 504-234-0586 Daniel Lund III Phelps Dunbar LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 504-584-9325 Gerald A. Melchiode Melchiode Marks King LLC 639 Loyola Ave. Suite 2550 504-336-2970 Mark W. Mercante Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 985-819-8410 Denise C. Puente Simon, Peragine, Smith & Redfearn, LLP 1100 Poydras St. Floor 30 504-569-2983 Michael R.C. Riess Riess LeMieux 1100 Poydras St. Suite 1100 504-722-2747 Lloyd N. “Sonny” Shields Shields | Mott LLP 650 Poydras St. Suite 2600 504-581-4445 Kelly E. Theard Deutsch Kerrigan LLP 755 Magazine St. 504-593-0667

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND COMPLAINTS LAW Metairie Jennifer A. Lee Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 985-287-5511 Walter R. Woodruff Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 504-977-2687 CORPORATE LAW Metairie Lawrence E. Chehardy Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 504-962-4294 Meredith E. Chehardy Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 504-384-7640 David R. Sherman Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 504-830-4110 Adam M. Stumpf Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 504- 962-4280 Sheila M. Wilkinson Sheila M. Wilkinson, PLC PO Box 9012 504-383-5353 New Orleans Edward F. Bukaty IV Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0865 Amanda Butler Schley Business Law Group, LLC 3432 Chestnut St. 504-934-2020 Joseph L. Caverly Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0845

Mark A. Fullmer Phelps Dunbar LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 504-584-9324

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New Orleans Joel A. Mendler Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, LLC 1100 Poydras St. Floor 36 504-585-7885 Sheila L. Moragas Milling Benson Woodward L.L.P. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2300 504-569-7219 Carole Cukell Neff Sessions, Fishman & Nathan, L.L.C. 400 Poydras St. Suite 2550 504-582-1519 John A. Rouchell Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, LLC 1100 Poydras St. Floor 36 504-585-7854 Eric M. Schorr Sessions, Fishman & Nathan, L.L.C. 400 Poydras St. Suite 2550 504-582-1540 EMINENT DOMAIN AND CONDEMNATION LAW Metairie Erin Rigsby Hawkins Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 504-420-7542 New Orleans Randall A. Smith Smith & Fawer, LLC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3702 504-525-2200 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS LAW Metairie Sarah J.L. Christakis Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

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New Orleans Jane E. Armstrong Phelps Dunbar LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 504-584-9244 Hilton S. Bell Milling Benson Woodward L.L.P. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2300 504-569-7000 Timothy P. Brechtel Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8236 Kathy Conklin McGlinchey Stafford PLLC 601 Poydras St. Suite 1200 504-596-2876 William Most Most & Associates 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 114, #101 504-509-5023 Rudolph R. Ramelli Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8206 Charles F. Seemann III Jackson Lewis P.C. 650 Poydras St. Suite 1900 504-208-5843 ENERGY LAW New Orleans Miles P. Clements Phelps Dunbar LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 504-584-9247 Noel J. Darce Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0831 Matthew J. Fantaci Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3100 504-585-3840 C. Peck Hayne Jr. Gordon, Arata, Montgomery, Barnett, McCollam, Duplantis & Eagan, LLC 201 St. Charles Ave. Floor 40 504-569-1858

Aimee W. Hebert Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP 400 Poydras St. Suite 1812 504-522-1812 Harry R. Holladay Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 504-585-7518 Colleen C. Jarrott Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 504-566-8664 Kenneth M. Klemm Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 504-566-5258 Cheryl M. Kornick Liskow & Lewis 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-556-4156 Charles D. Marshall Jr. Milling Benson Woodward L.L.P. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2300 504-569-7000 Cynthia A. Nicholson Gordon, Arata, Montgomery, Barnett, McCollam, Duplantis & Eagan, LLC 201 St. Charles Ave. Floor 40 504-569-1658 Scott A O’Connor Gordon, Arata, Montgomery, Barnett, McCollam, Duplantis & Eagan, LLC 201 St. Charles Ave. Floor 40 504-569-1860 Edward B. Poitevent II Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0889 Dana M. Shelton Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0816 Jon W. Wise Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 504-585-7549

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW New Orleans Daria Burgess Diaz Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0858 Greg L. Johnson Liskow & Lewis 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-556-4115 David M. Melancon Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, LLC 400 Poydras St. Suite 2700 504-310-2117 Guy E. Wall Wall Bullington & Cook LLC 540 Elmwood Park Blvd.

504-736-0347 Joel Waltzer Waltzer Wiygul & Garside LLC 3201 General DeGaulle Dr. Suite 200 504-340-6300 EQUIPMENT FINANCE LAW New Orleans Kathleen S. Plemer Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 504-585-7222 Robert P. Thibeaux Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3100 504-585-3810 FAMILY LAW Covington Brittany V. Carter Brittany V. Carter, Attorney at Law, LLC 90 Louis Prima Dr. Suite A 985-789-4508 Mark J. Mansfield Tranchina & Mansfield, L.L.C. 321 E. Kirkland St. 985-892-1313 Frank P. Tranchina Jr. Tranchina & Mansfield, L.L.C. 321 E. Kirkland St. 985-892-1313 Peggy Vallejo Vallejo Law Firm 428 W. 21st Ave. 985-892-6855

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Luling Loyd J. Bourgeois Loyd J. Bourgeois, LLC 13755 River Rd. Suite A 985-441-3448 Lucy Killen Loyd J. Bourgeois, LLC 13755 River Rd. Suite A 985-441-3448 Mandeville Rachael P. Catalanotto Talley, Anthony, Hughes & Knight, LLC 2250 7th St. 985-624-5010 Metairie Debra Kesler Law Office of Debra Kesler 3713 Airline Dr. 504-834-3737 Meghan E. Ruckman Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

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Richard G. Perque Law Offices of Richard G. Perque 700 Camp St. 504-681-2003 Sarah Pfeiffer Law Office of Sarah Pfeiffer 400 Poydras St. Suite 1125B 504-366-4025 David M. Prados Lowe, Stein, Hoffman, Allweiss & Hauver L.L.P. 701 Poydras St. Suite 3600 504-517-8160 Andrea Rubin Delaney, Robb & Rubin Attorneys at Law, LLC 3826 Canal St. 504-267-9700 Lacy M. Smith The Law Office of Lacy M. Smith, LLC 3914 Canal St. 504-249-8242 Suzette Marie Smith Lowe, Stein, Hoffman, Allweiss & Hauver L.L.P. 701 Poydras St. Suite 3600 504-517-8160 Brooke C. Tigchelaar Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0862 Marc Winsberg Winsberg, Heidingsfelder & Gamble, LLC 650 Poydras St. Suite 2050 504-648-2716 Barbara J. Ziv Barbara J. Ziv, LLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 4100 504-525-4361 FIRST AMENDMENT LAW New Orleans Jennifer C. Deasy Jennifer C. Deasy, LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 1500 504-582-2300 Mary Ellen Roy Phelps Dunbar LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 504-584-9254 Scott Sternberg Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC 935 Gravier St. Suite 2020 504-324-1887

GAMING LAW Metairie John D. Miranda Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 985-284-9743 New Orleans Thomas M. Benjamin Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. 909 Poydras St. Suite 1500 504-584-5464 J. Kelly Duncan Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8218 Kathryn M. Knight Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0915 C. Lawrence Orlansky Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0842 GENERAL SERVICE LAW Metairie Jonathan E. Ley Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 504-420-7542 GOVERNMENT RELATIONS PRACTICE New Orleans Richard G. Passler Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. 909 Poydras St. Suite 1500 504-584-5440 Bryant S. York Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0803 HEALTH CARE LAW Metairie Adrienne L. Ellis Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

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Conrad Meyer Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

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Suite 1100 504-830-4110 New Orleans Isabel Bonilla-Mathé Phelps Dunbar LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 504-584-9261 Peter E. Sperling Frilot L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3700 504-599-8015 Perry R. Staub Jr. Taggart Morton, L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2100 504-599-8513 Jack M. Stolier Sullivan Stolier & Schulze 909 Poydras St. Suite 2600 504-561-1044 IMMIGRATION LAW Metairie Elaine Dorothy Kimbrell Ware | Immigration 3850 N. Causeway Blvd.

Suite 555 504-662-9539 New Orleans Brandon Davis Phelps Dunbar LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 504-584-9312 Kathleen Gasparian Gasparian Spivey Immigration 829 Baronne St. 504-262-9878 Gabriel O. Mondino Burgos & Associates 3535 Canal St. Suite 200 504-517-8976 INSURANCE LAW Metairie Jacob D. Young Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

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New Orleans Ryan Acomb Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson, LLP 704 Carondelet St. 504-581-3838 Judy Barrasso Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2350 504-589-9720 Kristin L. Beckman Pipes | Miles | Beckman, LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 1800 504-322-7120 J. Dalton Courson Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0812 Sidney W. Degan III Degan, Blanchard & Nash 400 Poydras St. Suite 2600 504-529-3333 Gerard J. Dragna Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett 701 Poydras St. Suite 600 504-655-4871 Céleste D. Elliott Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard 601 Poydras St. Suite 2775 504-568-1990 Leah N. Engelhardt Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 504-585-7081 George D. Fagan Leake & Andersson LLP 1100 Poydras St. Suite 1700 504-585-7612 Madeleine Fischer Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8208 Harold J. Flanagan Flanagan Partners LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3300 504-569-0062 Catherine “Cassie” Fornias Giarrusso Pipes | Miles | Beckman, LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 1800 504-322-7141

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Gus A. Fritchie III Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, LLC 400 Poydras St. Suite 2700 504-310-2106 Pablo Gonzalez Phelps Dunbar LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 504-584-9353 Mark E. Hanna Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett 701 Poydras St. Suite 600 504-400-1081 Douglas R. Holmes Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 504-585-7263 John W. Joyce Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2350 504-589-9752 Richard E. King Melchiode Marks King LLC 639 Loyola Ave. Suite 2550 504-336-2435 Wayne J. Lee Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0814 Stephen L. Miles Pipes | Miles | Beckman, LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 1800 504-322-7474 Jennifer L. Simmons Melchiode Marks King LLC 639 Loyola Ave. Suite 2550 504-336-2494 Olivia Yen Truong Melchiode Marks King LLC 639 Loyola Ave. Suite 2550 504-336-2495 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW Metairie Taylor M. Norton Norton IP Law Firm 345 Metairie Rd. 504-858-0198

New Orleans Raymond G. Areaux Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3100 504-585-3803 William P. Buckley Willis & Buckley, APC 3723 Canal St. 504-488-6301 Stephen G. Bullock Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0822 Emily L. Gummer Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3100 504-585-3821 Lesli D. Harris Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP 400 Poydras St. Suite 1812 504-434-6727 Abid Hussain Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC 935 Gravier St. Suite 2020 504-383-0716 Andrew T. Lilly Lilly, PLLC 4907 Magazine St. 504-249-8670 Mark Melasky Intellectual Property Consulting, LLC 400 Poydras St. Suite 1400 504-322-7166 David L. Patrón Phelps Dunbar LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 504-584-9295 Bryan C. Reuter Stanley, Reuter, Ross, Thornton & Alford, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2500 504-523-1580 Vincent J. Trombatore Spera Law Group, LLC 2200 Tulane Ave. Suite 304 504-300-9938 Michael Q. Walshe Jr. Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0881

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INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION New Orleans Andrew T. Lilly Lilly, PLLC 4907 Magazine St. 504-249-8670 Derek A. Walker Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 504-585-7044 INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND FINANCE New Orleans Edward T. Hayes Leake & Andersson LLP 1100 Poydras St. Suite 1700 504-585-7500 LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW Mandeville Kevin S. Vogeltanz The Law Office of Kevin S. Vogeltanz, LLC 823 Carroll St. Suite A 985-377-9033 Metairie Taquincia E. Jairles Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 504-384-7640 George B. Recile Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 504-830-4100 New Orleans H. Mark Adams Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8258 M. Nan Alessandra Phelps Dunbar LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 504-584-92971 Stephen Beiser McGlinchey Stafford PLLC 601 Poydras St. Suite 1200 504-596-2756 Magdalen Blessey Bickford McGlinchey Stafford PLLC 601 Poydras St. Suite 1200 504-596-2726

Kim M. Boyle Phelps Dunbar LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 504-679-5790 H. Michael Bush Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 504-585-7271 Laura L. Catlett Catlett Law 400 Poydras St. Suite 900 504-521-7958 Casey Rose Denson Casey Denson Law, LLC 4601 Dryades St. 504-618-8715 Steven Hymowitz Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. 701 Poydras St. Suite 3500 504-648-2600 Clyde H. Jacob III Fisher & Phillips LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3710 504-312-4424 Rachael Jeanfreau Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. 909 Poydras St. Suite 1500 504-584-5467

Eve B. Masinter Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. 909 Poydras St. Suite 1500 504-584-5468 Thomas J. “Tommy” McGoey II Liskow & Lewis 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-299-6101 William Most Most & Associates 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 114, #101 504-509-5023 Ellis B. Murov Deutsch Kerrigan LLP 755 Magazine St. 504-593-0655 Kerry Murphy Kerry Murphy Law 715 Girod St. Suite 250 504-603-1500 Sarah Voorhies Myers Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 504-585-7009 Kathlyn Perez Bethune Perez Law LLC 401 St. Joseph St. Suite 2A 504-451-2394

Kathryn M. Knight Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0915

E. Fredrick Preis Jr. Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. 909 Poydras St. Suite 1500 504-584-5470

Amelia Williams Koch Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 504-566-5222

Timothy H. Scott Fisher & Phillips LLP 201 St. Charles Ave Suite 3710 504-529-3834

David M. Korn Phelps Dunbar LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 504-584-9374 Julie D. Livaudais Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 504-585-7007 Ernest R. Malone Jr. The Kullman Firm 1100 Poydras St. Suite 1600 504-596-4105

Rachel Wendt Wisdom Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0911 LAND USE AND ZONING LAW Metairie Lawrence E. Chehardy Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

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New Orleans Jon F. “Chip” Leyens Jr. Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 504-566-8628 Joseph Marriott Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC 935 Gravier St. Suite 2020 504-324-1886 Richard P. Richter Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2800 504-299-2104 Michael R. Schneider Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0835 LEGAL MALPRACTICE LAW Covington Jacques F. Bezou Jr. The Bezou Law Firm 534 E. Boston St. 985-892-2111 Metairie Dane S. Ciolino Dane S. Ciolino, LLC 18 Farnham Pl. 504-975-3263 New Orleans Eva J. Dossier Stanley, Reuter, Ross, Thornton & Alford, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2500 504-523-1580 Gus A. Fritchie III Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, LLC 400 Poydras St. Suite 2700 504-310-2106 Melissa M. Lessell Deutsch Kerrigan LLP 755 Magazine St. 504-593-0689 Lisa A. Montgomery The Montgomery Law Firm 400 Poydras St. Suite 900 504-458-1885 C. Lawrence Orlansky Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0842

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Thomas P. Owen Jr. Stanley, Reuter, Ross, Thornton & Alford, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2500 504-523-1580 William M. Ross Stanley, Reuter, Ross, Thornton & Alford, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2500 504-523-1580 Richard C. Stanley Stanley, Reuter, Ross, Thornton & Alford, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2500 504-523-1580 William E. Wright Jr. Deutsch Kerrigan LLP 755 Magazine St. 504-593-0623 MASS TORT LITIGATION/ CLASS ACTIONS Metairie James M. Williams Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 504-420-7542 New Orleans Charles H. Abbott Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 2100 504-565-7555 Michael H. Abraham Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 2100 504-799-4345 Betsy Barnes Morris Bart, LLC 601 Poydras St Floor 24 504-613-4771 Troy N. Bell Courington, Kiefer, Sommers, Marullo & Matherne, L.L.C. 616 Girod St. 504-524-5510 Charles P. Blanchard Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 504-585-7216 Timothy F Daniels Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, LLC 400 Poydras St. Suite 2700 504-310-2203

Leonard A Davis Herman, Herman & Katz, L.L.C. 820 O’Keefe Ave. 504-581-4892 John Enochs Morris Bart, LLC 601 Poydras St. Floor 24 504-613-4771 Madeleine Fischer Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8208 Darryl J. Foster Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2700 504-596-6304 Melissa D. Fuller Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 2100 504-799-4390 James M. Garner Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2800 504-299-2102 Tim Gray Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 2100 504-799-4386 Lambert J. (Joe) Hassinger Jr. Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, APLC 701 Poydras St. Floor 40 504-648-6294 Stephen J. Herman Herman, Herman & Katz, L.L.C. 820 O’Keefe Ave. 504-581-4892 Craig Isenberg Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2350 504-589-9753 Amanda Klevorn Burns Charest LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 1170 504-799-2847 Wayne J. Lee Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0814

Heather S. Lonian Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0951 Jay M. Mattappally Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, LLC 400 Poydras St. Suite 2700 504-310-2210 Gerald E Meunier Gainsburgh, Benjamin, David, Meunier & Warshauer, L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2800 504-522-2304 Kim E. Moore Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, LLC 400 Poydras St. Suite 2700 504-310-2108 Dwight “Trey” C. Paulsen III Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2700 504-596-6305 Richard Root Morris Bart, LLC 601 Poydras St. Floor 24 504-613-4771 Richard E. Sarver Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2350 504-589-9733 MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAW Metairie Rebecca J. Beck Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 504-962-4274 Thomas B. Calvert Thomas B. Calvert, A Professional Law Corporation 3850 N. Causeway Blvd.

Suite 940 504-830-7610 Sarah J.L. Christakis Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 504-830-4119

Maria B. Glorioso The Glorioso Law Firm 2716 Athania Pkwy.

504-569-9999 Joseph S. Piacun Gennusa Piacun 4405 N. I-10 Service Rd. W. Suite 200 504-455-0442 New Orleans Allan Berger Allan Berger & Associates 4173 Canal St. 504-618-1581 Benjamin J. Biller Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2700 504-596-6120 C. Wm. Bradley Jr. Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2700 504-596-6302 Richard S. Crisler Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2700 504-596-6308 Robert J. David Gainsburgh, Benjamin, David, Meunier & Warshauer, L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2800 504-522-2304 Michael J. Ecuyer Gainsburgh, Benjamin, David, Meunier & Warshauer, L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2800 504-522-2304 Karen Fontana Young Kean Miller LLP 909 Poydras St. Suite 3600 504-620-3191 James Klick Herman, Herman & Katz, L.L.C. 820 O’Keefe Ave. 504-581-4892 Michael C. Luquet Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. 909 Poydras St. Suite 1500 504-584-5441

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Walter C. Morrison IV Gainsburgh, Benjamin, David, Meunier & Warshauer, L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2800 504-522-2304 Tracey Rannals Rannals Law Firm 400 Poydras St. Suite 900 504-500-0517 Kara Hadican Samuels Kara Hadican Samuels & Associates, L.L.C. 4004 Canal St. 504-558-9478 Peter E. Sperling Frilot L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3700 504-599-8015 T. Carey Wicker lll Capitelli & Wicker 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2950 504-582-2425 MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS LAW Metairie Rory V. Bellina Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 504-830-4124 George A. Mueller III Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 504-962-4282 New Orleans Joseph L. Caverly Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0845 Mark A. Fullmer Phelps Dunbar LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 504-584-9324 Edward N. George Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 504-585-7253 Curtis R. Hearn Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8308

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Matthew P. Miller Miller Sullivan & Demarcay 1100 Poydras St. Suite 1515 504-708-1258 Keith Naccari Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC 935 Gravier St. Suite 2020 504-324-1876 Leon J. “Trey” Reymond III Liskow & Lewis 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-556-4028 David C. Rieveschl Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0920 Leon H. Rittenberg III Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, LLC 1100 Poydras St. Floor 36 504-585-7845 Chip Saulsbury Fishman Haygood L.L.P. 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 4600 504-586-5257 Clayton White Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC 935 Gravier St. Suite 2020 504-324-2141 Scott T. Whittaker Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0836 Karl J. Zimmermann Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, LLC 1100 Poydras St. Floor 36 504-585-7871 MORTGAGE BANKING FORECLOSURE LAW New Orleans J. Dalton Courson Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0812 MUNICIPAL LAW New Orleans William D. Aaron Jr. Aaron & Gianna, PLC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3800 504-569-1807

Mark E. Hanna Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett 701 Poydras St. Suite 600 504-400-1081 Joseph S. Trytten Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett 701 Poydras St. Suite 600 504-224-1409 NATURAL RESOURCES LAW New Orleans Noel J. Darce Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0831 John Y. Pearce Gordon, Arata, Montgomery, Barnett, McCollam, Duplantis & Eagan, LLC 201 St. Charles Ave. Floor 40 504-400-5980 NON-PROFIT/ CHARITIES LAW New Orleans Erin E. Kriksciun Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0975 OIL AND GAS LAW New Orleans M. Taylor Darden Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3100 504-585-3804 Matthew J. Fantaci Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3100 504-585-3840 Caitlin J. Flanagan Flanagan Partners LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3300 504-569-0065 Harold J. Flanagan Flanagan Partners LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3300 504-569-0062

C. Peck Hayne Jr. Gordon, Arata, Montgomery, Barnett, McCollam, Duplantis & Eagan, LLC 201 St. Charles Ave. Floor 40 504-569-1858 Aimee W. Hebert Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP 400 Poydras St. Suite 1812 504-522-1812 Kenneth M. Klemm Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 504-566-5258 Anthony “Tony” Marino Liskow & Lewis 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-299-6114 James R. Morton Taggart Morton, L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2100 504-599-8507 Taylor P. Mouledoux Looper Goodwine P.C. 650 Poydras St. Suite 2400 504-503-1503 Cynthia A. Nicholson Gordon, Arata, Montgomery, Barnett, McCollam, Duplantis & Eagan, LLC 201 St. Charles Ave. Floor 40 504-569-1658 Scott A. O’Connor Gordon, Arata, Montgomery, Barnett, McCollam, Duplantis & Eagan, LLC 201 St. Charles Ave. Floor 40 504-569-1860 Loulan J. Pitre Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP 400 Poydras St. Suite 1812 504-522-9822 Edward B. Poitevent II Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0889 Natalie Taylor Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2700 504-596-6315

Guy E. Wall Wall Bullington & Cook LLC 540 Elmwood Park Blvd.

504-736-0347 Adam Zuckerman Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 504-566-5210 ON AIR MEDIA LEGAL ANALYST Metairie Dane S. Ciolino Louisiana Legal Ethics, LLC 18 Farnham Pl. 504-975-3263 New Orleans Scott Sternberg Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC 935 Gravier St. Suite 2020 504-324-1887 PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION Covington René P. Frederick Rene Frederick & Associates 112 N. Jefferson Ave. 985-893-8484 Peggy Vallejo Vallejo Law Firm 428 W. 21st Ave. 985-892-6855 Gretna Edward L. Moreno Law Office of John W Redmann, LLC 1101 Westbank Expy.

504-500-5000 Metairie Tommy J. Badeaux The Law Office of Tommy J. Badeaux 3500 N. Hullen St. Suite 17F 504-323-4777 Louis A. DiRosa Jr. The Law Offices of Frank D’Amico, Jr. APLC 4608 Rye St. 504-525-7272 Jeffrey S. Gennusa Gennusa Firm, L.L.C. 3001 Division St. Suite 207 504-308-0301 Megan C. Kiefer Kiefer & Kiefer 2310 Metairie Rd. 504-370-8741

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Jon F. “Chip” Leyens Jr. Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 504-566-8628

Armand E. Samuels Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard 601 Poydras St. Suite 2775 504-568-1990

Carl Little Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC 935 Gravier St. Suite 2020 504-304-5836

Michael R. Schneider Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0835

J. Tyler Marquette Fishman Haygood L.L.P. 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 4600 504-586-5268

Steven C. Serio Fishman Haygood L.L.P. 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 4600 504-586-5240

Joseph Marriott Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC 935 Gravier St. Suite 2020 504-324-1886

Leopold Z. Sher Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2800 504-299-2101

David A. Martinez Steeg Law Firm, LLC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3201 504-582-1199

Robert M. Steeg Steeg Law Firm, LLC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3201 504-582-1199

R. Lewis McHenry Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8300

Taylor C. Stone The Law Office of Taylor C. Stone, LLC 627 Cherokee St. Suite 205 504-717-4874

Richard B. Montgomery III Deutsch Kerrigan LLP 755 Magazine St. 504-593-0663 Marie A. Moore Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2800 504-299-2108 Eric O Person Attorney at Law 1539 Jackson Ave. Suite 100 504-894-8890 Wesley M. Plaisance Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. 909 Poydras St. Suite 1500 504-584-5471 Anne E. Raymond Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard 601 Poydras St. Suite 2775 504-568-1990 Michael Steven Ricci Ricci Partners, LLC 101 W. Robert E. Lee Suite 400 504-304-7115

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James “Jim” A. Stuckey Phelps Dunbar LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 504-584-9239 Susan G. Talley Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0828 Frank A. Tessier Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3100 504-585-3809 Peter S. Title Sessions, Fishman & Nathan, L.L.C. 400 Poydras St. Suite 2550 504-582-1542 Susan M. Tyler Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8298 Scott Willis Fishman Haygood L.L.P. 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 4600 504-586-5264

SECURITIES REGULATION Metairie P.J. Stakelum III Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 504-830-4155

Clinton H. Smith Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8429

New Orleans Stephen H. Kupperman Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2350 504-589-9728

John D. Werner Fishman Haygood L.L.P. 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 4600 504-586-5265

Clinton H. Smith Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8429 Jessica M. Vásquez Vásquez Law 400 Poydras St. Suite 900 504-571-9582 SECURITIES/CAPITAL MARKETS LAW Metairie P.J. Stakelum III Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 504-830-4155 New Orleans John C. Anjier Liskow & Lewis 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-556-4177 Mark A Fullmer Phelps Dunbar LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 504-584-9324 Maureen Gershanik Fishman Haygood L.L.P. 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 4600 504-586-5278 Kenneth J. Najder Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8386 J. Marshall Page III Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8248 David C. Rieveschl Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0920

Jessica M. Vásquez Vásquez Law 400 Poydras St. Suite 900 504-571-9582

TAX LAW Covington Michael A. Mayhall The Mayhall Law Firm 724 E. Boston St. 985-246-1700

Hilton S. Bell Milling Benson Woodward L.L.P. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2300 504-569-7000 Susan J. Burkenstock Elkins PLC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 4400 504-529-3600 Andre B Burvant Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8466 Jaye A. Calhoun Kean Miller LLP 909 Poydras St. Suite 3600 504-293-5936

Metairie David J. Lukinovich Lukinovich, APLC 4415 Shores Dr. Suite 200 504-818-0401

John W. Colbert Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0832

Bruce A. Miller Bruce A. Miller - Attorney at Law 2955 Ridgelake Dr. Suite 207 504-837-5242

J. Grant Coleman King & Jurgens, L.L.C. 201 St. Charles Ave. Floor 45 504-569-1637

New Orleans Hirschel T. Abbott Jr. Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0809 Jesse R Adams III Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8364 A. Albert Ajubita Ajubita, Leftwich & Salzer, LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 1500 504-582-2300 Robert S. “Bob” Angelico Liskow & Lewis 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-556-4112 Tyler Arbour Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard 601 Poydras St. Suite 2775 504-568-1990 William M. Backstrom Jr. Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8228

Michael L. Eckstein Eckstein Law Firm, A Professional Corporation 1515 Poydras St. Suite 2195 504-527-0701 James C. “Jim” Exnicios Liskow & Lewis 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-556-4034 Mandy Mendoza Gagliardi Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 504-585-7018 Michael E Guarisco Guarisco Cordes and Lala, LLC 601 Poydras St. Suite 2355 504-587-7007 Jonathan R. Katz Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8314 Steven I. Klein Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2800 504-299-2105

Cheryl M. Kornick Liskow & Lewis 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-556-4156 William H. Langenstein Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 504-585-7037 Kevin T. Leftwich Ajubita, Leftwich & Salzer, LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 1500 504-582-2300 Matthew P. Miller Miller Sullivan & Demarcay 1100 Poydras St. Suite 1515 504-708-1258 Keith Naccari Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC 935 Gravier St. Suite 2020 504-324-1876 Christopher K. Ralston Phelps Dunbar LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 504-585-9358 Paul D. Rees Weiler & Rees, LLC 909 Poydras St. Suite 1250 985-674-1443 Jerome J. Reso Jr. Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, LLC 1100 Poydras St. Floor 36 504-569-2900 Mark S. Stein Lowe, Stein, Hoffman, Allweiss & Hauver L.L.P. 701 Poydras St. Suite 3600 504-517-8160 Karl J. Zimmermann Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, LLC 1100 Poydras St. Floor 36 504-569-2900 TRANSPORTATION LAW New Orleans Andrea L. Albert Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, APLC 701 Poydras St. Floor 40 337-739-4512

Bradley R. Belsome Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2700 504-596-6309 Louis P. Bonnaffons Leake & Andersson LLP 1100 Poydras St. Suite 1700 504-585-7500 Gerard J. Dragna Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett 701 Poydras St. Suite 600 504-655-4871 Delos E. Flint Jr. Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard 601 Poydras St. Suite 2775 504-568-1900

Elsbet C. Smith Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 985-284-9743 Amanda Sullivan Lagarde & Sullivan 4141 Veterans Blvd.

Suite 212 504-885-3332 New Orleans Hirschel T. Abbott Jr. Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0809 Dara L. Baird Dara L. Baird, Inc. 5523 S. Johnson St. 504-865-9004

J. Edward McAuliffe III Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett 701 Poydras St. Suite 600 504-462-1766

Michael L. Eckstein Eckstein Law Firm, A Professional Corporation 1515 Poydras St. Suite 2195 504-527-0701

André J Mouledoux Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett 701 Poydras St. Suite 600 504-421-6967

Mervatt Eljaouhari Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC 935 Gravier St. Suite 2020 504-605-2463

C. Michael Parks Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett 701 Poydras St. Suite 600 504-655-5419

Miriam Wogan Henry Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8436

Benjamin R. Slater III Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 504-585-7516 TRUSTS AND ESTATES Covington Brittany V. Carter Brittany V. Carter, Attorney at Law, LLC 90 Louis Prima Dr. Suite A 985-789-4508 Metairie Steven E. Hayes Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes, LLP 1 Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 504-962-4207 Beau P. Sagona The Derbes Law Firm, LLC 3027 Ridgelake Dr. 504-207-0905

Erin E. Kriksciun Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0975 Lawrence M. Lehmann Lehmann Norman & Marcus, LC 400 Poydras St. Suite 2050 504-525-0815 Carole Cukell Neff Sessions, Fishman & Nathan, L.L.C. 400 Poydras St. Suite 2550 504-582-1519 John C. Overby Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0964

Laura Walker Plunkett Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0838 Leon H. Rittenberg III Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, LLC 1100 Poydras St. Floor 36 504-585-7845 Eric M. Schorr Sessions, Fishman & Nathan, L.L.C. 400 Poydras St. Suite 2550 504-582-1540 Rose S. Sher Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8446 Mark S. Stein Lowe, Stein, Hoffman, Allweiss & Hauver L.L.P. 701 Poydras St. Suite 3600 504-517-8160 VENTURE CAPITAL LAW New Orleans Barbra Barnett Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0830 Asher J. Friend Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8362 WORKERS COMPENSATION LAW Covington Stephanie Griffith Beard Stephanie Griffith Beard, Attorney at Law 90 Louis Prima Dr. Suite A 985-639-1875 Metairie Arthur J. Brewster Brewster Law Firm LLC 433 Metairie Rd. Suite 209 504-717-4971

New Orleans Heather W. Angelico Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, APLC 701 Poydras St. Floor 40 504-525-6802 Alan G Brackett Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett 701 Poydras St. Suite 600 504-494-7651 Stephanie L. Cheralla Degan, Blanchard & Nash 400 Poydras St. Suite 2600 504-529-3333 John Goehring Morris Bart, LLC 601 Poydras St. Floor 24 504-613-4771 Scott B. Kiefer Courington, Kiefer, Sommers, Marullo & Matherne, L.L.C. 616 Girod St. 504-524-5510 Lindsay F. Louapre Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett 701 Poydras St. Suite 600 504-655-3498 Kevin A. Marks Melchiode Marks King LLC 639 Loyola Ave. Suite 2550 504-336-2432 Dawn Danna Marullo Courington, Kiefer, Sommers, Marullo & Matherne, L.L.C. 616 Girod St. 504-524-5510 Luc Zeller Morris Bart, LLC 601 Poydras St. Floor 24 504-613-4471 •

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Light Bright Bellingrath Gardens and Home

T h r e e f u l l - ti m e employees work yearround to create the Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath Gardens and Home outside Mobile. Around Labor Day, the massive installation of 3 million lights and 1,100 set pieces begins and doesn’t pause until Nov. 19, when Bellingrath debuts its 2021 themed set design, a well-kept secret until that night.

“The entire show is designed and built here at Bellingrath Gardens,” said Sandy Ericson, director of marketing and public relations. “They are all designed to fit inside the gardens.”

The magical light show has received numerous accolades over the years, including a 2020 Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Festival & Event and being ranked on USA Today’s 2020 and 2018 lists of “10 Best Botanical Garden Holiday Light Displays.”

Magic Christmas in Lights continues until Jan. 5, 2022.

Here are a few guidelines for a visit to the historic 65-acre gardens and home of Walter and Bessie Bellingrath.

VIEW THE LIGHTS

Magic Christmas in Lights is a self-guided walking tour through the gardens and its 16 “scenes,” that usually takes 45 minutes to an hour and a half. The lights display is open nightly from Nov. 26 to Jan. 5, 2022, but closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Last year marked the event’s 25th anni-

versary and Bellingrath celebrated with the debut of a Mardi Gras scene, complete with lighted images of marching bands and floats with riders throwing beads. The Mardi Gras set, along with a new display, will be part of this year’s magic.

Friday and Saturday during the Magic Christmas in Lights event (as well as during the day).

“It’s a neat chance to see the house decorated for Christmas and see how the home was decorated in the 1930s,” Ericson said.

TOUR THE HOUSE

DINE & SHOP

The Bellingraths of Mobile — Walter Bellingrath was a successful bottler of Coca-Cola in Mobile — purchased a retreat on a bluff above the Fowl River, about 20 miles from Dauphin Island. Bessie Bellingrath improved the rustic land with her trademark azaleas and other plants from her fine Mobile home and the couple eventually built a 15-room home in the mid1930s with views of the river below.

Eventually, the property became known for its elaborate gardens and well-furnished home.

Visitors may enjoy guided tours of the home decorated with 1930s holiday decorations from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Magnolia Café will be open from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. nightly for hot meals, salads, sandwiches and soups. In addition, snacks and hot chocolate will be available on Live Oak Plaza at the midway point of the walking tour.

For those looking for gardenthemed and unique holiday gifts, the Bellingrath Gift Shop will be open nightly until 9 p.m.

PURCHASE TICKETS

Last year, Bellingrath used timed entrance tickets because of the pandemic. Although it’s “highly encouraged” to buy tickets ahead of time via the Bellingrath’s website, tickets may be purchased at the gate the night of the event as well,

Ericson said. Safety pandemic guidelines remain, basically masks encouraged but not required.

Participants will be outside for the entire lights tour, but inside for the home tour.

“They should bring a mask to use if they cannot social distance,” Ericson added.

For ticket information, visit bellingrath.org.

WINTER WEDNESDAYS

Winter fun continues at Bellingrath with its annual Winter Wednesdays, programs that run through January and February. The weekly events feature guest lectures from members of the horticultural and gardening world, tips on making gardens and homes more appealing, and usually at least one night event.

Most programs begin at 10:30 a.m.

Winter Wednesday events are included in admission but reservations are requested; call (251) 459-8868 or email bellingrath@ bellingrath.org.

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GROWING PAINS

BY E VE C R AWFO R D PEYTON

Holiday Heartache

Grief is weighing me down in this season of gratitude.

It’s Thanksgiving season, the season of reflecting on one’s was dead 15 hours later. many blessings, but it seems hard, sometimes, these days And so instead of feeling thankful this year, I’m bitter and angry and to find things to be grateful for. I know that’s just my jealous inside. It’s an ugly feeling, and I don’t like acknowledging it, but mindset, which is admittedly pretty bleak lately, and not maybe if I get it out on paper, it won’t be inside me quite so much. I fully reality, but it’s hard to shake it. know it’s irrational, but I can’t seem to stop it.

I’m jealous of people who still have their moms, even when I know they I know I am blessed to have a home, but right now, I’m focused on the fact that our roof was damaged and our upstairs windows blew out in have complicated relationships with them. I’m jealous of everyone older the storm, but our insurance company doesn’t think we even came close than 68, which was how old my mom was when she died. I’m angry that to meeting our ridiculously high named-storm deductible. the last holiday season we got together was during the pandemic, when I know that I am blessed to have two healthy kids, but right now, I’m we didn’t even get to share a meal together and stood shivering outside, 6 focused on the fact that one is having a few academic challenges and one feet apart and masked, on Christmas Day. is a teenager who is trying to find her own identity, and they’re both at “Next year will be better!” my mom yelled over her shoulder as she left new schools this year, and I lie awake every night just staring at the ceiling that night, the eternal optimist. and wondering if I’m screwing up at being a mom, which is I, the eternal pessimist, didn’t necessarily think it would be the only thing I ever really wanted to be. better. But I definitely didn’t think last Christmas would be For more Eve, check out her blog I know that I am blessed to have a husband who cooks me her last Christmas.

“Joie d’Eve” on I’m trying, though. I’m really trying. I’m going to therapy. I’m dinner, makes me laugh, keeps my wine glass full, and hugs Tuesday mornings at me when I cry, but right now, I’m focused on how much of a myneworleans.com journaling. I’m exercising and taking my vitamins and trying to practice self-care (even when self-care just means eating too burden I am with all of my overwhelming grief.

This is hard, y’all. Yes, there was the hurricane and the never-ending many carbs and lying in bed watching true crime documentaries).

And maybe, if I can’t be thankful, at least I can be hopeful this year. pandemic and everything that everyone else is going through, which is hard enough. But losing my mother so suddenly and unexpectedly rocked Hopeful that time will ease this pain. Hopeful that my kids and I will me completely to my core; I’m sure that’s obvious based on the fact that come through this rough patch stronger and closer. Hopeful that my it’s been six months and I’ve written about nothing else. I just wasn’t husband will get more of the “better” and less of the “worse” out of the ready for it. Maybe no one is ever ready for it … but I really wasn’t ready “for better, for worse” part of the vows we said 10 years ago. for it. She texted me a casual “I love you” at 5:06 p.m. on a Monday and Hopeful, in fact, that next year will be better.

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HOME ADVICE

BY L E E CUTR O NE

ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Laurie Martin Started Doors of Elegance, this December celebrating its 35th anniversary, with her mother and today owns the business with her brothers Larry and Perry Frey. Martin has a longtime passion for design, pays attention to detail and is committed to outstanding customer service.

LAURIE MARTIN Creating a welcoming entrance

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n attractive front door is perhaps the most important way that a house makes a good first impression.

“The front door is the first welcome a guest receives, it sets the tone for the house and expresses the personal style of the homeowner,” said Laurie Martin, who started Doors of Elegance with her mother 35 years ago and now owns the Metairie-based business with her brothers, Perry and Larry Frey. “It’s the first thing and the last thing people see.”

The right front door can and should make your home more energy efficient, but Martin stresses that front doors are first and foremost a visual product. When replacing the door of an existing house (the majority of their business) or working

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1 with new construction, Doors of Elegance requests photos of the house in order to reference its architectural style and always encourages customers to visit the showroom to see and feel the product in person.

She recommends paying attention to the door’s location – whether it’s set back, protected by an overhang or porch, whether it gets a lot of sunlight, and so on. Those considerations play a role in choosing a material and a finish that will stand up to the elements.

In New Orleans, where Martin says front doors are wet 75 percent of the time due to humidity, she always advises three coats of Marine Varnish over stain for a wooden door, which at Doors of Elegance are all made of mahogany.

According to Martin, wrought iron doors and beveled glass doors are consis-

For a front door with full sun, be advised that black paint and red stain both fade quickly.

2 White houses work well with almost any color door: soft aqua for a classic look; teal or peacock for a standout look; salmon or red for a spicy touch; lime green for a quirky vibe.

3 Always apply three coats of durable marine varnish over a stain.

tently top sellers in the New Orleans area. The first offers an Old-World look, the latter a timeless elegance. Glass doors are a source of natural light for an entryway and also allow the twinkle of interior lights to be seen from outside. Select types of glass, including textured glass, blue chip glass, frosted glass and Doors of Elegance’s number one selling Flemish glass all provide privacy as well.

Creating an inviting front door extends beyond the door itself. Martin suggests potted plants, flowers or ferns in large urns to warm up an entrance, decorative address plaques usually placed above a doorbell, and the addition of seasonal or holiday wreaths as an easy and quick way to boost your door’s curb appeal and charm. When choosing lighting to enhance your doorway, she recommends going with a finish that matches the door’s hardware.

Finally, Martin is a firm believer in the importance of maintenance and Doors of Elegance offers a refinishing service, which usually can be done on site.

“If you maintain your door as needed,” Martin said, “it will keep your door looking fresh and new just like the day it was installed.”

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Spice Trade Haitian flavors in Treme

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ew Orleans’s culinary richness is rooted in its cross-cultural pollination. The city’s long colonial history and its strategic value as a port of entry assured a steady flow of goods, services and international influence over time. When we sit down to eat here, the product on the end of the fork is more than a tasty bite. Often it represents the latest twist of an ongoing experiment with French, Spanish, West African influences and more.

Fritai, a Haitian newcomer from the charismatic up-and-comer chef/owner Charly Pierre, is a case in point. There is an underrecognized alignment between the cuisines of Haiti and New Orleans, in large part due to these same colonial influences and shared histories.

What started out as a food stall at Auction House Market has recently expanded into a spacious new home on Basin Street. Here you will find food that can be both comforting and surprising, sometimes both at the same time.

“Haitian cuisine and New Orleans cuisine have very similar flavor profiles,” Pierre explained. “They link so directly with three main components: French, West African and Spanish. So, when we do our Creole sauce it is much like a New Orleans Creole sauce, we cook down peppers, onion, garlic and lots of spices.” Yet the road diverges with epis – the bedrock Haitian seasoning that underscores much of the flavor from this point forward. “Green onions, cloves, garlic, scotch bonnet peppers all blended up with oil. So that is epis - our trademark seasoning,” Pierre explained.

Start with “Akra,”spicy vegetarian patties served alongside a ramekin of pikliz – a fiery concoction of cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, hot pepper, citrus and vinegar.

Similar to chow chow, it is the national condiment of Haiti. “We serve it with everything,” Pierre said. “Even breakfast.” Mirliton aficionados will be pleased to see New Orleans’s most idiosyncratic squash featured in a flavorful salad with grilled carrot, red onion, vinegar and candied plantain. If you can’t choose between, a

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sample platter is available as well.

For entrees, there are bellwether dishes like an “Epis Jerk Chicken” that hit all the predominant Haitian notes, and casual family-style options that will make you do a double-take like the “Crabmeat Mac and Cheese.” “I’ve never been to a Haitian party or event that didn’t have a tray of mac and cheese handy,” Pierre said. “It dates from the 1970s, when a lot of international influence was sweeping through Haiti.” In Haiti it is often prepared with shelf-stable pantry staples like condensed milk.

For his version, Pierre includes fresh pasta, smoked herring and local blue crab. Comfort foods like “Sos Pwa” – black beans and rice flavored with coconut milk – are a good vegetarian option (there are many here) but carnivores can make it their own with a braised oxtail upsell. Perhaps the most compelling dish is the “Griyo” – morsels of fried pork with plantains, beans and rice and pikliz on the side.

Along with the food, Fritai offers a robust drink menu lined out across categories – think Creambased, spirit-forward and others featuring fresh fruit juices. The “Spicy Island Breeze” makes use of a scotch bonnet syrup, and the Clarinha is offered with soursop juice.

Fritai,1535 Basin Street, Treme, 264-7899, Fritai.com

ABOUT THE CHEF

Charly Pierre is a chef to watch. He brings an intellectual curiosity to his menu that sets him apart. Born in Boston, he learned to love cuisine from both practical and emotional capacities thanks to his father (a chef for Marriott) and his mother, who cooked real Haitian food at home. He intentionally steered a course through culinary school, back of house as well as front and management positions over the course of his career (including some of Boston’s finest restaurants) and he got some national shine when he won on the Food Network’s Chopped competition. He moved to New Orleans in 2015, working at a series of notable establishments, before testing the waters in St. Roch Market. Fritai is his first brick and mortar.

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Pumpkin Smash A fall Jewel twist

STINGY JACK SMASH

1 3/4 ounces Brandy 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon purchased pumpkin butter 1/4 ounce agave nectar

You might think a craft bartender would be dismissive of trendy flavors, but Jewel Of The South’s Chris Hannah says “Embrace the pumpkin spice!“ He does that in the Stingy Jack Smash, named for the Scottish bar patron who gave the Jack-o-lantern its name. It features pumpkin butter, which Chris says “gives heft to a traditional sour.” In the autumn, he also incorporates pumpkin butter into other drinks like a Brandy Crusta or French 75.

During the pandemic, Jewel of the South offered the Cocktail Hour, a program offering guests two drinks and some nibbles before making their way to dinner. Chris enjoyed the creativity in changing the drinks each month. The Cocktail Hour remains available, and the kitchen has expanded to offer a more robust menu. Chris is gratified with the restaurant’s evolution through the pandemic and beyond. “We want to create a special place that the city is proud of.” There’s nothing trendy about that.

2 sprigs rosemary Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake feverishly.

Strain over ice, garnish with rosemary and a Brach’s candy pumpkin.

1 The Stingy Jack is a traditional smash, which itself is a variation of a sour. Sours combine spirit, citrus and syrup in a shaker. Smash add herbs, so when the drink is shaken, the herbs are smashed, drawing out their essence. Change up your smashes by swapping out the herbs and spirits.

2 Make sure to strain the drink well so you don’t get small pieces of the herbs in your glass.

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Oyster Celebration Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder In early March 2020 when I checked in to Commander’s Palace for brunch only to discover the Oyster and Absinthe Dome absent from the menu, I was compelled to call Chef Tory McPhail to protest. He assured the dish would return seasonally with the return of Autumn. I could have wept with relief.

Just in case, I wrestled the recipe out of him. Upon my death, an embalming in the concoction (oysters, artichoke, bacon, absinthe, cream, garlic, shallot, tarragon) that awaits my spoon under the lofty, golden puff of pastry would suit me just fine.

That said, two weeks after that visit came the COVID-19 closures. Months later Chef Tory headed back to his Pacific Northwest roots and Chef Megan “Meg” Bickford now helms the kitchen. As she puts her own stamp on the menu the future of this dish remains uncertain.

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1(9″ x 11″) sheet frozen puff pastry, such as Pepperidge Farms brand, thawed and chilled 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 slices bacon, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 large shallot, finely chopped 3/4 cup absinthe, pastis, or Herbsaint 20 medium Gulf oysters, shucked (1/3 cup of the liquor reserved) 2 cups heavy cream 1 (9-oz.) package frozen artichoke hearts, roughly chopped ¼ cup finely chopped fresh tarragon Kosher salt and white pepper, to taste 1. Heat the oven to 400°F.

1 How often are you going to pour yourself a glass of pastis, absinthe, or Pernod? Thought so. Instead of investing in an entire bottle head to a craft cocktail bar and ask them to sell you ¾ cup (6 ounces).

2 The oyster stew can be prepared up to two days in advance. Stop after you add the oyster liquor and the cream, cool to room temperature, seal in a container and refrigerate. To complete the dish gently reheat the stew before adding the oysters, artichokes, and tarragon to the reduced cream mixture and proceeding with the recipe.

3 This recipe screams for a celebration (Bye-Bye Covid? a new roof?

Thanksgiving? It’s Friday?) and celebrations scream for Champagne. My friend Christian Havener, the certified sommelier for Rouse’s Markets, recommends Nicolas Feuillatte Palms d’Or Vintage Brut Champagne 2008, an assertive, heavy hitter with the gumption to stand up to the flavors in this rich dish. It will set you back about $129.99. But, hey, you are celebrating, life is short, and you frugally saved all that money by buying the liqueur for the dish from a bar.

2. Using a 3″ cookie cutter or a drinking glass cut 4 circles from the puff pastry. Form the remaining pastry into a ball and reserve it for another use, if desired.

3. Transfer the puff pastry circles to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and brush each circle with egg mixture. Bake until puffed and golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Set the puff pastry domes aside.

4. Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 12 minutes. Add the garlic and shallots and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and add the absinthe or pastis. Return the saucepan to the heat and cook until the liquid has almost evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add the oyster liquor and cream and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the cream has thickened slightly, about 10 minutes.

5. Add the oysters, artichokes, and tarragon to the reduced cream mixture and season lightly with salt and white pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the oysters’ edges begin to curl, about 2 minutes. Divide the oyster stew between four 6-oz. ramekins or bowls and top each with a puff pastry circle.

6. Serve immediately to great applause.

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DINING GUIDE The Dining Guide is comprised of restaurants recently reviewed and visited by New Orleans Magazine.

The list will change regularly to provide information on others that are also worth noting and acknowledging.

Please check restaurant websites for up-to-date hours and locations. If you feel that a restaurant has been misplaced, please email Editor Ashley McLellan at Ashley@MyNewOrleans.com. $ = AVERAGE ENTRÉE PRICE

AMERICAN

Acorn City Park, $ AcornNola.com Audubon Clubhouse Uptown, $$ AudubonInstitute.org

$ = $5-10

$$ = $11-15

Ye Olde College Inn Carrollton, $$$ CollegeInn1933.com Zea’s Rotisserie and Grill Multiple Locations, $$$ ZeaRestaurants.com

$$$ = $16-20

$$$$ = $21-25

BURGERS

Bayou Burger French Quarter, $$ 5SportsBarNewOrleans.com

$$$$$ = $25 & UP

The Delachaise Uptown, $$ TheDelaichaise.com ITALIAN

ASIAN FUSION/PAN ASIAN

Port of Call French Quarter, $$ PortOfCallNola.com

Arnaud’s Remoulade French Quarter, $$ Remoulade.com

Boulevard American Bistro Multiple Locations, $$$ BoulevardBistro.com

Blue Giant Lower Garden District, $$ BlueGiantNOLA.com

The Company Burger Uptown, $ TheCompanyBurger.com

Chartres House French Quarter, $$$ ChartresHouse.com

Caffe! Caffe!

Metairie, $ CaffeCaffe.com

Hoshun Restaurant Uptown, $$ HoshunRestaurant.com

FRENCH

Café NOMA City Park, $ CafeNoma.com

Little Tokyo Multiple Locations, $$ LittleTokyoNola.com

Domenica CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$ DomenicaRestaurant.com

Camellia Grill Riverbend, $ 309-2679

Lotus Bistro Lakeview, $$ LotusBistroNOLA.com

District Donuts Sliders Brew Multiple Locations, $ DonutsAndSliders.com

Magasin Uptown, $ MagasinCafe.com

Five Happiness Mid-City, $$ FiveHappiness.com

MoPho Mid-City, $$$ MoPhoNola.com

Martin Wine Cellar Multiple Locations, $ MartinWineCellar.com

Rock-N-Sake Multiple Locations, $$$ RockNSake.com

New Orleans Social House CBD/Warehouse District, $$ NOSocialHouse.com

Union Ramen Bar Lower Garden District, $$ UnionRamen.com

Parkway Bakery and Tavern Mid-City, $ ParkwayPoorBoys.com

BAKERY/BREAKFAST

Restaurant August CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$$ RestaurantAugust.com

Breads on Oak Carrollton, $ BreadsOnOak.com.

Café du Monde Multiple Locations, $ CafeDuMonde.com

Rib Room French Quarter, $$$ RibRoomNewOrleans.com

CC’s Coffee House Multiple Locations, $ CCsCoffee.com

The Grill Room CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$$ GrillRoomNewOrleans.com

Gracious Bakery + Café Multiple Locations, $ GraciousBakery.com

The Pelican Club French Quarter, $$$$$ PelicanClub.com Upperline Uptown, $$$$ Upperline.com

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Ruby Slipper Café Multiple Locations, $$ TheRubySlipperCafe.net

Broussard’s French Quarter, $$$$ Broussards.com Café Degas Faubourg St. John, $$ CafeDegas.com Coquette Uptown, $$$ CoquetteNola.com Justine French Quarter, $$$ JustineNola.com La Crêpe Nanou Uptown, $$$ LaCrepeNanou.com La Petite Grocery Uptown, $$$ LaPetiteGrocery.com Lilette Uptown, $$$$$ LiletteRestaurant.com GASTROPUB

Bouligny Tavern Uptown, $$ BoulignyTavern.com Cane & Table French Quarter, $$ CaneAndTableNola.com Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar and Bistro French Quarter, $$$ OrleansGrapevine.com Patrick’s Bar Vin French Quarter, $$ PatricksBarVin.com Sylvain French Quarter, $$$ SylvainNOLA.com

Gianna Restaurant CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$ GiannaRestaurant.com Irene’s Cuisine French Quarter, $$$$ IrenesNola.com Josephine Estelle CBD/Warehouse District, $$$ JosephineEstelle.com Liuzza’s Mid-City, $$ Liuzzas.com

GALATOIRE’S

This iconic restaurant captures both the essence of French Creole cuisine, as well as the zeitgeist of New Orleans fine dining, with a crescendo that builds throughout the week to its famed pinnacle of Friday lunch. Guests dine here for tradition, with waiters who know their orders by heart and cater to their whims over a lunch that can last several hours. The social scene takes place on the ground floor, but if you don’t have the time or inclination to wait in line, reservations are accepted for the upstairs dining room.

Muriel’s Jackson Square French Quarter, $$$$ Muriels.com Napoleon House French Quarter, $ NapoleonHouse.com Pascal’s Manale Uptown, $$$$ PascalsManale.com Red Gravy Uptown, $$ RedGravy.com Restaurant R’evolution French Quarter, $$$$$ RevolutionNola.com Tommy’s Cuisine CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$$ TommysNewOrleans.com Vincent’s Italian Cuisine Multiple Locations, $$$ VicentsItalianCuisine.com

NIRVANA

While Indian food has experienced a renaissance here over the past few years, the stalwart Nirvana on Magazine Street has been turning out succulent platters of tandoori-grilled meats, savory stuffed breads and complexly spiced vegetarian fare for over two decades. Nirvana is the institution that introduced many New Orleans diners to Indian food in the first place.

Many dishes are also vegan or can be made vegan by request.

LOUISIANA FARE

Acme Oyster House Multiple Locations, $$ AcmeOyster.com Antoine’s French Quarter, $$$$$ Antoines.com Arnaud’s French Quarter, $$$$$ ArnaudsRestaurant.com Austin’s Metairie, $$$ AustinsNo.com Boucherie Carrollton, $$ Boucherie-Nola.com Brennan’s French Quarter, $$$$ BrennansNewOrleans.com Brigtsen’s Riverbend, $$$$$ Brigtsens.com Café Reconcile Central City, $$ CafeReconcile.org Casamento’s Uptown, $$ CasamentosRestaurant.com Clancy’s Uptown, $$$ ClancysNewOrleans.com Cochon CBD/Warehouse District, $$ CochonRestaurant.com Copeland’s Multiple Locations, $$ CopelandsofNewOrleans. com Commander’s Palace Garden District, $$$$ CommandersPalace.com Court of Two Sisters French Quarter, $$$$$ CourtOfTwoSisters.com Crabby Jack’s Metairie, $ CrabbyJacksNola.com Criollo French Quarter, $$$ CriolloNola.com Dooky Chase Restaurant Treme, $$ DookyChaseRestaurant.com Drago’s Multiple Locations, $$$$ DragosRestaurant.com

Emeril’s CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$$ EmerilsRestaurants.com Galatoire’s French Quarter, $$$$$ Galatoires.com Gautreau’s Uptown, $$$$$ GautreausRestaurant.com Herbsaint CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$$ Herbsaint.com House of Blues French Quarter, $$ HouseOfBlues.com/ NewOrleans Jack Rose Garden District, $$$$ JackRoseRestaurant.com Katie’s Restaurant and Bar Mid-City, $$ KatiesInMidCity.com Mandina’s Mid-City, $$ MandinasRestaurant.com Mother’s CBD/Warehouse District, $$ MothersRestaurant.net Mulate’s CBD/Warehouse District, $$ Mulates.com NOLA French Quarter, $$$$$ EmerilsRestaurants.com/ Nola-Restaurant Palace Café CBD/Warehouse District, $$$ PalaceCafe.com Ralph’s On The Park Mid-City, $$$ RalphsOnThePark.com Richard Fiske’s Martini Bar & Restaurant French Quarter, $$$ RichardFiskes.com Royal House French Quarter, $$$ RoyalHouseRestaurant.com St. Roch Market Upper 9th Ward, $$ StRochMarket.com SoBou French Quarter, $$ SoBouNola.com

Tableau French Quarter, $$$ TableauFrenchQuarter.com

Le Bayou French Quarter, $$$ LeBayouRestaurant.com

Mr. John’s Steakhouse Uptown, $$$ MrJohnsSteakhouse.com

The Bistreaux French Quarter, $$ MaisonDupuy.com/dining

Mr. Ed’s Seafood and Italian Restaurant Metairie, $$ AustinsNo.com

Ruth’s Chris Steak House Multiple Locations, $$$$$ RuthsChris.com

The Bombay Club French Quarter, $$$$ TheBombayClub.com Toups’ Meatery Mid-City, $$$ ToupsMeatery.com Tujague’s French Quarter, $$$$$ TujaguesRestaurant.com PIZZA

Pizza Delicious Bywater, $ PizzaDelicious.com Reginelli’s Pizzeria Multiple Locations, $$ Reginellis.com Theo’s Pizza Multiple Locations, $$ TheosPizza.com Pizza Domenica Multiple Locations, $$ PizzaDomenica.com SEAFOOD

Borgne CBD/Warehouse District, $$$ BorgneRestaurant.com Briquette CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$ Briquette-Nola.com Deanie’s Seafood Multiple Locations,$$$ Deanies.com Dickie Brennan’s Bourbon House French Quarter, $$$$ BourbonHouse.com Don’s Seafood Metairie, $$$ DonsSeafoodOnline.com Grand Isle Restaurant CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$ GrandIsleRestaurant.com GW Fins French Quarter, $$$$$ GWFins.com Kingfish French Quarter, $$$ KingfishNewOrleans.com

Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar & Fish House Multiple Locations, $$$ MrEdsRestaurants.com/ oyster-bar New Orleans Creole Cookery French Quarter, $$$ NewOrleansCreoleCookery. com Oceana Grill French Quarter, $$ OceanaGrill.com Pêche CBD/Warehouse District, $$$ PecheRestaurant.com.

Pier 424 French Quarter, $$$ Pier424SeafoodMarket.com Red Fish Grill French Quarter, $$$ RedFishGrill.com Sac-A-Lait CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$ Sac-A-LaitRestaurant.com

The Steakhouse at Harrah’s CBD/WarehouseDistrict, $$$$$ HarrahsNewOrleans.com WORLD

1000 Figs Faubourg St. John, $$ 1000Figs.com Barracuda Uptown, $ EatBarracuda.com Bayona French Quarter, $$$$$ Bayona.com Bywater Brew Pub Bywater, $$$ BywaterBrewPub.com Compére Lapin CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$$ CompereLapin.com El Gato Negro Multiple Locations, $$ ElGatoNegroNola.com

SPECIALTY FOODS

Lucy’s CBD/Warehouse District, $ LucysRetiredSurfers.com

Antoine’s Annex French Quarter, $$$ Antoines.com/AntoinesAnnex

Lüke CBD/Warehouse District, $$$ LukeNewOrleans.com

STEAKHOUSE

Mona’s Café Mid-City, $ MonasCafeAndDeli.com

Crescent City Steaks Mid-City, $$$$ CrescentCitySteaks.com Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse French Quarter, $$$$ DickieBrennansSteakhouse. com Doris Metropolitan French Quarter, $$$$ DorisMetropolitan.com Galatoire’s 33 Bar & Steak French Quarter, $$$ Galatoires33BarAndSteak. com La Boca CBD/Warehouse District, $$$ LaBocaSteaks.com

Patois Uptown,$$$ PatoisNola.com Saba Uptown, $$$ EatWithSaba.com Saffron NOLA Uptown, $$$ SaffronNOLA.com Seaworthy CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$ SeaworthyNola.com Shaya Uptown, $$$ ShayaRestaurant.com

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6. Southern Refinishing southernrefinishing.com 708 Barataria Blvd, Marrero 504-348-1770 Give a gift card to Southern Refinishing this holiday season. With the refinishing/ restoration process, your worn-out fixtures and tile can be restored to their original luster in less than a day. You can even change the color of your fixtures and tile to have the bathroom of your dreams.

7. Sazerac House Museum store.sazerachouse.com/ mixology-bar-kit.html 101 Magazine St, New Orleans 504-910-0100 Mixology Set: Etched with a pattern inspired by the wrought iron fences of New Orleans, this stainless-steel bar kit includes everything you need to make perfect drinks at home. Kit includes Japanese-style jigger, shaker tins, bar spoon, and strainer. $75.

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9. Perlis Clothing perlis.com 6070 Magazine St, Uptown 600 Decatur St, French Quarter 1281 N Causeway Blvd, Mandeville 8366 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge 800-725-6070 The new Crawfish Quilted Vest is the perfect warm, cozy, and comfy holiday gift! Faux suede trim, 4 interior pockets, snap & zip closure, adjustable waist tabs, and the PERLIS Crawfish label on center back of neck. Also available in black.

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he holiday season is one of togetherness, and there are plenty of ways to spend your time with loved ones during these festive months. Whether you’re gathering for a Thanksgiving meal, a weekend brunch, or a special dinner before a theater performance, area dining options offer something for everyone, from exquisite French and Italian cuisine to Cajun and Creole favorites. A variety of Christmas-themed events are on tap, too, with restaurants and hotels offering opportunities to meet Santa, take photos, and enjoy special holiday menus. After fueling your body, feed your soul, too, with entertainment options like concerts, plays, operas, dance, and more.

Find out what’s happening this season, and gather your friends and family to join in on the festive fun.

HOLIDAY FEASTING Justine Justine is a brasserie in New Orleans’ historic French Quarter. Opened by husband-and-wife team Justin and Mia Devillier, Justine combines the sophistication of Parisian brasseries with the playfulness of the South’s liveliest district. With dishes like Onion Soup Gratinée, Steak Frites, and Chicken Confit, the menu honors the technique and simplicity of French classics while evoking the senses with exciting, grand presentation. Prior to the pandemic, nightly entertainment added flare to Justine’s Parisian ambiance with a variety of entertainers from burlesque dancers to DJs—Justine plans to revive entertainment once mandates are lifted.

True to French brasserie culture, the multi-roomed restaurant offers a versatile space to be enjoyed by all, whether it’s for a Friday lunch, weekend brunch, afternoon glass of wine or celebratory dinner.

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communal tables overlooking the kitchen led by James Beard Award Winning-Chef Justin Devillier. In the smoked-mirror-embellished bar room, the bar program embraces French spirits, wine, and the drinking culture that surrounds them.

For reservations and information about private dining, visit justinenola.com.

Red Gravy December is always a special time for Red Gravy, a traditional Italian, handmade pasta house on Magazine Street, and this year the restaurant offers multiple festive events.

On December 18, Red Gravy welcomes guests for its 6th Annual Feast of the Seven Fishes, a tradition from Southern Italy. This holiday culinary extravaganza features multiple courses from Owner and Chef Roseann Melisi Rostoker, including pasta, vegetables, sauces, and seven different types of seafood. Each year the menu is different, but with the passing of Roe’s Dad this summer, you can be sure his stuffed peppers will be on the menu. For tickets/reservations, keep an eye on redgravycafe.com and on Red Gravy’s social media, or call the restaurant at 504-561-8844.

In addition to the Feast of the Seven Fishes, Red Gravy welcomes guests to brunch with Santa each Sunday in December. Tell him for yourself if you’ve been naughty or nice, share some Christmas cookies or gingerbread, and get some family pictures as well.

Briquette Welcome the fall and holiday season with delicious food and wine shared together at Briquette, the celebrated seafood destination from restaurateur Anna Tusa, Owner of New Orleans Creole Cookery. With Briquette, Tusa puts seafood and contemporary coastal cuisine at the center of the dining experience. Briquette is also known locally for its

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This month, reserve your spot for Thanksgiving Day at Briquette.

Offering both traditional Thanksgiving meals and Briquette’s regular menu, the restaurant is the perfect place to gather in gratitude with friends and family before the Saints game. Book your table today by calling the restaurant at 504-302-7496.

With onsite valet parking, space for hundreds of guests, Briquette is well suited to host your holiday event, whether a corporate dinner, reception, rehearsal dinner, or a cocktail party. Every menu is handcrafted to suit your needs. Briquette is currently open for dinner Thursday-Sunday, 3 p.m. until close. Briquette is located at 701 S. Peters Street in the Warehouse District.

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New Orleans Creole Cookery Celebrate the arrival of fall and the holiday season this year with a return to New Orleans’ favorite traditions: weekend brunch, oyster happy hours, and family gatherings. Join friends and family to celebrate in the heart of the French Quarter at New Orleans Creole Cookery, where you can enjoy the beautiful breezes from its charming courtyard or settle into its traditional dining room.

Gather your family for Thanksgiving at New Orleans Creole Cookery and enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal or offerings from the regular menu before an exciting holiday Saints game. On weekends, enjoy bottomless mimosas and rosé along with highlights such as excellent Bloody Mary selections, shrimp and grits, crispy chicken and waffles, and signature Gator Hash.

New Orleans Creole Cookery is everything you love about New Orleans in a setting to fit every occasion. Famous for its authentic Creole fare and the time-honored classics such as Gumbo, Shrimp Creole, Crawfish Etouffee, and Snapper Pontchartrain, the restaurant is also perfect for a quick snack or a leisurely weekend feast.

Learn more at NewOrleansCreoleCookery.com. Call 504-524-9632 for reservations.

ACCOMMODATIONS & EVENTS The Troubadour A stay at the contemporary, boutique hotel known as The Troubadour offers visitors and staycationers a personal retreat within the lively, convenient New Orleans Central Business District. Located just blocks from the Warehouse District and charming French Quarter, The Troubadour Hotel is the ideal locale to take it all in as you get away from it all. Whether your plans entail dinner at a world-renowned restaurant and a show at an historic theater or a night wandering the blues and jazz clubs of Bourbon and Frenchmen Streets, The Troubadour Hotel provides a luxurious respite for all kinds of discerning culture-seekers.

During the holiday season, Monkey Board, The Troubadour’s rooftop bar, will be aglow with festive lights and decor while the first floor lounge, The Troubadour Lounge & Listening Room, provides another relaxing space for cocktails and entertainment. Rooms are outfitted with authentic original artwork and modern amenities such as Keurig coffeemakers, Igloo fridges, 42” flat screen televisions with premium channels, and Bluetooth-ready alarm clocks.

Visit thetroubadour.com to view specials and book your exceptional downtown New Orleans stay.

Royal Sonesta New Orleans Royal Sonesta New Orleans is celebrating the holidays with Santa’s Pajama Party at Restaurant R’evolution, a 2021 Royal Snownesta holiday event. Held on select weekends throughout December, Santa’s Pajama Party will create lasting holiday memories for the entire family.

Children are invited to wear their favorite holiday pajamas and can visit with Santa safely while decorating holiday cookies and sipping on hot chocolate or fresh apple cider. Meanwhile, parents can take in the festive atmosphere with bottomless mimosas or mocktails while enjoying decadent delights from Restaurant R’evolution’s chef-inspired menu.

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appointed room when you reserve with Sonesta’s Papa Noel package.

Rates start at $159 per night and include complimentary overnight parking, so you and your family can enjoy new holiday traditions in Sonesta style.

Purchase tickets for Santa’s Pajama Party online at bit.ly/ SantasPJPartyNOmag and visit Sonesta.com to book your room today.

Lumina Apartments Set in vibrant and stylish Mid-City and just steps away from the Lafitte Greenway, Lumina Apartments offers luxurious and spacious living spaces with sleek, modern amenities. Both one- and two-bedroom floor plans feature high ceilings and contemporary finishes, with designer touches including vinyl plank floors, spacious walk-in closets, pendant lighting and granite countertops.

Got a roommate? The Lumina offers the space you need—huge bedrooms with walk-in closets and double-hung shelves and a chefinspired kitchen with a custom-designed table make Lumina your best choice for sharing costs without sacrificing space or style. Spread out even more by grabbing your laptop and heading to the posh clubroom, or work in the lounge with free Starbucks coffee. A resort-inspired pool and onsite 24-hour gym add to the luxury apartment allure.

With popular restaurants and shops just a short walk away, Lumina is nestled in the heart of a thriving and active community.

For more information and to set up an in-person or virtual tour, visit LuminaMidCity.com or call 504-608-5778.

Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort continues to redefine the VIP experience. In addition to over 800 slots and 36 table games, enjoy the Orchid Room where the property has redefined the high-limit gaming experience.

The space features private gaming, personal televisions, top of the line slot machines and amenities that you cannot find anywhere else on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Scarlet and E.I.P. members of the Pearl Rewards loyalty program have access to the VIP Lounge, which offers three unique upscale

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experiences. Sip a deliciously curated cocktail at the gravitydefying, full-service bar and tantalize your taste buds with delectable light fare cuisine and scrumptious desserts in the dining area. E.I.P. guests can take a break from the action in the plush Parlor.

Gulf Coast players can book the ultimate staycation at the Scarlet Pearl’s 300-room modern hotel. With breathtaking design, superior service, and bathrooms that feel more like a spa, they have taken the definition of luxury into the clouds.

Book your next stay at ScarletPearlCasino.com or call 888-BOOK-SPC. Ace Hotel New Orleans Holiday spirit has arrived at the Ace Hotel New Orleans and its restaurants and lounges—Josephine Estelle, Seaworthy, and Alto— where fun and decadence combine for locals and visitors looking to celebrate the season in style. Outdoor seating is available at all outlets, and gift cards are available for purchase both in person and online.

At Southern- and Italian-inspired Josephine Estelle and seafood-centric Seaworthy, Reveillon Holiday Prix Fixe menus will be offered December 1- 24. Both restaurants will be open and accepting reservations on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. To reserve your holiday gathering, email enquire@josephineestelle.com and enquire@seaworthy.com.

At Alto, Ace’s rooftop poolside hangout, new fire pits invite cozy moments by the fire, while holiday-inspired cocktails keep you in the spirit of the season.

Meanwhile, Ace Hotel’s private event space is available for private parties. Book your event by emailing sales.nola@acehotel. com. For more information on Ace Hotel or to book a room for a holiday vacation or staycation, visit acehotel.com/neworleans/.

New Orleans Opera It’s a year of partnerships, collaboration, and community connections—New Orleans Opera (NOOA) will feature four productions this season, including Act One of Wagner’s Die Walküre with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, An Homage to Josephine Baker with the Marigny Opera House, a Gala Concert featuring the New Orleans Opera Chorus, and Puccini’s La bohème.

NOOA will also surprise guests of area events with pop-up opera performances and will present new programs through its well-received Opera on Tap - In Our Yard series. Upcoming dates include The French Connection on October 24 on the lawn of the Opera Guild Home, a special tribute to former General and Artistic Director Maestro Robert Lyall on November 6, as well as A Holly-Jolly Opera on Tap at the New Orleans Museum of Art’s Lapis Center on December 12.

For tickets or any additional information about these and other programs, please visit the New Orleans Opera website at neworleansopera.org. •

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Home Instead Senior Care Seeing the signs of an aging parent who needs help can be overwhelming, but with Home Instead Senior Care, caring for an older loved one doesn’t have to be a struggle. From individualized help around the house to advanced Alzheimer’s care, Home Instead CAREGivers enhance the lives of aging adults and their families by working to help keep seniors safe and sound at home. With a sincere passion, CAREGivers are special people genuinely dedicated to helping make a difference in seniors’ lives.

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ith wisdom gained through a lifetime of experiences, one might expect life to get easier as we go, not harder. But aging brings its own set of challenges that demands time, research, and money of both older adults and their families who want the best for their older loved ones. From health challenges like mobility issues and medication adherence to home life challenges like cooking and maintaining the lawn, seniors may need some additional assistance as they age, whether they do so in the home or in a supportive retirement community. South Louisiana is a region that respects and cherishes its older generations, always valuing the contributions of those who come before. It should be no surprise then that resources for older adults and their families are easy to find and with plenty of locally owned and operated options to boot.

HOME & HOSPICE CARE Home Care Solutions With current availability, locally owned Home Care Solutions specializes in compassionate in-home sitting services, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Care as well as Aging Life Care Management™ services to help your elderly loved ones extend their independence at home.

“Our mission is to help our clients age in place gracefully while maintaining as much independence as possible,” says Rachel Palmer, Business Development Coordinator. “Since COVID began, many families have been under additional pressure to provide care for an aging loved one. As many of them are also coping with massive changes to their own schedules and lives, we can step in and provide an extra arm of support that provides less risk of exposure than at a retirement community while allowing for continued connection with family.”

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Dependable In-Home Care Aging in the home has always been the preferred choice for the elderly—now it is also one of the safest.

“Exposure to fewer people today is paramount,” says Joni Friedmann-Lagasse, Owner of Dependable In-Home Care. “That doesn’t mean you cannot safely bring in home care.” An experienced, professional caregiver understands and uses universal precautions such as wearing a mask and washing hands, but it is the families who must be vigilant concerning others in the home, especially younger family members. Everyone should be observing these simple precautions.

With thousands of families accessing the pool of highly vetted professional caregivers over the past 50 years, Dependable In-Home has earned its reputation for being the place to go to find your home care. It is the only nationally accredited caregiver registry in the region. They help you access the right caregiver who can provide basic supervision, help with daily activities, meal prep, transportation plus assistance in many other areas of home care.

For more information on the company’s vetted pool of over 100 experienced caregivers, visit dependablecare.net or call 504-486-5044 for a live helpline available 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Hospice Associates Since 2004 the Hospice Associates team’s mission has been to help their patients continue to live their lives on their terms. By providing patients and their caregivers the resources and knowledge, they need to make educated decisions on making the most of the time they have left together. The interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, counselors, and other medical professionals at Hospice Associates have decades of shared experience providing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual support to patients and their families.

Hospice Associates offers four unique programs designed to address each patient’s individual needs regardless of circumstances.

The Pre-Hospice Program provides a palliative management plan for those needing to transition to hospice care later. The Home-Based Program offers hospice care in the home or at any location that meets the necessary criteria for care. For patients with more significant needs, the Intravenous Therapy Program and Inpatient Hospice Program are also available.

For more information or to request admission into a program, call 504-457-2200 or visit HospiceAssociates.org.

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Homes will feature open floor plans and increased access to Poydras Home’s beautiful grounds. Poydras Home’s Historic House will be rebuilt as the Center for Healthy Living, where all residents will enjoy yoga, a therapy gym, a library, meditative space and more.

Poydras Home is pleased to be working with Eskew Dumez Ripple architects to ensure the structural changes will be progressive and rooted in established, aesthetic traditions.

For more information on Poydras Home’s services, visit poydrashome.com.

Vista Shores Vista Shores is a luxury senior living community offering the highest quality assisted living and memory care in the New Orleans area.

The community, located on Bayou St. John, is now welcoming new residents. Vista Shores delights residents with chef-prepared meals in the bistro and quaint dining rooms, its relaxing lounge for coffee or cocktails, and a wrap-around porch perfect for sunset.

Vista Shores’ diverse social and cultural activities and fitness programs keep residents active and engaged, while weekly housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services ensure that residents can relax and focus on living their best lives.

Vista Shores residents are provided with 24-hour personal care and individualized assistance plans. The Filmore Neighborhood is an entire floor dedicated to Memory Care residents. The care team has been rigorously trained in Alzheimer’s/dementia care to enrich the lives of memory care residents. If you have a loved one living with Alzheimer’s or Dementia, find support at Vista Shores’ free Alzheimer’s Association Caregivers Monthly Support Group. Please contact Vista Shores for further details by calling 504-288-3737, or visit vistashores.com.

Oak Park Village at Hammond Oak Park Village at Hammond is a small, boutique-style assisted living and memory care community conveniently located in a quiet, country setting in Hammond. Situated among giant oak trees and beautiful landscaping, Oak Park Village’s enclosed courtyards are the perfect place to relax. Meanwhile, its large town square is a great place for socializing, grabbing a coffee, and meeting up with friends and family.

The Oak Park Village Life Enrichment Program boasts many activities and local outings that keep residents active and engaged.

With daily spiritual, social, physical, and intellectual activities, the community curates its offerings based on the desires of each resident.

The dining experience at Oak Park Village includes three fromscratch meals a day, plus snacks. Meals are served restaurant-style in the dining room from a variety of menus.

Meanwhile, iN2L’s content-driven engagement technology brings the joy of connection to the Oak Park Village community. This easyto-use technology features immersive content experiences, including playing games, exercising, listening to music, making video calls, and more.

To learn more or make an appointment, call 985-345-8787.

MEDICARE, MEDICATIONS, & MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (BCBSLA) is committed to improving the health and lives of Louisianians. It can be hard to find information about your Medicare options, staying healthy and feeling your best—that’s why BCBSLA created “Medicare Made Easy,” a virtual resource on health topics of interest to people 65 and older.

Get the answers you need from a trusted source that has served Louisianians for more than 85 years. Through videos and online educational events, Blue Cross’ in-house experts cover a wide variety of topics, including how to choose a Medicare plan, why you should have an annual wellness visit, and avoiding fraud. Best of all, you can watch at your convenience from the “Medicare Made Easy” playlist.

To view the playlist, learn about virtual educational events, or see recordings of past events, visit YouTube.com/BCBSLA. For more information on BCBSLA, visit bcbsla.com or call 1-800-495-2583.

Patio Drugs Patio Drugs has been servicing the community since 1958 as a full-service retail pharmacy including sterile and non-sterile compounding as well as medical equipment services. Many seniors benefit from the services offered in their long-term care pharmacy. As the longest-operating pharmacy in Jefferson Parish, Patio Drugs has a unique awareness of its customers’ needs and has geared services to address those needs.

Free prescription delivery in Greater New Orleans is offered.

Unit dose medication cards and multi-dose drug packaging cards assist patients with remaining adherent to their drug therapies and allow them the independence to do so. With their medication synchronization program, Patio Drugs can coordinate with patients to have all their prescriptions filled on the same day each month, eliminating the worry of running out of a medication or forgetting to call and order a refill.

Additionally, the pharmacist team at Patio Drugs offers a comprehensive medication review with each patient to discuss any questions or concerns about medications, diet, and overall health.

Their team works collaboratively with physicians to ensure patients receive the highest quality of care and the clearest understanding of medication therapies.

ARRANGEMENTS & PLANNING Jacob Schoen & Son Jacob Schoen & Son has been providing pre-need and funeral services to families in Greater New Orleans for over 147 years.

Whether you are looking for burial, cremation, or memorial services, their mission is to offer a home, a comforting place to gather in remembrance and celebration of lives well lived.

The Schoen family and staff are committed to this vision and passionate about making your time with them as memorable and uplifting as possible. They bring together decades of experience caring for families of all cultural and religious backgrounds. They pledge to treat you and your loved ones just like family, and they guarantee to offer services that meet your specifications while exceeding all of your expectations.

Jacob Schoen & Son invites you to compare the value and see the difference. Stop by and visit their one-of-a-kind space located at 3827 Canal Street, call them at 504-267-2924, or visit them online. Discover what innovative options they have available and learn more about how they can help you or a loved one fulfill their wishes.•

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From personal injury, to family law, to corporate transactions and environmental law, the areas of practice covered by the following firms and attorneys are vast and varied. When you need help translating the fine print, acquiring another business, or finalizing a divorce, these professionals may be able to offer just the expertise you need.

Burns Charest LLP Burns Charest is a thriving boutique litigation firm of experienced, respected attorneys with impressive records representing clients in important and high-profile cases across the nation. From offices in New Orleans, Dallas and Washington D.C., this work includes multidistrict litigation, antitrust and class action matters, oil and gas royalty disputes, environmental pollution cases, large-scale mass torts and complex commercial litigation.

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for Class Actions and Mass Torts every year since 2019, and she was recently honored by The Best Lawyers in America as “Ones to Watch” for 2021-2022.

It’s clear that Amanda Klevorn and the attorneys of Burns Charest are ready to take on big challenges, backed with the resources to make a difference. For more information, visit burnscharest.com.

Morris Bart In 1980, Morris Bart ran a simple ad on television. Since that time, his advertising and his law firm have grown to the extent where he has become a household name throughout Louisiana.

However, Morris Bart, LLC is much more than just a name. For over 40 years, Morris Bart and his team of over one hundred attorneys fight hard to get the injured the compensation they deserve.

With offices statewide and throughout Mississippi and Alabama, Morris Bart, LLC is proud to be the largest personal injury firm in Louisiana and one of the largest in the United States.

If you or someone you know has been injured, call 855-GET-BART or go to MorrisBart.com for 24-hour access. You know what to do: “One Call, That’s All!” Melchiode Marks King LLC Melchiode Marks King LLC (MMK)was formed a little more than six years ago by a core group of experienced attorneys that sought to combine big firm capabilities with small firm agility and attentiveness. The firm’s immediate and ongoing success has been

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This year, six MMK attorneys were recognized as Top Lawyers in New Orleans Magazine: Jerry Melchiode (Construction Law), Kevin Marks (Admiralty & Maritime Law and Workers’ Compensation), Rich King (Insurance Law), Jennifer Simmons (Insurance Law), Scott Huete (Admiralty & Maritime Law) and Olivia Truong (Insurance Law). While awards are gratifying, the best endorsement is the loyalty of MMK’s clients, who have enthusiastically supported the firm since its inception.

Whether through advice and counsel, negotiation or trial, MMK’s tailored approach delivers successful outcomes for a wide array of clients. For more information, visit MMKfirm.com.

Barbara J. Ziv and Esther L. Greenbaum The shifts in family dynamics that accompany divorce can be difficult and sometimes painful for the parties involved. To avoid the common problems largely responsible for the fear and suffering related to divorce, individuals going through the process need to understand the system and know what to expect. Counsel from an experienced family law attorney can be invaluable when making tough decisions and planning for the future. With more than 45 years of experience in domestic relations, Barbara J. Ziv, LLC is a small firm committed to helping people seeking advice about divorce and family law matters, including child custody, child and spousal support, and property divisions.

During your initial consultation, Barbara J. Ziv and Esther L. Greenbaum will explain what they need to know about you, why they need to know it, and what you should expect from both the process and your attorney. Their clients can expect competence in family law and matters related to it, clear-cut billing, and troublefree accessibility.

For more information or to schedule a consultation, visit neworleansdivorces.com or call 504-525-4361.

Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith wishes to congratulate attorneys Jason Waguespack, Tim Hassinger, Billy Swaim, Joe Hassinger, Andrea Albert, and Heather Angelico on being named Top Lawyers in New Orleans Magazine. Galloway is proud to be the counsel of choice for prominent local, national, and international businesses and insurers. The firm serves clients from 12 offices in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Texas, and Missouri. Its experienced practitioners provide counsel and representation in fields ranging from insurance defense and coverage, maritime and admiralty, bad faith, construction, corporate transactions, employer’s liability, mass torts, professional liability matters, and beyond.

The firm provides innovative and solutions-driven representation and aggressive, effective advocacy. Galloway has been Top 10-rated for insurance defense by Martindale-Hubbell, rated an Index Value 5 of 5 by the ACC, and included in A.M. Best’s Recommended Insurance Attorneys Directory 2011-2018. Founded in New Orleans over 25 years ago, Galloway embraces the rich cultural heritage of the region and is proud to be part of its diverse community. For more information, visit gallowaylawfirm.com.

Chehardy Sherman Williams Chehardy Sherman Williams offers “The Power of More”—its seasoned team of nearly 50 attorneys provides legal services to corporations and individuals, small businesses and families. The firm offers every client the same accessible, reliable, and dedicated approach to solving their legal issues and does not rest until they do. Whether litigators are advocating for you in court or attorneys are drilling down to provide strategic legal guidance in areas of Business & Corporate Law, Healthcare Law, Litigation, Personal Injury, Estate Planning and more, the firm’s attorneys deliver.

Relentless in providing you and your business with every possible legal resource and recourse, the firm works to help you and your business thrive.

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Outside of the courtroom, leaving a positive mark through community involvement is woven into the fabric of the firm’s culture, whether working with nonprofits, educational institutions, industry councils, or neighborhood organizations.

More strength, more support, more responsive—Chehardy Sherman Williams has offices in Metairie and Hammond. For more information on the firm’s practice areas, attorneys, and legal approach, visit Chehardy.com or call 504-833-5600.

Brittany V. Carter, Attorney at Law, LLC Brittany V. Carter is a proud Southeast Louisiana native working hard to give clients a voice during difficult times with compassionate guidance and support. Her practice focuses on Family Law, Estate Law, and Collections Law and also offers Notary Public services. Since opening her practice in 2012, Brittany has served as an advocate for clients, advising them and keeping them informed to put them at ease. She is a true solo practitioner, communicating personally with clients from the first phone call to the final signature.

“Most people have no idea what to expect when they file for divorce or inquire about a will or succession,” she says. “I believe in being truthful and transparent so that they enter into every proceeding fully informed and confident.”

Brittany also works to resolve disputes and matters amicably outside of the courtroom as a preferred option for many clients. Her goal is to maintain civility—making the process easier for everyone.

Brittany is honored to have once again been voted a Top Lawyer by her peers. For more information, call 985-789-4508, email bcarterlaw@gmail.com, or visit brittanyvcarterattorneyatlaw. com.

The Derbes Law Firm, LLC The Derbes Law Firm, LLC’s ten attorneys represent clients in business and financial matters. Practice areas include complex and multi-party commercial litigation and transactions (contract drafting and negotiations, commercial leases, breach of contract litigation, real estate, construction law, and employment law); individual and commercial bankruptcy (chapters 7, 13, and 11) for creditors, committees, trustees, and debtors; business formation, break-up, liquidation, dissolution, and member/shareholder disputes; commercial mediation services; end-of-life matters (estate and trust planning, successions, interdictions, and related litigation); representation before taxing authorities; and preparation of retirement orders (including QDROs).

The Derbes Law Firm is conveniently located for clients at 3027 Ridgelake Drive in Metairie. To learn more, visit DerbesLaw.com or call 504-837-1230. Eric Derbes is responsible for this advertisement.

Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP Established in 1928, Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP (BSW) is one of the oldest law firms in the state of Louisiana. The firm takes great pride in its long history of client service. With more than 75 attorneys, the firm is among the largest firms in the state and one of the larger law firms in the South. BSW’s clients range from individuals and start-up companies to Fortune 500 corporations, governmental entities, and not-for-profit institutions.

Since the firm was established, two standards have remained constant: to strive for legal excellence and to be involved in local communities. Members of the firm have served as presidents, directors, and officers of community and business organizations.

BSW’s primary focus is growing and protecting each client’s business. Whether it is in litigation, negotiating contracts, advising on management restructures, or assisting in the purchase or sale of a business, BSW attorneys possess the skill set to help their clients achieve their goals.

For more information, visit bswllp.com.

Lowe, Stein, Hoffman, Allweiss, & Hauver, LLP Lowe, Stein, Hoffman, Allweiss, & Hauver, LLP is a full service law firm that has provided legal representation and advice to

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Lowe Stein is AV Pre-eminent rated by Martindale Hubbell. Many of its attorneys have been recognized as Top Lawyers, Super Lawyers®, and Best Lawyers in America. Lowe Stein is dedicated to personal service and to meeting its clients’ needs as expediently and as efficiently as possible in the areas of family law, business and commercial law, education law, tax and estate planning, employment law, and insurance.

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Jones Walker LLP Jones Walker LLP is among the largest 125 law firms in the United States. With offices in Alabama, Arizona, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New York, and Texas, the firm serves local, regional, national, and international business interests and provides a full complement of legal services addressing the needs of a broad spectrum of global and domestic businesses. The firm is committed to providing a comprehensive range of legal services to major multinational, public and private corporations, Fortune® 500 companies, money center banks, worldwide insurers, and emerging companies doing business in the United States and abroad.

Clients have recognized Jones Walker for consistent excellence in areas such as client focus, anticipating clients’ needs, and understanding the client’s business. The firm has been named to the 2021 Client Service A-Team by The BTI Consulting Group, which conducts hundreds of in-house counsel interviews to identify law firms providing top client service.

For more information, visit joneswalker.com.

McGlinchey Stafford McGlinchey Stafford congratulates its Top Lawyers in New Orleans Magazine: Steve Beiser, Mag Bickford, Rudy Cerone, Katherine Conklin, and Kathleen Manning.

McGlinchey is proud of its rich history in New Orleans, from its founding in 1974 to being named one of the city’s 2021 “Best Places to Work.” With 15 offices nationwide, McGlinchey attorneys and professionals are committed to driving #McGlincheyForward with a focus on change, culture, empowerment, growth, and gratitude. As a premier midsized business law firm, it deploys national resources to clients of various sizes and jurisdictions at the local, regional, and national levels. Not bound by convention and tradition, McGlinchey attorneys stay nimble and responsive, affording creativity and flexibility to help clients address their business and legal challenges.

“We give you more” isn’t just a spirited tagline or an aspirational claim. It is a commitment you can count on. For more information, visit mcglinchey.com.

Gainsburgh, Benjamin, David, Meunier & Warshauer, LLC For 72 years, Gainsburgh Benjamin has been representing individuals and families in personal injury and wrongful death litigation, establishing a tradition of service and professionalism at the highest level. Numerous firm attorneys have been recognized

by The Best Lawyers in America® and by Super Lawyers® for continuing that tradition, and the firm would like to congratulate Robert J. David, Gerald E. Meunier, Michael J. Ecuyer, and Walter C. Morrison for being named Top Lawyers this year in New Orleans Magazine.

Members of the firm have held elected positions in all major legal associations in Louisiana and have been court-appointed leaders in several complex tort cases. The firm’s medical malpractice attorneys are recognized as leaders in Louisiana and Mississippi.

When you retain Gainsburgh Benjamin, you retain a team of

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seasoned litigators who have achieved a record of success long acknowledged by courts and other attorneys. The firm’s mission is to put clients first and use every effort to achieve justice on their behalf. To schedule a free initial consultation with one of the firm’s attorneys, call 504-522-2304.

Wall, Bullington & Cook Wall, Bullington & Cook is a law firm based in metro New Orleans that focuses on litigation and transactions involving environmental, oil and gas, commercial, corporate, regulatory and real estate matters throughout the state of Louisiana and the Gulf region. Its lawyers are “AV” rated graduates, with honors, from Tulane Law School, Louisiana State University Law School, and Loyola School of Law. The firm is made up of Partners Guy Wall, Paul Bullington, Jonathan Cook, and Sara Lewis. For more information, including articles and resource links, visit wallbulling.com or call 504-7360347.

Forman Watkins & Krutz Forman Watkins & Krutz is a New Orleans law firm trying cases throughout Louisiana and coast to coast for over 30 years with other offices in Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, and Texas.

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PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS WYES-TV/CHANNEL 12 PROGRAM GUIDE | NOVEMBER 2021

WYES-TV’s broadcast streams simultaneously at wyes.org/live and on the WYES and PBS apps.

A PLACE CALLED DESIRE Monday, November 1 at 9pm and Sunday, November 7 at 5:30pm The documentary highlights and shares the stories of the New Orleans Upper 9th Ward Desire community. Producer and director Leonard Smith III recreates the historical memory of a community and documents the legacy of pride by those who lived in this post-World War II development. Smith enables the viewer to look beyond unfair stereotypes and see the thriving, loving community of Desire.

THE ORATORIO: A DOCUMENTARY WITH MARTIN SCORSESE Friday, November 5 at 9pm See the fascinating story of a one-night-only performance in 1826 at St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral—Martin Scorsese’s home church in Little Italy. The film explores how a freed slave, opera’s first diva, Mozart’s librettist and an 1826 musical performance changed New York and America’s cultural landscape forever. Recently rediscovered after almost 200 years, the performance has been restaged by an Italian opera company at the historic church. Watch the recreated performance next at 10pm. Pictured: Martin Scorsese in Little Italy.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Jon Nelson/Provenance Productions DA PONTE’S ORATORIO: A CONCERT FOR NEW YORK Friday, November 5 at 10pm Enjoy a restaging of a performance lost to history for nearly 200 years. Through the meticulous research of Basilica Music Director Lamenzo and Italian musicologist Zimei, the program recreates as closely as possible what was heard in 1826. Maestro Donato Renzetti conducts, with performances by sopranos Francesco Dotto and Salome Jicia, tenor Patrick Kabongo, and baritones Pier Luigi Dilengite and Daniele Terenzi. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Jon Nelson/Provenance Productions A CHARLIE BROWN THANKSGIVING Sunday, November 21 at 6:30pm Gather the family and enjoy a Peanuts’ holiday together. Toast, jellybeans and pretzels are not quite what comes to mind when you think of Thanksgiving dinner. It’s not what Peppermint Patty envisioned either. That’s what she gets when she invites everyone to Charlie Brown’s for Thanksgiving, even though he’s going to see his grandmother. Don’t miss, A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS on Sunday, December 19 at 6:30pm

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SARAH BRIGHTMAN: A CHRISTMAS SYMPHONY Saturday, November 27 at 7pm Join the world’s best-selling soprano for her Christmas special.

Breathing new life into holiday classics and festive fan favorites of the season, Sarah is joined by guests Andrew Lloyd Webber, Aled Jones and choir Gregorian. Photo Credit: Oliver Sommers *TICKET OFFER! Sarah Brightman live in concert on Tuesday, December 21, 8pm at the Saenger Theatre. Call (504) 486-7311.

WYES appreciates the time and support of this year's Gala Co-Chairs: Back Row: Ryan Berger; Vince Giardina, President of the Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust, the presenting sponsor of the Gala; Fred Heebe Middle Row: Bobby Savoie, Jennifer Heebe, Amanda Berger Front Row: Lori Savoie

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Tuesday, November 30th

It’s back!

WYES SEASON OF GOOD TASTES WILL KICK OFF JANUARY 2022!

The WYES wine dinner series is back, in-person! We look forward to seeing old friends and making new ones. Thank you to the generous restaurants that are opening their doors in support of educational television.

Reservations will open on Monday, December 6, 2022 at wyes.org.

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Sunday, March 20

1 MONDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Body of Work”

10pm NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA’S BEST IDEA “The Scripture of Nature” (1851-1890) (Pt. 1/6)

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HIGHLIGHT

9pm A PLACE CALLED DESIRE shares the stories of the New Orleans Upper 9th Ward Desire community. Producer and director Leonard Smith III recreates the historical memory of a community and documents the legacy of pride by those who lived in this post-World War II development. Smith enables the viewer to look beyond unfair stereotypes and see the thriving, loving community of Desire. Narrated

by Kalam Ali. 10:30pm POV ”North by Current” Filmmaker and artist Angelo Madsen Minax returns to his rural Michigan hometown after a family tragedy.

Weaving vignettes of VHS and Super 8 home movies with the present day, Madsen creates a poetic, nuanced portrait of a family navigating grief, addiction, and transgender identity.

7pm NATURE “The Elephant and the Termite” From mighty elephants to tiny termites, meet the creatures who call the waterhole their home. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Deeble & Stone / © Waterhole Films Ltd 8pm NOVA UNIVERSE REVEALED “Milky Way” (Pt. 2/5) Explore the wonders and mysteries of our galaxy—the giant city of stars we call home.

9pm SECRETS OF THE DEAD “The First Circle of Stonehenge” 10pm NATURE “The Elephant and the Termite” 11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

4 THURSDAY 2 TUESDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm FINDING YOUR ROOTS “Laughing on the Inside” 8pm AMERICAN VETERAN “The Mission” (Pt. 2/4) Join host Senator Tammy Duckworth to learn how military life shapes servicemen and women in profound and unexpected ways. Every voice featured is a veteran’s.

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm STEPPIN’ OUT 7:30pm BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW 8pm MASTERPIECE “Downton Abbey, Season 5” (Pts. 1-2/9) 10:30pm BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW 11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

5 FRIDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm INFORMED SOURCES 7:30pm LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN 8pm WASHINGTON WEEK 8:30pm WALL $TREET WRAP-UP WITH ANDRÉ LABORDE looks at the past week’s market. Local and national investment professionals answer your questions.

Have a question? Email andre@ wallstreetwrapup.info.

HIGHLIGHT 9pm THE ORATORIO: A DOCUMENTARY WITH MARTIN SCORSESE reveals the fascinating story of a one-night-only performance in 1826 at St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral—Scorsese’s home church in Little Italy—that marked the arrival of Italian opera in the New World. This watershed event was lost to history for almost 200 years, but was recently rediscovered and restaged by an Italian opera company at the historic church. The restaged concert follows immediately. Pictured: Martin Scorsese in Little Italy. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Jon Nelson/Provenance Productions

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8pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Treasures on the Move”

9pm FRONTLINE

10pm DA PONTE’S ORATORIO: A CONCERT FOR NEW YORK presents Italian opera company Teatro Lirico di Cagliari performing the restaged concert, lost to history for almost 200 years.

Through the meticulous research of Basilica Music Director Lamenzo and Italian musicologist Zimei, the program recreates as closely as possible what was heard in 1826. The 2018 concert features the music of Cimarosa and Zingarelli along with that of Haydn, Handel and Arne. Maestro Donato Renzetti conducts, with performances by sopranos Francesco Dotto and Salome Jicia, tenor Patrick Kabongo, and baritones Pier Luigi Dilengite and Daniele Terenzi.

11pm STEPPIN’ OUT

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6pm LAWRENCE WELK: STRIKE UP THE BAND 7pm FINDING YOUR ROOTS “Laughing on the Inside” 8pm NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA’S BEST IDEA “The Last Refuge” (1890-1915) (Pt. 2/6) 7:30AM & 3:00PM ALMA’S WAY ALMA’S WAY gives children ages 4-6 the power to find their own answers to their problems, express what they think and feel, and recognize and respect the unique perspective of others.

5:00AM XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM 5:30AM ARTHUR 6:00AM MOLLY OF DENALI 6:30AM WILD KRATTS 7:00AM HERO ELEMENTARY 7:30AM ALMA’S WAY 8:00AM CURIOUS GEORGE 8:30AM DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD 9:00AM DONKEY HODIE 9:30AM ELINOR WONDERS WHY 10:00AM SESAME STREET 10:30AM PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC 11:00AM DINOSAUR TRAIN

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11:30AM CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG NOON SESAME STREET 12:30PM DONKEY HODIE 1:00PM PATI'S MEXICAN TABLE 1:30PM LET’S GO LUNA! 2:00PM NATURE CAT

10:30pm AUSTIN CITY LIMITS “Leon Bridges/ Khruangbin” Leon Bridges performs modern R&B tunes from “Gold-Diggers Sound”; Houston trio Khruangbin performs its world beat-tinged psych rock from “Mordechai.”

10pm HALIFAX: RETRIBUTION (Pt. 7/8) Daniel has at last revealed his identity. His truck is located on a freeway and a dangerous police pursuit ends in an abandoned railyard, but Jane senses a trap.

11pm PROFESSOR T, SEASON 3 “Homeless” (Pt. 11/13) A homeless man who is on the verge of of death confides in Saskia that he has taken someone’s life.

Professor T starts to remember more and more about his father as he looks through his mother’s old diaries.

8 MONDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

11:30pm FRONT AND CENTER “Brantley Gilbert”

7 SUNDAY 5:30pm A PLACE CALLED DESIRE shares the stories of the New Orleans Upper 9th Ward Desire community.

7pm CALL THE MIDWIFE, SEASON 10 (Pt. 6/8) Trixie speaks out on behalf of a patient, with mixed reactions. Dr. Turner and Sister Frances help a mother-tobe who refuses medical care. Nancy reveals a secret that could threaten her relationship with Nonnatus House.

7pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “True Colors” Feast your eyes on a rainbow of ROADSHOW’s most colorful treasures including a 1967 Alexander Calder “Concentric” painting, a blue opaline snake paperweight made around 1850, and a Robert Ridgway “Color Standards” book. One is now valued at ??? Tune in to find out how much! Pictured: Lark E. Mason (right) appraises an 18th C. Flambé Meiping vase in Kansas City, MO. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Jeff Dunn for WGBH, (c) WGBH 2021 8pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Somethings Wild”

2:30PM HOW SHE ROLLS 3:00PM ALMA’S WAY 3:30PM XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM 4:00PM ODD SQUAD 4:30PM ARTHUR 5:00PM MOLLY OF DENALI 5:30PM READY JET GO! 6:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR

8pm MASTERPIECE “Grantchester, Season 6” (Pt. 6/8) When a student falls to her death, Will and Geordie are drawn into campus politics. The Bishop introduces a new face at the vicarage. Photo Credit: Courtesy of MASTERPIECE and Kudos 9pm MASTERPIECE “Baptiste, Season 2” (Pt. 4/6) Emma’s mission changes after a deadly discovery. When Julien and Zsofia look to Kamilla and her husband, a new lead is uncovered.

9pm THE LOST HOMECOMING – WHEN OUR VIETNAM VETERANS CAME HOME Retired Veterans Affairs psychologist Dr. Harold Dawley and New Orleans filmmaker Lenny Delbert share the untold story of the harmful effects of the way some Vietnam veterans were treated once home. The film honors them for their service in an unpopular war.

10pm INDEPENDENT LENS “Ferguson Rises” How does a father find purpose in pain?

In 2014, Michael Brown Sr.’s son was killed by white police officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri, an event that fueled the global Black Lives Matter movement. Watch his personal story seeking justice and healing.

9 TUESDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm FINDING YOUR ROOTS “The New World” 8pm AMERICAN VETERAN “The Return” (Pt. 3/4) 9pm FRONTLINE 10pm NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA’S BEST IDEA “The Last Refuge” (1890-1915) (Pt. 2/6)

10 WEDNESDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm NATURE “Born in the Rockies: First Steps” (Pt. 1/2)

10pm NATURE “Born in the Rockies: First Steps” (Pt. 1/2) 11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

11 THURSDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm STEPPIN’ OUT 7:30pm BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW 8pm MASTERPIECE “Downton Abbey, Season 5” (Pts. 3-4/9) 10:30pm BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW 11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

12 FRIDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm INFORMED SOURCES 7:30pm LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN Kara St. Cyr and Andre’ Moreau anchor the weekly award-winning show that focuses on the important issues in the state along with expert analysis of those issues.

8pm WASHINGTON WEEK

8pm NOVA UNIVERSE REVEALED “Alien Worlds” (Pt. 3/5) Are we on the brink of answering the haunting question: are we alone? Join NOVA on a visit to exotic worlds orbiting distant suns, from puffy planets with the density of Styrofoam to thousand-degree, broiling gas giants.

Most tantalizing of all are the SuperEarths in the “Goldilocks zone,” just the right distance from their sun to support life, and with one of them signaling life’s essential ingredient, water, in its atmosphere.

8:30pm WALL $TREET WRAP-UP WITH ANDRÉ LABORDE 9pm GREAT PERFORMANCES “A John Williams Premiere at Tanglewood” Experience a new violin concerto by the famed composer and other works conducted by Andris Nelsons.

10:30pm TELL ME MORE WITH KELLY CORRIGAN Enjoy an intimate and heartfelt interview series hosted by four-time New York Times bestselling author Kelly Corrigan.

11pm STEPPIN’ OUT 11:30pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

13 SATURDAY 6pm LAWRENCE WELK: DO YOU REMEMBER 7pm FINDING YOUR ROOTS “The New World” The ancestors of actor John Lithgow and journalist Maria Hinojosa thrive in North America long before the birth of the U.S.

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11:30pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

9pm SECRETS OF THE DEAD “Hindenburg’s Fatal Flaws” A look at the science and conditions surrounding the Hindenburg explosion and 10 flaws that directly led to the 1937 disaster.

8pm NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA’S BEST IDEA “The Empire of Grandeur” (19151919) (Pt. 3/6) 10pm AUSTIN CITY LIMITS “Jackson Browne” In a season highlight, Browne returns to the ACL stage since 2002, showcasing a new collection of songs, Downhill From Everywhere, his fifteenth studio album.

11pm FRONT AND CENTER “Old Dominion”

14 SUNDAY 6pm IN THEIR OWN WORDS “Princess Diana” 7pm CALL THE MIDWIFE, SEASON 10 (Pt. 7/8) Nonnatus House struggles to come to terms with Nancy’s revelation.

Poplar’s housing crisis worsens, leaving the Nonnatus team vowing to fight for change. The birth of a very special baby leads many people to count their blessings.

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fair share of changes in the 40 years since Big Agriculture came to the area. Editor Art Cullen and his family dedicate themselves to keeping the paper alive as local journalism across the country dies out.

9pm MASTERPIECE “Baptiste, Season 2” (Pt. 5/6) Emma and Julien hope to discover the identity of Gomorrah, but instead discover a shocking plan. Now, the pair must race against the clock.

11:30pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

16 TUESDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm FINDING YOUR ROOTS “Against All Odds”

9:30AM KEVIN BELTON’S COOKIN’ LOUISIANA In his fourth public television series, awardwinning Chef Kevin Belton visits locations across the state for a look at the authentic food traditions of Louisiana cuisine. Back in the kitchen, Chef prepares his take on recipes that reflect Louisiana’s complex blending of cultures. Photograph by Denny Culbert.

Reprinted by permission of Gibbs Smith.

5:00AM MISTER ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD 5:30AM ARTHUR 6:00AM MOLLY OF DENALI 6:30AM WILD KRATTS 7:00AM P. ALLEN SMITH'S GARDEN HOME

11:00AM LIDIA’S KITCHEN 11:30AM AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK’S ILLUSTRATED NOON COOK’S COUNTRY 12:30PM CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL’S MILK STREET

1:00PM 7:30AM WOODSMITH SHOP PATI'S MEXICAN TABLE 8:00AM 1:30PM AMERICAN STEVEN WOODSHOP RAICHLEN'S PROJECT FIRE 8:30AM THIS OLD HOUSE 2:00PM SARA’S 9:00AM WEEKNIGHT ASK THIS OLD MEALS HOUSE 9:30AM KEVIN BELTON’S COOKIN’ LOUISIANA

10:30AM CHEF PAUL PRUDHOMME’S ALWAYS COOKING

8pm AMERICAN VETERAN “The Reckoning” (Pt. 4/4) 10pm HALIFAX: RETRIBUTION (Pt. 8/8) As Jane and Zoe try and deal with the shocking truth behind Ben’s murder, Jane confronts the shooter as he prepares for a final act – endangering thousands of lives.

11pm PROFESSOR T, SEASON 3 “Queen Olivia” (Pt. 12/13) A pleasure cruise on a luxury yacht ends dramatically when a young woman is killed and thrown overboard. Professor T, with the help of Christina Flamant, has been able to obtain the police file of his father’s death.

15 MONDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Best of 25” Celebrate 25 years of ROADSHOW with some of our best appraisals from the last two and a half decades like a Sanford Robinson Gifford oil, a Rolex Oyster Cosmograph, and an 1871-1872 Boston Red Stockings archive. Which is valued at $1,000,000?

9pm VOCES ON PBS “American Exile” Two Mexican American soldier brothers facing deportation fight to “leave no soldier behind.”

10pm NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA’S BEST IDEA “The Empire of Grandeur” (1915-1919) (Pt. 3/6)

17 WEDNESDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm NATURE “Born in the Rockies: Growing Up” (Pt. 2/2)

2:30PM HOW SHE ROLLS

8pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Best of 20”

3:00PM NOVA

9pm NEW ORLEANS FOOD MEMORIES Explore Crescent City food traditions including crawfish, po’ boys, the Italian salad and much more. Host and producer is Peggy Scott Laborde.

8pm NOVA UNIVERSE REVEALED “Black Holes” (Pt. 4/5) Take a seat on the ultimate thrill ride to explore nature’s strangest and most powerful objects.

What lies beyond the black hole’s abyss? If nothing can ever escape it, is that the end of the story? Or could there be a portal to another dimension—or another universe, full of black holes?

10pm INDEPENDENT LENS “Storm Lake” Go inside The Storm Lake Times, a Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper serving an Iowa town that has seen its

9pm SECRETS OF THE DEAD “A Samurai in the Vatican” Discover the fate and legacy of samurai Hasekura Tsunenaga and Franciscan monk Luis Sotelo

10AM KITCHEN QUEENS: 4:00PM NEW ORLEANS NATURE

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8pm MASTERPIECE “Grantchester, Season 6” (Pt. 7/8) Leonard goes to Will and Geordie to ask for their help when someone he knows is suddenly accused of murder.

5:00PM ANTIQUES ROADSHOW

who were caught up in the first stages of globalization and facing religious and political tensions.

10pm NATURE “Born in the Rockies: \Growing Up” (Pt. 2/2) 11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

though he’s going to see his grandmother.

Snoopy decides to cook his own version of a Thanksgiving meal with help from his friends.

10:30pm TELL ME MORE WITH KELLY CORRIGAN

7pm CALL THE MIDWIFE, SEASON 10 “Special Delivery” (Pt. 8/8) Take a celebratory look back at 10 years of CALL THE MIDWIFE in this compilation full of births, deaths, love stories, faith and family. Go behind the scenes at Nonnatus House for interviews with the cast and crew in this thank you to the fans.

11pm STEPPIN’ OUT 11:30pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

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7pm STEPPIN’ OUT

6pm LAWRENCE WELK: THANKSGIVING

7:30pm BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW

7pm FINDING YOUR ROOTS “Against All Odds”

8pm MASTERPIECE “Downton Abbey, Season 5” (Pts. 5-6/9)

8pm NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA’S BEST IDEA “Going Home” (1920-1933) (Pt. 4/6)

8pm MASTERPIECE “Grantchester, Season 6” (Pt. 8/8) When a music producer is murdered, Geordie is implicated in the investigation and forced to consider if his army buddy could be the killer.

10:30pm BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW 11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

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7pm INFORMED SOURCES Now in its 37th year, the weekly series hosted by Marcia Kavanaugh and produced by Errol Laborde, gives an in-depth look into the important news of metro New Orleans and Louisiana. Repeats Sunday mornings at 9:30am.

10pm AUSTIN CITY LIMITS “Brittany Howard” This marks Howard’s first time on ACL by herself after appearing twice on the program with GRAMMY-winner Alabama Shakes, where she was lead vocals and guitarist. She will perform songs from her solo debut album Jaime, named after her sister, who taught her to play the piano and write poetry, and who died of cancer when they were still teenagers.

11pm FRONT AND CENTER “Lady A”

10pm INSIDE THE MIND OF AGATHA CHRISTIE 11pm PROFESSOR T, SEASON 3 “The Reveal” (Pt. 13/13) When the body of Professor T’s father is exhumed and examined, the results point to murder, not suicide.

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6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

6:30pm STEPPIN’ OUT “Eats Out”

7pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Cats & Dogs”

7:30pm LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN

8pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “The Gen X Years”

8pm WASHINGTON WEEK

9pm NOSTALGIC NEW ORLEANS EATS AND DRINKS Explore New Orleans’ food and beverage favorites from years past and some that still remain.

8:30pm WALL $TREET WRAP-UP WITH ANDRÉ LABORDE 9pm GREAT PERFORMANCES “San Francisco Symphony Reopening Night” The coronavirus pandemic-delayed concert includes performances of John Adams’

9pm MASTERPIECE “Baptiste, Season 2” (Pt. 6/6) Emma and Julien must do everything they can to stop the next attack. If they can follow the clues, can they succeed in time? Photo Credit: Two Brothers Pictures / All3Media International

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“Slonimsky’s Earbox,” Alberto Ginastera’s “Estancia” Suite with dancers from San Francisco-based contemporary ballet company LINES Ballet.

6:30pm A CHARLIE BROWN THANKSGIVING Peppermint Patty invites everyone to Charlie Brown’s for Thanksgiving, even

10pm INDEPENDENT LENS “Duty Free” After a 75-year-old is fired from her job, her son takes her on a series of bucket list adventures.

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11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

10pm NATURE “My Life as a Turkey”

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6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm FINDING YOUR ROOTS “Write My Name in the Book of Life”

11:00AM KEVIN BELTON’S COOKIN’ LOUISIANA Love the series? You’ll love chef’s new cookbook by the same name, Kevin Belton’s Cookin’ Louisiana. The cookbook features 78 recipes (3 from each episode of the TV series) along with a generous helping of Kevin’s captivating stories and humor. Head to kevinbelton.wyes.org/shop/ to purchase an autographed copy for $34.50.

5:00AM MISTER ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD

9:30AM INFORMED SOURCES

5:30AM ARTHUR

10:00AM VARIOUS PROGRAMMING

6:00AM MOLLY OF DENALI 6:30AM WILD KRATTS 7:00AM HERO ELEMENTARY 7:30AM ALMA'S WAY 8:00AM WALL $TREET WRAP-UP WITH ANDRÉ LABORDE 8:30AM LOUISIANA THE STATE WE’RE IN

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9:00AM FIRING LINE WITH MARGARET HOOVER DIAL 12 | January 2019

8pm INDEPENDENT LENS “Home From School: The Children of Carlisle” Northern Arapaho tribal members travel from Wyoming to Pennsylvania to retrieve remains of three children who died at Carlisle Indian Industrial School in the 1880s.

9pm FRONTLINE 10pm NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA’S BEST IDEA “Going Home” (1920-1933) (Pt. 4/6)

1:00PM RICK STEVES' EUROPE 1PM-6PM GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW

7pm STEPPIN’ OUT 7:30pm MASTERPIECE “All Creatures Great and Small” (Pts. 5-7/7) 11:30pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

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6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm INFORMED SOURCES 7:30pm LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN

11:30AM KITCHEN QUEENS: NEW ORLEANS

12:30PM HOW SHE ROLLS

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

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11:00AM KEVIN BELTON’S COOKIN’ LOUISIANA

12:00PM PATI'S MEXICAN TABLE

1pm MASTERPIECE “All Creatures Great and Small” (Pts. 1-4/7) Great news! "All Creatures Great and Small" has been renewed for a second season! Catch up on all of Season 1 starting today. The series is based on British vet and author James Herriot’s beloved books. Mark your calendar, Season 2 begins Sunday, January 9 on WYES.

8pm WASHINGTON WEEK

7pm NATURE “My Life as a Turkey” Biologist Joe Hutto was mother to the strangest family in the world, 13 endangered wild turkeys that he raised from eggs. Check out the amazing experiment.

8pm NOVA UNIVERSE REVEALED “Big Bang” New research and theories offer clues about the Big Bang and what may have existed before the universe’s birth.

9pm SECRETS OF THE DEAD “The Caravaggio”

8:30pm WALL $TREET WRAP-UP WITH ANDRÉ LABORDE 9pm GREAT PERFORMANCES “Coppelia!” is a contemporary reboot for the digital age that sees Doctor Coppelius as a sinister cosmetic surgeon whose quest to build the perfect robot woman threatens the romance—and then the very lives—of young lovers Swan and Franz. With everyone falling under the surgeon’s spell, Swan must act to save her sweetheart before his heart is used to spark life into Doctor Coppelius’ creation: Coppelia.

10:30pm TELL ME MORE WITH KELLY CORRIGAN 11pm STEPPIN’ OUT 11:30pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

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his will be the 58th November since Dale Houston and Grace Broussard stood outside the Dallas hotel where they and their group were staying. They were waiting for a motorcade to zoom by.

Grace was a native of Prairieville, Louisiana. Houston was born in Mississippi but spent a lot of time in Louisiana. Both were rock-doo-wop type singers with a touch of Louisiana swamp pop whose talents had been overheard by Sam Montel, a record producer. He thought the two should join together and make a few records, so it happened that in September 1963 the two, to be known professionally as Dale and Grace, test recorded at Montel’s studio in Baton Rouge a few songs, including one that really caught the producer’s attention. He sensed a hit.

In 1957 a California duo named Don and Dewey had recorded a soul version of their song called “I am Leaving it Up to You.” The recording never had much traction, but Montel was aware of it and thought it might work for Dale and Grace. What came out of the speaker was a romantic ballad dealing with a couple in love, but uncertain about their future. By 1963 a nation filled with post -war teenage baby boomers facing the same realities was listening. The slow dance song was what was referred to back then as a “belly rubber” adding to the emotion as the duo pined away.

I’m leaving’ it all up to you; You decide what you’re gonna do; Now do you want my love? Or are we through?...

My heart in my hand; I don’t understand; Baby, what, what have I done wrong? I worship, I worship the ground that you walk on That’s why I’m leavin’ it up to you; You decide what you’re gonna do; Now do you want my love? Or are we through?

By October 1963, the song was climbing on the national charts. Dick

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Clark, the host of the national American Bandstand TV dance show, and easily the most powerful entrepreneur of the genre, included the duo in his travelling “Cavalcade of Stars.”

And so it was that on that Friday morning, November 22, the cavalcade had moved into Dallas for a performance that evening. Despite all the stars in the show, including teen wonders Bobby Vee and Jimmy Clanton, the biggest name in town was heading down the street in a limousine. For the moment, John Kennedy had achieved rock star status. Grace would recall waving at the President and thought that maybe he had waved to her.

Three blocks further down, as the presidential motorcade turned on to Elm Street and passed the Texas School Book Depository, the day, indeed the world, suddenly changed. By night the nation had shut down, including the “Cavalcade of Stars” whose performances in Dallas, and then Oklahoma City scheduled for the next night, were cancelled.

Those shows would have been especially meaningful for Dale and Grace because that very week their song had reached Number 1 in the nation on the prestigious Billboard Magazine charts and had earned a gold record for selling over a million copies.

For a moment, before the tragedy, national greatness has intersected on Main Street in Dallas. There was the dashing young president and a couple from Louisiana whose song had moved the nation.

“Leaving It Up to You” achieved a dubious immortality not only for its rapid rise to Number 1, but also because it occupied that spot during the week of the assassination. As it happened, Dale and Grace were among the last people to see the President alive.

Like the couple in the song, a confused nation was asking what it was going to do.

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