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Contents N OV E M B E R 202 3 / VO LUME 5 7 / NUMBER 2

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FEATURES 22

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From the Editor

by Jyl Benson

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Julia Street

Great Escapes Iconic hotel getaways

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Marquee

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Bar Tab

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The Dish

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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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Home Advice

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Growing Pains

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Table Talk

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Cheers

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Nosh

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Streetcar

Burgers!

Best picks between the buns

by Cheré Coen

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The Bucket List Wills and estate planning

by Amy Kirk Duvoisin

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Top Lawyers 2022 550+ leading pros

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Dial 12, D1

WYES-TV presents a new documentary, LITERARY NEW ORLEANS, by producer Peggy Scott Laborde. Hear from authors and literary experts including Anne Rice, Maurice Carlos Ruffin, Douglas Brinkley, Dr. Mona Lisa Saloy, Tennessee Williams and Thelma Toole, the mother of John Kennedy Toole, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “A Confederacy of Dunces” among others. Premieres on Thursday, November 30 at 7:00 p.m. More at wyes.org.

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On the cover: Burger at The Camellia Grill

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A happier meal

Saints and Sinners Top Things to Do Best Bars, Drinks & More News from NOLA Kitchens Shiny, Happy People Buku Triece Getting Sporty

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Foo Foo Florida Tracy Gielbert

The House Next Door Sub-Lime

Extra! Extra!

Lighting the Way Shreveport 1873

Photograph by Sam Hanna

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FROM THE EDITOR

ONLINE

Picks of the Week

What’s your favorite place to grab the game, neighborhood bar or date night spot? Check out our editors’ picks each Friday and see if your favorite made our list.

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food issue is back, this month with the best of burgers across the area.

I grew up with two ideas of what defined a burger:

either in a box with a side of fries and a small plastic toy, or the family at-home take on the backyard grill. I’m happy to report the burger game has moved way beyond the fast-food

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Happy Meal or the (somewhat dry, sorry dad) 80s home cooked version on Saturday nights.

From traditional all-beef patties to vegetarian spins, we’ve got your buns covered. While we may not be able to answer the question, “Is a hamburger a sandwich,” we will give you a guide to our picks for diners, dives, elevated and innovative burgers that check all the boxes (and toppings).

If it’s fall, it’s time to plan your upcoming late winter or spring break. For many, the best part of getting away is checking into iconic accommodations. Whether you love a great hotel bar or restaurant, cozy rooms with a view or famous guests from the past, we’ve got your guide to getaways

Best in City

From top doctors to real estate pros, lawyers and dentists, we’ve got the pros in the know with our list of experts as voted on by their peers across the area.

near and far with our travel planner mapping out the best chic, historic and landmark hotels.

Finally, it’s always best to be prepared for life’s events. You never know what may come up next.

To that end, we have our annual Top Lawyers list with a comprehensive guide to the pros in the know for almost any event, as well as a deep dive into estate planning for now and for the future.

It’s another jam-packed issue and we are excited for you to read it, whether at home or on the road.

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JU LI A S T R EET WITH POYDRAS THE PARROT

Associate Publisher Kate Henry

Saints and Sinners

Editorial

Momentous moments

Editor Ashley McLellan Creative Director Tiffani Reding Amedeo Digital Media Editor Kelly Massicot Style Editor Andy Myer Executive Editor Errol Laborde

Hey Julia,

Dear Julia,

I have heard stories about the Saints’

Earlier this year there was an effort

very first game ever. I don’t want to

to recall New Orleans mayor LaToya

spoil the plot. So, tell me, is it true?

Cantrell. Has there been a successful

Liz Scott Monaghan, Elizabeth Pearce,

recall effort in the state?

Eve Crawford Peyton

- Russ Dequincey, Bastrop

- Jay Delano, Marigny

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.

There you go! I try hard to maintain my mystique as some sort of all-knowing Caribbean goddess and you ask a question that exposes me as just another football fan. Nevertheless, after consultation with Poydras, here’s what happened: September 17, 1967 - After years of wanting an NFL franchise, New Orleans finally got one. The team newly christened as “The Saints” took the field on opening day against the Los Angeles Rams. The town, already dizzied by being in the Big Leagues, was about to be blown away with excitement. All the fans in the 80,000-seat Tulane Stadium (the Superdome did not yet not exist) were on their feet as the opening kickoff went to Saints receiver John Gilliam.

[Pause for moment—take deep breath.]

Weaving and dashing, Gillam charged 94 yards for a touchdown! (What?

A touchdown!) The new team had only been playing football for about a minute and already it was up 7-0 to the mighty Rams. The Saints seemed invincible. Could the franchise possibly win the Super Bowl in its first year?

However, reality quickly set in. The Rams overcame opening moment shock and won 27-13. The Saints did not achieve their first win until November 5 when they downed the Philadelphia Eagles 31-24. They finished the season with a dismal, but promising for a new team, record of 3-11.

Eventually the vision of winning a Superbowl would be realized, only it would be 42 seasons later.

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Contributing Writers Jyl Benson, Cheré Coen, Lee Cutrone, Fritz Esker, Scott Gold, John Kemp, Misty Milioto,

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Yes, but first you should know that successful recalls are hard to pull off.

The problems is with the number of signatures required to be on a petition to force a recall election.

Legislatures write the rules. Since they are elected officials themselves, they don’t want the process to be too easy. If a name does get on a ballot, the chances of an office-holder being booted increases greatly.

In 2013, Demetric “Deedy” Slaughter was voted out of office by the voters in Port Allen, located across the river from Baton Rouge. Petition organizers had a list of accusations most having to do with misappropriations of funds and creating tensions. In November of that year the electorate agreed.

On April 5, 2014, Slaughter ran to reclaim her former office in a special election but was soundly defeated.

She did however have an impact on state law. In May, the legislature passed a law preventing recalled officials from running in special elections to replace them. It was inspired by the Slaughter case.

In her own way, Deedy Slaughter made political history.

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M ARQ UEE

BY FRITZ ESKER

“Margaret Cho: Live and Livid”

Water Lantern Festival

Nov. 12 Armstrong Park will host a gorgeous floating display of water lanterns at the New Orleans Water Lantern Festival. Tickets include a floating lantern kit and the cost of lantern retrieval and water clean-up.

WaterLanternFestival.com

Nov. 5 Comedian Margaret Cho, named as one of “Rolling Stone’s 50 best stand-up comics of all time,” comes to the Orpheum Theater for one night only.

OrpheumNOLA.net

“MJ The Musical”

Nov. 1-12 The Saenger Theatre will host this Tony Award-winning musical about Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour. SaengerNOLA.com

“Looped” Nov. 2-12

The New Orleans Film Festival celebrates its 34th anniversary with another event featuring a dynamic combination of local films and prestigious Oscar contenders. The in-person fest takes place Nov. 2-7 at various theaters around the city, while the virtual component continues through the 12th.

NewOrleansFilmSociety.org National WWII Museum Open House: Family and Military Appreciation Block Party Nov. 4

Families of all backgrounds, civilian and military, are invited to experience the National WWII Museum’s fully expanded campus.

Attendees will enjoy live entertainment, hands-on activities, and the opportunity to meet Medal of Honor recipients. Free for K-12 students and children under 5, military members and spouses, and WWII veterans and companions.

All other tickets are $10.

NationalWW2Museum.org

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Sober Fest Nov. 18 The Sugar Mill is hosting a one-day alcohol-free music festival featuring acts like Ivan Neville & Friends, George Porter, Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners, Camille Boudoin, and the Trombone Shorty Academy. Proceeds from the event will benefit Bridge House. BridgeHouse.org

Bayou Classic

Nov. 23-25 The centerpiece of the Bayou Classic is a football matchup featuring historic rivals Grambling and Southern. But in reality, the weekend is so much more than that, with a battle of the bands, a Thanksgiving parade, a business showcase, and more. MyBayouClassic.com

Nov. 9-19 This showbiz comedy tells the story of drunken actress Tallulah Bankhead needing a full day to loop (re-dub) a line of dialogue in her final film. It will play at the Westwego Cultural Center. jpas.org

Oak Street Po-Boy Festival Presented by Tony Chachere’s Nov. 19

The yearly celebration of New Orleans’ iconic sandwich, the po-boy, returns to Oak Street. Good music and good food are guaranteed. Saints fans can relax knowing this year’s fest falls during the team’s bye week. PoBoyFest.com

JOAN MARCUS PHOTO

New Orleans Film Festival

Celebration in the Oaks Nov. 23-Dec. 30

New Orleans’ venerable holiday lighting display is back in City Park with both a walking and a driving tour. Rides will also be open at Carousel Gardens.

NewOrleansCityPark.org

“Wicked”

Nov. 29-Dec. 17 This Broadway sensation examines the “Wizard of Oz” backstory from the perspective of Elphaba, the girl who would become the Wicked Witch of the West. It will play at the Saenger Theatre. SaengerNOLA.com

LPO: “Porgy & Bess A Symphonic Picture”

Nov. 16 Tales of love, loss, and family ties are explored from an African American perspective in this program featuring Kellen Gray conducting the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra with Chabrelle Williams as soprano. It will play one night only at the Orpheum Theater.

OrpheumNOLA.net

Check all event websites for the most up-to-date information.

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B AR T A B

BY MISTY MILIOTO

PAPRIKA STUDIOS PHOTO

Happy Hours to the Rescue

Bold Bevvys Mister Mao has introduced a new cocktail program under the direction of recently appointed bar manager Madeleine “Mad” Chao, formerly of Cochon Butcher and Ancora Pizzeria. New cocktails, which have been designed to complement Chef Sophina’s bold and flavorful cuisine, include the Viva Forever (made with vodka, chai spice, clove, beets, El Guapo Cajun Grenadine and lemon), the Baby One More Thyme (made with gin, Pimm’s, thyme, bitter orange, lime and aquafaba), and the Tipsy Teahouse (made with bourbon, Karkade liqueur, hibiscus, mint and cinnamon). 4501 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-345-2056, mistermaonola.com

Ritualistic Imbibing

Abigail Gullo, creative director at loa within the International House Hotel, has released a new fall cocktail dubbed the “Harvest Moon Shine.” Following a similar process used for limoncello, Gullo combines corn husks and Benchmark bourbon to present robust flavors of vanilla and maple syrup. To create the cocktail, Gullo connected with Chief Grayhawk Perkins of the United Houma Nation (a governed group elected to serve distinct tribal communities over six parishes on the southeast coast of Louisiana) to ensure authentic development of the spirit. 221 Camp St., 504-553-9550, ihhotel.com

Wine & Dine

Jack Rose, the top-notch restaurant within the Pontchartrain Hotel, has partnered with PlumpJack Estate Winery for a thoughtfully crafted multi-course dinner to complement the wines Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. Chef/owner Brian Landry will add his unique twist to New Orleans’ irresistible Italian, French and Spanish flavors. 2031 St. Charles Ave., 504-323-1500, jackroserestaurant. com

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Brewery Saint X, the new brew pub in the CBD, recently introduced a late-night happy hour Tuesday through Sunday with chilled draft lagers and cask ales ($5), frozen cocktails ($8) and boilermakers ($9), alongside chef Shannon Bingham’s house-made hot dogs ($7 each or two for $10) topped with beef cheek chili. 734 Loyola Ave., 504-788-0093, brewerysaintx.com Meanwhile, 14 Parishes Jamaican restaurant on Oak Street has a new “Irie Hour” Tuesday through Friday, 4-7 p.m. with half off appetizers and cocktails. Try the jerk wings, the island kabob or the coconut shrimp, and pair your dish with a rum punch (made with pineapple, orange, cherry, and white and dark rum) or the coco rita (made with lime juice, triple sec, coconut rum and white rum). 8227 Oak St., 504-420-7433, 14parishes. com

Boozy Coffee Birdy’s Behind the Bower, the all-day brunch restaurant in the Lower Garden District, is featuring an Irish coffee (served iced or hot) made with Tullamore Dew Whiskey, Irish cream, coffee or cold brew and fresh whipped cream. Or try the espresso martini and pair it with the “Peaches & Cream Bubble Waffle“ (served with macerated peaches, Chantilly cream and cane syrup). 1320 Magazine St., 504-3022992, birdysnola.com

Louisiana’s First Tequila

The first and only distillery in Louisiana to offer tequila, Donaldsonville-based NOËL Family Distillery recently opened its doors for tours and tastings after years of pandemic-related delays. NOËL’s two unique tequila expressions are made with 100 percent Blue Weber Agave.

Meanwhile, the distillery’s rums are distilled from sugarcane and molasses from local partner farms, and the vodka is six-times distilled using USA-sourced corn and filtered through charcoal. Available at River Ridge Discount Wine and Spirits, 10232 Jefferson Hwy., 504-737-4456

Bring on the Bourbon

Pinhook, a distillery that crafts distinctive bourbons and ryes each year by applying a winemaker’s approach to whiskey, recently launched its latest release, The Artist Series No. 3, with a dinner and spirits pairing at The Chloe. Distilled for five years, this special release re-barrels two blended batches of bourbon, mingling wood and whiskey to age further. The resulting bourbon is deep and rich with fruitforward flavors like apricot and dried mango.

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TH E D I S H

BY MISTY MILIOTO

Game Day Hits

Brunch Buddies

Thanksgiving Feasts

Following its popular Sunday brunch, Mister Mao has introduced brunch on Saturdays, starting Nov. 4, with an ever-changing selection of dim sum-style dishes served from roving carts. The restaurant also now offers $35 bottomless mimosas, in addition to its regular boozy brunch libations.

4501 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-3452056, mistermaonola.com

This holiday season, Devil Moon Barbecue is offering everything from smoked whole turkeys to cornbread and andouille stuffing. Meanwhile, Cochon Butcher’s holiday catering menu features dishes like marinated standing beef rib roast (ready to cook at home), Bell & Evans turkeys (smoked, brined or boudin-stuffed), jambalaya stuffed chicken, smoked beef ribeye and Butcher ham. For dessert, stop by Ayu Bakehouse - helmed by Breads Bakery alums Kelly Jacques and Samantha Weiss - for delectable options like pies with a flaky croissant crust. Also be sure to try Ayu’s NOLA shotgun-style gingerbread houses, satsuma curd-filled BaYule Logs and Hot ‘Mallow chocolate kits. 1188 Girod St., 504-788-0093, devilmoonbbq.com; 930 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-588-7675, cochonbutcher.com; 801 Frenchmen St., 504-302-7985, ayubakehouse.com

New Horizons In some bittersweet yet exciting news, Michael Stoltzfus (chef and owner of Coquette and owner of Lengua Madre) and Ana Castro (executive chef of Lengua Madre) have announced that Lengua Madre will close its doors Dec. 31. Stoltzfus will make some changes at Coquette and introduce a new tasting menu-only concept in Lengua Madre’s space (in early 2024). Meanwhile, Castro will start her first solo venture as chef-owner at a coastal Mexican seafood restaurant in the Bywater, Acamaya.

2800 Magazine St., 504-2650421, coquettenola.com; 1245 Constance St., 504-655-1338, lenguamadrenola.com

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Po-Boys for All The Oak Street Merchants, Residents and Property Owners is once again hosting the Oak Street Po-Boy Festival, presented by Tony Chachere’s, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The festival, now in its 15th year, will host 40 food and beverage vendors, live music on multiple stages, an arts market, a kids’ zone, a VIP area, sponsor activations and a po-boy competition. A portion of proceeds will benefit Son of a Saint, a non-profit organization that seeks to transform the lives of fatherless boys through mentorship and an array of positive experiences.

8100-8700 blocks of Oak St., poboyfest.com

Dinner, Delivered

Restaurateurs John Stubbs of NOLA’s own Jewel of the South and Jon Sybert of Michelin-recognized Tail Up Goat in Washington, D.C., have created a nationwide subscription and à la carte service, Moveable Feast. Each month, a box is shipped straight to customers’ doors filled with items to create a multi-course meal (with 30 minutes or less of light prep work) from some of America’s most beloved and awarded restaurants. The November box (available for order through Nov. 30, while supplies last) comes from James Beard Award nominee Kim Alter, chef and owner of Nightbird in San Francisco.

It features dishes like squash hummus, smoked trout roe with black garlic ranch and beef tendon chips, chicken presse, sunchoke and potato terrine, charred cabbage and chocolate cake. moveablefeast.io

Red Fish Grill is serving up a Black & Gold Brunch every weekend during the Saints football season. The two-course meal ($28) prepared by executive chef Chris Vazquez and team features alligator sausage and seafood gumbo, followed by a second course with a choice of dishes like Louisiana shrimp and gouda grits, or the crab croque madame.

115 Bourbon St., 504-598-1200, redfishgrill.com Cochon Butcher has kicked off tailgate catering with packages available to order throughout the season for both home and away New Orleans Saints games.

The All Season package (serves eight) includes three muffulettas, two packs of house-made boudin and a half gallon of gumbo.

The Buffalo Wings package (serves eight) includes 100 wings, buttermilk dressing and pickled celery.

The Away Game packages coincide with the away team’s regional foods.

For example, the tailgating package for the Nov. 12 game in Minneapolis features 20 “Juicy Lucy” meatballs, a pint of spicy barbecue sauce and eight build-your-own Frito Pies. 930 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-588-7675, cochonbutcher. com

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Style

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BY ANDY MYER

Shiny, Happy People

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Laugh, dance or celebrate in style this holiday season in these sparkly finds.

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1. It’s time to shine! And, you won’t have a hard time making a grand entrance in this gorgeous, embellished dress by odAOMO. The Malaika Gown in Ruby is handmade in Ghana using 100% embossed cotton, sequins and thread embroidery. This piece is made to order with a 2.5-week turnaround and available at odAOMO, odaomo.com.

2. In all seriousness, who doesn’t need a disco mushroom in their lives? No matter the season, these glittery little fungi will bring smiles to all who have the pleasure of their company. A perfect gift for a festive friend or yourself. Available at Alligator Eyes, alligator-eyes.com.

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3. Space cowgirls unite and head on down to the dance floor. Billini’s Ally Boots work well with almost any outfit (depending on the occasion) and the stiletto heal is surprisingly comfortable with an ankle supporting cut. Groove away!

Available at Hemline, shophemline.com.

4. Handmade in New Orleans, Ellen Macomber’s Sequin Alligator Caftan will take any look to the next level. If you’re in the market for a one-of-a-kind work of art that shines while bringing out your inner bayou mama, this is it.

Available through Ellen Macomber, ellenmacomber.com.

5. Century Girl’s Old Hollywood-style rhinestone capelet is simply spectacular. Pair with a bold red lip and you’ll feel like a movie star in this glamorous accessory that can be layered over a gown or t-shirt, depending on your mood. Available at Century Girl Vintage, centurygirlvintage.com.

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BY KELLY MASSICOT / PHOTO BY GREG MILES

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Buku Triece On the food scene

ew Orleans is

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a foodie town and there is no shortage of inf luencers across social

media platforms. None of them illicit quite the feeling like you’re talking to one of your best friends more than when you hear, “Hey y’all, it’s Triece.” TikTok star Buku Triece gives a realistic look at the food scene in New Orleans and takes her mama and 'dem along with her while she hits restaurants around the city. Triece knows the importance of stretching a dollar and spending your last few on a good meal, so if she endorses a

and everyone liked my accent and

aspects. You can eat here, you can

matters, your TikToks matter,” now

menu, you know you can’t go wrong.

liked the city. Now I knew I had

have fun here,.There’s different

how does this turn into something

people’s attention and I thought,

things to do.

bigger? I always tell people its surreal.

Q: How did you get into food reviews

“Ok, what am I actually going to do

on TikTok? When I first got onto

with this?” And what better way than

Q: What has that journey been like?

“I enjoyed your videos and found

TikTok, it was more joke videos or the

to show off my city, and I started

It’s kind of crazy. I’m still working

value in them.”

trending sounds. That really, kind of,

with food. Now, I’m starting to share

at my same job, so I feel like I’m

took off well for me. I started giving

experiences and am working with

right in the middle of it. I’m in that

Q: What’s your favorite part about

my opinion and doing different things

different hotels, to show different

moment now of, “Ok, your opinion

this whole experience? What means

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I really like when people tell me

the most to me is people come up

in the back near us, too. We sit

to me and tell me how valuable

down and all of a sudden, out of

my content is to them. To me it’s

nowhere, my friend screams. And

almost like, “Ok wow, why do

I’m looking at him like he is crazy.

y’all like me so much? I’m just

And he said, “I just got stung by a

going out to eat with my mom.”

bee.” And I thought there was no

But they tell me they plan their

way because we’re in a restaurant,

whole trips around my content.

how would you get stung by a bee.

Even when locals come up to me

The waiter comes over because

and tell me they didn’t know [a

there is a little bit of commotion.

restaurant] was there, it shows

He couldn’t believe it. We all think

me that I’m creating a valuable

he’s crazy. But next to the table we

thing for people. I think about how

finally found the bee. We called

hard I work for my money and my

the waiter back over because I

few days that I have off, I really

couldn’t believe it and there it was.

want to go somewhere good. If I

He actually ended up giving us

didn’t have a good experience, or

some alligator cheesecake, and

I didn’t like the food that much,

that’s really what I was there for.

I’m definitely going to say that

One for the books.

because I know how valuable your time off and your money is… especially in this economy. If I’m paying $50 for something, I want to go somewhere that’s good.

I think about that when I do my videos, I show the menus. Maybe we don’t like the same thing, but maybe you’ll see something on the menu that you like. I show you what I got and you can judge their plating or portion size or how something looks.

Q: Why do you think your videos are so popular? I think my honesty.

I always like to put a little joke in there. And people love seeing me and my mom. People love it, and I love it too, because we get to bond.

She recently retired and she never really got out in the city, so now every place that’s new to me is new to her. This is our catch-up time to eat and talk.

Q: Funniest moment or most memorable video experience? One funny story happened at Jacques Imo’s. Jacques Imo’s has a sort of indoor-outdoor feel. Me and my friend sit down in the back by where the windows are open.

They had a bachelor party outside

True Confession I was voted “Most Creative” in high school.

Lagniappe Favorite type of food? Shrimp and grits What restaurants do you suggest for visitors? Surrey’s and Bearcat Favorite spot for a hamburger?

Common Interest in Hotel Indigo Snoball flavor? Half wedding cake, half pineapple with a little condensed milk

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ART BY LORI OSIECKI

Getting Sporty In a man’s world

I have just saved my sister-in-law from bra entrapment.

Again.

I got to explain.

Nobody with a Dolly Parton bosom like Gloriosa has should ever try wearing one of them stretchy “sports bras” that you got to pull on over your head. It’s begging for trouble.

But no-o-o, everybody at the fancy gym she works out at talks about sports bras, how comfortable they are, how flattering, blah, blah, blah…

So she tries one. And she gets stuck putting it on. You’d think she learned a lesson, but nooo, she tries another brand. And it traps her again, one boob here, one boob there, one arm over her head, one somewhere else.

Luckily, I happened to be on my way over to her house. We are going to sit down together and figure out who in the family is bringing what for Thanksgiving.

I am just a few minutes away at that coffee shop on Oak Street, picking us up some fancy coffee,

when I get her message.

It so happens my phone reads text messages out loud - I ain’t figured out how to change the settings. So everybody behind me in line hears “Modine, where are you? Are you close? I’m stuck in my braaaa!”

Lord knows how she typed that with one arm over her head. I grab the coffees and start for the door.

Now, this ain’t the first time my phone has read out a personal message in a public place. It does it all the time. My two brothersin-law, Leech and Lurch, think it’s hilarious, and they text me stupid messages whenever they think of it.

“Hey Modine,” my phone will say out of nowhere, “you ever find a cure for them warts?” or “Modine, you still got them porn tapes?” I don’t got warts or porn tapes, but you get the idea.

I am almost out the door when Leech texts, “Don’t forget to buy some super strong deodorant, Modine!”

By the time I get to Gloriosa’s, she is so tangled up in this new bra, I got to find the scissors and cut the back.

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I tell her the honest truth. I say, “Gloriosa, I don’t care what they say at the gym. If you ever got on a treadmill wearing this thing, you would probably get knocked out by one of your own own boobs.”

“You are lethalizing your bosom,” I tell her.

Now, me, I am at the other end of the bosom spectrum. I could use two rubber bands for a sports bra and it would work.

Gloriosa could point that out, but she is too grateful for being rescued. Instead, she just says, “It’s a man’s world, Modine.”

I agree. My gentleman friend Lust acts like a early Christian martyr when he has to put on a neck tie.

Anyway, we settle the Thanksgiving plans, and I go home to cook the pot of red beans I got soaking.

“You need some Odor Eaters for your shoes, Modine,” Lurch texts, while I stir the beans.

I ignore that and turn on the TV on in the kitchen while I cook.

I happen to see an ad for men’s drawers. And would you believe - it starts talking about - um - separate pouches in the crotch to “lift

and separate” their privates. I am astounded. I have been running men’s drawers through the wash for years and I ain’t never seen such a thing.

Now if was a ladies’ bra ad, it would say “Lift up and supports to achieve the desired perkiness, roundness and cleavage.” Naturally, this commercial don’t say anything like that. But still…

I text both Lurch and Leech “Do your under-drawers lift and separate?”

And then, because I can’t stop myself, I text, “Do they help you achieve the desired perkiness and roundness?” I can’t bring myself to add “and cleavage.”

Now, I live in an apartment that is behind my gentleman friend Lust’s bar, The Sloth Lounge.

A few minutes later, Lust appears in my kitchen, all smiles. “Your brothers-in-law are in the bar saying you are sending them embarrassing texts.”

Maybe this man’s world is changing for the better.

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VINT A G E

BY JOHN R. KEMP

1950 ixieland Jazz – New Orleans style. In 1950 New Orleans Dixieland Jazz had once again become the rage in night clubs from Los Angeles to Chicago and New York City. Ex-pats from New Orleans who had migrated North during the 1920s were playing the gin joints and concert halls, and record producers cut new and re-released old recordings. The music jammed the airwaves. But how was that hometown music doing down in New Orleans? Curious, “Look” magazine sent a staff writer and photographer to the Big Easy in March 1950 to take a look at the state of Dixieland Jazz in the city that gave that two-beat tempo its birth. And what they found surprised them.

In a June 6, 1950 article titled “Dixieland Jazz is ‘Hot’ Again,” “Look” writer Joseph Roddy and photographer Stanley Kubrick (yes, that Stanley Kubrick) interviewed many of the big names in New

D

Orleans style jazz. Roddy wrote about the 19th century origins of jazz, the closing of city’s red light district Storyville, and jazz’s migration north.

He also concluded that while jazz “was again being dished up and devoured with deadly seriousness and much commercial success all over the country,” it was on lifesupport in New Orleans.

The article also included photographs of top names then playing – Alphonse Picou, Sharkey Bonano, Oscar Celestin, Sidney Bechet, Louis Armstrong, Pee Wee Russell, and dancer Isaac “Pork Chop” Mason.

But most of all, Roddy and Kubrick focused on George Lewis, the great New Orleans jazz clarinetist, who Roddy and Kubrick described as the musician who “plays the very best New Orleans” style jazz in the city.

Seen here in this 1950 photograph in Lewis’s backyard is Lewis on clarinet with Ragtime Band members Alcide “Slow Drag” Pavageau on bass fiddle, Jim Robinson playing “tailgate” trombone, “leather-lunged” Elmer Talbert on trumpet, and – as

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Roddy described him – the “saintlyfor – another world.” looking ex-boxer” Lawrence Marrero That “another world” brought on banjo. Sitting in on drums Lewis international fame during was Kubrick himself, who left the the 1950s and 60s with numerous magazine later that year to pursue a and successful tours to Europe and highly successful career in movies Japan, where he was mobbed by as a writer, producer and director. fans. He and his band also were (His many later credits included regulars at Preservation Hall in the “Lolita,” “Dr. Strangelove,” “Full French Quarter.

Metal Jacket,” “The Shining,” and After his death in 1968, at the age “2001: A Space Odyssey.”) Standing of 68, the Times-Picayune praised in the doorway is Lewis’ mother Lewis as a “key figure in the revival Alice Zeno. of interest in New Orleans jazz.”

During the interview, Lewis said Following his traditional jazz funeral he hoped the revival led by the Eureka Brass of jazz in other cities Band, a friend of Lewis’ would one day return described him to TimesStanley Kubrick, Dixieland Jazz is to New Orleans. Until Picayune reporter Paul Hot Again, and then, Lewis and other Atkinson: “He was a George Lewis band, March 3, 1950. members of his band, stern musician – inflexLibrary of Congress unlike their colleagues ible in character. His was in northern cities who a constant search for made a living playing music, had quality.” to work menial jobs to support As the processional band passed themselves. Lewis was a stevedore, Lewis’s house on the way to the Talbert a laundryman, “Slow Drag” cemetery in Algiers, it droned out painted houses, and Robinson was that traditional but mournful tune, a porter. Nevertheless, wrote Roddy, “Just a Closer Walk with Thee.” their “music is from – and apparently

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by Jyl Benson photography by sam Hanna

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During the first half of the 19th century, most European emigrants to the New World embarked from Hamburg, Germany, and New York City was their most common destination. To greet the newcomers New York restaurants offered Hamburg-style American fillet or beefsteak à la Hambourgeoise. Early American preparations of minced beef were made to fit the tastes of European immigrants, evoking memories of the port of Hamburg and the world left behind. The minced beef would have been blended with egg, onion, seasonings, and spices, formed into a patty, and fried before being served as what we commonly think of as a hamburger steak.

As for the hamburger itself, the United States’ most iconic dish was “invented” here. We were the first to plunk a ground beef patty between two slices of bread then sell it to hungry people in a hurry. The hamburger quickly evolved to include all its characteristic trimmings.

The burger’s international popularity is the result of the larger globalization of food. The hamburger has been successfully adopted by so many cultures because it easily adopts elements familiar to so many different culinary cultures. The humble sandwich really took off in the 1920s when Edgar Waldo “Billy” Ingram, founder of the White Castle restaurant chain, started selling burgers.

To make the cut for consideration as one of New Orleans’ best burgers, the burgers had to be cooked in-house to order. All the better if the meat is ground in-house, too.

In the incidence of a vegan or vegetarian patty, the patty had to be made in house, so no Beyonds, Impossibles, or other pre-made, non-meat patties.

The bun or bread (‘cause we love patty melts, too) is crucial, so no patties wrapped in lettuce leaves or the like. Sorry Keto fans.

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When you are low on dough, these are the places to go.

Atomic Burger

Dot ’s Diner

made bread and butter pickles

Various locations

and the savory Bub sauce

dotsdiner.com

on a buttered then toasted

With a passion for both diners

brioche bun for $8.50. Go for

and the comfort foods his

the Microdose with all the same

grandmother “Dot,” cooked,

toppings but with a single patty

Larry Katz opened the first

and it will set you back $5.

Dot’s Diner in 1996 with a

Add an order of crisp fries for

plan to provide big portions.

$5 and you are out the door

big taste, and big value. With

(before tax and tip) for that

locations now scattered around

magic number $10. Order the

the metro area Dot’s is still

popular fried brussels sprouts

delivers solidly on this plan

for $6. Splurge on the Peanut

with no less than eight burgers

Bubber with Nutske’s bacon

(including a Breakfast Burger

and creamy peanut butter for

with applewood smoked

$12 and it’s still a deal. Best

bacon), four of them available

of all? Bub’s is looking out for

for less than $10 with sides

your doggo. The Puppy Patty,

and embellishments included,

a plain, single patty topped

before tax and tip. The Patty

with a Milk Bone biscuit will

Melt ($7.99) is the standout

set you back $3. ‘Cause who

with a 6-ounce beef patty,

wants to dine alone and/or

3934 Veterans Blvd.

504-276-5026 theatomicburger.com

topped with a pile of grilled

under the watchful eyes of a

onions and Swiss cheese on

sad stare?

With locations in both Metairie and Baton Rouge, this regional “chain” makes the cut for delicious burgers made with beef that is ground in-house daily and sold at very reasonable prices. Except for the Beyond burger variety, any of them will set you back a thrifty $6.99. The signature Atomic Burger is made with a beef patty (or turkey) served on a brioche bun and dressed with American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, and the shop’s signature A.B. sauce. Make it a slider instead and the total rings in at $2.99. Other varieties involve house roasted chilis, bacon-onion jam, caramelized onion, grilled mushrooms, and a Beyond burger that comes with two patties ($8.99). Make it a box of 9 sliders (singular variety or mix and match), have a party, and fork over $23.99.

Sides include hand-cut fries or steamed edamame for $2.99. Sauces are no afterthought, either. Choose from A.B. sauce, truffle mayo, Sriracha mayo, spicy ketchup, or roasted garlic aioli.

are served on buttery brioche

Bud’s Broiler

buns. Sandwiches and burgers

Various locations

are served with a choice of fries,

budsbroiler.com

mashed potatoes and gravy,

No longer in its original

or the vegetable of the day.

A-Frame building in which

Fork over an extra 99 cents for

it opened in 1952 across from

sweet potato fries, cheese fries,

Delgado Community College,

hash browns, onion rings, or

Bud’s Broiler is now a local

a house dinner salad.

franchise with locations near

toasted rye. The other burgers

City Park and throughout the

Bub’s NOLA

‘burbs. Bud’s grills every burger

4413 Banks St.

to order over charcoal (with

504-581-8054

or without onions) and serves

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them over fresh buns from

Now in a brick and mortar with

Flower’s bakery. The Number

throw-back pinball machines

4 is a 4-ounce beef patty with

and booths inside and picnic

grated Cheddar and Bud’s

tables outside, Bub’s was

private label smokey-sweet

started as a pop-up by a group

hickory sauce for $6. Add a

of cash-strapped friends (Aaron

side of fries and you are still

Amadio, Tristan Moreau, Peter

out the door for under $10. The

Prevot, Josh Richard, and Ron

8-ounce Big Bud is a blend

Richard) in June 2020. Their

of chuck and brisket for $9.

crisp-around-the-edges smash

The milkshakes are a favorite

burgers, relaxed attitude, and

starting at $4.25

thrifty prices caught on. The signature Bub Burger features two blended all-beef patties that are smashed on a grill, then married up with American cheese, grilled onions, house-

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Tru Burger

Toups Meatery

8115 Oak St., 504-218-5416,

845 N Carrollton Ave

Instagram @truburger_nola

504-252-4999, toupsmeatery.com

At this low-key stand-alone shop, you can choose from one

As one would expect from Isaac Toups,

of nine specialty burgers ranging from $8.25 to $9.75 with a

he turns out to be an amazing burger.

504-309-8767

choice of protein—beef, chicken, turkey, or veggie—or build

For $18 bucks you get a Wagyu beef

thebackyardnola.com

your own. The Uptown and The Truth were standouts. The

burger on a sesame seed bun with

former was $9.75 (arugula, goat cheese, roasted tomato, and

Toups’ peerless pickled squash,

garlic mayo) and we had it made with a savory veggie patty

Cheddar, applewood smoked bacon,

made in house with beets, mushrooms, brown rice, black

Creole aioli and a side of house made

beans, herbs, and spices. The latter was $9.25 (Swiss, friend

potato chips. Make it $25 for the Chef’s

onions, Tru sauce and made with a beef patty). All burgers

Lunch and you get the burger plus a

are served on brioche buns. A complimentary condiment

trio of fried boudin balls with pickled

bar with a variety of sauces allows for further customiza-

squash and Creolaise and a draft beer

tion. Milk shakes are $4.75 (the peanut butter!), and sides,

of your choice. All solid options.

Burgers and bourbon are two of the draws at the Backyard, a family-friendly Lakeview spot that is also a microdistillery. The restaurant sources its ground beef from Louisiana ranchers through the co-op Coastal Plains Meat Company to provide sustainably and humanely raised beef, which is freshly ground inhouse. The Burger is a $10 situation with two cast-iron seared patties dressed with shaved white onion on a brioche bun. The Boom Burger ($13) is a flavor bomb with two seared smash patties, bacon, Swiss cheese, spicy mayo, and portobello mushrooms cooked down with truffle oil on a brioche bun. Chimmislaw ($4) is a standout side merging crunchy cabbage with an herby sauce that’s heavy on the garlic.

including jalapeño poppers, range from $3.50 to $7.50.

Port of Call

838 Esplanade Ave, 504-523-0120, portofcallnola.com Now in its 60th year, Port of Call employs a full-time butcher who spends his days breaking down prime cuts and grinding chuck roasts to satisfy the public’s appetite for the institution’s steaks and mammoth half-pound char-broiled burgers that arrive plump and with a hard exterior sear that retains all the juicy goodness. Ranging in price from $14 for a plain burger (with onion, pickle, lettuce, and tomato) to $17 for one with shredded (not melted!)

Cheddar cheese and sauteed mushrooms, each burger arrives with an equally gargantuan baked potato, that warrants no less than an entire stick of butter. “We started out serving fries,” said Michael Mollere, an employee for 47 years and general manager for 40. “We ran out of fries one day and could only get potatoes to bake. We’ve stayed with it.”

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The Backyard

244 W Harrison Ave.

Clover Grill Here are the standouts where a burger and a side will set you back less than $20 before tax and tip.

900 Bourbon St. 504-598-1010 clovergrill.com Boozing it in the Quarter and need some sustenance but just can’t “go there” with a Lucky Dog? No matter the hour of your walk of shame, Clover Grill will be open. Just abide the posted rules: “If you are not served in 5 minutes, relax, it may be another 5. This is not New York City 1. We don’t eat in your bed, so please don’t sleep at our table.

2. Have character, don’t be one.

3. Dancing in the aisles only, please keep off the tables.

4. No talking to yourself. Keep both hands on the table.”

For $10 the Build Your Own Burger starts with a single patty of no stated heritage cooked under a greasy American-made hub cap that’s seen more action than the bar across the street. From there you can add Swiss or Cheddar for $1.25, bacon ($2), an extra patty ($5), bleu cheese ($1.75). mushrooms, jalapeños, an egg, or chili ($2), or grilled onions for $1.

The $14.50 Breakfast Burger comes with bacon, hash browns, and an egg for $14.50. Thow in tater tots or French fries for $3 or hand-cut, beer-battered onion rings for $3.50. This will not be your cheapest meal and it may not be your best, but it could be your most unforgettable.

Fat Boy Pantry

1302 Magazine St., 504-239-9514, fatboypantry.com The Pantry Cheeseburger is an intensely satisfying meal in a small dense package. Two griddled patties with a hearty beef flavor arrive on a toasted brioche bun with melted American cheese and grilled onions with a side of fries for $15. This burger amounts to so much more than the sum of its humble parts.

Tanjariné Kitchen

Food Truck, Instagram @tanjarinenola In 2018, April and Ogban Okpo, a native of Nigeria, established Tanjariné Kitchen as a food truck. “Our mouth-watering cuisine is inspired by the culinary traditions of Africa; from the horn of Africa to the Cape of the continent,“ said April Okpo.

The operation serves The Mandela, a moist, hefty vegan burger made with a blend of legumes, whole food produce, herbs, and tropical spices. Ringing in at $12 and served on a sesame seed bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, yellow bell pepper, and vegan cheese, the flavorful party is soy and gluten free, and contains no artificial colors, nor GMO ingredients.

Four flavorful sauces ranging from mild to fiery complete the burger. Add a side of baked curried potatoes and the bill comes to $15 before tax and tip.

“We wanted to demonstrate just how delicious a plantbased diet can be,” April Opko said. “We are renovating and will soon expand to a storefront at 3801 Washington Avenue.

Meanwhile we are catering events, some Saints games and participating in regional festivals!"

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The Camellia Grill 626 S Carrollton Ave. 504-309-2679 facebook.com/ theCamelliaGrill Every seat is front row at this vintage burger diner with a wrap-around, Ushaped counter where the action takes place right in front of you, Camellia Grill’s basic six-ounce beef (or turkey) patty is griddled and dressed with lettuce, tomato, and mayo for $9 with charges for each add on (bacon, cheese, grilled onions, an egg, sauteed mushrooms) adding up from there. The Hickmen’s is a griddled beef or turkey patty with Swiss cheese, sauteed mushrooms, and onions for $10. Make any burger a double for another $3. Sides range from $1.50 for potato chips to $5 for macaroni and cheese.

The Green Room Kukhnya

The Original Slap Burger

Ted’s Frostop

1300 St Bernard Ave. 504-766-1613

2483 Burgundy St.

504-861-3615

greenroomnola.com

(inside Marie’s Bar)

tedfrostop.com

More than borsch, golubtsy and pierogis, chef/owner

504-517-3844

The burgers here will not blow your mind but the

Matt “The Hat” Ribachonek’s kitchen goes beyond his

originalslapburger.com

experience of sitting in a former drive-in diner just

native Eastern European roots to execute a thorough

Open until midnight on Fridays

might. The familiar 14 ft high, neon root beer mug

exploration of burgers, both straight up American as

and Saturdays, Chad Barlow’s

heralds Ted’s proximity from a quarter mile away

well as some with an eastern flare, all served until

kitchen in the Baywater has a

and cheerful red, blue, green, and yellow neon tiles

midnight Friday-Sunday. In addition to the basic

following for quarter-pound

letters spelling BURGERS across the façade let you

all-beef patty on a buttered and grilled Wild Flour

slap burgers made with 80/20

know you have arrived, making this a fun choice for

egg and onion bun ($8.50) there’s a house-made beet

ground Angus beef. Singles are

dinner out with children. The S. Claiborne Avenue

and grain burger with goat cheese ($12.50), a black

$10 and arrive on a brioche

Ted’s is one the few remaining in southern Louisiana,

and bleu cheese burger with brown sugar bacon jam

roll with American cheese,

where once there were many in the 1950s and 60s

($12.50), a version with sauteed mushrooms and

grilled onions. and a choice

to serve the many newly minted automobile owners

spinach with both cheddar and Swiss and Russian

of Slap, (zesty), Heater(spicy),

who were loath to step out from behind the wheel.

dressing ($13.50), and a very respectable patty melt

or Mac (creamy) sauce. Sub in

Opened in 1955 by Ted Sternberg, a local soldier

with garlic aioli, cheddar, Swiss and sauteed sweet

a vegan patty for an extra $5

returning home from the Korean War, today it is

onions on grilled rye ($10.50).The basic fries are

for a single, $9 for a double.

owned by owned by Gordon Stevens and siblings

tossed with salt and fresh herbs ($4.25). A more

A side of fries is $3.

Keil, Peter & Margaret Moss. The basic Lott-O-

3100 Calhoun St.

exalted version comes tossed with fresh herbs with

Burger is $7.25. Make it a double for $10.45. Make

dipping sauces—honey mustard, Russian dressing,

it a Big Bopper with bacon and cheese for $12.45.

spicy mayo, and garlic aioli—on the side for $7.25.

Add some crinkle-cut fries for $3.45.

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High Hat Café

4500 Freret St., 504-754-1336, highhatcafe.com High Hat Cafe opened with a previously established patina of age 12 years ago just as Freret Street was emerging from a long decline and into a bright future as an entertainment district.

With a long, welcoming mahogany bar, tile floors, spinning ceiling fans and picture windows overlooking the busy corner of Freret and Jena Streets, it was a fitting backdrop for the kitchen’s Delta meets NOLA cuisine. In August the popular, affordable restaurant changed hands from founders Chip Adderson and Adolfo Garcia to former employees Fredo Noguiera and Ryan Iriarte. The restaurant’s many regulars feared changes at their favorite place but Noguiera and Iriarte have assured no changes will come. The staff, the chef and the menu will remain the same, including the signature half-pound burgers cooked on a flat top grill. The High Hat’s namesake burger is topped with pimento cheese lettuce, tomato, and pickles for $17. Add an order of excellent fries for $1.

Sneaky Pickle

3200 Burgundy St. 504-218-5651 yousneakypickle.com Before Sneaky Pickle expanded to larger, swankier digs last year, chef/owner Ben Tabor used to say, “New Orleans is where vegetarians go to die because traditional Louisiana food is so compelling.”

He theorizes that today, the inundation of news of antibiotics, pesticides, and genetic alterations in the food chain have finally started to have enough of an impact on consumer demand, even here, that chefs are compelled to cater to these diets beyond the menu afterthoughts of a mixed vegetable plate or a fruit bowl. Tabor’s multi-grain vegan burger is topped with a seasonal fried vegetable (such as fried eggplant), smoked tomato jam, and vegan aioli on a ciabatta roll for $13. At the other end of the spectrum is the Raines Wagyu beef burger, a bargain for $14. The hand-cut fries ($6.50) are a natural pairing for either burger.

“We offer one meat option on a menu that is otherwise one hundred percent vegan,” Tabor said. “It’s not that I think meat is evil, though some do, but for health I think less than 20 percent of our diets should come from meat.”

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The Company Burger 4600 Freret St.

Beachcorner Bar & Grill

Desi Vega’s Prime Burger’s and Shakes

504-267-0320

4905 Canal St.

1640 Hickory Ave, Harahan

thecompanyburger.com

504-488-7357

504-575-3581

In a testament to ‘less is more,” in 2011 Adam Biderman

beachcomberbarandgrill.com

desivegaburgers.com

opened his ode to the classic American burger that’s all

This classic, dimly-lit Mid-City neighbor-

Sounding a siren’s song for the burger

about the beef. Thin patties of hormone-free house-

hood sports bar bills itself as “Home of

obsessed, Desi Vega’s signature 8-ounce

ground Creekstone Farms beef are griddled so they

the 10-ounce Beach Burger” and the

USDA Prime burgers are available as build

remain rich and juicy then served with American cheese

“Ultimate Burger Bar.” The grill is open

your own or in nine specialty incarnations

on house-made brioche buns with house-made pickles

late, often until the wee hours, depending

ranging from $14.50-$17.50. There is also a

and mayo. He was rewarded with national applause and

on demand to support its over-21-only

Burger of the Month (with or without the

keeps the house packed with those seeking this top-notch

clientele. Nine different juicy chargrilled

Shake of the Month). For $48 those inclined

fare. Sure, the original is a high-quality classic but it’s

burgers (including a house-made hickory

toward gustatory challenges may opt for

the Lamb Burger that has our attention right now. The

smoked sauce with Cheddar and bleu

the Desi Challenge Burger featuring five

organic lamb from Colorado is ground in-house and

cheese with bacon) are available on

eight-ounce patties dressed with lettuce,

served griddle to medium with feta, basil-mayo, red

sesame seed, wheat, jalapeño-Cheddar

tomato, red onion, American cheese, and

onion, and chili-mint glaze for $13. There’s also a falafel

and, sometimes, pretzel buns for under

pickles with a side of fries. If you can get

burger for $8, the original Company Burger double for

$11. The Burger of the Month rings in

it down, you get a t-shirt and your mug

$10.50, a single for $8.50, and a way better than average

for $11.95. The recent Bayou Burger was

on the website. The standout here was an

turkey burger with tomato jam, green goddess dressing,

a belt-busting bacon-cheese burger

excellent turkey burger with a bleu cheese

and peppery arugula for $8.50. Throw in hand-cut fries

topped with friend onion rings and a

crust. All burgers arrive with a side of fries.

for $5.50 or an order of house-made onion rings for $4.50.

special sauce on a sesame seed bun.

The cocktail program is also a stand-out for a burger

Sides start at $3.95.

joint. Not the cheapest spot on list, but still a bargain.

Revel Café & Bar 133 N Carrollton Ave 504-309-6122 revelcafeandbar.com Recognized primarily for bar masters Chris and Laura McMillan’s handiwork with libations, Revel’s outstanding burgers are another reason to vit the Mid-City spot.

“Since we reopened after Covid, we are now a true mom and pop shop,” Laura McMillan said. “Both of us work the kitchen and the bar ourselves.”

For their burgers, a blend of prime brisket and choice chuck is ground in-house to create the most flavorful, toothsome grilled patties imaginable. The Peanut Butter Burger is a quirky standout served on a toasted brioche bun dressed with peanut butter, cilantro, basil, mint, jalapeno, sweet chili sauce, and a carrot and celery slaw. “It is our most requested dish since we reopened,” Laura McMillian said.

For $18 the burger arrives with a generous side of 1/2-inch-thick hand-cut fries twice-cooked in rendered beef tallow the Belgian manner: first at 258ºf, then again at 347ºF. The result is crisp on the outside and like a baked potato on the inside.

These are the $20 plus burgers, some with sides, some not, served in upscale restaurants where said burger will be among the least expensive items on the menu but will never quality as cheap eats.

Bar Marilou 544 Carondelet St. 504-814-7711 barmarilou.com To access Bar Marilou, a former law library in a 1908 building that was once an annex to Gallier Hall, patrons may enter through the lobby of Maison de la Luz, or sneak in through the tropical garden. Blood-red bookshelves, tiger print carpet and barstools, a persimmon ceiling, touches of gold and ambient lighting enliven the salon-like interior of the first U.S. collaboration form Paris-based Quixotic Projects. The fanciful, magpie interiors were dreamed up by Los Angeles designer Pamela Shamshiri who drew inspiration from Gertrude Stein’s literary salons in her Paris apartment.

Such a rarefied atmosphere calls for a rarefied burger. The Bar Burger does not disappoint ground Wagyu with pungent Barneveld bleu cheese, artisan pickles, green leaf lettuce and onions on a toasted brioche bun for $20. You are on your own for a side. Go over the top with picturesque Pommes Marilou: crispy, papery layers of potatoes cut into impeccable cubes, crème fraîche, bowfin caviar, and chives, again $20.

La Petite Grocery 4238 Magazine St., 504-891-3377, lapetitegrocery.com The burger that inspired a plethora of imitators, Justin Devillier’s signature LPG burger changed New Orleans’ impression of the once-humble burger when this designer breed hit the menu 2008. Topped with onion marmalade and gooey Gruyere cheese, the burger arrives on a brioche bun with wholegrain mustard, aioli, arugula, and house-made pickles with a pile of delicate frites for $22.

Couvant Bat & Brasserie

315 Magazine St. (in the Eliza Jane Hotel) 504-342-2316 couvant.com Available at lunch only, chef Ryan Pearson’s over-the-top Raclette Burger is a stunner.

A dry-aged beef patty burger is topped with caramelized onions, and a brandy-spiked cornichon sauce. The raclette is melted at the table and spooned dramatically over the burger, which is served on a brioche bun with a side of truffled fries. You will pay $24 for this little luxury.

Gris Gris

1800 Magazine St. 504-272-0241 grisgrisnola.com A menu stalwart since chef Eric Cook opened his flagship restaurant in 2018 on Magazine and Felicity streets, the chargrilled LGD Burger is a half-pound of 80/20 blend of locally sourced brisket and chuck served on a toasted pretzel bun with shredded Cheddar, delicate Boston lettuce, tomato, and house pickles for $20 with seasoned fries.

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G R E AT ESCAPES HISTORIC, CHIC AND ICONIC HOTEL D E S T I N AT I O N S F O R T H E U L T I M A T E S T AY W H I L E AWAY.

By Cheré Coen

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all me the odd woman out but my road trips begin when I pull my coat collar to my ears and my outside voice forms clouds before me.

Maybe it’s “Masterpiece Theatre” returning to PBS or the lighting of ancient fireplaces but I long for a simpler time, when sipping bourbon by a stone fireside or enjoying a hearty soup with warm baked bread evaporates the chill of winter.

The South offers numerous historic hotels, some emitting ambiance of centuries past while others have been restored to a modern flare. Regardless of which ones you choose, they provide a warm haven — and possibly a history lesson — until spring arrives.

The Cotton House, Cleveland, Miss.

Driving up through the Mississippi Delta in winter, we spotted a snowy landscape. Not the northern powder that falls from the sky but a field and wetlands covered with migrating snow geese. It’s one of many natural wonders seen this time of year in the region nestled beside the Mississippi River and stretching from Natchez to Memphis.

Downtown Cleveland offers only a few blocks of boutique shopping, restaurants and a depot museum that explains the town’s 1869 origins, but in its heart lies the Cotton House, a boutique hotel that’s part of the Southern Living Hotel Collection and the

Marriott Tribute Portfolio. The hotel opened in 2019 and its hip interior with its modern art collection doesn’t interrupt the feeling of a bygone era. There are record players sporting blues musicians in the 95 guest rooms, including six suites, and nouveau Southern fare at the Delta Meat Market and Bar Fontaine on the rooftop. Listen to the music, then travel nearby to learn more about Delta music at the Mississippi Grammy Museum, the Mississippi Blues Trail and Dockery Plantation where it arguably all began. cottonhousecleveland.com

The Alluvian, Greenwood, Mississippi Further north in the Delta, the Alluvian Hotel exudes Southern hospitality in addition to its luxurious surroundings. The boutique hotel’s first incarnation in the heart of Greenwood’s downtown commercial district was the circa-1917 Hotel Irving. Today, the name of the AAA Four Diamond establishment refers to the rich alluvial region created by the nearby Mississippi River. Tennessee Williams once called people of the Delta “Alluvians” and the name stuck.

There are 45 rooms and five suites with original artwork from noted Delta artists but I especially enjoyed the desk sporting hotel stationary, a rarity of accommodations these days. On a rainy afternoon, I penned a few letters to friends and tried to evoke the spirit of William Faulkner. Enjoying a Four Roses old fashioned in the hotel lounge surrounded by locals brought up images of other Mississippi Delta literari.

Don’t miss the luxurious Alluvian Spa where

the couple’s suite includes a cozy fireplace and dual massage tables. Or head down the street to learn a traditional southern dish at the Viking Cooking School. thealluvian.com

The Cavalier Hotel, Virginia Beach, Virginia Boardwalks, surfers and college students on spring break come to mind but Virginia Beach hails back to the turn of the 20th century when hotels sprung up on the waterfront after railroads transported visitors to the Atlantic Ocean. The grand dame during this construction boom was the Cavalier, called “the finest hotel in America” by Gen. J. Leslie Kincaid, president of the American Hotels Corporation. The massive resort contained a salt water pool complete with orchestra, 195 guest rooms, the elegant Crystal Ballroom and many dining options. At one time, it housed one of only three radio stations to broadcast coast to coast.

After a massive renovation, the Cavalier Hotel welcomes visitors to its perch on a hill overlooking the waters. Slip inside the pool and imagine life in the 1920s, enjoy a massage in the Seahill Spa, or a cocktail in the Raleigh Room with its original architectural elements or by a fireplace in the Hunt Room tavern. Today’s 85 guest rooms include an extra spigot for salt water to be used in bathtubs. cavalierresortvb.com/cavalier-hotel

The Hermitage, Nashville, Tennessee The Hermitage explodes with decorations for the holidays, and the historic hotel dating back to 1910 is the perfect basecamp for Nashville’s exuberant

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holiday happenings. Look for a trimmed grand staircase that leads into the elegantly decorated lobby complete with Christmas tree and fireplace.

The city’s first million-dollar hotel was named for President Andrew Jackson’s estate on the outskirts of town and it was here that the final vote for women’s right to vote was celebrated by suffrage leaders (and moaned by those on the other side). Both political activists used The Hermitage as their headquarters.

Some of Nashville’s holidays events include the Opry Country Christmas Show, the downtown Christmas parade, special concerts at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center and more.

There’s also the free Jack Daniel’s New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park with Grammy Award-nominated Thomas

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Rhett, reigning CMA and ACM Female Vocalist of the Year Lainey Wilson and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Lynyrd Skynyrd as headliners. thehermitagehotel.com

The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa, Mobile, Alabama Visit for the historic grand lobby that steals your breath, the comfortable guest rooms, the proximity to Mobile’s numerous Carnival parades — even the hotel’s colorful ghost stories — but don’t miss enjoying Executive Chef Tony Reynolds’ creations inspired from bounty of the nearby Gulf Coast.

The Texas native’s career began at Le Cordon Bleu Academy of Culinary Arts in Austin and spanned the country until he settled in Mobile, his wife’s

home town. He creates seasonal menus for the hotel’s Joe Cain Café, The Royal Street Tavern and the AAA Four-Diamond award-winning restaurant The Trellis Room.

The hotel’s close to the Mobile Alabama Cruise Terminal where Carnival Cruise Line resumes sailings to the western Caribbean and the Bahamas this fall.

Grand Galvez, Galveston, Texas Built in 1911 as Hotel Galvez, the AAA Four-Diamond property enjoyed a massive facelift and name change this year. Now known as the Grand Galvez and part of the Marriott Autograph Collection, this massive Galveston property facing the Gulf of Mexico has returned to its roots.

Sort of.

The dramatic Peacock Alley, which led the original visitors from the lobby to the ballroom, has been restored for the first time in 70 years but the seating, chandeliers and flooring leans more modern. On the other end of the lobby visitors may enjoy specialty cocktails, such as the Ghost Bride named for the hotel’s famous apparition, in the Founders Bar, a nod to the hotel’s five founders. Here burgundy chandeliers twinkle overhead and a stage offers live music.

Galveston hosts the 50th anniversary of Dickens on the Strand this year (Dec. 2) with Victorian holiday entertainment, vendors, shopping and a Christmas parade. The seaside barrier island is also home to Texas Carnival and next year marks the 113th celebration of Mardi Gras Galveston. grandgalvez.com

The Windsor, Americus, Georgia It’s not every day you get to sleep in a presidential suite. And we’re talking accommodations for an actual U.S. president.

President Jimmy Carter’s home town of Plains, Georgia, lies only nine miles from Americus so it’s only natural that he and his wife, Rosalynn, would stay at the circa-1892 Windsor Hotel. Visitors who choose the Carter Presidential Suite will find themselves in the hotel’s “tower,” a circular structure — the room’s circular too! — that overlooks downtown.

For the casual visitor, the five-story Victorian offers 53 modernized guest rooms, six suites and a bridal suite that’s also located within the tower.

Two floors look down upon the atrium lobby with its golden oak accents and ancient chandeliers

that feels as if it hadn’t changed in more than 100 years. For dining, there’s the Rosemary & Thyme Restaurant and Floyd’s Pub. windsor-americus.com Captions Left-Right, top-bottom: The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa; The Alluvian; The Cotton House; Hunt Room tavern at The Cavalier Hotel; The Hermitage; The Trellis Room at The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa; The Cavalier Hotel

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The Bucket List Will and estate planning: Why, when and why not?

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Q+A Where there’s a will, there’s a way

is not about executing your own will and testament, but the phrase takes on a new meaning when you apply it to estate planning. Basically, if you don’t have a will, the government will “take care of things” according to the state law. If you do have a will, you have a way to control who gets what. It comes down to how much you are concerned about who in your life receives your property and assets after you are gone.

Or, as Carole Cukell Neff, a board certified estate planning and administration specialist with Sessions, Fishman & Nathan said, “Write a will if you don’t want Louisiana law writing it for you.”

A 2022 survey by Caring.com indicates that only 33 percent of Americans have a will or living trust — and 67 percent don’t. So, while it seems logical and for many people, and downright necessary to ensure that your loved ones avoid a lot of unnecessary complications, there are plenty of reasons people don’t take the time to do a will. Why? One, because it means facing your own mortality; two, because there are misperceptions that it’s a complicated process; and three, because people assume it takes a lot of time and money.

While estate planning is indeed directly related to the end of your life, there are some concrete ways to not get buried alive in the process. A last will and testament seems stark because it requires you to consider “What Happens After You Are Gone.” One survival tactic is to distance yourself a little from the details.

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estate planning and administration specialist, keeps it clinical with her clients.

“If they start worrying about who gets the piano and the ring, they never finish the will. They get caught up in their own mortality. It stops them cold,” she said.

However, when it’s a formula that they can grasp and they don’t think about individual items, they can sign off on it and know that the most important things are taken care of. And, as she points out, ultimately the executor of the will can handle the details that you may not want to consider while enjoying the here and now.

“Most of the next generation doesn’t want most of our stuff anyway,” she said. Sometimes, the family prefers going through an estate sale company for this reason, as well as to avoid some of the emotional complications of going through all the memories left behind. An estate sale company organizes the items left by loved ones, conducts the sale, and then distributes the money to the family. If this sounds cut and dried, it is. As John Lennon sang in the “Ballad of John and Yoko,” “when you’re dead, you don’t take nothing with you but your soul.” Try not to worry about what will happen to your stuff. If that’s impossible, talk to someone you trust in the family to become executor of the will so they can worry about that for you. You will probably inherently know who is best suited to this task. Go with your gut. Keeping the will as simple and clear as possible will be better for you now, and better for everyone else later.

Approach the creation of your will the way you would approach any other type of financial health maintenance, as one more way to simplify your life and lessen stress. A competent estate planner will give you a list of what they need to know before you arrive, and after an hour to 90 minutes of discussion and review, she or he should be able to draft something for you to send to you for review. In fact, according to Neff, the longest amount of time in the entire process is usually the time it takes for someone to review it and sign it. “I consider it part of my job to nudge people,” she said.

The good thing is, once it’s done, you can set it aside for a few years. Unless there is a major change like divorce or change of jobs, you can look it over every three or four years to make sure it still aligns

Q: What is the best age to begin making my will?

While it may not be necessary for you to create a will yet, it is never too early to create a list of all your assets, insurances, valuable and sentimental items so that when you are ready to meet with a lawyer to formalize a will, you have a starting point.

The more complicated your life gets and the more people whose lives are intertwined with yours, the more should begin to consider your will. Consult with a lawyer to begin to work out all aspects of “what ifs” and they will guide you on all your options, state laws, and possibilities. When you do create a will, revisit your plan every 2-4 years based on your own personal changes, state laws, and other things that may affect your approach to the distribution of your assets, big, medium, or small.

Q. Can I make my own will online or by hand? Neither of these methods are recommended. Talk to any estate planner and they have too many examples of people who have done them incorrectly or they are simply not valid in the eyes of the law. Notably, Louisiana has such unique laws that some online will websites will specifically state “not valid in Louisiana.” True dat. “There are so many ramifications to these documents that can have an impact for generations… they should be treated with respect, and they are not something you should do yourself,” advises Neff.

After you have completed your will and you feel like you can set that aside for a while, make a few copies and give it to several people you trust.

It’s surprising how few people communicate their wishes or their will’s contents to third parties and leave friends and family scrambling when they depart. You should also have one or two people you trust with your online passwords and access to other documents that will be needed after you are no longer here to pull them off the shelf or the computer.

Take-Aways 1.

with your wishes and is reflective of current laws.

Some lawyers can even do the bulk of your will via email, as a starting point. Get on the phone with a few local estate planning lawyers and choose one that suits your style. None will rush you; all will try to make it as efficient as possible if they are professionals.

Given all of the above, you can rest assured that creating a will is neither as complicated, timeconsuming, or as expensive as you thought. Try to think positively about it: A will ensures a kind of immortality by allowing your wishes to live on.

And yet, “not everyone needs a will”, according to Conklin. “You only need a will if the laws of intestacy are not what you want them to be.” So, what does that mean?

It means that, for example, if you have a stepdaughter who you love dearly and you want her to be the one to receive your worldly assets, then you want a will. Because without it, your property will automatically go to your children and spouse.

Or, if you want to be sure that your adult children do not have to give permission to someone new in your life (a second or third wife) to enable her to sell your home after you die, you will want a will.

There is no shortage of worst-case scenarios that can be provided by lawyers who work with families left behind without a will from the deceased. From the widow whose adult children automatically receive property rights and therefore must give consent for her to sell it, to the young widow who remarries and loses the ability to live in her first husband’s house, to the children who loses both parents and upon turning 18, are automatically given ownership of all assets, there are just far too many stories of complicated court proceedings and years of unraveling, jumping through hoops and waiting. Simply stated by someone who has seen all the above, “Things can get very screwed up if someone dies with no will,” Neff said.

To put it more legally, according to Mylouisianasuccession.com: “If a person dies without a valid Last Will and Testament in Louisiana, he or she is said to have died intestate. His or her estate will be handled by intestate succession.

This means that the deceased person’s assets will

be distributed under Louisiana intestate law.”

Note: The application of Louisiana intestate law is very mechanical. It doesn’t leave room for shifting assets are altering distributions based on circumstances. Because of this inflexibility, you should not rely on Louisiana intestate law to take the place of a “Last Will and Testament.”

“Louisiana’s intestate rules distribute a deceased person’s assets to various relatives, beginning with the children and spouse and extending to other descendants, ancestors, and descendants of ancestors. The exact application of Louisiana intestate law depends on two factors: 1. Whether the decedent’s property is community property or separate property, 2. The degree of relationship of each family member to the decedent.”

Conklin says she is shocked how few Louisianans really truly understand community property laws.

Not only is it wise to visit with an estate planning lawyer about this, but there are some resources online you can read before sitting down to determine your best plan of action, including the aforementioned Mylouisianasuccession.com, which also explains two terms you will and should become familiar with if you own property and want to determine who lives there after you cannot: “usufructs” and “naked ownership.”

“A usufruct is a right by one person over the property of another. It can be assigned for a specific period of time. The person who owns the property is known as a naked owner. Usufructs often arise under Louisiana intestate law dealing with community property. A person can create a voluntary usufruct by lifetime gift or in his or her Last Will and Testament. This is a useful estate planning technique, especially in previous marriage situations. It is common for a spouse’s will to give the surviving spouse a usufruct over all community property. This provides for the spouse during her lifetime while ensuring that the decedent’s children (who may not be the spouse’s children) ultimately receive the property.” –mylouisianasuccession.com

You should consult a lawyer when you feel ready to set up a will or a trust.

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There are a lot of things in this life you may not have control over, but this is one area where you can exercise a significant amount of it.

Take advantage of making these big decisions while you have a clear mind and good health.

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Take your time and talk with your family and friends about your plans and wishes, desires, and fears. If there is one thing we all have in common, it is our mortality.

Rather than deny it, embrace the fact that you will not be here forever, and allow that to inspire you to make the most of life for yourself now, and the best possible life for those you love after you are gone.

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Planning for your future goes beyond your own life, and that’s not always a happy thought. On the other hand, think of the fact that your relatives will be a lot less happy if they have a lot of legal battles to fight after you’re gone.

You don’t think of planning for the after life…but your will and estate planning is the closest thing to it. You are planning for after your life. While this is not as fun as planning a vacation or a party now, think of it as a small payment for the large gift of living.

Additional Resources: aarp.org/money/investing/ info-2023/top-facts-aboutwriting-a-will ncoa.org/adviser/estateplanning

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LAW YERS

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 Detroit-based 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.

Administrative/ Regulatory Law New Orleans W. Raley Alford III Stanley, Reuter, Ross, Thornton & Alford, LLC 909 Poydras St. Suite 2500 504-523-1580

Michael T. Neuner Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett 701 Poydras St. Suite 600 504-265-2555

Kathryn W. Munson Stanley, Reuter, Ross, Thornton & Alford, LLC 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 Justin A. Swaim Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0979 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 William C. Baldwin Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8315

James D. Bercaw King & Jurgens, L.L.C. 201 St. Charles Ave. Floor 45 504-582-1272

Paul D. Hale Hale Devall LLC 400 Poydras St. Suite 2107 504-576-0700

Wilton E. Bland III Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett 701 Poydras St. Suite 600 504-595-3000 Alan G. Brackett Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett 701 Poydras St. Suite 600 504-648-8450

Christopher M. Hannan Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 504-566-8612

Katharine Colletta Phelps Dunbar, LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 504-584-9361 Christopher O. Davis Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 504-566-5251 Adelaida J. Ferchmin Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard 601 Poydras St. Suite 2775 504-568-1990 Delos E. Flint Jr. Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard 601 Poydras St. Suite 2775 504-568-1990

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Daniel J. Hoerner Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett 701 Poydras St. Suite 600 504-595-3000 Nathan P. Horner Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard 601 Poydras St. Suite 2775 504-568-1990 Grady S. Hurley Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8224 Jedd S. Malish King & Jurgens, L.L.C. 201 St. Charles Ave. Floor 45 504-582-1294 André J. Mouledoux Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett 701 Poydras St. Suite 600 504-595-3000

Bill Schwartz Liskow & Lewis, APLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-299-6107 David B. Sharpe Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard 601 Poydras St. Suite 2775 504-568-1990 Gabriel G. Silva Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0826 Paul M. Sterbcow Lewis, Kullman, Sterbcow & Abramson, LLC 601 Poydras St. Suite 2615 504-588-9722 Frederick William “Billy” Swaim III Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith 701 Poydras St. Floor 40 504-648-6277 Raymond T. Waid Liskow & Lewis, APLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-556-4042

Cheryl WildDonde’Ville Waltzer Wiygul & Garside 14399 Chef Menteur Hwy. Suite D 504-254-4400 Timothy J. Young The Young Firm 400 Poydras St. Regions Bldg., Floor 20, Suite 2090 504-608-6308 Alternate Dispute Resolution New Orleans Stephen G. Bullock Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0822 Roger Javier The Javier Law Firm, LLC 1340 Poydras St. Suite 2100 504-599-8570 A.J. Krouse Frilot, LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3700 504-599-8016 John F. Olinde Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 504-585-7241 John W. Perry Jr. Perry Dampf Dispute Solutions 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2275 225-389-9899

Sarah Pfeiffer Law Office of Sarah Pfeiffer 400 Poydras St. Suite 1125B 504-366-4025 Bryan C. Reuter Stanley, Reuter, Ross, Thornton & Alford, LLC 909 Poydras St. Suite 2500 504-523-1580 H. Bruce Shreves Simon, Peragine, Smith & Redfearn, LLP 1100 Poydras St. Energy Centre, Floor 30 504-569-2908 Michael Q. Walshe Jr. Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0881 Antitrust Law New Orleans 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 Robert S. Rooth Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 504-585-7226 Appellate Practice Metairie Mary Watson Smith The Law Office of Mary Watson Smith, L.L.C. 3012 42nd St. 504- 638-3820 New Orleans Travis L. Bourgeois Degan, Blanchard & Nash 400 Poydras St. Suite 2600 504-529-3333 Eva J. Dossier Stanley, Reuter, Ross, Thornton & Alford, LLC 909 Poydras St. Suite 2500 504-523-1580 Thomas M. Flanagan Flanagan Partners LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3300 504-569-0064 Michael R. Fontham Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0810 Kathryn Gonski Liskow & Lewis, APLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-556-4029 Douglas L. Grundmeyer Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 504-585-7028 Matthew Hemmer Morris Bart, Attorneys at Law 601 Poydras St. Pan American Life Center, Floor 24 504-613-4771 Shannon Skelton Holtzman Liskow & Lewis, APLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-556-4148 Joseph L. McReynolds Deutsch Kerrigan, LLP 755 Magazine St. 504-593-0606

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

Robert J. Stefani King & Jurgens, L.L.C. 201 St. Charles Ave. Floor 45 504-569-1647

Robert J. Burvant King & Jurgens, L.L.C. 201 St. Charles Ave. Floor 45 504-582-3811

Jeffrey E. Richardson Adams and Reese, LLP 701 Poydras St. Suite 4500 504-585-0403

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

Katie S. Roth Pipes | Miles | Beckman, LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3300 504-569-5868

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

Leigh Ann Schell Adams and Reese, LLP 701 Poydras St. Suite 4500 504-585-0489

Joseph T. Wilson Liskow & Lewis, APLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-556-4011

Martin A. Stern Adams and Reese, LLP 701 Poydras St. Suite 4500 504-585-0289

Benjamin Paul Woodruff Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8444

Raymond P. Ward Adams and Reese, LLP 701 Poydras St. Suite 4500 504-585-0339

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

Nicholas J. Wehlen Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0827 Banking and Finance Law New Orleans Lee R. Adler Phelps Dunbar, LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 504-584-9351 G. Wogan Bernard Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 504-585-7289 Jeffrey M. Burmaster King & Jurgens, L.L.C. 201 St. Charles Ave. Floor 45 504-582-3813 Ryan Christiansen Liskow & Lewis, APLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-556-4136 E. Howell Crosby Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 504-585-7212 Henry A. King King & Jurgens, L.L.C. 201 St. Charles Ave. Floor 45 504-582-3805 Amy Garrity Scafidel Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8462

New Orleans Ricardo “Richard” Aguilar Adams and Reese LLP 701 Poydras St. Suite 4500 504-585-0239 Heather LaSalle Alexis Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP 400 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-904-8062 Edward Arnold Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 504-566-5204 Brent B. Barriere Fishman Haygood L.L.P. 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 4600 504-556-5525 Alicia M. Bendana Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard 601 Poydras St. Suite 2775 504-568-1990 Joseph P. Briggett Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard 601 Poydras St. Suite 2775 504-568-1990

Rudy J. Cerone McGlinchey Stafford PLLC 601 Poydras St. Suite 1200 504-596-2786 Jon Randall DeTrinis DeT Law Firm 4000 Bienville St. Suite C-1 504-722-9711 John M. Duck Adams and Reese, LLP 701 Poydras St. Suite 4500 504-585-0226 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 Philip “Kirk” K. Jones Jr. Liskow & Lewis, APLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-556-4132 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

Jim W. Thurman Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard 601 Poydras St. Suite 2775 504-568-1990

Fernand L. Laudumiey Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 504-585-7052

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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 P.J. Kee Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8230 Tracy E. Kern Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8134 Kathryn M. Knight Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0915 David M. Korn Phelps Dunbar, LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 504-584-9374 Sidney F. Lewis V Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8352 Julie D. Livaudais Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 504-585-7007 Mark N. Mallery Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. 701 Poydras St. Suite 3500 504-648-3840 Eve B. Masinter Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. 909 Poydras St. Suite 1500 594-421-6366 Thomas J. McGoey II Liskow & Lewis, APLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-299-6101 Christopher E. Moore Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. 701 Poydras St. Suite 3500 504-648-3840 William Most Most & Associates 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 2500 #9685 504-509-5023

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

Thomas P. Owen Jr. Stanley, Reuter, Ross, Thornton & Alford, LLC 909 Poydras St. Suite 2500 504-523-1580

Dorothy H. Wimberly Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0849

Elizabeth A. Roussel Adams and Reese, LLP 701 Poydras St. Suite 4500 504-585-0445

Edward W. Trapolin Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels, LLC 400 Poydras St. Suite 2700 504-310-2115

Medical Malpractice Law Mandeville Sarah Wagar Hickman Wagar Hickman, LLC 1401 W. Causeway Approach 985-888-8740

Timothy H. Scott Fisher & Phillips LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3710 504-529-3834 Zoë W. Vermeulen Kean Miller LLP 909 Poydras St. Suite 3600 504-620-3367 Rachel Wendt Wisdom Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0911 Land Use and Zoning Law New Orleans Timothy S. Madden King & Jurgens, L.L.C. 201 St. Charles Ave. Floor 45 504-582-3818

William E. Wright Jr. Deutsch Kerrigan, LLP 755 Magazine St. 504-593-0623 Mass Tort Litigation/ Class Actions New Orleans Charles H. Abbott Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 2100 504-565-7555 Angela M. Bowlin Frilot, LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3700 504-599-8215 Mark C. Dodart Phelps Dunbar, LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 504-584-9307

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

Tim Gray Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 2100 504-799-4386

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

Gerald E. Meunier Gainsburgh, Benjamin, David, Meunier & Warshauer, L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2800 504-522-2304

Legal Malpractice Law New Orleans Jacques F. Bezou The Bezou Law Firm 829 Baronne St. 504-581-9322 Gus A. Fritchie III Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels, LLC 400 Poydras St. Suite 2700 504-310-2106 Melissa M. Lessell Deutsch Kerrigan, LLP 755 Magazine St. 504-593-0689 C. Lawrence Orlansky Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0842

Kerry Murphy Kerry Murphy Law LLC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 250 504-603-1500

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Kerry J. Miller Fishman Haygood L.L.P. 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 4600 504-495-2393 Magali A. Puente Frilot, LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3700 504-599-8034 Kyle Wallace Siegel Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2350 504-589-9797 Paul Villalobos Morris Bart, Attorneys at Law 601 Poydras St. Pan American Life Center, Floor 24 504-613-4771

Chip Wagar Wagar Hickman, LLC 1401 W. Causeway Approach 985-888-8740 New Orleans Allan Berger Allan Berger & Associates 4173 Canal St. 504-618-1609 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 Lance Licciardi Jr. Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2700 504-596-6134 Michael C. Luquet Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. 909 Poydras St. Suite 1500 504-494-7092 Rachel M. Naquin 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 Samuels Kara Hadican Samuels & Associates, L.L.C. 4004 Canal St. 504-558-9478 Ravi K. Sangisetty Sangisetty Law Firm, LLC 3914 Canal St. 504-662-1016 Peter E. Sperling Frilot, LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3700 504-599-8015 T. Carey Wicker III Capitelli & Wicker 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2950 504-582-2425 Mergers and Acquisitions Law New Orleans Joseph L. Caverly Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0845 Louis Y. Fishman Fishman Haygood L.L.P. 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 4600 504-586-5255 Maureen Brennan Gershanik Fishman Haygood L.L.P. 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 4600 504-586-5278 Keith Naccari Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC 935 Gravier St. Suite 2020 504-324-1876 David C. Rieveschl Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0920 Amanda Butler Schley Business Law Group 900 Camp St. 504-446-6506 Britton H. Seal Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8160 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 Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law New Orleans Brian Ballay Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 504-500-5230 Katie L. Dysart Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 504-566-8611 Municipal Law New Orleans William D. Aaron Jr. Aaron & Gianna, PLC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3800 504-569-1800 Mark E. Hanna Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett 701 Poydras St. Suite 600 504-595-3000 Non-Profit/Charities Law New Orleans Leon H. Rittenberg III Liskow & Lewis, APLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-299-6135 Oil and Gas Law New Orleans Aimee W. Hebert Kelly Hart & Hallman, LLP 400 Poydras St. Suite 1812 504-522-1812 George B. Jurgens III King & Jurgens, L.L.C. 201 St. Charles Ave. Floor 45 504-569-1638 Kenneth M. Klemm Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 504-566-5258 Anthony “Tony” Marino Liskow & Lewis, APLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-299-6114 Robert B. McNeal Liskow & Lewis, APLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-556-4052

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Taylor P. Mouledoux Looper Goodwine P.C. 650 Poydras St. Suite 2400 504-503-1503 Edward B. Poitevent II Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0889

Justin M. Chopin The Chopin Law Firm, LLC 650 Poydras St. Suite 1550 504-323-6439 James “Jimmy” Courtenay JJC Law 3914 Canal St. 504-513-8820

Adam Zuckerman Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 504-566-5210

John Enochs Morris Bart, Attorneys at Law 601 Poydras St. Pan American Life Center, Floor 24 504-613-4771

On Air Media Legal Analyst Metairie Dane S. Ciolino Louisiana Legal Ethics, LLC 18 Farnham Pl. 504-975-3263

Alexandra Faia Herman, Herman & Katz, L.L.C. 820 O’Keefe Ave. 504-581-4892

New Orleans Scott Sternberg Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC 935 Gravier St. Suite 2020 504-324-1887 Personal Injury Litigation Luling Loyd J. Bourgeois Loyd J. Bourgeois, LLC 50 Wade St. Suite 9 985-441-3448 Metairie Louis A. DiRosa, Jr., Esq. Law Office of Louis DiRosa, Jr. 4608 Rye Street 504-615-7340 Jeffrey Gennusa Gennusa Firm 2816 Hessmer Ave. Suite B 504-308-0922 Ana M. Rodrigues Gennusa Firm 2816 Hessmer Ave. Suite B 504-308-0922 New Orleans Morris Bart Morris Bart, Attorneys at Law 601 Poydras St. Pan American Life Center, Floor 24 504-613-4771 Adam Bosso Morris Bart, Attorneys at Law 601 Poydras St. Pan American Life Center, Floor 24 504-613-4771

Meyer “Mike” Gertler Gertler Law Firm 935 Gravier St. Suite 1900 504-386-3673 Jeffrey “Jeff” Green JJC Law 3914 Canal St. 504-513-8820 Stephen Herman Herman, Herman & Katz, L.L.C. 820 O’Keefe Ave. 504-581-4892 Brian Katz Herman, Herman & Katz, L.L.C. 820 O’Keefe Ave. 504-581-4892 Joshua G. Keller Deutsch Kerrigan, LLP 755 Magazine St. 504-593-0735 Megan Kiefer Kiefer & Kiefer 1100 Poydras St. Suite 1300 504-828-3313 Raymond C. Lewis Deutsch Kerrigan, LLP 755 Magazine St. 504-593-0697 Glenn Lieberman Morris Bart, Attorneys at Law 601 Poydras St. Pan American Life Center, Floor 24 504-613-4771 Philip D. Lorio IV Chopin Law Firm, LLC 650 Poydras St. Suite 1550 504-323-4126 Terry Loup Morris Bart, Attorneys at Law 601 Poydras St. Pan American Life Center, Floor 24 504-613-4771

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Przemek Lubecki Morris Bart, Attorneys at Law 601 Poydras St. Pan American Life Center, Floor 24 504-613-4771

Kyle Wallace Siegel Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2350 504-589-9797

Paul M. Sterbcow Lewis, Kullman, Sterbcow & Abramson, LLC 601 Poydras St. Suite 2615 504-588-9722

Dorothy H. Wimberly Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0849

Cheryl WildDonde’Ville Waltzer Wiygul & Garside 14399 Chef Menteur Hwy. Suite D 504-254-4400 Product Liability Litigation New Orleans Michael H. Abraham Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 2100 504-799-4345 Francis Philip Accardo Pugh Accardo LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3600 504-799-4531 Helen Hairston Babin Gertler Law Firm 935 Gravier St. Suite 1900 504-386-3673 Betsy Barnes Morris Bart, Attorneys at Law 601 Poydras St. Pan American Life Center, Floor 24 504-613-4771 Louis L. Gertler Gertler Law Firm 935 Gravier St. Suite 1900 504-386-3673 John Jerry Glas Deutsch Kerrigan, LLP 755 Magazine St. 504-593-0627 Shaun P. McFall Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2350 504-589-9764 Richard E. Sarver Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2350 504-589-9733

Railroad Law Mandeville Joseph M. Miller Davis, Saunders, and Miller, PLC 450 N. Causeway Blvd.

Suite D 985-612-3070 Benjamin B. Saunders Davis, Saunders, and Miller, PLC 450 N. Causeway Blvd.

Suite D 985-612-3070 New Orleans Thomas L. Colletta Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard 601 Poydras St. Suite 2775 504-568-1990 Benjamin R. Slater III Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 504-453-9784 Brent A. Talbot Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 2300 Energy Centre 504-585-7059

Paul C. Kitziger Liskow & Lewis, APLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-556-4126 Rose McCabe LeBreton Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard 601 Poydras St. Suite 2775 504-568-1990 Jon F. “Chip” Leyens Jr. Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 504-566-8628 Annie G. McBride Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0880 William L. Mizell Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0856 Marie A. Moore Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2800 504-299-2108 Wesley M. Plaisance Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. 909 Poydras St. Suite 1500 504-920-5550

Patrick A. Talley Jr. Phelps Dunbar, LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 504-584-9220

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

Real Estate Law Covington Todd Taranto Provenance Title 661 River Highland Blvd.

985-206-9547

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

New Orleans Jennifer E. Barriere Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard 601 Poydras St. Suite 2775 504-568-1990

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

James L. Breaux Liskow & Lewis, APLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-556-4027 Lillian Eyrich Steeg Law Firm, LLC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3201 504-582-1199

Taylor C. Stone The Law Office of Taylor C. Stone, LLC 627 Cherokee St. Suite 205 504-717-4874 Susan G. Talley Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0828

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 Securities Regulation New Orleans Jamie L. Berger Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2350 504-589-9784 George C. Freeman III Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2350 504-589-9732 David N. Luder Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2350 504-589-9798 Jessica Vásquez Vásquez Law 400 Poydras St. Suite 900 504-571-9582 Securities/Capital Markets Law New Orleans John C. Anjier Liskow & Lewis, APLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-556-4177 Jamie L. Berger Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2350 504-589-9784 Mark A. Fullmer Phelps Dunbar, LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 504-584-9324 Jessica Vásquez Vásquez Law Trial Attorneys 400 Poydras St. Suite 900 504-571-9582 Tax Law Metairie Mark Embree The Embree Group, LLC 111 Veterans Blvd. Suite 350 A 504-319-2169 David J. Lukinovich Lukinovich, APLC 4415 Shores Dr. Suite 200 504-818-0401

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New Orleans Jesse R. Adams III Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8364

Cheryl M. Kornick Liskow & Lewis, APLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-556-4156

A. Albert Ajubita Ajubita, Leftwich & Salzer, L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 1500 504-582-2300

Brian Leftwich Ajubita, Leftwich & Salzer, L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 1500 504-582-2300

Robert “Bob” S. Angelico Liskow & Lewis, APLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-556-4112

Matthew P. Miller Miller Sullivan & Demarcay 1100 Poydras St. Suite 1515 504-708-1258

William M. Backstrom Jr. Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8228

Rudolph R. Ramelli Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8206

Timothy P. Brechtel Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8236

Jerome J. Reso Jr. Liskow & Lewis, APLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-299-6123

Susan J. Burkenstock Elkins PLC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 4400 504-529-3600

Leon H. Rittenberg III Liskow & Lewis, APLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-299-6135

Andre B. Burvant Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8466

John A. Rouchell Liskow & Lewis, APLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-299-6108

Jaye A. Calhoun Kean Miller LLP 909 Poydras St. Suite 3600 504-293-5936 John W. Colbert Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0832 Sanders W. Colbert Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0956 J. Grant Coleman King & Jurgens, L.L.C. 201 St. Charles Ave. Floor 45 504-569-1637 Michael E. Guarisco Guarisco Cordes & Lala, LLC 601 Poydras St. Suite 2355 504-587-7007 Steven I. Klein Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2800 504-299-2105

Mark S. Stein Lowe Stein, LLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 3600 504-517-8160 Transportation Law New Orleans Francis J. Barry Jr. Deutsch Kerrigan, LLP 755 Magazine St. 504-593-0642 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 Robert L. Bonnaffons Leake & Andersson, LLP 1100 Poydras St. Suite 1700 504-585-7500 Patrick D. DeRouen DeRouen Law Firm 650 Poydras St. Suite 1913 800-594-9610 Gerard J. Dragna Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett 701 Poydras St. Suite 600 504-595-3000

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J. Edward McAuliffe III Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett 701 Poydras St. Suite 600 504-595-3000

Ashley L. Belleau Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard 601 Poydras St. Suite 2775 504-568-1990

C. Michael Parks Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett 701 Poydras St. Suite 600 504-648-8487

David F. Edwards Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8184

Eric Winder Sella Plauché Maselli Parkerson 701 Poydras St. Suite 3800 504-582-1142 Trusts and Estates Covington Brittany V. Carter Brittany V. Carter, Attorney at Law, L.L.C. 90 Louis Prima Dr. Suite A 985-789-4508 Metairie Steven 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. 504-837-1230 Amanda Sullivan NOLA Succession Law 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

Laura E. Fine Sessions, Fishman & Nathan, L.L.C. 400 Poydras St. Suite 2550 504-582-1500 Katelyn P. Gunn Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0943 Miriam Wogan Henry Jones Walker LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 504-582-8436 Erin E. Kriksciun Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 504-566-5200 Lawrence M. Lehmann Sessions, Fishman & Nathan, L.L.C. 400 Poydras St. Suite 2550 504-582-1500 James G. Maguire James G. Maguire, Attorney at Law 6059 Argonne Blvd.

504-975-3038 Carole Cukell Neff Sessions, Fishman & Nathan, L.L.C. 400 Poydras St. Suite 2550 504-582-1519

Marguerite “Peggy” L. Adams Liskow & Lewis, APLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-556-4142

John C. Overby Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 3150 504-593-0964

Tyler J. Arbour Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard 601 Poydras St. Suite 2775 504-568-1990

Laura Walker Plunkett Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 504-566-5200

Dara L. Baird Dara L. Baird, Inc. 5523 S. Johnson St. 504-865-9004 Hilton S. Bell LaFleur & Laborde 612 Andrew Higgins Blvd. Suite 1001 504-946-9181

S. Frazer Rankin Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard 601 Poydras St. Suite 2775 504-568-1990 Leon H. Rittenberg III Liskow & Lewis, APLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-299-6135

John A. Rouchell Liskow & Lewis, APLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-299-6108 Eric 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, LLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 3600 504-517-8160 Joseph T. Wilson Liskow & Lewis, APLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 504-556-4011 Workers Compensation Law Metairie Corey Fitzpatrick Worker’s Compensation, LLC 3045 Ridgelake Dr. Suite 203 866-380-3572 New Orleans Stephanie L. Cheralla Cheralla & Associates 432 N. Anthony St. Suite 307 504-336-1950 Wayne J. Fontana Roedel Parsons Blache Fontana Piontek & Pisano, A Law Corporation 1555 Poydras St. Suite 1700 504-680-0156 Jacob Goehring Morris Bart, Attorneys at Law 601 Poydras St. Pan American Life Center, Floor 24 504-613-4771 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 Tara Melancon Morris Bart, Attorneys at Law 601 Poydras St. Pan American Life Center, Floor 24 504-613-4771

Robert N. Popich Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett 701 Poydras St. Suite 600 504-595-3000 Simone H. Yoder Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett 701 Poydras St. Suite 600 504-595-3000 Slidell Thomas “Ben” Delsa Delsa Law Firm, LLC 34641 Grantham College Rd. Suite 3 985-882-1222 •

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TRAVEL

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BY CHERÉ COEN

Foo Foo Florida Fun and festing in Pensacola magine 1 2 days of festival fun, from music and art to theater and children’s activities and everything in between.

Foo Foo Festival in Pensacola combines cultural and creative happenings every fall from a host of community organizations, all under one umbrella. And this year, the festival marks its 10th anniversary Nov. 2-13.

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Foo Foo Fest Festival organizers choose grant recipients to take part in the 12-day event and they range from 309 Punk Project, a nonprofit archiving the punk culture of the region to the Pensacola Civic Band, Opera, Symphony Orchestra and Little Theatre, among so many others.

Events include “Singing in the Street” by the Choral Society of Pensacola and Pensacola Children’s Chorus, the musicals “Desperate Measures”

by PenArts and “Xanadu” by the

Dixon School of Arts and Sciences and the glass installation “Poseidon’s Garden” by First City Art Center. To get a full lineup of cultural happenings, visit foofoofest.com.

Attend Homecoming No gowns or tuxes required to watch the world-famous U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly over Pensacola for their annual Homecoming Show. The Blue Angels practice at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola and visitors may watch their breathtaking aviation antics weekly from March to October. But they return to the museum for the NAS Pensacola Homecoming Air Show Nov. 2-3.

Admission, parking and blanket seating in an open paved area are free. Preferred seating areas are available with paid admission.

Visitors should enter at the west gate of the naval base and U.S. citizens 18 years and older must show a valid I.D. for admission. For non-native citizens, visit NavalAviationMuseum.org for more information.

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Get on the Water Love dolphins? Several businesses offer cruises to spot those wonderful mammals who make the bays surrounding Pensacola home. And if that’s not entertainment enough, Dolphin Blue Angels Blues Cruise Adventure out of Gulf Breeze allows guests to see both dolphins and the Blue Angels in flight, including the Homecoming Show.

The Beach Less Traveled The Gulf Island National Seashore requires an entrance fee but you’ll agree it’s worth every dollar after spotting the pristine emerald waters and sugar white sand beaches. The 160-mile seashore just outside Pensacola is run by the National Park Service and considered America’s largest national seashore since it extends all the way to Mississippi. Don’t miss historic Fort Pickens, which includes a campground and the beginning of the four-mile beach bike path. And if you’d rather not drive to the beach, take the ferry

to Fort Pickens. And yes, you can watch the Blue Angels from Fort Pickens as well.

Go for A Stroll Stroll through downtown Pensacola where restaurants, boutiques and gourmet food trucks surround historic Palafox Street. Nothing hits the spot this time of year like cozy coffee shops serving up warm beverages. Grab a craft cup of joe, such as the Angelino and Honey Latte at Bodacious Bookstore & Café where great reads may be acquired as well. Or purchase an espresso and relax a while at Maker’s Cafe & Espresso Bar. Florida-Bound Flight For another getaway down the Florida coast, Breeze Airways will begin flying a new route from New Orleans to Fort Myers (beginning Nov. 2) on Thursdays and Sundays.

To reserve a flight or to obtain more information, visit flybreeze.com.

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H OM E A DVIC E

BY LEE CUTRONE / PHOTO BY GREG MILES

Tracy Gielbert

Collecting art for your home t’s said that art is in the eye of the beholder. No two people will react to or interpret a piece in exactly the same way.

On the other hand, there are some general words of advice for art enthusiasts as they begin to purchase art. Tracy Gielbert, owner of Gallery Orange in the French Quarter, offers some wise do’s and don’ts.

Gielbert studied fine art herself before moving into the role of gallerist 16 years ago and advises beginning with a basic idea: Rather than thinking of art as a financial investment, approach it as something to enhance your daily joy and surroundings.

“If something enriches your home and your soul and makes you happy, buy it,” said Gielbert. “You invest thousands of dollars in a sofa that you will throw away one day, so why not on a work of art?”

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That said, Gielbert emphasizes that it is wise to buy art that will last. First, however, Gielbert says to get out and start looking at art.

“See what you like and get familiar with prices, so you don’t get sticker shock,” she said.

This includes visiting galleries, museums, looking at online sites, and books. Save auctions until you know what you like and have a better knowledge of cost. Once you’ve been exposed to a variety of art, Gielbert recommends going to galleries that handle the work of emerging artists. They offer several advantages. Price tags on works by emerging artists are lower than those on works by established artists and the gallery has already put its confidence behind the artist’s work and professionalism.

When considering a purchase, Gielbert advises buyers ask themselves whether they are buying a piece as part of the décor, to fill wall space or because “it speaks to you.” If you love a piece, it’s more likely to be a lifelong

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Buy one large piece you love rather than a multitude of small works about which you are lukewarm.

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When traveling, look at art for information vs. acquisition.

Shipping can be expensive.

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Make sure art is hung properly – at the correct height, for the proper weight etc.

possession. At the same time, she notes that buyers’ tastes change as they become more educated.

Gielbert recommends buying art that is made with quality archival materials that last and buying the largest piece you can afford (as long as you love it) rather than buying small works in order to save money. Large pieces generally have more impact and you will require fewer pieces in the long run. She also is a proponent of buying original works vs. prints or giclées. An original work bears “the energy and the handprint” of the artist and doesn’t always require the expense of framing as in the case of a print.

Because sales in New Orleans slow in the hot summer months (June to September) due to less foot traffic, Gielbert says summer is a good time to buy. Galleries have more time to spend with customers and are more likely to negotiate. Most galleries also offer spread payments for customers who prefer to pay in installments.

Finally, Gielbert suggests building a rapport with a gallery owner.

That way a would-be buyer can rely on the eye and expertise of the gallery as well as their own enthusiasm for a work.

About the Expert

Gallery Orange owner Tracey Gielbert attended the Willem deKooning Academie in Rotterdam and the Royal Academie of Art in The Hague and began selling her own art while still a student. Tracie feels that her formal training as an artist gives her the advantage of being able to discern the quality of the artist’s technique.

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GROWI NG PA I NS

BY EVE CRAWFORD PEYTON / ART BY JANE SANDERS

The House Next Door First, there was a family.

When we moved in to our current home in 2014, our next door neighbors were a family with kids close in age to our own kids. They were excited for another family with kids to move in. I went to their younger son’s first birthday party and watched him smear cake on his face with his chubby, dimpled hands as my 2-year-old toddled around their living room. Their older son, then 6, and my older daughter, then 7, rode bikes around the block and opened a short-lived lemonade stand. The kids went trick-or-treating together.

We staked signs in our respective yards about respective open houses for their respective schools. We talked about plans for summer camp and upcoming vacations. This went on for a few years.

And then they moved. It happens.

There was a job offer too good to refuse in a city many miles away.

The schools were better. The cost of living was cheaper. It wasn’t in

a hurricane zone. We understood.

We were sad, of course, but we absolutely understood. The neighborhood threw them a going-away party, and we waved at the moving truck as it drove away.

And then we waited, just like they had waited while our house was on the market. Maybe another family would move in with kids, and we would make friends with them, just as they had made friends with us. Maybe not, though. Maybe it would be a childless couple who would complain about how messy our front porch looked, strewn with kids’ toys and shoes kicked off by the door. Maybe it would be someone with a dozen barking dogs. Maybe it would be a bunch of noisy but friendly college kids – we aren’t that far from Tulane and Loyola. Or maybe it would be a lovely couple just starting a family with a mom pregnant with a baby my older kid could one day babysit. There were so many possibilities, good and bad.

In the end, when it sold, it was

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none of those things. And it was all of those things.

It became a short-term rental.

So we have a revolving door of neighbors, some lovely, some obnoxious, all temporary.

We enjoyed meeting the couple visiting from Orlando, Fla., to mark their 15th anniversary. It was fun getting to know the family that stayed there for a month while their kitchen was being renovated.

But the bachelor party that got into a drunken fight in our driveway was less welcome, and we had to call the police because we weren’t sure if it would escalate beyond fisticuffs. And the group of women visiting from Michigan to celebrate a birthday got so drunk that they themselves called 911 to make sure no one was going to die of alcohol poisoning, waking most of the block up when the fire truck and ambulance arrived at 3 a.m. (Thankfully, everyone was OK.) The loud music and the streets clogged with out-of-state cars are

just another weekend now, and if we don’t like it, at least we know it is only for a few days.

But still. Drunk and rowdy tourists are nothing new, and in fact, they are our lifeblood as a city. However, they used to be confined to the French Quarter. Now they are in our neighborhood, where we are trying to raise our kids, cook our dinners, bicker with our spouses, put out our recycling, and park our own cars.

The house next door is a lot of things now. There are parties and tourists and music and fun and a whole lot of food deliveries.

But mostly, I miss when there was a family.

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For more Eve, check out her blog “Joie d’Eve” on Tuesday mornings at myneworleans.com

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TAB LE TA L K

BY SCOTT GOLD / PHOTOS BY JEFFERY JOHNSTON

The Italian

Sub-lime

A thin slice of Jersey in Uptown NOLA t might sound surprising

that there wasn’t something like this down here.”

Like many modern New Orleans aspiring

to New Orleanians to hear

Thus began a years-long project for Tara: Opening

restaurateurs, Francolini and Nunez decided

someone say that they long

a quintessential New Jersey-style deli right in the

to launch their deli idea as a pop-up as they

for an Italian sandwich but

heart of Uptown New Orleans. But she knew the

searched for a brick-and-mortar location to call

can’t seem to find one here.

execution needed to be perfect. So she partnered

home. Francolini’s officially started serving their

After all, the 504 is awash in

with her friend, chef Cesar Nunez, to hammer

Italian sandwiches at Company Burger (“Adam

rich Italian heritage. We’re

out all the intricate details of the concept before

Biderman really saved us,” Tara said), and then at

the town that invented the muffuletta. But for

even beginning to think about opening. To start,

Rabbit’s Foot, where they resided for six months

Tara Francolini, a New Jersey native and veteran

Francolini brought Nunez to New York for research

on Monday and Tuesday nights. Given New

of the local service industry, a proper “East

and development. And that, of course, meant

Orleanians’ deep and abiding love of food – espe-

Coast Italian sandwich” didn’t really exist in the

eating a lot of sandwiches.

cially sandwiches – their concept was all but a

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Crescent City. Not yet.

“In one day, I think we ate like eight or nine

first-pitch home run.

different sandwiches,” she said. “There were like

“It went really well and ended up being way

close to me, and it was something that I really

24 spots on my list. By the time we got to five –

busier than I ever expected,” Francolini said. “It

missed,” Francolini said. “I definitely took it for

and we were eating full sandwiches here – you

was wild. I thought ‘Well, I guess I have to focus

granted when I was up north, where there are so

feel like you just want to die. We were able to

on this,’ and it ended up being great. Because if

many of these Italian delis. There are a dozen of

do a lot in the Bleecker area, Soho and the West

we had opened in New Orleans and not had those

them every few blocks, and everyone has their

Village, and then up to Arthur Ave. in the Bronx,

popups, it would’ve been an absolute disaster.

own neighborhood deli that they love for one

looking at all of their menus for inspiration and

Just working out little kinks and workshopping

reason or another. It was a cool discovery for

seeing what seemed to work and different styles

recipes, finding out what people were interested

me, because I do love sandwiches, and I realized

of service. That really helped a lot.”

in, and what they weren’t interested in.”

“I realized that it was something that was

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Goodenough Supper Club

About the Owner

Tara Francolini was born and raised in New Jersey, into an Italian family that adored the culinary arts. She landed in New Orleans after years hopping around the country and globe working as a server and managing bars and restaurants. After stints at Longway Tavern – where she met her now co-owner and chef/consultant Cesar Nunez – and Blue Oak, Francolini began working to realize her dream of bringing a classic Italian deli to the Crescent City. Francolini’s opened Uptown in July of 2023 and expertly filled a hole in the New Orleans dining scene that most didn’t know existed. But the best part, she says, is having a taste of home at her fingertips. “Finally,” she declared, “I don’t have to fly to New York anymore just to get a chicken cutlet sandwich. That was getting expensive!”

Finally, after many months of painstaking

Finally, there’s the acid factor. “We use

research, menu testing and pop-up service,

pepperoncini,” noted Tara. You chop them up

Francolini’s officially opened in their own cozy,

really fine, and it permeates through all the

modern space on Tchoupitoulas Street this

fattiness and saltiness. It elevates it to that next

past summer. Unsurprisingly, New Orleanians

level and brings out all of the different flavors.”

lined up down the street to get their Italian

You’ll find all of these elements and more on

sandwich fix right out of the gate. What they

the carefully curated menu at Francolini’s, from

found was something deeply familiar and

their Italian sandwich, appropriately dubbed

also refreshingly novel to them at the same

“The Italian,” piled high with prosciutto cotto,

time, executed with an attention to detail that

mortadella, hot capicola, genoa salami, sharp

even Francolini admits borders on obsessive.

provolone, pepperoncini, red onions, shredded

So what, in Tara’s mind, makes the ideal

lettuce and house vinaigrette to “The Smoltz,”

Italian sandwich? First and perhaps most

which sports rare roast beef, fontina cheese,

critically, is the bread. It took being rejected

horseradish aioli and fresh dill. Fried chicken

by more than twenty bakeries, creating the

cutlets are also a standout, something that

recipe herself, and finally partnering with

Francolini craved from her youth but simply

Ayu Bakehouse to fill their need for the

couldn’t find on New Orleans sandwiches.

quintessential Italian sandwich loaf, which

The “Niccolo,” named after Tara’s favorite

is “dense, but still moist” and an exterior

neighborhood deli growing up, features a

that straddles the line between crusty and

uniquely wonderful combination of hot cutlets

flaky. “And the bottom had to have either

with fresh mozzarella, garlicky broccoli rabe

semolina or cornmeal, which gave it that

and roasted red peppers.

grittiness which was so traditional growing

Francolini’s well-warranted early success

up, and something that I thought was a really

seems surreal to its founder and namesake.

unique factor.”

“It feels like an out-of-body experience,” she

And then, of course, comes the meat,

says. Still, the Jersey girl remains grateful for

shaved obsessively thin. “In my mind that’s

her adopted hometown, which has embraced

a dealbreaker right there,” Tara said. “Getting

the new East Coast-style deli with open arms.

meat that’s thinly sliced totally changes the

“I would never have opened a restaurant in

mouthfeel of a sandwich. It also changes

any other city,” she said. “It’s been really

the volume of it. If you have five ounces of

cool to see how well received it’s been, and

meat but it’s thick, you really only have three

how even people who were apprehensive

slices. If you have five ounces of meat that’s

of it really want a new small business to do

really thinly sliced, you can have forty slices

well. Here, people genuinely care. And that’s

of it, and it’s just going to be so much better.”

awesome.”

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If you were crestfallen when Uptown culinary gem Carrollton Market shuttered its doors permanently back in 2021, you’re not alone. Despite the restaurant’s sad closing, Chef Jason Goodenough refused to be down for the count. In recent months, Goodenough has been delighting Crescent City gastronomes with a once-monthly, 30-seat, five-course popup dinner, appropriately titled the “Goodenough Supper Club.”

Previous dinners have included concepts like “Across the Pond,” which featured modern takes on British fare, including foie gras with crumpets, and oxtail and Stilton pie, as well as another titled “Artsy,” which took place in Alex Beard’s gallery and included souvenir menus designed by the artist himself.

“It’s been awesome experimenting,” Goodenough said. “I really missed having the opportunity to be creative and do some more upscale cooking.”

As for November’s menu, “It’s going to be the first thing we’ve done with fall ingredients, a little bit heartier than summertime. I think it’ll be a really good one!”

For more info, check out @goodenoughsupperclub on Instagram, and tickets are available on the website Tock. If you’ve ever had the singular joy of experiencing the chef’s signature “Oysters Goodenough,” you know you’ll want to do that tout de suite!

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CH EER S

BY ELIZABETH PEARCE / PHOTO BY EUGENIA UHL

Extra! Extra!

Inspired by a newsworthy past

Michael Glassberg, the Eliza Jane Hotel’s Head Bartender, shares the hotel’s history through his drinks menu.

Peychaud’s bitters were once produced in the building, as was The Daily Picayune. After the newspaper owner died, his wife, Eliza Jane Nicholson, became the United States’ first female publisher. Peychaud and Eliza Jane’s families immigrated from San Domingue, so Michael chose Haitian rum as the base spirit. “I have a vision of them arriving on a boat,” Michael says, inspiring the name.

Michael moved to New Orleans after Katrina and began bartending because, “I watched a lot of Cheers.” His job at the Swizzle Stick was “ground zero…everyone came through the place.” In the nascent days of craft cocktails, he remembers, “We were a tight group of bartenders.” He notes the key to running a hotel bar is to “create interesting cocktails, but also offer guests what they expect. We want to say ‘Yes’ as often as possible. The guest’s happiness matters.”

Maiden Voyage 1 1/2 ounce Barbancourt Haitian Rum 4 1 ounce Cardamaro 3/4 ounce lemon juice 1/2 ounce maple syrup undiluted 2-3 dashes Peychaud’s Shake all ingredients with ice. Finely strain into a coupe. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Podcast

Listen to Elizabeth’s podcast “Drink & Learn;” visit elizabeth-pearce.com

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Cardamaro is a wine based amaro that mixes well with bourbon. It’s also delicious on its own over ice after dinner. Store it in the fridge.

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When creating a new drink, Michael says, “Don’t try so hard. Many home bartenders make complicated drinks. There’s a reason people order classics made with three ingredients over and over. Stick with simplicity.”

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Considering bartending? Michael advises, “Find a job without a lot of cocktail making, somewhere easy, serving shots and beers. There’s a rhythm to being back here and the best way to know if you like it (and if you like people) is in a busy, high volume environment. If you can bartend in a club, you can bartend anywhere.

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NOSH

BY JYL BENSON / PHOTO BY SAM HANNA

Lighting the Way Celebrating Diwali (the Indian Festival of Lights)

Diwali—a celebration of good over evil—is India’s most important holiday.

Observed by more than a billion people across different faiths, this five-day festival of lights brings prayer, feasts (usually vegetarian), and fireworks. This year the Indian celebration of Diwali will last from November 10-14.

The heart of the celebration is observed on the 15th day of the 8th month in the Hindu Lunar calendar when the moon is new, this year November 12 when the Goddess Lakshmi (the god of wealth) will be worshiped for her influence on happiness, prosperity, and fame. The date for the celebration changes annually, always falling somewhere in October or November.

Diwali is derived from Sanskrit word Deepavali meaning ‘Line of Lamps’. And celebrants line up brightly burning clay lamps outside their homes.

Our friends chef Tyler Stuart and his partner Merritt Coscia shared this recipe for Green Bean Thorman, a vegetarian dish from the Keralan region of India.

The primary vegetable, in this case, green beans, can be changed up seasonally.

Cook With us!

Join us each third Tuesday of the month and cook along with New Orleans Magazine and our featured chef on Instagram. @neworleansmagazine

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Fresh Green Bean Thoran Shared by Plume Algiers Serves 4 3 tablespoons neutral cooking oil, such as canola 1/2 of a medium red onion, julienned 1 cup julienned green cabbage 2 cups blanched fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 cup carrot ribbons (use a vegetable peeler to make the ribbons) 1/2 Thai chili pepper finely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 2 tablespoons chopped ginger Fresh curry leaves (see NOTES) 1

Kosher salt to taste

Curry leaves are available at the International Market (3940 Barron St, Metairie, 504-88888320

1 handful (about 1/4 cup) Plume Algiers’ Thoran Masala (see NOTES)

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Plume Algiers’ Thoran Masala is available at Plume Algiers (1113 Teche St, 504-381-4893, plumealgiers.com), the Rabbitt’s Foot (2042 Prytania St, 504-499-0880, rabbitsfootnola. com), and through VEGGI Co-op at the Crescent City Farmers Markets (crescentcityfarmersmarket.org).

Fresh cilantro and mint leaves for garnish 1/2 of a lime Crunchy garnish of choice, such as toasted pumpkin seeds Kosher salt 1. Set a large cast iron skillet over high heat. Add the oil.

2. When the oil shimmers add the onions and, stirring, let them brown for about 10 seconds 3. Add the cabbage. Toss and cook until slightly softened, about 1 minute 4. Add the green beans. Toss and cook until blistered, about 30 seconds 5. Add the carrots. Toss and cook until slightly softened, about 30 seconds.

6. Add chopped Thai chili. Toss.

7. Add the ginger, garlic, and curry leaves. Toss and cook until fragrant.

About 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat.

8. Add salt to taste.

9. While the cast iron is still hot, add the Plume Algiers’ Thoran Masala and mix thoroughly. Let the coconut toast a bit in the hot pan.

10. Divide the Thoran among four plates or shallow bowls.

11. Squeeze the lime evenly over each portion.

12. Garnish with cilantro, mint, and crunchy topping. Serve.

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Holiday Happenings

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s the days grow darker, the nights shine brighter! Harvest vibes and yuletide cheer are right around the corner, ready to warm your hearts and satisfy your appetites. The holidays are a magical time of year, with family and friends traveling, shopping, and feasting their way through the incredible wealth of experiences New Orleans has to offer. From musical acts to festive cocktails to artistic extravaganzas and more, fill stockings (and your calendar) with these hometown holiday happenings.

The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

Join us for the return of Royal Snownesta, a seasonal celebration of the holidays at The Royal Sonesta New Orleans. Celebrate the season with culinary feasts featuring chef-inspired menus and festive cocktails at Restaurant R’evolution and Desire Oyster Bar plus holiday-themed live entertainment at The Jazz Playhouse. Create lasting memories for the entire family with Santa’s Pajama Party at Restaurant R’evolution.

Held on select weekends throughout December, this event features decadent delights for children and parents plus a visit from Santa himself! Take advantage of holiday savings and reserve a room with the Papa Noel package. Rates start at $159 per night and include complimentary overnight parking. Celebrate holiday cheer with Royal Snownesta and book your stay today online at sonesta.com/royalneworleans or by calling 504-586-0300.

New Orleans Opera

New Orleans Opera sets the stage for the Gulf South Premiere of Blue at the Mahalia Jackson Theater on November 10 and 12, 2023. Hailed as the “Best New Opera in 2020” by the Music Critics

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Association of North America, this profound collaboration between composer Jeanine Tesori and librettist Tazewell Thompson weaves a powerful tale of a family shattered by police violence, interwoven with moments of joy, love, pride, anger, confusion, hope, and grace.

Secure your seats now by visiting neworleansopera.org or calling the Box Office at (504) 529-3000, open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. In addition, New Orleans Opera presents “NOLA 52: The Big Eat,” a delectable fundraiser offering the chance to win certificates to 52 of the city’s finest restaurants—a year of dining for two. Get your tickets for a chance to indulge in New Orleans’ culinary treasures and mark your calendar for the winner’s announcement on December 15, 2023.

Sazerac House

Sazerac House is your one-stop destination for history, culture, and unforgettable experiences this holiday season.

Sazerac House is proud to present our Prohibition Repeal Day Lecture Series, a brand-new celebration. Led by bourbon archaeologist and Sazerac archivist Nick Laracuente, take a deep dive into history to uncover the secrets and stories of New Orleans during the Prohibition era. Two cocktails and light refreshments are included.

Other Sazerac House holiday festivities will include a Sip and Shop event on December 14. And all month long, guests can enjoy holidaythemed cocktail samples on Sazerac House’s daily complimentary tours.

Event times and information can be found at SazeracHouse.com

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

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

Book the ultimate vacation 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.

Dickie Brennan & Co.

A full-service market, kitchen, and bar all rolled into one with the standard of excellence Dickie Brennan restaurants are known for, The Commissary Market & Kitchen is the choice locale for fine casual dining in uptown New Orleans. This holiday season, The Commissary is also offering take-home Thanksgiving and Christmas packages with turkey, sides, dessert, and everything in between so your family can feast in style without the hassle of cooking at home.

During lunch hours throughout the month of December, also be on the lookout for traditional Dickie Brennan bells. A decadeslong tradition celebrated throughout the city, this year, every Dickie Brennan restaurant is participating in the yuletide festivities, with Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse open for Friday lunches and Pascal’s Manale officially handing out their own bells for the very first time!

Visit all seven restaurants throughout the Greater New Orleans area and ring in the new year with a full set of bells from your friends at Dickie Brennan & Co.

Ace Hotel New Orleans

The holidays are always merry and bright at Ace Hotel New Orleans as we roll out a plethora of cozy yuletide events for the whole family to enjoy. This year, let our chefs at the Josephine Estelle carve the turkey for you or take advantage of our take-and-bake-to-go service to bring Ace Hotel New Orleans experience home to the whole family.

Throughout the season, join us for fire pits and s’mores at Alto, our cozy rooftop bar, along with live music and glittering views of downtown New Orleans. On November 25, during the Bayou Classic weekend, enjoy a commemoration of HBCUs with DJs in the Lobby complementing the citywide festivities. Finally, ring in the new year with us at Three Keys, a music venue unlike any other, with a stylish dance party.

Make Ace Hotel New Orleans your hub for all things holiday. We hope to see you there!

Helis Foundation

Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation (PCSE), is the South’s leading outdoor, rotating public sculpture exhibition located in the heart of downtown New Orleans.

On November 29th, at and in partnership with the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, PCSE and The Helis Foundation will proudly host internationally acclaimed visual artist Allison Janae Hamilton and bestselling author Lauren Groff for Florida Stories, a conversation in celebration of Hamilton’s sculpture, Love is like the sea…, currently on display at PCSE. Moderated by podcast and public radio powerhouse Virginia Prescott, this night of topical discussion about artistic inspirations, our relationship to our environment, and the culture of the American South, is sure to be an insightful and evocative exchange from two highly celebrated artists. Admission to the event is free, but registration is required and open now, so visit [ogdenmuseum.org/event/florida-stories-a-conversation-with-authorlauren-groff-and-visual-artist-allison-janae-hamilton/] and secure your spot today!

Luzianne Café - New Orleans

Savor the holiday season and stock up on iconic New Orleans gifts at Luzianne Café, a casual Southern diner with a tiny general store nestled in the dining room. This bustling establishment in the heart of New Orleans’ Warehouse District attracts loyal locals and visitors alike. All-day breakfast and lunch menus spotlight New Orleans favorites – think powdered breakfast beignets, shrimp poboys, and Creole grits – as well as classic Southern diner fare like chicken salad made with Blue Plate Mayo (a cherished local brand), pancake stacks, a biscuit breakfast sandwich that feels like a gift with every bite, and a fried chicken sandwich that’s surely the star atop this eatery’s culinary tree. The coffee bar serves brunch cocktails, specialty coffees, and teas for dine-in or take-out. Luzianne Café isn’t just a neighborhood diner – it’s a celebration of good times and the culinary joys of New Orleans and the South. •

Briquette

A gem tucked cozily among the historic warehouse district, Briquette offers the finest in modern tastes and design. Featuring a signature open kitchen and an 18-foot seafood display, enjoy watching fresh fish being prepared before your eyes on red-hot briquettes while sampling an extensive wine list and beautifully crafted cocktails. This holiday season, Briquette is excited to feature world-class contemporary southern seafood dishes along with some twists on the traditional yuletide fair. This Thanksgiving Day, Briquette is offering a full threecourse Thanksgiving meal in addition to their regular menu and is also open on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day to welcome neighbors, friends, and family to toast the new year in style. There is truly no place better to celebrate the holidays than at Briquette. You’ll feel right at home.

Briquette is located at 701 S. Peters Street in the Warehouse District. Book your table today by calling the restaurant at 504-302-7496 or via OpenTable.

New Orleans Creole Cookery

New Orleans Creole Cookery prides itself on offering the finest in Cajun and Creole cuisine in a stylish and innovative fashion that excites audiences and ignites appetites. With the holiday season rapidly approaching, NOCC is your hub for families and friends to sit down for the finest in comfort dining. On Thanksgiving Day, NOCC is offering a full three-course meal in addition to their regular menu, so your family can feast without even having to clear the table. As December rolls around, NOCC is offering an open Oyster Bar for all Saints Games featuring the highest quality char-grilled oysters cooked to perfection. And finally, on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day, NOCC is opening its doors, ready to serve its community and ring in 2024 deliciously.

Located at 508 Toulouse Street. For more information, reservations, or to book a private event, call the restaurant at 504-524-9632 or visit neworleanscreolecookery.com.

Louisiana Children’s Museum

The Louisiana Children’s Museum believes that when you make a child’s potential visible, wonderful things happen. Spread across 8.5 acres of indoor and outdoor space, LCM was created as a place where kids use play, shared exploration, and conversation to connect with the people around them in a space overflowing with innovative and exciting ways to discover something new about the world and themselves. Children and their families can enjoy exhibits like ‘Follow That Food’, the epic journey of breakfast from faraway farmland to your belly, ‘Move With The River,’ a hands-on exploration of the Mississippi River, and even an outdoor adventure space to interact directly with the wetland ecosystem within which we call home. There’s always something new and exciting to discover at the Louisiana Children’s Museum, a place where kids can be the amazing humans they are, and wonderful things happen every day.•

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agent. To connect with an agent, call 1-800-568-1417 (TTY 711) or visit BCBSLAPlan.com/Medicare. Visit YouTube.com/BCBSLA to see short “Medicare Made Easy” videos with tips for picking a plan.

Home Care Solutions

With current availability, locally owned Home Care Solutions specializes in compassionate in-home caregiver 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. “These days, many families feel they’re under additional pressure to provide care for an aging loved one. As they navigate their own busy schedules and lives, we can step in and provide an extra arm of support that provides flexibility while allowing for continued connection with family.”

Caregivers are carefully matched to meet your loved one’s needs and personality, and their familiarity with local resources saves you time and often saves you money while their compassionate understanding of the aging process relieves you of unnecessary distress.

For more information, 504-828-0900, homecareneworleans.com.

Poydras Home

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enior Care facilities are of vital importance, not only for our loved ones but eventually for ourselves. In recent years, incredible strides have been made in crafting equally luxurious and comfortable environments for our senior neighbors to live out their golden years in warmth and love. From light assistance at home to communities outfitted with modern amenities and specialized programs, customized options exist for every budget and lifestyle.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana is devoted to its mission to improve the health and lives of Louisianians. Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period is going on through Dec. 7. This is the yearly opportunity for Medicare beneficiaries to pick a new plan or make changes. Coverage on the plan you select begins Jan. 1, 2024. If you are on Medicare and need help picking your 2024 health plan, you can get help – at no cost! – from Blue Cross’s licensed agents experienced in Medicare plans. They can answer your questions and work with you to find a Medicare plan that best meets your needs and budget. There is no obligation to buy because you work with an

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Open now, Poydras Home Reimagined is Louisiana’s first Green House® Project community—this revolutionary care approach makes each resident the central decision maker in their own daily life.

Poydras Home constructed two new buildings to house five Nursing Care homes and one Assisted Living Memory Care home. The Green House model groups a smaller number of residents to share each house led by a small team of consistent Care Partners specially trained to make each day personally meaningful.

Homes feature open floor plans and access to Poydras Home’s ample green spaces. Poydras Home’s interior campus is also being transformed into a Center for Healthy Living to benefit all residents with yoga, a therapy gym, a library, meditative space and more.

Poydras Home worked with Eskew Dumez Ripple architects to ensure the structural changes were adaptive while still rooted in aesthetic traditions.

For move-in information, visit poydrashome.com. 5345 Magazine St., 504-897-0535.

The Carrollton

Sai Raj Kappari is the recently named Executive Director of “The Carrollton”, a newly renovated senior living community located within the nineteenth century courthouse of the same name. With state-of-the-art amenities nestled within the warm embrace of one of New Orleans’ oldest buildings, Mr. Kappari promises guests nothing short of the finest senior living experience in the city, specializing in assisted living, memory care and featuring an onsite salon, restaurant-style dining, onsite therapy services and licensed team members available 24/7.

“People are calling it the Ritz Carrollton of assisted living and memory care, and that’s what we are.” says Kappari.

Mr. Kappari, a licensed nursing facility administrator and a gerontologist, brings a deep understanding of the aging journey to the community, dedicating his life and career to the well-being of the individuals he serves. His personal mantra is “when our life purpose changes from competition to contribution, it becomes a celebration”.

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The Lambeth House

Nestled in the heart of Uptown, just blocks from Audubon Park and the Mississippi River, is Lambeth House—a true slice of paradise.

Primarily known for its focus on healthy aging, Lambeth House offers its independent living adults amazing amenities such as upscale dining, a vibrant activities calendar, a saltwater pool, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Lambeth House recognizes that retirement is best lived when it’s full of things to do, so residents are offered everything from planned activities and off-site outings to lifelong learning.

Plus, as a Life Plan community, Lambeth House residents rest easy knowing that supportive care, such as assisted living and 24hour nursing care, are conveniently available onsite should the need ever arise.

“For 25 years, we have worked to challenge the status quo in aging services,” says Chief Executive Officer Scott Crabtree. “Today, as we look to the future, we are proud to continue that mission.”

For more information, call 504-865-1960 or visit LambethHouse.com.

The Laurel

When it’s time to turn the corner into a life of comfort, security, and expert care, you will find it at the all-new Laurel Senior Living located in Uptown. This brand-new community caters to active seniors, offering both Independent and Assisted Living services and a unique offering: New Orleans’ only All-Female Memory Care.

The residents can enjoy lush grounds, a 3-story, sunlit atrium, restaurant-style dining, 24-hour nursing care, resident gardening area and putting green, and so much more.

The dedicated Laurel Memory Care floor is thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of female residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia, offering engaging activities tailored to celebrate individual interests and passions. From therapeutic art to serene gardening, each day presents new opportunities for residents to thrive and rediscover their passions.

With a heart-centered approach, our dedicated team provides expert care, connecting on a personal level that makes a true difference in the lives of our residents.

SummerHouse Vista Shores

Widely considered the best-assisted living and memory care facility in New Orleans, SummerHouse Vista Shores offers residents the chance to thrive in a cozy environment of beautiful facilities and high-quality care. With two living options available, Assisted Living and Memory Care, all residents have the opportunity to lead active lifestyles with the finest in support and amenities, including restaurant-style dining, a professional beauty salon and barbershop, and 24-hour licensed nursing care, all perched upon the soothing banks of Bayou St. John. Already a pet-friendly community, SummerHouse Vista Shores will soon welcome a dog park to its campus, giving all residents, furry and not, the chance to play in the sunshine all year round. With over ten years of service, SummerHouse Vista Shores is eager to continue its efforts to care for the residents of New Orleans and offer a proper home for the golden years of life.•

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he sprawling world of the law and legal procedures is more mind-bending than TV dramas would have you believe. For this reason, it is crucial to have a strong legal team in your corner and a powerful lawyer fighting for your rights. New Orleans is overflowing with highly qualified and experienced attorneys ready and willing to guide you through the legal process with confidence, integrity, and proven results. From estate and family law to personal injury cases and complex business litigation, these attorneys and firms are ready to tackle just about every legal issue there is.

Brittany V. Carter, Attorney at Law

Brittany V. Carter, Attorney at Law, L.L.C., a recipient of New Orleans Magazine’s Top Lawyer status now four years in a row, sets herself apart as an advocate for civility and personability in the world of Family Law and Estate Law. A true solo practitioner and Southeast Louisiana native, Brittany is the attorney her clients can rely on from the first phone call to the final signature.

Brittany offers compassionate guidance and support to her clients, while also providing transparent communication throughout the legal process. She is the guiding hand to help them through life’s most profound challenges.

“If you are coming to me, odds are you are experiencing something very new; the passing of a loved one, estate planning, or even divorce,” says Brittany. “I am here to help clients find their own voice and know that they have an advocate behind them in uncertain times.”

Find out how Brittany V. Carter, Attorney at Law, L.L.C. can help you today by calling 985-789-4508, emailing bcarterlaw@gmail.com, or visitingbrittanyvcarterattorneyatlaw.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!”

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Serving the Greater New Orleans area since 1989, attorneys David Sherman, Lawrence Chehardy and James Williams lead the nationally lauded law firm Chehardy Sherman Williams in the charge for community improvement projects in the Crescent City.

CSW attorneys have taken substantive strides to better their home region through community involvement and stewardship of some of the city’s finest institutions. Partner attorneys are serving as Chairman of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, responsible for attracting and managing sporting events to the city and state; on the Board of Directors of Lambeth House, Inc., a retirement community with 118 independent living apartment homes; serving as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA), an organization devoted to fulfilling affordable housing for New Orleans citizens; and recently selected as a commissioner of the City Park Improvement Association (CPIA) to help preserve New Orleans’ City Park; and much more.

With these efforts, along with ten areas of legal expertise, Chehardy Sherman Williams is committed to remaining a vital cog in the philanthropic wheel of New Orleans.

Louis A. DiRosa

Louis A. DiRosa, Jr. is a community focused attorney with many years in the public sector who has begun representing private clients in personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, hurricane claims and entertainment industry contracts.

In a prestigious legal career, Louis A DiRosa Jr. has been chosen multiple times as a “Top Lawyer” by New Orleans Magazine and has achieved an AV rating by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating a lawyer can receive.

While many attorneys are bottom line driven; Louis values his personality as his greatest asset and has developed the ability to relate to clients from all backgrounds with a unique attention and consideration.

“I never close, not even on holidays,” says DiRosa, “My phone is always ON.” Regardless of what legal dilemma you are facing, Louis A. DiRosa Jr. is always available to serve his clients at the highest level of excellence.

Potential clients can reach him by phone at 504-615-7340 or at his office at 4608 Rye Street Metairie, La. 70006.

Melchiode Marks King LLC

Melchiode Marks King LLC (“MMK”) was founded on the idea that an experienced, dedicated and diverse group of attorneys could combine big firm capabilities with small firm agility and attentiveness to best serve their clients’ interests. By merging their decades of effort in a broad range of practice areas with technological advances and steadfast commitment to their clients, MMK’s attorneys consistently make this concept a reality.

This year, five MMK members were recognized as “Top Lawyers”

by New Orleans Magazine: Jerry Melchiode(Construction Law), Kevin Marks (Workers’ Compensation), Rich King (Insurance Law), Jennifer Simmons (Insurance Law) and Ben Pri-Tal (Construction 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 litigation, MMK’s tailored approach delivers successful outcomes for a wide array of clients. For more information, visit mmkfirm.com.

Sarah A. Fisher

An associate attorney at Milling Benson Woodward, LLP, Sarah A. Fisher is a proud Acadiana native whose passion is to provide guidance and support while assisting clients with complex legal issues. Since graduating from LSU’s P.M. Hebert Law Center in 2021, Sarah has gained a thorough understanding of the legal system and

SPONSORED practices with a diligence that sets her apart. Sarah has experience in civil defense litigation, health care law, estate planning/ successions, and more.

Sarah is honored to have been voted a Top Lawyer in Health Care Law by her peers.

To learn more or schedule a free consultation, visit millinglaw.com or call 985-292-2000.

Tommy J. Badeaux

Ten years ago, a life changing car wreck left Tommy J. Badeaux with a broken neck, broken hand, over twenty staples/stitches on his head and a fight with his insurance company that felt one sided and predatory. Now a personal injury lawyer, Tommy J. Badeaux strives to fight with an iron resolve and crystal-clear communication for the people that multi-national corporations leave broken in their wake.

When tragedy strikes, you need someone in your corner who has felt what you feel and will fight for what is most precious to you. Tommy J. Badeaux can and will, utilizing the experience and passion of an attorney who knows the value of a strong guiding hand through the world of personal injury and insurance law.

Before you sign that quick settlement, Better Call Badeaux at (504) 323-7777 and learn how first-hand experience and compassion are the keys to winning the compensation you deserve!

Esther L. Greenbaum LLC

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

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

Milling Benson Woodward LLP

Milling Benson Woodward L.L.P. was founded in 1896 and currently enjoys offices in St. Tammany Parish along the I-12 corridor. The Firm continues its 129-year history of strong advocacy across Louisiana.

The Firm takes pride in its history of representing businesses, healthcare providers, insurers, families, and public servants. The Firm’s practice areas include Admiralty and Maritime; Insurance Coverage and Defense; Litigation; Healthcare; Oil & Gas; Wills and Estates; Civil Litigation, Medical Malpractice Defense; Professional Malpractice Defense, and Environmental Law, among other areas of practice.

The Firm’s attorneys are committed to fostering client relationships based upon reliable advice and strong advocacy.

The Firm’s attorneys are a mix of experienced attorneys and associate attorneys who have been recruited specifically for their accomplishments and aptitude. Milling’s attorneys respect the Firm’s prestigious past and are focused on building a strong future.

For more information, see millinglaw.com

Lewis, Kullman, Sterbcow & Abramson

Recognized as one of the finest admiralty and maritime law practitioners in America, Paul Sterbcow is managing member

of Lewis, Kullman, Sterbcow & Abramson LLC and has served the New Orleans area since graduating from Tulane Law School in 1986. Among his many accolades, including being awarded Maritime Lawyer of the Year by the New Orleans Bar Association, Paul was chosen to serve as one of two lawyers to advocate for all plaintiffs in the lawsuits arising from the sinking of the Seacor Power, where 13 crewmen tragically lost their lives while en route to an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Paul oversaw the complex litigation that achieved favorable resolution for all plaintiffs in a remarkable two years’ time.

For all maritime and admiralty law needs, contact the law offices of Lewis, Kullman, Sterbcow & Abramson LLC and discover some of the best legal minds in the country are right here at home.

Crull, Castaing & Lilly

The law firm of Crull, Castaing & Lilly, the successor of its esteemed late partner, F. Irvin Dymond, has engaged in all aspects of criminal defense, including state and federal charges, felonies and misdemeanors. Its clients range from individuals to Fortune 500 corporations facing federal investigations and charges, allegations of public corruption against public officials, fraud, and tax violations. The boutique yet ever-expanding, nature of the firm’s practice has provided efficient and effective results, whether by refusal or declination of charges, trials and/or wise resolutions and settlements when necessary and advantageous. The firm is also proud of its experience and success in all fields of civil litigation, including major personal injury cases from the plaintiff side.

The mark of the firm is its extensive in-court trial experience, before criminal and civil juries, and in bench trials, led by Eddie Castaing, a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, and other accolades, with co-lead and support by Ed Lilly. Peter Castaing, Eddie’s son, joined the firm in 2019, after employment in insurance defense firms, and is a rising star in the practice. The lawyers at Crull, Castaing & Lilly stand ready to represent clients and protect their rights, of all kinds. Learn more at cclhlaw.com.

Wagar Hickman LLC

Led by the father & daughter team of Chip Wagar and Sarah Wagar Hickman for over five years, Wagar Hickman, LLC is an awardwinning law firm that specializes in medical malpractice and other serious personal injury litigation. Practicing in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi, Wagar Hickman, LLC operates with a clientcentric approach and lives by the motto, “We hope you never need to contact us. But if you do, we’re here”. A boutique law firm with an emphasis on professionalism and excellence both in and outside of the courtroom, Wagar Hickman, LLC forms one of the only father/ daughter legal teams in the state, ensuring a level of familiarity and trust that most firms could only dream of. So, if you or a loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice or serious personal injury, call Chip and Sarah at Wagar Hickman LLC and learn how a family-first approach to the law can make all the difference.

Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP

Forman Watkins & Krutz is a New Orleans law firm that has been trying cases throughout Louisiana and coast to coast for more than 30 years, with additional offices in Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, and Texas. Repeatedly recognized as a New Orleans Top Workplace with more than half of the firm’s Partners named as New Orleans Top Lawyers, Forman Watkins represents both Fortune 500 companies and local businesses in tort, employment, and commercial litigation matters.

As a nationally respected law firm, Forman Watkins provides innovative strategies, trusted advice, and cost-effective solutions for clients facing difficult legal challenges. Known for their aggressive but thoughtful approach to litigation, our attorneys bring trial experience and subject matter expertise to every case. Learn more about our diverse and talented team at FormanWatkins.com.

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Lowe Stein LLC

Lowe Stein, LLC, attorneys have been trusted for over 40 years to provide exceptional legal representation and compassionate strategic advice. Lowe Stein, LLC, assists individual clients as they navigate through milestones in life with marriage contracts, divorce, child custody, property partitions, estate planning, and tax advice.

For business and commercial clients, Lowe Stein, LLC assists with legal solutions for business formation, asset protection, real estate issues, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, and dissolutions.

The firm stands committed to excellence, professionalism, and effective advocacy for clients while also supporting and helping people and organizations in the community. Driven by its lawyers’ interests, Lowe Stein, LLC provides legal representation in projects locally “for the public good,” contributing professional skills and resources when possible. The firm and its attorneys support diverse social causes and the arts and cultural expressions of New Orleans.

Contact us today and receive the tailored solutions you need to resolve your unique legal challenge, LoweStein.com

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP has more than 425 attorneys nationwide and a coast-to-coast reach. Our lawyers provide trusted legal counsel to regional, national, and international companies with operations and interests in key sectors across the global economy.

With multiple offices in Florida, Louisiana, and Texas, Hinshaw has the Gulf Coast covered. Within the region, we counsel clients in various industry sectors, including Financial Institutions, Automotive Lending, Manufacturing and Construction, Insurance Carriers, Energy, Chemical Companies, and Industrial Services.

Founded in 1934, Hinshaw values long-term client relationships.

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While we first established a presence in Louisiana in 2020, we have quickly made a name for ourselves in the region. Whatever the issue, our advice and counsel are always tailored to our clients and based on a strong partnership and deep understanding of their business and objectives.

For more information, visit our website at hinshawlaw.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Law Office of Mary Watson Smith

Focusing on litigation before the Louisiana Supreme Court, the Law Office of Mary Watson Smith is rapidly becoming the go-to boutique law firm in New Orleans for high-stakes motion practice and appeals. Over the past four years, Mary has assembled a matchless team of brilliant writers. With a combined seventeen years of Supreme Court clerking experience and with a combined seven appellate clerkships under their belts, Mary and her team have rare insight into how to effectively communicate with a judicial audience.

Together, they have worked with some of the most prominent and effective litigators in the State. Mary has appeared as co-counsel of record in numerous successful cases before the Louisiana Supreme Court and has worked behind the scenes on several other Louisiana Supreme Court wins. She looks forward to putting her proven skills to work for you and your clients. •

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LITERARY NEW ORLEANS

Premieres Thursday, November 30 at 7pm A New WYES Documentary From Producer Peggy Scott Laborde Enjoy a close-up look at some of the world’s most famous literary works from New Orleans. Hear from authors and literary experts including Anne Rice, Maurice Carlos Ruffin, Douglas Brinkley, Dr. Mona Lisa Saloy, Tennessee Williams and Thelma Toole, the mother of John Kennedy Toole, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “A Confederacy of Dunces,” among others.

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1: Historian Douglas Brinkley. 2: Writer Lafcadio Hearn's "La Cuisine Creole" is one of New Orleans' earliest cookbooks. 3: “Stella” Shouting Contest during the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. 4: Lafcadio Hearn’s books and articles for national publications helped spread the city’s exotic reputation. 5: Writer Tom Dent played a major role in the national Black Arts Movement during the 1960s and 70s and focused much of his writing on New Orleans’ African-American culture. Credit: Tom C. Dent papers, Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA 6: Noted authors Mark Twain and New Orleans native George Washington Cable. 7: Original program for the 1947 Broadway debut of Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire.” 8: Dr. Mona Lisa Saloy, former Poet Laureate of Louisiana and Folklorist, with WYES producer Peggy Scott Laborde. 9: Nineteenth Century author Kate Chopin was the author of the groundbreaking novel, “The Awakening.” 10: Maurice Carlos Ruffin, New Orleans native and author of “The Ones Who Don’t Say They Love You,” a New York Times Editor’s Choice that was also long-listed for the Story Prize.

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he City of New Orleans has served as a setting for many of the world’s most famous literary works, including “A Streetcar Named Desire,” “An Interview with The Vampire” and “A Confederacy of Dunces.”

LITERARY NEW ORLEANS is an hour-long close-up look at the locally written word over a more than threecentury history. The new WYES documentary, produced and hosted by Peggy Scott Laborde, will premiere on Thursday, November 30 at 7:00 p.m. on WYESTV, wyes. org/live, the WYES and PBS apps and WYES’ YouTube channel.

Laborde interviewed over a dozen authors and literary experts. Highlights include rare archival interviews with Anne Rice, Tennessee Williams and Thelma Toole, the mother of John Kennedy Toole, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “A Confederacy of Dunces.”

After an absence of 25 years, novelist Anne Rice reflected on her move back to New Orleans in 1988: “This is the first time I’ve actually been able to write with the sound of the rain falling on the banana trees and the smell of the river breeze coming in the window. And it’s really been wonderful.”

Interviewed in LITERARY NEW ORLEANS: Edwin Blair Douglas Brinkley Nancy Dixon Rien Fertel Dr. Kenneth Holditch Walter Issacson T. R. Johnson Susan Larson Anne Rice Maurice Carlos Ruffin Kalamu Ya Salaam Mona Lisa Saloy Thelma Toole Tennessee Williams THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS

LITERARY NEW ORLEANS includes a special segment on “Les Cenelles,” written in New Orleans in 1845 and considered the first anthology published by AfricanAmerican writers.

Also featured during the documentary are 19th century authors Kate Chopin, Lafcadio Hearn and George Washington Cable as well as the vibrant 1920s literary circle based in the French Quarter that included such luminaries as Sherwood Anderson and William Faulkner.

Additional segments include an homage to the avant-garde local publication, “The Outsider,” which included the early works of such Beat Generation poets as Jack Kerouac, Alan Ginsberg and Charles Bukowski. There is also a tribute to noted New Orleans author/playwright Tom Dent.

The program spotlights today’s literary scene, which includes treasured bookshops and the almost 40-year-old Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. More recent literary celebrations covered are the Louisiana Book Festival and the New Orleans Book Festival.

Lenny Delbert Sr. and Michael Kailer are the video editors for the documentary. Videography by Jonathan Evans, George Matulik and Steven Patriquin. Logo design by John Beyer IV.

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THEY SWUNG THEIR PICKS: THE IRISH AND THE NEW BASIN CANAL Wednesday, November 15 at 9pm; Saturday, November 18 at 5pm; Sunday, November 19 at 10am; Wednesday, November 22 at 10pm The new hour-long documentary tells the story of a six-mile waterway linking Uptown New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain that was built by Irish canal diggers beginning in December 1831 and is considered the greatest public works project of 19th century New Orleans. Among those interviewed are: Tulane University professors Richard Campanella, Terrence Fitzmorris and Laura Kelley; Carnival historian Arthur Hardy and former Orleans Parish District Attorney Harry Connick, Sr. and jazz musician Dr. Michael White.

Produced by Emmy Award-winner Terri Landry. Funding was provided in part by the Emigrant Support Programme of Ireland.

GREAT PERFORMANCES “Making Shakespeare: The First Folio” Friday, November 17 at 9pm Celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio, which saved 18 plays from being lost. Tracing the First Folio’s story, the film also spotlights how New York City’s Public Theater presents Shakespeare’s work for today’s audiences. Pictured: The title page of a Shakespearean First Folio. Photo Credit: THIRTEEN MYSTERIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: THE DEATH OF MERIWETHER LEWIS Sunday, November 19 at 4pm A story of the allegedly unresolved 1809 demise of a national hero, this film dramatizes the mystery surrounding the death of Meriwether Lewis, of Lewis & Clark explorer fame, on the Natchez Trace. Did Lewis, the governor of the Louisiana Territory, take his own life or was his end far more sinister? Stars John Schneider (“Dukes of Hazzard”/pictured) and New Orleans natives Billy Slaughter and Lance E. Nichols.

GROUNDBREAKERS Tuesday, November 21 at 7pm; Wednesday, November 22 at 4pm Celebrate 50 years of female excellence in sports through the eyes of athletes who changed the system. Hosted by sports icon and champion of equality Billie Jean King, the film weaves together eight athletes’ discussions of how their own struggles and achievements shaped women’s sports. Features Naomi Osaka, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Chloe Kim, Nancy Lieberman, Suni Lee, Julie Foudy and Diana Flores. Photo Credit: Cody Rappaport / Six West Media™

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6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm NATURE “Spy In The Ocean: Deep Feelings” (Pt. 2/4) With surfing dolphins, kissing manatees and sensitive cuttlefish, witness the emotional rollercoaster of life in the sea.

8pm NOVA “Ancient Earth: Humans” (Pt. 5/5) 9pm SECRETS OF THE DEAD “Death in Britannia” Uncover the only evidence of crucifixion in Roman-occupied Britain.

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7:30pm BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW 8pm AGATHA CHRISTIE’S MARPLE, SEASON 3 “Nemesis” (Pt. 4/4) 9:30pm AGATHA CHRISTIE’S POIROT “Murder in the Mews” (Pt. 2/10)

9pm GREAT PERFORMANCES “Message in a Bottle” Experience triple-Olivier Award nominee Kate Prince’s dance and theater show set to the songs of 17-time Grammy winner Sting.

Telling the story of a migrant family, the show from London’s Sadler’s Wells Theatre features a mix of dance styles. Photo Credit: Johan Persson 10:30pm STEPPIN’ OUT

NOON HERO ELEMENTARY

1pm DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD

7:30pm LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN

7pm STEPPIN’ OUT

11:30am NATURE CAT

12:30pm XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM

7pm INFORMED SOURCES Now in its 39th 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.

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

11am ELINOR WONDERS WHY

8:30am ROSIE’S RULES

9:30am WORK IT OUT WOMBATS!

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10:30pm CALL THE MIDWIFE, SEASON 10 (Pt. 6/8) Dr. Turner and Sister Frances help a mother-to-be who refuses medical care.

11:30pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

3 FRIDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

4 SATURDAY 5pm NEW ORLEANS FOOD MEMORIES 6pm THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW “Time Was” 7pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Newport” (Hour 2/3)

8pm FINDING YOUR ROOTS “Anchormen” Journalists Jim Acosta and Van Jones learn about their ancestors.

9pm FRONTLINE “Inside the Uvalde Response” The real-time accounts of the response, missteps and trauma of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

9pm REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR

11pm AUSTIN CITY LIMITS “Jorge Drexler”

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9pm MASTERPIECE “Annika, Season 2” (Pt. 4/6) Annika reflects on 1984 when the team are flown to the Hebridean islands to investigate the death of a man found in a block of ice. Photo Credit: © Black Camel Pictures & All3Media International 10pm LITTLE BIRD “Burning Down the House” (Pt. 4/6) Esther returns to Montreal to confront her adoptive mother about her new revelations.

11pm ASTRID, SEASON 2 “Circe” (Pt. 5/8) In French with English subtitles.

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TICKET OFFER 4:30pm MICHAEL FLATLEY’S LORD OF THE DANCE: THE IMPOSSIBLE TOUR The legendary dance show returns with a new generation, led onstage by Michael Flatley’s handpicked successor: Lord of the Dance Matt Smith, one of only four people in the world capable of performing Michael’s legendary “Feet of Flames” solo. **Ticket Offer: Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance 25th Anniversary Concert Tour is coming to the Mahalia Jackson Theatre for the Performing Arts on Saturday, December 2. Become a WYES member and get tickets at wyes.org/tickets or call 504-486-7311.

6pm AGATHA CHRISTIE’S POIROT “Murder in the Mews” (Pt. 2/10) 7pm HOTEL PORTOFINO, SEASON 2 “Contortions” (Pt. 4/6) Rose and Alice return with surprises and Cecil schemes to take control of the hotel from Bella.

8pm MASTERPIECE “World on Fire, Season 2” (Pt. 4/6) Kasia takes on her first assignment as an agent, and Rajib’s military values are tested as he is torn between duty and ideals. Meanwhile, a familiar face comes to David’s aid.

10pm INDEPENDENT LENS “Home from School: The Children of Carlisle” chronicles the modern-day journey of Northern Arapaho tribal members seeking to recover the remains of Arapaho children more than 100 years after they fell mortally ill and were buried on the school grounds.

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

8 WEDNESDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm NATURE “Spy in the Ocean: Deep Relationships” (Pt. 3/4)

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Vintage Chattanooga”

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10:30pm TWO WARS: THE ROAD TO INTEGRATION tackles the topic of segregation and eventual integration of the United States Military.

8pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Vintage Honolulu" 9pm NEW ORLEANS FAIR GROUNDS MEMORIES 10pm INDEPENDENT LENS “Three Chaplains” Go inside the armed forces to see how Muslim chaplains vow to protect the right of every service member to practice their faith freely.

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

7 TUESDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm FINDING YOUR ROOTS “Out of the Past” 8pm NATIVE AMERICA, SEASON 2 “Women Rule” Celebrate the Native women drawing upon deep traditions to transform our modern world.

8pm NOVA “Inside China’s Tech Boom” In just a few decades, China has transformed into a science and technology superpower. See inside leading Chinese tech companies and labs to discover how they innovate, what drives their rise, and what it means for the future of the global economy.

9pm SECRETS OF THE DEAD “Decoding Hieroglyphics” 10pm FOUNDED ON FRIENDSHIP AND FREEDOM: THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM The Telly Award-winning documentary shares the story of how two University of New Orleans historians sought to salute the spirit of Americans who fought to preserve our freedom.

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

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7:30pm BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW 8pm AGATHA CHRISTIE’S MARPLE, SEASON 4 “A Pocket Full of Rye” (Pt. 1/4) 9:30pm AGATHA CHRISTIE’S POIROT “The Adventure of Johnnie Waverly” (Pt. 3/10) A three-year-old is taken from his family home and it looks like an inside job.

1pm GREAT CHEFS OF NEW ORLEANS The vintage TV series that began WYES’ legacy of award-winning nationally broadcast cooking shows returns to the station – 40 years after its debut. The GREAT CHEFS series, produced and directed by the late John Beyer with John Shoup as executive producer, premiered on WYES in January 1983. Pictured: Warren Leruth was the very first chef that GREAT CHEFS OF NEW ORLEANS taped, at his last restaurant, LeRuth’s..

5am MISTER ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD 5:30am ARTHUR 6am MOLLY OF DENALI 6:30am ALMA’S WAY 7am J. SCHWANKE’S LIFE IN BLOOM

10:30am CHEF PAUL PRUDHOMME'S ALWAYS COOKING 11am LIDIA’S KITCHEN 11:30am AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK’S ILLUSTRATED NOON COOK’S COUNTRY

12:30pm 7:30am WOODSMITH SHOP CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL'S MILK STREET 8am TELEVISION THIS OLD HOUSE 8:30am ASK THIS OLD HOUSE

1pm GREAT CHEFS OF NEW ORLEANS

1:30pm 9am KITCHEN QUEENS: THE KEY INGREDIENT WITH NEW ORLEANS SHERI CASTLE 9:30am 2pm KEVIN BELTON’S PATI'S MEXICAN COOKIN’ TABLE LOUISIANA 2:30pm 10am THE DOOKY CHASE SARA'S KITCHEN: WEEKNIGHT MEALS LEAH’S LEGACY

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10:30pm CALL THE MIDWIFE, SEASON 10 (Pt. 7/8) 11:30pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

10 FRIDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

11:30pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

11 SATURDAY 5pm FOUNDED ON FRIENDSHIP AND FREEDOM: THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM 6pm THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW “Music of Henry Warren” 7pm MICHAEL FLATLEY’S LORD OF THE DANCE: THE IMPOSSIBLE TOUR The legendary dance show returns with Matt Smith, one of only four people in the world capable of performing Michael’s legendary “Feet of Flames” solo. **Ticket Offer: Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance 25th Anniversary Concert Tour is coming to the Mahalia Jackson Theatre for the Performing Arts on Saturday, December 2.

Become a WYES member and get tickets at wyes.org/tickets.

8:30pm SEND ME

7pm INFORMED SOURCES 7:30pm LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN 8pm WASHINGTON WEEK WITH THE ATLANTIC features a roundtable of journalists from print, broadcast and online news organizations who provide analysis of the week’s major national news stories and their impact on the lives of Americans.

8:30pm WALL $TREET WRAP-UP WITH ANDRÉ LABORDE 9pm SALUTE TO SERVICE: A VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION honors heroes past and present. Jon Stewart hosts a musical celebration for Veterans Day featuring the U.S. Army Field Band with special guests Mickey Guyton, Amanda Shires and Mandy Gonzalez.

10pm LOST HOMECOMING: WHEN OUR VIETNAM VETERANS CAME HOME discusses research showing a significant correlation between a negative homecoming and severity of PTSD symptoms among a substantial minority of Vietnam veterans.

11pm STEPPIN’ OUT

9pm BOB DOLE, ITALY AND WORLD WAR II is about those who lived through one of World War II’s most desperate fights, including the young lieutenant from Kansas whose unforgettable ordeal in Italy would shape his life of public service.

10pm THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN: RETURN TO RAMITELLI 11:30pm AUSTIN CITY LIMITS “Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit”

12 SUNDAY 6pm TBA 7pm HOTEL PORTOFINO, SEASON 2 “Subterfuges” (Pt. 5/6) Bella plots to thwart Cecil’s plans while trying to get Nish to safety and save Lucian and Rose’s marriage.

14 TUESDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm FINDING YOUR ROOTS “Mexican Roots”

9pm MASTERPIECE “Annika, Season 2” (Pt. 5/6) Annika’s (Nicola Walker, “Unforgotten”) family vacation is interrupted as she and the team must investigate a body found in a stream close to her resort.

10pm LITTLE BIRD “I Want My Mom” (Pt. 5/6) When tragedy strikes, Esther realizes that she needs her mother, Golda, more than anyone.

11pm ASTRID, SEASON 2 “Golem” (Pt. 6/8) A crime scene suggests that the mythical clay creature, the Golem, is behind the murder. In French with English subtitles.

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

16 THURSDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

9pm A TOWN CALLED VICTORIA “The Trial” (Pts. 3/3) 10pm AMERICAN MASTERS “Buffy Saint-Marie: Carry It On”

15 WEDNESDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm NATURE “Spy in the Ocean: DeepTrouble” (Pt. 4/4) 8pm NOVA “The Battle to Beat Malaria” Are scientists on the verge of a breakthrough in the fight against malaria, one of humanity’s oldest and most devastating plagues? Follow researchers as they develop and test a promising new vaccine on a quest to save millions of lives.

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7pm STEPPIN’ OUT Host and producer Peggy Scott Laborde welcomes regular guests Poppy Tooker, Alan Smason, plus new roundtable visitors every week to discuss New Orleans restaurants, arts and entertainment. Never miss an episode. Watch every episode on WYES’ YouTube channel. Pictured: Host Peggy Scott Laborde with (l-r) Frank Maselli, Tifferney White, Poppy Tooker and Alan Smason.

7:30pm BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW 8pm AGATHA CHRISTIE’S MARPLE, SEASON 4 “Murder is Easy” (Pt. 2/4) Miss Marple joins forces with the handsome Luke Fitzwilliam to investigate. They gradually unearth a secret so shocking that it cannot be forgotten.

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

9:35pm AGATHA CHRISTIE’S POIROT, SEASON 3 “Four and Twenty Blackbirds” (Pt. 4/10)

7pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Vintage Dallas” (Hour 1/2)

10:30pm CALL THE MIDWIFE, SEASON 10 (Pt. 8/8)

8pm TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA: GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS EVE **Get your chance to see the group LIVE on Wednesday, December 13 at the Smoothie King Center by becoming a WYES Member. $150 for one ticket; $275 for two tickets; both levels receive access to WYES Passport & New Orleans magazine. Call 504-486-7311 or visit wyes.org/tickets.

9pm A TOWN CALLED VICTORIA “The Fire/ The Suspect” (Pts. 1-2/3) A Texas town reckons with its past after arson strikes a local mosque.

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

HIGHLIGHT 9pm THEY SWUNG THEIR PICKS: THE IRISH AND THE NEW BASIN CANAL tells the story of a six-mile waterway linking Uptown New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain that was built by Irish canal diggers beginning in December 1831 and is considered the greatest public works project of 19th century New Orleans. Among those interviewed are: Tulane University professors Richard Campanella, Terrence Fitzmorris and Laura Kelley; Carnival historian Arthur Hardy and former Orleans Parish District Attorney Harry Connick, Sr. and jazz musician Dr. Michael White. Photo Credit: New Orleans Public Library

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8pm MASTERPIECE “World on Fire, Season 2” (Pt. 5/6) Tragedy strikes at the heart of Harry’s unit as the siege drags on in Tobruk. In Manchester, Kasia is confronted by the horror of war. In France, romance blossoms. Pictured: Jonah Hauer-King as Harry Chase Photo Credit: Mammoth Screen and MASTERPIECE

8pm NATIVE AMERICA, SEASON 2 “Language is Life” (Pt. 4/4) showcases the beauty of Native American communication, and how their voices continue to shape 15,000 years of world changing history.

10pm IRISH NEW ORLEANS

11:30pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

17 FRIDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm INFORMED SOURCES 7:30pm LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN 8pm WASHINGTON WEEK WITH THE ATLANTIC

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HIGHLIGHT

A SIGNED COPY MAKES A GREAT GIFT!

11:30am THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY Love the new cooking series? Then be sure to purchase a revised edition of the 1990 cookbook by Leah Chase. The series’ companion cookbook includes all recipes from the series, plus more family favorites — totaling 252 recipes. All cookbooks are signed by Chef Dook Chase. Purchase yours today for $33.95 at dookychase.wyes.org.

5am MISTER ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD

9:30am INFORMED SOURCES

5:30am ARTHUR

10am VARIOUS PROGRAMMING

6am MOLLY OF DENALI 6:30am ALMA’S WAY 7am WILD KRATTS 7:30am CURIOUS GEORGE 8am WALL $TREET WRAP-UP WITH ANDRÉ LABORDE 8:30am LOUISIANA THE STATE WE’RE IN 9am FIRING LINE WITH MARGARET HOOVER

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11am KEVIN BELTON’S COOKIN’ LOUISIANA 11:30am THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY NOON ANTIQUES ROADSHOW 1pm RICK STEVES' EUROPE 1:30pm IRELAND WITH MICHAEL

9pm GREAT PERFORMANCES “Making Shakespeare: The First Folio” Celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio, which saved 18 plays from being lost.

Tracing the First Folio’s story, the film also spotlights how New York City’s Public Theater presents Shakespeare’s work for today’s audiences. Pictured: Jonathan Bate (former Provost of Worcester College Oxford, King Charles II, and Gregory Doran (Royal Shakespeare Company Artistic Director Emeritus) with King Charles I’s First Folio. Photo Credit: Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2023 11pm STEPPIN’ OUT 11:30pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

18 SATURDAY 5pm THEY SWUNG THEIR PICKS: THE IRISH AND THE NEW BASIN CANAL tells the story of a six-mile waterway linking Uptown New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain that was built by Irish canal diggers beginning in December 1831.

6pm THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW “Thanksgiving” 7pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Ca’ D’Zan” (Hour 2/3) 8pm FINDING YOUR ROOTS “Mexican Roots” 9pm JFK: BREAKING THE NEWS

10pm INSIDE: THE WARREN COMMISSION provides a riveting account of the people who worked tirelessly to discover the truth behind the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

11pm AUSTIN CITY LIMITS “Foo Fighters”

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HIGHLIGHT 4pm MYSTERIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: THE DEATH OF MERIWETHER LEWIS A story of the allegedly unresolved 1809 demise of a national hero, this film dramatizes the mystery surrounding the death of Meriwether Lewis, of Lewis & Clark explorer fame, on the Natchez Trace. Did Lewis, the governor of the Louisiana Territory, take his own life or was his end far more sinister? Stars John Schneider (“Dukes of Hazzard”) and New Orleans natives Billy Slaughter (pictured) and Lance E. Nichols.

6pm AGATHA CHRISTIE’S POIROT “Four and Twenty Blackbirds” (Pt. 4/10) 7pm HOTEL PORTOFINO, SEASON 2 “Farewells” (Pt. 6/6) Bella must act decisively to salvage her investment in the Hotel Portofino, but at what cost to her relationships and her children?

8pm MASTERPIECE “World on Fire, Season 2” (Pt. 6/6) Harry returns to Manchester, but Kasia is determined to leave. In Europe, Marga and Henriette must each make their escape, while North Africa remains brutal for Rajib.

9pm MASTERPIECE “Annika, Season 2” (Pt. 6/6) A brutal murder on Glasgow’s canals hits close to home when the victim is identified as a former police officer.

system. Hosted by sports icon and champion of equality Billie Jean King, the film weaves together eight athletes’ discussions of how their own struggles and achievements shaped women’s sports. Features Naomi Osaka, Jackie Joyner-Kersee (pictured), Chloe Kim, Nancy Lieberman, Suni Lee, Julie Foudy and Diana Flores.

10pm LITTLE BIRD “Bineshi Kwe” (Pt. 6/6) Esther and Golda are both changed from this journey of self-discovery, but it has strengthened their bond. Esther has finally found what she’s been looking for. Pictured: Esther (Darla Contois) & Golda (Lisa Edelstein Photo Credit: Steve Ackerman 11pm ASTRID, SEASON 2 “The Book (Pt. 7/8) In French with English subtitles.

10:30pm SEND ME 11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

9pm SECRETS OF THE DEAD “Princes in the Tower”

8pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Vintage Milwaukee 2020”

10pm THEY SWUNG THEIR PICKS: THE IRISH AND THE NEW BASIN CANAL

9pm NEW ORLEANS FAIR GROUNDS MEMORIES

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

10pm POV “WISDOM GONE WILD”

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11:30pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm STEPPIN’ OUT 7:30pm BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW 8pm AGATHA CHRISTIE’S MARPLE, SEASON 4 “They do it with Mirrors” (Pt. 3/4) 9:35pm AGATHA CHRISTIE’S POIROT “The Third Floor Flat” (Pt. 5/10) 10:30pm CALL THE MIDWIFE, SEASON 11 (Pt. 1/8)

7pm GROUNDBREAKERS Celebrate 50 years of female excellence in sports through the eyes of athletes who changed the

7:30pm LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN 8pm WASHINGTON WEEK WITH THE ATLANTIC

7pm TBA

7pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Vintage Dallas” (Hour 2/2)

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

7pm INFORMED SOURCES

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

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6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

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8pm NOVA “Lee and Liza’s Family Tree” With the help of scientists and genealogists, filmmaker Byron Hurt and his family members search for their ancestors.

20 MONDAY

4pm YOUR DNA SECRETS REVEALED

11:30pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

8:30pm WALL $TREET WRAP-UP WITH ANDRÉ LABORDE looks at the past week’s market and brings local and national investment professionals to you. Have a question for André? Email andre@benacapital.com.

9pm GREAT PERFORMANCES “Celebrating 50 Years of Broadways’ Best”

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9pm FRONTLINE “20 Days in Mariupol”

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

25 SATURDAY 7am FINANCE FOR THE PEOPLE WITH PACO DE LEON 8:30am 5 MINUTE YOGA FIX WITH PEGGY CAPPY 9:30am KEVIN BELTON’S COOKIN’ LOUISIANA 10am DOOKY CHASE’S KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY 10:30am CHEF PAUL PRUDHOMME’S ALWAYS COOKING! 11am AMERICA’S HOME COOKING: EASY RECIPES FOR THRIFTY COOKING

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1pm BRAIN-GUT CONNECTION WITH DR. EMERAN MAYER

10pm SUZE ORMAN’S ULTIMATE RETIREMENT GUIDE

2:30pm SUZE ORMAN’S ULTIMATE RETIREMENT GUIDE

27 MONDAY 2pm ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL: CHAPTER THREE 3:30pm HOTEL PORTOFINO: TOURING PORTOFINO

4:30pm NEIL DIAMOND: THANK YOU AUSTRALIA Celebrate the American legend’s enthralling 1976 performance at the Sydney Sports Stadium. The culmination of his Australia and New Zealand tour, the concert marked his comeback to the stage after a four-year sabbatical from live performance. Photo Credit: Mercury Studios Ltd. 6pm THE LAWRENCE WELK HOLIDAY SPECIAL: GREAT MOMENTS AND MEMORIES 8:30pm KEN BURNS CIVIL WAR 10:30pm THE HIGHWAYMEN: LIVE AT NASSAU COLISEUM

26 SUNDAY 10am YOUNG FOREVER WITH MARK HYMAN, MD Noon MOMENTS TO REMEMBER

5pm TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA: GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS EVE **Get your chance to see the group LIVE on Wednesday, December 13 at the Smoothie King Center by becoming a WYES Member. Call 504-486-7311 or visit wyes.org/tickets.

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4pm YOUNG FOREVER WITH MARK HYMAN, MD 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm MEMORY MAKEOVER WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD 9pm 60’S POP ROCK AND SOUL 11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

8:30pm RICK STEVES’ EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS

2pm GREAT SCENIC RAILWAY JOURNEY’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL

10:30pm YACHT ROCK REVUE: 70S AND 80S HITS, LIVE FROM NEW YORK

28 TUESDAY 2pm SUZE ORMAN’S ULTIMATE RETIREMENT GUIDE

4pm AMERICA’S HOME COOKING: EASY RECIPES FOR THRIFTY COOKING 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

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8:30pm ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL: CHAPTER THREE Go behind-the-scenes of the charming MASTERPIECE series with the cast and creators. Learn how every detail is researched for authentic period sets and costumes and celebrate how the series takes viewers back to a simpler time.

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2:30pm 5 MINUTE YOGA FIX WITH PEGGY CAPPY

7pm HOTEL PORTOFINO: TOURING PORTOFINO

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

7pm HOW GREAT THOU ART, A SACRED CELEBRATION Join Kristin Chenoweth (pictured), Patti LaBelle, Will Liverman, Sandi Patty and more for a night of uplifting music across classical, pop, Motown and country genres.

The performances are backed by the American Pops Orchestra and combined church choirs.

9pm CELTIC WOMAN 20TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

7pm LITERARY NEW ORLEANS The hour-long program from WYES producer and host Peggy Scott Laborde will look at the locally written word over a more than three-century history. Highlights include rare archival interviews with Anne Rice, Dr. Mona Lisa Saloy, Douglas Brinkley, Maurice Carlos Ruffin, Walter Issacson, Tennessee Williams and Thelma Toole, the mother of John Kennedy Toole, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “A Confederacy of Dunces,” among others.

8:30pm TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA: GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS EVE 9:30pm NEIL DIAMOND: THANK YOU AUSTRALIA 11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

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Shreveport 1873 Airborne Demons and Earthly Saints

n mid-November 1873, 150 years ago, there was a

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hard freeze in the upstate city of Shreveport. That sudden break in the weather may have been long forgotten except that it saved many lives in a town that had been overwhelmed by deaths.

Awareness of the troubles ahead began that previous

August 23 when the bodies of three men who had been turned away from an infirmary were found downtown on Texas Street. Sixteen- year- old James Lewis was identified as one of the victims; the other two were unknown.

At the time of the outbreak, Shreveport was a young but prosperous

the weather were fatal to the carrier mosquitoes who were “forced into dormancy.” The epidemic was over.

town. Located on the Red River there was an active steamboat port and

Besides incalculable grief, there would be many side stories to the tragedy.

the town’s commerce had the advantage of proximity to Texas. Once the

One is about five French Catholic priests serving in various Louisiana

outbreak began, however, business, prosperity, joy and hope all slammed

dioceses who volunteered to go to Shreveport to minister to the sick. All

into a wall. Like its people, Shreveport was dying.

five knew that they might become victims themselves. (One of the priests

Ten days after the first deaths, “The Daily Shreveport Times” announced that the illness was yellow fever. It was a transmitted illness, but at the

supposedly responded that an early death would just shorten his distance to heaven.) All five died.

time of the Shreveport deaths no one knew what did the transmitting.

Today there is a movement to have the Vatican canonize (recognize as

According to Chery White, a history professor at LSU-Shreveport who has

being saints) the priests. It is a long demanding process, but just maybe

actively studied the epidemic, it wasn’t until the 1900s, when deaths from

one day Shreveport can celebrate its Saints.

the digging of the Panama Canal prompted more research, that airborne mosquitoes were discovered to be the culprits.

(In New Orleans there is a similar effort for the canonization of Father Francis Seelos, a German-born, Redemptorist priest who died in 1867 from

White says that the illness is believed to have reached Louisiana through

administering to the city’s Yellow Fever victims. Surely the five French

the port of New Orleans where a crewman on a ship from South America

priests would have heard about Seelos and his encounter with the disease.)

had died. From there the infection spread to a nearby steam ship whose

And then there is the saga of the 800 victims in the mass grave. White

travels included the Red River and then to Shreveport. What followed

and an LSU- Shreveport history colleague, Gary Joiner, have worked to

would be recognized as the third largest yellow fever epidemic in the

identify the victims. Newspaper records from the time, and academic

nation’s history.

research techniques, have helped to identify most of them. For this sesqui-

Over the next three months there would be approximately 1,200 deaths,

centennial year of the epidemic, public funds and private donations were

roughly one-fourth of the city’s population. It would be said that the most

collected to construct a memorial at the Oakland Cemetery burial site. It

common sound in the once thriving city was that of hearses and carriages

consists of eight pillars with approximately 100 names inscribed on each.

used to collect the dead.

Also, a permanent yellow fever exhibit has been established at the

There were so many victims that the city opened a mass grave at its

Spring Street Museum. The site, a former bank, and the oldest building

Oakland Cemetery. Approximately 800 bodies are believed to have been

in Shreveport, stands near the spot where the first three victims were

delivered there—not in coffins or body bags but sent to eternity dressed

spotted in August 1873.

as they were.

Both the city and its downtown development district planned to host a

Then came what seemed to be a miracle: Beginning with an early

celebratory Victorian dinner in November to commemorate the end of the

frost in October followed by the hard freeze in November, the changes in

epidemic. Appropriately, the event is referred to as “The Merciful Frost.”

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