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CONTENTS

WAKE UP, NOLA!

Features 6 Saints Season Preview 16 NOLA Watersports 19 Allure of the Silver Ball

Music & Events 10 Satchmo SummerFest 20 Ones to Watch 22 Lakeside 2 Riverside 24 Music Calendar 30 Music and Book Reviews

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Dining 28 Summer Cocktails 31 Bar Guide 32 $20 and Under 34 Food News 37 Restaurant Guide

August 2015 Vol. 18 No. 14 Publisher/Editor-in-Chief: Josh Danzig Creative Director: Greg Roques Music/Assistant Editor: Emily Hingle Movie Editor: David Vicari Copy Editor: Susan Broadhurst Contributing Writers: Kathy Bradshaw, Chris DiBenedetto, Fritz Esker, Emily Hingle, Telle Ink, Phil LaMancusa, Debbie Lindsey, Craig Magraff Jr., Nora McGunnigle, Andrew Marin, Julie MItchell, Jhesika Menes, Kim Ranjbar, Chris Romaguera, Greg Roques, Celeste Turner, Kimmie Tubre, David Vicari Cover by Jonathan Bachman Director of Sales: Stephen Romero Photographers: Scott Chernis, Gus Escanelle, Jason Hall, Steve Hatley, Jorge Menes, Gary LoVerde, Romney, Greg Roques Interns: Mickey DeLucia, Jeremie Jenkins, Sarah Ashley Jolly, Catherine Owens Subscribe: Receive 1 year (14 issues) for $30 and get a FREE Where Y’at CD. Subscribe today at WhereYat.com.

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Extras 40 Film Reviews 42 Tales from the Quarter

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Who dat! August kicks off with a fantastic weekend. Satchmo SummerFest has quietly become one of the summer’s best festivals, and White Linen Night is a great time to strut your stuff and enjoy art…check out our previews of both!

It’s been a long summer, but football season is upon us. Our preview of the 2015 season will get you primed as the Saints march towards Super Bowl 50. Chris Romaguera’s great profile on first round draft pick Stephone Anthony shows that the rookie is ready to make an immediate impact on the team.

August 29 th brings the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

Debbie Lindsey and Phil LaMancusa offer great looks at how things have changed since the storm, and we offer up a slew of commemorative events to attend in remembrance of the anniversary.

Where Y'at Magazine is happy to announce the hiring of new Director of Sales Stephen Romero. Stephen is taking over for Jeremie Ertle, who did an amazing job for over 10 years. Stephen brings fi ve years of marketing experience to the position; keep an eye out for him around town.

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Who Dat!

Saints Season Preview

By Christopher Louis Romaguera

T

he New Orleans Saints have spent the past two offseasons trying to emulate the prior year’s Super Bowl champion. Last offseason, the Saints got bigger in the secondary by bringing in safety Jairus Byrd and drafting Stanley Jean-Baptiste, two big defensive backs to play alongside Keenan Lewis and Kenny Vaccaro, just like the unit the Seattle Seahawks deployed to put a stranglehold on the league and win the 2013 Super Bowl.

Offense With the trade of Graham, head coach Sean Payton and the New Orleans Saints are making a huge bet on themselves, assuming that they can continue to produce on offense regardless of who suits up for the team. In the past nine seasons, the Saints have had a top-six offense.

The team is gambling that systematic knowledge from their vets, such as wide receiver Marques Colston and running back Mark Ingram, improved play from second-year wide receiver/do-everything-player Brandin Cooks and improved offensive line play will all make up for the loss of the ridiculously talented Graham.

Along with Unger, the Saints are hoping that Tim Lelito can improve, and that first-round pick Peat can step up and take some snaps as well. Payton noticed the amount of duress that quarterback Drew Brees was subjected to last season. Brees had 20 turnovers, and while some of those can easily be attributed to the mental pressure of needing to score 30 points a game to win, some of them were due to the pressure of having defensive ends living in his pocket. Brees was sacked 29 times last season and was constantly trying to make plays in a collapsing pocket.

The Saints have allowed a plethora of offensive linemen to leave the team in recent off seasons, from Carl Nicks to Jahri Evans, and the offensive line has become progressively worse, with issues coming to the forefront last season. The Saints have placed an emphasis on their offensive line, in order to protect their quarterback.

With time to operate in the pocket, the team thinks that Brees can get the same production (or better) from less heralded receivers and running backs.

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Payton also showed his renewed interest in the running game with the acquisitions of running backs Tim Hightower and C.J. Spiller. Both are reclamation projects of sorts, but Spiller could easily be a steal if the Saints turn him around (a stronger, younger player filling the role Darren Sproles left). Hightower can be a nice power runner to back up Ingram and Khiry Robinson.

Of course, the Saints still have Brees, and they brought back tight end Benjamin Watson along with some familiar faces at receiver. Payton singled out Nick Toon at training camp, expecting a big year from him: “I’ve said this before, but I think this year will be a good opportunity for him.”

Cooks is expected to land a bigger role, and with a better offensive line Brees will have more time to hold the ball, which will allow Cooks to get farther down field.

Defense On the defensive side, the Saints lost some other big names, with linebacker Curtis Lofton having left the team and Junior Gallette having been released. But the Saints added some key components. The weakest point on the team last year (maybe even weaker than the offensive line) was the second cornerback position, with everyone who wasn’t being covered by Keenan Lewis destroying the Saints. With the aforementioned acquisition of Browner, the Saints fill that spot, acquiring a bruising corner who can take care of that role perfectly. With Byrd expecting to return from an injury, and another year under Vaccaro’s belt, the Saints are poised to have a very solid defense. The team also picked up a reclamation project in the secondary, adding safety Kenny Phillips.

Defensive coordinator Rob Ryan said the Saints got too full of themselves after the 2013 season, having “drank the Kool-Aid a little bit too much.” He also said, “We did a lot of talkin’ last year and got our butts kicked…I know we’ll be great, but, hey, we’ll just prove it this year.”

The Saints are expecting

Keenan Lewis practices during a June training camp.

Cameron Jordan to bounce back this year. With the addition of Kevin Williams, the team also hopes to beef up its defensive line and run defense. If the Saints can ascend back to the level of Rob Ryan’s first year on defense, the team could (and should) be back in the playoff s this year, making 2014 merely a fluke.

Linebacker is where the biggest changes occurred.

The Saints made versatility and coverage a priority for linebackers this season after watching tight ends, slot receivers and running backs burn them in the middle all of last year. Anthony looks like he’s a stud in the making, and the other rookie linebacker Hau'oli Kikaha only adds more versatility and athleticism at a position that was sorely lacking both last year. Dannell Ellerbe was also added to the roster as a veteran linebacker on what is a nearly completely redone linebacker corps.

Summary After a season like the one the Saints had in 2014, many changes are expected. You don’t go from being a perennial playoff team to 7–9 and not reshuffle the deck. Under the direction of Mickey Loomis and Payton, that definitely wasn’t going to happen. Trading Graham is a move that completely changed the foundation of the team, but the Saints have used it to strengthen their offensive line and to give a boost to their defense. Payton said about the Graham trade: "Drew understands it would be nice for us to get to 26 points and win by seven instead of being down 10.” For his part, Brees seems to be on board, talking on SportsCenter about trusting the Saints and expecting to win another Super Bowl in his career. Youth and reclamation projects are mostly what the Saints could add this year, as they were against the salary cap. But it’s a good fit for the Saints this year, for just like younger players and reclamation projects, the Saints have to prove themselves after a rough season.

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Stephone Anthony

By Christopher Louis Romaguera

“He’s around the ball.”

“Certainly can be a leader.”

“He’s really done a good job of getting acclimated to our system.”

“He’s pretty mature. Ready for the competition, ready for the opportunity.”

T

hese are all quotes from New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton about Stephone Anthony. Anthony, who was the 31st person selected in the most recent NFL Draft (the pick the Saints received for Jimmy Graham), is only the 22nd inside linebacker drafted in the first round in the last 20 years.

But that list of linebackers selected in the first round is impressive, with players such as Brian Urlacher, Patrick Willis (who Anthony called an idol of his), Luke Kuechly and Jonathan Vilma.

Bleacher Report’s draft expert Matt Miller (who has a working relationship with Vilma) actually pointed out that the Saints “drafted a player that can do the things [Vilma] did when he played there.”

Anthony is quite the physical specimen. It doesn’t take mental gymnastics to see that the 6-foot-3, 243-pound linebacker from Clemson University is physically capable of dominating the league. Anthony intercepted a pass on the last play of the Orange Bowl, clinching the win for the Clemson Tigers, the kind of moment kids dream of when throwing the football around on the streets where they were born.

When I talked to Anthony during a training camp session, he repeatedly mentioned “embracing” the trials of being a pro player, explaining how he is hoping to meet the challenge of being an NFL player head on.

“He’s been working really hard with [assistant coaches] Joe [Vitt] and James [Willis],” defensive coordinator Rob Ryan said. “You know, he’s really looking good. And he loves football, so he’s a guy we expect to win a job.”

Anthony grew up in Polkton, North Carolina, and attended Anson High School. He was a multi-sports star in high school, playing catcher in baseball and power forward in basketball.

He was a 5-star recruit according to Rivals. com, and was ranked as the third best outside linebacker heading to college. At Clemson, Anthony recorded 131 tackles as a junior, along Pre-Season 8/13 @Ravens 8/22 Patriots 8/30 Texans 9/03 @Packers Regular Season 9/13 @Cardinals 9/20 Buccaneers 9/27 @Panthers 10/04 Cowboys 10/11 @Eagles

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with four sacks and an interception. His coach, Brent Venables, said about Anthony, “He wants to be great…I watch him in the meetings. The notes he takes. The questions he asks. The ownership of mistakes that he makes in practice and how he's coaching those other players.

He's out there with his hair on fire every day, all day." Anthony’s sincerity in this process is what sticks out most. These habits are grounded in his desire to help his team win and help his teammates be in position to make winning plays. While at Clemson, Anthony said, "I'm trying to be myself and make everybody around me better. I'm just trying to be contagious and trying to help us win football games."

Anthony was invited to the NFL Draft, but instead was with friends and family in North Carolina. His mom cooked, and during the press conference he said he was in “daddy mode” during the draft (Anthony has a daughter). Anthony has taken that humble go-to-work approach to the game. Payton said of Anthony during mini-camp, “There’s an installation each day or every other day, and there have been some real good plays and some plays where he’ll go back, watch it on film and try to make the corrections.” Anthony has all the tools required to be a superstar inside linebacker. And unlike some, he is ready to do the work to get to that level. As Anthony himself said, "I embrace the challenge…I'm looking forward to it. It's part of the game and it's your job now. You've just got to take it head on and do the best you can." The rest of the league may just have to embrace that fact.

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Celebrating Satchmo SummerFest

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atchmo SummerFest is a three-day local music showcase located on the ground of the Louisiana State Museum’s Old U.S. Mint. It features local music with a focus on contemporary and traditional jazz and brass bands.

The community festival also features “Red Bean Alley,” festival food booths operated by some of New Orleans’ finest restaurants and open throughout the festival weekend. With two stages and over 30 bands, local and foreign, you’ll jam to some familiar tunes and perhaps find a new favorite at the Red Beans and Ricely Yours stage.

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Friday, July 31

Deacon before you head over to see James Andrews. You won’t regret it.

Deacon John 6 pm, Red Beans and Ricely Yours Stage Deacon John Moore has entertained three generations of New Orleanians, singing everything from classic R&B and blues to rock and roll, jazz and gospel music. His career spans more than 50 years, playing every Jazz Fest since 1970, being the leader of multiple bands and playing events from proms to weddings and everything in between. At least catch 30 minutes of

James Andrews 6:30 pm, Cornet Chop Suey Stage Dubbed “Satchmo of the Ghetto” at an early age in his Treme, it’s no wonder Andrews is getting a prime-time spot on the first day of the festival. He has played with Quincy Jones, Dizzy Gillespie, Danny Barker, Dr. John and Michelle Shocked. A protégé of soul man Allen Toussaint, Andrews has taken his place alongside others swinging the New Orleans tradition in contemporary ways.

Special Event: Distinct and Original Voices: Louis and Bix, 4:30 pm In this presentation, trombonist, twotime Grammy-nominated writer and Library of Congress National Jukebox curator David Sager will address the clash of opinions between the two greats: Louis Armstrong and Bix Beiderbecke. Sager’s frank discussion will focus on musical ingredients found in the recorded work of these two inspiring creators of classic jazz cornet and trumpet styles.

Saturday, August 1 Charmaine Neville 6 pm, Red Beans and Ricely Yours Stage As the daughter of one of the highly acclaimed Neville Brothers, Charmaine is heir to a rich New Orleans musical legacy but is busy putting her own stamp on this heritage. Neville and her band dish out a spicy mix of the best of New Orleans music, from the nastiest of blues to some V-8driven R&B. Add a funky rhythm and some jazzy ballads and you've got yourself one helluva Crescent City gumbo!

Bill Summers and Jazalsa 7:45 pm, Cornet Chop Suey Stage Summers is a musician of the highest order, playing anything from traditional African instruments to pop bottles, and a cultural visionary who brings diverse people and ideas together. Whether working with Quincy Jones on the musical score for Roots or the soundtrack for The Color Purple or interpreting the music of the holiday Kwanzaa, Summers is aware of his heritage and its many contributions to world culture.

Special Event: Suburban Gardens: The Checkered Past of Louis Armstrong’s 1931 “Home Away from Home,” 1:30 pm Suburban Gardens is famous as the site of Louis Armstrong’s extended engagement during his first return trip to New Orleans

in 1931. It was an eventful but sometimes troublesome gig. This nightclub had been the headquarters for Mark Boasberg, aka Jack Sheehan, an elusive gambler, bootlegger, smuggler and real estate speculator. This presentation by jazz historian and author Bruce Boyd Raeburn recounts the rise and fall of Jack Sheehan and provides context for the anomalous situation in which Armstrong found himself during the summer of 1931.

Sunday, August 2 Robin Barnes 5 pm, Red Beans and Ricely Yours Stage Named “New Orleans’ songbird” by NOLA.com, Robin Barnes captivates her audience with her unique renditions of songs. As her powerful voice ranges over each verse of each song, she keeps listeners wondering how she’s going to make the songs her own.

Jeremy Davenport 5:30 pm, Cornet Chop Suey Stage With his original lyrics and music, Davenport creates not only a modern edge, but also a distinct feeling reminiscent of a time when jazz was at its peak of popularity.

A born entertainer, he has a unique style and method of storytelling and is known for his vocal and trumpet-playing skills.

Don’t take it from me; go see him perform on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at the Davenport Lounge in the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans.

Special Event: Satchmo vs Sidney: The Inside Story of Their Musical Battles, 2:30 pm Outstanding New Orleans clarinetist Evan Christopher breaks down what was going on musically when Louis Armstrong and Sidney Bechet challenged each other on the bandstand.

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summers. The event became hugely successful, with the crowd growing consistently each year. Sponsored by Whitney Bank, WLN does not require white linen attire but, due to history and tradition, it is strongly encouraged.

The CAC will host an exclusive reception from 6 to 11 pm, featuring several local artists exploring the city’s artistic evolution throughout the past decade. The CAC is also home to WLN’s official after-party, featuring a MOD dance party and food and drink provided by Baker Maid Products, Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar and Restaurant and Mellow Mushroom.

Art, Linens and Things White Linen Night, August 1

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ew Orleans is a city surrounded by art. There’s an art to the way food is cooked and displayed. There’s art in the way music is performed. Art is vibrant everywhere: from the rare sightings of cobblestone architecture to the city’s original street signs. There’s nothing more enticing than the colorfully decorated homes and the eclectic style in which locals dress. You can find artistic talent on just about every corner of the city. Many talented local artists set up daily, lining the French Quarter with art, from the galleries on Royal Street to the gates of Jackson Square. Other artists occupy streets such as Frenchmen Street, where the infamous Frenchmen Art Market is located.

There you can find everything from handcrafted jewelry to sculptures, T-shirts and experimental art.

While art is everywhere in New Orleans, the Warehouse District is its mecca.

Nicknamed the “SoHo of the South,” the Art District houses a collection of art galleries, performance spaces, restaurants, bars and museums such as the Ogden Museum of Southern Art and the National WWII Museum. From the CAC (Contemporary Arts Center) to Julia Street, the Art District of New Orleans has something for every art aficionado.

While art walks are held on the first Saturday of each month in the Art District, one event in particular consistently brings out the masses. Whitney White Linen Night

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(WLN) is an annual art walk that includes four blocks and over a dozen galleries along Julia Street. Free to the public and closed to vehicular traffic from 6 to 9 pm on August 1, the 300 to 600 blocks of Julia Street will be filled with masses of people decorated in their best white linen outfits.

Guests stroll along Julia Street, partaking in the arts, art auctions, live paintings and private parties. There will be three music stages featuring entertainment by Johnny Angel and Helldorado, Danny and Charm Taylor. As well, food and cocktails will be available from several of New Orleans well-known establishments, including SoBou, Nirvana, Boucherie, Marti’s, Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar and Restaurant, Mellow Mushroom and more.

WLN is a night of the arts, but its interesting history dates back centuries when the excruciating August humidity couldn’t be cured by air conditioning.

Those who dared to brave the outdoor summer weather realized that when it came to traveling by foot, carriage or horseback, less is more and lighter is better.

It was then that white linen became a common summer outfit. This style of dress remained a common cooling mechanism for decades until air-conditioned motorized vehicles became a popular means of daily transportation.

The first WLN was held in 1994 and followed the summertime tradition of dressing appropriately for our steamy

White Linen Night finds its history centuries back, when travelers adorned lighter clothing to brave the August heat.

Dirty Linen Night & Other Art Walks Following suit, Dirty Linen Night (DLN) is held on the second Saturday in August (August 8 this year). Located along Royal Street, on this night the galleries extend their hours to host patrons in what is considered a more casual art walk. Guests are encouraged to wear the same linen they wore the previous weekend at WLN, “stains and all.” DLN began in 2001 and has drawn a steady crowd for the past 14 years. Live music and food also line Royal Street, and it is common for galleries to serve classic dishes like dirty rice and DLN’s traditional cocktail, the dirty martini.

Art walks in New Orleans are frequent.

Other streets filled with galleries have created their own art walks. The St. Claude Art District holds an art walk on the second Saturday of every month. The rise of local art in this neighborhood has been huge, and vibrant street art is also common in this part of town. Art for Arts’ Sake is another art walk held annually in the Warehouse District and on Magazine Street in Uptown New Orleans.

Museums in the Art District Contemporary Arts Center is located on Camp Street and is the city’s most recognized venue for contemporary art.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art is devoted to representing the culture and history of the American South through art.

The National WWII Museum offers an in-depth exploration of World War II through photos, letters, artifacts and memorabilia.

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Katrina Memorials & Remembrances

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Katrina+10: A Park Remembers City Park, 1 Palm Drive.

Ongoing The park is displaying a series of 15 then-and-now photo boards contrasting areas of the park damaged 10 years ago during Hurricane Katrina and the flooding that followed the failure of the federal levees with the same areas' restored appearance today. The boards are located on the Wisner Boulevard side of the walking trail at Big Lake, starting at Lelong Avenue.

The Rising Now - September 20, $5-$12.50 Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St. Ogdenmuseum.org The museum presents an exhibition celebrating the renewal and rebirth of New Orleans 10 years after the levee failures following Hurricane Katrina. The exhibit features the photography of Sophie Lvoff, Jonathan Traviesa, and more. Museum hours are Wednesdays through Mondays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesdays, closed. On Thursdays, there are additional hours from 5:30 to 8 p.m., with live music starting at 6 p.m. as part of the "Ogden After Hours" series.

Katrina: A Resurrection Journey July 24 - September 4, $5 Old Ursuline Convent Museum 1100 Chartres St. Stlouiscathedral.org/convent-museum The Clarion Herald and the Archdiocese of New Orleans' Office of Archives and Records present an exhibit documenting the toll of Hurricane Katrina, the church's response to the disaster, and the ongoing recovery. The exhibit features more than 50 photographs from The Clarion Herald, as well as artifacts recovered from flood-damaged church properties. Museum hours are Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Katrina Decade: Images of an Altered City Aug 22- Jan. 9 The Historic New Orleans Collection's Laura Simon Nelson Galleries for Louisiana Art, 400 Chartres St. Hnoc.org/katrinadecade An exhibit of black-and-white photographs by David G. Spielman documents both rebirth and blight in the decade since Hurricane Katrina. The images come from the book The Katrina Decade: Images of an Altered City, published by The Historic New Orleans Collection. The

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The Katrina Decade: Images of an Altered City by David G. Spielman exhibit continues through Jan. 9. Hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., free to the public.

Big Charity: The Death of America’s Oldest Hospital Thursday, August 27, 6pm + 8:30pm The Joy Theater Thejoytheater.com In coordination with True Movement Productions, The Joy Theater honors the anniversary of 10 years past Katrina by showing the documentary film Big Charity: The Death of America’s Oldest Hospital. The film won the Jury Prize for Louisiana Feature and the Audience Award for Louisiana Feature at the 2014 New Orleans Film Festival, and it was recently selected by NOLA.COM as the "5th best film made in Louisiana in 2014.” From Charity’s roots to its controversial closing in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the film offers firsthand accounts of hospital employees who miraculously withstood the storm inside the hospital and interviews with key players involved in the hospital’s closing.

Katrina+10 Youth Rise Rally Friday, August 28, 10 am UNO Lakefront Arena, 6801 Franklin Ave. The Urban League, Kellogg, Rethink, Educate Now, New Schools for New Orleans (NSNO), KIPP, and InspireNOLA host an event that is equal parts a celebration of progress in education in the decade since Hurricane Katrina and a motivational rally for New Orleans students.

Lakeview Hurricane Katrina 10-Year Anniversary Parade Saturday, August 29 Lakeview Neighborhood, Harrison Avenue at Fleur-de-Lis Dr. The Lakeview Civic Improvement Association has organized a day of commemoration on the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. An opening ceremony honoring those who died will be held Aug. 29 at 7:30 a.m.; admission free to the public.

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NOLA Watersports

By Leigh Wright

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ouisiana, known as the Sportsman’s Paradise, is not necessarily known for watersports action outside of swamp boats and pirogues. New Orleans has a longer history of trying to contain or manipulate its surrounding water than of utilizing it for outdoor activities. Who can blame the residents and tourists though? It is the fearless few who have previously ventured out past the shorelines and into the bayou, lakes, and rivers.

Standup Paddleboards Needless to say, these things are here to stay. There are so many boards that any experience level can hop on one. Nola Paddleboards operates a small business at the mouth of the marina on Lake Pontchartrain. The lake, ever the temptress like New Orleans, can be placid and idyllic for a moonlight paddle, or tumultuous enough to have three-foot waves. Jeff Lakey, who founded the store, can rent/sell boards or operate group paddles. He runs group paddles on the lake as well as their Bayou St. John launchpoint on Moss St. at the end of the Canal streetcar line. Jeff runs the Nola Paddleboard Club to bring together a

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community of fun, active, and eco-friendly members. He is also bringing back his Big Easy Paddle Race in 2016.

Muddy Water Paddle Company, located in Baton Rouge, is building the SUP community north of the lake. Although schedules change, a typical week has paddle groups or demo days at the LSU Lakes, 5:30-7. Muddy Water also puts on the longest SUP/kayak race in Louisiana with their Big River Regional on August 29th. I’ve met a lot of the guys/girls associated with Muddy Water and can attest that anyone will have fun paddling with these guys.

Kayaks Bayou Paddlesports is going strong in its fifth year of operation out on Bayou St. John.

This is the perfect place for any leisure and beginners SUPers/kayakers. Locals and tourists can come and rent kayaks and SUP boards for two-hour paddles in this Mid-City, outdoor enthusiast area. Stack that with a root beer and po-boy from Parkway and you’ve got yourself a nice little afternoon nap underneath a tree.

Bayou Paddlesports also provides SUP yoga, Paddlefit classes, races, and night paddles.

“The reality is that many locals have never had an opportunity to experience the benefits of having so much water to explore. Now, tourists and locals can get a variety of inexpensive introductions to the world of paddling,” states Rhonda Ardoin, owner.

If a slower pace and a libation incorporation is more your speed, don’t forget about all the wildlife out here. Fishing is a mainstay here in Louisiana with an abundant choice of species to go after. Of course, you can take powerboats to your honey holes, but sometimes the best way to get out in nature is to paddle yourself around. Fly or spin caster, red fish or grouper, getting out has never been easier. Just ask the guys at Pack ‘N Paddle for the gear and read Bayou ‘Yakin for where to go.

Kiteboarding/Wakeboarding/Wakesurfing Another extreme, yet often over looked, sport is kiteboarding and wakeboarding. I personally have not done either so I asked Chris Stuckey, a NOLA entreprenuer and founder of The Kiteboarder Crossing, a local fundraising competition. An avid kiteboarding and wakeboarding enthusiast, Stuckey spends his free time out on the water. His go to spot to practice? Cajun X Cables in Lafayette.

Here anyone can come and wakeboard, waterski, kneeboard, or wakeskate without a boat. An overhead running cable pulls a rider (or up to 7 spaced out at a time) in a full circle. Like many others businesses on the list Cajun X Cables opened due to a fractured community. After opening in 2013 they now host sponsored/pro riders as well as a lot of beginners who can rent out all necessary equipment. Stay up to date on their Facebook page as they have an annual UL collegiate tournament as well as other small events.

There is also a small, yet dedicated community of kiteboarders who occassionally take sail along Lake Ponchartrain. A much larger community can be seen kiting on weekends along the beach in Gulfport, MS. The communities for water action have grown immensely in the past few years.

Hopefully, with enough interest Louisiana can expand on traditions and create new interactions with the water around us.

Photos by Jeff Lakey and Chris Stuckey

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Sector6 Brings Extreme Air Sports to NOLA

By Celeste Turner

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uring her battle with breast cancer, Leslie Conway, a French Quarter resident of 16 years, started jumping on an indoor mini trampoline to aid her recovery and increase her fitness level.

“I was looking for exercises to do in the house after I was diagnosed with breast cancer,” said Conway, who began using the mini trampoline about six years ago. “I read from several sources that it is good for the lymphatic system, that jumping helps move the toxins out of the body.”

Other benefi ts, as noted by Conway, are that working out on a mini trampoline can be easy on the joints and help with coordination, balance and circulation.

“I began jumping on the mini trampoline because it was not as stressful on my joints, particularly my knees,” Conway said. She pointed out that running had caused her some knee pain in the past. “But I like how the overall movement on the trampoline can massage my entire body in a gentler way,” admits Conway.

This high-energy, low-impact exercise is not only practiced at home, but has developed into structured aerobic classes at local gyms, health clubs and fi tness centers. A new location, Sector6 Extreme Air Sports in Elmwood Park, has jumped ahead of other facilities and offers trampoline classes to adults at their 44,000-square-foot trampoline park inside a gigantic warehouse. With more than 60 trampolines, Sector6 has a variety of activities from KidJump to Family Night, equipped with dodgeball courts, bounce boards, launching pads and foam pits.

“SectorFit classes are unique,” said Hamid Thompson, General Manager and a SectorFit instructor. “Once a person comes to class, we push them hard. But they are learning skills in the classes while having fun. Each class is different, so we work with the students at their level.”

Since Mardi Gras, Sector6 has been offering two types of trampoline classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The first SectorFit class is geared toward a cardio workout, held from 7 to 8 a.m. According to Thompson, the focus is on elevating the heart rate with less emphasis on form. He said, “This is a cardiobased class where we beat the students up a little bit and they love it.”

Following the initial morning class, the second class scheduled from 8 to 9 am concentrates more on body control and awareness while performing the trampoline exercises. Thompson stated that the instructor takes time to show proper form for jumping exercises, which results in more core

work and abdominal control.

“You can see the physical benefits in appearance from taking the classes,” Thompson explained. “We use every part of this trampoline park. We even use the foam pits for conditioning exercises. As students become better in the classes, they see the results while having fun.”

The cost to participate in a SectorFit class is $15 per class, three classes for $35 or six classes for $65. Since this is a new program, Thompson and his team of gravity coaches have yet to explore all options for additional trampoline programs and classes at Sector6.

Trampoline classes that incorporate individual mini trampolines have also grown in popularity across the country. Jumping in structured fitness classes can tone arms, target core and abdominal muscles and condition the lower body. In one 45-minute class, fitness instructor and JumpLife owner Montserrat Markou said that you can burn up to 500 calories while working out on the trampoline. His routine, JumpDance, focuses on cardio while incorporating moves like squats, jumping jacks and jogging.

Both SectorFit classes and JumpLife classes are tailored to the average adult over age 18.

Thompson indicated that men and women in their 30s and 40s comprise the bulk of the SectorFit classes. “Sometimes, a few gymnasts try these classes,” he said.

So, if you're searching for a fitness alternative or if you're injured or stressed out, a trampoline class can be fun, challenging and worth the energy for adults, no matter how old you are. “A wonderful thing about mini trampolines,” said Conway about her jumping exercise routine, “is that they sort of make you feel like a kid again.”

path often leads to disaster, while those who can consistently maintain control and grace under pressure will achieve the most satisfying results. But no matter what, there’s always a huge element of luck in the mix to make any game anyone’s game. Pinball is incredibly easy to understand and learn, yet incredibly difficult to master. And no matter how colorful a picture I paint of this activity, which has elements of everything from visual arts to competitive sports, if you ask a hundred other enthusiasts, you’ll get a hundred different answers. It’s part of the allure of the silver ball. There’s even an international competitive league (ifpapinball. com/) that hosts events locally, nationally, and around the world.

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The Allure of the Siver Ball

By Mike Perry

here’s no shortage of stimuli than can take a person back to the endorphin-filled days of one’s youth: the tickle of a cool summer breeze, the colors of a favorite sports team—the taste of mom’s meatloaf? Sure, why not. And for many, the sights and sounds of a pinball machine strike a powerful and joyous chord straight from the past.

Once synonymous with bars, malls, pool halls, and arcades, pinball machines have all but disappeared into the pages of history.

The bells, whistles, voices, and knocks—the excitement of winning a free game and beating the high score—are still entrenched in many people's minds. This uniquely American invention, evolved from European bagatelle games and home-grown trade stimulators, became a staple of leisure activity for more than 50years. The game we now call “pinball” has gone through many phases, from flipperless games of chance, to 15-hole gambling devices called “bingo machines,” to the more modern incarnations that bring together flippers, skill, and luck.

One constant through it all has been gravity, pinball’s ultimate enemy, always pulling the ball out of play eventually, no matter how skilled the player. And what better metaphor could there be for modern life than a game where the objective is to score as much as you can before the game inevitably ends—but it’s not really about winning or losing. It’s about enjoying the

game and coming back, time and again, playing better and advancing farther.

New generations of people have now grown up without ever seeing a pinball machine in the wild. What a loss! If they spot the rare exception, they may glance at its odd rectangular shape, with fewer controls than their phone and a display resolution that makes Minecraft look high-tech, and think, “Meh. Big deal.”

Yes, pinball is not as fast-paced as your average console game.

Yes, the objective is to bat a steel ball bearing under glass and try to make it hit things, most of which don’t move and aren’t trying to turn you into the undead or grant special power-ups. But this modest pastime boasts a great beauty that many people young and old are now re-discovering.

Playing pinball really is the “zen” experience of gaming—a simple, yet elegant interaction of hands, eyes, and mind. A battle not between an imaginary avatar and a horde of enemy villains, but between you, actual physics, and inexorable gravity.

You are actually competing against yourself.

In this game, taking the most obvious

Playing pinball really is the “zen” experience of gaming—a simple, yet elegant interaction of hands, eyes, and mind.

While pinball machines are hard to find in public, a handful of bars around the city host a few games.

So where can you play this game? While the machines are still hard to find in public, it’s not impossible. Your best bet is to talk to someone who knows someone in the “pinball community”—they’re a tight-knit group of folks who usually love to share their hobby with others. A handful of bars around the city host a few games, and New Orleans is now set to showcase its first old-timey pinball parlor at 2315 St. Claude in partnership with the award-winning Kebab restaurant in the exploding St. Roch area of New Orleans, just down the street from Siberia, Hi-Ho, and the new St. Roch Market.

An array of vintage pinball games covering more than 30 years awaits! Another great place to get your game on is renowned adult playground Barcadia, located at 601 Tchoupitoulas St. in the CBD. So put in your quarters and give pinball a try; the hands-on, tactile experience may bring you back to your youth, or introduce you to a different kind of electronic gaming: the kind where you fight gravity with steel balls and plastic-and-rubber flippers.

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Ruby and the Rogues

By Leith Tigges

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uby and the Rogues have a history together, feeling that click both musically and personally, always finding their way back to one another. As lead singer and guitarist Ruby Rendrag says, “That itch just never goes away.” Together, this trio of Ruby, Mike Ennis (percussion) and Suki Kuehn (cello), with the help of their talented engineer, Adam Keil, play locally and have also spent time alongside Heart as a show opener. “The band was great before, but even better coming back together because we’d all grown,” Mike says. Longtime fans and new ones can surely agree. For Ruby and the Rogues, time only intensifies their sound.

WYAT: I’ve heard a lot about your individual styles making the band what it is. How would you each describe your styles?

Ruby Rendrag: I’d say my style is more my influence. I grew up playing bluegrass and listening to classic country, 1950s music, a lot of underground music from the 1980s, and that unintentionally shows up in my songs. Hearing the music and getting personally involved affects you. There’s a drive behind the work. It’s like being fed and not realizing you’re starving.

Mike Ennis: I’m a complete music nut; I listen to everything. I love looking for new stuff, and I’ll give anything a shot. I’m experiencing music all the time, so to me everything is just a big sound swirl. I’m a big fan of space too, and that influences my music greatly. Music is all around and with me everywhere.

Suki Kuehn: I have a classical influence. I

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grew up loving classical music, and I love that there is an absolute right sequence of notes for every piece of music and it’s my job to find it. I like to think that my music playing acts as a second voice in my songs; it deepens the lyrics.

WYAT: Ruby, you are involved in helping local artists through your work with Music Shed Studios. What does this commitment mean to you and does it inspire you?

Ruby: It means having two full-time jobs, and it can be tough, but I absolutely feel inspired. I’m driven to help someone make a good project, and that helps with Ruby and the Rogues. If you’ve created it, you’ve got to share it.

WYAT: Suki, as a person who has lived throughout the U.S., how does New Orleans compare musically to other

“It means [I have] two full-time jobs, and it can be tough, but I absolutely feel inspired.”– Ruby Rendrag places where you’ve lived?

Suki: There’s nothing like New Orleans.

It just has so much. It has something so unique and it feels more like a community; all the musicians are open to helping each other. It has its challenges, but there’s lots of opportunity to play here, and what we play is New Orleans–grown music.

WYAT: Mike, you play a very interesting and unusual instrument, the cajón.

What do you like about playing it?

Mike: I love playing the cajón. It’s a Peruvian instrument, and its name means “drawer” or “box,” depending on what country you’re in. I first discovered it while at a show where one of the band members was playing it, and it looked like he was having so much fun with it.

I was mesmerized by it. It tickled my brain. I’m not a drummer but I’ve always loved good drummers, and I have played an assortment of hand percussion instruments. I’ve had to work at the cajón for a long time and people always want to know about it. It requires such a specific technique; it’s got good tone and it’s colorful, but each cajón is different. It’s expressive and a very physical instrument.

Some people have told me that I’ve inspired them to go buy a cajón.

WYAT: You recently released an album, your first that includes all three of you.

What can fans expect from it?

Ruby: This album reflects what we do; this is how we sound. It’s the first album as a trio, and we wanted to capture the energy of how our music sounds live. It can be a richer experience to listen to the album after experiencing the visual of us performing.

Suki: We were really trying to capture the depth of our sound on this album—my cello, her guitar, his cajón. We wanted to let the parts and the instruments’ tones speak for themselves.

Mike: We’ve got three good sets of ears in this band, and there was a song’s sound that I absolutely loved, and Ruby had said she had me in mind for it. We all know what each other likes. There are lots of good musicians but not always good listeners.

Just because you’re a great musician doesn’t mean you’re a good listener. You’ve got to pay attention. And with us, we’re all fully aware of the big picture.

Ruby: We’re just looking to convey what we feel like. I’m just excited to keep exploring our sound without going too far away from who we are.

Mike: We love playing for all you people; it’s a blast. It’s not typical stuff, but it’s our stuff.

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UPCOMING FESTIVAL S & E VENT S

Comedy La Nuit Theater Roast Battle Sunday, August 16, 8 pm, $5 La Nuit Theater, 5039 Freret St. nolacomedy.com This is a standup comedy showcase featuring vicious, no-holds-barred Roast Battles between comics who try to ruthlessly attack each other’s insecurities. Don’t miss local loudmouths trying to knock each other down a peg or two with killer “ya mamma” jokes and personal slams that’ll make you feel sorry for the other guy.

Wyatt Cenac Thursday, August 20, 9 pm, $12/$25 Publiq House, 4528 Freret St. publiqhouse.com Comic Wyatt Cenac will be dishing out major laughs at the Publiq House come August 20. With loads of experience writing and acting for The Daily Show and writing and story editing for King of the Hill, and a few hour-long comedy specials to boot, Cenac is no amateur at making people laugh. Recently Cenac was featured on an episode of Netflix original BoJack Horseman and he filmed a segment for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.

Dining COOLinary New Orleans All of August coolinaryneworleans.com Celebrating dining in “America’s Most Delicious City,” COOLinary New Orleans is once again “on the table” for the month of August. For the whole month you can enjoy 2-or 3-course lunch menus for $20 or less and 3-course dinner menus for $39 or less at award-winning participating restaurants such as Red Gravy, Antoine's and Bombay Club. And this year something new is being offered: prix-fixe (fixed price) brunch. Participating restaurants will be offering 3-course brunch menus for $39 or less.

Red Dress Run Festivals Red Dress Run Saturday, August 8 French Quarter nolareddress.com Put on by the local hashing group NOH3 (New Orleans Hash House Harriers), these people form a drinking club with a running problem. The Red Dress Run is an event thrown by most Hash groups around the world, but this is one of the largest. It is a not-to-be-missed party that has contributed over $1 million to more than 100 New Orleans charities. Go out and enjoy the run, pick up some info on NOH3 and maybe get involved!

Dirty Linen Night Saturday, August 8 200–1000 blocks of Royal St. coolinaryneworleans.com/ dirty-linen-night Beginning as a spoof of the Happy Birthday, Huey! popular White Linen Night a Saturday, August 29, 4-7 pm dozen years ago, Dirty Linen An y Night has evolved into a full-scale r KingFish Restaurant toi a ne' 337 Chartres St art event, showcasing local artists Lin s pa O O rticipates in C Kingfish Kitchen and Cocktails and craftspersons in the heart of the is honoring the life and legacy of French Quarter. While White Linen Night one of Louisiana's most influential and requires your finest summer linens, Dirty Linen controversial political figures, Huey P. Long Night gives you the option to bring those linens back out (1893-1935), with a special “1893 Menu." In honor of the from the previous weekend, stains and all! Make your way birth year of the Kingfish, the prix fixe menu includes three down to Royal St. and enjoy the art procured especially for courses for $18.93, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the event!

The Historic New Orleans Collection.

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Pelicanpalooza Sunday, August 16, $20, $5 for kids Southport Hall, 200 Monticello Ave. camppelican.org This benefit for Camp Pelican features live music from four different bands, a silent auction and tons of fun for kids! Festivities start at noon and go all day; all ages are welcome. Camp Pelican serves children with pulmonary disorders in Louisiana, so every dollar goes directly to supporting their cause.

Performance 99 th Annual Lagniappe Classic Dog Show Friday, July 31–Monday, August 3, 8 am–5 pm Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd. pontchartraincenter.com The kennel clubs of Metairie and Louisiana co-host the Lagniappe Classic four-day all-breed dog show. The event features 1300 entrants representing more than 100 breeds and varieties recognized by the American Kennel Club, from toy poodles and bulldogs to Great Danes. There are new competitions each day, resulting in awards in individual classes and best in show. There also are puppy classes for many breeds. A vendor fair features jewelry, pet gear, pet photographers, veterinarians and more.

Kim Russo Saturday, August 22, 8 pm, $30/$50 Civic Theater, 510 O Keefe Ave. civicnola.com Kim Russo, also known as “Kim the Happy Medium,” has been able to see the world of spirits since the age of 9.

Ever since, Kim has been helping people to gain closure and reconnect with loved ones from the other side.

Join Kim as she makes undeniable connections with her audience members, giving them a first-hand glimpse into the world beyond.

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Selected Listings @ WhereYat.com Champion Square- My Morning Jacket, Lucius

Tropical isle Original- Late as Usual, The Hangovers

Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a.- Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns, Chubby Carrier

Vaso- Jeff Chaz Blues Band, R N R Jazz Group, Willie Lockett & The Blues Krewe, Ed Wills & Blues 4 Sale, New Creations Jazz Band

Dragon’s Den- Up Up We Go, Studio 504

Windsor Court Hotel Polo Club Lounge- Robin Barnes

Funky Pirate- Marc Stone Duo, Mark and the Pentones, Blues Masters feat Big Al Gasa Gasa- What Moon Things, Grotto Girl Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhous- Piano Professor series feat Joe Krown, Leno “Kid Chocolate” Brown, Burlesque Ballroom feat Trixie Minx and Romy Kaye and the Mercy Buckets House of Blues- Red hot NOLA feat Cupid, Dance Party Express, T Ray the Violinist

Funky Pirate-Willie Lockett, Mark & The Pentones Gasa Gasa- Rocky Votolato & Dave Hause, Chris Farren

Preservation Hall- Souther Syncopaters feat Steve Pistorius, Preservation Hall Brass Band feat Daniel Farrow

House of Blues- Kirk Franklin Presents Gospel Brunch Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse- Germaine Bazzle and the Peter Harris Trio

Spotted Cat- Andy J. Forest, Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings

Kerry Irish Pub- Chip Wilson

Bamboula’s- Johnny Mastro Blue Nile- Corey Henry’s Treme Funktet

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Buffa’s- Bryce Eastwood, Chicken and Waffles, Arsene DeLay

Thomas Jack returns to Republic to throw down once again, bringing in a jazz orchestra for a unique style suitable for the masses. Accompanied by Oliver Nelson, who focuses more on pop beats, this show will be jumping. Fri. July 31. $20 adv/$30 door, 10 p.m., Republic, republicnola.com

Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat

Circle Bar- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Debt & The Ghost

Civic Theater- KMFDM, Chant

Siberia- Killer Ghost, Nerve City, Slow Hound, Dead Marshes

Columns Hotel- Neoclassic Jazz Trio feat John Rankin, Clarence Johnson III, Todd Duke

Snug Harbor- Uptown Jazz Orchestra with Delfeayo Marsalis

Creole Cookery- Mark Weliky Trio Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a.- Treme Brass Band Funky Pirate- Blues Masters feat Big Al Gasa Gasa- Progression music series presents The Cut, Slangston Hughes w/ Fo on the Flo Hi-Ho Lounge- Da Truth Brass Band

Three Muses- Leslie Martin Tipitina’s- Sabotage- New Orleans Beastie Boys Tribute feat members of Flow Tribe, Gravity A, Matt Zarba, Jermaine Quiz and James Martin Tropical Isle Bayou Club- La Maniere des Cadiens, Brandon Moreau and Cajungrass Tropical Isle Bourbon- Jezebels Chill’n, Debi & the Deacons Tropical Isle Original- Debi & the Deacons, Late as Usual

Kerry Irish Pub- Jason Bishop Little Tropical Isle- Mark Pentone, Frank Fairbanks Maison- Luneta Jazz Band, Gregory Agid, Chance Bushman Maple Leaf- Rebirth Brass Band

Thursday, July 30 Bacchanal- Raphael Bas, The Courtyard Kings

Howlin’ Wolf ‘The Den’- Hot 8 Brass Band

Snug Harbor- Yoshio Toyama, Dixie Saints

Saturday, August 1 Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits- The Tangiers Combo

Rock ‘n’ Bowl- Clockwork Elvis

Circle Bar- Bent Knee

Maple Leaf- Diry Bourbon River Show

Tropical Isle Bourbon- Way Too Early, Jay B. Elston Band, Debi & the Deacons

Preservation Hall- Preservation Hall-Stars feat Mark Braud

Buffa’s- Dapper Dandies, Perdido Jazz Band, Jazz Brunch w/ Some Like it Hot Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat

Tipitina’s- Foundation Free Fridays feat Swampgrease

Circle Bar- Laura Dyer Jazz Trio

Bayou Club- Louisiana Inferno, Cajungrass

Maison- Melanie Gardner, Kristina Morales, Street Legends

Three Muses- Glen David Andrews

Maple Leaf- Gov’t Majik

Bamboula’s- New Orleans Ragweeds, Ed Wills Blues 4 Sale

Kerry Irish Pub- Mark Hessler, Chip Wilson and friends

Rock ‘n’ Bowl- The Top Cats

Tuesday, July 28 Chickie Wah Wah- Albanie Falletta, Jon Cleary

Sunday, August 2 Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits- The Tangiers Combo

Dos Jefe’s- The George French Band Evangeline French Quarter- Lil Josephine & Rhodes Spedale Funky Pirate- The Blues Masters, Mark & the Pentones Gasa Gasa- A Tribute to the 90’s w/ Close Enough House of Blues- Billsberry Flowboy w/ DJ Chopslee, AK-1, DJ Dlzzi Howlin’ Wolf- Rebirth Brass Band Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse- Brent Rose Sextet Kerry Irish Pub- Vincent Marini & the One Tailed Three Little Tropical Isle- Ben Joseph, JB Elston Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl- Amanda Shaw & the Cute Guys New Orleans Jazz National Historic Park- New Orleans Young Traditional Brass Band One Eyed Jacks- Marriages, Creepoid Shamrock- Shammar Allen and the Underdawgs and Pinettes Brass Band Spotted Cate Music Club- Antoine Del & Arsene DeLay Tipitina’s- The Revivalists Tropical Isle Bourbon- Debi & the Deacons, Rhythm & Rain

Little Tropical Isle- Reed Lightfoot, Lynn Drury Omni Riverfront Hotel- Kid Merv Republic- Breathe Carolina Tropical Isle Bourbon- Debi & the Deacons, Rhythm and Rain Tropical Isle Original- Late as Usual, The Hangovers Monday, August 3 Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits- Raphael Bas Bayou Club- Cajun Drifters, Cajungrass Buffa’s- Antoine Del Circle Bar- Freaky Deaky, Hello Nomad Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat Dos Jefe’s- John Fohl Funky Pirate- Gary Brown Hi Ho Lounge- Heems Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse- Gerald French & The Original Tuxedo Jazz Band Kerry Irish Pub- Patrick Cooper Little Tropical Isle- Lynn Drury, Reed Lightfoot One Eyed Jacks- Lower Dens Tropical Isle Bourbon- Way to Early, Rhythm and Rain Tropical Isle Original- Whiskey Bar, Graham Robertson Tuesday, August 4 Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits- Raphael Bas Bayou Club- Cajun Drifters, Cajungrass Duo Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat Dos Jefe’s- Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious Funky Pirate- The Blues Masters w/ Patrick Williams Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse- Khari Allen Lee & NCC Kerry Irish Pub- Jason Bishop

Bombay Club- Kris Tokarski Duo

One Eyed Jacks- Twofer Tuesdays

Buffa’s Lounge- Clint Johnson

Preservation Hall- Preservation Hall-Stars feat Shannon Powell

Chickie Wah Wah- Phil deGruy

Snug Harbor- Stanton Moore Trio

Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat

Siberia- Pscycroptic, Arkaik, Ovid’s Withering, The Kennedy Veil

d.b.a.- Jon Cleary

Spotted Cat- Andy J. Forest, Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns, Smoking Time Jazz Club

Dragon’s Den- Bayou Saints, David Jones Project, Upstairs- Variety Burlesque Hosted by Grandma Fun

Tropical Isle Bourbon- Jay B. Elston Duo, Jezebels Chill’n

Funky Pirate- Marc Stone Duo, Blues Masters feat Big Al

Tropical Isle Original- The Hangovers, Jay B. Elston Band

Gasa Gasa- The Bowery presents Emi Sunshine, Gabriella Evelina Hi-Ho Lounge- Simple Sound Retreat

Wednesday, July 29 Algiers Ferry Dock- Amanda Shaw, the Vettes

House of Blues- The Devil Wears Prada, Thy Art is Murder

Bacchanal- Raphael Bas, Jesse Morrow

Maison- Jon Roniger, Dapper Dandies, Rue Fiya

Bombay Club- Jsoh Pacton

Maple Leaf- the Trio feat Johnny Vidacovich and guests

Buffa’s Lounge- Open Mic Night

Ogden Museum of Souther Art- After Hours feat Louis Ford

Chickie Wah Wah- John Rankin, Meschiya Lake

Rock ‘n’ Bowl- Chubby Carrier

Crazy Lobster- Ken Swartz and the Palace of Sin

Saenger Theater- Idina Menzel

Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat

Siberia- Jeff the Brotherhood, Bottom Feeders, HiGH, DJ Gris Gris

d.b.a.- Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, Walter “Wolfman” Washing and the Roadmasters

Snug Harbor- Detroit Brooks and the Syncopated Percolators

Dragon’s Den- Dancehall Classics with DJ T-roy and Bayou International Sound Funky Pirate- Blues Masters feat Big Al

Kerry Irish Pub- Paintbox w/ Dave James & Tim Robertson

Spotted Cat- Sarah McCoy and the Oopsie Daisies, Miss Sophie Lee, Jumbo Shrimp Three Muses- Meschiya Lake Tropical Isle Original- Way Too Early, Late as Usual Vaughan’s Lounge- Corey Henry & Treme Funktet

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Little Tropical Isle- Jay B Elston, Reed Lighfoot

Friday, July 31 Bombay Club- Kris Tokarski Trio

Maison- Emily Estrella, Jazz Vipers

Buffa’s Lounge- Hannah KB Band, Bruce Menesse

Powered only by Wheaties, quick wit and undying love for his granny, BillsBerry Flowboy has proven himself a stand-out staple in the New Orleans' hip-hop scene. Sat. Aug 1. $12, 8 p.m.

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House of Blues- Dirty Heads, Los Rakas Howlin’ Wolf (the Den)- Trevarri, UrbanCellist Kerry Irish Pub- Patrick Cooper

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Little Tropical Isle- Ben Joseph, Mark Barrett

Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat

One Eyed Jacks- Two’fer Tuesdays

d.b.a.- The Soul Rebels

Tropical Isle Bourbon- Tropic Gumbo, JB Elston and Wayne

Dos Jefe’s- The Panorama Jazz Band

Tropical Isle Original- J B Elston Band, The Hangovers

Dmac’s Bar & Grill- Blue Biscuit Funky Pirate- The Blues Masters w/ Big Al Carson

Wednesday, August 5 Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits- Raphael Bas

House of Blues- Big Al and the Heavyweights, Michael Liuzza

Bayou Club- Cajungrass, La Maniere des Cadiens Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat

Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse- The Piano Professor series feat Joe Krown, Leon ‘Kid Chocolate’ Brown, Burlesque Ballroom feat Trixie Minx, Romy Kaye, and the Mercy Buckets

Dos Jefe’s- Leah Rucker

Kerry Irish Pub- Pugsley Buzzard

Funky Pirate- The Blues Masters w/ Patrick Williams

Little Tropical Isle- Ben Joseph, Reed Lightfoot

House of Blues- Good Old War, Elliot Root, Pete Hill

Maison Dupuy Hotel Bistreaux- Kid Merv

Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse- Lady Sings the Blues feat Dana Abbot, Irvin Mayfield & the NOJO Jam

One Eyed Jacks- The Pheasants of New Orleans with 2000 Leagues Under the Sea + De Lune Deluge

Kerry Irish Pub- Vincent Marini

Tipitina’s- IKO Allstars feat. Papa Mali, Bill Iuso, Michael Fouquier

Little Tropical Isle- JB Elston, Mark Barrett

Tropical Isle Bourbon- Debi and the Deacons, JB Elston Band, Way to Early

Candlelight Lounge- Treme Brass Band

Tropical Isle Bourbon- Debbie & the Deacons, Way to Early Tropical Isle Original- Late as Usual, Debi & the Deacons Thursday, August 6 Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits- Raphael Bas Bayou Club- Louisiana Inferno, Cajun Drifters Buffa’s- Heidijo Circle Bar- Bantam Foxes, Paper Bison Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat Dos Jefe’s- Tom Fitzpatrick Funky Pirate- The Blues Masters w/ Big Al Carson, Marc Stone Duo Gasa Gasa- Cayucas, Hibou House of Blues- Raekwon, Ghostface Killa Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse- Playhour, The James Rivers Movement Kerry Irish Pub- Beth Patterson Le Bon Temps Roule- The Soul Rebels Little Tropical Isle- Casey Saba, Allen Hebert Tropical Isle Bourbon-Debi & the Deacons, Miss Maggie Trio Tropical Isle Original- Late as Usual, The Hangovers Vaughan’s Lounge- Core Henry’s Treme Funktet

Howlin’ Wolf ‘The Den’- W1ne & The Wingmen

Tropical Isle Original- Late as Usual, The Hangovers Ugly Dog Saloon & BBQ- South Jones Saturday, August 8 Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits- The Tangiers Combo Bayou Club- T’Canaille, Louisiana Inferno, La Maniere des Cadiens Blue Nile- Mike Dillon Buffa’s- Catie Rodgers, A2D2, Melanie Gardner Trio Checkpoint Charlie- The Olivia Dehavilland Mosquitoes Circle Bar- Kevin Sekhani Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat

Raekwon&GhostfaceKillah The Wu-Tang-alums will prove they still ain't nuthin' ta f*** wit when they take over the House of Blues for a double-billed performance that is sure to excite both new hip-hop fans and OGs alike. Thurs. Aug 6. $40, 8 p.m. House of Blues, houseofblues.com/neworleans

Dos Jefe’s- Sunpie & the LA. Sunspots Funky Pirate- The Blues Masters w/ Big Al Carson, Mark & the Pentones

Tropical Isle Bourbon- Debi & the Deacons

Howlin’ Wolf: “The Den” – Hot 8 Brass Band

Tropical Isle Original- Late as Usual, The Hangovers

Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse-Germaine Bazzle and the Peter Harris Trio

Sunday, August 9 Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits – The Tangiers Combo

Kerry Irish Pub- Patrick Cooper

Bayou Club - Cajungrass Duo, Cajun Drifters

Siberia- Gravehill, Ghoulgotha, Grave Ritual

LA46- Taro Patch Fiddles

Buffa’s Bar – Jazz Brunch w/ Some Like It Hot, Perdido Jazz Band, Dapper Dandies

Tropical Isle Bourbon – BC & Company, Rhthym & Rain, Debi and the Deacons Tropical Isle Original – The Hangovers, Late as Usual

Gasa Gasa- Circuit Des Yeux, High in One Eye, Ex Specter House of Blues- Basement Howlin’ Wolf- Shuggie Otis Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse- OTRA Kerry Irish Pub- Martin Turlington

Little Tropical Isle – Lynn Drury, Reed Lightfoot

Little Tropical Isle- Ben Joseph, JB Elston

Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat

Friday, August 7 Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits- The Tangiers Combo

Pearl Wine Co.- Scott Sanders Quartet Feat. Olivier Bou

Dos Jefe’s- Peter Nu

Lous Bayou Ramblers presents Poguetry w/ Spider Stacy

Dmac’s Bar & Grill – Hallelujah Hat Rack

Bayou Club- T’Canailli, Louisiana Inferno

Shamrock- Backlit Stereo

Funky Pirate – Mark & the Pentones, Willie Lockett

Monday, August 10 Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits – Raphael Bas

Buffa’s- Bruce Menesses, Lynn Drury, Marc Stone

Tipitina’s- Koan, Gotham Green, Quickie Mart & more

House of Blues- Kirk Fanklin presents Gospel Brunch, Lissie

Bayou Club - Cajungrass Duo, Cajun Drifters

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Buffa’s Bar - Daniel Schroeder Trio

Bayou Club – Cajun Drifters, Louisiana Inferno

Evangeline French Quarter – Lil Jospephine & Rhodes Spedale

Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat

Circle Bar – Banram Foxes + Hello Nomad

French Market: Dutch Alley – The Swing Setters

Dos Jefe’s- John Fohl

Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat

Gasa Gasa- Telekinetic Walrus, AF the Naysayer

Funky Pirate – Gary Brown

Dos Jefe’s- Kitt Lough

Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse- Leroy Jones Qunitet

Gasa Gasa- Ghost-Note

Funky Pirate – Marc Stone Duo, The Blues Masters w/ Big Al Carson

Funky Pirate – The Blues Masters w/Big Al Carson

Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse- Gerald French and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band

Gasa Gasa- Kelcy Mae, the Rayo Brothers & the Schoolyard Band

Kerry Irish Pub- Roux the Day! Little Tropical Isle – JB Elston, Ben Joseph

Kerry Irish Pub- Will Murray

Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse- Playhour, The James Rivers Movement

Little Tropical Isle - Reed Lightfoot, Lyne Drury

Kerry Irish Pub- Chip Wilson

Siberia- Coliseum, House of Lightning, Wrong, Dead, Ossacrux

Le Bon Temps Roulé – The Soul Rebels

One Eyed Jacks- American Fangs with Vanzza Rokken, Hitchhiker and Terranova

Tropical Isle Bourbon – Rhythm & Rain, Way to Early

Little Tropical Isle - Allen Hebert, Casey Saba

Shamrock- Wildkat Pro Wrestling, Mojeaux

Tropical Isle Original – Graham Robertson, Whiskey Bar

Tropical Isle Bourbon – Miss Maggie Trio, Debi & the Deacons

Siberia- Amanda X, Spirit of the Beehive, Zula, Freddy Beach

Tropical Isle Original – The Hangovers, Late as Usual

Tipitina’s – Holiday with the Hounds feat. Gal Holiday and the Hill Country Hounds

Lucky’s – Blue Biscuit

Tuesday, August 11 Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits – Raphael Bas

Vaughan’s Lounge – The Heart Attacks

Bayou Club - Cajungrass Duo, Cajun Drifters Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat

Friday, August 14 Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits – The Tangiers Combo

Dos Jefe’s- Tom Hook & Wendell Burnious

Bayou Club –Louisiana Inferno, T’Canaili

Funky Pirate – The Blues Masters w/ Patrick Williams Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse- Ricio & Reece’s Pieces Wired

Buffa’s Bar - Live Jazz Group w/ Rhodes Spedale, The Honeypots, Hunter Burgamy

Sunday, August 16 Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits – The Tangiers Combo

Kerry Irish Pub- Jason Bishop

Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat

Bayou Club – Cajungrass, Louisiana Inferno

Little Tropical Isle - Mark Barrett, Ben Joseph

Dos Jefe’s- The Joe Crown Trio

Tropical Isle Bourbon – J B Elston & Wayne, Tropic Gumbo

Funky Pirate – The Blues Masters with Big Al Carson

Buffa’s Bar - Jazz Brunch with Some Like It Hot, Jazz Youth Showcase w/ Miles Lyons Jazz, Nattie’s Songwriter Circle Jazz

Siberia- American Sharks, Hundred Visions

Gasa Gasa- The Dominic Minix Quartet, Micah Jasper,

Tropical Isle Original – The Hangovers, J B Elston Band

Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse- Piano Professor Series feat Joe Krown, Leon ‘Kid Chocolate’ Brown, Burlesque Ballroom feat Trixie Minx, Romy Kaye, and the Mercy Buckets

Wednesday, August 12 Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits – Raphael Bas

Kerry Irish Pub- Hurricane Refugees

Bayou Club - La Maniere des Cadiens, Cajungrass Buffa’s Bar - World's Most Open Mic Night w/ Nattie Sanchez Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat Dos Jefe’s- The Stevie Nilles Trio Funky Pirate – The Blues Masters w/ Patrick Williams Gasa Gasa- Renshaw Davies, Palymra, See Shaff Run Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse- Lady Sings the Blues feat Dana Abbott, Irvin Mayfield & the NOJO Jam Kerry Irish Pub- Tim Robertson Little Tropical Isle - Mark Barrett, JB Elston Tropical Isle Bourbon – Way to Early, Debi & the Deacons Tropical Isle Original – Debi & the Deacons, Late as Usual Thursday, August 13 Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits – Raphael Bas

Tropical Isle Original – The Hangovers, Late as Usual

Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat Funky Pirate – Mark & the Pentones, Willie Locktt Gasa Gasa- Aaron ‘AB’ Abernathy, The Nat Turner Band Howlin’ Wolf: “The Den” – Hot 8 Brass Band

Little Tropical Isle – Reed Lightfoot, Ben Joseph

Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse- Germaine Bazzle and the Peter Harris Trio

Tipitina’s – Honey Island Swamp Band

Kerry Irish Pub- Chip Wilson

Tropical Isle Bourbon – Way to Early, Jay B Elston Band, Debi and the Deacons

Little Tropical Isle – Lynn Drury, Reed Lightfoot

Tropical Isle Original – The Hangovers, Late as Usual

Tropical Isle Bourbon – BC & Company, Rhthym and Rain, Debi and the Deacons

Ugly Dog Saloon & BBQ – Ron Hotstream & the Mid-City Drifters

Siberia- La Luz, Will Sprott Tropical Isle Original – The Hangovers, Late as Usual

Incubus+Deftones With hits like Incubus’ “Drive” and Deftones “Change (in the House of Flies),” there’ll be enough grunge and angst to go around. Don’t miss it. Sun. Aug 16. $56, 6 p.m. Bold Sphere Music, livenation.com

Saturday, August 15 Abita Springs Trailhead – Debbie Davis Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits – The Tangiers Combo

Monday, August 17 Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits – Raphael Bas

Bayou Club – La Maniere des Cadiens, Louisiana Inferno, T’Canaille

Bayou Club - Cajungrass Duo, Cajun Drifters

Buffa’s Bar – Clint Johnson, Jenna Guidry, Stuart McNair

Buffa’s Bar - Daniel Schroeder Trio

Circle Bar – Quintessential Octopus +TOMA + Fpoon

Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat

Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat

Dos Jefe’s- John Fohl

Dos Jefe’s- Vivaz!

Funky Pirate – Gary Brown

3 3 1 D e c a t u r 5 2 7 - 5 9 5 4 B e s t G u i n n e s s I n N e w O r l e a n s L i v e M u s i c N i g h t l y N O C O V E R w w w . k e r r y i r i s h p u b . c o m Every Tuesday in August – Honky Tonk Tuesday w/ Jason Bishop 8:30 pm!!

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Tropical Isle Bourbon – Way to Early, Rhthym and Rain, Debi and the Deacons

Paintbox w/ Dave James & Tim Robertson 9 pm Mark Hessler 5 pm Chip Wilson & Friends p pm Vincent Marini & The One Tailed Three 9 pm Chip Wilson 8 pm Beth Patterson 8:30 pm Beth Patterson 5 pm Pugsley Buzzard 9 pm Paul Ferguson 5 pm Patrick Cooper 8 pm Chip Wilson 8:30 pm Mark Appleford 5 pm Hurricane Refugees 9 pm Speed The Mule 5 pm Roux The Day! 9 pm Red Shift 5 pm Chip Wilson 8 pm Paul Tobin 8:30 pm Patrick Cooper 5 pm Vincent Marini & The One Tailed Three 9 pm Will Murray 5 pm Roux The Day! 9 pm Irish Session 5 pm Patrick Cooper 8 pm Patrick Cooper 5 pm Hurricane Refugees 9 pm Speed The Mule 5 pm Mark Hessler & Friends 9 pm Chip Wilson 8 pm

AustralianPinkFloyd Live Nation is taking you back to the past at the end of the month, bringing the Australian Pink Floyd Show with openers Led Zeppelin 2 to Bold Sphere Music at Champions Square. Thurs.

Aug. 27. $40 adv/$60 door, 8 p.m., Bold Sphere Music, livenation.com Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse- Gerald French & the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band

House of Blues – Slippery When Wet, New Orleans Most Wanted

Tropical Isle Bourbon – Rhythm & Rain, Way to Early

Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse- Piano Professor series feat Joe Krown, Leon ‘Kid Chocolate’ Brown, Burlesque Ballroom feat Trixie Minx, Romy Kaye, and the Mercy Buckets

Tropical Isle Original – Graham Robertson, Whiskey Bar

Kerry Irish Pub- Vincent Marini & the One Tailed Three

Little Tropical Isle - Reed Lightfoot, Lyne Drury

Little Tropical Isle – Reed Lightfoot, Ben Joseph Tuesday, August 18 Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits – Raphael Bas

One Eyed Jacks- Alexis & the Samurai CD relase w/ Freddy Beach

Bayou Club – Cajungrass Duo, Cajungrass Drifters

Tropical Isle Original – The Hangovers, Late as Usual

Circle Bar – Erin Miley, Shane Cooley

Tipitina’s – Gravity A, Sonic Bloom

Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat

Ugly Dog Saloon & BBQ – The Beverage Committee

Tropical Isle Bourbon – Way to Early, JB Elston Band

Dos Jefe’s- Tangiers Combo Funky Pirate – The Blues Masters with Patrick Williams Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse- Calvin Johnson & Native Son

Saturday, August 22 Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits – The Tangiers Combo

Kerry Irish Pub- Jason Bishop

Bayou Club – La Maniere Des Cadens, Louisiana Inferno, T’Canailli

Little Tropical Isle – Mark Barrett, Ben Joseph

Buffa’s Bar – Crossing Canal, Variety, Davis Rogan

Loa Bar – Mia Border

Circle Bar – The Cry, Lost Element

Tropical Isle Bourbon – JB Elston and Wayne, Tropic Gumbo

Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat

Tropical Isle Original – The Hangovers, JB Elston Band

Dos Jefe’s- Sunpie & the LA. Sunspots Evangeline French Quarter – Lil Josephine & Rhodes Spedale

Wednesday, August 19 Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits – Raphael Bas

Funky Pirate – Mark & the Pentones, The Blues Masters with Big Al Carson

Circle Bar – The Olivia DeHavilland Mosquitoes

Howlin’ Wolf The Den – Café Au Lait, Ape Machine

Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat

Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse- Gregory Agid

House of Blues – Jet Lounge

Kerry Irish Pub- Roux the Day!

Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse- Lady Sings the Blues feat Dana Abbott, Irvin Mayfield & the NOJO Jam

Little Tropical Isle – JB Elton, Ben Joseph

Kerry Irish Pub- Patrick Cooper

Tropical Isle Bourbon – Way to Early, Rhythm and Rain, Debi and the Deacons

Thursday, August 20 Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits – Raphael Bas

Tropical Isle Original – The Hangovers, Late as Usual

Shamrock- Remixers

Tipitina’s – Rickie Lee Jones

Bayou Club – Cajun Drifters, Louisiana Inferno Buffa’s Bar – Tom McDermott Circle Bar – Bantam Foxes, Dead Marshes, Lowin

Sunday, August 23 Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits – The Tangiers Combo

Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat

Bayou Club – Cajungrass, Louisiana Inferno

Dos Jefe’s- The Todd Duke Trio Funky Pirate – Marc Stone Duo, The Blues Masters

Buffa’s Bar – Some Like It Hot, Ben Cousins, Jane Harvey Brown and the Trad Jazz Stars

Gasa Gasa – Teenageer, Hank & Cupcakes, Rareluth

Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat

Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse- Playhour, The James Rivers Movement

Funky Pirate – Mark & the Pentones, Willie Locktt

Kerry Irish Pub- Paul Tobin

Howlin’ Wolf The Den – Hot 8 Brass Band

Le Bon Temps Roule – The Soul Rebels Little Tropical Isle – Allen Hebert, Casey Saba

Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse- Germaine Bazzle and The Peter Harris Trio

Siberia- The Atlas Moth, Vattnet Viskar, Atriarch

Kerry Irish Pub- Patrick Cooper

Tropical Isle Bourbon – Miss Maggie Trio, Debi & the Deacons

Little Tropical Isle –Lynn Drury, Reed Lightfoot

Tropical Isle Original – The Hangovers, Late as Usual

One Eyed Jacks – High On Fire, The Pallbearers, Lucifer and Venimous Maximous

Vaughan’s Lounge – The Heart Attacks Friday, August 21 Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits – The Tangiers Combo Bayou Club – Louisiana Inferno, T’Canailli Blue Nile – The Soul Rebels Buffa’s Bar – St Rock Syncopators, Arsene Delay, The Little Things Circle Bar – Toy Trucks Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat Dos Jefe’s- Mark Braud Funky Pirate – Mark & the Pentones, The Blues Masters with Big Al Carson

Gasa Gasa – Breanna Barbara, Golden Ours

Siberia- Heaters Tropical Isle Bourbon – BC and Company, Rhythm and Rain, Debi and the Deacons Tropical Isle Original – The Hangovers, Late as Usual Monday, August 24 Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits – Raphael Bas Bayou Club – Cajungrass Duo, Cajun Drifters Buffa’s Bar – Antoine Diel Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat Dos Jefe’s- Carl Leblanc

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2. The Mayhaw The Mayhaw sits inside the elegant and airy St. Roch Market, offering refreshments and cocktails while you explore the local vendors. While the Mayhaw is known for both its classic versions of famous drinks and its expertly crafted original ones, their latest specials include the Bee’s Knees, a summery drink described as “herbal and refreshing.” It features lemon, honey and sage mixed with gin. Another Mayhaw cocktail to try is the Me Gustas Tu, a (fresh) watermelon margarita with pink salt and black pepper to top it off. It should also be noted that St. Roch Market is currently offering spiked snoballs each weekend to help customers cool off.

A Sip of Summer

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By Leith Tigges

very season is drinking season in New Orleans, but summertime gets an extra-special spotlight for its refreshing cocktails. With festivals and outdoor concerts in full swing, there are plenty of reasons to hit up NOLA’s finest bars. Many of them not only are featuring delicious and original summer drinks, but also offering their versions of the classic cocktails you know and love. The city’s everlasting heat and humidity provides the ideal weather for an original Daiquiri or a Hurricane, just two of many famous cocktails created in the Big Easy.

Given the city’s reputation and history, it’s no wonder that New Orleans is the birthplace of such famous and well-received drinks.

If you’re looking for a Pimm’s Cup

1. Cure This spot on Freret St. is just as conspicuous as it is impressive. With no sign to help you find it, this cocktail bar is worth searching for. As a former firehouse, it’s a space with plenty of character and details to admire as you sip one of their signature summer drinks (try Paper Hearts or Passion’s Promise for a refreshing pickme-up). There’s also an incredible outdoor patio where you can sip and socialize on the cooler nights this summer. Order the Safe Harbor, a light and fizzy champagne cocktail with hints of grapefruit, tarragon and mint, or stick with a classic and sip on a superrefreshing Pimm’s Cup, complete with fresh cucumber slices. Cure bartender Winston says, “It’s been reinvented a thousand times, but it’s a classic for a reason.”

2. Purloo Known for its Southern fare and flair, Purloo has quickly become a popular spot.

The restaurant and bar offers the Polished Pimm’s, which the menu describes as

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“our elegant interpretation of a popular New Orleans thirst quencher.” Like Cure’s version, this one sticks to the delicious and classic elements of lemon and cucumber, making it the ultimate drink for a summer night out.

If you’re seeking a seasonal cocktail

1. CellarDoor Another hidden bar, CellarDoor is in the CBD in a building with a mysterious history as a former brothel. Exposed brick and a peaceful courtyard create the perfect setting to try some craft cocktails as the weather gets warm. The bartenders at CellarDoor have expertly crafted an impressive menu of seasonal beverages that are as light as they are classic. Try the Vodka Cobbler, a popular drink that’s overflowing with summer notes like lemon and strawberry, or try another crafted champagne cocktail, this one featuring a sugar cube. Bonus: the restaurant/bar now offers brunch.

3. Purloo Purloo gets another shout-out thanks to drinks like Summer Thyme and Southern Hospitality. Keeping up with the bar’s Southern theme, Southern Hospitality is a must-try that features lime and pineapple (not to mention some rum). Or order a Summer Thyme, described as houseinfused lemon thyme Cathead Vodka with notes of honey and lemon. Say no more.

If you’re craving a Daiquiri

1. Bourrée This is the ultimate spot for chicken wings and/or Daiquiris. Chef Nathanial Zimet opened the restaurant this past May and is already receiving rave reviews and earning loyal customers. During Bourrée’s opening weekend, Zimet offered three classic versions of the Daiquiri. Flavors included Hurricane, fresh strawberry and a twist on the classic gin and tonic. Keep an eye out for a Sangria-style Daiquiri as well.

2. Cane and Table Spend some time at Cane and Table (another spot with no sign), a bar and restaurant with a Cuban vibe and impressive cocktail list. Cane and Table offers a couple of their own versions of the classic Daiquiri. Order the Hitler’s Jitters; with hints of chocolate in this still refreshing beverage, it’s definitely a twist worth trying.

Not in the mood for chocolate? Try Daisy de Santiago, described as “a tall and refreshing play on a daiquiri.” Featuring Yellow Chartreuse combined with the lime flavor, it’s a version of the Daiquiri that might end up your new favorite.

Bourée (at Boucherie)

Cure

8115 Jeannette St.

4905 Freret St.

boucherie-nola.com

Curenola.com

Cane and Table

The Mayhew

1113 Decatur St.

2381 St. Claude Ave.

caneandtablenola.com

strochmarket.com

CellarDoor

Purloo

916 Lafayette St.

1504 Oretha Castle Haley

cellardoornola.com

Blvd., noapurloo.com

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Japanese Restaurant, Sushi & Such Mon – Thur 11:30 am – 10 pm Fri & Sat 11:30 am – 11 pm Sun 5 – 9 pm SushiNOLA.com | @OrigamiNola 899-6532| 5130 Freret St.

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Wielding the Hamsterfish

By Geoffrey Adams 404 Pages Tinkertape Press (May 2015) Geoffrey Adams' clinically crazy first novel, Wielding the Hamsterfish, reads like Brett Easton Ellis’ The Rules of Attraction if it were edited by a Fear and Loathing-era Hunter S. Thomson. It is a hallucinogenic rollercoaster of booze-fueled sci-fi insanity set in the Big Easy.

Adams' mystery unfolds through the perspective of a revolving door of characters: Sunshine is a wild-n-out NOLA-native who occasionally has seizures in which she predicts future events. Art, an aimless, sometimes-sober trust fund brat pushing 40, is the target of a famous European “football” player who he constantly outbids on eBay. Luigi, on a bender since seeing his fiancée get mauled by a bus outside Monkey Hill, is freaking out because he believes he keeps seeing her roaming the town posthumously.

Lush Muffin inherits the power to summon birds and make them poop on people at will after drinking a magic daiquiri one evening in the midst of a marathon booger-sugar

binge. Nikolai is the reanimated corpse of Josef Stalin, who purchased the Applebee’s corporation with money from Putin and aspires to open a franchise downtown. Judge Mule is leading the petition against Nikolai, wishing to halt the introduction of more chain restaurants to the French Quarter. At the center of it all is Archibald, an alien who has taken the form of an ostrich in a top hat who enjoys surfing, downing screwdrivers, and has developed feelings for Sunshine, despite his species' supposed inability to love. And that's just to name a few.

Adams paces his crazed mystery perfectly, ending each chapter with spot-on comic delivery and the right amount of revelation to keep you wanting more. He has a true affection for his motley cast—flaws, failures and all—bringing humor and introspection to them as they figure themselves out alongside the reader. His character development and story progression are reminiscent of the works of late 20 th century authors like Chuck Palahniuk or the aforementioned Ellis; the plot itself is more Don DeLillo meets Aqua Teen Hunger Force Buried underneath his cartoonish plot is a sympathetic portrait of lost 20- and 30-somethings, struggling to find love and meaning in a town where temptation lies at every corner, waiting to forever kidnap them by their vices. Also beneath it's surface is a deep love for New Orleans; Adams unites his characters in the Crescent City during the frail wake of Katrina, where they pick up where they left off and continue to celebrate every day like it's Mardi Gras.

Wielding the Hamsterfish is incomparably originally and addictively entertaining. Do yourself a favor and pick it up.

– Greg Roques

AlbumReviews Charlie Dennard 5 O' Clock Charlie Independent NOLA’s own Charlie Dennard returns with his jazz trio to deliver an even smoother installment of the sound he’s been honing for years. After a long stint of tours in South America, the band is ready to dive into some classic American territory with a rendition of Miles Davis’ “Blues By Five,” as well as some of their own original material and an outro indebted to the theme from M.A.S.H. Top tracks to listen for are the high-energy “Grant’s Pants,” the nostalgic “Back In The Day,” and the nicely adapted “Blues By Five.” If some songs run a bit long, it’s only because the trio so obviously enjoys their jam time—and that’s precisely what makes 5 O’clock Charlie such easy listening. – Jeremie Jenkins

BarGuide Backspace Bar & Kitchen 139 Chartres St., 522-2216 backspacenola.com

The unique literary theme and rare specialty cocktails featured at Backspace lend a sense of sophistication and class you won’t easily find elsewhere.

Bamboula's 514 Frenchmen St. 944-8461

There’s a new music venue shaking up Frenchmen Street. Home of three bars and two music stages, Bamboula’s is making their mark on New Orleans.

Barcadia 601 Tchoupitoulas St. 335-1740

Home of the life-sized Jenga, 80s arcade games and giant Connect Four, Barcadia is where you go to enjoy yourself, not just the beer.

Bar Tonique 820 N. Rampart St. 324-6045, Bartonique.com

Bar Tonique is known for serving some of the best hand-crafted cocktails around. Check out their super daily cocktail specials.

Bottomline Beach Club 3408 28th St. 324-5777

Metairie's Bottomline Beach Club gives you the ultimate beach experience with volleyball tournaments and your favorite drink specials.

Buffa’s Bar 1001 Esplanade Ave. 949-0038

Buffa’s is a great neighborhood bar with even greater food. Try the Buffa-Lo Wings or a Buffa Burger with a drink from the bar.

Club Caribbean 2443 Bayou Rd. 949-9246

Reggae and island music is the name of the game at this Mid-City classic located near the Fair Grounds.

Don’t miss Ladies Night when ladies drink free!

The Columns Hotel 3811 St. Charles Ave. 899-9308

The Columns Hotel is a favorite Uptown spot.

Add a little class to your night and enjoy a Sazerac inside at their Victorian Lounge Bar.

Known for the re-enactment of the movie, Coyote Coyote Ugly 225 N. Peters St., 561-0003 Ugly is a fantastic French Quarter bar with a bit of a fun and wild twist. coyoteuglysaloon.com Dino’s Bar & Grill 1128 Tchoupitoulas St. 558-0900

Offering great drink specials, burgers, and bartenders, Dino’s is great for any occasion. It is named after the “King of Cool,” Dean Martin, after all.

The Metropolitan is the premier location for Generations Hall/Metro weekday private events and the place to dress up, 310 Andrew Higgins Dr. 568-1702, generationshall.com suit up, and drink up on the weekend.

Holy Ground 3340 Canal St. 821-6828

Holy Ground is your Mid-City staple for a great Irish Pub. Throw darts with your mates while enjoying a cold stout and great prices.

J&J’s Sports Lounge 800 France St., 942-8877 jjssportslounge.com

J&J’s features a courtyard, pool table and jukebox adding to the low-key feel that makes locals and neighbors feel right at home.

Kerry Irish Pub 331 Decatur St. 527-5954

Kerry Irish Pub is known for having the best Guinness in the Quarter, and for featuring live music every night of the week.

Masquerade at Harrah’s 228 Poydras St., 533-6000 harrahsneworleans.com

Voted # 27 in Nightclub & Bar Magazine's Top 100 Nightclubs, Masquerade is a hot spot featuring the nation’s top DJs, slots, and table games.

Pat O’Brien's 718 St. Peter St., 525-4823 patobriens.com

Pat O’Brien’s welcomes patrons with a cool atmosphere, an open patio area, and an outside bar to enjoy while eating one of their Creole dishes.

Peristyle Bar at Marti’s 1041 Rue Dumaine 522-5478

Fabulous food and ambiance bring many diners to Marti's. But do not forget the Happy Hour available at the Peristyle Bar Sunday through Thursday, 5 - 7pm.

Rick’s Cabaret 315 Bourbon St. 524-4222, iknowrick.com

Located in the center of all the action, this gentlemen’s club features some of the most beautiful women in New Orleans.

Rick’s Sporting Saloon 522 Bourbon St., 552-2510 Ricks-saloon.com

Rick’s Sporting Saloon is located in the heart of Bourbon Street and features 11 TVs for catching the big game while enjoying some adult entertainment.

Shamrock offers up the fun with their extensive Shamrock Bar & Grille collection of games for everyone to enjoy, including 4133 S. Carrollton Ave. 307-4350, shamrockparty.com air hockey, skee-ball, and even mini bowling lanes.

St. Joe's Bar 5535 Magazine St. 899-3744, stjoesbar.com

St. Joe's is a classic Uptown bar across from Whole Foods with a great patio and fantastic mojitos. Try their famous Blueberry Mojito.

Tracey’s 2604 Magazine St., 897-5413 traceysnola.com

Known as the Original Irish Channel Bar, Tracey’s is a great spot to enjoy the winning combination of beer, food, and sports.

Tropical Isle Original 721 Bourbon St. 529-4109

Home of the Hand Grenade, Tropical Isle is a must stop while in New Orleans, with multiple locations up and down Bourbon Street.

Wit’s Inn 141 N. Carrollton Ave. 486-1600, witsinn.com

Come by Wit's Inn for fresh pizza and specialty sandwiches or stop in for their 3-for-1 shots on Wednesday nights.

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traditional Southern cuisine. The portions tend to be a bit smaller and the flavors are a bit brighter, but you can’t beat a bowl of their rich gumbo ya-ya and you shouldn’t deny yourself a taste of their crispy-fried catfish plate either. For $14, you can score a four-piece “U.S. pond-raised” catfish plate that comes with their own fresh coleslaw, hush puppies and fries. Or, for 50 cents less, you can get a whole catfish, fried to order, in addition to the above-mentioned sides.

Finish your meal with an Abita Root Beer float or a slice of their Chocolate Chess Pie, and you’ve got yourself one hell of a meal.

Last, but certainly not least, skip on over to Treme and visit Willie Mae’s Scotch House.

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Catching Catfish

By Kim Ranjbar

ince I’ve been in New Orleans, I’ve enjoyed many different preparations of catfish: baked, blackened, sauteed and poached.

I’m sure I’ve tried them all, but my favorite would have to be fried.

Pan-fried or deep-fried, battered in seasoned flour, panko or cornmeal; I love all of these preparations and I’m certainly not alone.

Thankfully, there are tons of places to get great catfish in the Greater New Orleans Area, and since it’s plentiful, the going price for a tasty fried fillet is most definitely within my budget. For example, I recently ventured to the burbs to have my fill (and then some) at Hobnobber Cafe. Located on W. Metairie Avenue, this neighborhood gem is owned and operated by Troy and Cindy Timphony, who have been in the business of feeding New Orleanians for over 35 years. In addition to favorites like red beans, trout almondine and crab cakes, Hobnobber Cafe offers a killer 11-inch fried catfish po-boy for only $9. Add a side of their baked macaroni or sweet potato fries and not only will your wallet survive, but you’ll likely have enough leftovers for another meal.

If you stay in “Metry” and head to Lakeview, you’ll discover The Blue Crab right at the water’s edge. The entire neighborhood is experiencing a grand revitalization after the destruction of Hurricane Katrina and this restaurant, built on towering stilts to accommodate the rising tides, is a delicious part of the renewal. Climb several flights and request a table outside to take in the stunning view, breathe the salty air rising off Lake Pontchartrain and work up an appetite

for their huge fried catfish platter that will set you back less than $16. The fillets can also be grilled, but you know I’d choose to have them fried in a batter composed of seasoned flour and cornmeal. Plus, the platter comes with a mountain of French fries, buttered French bread and some crispy jalapeno hush puppies.

Head back into the city and point your steering wheel toward Freret Street and High Hat Cafe. A delectable part of the now-bustling Freret corridor, High Hat Cafe offers a slightly more modern take on

High Hat Cafe style fried chicken, Willie Mae’s also happens to serve a killer catfish plate that comes with your choice of side for only $12. Plus, after over half a century, Willie Mae’s recently opened a second location Uptown on the corner of St. Charles Avenue and Cherokee Street. So, if you want to avoid waiting in the long line that invariably exists in front of the original location on St. Ann St., you can hop on a streetcar and head Uptown to get your Willie Mae’s fix. Though, I can’t promise you there won’t be a line there too!

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ven more killer ... Cam Boudreaux and April Bellow are expanding their killer empire from the tiny backroom of the Erin Rose Bar into a full-fleged restaurant only a couple of blocks away. Targeted to open in late summer, the second Killer Po-Boys will be on Dauphine Street in the space once occupied by Nosh. With a large kitchen and dining room, the new location will be able to offer a larger menu that will include breakfast, salads and more. Pretty killer, huh? 811 Conti St. ~ killerpoboys.com

City Greens. 637 Tchoupitoulas Street ~ revelatorcoffee.com

So long, farewell ... Galvez Restaurant, the Spanish-Creole fusion eatery with views of the Mississippi River, shuttered its doors recently. Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts has purchased the space with the intention of turning it into a venue for weddings and other events. Renovations should be underway shortly and the new space is slated to be available for private parties in the fall. 914 N. Peters St. ~ galvezrestaurant.com Unfortunately, we lost another restaurant that the Warehouse District had so recently gained. Chateau du Lac Bistro’s second location, which opened in September 2014 in the former La Boca space, was forced to close due to a huge construction project next door that severely decreased business. Fortunately, the old location in Metairie is still open, so we’ll just have to trek a little bit further.

2037 Metairie Rd. ~ chateaudulacbistro.com

Lunch is hopping! … The newly opened Compère Lapin, headed up by celebrity chef Nina Compton, is now open for lunch. Diners can now enjoy the restaurant’s innovative flavors seven days a week from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Surprisingly affordable options include marinated shrimp with roasted jalapeno jus, Creole tomato gazpacho, curried goat with plantain gnocchi and more. 535 Tchoupitoulas St. ~ comperelapin.com

A coffee epiphany … In the Warehouse District, there’s a brand new spot to score your perfect cuppa Joe called Revelator Coffee Company. The small java shop on Tchoupitoulas Street sits right across from Vic’s Kangaroo Café, offering an always rotating menu of select coffees, pastries and other baked goods from Gracious Bakery and light lunch items from

Local chefs unite against violence and poverty … James Beard Award– winning chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski recently announced the creation of the Link Stryjewski Foundation, dedicated to addressing the persistent cycle of violence and poverty in the Greater New Orleans Area. The Foundation will provide support to organizations that work

18 roses? … A second edition of the popular West Bank Vietnamese restaurant Nine Roses opened recently in the French Quarter. Dubbed Nine Roses Café, the second location offers all of the dishes fans know and love from the original, like their fried egg rolls, steamed pork dumplings, pho, banh mi and more. 620 Conti St. ~ ninerosesrestaurant.com

directly to end this cycle, and two local nonprofit organizations, Kingsley House and Youth Empowerment Project, have already been named as initial beneficiaries. “We’re proud that the Link Stryjewski Foundation will help nourish and educate the youth of New Orleans, allowing them to realize their full potential and become active, positive members of our community,” states Link.

The Link Stryjewski Foundation also announced their first major fund-raising event, a Bal Masqué that will happen January 9, 2016, at the Orpheum Theater in New Orleans. Famous chefs, including Mario Batali, Paul Kahan, Nancy Oakes, Richard Reddington, Suzanne Goin, Andrea Reusing, Mike Lata, and Frank Stitt, have already pledged their support to the inaugural event. Tickets to the Bal Masqué are $1000. Additionally, on Friday, January 8, patrons who make an additional donation of $500 are invited to attend a lavish preview dinner at Calcasieu that will be hosted by Chef Mario Batali. Corporate and individual sponsorships are also available, ranging from $5000 to $100,000.

For more information, visit donaldlink.com.

Rollin’ it mobile-style … Izzo’s Illegal Burrito, the Louisiana-based restaurant concept, has launched a new mobile and online ordering experience powered by Olo (www.olo.com). Available via web and mobile app at Apple’s App Store and Google Play, the new ordering program allows guests to order and pay ahead, then Skip the Line® at pickup in just a few simple steps. Known for its Roll Your Own® options, including burritos, tacos, bowls, nachos, quesadillas and salads filled with high-quality meats and fresh ingredients, Izzo’s new digital storefront expands its commitment to providing fast and friendly service for guests looking to eat outside the restaurant. izzos.com.

To Thai perchance to dream … The same owners who closed My Thai Cuisine recently opened a new restaurant dubbed Lotus Thai Cafe in the same space on the West Bank. The menu has been changed a bit but they still offer affordable dishes like Tom Yum Pork Noodle Soup, Lotus Shrimp, Green Curry and Pineapple Fried Rice.

Lotus Thai Cafe is open daily for lunch and dinner. 2104 Manhattan Blvd.

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RestaurantGuide African Bennachin offers a safari through Gambia and Cameroon, combining exotic, hard-tocome-by flavors. 1212 Royal St. • 522-1230 • bennachinrestaurant.com

American Barcadia is paradise for gamers of all kinds, featuring oversized Jenga and a variety of old arcade games. 601 Tchoupitoulas St. • 3351740 • barcadianeworleans.com Belle’s Diner dishes out classic American food just off the French Market, meaning you can drop by with ease for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

1122 Decatur St. • 566-6003 Café Maspero offers top-notch cuisine at an accessible price. Be sure to try their loaded Muffaletta and prepare to be stuffed! 601 Decatur St. • 523-6250 • cafemaspero.com Cheesecake Bistro by Copeland’s consistently serves signature plates with diverse influences. Don’t miss their Sunday Jazz Brunch Buffet! 2001 St. Charles Ave. • 593-9955 • copelandscheesecakebistro.com Daisy Dukes has award-winning Bloody Marys and an all-day breakfast menu. They offer 24/7 delivery in the French Quarter & CBD. Various locations • Daisydukesrestaurant.com

Dat Dog serves up all kinds of delicious and unique sausages, making it great for a quick bite as you explore the city. Various Locations • datdognola.com

the weekends, so be sure to arrive early for the best fried chicken you’ve ever tasted. Various Locations

Asian

Jazmine Café, upscale yet affordable, is a delightful Vietnamese eatery Uptown. Famous for their hot-pots and tasty pho, it has options for all. 614 S. Carrollton Ave. • 866-9301 • jazminecafe.com

Fiorella’s Café is a centerpiece in New Orleans comfort food. Huge sandwiches and stellar red beans and rice send folks flocking.

French Market, 1136 Decatur St. • 553-2155

AJ&J Asian Bistro appeases Asian cuisine lovers with delicious classics like General Tso’s Chicken or Malaysian Wide Rice Noodle. 2240 Magazine St. • 609-2282 • ajjasianbistro.com

Kyoto satisfies foodies with fantastic Japanese cuisine. Be bold and try BBQ Squid Sushi, or opt for a noodle dish. 4920 Prytania St. • 891-3644 • kyotonola.com

Gordon Biersch is a beer lover’s paradise. Try one of their specialty brews while sampling some delicious fare like garlic fries. 200 Poydras St. • gordonbiersch.com • 552-2739

Five Happiness serves Chinese food in a sleek dining area that has customers coming back for more. 3605 S. Carrollton Ave. • 4823935 • fi vehappiness.com

Kyoto II features fantastic sushi and other Japanese fare. Their lunch menu is a steal, and the sake selection will impress even the sake connoisseur. 5608 Citrus Blvd. • 818-0228

Ma Momma’s knows soul food. Feast on Chicken and Waffles or nibble drizzled fries in this Food Network renowned spot. N. 5741 Crowder Blvd. #3 • 244-0021 • mamommashouse.com

Green Tea specializes in Hunan and Sichuan dishes. It is known for low prices and fast service, delivering to the greater New Orleans area. 1116 Louisiana Ave. #3 • 899-8005 • greenteanola.com

Miyako’s hibachi chefs prepare dishes right at your table, like a crowd-pleasing lobster and steak combo. 1403 St. Charles Ave. • 410-9997 • japanesebistro.com

Rebellion Bar & Urban Kitchen breaks the rules by fusing Asian and Latin cuisine to craft some of the best dishes you’ve never tried. Trey the octopus tacos or kimchi empanadas. 748 Camp St. • 298-7317 • nolarebellion.com

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Ted’s Frostop across from Tulane’s Turchin Stadium offers diner classics and a retro vibe, with breakfast specials, burgers, and a famous root beer float. 3100 Calhoun Street • 861-3615 • tedsfrostop.com Warehouse Grille is famous for their fabulous brunch…bottomless mimosas anyone? With over 40 beers on tap, it's great for happy hour. 869 Magazine St. • 322-2188 • warehousegrille.com Willie Mae’s Scotch House draws a crowd on

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Origami features creative sushi combinations like the Funky Margarita Roll—visit here before strolling down to the action on Freret St. 5130 Freret St. • 899-6532 • sushinola.com

Mimi’s in the Marigny, a trendy bar offering cocktails well into the night, cooks up delectable dinners for late evening diners. 2601 Royal St. • 872-9868

Viet Orleans Bistro serves a variety of Asian dishes in the CBD. Try a combination of sushi, pho, banh mi and fried rice at reasonable prices.

300 Baronne St. • 333-6917

Poppy’s Time Out Sports Bar fills that sportslovers’ niche, where wings and drinks combine to form the perfect environment for watching the game. 500 Port of New Orleans Pl. • 247-9265 • poppystimeoutsportsbar.com

Bars with Great Food Backspace Bar & Kitchen immerses you in the world of New Orleans literature, with cocktails named after the likes of Truman Capote and Ernest Hemingway. 139 Chartres St. • 3222245 • backspacenola.com Buffa’s Bar and Restaurant is a 24-hour local joint offering boudin balls, gumbo and Cheesecake French Toast. Visit their Back Room for open mic nights. 1001 Esplanade Ave. • 949-0038 • buffasrestaurant.com The Columns Hotel has affordable class down to an art, priding itself on $3 martinis and Sunday Brunch staples. 3811 St. Charles Ave. • 899-9308 • thecolumns.com The Jimani concocts some potent jello-shots, but the famous Shrimp Poppers are what keep people coming back. 141 Chartres St. • 5240493 • thejimani.com Kajun’s Pub continues to be a locals’ haunt with affordable drinks and live karaoke. Kajun’s is a great place to meet friends on St. Claude Ave. 2256 St. Claude Ave. • 947-3753

Rivershack Tavern's live music and daily specials make this truly the perfect location for a casual meal. 3449 River Rd. • 834-4938 • therivershacktavern.com Shamrock Bar and Grill caters to the inner geek in us all, offering pinball, skee-ball, air hockey…oh, and great prices. 4133 S. Carrollton Ave. • 301-0938 • shamrockparty.com Tracey’s Irish Bar and Restaurant packs in a crowd on St. Patrick’s Day, but don’t forget to try their giant roast beef po-boys. 2604 Magazine St. • 897-5413 Wit’s Inn is a Mid-City favorite. The kitchen is open till 2 am for late-night munchies. 141 N. Carrollton Ave. • 486-1600 • witsinn.com

Cafe Biscuits & Buns on Banks is the perfect place to find something new to munch on for breakfast, brunch or lunch. 4337 Banks St. • 273-4600 • biscuitsandbunsonbanks.com Bombay Club offers English elegance in the

RedGravy French Quarter, all while listening to live music with no cover charge. 830 Conti St. • 577-2237 Café Amelie, a French Quarter gem with a fabulous courtyard, is sure to charm family and friends. Brunch runs Wednesday - Sunday. 912 Royal St. • 412-8965 • cafeamelie.com Café Navarre is known for its beautiful Lakeview location, where you can enjoy the sun while feasting on a po-boy or Cuban sandwich. 800 Navarre Ave. • 483-8828 • cafenavarre.com EAT, a farm-to-table style bistro, gathers close-to-home ingredients to craft classic plates and some of the healthiest gumbo in town. 900 Dumaine St. • 522-7222 • eatnola.com Jimmy J’s Café is a French Quarter spot

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offering unique takes on classic dishes, plus timeless New Orleans fare like Fried Oyster Plates.

115 Chartres St. • 309-9360 • jimmyjscafe.com Morning Call Cafe is a New Orleans institution, serving delicious beignets and fresh café au lait for over 140 years. Various Locations • morningcallcoffeestand.com Orleans Grapevine is the perfect spot for oenophiles with its impressive wine selection and delectable dinner dishes. 720 Orleans St. • 523-1930 • orleansgrapevine.com Riccobono’s Panola Street Café offers breakfast and lunch in a quaint atmosphere just a short walk from Tulane. 7801 Panola St. • 314-1810 • panolastreetcafe.com

Vacherie gives a taste of rural Louisiana in the heart of the Quarter. For dinner, try the Rabbit Cassoulet, a statewide favorite! 827 Toulouse St. • 207-4532 • vacherierestaurant.com

Italian Pascal’s Manale boasts an extensive menu of Italian classics. Be sure to stop by their infamous stand-up bar! 1838 Napoleon Ave. • 895-4877 • pascalsmanale.com

all over the city. Stop by their Mid-City location to explore their international grocery store.

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quiet, non-touristy atmosphere that celebrates Louisiana’s heritage. 329 Decatur St. • 3734852 • evangelinenola.com

charming seafood establishment. Grab a table in their impressive courtyard. 510 Toulouse St. • 542-9632 • neworleanscreolecookery.com

Pyramids Café pours a perfect cup of Lebanese tea to accompany an authentic taste of the Middle East. 3149 Calhoun St. • 861-9602 • pyramidscafeneworleans.com

Frankie and Johnny’s has been an Uptown favorite since 1942, dishing up scrumptious gumbo alongside boiled or fried seafood. 321 Arabella St. • 243-1234 • frankieandjohnnys.net

Richard Fiske’s Martini Bar & Restaurant serves up more than just cocktails. Stop in for drinks or a fantastic meal. 301 Dauphine St. • 586-0972 • richardfi skes.com

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Mandina’s Restaurant, a local establishment since 1932, specializes in delicious Italian fare. 3800 Canal St. • 482-9179 • mandinasrestaurant.com

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Red Gravy is home to the city’s best Italian Brunch, with unique dishes that will keep you coming back for more. 125 Camp St. • 561-8844 • redgravycafe.com

Antoine’s Restaurant has been a cornerstone of New Orleans history for over 175 years, ideal for those seeking a true taste of New Orleans. 713 St. Louis St. • 581-4422 • antoines. com

Venezia goes thick on old-world charm and delicious food that whisks you to the shores of Italy. 134 N. Carrollton Ave. • 488-7991 • venezianeworleans.net

Café 615, "Home of Da Wabbit," serves up fantastic, affordable meals across the river. The “DaWabbit” Burger is a favorite. 615 Kepler St. • 365-1225 • dawabbit.com

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Charlie’s Restaurant, home of the Gumbo King, features Louisiana comfort food in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere. Violet, Louisiana • 682-9057

Izzo’s Illegal Burrito is a casual joint with a “Roll Your Own” burrito bar featuring veggies, steak, ground beef, shrimp and more. Various Locations • izzos.com

Middle Eastern Lebanon’s Café offers some of the finest Middle Eastern dishes in town. On the quiet corner of Carrollton Ave. and Plum St., watch the streetcar from the terrace. 1500 S. Carrollton Ave. • 862-6200 • lebanonscafe.com Mona’s Café offers great Middle Eastern fare

Marti's Restaurant bridges the gap between Old-World France and New-World Louisiana with unique dishes like Brioche Stuffed Quail. 1041 Rue Dumaine • 522-5478 • martisnola.com New Orleans Creole Cookery is a new and

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Seafood Crazy Lobster Bar and Grill is a great spot to sit back and watch the boats float along the Mississippi River. 500 Port of New Orleans Pl. • 569-3380 • thecrazylobster.com Don’s Seafood's daily specials like half-off chargrilled oysters make this a must. 4801 Veterans Memorial Blvd. • 889-1550 • donsseafoodonline.com

Copeland’s of New Orleans is a great place for a relaxed meal where no one leaves hungry. Chek out their new menu items. Various Locations • copelandsofneworleans.com Crescent City Brewhouse is the Quarter’s only microbrewery, serving artisanal beer for over 20 years. 527 Decatur St. • 522-0571 • crescentcitybrewhouse.com

Short Stop Poboys offers a variety of classic po-boys and wonderful gumbo.

119 Transcontinental Dr. • 855-4572 • shortstoppoboysno.com

Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar features creative and unique spins on oyster dishes, such as almondine, Southwest, and even crawfish Rockefeller. 512 Bienville St. • 309-4848 • mredsoysterbar.com

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Royal House Oyster Bar is the go-to spot for oyster enthusiasts. The upstairs balcony is a great spot for sipping on a few cocktails. 441 Royal St. • 528-2601 • royalhouserestaurant.com

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Pixels By David Vicari This is not saying much, but as Adam Sandler movies go, Pixels is one of the better ones.

It's still a forgettable comedy, but it's inoffensive and goes down easy. Part of the reason Pixels is tolerable is that it's not directed by one of Sandler's go-to guys and hack extraordinaires like Dennis Dugan or Frank Coraci. This time there is an actual filmmaker at the helm, Chris Columbus, who directed the first two Harry Potter movies, Home Alone 1 & 2, and Mrs. Doubtfire, as well as being the screenwriter of Gremlins and The Goonies.

The plot has aliens invading planet Earth using 1980s pop culture, especially video games of the era, as a means of attack.

See, the invaders somehow misinterpreted Pac-Man and such as an act of war, so they are challenging us to real-life video games. If we win, Earth doesn't get annihilated. Enter Brenner (Sandler), a schlubby man-child who was an ace video game player at the arcade in his youth. His best friend, Cooper (Kevin James), is now President of the United States and elects Brenner to lead the fight against the aliens.

Sandler is bland here, Josh Gad – as Brenner's gamer pal – is obnoxious, and Michelle Monaghan – as Brenner's improbable love interest – looks alarmingly skinny, but the best and funniest performance is by Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones, The Station Agent) as a rival video game champ.

The 3-D pixel-ed character effects are nifty and colorful, and there is the occasional big laugh in the dialog (“Didn't you hear what Hall & Oates said? You blew it!”), and it's innocuous enough for the kids, who will probably enjoy it.

Testament of Youth By Fritz Esker Vera Brittain is a fascinating and admirable historical figure. After her fiancé, brother, and a close friend died in World War I, she outspokenly dedicated her life to pacifism at a time when women activists were not all that common. But James Kent’s film about Brittain, Testament of Youth, just plays like a decent episode of Masterpiece Theatre.

Brittain (Alicia Vikander) is a bright young Oxford student when World War I breaks out. Her fiance (Game of Thrones’ Kit Harington) and her brother (Taron Egerton) enlist. The first hour does a good job of capturing England in the buildup to war and the subsequent patriotism/jingoism that followed.

But the film stumbles in its second hour, when Brittain is left to passively stand by as the men she loves die. The movie finds a spark again late when Brittain challenges an angry post-war crowd to love all of the victims of war, not just the English. The story would’ve been better served if its latter half devoted more time to Brittain’s pacifist activism.

However, as structured here, she becomes a passive observer in what’s supposed to be her own story.

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By David Vicari and Fritz Esker

afe-cracking ex-con Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) is recruited by Dr. Hank Pyn (Michael Douglas) to pull of a major heist that can save the world. At Lang's disposal is a super-suit created by Pyn, allowing him to shrink in scale and increase in strength.

Fritz: The Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand with Ant-Man. You mentioned you thought this was better than The Avengers: Age of Ultron. Why is that?

David: Age of Ultron is bloated with too many characters and not enough time to develop them. So, the big and numbing digital effects finale, which is essentially a rehash of the battle at the end of the first Avengers movie, felt meaningless. While Ant-Man is a very conventional origin tale, it does a clear and concise job of creating characters and character relationships, thus making you feel that there is much at stake in the good vs. evil action finale.

That said, it did take me a while to warm up to Ant-Man. It started off bland but okay, then the middle sinks a little, but eventually it kicks into high gear. Do you agree?

Fritz: Yes, it's a little too by-the-numbers in its first hour. We've seen so many superhero origin films, it almost feels like there's a template that half of the audience members could use to create a serviceable superhero screenplay. But around the midway mark, there's a fight scene between Ant-Man and an Avenger (I won't spoil who) and it felt at that point like the movie woke up. There's a lot more creativity and energy in that final hour.

David: And I liked the central performances in Ant-Man. Paul Rudd is good as the reluctant hero as is Michael Douglas as the heart-broken scientist fighting for good.

Evangeline Lilly, as the scientist's daughter, is given a little more to do than just look pretty, and Corey Stoll makes a slimy villain you love to hate.

What did you think about the performances?

Fritz: The performances, much like the film itself, are solid. Rudd's playing a variation on his persona, but it's a charming one.

Lilly, Douglas, and Stoll all do a fine job with their roles.

One thing I appreciated about the film was its lightness. So many of the comic book movies today are so dour (granted, I like some of them, especially Nolan's Batman films) or so intense, it almost seems like some of them are freezing out children.

Ant-Man is rated PG-13, but I think it's a very soft PG-13 (I can't believe it actually shares a rating with the infinitely scarier, more gruesome and disturbing The Dark Knight).

I'd have no reservations telling my brother to take his kids to this.

Shaun of the Dead's Edgar Wright was originally attached as director (he's still credited as a co-writer of the script). Do you wonder what might have been?

I think the film's first hour could have used a little more craziness and Wright might've provided that.

David: Yeah, I can't figure out why this wasn't just rated PG. It is perfectly fine for kids.

Sure, we will all wonder what might have been with Edgar Wright at the helm. Who knows if it would have been a better movie?

Like Iron-Man, Ant-Man gets his powers from a suit. He is able to shrink down to ant size and is also able to communicate and control the insects. In movies like The Incredible Shrinking Man and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids we see characters shrunken to ant size and dealing with normally small objects that, from their prospective, are now massive and dangerous. The sequence in Ant-Man with the toy train is very funny and imaginative as our tiny hero battles the villain in the miniature world on a raging locomotive. Periodically, the movie cuts to the normal world to show us this harmless and insignificant Thomas the Train toy. And I enjoyed the details in the miniature world, like seeing carpet fibers, and soap scum in a bathtub. How about you?

Fritz: Yeah, it's very detailed and I wish they would've found a way to incorporate it a little more into the first half. But overall, this is still an enjoyable summer flick.

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ew Orleanians love their own. We brand ourselves with our city and all things that signify, represent or even scream New Orleans and her Louisiana. We ain’t perfect and no one really believes that Big Easy thing—there’s nothing easy about living here. However, there are times when we just need (perhaps because times can be and historically have been a bit skewed) to wrap ourselves in our Saints jerseys, wear our crown of fleur de lis, surround-sound with Rebirth, march with St. Aug and toss our crawfish tails and cares to the skies. We wear with pride T-shirts that either boast or roast our town—in other cities, such shirts would sell only to tourists. We are walking billboards for our festivals, hot sauces, bars, beers, chefs, streets, local heroes, deceased, teams and fuck-ups. Here, grown men dance like chorus girls to honor our interstate bypass. And where else does an area code reign supreme? Those three numbers, 504, are worn, sung and shouted—“504!” was our call to arms after Katrina. Yeah, we be proud.

We grieve for a bakery that burns down, we tenaciously snatch back our “Who Dat” from the NFL, we celebrate city-wide our homegrown talent and we collectively eulogize a fallen young trumpeter. A senior Mardi Gras Indian Chief with an ailing heart delivers his last spoken words in City Council chambers, pleading for his traditions, and as he goes down to the floor and EMS is summoned, his Indians rise from their seats and gather about him chanting “Indian Red” while council members look on in tears.

We fought for our Times-Picayune while other cities simply rolled over as corporate offices dissolved or downsized their local newspapers—and we ended up with not one but two local print newspapers. We like our old school ways and traditions. We love our namesakes, logos, trademarks, our “stuff.” We place on pedestals our “ain’t there no more”s.

We have many things that once may have been real for us but now have become facsimiles—like Bourbon Street. Make no mistake, this street once ruled with topshelf entertainment: Pete Fountain, Al Hirt and many more jazz and blues musicians called Bourbon home. The locals embraced the risqué nightclubs, music and dining it offered. Certainly, some fine musical and culinary talent remains amid today’s chaos, but sadly the street has taken on the appearance of a frat party gone ugly with a heavy dollop of porn. Back in the day, burlesque ruled with gorgeous women, costuming, choreographed skits and an

orchestra. Thank god for the Trixie Minx caliber of cabaret that keeps this art of tease and entertainment alive today—but is rarely found on today’s Bourbon Street.

Tourists may feel compelled to experience this street, but we locals, for the most part, do not pride ourselves on Bourbon. Yet there are certain moments…like the Saints winning the Super Bowl. To this day, I regret not grabbing a taxi and going to Bourbon Street to be in that number as our city rejoiced at the marching in of our Saints.

So, as always, all bets are off with what we embrace and how we do that.

Mardi Gras—this is ours, and with pride.

Yet it becomes silly in the hands of first-time visitors and tourists. Those damn beads just piss me off; they have taken on a Disneyon-crack persona. Beads are fine, but not in June, and not when used to barter for the cheap thrill of breasts gone wild from the confines of clothing or to entice a viewing of limp male appendages. When a movie attempts to depict everyday life here by showing folks wearing Carnival masks and throwing beads and Blaine Kern rolling down our streets, I just wanna scream: “Mardi Gras is only a couple of weeks out of a year!”

But then I have to smile at our caricatures, because those damn beads do drape from our trees like Spanish moss all year round.

Yes, we take personal pride in all things New Orleans…and yet every day we dig the grave a little deeper for our positive traditions and institutions with an indifference we’d argue is not true. We bemoan the closing of a long-time restaurant yet spend our lunch money at Rally’s. We turn out in large numbers for our parades but not for elections; we place our Saints in the highest esteem but not our teachers.

Our city can boast more restaurants per capita than most major cities; culinary expertise abounds here, ever gaining national favor, but the cashier at Winn-Dixie has no idea what that mystery vegetable is that not so long ago would have been simmering in her grandmother’s kitchen.

Ten years ago, New Orleans was nearly placed in the history books as existing in the past tense. But with the astonishing assistance of volunteers from around the world, we dug in our heels and fought the good fight to keep our city. We did this with more than sweat and hard work—we did this, we survived this, with humor. And when our humor wore thin and all the Xanax in the world ceased to be a salve, our Saints and our spirit rallied us and we all were lifted (as they say, “When pigs fly!”). Every day, we fly above the fray of a flood that need not have happened. We soar beyond the crime and ignorance—some pray, some play and we know that it takes both to stay and remain in love with this city. Bless you, New Orleans, on this anniversary that mourns our losses and celebrates our resolve. Yes, we should be proud.

Po-BoyViews By Phil LaMancusa Supreme Commander Or Hizzonah...Myself

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o it’s been 10 years since Katrina and we’re drier but not wiser and not that much further along, eh? Do you want to know what I would do as your next mayor? Well, I don’t blame you; as y’all know, this city has more issues than Good Housekeeping magazine and having to tackle each and every one of them is the foundation of my platform…plus this: 1. I wouldn’t take a salary and would instead donate that money to the food bank.

2. I would live and stay put in this city for the duration of my term.

3. I would never lie, misconstrue or evade in my communications.

4. Period.

My first approach to leadership is to tell you things you do not want to hear and institute policy that is for everyone’s good and safety, such as I see no need to allow anyone to possess an assault or rapid-fire weapon in our city for any reason. If that pisses some people off, so be it.

We have a civic vampire attitude running rampant through our city that’s sucking the life out of us all; therefore, I propose that we stop making our city a suck city. And I propose that we all let each other know how we are bringing ourselves down, by saying something. For example: 1. If you mistreat your children, spouses or pets: you suck.

2. If you litter or don’t recycle or attempt to conserve

resources: you suck.

If you are a merchant, landlord or business that screws people: you suck.

4. If you don’t vote: you guessed it.

5. If you are inconsiderate, rude or abrasive: you so suck.

Okay, if you’re riding to work and you see me doing something counterproductive to our city’s good name, you need to yell at me: “Hey, Phil…you suck!” Period.

Next, I would create a website called NOLApedia where you can get information about what’s going on in the city and why: What the heck have they been doing on Louisiana Avenue all this time? Why does it take six supervisors to watch one worker digging? Why do the public swimming pools close down in August? What happened to free citywide Wi-Fi? Why do we have solar trashcans and inadequate street lighting? What ever happened to the crime cameras that were promised?” Stuff like that.

How about I propose, as a cornerstone of my campaign, permanently repairing our streets? Would you like that? What if your mayor and city council members personally answered your phone calls and emails? You don’t keep tabs on what your elected leaders are up to? (You suck.) What if I create a position in government called “City Mother” to look after motherly concerns like “How do I control that 14-year-old who is terrorizing my chickens?”

How about a policy that makes a parent responsible for their child’s stupidity? What if a mugger had to pay for his victim’s inconveniences? What if the police were in shape and actually walked their beat rather than using Segway? How about we ease the heck up on our city’s Nazi parking policies?

Listen, I’m told there is a little-known statute on our books called “proof of gainful employment” (the vagrancy statute… betcha didn’t want to hear that one). If that’s true, why do we have the same vagabonds on the same corners of our 3.

neighborhoods, and who are those people holding signs begging for money at our intersections and how can we really help them? Speaking of which, why don’t we have licenses for street “entrepreneurs” who make their living from the kindness of visitors and strangers (and have them file tax returns like the rest of us)? And if we have enough legislation on our books to make us a great city, why are we not able to enforce these rules, like having pets spayed and neutered (it is the law)?

Why do we treat our elders and disabled like they’re throwaway citizens? Why don’t we put a deposit on cans and bottles (and to-go containers)? And get rid of plastic grocery bags and all Styrofoam, while we’re at it.

I also propose things like implementing the raise in minimum wage that voters approved years ago and also giving minimum wage to hospitality workers. Restaurant owners won’t like that but, hey, there are more waiters than owners who vote, so what the heck. Also I would strive to create more jobs, especially more jobs outside of the hospitality sector by arguing that we don’t need more dishwashers and busboys—we need more carpenters, plumbers and electricians. What does that mean? That means that every kid does not have to go to college and get a degree in political science that will be used only to get them a job in a restaurant. We need vocational schools and we have empty schools to house them.

And yes, everyone in this city needs access to health care that’s affordable for their level of income (and no compromising on that!). And on and on.

In short, I don’t want to live in a suck city and I propose (with your help and cooperation) to lead us out of that. Heck, after that I may run for governor so that our state doesn’t suck. And who knows, sometime in the future you may see a presidential contender who is running on the platform of “We don’t need to suck as a country anymore!”

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Below are our staff's favorite #NOLA hashtags on Instagram for July. Tag us @WhereYatNola or #WhereYatNola to be featured in an upcoming issue.

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New Orleanians: rejoice! After far-too-long, beloved small grocery chain Trader Joe's announced that it would be bringing its bargain and environmentally conscious brand groceries and famous "two-buck chuck" wine to Metairie later this year. The store will be located off Causeway Blvd. near Lakeside Mall.

AnyoneOrderAlcohol? @ModernAlliance

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Below are our staff's New Orleans hashtag picks from Twitter for July. Tag us @WhereYatNola or #WhereYatNola to be featured in an upcoming issue.

@theflyestlildj: #NOLA was banging!!! One of the friendliest places I've ever been. I hope to be invited again next year #ESSENCEFest #NewOrleans

Online liquor store Drizly now makes it even more effortless to buy booze in the Big Easy. Proving there is always room for improvement, Drizly lets you order spirits in a snap without having to get off your couch via a simple smartphone app. Best yet, they guarantee all deliveries within an hour. It's like the milkman, only 1,000x better.

SteveGleasonActPassed The Senate approved by voice vote Wednesday a bill making speech generating devices available to patients with diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) under the federal Medicare and Medicaid programs. The bill is named in honor of the former Saints player who was diagnosed with ALS in 2011.

@Queen_Zani: That moment when I’m walking down the street, someone honks at me and I don’t know if it’s family or flirtation. #nolalove #neworleans @bluesky804: Loving this crazy, dirty beautiful aromatic city full of music #bigeasy @kristianMN: “…that music we’re making we call cocktails” #TalesofTheCocktail

AppHelpsFeedHomeless

@ChezWu: Cue the heavenly trumpets. Behold the muffuletta from Central Grocery.

Feeding Forward, a website and mobile app, matches businesses that have surplus food with nearby homeless shelters. Companies with surplus food tap into the app and provide details of their donation. A driver is dispatched to quickly pick up the leftovers and deliver them to food banks.

@ChrisStuckey: Nothing ruins your Friday like realizing it is only Tuesday.

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Tableau’s Gus Martin, Ryan Prewitt from Peche, Jeffery Hansell from Ox Lot 9, Domenica’s Alon Shaya, and Square Root’s Philip Lopez are honored at the 4th Annual Gold Medal Chefs Gala.

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William Grant and Sons “2084” party meant great costumes and great cocktails.

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The women of “Two Girls – One Shuck” served oysters to the masses at the Party for the Coast presented by the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana.

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The Organ Grinders were a popular attraction at the Party for the Coast at Generations Hall.

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Trixie Minx was a sight to see at Ohm Lounge for Fat Black Pussycat.

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Slick Rick hammed it up at Essence Festival.

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The Running of the Bulls was a day for matadors, bulls, and Rollergirls.

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The Running of the Bulls meant raging Rollergirls chasing attendees.

10. Barcadia owner Billy Blatty partied at Fat Black Pussycat at Ohm Lounge with Cymphony De La Fuente.

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