Fall Restaurant Guide (October 2016)

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CONTENTS Features 8 Frank Brigtsen Interview 10 Fall Restaurant Guide 24 NOLA's BBQ Explosion 28

What is "Real" New Orleans Food?

30 Urban South Brewery 32 Bottomless Boozy Brunches 34

9 Things You Can Get Away With in NOLA

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Cross-Training Activities for Runners

46 Fall Festivals Guide 50 Travel: Downtown Houston 56 Notes from the Flood Zone

Events & Nightlife 44 Lakeside 2 Riverside 66 Bar Guide

Dining 25 $20 and Under 26 Food News

Extras 60 Film Reviews & Festivals

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74 Where Y'at Chat Autumn means the arrival of cooler weather, and while we won’t have much locally in terms of the changing colors of the leaves, at least we can be happy about the end of hurricane season!

This month’s Fall Restaurant Guide features fantastic food photos as well as Kim Ranjbar’s delightful interview with local legend Frank Brigtsen. Also be sure to read this issue’s look at the local BBQ scene and places to go for boozy brunches.

From Fried Chicken Fest to Voodoo Fest, autumn also means the return of the fantastic fall festival season. Enjoy our rundown of the season’s best!

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Hiring Creole cooks or people willing to learn Creole cuisine.'” After three interviews with the executive chef, who just happened to be Paul Prudhomme, Brigtsen was offered a job. “[Prudhomme] said, 'You have a choice, Frank.

We'll hire you as a broiler chef and we'll put you on the front line and pay you good money and expect a lot out of you, or you can start as an apprentice in the pantry station making very little money, but you can expect a lot out of me.' And that's what I chose.”

Over the next six months, Brigtsen absorbed the wisdom of Chef Prudhomme and worked almost every station in the house, from dishwashing to sauté. “I learned how to work in a very busy, high-quality establishment and that was really the beginning of my career.” Impressed with his hard work and commitment to excellence, Prudhomme offered Brigtsen a job at his newly opened, now-famous restaurant in the French Quarter, K-Paul's. “I became the first night chef there,” Brigtsen says. “I did lunch service with a helper and I did dinner service with a dishwasher. It was incredible. I was learning!”

Brigtsen stayed at K-Paul's for the next seven years, which was a formative time not only in his career, but also for the global status of American regional cuisine. “Cajun food became the most popular thing in the whole world … literally,” Brigtsen says. “The way we ate, the way we cooked, the way we dined out changed.” In the early 80s, the entire concept of “farm-to-table” cuisine exploded in the U.S. and chefs like Paul Prudhomme, Alice Waters, Wolfgang Puck and Larry Forgione were the vanguards who brought it to light. With Prudhomme, Brigtsen traveled to San Francisco and Los Angeles to not only share Cajun and Creole cuisine, but also to get a taste of what was being prepared in restaurants like Chez Panisse and Spago in California. Both chefs were awed by the region's plentiful produce. “We started shipping in things for ourselves here at great trouble and expense,” Brigtsen recalls. “Paul was such a revolutionary person, although he didn't set out to be ... he just followed his convictions.”

While the farm-to-table ideology was new to the American restaurant industry, Prudhomme's methods had always been ingredient-focused. “Chef would go home on the weekends to Opelousas and he'd come back Monday morning with all these little goodies, little bags of things,” Brigtsen says. “[It was] the first time tasso had ever crossed Orleans Parish lines, I'm sure!” This love of farm-fresh ingredients led Prudhomme to build his own distribution system where his nephew, Eddie Prudhomme, would come in once a week with trucks filled with products.

“Not just produce though, animals too! Whole pigs, guinea hens, chickens, ducks ... it was unbelievable,” Brigtsen says.

One day, Paul and Kay Prudhomme sat Brigtsen down and told him that he was ready to venture out on his own, and just like that, Brigtsen's Restaurant came into being. “They lent me the money. They set me up with a CPA and an attorney and a real estate agent,” he says. “It was his way of looking at life. If you are willing to work hard and do whatever it takes to better yourself, he would help you along the way.” Ever since opening his restaurant,

Brigtsen has been paying it forward the only way he knows how, through food.

Every single day, Brigtsen lives his mentor's philosophy of cooking to make people happy.

Not only does he dazzle diners with traditional Creole and Cajun cuisine or offer locals and visitors an almost familial level of hospitality and warmth at his Riverbend restaurant, Brigtsen has taken his mission several steps further. For more than a decade, he has been teaching cooking classes at The New Orleans Cooking Experience, the brainchild of Judy Jurisich who, during a sabbatical to Italy, realized that New Orleans needed a cooking program. With Jurisich, Brigtsen created the course curriculum which introduces home cooks to the wonders of contemporary New Orleans cuisine, instructing students in the creation of dishes like Pan-Roasted Gulf Fish with Truffled Crab Glaze, Banana Bread Pudding with Pecan Praline Sauce and Filé Gumbo with Popcorn Rice. “Through teaching, I've learned more about myself,” Brigtsen says. “I've become a better chef, a better person, and through that, I discovered the power of sharing.”

The catharsis Brigtsen realized after teaching for only a couple of years at The New Orleans Cooking Experience motivated him to reach out to the John Folse Culinary Institute at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, about an hour west of New Orleans. Thrilled to have him, Nicholls State created a niche for Brigtsen where he could teach aspiring young chefs in Louisiana. “Teaching contemporary Acadian/ Creole cuisine particularly after Katrina ... that mission became even more important to me,” Brigtsen says. “It became more important to me to protect and preserve this cuisine and this culture.” Though young culinarians born and raised in Louisiana are often aiming to expand their food knowledge outside the local arena, Brigtsen always tries to help them to appreciate where they came from. “I give the students a term paper for the semester and the subject is always the same … your favorite family recipe.”

What's Brigtsen's favorite recipe, you might ask? “My favorite dish on the planet is filé gumbo,” Brigtsen admits. “I eat anywhere from a half cup to two cups every single day.”

When asked who makes the best filé gumbo, Brigtsen doesn't hesitate before replying, “I do!” and one can't help but grin at the infectious smile that spreads across his face.

In recognition of his talents in the kitchen as well as in the classroom, Executive Director Sally Perry of the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts asked Brigtsen to be the first chef in residence. Founded in 1973, this professional arts training center for secondary school-age children offers intensive study in dance, media arts, music, theater arts and creative writing. In 2011, NOCCA launched a four-year culinary arts program with help from the Emeril Lagasse Foundation and Johnson & Wales University, offering high school students hands-on training and techniques, plus the unique ability to work alongside master chefs who act as both educators and mentors. “I had Chef Paul as my mentor, but everyone in life needs mentors,” Brigtsen says. “The most important thing he gave me was a chance, an opportunity, and that's what people need in Photo by Romney life.”

My favorite dish on the planet is filé gumbo. I eat anywhere from a half cup to two cups every single day.

Nourishing an Oral Tradition with Frank Brigtsen

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By Kim Ranjbar

n an unending endeavor to preserve the rich food culture of New Orleans, James Beard Award-winning chef Frank Brigtsen shares his knowledge with young aspiring chefs, amateur home cooks and avid diners.

While speaking with Frank Brigtsen about his long career in the local restaurant industry, sitting inside the hushed dining room of his popular Riverbend restaurant, Brigtsen’s, hours before dinner service, you'd almost believe that he had no hand in the success he's achieved. Due to his magnanimous nature, Brigtsen tends to remove his own hard work, passion and determination from the spotlight to focus on his greatest mentor, celebrity chef Paul Prudhomme. “I truly owe everything to Paul and Kay. We would not be sitting here today,” Brigtsen says. ”I didn't have the resources or probably the courage to ever do something like this.” Though Paul Prudhome was certainly a major influence and contributor to Brigtsen's career, one can't help but believe he is selling himself short, especially when learning of the road it took him to get here.

A Louisiana native, Brigtsen grew up in the small, riverside community of River Ridge before it had a name (back then it was called New Orleans 70123). Born in Southern Baptist Hospital on Napoleon Avenue, Brigtsen's father was a masonry salesman and his mother was a nurse. A “country girl” from Alabama, Brigtsen's mom was a wonderful

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home cook who made excellent catfish, grits and fried okra, but she also learned a lot of local recipes to please her husband's New Orleans palate. “She learned how to make red beans and rice and gumbo and oyster dressing ... which is the best thing in the world,” Brigtsen admits. “Of course, we also came from a generation where we had dinner at home every night together as a family.”

Brigtsen dove into the working world at the tender age of 14, taking summer jobs initially and then working steadily through his junior and senior years at De La Salle High School.

But his first job in the food industry was as a sandwich maker at Blimpy Base in Baton Rouge. “I was excellent. Very, very fast meat slicer,” Brigtsen recalls with a smile. While pursuing a degree in fine art, he continued to work in the restaurant industry, a profession that made an indelible mark even after he returned home.

Following a series of unfortunate events (lost his car, job and apartment in one fell swoop), Brigtsen was forced to move back into his parent's home at age 24 and, determined to get back on his own feet, he scoured the classifieds. ”One day there was an ad for Commander's Palace: 'Now

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African

Bennachin is a cozy little restaurant offering a taste of West Africa right here in the French Quarter. The Sisay Singho, a baked chicken dish served with fried plantains, coconut rice and sauteed spinach, is a standout. 1212 Royal St. • 522-1230 • bennachinrestaurant.com

Bayou Hot Wings provides Uptown customers with a variety of sauces, from mild to scorching hot, on their fresh-cooked wings, along with burgers and sides. They’re available and affordable for catering; their signature hot wings are a fantastic option. 6221 S Claiborne • 865-9464 • bayouhotwings.com

American

Blue Oak BBQ boasts some of the city’s best slow-and-low cooked meats. Indecisive BBQ lovers will rejoice at the Three Meat Combo with a three-choice selection of brisket, chicken, chopped beef, spare ribs or pulled pork, and two hefty portions of sides. 900 N Carrollton • 822-2583 • blueoakbbq.com

Apolline’s menu, curated by chef Matt Farmer, ranges from sophisticated versions of Southern favorites like Shrimp and Grits to one-of-a-kind dishes like their Roasted Pork Enchiladas, available at brunch and served alongside salsa verde and pickled trinity. 4729 Magazine St. • 894-8881 • apollinerestaurant.com

Bobby Hebert’s Cajun Cannon Restaurant & Bar has become a Metairie institution since opening in 2014. Their Cajun Cannon Redfish is a real treat and comes topped with crawfish and mushroom cream sauce. 4101 Veteran’s Memorial Blvd. • 324-6841 • bobbyheberts.com

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Charlie’s Restaurant & Catering in Violet is a hidden gem with over 300 menu items that are well worth the short drive from the French Quarter. The mammoth menu includes Overstuffed Potatoes, Creamy Seafood Pasta and daily specials like Red Beans and Rice.

6129 E Saint Bernard Hwy. • 682-9057 • charliesrestaurantla.com

Cheesecake Bistro by Copeland’s is a modern space offering traditional New Orleans cuisine that can please any diner. With fresh selections like Blackened Chicken Alfredo and the Famous Fried Seafood Platter, you’ll always leave satisfied.

Don’t forget dessert! Try their Signature Cheesecakes. 2001 St. Charles Ave. • 5939955 • copelandscheesecakebistro.com

City Diner’s comfort food is great for any time of day or night, especially since the diner is open 24 hours. The menu includes the Bottom of the Bowl: a toasted bread bowl filled with crawfish, shrimp and crabmeat, combined in a Cajun cream sauce and topped with cheese. 3116 S I-10 Service Road East • 831-1030 • citydiner. biz

Copeland’s of New Orleans combines New Orleans flavor and comfort in a casual dining atmosphere. Known for its fromscratch cuisine, they blend fresh premium ingredients, sauces and seasonings to bring out the signature robust flavors of New Orleans in every dish. Multiple locations • copelandsofneworleans.com

Crescent City Steaks has provided authentic, timeless New Orleans food and culture for four generations. They offer sizzling, fresh cuts of all kinds and classic steakhouse sides like Brabant Potatoes and Sauteed Asparagus. 1001 N Broad St., 821-3271, crescentcitysteaks.com

Daisy Dukes, winner of Where Y’at Magazine’s “Best of the Big Easy” in the Bloody Mary category, has a variety of staple New Orleans dishes, available at any hour of day or night. Their formidable Blackened Alligator Sausage Platter comes with crawfish etoufée, gumbo, fried green tomatoes and a biscuit. French Quarter • CBD • Metairie • daisydukesrestaurant. com

Dat Dog has all of your gourmet hot dog needs covered, with countless types of dogs to choose from and quality draft beers to compliment each of them.

With locations from Frenchmen Street to Freret Street to Metairie, there’s always a dog with your name on it.

Multiple locations • datdognola.com

Dot’s Diner is open 24 hours a day and has a menu stocked with diner favorites along with bottomless coffee. Their locations throughout the New Orleans area specialize in breakfast feasts like the Big Dot Platter: two eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, hash browns, grits and toast.

Multiple locations • www.dotsdiner. com

Gattuso’s Neighborhood Restaurant is a locally owned neighborhood favorite located in the beautiful Gretna Historical District. Try their Blackened Salmon Salad which throws together spinach, pecans, bleu cheese and raisins.. 435 Huey P Long Ave. • 368-1114 • gattusos.net

Gordon Biersch is a pub-style restaurant that brews their own awardwinning beers to complement gourmet bar snacks, seafood and more. They throw a bit of brew into the GB Beer Mushroom Chicken, served with asparagus. 200 Poydras St. • 522-2739 • gordonbiersch. com

McAlister’s Deli offers a giant menu of sandwiches, salads and spuds, but their most popular sandwich is the mammoth McAlister’s Club. The sandwich boasts 13 layers and includes applewood smoked bacon, black forest ham and smoked turkey.

Various locations • mcalistersdeli.com

Josephine Estelle (Iin Ace Hotel) blends Creole, Cajun and Italian cuisine to create unique and exciting dishes for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The osteria’s Snapper Crudo is a flavorful, light dish that comes with brown butter, hazelnuts and lemon. 600 Carondelet St. • 930-3070 • josephineestelle.com

Orleans Grapevine is a French Quarter wine bar and bistro with over 300 wines by the bottle and 65 wines by the glass. Don’t miss their amazing Bacon Happy Hour for free bacon! Enjoy their delicious Surf ‘n Turf while dining out in their tropical courtyard … perfect for a date night. 720 Orleans Ave. • 523-1930 • orleansgrapevine.com

Ma Momma’s House of Cornbread, Chicken and Waffles could also be named Ma Momma’s House of Delicious Soul Food. While the Chicken and Waffles are AMAZING, you can also switch it up with the Chicken and Grits, served with two eggs “Yo’Way”. 5741 Crowder Blvd. • 244-0021 • mamommashouse.com

Phil’s Grill is a family burger joint that prides itself on its Burger Experience.

Their Build-Your-Own Burger offers tons of options for combinations of toppings, and their Happy Hour drink specials are not to be missed. Come hungry! Multiple locations • philsgrill.com

Q&C Hotel Restaurant’s Happy Hour is among the city’s best. They do a killer version of the French 75 Cocktail that comes with fries during Happy Hour. Pair that with their boudin and you’ve got a whole meal that won’t bust your wallet. 344 Camp St. • 587-9700 • qandc.com

Spudly’s Super Spuds is a casual place that has been serving up delicious fare for 36 years. They serve a one-of-a-kind baked potato called the Super Duper that comes absolutely loaded with crawfish, shrimp and crabmeat, all smothered in cheese and chives. 2609 Harvard Ave. • 455-3250 • spudlys.com

Ted’s Frostop has an old-school 50’s diner atmosphere and a menu to match, filled with comfort food classics. Just a short walk from Tulane University, you can wash down a Double Cheese Lot-O Burger with their famous Root Beer Float. 3100 Calhoun St. • 861-3615 • tedsfrostop. com

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Willie Mae’s Scotch House is known by everyone in town for having the best chicken in the city. Lines run around the block, so be prepared to wait for the fried bird that the Food Network declared “America’s Best”. Or, try the St. Charles location for the same great food without the wait. Multiple locations • williemaesnola.com

Jazmine Cafe serves up Vietnamese cuisine in a cozy space on Carrollton. They offer a huge variety of spring rolls, and their lunch specials are fantastic; you can pair a noodle soup with a Vietnamese po-boy for under ten bucks. 614 S Carrollton Ave. • 866-9301 • jazminecafe.com

Mikimoto is an affordable, delicious Japanese spot on S Carrollton near Earhart Boulevard. They deliver for free throughout the city and offer awesome lunch specials, all of which come with a house salad and a hefty portion of white or fried rice. 3301 S Carrollton Ave. • 504-488-1881 • mikimotosushi.com

Asian

Bao & Noodle is a casual, sit-down restaurant that boasts quality, authentic Chinese cuisine. Their amazing Hand Pulled Noodles, Soups and Buns are great for sharing. The Cumin-Braised Lamb is a savory treat for those who can handle the spice. 2700 Chartres St. • 272-0004 • baoandnoodle.com

Five Happiness has been serving quality Chinese food to New Orleanians for over 30 years. Eat in or enjoy their food at home with delivery to Uptown and Mid-City. Their upscale version of General’s Chicken has earned them a reputation among locals.

3605 S Carrollton Ave. • 482-3935 • fivehappiness.com

Viet Orleans Bistro offers a very wide variety of delicious Vietnamese dishes and wonderful sushi offerings. Just steps from Canal Street, Viet Orleans Bistro is great for lunch or dinner. Their Combination Vermicelli Bowl piles chicken, pork and shrimp together with an egg roll. 300 Baronne St. • 333-6917

Bars with Great Food

Kyoto II is known for delicious sushi and Japanese cuisine at reasonable prices.

Located near the Elmwood Palace Theaters, it’s a great spot before or after catching a movie. The Seared Tuna Tataki is a highlight and comes with a bevy of sides. 5608 Citrus Blvd. • 818-0228

La Thai works within the culinary traditions of Thai cuisine, offering both traditional and contemporary dishes.

Check out their newly renovated dining room, and don’t miss their Drunken Noodles or Duck Delight. 4938 Prytania St. • 899-8886 • lathaiuptown.com

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Miyako is a hibachi restaurant and sushi bar that offers entertainment paired with its dining experience. They have a huge variety of options for hibachi dining, but the Steak and Shrimp Fried Rice pairs excellently with a “Sexy Alligator” cocktail. 1403 St. Charles Ave. • 410-9997 • japanesebistro.com

Origami has a convenient Uptown location and fuses sushi and Japanese cuisine with the flavors of the South to bring customers a truly unique experience.

They have a giant list of unique rolls, including the Freret Roll, named for the street where they’re located. 5130 Freret St. • 899-6532 • sushinola.com

Backspace Bar & Kitchen is a trendy spot for all-day as well as late-night cocktails, delicious cookies and tasty snacks served in their 1920s decor. The Whitman is a giant, classic roast beef sandwich accompanied by kettle chips and fried oysters. 139 Chartres St. • 322-2245 • backspacenola.com

Barcadia puts a grown-up twist on classic childhood fun with arcade games, giant, lifesize Connect Four and Jenga games, a full bar, and great food. Their Happy Hour is great if you’re in the mood for drink specials and half-priced apps. 601 Tchoupitoulas St., 335-1740, barcadianeworleans.com

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Bombay Club has fantastic martinis and nightly live music for the perfect romantic setting. Their Cosmopolitan is among the best in the city. And if you’re feeling hungry, the cocktail pairs well with their delicious Charred Hanger Steak. 830 Conti St. • 5772237 • bombayclubneworleans.com

Buffa’s Bar and Restaurant, sitting just outside the Quarter, was recognized

by Esquire Magazine as one of the best bars in America. The magazine also singled out their Reuben Sandwich as being among the best in the nation. 1001 Esplanade Ave. • 949-0038 • buffasbar.com

Compère Lapin is the brainchild of Top Chef contestant Nina Compton. A Caribbean native, she drew inspiration for the menu from a traditional folktale in St. Lucia about a rabbit. The Curried Goat with Plantain Gnocchi is just one example of the menu’s creativity. 535 Tchoupitoulas St. • 5992119 • comperelapin.com

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The Jimani has a comfortable atmosphere that brings together locals and tourists alike. Their menu includes pizzas, burgers and classic seafood options, but the Poppa’s 8 oz. Steak Po’Boy, topped with grilled onions, tomatoes and special sauce, is a favorite. 141 Chartres St. • 524-0493 • thejimani.com

Lucy's Retired Surfer's Bar & Restaurant is a local legend known for great food and drinks from surf-centric locations around the globe, accompanied by a friendly wait staff. Their delicious Seared Tuna comes topped with a sweet and savory pineapple chili salsa. 701 Tchoupitoulas St. • 523-8995 • nola. lucysretiredsurfers.com

Mimi’s in the Marigny is a locals’ bar with classy yet affordable dishes and a self-proclaimed “house party vibe” thanks to the availability of cocktails at any hour.

Their small plate menu includes a succulent version of Lollipop Lambchops. 2601 Royal St. • 872-9868 • mimismarigny.com

Parasol’s is a long-time casual Irish Channel hangout, great for any time of year, with stiff drinks, sports on TV, po-boys and other Cajun eats. Their large Roast Beef Po-Boy comes dressed with gravy for a shockingly low price, and their sides are to die for. 2533 Constance St. • 302-1543

Poppy’s Time Out Sports Bar next to The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk is the ultimate spot for watching sports with 21 televisions, frozen daiquiris, 20 beers on tap and great food. Try the Cheeseburger, and if you’re brave enough, the “Rambo’d” Hot Wings. 500 Port of New Orleans Pl. • 2479265 • poppystimeoutsportsbar.com

Rick’s Sporting Saloon is an adult sports bar with an amazingly welcoming and warm atmosphere. Swing by after the Saints game and check out the intimidatingly named “Gut Buster”, or their classic lineup of fried pickles and wings. 522 Bourbon St. • 552-2510 • ricks-saloon.com

Rivershack Tavern is known as New Orleans’ most unique bar, with fun bar stools, super live music, and fantastic po-boys, steaks and salad. Their Stuffed Crabs are classic and taste great paired with the Arugula and Watermelon Salad. 3449 River Rd. • 834-4938 • therivershacktavern.com

Rivershack Tavern Gretna is fast becoming Gretna’s best spot for enjoying a cold drink and a delicious meal. The “Get the Gaff” is a grilled tuna filet served over their House or Caesar Salad, with the option to add shrimp, oysters or catfish. 714 1st St. • 504-325-5530 • therivershacktavern.com

Shamrock Bar and Grill features the best bar games in the city with activities like pool, bowling and beer pong, as well as live music on Saturday nights. If you don’t want to drink on an empty stomach, they also serve a great Ribeye Steak. 4133 S Carrollton Ave. • 301-0938 • shamrockparty.com

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Wit’s Inn is a Mid-City bar with great food, specialty drinks and 15 flat screen TVs, making it an ideal game-day destination. Their Mediterranean Pizza comes loaded with kalamata olives, mozzarella, roasted red peppers and spinach. 141 N Carrollton Ave. • 486-1600 • witsinn.com

World of Beer is a local hangout featuring over 500 global beers and tavern food in pub-like digs. Be sure to sample either their Pork Schnitzel or Beer Can Chicken with a tall glass of cold draft beer.

300 Julia St. • 299-3599 • worldofbeer. com

Café

Another Broken Egg Café offers a huge menu with all the breakfast and brunch food you could want. Their omelettes are particularly groundbreaking (pun intended), offering non-traditional fillings like lobster and brie cheese. Uptown, Lakeview • 301-2771 • anotherbrokenegg.com

Bagels and Bytes serves completely authentic New York Bagels bringing a taste of the Big Apple to the Big Easy. If you’re a Big Apple transplant with a big appetite to match, their Bagel and Lox is the best version in the NOLA area. 1001 Metairie Rd. • 831-7968 • facebook.com/ bagelsandbytes

Brick & Spoon provides a neighborhood stop for hearty breakfast, lunch and brunch fare. Their Bloody Mary is a work of art that must be experienced by all those of legal drinking age! The Breakfast Tacos come loaded with chorizo and mango salsa and are some of the best in the city. 2802 Magazine St. • 662-1789 • brickandspoonrestaurant.com

Café Amelie is a rare gem of superb Louisiana fare, nestled in the historic 150-year-old Princess of Monaco Courtyard and Carriage House. NOLA Locals frequently flock here for the delicious food and refreshing cocktails. 912 Royal St. • 412-8965 • cafeamelie.com

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Caff e! Caff e!, winner of the “Best of the Big Easy” for Best Café, boasts an extensive menu featuring items like salads, soups, sandwiches and wraps. Their breakfast sandwiches are to die for–the Egg, Cheese & Bacon Croissant is fantastic and pairs well with their Bacon & Cheese Grits. 2 Metairie locations • caff ecaff e.com

Café Carmo’s unique vegan-friendly menu is inspired by the flavors of the Caribbean, West Africa and South and Central America. Stop by with a date or group of friends for lunch or dinner. Check out the Taradito Sashimi for a unique take on fresh fish. 527 Julia St. • 875-4132 • cafecarmo.com

Café Degas is the oldest Gallic restaurant in town, with authentic French cuisine that’s perfect for impressing that special someone. Their decadent, savory take on Cheesecake is more dinner than dessert and comes loaded with crab and andouille. 3127 Esplanade Ave. • 945-5635 • cafedegas.com

Café Maspero is a world-famous French Quarter institution, with simple, wellexecuted takes on New Orleans classics.

Their Muffaletta is a fantastic version of the famous sandwich and comes hot with French fries on the side. 601 Decatur St. • 504-523-6520 • cafemaspero.com

Jimmy J’s Café is a funky breakfast and lunch spot with a colorful, lively atmosphere. Their French Toast Monte Cristo is a unique combo of two classic dishes and comes with shaved ham, American cheese and bacon. 115 Chartres St. • 309-9360 • jimmyjscafe.com

Morning Call Coffee Stand is more than just a coffee stand with world-famous beignets; it is known as “New Orleans’ most famous coffee drinking place” and it’s been around for almost 150 years. Along with your cup of joe, try a bowl of their fantastic Crawfish Etoufée. City Park and Metairie locations • Morningcallcoffeestand.com

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Nola Beans is a cozy Lakeview operation with a fantastic breakfast menu. If you come in too late for eggs, check out their Magic Club Sandwich, which stacks ham, turkey and bacon, and pairs well with their onion soup. 762 Harrison Ave. • 267-0783 • nolabeans.com

Petite Amelie is an extension of Café Amelie with a smaller, faster twist on fresh salads, juices, coffee, light breakfast fare, desserts and sandwiches. Their “Cuisine Rapide” includes a daily marketplace menu with cheeses and pastries. 900 Royal St. • 412-8065 • cafeamelie.com/petiteamelie

The Ruby Slipper’s diner-style atmosphere has earned it a popular reputation among locals and tourists. The Peacemaker lets you pair two of their huge Signature Benedicts, which include shrimp and chicken options, for a breakfast feast like no other. Multiple locations • 504525-9355 • therubyslippercafe.com

Mardi Gras Zone looks like a corner store from outside, but it houses an enormous selection of ethnic groceries.

They also have room for a wood-fired brick pizza oven. Pick up a slice of the Spinach, Mushroom and Feta Cheese; your wallet (and your stomach) will thank you. 2706 Royal St. • 504-947-8787

Mellow Mushroom is rumored to bake up some of the best pizza in the South.

Their Oak Street location features a great location near all Oak Street action, as well as a wonderful balcony. Don’t miss the delicious Cajun Earl Pizza. 8227 Oak St. • 345-8229 • mellowmushroom.com/ store/oak-street-nola

Mid-City Pizza has a variety of creative pies and appetizers, available for delivery.

Their new Uptown location near Tulane University will be opening soon. Try their Margherita, and if you’re in a carnivorous mood, ask for pepperoni on half. 4400 Banks St. • 483-8609 • midcitypizza.com

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Pascal’s Manale has been an Uptown institution for over a century and should be visited by every hungry person. Don’t miss their world-famous BBQ Shrimp, simmered in-shell in a blend of Creole seasonings.

1838 Napoleon Ave. • 895-4877 • pascalsmanale.com

Venezia is a New Orleans staple for amazing Italian food. They do not disappoint with their expertly-cooked pastas, seafood and heavily-praised classic pizzas. Their Veal Pontchartrain is particularly delicious. 134 N Carrollton Ave. • 488-7991 • venezianeworleans. com

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Red Gravy serves unique and delicious Italian fare while also being known as one of the top brunch spots in the city. Check out their delicacies like the Cannoli Pancakes and Sicilian Egg Pies in their homey, comfortable location on Camp Street near Canal. 125 Camp St. • 561-8844 • redgravycafe.com

Reginelli’s Pizzeria has many locations for salads, sandwiches, pastas, a variety of apps and, of course, pizza that can satisfy any craving. Their Gumbo Pizza is a delicious mash-up of andouille sausage, shrimp marinated in Crystal hot sauce and pickled okra. Multiple locations • reginellis.com

Caretta’s Grill serves up Tex-Mex in locations all over NOLA, complemented by great service, wonderful margaritas and catchy live music. Their Combo Fajitas Plate comes sizzling hot, with hearty portions of shrimp, chicken and beef. Multiple locations • carrettasgrillrestaurant. com

Izzo’s Illegal Burrito makes authentic Mexican burritos that are so good, it might be criminal. Their Magazine Street location is popular with students, while families love their Kidz Night. The company’s slogan is “Roll your own” and they keep their promise to “roll you a better burrito”. Multiple locations • izzos.com

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The Halal Guys have been selling chicken, gyros and other halal-style food in New York City for 25 years, but recently have gone national. Go to their new St. Charles location to see what brought them from a humble hot dog cart in NYC to superstardom. 301 St. Charles Ave. • 302-2918 • thehalalguys.com

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Antoine’s Restaurant has been a fixture in New Orleans for 175 years, and is still operated by the family that originally founded it. They’ve perfected their seafood options: the Drum Amandine, Shrimp Remoulade and Huitres (Oysters) Bienville make for a perfect trio. 713 Saint Louis St. • 581-4422 • antoines.com

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Café 615 Home of Da Wabbit is a Westbank favorite that will serve you homecooked comfort food. Check out their daily specials for something that’s sure to please.

Their Soft Shell Crab Platter comes with two massive crabs and two sides. 615 Kepler St. • 365-1225 • dawabbit.net/dine-in. html

Crescent City Brewhouse is the French Quarter’s only microbrewery, but they don’t stop at beer. Their menu is to die for, too.

Check out the Broiled Crawfish Acadania, served with corn and crawfish maque choux, fingerling potatoes, roasted fennel and Creole tomato glaze. 527 Decatur St. • 522-0571 • crescentcitybrewhouse.com

Columns Hotel has a delightful little bistro tucked away on its porch overlooking St. Charles Avenue. Their Grilled Pork Ribeye is fantastic and comes accompanied by a seasonal chutney. They’re also open for brunch every Sunday. 3811 St. Charles Ave. • 899-9308 • thecolumns.com/ dining

Crossroads at House of Blues offers delicious food in the heart of your favorite music venue. For a starter, choose between their Pulled Pork, Angus and Portobello Sliders. 225 Decatur St. • 310-4999 • houseofblues.com/neworleans/ crossroads

Cornet, named after Louis Armstrong’s kick starter from the Karnofsky Family, has steaks, seafood and Cajun fare in an iconic Bourbon Street building, with big wroughtiron balconies and picturesque French Quarter views. Their Shrimp Creole is a fantastic take on a classic Cajun dish. 700 Bourbon St. • 523-1485 • cornetnola.com

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EAT, located in the heart of the French Quarter, cooks traditional Southern dishes like Red Bean and Andouille Gumbo with local seafood and seasonal produce. BYOB is encouraged. 900 Dumaine St. • 5227222 • eatnola.com

Frankie and Johnny’s is a local institution known for great seafood, service and ice cold beer. A great spot for the family or a large group of friends, Frankie and Johnny’s does not disappoint. Their oyster dishes are particularly popular and surprisingly affordable. 321 Arabella St. • 243-1234 • frankieandjohnnys.net

Melba’s is one of the top spots in the city and it’s only five minutes from the French Quarter. Don’t miss their “Free Wings” special after every Saints game. The prices are unbeatable: an order of fries and a whopping, delicious Roast Beef Po-Boy will run you under $8. 1525 Elysian Fields Ave. • 267-7765 • eatatmelbas.com

Joey K’s is a classic, casual Uptown joint with generous seafood platters and Southern favorites done “Like Ya Mama’s”.

Their fried chicken is a delicious indulgence, its spice complemented by the many beers available at the bar. 3001 Magazine St. • 891-0997 • joeyksrestaurant.com

New Orleans Creole Cookery has a variety of traditional Louisiana dishes including Shrimp Creole and Gumbo Three Different Ways. Their Blackened Redfish is delicious. It’s topped with a dill beurre blanc sauce and comes with heirloom potatoes and Creole green beans. 508 Toulouse St. • 524-9632 • neworleanscreolecookery. com

Kingfish offers Louisiana specialties in the French Quarter and has an elegant atmosphere and Cajun favorites. Their seared “Hook and Line” Gulf Fish is a delicious and healthy option, accompanied by roasted squash and cherry tomatoes, and pairs well with a Queens Park Swizzle cocktail. 337 Chartres St. • 598-5005 • kingfishneworleans.com

Poppa’s Poor Boys has some of the best po-boys in town with generous portions and modest prices. Their $16.95 All-YouCan-Eat Boiled Shrimp every Friday can’t be beat! The Shrimp and Oyster Po-Boy is a delicious pairing of two seafood favorites. 720 Claiborne Dr., 832-8114

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RF’s offers a relaxed yet elegant dining experience just a block from Bourbon Street. A popular choice is their grown-up take on Chicken and Waffles. It’s only offered for dinner and comes with maplechipotle syrup and a sunny-side-up egg.

They also offer live music and a huge selection of martinis. 301 Dauphine St. • 504-586-0972 • www.rfsnola.com

The Praline Connection is a Frenchmen Street favorite. They serve authentic Cajun-Creole cuisine at affordable prices with dishes that are popular with many palates. If you can’t decide what to order, just know that their Barbecue Ribs are incredible! 542 Frenchmen St. • 943-3934 • pralineconnection.com

Short Stop Poboys boasts some of the best po-boys out there, even in a city full of darn good po-boys. Open from early ‘til late, Short Stop is also famous for their amazing Seafood Gumbo. Their Soft Shell Crab Sandwich is enormous, with legs hanging out of the bread; if you get it dressed, it’s a delicious mess! 119 Transcontinental Dr. • 885-4572 • shortstoppoboysno.com

Vacherie is home to traditional and delicious Cajun food. Try their Taste of Vacherie Sampler if you’re into variety.

It comes with okra and seafood gumbo, shrimp etoufée, smothered collard greens and fried green tomatoes. 827 Toulouse St. • 207-4532 • vacherierestaurant.com

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Acme Oyster House features fantastic Louisiana seafood that has been a New Orleans staple since it opened in 1910. It’s all in the name; their oysters are amazing and come raw or chargrilled. Multiple locations • acmeoyster.com

Crazy Lobster Bar and Grill offers fresh seafood buckets and great views on the banks of the Mississippi. They call their seafood tower the Crown Jewel of the Sea. It comes with Crab Maison, shrimp remoulade, shrimp cocktail, oysters, clams and mussels. That’s a lot of shellfish. 500 Port of New Orleans Pl. • 569-3380 • thecrazylobster.com

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Lafitte’s Landing Seafood House is a brand new Westbank eatery hailing from veteran restauranteurs AJ and Anna Tusa, who own the Creole Cookery among other area spots. The Steamed Seafood Bucket is just one of their extravagant combo options. 1700 Lapalco Blvd. • 504-2529613 • lafitteslandingseafoodhouse. com

Nola Boils Café is a restaurant and catering company that specializes in on-site boils of all kinds of seafood including crab, crawfish, lobster, shrimp and more.

For those into surf, their Shrimp and Crab Baskets are overflowing with savory goodness. And for those into turf, the Roast Beef is amazing. 601 Metairie Rd. • 7826070 • nolaboils.com

Oceana Grill is a seafood lover’s paradise. Their menu offers everything you could want, but the Crab Cakes are a particular delight and you can get them paired with creamy fettuccine noodles. Ask about the Mardi Gras Pasta as well. 739 Conti St. • 504-525-6002 • oceanagrill. com

Poseidon has everything from Creolestyle oysters to fresh sushi to karaoke. A great spot to visit with a group of friends or that special date, their unique St. Patrick Roll combines shrimp, mango, spicy tuna and avocado. 2100 St. Charles Ave. • 5096675 • poseidonnola.com

Royal House Oyster Bar is one of New Orleans’ most exemplary oyster spots, located in the heart of the Quarter.

A great spot to take visitors, their Oysters on the Half Shell are among the city’s best. 441 Royal St. • 528-2601 • royalhouserestaurant.com

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block-shack they used to call home on Tullulah Avenue in River Ridge. Kentuckyborn Larry Wyatt moved the restaurant in 2011 to a much larger space on Hickory Avenue next to the Kamp bar in Harahan.

Featuring large portions at a great price, you can get your fill (and then some) of pulled pork, brisket and ribs. But we also recommend visiting Hillbilly Bar-B-Q for their Friday lunch special—an extra thick pork chop with mac 'n' cheese and green beans for only $10.95.

2317 Hickory Ave., 504-738-1508, hillbillybbq.com

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emphis, St. Louis, Austin, Kansas City, Decatur … these cities tend to spring to mind when talking about great barbecue.

But over the past several years, New Orleans has finally entered the smoke ring to prove that our bark is a far more pleasant bite than previously imagined.

The Joint From a tiny shack on Poland Avenue to a large corner store on Mazant, The Joint is certainly one of New Orleans’ earliest forays into the world of barbecue, and yes … they are still smokin'. Since 2004, owners Pete and Jenny Breen have been serving the denizens of the Bywater brilliant neighborhood grub and they haven't gone unnoticed. Food-centric publications like Zagat and Bon Appétit have featured this local favorite in Top 10 lists, and we have the Breens to thank for first putting New Orleans barbecue on the map. Not-to-missitems at The Joint include their St. Louis-style ribs, juicy pulled pork, tangy cole slaw and a choice pecan pie made with Bergeron pecans.

701 Mazant St., 504-949-3232, alwayssmokin.com

Steak with onions, peppers and provolone cheese or the NOLA.com-noteworthy Chicken Cordon Bleu burger made with a half pound of smoked chicken, ham and Swiss.

3001 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-896-9996, nolabrewing.com/tap-room Hillbilly Bar-B-Q Along with The Joint, Hillbilly Bar-B-Q was one of the first places for folks to score something smoky in GNO. If you were a fan back in 2005, you'll remember that cinder

McClure's BBQ/NOLA Brewing Tap Room Although it has gone through many incarnations, McClure's BBQ is still smokin’ strong, only now this finger-licking eatery can be found inside NOLA Brewing's new Tap Room. What started so long ago as a popup restaurant inside Dante's Kitchen has now become the meat to eat while swilling a Hopitoulas or two. Pit Master Neil McClure offers a frenzy of smoked meats that you can order “acapella” or served on buns from Don Phuong Bakery. Try a Brisket Cheese

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Blue Oak BBQ For several years, 'cue entrepreneurs Philip Moseley and Ronnie Evans operated Blue Oak BBQ as a pop-up kitchen inside Grit's Bar and the Canal Street music venue Chickie Wah Wah. Just recently, when the Italian spot Fellini's closed in Mid-City, the duo took their opportunity to have a spot of their very own. Blue Oak BBQ threw open their doors on N Carrollton less than five months ago and the place has been a-hoppin'. If you can get in the door and find a seat in the small, air-conditioned dining room, luck is already on your side. Their “fresh pit BBQ” features both plates and sandwiches, the latter of which is dressed with slaw, onions, sauce and pickles on a soft, buttery bun. You can opt for the chopped beef, pulled pork or even the house green onion sausage, but we recommend keeping it simple with a stellar smoked chicken leg and thigh. The meat falls off the bone and is so tender and juicy, you might believe you've died and gone to BBQ heaven.

The sides are also nothing to sneeze at, like the flavor-packed Garlic Mac 'n' Cheese or Ginger Sesame Slaw. Keep an eye out for the “side of the day”. You might luck out and find a watermelon salad with cucumber and crumbled feta cheese.

900 N Carrollton Ave., 504-822-BLUE, www. blueoakbbq.com LA Smokehouse Gert Town now has its own smoke to speak of with LA Smokehouse, owned and operated by husband and wife team Daniel and Aubin Wender. Touting deli-style service, the Earhart Boulevard eatery offers meaty plates … as well as po-boys, salads, sandwiches, wraps and a NOLA-inspired slant on grillades and grits, all using their delicious smoked meats plus items like short ribs, BBQ shrimp and boudin. Unlike many barbecue joints, LA Smokehouse's menu expands their smoky goodness into dishes like Pot Luck Gumbo, Ember-Braised Five Pepper Chili, Loaded Fries with “Gumbo Debris” and Southern Fried Okra. Just trust us when we say this restaurant will warrant many, many trips if you're looking to explore the menu to its fullest.

8300 Earhart Blvd. Ste. 103, 504-265-8905, www.lasmokehouse.com Smoke Chef Jeffrey Hansell and his wife Amy, coowners of Northshore fine dining destination Oxlot 9, opened this second, more low-key restaurant dubbed Smoke just over a year ago. Hansell is honing his smoking skills

with pit master (and Oxlot 9 sous chef) Nate Meharg, formerly of Crescent Pie & Sausage and Criollo Restaurant at the Hotel Monteleone. Expect to see plates of pulled chicken and pork, sliced brisket, sausage and ribs … in Smoke's specific seasonings and style. But add to it snacks of fried pickles, cracklins and for the kiddies (regardless of age), andouille corn dogs. If you're lucky, the coveted “Smokewich” will be on special. It's a wicked combination of brisket, sausage and pimento cheese overflowing the confines of a hamburger bun, the entirety of which is slightly toasted in a hot oven till the cheese oozes over all. One of their root beer floats would wash that down nicely.

1005 North Collins Blvd., Covington, 985302-5307, www.smokebbqcovington.com

The Joint Brüggers Barbecüe After getting the boot from his own digs at Black Label Icehouse, Damian Brugger didn't miss a beat. Like he did for many years at Miss Mae's, Brugger is still smoking, popping up at places like Side Bar, Barrel Proof and The Courtyard Brewery, slinging what he does best. In the latest news, Brüggers Barbecüe scored a vendor spot at St. Roch Market, hopefully opening this month.

Expect things like brisket and Cornish game hen with sides of German potato salad and fire roasted jalapeno slaw. Feast on drunken chicken tacos, smoked red beans and rice, or the most serious slab … a 10-oz. pork chop rubbed with salt and pepper and smoked to the perfect drooling point.

2381 St. Claude Ave., 504-609-3813, facebook.com/BruggersBarbecue or strochmarket.com Central City BBQ Pitmaster Rob Bechtold and chef/owner of Patois, Aaron Burgau, have joined forces to launch Central City BBQ, a new place for cue on the corner on S Rampart, with the projected opening date being sometime this month. The team has taken over what used to be a seafood market and plans to offer the same stellar smoked meat Bechtold offered at NOLA Smokehouse, his uberpopular joint on Jackson Avenue that was closed due to family illness. Central City BBQ has already begun catering, but all of us are holding our breath, waiting to inhale the savory scent of smoke near the CL10.

1201 S Rampart St., centralcitybbq.com

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hile surfing the net, I discovered a site that lists unusual holidays and, as it turns out, October just happens to be “Eat Country Ham Month”. Though I don't need a designated holiday as an excuse to eat ham, the National Country Ham Association deemed it necessary to dedicate a whole month to this tasty meat product in 1999. My only question is … why October?

Investigations into why they chose this particular month came up empty (perhaps it was the only month available?), but I did discover some interesting tidbits regarding country ham, namely how it is different from any other kind of ham. “City” ham, or what one typically buys in the grocery store, has been wet-cured or injected with a brine made up of salt, sugar, curing agents and other seasonings, which give the product a mild, juicy flavor. Country ham, on the other hand, is usually dry-cured. This means that the meat has been rubbed with salts and seasonings, smoked and then aged, a process that could last anywhere from four months to three years. The finished country ham tends to have a more intense flavor and the meat is dryer and chewier than “city” ham.

Though country ham is practically a staple in other Southern cities, it's not commonly found on New Orleans restaurant menus.

But I have seen it pop up from time to time, like during lunch a few months back at the newly opened Josephine Estelle. Located inside Ace Hotel on Carondelet Street, Josephine Estelle is a casual “osteria” where one can enjoy a fabulous lunch at a reasonable price. Among dishes like a soft shell crab po-boy and mafalde pasta with Maw-Maw's gravy, I discovered a wonderful small plate of asparagus served atop a fried egg with tiny mounds of pimento cheese,

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a few small piles of golden trout roe, and a confetti of country ham sprinkled over everything. Though this was a small dish for $12, the flavors were so deep and rich that even I felt more sated than expected when finished.

Head Uptown to the corner of Magazine and Nashville and enjoy a lunch at Kenton's.

Opened a year ago this month, this New York-style, bourbon whiskey-inspired restaurant offers dishes like snapper tartare, poached shrimp salad or a fried green tomato sandwich with buttermilk dressing and pickled onions. If you lunch with a group of friends, or even if you don't, you should certainly try their crispy grit cakes topped with thinly sliced country ham and drizzled with bourbon aioli. Since it's only $9, you might also try a plate of perfectly plump, fried Gulf oysters with pickled cucumber and jalapeno aioli … or you could just finish lunch with a hefty, 2-oz shot of Old Forester bourbon.

If you're looking for a truly Southern breakfast, head back Downtown for a French Quarter meal at the Rib Room. For over half a century, this iconic New Orleans restaurant has been a beloved go-to for visitors and locals alike serving what has to be one of the most popular prime ribs around. Step into a place of elaborate elegance with coffered ceilings, huge square columns set with streaked marble, and well-cushioned chairs, and try not to be shocked when for breakfast, you can score a low-country dish that's totally in your price range. Among Leidenheimer French Toast and Eggs Sardou is a giant plate of Country Ham Steak & Eggs served with Rib Room potatoes for only $16! After such a feast, with several cups of Community Coffee, you could conquer the world ... or head back to bed for a much needed nap.

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Only half naked? … Health-conscious pizza-lovers were dismayed when Naked Pizza closed its flagship location on Claiborne Avenue, but great pizza-lovers have nothing to fret about because Mid-City Pizza is taking its place! So as not to confuse the denizens of the area, Mid-City Pizza owner Rand Owens is dubbing the new spot MCP Uptown, offering their huge, New York-style pizzas to the neighborhood. Who's craving a pie? MCP Uptown is expected to open sometime this fall.

6307 S Miro St., midcitypizza.com Lakeview goes nuts … The immensely popular District: Donuts. Sliders. Brew in the Lower Garden District has launched a second location in Lakeview. Like the Magazine Street location, the new shop offers a constantly rotating selection of crazy creative doughnuts all day long, breakfast treats before 11 a.m., and super sliders. They also launched “Croquenuts”, or griddled doughnut sandwiches like a Croque Madame with Havarti cheese and bechamel, a Dulce Cubano with guava mustard, and their version of the muffuletta.

527 Harrison Ave., (504) 827-1152, donutsandsliders.com

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Hand pies with a capital “H” … While New Orleanians have been fruitlessly pining away for those sweet fried hand pies from the illusive and possibly never-to-return Hubig's, the king cake kings at Haydel's have taken matters into their own hands. Located on Jefferson Highway, Haydel's Bakery has just released their own line of hand pies, baked not fried, with lemon, apple, cherry and chocolate fillings. According to Todd Price at NOLA.com, you can only get your hands on these baked beauties at the bakery itself and at Fleurty Girl stores (except for the St. Charles location), and if they go over like … well … like delicious hand pies, Haydel's will add more flavors.

4037 Jefferson Hwy., (504) 837-0190, haydelbakery.com

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Root cured … The long-awaited deli, Part & Parcel from talented chef Phillip Lopez of Root and Square Root, has finally opened in the uber-popular Paramount Building in our city's new South Market District (a.k.a. CBD). Dubbed a “modern delicatessen”, Part & Parcel offers salads, sandwiches and sides along with a few wines, beers and cocktails plus Intelligentsia coffee. The new deli also features Lopez's own cured meats by the pound. Try a Hot P. on Rye with veal pastrami and rye from Gracious Bakery or the St. Thomas Sammy piled high with fried mortadella with a side of Cajun Potato Salad or Berbere Coleslaw. Part & Parcel is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

611 O'Keefe Ave., Sutie C-8, (504) 827-1090, partandparcelnola.com

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Prost! … Celebrate Oktoberfest all month long at the Crescent City Brewhouse on Decatur Street! Open now for 25 years, the French Quarter brewpub was the first of its kind in New Orleans (as well as Louisiana) and a terrific spot to get your brew on for Oktoberfest. During October, the restaurant will be offering a rotating prix fixe menu in conjunction with their regular menu for only $27.95. Plus, the brewhouse will be releasing an Oktoberfest beer, which is “malt forward with mild hops and elevated alcohol content; perfect for the fall weather of New Orleans.”

527 Decatur St., (504) 522-0571, crescentcitybrewhouse.com New guy … The historic French Quarter restaurant Tujague's recently tapped Guy Sockrider as the executive chef, a talented man who has over 30 years’ experience in the industry. Sockrider graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park and also earned a diploma in Haute Cusine from Dumas Pierre in Chicago. He has worked in kitchens all over the country including Top O' The Cove in California and Muriel's Jackson Square here in New Orleans, plus he appeared in the national television series Great Chef Series; Travel Café and Extra!

“As we wrap up our 160th anniversary, I’m excited for the future of the restaurant and know that Chef Guy is the perfect candidate to lead our team and take us into the next era,” owner Mark Latter said. Sockrider will keep with tradition, preparing the classic

Crescent City Brewhouse

Part & Parcel

Tujague's dishes that everyone knows and loves, but he will also add his own creative touches with regular menu additions. Tasty items like Shrimp Absinthe, Chicken Pontabla and Pan-Fried Puppy Drum topped with Gulf shrimp have already made it into rotation.

823 Decatur St., (504) 525-8676, tujaguesrestaurant.com Market moves … The Crescent City Farmer's Market recently announced that the parking lot of the May Gallery on Carondelet Street is the new home for its Saturday morning market starting October 1, 2016. “Months ago, we began this search by asking our vendors and shoppers their ideas for a new location. The overwhelming feedback was that we stay Downtown,” Kate Parker, executive director of Market Umbrella, the parent organization of the Crescent City Farmers Market, said. The new, larger space will allow vendors to off-load directly from their vehicles and will blend in beautifully with events at May Gallery. “With May’s free and open-to-the-public resident–artist potluck dinners and other accessible food–based programming surrounded by the art presented at May Gallery, we look forward to working with CCFM to make food and art more digestible and flavorful!” Keene Kopper, founding, artistic, executive director of the May Gallery and Residency, said.

750 Carondelet St., crescentcityfarmersmarket.org

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Whole Muffuletta with Fries

What is REAL New Orleans Food?

By Phil LaMancusa

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ere are the questions: What is real New Orleans food? Is there a real New Orleans food and how would any one of us know it? If it were a snake, would we bite it back?

The answers are afoot when I go to John and Mary’s on Orleans Avenue for a boiled turkey neck, McHardy’s on Broad Street for fried chicken, the Orange House for Ya Ka Mein, and/or over to the Seventh Ward to find an African-American grandma selling Huckabucks (ice cups) from her kitchen doorway for 50 cents. Real New Orleans food is going to Galatoire’s for Crabmeat Ravigote, Pascal Manale’s Barbecued Shrimp, eating Tujague’s Oysters en Brochette, and a fabulous ribeye at Crescent City Steak House.

Real New Orleans food is found at fancy places and filling stations.

From the Calas at Elizabeth’s to the Creole Cream Cheese at the Crescent City Farmer’s Market; from Lafcadio Hearn to Sara Roahen.

Above all, real New Orleans food is an attitude. Mirliton is New Orleans, chayote is Mexican … although they’re the same vegetable. Real New Orleans food goes back nearly three centuries and is a gumbo of influences.

The Creoles subsisted on seafood from the Gulf, lake and river. The early Germans at Des Allemandes kept us alive with their farming and dairy products; they handed us our first charcuterie. The indigenous peoples taught us to make

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hominy, Tasso and the use of powdered sassafras leaves (filé). The French brought their cooking methods and terminology.

Wheat came down the river to make our roux. The Africans came and farmed rice (“YaYa” in their language) and brought okra (quingombo) to our pots. The Spanish gave us the ham (jamon, jambon) for our jambalaya, and from a common ancestor in Peru came red, black, white and pinto beans. The Cajuns? Well, the Cajuns have kept us in touch with our rural and rustic roots.

This new land of ours gave back to the world: chili peppers, tomatoes, corn, potatoes, chocolate, tobacco, squash and vanilla. We in New Orleans adopted celery, artichokes, thyme, coffee beans, sugar cane, bananas and bay leaves.

We made them our own. We took in and we gave back.

And real New Orleans food is a product of Spanish, French and African cultures with influences of the Germans, Italians, indigenous peoples and settlers making do with what they could find, forage and figure out. Slaves bought their freedom by selling foodstuff s in the streets of the French Quarter. Businessmen became rich importing ice to keep it fresh, housewives traded collards for courgettes over back fences, and Caribbean cooks added a pinch of cayenne to our everyday dinners. Many cooks did not spoil the soup; they just turned it into gumbo.

Put aside for a second what our visitors dive into: red beans, gumbo, jambalaya,

etouffée, remoulade, beignets, pralines, bread pudding, po-boys. Those are native to us—baked in, so to speak. They are second nature to us, and are only window dressing to the real meat of what sustains us as a people. Try also to ignore, for now, the “newer” ethnic-oriented foods that, happily, have diversified our daily eating habits in the last, say, two decades (something that newly-arrived folks may not realize). Foodstuff s that were once novelties are now mainstream: Vietnamese, Hispanic and Middle Eastern.

It used to be that you couldn’t find sushi here with a Geiger counter; now, pretty young things are having it for breakfast at Whole Foods (another come lately business). These I consider no less than real New Orleans food, just newer New Orleans food—updated, expanded and modified from the old to the new. The eat goes on.

I do question those “modern” ethnofusion, local ingredient-driven, over-fussy and unnecessarily complicated works of art that pass for high end food nowadays— terrific to look at, hard to eat, and harder to remember except that they contained weird animal parts and far too many garnishes. But that might just be me. I’m sure it has its place. After all, in 1722 after the “Petticoat Rebellion” when Madame Langlois (Bienville’s housekeeper) taught our founding mothers the recipe for pecan stuffed squirrel, I’m sure a few eyebrows raised as well...

New Orleans, known to visitors for our affinity for music, food and booze, has become polarized foursquare by conflicting, if not confusing, messages that are sending visitors running to our culture pundits for explanations as to our New Orleanian definitions of what really is real New Orleans and what is not. Let me say this about that: Music and alcoholic drinks are a subjective experience and give rise to opinions that, like noses, vary from face to face, person to person. I cast no aspersions toward tastes in those areas.

Although I have my own opinions, I mostly keep them to myself.

When we talk New Orleans food, however, I’m ready to get “real”. I’m prepared to get up into some “grill”: New

Orleans food is like a religion to us here and what we eat on any given day can be classified as such. All the food we eat here is good food (I should hope so), but it’s either New Orleans food or it’s not. It’s found in the components that we swear by: Camellia Beans, Crystal Hot Sauce, pickled pork, smoked sausage, Mahatma Rice, CDM Coffee and Chicory, and greens of every description. It’s found in the onions, celery, bell peppers and garlic that no home is ever without. It’s found in Steen’s Cane Syrup, Zatarain’s Fish Fry and our own special secret spice mixtures. Real New Orleans food has always been based on us being locavores and we were slow cookin’ (and slow dancin’) before “Slow Food” became cool and a convenient catchphrase.

Our food rituals set us apart as well: red beans on Monday, King Cake at Carnival time, Reveillon dinners around Christmas, Gumbo Z’herbes on Holy Thursday, oysters in months with an “R” in ‘em, and that grilled pork chop sandwich from the back of a pickup truck at a second line winding through the Tremé.

Real New Orleans food is eaten all day and all night, washed down by cold beers and conversation. In the street or at the table, with smiles and camaraderie. The scent of smoke like perfume among the jasmine, magnolias and sweet olive comin’ over the fence tells you that a neighbor will be over soon to invite you for an impromptu “cook out” before a Saints game. Our gumbo is “too thick to drink, too thin to plow”. Our boiled seafood brings burn to your lips and sweat to your brow. The tropical fruits from Mr. Okra’s truck perfectly ripe; that pralinestuffed beignet from Loretta’s having your eyes roll back in your head.

There is nothing superficial or elusive in Real New Orleans food and it cannot be had anywhere but in New Orleans. Have a muff uletta in Des Moines? Not on a bet! Call it the heat, call it the humidity, call it the water.

Call it my stubbornness. I’ll have enchiladas, pad Thai, pho, frankfurters, falafel, paella and pizza in Pittsburgh, Pensacola, Flushing and Fargo. I will eat banh mi in Boston, green eggs and ham with a goat on a boat.

BUT … I will save my crawfish cravings for the Crescent City—and only in season.

3001 MAGAZINE ST. NEW ORLEANS | (504) 891-0997 | JOEYKSRESTAURANT.COM

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New Kids On the Block 11 Questions for Urban South Brewery

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By Michael Fulkerson

rban South Brewery is the new kid on the block. Open only since last April, this up-and-coming brewery combines European beer making with American craft beer styles to make easy-to-drink local beer. They even aim to “re-establish New Orleans as the beer capital of the South”. Where Y’at met with Urban South Brewery founder and president, Jacob Landry, to find out what motivates his quest to “share the gospel of good beer”.

Landry wasn’t originally a beer drinker. He can recall the “awful” beers his family drank when he was younger and therefore chose not to drink much at all. However, one great-tasting cup of whiskey changed his life and launched the entrepreneur on a journey to create a better-tasting beer for everyone to enjoy.

Where Y’at: Tell me a little bit about yourself, and have you always been a beer drinker?

Jacob Landry: So, I’m a Cajun from rural southwest Louisiana, from Lake Charles and Lafayette. I’ve not always been a beer drinker. When I was growing up, my dad drank Milwaukee’s Best and Natural Light. I tasted it here and there and thought it was awful.

And so my first couple years at LSU, I didn’t drink much at all. But then I got a chance to go to France for a year, my junior year of college. France opened my eyes, pretty much to all alcohol—incredible wine, and I had my first whiskey there.

Towards the end of that year, I started tasting Belgian and German beers for the first time and it kind of blew my mind. I didn’t know beer could taste like that! So that kicked me off.

I came back to LSU and started getting into some Abita, Sam Adams … 12 years ago. Over the years, I just started trying more and more craft beer and I developed a real passion for it.

WYAT: When and where did the idea for Urban South Brewery come along?

JL: It first came along about 10 years ago,

living up in the Pacific Northwest, seeing the craft beer and brewery cultures up there. It kind of just festered in the back of my mind for a long time. I had a great career in public education and kind of wanted to see that through. Finally, about three years ago, I had a chance to go through Tulane’s Executive MBA Program and felt like that really gave me the tools that I felt I needed to take the leap. So, I spent about three years writing a business plan. It’s taken that long to put the finances together, find the right place, and build the right team.

WYAT: What makes Urban South different from other Louisiana breweries?

JL: I think we’re all different by the style choices that we choose to come out of the gate with. We’re different by the people and our philosophies. For us, our goal is to make beer that we drink but, as craft beer brewers, we’re also kind of connoisseurs, if you will. We want to have some beers that are accessible to other people who maybe aren’t as far along the spectrum as we are. We’ve been able to secure some great raw ingredients that are kind of hard to get, particularly with hops. The most basic brewing ingredient we use is water, which really sets us apart to some extent. We start with 100 percent pure water and kind of create the water profile that we want, adding minerals back in. It’s not something that every brewery has given me.

WYAT: Describe Urban South in 4 words.

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JL: I’d say nostalgic, modern, friendly and creative.

WYAT: Can you describe the current beer varieties you have available now?

JL: First there’s Charming Wit—it’s a Belgian-style wheat beer that’s really our most accessible beer. Some people are familiar with the style to some extent because of Blue Moon. It’s not going to taste exactly like Blue Moon, but it’s kind of in the same ballpark. That beer is brewed to be just an easy-drinking, everyday beer that a lot of people can access.

Holy Roller is the other end of the spectrum.

It’s our American IPA. We’re really going for a bitter, kind of citrusy-tropical IPA that is also fairly accessible. But, just being an IPA in and of itself, only beer drinkers who’ve been drinking them for a while are going to appreciate it. IPAs are kind of an acquired taste because of their bitterness. Then, the third beer we’ve got out right now is Delta Mama. It’s a lager and also a really easy-drinking, full-flavored beer.

WYAT: Besides the beers you offer currently, do you have anything coming down the pipeline?

JL: We’re going to be quickly rolling in to Oktoberfest–that’ll be our fall seasonal that will come out mid-September. That’s a Märzen lager that’s going to be an amber-colored lager that will be really great after the hot falls we have now. It’s going to be canned and draft. All of our offerings—flagships and seasonals—are in cans and drafts.

WYAT: Personally, what’s your favorite brew and why?

JL: I’m really partial to Charming Wit. It’s a beer that I can enjoy drinking and my family in rural Louisiana can also enjoy drinking. You know, a family that normally drinks Michelob Ultra. So it’s a beer that is going to bring a lot of people together and I really like and appreciate it.

WYAT: Describe what goes into “creating” a new Urban South beer for you and your team.

JL: First and foremost, we think about what kind of beers we know really well, culturally and seasonally. From there, we look at what our brewmaster has skill at making, and we look at what other breweries are offering. We prefer not to go head-to-head with particular styles, especially if we happen to like that beer.

Is there room in the market for a new style of beer? Finally, we pick beers that we really want to drink, that we enjoy drinking. From there, it’s up to Wes [our brewmaster] because he has experience. There are some styles that we are comfortable brewing a big batch of right out of the gate, and then there are others that we do really small test batches of, to see how we want to make it.

WYAT: Not only do you brew tons of beer

at your current location on Tchoupitoulas Street, but you also throw some pretty huge events and parties there. How has that helped spread the word about Urban South?

JL: I think it’s essential. The consumer today really loves knowing where his or her food and drink come from, and we’ve got an incredible opportunity to show them firsthand where it’s coming from and how we’re making it. There’s a level of transparency you get when you can come to the brewery and see the machinery that you don’t get out of big national brands.

So it really gives us a chance to show people that we are making this product in their own backyard. And we’re also people who love to have a good time and really want our beer to represent the cultural essence of New Orleans. So it also gives us that chance to build a community of people who want to hang out here. When they have a birthday party, this is a place to come celebrate. Part of our long-term vision, particularly with the place that’s here at the brewery, is building what’s called in the industry lingo “a third place”. You got home, you got work and you got your “third place”, which for some people might be a coffee shop or a brewery. We even have a kids’ area so people can bring family to those events.

WYAT: Are there any big parties or events planned for the upcoming months?

JL: We had a really successful food truck round-up a couple weeks ago. We’re working with a group called My House NOLA; they do a lot of food truck events in the city, and they’re helping us organize a last Friday food truck round-up. The last Friday of September and October, we’re going to have three or four food trucks here, have live music and have a great time. On October 15, we’re going to throw an Oktoberfest party. It’ll be an all-day event and we’ll have some special beers on tap and have live music. On November 5, we’re having a motorcycle show here. It’s a craft motorcycle show for people who are really in to building their own bikes. So that will be a fun event too.

WYAT: What has been your proudest moment with Urban South thus far?

JL: Knowing what goes in to the building and the business, and the point of that first beer out. I think seeing beer on the shelves and seeing people I don’t know putting it in their grocery basket and wearing our t-shirt.

That is probably the moment that’s been most exciting. But I’d say overall, I’m really proud of the team that we’ve put together. We’ve got some great talent, and we’re really in the trenches doing a lot together.

Be sure to check out Urban South Brewery at 1645 Tchoupitoulas St. or on the web at urbansouthbrewery.com.

More Local Breweries to Check Out Courtyard Brewing 1020 Erato St. Hours: Monday-Wednesday 4-10 p.m., Thursday-Sunday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

This brewery offers 24 draft beers, including high-ABV national favorites like Bell’s Double Two Hearted and Evil Twin Imperial Stout, both of which clock in above 10 percent alcohol.

These are complemented by their own creative, quirky micro-brews, including their “Don’t Worry About the Future” brown ale, the “All Smiles” saison and the “Soaking Wet” double IPA. If you need something to soak up the alcohol, they also have a rotating schedule of

food trucks that pop up outside, so there’s a different food option every day of the week.

NOLA Brewing 3001 Tchoupitoulas St. Hours: 11 a.m.-11p.m. 7 days a week.

Among the most successful local breweries, NOLA Brewing offers tours of its facilities for those curious about their process, while their Tap Room serves up their creations ice cold for thirsty patrons. NOLA opened after founder Kirk Coco realized there was no beer being brewed in the city following Hurricane Katrina, which would have been unthinkable years before, when New Orleans was the South’s biggest producer of homegrown beers. Their Blonde Ale and Hopitoulas IPA, available year-round, are complemented by a rotating selection of delicious seasonal brews.

Abita Brewing Company 166 Barbee Rd., Covington, LA Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday & Saturday

Producing some of Southern Louisiana’s most beloved beers, the Abita Brewing Company offers tours and tastings at its huge facility, which includes a recently expanded visitors' center. Visitors are welcome to take a guided tour or just wander the grounds themselves, or enjoy a draft of Abita’s wildly popular Purple Haze raspberry lager in the tap room. They’re open for private events, and visitors can also pay a few bucks for a flight of beers or take home a huge 64 oz. growler of their favorite Abita brew.

Crescent City Brewhouse 527 Decatur St. Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

Friday & Saturday 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.

The French Quarter’s only microbrewery doubles as a fantastic restaurant, serving up fish, steak and oysters to match their great selection of beers. With a state-of-the-art 17-barrell brewery on site and German Brewmaster Wolfream Koehler at the helm, the beer is still the focus. They concentrate on

German classics, and their Pilsner, Red Stallion and Black Forest don’t disappoint. They’re available in flights of samples for under $10.

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant 200 Poydras St. Hours: 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Monday-Sunday This chain of brewery/restaurants made its name with a formidable list of handcrafted brews, and their food is equally impressive.

Their Poydras Street location is open till midnight and features their signature brews, including the Golden Export and Czech Pilsner, alongside classic bar food including highstacked burgers, wings and their legendary garlic fries.

Second Line Brewing 433 Bernadotte St. Hours: Wednesday-Friday 4-10 p.m., Saturday 2-10 p.m., Sunday 2-8 p.m.

This Mid-City craft brewery takes its name from New Orleans’ traditional parades and features a variety of small-batch beers on tap.

They also have a rotating assortment of food trucks, including smothered fries and chicken sliders from Bonafried on Wednesdays and gourmet hot dogs from Dat Dog on Sundays.

They’re introducing the Another Session IPA this week, and they play classic movies on Wednesdays.

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on Sundays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., but we’re guessing you figured out something along those lines by yourself. However, that’s not all they have to offer. They also serve beer and cocktails all day long, and their food menu is vast and priced very reasonably. And since we started by stating the obvious, let us finish by stating the opposite of the obvious. They serve their chicken and waffles with their own homemade syrup made with Pabst Blue Ribbon beer. Let that settle before rushing over to try it out.

869 Magazine St., 504-322-2188, warehousegrille.com

Bottomless Boozy Brunches

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By Noah-Stokes Raab, Anthony O'Donnell & Kathy Bradshaw

f you’re like us and are inclined to have more than just one or two mimosas with your brunch, you probably know it’s a safe bet to go with bottomless brunches. This, of course, means you pay one pre-determined price for the privilege of having as many mimosas or Bloody Marys with your meal as you’d like. Whether you drink one, two or 10, the drink price stays the same and your wallet won’t make you feel bad about yourself. Here are just a few locales that feature this modern-day wonder known as bottomless brunch.

Katie’s Restaurant & Bar This family-owned Mid-City spot has been a local favorite ever since it first opened as a small lunch restaurant in 1984. Katie’s has been under management from two different families.

The Leininger family sold their restaurant to the Craig family, whom they rightfully trusted to uphold their legacy, and they did … even reopening in the wake of Katrina, better than ever. Katie’s food menu is vast, with a rich New Orleans theme apparent in their dishes like crawfish beignets, chargrilled oysters and poboys, but the real gem is their bottomless brunch. For $15, you can order as many mimosas, Bloody Marys and sangrias as you could possibly want. Drink up!

3701 Iberville St., 504488-6582, katiesinmidcity. com

634 Louisa St., 504-945-0742, thecountryclubneworleans.com Apolline Before we describe the following work of art to you, please don’t get it twisted.

This is not, we repeat NOT included in their bottomless mimosa and Bloody Mary brunch special. However, we couldn’t live with ourselves if we didn’t tell you about Apolline’s Deluxe Bloody Mary. Along with the vodka and house made Bloody Mary mix, the drink (or small meal) contains bacon, a biscuit, shrimp, beans, okra, olives, celery, lemon and lime. It really is essentially a meal with vodka in it. If you aren’t feeling quite that adventurous, they do have the unlimited (normal) Bloody Mary and mimosa brunch special from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., and we wish you well on your search for the bottom of the glass!

4729 Magazine St., 504-8948881, apollinerestaurant.com Broussard’s Located in the French Quarter, r a Broussard’s has been an iconic New B & Orleans restaurant ever since it opened in 1920. It’s located in a mansion that was built in 1834 and is more on the fancy side of things. The atmosphere is elegant yet friendly; that is to say, the fanciness is not intimidating and the staff are all very helpful, nice, and very good at serving up completely delectable classic New Orleans dishes as well as—you guessed it—unlimited, bottomless mimosas!

819 Conti St., 504-581-3866, broussards.com

Ka The Country Club tie' s Res Located in the Bywater, taurant this restaurant really is a true country club. Even if you’ve never set foot in a country club before now, based on knowledge from movies and TV, you’ll agree this is definitely a country club-style restaurant. With the pool and hot tub in the back, separated from the calmer atmosphere of the restaurant, you could spend your entire day at this place—swimming, drinking and eating. And drinking. They have a great menu with a large Warehouse Grille selection of dishes, but more importantly, Let us start by stating the obvious. The bottomless mimosas for brunch on Saturdays Warehouse Grille has bottomless mimosas and Sundays!

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Rivershack Gretna While the Rivershack Gretna location has a vast menu with New Orleans favorites such as po-boys and the like, as well as regular (but still delicious) American food like burgers and fries, they also … wait for it … have bottomless mimosas! For a small fee, you can enjoy your endless boozy breakfast drinks with (or without) your food. I do suggest, however, that you try their food as well. Rivershack has outdoor seating, and, being located just over the Mississippi River, you can enjoy yourself while overlooking the beautiful scenery.

714 1st St., Gretna, 504-3255530

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a si Cane & Table n Se af o o d & The food at Cane and Table is self-proclaimed as "rustic" and "colonial". But were bottomless brunch cocktails a thing during colonial times?

Maybe, maybe not. This locale, located on Decatur Street in the French Quarter, has both great food and great drinks, but their bottomless brunch might just take the (pan) cake. A lot of places that have a bottomless brunch only serve mimosas and/or Bloody Marys. But Cane and Table offers a wider variety of bottomless drinks to choose from, including "La Paloma"—which is a mix of tequila, lime, grapefruit soda and salt, along with a couple other concoctions as well as the classic mimosa and Bloody Mary.

1113 Decatur St., 504-581-1112, caneandtablenola.com Basin Seafood & Spirits This Magazine Street venue sprouted up after a fisherman accidentally made the best ceviche he and his friends had ever tasted.

He caught a snapper in the Mississippi and made it into this delicious dish, and from that ceviche was born Basin Seafood & Spirits—a local spot to get brunch, lunch, dinner, and not to mention great drinks (hence the latter part of their name). On Saturdays and Sundays, they offer bottomless mimosas during brunch.

So make your way over to the Basin to try out their delicious food—which ranges beyond just seafood—and more importantly, to enjoy their endless mimosa brunch!

3222 Magazine St., 504-302-7391, basinseafoodnola.com Ralph’s On The Park Located on the southern border of City Park, this upscale restaurant has a number of options to choose from in terms of food

and drink. They have menus for lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch, kid's brunch, dessert, wine, cocktails and even just a menu for "bar bites".

They also have a number of specials to choose from, like their two-course lunch special or “Performing Arts Dinner Menu” with three courses for $35. But our all-time favorite is, of course, their bubbly brunch menu, which includes bottomless mimosas and champagne for $14 and $12 respectively.

900 City Park Ave., 504-488-1000, ralphsonthepark.com Daisy Dukes Daisy Dukes has a wide variety of New Orleans dishes. They have multiple locations in the French Quarter, Central Business District and Metairie. Open 24/7, there's never a wrong time to visit, especially because of their all-day bottomless Cajun Bloody Marys that cost only $8 for as many as you can drink! You're meant to purchase food in order to get that exquisite deal, but you'll find out that that's really a blessing in disguise. All of their Cajun fare and daily specials are absolutely delicious and complement the Bloody Marys perfectly.

Multiple locations, daisydukesrestaurant.com Brisbi’s Lakefront Restaurant & Bar Enjoy brunch with a view.

Brisbi’s Lakefront Restaurant & Bar is located on the New Basin Canal and has stunning views of the marina and Lake Pontchartrain.

Dishes include Country Fried Chicken s with Biscuits & Gravy, Fried Oyster ri t S pi and Canadian Bacon Benedict, Fried Green Tomato BLT and much more. Plus, don’t miss out on their three types of freshlybaked waffles and, yes, bottomless mimosas.

7400 Lakeshore Dr., 504-304-4125, brisbisrestaurant.com Trenasse This storefront restaurant in the Central Business District’s InterContinental Hotel uses regionally farmed ingredients to complement their creative dishes. Trenasse serves oysters all day in addition to soups, salads, po-boys, desserts and wine. And if you’re thinking of a mimosa (and who wouldn’t?) to accompany Trenasse’s Sunday brunch (served 10 a.m. til 4 p.m), that will set you back a very reasonable $8 per cocktail. But you might as well go all in because for a mere two bucks more, you can upgrade to bottomless for just $10. We repeat, who wouldn’t?

444 St. Charles Ave., 504-680-7000, trenasse.com Brick & Spoon Breakfast, brunch and lunch hotspot Brick & Spoon’s main claim to fame might be their Bloody Mary—a regular work of culinary and cocktail art. For $12.50, you can “Build Your Own Bloody Mary”, piling on as many toppings as you’d like. But if you are looking to go bottomless, opt for their mimosas instead. Brick & Spoon one-ups pretty much all the brunch places out there by offering their bottomless mimosas every single day of the week from 7 to 11 a.m., and at the bargain price of only $10.95!

Mimosas come in flavors like classic, pineapple, mango and wildberry (some flavors require a slight upcharge in the bottomless deal).

2802 Magazine St, 504-662-1789, brickandspoonrestaurant.com

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9 Things You Can Only Get

Away With in New Orleans

By Noah Stokes-Raab

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ew Orleans is a unique city in many ways. The food, the music, the party culture, the festivals, the weddings, the graveyards, the culture in general … the list goes on. However, after being here for long enough, some of the things about New Orleans that may at first seem strange or extravagant will begin to seem commonplace. This can often result in culture shock when going to a different city that might not share some of our quirky qualities, and it might take a while to get used to the normalcy of these places in relation to NOLA. Here are some of the things that “normal” people do in New Orleans, but maybe should refrain from doing before visiting (or returning to) a city other than this one.

1. Walking Around Topless Maybe don’t try doing this on the streetcar at 9 a.m. on a Monday morning, but in many parts of the city, you can somehow get away with being topless. You might even be praised and adored by some. Even though it’s technically illegal without body paint or tassels or even fake nipples, you just might be admired and celebrated as a fun, exciting person for it. In a different city, probably not quite as much.

2. Calling Strangers "Baby"

6. Greeting Everyone with a “Hello”, a Wave or Even a Smile New Orleans is very much a friendly city. Walking down the street and at least nodding at passersby is widely practiced and accepted. Try that in certain other cities (New York, I’m looking at you) and you’ll be seen as annoyingly happy and overly friendly. Probably even creepy.

7. Dancing Whenever You Hear Music of Any Kind

“How ya doin’, bay-buh?” Here, it’s a normal greeting. Do that somewhere else and you’ll get odd looks and probably some form of retaliation and scolding, regardless of gender.

3. Not Giving Cardinal Directions Most people in other cities understand the meaning of north, south, east and west. We’re somewhat unable to grasp that concept here in the Big Easy. Instead, we use directional indicators like “Uptown”, “Downtown”, “Lakeside” and “Riverside”. So maybe brush up on that before visiting, and study the map.

4. Casually Drinking a Beer or Cocktail in the Street After spending enough time here, you might get a little too used to doing this. So take it from me, when you take your drinking talents elsewhere, be sure to remember that this is, in fact, illegal almost everywhere else. You might get yourself into some trouble.

5. Not Having a Basement Need I explain? We’re below sea level. We have lizards and alligators under our houses, not a room to play foosball in.

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Here in NOLA, if we hear as much as a maraca, we’ll at least bob our head and walk in rhythm. It’s not that other cities don’t like music, but people will definitely think something is wrong with you if you bring that quality to most other places.

8. Texting Somebody the Phrase,

“Ya Heard Me?”

Pretty much anywhere else, you’ll get a response back saying something along the lines of, “No … but I can read what you texted me!”

9. Mentioning Brain-Eating Amoebas in the Tap Water in a Nonchalant Way Although it still kind of astounds me, that’s somehow not a huge deal here. Mention that without an air of concern somewhere else, though, and people will run for their HazMat suit.

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This is where cross training comes in handy. Supplementing your running regiment with a secondary workout is a great way to take your training to the next level without subjecting your joints to the pounding pressure from amassing more miles. It is also a great way to master a new skill, expand your social circle, balance your overall fitness, and keep things fresh.

I watched my race times drop considerably and felt a few chronic aches fade away when I began experimenting with cross training a few years back. Here is a list of alternate activities that I found to be the most beneficial, as well as enjoyable. I have rated each, from my personal experience, based on the improvement felt in my running performance.

Swimming Pros: The ultimate no-impact sport, and the final 1/3 of your possible triathlontraining triangle. Swimming provides a full body workout that is significantly more challenging than running. Although I tend to only swim when a triathlon that catches my interest comes along, I personally find it more therapeutic than running. I find peace and tranquility being submerged in the water, fully disassociated from the world above.

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Also, the buoyancy of the water puts all of your muscles at ease, working out any tight tissue from a previous day’s run.

Cons: Finding an affordable gym nearby with a pool may be difficult for some.

Recommendations: Tulane’s Reilly Center offers an “Early Bird” membership, averaging out to just $60 per month. In addition to the reasonable price, it’s easier to find a lane to swim in during the early morning hours. The UNO Lakefront Arena’s Aquatics Center has an Olympic size indoor pool open to the public during the summer for just $6 a visit as well.

Effectiveness: 9/10 Cross Fit/Interval Training Pros: I did cross fit for about six months three years ago following a two-month long running injury in an effort to strengthen some muscle imbalances I developed. After six weeks, I ran what was then my fastest sub-40 minute 10k.

New Orleans has countless cross fit studios, in addition to other similarly structured interval-training style workout studios, such as Orange Theory and City Surf NOLA, giving runners several options to find what works best for them.

Cons: Cross fit workouts incorporating power lifting may demand excercies that are counter to a runner’s regime, leaving them sore for their core training and putting them

Yoga Pros: The interminable pavement-pounding that comes with training for a race is sure to leave your muscles tight, and there is no better way to regain your sinewy elasticity than through yoga. After a half-month of one-hour, bi-weekly practice, your running form, as well as your overall posture, will feel brand new.

Cons: Yoga, while relaxing and rejuvenating, does not offer the adrenaline jolt that comes from a long, hard run.

Recommendations: I really dig the meditative vibe at Swan River on Canal Street.

I find the spiritual inclusion both relaxes and exercises my mind as well as my body. If you yearn for a rush from your cross training, but still want to reap the benefits of yoga, perhaps try Higher Power and throw a cycling class into the mix.

Effectiveness: 7/10 Wall Climbing Pros: I joined an indoor climbing gym near work while living in Atlanta for a short time, as there wasn’t much of a running community in my neck of the woods. My upper body and core strength were never stronger than during the three months I regularly attended this facility. Those hilly Georgia runs got easier in no time.

Cons: There is only one indoor climbing gym in New Orleans.

Recommendation: By default, New Orleans Boulder Lounge. This indoor complex specializes in a style of climbing called bouldering, meaning that one climbs without the support of a harness or ropes. I have not had the opportunity to try this yet, but I imagine this raises the difficulty of the climb as well as the rush from the implied risk.

Effectiveness: 6/10 I hope this list inspires you to expand your fitness horizons and attempt something new.

Participating in more than one activity is a great way to stay well rounded–physically, mentally and socially. Remember, though, if you are looking for something to give you an edge in a future race, there is no substitute for a well-devised running program.

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AlabamaShakes Grammy winning soul artists Alabama Shakes & Corinne Bailey Rae will bring their earthshaking tunes to New Orleans. Thurs., September 22. $42-135 Adv, 7:30 p.m., Champions Square, champions-square.com Monday, September 19 Banks Street Bar - Potluck Piano Night with Dignity Reve, Lilli Lewis Buffa’s - Arsene DeLay, Antoine Diel Chickie Wah Wah - Benny Maygarden and Thomas “Mad Dog” Walker, Alexis and the Samurai Crazy Lobster - the Insta-Gators d.b.a. - Glen David Andrews Dragon’s Den - Rhythm Regulators Funky Pirate - Willie Lockett Band Hi-Ho Lounge - Bluegrass Pickin’ Party, Instant Opus Improvised Series Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - Gerald French Trio Kerry Irish Pub - Mark Appleford Little Tropical Isle - Frank Fairbanks, Reed Lightfoot Maison - Chicken and Waffles, Aurora Nealand and the Royal Roses, Corporate America Maple Leaf - George Porter Jr. Trio Morning Call - Valerie Sassyfras Ooh Poo Pah Doo - James Andrews and the Crescent City All-Stars, Bobby Love Preservation Hall - Preservation Hall Jazz Masters feat. Leroy Jones Snug Harbor - Charmaine Neville Band Three Muses - Bart Ramsey Tropical Isle Bourbon - Rhythm and Rain, Beach Combers Tropical Isle Original - Graham Robertson, Trop Rock Express Tuesday, September 20 Blue Nile - HIP Fest Trio and Duo Night feat. Jeff Parker, Mazz Swift, Cristiano Calcagnile with Jonathan Freilich, Will Thomson, Dave Easley, Jesse Morrow, Martin Krusche, Marcello Benetti, Nick Benoit, Jeff Albert, Ray Moore Buffa’s - Tacos, Tiaras, & Tequila Chickie Wah Wah - Albanie Falletta, Jon Cleary Crazy Lobster - AC and the Heat d.b.a. - Dinosaurchestra, Treme Brass Band Funky Pirate - Blues Masters feat. Big Al Hi-Ho Lounge - Grass Mud Horse, Marshland, Karaoke Night House of Blues - the Oh Hellos, Penny and Sparrow Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - Oscar Rossignoli Kerry Irish Pub - Jason Bishop Little Tropical Isle - Mark Pentone, Frank Fairbanks Maison - Swinging Gypsies, Gregory Agid, the Key Sound Maple Leaf - Rebirth Brass Band Preservation Hall - Preservation Hall-Stars feat. Shannon Powell Snug Harbor - Stanton Moore Trio Spotted Cat - Andy J. Forest, Little Big Horns, Smoking Time Jazz Club Steamboat Natchez - Duke Heitger’s Steamboat Stompers, Dukes of Dixieland

Tropical Isle Bourbon - Jay B. Elston Band, Jezebels Chill’n Tropical Isle Original - the Hangovers, Jay B. Elston Band Wednesday, September 21 Banks Street Bar - Major Bacon Buffa’s - Open Mic Night with Nattie Sanchez Chickie Wah Wah - Dave Hickey and Jacob Tanner, Dave Easley Crazy Lobster - Ken Swartz and the Palace of Sin d.b.a. - Tin Men, Walter “Wolfman” Washington and the Roadmasters Dragon’s Den - Reggae Night Funky Pirate - Blues Masters feat. Big Al Hi-Ho Lounge - Shamarr Allen, DJ Chicken Howlin’ Wolf - VanLadyLove Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - Irvin Mayfield Jazz and Heritage Center - HIP Fest feat. Mazz Swift, Parker/Swift, Calcagnile Kerry Irish Pub - Chip Wilson Maison - Slick Skiller Serenaders, Jazz Vipers, Mutiny Squad Maple Leaf - Brasi NOLA Morning Call - Valerie Sassyfras, Krewe du Two Palm Court Jazz Café - Lars Edegran and Topsy Chapman with Palm Court Jazz Band Preservation Hall - Preservation Hall All-Stars feat. Charlie Gabriel Republic New Orleans - Wye Oak, Alexis and the Samurai Rock ‘n’ Bowl - the Boogie Men Snug Harbor - Uptown Jazz Orchestra Three Muses - Leslie Martin, Schatzy Tropical Isle Bourbon - Jezebels Chill’n, Debi and the Deacons Tropical Isle Original - Debi and the Deacons, Late As Usual Thursday, September 22 Buffa’s - Gumbo Cabaret, Tom McDermott and Chloe Feoranzo Champions Square - Alabama Shakes, Corinne Bailey Rae Chickie Wah Wah - Phil DeGruy, Russell Welch Hot Quartet Circle Bar - Jeremy Joyce Crazy Lobster - the Spanish Plaza d.b.a. - the Claudettes Dragon’s Den - the Ill Vibe with DJ Matt Scott, Crooked Vines, Them Vibes Funky Pirate - Mark and the Pentones, Blues Masters feat. Big Al Gasa Gasa - the Sword, Ruby the Hatchet Hi-Ho Lounge - Circus Darlin House of Blues - Of Mice and Men Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - Amber Matthews Kerry Irish Pub - Vincent Marini Little Gem Saloon - Reid Poole Duo Little Tropical Isle - Allen Hebert, Frank Fairbanks Maison - Good For Nothin’ Band, Roamin’ Jasmine, Dysfunktional Bone

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Friday, September 23 Banks Street Bar - Tangerine Dreams Buffa’s - Greg Schatz, Camille Baudoin and Marc Stone, Ben Fox Trio Chickie Wah Wah - Michael Pearce, Creole String Beans Circle Bar - Rik Slave’s Country Persuasion, 99 Playboys Crazy Lobster - Ken Swartz and the Palace of Sin d.b.a. - Trad Stars Jazz Band, Sam Price and the True Believers, Pirate’s Choice Dragon’s Den - the Tipping Point with DJ RQ Away, Comedy Fuck Yeah, Latin Night Funky Pirate - Mark and the Pentones, Blues Masters feat. Big Al Hi-Ho Lounge - Alex Massa Relapse Live, Relapse with Matt Scott House of Blues - Pierce the Veil, Neck Deep, I Prevail Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - Leon “Kid Chocolate” Brown, Burlesque Ballroom feat. Trixie Minx and Michael Watson Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge - Guitar Slim Jr. Kerry Irish Pub - Mark Appleford, Van Hudson Little Gem Saloon - Nayo Jones Experience Little Tropical Isle - Reed Lightfoot, Frank Fairbanks Maison - G and the Swinging 3, Shotgun Jazz Band, Big Easy Brawlers, Soul Company Maple Leaf - Mingo Fishtrap Morning Call - Valerie Sassyfras New Orleans Museum of Art - Love in the Garden Fundraiser Old Point Bar - Rick Trolsen, the Business Palm Court Jazz Café - Steamboat Stomp Preservation Hall - Preservation Hall All-Stars feat. Wendell Brunious, Preservation Hall Brass Band feat. Daniel Farrow Republic New Orleans - Getter, Yultron, Sneek Rivershack Gretna - Rock N Soul Snug Harbor - Ellis Marsalis Quartet Spotted Cat - Andy J. Forest, Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings Steamboat Natchez - Duke Heitger’s Steamboat Stompers, Dukes of Dixieland Three Muses - Tommy Sciple Tipitina’s - Orient8ion feat. Gravity A, the Grid feat. Nesby Phips Tropical Isle Bourbon - Jay B. Elston Band, Debi and the Deacons Tropical Isle Original - Down River, the Hangovers, Late As Usual

WXYZ Bar - Kathryn Rose-Wood Saturday, September 24 Banks Street Bar - Koan Blue Nile - Washboard Chaz Blues Trio Buffa’s - Crossing Canal with Patrick Cooper and Ruby Ross, Davis Rogan, Steve De Troy Carrollton Station - Debauche Chickie Wah Wah - Dana Abbott, Tank and the Bangas Circle Bar - Mod Dance Party Crazy Lobster - the River Gang Creole Cookery - Trad Stars Jazz Band d.b.a. - Slick Skiller Serenaders, John Boutte, Honey Island Swamp Band Dragon’s Den - Swinging Gypsies, Kompression, Talk Nerdy to Me Funky Pirate - Mark and the Pentones, Blues Masters feat. Big Al Hi-Ho Lounge - the Rip Off, Hustle with DJ Soul Sisters Howlin’ Wolf - the Roots Tribute 96 Till Infinity feat. EF Cuttin, DJ Legatron Prime Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - Trumpet Mafia Jazz and Heritage Center - Roberto Fonseca Joy Theater - the Sklar Brothers Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge - Neisha Ruffins Kerry Irish Pub - Mark Parsons, Hurricane Refugees Little Tropical Isle - Jay B. Elston, Reed Lightfoot Louisiana Music Factory - Bruce Daigrepont Maison - Chance Bushman and the Ibervillianaires, Leah Rucker Smoking Time Jazz Club, Khris Royal and Dark Matter, Street Legends Maple Leaf - Krewe du Vieux Party Morning Call City Park - Billy D. Chapman One Eyed Jacks - Okkeril River, Landlady Palm Court Jazz Café - Brian O’Connel with Palm Court Jazz Band Preservation Hall - Joint Chiefs of Jazz feat. Jamie Wight, Preservation Hall All-Stars Republic New Orleans - Post Malone, Jazz Cartier, Larry June Rivershack Gretna - South Rock ‘n’ Bowl - the Wiseguys Shamrock - Creole Storm Siberia - Alexandra Scott, Ryan Scully, Luke Allen, Peter Orr Snug Harbor - Herlin Riley Quartet Steamboat Natchez - Steamboat Stomp Superdome - Beyoncé Three Muses - Chris Christy, Debbie Davis, Shotgun Jazz Band Time Out - Andre Bouvier and the Royal Bohemians Tropical Isle Bayou Club - the Troubadour, Bayou Cajun Swamp Band, T’Canaille Tropical Isle Bourbon - Rhythm and Rain, Debi and the Deacons Tropical Isle Original - Down River, the Hangovers, Late As Usual Sunday, September 25 Banks Street Bar - Rella, Inside Voices, Bad Misters Buffa’s - Some Like It Hot!, NOLAsynchroniCity film screening feat.

Ruthie the Duck Girl Chickie Wah Wah - Pat Flory and Mike Kerwin Circle Bar - Micah McKee and friends, Blind Texas Marlin, Country Night with DJ Pasta

Beyoncé Beyoncé’s Formation World Tour will make one of its last stops in New Orleans, where she set the acclaimed video for the tour’s titular anthem. Sat., September 24. $95-255 Adv, 7:30 p.m., Mercedes-Benz Superdome, mbsuperdome.com

Crazy Lobster - the Neon Shadows d.b.a. - Palmetto Bugs Stompers Dragon’s Den - Konfession, Church Funky Pirate - Mark and the Pentones, Willie Lockett Band Hi-Ho Lounge - NOLA Comedy Hour House of Blues - Sevendust, Crobot, Wilson Howlin’ Wolf - Hot 8 Brass Band Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - Germaine Bazzle Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge - Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers Kerry Irish Pub - Irish Session, Chip Wilson Little Tropical Isle - Frank Fairbanks, Mark Parsons Maison - Chance Bushman and the NOLA Jitterbugs, Dinosaurchestra, Royal Street Winding Boys, Brad Walker, Higher Heights Maple Leaf - Joe Krown Trio feat. Russell Batiste and Walter “Wolfman” Washington Old Point Bar - Amanda Walker Palm Court Jazz Café - Lucien Barbarin with Sunday Night Swingsters Preservation Hall - Preservation Hall Legacy Band feat. Gregg Stafford, Preservation Hall All-Stars feat. Wendell Brunious Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Bruce Daigrepoint Snug Harbor - Kristofer Tokarski with Andy Schumm

Southport Hall - Cavalera Bros, Combichrist Spotted Cat - Jamey St. Pierre and the Honeycreepers. Kristina Morales and Bayou Shufflers, Pat Casey and the New Sound Steamboat Natchez - Steamboat Stomp Three Muses - Raphael et Pascal, Linnzi Zaorski Tipitina’s - the James Hunter Six Trinity Episcopal Church - Laura Patterson, Brittany Piatz and Albinas Prizgintas Tropical Isle Bourbon - BC and Company, Rhythm and Rain, Debi and the Deacons Tropical Isle Original - the Hangovers, Late As Usual Monday, September 26 Ace Hotel - One Beat Banks Street Bar - Potluck Piano Night Hosted by Dignity Reve, Lili Lewis Buffa’s - Arsene DeLay Chickie Wah Wah - Benny Maygarden and Thomas “Mad Dog” Walker, Alexis and the Samurai Crazy Lobster - the Insta-Gators d.b.a - Glen David Andrews Dragon’s Den - Hot Club of Barbacoa, DJ Ill Medina Funky Pirate - Willie Lockett Band Gasa Gasa - Xenia Rubinos, Elephantastic

Hi-Ho Lounge - Bluegrass Pickin’ Party, Instant Opus Improvised Series Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - Gerald French Trio Kerry Irish Pub - Mark Appleford Maison - Chicken and Waffles, Aurora Nealand and the Royal Roses, the Resident Aliens Morning Call - Valerie Sassyfras Ooh Poo Pah Doo - James Andrews and the Crescent City All-Stars, Bobby Love Preservation Hall - Preservation Hall Jazz Masters feat. Leroy Jones Snug Harbor - Charmaine Neville Band Spotted Cat - Brett Richardson, Dominick Grillo and the Frenchmen St. All-Stars, Jazz Vipers Steamboat Natchez - Duke Heitger’s Steamboat Stompers, Dukes of Dixieland Three Muses - Keith Burnstein, Washboard Rodeo Tropical Isle Bayou Club - Cajun Drifters Tropical Isle Original - Graham Robertson, Trop Rock Express Tuesday, September 27 Ace Hotel - One Beat, Afrofuture Society Salon: “Southern Parlour” Series With A Scribe Called Quess, Cairo Kwame And Torrence Taylor Banks Street Bar - Simple Sound Retreat

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C.W. STONEKING + ERIK JOHANSON • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • HI-HO LOUNGE WYE OAK + ALEXIS AND THE SAMURAI • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • REPUBLIC NOLA GETTER + YULTRON + SNEEK • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • REPUBLIC NOLA POST MALONE + JAZZ CARTIER + LARRY JUNE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • REPUBLIC NOLA JAMES BLAKE + MOSES SUMNEY • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ORPHEUM THEATER D EVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT / BETWEEN THE BURIED & ME + FALLUJAH • • JOY THEATER NOLA CLASSIXX + ALEX FRANKEL + HARRIET BROWN • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • REPUBLIC NO YELLOW CLAW + CESQEAUX + DIRTCAPS + MIKE CERVELLO • • • • • • • • • • • REPUBLIC NOLA CHARLIE PUTH + JOEL ADAMS + HAILEY KNOX • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ORPHEUM THEATER RAE SREMMURD + LIL YACHTY • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • REPUBLIC NOLA JOY THEATER BLUE OCTOBER • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • THE STRUTS + BEWARE OF DARKNESS + GOODBYE JUNE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • REPUBLIC NOLA C HROME SPARKS + ROLAND TINGS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • HI-HO LOUNGE CAVEMAN • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • HI-HO LOUNGE THE NAKED AND FAMOUS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • JOY THEATER DESTRUCTO + ILOVEMAKONNEN + DREZO + SITA ABELLAN • • • • • • • • • • • REPUBLIC NOLA REPUBLIC NOLA 3LAU + LOOKAS + JUSTIN CARUSO + C-LAB • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • HOW TO DRESS WELL + EX REYES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • HI-HO LOUNGE CHANCE THE RAPPER + FRANCIS AND THE LIGHTS (SOLD OUT) • • • • MARDI GRAS WORLD BALLROOM REPUBLIC NOLA G TA + BURNS + TWO FRESH • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • GRAS WORLD BALLROOM GRIZ + HAYWYRE + LOUIS FUTON • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • MARDI GR G JONES + SAYER • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • REPUBLIC NOLA JOY THEATER JASON ISBELL + JOSH RITTER • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • JOY THEATER JASON ISBELL + JOHN MORELAND • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • SCOTT BRADLEE’S POSTMODERN JUKEBOX • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ORPHEUM THEATER DANNY BROWN + MAXO KREAM + ZELOOPERZ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • REPUBLIC NOLA HELL’S GALA + FT. STEVE AOKI + MIJA + BLEEP BLOOP + WIKI + MORE • • • • • • • • • MARDI GRAS WORLD HEL BIG GIGANTIC + ILLENIUM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • JOY THEATER PHANTOGRAM + THE RANGE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • JOY THEATER LOUIS THE CHILD + QUINN XCII + PHAM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • REPUBLIC NOLA BIANCA DEL RIO • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • MAHALIA JACKSON THEATER GUIDED BY VOICES + SURFER BLOOD • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • REPUBLIC NOLA JOY THEATER TEGAN & SARA + TORRES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Y EASAYER + LYDIA AINSWORTH • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • REPUBLIC NOLA NOLA PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • REPUBLIC NO HI-HO LOUNGE GREAT GOOD FINE OK • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • SEVEN LIONS + PEGBOARD NERDS + UNLIKE PLUTO + GRUM • • • • • • • • • • • REPUBLIC NOLA

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JamesBlake Producer/singer James Blake will bring his gentle, but bass-heavy songs to New Orleans, featuring songs ranging from his self-titled 2011 debut to his 2016 album The Colour in Anything.

Fri., September 27. $29-37 Adv, 8:00 p.m., Orpheum Theater, orpheumnola.com Buffa’s - Tacos, Tiaras, & Tequila Chickie Wah Wah - Albanie Falletta, Jon Cleary Crazy Lobster - AC and the Heat d.b.a. - Dinosaurchestra, Treme Brass Band Funky Pirate - Blues Masters feat. Big Al Hi-Ho Lounge - Grass Mud Horse, Marshland, Karaoke Night Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - Shea Pierre Joy Theater - Devin Townsend Project, Between the Buried and Me, Fallujah Kerry Irish Pub - Jason Bishop Little Tropical Isle - Mark Pentone, Frank Fairbanks Maison - Swinging Gypsies, Gregory Agid, Banku Brass Band Maple Leaf - Rebirth Brass Band Orpheum Theater - James Blake Preservation Hall - Preservation Hall-Stars feat. Shannon Powell Republic New Orleans - Classixx, Alex Frankel, Harriet Brown Snug Harbor - Stanton Moore Trio Spotted Cat - Andy J. Forest, Little Big Horns, Smoking Time Jazz Club Steamboat Natchez - Duke Heitger’s Steamboat Stompers, Dukes of Dixieland Tropical Isle Bourbon - Jay B. Elston Band, Jezebels Chill’n Tropical Isle Original - the Hangovers, Jay B. Elston Band Wednesday, September 28 Ace Hotel - One Beat, Common Praxis Banks Street Bar - Major Bacon Buffa’s - Open Mic Night with Nattie Sanchez Chickie Wah Wah - Dave Hickey and Jacob Tanner, Dave Easley Circle Bar - the Iguanas Civic Theater - Coheed and Cambria, Saves the Day, Polyphia Crazy Lobster - Ken Swartz and the Palace of Sin d.b.a. - Tin Men, Walter “Wolfman” Washington and the Roadmasters Davenport Lounge - Jeremy Davenport Dragon’s Den - Reggae Night Funky Pirate - Blues Masters feat. Big Al Hi-Ho Lounge - Shamarr Allen, DJ Chicken Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - Irvin Mayfield Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge - Spodie and the Big Shots Kerry Irish Pub - Tim Robertson Little Tropical Isle - Jay B. Elston, Reed Lightfoot Maison - Noruz, Jazz Vipers, Dana Abbott Band Maple Leaf - Brasi NOLA

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Bombay Club - Tom McDermott Buffa’s - Jazz Brunch with Some Like It Hot, Steve Pistorius Circle Bar - Micah McKee & Friends + Blind Texas Marlin, Country Night feat. DJ Pasta Columns Hotel - Chip Wilson Dos Jefes - Rick Trolsen Howlin’ Wolf Den - Hot 8 Brass Band Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - Germaine Bazzle Kerry Irish Pub - Patrick Cooper RF’s - Will Kennedy, Tony Seville & the Cadillacs Siberia - The Upper Crust + Grannies + Angry Lovers Monday, October 3 Apple Barrel - Sam Cammarata Bombay Club - Josh Paxton Buffa’s - Arsene DeLay, Antoine Diel Circle Bar - The RETURN of V-Sass Columns Hotel - David Doucet Dos Jefes - John Fohl Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - The Original Tuxedo Jazz Band Kerry Irish Pub - Mark Appleford Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar - James Andrews & The Crescent City All Stars + Bobby Love Preservation Hall - Preservation Hall Jazz Masters feat. Gregg Stafford Republic New Orleans - The Struts RF’s - John Marcey Duo, Jamie Lynn Vessels Siberia - ONO + Buck Gooter + Drapes & more

InsaneClownPosse Detroit’s most controversial rap duo, consisting of Shaggy 2 Dope and Violent J, will treat Louisiana’s Juggalo population to a show on October 11. Be prepared to be sprayed with Faygo Root Beer. Tues., October 11. $20 Adv, 6:00 p.m., Southport Hall, newsouthport.com Morning Call - Valerie Sassyfras, Krewe du Two Palm Court Jazz Café - Lars Edegran and Topsy Chapman with Palm Court Jazz Band Preservation Hall - Preservation Hall All-Stars Republic New Orleans - Yellow Claw, Cesqeaux, Dirtcaps, Mike Cervello Rock ‘n’ Bowl - G and the Swinging 3 Snug Harbor - Uptown Jazz Orchestra Spotted Cat - Chris Christy, Shotgun Jazz Band, Antoine Diel and the New Orleans Power Misfits Three Muses - Leslie Martin, Sarah McCoy Tropical Isle Bourbon - Jezebels Chill’n, Debi and the Deacons Tropical Isle Original - Debi and the Deacons, Late As Usual Thursday, September 29 Ace Hotel - One Beat Buffa’s - Silver City Bound, Tom McDermott and Chloe Feoranzo Café Istanbul - Women Performing for Women Fundraiser feat. Big Freedia, Tank and the Bangas Chickie Wah Wah - Phil DeGruy, Russell Welch Hot Quartet Circle Bar - Jeremy Joyce, the Velvet Sing with Rev. Spooky LeStrange Crazy Lobster - the Spanish Plaza 3 d.b.a. - Deltaphonic Dragon’s Den - the Ill Vibe with DJ Matt Scott Hi-Ho Lounge - Iceman Cometh Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - James Rivers Movement Joy Theater - Bear Creek Bayou Pre-party feat. Soulive and friends, OG GAT feat. Charlie Hunter, Stanton Moore and Skerik, Naughty Professor feat. Chali 2Na, Pirate’s Choice Kerry Irish Pub - Foot and Friends Maison - Good For Nothin’ Band, Royal Street Winding Boys, Dysfunktional Bone Maple Leaf - the Trio feat. Johnny Vidacovich and guests Palm Court Jazz Café - Tim Laughlin and Charlie Fardella with Crescent City Joymakes Preservation Hall - Preservation Hall Legacy Band feat. Gregg Stafford, Preservation Hall All-Stars feat. Louis Ford Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Wayne Singleton and the Same Ol’ 2 Step Snug Harbor - Barry Stevenson Quartet Three Muses - Tom McDermott, Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue Tropical Isle Bourbon - Beach Combers, Debi and the Deacons Tropical Isle Original - the Hangovers, Late As Usual Vaughan’s Lounge - Corey Henry and the Treme Funktet WXYZ Bar - Shannon McNally Friday, September 30 Ace Hotel - One Beat, Freeman’s Writers Anthology x Tulane University x Afrofuture Society x Ace Hotel New Orleans Aquarium of the Americas - Scales and Ales feat. Chee Weez, DJ Brice Nice Bacchanal - the Tangiers Combo, Harmonouche, Willie Green Banks Street Bar - Scarecrow Sonic Boombox Buffa’s - Mark Rubin, Sherman Bernard and the Ole Man River Band, Rebecca Zoe Leigh Chicki Wah Wah - Michael Pierce, New Orleans Women in Music Fundraiser, Naylor’s FlyWay Circle Bar - Rik’s Slave Country Persuasion, Alligator Chomp Chomp feat. DJs Pasta, Matty and Mitch d.b.a. - Tuba Skinny, Luke Wilson King Dragon’s Den - the Tipping Point with DJ RQ Away, Comedy Fuck Yeah, Latin Night Hi-Ho Lounge - Dee-1, Relapse with Matt Scott

House of Blues - the Spill Canvas presents Requestour Howlin’ Wolf - Pucusana, Kill Ida Belle, Bad Misters Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - Leon “Kid Chocolate” Brown, Burlesque Ballroom feat. Trixie Minx and Michael Watson Kerry Irish Pub - Patrick Cooper, One Tailed Three Little Tropical Isle - Reed Lightfoot, Frank Fairbanks Maison - Broadmoor Jazz Band, Up Up We Go, Shotgun Jazz Band, Los Po-boy-citos, Mutiny Squad Maple Leaf - Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes and special guests Mardi Gras World - Bear Creek Bayou Morning Call - Valerie Sassyfras Orpheum Theater - Charlie Puth, Hailey Knox Palm Court Jazz Café - Lucien Barbarin with Palm Court Jazz Band Preservation Hall - Preservation Hall All-Stars feat. Wendell Brunious, Preservation Hall Brass Band feat. Daniel Farrow Rivershack Gretna - Jeb Rault Band Snug Harbor - Ellis Marsalis Quartet Southport Hall - Ying Yang Twins Three Muses - Glen David Andrews Tropical Isle Bayou Club - Bayou Cajun Swamp Band, T’Canaille Tropical Isle Bourbon - Jay B. Elston Band, Debi and the Deacons WXYZ Bar - Shannon McNally Saturday, October 1 Ace Hotel - One Beat, Afrofuture Society Salon: “Southern Parlour” Closing Reception And Artists Talk With Amina Massey, Matthew, Rosenbeck And Ma Po Kinnord, HOUxNOLA Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits - The Tangiers Combo Bombay Club - Matt Johnson Buffa’s - Chip Wilson, Silver City Bound, The Secret Egrets Circle Bar - Trance Farmers + The Sun Machine + Bipolaroid Dos Jefes - Sunpie & the La. Sunspots Evangeline - Lil Josephine & Rhodes Spedale Gasa Gasa - Jonathan “Boogie” Long + Roadside Glorious + Griffin Dean Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - Ashlin Parker & Trumpet Mafia Joy Theater - Blue October Kerry Irish Pub - Speed The Mule, Carson Station w/ Chris Pylant & Mark Carson Little Gem Saloon - Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers Mandeville Trailhead - The Yat Pack Maple Leaf - Tribute to Grant Green feat. Eddie Roberts, Robert Walter & More Neutral Ground Coffeehouse - Crazy Whiskey One Eyed Jacks - Saint Vitus + The Skull + Witch Mountain Republic New Orleans - Rae Sremmurd RF’s - Lucas Davenport, Hyperphlyy Rivershack Gretna - Southpaw Ruby’s Roadhouse - Big Easy Playboys Shamrock - EPIC Siberia - Alex McMurray, One Love Brass Band + Daria & The Hip Drops Spotted Cat Music Club - A2D2 feat. Antoine Diel & Arsene DeLay, Panorama Jazz Band, Davis Rogan The Old Arabi Bar - The Melatauns Tipitina’s - Lagniappe feat. Cool Nasty + DJ RQ Away Twist of Lime - Deftones Tribute feat. Cain Resurrection + Akadia + House of Flies Sunday, October 2 Ace Hotel - HOUxNOLA Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits - The Tangiers Combo Blue Nile - Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers

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Tuesday, October 4 Bombay Club - Matt Lemmler Buffa’s - Tacos, Tiaras, & Tequila Carl LeBlanc, Tournament + Trampoline Team + Bottomfeeders Columns Hotel - John Rankin Dos Jefes - Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious Gasa Gasa - Maggie Belle Band + Tasche & The Psychedelic Roses + Elizabeth McBride & DJ Doug Funnie Hi-Ho Lounge - Chrome Sparks, Roland Tings Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - Shea Pierre Little Gem Saloon - Marc Stone Singer Kerry Irish Pub - Jason Bishop RF’s - Vincent Marini, Lucas Davenport Siberia - Skeletonwitch + Iron Reagan + Oathbreaker & more The Old Arabi Bar - Open Mic feat. Mike Darby Wednesday, October 5 Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits - Jesse Morrow Trio Bombay Club - Tom Hook Buffa’s - World’s Most Open Mic Night with Nattie Sanchez Dos Jefes - The George French Trio Circle Bar - The Iguanas Columns Hotel - Andy Rogers Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - Irvin Mayfield Little Gem Saloon - Sonic Harvest Kerry Irish Pub - Chip Wilson RF’s - David Bach, Tony Seville & the Cadillacs Siberia - The Crookes + Step Rockets + Bantam Foxes Thursday, October 6 Armstrong Park - Noisewater + Soul Rebels Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits - The Courtyard Kings Bombay Club - Phillip Manuel Buffa’s - Debbie Davis and Josh Paxton, Tom McDermott and Chloe Feoranzo

Circle Bar - Natalie Mae Columns Hotel - Marc Stone Dos Jefes - The Todd Duke Trio Hi Ho Lounge - Caveman Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - Ashlin Parker Trio, The James Rivers Movement Joy Theater - The Naked and Famous Kerry Irish Pub - Will Dickerson Le Bon Temps Roulé - Soul Rebels Little Gem Saloon - Reid Poole Duo Loa Bar - Kathryn Rose Wood and Lauren Sturm Ogden Museum of Southern Art - Colin Lake RF’s - Will Kennedy, Meghan Stewart Band Siberia - Max and the Martians + Video Age + Esther Rose Band The Old Arabi Bar - Marc Stone Tipitina’s - Paris Ave, The Fixers & The Bummers Friday, October 7 Blue Nile - MainLine Bombay Club - Larry Scala Buffa’s - Yvette Voelker and the Swinging Heathens, Greg Schatz, Stuart McNair Circle Bar - Rik Slave’s Country Persuasion, So Pretty + The Burning Peppermints + Hurl Yeah + The Bad Misters Columns Hotel - Ted Long & Company Dew Drop Social & Benevolent Society Hall - Peace of Cake Dos Jefes - The Panorama Jazz Band Gasa Gasa - FLUFF Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - Amber Matthews, Burlesque Ballroom feat. Trixie Minx and Michael Watson Kerry Irish Pub - Patrick Cooper, One Tailed Three Little Gem Saloon - Cullen Landry & Midnight Streetcar Ft. Johnny Pennino Old U.S. Mint - Armand St. Martin, Dreux Antoine Republic New Orleans - Destructo RF’s - Jamie Lynn Vessels, James Martin Band Rivershack Gretna - Pig Pen and the Pork Chops The Old Arabi Bar - Boones Soul Fiya The Willow - Noisewater Saturday, October 8 Bombay Club - Linnzi Zaorski Buffa’s - Yardbird Sweethearts, Ruby and the Rogues, Nyce Circle Bar - Richard Bates Dos Jefes - Vivaz!

Evangeline - Lil Josephine & Rhodes Spedale Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - Andrew Baham Jazz & Heritage Center - Ernán López-Nussa + Dr. Michael White Kerry Irish Pub - Dave Hickey, Van Hudson & Friends LA46 - Ponyspace Republic New Orleans - 3LAU, Lookas, Justin Caruso, C-Lab RF’s - Lucas Davenport, Pickin’ and Grinnin’ Rivershack Gretna - Jennie and the Jets Shamrock - Paperchase The Old Arabi Bar - Shakey Ken Swartz Twist of Lime - Aura of Darkness + Sadistic Vision + Severed Mass Sunday, October 9 Bombay Club - Tom McDermott Buffa’s - Jazz Brunch with Some Like It Hot, Gerald French Trio Circle Bar - Micah McKee & Friends + Blind Texas Marlin, Country Night feat. DJ Pasta Columns Hotel - Chip Wilson Dos Jefes - Charlie Miller

ElvisCostello Singer-songwriter Elvis Costello was a legend in the New Wave Era, racking up a full catalogue worth of hits, and his stage presence hasn’t waned through the years. Sat., October 15. $49.50-89.50 Adv, 8:00 p.m., Saenger Theatre, saengernola.com

Hi Ho Lounge - How to Dress Well Howlin’ Wolf Den - Hot 8 Brass Band Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - Germaine Bazzle Kerry Irish Pub - Chip Wilson RF’s Will Kennedy, Tony Seville & the Cadillacs

Columns Hotel - Marc Stone Dos Jefes - Haruka Kikuchi & The Big 4tune Band Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - Ashlin Parker Trio, The James Rivers Movement Jefferson Performing Arts Center - Louisiana Philharmonic Kerry Irish Pub - Will Dickerson Le Bon Temps Roulé - Soul Rebels Little Gem Saloon - Milonga Osada to Recordings of Tango Loa Bar - Kathryn Rose Wood and Christin Bradford Ogden Museum of Southern Art - Happy Talk Band Preservation Hall - Carl Broemel RF’s - Will Kennedy, Hyperphlyy

Monday, October 10 Bombay Club - Josh Paxton Buffa’s - Arsene DeLay, Antoine Diel Circle Bar - David Doucet Dos Jefes - John Fohl Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - The Original Tuxedo Jazz Band Kerry Irish Pub - Kim Carson Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar - James Andrews & The Crescent City All Stars + Bobby Love Preservation Hall - Preservation Hall Jazz Masters feat. Gregg Stafford RF’s - John Marcey Duo, Jamie Lynn Vessels

Friday, October 14 Bombay Club - Peter Harris Buffa’s - Jon Roniger, Alexandra Scott and Her Magical Band, Steve De Troy Circle Bar - Rik Slave’s Country Persuasion, Amazing Energy/ Merkabah Super Band + Interior Decorating + Groundwatermafia Dos Jefes - Antonio!

Columns Hotel - Ted Long & Company Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - Leon “Kid Chocolate” Brown, Burlesque Ballroom feat. Trixie Minx and Michael Watson Joy Theater - Greensky Bluegrass Kerry Irish Pub - Mark Appleford, Hurricane Refugees Lafayette Square - Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival feat. Tab Benoit + The Suffers Little Gem Saloon - Nayo Jones Experience Jazz Preservation Hall - Carl Broemel RF’s - Jamie Lynn Vessels, James Martin Band Rivershack Gretna - Mikey B3 The Old Arabi Bar - Maggie Belle Band Tipitina’s - The Psychedelic Furs

Tuesday, October 11 Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski Buffa’s - Tacos, Tiaras, & Tequila Circle Bar - Carl LeBlanc Columns Hotel - John Rankin Dos Jefes - Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - Shea Pierre Little Gem Saloon - NOLA Dukes Variety Kerry Irish Pub - Jason Bishop RF’s - Vincent Marini, Lucas Davenport Southport Hall - Insane Clown Posse Tipitina’s - The Dandy Warhols + Savoy Motel Wednesday, October 12 Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski Buffa’s - World’s Most Open Mic Night with Nattie Sanchez Circle Bar - The Iguanas, Iska Dhaaf + Trance Farmers + Guts Club Columns Hotel - Andy Rogers Dos Jefes - The George French Trio Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - Irvin Mayfield Little Gem Saloon - David L. Harris Jr. Duo Kerry Irish Pub - Patrick Cooper RF’s - David Bach, Tony Seville & the Cadillacs Southport Hall - Twiztid Thursday, October 13 Armstrong Park - Caeser Brothers + John Papa Gros Band Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski with Tim Laughlin Buffa’s - Gumbo Cabaret, Tom McDermott and Chloe Feoranzo

JasonIsbell Jason Isbell fronted seminal country-rock group the Drive-By Truckers till 2007, but his solo music has earned him critical acclaim since. Sat. & Sun., October 22-23. $39.50 - $75.00 Adv, 9:00 p.m., The Joy Theater, thejoytheater.com

Saturday, October 15 30/90 - Maggie Belle Band Bombay Club - Duke Heitger Buffa’s - Hannah KB Band, Davis Rogan, Michael Liuzza Dos Jefes - Alexey Marti Evangeline - Lil Josephine & Rhodes Spedale Howlin’ Wolf Den - Andy Frasco & The UN Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - Wessell “Warmdaddy” Anderson Quartet Joy Theater - Greensky Bluegrass Kerry Irish Pub - Vali Talbot, The Gate Band Little Gem Saloon - Louisiana Blues Throwdown feat. John Mooney, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Marilyn Barbara and the Marc Stone Band Lucky’s - Hallelujah Hat Rack Madeville Trailhead - Deacon John

One Eyed Jacks - Rooney + Royal Teeth + Swimming with Bears Republic New Orleans - GTA, Burns, Two Fresh RF’s - Lucas Davenport, Hyperphlyy Rivershack Gretna - Keith Stone Band Saenger Theatre - Elvis Costello, Larkin Poe Shamrock - Crescent Kings The Old Arabi Bar - Strange Roux Tipitina’s - High on Fire Sunday, October 16 Bombay Club - Daniel Schroeder Buffa’s - Jazz Brunch with Some Like It Hot, Broads and Axes Circle Bar - Micah McKee & Friends + Blind Texas Marlin, Country Night feat. DJ Pasta Columns Hotel - Chip Wilson Dos Jefes - Mark Coleman Howlin’ Wolf Den - Hot 8 Brass Band Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - Germaine Bazzle Little Gem Saloon - Saints vs Carolina Kerry Irish Pub - Patrick Cooper RF’s - Will Kennedy, Tony Seville & the Cadillacs Monday, October 17 Bombay Club - John Royen Buffa’s - Arsene DeLay, Antoine Diel Circle Bar - Phil the Tremolo King Columns Hotel - David Doucet Dos Jefes - John Fohl Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - The Original Tuxedo Jazz Band Kerry Irish Pub - Kim Carson Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar - James Andrews & The Crescent City All Stars + Bobby Love RF’s - John Marcey Duo, Jamie Lynn Vessels Saenger Theatre - NEEDTOBREATHE The Maison - The Key Sound Tipitina’s - Hiss Golden Messenger + Phil Cook Tuesday, October 18 Bombay Club - Matt Lemmler Buffa’s - Tacos, Tiaras, & Tequila Circle Bar - Carl LeBlanc Columns Hotel - John Rankin Dos Jefes - Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - Oscar Rossignoli Kerry Irish Pub - Jason Bishop RF’s - Vincent Marini, Lucas Davenport The Old Arabi Bar - Open Mic feat. Johnny Mastro

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MUSIC Alabama Shakes Thursday, September 22 7:30 p.m.

Champions Square champions-square.com/events/detail/alabama-shakes This blues-rock four piece, fresh off four Grammy wins for their sophomore album Sound & Color, will bring their acclaimed live show to Champions Square. Sound & Color debuted at number one on the Billboard charts and was critically acclaimed, with many making note of singer-guitarist Brittany Howard’s powerful, unabashed vocal performances and tight, innovative songwriting, earning comparisons to Janis Joplin and Aretha Franklin. Tickets are on sale now and start at $33.

Beyoncé September 24 Beyoncé Saturday, September 24 7:30 p.m.

Mercedes-Benz Superdome mercedesbenzsuper.domeneworleans.com/tickets Beyoncé’s affection for New Orleans is well-documented; she and husband Jay-Z keep a house in Uptown, and the stunning video for “Formation” the lead single from her blockbuster visual album Lemonade, was shot in the city. It’s only fitting, then, that Lady Bey will swing by the Superdome near the end of her Formation World Tour. The tour features an elaborate stage show, with plenty of pyrotechnics to accompany selections from her massive catalogue of hits. Tickets are available now and start at $45.

FOOD & DRINK Pints for Prostates Thursday, September 22 5:30-8 p.m.

NOLA Brewing Company touro.com/pintsforprostates Touro Infirmary and the Crescent City Physicians present the annual Pints for Prostates Beer Tasting and Prostate Cancer Awareness Event at NOLA Brewing Company. Attendees must be 21 or older. With your $20 entry fee, guests will receive two pints of NOLA Brewing beer (of their choice), two tacos, a souvenir event pint glass and health information. Men ages 40 and older can also register for free PSA screenings at Touro.

Food Hop + Shop Friday, September 23 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

The Shops at Canal Place theshopsatcanalplace.com/calendar/events/food-hop-shop

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varieties, alongside other Louisiana classics like jambalaya, red beans and fish plates. Admission is only $3, and there will be carnival rides and contests, including a gumbo cooking competition at noon on Saturday. Bring an appetite.

Join the Shops at Canal Place as they celebrate the beginning of fall and present FOOD HOP + SHOP. Some of the city's most popular food trucks like Crepes à la Carte and La Cocinita will be parked on Canal Street at The Shops' Canal Street plaza entrance from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.. Stores will also be celebrating by offering shopping specials throughout the day. Mark your calendar for this fun food and shopping experience!

NOLA on Tap Saturday, September 24 1-8 p.m.

City Park Festival Grounds nolaontap.org Animal lovers and their families can have a howling good time at this favorite Louisiana SPCA fundraiser. Held at City Park’s Festival Grounds, guests can sample over 400 types of beer and non-beer drinks. In addition, there will also be local food, raffles, games and pet adoptions. Entertaining the masses will be Flow Tribe, Stoop Kids and Darla and the Hip Drops. New for this year, the fest will use cashless payment technology wristbands. General admission is $5, and children 12 and under are free.

NOLA on Tap September 24 Andouille Festival October 14-16, 2016 Friday 6 p.m.-12 a.m.; Saturday 11-12 a.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Thomas F. Daley Park, 2900 Hwy. 51, LaPlace, LA Come to a literal sausage party at the 43rd annual Andouille Festival in St. John the Baptist Parish. In addition to plenty of pork-filled goodness being cooked and served all weekend, the fest will also have music, craft vendors, a children’s art tent and a Second Line. If you like a little competition with your sausage, there’s an andouille cook-off for the best recipe in each of the jambalaya, gumbo and “miscellaneous” categories, an Andouille Run—which includes a five-mile run and a twomile run/walk, and an Andouille Pageant where young ladies compete for the honor of being crowned Miss Andouille Queen. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children ages 3 to 12.

Fried Chicken Festival Sunday, September 25 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Lafayette Square friedchickenfestival.com In honor of National Chicken Finger Day and presented by Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, this first-ever free festival brings food, music, family and fun together. The musical lineup includes Sweet Crude, John Boutte, Tank and the Bangas, the Brass-A-Holics and DJ Mannie Fresh. New Orleanians can try their luck in the Fried Chicken Wing Eating Contest, watch as food writers and critics judge the Best Fried Chicken Contest, or sample food from the 20 restaurants putting a delicious twist on this Southern fried dish.

Oktoberfest Fridays & Saturdays, October 7-October 23 (Fridays 4-11 p.m., Saturdays 1-11 p.m.)

Deutsches Haus oktoberfestnola.com For the first three Fridays and Saturdays of October, celebrate this traditional fall festival with a locally brewed biers, large Bavarian-style pretzels and more.

After the traditional keg is tapped, guests can show off their strength in the daily beer stein holding contest, view the historical exhibit, or Ok browse the souvenir shop. tob erfest Oc t. 7 Don’t miss out on fun activities like the Chicken Dance, sing-alongs and the 5K Run/Walk. Members of the Deutsches Haus get in free. For everyone else, admission is $8 per person, and children 12 years and younger are free.

ART & THEATRE Art for Art’s Sake Saturday, October 1 Warehouse District www.cacno.com This celebration of New Orleans art, created by the Contemporary Arts Center, is in its 36th year. The sprawling festival covers the Warehouse District, Julia Street and Magazine Street, and is free to the public.

For nearly six hours, guests are invited to stop by 20 museums and galleries along a downtown art walk, enjoying drinks from cash bars outside the galleries, and live music along the way. The CAC will hold a party from 6 p.m. to midnight with new exhibits and musical performances for a low $10 admission.

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As the blistering summer nears its conclusion, the people of Louisiana venture out of the air conditioning and check out a formidable lineup of fall festivals, concerts and fairs. Here’s a guide to everything happening this year, from the first-ever Fried Chicken Fest to a particularly stacked lineup at Voodoo.

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Bogalusa Blues and Heritage Festival Sept. 23-24 | Cassidy Park bogalusablues.com The fifth annual iteration of this celebration of blues music and culture includes artwork from Summer Stewart and performances from local and national musicians including Marc Broussard, Danielle Nicole, Paul Thorn and many others.

Bear Creek Bayou Pre-Party Sept. 30 | Joy Theater bearcreekbayou.com Ramping up to the inaugural Bear Creek Bayou Festival, this pre-party includes performances from Soulive, OG Gat, Naughty Professor, Chali 2Na and Pirate's Choice.

Bear Creek Bayou Festival Sept. 30-Oct. 1st | Mardi Gras World bearcreekbayou.com This festival spent eight years in Florida before the organizers moved it to New Orleans. In its first year here, the fest is headlined by The Flaming Lips and includes a big lineup fueled by funk artists, including Dumpstaphunk, Lettuce and Soulive. Tickets

Alligator Festival Sept. 22-25 | Westbank Bridge Park, Luling alligatorfestival.org For $1 admission, this festival provides four days of live music, Cajun cuisine and baby alligators. Started by the Rotary Club of St. Charles Parish, it also helps fund college scholarships for young people in the area.

Fried Chicken Festival Sept. 25 | Lafayette Square friedchickenfestival.com The first ever New Orleans Fried Chicken Festival brings a Chicken Wing Eating Contest and a Best Fried Chicken Contest to the Central Business District. The fest will include live music and more than 20 restaurants bringing their unique versions of this classic Southern dish to the table.

Roberts Cove Germanfest Oct. 1-2 | 7212 Roberts Cove Rd., Rayne robertscovegermanfest.com Kicking off Oktoberfest, this festival celebrates German heritage and features folklore and activities for children, along with traditional music, food and, of course, plenty of beer.

Que Pasa Fest Oct. 4-8 | Lafreniere Park, Metairie quepasafest.com This five-day festival takes place at various NOLA locations with Latin food and music to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.

It ends with two days of free, family-friendly outdoor festivities at the Al Copeland Meadow Concert area.

West Louisiana Forestry Fair and Festival Oct. 5-9 | Vernon Parish Fairgrounds, Leesville facebook.com/forestryfestival This festival caters heavily to kids and forestry enthusiasts. Attractions include carnival rides, wood-chopping contests, wood-centric arts and crafts and a rodeo.

Gretna Heritage Festival Oct. 7-9 | Gretna Festival Grounds gretnafest.com This festival is in its 26th year and features 25 blocks of food, games and music. Some of the featured performers include Lynyrd Skynyrd, Melissa Ethridge and Kool and the Gang.

Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival Sept. 22-25 | Bouligny Plaza, New Iberia hisugar.org This festival honors Louisiana's sugar cane industry and features parades, the crowning of King Sucrose and Queen Sugar, and, of course, enough sweet treats to give the whole family cavities.

New Orleans Bike Rally Sept. 23-25 | Mahalia Jackson Theater Grounds, Armstrong Park neworleansbikeweek.com The first major bike rally post-Katrina, New Orleans Bike Week welcomes motorcyclists from across the country to celebrate biking culture with food, local bands playing everything from jazz to Zydeco music, and displays from major motorcycle companies.

Over 100 vendors are slated to be there, and money raised will help support local charities.

local crafts and food vendors, live music, and plenty of attractions for kids. Proceeds from sales benefit neighborhood charities.

Scales & Ales September 30 Hurricane Festival Sept. 23-25 | Cut Off Youth Center This festival, spanning three full days, includes arts and crafts, midway rides, a live auction and Cajun food.

NOLA on Tap Beer Festival Sept. 24 | Festival Grounds, City Park nolaontap.org This free festival features over 400 national, local and micro-brewed beers, and homebrewers are invited to compete in a Beer Judge Certification Program competition.

Live music and a variety of food vendors round out the fest.

St. Tammany Parish Fair Sept. 28-Oct. 2nd | The Greater Covington Center sttammanyparishfair.info This fair highlights the parish's unique

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Scales & Ales September 30 | Aquarium of the Americas audubonnatureinstitute.org/scalesand-ales The 7th annual Scales & Ales event features cuisine from 40 local restaurants, live entertainment, and an open bar serving wine and beer. The event happens throughout the aquarium and also in the plaza outside, so attendees can drink, dine and converse with a beautiful view of the Mississippi.

Treme Festival Oct. 1-2 | Henriette Delille and Gov. Nicholls St. tremefest.com Celebrating New Orleans' historic Treme neighborhood, this free festival includes

Hell Yes Fest Oct. 6-16 | Various Locations hellyesfest.com/blog This festival features a bevy of local and national acts performing in tons of venues, many of which don't often host comedy.

Headliners include recent DNC speaker Sarah Silverman, Comedy Central's Nick Swardson, Cameron Esposito, Ben Gleib and more.

Warrior Dash Oct. 8 | West Feliciana Sports Park, St. Francisville warriordash.com This 5k obstacle race features 12 different challenges such as the Goliath and Fisherman’s Catch along a muddy trail that includes jumps over fire pits. At the finish line, grab a cold beer and a t-shirt and head to the post-race party.

Tour du Teche Oct. 7-9 | Port Barre to Berwick tourduteche.com This three-day kayak race includes a Pro Race with cash prices and a Voyageur Race

Maritime Museum, Madisonville woodenboatfest.org This festival features far more than wooden boats. A children’s village, parade, contests, classic car shows and live music keep things fun for the whole family.

for trophies and bragging rights. It takes place along the entirety of Bayou Teche, so the scenery is sure to be impressive.

Music Under the Oaks Oct. 7, 14 and 21| Audubon Park audubonnatureinstitute.org/musicunder-the-oaks This series of free outdoor concerts invites audiences to take in the tunes in the pastoral surroundings of the park. Local vendors will provide a variety of food.

Fall Garden Festival Oct. 8-9 | New Orleans Botanical Garden neworleanscitypark.com/events This kid-friendly fest includes educational lectures on botany, arts and crafts, and exhibits of rare plants.

Oktoberfest Oct. 7-8, 14-15, 21-22 | Deutsches House, Metairie oktoberfestnola.com New Orleans’ version of the classic German festival features authentic Deutschland beers on tap, Dachsund races, a 5k run/walk and contests, spread out over three festive weekends.

Angola Prison Rodeo Sundays throughout October | Louisiana State Penitentiary, Angola angolarodeo.com This rodeo at the famed Louisiana State Prison includes barrel racing, wild horse races, crafts and food.

Voice of the Wetlands Festival Oct. 7-9 | 5403 Westpark, Houma voiceofthewetlands.org/vow-festival/

Warrior Dash October 8 Musical performances span all three days and are best enjoyed with one of the several Cajun dishes the festival has to offer.

Proceeds benefit environmental and cultural charities.

Gentilly Fest Oct. 7-9 | Pontchartrain Park gentillyfest.com Raising funds for the historic Gentilly neighborhood, this festival includes four stages of music, artwork from locals, pony

rides and crafts.

Fall for Art Oct. 8 | Covington sttammanyartassociation.org Covington welcomes art enthusiasts to this classy festival to check out the work of dozens of local and national artists.

Attractions include painting demonstrations, gallery openings and fine dining.

Wooden Boat Festival Oct. 8-9 | Lake Pontchartrain Basin

New Orleans Film Festival Oct. 12-21 | Various locations neworleansfilmfestival.org In its 27th year, this fest showcases short films and features from across the city and the globe, in theaters all over New Orleans.

Many showings feature Q&A’s and other events before or after the film.

Kenner Wine & Food Event Oct. 13 |Chateau Golf & Country Club, Kenner chateaugolf.net/2016/08/01/kennerwine-and-food-event Indulge on a selection of over 100 wines and food from more than 20 local restaurants at the 6th annual Kenner Wine & Food Event, all while enjoying music by Groovy 7. There will also be discounts on wine for purchase,

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Festivals Acadiens Et Créoles Oct. 13-16 | Girard Park, Lafayette festivalsacadiens.com A whopping five stages of music soundtrack a festival spanning the entirety of Girard Park, including a Louisiana Sports Tent, children’s activities and the Bayou Food Festival.

Louisiana Cattle Festival Oct. 13-16 | Downtown Abbeville cityofabbeville.net/louisiana-cattlefestival This festival will crown 2016’s Cattle Queen and include a cattle show, cooking contests and street dancing.

West Jeff Family Fest Oct. 14-15 | West Jefferson Medical Center, Marrero wjmc.org/Festival This 7th annual free festival has food and music as well as a car show and a fun run/ walk, all for the benefit of the West Jefferson Cancer Center. There will be various amusement rides and games, and even a kids zone with raffles and a costume contest.

International Acadian Festival Oct. 14-16 | Bayou-Plaquemine Waterfront Park, Plaquemine acadianfestival.org In past years, this festival has featured a cochon-de-lait cooking contest, pageants and a water ceremony. This year is sure to be no different, with plenty of food and arts and crafts to keep the kids occupied.

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Bridge City Gumbo Festival Oct. 14-16 | Holy Guardian Angels Church, Bridge City bridgecitygumbofestival.org Carnival rides, music, art and gallons upon gallons of Bridge City’s world famous gumbo are the highlights of this annual fest.

Violet Oyster Festival Oct. 14-16 | 2621 Colonial Boulevard, Violet visitstbernard.com/events/violetoyster-festival#.V9sIyWM-9w8 On the grounds of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, this festival features freshly shucked oysters from the waters of St. Bernard, served just about any way, from fried to in a fritter. There will be music, rides, games and more food.

Boo Carre Oct. 17 | Dutch Alley and throughout the French Quarter Kids are sure to enjoy this early Halloween event, which includes a costume contest and trick-or-treating at various family-friendly businesses in the quarter.

Rougarou Fest Oct. 22-23 | 7910 W Park Ave., Houma rougaroufest.org This free festival centers on the storytelling tradition of Southeast Louisiana. Food, art and live storytelling are highlights, along with a fun run where you’ll encounter zombies and creatures from the swamp.

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Downtown Houston Needs to Be Your Next Weekend Getaway

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ith summer, aka HELL IN THE SOUTH, coming to an end here in the Big Easy, it seems we’re all looking for something original to do in the city– something fun and exciting to help take our minds off of work stress, sending children back to school, or just everyday life predicaments. With a number of inner-city festivals and parades dwindling as the summer months get hotter, maybe the exact thing all New Orleanians need to do is to begin exploring neighboring cities and states. My first recommendation, you ask? Look no further than the booming downtown area of Houston, Texas!

Downtown Houston began its revitalization in the mid-1990s, and since then, more than $6.1 billion worth of buildings, parks and infrastructure have been fully completed. Today, there are more than $2.2 billion being spent on new downtown construction projects alone, with another $2 billion being spent on pre-development and design for future projects into 2020. Additionally, Houston continues to welcome waves of new businesses relocating offices to its central business district. By 2019, urban professionals will see an additional 1.5 million square feet of office space being completed, as well as seven new, modern and lavish hotel high-rises dotting the already gorgeous downtown skyline.

Furthermore, who can overlook the vast success of two of Houston’s most beloved urban parks: Discovery Green and Market Square Park–both of which have been heavily attributed for being the economic catalyst for growth in the eastern and northern ends of downtown Houston,

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With all of this robust activity, combined with its strong economy, a constantly growing urban population, and solidified status as being one of the nation’s top culinary and entertainment destinations, it’s not hard to understand how downtown Houston has transformed itself into the “It” area in Houston.

A mere five-hour drive from the greater New Orleans area, it’s easy to see why Houston makes a great weekend getaway destination. I recently had the chance to experience downtown Houston in all of its fresh, booming glory, and here are some of my personal must-sees for the next time you find yourself there.

^^ Market Square Park: Market Square Park is a gorgeous public park in the downtown area. The square was donated to the city of Houston in 1854 by Augustus Allen and was used as an open-air market for years. Today, the historic park area is home to many activities such as live entertainment, tasty local temptations and even dog runs, as the park is completely dog-friendly. Locals love to bring a blanket, some food and their four-legged friends on Sundays to relax on the bountiful green

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landscapes across the park. Be sure to bring your bikes on the last Friday of every month as the bike tour “Critical Mass” holds designated rides in the park area.

^^ Discovery Green: Since 2008, Discovery Green has been downtown Houston’s newest public park. Located on Avenida de las Americas across from the Hilton Americas Hotel and George R. Brown Convention Center, the park includes a lake, designated performance areas for music/entertainment acts, two dog runs, a children’s area, and multiple recreational spots for fi tness junkies. The almost 12-acre area will also be used as the central hub for the upcoming 2017 NFL Super Bowl as it arrives in Houston next February. While there are so many different features to the park, my personal favorite is The Grove, a gorgeously modern restaurant that can be seen as you enter

Discovery Green. With its floor-to-ceiling glass windows, The Grove restaurant offers an elegant urban dining experience where you’re surrounded by the lush landscapes of the park at a full 360 degrees. The restaurant also grows its own herbs and produce on its environmentallyfriendly rooftop, which are used in almost all of their daily food specials. Be sure to check out their delicious brunch menu and have a few mimosas as they offer them bottomless during brunch hours.

Museum District: The Houston Museum District is comprised of 20 museums, galleries, cultural/art centers and community organizations dedicated to promoting art, science, culture and history. These 20 museums record a collective 8 million in attendance per year and the district is served by four stops on the Houston METROrail, the 15.2-mile light rail system that operates throughout the city. In the late 1970s, the area, now known as the Museum District, had fallen into disrepair and badly needed attention from not only local, but state and national government. The Museum District Development Association of Houston proposed a multi-phase plan to revamp the area and help make it more pedestrian-friendly, even citing the French Quarter as an influence. The area is now largely cited as a huge success for the city

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of Houston. The two major highlights of the area for me are The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and Hotel ZaZa. Houston’s Museum of Fine Arts is one of the largest museums in the United States, spanning multiple facilities over 270,000 square feet. The museum’s permanent collection covers more than 6,000 years of history with over 64,000 unique works of art. Currently, the museum’s coup de grace is the "Kusama: At the End of the Universe exhibition featuring two of artist Yayoi Kusama’s signature infinity rooms. I had the pleasure of experiencing both infinity rooms and both were absolute marvels.

Nearby the museum, we entered the world of Hotel Zaza, where modern comforts unite with fascinating design elements unlike any hotel you’ve ever seen. Be sure to have a cocktail in the outdoor area of the hotel’s restaurant, Monarch, as the drinks and view of the district are to die for. >> Four Seasons Houston: The Four Seasons Hotel Houston is the only AAA Four Diamond hotel in downtown Houston, and boy does it show. As with most Four Seasons properties around the world, Four Seasons Hotel Houston is known for its services and bountiful amenities. The hotel has one of the city’s most premier restaurants nestled inside on the third floor, Quattro, featuring an Italian-style menu with breakfast, lunch,

dinner and an antipasto bar. The bar, aptly named Vinoteca, offers one of the city’s best Happy Hours with premium spirits and a wide array of live music offerings.

The hotel itself currently houses 468 guest rooms, including 64 luxury residences and 12 specialty suites throughout its 30 floors. Currently, the hotel is undergoing new renovations, due to be completed just in time for the 2017 Super Bowl, which will help re-launch the hotel with a whole new appearance that is uniquely “Tex-centric”.

Once you experience the food and drink offerings in the hotel, pay a visit to the newly renovated spa & fi tness center on the fourth floor of the hotel. The fi tness center houses some of the world’s most powerful gym equipment, as well as a

series of unique wellness classes for unwinding and self-reflecting. Once you’ve broken a sweat, take a dip in the worldclass outdoor pool complete with cabana bar and jacuzzi. If relaxing is more your

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style, be sure to grab a facial, massage or mani/pedi at the Spa Center, which is currently being hailed as one of the city’s premiere spa destinations. All in all, you could spend your entire stay without ever leaving the Four Seasons Hotel Houston and still have one of the most relaxing vacations of your life, guaranteed.

One Park Place Building: Only a block away from the Four Seasons Hotel Houston is One Park Place, a 518-foot tall apartment building located adjacent to Discovery Green. While the building itself has 346 apartment units, the ground floor houses a specialty grocery store called Phoenicia Specialty Foods, a comfort food restaurant and gastro pub labeled as MKT Bar, and a soon-to-be French brasserie and crêperie called Brasserie

du Parc. Walking into Phoenicia, you’re immediately hit with the smells of delicious breads being baked on site.

Hailed as downtown Houston’s first major grocery store, the site also houses a wine bar, café, delicatessen and coffee bar. Also located inside of the grocery store is MKT Bar, where breakfast, late lunch, dinner and weekend brunch is served in a casual yet exciting atmosphere.

Be sure to try one of Houston’s local beers as their craft brew selection is absolutely top-notch. Finally, renowned Houston chef Philippe Verpiand of Étoile is set to open his new, authentic French brasserie in the fall of 2016. Overlooking Discovery Green, the 3,000-square foot restaurant space is set to feature a 360-degree square bar with a dedicated bar menu, as well as a formal dining area with traditional offerings. ^^ Restaurants El Big Bad & La Fisheria: Downtown Houston is a haven for wonderful lunch and dinner spots scattered about, especially Mexican and Tex-Mex faire. One of my favorite spots

was El Big Bad, a gastro-cantina that offers tons of infused tequilas, fresh juice margaritas and super fresh Mexican dishes. Be sure to try the Green Chile Guidasa, a slow-cooked pork stew with spicy tomatillos and green chili peppers, and pair it with a Cucumber Mint Margarita to cool those taste buds down. Next, stop on by La Fisheria Seafood & Mexican Cocina for delicious coastal seafood, upscale plates and scrumptious Mexican cocktails. Start your meal off with the Ceviche De Pescado, a fantasic mix of fresh fish with fresh lime juice, then work your way into the La Pesca Del Dia, which is the chef’s fresh catch of the day served with a lemon caper sauce, sautéed vegetables and fried yucca plant. Also, make sure to wash all of that fresh fish down with a Mexican Martini featuring Wahaka Mezcal and Grand Marnier.

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>> Reserve 101: New Orleans has its fair share of whiskey bars, but none take the cake quite like Houston’s very own Reserve 101. Located about two blocks away from the Four Seasons, this swanky, upscale wooden bar seems to cater

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heard the man sitting next to me at the Waffle House on Sherwood in Baton Rouge ask me "Are you a refugee from the flooding too?” early that morning. “No,” I replied. “I’m out here doing work, cleaning up and stuff, I guess. I’m from New Orleans.” He smiled, nodded his head and sipped his coffee. The whole restaurant was packed with people of all sorts. In the corner of the room sat a group of police officers who were having an important talk of some sort, presumably a rescue team getting ready for the day. I looked around the room at all the people. Some looked sad and others smiled, yet it was quite clear that most of these people had just lost everything they owned. “So it was pretty bad out here, huh?” I asked the man sitting next to me. He looked up at me and chuckled and said, “Well, yeah. You haven’t heard much about any of it, I’m guessing?” “I had thought I did,” I said. “But I guess I’d only seen half of the mess.” Just then, the waitress approached and dropped my ticket on the bar in front of me. “Thank you, sir, and God bless you,” she told me. $10.95, my ticket said my meal cost. I thought for a second and then reached in my wallet, pulled out a twenty, set it on the bar on top of the ticket, and then exited.

DAY 1 I was in an empty warehouse organizing food, water, clothing and various cleaning supplies for an insurance company that was having a drive the next day. They would be putting together care packages for flood victims. Every time I finished unloading a truck full of cases of bottled water and bulk food, another would pull up, packed with more cases and boxes to unload.

After the day was over and I’d arrived at my aunt’s house where I’d be staying the next four nights, I got settled on the back porch with a few beers and watched the news until they started replaying the day’s footage. It was predicted to rain the next week in the area again, but the flood waters were not expected to rise anymore.

Over 100,000 homes were estimated to be destroyed. Eleven (now 13) dead. More rain expected. I was in bed by 11:30.

DAY 2 I was working at a chain of apartments on Burbank close to the LSU campus. I was not too sure why I was working there; that part of town was fine and the waters hadn’t even reached or damaged anything around the apartments. I had assumed that the apartments were for flood victims

to live in and that was why they needed to be worked on. I was stationed on the fifth floor working with a guy named Louis, who spoke primarily Spanish, but knew just enough English to communicate. Louis held the reins on all of our work duties in the building since I was new to all this. I was familiar with manual labor enough to know that it would be a pain in the ass, that I would have to be careful not to hurt myself, and that I was out there to do the real dirty work. The day included a bunch of painting and sawing, a blood blister on my hand from using a nail gun for hours on end, a Subway sandwich for lunch, and a Red Bull to drag me through the last two hours of work.

DAY 3 I met Kevin at the office around 7:15 the next morning. He drove up in a Prius, which was perfect for us, since we wouldn’t have to worry about needing gas in an area where gas stations were closed. It looked funny being parked there in the lot, surrounded by pickup trucks and cargo vans almost double the size of our poor, little blue car. Our boss assigned everyone to their groups and sent us out to the work stations. Kevin and I were put in the same group, doing demolition on

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a house in Denham Springs. Up and down the whole block, in front of every house, stood a veritable mountain range of trash.

Entire homes—years of collections—were laid out on the street as if they had been run through a paper shredder.

We met with our boss, who pulled up in his pickup truck just as we arrived. The family who lived there was going in and out of the house, arms filled with ruined possessions, adding to the steadily growing pile on their lawn. “How’s it goin’, y’all?” I greeted the father and the oldest son of the family as I passed by them standing in the driveway, planning out how they would get the car out of the garage and into the driveway. “All right, all right,” he replied, welcoming. “Just tryin’ to keep smiling.”

On the inside of the front door hung a pair of blinds with the words “ALL GOOD” spray-painted on them. The house was already mostly emptied out and the carpets were soaked with water, small puddles forming with each footstep. The water line sat about three and a half feet up the walls.

Our boss walked around the house, going in and out of each room and pulling out a tape measure and holding it up to the water line. Then he instructed us to knock out everything up to four feet. He left promptly

and we began punching holes in the walls and tearing them out with gloved hands. It felt strange, especially in the rooms where there were still things hanging on the walls.

Walking back and forth, up and down the main hallway and throughout the house, we met everyone in the family: father, mother, daughter and two sons. I passed by each of them, wondering if they saw me as the bad guy, that maybe they didn’t like watching us tear their house apart. But each time I passed by one of them, they would always smile.

Further into our day, Kevin and I went out to the front porch where I had a cigarette and he started taking pictures of the house and of the belongings scattered across the front yard. “Hey, check this out,” I said to Kevin as I pulled a long, right-angled, twisted-looking walking stick from the pile of debris. “It’s a Gandalf stick!”

“A Gandalf stick?” Kevin replied, not understanding.

“No, that’s not the Gandalf stick!” I heard over my shoulder. It was the younger son, already smiling when he approached. He began digging through the pile and pulled out from underneath it a long, thicker wooden stick with a big knot at the top. “This is the Gandalf stick,” he said, holding it in

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The mother of the family appeared next to Kevin, watching him take pictures. She overheard us and laughed. “Oh yeah,” she said with her hands on her hips. “He’s always collected sticks. They’re all around here. He had plenty of them. I always told him not to keep them in the house.”

“This one is Mom’s stick,” the boy said, pulling out a fierce, two-footlong wooden stick that looked like a really short baseball bat.

“Oh yeah, that is my stick, isn’t it?

I keep that in my car, normally.

Just in case I ever need to, you know...”

She waved it in her hands.

We all laughed and the boy tossed his stick back into the pile. The daughter of the family called the mother out to the street. We went back inside to continue working.

We worked steadily, adding drywall and insulation to the pile. The father caught us in the doorway, standing before his family’s discarded belongings with his hands on his hips, proudly displaying his “U.S.A.” t-shirt.

“Yep,” he said as he stood there, regarding the pile and looking into the house at the ripped-open walls. “The water line came up pretty high in here … And now look at this.

Once you take it all out, you can really see your footprint.”

On our lunch break, we drove about five miles up the road to find food. Everyone we passed on the way back to the house smiled and waved at us. Flood victim or construction worker, everybody was working for the same cause, together. When we got back to the house and set back to working, we found that the heap on the front lawn was bigger. The family soon got in their van to take off and we said goodbye.

We continued working into the evening, until we were on the verge of falling over and passing out. It took us about 30 minutes to get back to my aunt’s house. My aunt was already getting started on dinner.

Kevin seemed more worn out than I was, so I let him shower first while I had a few whiskeys on the back porch with my uncle.

Eventually, we all ended up on the back porch drinking, talking and looking back and forth at the news. The reporter made a remark about Baton Rouge’s ailments and how it really hadn’t been a good year in the news. My aunt spoke up, “After all the tension between the police and the citizens here ... you know, it’s amazing watching how people are responding now. It really doesn’t even matter now. We all got hit, and we all know exactly what we need to do.

Nobody outside of the state may know, but at least we do. We all gotta get out there and help our neighbors out, ‘cause that’s all

that we got: our family, our friends and our neighbors.” She rocked her baby boy, my new cousin, in her arms.

DAY 4 Another early start. I had strange dreams the night before that I couldn’t quite remember in the morning, but they kept me in a peculiar mood until I was finally awake and we were on our way back to the house.

We spent the day finishing up the sheetrock removal and towards the end of the day, got to breaking apart the cabinets and sinks connected to the walls.

Neither Kevin nor I had done anything like this before. It was a simple job and a caveman could have done it better, but we at least knew what “demolish” meant: hit, punch, pull, grab, tear, pick up, throw out. At first, it felt wrong, like we were vandalizing the place. But after we’d gotten used to it, we could almost enjoy the work if we thought about it in the right way.

We called it a day early that day, leaving the house around 4 p.m. On the drive out of the subdivision, weaving through garbage in the streets and parked cars, we passed a pickup truck, its bed filled with children and adults all wearing the same t-shirt with a Bible verse on the back. We stopped to roll down our window when they waved us down. They didn't hesitate to hand Kevin two plates of jambalaya and tell us, “God bless y’all”, before they drove off to hand out more plates of food.

DAY 5 Our last day in the area before we were set to head back to New Orleans. In the morning, I woke up before my alarm went off and went to the living room to find that Kevin was already awake too. When we pulled up to the house, the van that the family had left in was parked in front of the driveway, the younger son and daughter of the family both waiting nearby. “Good

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morning,” I said to them as I walked up.

“Y’all did a good job in there,” the boy said. “It didn’t take very long for you guys to do that at all. Just two days ago, we were unloading my closet and now there aren’t even walls.”

“Yeah, I guess we did,” Kevin said, looking at the house.

“Our mom is inside the house now.

We’re just waiting on her to get back out.”

I wondered what she’d think, if she’d find anything wrong with what we did or if we had removed something from the house that we were supposed to have left in.

She came out of the front door shortly after, walking slowly, and upon seeing us, said, “Oh, hey, y’all. I was just looking.”

“Good morning!” Kevin shouted to her across the trash heap in her front yard.

The mother paled in comparison to its size which had grown exponentially. She was smiling and looked happy to be seeing us again. It was beautiful to see that she was still good-spirited about everything.

There was complete and utter beauty in laughing, smiling and making jokes in front of the rubble of your entire existence ... what once was called home.

"We’re leaving now, though, so I’ll get out of y'all’s hair and let y’all get to work,” the mom said. “I was just looking around the yard and found a box. It had some of my jewelry that I thought I lost the other day,” she said as her voice began to shake.

Kevin and I stood stricken as her daughter then pulled her mother in close and hugged her, saying, “God, Mom, stop. Please.

She’s fine, guys. Really, she’s okay.”

“No,” the mother stated. “I don’t know why, but I’m glad I found this!

And I don’t know why, but thank you.”

The daughter noticed her mother’s stick on the front porch at that moment. “Here, Mom, you can’t forget this either.”

“Oh, thank goodness!” she exclaimed. “I’ll be needing this, I’m sure of it!” She even laughed when I told her how I had used the same stick to knock out a small part of a wall the day before.

The son began to open up the door to the van as the daughter pulled at her mother’s arm, saying, “Come on, Mama. We’ve gotta go now.”

“Y’all take care now, boys, and have a good day and be safe. God bless y’all,” the mother said as she hopped in the front seat.

“Y’all have a good day, guys, and thanks,” the boy said before he closed the door to the van. All I could think to do was to smile and wave at them as they drove off. Kevin and I looked at each other and then began walking up the driveway. “Jesus Christ,” Kevin said. “That was real.”

The last of the planks of wood from the cabinets and the insulation from the walls were taken out of the house and thrown onto the pile with the rest of it. We spent most of the day tearing out all the carpets in the house and wheeling them out in a wheelbarrow. The house was completely empty by 4 p.m. and I called our boss to let him know. We took our time loading up the car with all the tools, getting one last look around at the house. It sat barren and empty, our work here finally coming to an end. All we had to show for it was the carcassed innards of the now vacant house scattered about the front yard and positioned into a big mound. I was happy that our hard labor was finally over and that we were free to go home, but I still felt strange and almost sad at the same time … like the strange sensation one has upon finishing a novel.

We were finished at the office by 5:30 and it was raining again. Kevin and I shook hands and parted ways as he took off in his Prius back to New Orleans. I stopped for gas just after leaving the office and followed close behind him. As I was headed towards the on-ramp for Interstate 10, I drove through another subdivision along a main road. “Desolation Row” by Bob Dylan crept out of my speakers as I got one last look at the wreckage, reaching over to turn up the song: Everybody's shouting, "Which side are you on?!"

And Ezra Pound and T.S. Eliot fighting in the captain's tower While calypso singers laugh at them and fishermen hold flowers Between the windows of the sea where lovely mermaids flow And nobody has to think too much about Desolation Row.

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Shot in LA: Fall Film Preview

By Fritz Esker

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hile major productions have slowed in Louisiana in the past year, there are a number of exciting films on the fall slate that were shot in the New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas. Take a look below at four upcoming films: << When the Bough Breaks (Out Sept. 9): Shot in New Orleans and Slidell, this thriller tells the story of a soon-to-be surrogate mom who becomes obsessed with the babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father. Morris Chestnut, Jazz Sinclair and Regina Hall star. ^^

The MagniďŹ cent Seven (Out Sept. 23): This remake of the Yul Brenner classic built a small Western town outside of Baton Rouge. Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, and Ethan Hawke star in this film directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day, The Equalizer).

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by Peter Berg (Friday Night Lights, Lone Survivor). << Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (Out Oct. 21): Superstar Tom Cruise came to town to shoot the sequel to his 2012 hit Jack Reacher. Downtown locations doubled for Washington, D.C. in this thriller directed by Ed Zwick (Glory).

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New Orleans Film Festival October 12-20, 2016

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the Louisiana features category include Bookie, a story about a New Orleans man attempting to make a feature film to satisfy his Kickstarter investors. Before the West Coast tells the story of St. Augustine High School’s football team in the years after courts admitted them into Louisiana’s allwhite high school sports association.

Highlights from the narrative features section include the world premiere of Fugue, a story of a woman fleeing to a tiny island where she must wrestle with the demons of her past. Hara Kiri will also make its world premiere at the festival, focusing on the story of two Los Angeles skate punks emulating Romeo & Juliet.

Shelter to be challenged, moved and awed by the bold and confident storytelling in this year’s lineup.”

In the documentary features category, the world premiere of Shelter is one of the highlights. The documentary was filmed over the course of a year, telling the stories of the children who seek shelter at New Orleans’ Covenant House. Another highlight is the U.S. premiere of Jonas and the Backyard Circus, a story of a 13-year-old who runs a neighborhood circus in his backyard.

As usual, there will be a strong emphasis on Louisiana filmmakers. Notable films in

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FilmReviews Blair Witch

Catch Where Y'at Movie Editor David Vicari and critic Fritz Esker's “Dueling Critics” blog at WhereYat.com.

By David Vicari

The original Blair Witch Project from 1999 was a major success ... but then the backlash came. See, you end up not seeing any witches or demons in this no-budget “found footage” feature which, instead, fed off the audience's fears and imagination. General audiences were expecting to actually see something, especially after all the buzz about the movie. Also, The Blair Witch Project's ingenious and playful ad campaign had some people thinking the movie was a real documentary, then feeling that the movie duped them when they realized it was a work of fiction.

One year later, Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 was unleashed on an unsuspecting public. It wasn't “found footage” but it was a resounding turd that killed the series ... at least until this new sequel decided to beat a dead horse. This third Blair Witch, directed by Adam Wingard (You're Next, The Guest), returns to the “found footage” gimmick making it a bigger budgeted carbon copy of the original, but without the ingenuity.

It's been 17 years since the events of the first movie, and now, James ( James Allen McCune), the grown brother of one of the missing filmmakers decides to visit the haunted woods to find clues as to what happened to his sister, Heather.

The friends he brings along appear to be college kids ready to party, but they are equipped with high-tech cameras to record their findings. A couple of goth/ hipsters tag along as well and they provide the film with much unintentional comedy.

The new film offers the same situations as the original–the group gets lost and walk all day only to realize they are going in circles, and they hear creepy noises at night. Now during the night scenes in the original, we hear, in the distance, what sounds like rocks repeatedly being knocked together. It's weird and spooky. In this update, the sounds are ridiculously louder as if the characters are camping out in Britain during The Blitz.

There are also setups that don't have payoffs, like when one character injures her foot. It gets infected, begins to throb in an unnatural manner, and later she pulls something out of her leg (hard to tell what it is since the shot is shaky and out of focus), but that is it. She dies in a completely different manner.

Then we have the goth/hipster guy who disappears into the woods and then shows up increasingly disheveled, eventually looking like he had been trapped in a mine shaft for weeks.

Okay, I'm a fan of the original film and still find it to be effective, but enough is enough.

Snowden

By David Vicari

In Oliver Stone's based-on-fact Snowden, the National Security Agency employee, Edward Snowden, who leaked thousands of classifi ed U.S. government documents containing illegal surveillance methods to the public, is portrayed as a hero. However, some would say he is a traitor to his country and that he also stole and leaked extremely sensitive information regarding military and nuclear technologies. But this is Stone's movie with his point of view. Does it work as compelling drama? Yes, it does.

Do Stone and the actor portraying Snowden ( Joseph Gordon-Levitt) give us a sympathetic protagonist we become invested in? Again, yes.

Through fl ashback, we see Snowden's failed career as a marine, his entrance into the NSA, his strained relationship with his girlfriend, Lindsay (Shailene Woodley), because of the secrecy of his job, and his increased paranoia that he, himself, is being monitored by the government.

Gordon-Levitt delivers a fi ne performance as a confl icted guy who wants to do the right thing. In fact, I think he embodies the role so well that I felt it wasn't necessary to switch to the real Edward Snowden during the fi nal interview segment of the fi lm. This little trick is actually kind of jarring.

Stone thankfully eschews his usual hyper-kinetic style (Natural Born Killers, Any Given Sunday) for a more quiet and ominous mood. The movie, running 134-minutes, feels long-ish, but mostly plays like a good paranoia thriller in the vein of Francis Ford Coppola's The Conversation (1974). And this is a perfect companion piece to the 2014 Edward Snowden documentary Citizenfour.

Sully

By Fritz Esker

In 2006’s excellent Flags of Our Fathers, Clint Eastwood addressed the topics of myth making and how people can be haunted by their heroism as much as by their mistakes.

He returns to a similar thematic ground in Sully, the story of Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger (Tom Hanks), the pilot who successfully landed a US Airways plane on the Hudson River after its engines were crippled by geese.

The film opens with Sully and his co-pilot (Aaron Eckhart) in a Manhattan hotel awaiting a hearing from the National Transportation Safety Board. Sully is plagued by nightmares where he makes different decisions, resulting in the deaths of everyone on board. He’s also nagged by doubt that he might’ve been able to make it back to the airport, that he needlessly endangered everyone’s lives by executing the water landing. His doubts are abetted by early reports that one of the engines was still functional and a computer simulation indicating that safe return to the airport was possible. Hanks lends his usual quiet dignity to the role. Sully’s uncomfortable about the attention and the praise from the media and strangers he meets on the street.

When the emergency landing is shown in flashback, it’s tense and visceral. This is an impressive accomplishment since viewers already know everyone survived. The little details help: the shots of terrified onlookers in Manhattan office buildings briefly afraid of another plane crashing into a skyscraper, the devastated air traffic controller who thinks the plane has crashed and everyone has died, and the glimpses into the lives and personalities of the individual passengers.

Most directors don’t live to age 86, much less keep directing films at that age. It’s a joy for cinephiles that Clint Eastwood’s still making movies.

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The Rusty Nail 1100 Constance St. 525-5515

The Rusty Nail is the perfect combination of dive bar and hip downtown venue and offers an extensive list of craft beers and a vast scotch menu.

Shamrock Bar & Grille 4133 S Carrollton Ave. 307-4350

Schedule your next party here or watch some crazy wrestling matches. Between live music and pool tables, there’s plenty to do.

Shots!

315 Bourbon St. 524-4222

Shots! is a beautiful bar that features specialty infusions by the shot ... a must-try the next time you are down on Bourbon Street.

Taps Patio Bar & Grill 2802 Belle Chase Hwy. 504-510-5544

Taps is your Westbank go-to with 24 beers on tap and $2 weekly draft specials. Enjoy a Happy Hour Tuesday through Friday featuring half-off appetizers.

Tracey’s 2604 Magazine St. 897-5413

The original Irish Channel bar offers beers and food in a low-key setting. Happy Hour on weekdays from 4 to 7 p.m.

Tropical Isle Original 721 Bourbon St. 529-4109

Home of the Hand Grenade, this bar rocks a weekday Happy Hour from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Come to this or any of their five locations for great live music.

World of Beer 300 Julia St. 299-3599

A local hangout featuring 500+ global beers, lots of craft beer drafts, tavern food in pub digs, and plenty TVs for the big game.

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TalesFromTheQuarter By TalesFromTheQuarter

By Debbie Lindsay

Just A Waitress

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er answer to my question was "just a waitress".

These are three words I never enjoy hearing. This is a response that doesn’t begin to give meaning or full credit to one of the hardest jobs a person could ever take on. A college degree is not required and perhaps lives are not saved, frontiers not conquered, a medical break-through not forthcoming as result of toting a tray, but skills are nonetheless needed that the average person might find they have in short supply.

44 years ago, I dropped out of high school, a mere three months from graduation. But I was 18 and not utilizing the brightest bulb in my head. So of course, I grabbed the first job available, which was slinging cocktails. Back then I was called a barmaid, and even then I knew the term was demeaning, despite the fact that most men I knew couldn’t begin to deal with the stress and certainly wouldn’t have looked as good as I did in those hot pants. Yeah, it was 1972 and certain jobs in the food and beverage world were more about selling sexy servitude rather than the actual drink or dish.

So, I didn’t really choose the profession I would come to love years later. I took to it rather shyly, begrudgingly and with not one ounce of skill. I didn’t even learn how to carry a full-sized dinner tray and tray jack until nearly 20 years later. In fact, I would apply for waitress jobs only where large trays were not used. I became quite good at arm service but would go weak in the knees at the thought of

toting a large tray on the tips of my fingers. I learned this skill only because once I forgot to case a joint (during an interview) for tray service protocol, got the job, and it was too late. I had to learn.

My father once told me to be the best at whatever job you take. I agree, you have to “own it”. You have to have your own “personal best” to aspire to. It ain’t rocket science, but there are so many important areas in food and beverage that you can make your specialty/ your niche. I was never an up-sell server, and my wine knowledge was weak then and still is. Yet, I can entertain and I can go above and beyond with service. No, I am not now nor have I ever been good at anything remotely resembling fine dining (do not even care to receive fine dining treatment when I dine out), but I can give my heart, humor and kindness to my customers. I might serve from the wrong side of the table, but I will remember their names and we will part as friends.

Back in the day, we were called waitresses and men were waiters. In fine dining, only males could wear the tuxedo, African Americans generally worked the kitchen (and rarely as the chef) or bussed the tables. There was no hard and fast, written-in-stone formula for restaurant hiring, but there was certainly more gender and race bias going on—be it for or against. The terms to describe our job positions have improved with the times and women and minorities do now have a better and stronger presence in restaurant hierarchy. But one hang-over from the “day” that I still embrace and always have a fondness for is the word “waitress”. Call me old school, and yes “server” does sound more modern professional, genderneutral, but I am a dye-in-wool, tray-totin’, apron-wearing, “Hi honey, whatcha ya havin?” waitress!

I take great pride in belonging to the World of Food & Beverage. It took many years to “own it”, and living in Mobile until I was 34 and working in a profession that then was considered beneath most jobs didn’t help with the ol’

self-esteem. I remember taking a breakfast shift gig at the Best Western Motor Lodge, and when they handed me the polyester gold and white uniform replete with the little white apron that tied in a big bow in the back, I just about died. I was mortified. Remember, this was Mobile 1985, retro/kitsch was not cool yet. In this town, we servers were not part of a “real profession”. We were considered low on the social food chain—unless, it was a means to an end. I cannot begin to tell you how many times I heard “when I get a real job…” from some college student working to get through her tuition. All fine and good to tote the tray for a summer job, but don’t go insulting us by calling us “lifers”.

Your average servers/waitresses/waiters (your choice) wear many hats and must excel in numerous categories.

Depending upon the table and its needs, they act as: hosts, dietary restrictions/special needs advisors, concierges, sommeliers, babysitters, happy birthday singers, mixologists, and they are legally responsible for your alcohol intake and ability to drive. Behind those kitchen doors, your wait person totes, lifts, flames, microwaves, washes, rolls dozens of hand-polished silverware, scoops, slices, and garnishes your salads and desserts, warms your bread, chills your wine, fights with the cooks for your meal, and possibly has his or her paycheck docked for any mishaps to your order. Then he or she is expected to be your cashier and mathematician when some idiot at your table says “separate checks”.

All this must be done with a smile on her face. And all this and more for less than three bucks an hour (forget benefits unless it’s a corporation). So yes, those tips are more than a kindness.

My back is damaged from years under the tray. My hands, arms and legs scarred from grease and hot coffee burns—yet for some crazy reason, I have loved the restaurant life. I respect the work that all of us who wear the apron do—whether we be a cook, bartender, busser or “just a waitress”.

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By Phil LaMancusa

On Higher Learning or School Daze

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t’s the election cycle, football season, dirty laundry is waist high, and it’s ladies night at your local pub …

Forget it! You’ve got homework assignments that are due … yesterday! You’re availing yourself to the auspiciousness of advanced education because of circumstances that may or may not be of your own volition and possibly far from your control. Peer pressure, parental pressure (your daddy’s rich and your ma’s good-looking); you’ve taken out a lifetime of debt in student loans, or you’ve decided that there’s more money being a hairdresser/massage therapist/vet tech/dental assistant than being a bus boy/ dishwasher/floor-sweeping baby sitter (au pair, my butt!).

Or, the three to five bum rap for B&E afforded you some state-sanctioned free ed. In any case … this is your life right now, so pull up your big boy pants and get on with it!

Otherwise, what’s your alternative? You may decide that structured learning is not for you; you don’t fit into the curriculum; it’s a drag or you just ain’t gettin’ it. Well, to quote Neil Young, you could “pack it in, get a pick-up, take it down to L.A.” Consider that you’re not really gonna be comfortable In your skin until you’re at least 30 years old, so give yourself a break and take one. A break, that is. Pursue a dream, then climb a mountain, join a cult,

fight a fire, volunteer for foreign service, apprentice, make mistakes; program your own syllabus and educate yourself.

And/or run away with the circus. Do something that you haven’t done before, start at the bottom somewhere and check it out, see where it takes you. Hit your stride, live under the overpass. Hold up a sign at the intersection. “You may find yourself living in a shotgun shack”, failing to live up to expectations, yours and others. Perhaps, like a lot of us, “happy” is what you want to be when you grow up.

First of all, you’re not going to school because you have talent. If you had talent, you’d be out in the world workin’ on your next million. You may have ability, you might be tenacious, you may want better for yourself, you might have nothing better to do, or you just don’t want to go out into the world and get a friggin’ job! In any case, you need to get to crackin’… that learnin’ ain’t gonna just rub off on you!

Oh, so you thought that you had talent. Everybody told you so—your parents, your lovers, your friends and your second grade teacher. Do you know what the odds are on you having talent? If you need to ask, then save yourself the heartache. At best, you have aptitude, drive, ambition and, if you’re lucky, the capacity for passion. You may have intelligence, charisma, charm and good intentions; it takes that much to get a cup of coffee. For an amount of success, you’ll need more than that.

Ah, with luck on your side, kismet, serendipity, good karma and love in your heart, you’ll go places. The streets and cities of the world are littered by the likes of those kind-hearted souls who believe that the meek will inherit the earth. To make it around here, all it takes is looks and a whole lot of money, right? Wrong, that only gives you comfort, not success. So you ask yourself what success is?

Success is the result of hard work, whether you’re a banker, a butcher or a Buddhist monk. Add to that, timing, wise (especially financial) decisions, connections and location location location. And on the subject of luck, a very wise man I know told me “the harder I work, the

luckier I get”. Focus, paying attention, toil and an amount of personal sacrifice, learning the tricks and tools of your trade, taking care of your health and body, being courteous, well-groomed and mannered … all help a lot.

A barnacle attaches itself to something stable and its sustenance comes to it. A mushroom is kept in the dark and fed manure. A zinfandel vine fights for its nutrients and produces great wine. Pick a role model.

On the lighter side, one day you’ll look back on your educational experiences and exclaim that these were the happiest days of your life. So what if the older generation looks at you like you’re some kind of techno freak. You’ve got your smartphone, iPad and Wi-Fi. You’re on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and a whole lot more.

Whatever you need from life … there’s an app for that: YouTube, Google, Tumblr and your very own blog. You’ve got voicemail and instant messaging for Christ’s sake, what could go wrong? The world.

Outside of your student cocoon, there’s this thing called a world and what others consider real life. Unless you stay in school (which I highly recommend), you will be part of a larger universe where a man named Murphy is in charge and whatever can go wrong, does. Plans change (and should), dreams may become just that (dreams), love comes from unlikely places (it does), then there’s magic as well as danger, mystery, adventure and humor (often simultaneously) everywhere (count on it). You turn a corner, take a chance, miss a step, consider an alternative, play a hunch, avoid a conflict, make a point … things happen.

Education, on the other hand, can be insular.

One of the things that I’ve seen in other countries is that being happy is more of a priority than having fame, fortune or notoriety. Coffee in the morning, off to work as a mechanic or mailperson, pick up the kids, dinner and a good book before bed. “What do you want from life?” Song and lyrics by The Tubes (check it out).

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Saturday Night Live will start its 42nd season with another milestone under its belt. The late-night variety show just recently hired its first Latina cast member in newcomer Melissa Villaseñor. After the announcement of Jay Pharoah and Taran Killam’s departure, her recent hire just became all the more important.

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@MayorLandrieu: Thru @resilientNOLA strategy we're reorienting City budget around resilience and equity. Leveraging partnerships to build for #NOLA future

Get ready for an upgrade. Apple just discreetly announced the release of their latest iPhone 7 as well as the 7 Plus. The iPhone 7 marks the first iPhone to be “water-resistant”, a highly-complimented feature for future products. In addition, the phones also have a new design for their camera with a new 12-megapixel "low light-loving" camera with optical image stabilization.

NewMostInterestingManInTheWorld Dos Equis, the brand behind the infamous “Most Interesting Man in the World” campaign, just introduced a new face for the title. In the latest development of the ad, Dos Equis hopes to promote a man edgier and more dynamic than the man before him. VP of Marketing Andrew Katz says, “The meaning of ‘interesting’ has evolved over the past decade, and this campaign features a new character and look and feel that opens the door to a world of interesting possibilities for today’s Dos Equis drinker.”

@Rebecca_Romo: Rebirth Brass Band on Spotify. I'm winning this Friday. #home #nola #love @britestack: Did Drew Brees just call a play using the word "pothole"? #NOLAlife @gaadzooks: If it's a good Friday night in #NewOrleans I make new friends & remember to eat @andrewmarin: Probably not a good idea to hit the French Quarter tonight wearing just swim trunks and flip-flops, right? #decadence #nola @AdrianJGarcia: out too late, up too early #decadence @bobmurrell: The official uniform for #decadence is tank tops

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12. The four Finalists of the Redemption Rye Cocktail Finals at Lucy’s enjoyed a moment before the competition began.

13. Shawn Murphy of Russell's Reserve Bourbon enjoys the Bourbon House dinner with Bruce Russell, Campari’s Mitzi Wheaton and Republic National Distributing Company’s Brandon Richard.

14. Jason Sorbet (right) of 21st Amendment celebrates winning 1st place in the Redemption Rye Cocktail Finals at Lucy’s.

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18. Sarah Jones and Melanie Curtis enjoy the Parachute concert at Aloft New Orleans Downtown.

19. Will Anderson of Parachute rocks out at Aloft New Orleans Downtown.

20. E. Jordan, Jazmyn, Nicole and Earl Mackie celebrate their family reunion at Lafreniere Park.

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Two Tony’s Restaurant is a family owned and operated restaurant located in West End. There is a dining room, a full-service bar that seats 32, and a private dining room for up to 40 guests. Tony Jr. grew up in his father’s family restaurants located in the New Orleans French Quarter, where he cultivated his passion and talent for preparing mouth -watering Italian and seafood dishes. The menu includes fine Italian dishes, fresh Gulf seafood prepared to your specifications, and great soups, salads and appetizers.

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Failure.

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It's Art for Art's Sake! What body part of yours should be displayed in an art gallery?

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