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Soufflé Potatoes Summer Restaurant Guide The Power of Food Pop-Ups Where Y'at's Favorite Dishes

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Puffed Up and Ready to Go A History of Soufflé Potatoes

By Burke Bischoff

Photo by Randy P. Schmidt

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f you went out into the French Quarter and asked any random person what his or her favorite New Orleans food dish is, you’d probably hear some typical answers: gumbo, étouffée, jambalaya, red beans and rice, and so forth. Every once in a while, however, you will have someone very enthusiastically tell you, “My favorite is pommes de terre soufflés.”

You might give him or her a look and say, “What are those, exactly?” and question why someone would be so excited talking about them.

Well, pommes de terre soufflés, also known as soufflé potatoes or potato puffs, are a type of fried potato that was created in France sometime during the 1800s. The exact origins of these potatoes have been theorized and disputed for a good number of years, but there is one specific story that has been accepted as the closest, or most popular, version of the truth.

According to Lisa Blount, PR and media manager at Antoine’s Restaurant, French chef Jean-Louis-Francois Collinet, who was like the Emeril Lagasse or Martha Stewart of his day, first made soufflé potatoes completely by accident. The story goes that sometime during the 1830s, he was hired to fix a special dinner for the king of France, who most likely would have been King Louis Philippe I. The king and other royals were inaugurating the first steampowered passenger train in France and were set to arrive where Collinet was to have dinner, which might have been at Le Pavillon Henri IV in Yvelines. There were watchmen stationed at the dinner location to tell Collinet when the king would arrive.

“So, what happened is that the watchman said, ‘Yeah, hey. He’s about to get on the train,’” Blount said. “So they came down to the party place and said, ‘Ok, get cooking. He’s on the train.’ Well, then they found out that, actually, he didn’t get on the train. His handlers said, ‘That thing’s going to blow up, you know. We don’t trust it, so you’re going to go the old-fashioned way.’ And so, again, there are watch-out people, and they came back and said, ‘Woah, pull back. He’s now taking the slow road. It’s going to be a bit more of a delay.’”

When told that, Collinet took out the thin-sliced potatoes that he was cooking in boiling oil and waited for when the king was getting closer to put them back in, thinking they would need to finish cooking.

This decision did not turn out as planned.

“So, he took these essentially blanchedin-oil potatoes, and when he put them back into the oil, they puffed,” Blount said.

“And so that’s how you get the puffy look of them and the name soufflé potatoes. So, essentially, a fancy french fry.”

That’s the generally accepted story of how soufflé potatoes were created, but how did they make it over to New Orleans?

Blount explained that Antoine’s founder and namesake, Antoine Alciatore, was the one who brought soufflé potatoes to New Orleans when he established the restaurant in 1840. She said that Alciatore, who was from Marseilles, had an apprenticeship with Collinet and started

practicing with him when he was eight years old. She also said that Alciatore either could have observed or could have been helping Collinet prepare the king’s dinner when the soufflé potatoes were produced.

“This is really truly a dish that we know was something Antoine brought from France,” Blount said. “He had the skill set to make these potatoes.”

When Alciatore arrived in New Orleans in 1840, he established the original Antoine’s as a pension, or a boarding house were travelers could stay the night and have breakfast, lunch, and supper.

Blount explained that even though menus didn’t really exist back in the early 1800s, soufflé potatoes would very likely have been served in the early days of Antoine’s because potatoes would have been easy to store without refrigeration.

“It’s been here since the beginning,” Blount said. “We think he really served it or a version of it since the beginning.”

The process of making soufflé potatoes hasn’t really changed much since they were first boiled in the 1830s. After thinly slicing a potato, you throw the slices into a pot of boiling oil. Once they’ve been blanched, the potatoes are taken out, left to cool, and then are thrown into a second pot of oil.

Once the potatoes have puffed up, they are taken out again, lightly salted, and served with a traditional béarnaise sauce, which is made from clarified butter, egg yolks, white wine vinegar, and different herbs, like tarragon, chervil, and shallots.

For such a simple-sounding dish, Blount explained that making soufflé potatoes is actually pretty dangerous. She says that not only do you have to worry about the correct level of starch content in the potatoes, or else they won’t puff up, but you also have to be careful of the hightemperature oil they’re cooked in.

“They’re a devil to make,” Blount said.

“You have to blanche them, and then you have to put them back in this almost 500-degree oil. That’s hotter than the deep fryer.”

Blount said that a special pot is needed to boil the potatoes. In order to keep the oil from flying out, the cooks at Antoine’s use a pot that actually has a special top that was welded to it, acting as a shield to protect the cooks from the boiling oil.

“It’s a really unique pot, and we’ve been using it for a long, long time,” Blount said.

“If you just used a regular pot with straight sides, you’d have so much splattering out the side of it that it would just be too dangerous.”

Besides at Antoine’s, you can also find hand-cut soufflé potatoes with their accompanying béarnaise sauce in New Orleans at Galatoire’s at 209 Bourbon St. and Arnaud’s at 813 Bienville St. No matter which place you get them from, if you order yourself a plate of soufflé potatoes, you’ll get yourself something distinctly French, distinctly simple, and distinctly delicious.

“They’re really a basic item, but I think that’s what makes them so beautiful,” Blount said.

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Westbank Expy. | Gretna | 565-7434 | legacykitchen.com Liberty Cheesesteaks on Freret Street serves up arguably the best cheesesteaks anywhere—not just Uptown. Any native Philadelphian would approve of their traditionals, like The Original and The Wiz, but folks are raving about their Boil Fries, too. The Pizza Steak Hoagie with mozzarella and marinara is also a musthave. 5039 Freret St. | 875-4447 | libertycheesesteaks.com

Restaurant Guide African Bennachin may be the only place in the world to feast on New Orleans-influenced cuisine from Cameroon and Gambia. Their dishes, bursting with flavor, have delighted carnivores and vegans alike since 1992.

Their black-eye fritters are a favorite as famous as their ginger drink. Pair these with lentil soup or a plate of African jambalaya for a truly extraordinary meal. 1212 Royal St. | 522-1230 | bennachinrestaurant.com

American Apolline is a sweet spot on Magazine Street, concocting modern versions of classic Louisiana cuisine. Try their Louisiana Cioppino, which combines Gulf seafood and alligator sausage in a sherry broth. Enjoy delectable small plates and drink specials during Happy Hour, wine specials on Wednesdays, and bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys at brunch. 4729 Magazine St. | 894-8881 | apollinerestaurant.com Bayou Hot Wings shows their culinary expertise with the care they put into each perfect wing—24 hours of seasoning and brining’s worth! Don’t miss out on their popular house-made sauces, like Bayou Sweet Heat and Bayou Hotboy, which also can be paired with shrimp, gator bites, or frog legs. The menu boasts offerings “On Da Bun” or with “Green Stuff,” too.

6221 S. Claiborne Ave. | 662-9933 | bayouhotwings.com The Country Club is known as an understated and sophisticated haunt, a reputation that is well-earned after 40 years of service. Just imagine luxuriating by the pool, sipping cocktails, and swimming the day away. Their various menus—brunch, lunch, dinner, poolside, small-plate, and dessert—all showcase expertly executed contemporary Creole cuisine. And rain means that it’s Happy Hour all day! 634 Louisa St. | 945-0742 | thecountryclubneworleans.com Cowbell is located in a former gas station,

but serves gourmet eats. Order their “locally world-famous” grass-fed beef or vegetarian harvest burger—or a giant Grilled Chicken Arugula Salad. They also serve dishes to please all palates, including skirt steak, tacos, and grilled chicken or fish. With extras like The Love Brussel and homemade pies, Cowbell will have you returning soon for more. 8801 Oak St. | 866-4222 | cowbellnola.com

cooking, such as paneed chicken with mac and cheese on Tuesdays, shrimp creole with cheese grits on Fridays, and baby back ribs with potato salad and baked beans on Wednesdays and Saturdays. But they are famous for their burgers, sliders, steaks, and loaded potatoes. And now, they even serve breakfast on the weekends.

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Daisy Dukes is known for serving authentic New Orleans dishes—like boiled seafood, fried seafood platters, and po-boys—in a casual environment suitable for the whole family. And their Cajun Bloody Mary Mix is practically famous. Two of their five locations are 24/7, and you can order breakfast there throughout the day, too. Trouble choosing? The New Orleans Sampler gives you a taste of it all. Multiple Locations | daisydukesrestaurant.com

Legacy Kitchen is a perfect place to dine for any occasion—a casual lunch, a cozy date night, or dinner with the whole family.

Dinner on Friday and Saturday nights includes wine bottles at half price. Get your charbroiled oyster fix during their daily Happy Hour, when they serve up charbroiled oysters for just $1 each. Multiple locations | legacykitchen.com

Fullblast Brunch is one of the freshest breakfast spots in Mid-City. Choose from a variety of breakfast and brunch options, all with Creole, Cajun, and Latin influences. Pair a mango mimosa with their traditional New Orleans Grillades & Grits or their signature Chicken Milanesa Benedict, served with pico de gallo over a black bean cake. 139 S. Cortez St. | 302-2800 | fullblastbrunch. com

Legacy Kitchen’s Steak + Chop is elevating the foodscape of the Westbank with sophisticated cuisine served in a casual environment. Check out their weekly chalkboard specials, such as half-priced wine, $1 charbroiled oysters, and weekend dinner and lunch combos. Or sample from their upscale daily Happy Hour bar menu, with dishes like their Seared Tuna Stack and sides like their Fried Oyster Side Salad. 91

Pokéworks swears by using the freshest ingredients and a policy of sustainability and environmental responsibility. Enjoy the flavors of Hawaii from the comfort of the mainland with “Poke Your Way.” Pick from a bowl, burrito, or salad and then add a protein; mix-ins, like kale, cucumber, or mango; toppings, like avocado or sesame seeds; and one of their many specialty sauces. 3413 Veterans Memorial Blvd #119 | Metairie | 218-5352 | pokeworks. com Spudly's Super Spuds is the only place in town specializing in overstuffed potatoes that please carnivores and vegans alike.

Optional toppings include seafood, chicken, corned beef, veggies, and many more. They also serve Small Spuds and Spud Skins, as well as soups, salads, starters, and sides— along with burgers and specialty sandwiches, like the Italian Dream—for those who want to mix up their meals. 2609 Harvard Ave. | Metairie | 455-3250 | spudlys.com The Steakhouse at Harrah’s crafts inspired dishes, from succulent ribeyes to snacks and seafood infused with the flavors of New Orleans. They’ve received a Wine Spectator Magazine Award of Excellence for their top-notch wine collection, and they offer a prix-fixe menu with wine pairings.

Planning a special event? Then check out their three- and four-course private event menu. 4 Canal St. | 533-6111 | caesars. com/harrahs-new-orleans

Gattuso’s Neighborhood Restaurant is the perfect place to stop for lunch or dinner if you’re on the Westbank. They serve dishes locals expect and love, from crab and corn bisque and fried seafood to burgers and muffulettas. They also cater to help you feed your guests for any occasion and offer an extensive selection of salads for those looking for a lighter meal. 435 Huey P. Long Ave. | Gretna | 368-1114 | gattusos.net Gordon Biersch is a German-style brewhouse in the heart of New Orleans’s downtown. They have an impressive variety of handcrafted beers on tap and a menu of eclectic American fare built specifically for pairing with their award-winning beers. They even have a gluten-sensitive menu. Grab a table on their Fulton Street patio for lunch or dinner. 200 Poydras St. | 522-2739 | gordonbiersch.com Lakeview Harbor offers daily specials featuring classic New Orleans and homestyle

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Stein’s Market & Deli is nestled in the Lower Garden District, but rivals the best delis in New York. Order a classic or specialty sandwich, made from their vast selection of cured meats and quality cheeses. Think bacon, egg, and cheese on house-made bread, a bagel with smoked salmon, a Reuben on marbled rye, or Brian’s Vegetarian Panini. They have gluten-free options, too. 2207 Magazine St. | 527-0771 | steinsdeli.com Willie Mae’s Scotch House has been pleasing foodies in the historic Treme with their short and sweet menu for over 60 years. With accolades that include a James Beard Award and Travel Channel’s distinction for Best Fried Chicken in America, this place is a must if you’re in the market for unrivaled flavor. Be sure to try the cornbread and the white beans. 2401 St. Ann St. | 822-9503 | williemaesnola.com WOW Café Doubletree features a vast menu with items like handhelds and New Orleans-inspired dishes, as well as a breakfast buffet and brunch classics. The Shanghai Shrimp Po’Boy has won Best in Fest at the Oak Street Po-Boy Festival. You may, of course, simply want to sample their wings in signature sauces that range from spicy to sweet and tangy. 300 Canal St. | 212-3250 | wowcafe.com/stores/doubletree-new-orleans

Asian Bao & Noodle is an excellent option for lunch or dinner in the Marigny. Slurp down a bowl of authentic Chinese soup or tear into a steamed bun. Start with a small plate, like their scallion pancakes, and stay for an entrée, like the Dan Dan Noodle with Pork.

The restaurant is not only vegetarian/veganfriendly, but also BYOB, so everyone leaves happy. 2700 Chartres St. | 272-0004 | baoandnoodle.com Five Happiness has received accolades from local diners as one of the best Chinese restaurants in town. If you’re looking for a spicy kick, the Hunan Deluxe is a favorite.

Don’t forget the crab rangoons! It’s also a great venue for large gatherings or to treat yourself to a generous, yet affordable lunch special. Five Happiness delivers to Uptown and Mid-City. 3605 S. Carrollton Ave. | 482-3935 | fivehappiness.com Green Tea will feed you in a flash. Order take-out or dine-in from this eatery’s menu, which features fantastic healthy options, soups, fried rice, noodles, and customizable dinner and lunch combos—all at an extremely reasonable price. They offer family dinner specials for two to nine people, and you can even reserve a private room for any special occasion. 3001 Napoleon Ave. | 899-8005 | greenteanola.com Kyoto 2 in Elmwood is perfectly situated for a lunch break while shopping or for dinner before or after seeing a movie. Their extensive menu of Japenese-style soups,

salads, noodles, and creative rolls is sure to please anyone. Not into fresh fish? Try the lightly seared beef tataki or one of the many other adventurous (and fully cooked) options available. 5608 Citrus Blvd. | Harahan | 818-0228 | facebook.com/Kyoto2Nola Mikimoto has delivered New Orleansinfused Japanese favorites to locals for 20 years. Their rolls rep the entire city, from the Uptown roll (stuffed with seafood, asparagus, and cream cheese, then fried) to the Metairie roll (crab, tuna, and avocado with BBQ eel sauce). Spice things up with their Wasabi Mussels and end with something sweet, like their Banana Tempura.

3301 S. Carrollton Ave. | 488-1881 | mikimotosushi.com Miyako is perfect for a night out with friends or family or even for an adventurous date. They serve dinner with a fiery show, as their hibachi chefs perform daring feats of culinary artistry—chopping, flipping, and masterfully preparing your entrees before your eyes. Miyako is great for other occasions, too, offering various hibachi lunch combos, sushi bar standards, and dessert. 1403 St. Charles Ave. | 410-9997 | miyakonola.com Origami is particularly popular with Tulane and Loyola students., but is also a great spot for a business lunch, a tasteful date, or a night out with friends. Relax on their outdoor deck, get cozy in a booth, or sidle up to the bar. They have poke bowls, combo meals, and innovative rolls, like the Origami Roll featuring eel and tempura-fried banana.

Their sake cocktail game is strong, too. 5130 Freret St. | 899-6532 | sushinola.com

Bars with Great Food Backspace Bar & Kitchen offers a quick bite and quiet respite from the bustle of the French Quarter. Sip and nibble on some delicious offerings at this gastropub that pays homage to famed authors. Their drinks, like The Awakening, are quickly becoming classics. Get inspired with the likes of the Hemingway Cuban, boasting pulled pork, prosciutto, Swiss pickle, and grain mustard on French bread. 139 Chartres St. | 3222245 | backspacenola.com Buffa’s Bar and Restaurant has livened up the Marigny for 90 years now, with daily offerings of performances by local musicians and some of the best food in town. Try exemplary classics like red beans and rice, creative half-pound burgers, and one-of-akind dishes like Carrot Croquettes. They’re open 24/7, making it a perfect destination for any meal. Check out their Sunday jazz brunch. 1001 Esplanade Ave. | 949-0038 | buffasbar.com Copper Vine Winepub has a selection of wine on tap, draft beers, and cocktails designed to please even the most discerning palate. Dine in this chicly restored historic landmark building or in the cute courtyard and enjoy life in the CBD, ordering from

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their unique fine-dining menu. Try the duck confit flatbread or the crabmeat deviled eggs. 1001 Poydras St. | 208-9535 | coppervinewine.com The Jimani is a local hangout with amazing bar food, like nachos made special with the addition of chorizo or chicken sausage.

Truly a sportsman’s paradise—for those more into watching any game imaginable than participating in sports—the bar has 10 screens to watch, 100 beers to choose from, and an extensive menu to feast your senses on. 141 Chartres St. | 524-0493 | thejimani.com The Library New Orleans is a newer addition to the Touro neighborhood. At this gastropub, you can chill out with your friends and take advantage of their free pool table, 32 varieties of draft beer, and balcony seating. Or, swing by for Sunday brunch and get a taste of unique menu items, like their duck sandwich or boudin Scotch balls. 3629 Prytania St.| 510-2527 | libraryneworleans.com Mimi’s in the Marigny is an understated neighborhood bar that has been voted Best Marigny Bar, Best Marigny/Bywater Restaurant, and Best Late-Night Eats in the Best of the Big Easy Awards. The menu features gourmet tapas for vegetarians and carnivores alike. Order the “Trust Me” cocktail or small plate or try the lamb chops or the ultimate shareable staple: a cheese board. You won’t be disappointed. 2601 Royal St. | 872-9868 | mimismarigny.com Ole Saint is open in the French Quarter for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There are over 40 big-screen TVs and over 50 draft beers, so you can watch your team and have a local brew at this former New Orleans Saints player’s watering hole. You’ll find everything from game-day eats to Southern cuisine, like BBQ pork sliders and Louisiana shrimp and grits. 132 Royal St. | 309-4797 | olesaint. com Orleans Grapevine is a casual fine-dining bistro offering French-Creole cuisine.

Located just behind the St. Louis Cathedral, Orleans Grapevine is a great spot to visit in the Quarter. Choose from over 65 varieties of wine and champagne by the glass and 375 by the bottle. Stop by for Happy Hour between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. or 10 p.m. and 12 a.m. daily, and you’ll be treated to FREE BACON! 720 Orleans Ave. | 523-1930 | orleansgrapvine.com Rivershack Tavern is a River Road joint dishing out local flavor that is not to be missed. With fun novelty bar stools and an exterior covered with vintage ads, this is about as funky as New Orleans gets.

Their massive menu features apps, salads, “boigers,” and more. Don’t miss their Thursday-evening special of $2 tacos and $2 margaritas from 4 pm - ‘til. 3449 River Rd. | 834-4938 | therivershacktavern.com Shamrock Bar and Grill has got game— and some of the best late-night food and libations around. Challenge your friends to some air hockey, ping pong, or darts at the

city’s largest neighborhood bar. Refuel with a ribeye steak dinner, including mashed taters and salad. Games aren’t your thing? The dance floor is open all night long, so you can get your groove on. 4133 S. Carrollton Ave. | 301-0938 | shamrockparty.com Three Palms Bar and Grill is a fun neighborhood bar with a friendly staff and atmosphere and a Happy Hour you can count on. Stop by for tropical drinks, chicken wings, or $12 steak dinners. Check out their weekly specials, like free red beans and rice on Mondays between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and Wednesday Wings for $.50 a wing. 3813 Tulane Ave. | 459-4474 | 3palmsnola.com Tracey’s Irish Bar and Restaurant in the Irish Channel has been serving the community on St. Patty’s Day and every day since 1949. Their 15 big screens and wide selection of tasty bar food and great local beers keep the crowds coming back.

Try some alligator or crawfish sausage or another local delicacy, the french fry po-boy, drenched in roast beef debris gravy. 2604 Magazine St. | 897-5413 | traceysnola. com

Café Café 615 Home of Dawabbit doesn’t skimp on the portions of great homestyle cooking. You’ll also be surprised by the generously affordable prices. Offering oyster plates and daily lunch specials, such as red beans and rice, meatloaf, and catfish, Café 615 was voted best restaurant on the Westbank—and their crispy fried chicken was voted among the best in New Orleans.

615 Kepler St. | Gretna | 365-1225 | dawabbit.net Café Amelie will have you rethinking café dining altogether. Located in the 150-yearold Princess of Monaco Courtyard and Carriage House, this place is perfect for a romantic meal in a scenic French Quarter courtyard. Their menu highlights local ingredients and offers gluten-free and vegetarian preparations. Try their beet salad, satsuma pepper-glazed Gulf shrimp, or chicken and andouille jambalaya pasta. 912 Royal St. | 412-8965 | cafeamelie.com Cafe Beignet serves not only Cajun specialties, but also breakfast and some of the city’s best chicory coffee and beignets.

Stop by the Musical Legends Park at their Bourbon Street location for live local jazz beginning at 8 a.m., relax in their beautiful courtyard on Royal Street, or people-watch through their large French windows on Decatur Street. Multiple locations | cafebeignet.com Café Navarre is a great casual option in Mid-City for breakfast, lunch, and weekend brunch. Decked out with skateboard decor amidst Jim Morrison and Jimi Hendrix artwork, this café is the perfect place for a po-boy. For a real treat, try their delicious Cuban sandwich, spinach artichoke panini, or jalapeno mozzarella burger. If you’re up

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early, stop by for their Eggs Sardou. 800 Navarre Ave. | 483-8828 | cafenavarre. com Caffe! Caffe! helps you start your morning off right. This coffee house stands apart from the rest with its extensive array of cakes and pies. Don’t have a sweet tooth?

Order from their extensive breakfast and lunch menus. Looking for a healthier option?

This café offers soups, salads, and Eat Fit selections, like their avocado salad drizzled with homemade mango vinaigrette. Two Metairie Locations | caffecaffe.com Carmo designs cross-cultural eats with a creative spin. Take your taste buds on an adventure through Central and South America, West Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Gulf South. Best of all, the menu is vegan- and vegetarian-friendly and offers fresh juices, ceviches, salads, and breads.

The tiradito sashimi, rico, and broken noodle salad are standout menu items. 527 Julia St. | 875-4132 | cafecarmo.com Compère Lapin provides patrons with a dining experience like no other—for lunch, dinner, or brunch. Chef Nina Compton crafts a menu this is inspired by her Caribbean heritage and blends indigenous ingredients with both French and Italian culinary expertise. Imagine spiced carrot soup and curried goat with sweet potato gnocchi or conch croquettes and confit duck leg. The drink menu is equally tasteful.

535 Tchoupitoulas St. | 599-2119 | comperelapin.com

Cru by Chef Marlon Alexander is a raw and bubbly bar in the Marigny, fusing classic American, New Orleans, and Italian influences. Sip a specialty cocktail and nibble on one of several varieties of caviar. Or keep it simple with a gourmet sandwich on brioche. They also offer sushi and vegan rolls and entrees. Cru’s Saturday Burlesque and Sunday Drag Brunches include bottomless cocktail options. 535 Franklin Ave. | 2662856 | crunola.com Haydel’s Bake Shop is a three-generationstrong local tradition. This satellite location of the famous Jefferson Highway bakery makes it even more convenient to discover why Haydel’s is internationally known for their king cakes. Order a cup of frozen coffee along with your petit fours and turtles, Cajunnoli and Hubig’s-style pies, and other unparalleled specialty baked goods. 3117 Magazine St.| 267-3165 | facebook.com/ haydelsbakeshop

corner shop on Royal Street, this eatery has a rotating menu of fresh and fast gourmet cuisine sure to keep both visitors and locals satisfied. Try the panini waffle melt with Gruyère and ham or their show-stopping tomato soup. 900 Royal St. | 412-8065 | petiteamelienola.wordpress.com Riccobono’s Panola Street Café is a neighborhood go-to for a filling, homestyle breakfast. Wake up with a delicious iced coffee made with chocolate milk or skip right to the bellinis. Try the California Benedict, with avocado and tomatoes, or the Crawfish Sauté Three-Egg Omelette. Order a handpattied burger on a Ledenheimer French

bun or one of their “Health Conscious” menu items. 7801 Panola St. | 314-1810 | panolastreetcafe.com Sala is a stylish, yet comfy, family-friendly restaurant on the lakefront. Make it a regular stop for lunch or brunch or to wind down after work with a crafted cocktail in its lounge. Enjoy small, shareable plates, like Duck Empanadas and Herb Truffle Fries, or sip on wine paired with elegant entrees, such as Golden Fried Drum Almondine.

124 Lake Marina Ave. | 513-2670 | salanola.com

Jimmy J’s Café is a small, funky café in the French Quarter that’s big and bold when it comes to Southern flavor and hospitality.

They’ve got everything from boozy breakfast drinks to specialy treats, like beignet sticks, and even house-made sausages, including poblano-banana pepper as well as blueberry molasses. They offer dine-in, take-out, and delivery from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily. 115 Chartres St. | 309-9360 | jimmyjscafe.com Petite Amelie offers locally sourced milk, juices, salads, and pastries, making it a great spot for a healthy breakfast or lunch. In a

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SURREY'S CAFE & JUICE BAR

ANGELO BROCATO'S Surrey’s Cafe & Juice Bar is a place with something for everyone. Known for its freshly squeezed organic juices, Surrey’s also offers gluten-sensitive, vegan, and vegetarian options. Their New Orleanian and Latin-influenced cuisine is not to be missed, and the vibrant décor is as inviting as the meals. For brunch, try the Huevos Rancheros Deluxe or the Black Bean and Veggie Burger.

1418 & 4807 Magazine St. | surreysnola. com

Mellow Mushroom on Oak Street is a classic pizza parlor with a menu that is anything but usual. They have traditional and thin-crust specialty pizzas, like the Holy Shitake with black truffle oil. This is a necessary stop for any hungry patron in the Carrollton area, where you can build your own salad, swap out your mozzarella for vegan cheese, or feast on pizza that is deliciously gluten-free. 8227 Oak St. | 3458229 | mellowmushroom.com

The Vintage encourages their patrons to “sip, savor, and shine.” This one-of-a-kind café on Magazine Street serves gourmet beignets, breakfast and small plates, sandwiches and charcuterie boards. Be sure to sample one of their exquisite flatbreads, like the Mushroom Swiss with truffle aioli and carmelized onions. Visit early for $6 Happy Hour specials or late-night for pairings with bubbles or ponies. 3121 Magazine St. | 324-7144 | thevintagenola.com

Mosca’s Restaurant serves some of the best Italian food in New Orleans, family-style and made to order—just like they have been doing for over 70 years. It’s impossible to resist their Italian crab salad, heaping plates of spaghetti and meatballs, or their signature Shrimp Mosca. Pop open a bottle from their impressive wine menu and be sure to save room for some pineapple fluff! 4137 U.S. Highway 90 West | Westwego | 436-8950 | moscasrestaurant.com

French Café Degas is a lauded traditional Gallic French eatery located in a charming historic area once frequented by the restaurant’s famed namesake. With its unbeatable romantic ambiance, this place has been voted one of the 15 best restaurants in the city. For something really special, try the Caille Rôtie—roasted quail over baby greens—or the homemade crawfish and mushroom ravioli. 3127 Esplanade Ave. | 945-5635 | cafedegas.com

Italian Josephine Estelle is an upscale restaurant that combines Italian cooking with flavors of the American South. Run by James Beard nominees, this Italian osteria not only knows great pasta, but also has all your favorite dishes. Head on over to their soaring dining room with ornate decor for some homemade spaghetti or delectable soft-shell crab bathed in brown butter. Be sure to stay for the praline mousse. 600 Carondelet St. | 930-3070 | josephineestelle.com

Pascal's Manale is known not only for its Italian dishes, like Eggplant Dryades, but also for its Original Pascal’s BBQ Shrimp, bathed in a spicy sauce. Now open for over 100 years, this establishment just does everything right. The eatery also has a tantalizing Happy Hour, Monday through Friday between 3 and 6 p.m., featuring halfpriced raw oysters and select beverages.

1838 Napoleon Ave. | 895-4877 | pascalsmanale.com Red Gravy makes homestyle masterpieces from recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. Located just off Canal Street and in the heart of the city, this rustic Italian café makes it okay to have cannoli, spaghetti, meatballs, and gnocchi for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. For an authentic Italian treat, try their highly rated Sicilian egg pie or their delicious polpetta. 125 Camp St. | 561-8844 | redgravycafe.com Tavolino is a neighborhood pizza joint offering both a family-friendly atmosphere, with a dining room up front and a side patio, as well as an adult-only vibe, with the lounge out back and an extensive menu of vino, “Tav Tails,” and beer. Try their stuffed and fried “Ping” olives or a gourmet thin-crust 13-inch pie, like the Prosciutto Brie with arugula.

141 Delaronde St. | Algiers | 605-3365 | facebook.com/TavolinoLounge

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Middle Eastern Lebanon’s Café promises plentiful portions of Middle Eastern food in a captivating setting under the canopy of oaks on Carrollton Avenue. Snack on savory hummus, grape leaves, and falafel and drink sweet Lebanese tea with pine nuts. Make sure to try their gyro plate with spiced lamb and beef, tomatoes, and onions, all cooked in delectable spices. 1500 S. Carrollton Ave. | 862-6200 | lebanonscafe.com

VENEZIA Venezia has our mouths watering with a menu that never disappoints. Serving Mid-City for over 60 years, this Italian eatery has a classic and vegetarian-friendly menu, including everything from veal and spinach cannelloni to chicken marsala, fresh fish almondine, and muffalettas. Don’t forget to check out the pizzas! The House Special is topped with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, and artichoke hearts.

134 N. Carrollton Ave. | 488-7991 | venezianeworleans.net

Mexican Carreta’s Grill has fed New Orleanians excellent Mexican food for 20 years. Visit for large portions of ceviche, classics like fajitas, and vegetarian options. Start with their delicious Mariachi Fries or skip to the Chile Ranchero, a poblano stuffed with queso fresco and wrapped in carne asada. Remember to save room for the tres leches—and don’t forget about the margaritas, either! Multiple locations | carrettasgrillrestaurant.com

Pyramid’s Cafe may look like a typical storefront diner, but what you’ll find there are classic Mediterranean dips, salads, and entrees that all come with a side of hummus. Stop by for shawarma or kibby, which is spicy lamb, onions, and pinenuts, crusted with cracked wheat and ground beef and then deep-fried. Or have a special family feast: a whole lamb stuffed with chickpeas. 3149 Calhoun St. | 861-9602 | pyramidscafeonline.com

New Orleans Cuisine Antoine’s Restaurant is an iconic foodie destination that consistently delivers a classic French-Creole fine-dining experience.

Plus, it is the oldest family-run restaurant in the country, having been established in 1840. Try their world-renowned Eggs Sardou; Pommes de Terre Soufflés, which are puffed potatoes; and Oysters Rockefeller, which Antoine’s invented. Visit for a romantic dinner or make Sunday classy with their jazz brunch. 713 St. Louis St. | 581-4422 | antoines.com Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop is a hidden gem of a mom-and-pop café. Chef Ron’s legit Louisiana-style cooking (and vegetarianfriendly menu) will have you returning soon for more. The signature Mumbo Gumbo,

Southern fried chicken, and crab cakes are standouts, but you may want to try the shrimp and mango salad. Enjoy a half po-boy and halfgumbo meal to sample their best. 2309 N. Causeway Blvd. | 8352022 | gumbostop.com The Columns Hotel holds the title of one of the top 100 bars in the country. With breakfast, brunch, and an awardwinning Happy Hour, this establishment offers a memorable dining experience in a graceful historic mansion built in 1863. Try their seasonal charcuterie and cheese combination board in the Victorian dining room or front gallery with a view of beautiful Saint Charles Avenue. 3811 St. Charles Ave. | 899-9308 | thecolums.com

NEYOW'S CREOLE CAFE

Coterie NOLA Restaurant & Oyster Bar has extensive breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus that warrant multiple visits. Here, you can munch on classic New Orleans and American dishes, such as blackened alligator, seafood specialties, beignets, fried pickles, salads, or burgers, in a casual environment.

You may want to stop by during Happy Hour and feast on at their raw oysters for $9 a dozen. 135 Decatur St. | 529-8600 | coterienola.com Crescent City Brewhouse, the French Quarter’s only microbrewery, is an experience for all the senses. Enjoy live jazz music, local art, traditional Louisiana fare with a creative flair, and a monthly Special Brew. Take a beer flight on the balcony or in the courtyard of this singular bistro while snacking on small plates, sandwiches,

Juan’s Flying Burrito is a hip neighborhood joint and the only place to get Creole-infused taqueria standards. Try The Luau quesadilla, featuring gulf shrimp, applewood bacon, and pineapple salsa, or the Louisiana Blackened Fish Tacos. Don’t miss their vegetarianfriendly menu items, such as the Veggie Punk burrito or Wicked Garden fajitas.

Their adult beverages, from margaritas and mojitos to boozy lemonade, are also terrific.

Multiple locations | juansflyingburrito. com NOLA Cantina is the right choice for relaxing on the patio while chowing down on gourmet tacos and other Central American fare. Located near Frenchmen Street, this cantina also has live music and salsa dancing. You’ll want to sample all of their artfully crafted cocktails, such as La Diablo Margarita with jalapeno-infused tequila.

Plan a Sunday visit for their burlesque brunch. 437 Esplanade Ave. | 266-2848 | nolacantina.com

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and mains that pair with their premium beers. 527 Decatur St. | 522-0571 | crescentictybrewhouse.com Crossroads at House of Blues joins Southern art and food with lively nighttime entertainment to create an experience that feeds the body and the soul. Try the Voodoo Shrimp in an Abita Amber beer reduction, baby back ribs with jalapeno cornbread, or their 100-percent vegan “Impossible Cheeseburger”—made up of a vegan burger patty topped with cheese, lettuce, pickles, and a secret sauce. 225 Decatur St. | 3100499 | houseofblues.com\neworleans\ menu Dick and Jenny’s prides itself on “creating Cajun Creole culinary dishes with just a touch of Thai influence.” Visit this bistro, located in a cozy, eclectic Creole cottage on Tchoupitoulas Street, to savor locally sourced ingredients prepared with New Orleans flair. Classics on the menu include their famous crab cakes and Creole Style BBQ Gulf Shrimp with goat cheese grits.

4501 Tchoupitoulas St. | 894-9880 | dickandjennys.com Mandina’s has combined the best of both worlds, offering staples of Italian and New Orleans cuisine. Get chicken parmesan, a muffaletta on French, or Gulf Fish Meuniere or Almandine. Their daily specials include dishes Maw Maw would make, such as stuffed bell peppers, shrimp creole, stuffed chicken with oyster dressing, and daube with spaghetti. Still hungry? Order the homemade turtle soup. 3800 Canal St. | 482-9179 | mandinasrestaurant.com

CARETTA'S GRILL

Neyow's Creole Cafe serves authentic Creole cuisine that is "straight from their grandmother's recipes." Located in Mid-City, this elegant stop has charbroiled oysters you can't go wrong with. They've got a large selection of specials every day of the week, ranging from the shrimp creole to an eightounce ribeye. And if you're thirsty, try their Bow Wow punch, which features both light and dark rum. 3332 Bienville St. | 8275474 | neyows.com

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NEW ORLEANS CAJUN COOKERY New Orleans Cajun Cookery proves that a shrimp po-boy can still be one of the best meals around. Located in the Warehouse District among some of the city’s trendiest restaurants, the Cookery is keeping traditions alive with its versions of classics, like jambalaya and chicken and waffles.

They have vegetarian options, too, as well as pizza topped with Cajun crawfish, gator sausage, or Nawlins shrimp. 719 S. Peters St. | 985-778-2529 | facebook.com/pages/ category/Restaurant/New-Orleans-CajunCookery-659728691032348/ New Orleans Creole Cookery has got great boozy beverages, like the Hurricane (drink the Category 5 at your own risk!), and a large selection of delicious NOLA-style food, like blackened redfish, gator bites, and gumbo. They’ve earned a reputation for excellent food and service and offer dining in their courtyard, bar, or dining room, making it a perfect place for a night out. 508 Toulouse St. | 524-9632 | neworleanscreolecookery.com Parran's Po-Boys and Restaurant serves up a variety of delicious fried and grilled po-boys on fresh French bread, along with gigantic muffalettas and mouthwatering Italian dishes, such as their Eggplant Parran and spaghetti. Can’t decide which po-boy to try? Get half fried shrimp and half fried oyster. Try a side of fried cauliflower or smothered green beans or go light with a blackened tuna salad. Multiple locations | parranspoboys.com Public Service at the NOPSI Hotel truly serves the public with delicious options for any meal of the day. Start your day with the Crab Cakes Benedict. For lunch, order from their daily specials or get a soup and salad combo. Their dinners offer exciting twists on Creole classics, including Cajun Poutine or their Braised Short Ribs with Wild Mushroom

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and Potato Ragout. 311 Baronne St. | 9626527 | publicservicenola.com Short Stop Poboys means serious business when it comes to satisfying hungry customers. In fact, it’s the only place around where you can get a kingsized 14-inch soft-shell crab po-boy. They also serve the usual sides and extras, like sweet potato and andouille soup, stuffed crab, and chicken fries. If you’re still hungry, the peanut butter pie is to die for. 119 Transcontinental Dr. | Metairie | 8854572 | shortstoppoboysno.com

Seafood Briquette makes its home in an old molasses refinery, offering a refined taste of New Orleans. Start your night with the Crabcake Napoleon or the Spotlight Gumbo.

Try one of their mouthwatering entrées, such as the Skinhead Salmon or the Snapper Pontchartrain, to taste the flavors of the city. Finish strong with the delectable Dark Chocolate Creme Brulee. 701 S. Peters St. | 302-7496 | briquette-nola.com Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar is the “first name in oysters.” They’re sure to appease all mollusk-lovers, whether you like them raw or fried. Try the Oysters Bienville or the Buffalo Oysters. Not in the mood for oysters? Order a Bayou Platter, featuring red beans, jambalaya, and etouffee, to sample classic New Orleans traditions. End your meal with a delicious slice of Creole pecan pie. Multiple locations | felixs.com Landry’s Seafood, with a gluten-sensitive menu and vegetarian options, truly has something for everyone. Try one of their unique takes on classic seafood dishes, like the Blackened Redfish Etouffée or

LANDRY'S SEAFOOD their Mahi Mahi topped with Firecracker Shrimp. For the grand finale, have a slice of praline cheesecake. If you’re looking to give your meal a boost, check out their extensive wine menu. Multiple Locations | landrysseafood.com Poseidon is open six days a week and until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays to serenade you with an eclectic fusion of Asian and New Orleans cuisines. Dig into their specialty rolls or entrees, like Malaysian Wide Rice Noodles, Poseidon Seafood Curry, or Walnut Chicken, or warm up your vocal chords with a fancy cocktail before you take advantage of one of Poseidon’s karaoke rooms. 2100 St. Charles Ave. | 509-6675 | poseidonnola.com Seaworthy is known for preparing sustainably harvested and wild-caught seafood, specifically oysters, with a global flair. Try oysters from the East Coast, West Coast, or Gulf Coast and pair them with the Squid Hushpuppies and a handcrafted cocktail, like Scarlet in the Library. Visit between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. for Happy Hour—and don’t miss out on the brunch! 630 Carondelet St. | 930-3071 | seaworthynola.com TackleBox is the place to taste innovative takes on Southern cuisine and some of the best dishes found in New Orleans. Crafted cocktails, oysters, small plates, towering platters for sharing, and their $1 lunch beers are only a few highlights. Plus, they serve brunch with bottomless drinks and Happy Hour specials on oysters, wings, and drinks, every day. 817 Common St. | 475-6910 | legacykitchen.com

Tito’s Ceviche and Pisco spices up your day with a variety of signature Peruvian dishes made with only the freshest ingredients. Take a trip into uncharted territories with offerings you won’t find anywhere else. Choose from their assortment of ceviches, mixed seafood platters, and traditional plates, such as Seco de Cordero, a Canarian bean stew with lamb shank and cilantro sauce. 5015 Magazine St. | 267-7612 | titoscevichepisco.com

Vegetarian Green Goddess is a quaint restaurant, romantically tucked into the Exchange Place pedestrian zone, dishing out unique Cajun classics with a Thai twist. They offer inventive gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options, like the tofu po-boy or the Veggie Cuban Luau. But they also cater to carnivores, offering dishes like Duck Off! and Chimichurri Brisket, for those feeling less green. 307 Exchange Pl. | 301-3347 | greengoddessrestaurant.com Seed has designed a decidedly healthy menu for New Orleans foodies in a culture famous for its preference for anything and everything fried. Everyone is tantalized by their vegan soul food, including items such as their eggplant po-boy, Seed Gumbo, and even beignets. Try a drink off of Seed’s fruitful juice, smoothie, and cocktail menu. 1330 Prytania St | 302-2599 | seedyourhealth.com

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Food News

By Kim Ranjbar

Kelly Fields of Willa Jean

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Bringing home the Beard … All congratulations to Kelly Fields, who recently came home with the 2019 James Beard Award for Outstanding Pastry Chef! Fields is the chef and partner who opened Willa Jean in 2015, a popular Downtown bakery and restaurant in the trendy new South Market District.

Named after Fields's grandmother, Willa Jean is open daily with a front bakery and a full restaurant, offering dishes like cornbread with Poirer's cane syrup, griddled banana bread, fried chicken and Tabasco honey biscuits, and banana pudding with Nilla Wafers and whipped cream.

611 O'Keefe Ave., (504) 509-7334, willajean.com

his grandmother’s and great-grandmother's French cooking. Former chef de cuisine Will Avelar departed from Meril in a decision to focus full-time on Mawi Tortillas, his family's tortilla-making business located in Metairie.

424 Girod St., (504) 523-3754, emerilsrestaurants.com/meril

Keep the java flowing … Beloved local coffeehouse chain PJ's just opened another spot in New Orleans East. Located on Read Boulevard across from Joe W. Brown Park, the new shop offers the same specialty hot, iced, and frozen coffee beverages using only the top 1 percent of arabica beans, plus organic teas and fresh pastries. Visit and try one of PJ's signature coffee concoctions, like the Honey Crème Brûlée with PJ's espresso and steamed whole milk, sweetened with honey and caramelized sugar.

5733 Read Blvd., pjscoffee.com

A wholesome move … Patricia-Anne Donohue and Ziggy Cichowski, owners of Maple Street Patisserie in the Riverbend, have announced their new wholesale location on Laitam Lane in Harahan. "We needed to acquire a much larger space due to the increase in business in our wholesale company," says Cichowski. The duo is “thrilled” about the larger space, being a part of Jefferson Parish, and having room to equip the new location with more efficient and state-ofthe-art equipment.

124 Laitam Ln., cargocollective.com/ maplestreetpatisserie

Taking the lead … Emeril's Homebase recently announced the promotion of Darren Chabert to chef de cuisine of Meril, Lagasse's latest restaurant in the Warehouse District.

A longtime veteran of Emeril's Restaurants, Chabert was born in New Orleans, a “kid with his nose to the stove” who was raised on

Chef's choice … According to The Advocate, chef Kazuyuki “Kaz” Ishikawa is planning to open his own restaurant, inspired by omakase dining (essentially, letting the chef decide your meal). The new restaurant, to be called Nagomi, is scheduled to open this July at 3214 Burgundy St. in the Bywater. We're ready for anything, Kaz!

Coming soon to the LGD … The highly anticipated new restaurant concept by dynamic-duo chefs Michael Stoltzfus and Kristen Essig of Coquette is slated to open early this summer! Dubbed thalia, the neighborhood joint is nearing its launch

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with five things in mind: “quality, comfort, affordability, consistency, and sustainability.”

“We hope to create a space where neighbors come to take a moment, eat thoughtful meals, and enjoy the company of each other,” says Essig. “We are also creating thalia as a way to create creative and leadership opportunities to the young people we employ.”

1245 Constance St. Seeking other horizons … According to NOLA.com, celebrated chef Slade Rushing has parted ways with Brennan's, the iconic pink French Quarter restaurant he helped reopen back in 2014. Rushing, who formerly worked at MiLa with his wife Allison, was a James Beard finalist five years in a row and earned Brennan's many accolades from both local and national media. The talented chef has said he left to pursue new opportunities, but has not disclosed what those might be. We're rooting for you, chef!

417 Royal St., (504) 525-9711, brennansneworleans.com Going green … After running a kitchen installation inside the Siberia Lounge, a music venue on St. Claude Avenue, chef Matthew Ribachonek has opened his own digs just a few blocks away. The Green Room Kukhnya, located on St. Bernard Avenue, is offering an expanded menu of its Eastern European specialties, including dishes like borsch, kielbasa, blini, pierogi, golubtsy (stuffed cabbage rolls), and much more. The Green Room offers dinner every night but Tuesday

and stays open till midnight Thursday through Saturday.

1300 St. Bernard Ave., (504) 766-1613, greenroomnola.com Wine & Music ... Feast in the Foundation Room at the House of Blues New Orleans on June 6, 2019, during the JUSTIN Wine Dinner. Guests will enjoy a four-course dinner with wine pairings from JUSTIN Vineyards, a winery that is among the highest rated by enthusiasts and is renowned for combining old winemaking processes with advanced technology. For tickets and the full menu, visit houseofblues.com/neworleans.

So sad to see you go …

While it's exciting to see new restaurants and other eateries open, we know deep-down that others will have to close, even fairly new arrivals, whether we like it or not. Just recently, Atlanta-based bagelry and deli Goldberg's Fine Foods shuttered unexpectedly after only a one-year stint in the CBD. There's no word as of yet as to why the chain closed this location.

In other news, after three years of operation, Trinity Restaurant on Decatur Street has closed. The space that formerly housed the popular Italian restaurant Maximo's was extensively renovated and opened as Trinity, with chef Michael Isolani as the executive chef.

Though reasons for the closing still remain hazy and mired in rumor, Trinity's owner Hugh Uhalt confessed to The Advocate that he is planning a new concept for the space later this year.

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ohn Kennedy Toole once said “I am, at the moment, writing a lengthy indictment against our century. When my brain begins to reel from my literary labors, I make an occasional cheese dip.”

From the mounds of mozzarella on your pepperoni pizza to those comforting orange slices that ooze between two pieces of buttered and grilled bread, cheese is a ubiquitous and tasty ingredient used liberally all across the globe. There are literally hundreds of types of cheese, from Asiago to Velveeta, hard to soft, aged to straight from the churn, and it doesn't matter where you live, you'll always be able to find a dish featuring the world's favorite milk product.

While there are plenty of obvious places to score cheese, like the nearest pizza joint or (ahem) the daily bliss boards to be had at St. James Cheese Co., there are also lots of dishes that may not typically fall on your cheese radar. For example, there are all kinds of awesome cheese dishes at El Pavo Real—it is a Mexican restaurant, after all—including things like their enchiladas with chihuahua cheese or the breakfast burrito with carnitas and crema. And how about the huevos rancheros, with fried eggs, fresh tortillas, salsa ranchera, and crumbles of queso fresco? For only $8.95, it's a delightfully cheesy way to start the day.

At one of the city's most popular breakfast spots (now with three locations!), Toast Uptown on Laurel Street offers tons of cheesy goodness, like their steak melt with

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By Kim Ranjbar

mushrooms and Gruyere for $12, toast with cream cheese and cured salmon for $8, or a light, savory crepe with prosciutto and brie for $9.50.

Take a cruise near the courthouse to Avery's on Tulane and take your pick of curd-related delights, such as their Buffalo shrimp po-boy, dressed with bleu cheese dressing and bleu cheese crumbles; the “Fire in the Hole,” with Patton's hot sausage, pepper jack cheese, and fried pickled jalapenos; or go straight for the Sandbag, made with debris-style roast beef topped with fried pickles and thick slices of provolone. Believe me, a six-inch version will feed you plenty, but if you want to take some home, go for the big twelve-inch! They're all served on Leidenheimer French bread, and even the large size won't run over $17.

While they've obviously got pizza-a-go-go at Echo's Pizza in Mid-City, they've got other cheese-pleasin' plates as well. Dive into their fresh, house-made burrata and cherry tomatoes with a thick slice of baker Kate Heller's stellar focaccia or an order or two of their suppli: fried rice balls stuffed with tangy tomato and mozzarella for only $5.50.

Speaking of being stuffed, just down the road from Echo's is the butcher/restaurant dubbed Piece of Meat, opened by Daniel Jackson and Leighann Smith. Though their main attraction is meat, one of the most popular items on the menu is their boudin eggrolls, stuffed with pepper jack cheese, wrapped in a wonton, and fried, guaranteeing a marvelous mix of meat and rice with a crispy exterior and an ooey-gooey

Piece of Meat's Boudin & Pepper Jack Eggrolls center. At only $7 for an order of two large eggrolls, you may not want to share.

Though there's not a whole lot of cheese typically found in Chinese food, you won't have to worry about the lack at Red's Chinese in the Bywater, which is unabashedly un-authentic. They've taken the Americanized-Chinese-food appetizer

crab rangoons and bumped it up a New Orleans notch with crawfish instead of crab, jalapenos, and a sweet 'n' spicy honey dipping sauce. Go for the large order—you won't even miss that 10 bucks.

If you're seeking something on the sweeter side of the cheese spectrum, look no further than The Elysian Bar inside the

Red's Chinese's Crab Rangoons Hotel Peter and Paul. Talented local chef Alex Harrell is in the kitchen, and amidst the dishes of baked sunchoke custard with warm bacon vinaigrette and whipped ricotta atop sourdough flatbread and marinated squash, he's offering a wonderful stewed apple parfait in a mascarpone and crème fraîche mousse with pecan shortbread.

Believe me when I say you'll be unwilling to share. Another cheesy sweet dish can be found at Sofia in the Warehouse District.

You'll be bowled over by their zeppole: sweet ricotta doughnuts served atop a thick swipe of coffee mascarpone and drizzled with brown butter sauce.

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Pop-Up Power

By Emily Hingle

N

ew Orleans is a food town, to say the very least. Some of our restaurants have been proudly operating for over 100 years, foodies closely follow new restaurants as they open up, and everyone’s hungry for the next new thing.

Food trucks once ruled as the best way to try new dishes and delicacies, but pop-ups at bars, breweries, hotels, and even semisecret locations are now the most popular way to get creative cuisine and cocktails.

Some people just happen upon these intriguing pop-ups, but those in the know make sure to follow their favorite food and drink creators to find out where they’ll be next, just so that they can try something they’ve never had before.

Pop-up proprietor Christoph Dornemann needed a way to make some extra money at first, but he found that doing pop-ups gave him the creative release that he was craving.

“I had my first pop-up literally to help pay my rent at the time. I worked in kitchens and made very little money, so I decided to have a party where I sold pies to guests. I was in an empty four-bedroom house in the Broadmoor neighborhood that I converted into a sort of commercial kitchen and production location. My roommates had all moved out, and I was transitioning to a new place to live and needed to raise money,” he explained.

Since his very first pie pop-up, Christoph’s business has grown to the point where he regularly hosts pop-ups in public and private places, sometimes having friends and other pop-up enthusiasts cooking while he makes the drinks. He continued, “I get to experiment with whatever I want, try recipes that I've always dreamed about, and collaborate with my friends. The pop-ups end up being a lot of stress and work, but are extremely rewarding.”

Christoph works full-time in the service industry, so he understands what it takes to start a brick-and-mortar business, get customers in the door, and keep them coming back. That’s why he would rather keep his creativity in his pop-ups. He said, “Pop-ups allow for people in the industry to have an opportunity to showcase their creations to the public without the limitations of starting a business. The point of entry into the restaurant and bar industry is way beyond what average people can afford, and pop-ups open a temporary window for those looking to do something more with their careers.”

If you come across one of Christoph’s Black Pearl Tiki pop-ups, you’ll find a menu with “endless boundaries.” He and his team try to make things that they’ve never made before and they know no one else has tried. “It's like a culinary and craft cocktail

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playground where I can fuse cuisines and ingredients with no rules.

I can also experiment with the decor, layout, ordering system, and menu any way I want.

Despite there being countless amazing culinary and cocktail experiences in and around this city, there still is a yearning for discovery and being part of the 'underground' SERA MUN from the Wandering Goat scene. People want to every customer. There’s a different level of find and experience engagement when the customer can watch exclusive events and be 'in the know' about you cook and ask the chef questions, and for what is happening in the city beyond the us to be able to watch people enjoy usual tourist information.” the food.”

The Black Penny at 700 N. Rampart St. is Brandy Morrison and Dale Gautreaux of the home of Wolf ‘n’ Swallow, created by Chef The Wandering Goat would never give up Ryan Houla, which is open every Thursday. being able to interact with customers for “Chef Houla had been doing pop-ups for having their own ice cream shop. “We're years with a different concept at Pal’s, called The Wandering Goat; we want to go into Houla’s Pub Grub. He had taken a few years places and meet people. And the more off from cooking, and after seeing the joy he opportunities to do pop-ups, the more took in cooking for others in our home, we festivals we do, the more we're going to be came up with the idea to start doing it for able to get our ice cream out there. For us, the public. The menu for the first one was our dream is to be mobile,” stated Brandy.

Irish tacos and was a hit,” stated his partner The Wandering Goat was initially the Jennifer Jane. “Having a relationship with dream of Dale, who wanted a fleet of ice Black Penny and the bartenders benefits both of us greatly. They are always so excited cream trucks serving the community. He explained, “In the movie Friday, Big Worm's for us to be there because we bring people got this ice cream truck that's all tricked out to them, and their regulars come to us as and everything. I saw it and said, 'The ice cream trucks around here are like these white vans that are very poorly kept. It doesn't look good.' So, I wanted something that looked better. I wanted to reinvent the ice cream truck business.”

Brandy took Dale's idea and began making totally unique gourmet ice cream flavors to eventually be served out of such trucks.

She said, “We have Purple Cow, which is root beer ice cream marbled with a vanilla ice cream. It tastes just like a root beer float without the fizz. Sera Mun is a lemon blueberry cheesecake ice cream, marbled together with graham cracker crumbles. One of our most popular items is our Campfire, which has Ghirardelli Chocolate-covered graham crackers with toasted marshmallow ice cream in between. I can say what the Chef Houla of Wolf 'n' Swallow ingredients are; no one's going to tell me that I have to make this any other way. We do collaborate on it. But, ultimately, I do well. It’s win-win.” what I want to do with the flavors. They call Chef Houla and Jennifer love being able me the Flavor Gypsy.” They have a full menu to make their own schedule, have the of one-of-a-kind flavors, and they’re always flexibility to cook for private parties, and experimenting with new ones. experiment with flavors. She continued, The Wandering Goat is just one of many “Our most popular and favorite dish is Chef pop-ups that make a regular appearance Houla’s Vietnamese jambalaya, in which he at Miel Brewery, which hosts new and combines traditional Cajun ingredients and exciting pop-ups on most nights of the week. flavors with Vietnamese spices and accents.

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Instead of going to your favorite There’s one more benefit to doing a poprestaurant for the umpteenth time, go on a up that other pop-up makers have echoed. dinner, drinks, and dessert adventure at a Jennifer said, “The best benefit for us is that with our set-up, we get to interact with pop-up or two.

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Round the Dinner Table: Where Y’at Writers’ Favorite Dishes

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s important to life as air and water, food is one of the many claims to fame that New Orleans has under its belt. Whether it be a traditional New Orleans dish or even some simple home-cooked meal, everybody here has a favorite food that is essential to their diet or party menu. For this issue, we’ve asked our Where Y’at writers about some of their all-time favorite chow. From red beans and rice to fried chicken, our writers have got great taste!

Cornbread Dressing

Being part of a large extended family, I’ve experienced many different homemade dishes every Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, etc. Traditionally, we’ve always had roast beef and gravy, baked macaroni and cheese, chicken and sausage gumbo, cocoons, and cherry cheesecake on our party menus. Our most recent dish, and one of my absolute favorites, is my dad’s cornbread dressing.

My mom would usually go to Rouses to pick up about two or three boxes of cornbread mix, while my dad would be toasting sliced

bread and cutting it into small cubes. I’d help my parents chop up onions, parsley, and red, yellow, and orange bell peppers. We’d mix that all together with some eggs and chicken broth, pop it in our oven, and I’d hang around the kitchen just to smell the dressing cook. We don’t even really use it as stuffing. Just take it out of the oven, spoon a big portion onto your plate, and you’ve got delicious, down-home Southern cooking at its finest. –Burke Bischoff

Crawfish ANYTHING

I love crawfish. Like, obsessively, weirdly so. And I don’t just mean in a bisque or an etouffée. I’m talking, keep-them-as-pets, deck-the-halls-with-crawfish-décor, dress-incrawfish-leggings, seriously-considering-acrawfish-tattoo love crawfish. So yes, boiling them and peeling off their exoskeletons to eat their tiny innards gives me guilt issues, thinking of my beloved pet Crawfish Monica in her little aquarium. But that said, I’m not above eating Monica’s cousins if someone else does the dirty work for me—as long

as I don’t have to witness the slaughter. If they’re cooked and peeled already, I get very excited at the sight and smell of anything crawfish—from crawfish bread to beignets, pasta to pie, with grits or au gratin. And if I see crawfish nachos on a menu, I’m in crawfish heaven. There is no crawfish dish I won’t happily devour, because crawfish are cute and entertaining in the pond or tank, but downright tasty on the plate. Monica, forgive me. –Kathy Bradshaw

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Red Beans and Rice

There are few certainties in life: death, taxes, and, if growing up in New Orleans, red beans and rice on Mondays. At the start of each week, my mother would make a pot of her creamy red beans and rice with turkey sausage and a side of cornbread for dinner.

Oftentimes, members of my family would eat double servings of red beans, as this was the de facto Monday lunch dish, both at my high school and at the cafeteria near my father’s shop. Even after she and my dad left Louisiana following Hurricane Katrina, my mother would still prepare this whenever I came to visit. Though it is no longer a weekly tradition, I have been known to make red beans and rice on occasion. I am particularly fond of this healthy recipe from the Food Network: foodnetwork.com/recipes/robertirvine/red-beans-and-rice-recipe.

–Greg Roques

Oyster Dressing

Growing up, my favorite dish was only served on special occasions. Fortunately, these occasions were Thanksgiving and Christmas, so I knew exactly when I would be able to enjoy my mother’s oyster dressing. Handed down from her mother before her, this recipe involved two-thirds of the Creole trinity (onions and celery) with green onions (or shallots, as they were colloquially and rather erroneously called) stepping into bell pepper’s role. The rest of the makings were simple: bread crumbs, parsley, and, of course, fresh Louisiana

oysters from the Gulf of Mexico. The result was a delightfully savory dish that screamed New Orleans and just so happened to be tailored to the tastes of an eight-year-old boy who requested second and third helpings of the delectable “stuffing.” More than three decades later, the oyster dressing remains a holiday mainstay in the Boudreaux household. –Jeff Boudreaux Homemade Italian Dinner

My most mind-blowing dinner was one Big Red (aka Mom) made when I was a kid. I’d have to do the shopping for it. These were the days when we had small mom-and-pop stores selling what we now find in sections of the supermarkets. I would be sent out with $1.50 in quarters. First stop: the butcher, where I would get a quarter’s worth of soup bones. Then on to the green grocer for $0.25 of soup greens (carrot, onion, turnip, celery, parsley). Next, to the Italian deli for a quarter’s worth of parmesan cheese, a pound of large-shell macaroni, a can of tomatoes, and a loaf of crusty Italian bread.

Typical LaMancusa kitchen magic: This would feed five kids and two adults.

The ritual would be when we all took turns grating the cheese into the fragrant, steamy soup. We would each sing this brief Italian song and grate like crazy, for when the song was over, we had to pass the cheese to the next person. It’s a ditty concerning a girl, a fireman, and her mother, who is gonna tell her father. Amazingly, all five of us kids, now grown and retired, remember the song and the soup. –Phil LaMancusa

Meals at Mary’s Restaurant

Mary’s Restaurant in Theodore, Alabama, was my favorite place to dine as a kid and through later years. Mary’s is no longer in operation, but it remains alive and well in my memory. I believe one of our strongest memories is our “food memory,” and certainly for me, it’s one of my favorite escapes back in time. I might be a vegan today, but I shall never forsake the pleasures that Mary’s gave to me. The memories of her fried chicken and shrimp creole are still vivid—I can truly taste the creole sauce and the crispy-skinned, battered, and deepfried chicken. I’m not even sure if, as a kid, I liked shrimp creole, but my adult palate, combined with this memory, makes for serious food yearnings.

Equal to Mary’s food was the café’s ambience—at least to me. The walls were adorned with glossy color prints of Kennedy, Martin Luther King, and Jesus. There was this big, red, coffin-sized Coca-Cola ice box, filled with soda bottles. Vases of plastic flowers prettified each Formicatopped table. The jukebox had plenty of Sinatra, R&B, and country tunes. And the unsuspecting chickens strutted the parking lot. You just had to love it all. –Debbie Lindsey

“There are few certainties in life: death, taxes, and, if growing up in New Orleans, red beans and rice on Mondays.”

Gumbo

"The best gumbo is the family gumbo.”

Foodies come to New Orleans in search of many famous dishes, and the most famous of them all is gumbo. As they roam the streets in search of the best the city has to offer, a local’s response will usually be, “At my mama’s house.” It’s a fact that all New Orleanians have one person in their family who they think makes the best gumbo. For some, it’s a mother, grandmother, aunt, or uncle, but in my family, it’s my dad. For me, his gumbo is one of the best comfort foods.

It’s hardy, warm, and delicious. It’s the main staple during the holidays, and there’s never a doubt as to who’s going to make the gumbo each year. –Kimmie Tubré Red Beans and Rice: An Inevitable Journey

As a kid, I remember seeing red beans and rice on the dining room table and cringing. It was a dish that I hated and wanted no part of. To eat it, I had to part it into four sections and trick myself into eating it by making it into a game or competition. Other times, I had to add condiments to it, such as mustard.

Today is a different story. Red beans and rice is probably one of my favorite dishes.

It’s one of those things that can be eaten with just about anything. Some eat it with pork chops, sausage, fried chicken, or even catfish. I can eat it any way because it’s just that delicious when cooked right. And the right way will always include Camellia beans—duh! –Kimmie Tubré

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Sell Me Pies, Sell Me Sweet Little Pies

By Steven Melendez

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hen the topic of pie comes up, New Orleanians often lament the loss of Hubig’s, the historic bakery destroyed by a fire in 2012. Hubig’s fruit-filled hand pies were a staple at grocery and corner stores around the city.

Yet while that bakery has never returned to operation, there’s no shortage of places around New Orleans to get a piece of pie, from Hubig’s-style fruit hand pies to slices of traditional, windowsill-style pies.

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Fry and Pie

Russell’s Marina

This upscale but cozy diner-like restaurant in a converted gas station in the Riverbend offers its own interpretations of classics, like burgers, tacos, and mac and cheese. Not surprisingly, its dessert menu offers a version of another American classic: the apple pie.

Each serving is a miniature pie in full, with fresh apples and a caramel sauce fully contained within a tasty crust.

Located in the courtyard of the Hi-Ho Lounge in the Marigny, Fry and Pie offers a changing assortment of poutine-style loaded french fry plates and sweet individual pies.

Recent offerings include an Elvis-themed peanut butter and banana pie; a berry pie made with a mix of blackberries, blueberries, and local strawberries; and a spicy chocolate and espresso dessert. Enjoy your pies (or fries) in Hi-Ho’s courtyard or in the bar itself or dodge the concert crowd and order your pies at the street-side takeout window.

Visitors to the New Orleans lakefront are familiar with Russell’s all-day breakfasts, seafood platters, and po-boys. But those who manage to leave room for dessert will find that Russell’s offers an excellent assortment of decadent pies, including classic apple, traditional Southern pecan, and a chocolate and peanut butter pie topped with Reese’s crumbles. A lemon ice box pie, reminiscent of key lime, delivers a tasty blend of sweet and sour. Pecan and apple pies are also available, and you can get them à la mode.

Haydel’s Bakery

The Joint

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If you’re craving a Hubig’s-style hand pie, check a grocery store or coffee shop near you for Haydel’s version of the classic treat, available throughout the region in flavors like apple, cherry, chocolate, and coconut creme.

If you prefer, you can stop by Haydel’s and pick up a pie directly from the bakery or even place an online order and have a shipment of pies sent anywhere in the United States.

Located in the Bywater neighborhood, this cozy barbecue spot is renowned throughout New Orleans for its pork ribs, brisket, and pulled pork. It’s also home to some of the city’s most delicious pies, available by the slice, including a sweet pecan pie, a classic key lime pie, and a peanut butter pie. If you’re just coming for dessert, skip the barbecue line and grab your pies at the bar.

Freret Street’s High Hat Café is known for its interpretations of Southern and Louisiana cooking, such as fried catfish, barbecue shrimp, and pimento cheese fries. If you’re staying for dessert, you might also want to try High Hat’s chocolate chess pie, a classic Southern custardy treat. Specials of the day also often include other pies, so make sure to check with your server before ordering dessert.

Another option for Hubig’s-style hand pies is this cozy bar in the Bywater. Flavors vary from day to day and take about 15 minutes to cook, giving you time to enjoy one of the bar’s signature burgers, sides like fried pickles or pickled eggs, and numerous craft beers on tap. Pies are larger than the individual ones you might find at a convenience store, so be prepared to share with a friend or take some leftover pie to go.

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MUSICCALENDAR

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NOLA Brewing - Justin Molaison Ralph’s On the Park - Joe Krown Roosevelt Hotel - Paul Longstreth Royal Frenchmen Hotel - Lynn Drury Santos Bar - Splatter + Wrekt SideBar NOLA - Kyle Poehling, WIll Feinberg and Quinn Sternberg Snug Harbor - Stanton Moore Trio Spotted Cat - Andy J. Forest Band, the Little Big Horns, Smoking Time Jazz Club, The Starlight - Tom McDermott, Goodnight Starlight with Asher Danziger, Maxwell Lee Three Muses - Sam Cammarata, Joshua Gouzy Trinity Episcopal Church - Albinas Prizgintas Vaso - Bobby Love & Friends

Rooney Celebrate this L.A.-based indie alternative band’s 20th anniversary when they stop in New Orleans for their Break the Wall Tour at House of Blues’s The Parish. Frontman Robert Schwartzman promises an intimate unplugged performance of hits like “When Did Your Heart Go Missing?” and “I’m Shaking.” Tuesday, June 4, 7:00 p.m., $20. The Parish at the House of Blues, houseofblues.com Monday, May 27 21st Amendment - Dan Ruch Quartet Apple Barrel - James McClaskey, Bourbon Bastards Banks Street Bar - Portwood & Co BMC - Zoe K., Lil Red & Big Bad, Paggy Prine & Southern Soul Bombay Club - David Boeddinghaus Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans - Co & Co Traveling Show Buffa’s - Dirty Rain Revelers, Antoine Diel Café Beignet - Steamboat Willie Jazz Band Café Negril - Soul Project Checkpoint Charlie - Decatur Street Allstars Chickie Wah Wah - Justin Molaison, Paul Sanchez Circle Bar - Dem Roach Boyz Columns Hotel - David Doucet d.b.a. - John Boutte, Brother Tyrone & the Mind Benders Dmac’s Bar & Grill - Danny Alexander Dos Jefes - John Fohl Dragon’s Den - DJ ILL Medina, Catie Rodgers & Her Swing Orchestra Fritzel’s Jazz Pub - Chick Brackman and Richard Scott Hi Ho Lounge - No Frets!, Bluegrass Pickin’ Party with Victoria Coy and Matt Slusher House of Blues Restaurant - Sean Riley Jazz Playhouse at Royal Sonesta New Orleans - Gerald French and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge - Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers Kerry Irish Pub - Beth Patterson Live Oak Café - Aaron Walker Trio Mahogany Jazz Hall - Spider Murphy, Gary Brown The Maison - Chicken and Waffles, Aurora Nealand & The Royal Roses, Sierra Green & the Soul Machine Marigny Opera House - Up Up We Go! & Terza

Neutral Ground Coffeehouse - Patrick Pearson, Genial Orleanians One Eyed Jacks - Blind Texas Marlin Rock ‘n’ Bowl - NOLA Swing Dance Connection, DJ Twiggs Roosevelt Hotel - Sam Kuslan SideBar NOLA - Judge Dali, Instant Opus 3.0 with Ben Stonaker, Ethan May and Luke Palmer Sidneys Saloon - Steve DeTroy & the Aftermath Snug Harbor - Charmaine Neville Band The Starlight - Steve ‘DeTrio’ Detroy, Orphaned in Storyville Spotted Cat - Royal Street Winding Boys, Dominick Grillo and the Frenchmen St. All-Stars, New Orleans Swinging Consensus Sweet Lorraine’s - Ernie Vincent & The Top notes Three Muses - Bart Ramsey Vaso - Bobby Love & Friends Tuesday, May 28 21st Amendment - John Zarsky Quartet Apple Barrel - G-Volt, Steve Mignano Band BMC - Sweet Magnolia, Dapper Dandies, Abe Thompson & The Doctors of Funk Bombay Club - Matt Lemmler Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Secondhand Street Band Buffa’s - Loose Cattle Café Beignet - Steamboat Willie Jazz Band Carrollton Station - Radio Bird Quartet Checkpoint Charlie - Jamie Lynn Vessels Chickie Wah Wah - Ivor Simpson-Kennedy, Sarah Quintana and Michael Doucet Circle Bar - Alex Pianovich Civic Theatre - Joe Jackson Columns Hotel - John Rankin d.b.a. - Dinosaurchestra, Treme Brass Band Dmac’s Bar & Grill - 19th Street Red Dos Jefes - The Mark Coleman Trio Dragon’s Den - Frog and Henry Fritzel’s Jazz Pub - Tom Fischer and Richard Scott Hi Ho Lounge - Basher House of Blues Restaurant - Michael Liuzza Howlin’ Wolf - Comedy Beast, Danny Worsnop, Young Natives, Pros and Cons, MHME, Hollow City Jazz Playhouse at Royal Sonesta New Orleans - James Rivers Movement Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge: Cyril Neville Jam Session Kerry Irish Pub - Jason Bishop Live Oak Café - Katarina Boudreaux’s Family Band Jame Mahogany Jazz Hall - Monty Banks, Tony Seville & The Cadillacs The Maison - Novos Sapatos, Gregory Agid Quartet, Gene’s Music Machine Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - Danny Rubio & The Catahoula Music Company Maple Leaf - Rebirth Brass Band Marigny Opera House - Brad Walker + Alex Bosworth Neutral Ground Coffeehouse - Ivor S.K., King Ferdinand

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Wednesday, May 29 21st Amendment - Prohibition All-Stars Apple Barrel - Andre Lovett, Josh Benitez Art Klub - Stoo Odom & Tristan Gianola on Cast Iron Guitars Banks Street Bar - Renshaw Davies + Born Twins Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain - Peter Harris Trio BMC - Mojo Shakers, Retrospex, Natalie Cris Band Bombay Club - Josh Paxton Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans - Shynola Jazz Band Buffa’s - Open Mic Night with Nattie Sanchez Bullet’s Sports Bar - Treme Brass Band Carousel Lounge at Hotel Monteleone - James Martin Band Celebration Hall - TBC Brass and Checkpoint Charlie - T Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters Chickie Wah Wah - Mark Carroll & Friends, Dave Jordan’s Songwriting Sessions Circle Bar - The Iguanas, Hugh Morrison and Chris Andreucci Columns Hotel - Christine Bold Crescent City Farmer’s Market, Rusty Rainbow Bywater - Greg Speck d.b.a - Tin Men, Walter “Wolfman” Washington and the Roadmasters Dmac’s Bar & Grill - Chris Zonada Dos Jefes - Tangiers Combo Dragon’s Den - DJ FT, DJ T-Roy Fritzel’s Jazz Pub - Chuck Blackman and Barry Foulon Hi Ho Lounge - Beardsley, Orchidea House of Blues - Rich Collins, Cary Hudson Jazz Playhouse at Royal Sonesta New Orleans - Big Sam’s Crescent City Connection Kerry Irish Pub - Will Dickerson Loa Bar - Lynn Drury and The Dirty Rain Revelers Mahogany Jazz Hall -Monty Banks, Tony Seville & The Cadillacs Madison, The - Eight Dice Cloth, New Orleans Jazz Vipers, B Miller Zone Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - Danny Rubio & The Catahoula Music Company Maple Leaf - Soul Project Neutral Ground Coffeehouse - Louis Maistros, Tom Andes, Bremner One Eyed Jacks - Vixens & Vinyl Palm Court Jazz Café - Lars Edegran and Topsy Chapman with Palm Court Jazz Band Ralph’s On the Park - Joe Krown Rock ‘n’ Bowl - G and the New Orleans Swinging Gypsies Roosevelt Hotel - Daniel Mineke Royal Frenchmen Hotel - Amanda Walker Santos Bar - Carnivora, The Russell Welch Quartet (Upstairs) SideBar Nola - Helen Gillet Snug Harbor - Uptown Jazz Orchestra with Delfeayo Marsalis The Starlight - Greg Schatz, Tuba Skinny, Nahum Zdybel’s Hot Jazz Jam Spotted Cat - Chris Christy, Shotgun Jazz Band, Antoine Diel and the New Orleans Power, Misfits Tapps II - Kevin Morris & Uptown Production Three Muses - Leslie Martin, Joshua Gouzy Vaso - Bobby Love & Friends Thursday, May 30 Buffa’s - Doyle Cooper, Fr. Ron and Friends Café Beignet - Steamboat Willie Jazz Band d.b.a. - Hash Cabbage House of Blues - Shawan Rice Howlin’ Wolf - Comedy Gumbeaux Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge - Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers Kerry Irish Pub - Patrick Cooper Ogden Museum of Southern Art - Walter Seed Old Point Bar - Valerie Sassyfras

One Eyed Jacks - Fast Times: Best of the 80’s and 90’s Palm Court Jazz Café - Duke Heitger Tipitina’s - Marty Gras Concert to Benefit Marty Hurley Endowment at Brother Martin High School Friday, May 31 Buffa’s - Dr. Sick, Greg Schatz Trio Café Beignet - Steamboat Willie Jazz Band d.b.a - Aurora Nealand and the Royal Roses, Deltaphonic Gattuso’s - Soul Express House of Blues - Jake Landry and the Right Lane Bandits Howlin’ Wolf - Stone Mecca, Quarx Jazz Playhouse at Royal Sonesta New Orleans - Nayo Jones Experience, Trixie Minx’s Burlesque Ballroom feat. Romy Kaye and the Mercy Buckets Kerry Irish Pub - Tim Robertson, Beth Patterson One Eyed Jacks - DJ Soul Sister presents SOULFUL TAKEOVER Palm Court Jazz Café - Kevin Louis and Palm Court Jazz Band Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Hyperphlyy Royal Frenchmen Hotel - Monty Banks Spotted Cat - Andy Forest Treeaux, New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings, Rhythm Stompers Three Muses - Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue, Doro Wat Jazz Band Tipitina’s - Free Friday Concert Series Featuring Billy luso & Restless Natives + The Quickening Saturday, June 1 Buffa’s - Tchopsley, Yakimeiniacs w/Jamie Bernstein and Dave Easley The Jazz Playhouse at Royal Sonesta New Orleans The Nayo Jones Experience Kerry Irish Pub - Patrick Cooper, Will Dickerson Three Keys - HUSTLE! with DJ Soul Sister Tipitina’s - An Evening With Rickie Lee Jones Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits - The Tangiers Combo Bamboula’s - Sabertooth Swing, G & the Swinging Gypsies, Johnny Mastro Blues Band, City of Trees Brass Band Bar Redux - Slow Coyote and Justin Ready Bombay Club - Scott Meyers Checkpoint Charlie - Baby Boy Battles & the Boys, Jamie Lynn Vessels Circle Bar - Dick Deluxe, The Subsonics + Chicken Snake Dos Jefes - The Betty Shirley Band Dragon’s Den - Mahmoud Chouki, DJ FTK Evangeline - Lil Josephine & Rhodes Spedale Le Bon Temps Roulé - John Scott The Maison - Chance Bushman & The Ibervillianaires, Leah Rucker, Smoking Time Jazz Club, Brass-A-Holics, Funk Griot Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl - The Topcats Old Point Bar - Caroline Broussard Pythian Market - Will Feinberg Woldenberg Riverfront Park - Oyster Festival presents Cha Wa + Maggie Koerner Republic - 12th Planet Gasa Gasa - Wasted Potency Maple Leaf Bar - The Crooked Vines Santos Bar - Fracture BMC - The Jazzmen, Abe Thompson & Drs. Of Funk, Les Getrez & Creole Cookin’, JAM Brass Band, 32 Nola Sunday, June 2 AllWays Lounge - Jess Kreis and his Red Beans and Rice Bacchanal - The Tangiers Combo Bamboula’s - Eh La Bas Ensemble, New Orleans Ragweeds, Carl LeBlanc, Ed Wills Blues 4 Sale Bar Redux - Asher Danziger + Joanna Tomassoni and Morgan Orion Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski Trio with David Jellema Buffa’s - Jazz Brunch with Some Like it Hot, First Sunday Pfister Sisters, Steve Pistorious Jazz Quartet Bullet’s Sports Bar - VL and Just Eight Band Checkpoint Charlie - Open Mic with Jim Smith Circle Bar - Dick Deluxe, Micah Mckee & friends + Blind Texas Marlin Columns Hotel - Chip Wilson Dragon’s Den - Anuraag Pendyal, DJ Kidd Love Gattuso's - Da Rockits The Jazz Playhouse at Royal Sonesta New Orleans Germaine Bazzle The Maison - NOLA Jitterbugs Jazz Band, Royal Street Jazz Collective, Tuba Skinny, Higher Heights Old Point Bar - Gregg & James Martinez, Romy Kaye and Keanne Marie Harris Special Venue - The Jefferson Chorale Woldenberg Riverfront Park Kerry Irish Pub - Beth Patterson

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One Eyed Jacks - The Night Janitor (all vinyl set) The Howlin’ Wolf - Hot 8 Brass Band Sidney’s Saloon - Flying Buffaloes BMC - Will Dickerson Band, Foot & Friends, Margi Cates, Moments Of Truth Monday, June 3 Bamboula’s - Saint Louis Slim, Perdido Jazz Band, G & the Swinging Gypsies, Les Getrez N Creole Cooking Bombay Club - David Boeddinghaus Buffa’s - Dirty Rain Revelers, Antoine Diel Checkpoint Charlie - Decatur Street Allstars Columns Hotel - David Doucet Dos Jefes - John Fohl Dragon’s Den - DJ Ill Medina, Royal Street Jazz Collective The Jazz Playhouse at Royal Sonesta New Orleans Gerald French & The Original Tuxedo Jazz Band The Maison - Chicken and Waffles, Aurora Nealand & The Royal Roses, Sierra Green & The Soul Machine Marigny Opera House - The Afrodiziac’s Jazz featuring Mike Dillon Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl - DJ Twiggs Sidney’s Saloon - Steve Detroy and The Aftermath The Starlight - Fantasy Non Fiction + Guts Club and St. Lorelei Kerry Irish Pub - Patrick Cooper One Eyed Jacks - Blind Texas Marlin House of Blues - The Lemonheads and Tommy Stinson Republic - Betty Who Gasa Gasa - No Vacation BMC - Zoe K., Lil Red & Big Bad, Paggy Prine & Southern Soul Tuesday, June 4 Bamboula’s - Christopher Johnson, Rancho Tee Motel, Chance Bushmen & Rhythm Stompers, The Budz Bombay Club - Matt Lemmler Buffa’s - Taco, Tequila and Tiaras w/ Vanessa Carr Checkpoint Charlie - Jamie Lynn Vessels Circle Bar - The Let’s Go’s + Bottomfeeders + Trampoline Team Columns Hotel - John Rankin Dos Jefes - The Mark Coleman trio The Jazz Playhouse at Royal Sonesta New Orleans The James Rivers Movement The Maison - Cyrus Nabipoor, Gregory Agid Quartet, Gene’s Music Machine Kerry Irish Pub - Jason Bishop Joy Theater - LANY House of Blues - Rooney Southport Hall - Dayshell Neutral Ground Coffee House - Izzy Heltai BMC - Sweet Magnolia, Dapper Dandies, Abe Thompson & Drs. Of Funk Wednesday, June 5 Bamboula’s - Eight Dice Cloth, Bamboulas Hot Jazz Quartet, Mem Shannon, Crawdaddy T’s Cajun Zydeco Review Bombay Club - Josh Paxton Buffa’s - World’s Most Open Mic Night w/Nattie Sanchez Celebration Hall - TBC Brass Band Checkpoint Charlie - T Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters Circle Bar - The Iguanas, New Primals + France Camp + Bad Misters Columns Hotel - Christien Bold Dos Jefes - Carl LeBlanc and Ellen Smith Dragon’s Den - DJ FTK, DJ T-Roy The Jazz Playhouse at Royal Sonesta New Orleans Crescent by Choice The Maison - Baby Giants Jazz Band, New Orleans Jazz Vipers, Jason Neville & The Funky Soul Band Marigny Brasserie - Grayson Brockamp & the New Orleans Wildlife Band Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Johnny J & the Hitman Kerry Irish Pub - Will Dickerson One Eyed Jacks - Vixens & Vinyl House of Blues - Stryper, Jet Lounge BMC - The Tempted, Retrospex, Natalie Cris Band Thursday, June 6 Bamboula’s - El La Bas Jazz Ensemble, Jan Marie & the Mean Reds, Marty Peters & the Party Meters, TreeHouse Brass Band Bar Redux - Simon Burke Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski and David Jellema Bullet’s Sports Bar - Shamar Allen and the Underdawgs Buffa’s - Rebecca Leigh and Harry Mayronne, Tom McDermott and Aurora Nealand Checkpoint Charlie - Mary Charlotte Young Circle Bar - Haybaby Dos Jefes - The Todd Squad Dragon’s Den - DJ Jess, HaSizzle The Jazz Playhouse at Royal Sonesta New Orleans Brass-A-Holics The Maison - Good For Nothin’ Band, Sweet Substitute Jazz Band, Dysfunktional Bone Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie

Old Point Bar - The Two’s Rib Room at the Omni Royal Orleans - Alan Bailey Three Keys - Honor Thy Mother, Mykia Jovan Kerry Irish Pub - Chip Wilson One Eyed Jacks - Fast Times: Best of the 80’s and 90’s Vaso - Jason Neville Funk Band Vaughan’s Lounge - DJ Black Pearl, Corey Henry & the Treme Funktet House of Blues - Draco Rosa Gasa Gasa - Julia Jacklin Three Muses - Mia Borders BMC - Ainsley Matich & Broken Blues, New Orleans Johnnys, Moments of Truth Friday, June 7 Bamboula’s - Jeremy Joyce Jazz Adventure, Kala Chandra, Smoky Greenwell, Ace Brass Band Bar Redux - DJ Shane Love Banks Street Bar & Grill - When We Met BJ’s Lounge - Mystic Light Casino + Bruisey Peets and Guts Club Bombay Club - Leroy Jones Bullet’s Sports Bar - The Pinettes Brass Band Buffa’s - Davis Rogan, Dave Ferrato Checkpoint Charlie - Frenchie Moe, Lips and The Trips, Hard to be Human Dos Jefes - The Panorama Jazz Band Dragon’s Den - DJ RQ Away Gattuso's - Will Iseman The Jazz Playhouse at Royal Sones ta New Orleans Shannon Powell Jazz Quartet Kerry Irish Pub - Hugh Morrison, The One Tailed Three The Maison - The Rhythm Stompers, The New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, Shotgun Jazz Band, Gene’s Music Machine Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Bucktown Allstars NOLA Brewing - Justin Molaison Old Point Bar - Rick Trolsen One Eyed Jacks - Soul Sister presents “PURPLE TAKEOVER: A PRINCE Celebration w/DJ Soul Sister + Lenka Paris” Three Keys - 1Social and Red Clay Soul present The Living Room Experience Tipitina’s - Free Friday Concert Series Featuring Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes + Aaron Benjamin + Spencer Whatever Whitey’s Fishing Hole - Adam Pearce Republic - Blunts & Blondes BMC - Lifesavers, Tempter, Tellers, La Tran K Saturday, June 8 Bamboula’s - Sabertooth Swing, G & the Swinging Gypsies, City of Trees Brass Band Banks Street Bar - Uncle Meg + Treadles + Ex Specter & more Bar Redux - The Tempted Bombay Club - Meryl Zimmerman Quartet Checkpoint Charlie - Kenny Triche Band, The Ubaka Brothers Circle Bar - Dick Deluxe, The Infinites Dos Jefes - Sunpie & The Louisiana Sunspots Dragon’s Den - Mahmoud Chouki, DJ Dizzi, DJ Legatron Prime Evangeline - Lil Josephine & Rhodes Spedale Buffa’s - Freddie Blue and the Friendship Circle, HG Breland Gattuso's - Austin Sicard & The Medics The Jazz Playhouse at Royal Sonesta New Orleans The Nayo Jones Experience The Maison - Chance Bushman & The Iberbillianaires, Eight Dice Cloth, Smoking Time Jazz Club, Sierra Green & The Soul Machine, Higher Heights Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Category 6 The Metropolitan Nightclub - Tritonal Ogden Museum of Southern Art - Alexis & the Samurai + Sportys Brass Band and mroe Old Point Bar - Marshland The Lazy Jack - Christina Salls Band Kerry Irish Pub - Beth Patterson, Hurricane Refugees Three Keys - NOJO 7 at Three Keys, Chris Stylez Tipitina’s - AudioVisual: Presented by AbstractNOLA Gasa Gasa - Jamila Woods Joy Theater - Detroit Swindle House of Blues - Loumuzik BMC - The Jazzmen, Abe Thompson & Drs of Funk, Les Getrez & Creole Cookin’, Vance Orange, Jarvis & Southern Gents Sunday, June 9 AllWays Lounge - The Rhythm Stompers Bamboula’s - Eh La Bas Ensemble, New Orleans Ragweeds, Carl LeBlanc, Ed Wills Blues 4 Sale Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski Trio with Tim Laughlin Bullet’s Sports Bar - John Pierre and the Expressions Buffa’s - Jazz Brunch with Some Like It Hot, Ella Blue, Pistorius Jazz Quartet Checkpoint Charlie - Open Mic with Jim Smith Circle Bar - Dick Deluxe, Micah McKee & friends + Blind Texas Marlin, Log Lady + Un Ashely + Cicada Columns Hotel - Chip Wilson Dragon’s Den - Anuraag Pendyal, DJ Kidd Love The Jazz Playhouse at Royal Sonesta New Orleans Germaine Bazzle

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LANY Comprised of Paul Klein, Les Priest, and Jake Gross, LANY has rapidly gained renown since they tied for Billboard’s highest-charting debut rock album in 2017. Recently named by Rolling Stone as having the best stage presence at Governors Ball Music Festival, this band will enthrall you with their performance of upbeat ballads, like “Super Far” and “Thru These Tears.” Tuesday, June 4, 7:00 p.m., $25 - $40. The Joy Theater, thejoytheater.ticketfly.com The Maison - NOLA Jitterbugs Jazz Band, Rodolfo Benitez, Royal Street Winding Boys, Higher Heights Old Point Bar - John Rankin, Romy Kaye and Jeanne Marie Harris The Lazy Jack - The Medics Kerry Irish Pub - Patrick Cooper The Howlin’ Wolf - Hot 8 Brass Band Tipitina’s - Fais Do Do Gasa Gasa - Shadow Year BMC - Will Dickerson Band, Foot & Friends, Margi Cates, Moments of Truth Monday, June 10 Bamboula’s - Saint Louis Slim, Perdido Jazz Band, G & Swinging Gypsies, Les Getrez N Creole Cooking Bombay Club - David Boeddinghaus Buffa’s - Arlene DeLay and Charlie Wooton, Dayna Kurtz Checkpoint Charlie - Decatur Street Allstars Circle Bar - Dem Roach Boyz, Tiny Dinosaur & The Gravity Wells + Napsack Columns Hotel - David Doucet Dragon’s Den - DJ Ill Deina, The Ben Fox Trot Orchestra The Jazz Playhouse at Royal Sonesta New Orleans Gerald French & The Original Tuxedo Jazz Band The Maison - Chicken and Waffles, Aurora Nealand & The Royal Roses, Sierra Green & The Soul Machine Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl - DJ Twiggs Sidney’s Saloon - Steve DeTroy and The Aftermath Kerry Irish Pub - Hugh Morrison One Eyed Jacks - Blind Texas Marlin Hi-Ho Lounge - Frenship Gasa Gasa - The Felice Brothers BMC - Zoe K., Lil Red & Big Bad, Paggy Prine & Southern Soul Tuesday, June 11 Bamboula’s - Christopher Johnson, Rancho Tee Motel, Chance Bushmen & Rhythm Stompers Bombay Club - Matt Lemmler Checkpoint Charlie - Jamie Lynn Vessels Buffa’s - Talking to New Orleans The Jazz Playhouse at Royal Sonesta New Orleans The James Rivers Movement The Maison - Sidewalk Swing, Gregory Agid Quartet, Gene’s Music Machine Kerry Irish Pub - Jason Bishop Gasa Gasa - Caroline Rose The Little Gem Saloon - Meschiya Lake BMC - Sweet Magnolia, Dapper Dandies, Abe Thompson & Drs. of Funk Wednesday, June 12 AllWays Lounge - Bryce Eastwood Bamboula’s - Eight Dice Cloth, Bamboulas Hot Jazz Quartet, Mem Shannon, Crawdaddy T’s Cajun Zydeco Review Bombay Club - Josh Paxton Checkpoint Charlie - T Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters Columns Hotel - Christien Bold Dragon’s Den - DJ FTK, DJ T-Roy Buffa’s - World’s Most Open Mic Night w/Nattie Sanchez The Jazz Playhouse at Royal Sonesta New Orleans -

Big Sam’s Crescent City Connection The Maison - St. Roch Syncopators, New Orleans Jazz Vipers, Jason Neville & The Funky Soul Band Marigny Brasserie - Grayson Brockamp & the New Orleans Wildlife Band Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl Kerry Irish Pub - Beth Patterson One Eyed Jacks - Vixens & Vinyl House of Blues - Jet Lounge The Little Gem Saloon - Marc Stone, Marilyn Barbarin, Lilli Lewis, Cole Williams Tipitina’s Uptown - Stanton Moore, Tony Hall, Ian Neville The Howlin’ Wolf - Brotha Josh and the Quickness BMC - Ron Harper Blues, Retrospex, Natalie Cris Band Thursday, June 13 Bamboula’s - Eh La Bas Jazz Ensemble, Jan Marie & the Mean Reds, Marty Peters & the Party Meters, Tree-House Brass Band Bar Redux - Elephant’s Gerald Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski and Ben Polcer Bullet’s Sports Bar - Shamar Allen and the Underdawgs Buffa’s - Andre Bohren, Tom McDermott and Friends Checkpoint Charlie - Ivor SK Circle Bar - Dark Lounge with Rik Slave Dragon’s Den - DJ Jess, HaSizzle The Jazz Playhouse at Royal Sonesta New Orleans Brass-A-Holics Kerry Irish Pub - Will Dickerson Le Bon Temps Roulé - The Soul Rebels The Maison - Good For Nothin’ Band, Royal Street Winding Boys, Dysfunktional Bone Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Terry & the Zydeco Bad Boys Ogden Museum of Southern Art - Papa Mali Old Point Bar - Baby Boy Bartels Rib Room at the Omni Royal Orleans - Alan Bailey Vaso - Jason Neville Funk Band Vaughan’s Lounge - DJ Black Pearl, Corey Henry & the Treme Funktet One Eyed Jacks - Fast Times: Best of the 80’s and 90’s Three Keys - Dopeciety presents The Parlor with Mykia Jovan Saenger Theatre - “Weird Al” Yankovic Southport Hall - Gorgasm, Kraanium, and Cognitive BMC - Ainsley Matich & Broken Blues, New Orleans Johnnys, R&R Smokin’ Foundation Friday, June 14 Bamboula’s - Jeremy Joyce Jazz Adventure, Kala Chandra, Smoky Greenwell, Ace Brass Band Bar Redux - De Lune Deluge and Ramshackle Rebellion BMC - Lifesavers, Tempted, Jason Neville Funk Band, Righteous Wrong Bombay Club - Steve Detroy Organ Trio Bullet’s Sports Bar - The Pinettes Brass Band Checkpoint Charlie - Rainey Vixen & the Bandoliers Dragon’s Den - DJ RQ Away Buffa’s - Tiffany Pollack w/John Fohl, Greg Schatz The Jazz Playhouse at Royal Sonesta New Orleans Chucky C & Clearly Blue The Maison - The Rhythm Stompers, The New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, Shotgun Jazz Band

Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Groovy 7 NOLA Brewing - Ted Hefko Old Point Bar - Rock Trolsen, Jamey St. Pierre & The Honeycreepers Kerry Irish Pub - Beth Patterson, Van Hudson One Eyed Jacks - Sebadoh + Waveless Three Keys - Big Easy Brawlers, Late Night Snacks with G-Cue Tipitina’s - Free Friday Concert Series Featuring Stooges Brass Band + Brass Lightning Gasa Gasa - Spirit of the Beehive WXYZ Bar - Kathryn Rose Wood House of Blues - The Prince Experience Blue Nile - Kermit Ruffins Republic - Hurricane Season Saturday, June 15 Bamboula’s - Sabertooth Swing, G & the Swinging Gypsies, City of Trees Brass Band Bar Redux- Tiny Dinosaur & The Gravity Wells and Dusky Waters Bombay Club - Tap Room Four Checkpoint Charlie - The Hubcap Kings, Slapface + Bad Moonlander Circle Bar - Dick Deluxe, Kia Cavallaro & friends, Carter Dragon’s Den - Mahmoud Chouki, DJ FTK, DJ Legatron Prime Evangeline - Lil Josephine & Rhodes Spedale Gattuso's - Cypress Buffa’s - The Royal Rounders, Cricket and the 2:19 The Jazz Playhouse at Royal Sonesta New Orleans The Nayo Jones Experience The Maison - Chance Bushman & The Ibervillianaires, 99 Playboys and Gal Holiday & the Honky Tonk Revue, Smoking Time Jazz Club, Mainline, Soul Project, DJ Dizzi Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl - The Mixed Nuts Old Point Bar - Martha & the Good Time Gang Vaso - Jason Neville Funk Band Kerry Irish Pub - Patrick Cooper, Lynn Drury One Eyed Jacks - Fleur De Tease Burlesque Three Keys - La Noche Caliente with Muvelo! and Mambo Orleans Tipitina’s - Street Music with Kings of Brass, Da Truth Brass Band, Big 6 Brass Band and TBC Brass Band The Howlin’ Wolf - K. Flay Republic - Jantsen Gasa Gasa - Culture Abuse House of Blues - Nita Strauss Joy Theater - Felipe Esparza

Blue Nile - Big Sam’s Funky Nation BMC - Legends Brass Band, Abe Thompson & Drs. of Funk, Les Getrex & Creole Cookin’, JAM Brass Band, 32 Nola Sunday, June 16 AllWays Lounge - Royal Street Jazz Collective Bamboula’s - Eh La Bas Ensemble, New Orleans Ragweeds, Carl LeBlanc, Ed Wills Blues 4 Sale Bar Redux - The Somerton Suitcase + M Tezzy Project and Toby O’Brien Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski Trio with Time Laughlin Bullet’s Sports Bar - The Wizz Buffa’s - Jazz Brunch with Some Like It Hot, Molly Reeves and Nahum Zbydel, Steve Pistorious Jazz Quartet Checkpoint Charlie - Open Mic with Jim Smith Circle Bar - Dick Deluxe, Micah McKee & friends + Blind Texas Marlin Columns Hotel - Chip Wilson Dragon’s Den - Anuraag Pendyal, DJ Kidd Love The Jazz Playhouse at Royal Sonesta New Orleans Germaine Bazzle Kerry Irish Pub - Will Dickerson The Maison - NOLA Jitterbugs Jazz Band, Reid Poole’s Quintet, Catie Rodger Swing Orchestra, Higher Heights Old Point Bar - Shawan Rice, Romy Kaye and Jeanne Marie Harris One Eyed Jacks - Fleur De Tease Burlesque House of Blues - She Wants Revenge and MXMS The Howlin’ Wolf - Hot 8 Brass Band BMC - Shawn Williams Band, Abe Thompson & Drs. of Funk, Margi Cates, Moments of Truth Monday, June 17 Bamboula’s - Saint Louis Slim, Perdido Jazz Band, G & Swinging Gypsies, Les Getrez N Creole Cooking BMC - Frenchie Moe, Lil Red & Big Bad, Paggy Prine & Southern Soul Bombay Club - David Boeddinghaus Buffa’s - Arsenal DeLay and Charlie Wooton, Antoine Diel Checkpoint Charlie - Decatur Street Allstars Dragon’s Den - DJ Ill Medina, Dinosaurchestra The Jazz Playhouse at Royal Sonesta New Orleans Gerald French & The Original Tuxedo Jazz Band The Maison - Chicken and Waffles, Aurora Nealand & The Royal Roses, Sierra Green & The Soul Machine Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl - DJ Twiggs Sidney’s Saloon - Steve Detroy and The Aftermath Kerry Irish Pub - Beth Patterson

WeirdAlYankovic Four-time Grammy-winning musical satirist Weird Al is stopping in New Orleans with his Strings Attached Tour and he’s bringing a full symphony orchestra with him. Don’t miss out on this chance to experience a sure-to-be epic performance of record-breaking hits, like “Handy” and “Foil,” and classics, like “Eat It” and “White & Nerdy.” His 2018 tour sold out, so get your tickets now. Thursday, June 13, 8 p.m., $47.50+. Saenger Theatre, saengernola.com One Eyed Jacks - Blind Texas Marlin Tuesday, June 18 Bamboula’s - Christopher Johnson, Rancho Tee Motel, Chance Bushmen & Rhythm Stompers Buffa’s - Talking to New Orleans Bombay Club - Matt Lemmler Checkpoint Charlie - Jamie Lynn Vessels The Jazz Playhouse at Royal Sonesta New Orleans The James Rivers Movement The Maison - Eight Dice Cloth, Gregory Agid Quartet, Gene’s Music Machine

Kerry Irish Pub - Jason Bishop Three Keys - Sinking City Selects Santos Bar - The Dickies and The Queers Gasa Gasa - Priests DC BMC - Caroline Cotto, Dapper Dandies, Abe Thompson & Drs. of Funk Wednesday, June 19 Bamboula’s - Eight Dice Cloth, Bamboulas Hot Jazz Quartet, Mem Shannon, Crawdaddy T’s Cajun Zydeco Review Bombay Club - Josh Paxton

Step into Spotlights with us prior to the event and enjoy our exclusive lounge with private entry, complimentary premium bar and light hors d’ourves.

Tickets for Spotlights can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com or at the Box Office.

May 31 - June 2........................................................ 66th Annual Symphony Book Fair June 15..............................................................................................Big Easy Rollergirls July 6........................................ Chicken Jam Celebrating National Fried Chicken Day September 11...................................... Nickelodeon’s JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. The Tour October 11............................................................................................. Greta Van Fleet Otober 19 - 20....................................... PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure October 31 - November 2................................................................. Widespread Panic November 17.................................................................................... for King & Country Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com, Lakefront Arena Box Office, or charge by phone at 800-745-3000.

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Buffa’s - World’s Most Open Mic Night w/ Nattie Sanchez Checkpoint Charlie - T Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters Dragon’s Den - DJ FTK, DJ T-Roy The Jazz Playhouse at Royal Sonesta New Orleans Big Sam’s Crescent City Connection Kerry Irish Pub - Patrick Cooper The Maison - Baby Giants Jazz Band, New Orleans Jazz Vipers, Jason Neville & The Funky Soul Band Marigny Brasserie - Grayson Brockamp & the New Orleans Wildlife Band One Eyed Jacks - Vixens & Vinyl Three Keys - SONO presents Shape of Jazz to Come Smoothie King Center - Twenty One Pilots House of Blues - Jet Lounge BMC - Ron Harper Blues, Retrospex, Natalie Cris Band Thursday, June 20 Bamboula’s - Eh La Bas Jazz Ensemble, Jan Marie and the Mean Reds, Marty Peters & the Party Meters, Tree-House Brass Band Bar Redux - The Co & Co Travelin’ Show Bombay Club - Matt Johnson Duo Bullet’s Sports Bar - Shamar Allen and the Underdawgs Buffa’s - Rebecca Leigh, Harry Mayronne and Chris Wecklein Checkpoint Charlie - HG Breland Band, Shawn Williams Circle Bar - Dark Lounge with Rik Slave Dragon’s Den - DJ Jess, HaSizzle The Jazz Playhouse at Royal Sonesta New Orleans Brass-A-Holics The Maison - Good For Nothin’ Band, Tuba Skinny, Dysfunktional Bone Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas Kerry Irish Pub - Chip Wilson One Eyed Jacks - Big Business With Gools plus Loudness War Ogden Museum of Southern Art - Ross Newell Old Point Bar - Sarah Dupree Rib Room at the Omni Royal Orleans - Alan Bailey Vaso - Jason Neville Funk Band Vaughan’s Lounge - DJ Black Pearl, Corey Henry & the Treme Funktet Gasa Gasa - Playboi L BMC - Winslow, Ainsley Matich & Broken Blues, Moments of Truth Friday, June 21

Bamboula’s - Jeremy Joyce Jazz Adventure, Kala Chandra, Smoky Greenwall, Ace Brass Band Bar Redux - DJ Mange Bombay Club - Don Vappie Bullet’s Sports Bar - Shamar Allen and the Underdawgs, The Pinettes Brass Band Buffa’s - Calvin Johnson, Charlie Wooton Blue Nile - Kermit Ruffins Checkpoint Charlie - Ron Hotstream and the Mid City Drifters, Drink Drink Punk + Hail Mercy Circle Bar - Cardboard Cowboy Dragon’s Den - DJ RQ Away Gattuso's - The Soul Acoustic The Jazz Playhouse at Royal Sonesta New Orleans Mark Anthony Thomas Trio The Maison - The Rhythm Stompers, The New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, Shotgun Jazz Band, Jason Neville Funk Band, Jesse Smith Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl - The Boogie Men NOLA Brewing - Arsene DeLay & Charlie Wooton Kerry Irish Pub - Hugh Morrison, Paintbox w/Dave James & Tim Robertson One Eyed Jacks - Duz Mancini & the Wasted Shades Old Point Bar - Rick Trolsen, Maid of Orleans Royal Frenchman Hotel & Bar - Jamie Lynn Vessels SideBar NOLA - Mia Borders Southport Hall - The Molly Ringwalds The Howlin’ Wolf - Body Theif Three Keys - Pinkies Up with DJ Kemistry Tipitina’s - Free Friday Concert Series Featuring Dave Jordan & The NIA and Motel Radio BMC - Lifesavers, Tempted, The Tellers, La Tran K Saturday, June 22 Bamboula’s - Rancho Tee Motel, G & the Swinging Gypsies, City of Trees Brass Band Bar Redux - Baby Boy Bartels & The Boys Bombay Club - Michael Pellera Trio Buffa’s - Marla Dixon, Marina Orchestra Checkpoint Charlie - Mike Dean Band, J Monque’D Blues Band Circle Bar - Dick Deluxe, Tremoloco Dragon’s Den - Mahmoud Chouki, DJ Dizzi, DJ Legatron Prime Evangeline - Lil Josephine & Rhodes Spedale Gattuso's - Michael O'Hara, The Sheik The Jazz Playhouse at Royal Sonesta New Orleans Shannon Powell Jazz Quartet Kerry Irish Pub - Mike Kerwin & Geoff Coats, Paul Ferguson The Maison - Chance Bushman & The Ibervillianaires,

Sebadoh To fans’ delight, lo-fi indie rock legends Lou Barlow of Dinosaur Jr., Jason Loewstein, and Bob D’Amico have just released their first full-length album in 14 years: Act Surprised.

See them at One Eyed Jacks, where they’ll perform music from this new project, as well as favorites from their past 30 years of collaboration, such as “The Flame” and “On Fire.” Friday, June 14, 9:00 p.m., $20. One Eyed Jacks, oneeyedjacks.net Leah Rucker, Smoking Time Jazz Club, Ashton Hines & The Big Easy Brawlers Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl - 12 Stones + Akadia Old Point Bar - Misfit Toys Republic - Ghostemane Oak Wine Bar & Bistro - Mia Borders Neutral Ground Coffee House - Curtains Gasa Gasa - Sick Ride BMC - Mojo Shakes, Abe Thompson & Drs. of Funk, Les Getrez & Creole Cookin’, Sierra Green & Soul Machine

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Patrick Cooper 5 pm

Fri. 3/04 Sat. 6/01

Patrick Cooper 5 9 pm Will Dickerson pm Rubin/Wilson Explosion 9 pm Thurs. 6/06 Chip WilsonFolk-Blues 8:30 pm Sat.6/07 3/05 Fri.

SpeedMorrison The Mule 5 Hugh 5pm pm

Fri. 6/07

RubyOne Ross 9 pm Three 9 pm The Tailed

Thurs.

3/10 Sat. 6/08

Foot & Friends 9 pm Beth Patterson 5 pm

Fri. 3/11 Sat. 6/08

Van HudsonRefugees 5 pm Hurricane 9 pm Hurricane Refugees 9 pm pm Thurs.6/13 Will Dickerson 8:30 Sat. 3/12 Fri. 6/14

Mark Parsons 5 pm Beth Patterson 5 pm

Fri. 6/14

Roux The Day! 9 pm Van Hudson 9 pm

Sun. 3/13 Sat. 6/15

Traditional Irish Session 5 pm Patrick Cooper 5 pm

Sat. 6/15

Lynn Drury 9 pm

Mon. 3/14

Kim Carson 8:30 pm

Thurs.6/20 Chip Wilson 8:30 pm

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! Live Irish Music w/

Fri. 6/21

Hugh Morrison 5 pm

Fri. 6/21

Paintbox w/Dave James

Thurs. 3/17

Van Hudson 12:00 pm (Noon)

Thurs. 3/17

Thurs. 3/17

Speed The Mule 3:30 pm

& Tim Robertson 9 pm

Roux The Day! 7:30 pm – til the

Sat. 6/22

Mike Kerwin & Geoff Coats 5 pm

Sat. 6/22

Paul Ferguson 9pm

Sun. 6/23

Traditional Irish Session 5 pm

Fri. 3/18

wee hours

Patrick Cooper 5 pm

Thurs.6/27 Vincent Marini 8:30 pm Tim Robertson 5 pm

Fri. 6/28

Beth Patterson 9 pm

Sat. 6/29

Dave Hickey 5 pm

Sat. 6/29

Hurricane Refugees 9 pm

Sat. 3/19

Mon. 3/21

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One Tailed Three 9 pm

Fri. 6/28

Speed The Mule 5 pm

Frank Sautier & Friends 9 pm Kim Carson 8:30 pm

Sunday, June 23 AllWays Lounge - James McClaskey & his Rhythm Stompers Bamboula’s - Eh La Bas Ensemble, New Orleans Ragweeds, Carl LeBlanc, Ed Wills Blues 4 Sale Bar Redux - Roslynn De Roos & The Royal Jazzmen Bombay Club - Tim Laughlin Trio Bullet’s Sports Bar - Big Frank & Lil Frank Buffa’s - Jazz Brunch with Some Like It Hot, Meryl Zimmerman, Steve Pistorius Jazz Quartet Checkpoint Charlie - Open Mic with Jim Smith Circle Bar - Dick Deluxe, Micah Mckee & friends +

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2019 HOPE Gala June 1

FUNDRAISING/CHARITY Grand Affair for Educare Ace Hotel New Orleans Friday, May 31: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. eventbrite.com/e/a-grand-affair-for-educaretickets-56952836467 This benefit event celebrates the people and partnerships making meaningful progress in early education. Enjoy a buffet and musical performances by Grammy-nominated Cha Wa and others. Take advantage of the silent auction and gallery auction, including original work by local artists.

General admission is $65 for individuals, $50 for patrons under 35, and $275 for VIP access to a pre-party reception with national-level influencers.

Dining Out For Life New Orleans Select New Orleans Restaurants Thursday, June 6 diningoutforlife.com/city/new-orleans Add philanthropy to your meal with Dining Out For Life and support the NO/AIDS Task Force. When you dine at one of the two dozen New Orleans area restaurants participating, a portion of your bill will be donated to help provide care to people affected by HIV/AIDS in Southeastern Louisiana—and prevention education programs for our community. Participating restaurants offer specials on breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert, so make your way around the city to donate as much as possible!

Bluesberry Festival Bogue Falaya Park, Covington Saturday, June 8: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. louisiananorthshore.com/event/bluesberry-festival/2627 The newest festival to join Louisiana’s Northshore makes its debut at Bogue Falaya Park with an all-day immersive arts experience. The festival features live music from local and national artists, an Abita Beer Garden, an interactive arts tent, a children’s village, and over 30 art vendors showcasing their work. Headliners for the festival include Casey James, Johnny Hayes, and Charmaine Neville, to name a few. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the gate, $65 for VIP, and children 10 and under are free.

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French Market Creole Tomato Festival French Market Saturday, June 8 – Sunday, June 9: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. neworleans.com/event/french-market-creole-tomatofestival/3292 Celebrate the return of Creole tomato dishes at the French Market Creole Tomato Festival. Over the years, the festival has become a beloved event for tomato-lovers and culinary buffs alike. The free festival has lots to offer: traditional and creative New Orleans dishes featuring the Creole tomato, live music, and inventive spins on the Bloody Mary cocktail. More competitive folks can enter one of the many tomato-eating contests. You may also want to check out one of the cooking demonstrations, pick up a cookbook for sale, and grab a few of the free recipes.

Parade of Homes Various Locations Saturday, June 1 – Sunday, June 2; Saturday, June 8 – Sunday, June 9: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. hbagno.org/parade-of-homes Looking to build, buy, or renovate a house? This event, sponsored by the Home Builders Association of New Orleans, is sure to get you stoked. Explore your choice of 29 state-ofthe-art homes in communities throughout the Greater New Orleans area to discover innovative smart home technologies, cutting-edge building techniques, and fresh ideas for living an inspired life in an inspired home.

2019 HOPE Gala The Jung Hotel Saturday, June 1: 5 p.m. hope-gala.com A masquerade mask is a highly recommended option, but not a requirement, to attend this spectacular black-tie event.

Hosted by HOPE Charities, the party attracts sophisticated folk from all over the world for a night inspired by acts and stories of generosity and kindness that help families survive chronic illness. Contribute to the cause, and you’ll also enjoy a formal dinner, live entertainment, jewelry pull, and silent auction. Tickets are $200 for individuals, $300 for couples, and $2,000 for a table.

French Market Creole Tomato Festival June 8 - 9 Pride Fest 2019 Various Locations Friday, June 7 – Sunday, June 9 togetherwenola.com/pride New Orleans celebrates pride like no other! Over the course of the weekend, take part in any one or all of the free events happening in the city. Start the weekend off by rooting for the New Orleans Baby Cakes against the Sacramento River Cats at Shrine on Airline at 7 p.m. on Friday. Then, check out the party outside the Phoenix on Saturday, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Come out Saturday to witness Miss and Mr. New Orleans Pride— Giselle Trivianni and Blaine Bextor—leading the largest LGBT+ parade on the Gulf Coast. The parade rolls through the French Quarter and Marigny, beginning at 7:30 p.m., with a family viewing area at Jackson Square. Close out the weekend with a party to remember at the #1 Gay Dance Bar on Bourbon Street, Oz New Orleans, from 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

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Summer Fun Program Various Locations Saturday, June 1 – Thursday, July 20 nolalibrary.org New Orleans Public Library’s Summer Fun program is free for all ages and includes magic shows for children; gaming, robotics, and crafting for teens; a Bob Ross painting party and New Orleans Street Name Spelling Bee for adults; and more.

Earn raffle tickets and prizes with registration, or through the Reading Challenge for children and teens and the Bingo Challenge for all ages. Adults can compete in the 5th Annual Writing Contest by submitting an original short story, poem, or essay in response to the theme “READ | LEARN | EXPLORE.” Frozen Jr. Cutting Edge Theater, Slidell Thursday, June 20 – Saturday, June 22; Thursday, June 27 – Saturday, June 29: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Sunday, June 23, and Sunday, June 30: 2 p.m. cuttingedgetheater.com/project/disneys-frozen-jr Join Princesses Anna and Elsa and other adorable characters on their dramatic (and comedic!) adventure in Arendelle.

Presented by Cutting Edge Theater (located inside of Attractions Salon), this rendition of the famous Disney movie—performed by some of the brightest young stars in our community—is sure to warm your heart. The musical will include all of the songs from the film, as well as new songs composed especially for Broadway. Tickets are available online for $20 and $25.

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Treasure-Hunting In New Orleans part 1

By Rebecca Fox

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hen the term “treasure-hunting” comes to mind, most people immediately develop a somewhat fantastical The Goonies mentality, picturing pirates, legends, and treasure maps. Then, they probably become disappointed, because those things aren’t real—at least, not wherever they live. But this is New Orleans, and not only do we have amazing music, festivals, food, and fun, we also have had our fair share of pirates, legends, and treasure maps. It’s no secret that Jean Lafitte and his band of thieves made quite a name for themselves here, but what you probably didn’t know is that treasure-hunting is still alive and well in New Orleans, in one form or another.

Here are some of the best ways to find a big piece of treasure in the Big Easy: Geocache Your Way Around Town Geocaching, if the name doesn’t give it away, is basically the art of hiding goods somewhere on Earth. Typically, a “cache” refers to items hidden out of reach, usually in some inaccessible place. Geocaching is a little bit different because these locations must be publicly accessible, but they are just out of plain sight. The level of difficulty of the hunt is up to the person who hides the treasure, and items can be placed at the base of street lamps in suburban areas, for example, on neutral grounds near bushes or flowers, or even in trees within local parks.

Geocaching can be done by everyone and was providing ample exercise to tech-savvy kids well before Pokémon Go. Puzzles, by nature, must be marked with GPS coordinates, but some very clever puzzles may contain clues that people have to look up or solve to be able to narrow down the location or to find the numbers that will eventually spell out the final latitude and longitude coordinates. A clue might be something as cryptic as “a tree near the river in Audubon Park.” Prizes can range from large collections of things to small tokens, but they are often important to the person who placed them—usually known as the “hider.” “Finders” or “seekers” take the item and are asked to write their information in a log book, including whether they are FTF (first to find), the time/date of their find, and any other comments or pertinent information. They are also encouraged to leave another item in trade, for either the hider or another seeker to discover.

To Play: Visit online forums at Geocaching. com, Navicache.com, TerraCaching.com, or GPSGames.org to start. A variety of other websites can be found with a simple Google search. Use your phone at first, and if you enjoy it, you may want to invest in a better GPS locator.

Study Pictures and Poems and Find “The Secret” In 1982, an author named Byron Preiss was inspired by a book that was published in the late 1970s in England. That author had buried a golden bejeweled bunny pendant, and thousands of copies of his book were sold (and even more holes were dug). It created a craze that Preiss wanted to be a part of, so he wrote a dozen poems, commissioned an artist to draw unique pictures to go along with each one, and assembled them all into his book, called The Secret. The theory was that anyone clever enough could figure out which poem paired with each painting and use the clues combined in both to find

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the treasure. A total of 12 ceramic casques were hidden, each containing a key, and if each key was turned in, a treasure would be presented, valued at roughly $1,000.

The problem came soon thereafter.

Preiss may have buried the keys a little too well, because only two were found in the first 20 years. One was discovered by some children playing in Chicago in 1984, and the second was found in Cleveland in 2004 by a team of lawyers seeking the casque. The plot thickened when Preiss was killed in a car accident in 2005, and it became known that he had never told anyone where any of the casques were hidden. Because they are ceramic, metal detectors can’t locate them, and because they have been buried for close to 40 years now, many of the landmarks may have already been dug up, constructed upon, or changed via natural disaster.

Geoffrey Gauchet, who moderates the The Secret New Orleans-specific Facebook group, says that the group is now at just under 400 members strong.

Although it’s pretty common knowledge that there is one casque hidden in New Orleans, that’s basically the only thing that anyone agrees on. There is one picture that most think represents the city because of a “Preservation” marking seen alongside what appears to be a Mardi Gras mask, among other things. A moon is thought to be indicative of our former mayor, or perhaps of the Moon Walk. A lot of people say the clock at the Hotel Monteleone is a dead ringer for the one in the picture, according to Gauchet.

The picture is clear, but the poems lead to even more debate and speculation. There are two poems that many can’t fit with a picture, and they’re unsure what part of town they portray. One will lead you Downtown and the other Uptown, depending on which you choose and how you interpret it.

Gauchet says that he has spent a handful of hours looking in places like City Park, Jackson Square, and around the “jewel streets” in Lakeview, but mostly just to disprove the theories of others that he thought weren’t accurate.

There may not even be a treasure anymore, as it’s unclear whether the key opens a safety deposit box or, more than likely, just leads to bragging rights. Either way, it’s a fun little adventure in our fair city. If The Secret isn’t for you, there have been other treasure-hunting books on the market, like A Treasure’s Trove.

To Play: Purchase the book The Secret at your local bookstore (it runs about $26) or head to the internet to read a variety of articles and theories written about it. You can also join the Facebook group at The Secret: A Treasure Hunt (NOLA).

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Get that 24-Karat Magic!

We don’t have much prospecting in Louisiana, and the gold we do have that occurs naturally within the state is in northern Louisiana and is more like dust than nuggets. But we do have plenty of opportunities for metal-detecting in our city. New Orleans and the surrounding region have plenty of available opportunities, including City Park and Audubon Park, and the areas near the lake and river, including near many of the River Road plantations on the Westbank. It’s important to note that most other parks besides City Park and Audubon Park are off-limits for metal-detecting. If you have a question about a specific park, you can call the New Orleans Parks & Parkways department at (504) 658-3200 or each park directly.

In many cases, you’re allowed to hunt as long as any treasure is turned over to the city or agency. In that case, it really is just for the thrill of the hunt.

However, there are plenty of other spots you can find. People have reported finding watches, earrings, bracelets, a variety of old coins, and even some war memorabilia.

To Play: Find available tips and popular maps at TreasureNet.com.

Scream “Throw Me Something, Mista!”

Mardi Gras Collecting: Anyone who’s ever been to a Mardi Gras parade knows the joy of catching an awesome throw, but Mardi Gras collectors are another breed of New Orleans treasure-hunter who take parading to a whole new level. Jay Occhipinti is a local doubloon collector and member of the Crescent City Doubloon Traders Club, whose members are affectionately called “Doubloonie Loonies” by his wife, Vicki. These “Doubloonie Loonies” go out to parades, rain or shine, and meet to strategize and compare each year’s collection, as well as to trade the pieces they may have multiples of with other members. Occhipinti says it’s not uncommon for him to go to five or six parades in one day and that he tries to make it out to see all of the krewes that have doubloons or unique throws.

Doubloons are, of course, one of the most sought-after finds, because they are archivable, have different colors and compositions, and date back to the start of Carnival. Add in the fact that most parades have different coins for each officer and sometimes even for each float, and it becomes a scavenger hunt to find every single one. Themed items for a particular krewe can also be sought after, and it’s a fun game to try to collect the entire set issued by one krewe.

As for coins with monetary value, there are some out there that can be worth thousands, including a .999 fine silver from the Krewe of Rex dating back to 1960, only about 30 of which were made. Older coins tend to be worth more than newer ones because of the higher production value, more solid materials, and lack of availability. Doubloons used to be made in West Germany, out of precious metals, with runs in the tens and hundreds, and now are

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made in China out of cheaper products, thousands of units at a time. Regardless, whether a doubloon has a run of 30 or 30,000, it’s still a joy for collectors to find them all!

Of course, there are also the handmade throws, such as the Zulu coconut, Muses shoe, Cleopatra cup, and Nyx purse. They may not be worth as much as an almost pure-silver doubloon, but they sure do look just as beautiful on a mantle. And often, it’s not just about having one, but the art of acquiring one is what’s really special.

To Play: Plan out your itinerary for Mardi Gras next year, and when the time comes, just start going to parades! It’s always helpful if you bring a sign indicating exactly what you’d like to catch.

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Use Social Media to #NOLATreasureHunt Speaking of handmade items, there’s a relatively new treasure-hunting game that you may not have heard of and that’s extremely active on Instagram. It all started when the candle shop Flambeauxs began hiding some of their creations around the city, available to whomever got there first. Brother O’Mara was a fan and had just started sculpting as a new hobby. He started making skulls and loved it so much that he quickly ran out of friends and family to gift them to. “I thought, I don’t want to stop making them, but I can’t just have a house full of them, so I decided to give them away.” He recalled what Flambeauxs was doing and started hiding his skulls in the same fashion, while also posting on Instagram under the handle @brotheromara. Soon other hiders followed suit, like @saygoodbyerose and @marco_say_polo, and the #NOLATreasureHunt hashtag was developed to give seekers an easy way to find new hiders, and vice versa.

The “prizes” are almost as different as each artist who creates them. In addition to Brother O’Mara’s skulls, there are hearts, clay dolls, painted tiles, and other items bedazzled with paint, glitter, feathers, and love—in true New Orleans fashion. Searching the hashtag will give you a variety of things to find all over the New Orleans area.

To Play: Log in to Instagram and search the #NOLATreasureHunt hashtag. Be sure to read comments and descriptions to see when a piece has been found so you don’t waste any time, and make sure to let other players (and the hider) know when you’ve found the item as well!

Again, it’s important to note that no one is allowed to dig on public or private property without the proper permission. I say this to you because the one place in the city where you can’t really hunt for buried treasure is in Central Lockup. Follow the rules, and you’ll be golden. Happy Hunting!

For more information on treasure-hunting and the treasure-hunting movement that continues to take New Orleans by storm, stay tuned for Part 2, which will provide more information about the NOLA Treasure Hunt and locally hidden handmade items.

Rebecca Fox is a Metairie native and enjoys glitter, the color mint green, courtroom TV shows, game shows (of which she has competed on a few), and everything about New Orleans. She can be reached at RebeccaFox@gmail.com.

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A Brother O'Mara Skull

A Brother O'Mara Skull

A Brother O'Mara Skull

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A Guide to Finding Art in the New Orleans Wild

By Steven Melendez

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ew Orleans is full of opportunities for shopping: unique local stores, outdoor venues like the French Market, and a growing number of indoor food halls. But, increasingly, it’s also home to a number of pop-up arts and crafts markets that treat locals and visitors to a range of housewares, clothes, food, and jewelry made by local and visiting artisans. Here are a few of them:

Piety Market in Exile

Mid-City Art & Farmer’s Market

2372 St. Claude Ave.

600 S. Jefferson Davis Pkwy.

As the name suggests, this market formerly had a home on Piety Street in the Bywater, but it recently located to the Healing Center on St. Claude Avenue, where shoppers can find it on the second Saturday of each month. More than 50 vendors offer everything from locally made pottery to African folk art. Food vendors are also often on hand, and visitors can stop in at the New Orleans Food Co-Op in the same building. A second story features used book vendors, and there are also often performances by poets, dancers, and other artists.

Held twice a year in Comiskey Park by the Tulane-Banks Neighborhood Association, this free pop-up market helps to raise money for projects around the neighborhood. It also brings together vendors selling artwork, from wood carvings to paintings and prints, as well as bath and beauty products, spices, and baked goods.

Dogs are often available for adoption, and there’s a special area with activities like magic shows and face painting for the kids.

If you already have a dog, there’s an area for canines to play, if with human supervision.

Food trucks and inexpensive beer are usually on hand for visitors who get hungry or thirsty.

The Market at Dat Dog 3336 Magazine St.

Drop by the Magazine Street location of this local hot dog and sausage mini-chain each Saturday and Sunday afternoon to find a lineup of local vendors in the restaurant’s courtyard. Sellers typically include visual artists, printmakers, and jewelry creators, as well as some in keeping with the restaurant’s offerings, selling homemade hot sauces and jams. Dog (as in pet, not frankfurter) apparel is also often available. Interested vendors can contact Dat Dog with photos of their potential wares.

Dark Art Market

Arts Market New Orleans

Palmer Park, S. Carrollton Avenue and South Claiborne Avenue

Located at the park at the end of the St. Charles streetcar line, this art market with a high-end vibe features dozens of local and Louisiana artists selling their work, from souvenir t-shirts to housewares, photo prints, and homemade soaps. Food trucks, live music, and beverage vendors help round out the event, which is held on the last Saturday of every month by the Arts Council New Orleans and the Louisiana Crafts Guild.

In the event of rain, the market is typically rescheduled for the subsequent Sunday.

Freret Market Freret Street and Napoleon Avenue

1301 St. Bernard Ave.

Palace Market

On the second Wednesday night of every month, shoppers drop by The Goat bar on St. Bernard Avenue, a few blocks from St. Claude Avenue and Frenchmen Street, to grab a drink and stroll through an array of visual art, jewelry, and other wares crafted by local artists. As the name suggests, there’s an emphasis on the supernatural and morbid, from creations made with insects and bones to work depicting witches, monsters, and the undead. Local bands playing a variety of rock genres, including punk and goth, perform with no cover charge.

Alongside Frenchmen Street’s celebrated music venues sits this outdoor market, featuring dozens of artists offering paintings, photography, and jewelry, as well as handmade lamps, other housewares, and musical instruments. Each Saturday night, a art live demonstration entertains visitors, the schedule for which is listed in advance on Facebook. The market opens nightly at 7 p.m. and is also open from 1:00 to 5:00 in the afternoon on Saturdays, before the evening Frenchmen Street rush.

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619 Frenchmen St.

In the midst of the bustling Freret Street corridor, this pop-up market brings together dozens of vendors selling handmade art, vintage items, and local foods on the first Saturday of each month. Musicians also play to the crowd as shoppers look over handmade soaps, jewelry, and other goods or chow down on lunch items from kielbasa to yakamein. Zeus’ Rescues is also often on hand with animals up for adoption. The market and annual Freret Street Festival were recently taken over by the Rotary Club of New Orleans Riverbend, which had already been serving beer at the festival. This market skips June, July, and August.

FilmReviews The Hustle

By David Vicari

Josephine Chesterfield (Anne Hathaway) is a high-stakes con artist burning her way through rich men in the South of France. Her game is put into jeopardy, however, with the arrival of small-time grifter Penny Rust (Rebel Wilson). To get rid of the amateur, Josephine agrees to teach Penny all the tricks she knows. They decide that their target will be Thomas Westerburg (Alex Sharp), a young and bumbling software developer.

The Hustle is a gender-twisting remake of the hilarious Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988), which, itself, is a remake of Bedtime Story (1964).

Hathaway and Wilson are fun to watch, and the 93-minute movie is briskly paced, but it simply isn't all that funny. Maybe I've seen Dirty Rotten Scoundrels too many times, because, to me, nothing here is as side-splitting as Steve Martin's scenes where he pretends to be the mentally deficient Ruprecht, or Michael Caine's cruel therapy treatments for Martin's character.

The Hustle is not exactly a scene-for-scene remake of Scoundrels, but it's close. So, that makes The Hustle extremely predictable for anyone who fondly remembers the 1988 film. But, if you haven't seen Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, you may get enjoyment out of The Hustle.

Long Shot

By Fritz Esker Director Jonathan Levine's new comedy, Long Shot, is a charming odd-couple romance between stars Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron.

Theron plays the U.S. Secretary of State (to a vapid celebrity president played by Bob Odenkirk), and Rogen plays an overly aggressive journalist. But when they were kids, Theron babysat Rogen. One evening at a party, they meet again.

Theron asks Rogen to be her speechwriter, and eventually, the sparks fly.

Many romantic comedies rise and fall on the intangible chemistry between the leads. Rogen and Theron work well together here. Theron usually has a cool, calm screen presence, and Rogen's persona is typically one of an exuberant man-child. They balance each other nicely in Long Shot.

The film's other strength is its script by Dan Sterling and Liz Hannah, which actually feels like a real screenplay. All too often in modern comedies, the end result feels like they got everyone on set, turned the camera on, and said, "Be funny." While the film doesn't qualify as a character study (most romantic comedies don't), it does feel like writers actually sat down and created these characters and gave them arcs, which is a relative rarity in the genre.

At 125 minutes, Long Shot runs a bit long (a sequence where the two leads get high could probably be jettisoned), but that is a minor complaint. If you're looking to dodge the crowds seeing Avengers: Endgame for the third time, this is worth a look.

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by Movie Editor David Vicari and Critic Fritz Esker at WhereYat.com.

John Wick: Chapter 3—Parabellum

By David Vicari During an early scene in John Wick: Chapter 3—Parabellum, an image of the great silent film star Buster Keaton appears on a jumbotron. While Keaton's films were comedies, with Keaton doing his own spectacular stunts, and the John Wick films are blood-soaked action helped along by excellent fight choreography, digital trickery, and slick editing, they both are visceral and visually thrilling.

John Wick 3 has some amusing plot twists, but its most important element is the wild action. At the end of Chapter 2, badass hit man John Wick (Keanu Reeves) blows away his enemy, who was a member of the assassin's guild known as the High Table. This means he was supposedly protected from Wick's wrath.

Because Wick has broken the rules, a bounty is put on his head, and he must fight to get out of New York City and find a safe haven. Along the way, he gets into a fight in a library, battles it out in a historical weapons museum, and even takes off on a horse to elude motorcycle-riding assassins—all the while seeking help from allies, such as The Director (Anjelica Huston) and Sofia (Halle Berry).

The first John Wick isn't bad, but I do feel it runs out of steam in its final act. Chapters 2 and 3, however, keep speeding along, thanks to fights taking place in imaginative locations, as well as a vibrant sense of humor. The funniest aspect of Parabellum is that the main killer out to murder Wick, known as Zero (Mark Dacascos), is also Wick's "biggest fan."

I was expecting Chapter 3 to be the conclusion of a trilogy, but, as the cliffhanger ending suggests, there is going to be a Chapter 4. While I have enjoyed this series of movies so far, I'm just not sure how long they can keep it going.

Pokémon: Detective Pikachu

By Fritz Esker The Pokémon (loosely translated as "pocket monsters") Japanese media franchise, which features anime, manga, video games, and a smartphone game, now branches out into Hollywood with the mostly uninspiring Pokémon: Detective Pikachu.

In the film's world, humans live beside creatures known as pokémon. There are many different types of pokémon with different magical abilities. Humans and pokémon cannot understand each other, but many people keep pokémon as pets/partners.

In the fictional metropolis of Ryme City, a young man (Justice Smith) investigates the apparent death of his estranged detective father. In doing so, he meets Pikachu, his father's pokémon partner (voiced by Ryan Reynolds), and finds they can understand each other.

That's a lot to explain, and Rob Letterman's film has the unenviable task of explaining the universe to the uninitiated without bogging everything down in exposition. As a result, the film alternates between awkward exposition and sudden appearances of a new type of pokémon, with little to no explanation of who that pokémon is or why it is important.

This flaw could be overlooked if the film's mystery plot worked. A big reason that films like Zootopia and Who Framed Roger Rabbit? attracted fans of all ages was because they were both well-plotted mysteries. They worked as goofy family entertainment and as variations on classic detective stories. However, the mystery aspect of Pokémon: Detective Pikachu is pretty ho-hum.

On the plus side, Reynolds does get a few funny lines. The film's climax has a bit of inspired weirdness to it that makes one think the film might have been better if it had just gone all-out on that weirdness.

Finally, a note of full disclosure: I have never followed the Pokémon franchise. What little I knew of it going into the film was told to me by my 9-year-old Pokémon devotee nephew. So, if you've been a longtime fan of the franchise, take the above review with the requisite grain of salt.

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Alto (Ace Hotel) 600 Carondelet St. 900-1180

Offering fantastic drinks and a stunning view of the New Orleans skyline, Ace’s rooftop bar Alto is a sanctum of relaxation in an ever-busy concrete jungle.

Backspace Bar 139 Chartres St. 322-2245

Brimming with inspiration and local color, Backspace feeds both the mind and the taste buds in an atmosphere where you can channel your inner Tennessee Williams.

Bar Marilou (Maison de la Luz) Nestled in City Hall’s historic library, Bar Marilou is a Parisian aperitif bar serving craft cocktails and beer, 546 Carondelet St. natural wines, and small plates infused with flare.

814-7711 Bar Tonique 820 N. Rampart St. 324-6045

A hidden gem at the edge of the French Quarter, this cozy brick-built space offers classic cocktails and a chalkboard full of daily specials.

Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant 1001 Esplanade Ave. 949-0038

New Orleans is known for its 24/7 party scene, and Buffa’s Lounge makes sure its doors are always open.

They've been doing so for almost 80 years!

Copper Vine 1001 Poydras St. 208-9535

A new spot in the CBD with over 30 wines on tap and plenty of eclectic eats, Copper Vine is the perfect place to gather with your friends after a Saints or Pelicans game.

Fulton Alley 600 Fulton St. 208-5569

Fulton Alley's classy, sleek bowling lanes come together with a huge variety of fresh Southern Americaninfluenced fare and cocktails.

Gattuso’s 435 Huey P. Long Ave. 368-1114

Located in the Gretna Historic District, Gattuso’s is the perfect place for family night, a meet-up with a group of friends, or Trivia Night every Tuesday.

Hermes Bar at Antoine's 725 St. Louis St. 581-4422

In a converted dining room of the renowned Antoine's Restaurant, the polished and pleasant Hermes Bar serves up classic New Orleans cocktails alongside traditional dishes.

House of Blues 225 Decatur St. 310-4999

This long-standing concert venue features great live music and a rich atmosphere. Be sure to try their deliciously soulshaking Crossroads Cadillac Margarita.

Jimani 141 Chartres St. 524-0493

Whether you’re looking for a place to end the night or start it, the Jimani, with one of the largest beer selections in the Quarter, is a great haunt for any night owl.

Kerry Irish Pub 331 Decatur St. 527-5954

If you want to escape the Bourbon Street scene, Kerry Irish Pub is the welcoming, authentic bar you need, with possibly the best Guinness poured in the city.

The Lazy Jack 6701 Stars and Stripes Blvd.

250-4460

Relax with a cold beverage under the patio as you take in the beautiful sights and sounds of Lake Pontchartrain at this secluded gem in New Orleans East.

Martine's Lounge 2347 Metairie Rd. 831-8637

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a weekday barfly, any day spent at Martine’s Lounge is far from dull, thanks to their variety of weekly events and drink specials.

Pal's Lounge 949 N. Rendon St. 488-7257

If you’re searching for a neighborhood bar with sophisticated cocktails, then Pal’s is the place to go, where they offer a unique rotation of drinks and pop-ups.

Pat O'Brien's Bar 718 St. Peter St. 525-4823

As the inventor of the Hurricane cocktail, this bar has been a long-standing destination for visitors clamoring to try the fruity rum concoction in their gorgeous courtyard.

Penthouse Club 727 Iberville St. 524-4354

For an unforgettable night of luxury or to celebrate a special event, Penthouse Club is the place for mature entertainment on one of three stages.

Royal Frenchmen Hotel 700 Frenchmen St. 619-9660

This Creole mansion features 16 guest rooms and suites, a stunning courtyard, beautiful event space, and Frenchmen Street's only craft cocktail bar.

Shamrock Bar & Grill 4133 S. Carrollton Ave. 217-0787

One of the largest neighborhood bars in the city, Shamrock has 16,000 square feet of wall-to-wall fun, with over 20 pool tables, ping-pong, and arcade-style games.

Three Palms Bar and Grill 3183 Tulane Ave. 529-1702

A neighborhood bar with a friendly staff and affordable drinks, Three Palms is the perfect spot for a Happy Hour beverage or some late-night grub.

Tropical Isle Multiple Locations 529-1702

Home of the Hand Grenade, Tropical Isle has plenty of locations along Bourbon Street to get “Have a Hand Grenade” off your to-do list.

The Vintage 3121 Magazine St. 324-7144

This one-of-a-kind bar, which wants its guests to "sip, savor, and shine," offers not only wine—with plenty of bubbly—and cocktails, but also coffee, beignets, and milk and cookies.

Vintage Rock Club 1007 Poydras St. 308-1305

This is a high-end entertainment venue built upon the concept of the greatest jukebox that ever existed. Be sure to rock with them every Friday and Saturday night!

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By Debbie Lindsey

My Big Sister and the Evolution of a Friendship

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rowing up, I thought it was my big sister’s role to ignore me, her little sister, while occasionally inflicting a tad of misery and suffering on me. And of course, it was understood that my place was to annoy her. (I certainly didn’t. I was a total joy to be around—unless provoked.) Susan, my sister, is seven years older than I, and you would think that she’d be thrilled when a little bundle of sweetness was thrust into her world of “only childness.” Back then, we had a housekeeper, and I suspect that she wasn’t even duped into excessive babysitting. Still, I usurped her position in the scheme of things.

As the years passed and I became old enough to observe my peer group’s sibling interactions, I was quite surprised to see that sisters could be friends, have each other’s backs, and, well, get along. It had just seemed normal for Susan to go her way and for me to go my way. And, of course, like cats, we swiped at each other in passing, and maybe I did stick my foot out, figuratively as well as literally, and kinda trip her (just occasionally). And she, being older, knew the art of verbal punches (“You are so fat,” which actually hurt, even though I was on the thin side). Funny how we believe the insults, but never the praise.

I trace my childhood distrust of her back to the time she pointed out her life-like doll with beautiful hair and sweet blue eyes as “the little misbehaving sister before me whom she killed and stuffed.” I was old enough to question this, yet it always made me think twice. Still, even that lingering fear couldn’t dampen my duty to annoy her—again, this was my role. I was told I did this a lot, and it just seemed like what was expected of me!

If personalities are shaped by the times in which we grow up, then ours had little chance of assimilating. Our differences were, of course, part DNA, but also formed by what was going on within our family. When Susan came along, there was a degree of affluence that then came crashing down, around the time she was a young teen and old enough to feel the monetary security of home life shift. And while I could glean that these were going to be hard times for a while, I kinda benefited from it. Selling our home and moving to a more affordable neighborhood gave me tons of undeveloped land (it was the early 60s, and the burbs were frontiers) to explore and solidify my tomboy ways. And we just happened to live two doors away from a house with a pool (they obviously had “security”), and I became a summertime mermaid!

Susan was a bookworm—a term not always deemed flattering then, but now something to brag about. Nerds were ahead of their time.

She was the academic one, and I was the student destined to drop out of high school.

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All this was just one more area where our interests were polar opposites: me catching tadpoles in the creeks and her catching naps between books.

As time gave way to my teen years and towards her adulthood, we continued to butt heads. However, on my way into this hormonal freak-show of womanhood, my sister showed me a glimpse of kindness that I never noticed before. She was enlisted by our mom to equip me with information about my periods and offered me hot tea to soothe the sensation of rabid, sharp-toothed dogs ripping my insides apart. I will always remember this kindness. And I really came to appreciate (with empathy) her being delegated, by Mom, the awkward job of handing over the “sex education pamphlet” that was approved by the Catholic Church. It was a cringe-worthy task for a big sister. Nowadays, this doesn’t seem like a big deal, but then … Of course, I opted to be self-taught, and when older, I took classes in the back seat of my boyfriend’s car.

I should have asked Susan for more advice, as my method got me pregnant.

I must credit Big Sister for her offer to accompany me to NYC for my abortion, especially in view of the efforts of Mom to ship me off to some unwed mothers’ home and not derail her “relationship” with the Church or the future of my soul. This was stand-up of Susan (and possibly my dad had a hand in this gesture), but of course, my rebellious nature felt backed up against the wall, so off I went by myself. With age, I came to appreciate Susan’s concern, Dad’s less hysterical acceptance, and even Mom’s moral dilemma—times were vastly different then. This was before Roe v.

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By now, Susan was married and living out of state. We saw each other at Christmas. Our lives continued to go in different directions and rarely intersected for some years—until Mom's and Dad’s lives began to spiral out of control. Mom developed Parkinson’s, and Dad took on the role of caregiver. This did not end well. In their final year, Susan and I were brought together, and our friendship began.

Suddenly, we seemed more the same age, with stuff in common, and I was able to see her as a compassionate daughter to our folks and a confidant and commiserator to me.

My advice to all siblings—young, old, or inbetween—is this: Love is not guaranteed by virtue of shared DNA. As in all relationships, love requires communication, time, respect, and work. Friendships need nurturing, sometimes they take years to form, and if you are lucky, that lasting connection might begin as children. Yet I am here to tell you, it is never too late to grow a friendship. Thank you, Susan, for being more than a big sister. You’ve been my best friend—and you didn’t kill and stuff me.

Po-BoyViews

By Phil LaMancusa

Further Father OR Lessons Learned

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kay, here I am, going to write about fathers and Father’s Day and all the joys that a positive male role model can have on a fertile and impressionable child and/or children. I apologize if I disappoint, and I hope to have another happy American ending for a column I’m asked to write to uplift, impress, and inspire those of you who celebrate this auspicious day in our calendar. I may fall short in that endeavor.

My father grew up in a volatile immigrant family and was strange from the time that he was young. He went into the armed forces during the second war and came back as crazy as an outhouse rat. He came back not only jumpy, lethargic, violent, and psychically wall-eyed; he came back without a respect for the common social mores of his times, of which, at that time, there were precious few. He was reactive and unreliable.

Consider this: In times of worldly conflict, you take a million or so 17- to 20-year-olds, give them guns, send them out to kill other people, inform them that they may die as well, and then expect them to come back sane and stable? Not a freaking chance. Consider them lucky if they come back with all their body parts. My father came home damaged.

I was a lad of three when I pissed him off, sitting in my high chair, and with my hands locked underneath the feeding tray, he began to beat me. When my mother intervened, he beat her. Only after he and his brother knocked over a pawn shop and my mother wrote down evidence and threatened to have him jailed if he didn’t leave the city and us alone forever, did he disappear from my life. My mother had very bad taste in husbands. I could write a book on that one.

I grew up without a father, and the memory of that beating faded. My mother remarried another immigrant unable to relate to a pack of street-rat kids, and I was raised with a man in the house, but not a father. I was taught that empathy is for sissies; kindness is weakness.

Eventually, I grew and had children of my own, and I knew nothing about being a father, except that physical violence against anything smaller or weaker than I am is categorically wrong and unacceptable. No instruction booklets or elective courses were available for me. Nobody teaches you how to be a father, and I failed. Times have not changed that much for grown males in today’s society, and there are a number of fathers today who labor under these same influences and lack of moral compasses when they deal with the fruit of their own loins. Happy Father’s Day.

There is a dichotomy in fathers these days: those who have learned the lessons of the counterproductive actions that a father can have on their children and, possibly, whose fathers had learned and passed that evolution of behavior to them. Or, on the other hand, there are still fathers who have a “deliver beatings, raise your kids tough to be able to deal in a tough dog-eatdog world and take no sh*t from anyone” outlook. They are raising their children to pass on that mentality of me/them/mine by any means; that bully as a hero, tough guy, smart-talking, badass ghetto cred, don’t give a f**k attitude; that misogynist role model to look up to. Seed banks, breadwinners, alpha males. Welcome to the world, Sparky.

Are you a father? Have you ever been a father? Do you see yourself as a future father? You had better have your act together, because not only is it a fulltime job, but you don’t get time off to be a weakling. To be successful, you have to be mentor, clergyman, older brother, psychiatrist, guru, friend, confidant, and gentle disciplinarian—all at the same time.

Patient, understanding, guiding, and a person to look up to at all times. There is no one now who can hold you and tell you that everything will be all right; you are now the person who must hold. It’s a wake-up, getup, suit-up, show-up, and never-give-up-onyourself-or-your-kids kind of job.

I have daughters. I see them; their husbands; their kids, my grandchildren; and I see the adults struggle to be a stable force while dealing with their own and their kids’ challenges. I’m proud of the job they are doing. I’m proud of their single grandmothers who bring logic and love to the growing beings who know nothing of what is going on in their world and who need the counsel of someone they look up to.

It is sobering to be a father. There are no breaks; there’s no time off. There’s a nightmare in the middle of the night to console, the embarrassment of a bedwetting, the dealing with that bully at school, the emerging hormones of a preteen, the heartbreak of young love and attraction, which can all be devastating to a newbie on this physical plane. It’s a heroic position to uphold.

So, here’s to you and your fathers out there on Father’s Day. Men of my generation were taught not to be in touch with their feelings and emotions. Here’s hoping that your fathers ignored that teaching. Reach out, rub their balding heads, stroke their fragile egos, tell them you love the way they burn things on that outdoor grill that they use once a year. And while you’re up, get them a beer.

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

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@dyketowatchoutfor

@itsmartincabs

@jocantdance

A waitress at Hawksmoor Manchester, a four-star steakhouse in England, inadvertently served one of her tables a $5,700 bottle of Chateau le Pin Pomerol 2001, as opposed to the $290 bottle they had ordered. Restaurant owner Will Beckett decided to handle the situation in a calm and forgiving manner. He tweeted, “To the member of staff who accidentally gave [the bottle] away, chin up! One-off mistakes happen, and we love you anyway," which went viral for its cool, light-hearted approach to such costly confusion.

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@the____sandman: You highly mistaken if you think they have better food options outside the city of New Orleans

The Mystic Krewe of Nyx, known for its signature hand-decorated purse throw, will now also be known as the only krewe to have two parades. Their second parade, which will take place during the summer on July 27, will be 1970s-themed and will feature a signature throw: glittered, kids’-sized plastic sand shovels. The parade will begin on Elysian Fields Avenue and end on Tchoupitoulas Street. With summer being the halfway point between Carnival seasons, this parade will serve as a perfect bridge from one Mardi Gras to the next.

DeepPurpleRocksTheSaengerThisSummer These Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, who received the Legend Award in the 2008 World Music Awards and are #22 in VH1’s list of the Greatest Artists of Hard Rock, have toured almost continually since their inception in 1968.

This upcoming concert, which is part of their Long Goodbye Tour, is a not-tobe-missed opportunity to see these hard rock pioneers perform classics, like "Smoke on the Water" and "Highway Star."

@__Leaux: The food in New Orleans is amazing and I’m being a complete fat ass @VickyDoe: New Orleans gets big big brownie points for them open container laws. Taking a drink to go is a luxury @ellenbyronia: I don't have scientific evidence to back this up, but I'd bet good money that every departing flight from New Orleans weighs more than every arriving flight. #NOLA #neworleans #NOLAFood #CreoleCooking @YEMolly: Bye, New Orleans/Jazz Fest Life. It’s been real. It’s been fun. It’s been really fun. Leaving 7 lbs heavier and broke af, per expected. @downlinkmusic: I love New Orleans. This is honestly my favorite city in America. I’d live here but I would probably die extra early if I did cuz damn is the food and drink scene lethal levels of indulgent

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NOLACityParkNamedAmongBestInAmerica New Orleans City Park earned a spot this month on Thrillist's ranking of the 18 Best City Parks in America. With 1,300 acres of lush greenery, wildlife, attractions for all ages, 750- to 800-year-old live oak trees, and frequent sponsored events, it is no wonder that City Park has been recognized for all that is has to offer. Thrillist listed some of the highlights of the park in its article, mentioning Storyland, Carousel Gardens, the Botanical Gardens, and the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA).

Where Y’at Magazine’s Best of the Big Easy Ballot WhereYat.com Please vote online for your favorite in each of our categories provided below at WhereYat.com. At least 50 percent of the ballot must be filled in to be counted. Results will be published in our July issue.

• Voting ends June 11 at midnight CST •

BEST NIGHTLIFE: Best Dance Club: Best Dive Bar: Best Happy Hour: Best Bar for Hand-Crafted Cocktails: Best Late-Night Bar: Best Place to See and Be Seen: Best Sports Bar: Best Upscale Bar: Best Hotel Bar: Best New Bar/Club: Best LGBTQ Bar: Best College Bar: Best Bar Patio: Best Gentlemen’s Club: Best Irish Pub: Best Place to Get A Bloody Mary: Best Place to Get A Margarita: Best Place to Get a Mojito: Best Place to Drink Wine: Best Place to Drink Beer: Best Beer Selection: Best Jazz Club:

Best Music Club: Best Place to Play Bar Games: Best Bar (Bywater/Marigny): Best Bar (Uptown): Best Bar (French Quarter): Best Bar (CBD/Warehouse District): Best Bar (Mid-City): Best Bar (Metairie): Best Bar (Westbank): Best Rooftop Bar:

BEST SHOPPING: Best Bike Shop: Best Men’s Clothing: Best Women’s Clothing: Best Smoke Shop: Best Adult Novelty Store: Best Vintage Clothing Store: Best Costume Shop: Best Record Shop: Best Supermarket: Best Place to Buy Wine/Liquor: Best Tattoo/Piercing Parlor: Best Athletic Club:

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Best Bead Store: Best Bank: Best Bridal Shop: Best Car Dealership: Best Vape Shop: Best Pet Store: Best Wedding Venue: Best Kids’ Spot: Best Eyeglass Shop: Best Spa: Best Thrift Store:

BEST DINING: Best New Restaurant: Best Daily Specials: Best Restaurant (French Quarter): Best Restaurant (Marigny/Bywater): Best Restaurant (Uptown): Best Restaurant (CBD/Warehouse District): Best Restaurant (Mid-City): Best Restaurant (Lakeview): Best Restaurant (Westbank): Best Restaurant (Metairie): Best Upscale Restaurant: Best Fast Casual Restaurant: Best Bakery: Best Deli: Best Budget Eats: Best Place to Get a Salad: Best Restaurant for Dessert: Best Outdoor Dining: Best Romantic Date Spot: Best Breakfast Spot: Best Brunch Spot: Best Diner: Best CafĂŠ: Best Chinese Restaurant: Best Japanese Restaurant: Best Thai Restaurant:

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Best Vietnamese Restaurant: Best BBQ Restaurant: Best Italian Restaurant: Best Cajun Restaurant: Best African Restaurant: Best Indian Restaurant: Best Middle Eastern Restaurant: Best Mexican Restaurant: Best French Restaurant: Best Seafood Restaurant: Best Restaurant for Boiled Seafood: Best Steakhouse: Best Creole Restaurant: Best Latin American Restaurant: Best Bar Food: Best Coffee Shop: Best Vegetarian Menu: Best Vegan Menu: Best Roast Beef Po-Boy: Best Shrimp Po-Boy: Best Oyster Po-Boy: Best Wings: Best Fried Chicken: Best Hamburger: Best Pasta: Best Sushi: Best Taco/Burrito: Best Pizza: Best Ice Cream/Gelato: Best Sno-Ball: Best King Cake:

BEST IN THE ARTS: Best Theater Venue: Best Art Gallery: Best Local Artist: Best Museum:

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A toddler tried a slice from Mid City Pizza at Bayou Boogaloo.

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The NOLA Crawfish Festival featured great music and delicious crawfish.

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VIPs enjoyed the El Tesoro tasting bar at Top Taco.

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Saint Vader watched Cowboy Mouth at Bayou Boogaloo.

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The last day of the 50th Jazz Fest was a day for dancing.

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Jack Baus and Ashley Sutton Peña from House of Blues enjoyed Top Taco with Jessica Thomasson and The Fillmore’s Alex Rosen.

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Bruce Katz and Melanie Hebert attended the Jefferson Children’s Advocacy Center’s Step Up for the Children Gala.

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The Velvet Cactus’s Rusty White and Aimee Sandrock celebrated winning the Best Traditional Margarita category at Top Taco.

10. The New Orleans Architecture Foundation and Women in Architecture threw the inaugural Première Lumière Beaux Arts Ball at Music Box Village.

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Eat, Drink and Relax at Apolline NEW HAPPY HOUR 4:30 - 6:30 Tuesday - Friday $1 Charbroiled Oysters - $2 Mimosas

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Recently opened in the Touro neighborhood, The Library is far from dusty, but is a cool university spot where you can quietly reflect over an adult drink or collaborate with a group of friends after a long day (or week) of work. Play a game of pool or cornhole. Chill on a couch in the swanky lounge upstairs or stay downstairs. Order one of their 32 bars on tap and watch your favorite sports teams compete. Whatever you choose, you’ll probably want to sample from The Library’s menu of craft cocktails and upgraded bar eats, like Scotch eggs, duck sandwiches, and sliders.

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Owner, The Library

Grandiose Multi-Award-Winning Singer, Songwriter, Pianist

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Sushi! Without a doubt.

Mustard with ANYTHING! Sushi! Without a doubt.

Fountain Farm-Aceuticals.

Fountain of Youth Exclusive Day Care.

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Equal parts cheese, brussels sprouts, and pistachios.

I think my last answer covers that!

Duck confit. Preferably in a Parisian bistro.

My Hands.

Handel's House.

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Diane Lyons

Public Relations/Events Coordinator, The Library

Founder/Producer, FestiGals Festival/ACCENTDMC, New Orleans

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The cheesiest lasagna EVER! Eggo Waffle PB&J sammich.

Crème brûlée!

We-We-Weed and Mrs. Jones.

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Chocolate tart!

Green eggs and ham with sauce.

Whipped cream and chocolate!

Lyons Den. The Dew Drop Inn.

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The Libation Librarian, The Library

New Orleans Renowned Musician/Pianist

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Pasta, strawberries, and vino!

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Cane syrup on practically ANYTHING! Redfish courtbouillon The Green House Effect.

Don't Come Here Day Care.

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Principal Consultant/Owner, NINE30

Catering Executive, The Columns Hotel

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French fries with a dip in ice cream.

I haven't had a food that doesn't do it!

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Just, uh, a small fish in a big pond.

Breakfast for supper!

Whiskeys.

Rolling On The River.

Adam's Diamond.

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Stylist/Designer/Author, House Proud: Unique Home Design, Louisiana

Owner, Dave Wessinger, Building/Contractor

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Who's Your Daddy? Day Care.

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Where Are the Kids?

Where Y’at Chat Questions: 1. It's Where Y'at's Summer Restaurant Guide Issue! If you are what you eat, what are you?

2. What foods do you like to mix together that may seem unusual to others?

3. What food is your aphrodisiac?

4. June 13 is Weed Your Garden Day! What would you name your "weed" dispensary?

5. Happy Daddy’s Day! If Daddy owned a day care, what would be its name?