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The ABC's of Crawfish Spring Restaurant Guide Food News Before the Celebrity Chef $20 and Under Laundromat Bars The 24-Hour Bar Challenge Modern Millenial Hotels 2017 St. Patrick's Day Events

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Music Calendar Stevie Nicks Lakeside 2 Riverside BUKU Fest Preview Bar Guide

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With Carnival in the rear view mirror, March brings Lent. This Spring Restaurant Guide features a plethora of restaurants featuring superb seafood to get you through your Fridays until Easter arrives.

Kathy Bradshaw’s “ABC’s of Crawfish” is a wonderful walk through the history and highlights of how crawfish became popular. The mild and wet winter means large crawfish at affordable prices, and with the shutdown of blue crab fishing in effect until the end of March, crawfish will be even more prevalent.

March also means St. Patrick’s Day and St. Joseph’s Day festivities, and this issue has parade maps, party picks, and more. Super Sunday is the only day of the year other than Mardi Gras Day when the Mardi Gras Indians march; our preview will have you ready for the action.

If your liver has recovered from Carnival, then Steven Melendez’s article on a 24-hour bar crawl is for you. New Orleans has more bars per capita than anywhere in the country, so why not spend an hour at a different spot over a full day and night?! -Josh Danzig, Publisher

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Atchafalaya, Breaux Bridge, and Cajuns: The ABC’s of Crawfish

By Kathy Bradshaw

S

adly, Mardi Gras is over. And as the leftover king cake is growing stale and you must pack away your parade loot and tutus, you can console yourselves with the fact that, at least, it’s still crawfish season. And that’s nearly as important.

In Louisiana, where would we be without crawfish? They are, after all, our state crustacean. Crawfish in all its many forms— from boils to beignets—have surpassed their undying appeal to the palate to become a very symbol of our culture, a $210 million industry, a social liaison, and a culinary staple. But how did these funny little muddy beasties come this far?

Historically speaking, the crawfish didn’t have a very glamorous start. They were once considered a “poor man’s food” that only the Cajuns—who are often rumored to be willing to eat anything, even that which crawls out of either hole or swamp— would dare consume. And even before the Cajuns discovered that crawfish were worth gracing their mealtime table, folks considered them a pest, an utter nuisance to be killed—and not in order to bring home for lunch. Crawfish are the weird, backwoods cousin to the fancier, more

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sophisticated lobster. And like weird Uncle Charlie who you’re not sure you dare invite to family dinner until you realize he’s actually a pretty cool guy, it took a while for crawfish to prove themselves good (and tasty) enough to be allowed to come to supper, joining the ranks of lobster on restaurant menus and for general public consumption. These days, there’s a crawfish in every pot, and everyone—from Queen Elizabeth to Herbert Hoover to Brad Pitt—has tried crawfish in one form or another. Nowadays, people live and breathe crawfish. They plan their vacations around crawfish season, their social calendars around crawfish boils.

They drive for hours to get their favorite crawfish dish or wait for hours to score the freshest catch. One crawfish-lover from Louisiana (a redundant description, mind you) said, “No less than blood, sweat, and tears will be shed in the quest for crawfish.”

It’s thanks, in large part, to the Cajuns

that we’re all eating crawfish today. They used to catch and eat them right out of their backyards. Until refrigeration became more commonplace and more affordable around the 1950s, it was hard to keep crawfish for any period or to transport them to distant restaurants and markets far from their home ponds. So, in the early to mid-1900s, crawfish were a local, and therefore limited, commodity. Nevertheless, folks were already eating crawfish etouffee in Breaux Bridge restaurants as early as the 1920s, though the dish wasn’t officially recognized by that name until 1949. It cost $1.50 a plate.

It’s often thought that one of the reasons it took so long for the goodness of crawfish to really catch on is because crawfish dishes are extremely laborintensive to prepare. The little critters are made up of that tough exoskeleton and those big pinching claws called chelipeds.

Their coveted tail meat is protected by all those abdominal plates and uropods (tail “flippers”). In fact, only about 14 percent of each crawfish can be used.

Therefore, in order to prepare crawfish for mass consumption, it requires a very patient and industrious labor force to get through all the many tough layers to the good stuff underneath. It takes about 30 pounds of whole crawfish to get enough meat out to make etouffee for just four people. And to feed 15, you’d need to peel 200 pounds’ worth of live catch. But the Cajuns persisted at their crawfishpeeling endeavors and therefore helped to popularize this beloved arthropod—thanks to both increasing production as well as singing the etouffee-filled praises of the plentiful crustacean.

Crawfish were already commercialized in the first part of the 20th century. As early as the 1930s, peeling crawfish to make and sell canned crawfish bisque was becoming big business. By 1989, the crawfishpeeling industry was at its peak, with 20

different factories dedicated exclusively to mudbug meat extraction within a two-mile radius. As for crawfish farming, this began in the 1960s with the creation of the first commercial crawfish ponds. There were only about 7,000 acres of these farmable “crawfish condos” at the time. From there, crawfish very quickly

managed to claw (or cheliped) their way to the top. And by 2011, the number of acres of crawfish ponds had grown to nearly 190,000. Similarly, while Louisiana brought in approximately 7,265 pounds of crawfish in 1922, by 2012, the state was producing over 100 million pounds.

Along with the Cajuns, there were many other people and related factors who had a hand (claw?) in the crawfish’s rise to culinary stardom. Some give credit to the Atchafalaya River, the Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival, the many restaurants serving crawfish, scientific researchers, even the Catholics with their increased

demand for crawfish during meatless Fridays and throughout the season of Lent. Al Scramuzza is said to have brought crawfish to New Orleans. Referred to as the “Nabob of Crawdadia,” he was a seafood salesman who hawked as many as 150,000 pounds of crawfish weekly in the Big Easy.

Paul Prudhomme also helped promote crawfish. Though he was best known as the redfish king, he did help popularize all things Cajun and edible.

Let’s now dispel a few crawfish myths and enlighten you with some tidbits of crawfish trivia. Contrary to what you may have heard about what weather leads to an ideal crawfish season, the perfect conditions are, in fact, a dry summer followed by a wet fall then a mild winter. Crawfish are feisty and brave creatures that will allegedly stand up to a speeding locomotive in their path, raising their claws in defense and fearlessly refusing to back down. Their average lifespan is about a year (less if they go head-to-head with a train). Also, though they are often called mudbugs and do frequently burrow in the mud, crawfish actually prefer clear water.

They simply dig around in the mud to get food, and as they do, the water gets muddy. Mud is an occupational hazard, not a choice. And speaking of crawfish’s food—much like their Cajun brethren, crawfish are said to be willing to eat just about anything. But what do we get when we eat them? Plenty of protein, virtually no fat, and only about 70 calories per threeounce portion. So, if you skip the cream sauce and avoid the fryer, crawfish are almost as healthy

as they are delicious. You probably burn nearly 70 calories just peeling them. But keep in mind, that nutritional info is for plain, straight-outta-the-shell crawfish meat.

If you eat them in a bisque, for instance— depending on the recipe, plan to add up to 10 times as many calories and over 50 times more fat.

Crawfish are more than just good food, however. They’re also fun and games. Such as live crawfish derby races and peeling and eating contests. They’re the stuff of stories, of crawfish lore. Like crawfish crossing the road in a mass migration in 1933, blackening the pavement and blocking traffic for five miles, as people either ran them over or stepped out of their cars to bag hundreds of them for dinner. Crawfish are the things that dreams are made of—and that cities are made of, too. Sometimes quite literally. In 1958, the city of Breaux Bridge was officially named the Crawfish Capital of the World. And Henderson, Louisiana, deemed “The town that crawfish built,” was founded in 1934.

Back then, a good Cajun man by the name of Henry Guidry (a very good Cajun name) decided to pack up and move his nice Cajun seafood restaurant out of town. A team of hardy mules (perhaps getting in shape to lug carriage-loads of tourists around the French Quarter) dragged Guidry’s restaurant all the way from its original location near Breaux Bridge, to the foot of the west Atchafalaya River Protection Levee.

Soon this single restaurant grew into the town of Henderson, as hordes of crawfish enthusiasts settled there and quickly set to work peeling and plating crawfish. Before you knew it, Henderson was home to four or five crawfish restaurants, affectionately known as “crawfish inns,” that could seat up to 3,000 crawfish-craving patrons at any given time.

There have been crawfish-themed parades, some with live crawfish “throws” being flung out into the hungry crowd.

There are crawfish balls, crawfish festivals,

and even a crawfish-inspired dance troupe known as the Ecrevettes.

Plenty of awards and honors are bestowed in the name of the highly esteemed crustacean, such as those ladies lucky enough to be crowned as Crawfish Queens, or Leon Leo Breaux from Breaux Bridge who, in 1960, gave himself the title of Eternal King Crawfish, to reign unchallenged as crawfish royalty for all eternity. In a coronation ceremony that would outdo even

the famous prom scene in Carrie, they poured a bucket of live crawfish over his head. He was wearing a sparkling clean, prom-worthy tuxedo, no less.

The most popular festival revolving around these hard-shelled wonders is, of course, the annual Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival.

The festival brings in hundreds of thousands of people annually to consume over 30,000 pounds of crawfish by some estimates.

In fact, the Louisiana Tourist

Commission once reported that the Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival is the state’s second largest tourist attraction, behind only Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

And speaking of Mardi Gras, it looks like we’ve come full circle. Yes, Mardi Gras is over, but crawfish season has just begun.

Enjoy it! Have fun at those boils, feast on Crawfish Monica at Jazz Fest, treat yourself to a second plate of crawfish pasta (but beware, some restaurants import their crawfish from China). Pinch and suck until your heart’s content. Because crawfish are not just spicy little morsels of freshwater heaven, they’re also a way of life. A Louisiana ceremonial ritual. Find your crawfish bliss.

Thank you to Sam Irwin and his book, Louisiana Crawfish, a Succulent History of the Cajun Crustacean, for all kinds of fascinating crawfish facts.

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Restaurant

Guide

Bayou Hot Wings is a destination for wing enthusiasts in Uptown and, to be fair, the rest of the city as well. Their menu is focused on wings and they do them well, with sauces ranging from pleasantly sweet to mouth-scorching. They also offer burgers and sides. 6221 S Claiborne Ave. • 8659464 • bayouhotwings.com

Daisy Dukes is one of the best options for French Quarter folks looking for a bite.

They’ve got classic diner options, a killer Bloody Mary, and they’re open 24/7. Plus, they offer all-you-can-eat crawfish if you show up at the peak of crawfish season.

French Quarter • CBD • Metairie • daisydukesrestaurant.com

Gordon Biersch may be a brewery, but they don’t skimp on their food options.

Their 3/4-pound burgers are formidable and flavorful, and their Garlic Fries are the perfect savory companion to a cold brew.

They also have a great wine selection and specialty cocktails. 200 Poydras St. • 5222739 • gordonbiersch.com

Bobby Hebert’s Cajun Cannon Restaurant & Bar serves unapologetically spicy food, and the restaurant aims to check off every box on the Cajun food checklist. Their redfish is delectable, but don’t hesitate to start off with an appetizer.

The Spicy Alligator Bites are a unique treat.

4101 Veteran’s Memorial Blvd. • 3246841 • bobbyheberts.com

Dot’s Diner specializes in breakfast feasts that don’t break the bank and are available all day and night, plus bottomless coffee. The homey atmosphere makes it a great place to unwind after work or to fuel up midway through a night on the town.

Multiple locations • www.dotsdiner. com

Ma Momma’s House of Cornbread, Chicken and Waffles is exactly what it sounds like: big portions of classic Southern soul food in a no-frills, welcoming space.

In a city where fried chicken is its own art form, this place might just be the Louvre. 5741 Crowder Blvd. • 244-0021 • mamommashouse.com

Gattuso’s Neighborhood Restaurant runs the gamut from healthy menu items (like the ultra-fresh avocado appetizers) to decadent, massive fried seafood platters. It’s one of Gretna’s most beloved restaurants. If you are looking for a great meal with outdoor seating, just cross the river and come on over! 435 Huey P Long Ave. • 368-1114 • gattusos.net

McAlister’s Deli has everything you expect from a deli, with myriad sandwich options and fresh salads, but they also offer some great sides you wouldn’t expect, including loaded baked potatoes. Enjoy healthy options like the Garden Fresh Turkey Sandwich or gut-busters like the Italian or New Yorker. Various locations • mcalistersdeli.com

African

Bennachin brings the West African flavors of Gambia and Cameroon to New Orleans, adding Cajun flavors to traditional African dishes that aren’t available elsewhere in the city (or the country). Their booth is a favorite at Jazz Fest. 1212 Royal St. • 522-1230 • bennachinrestaurant.com

American

Apolline offers gourmet takes on Southern soul food classics, and among locals, they’re famous for their brunch.

A hearty portion of Shrimp and Grits or Chicken and Waffles pairs well with their bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys. 4729 Magazine St. • 894-8881 • apollinerestaurant.com

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Charlie’s Restaurant & Catering has perhaps the most extensive menu in the New Orleans area, but they execute everything with great aplomb. They offer 45 varieties of po-boys and nine different overstuffed potatoes. Charlie’s is well worth the short drive from the French Quarter.

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

Asian

Orleans Grapevine offers delicious food and hundreds of wines to accompany it in a cozy French Quarter space with an exquisite courtyard. Their small plates are perfect for a light dinner. Oh, did we mention they have a Bacon Happy Hour?

Don’t miss it. 720 Orleans Ave. • 523-1930 • orleansgrapevine.com

Petit Lion is a chic eatery located inside The Troubadour Hotel serving food from early morning to late at night. Their CrabStuffed Deviled Eggs and Scallop Crudo are some of the most uniquely delicious eats in the city. They also have half-off creative cocktails during Happy Hour. 1111 Gravier St. • 518-5500 • petitlionnola.com

Sala is the newest member of the Riccobono’s family of restaurants. So needless to say, this place is absolutely fabulous. Their small plate menu includes White Truffle Fries with a lemon aioli, and their large plate selection has irresistible offerings like Louisiana Cioppino. 124 Lake Marina Ave. • 513-2670 • salanola.com

Spudly’s Super Spuds is the baked potato capital of the South. You can stick with the basic sour cream and chive version, or spring for one of their signature spuds, which come loaded with toppings ranging from pepperoni to shrimp and crabmeat.

2609 Harvard Ave. • 455-3250 • spudlys. com

Ted’s Frostop offers shakes, po-boys, and burgers in a 50s-style diner atmosphere, along with all-you-can eat pancakes for only $6. Their other breakfast options are also fantastic. This Tulane University favorite also makes their own root beer that is like nothing you’ve ever had before. 3100 Calhoun St. • 861-3615 • tedsfrostop.com

Willie Mae’s Scotch House has been a NOLA institution for decades. Both their locations draw huge crowds of locals and tourists, many seeking out their spicy, flavorful fried chicken, which has won awards both locally and nationwide. The late Willie Mae even won a James Beard Award.

Multiple locations • williemaesnola.com

Bao & Noodle focuses on authentic Northern Chinese staples like Spicy Mapo Tofu and Hand-Pulled Noodles with Spiced Lamb. They also have some of the best steamed buns you’ll ever try. Plus, they’ll deliver anywhere in the Marigny and Bywater for no extra charge. 2700 Chartres St. • 272-0004 • baoandnoodle.com

Five Happiness is the go-to place for Chinese food in New Orleans. Their massive menu includes seafood, beef, and New Orleanian specialties like Sauteed Crawfish Tails. Their Orange Chicken is crispy and full of those delicious flavors you expect from a great Chinese restaurant.

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

Jazmine Cafe has some fantastic lunch specials for under $10, and their “Vietnamese Po-Boy” (the New Orleans term for a bahn mi) is among the best in the city. They’re also famous for their spring rolls if you’re feeling truly famished.

614 S. Carrollton Ave. • 866-9301 • jazminecafe.com

Kyoto II is one of the best sushi spots in the New Orleans metro area, in a convenient location near the Elmwood Palace theaters. This is a great place for sharing a little sushi, sake, and sashimi with friends. Their lunch specials are affordable and very satisfying. 5608 Citrus Blvd. • Harahan • 818-0228

La Thai recently updated their dining room, and the new decor matches their innovative menu that takes Thai cuisine in an original and innovative direction.

Their menu is split between Louisiana/Thai fusion and more authentic items, but all are delicious and consistent. 4938 Prytania St. • 899-8886 • lathaiuptown.com

Mikimoto draws in Mid-City foodies with great lunch specials and well-executed Japanese cuisine, and they deliver. Their Miso Soup is a classic that never fails to please, and their Shrimp Tempura is flaky, savory goodness. 3301 S. Carrollton Ave. • 488-1881 • mikimotosushi.com

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Miyako is the go-to spot for hibachi, the Japanese-American cuisine that uses small grills to cook up delicious meats and vegetables at short notice. The restaurant also offers nightly drink specials and great sushi. The 8,000 square-foot space is great for large parties. 1403 St. Charles Ave. • 410-9997 • japanesebistro.com

Viet Orleans Bistro is a fantastic option for hungry CBD folks, with vermicelli, sushi, and pho, all served in an unassuming space with TVs and a great view of the street. If you leave without one of their signature Banh Mi Sandwiches, you need to go back.

300 Baronne St. • 333-6917

Bars With Great Food

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

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Origami has got all the traditional sushi rolls you love and then some. Located just blocks from Tulane University, they have some of the best Japanese appetizers like Soft-Shell Crab Tempura. Their Fried Rice with Crawfish, Crab, and Shrimp Shumai brings a unique take on the classic dish.

5130 Freret St. • 899-6532 • sushinola. com

Backspace Bar & Kitchen is a trendy, drinking-meets-literary spot for all-day as well as late-night cocktails. Located in the French Quarter, this 1920s-style favorite has delicious options like the Whitman, a giant classic roast beef sandwich accompanied by kettle chips and fried oysters. 139 Chartres St. • 322-2245 • backspacenola.com

Tsunami is a brand new sushi restaurant catering to the CBD. They feature fresh sashimi and creative rolls like the Black & Gold with shrimp tempura, cucumber, and crab stick, baked with spicy mayo and crawfish. Their Miso-Marinated Sea Bass is not to be missed, either. 601 Poydras St. • 608-3474 • servingsushi.com

Buffa’s Bar and Restaurant is a 24/7 jazz club and favorite brunch spot on the edge of the Quarter. It’s recognized by Esquire Magazine as one of the best bars in America. The magazine also singled out their Reuben Sandwich as being among the best in the nation. 1001 Esplanade Ave. • 949-0038 • buffasbar.com

The Jimani has trivia nights and multiple TVs ready for any sports game. With a comfortable atmosphere that brings together locals and tourists alike, their menu includes pizzas, burgers, and classic seafood options, but the Poppa’s 8 oz.

Steak Po’Boy is a favorite. 141 Chartres St. • 524-0493 • thejimani.com

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

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

They're open late and their tapas menu includes a succulent version of Lollipop Lambchops. 2601 Royal St. • 872-9868 • mimismarigny.com

Rick’s Sporting Saloon is an adult sports bar on Bourbon Street with an amazingly welcoming and warm atmosphere. Swing by for the Saints or Pelicans games, and check out the intimidatingly named “Gut Buster.” This is a great spot for bachelor or bachelorette celebrations. 522 Bourbon St. • 552-2510 • ricks-saloon.com

Parasol’s is a long-time casual Irish Channel hangout. It is great for any time of year. With stiff drinks, sports on TV, po-boys, and other Cajun eats, Parasol's fan favorite is the Irish Sundae: a seasoned potato salad smothered in homemade gravy and roast beef shreds. 2533 Constance St. • 302-1543

Rivershack Tavern is located just yards from the Mississippi River. It is known as New Orleans’s most unique bar with fun bar stools, live music, and fantastic po-boys, steaks, and salads. Their Stuffed Crabs are delicate and buttery and taste great paired with the Arugula and Watermelon Salad. 3449 River Rd. • 834-4938 • therivershacktavern.com

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Shamrock Bar and Grill features the best bar games in the city with tilted air hockey, beer pong, pool, and bowling, accompanied by live music on Saturday nights. If you don’t want to drink on an empty stomach, they also serve great burgers and homemade mozzarella sticks. 4133 S. Carrollton Ave. • 301-0938 • shamrockparty.com

The Tahyo Tavern is a dog-loving tavern serving all of your favorite bar food classics like juicy burgers and sloppy joes. But don’t let that fool you, they also have modern takes on classics like Buffalo Cauliflower and Sweet Potato Hummus served with flatbread and pickles. 1140 Decatur St. • 301-1991 • thetahyotavern.com

Three Muses has a new location Uptown on Maple Street to go with their Frenchmen Street spot. Come in for brunch, lunch, dinner, or just for their delicious cocktails. They have a variety of exquisite dishes like the Bulgogi Rice Bowl or the Bacon-Wrapped Blue Cheese-Stuffed Dates. 7537 Maple St. • 510-2749 • threemusesmaple.com

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Tracey’s Irish Bar and Restaurant is in the heart of the Irish Channel. This Magazine Street favorite is one of the city’s best sports bars with multiple TVs to catch all of the football you want. It also has great roast beef po-boys, raw oysters, and many other tasty items. 2604 Magazine St. • 897-5413 • traceysnola.com

Wit’s Inn is a Mid-City bar with specialty drinks, 15 flat screen TVs, and a late-night kitchen serving great food, making it an ideal game-day destination.

Their 7.5 inch Individual Pizza is a musttry. Their weekly specials include Ladies’ Night deals and $5 double shots. 141 N. Carrollton Ave. • 486-1600 • witsinn.com

World of Beer has gifted New Orleans with their Warehouse District location. The staff is extremely knowledgable, the variety of beer is seemingly endless, and the Beer Cheese with fresh Soft Pretzels will keep you coming back. Stop by for trivia night and win a gift certificate! 300 Julia St. • 299-3599 • worldofbeer.com

Another Broken Egg Café offers a huge menu with all the breakfast and brunch food you could want. Their omelettes are fluffy and filling, with non-traditional fixings like lobster and brie cheese. If you have a sweet tooth, be sure to try the Cinnamon Roll French Toast. Uptown • Lakeview • 301-2771 • anotherbrokenegg.com

Bagels and Bytes brings the taste of the Big Apple to the Big Easy. With authentic NY bagels and dozens of beers, this place can happily fill the stomachs of both natives and New York transplants alike.

Their Bagel and Lox is the best version in New Orleans. 1001 Metairie Rd. • 8317968 • facebook.com/bagelsandbytes

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

Café Degas is the oldest Gallic restaurant in town, with authentic French cuisine that’s perfect for impressing that special someone. Their decadent Crabmeat and Andouille Cheesecake will blow you away. Don’t shy away from their Garlic Escargot or Parmesan-Crusted Veal Medallion with a caper beurre blanc. 3127 Esplanade Ave. • 945-5635 • cafedegas. com

Caffe! Caffe!, winner of our “Best of the Big Easy” for Best Café, boasts an extensive menu featuring items like salads, soups, sandwiches, and wraps. They have great breakfast sandwiches like the simple yet delicious Egg, Cheese, and Bacon Croissant paired with Bacon and Cheese Grits. Two Metairie locations • caffecaffe.com

Jimmy J’s Café has been a New Orleans breakfast favorite since 2011. As a funky breakfast and lunch spot with a colorful, lively atmosphere, they serve anything from Blueberry Brandy-Glazed French Toast to Eggs Lafitte, which comes with andouille sausage and a crawfish hollandaise sauce. 115 Chartres St. • 309-9360 • jimmyjscafe.com

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Morning Call Coffee Stand is part of the amazing coffee culture in New Orleans. Known as “New Orleans’s most famous coffee drinking place,” this coffee and beignet-slinging institution has been around for almost 150 years. Oh, they also have fantastic Crawfish Etouffée and other perfected classics. Multiple locations • morningcallcoffeestand.com

The Ruby Slipper’s diner-style atmosphere has earned it a popular reputation among both locals and tourists.

The Peacemaker lets you pair two of their huge signature Benedicts, which include shrimp and chicken options, for a breakfast feast like no other. Their biscuit sandwiches are larger than life! Multiple locations • 525-9355 • therubyslippercafe.com

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Petite Amelie is a Royal Street extension of the lovely Café Amelie with a smaller, faster twist on fresh salads, juices, coffee, light breakfast fare, desserts, and sandwiches. Their “Cuisine Rapide” includes a daily marketplace menu with cheeses, pastries, and more. Great for on the go! 900 Royal St. • 412-8065 • cafeamelie.com/petite-amelie

Riccobono’s Panola Street Cafe is a quaint daytime cafe serving fresh breakfast and lunch in the heart of Uptown just blocks from Tulane University. In addition to all your breakfast favorites and some great sandwiches, they have one of the neighborhood’s best Crab Cake Benedicts as well as Eggs Sardou. 7801 Panola St. • 314-1810 • panolastreetcafe.com

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Mardi Gras Zone looks like a corner store from outside, but it houses an enormous selection of ethnic groceries. Along with favorites like homemade Corned Beef, they also have room for a wood-fired brick pizza oven. Pick up a slice and a daiquiri; your wallet (and your stomach) will thank you. 2706 Royal St. • 947-8787 • mardigraszone.com

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

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

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Middle Eastern

Pascal’s Manale has been an Uptown institution for over a century and should be visited by all. Their world-famous BBQ Shrimp is simmered in-shell with garlic, butter, Worcestershire sauce, and various secret herbs and spices. Don’t miss their famous oyster bar to enjoy the flavor of New Orleans! 1838 Napoleon Ave. • 8954877 • pascalsmanale.com

Red Gravy serves unique and delicious Italian fare and is known as one of the top brunch spots in the city. Check out their delicacies like the Cannoli Pancakes and Sicilian Egg Pies in their homey CBD digs, while also delving into their handmade pasta dishes for lunch. 125 Camp St. • 561-8844 • redgravycafe.com

Venezia is a New Orleans staple for amazing Italian food. This neighborhood favorite offers expertly cooked pastas, seafood, and heavily praised classic pizzas.

Their Veal Pontchartrain is particularly delicious. Try their daily specials, which vary from Veal Porterhouse to fall-off-the-bone Osso Bucco. 134 N. Carrollton Ave. • 4887991 • venezianeworleans.com

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Lebanon’s Café has earned a reputation in New Orleans as one of the best Middle Eastern dining destinations in the city, plus it’s affordable and BYOB. Their Lamb Chops with Hummus are among the most popular options, and their lunch specials are perfect if you’re on the go. 1500 S. Carrollton Ave. • 862-6200 • lebanonscafe.com

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

Pyramids Café is great for those on a budget who are craving healthy, authentic, fresh Mediterranean cuisine. Located across from Tulane University, their sampler plate offers everything from Kibbeh and Falafel to Tabouli with fresh lemon hummus.

Don’t forget to try the fresh and flaky Baklava. 3149 Calhoun St. • 861-9602 • pyramidscafeneworleans.com

Café 615 Home of Da Wabbit is a Westbank favorite that will remind you of home-cooked comfort food. They offer great daily specials and a wide variety of seafood platters, but it is their thinly sliced roast beef soaked in pure brown gravy joy that brings in droves of hungry customers.

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The Halal Guys is an internationally famous NYC transplant that has been selling chicken, gyros, and other halal-style food for 25 years. Go to their St. Charles location or new Freret Street spot to see what brought them from a humble hot dog cart in NYC to superstardom. Multiple locations • thehalalguys.com

Columns Hotel is a Victorian mansion built in 1883. It draws in the best and classiest crowds from all over. They have a delightful little bistro tucked away, overlooking St. Charles Avenue. Their Grilled Pork Ribeye is fantastic and comes accompanied by a seasonal chutney. 3811 St. Charles Ave. • 899-9308 • thecolumns.com/dining

Crescent City Brewhouse is the French Quarter’s only microbrewery, but they don’t stop at beer. This sleek two-story brewhouse has a menu that is to die for.

Check out the Broiled Crawfish Acadiana, served with Corn and Crawfish Maque Choux, fingerling potatoes, roasted fennel, and Creole tomato glaze. 527 Decatur St. • 522-0571 • crescentcitybrewhouse.com

Gumbo Shop is a world-famous restaurant serving, you guessed it, amazing Gumbo!

What started with a roux turned into something so much more with local fresh and savory additions like andouille sausage and blue crab. The Gumbo Shop also features other New Orleans dishes that make it a great spot to bring out-of-town guests. 630 St. Peter St. • 525-1486 • gumboshop.com

Joey K’s is a classic, casual Uptown joint with generous seafood platters and Southern favorites. Their Eggplant Napoleon is stacked with freshly fried Eggplant and Shrimp, topped with a creamy Creole Crawfish Sauce. Also, you can indulge in the daily all-you-can-eat catfish special for only $13.95. 3001 Magazine St. • 891-0997 • joeyksrestaurant.com

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Seafood

Mandina’s does not skimp on portions, nor do they skimp on flavor. Their signature soups will have you satisfied and their Spicy Garlic Crab Claws will have you licking the plate. Serving Italian and Creole dishes, this Mid-City favorite is sure to be on your bucket list. 3800 Canal St. • 482-9179 • mandinasrestaurant.com

New Orleans Creole Cookery has a variety of traditional Louisiana dishes including Shrimp Creole and Gumbo Three Different Ways. Their flaky and flavorful Blackened Redfish is topped with a dill beurre blanc sauce. You haven't experienced New Orleans until you've been to New Orleans Creole Cookery. 508 Toulouse St. • 5249632 • neworleanscreolecookery.com

The Original Fiorella’s Cafe offers both delicious Southern favorites and Italian classics. Stop in and enjoy their tasty Fried Chicken or their Veal Parmesan. Winner of the 2016 Best Fried Chicken Contest at the New Orleans inaugural Fried Chicken Festival makes this cafe one you don't want to miss! 5325 Franklin Ave. • 309-0352 • originalfiorellas.com

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Poppa’s Poor Boys has some of the best po-boys in town with generous portions and modest prices. Poppa’s is also known for amazing boiled seafood and offers some of the best prices in town for boiled crawfish and shrimp. The Shrimp and Oyster Po-Boy is a delicious pairing of two seafood favorites. 720 Claiborne Dr. • 832-8114

The Praline Connection is a Frenchmen Street favorite. Southern food comes with a New Orleanian accent as they serve authentic Cajun-Creole cuisine at affordable prices. As the name suggests, the homemade pralines are the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. 542 Frenchmen St. • 943-3934 • pralineconnection.com

Short Stop Poboys boasts some of the best po-boys, even in a city full of them. Don’t miss out on their rich Seafood Gumbo either.

Their Softshell Crab Po-Boy is enormous and perfect for Lent, with legs hanging out of the bread Try it dressed! 119 Transcontinental Dr. • 885-4572 • shortstoppoboysno.com

Crazy Lobster Bar and Grill offers fresh seafood and great views on the banks of the Mississippi. They have an array of Creole and Cajun classics like Jambalaya and Gumbo.

Their Category 1 thru 5 Hurricanes will have you calling a cab faster than you can say “Atchafalaya.” 500 Port of New Orleans Pl. • 569-3380 • thecrazylobster.com

Jack Dempsey’s Restaurant has been serving some of the finest seafood and steaks for years, with recipes passed down for generations. Try their Super Seafood Platter with fried shrimp, catfish, oysters, crawfish pie, crab balls, and a cup of gumbo; or indulge in a Crab-Stuffed Flounder. 738 Poland Ave. • 943-9914 • jackdempseys.net

Lafitte’s Landing Seafood House is a new Westbank favorite hailing from veteran restaurateurs AJ and Anna Tusa, who own the Creole Cookery among other spots. The Steamed Seafood Bucket is just one of their extravagant combo options. Don’t miss out on their signature cocktails like the Satsuma Margarita. 1700 Lapalco Blvd. • Harvey, 2529613 • lafitteslandingseafoodhouse.com

Nola Boils Café does on-and off-site seafood boils and fresh po-boys. Their mobile boil truck offers the perfect party experience with a built-in flat screen TV as well as a grill, speakers, draft dispensers, and an ability to boil thousands of pounds of your favorites. 601 Metairie Rd. • 7826070 • nolaboils.com

Oceana Grill is a Conti Street seafood classic with the most tender crab cakes the Crescent City has to offer. Don’t forget to pair your favorite seafood with their famous creamy Fettuccine Noodles. Ask about the Mardi Gras Pasta for an enjoyable surprise.

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Seed takes a vegan spin on pan-Southern classics. Try their outstanding Gumbo with Spicy Seitan or delve into the Eggplant Po-Boy. Be sure not to miss the brunch for their Grits and Grillades as well as their delectable beignets. 1330 Prytania St. • 302-2599 • seedyourhealth.com

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Top Taco Festival

Food News

By Kim Ranjbar

Taco 'bout a festival! … Get your bellies ready for New Orleans's inaugural taco and tequila festival taking over The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk's Spanish Plaza on Thursday, March 23! The Top Taco Festival, presented by the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen, is the Crescent City edition of Top Taco in Denver and is brought to us by local restaurateur Shane Finkelstein of Nacho Mama's. It'll be an evening to tip back your sombrero and sample food and cocktails from over 40 restaurants and bars all over the city including Johnny Sanchez, Blue Oak BBQ, Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant, Juan's Flying Burrito, Superior Grill, Patois, Jacques-Imo's, Mizado, and more. Master mixologists will be creating cocktails with spirits like Don Julio, Milagro, Casa Noble, and Ghost Tequila, while guests boogie to the rhythms of Los Poboycitos and Otra.

The festivities will also include crowning winners in four categories: Top Creative Taco, Top Traditional Taco, Top Creative Cocktail, and Top Traditional Margarita. Plus, with VIP tickets, you'll be treated to the best in taco and tequila tantalizations with creations from Vincent's, Cowbell, Chiba, Horn's, Tracey's, and Midway, not to mention incredible confections from talented pastry chef Eric Perelli of Brennan's. toptaconola.com Veggie swag? … Though they aren't giving it away for free, health-conscious SWEGS Kitchen recently opened yet another location in Mid-City on N. Carrollton Avenue.

SWEGS, an acronym for “Small Wins Equal Great Success,” has taken a holistic approach to food with a menu created by chefs, nutritionists, and physicians in order to offer the most healthful options for those “on-the-go.” Along with sandwiches, wraps, soups, paninis, and salads, SWEGS also offers burgers ... well, sort of ... in the form of turkey or black bean mushroom, several pizzas on gluten-free crusts, BBQ Shrimp

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and cauliflower grits, turkey meatballs and “zoodles” (zucchini noodles?), and roasted sirloin with kale chimichurri. You can stop in and grab a plate or two to go, or order meal plans for regular delivery.

231 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 301-9196, swegskitchen.com Munchin' in the LGD … Popular Gentilly restaurant The Munch Factory has pulled up stakes and moved to the Lower Garden District, taking over the space that once housed Cafe Roma. Though it may be a sore loss for the already poor restaurant options in the Gentilly neighborhood, folks in the LGD are jumping for joy to have proprietors Jordan and Alexis Ruiz slinging their Creole-inspired fare so close to home. Dishes definitely worth checking out include their seafood gumbo, Bayou Fries with roast beef debris and gravy, a hot sausage patty melt, and Shrimp Remoulade with fried green tomatoes.

1901 Sophie Wright Pl., (504) 324-5372, themunchfactory.net Goodness gracious! … Gert Town sensation Gracious Bakery just opened a third location on the corner of St. Charles Avenue and Sixth Street in the space that formerly housed long-standing sandwich shop The Grocery. The menu for the corner shop will include everything diners love at the original location including a new emphasis on regional craft beers, liquor, and wine. Along with excellent breakfast and lunch sandwiches, freshly baked breads, and scrumptious pastries, the new Gracious Bakery will offer their stellar king and queen cakes for the rest of the season.

2854 St. Charles Ave., (504) 301-3709, graciousbakery.com Make it a double … Bayou Burger & Sports Company is charging into the new year with a second location on Magazine Street (the first opened back in October 2016 on Bourbon Street) in the corner building once

occupied by Salú. Essentially a sports bar with a multitude of flat screen TVs and plenty of beer, the restaurant's main attraction is, obviously, their burgers. Try “The Rodeo” with thick-cut bacon and sweet BBQ sauce, “The Sportsman” featuring a venison patty and bacon jam butter, or “The Fairway” with a bean veggie patty and Bayou sauce on a multi-grain bun. The menu also offers a huge array of appetizers like wild boar ribs; Borracho bean dip loaded with cheddar cheese; and “Skillet Fries” in the form of either thick cut, kettle chips, tater tots, or sweet potato, with three different kinds of toppings.

3226 Magazine St., (504) 224-6024, bayouburger.com New recruits … Warehouse District eatery The American Sector, located inside The National WWII Museum, recently tapped Peter Page as their new executive chef. Hailing originally from the Midwest, Page has years of experience under his belt

cooking in Oklahoma, Colorado, Kansas City, New Orleans, and other cities along the Gulf Coast. Chef Page’s local spots include the Ritz-Carlton, Royal Sonesta, and John Folse's Plantation catering and banquet facility at White Oak. “Chef Peter is enthusiastic and creative. We know he will continue the traditions The American Sector has started but bring new and exciting ideas, too,” stated General Manager Michelle Margarido.

The American Sector also hired Charles Hoffman as executive sous chef to work alongside Page. Hoffman's experience includes working as an interim executive chef and food & beverage director at The Sea Ranch Lodge in Sea Ranch, California, and as chef de cuisine at the Maison Dupuy Hotel, Toups' Meatery, Mondo, and Palace Café.

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served mostly Creole derivatives of European cuisine.

“The outstanding characteristic of a chef is dedication and a willingness to work.” So says Rudy Lombard in his 1978 seminal cookbook Creole Feast, co-authored by Nathaniel Burton.

In it, “Fifteen Master Chefs of New Orleans” (African Americans, all) “reveal secrets of Creole cooking.” Among them: Austin Leslie (Chez Helene), Rosa Barganier (Corrine

By Phil LaMancusa Dunbar’s), Louis Evans (Pontchartrain Hotel), Nathaniel Burton (Broussard’s), and Leah Chase (Dooky Chase). Of these, Leah Chase o prove my point, before we start, is the last of that breed standing. At 93, Mrs. Google: “photos of celebrity chefs.”

Chase still commands her kitchen on Orleans On that site, you will see hundreds of pics Avenue as she has since 1941. of hundreds of chefs. What you’ll see, by These chefs worked their way up in in large, is that most are male (the female kitchens, oft times starting as porters or chefs will have a link to see them naked. I’m dishwashers. They learned from the chefs not kidding). And overwhelmingly, they be who were there before them. They learned palefaces. Caucasians. Bleach Boys. Caspers. to cook by sweating over a skillet of roux, a Snowflakes. Only occasionally will you spot deep fryer, a pot of gumbo, or the oven heat some color, perhaps a café au lait, maybe an of jambalaya for 50 people. They learned to Asian tint or two—flies in filet fish, bone hams, make stock, and perfect the buttermilk, raisins sauces; most times, the recipes were in the sun. This has stored in their brains, only to be passed nothing to do with down to those they deemed worthy. a disparaging I learned to cook this way from of the races, a woman named Ms. Vicky at the it’s stating the Embers Steak House who had obvious: what worked there for 28 years, learning the world the recipes from the chef who had pictures when been there for decades before it looks for her: red beans, gumbo, jambalaya, culinary expertise etouffee, bread pudding—nothing is a reliance on Le e) written down on paper. She worked ah the images that the as with a steak knife taken from the dining h C ha s e ( D o ok y C media has burned into room. She measured in gallon buckets their brain pan. Youngish, that oysters came in, her instructions (when well-coiffed, white—as if kitchen work is done I finally deserved them) were, “Put too much on a movie set. oil in that pan, now add just enough flour; add This was not the case, especially in New a hand of paprika and three fingers of garlic.”

Orleans, until about 40 years ago. There were She measured her seasoning vegetables no celebrity chefs per se. The reason why: (onions, celery, bell pepper) 1-2-3: one part not many of the chefs running kitchens— bell pepper, two of celery, three of onions.

Galatoire’s, Arnaud’s, Brennan’s, Brousard’s, “Always add your onions first to the roux; even Commander’s Palace—left their kitchens. it stops the cooking right where you want They worked, most times up to 85 hours a it. Don’t add salt to the beans until they’re week. They did not have time for stardom. finished cooking. Save that water from boiling They spent their time getting kitchens to run the shrimp and use it as stock for the etouffee smoothly and making money for their owners. sauce. Here, let me show The chefs and cooks who brought our food you the real way to to the attention of the world were African roast a prime American. The men and women who rib!” After having charmed the world with Creole food and spent almost worked the long hours, for low pay, in 40 years harsh conditions, and took pride in in kitchens everything that they put out to table myself, she were African American. For too many treated me years, the famous places where the like a child food our people of color cooked and who had “no served and cleaned up after were not learning and frequented by their peer group—people less sense” Au of color. And, the rich soul cooking that e) when it came to s ti len “her food.” But she was enjoyed in black establishments was n Le e slie (Chez H not to become famous to anyone except took pity upon me. people of color and those others who knew After all, I was the chef, how to search out new (and delicious) and she schooled me in the tradition of the experiences. black hands that had been in New Orleans Therein lies the rub. Go back half a century pots for almost 200 years. and see the difference between then and The African American chefs who shaped now; the situation is completely reversed. our city’s food have all but disappeared, The caveat here is to rule out the French, like the dinosaurs. However, all young German, and other European heads of cooks coming up today could do with an kitchens who were employed mainly for their archeological dig into what really put (and training, knowledge, and ability to command. has kept) our food on the culinary map of the Remember, at that time, our restaurants world before they aim for celebrity status.

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or literally centuries, the field pea has been a Southern staple. Whether you're familiar with Purple Hull, Old Timer, Turkey Craw, or Rattlesnake, field peas have long played the role of subsistence food for both people and livestock all over the globe. In fact, archaeologists have discovered domesticated seeds for field peas that date back more than 7,000 years in what is now known as Turkey. In the past, field peas were a dish consigned mostly to the poor, but like polenta and bulgur, they have reemerged in the past several years and found new life on the contemporary Southern table.

Although fresh field peas are most commonly found in the summertime, that certainly doesn't stop local chefs from hoarding, freezing, and even drying these tasty little morsels to be included in dishes created whenever and wherever they wish. In fact, field peas have become so prolific lately that one could find them almost anywhere … especially in The Crescent City.

Just recently opened in the Warehouse District, Galliano Restaurant is a more casual spot than its counterpart, Restaurant Rebirth, around the corner, but both feature the flavors of Southern Louisiana as interpreted by native son, Chef Ricky Cheramie. Named after Galliano, Louisiana (the small town Cheramie hails from), this

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rustic restaurant offers dishes like Crab & Corn Calas, Catfish Creole, and Crawfish Pasta Monica. But among all of the spicy sauces and seafood, you'll discover—tucked away in the sides—a ham hock and field pea fricassee that Chef Cheramie serves with pickled quail eggs and Cajun rice. Naturally, you'll have to order an entree like fried, wild-caught Gulf shrimp or fried chicken in order to get the side, but undoubtedly, this is a sacrifice your stomach would be more than willing to make.

While ham hocks and field peas are a more traditional Southern dish, another local chef, Michael Gullota, likes shaking things up a bit.

Known for his culinary acumen when it comes to creating Southeast Asian dishes with local ingredients, it should come as no surprise to find field peas on the menu at his brand new, Downtown eatery Maypop (as well as his other restaurant MoPho in Mid-City, for that matter). For lunch at Maypop, why not try the wok-fried egg noodles with jumbo Gulf shrimp, tumeric curry, and field pea salad? Or sink your fork into an entree of charred lamb in a coconut milk glaze, nuoc cham, a harissa fried egg, and puffed field peas. Don't forget to sop up that sauce with plenty of roti; you may even want to ask for extra.

Specializing in foods from “the Mississippi Delta and Louisiana,” High Hat Cafe on Freret Street is another terrific spot to score some precious peas. Not only can you order

Primitivo's Field Peas with Bacon and Potato a side of field peas, a delectable classic made by slow-simmering with bacon and onions (perfect with their crispy fried catfish, by the way), they also offer a field pea salad. Tossed with red onion, red bell pepper, charred onions, sherry vinegar, and olive oil, these little legumes are complemented by tangy, marinated crab claws. It’s a dish that's easily a meal in itself.

Over on the burgeoning Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard in Central City, New Orleans natives Adolfo Garcia, Jared Ralls, and Ronald Copeland partnered to create Primitivo, a delightful restaurant founded just a little less than two years ago. Focused on soul-

satisfying foods created around the hearth, Primitivo features dishes like braised pork cheeks and smoked pork butt in carbonara, roasted chicken with vegetable hash, and ember-roasted shrimp with boudin rouge dirty rice and catfish aioli. While many of the dishes don't fall under our $20 price range, they do offer a side that is not only affordable, it will make any field pea-lover swoon. Served in a glazed ceramic dish, their sumptuous side is loaded with field peas and dotted with chunks of potato, slab bacon, tomato, and wilted greens. Now what's more homelike than that?

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proximity to Treme or the CBD, giving it some extra points. The little bar on Conti and Burgundy, just off Rampart, offers some of the staples found in others on this list: a large screen for sporting events, an unexpected golf arcade game. But it's the coziest, chilliest, and friendliest that I visited. It's $1.50 each for washing and drying, saving you a dollar or two to spend at the bar. 400 Burgundy St. · 412-8335 · facebook.com/threeleggeddognola 5. Buddha Belly The third, largest, and last of the Igor empire is Buddha Belly on Magazine Street.

This one offers a full menu—that is, a full menu of burgers, chicken, fries, and other pub staples. It has a few more machines than the Lounge—also coin-operated— as well as a porch and patio, offering respite from the noise and crowd inside.

It's also noticeably quieter. In fact, when I walked in, they were playing an a cappella version of the national anthem, which was unexpected. 4437 Magazine St. · 891-6105 · facebook.com/pages/Igors-BuddhaBelly-Bar-Grill/912910348792428

Laundry and Libations 6 Bars That Are Also Laundromats

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n New Orleans, the town of the oh-so-famous drive-thru daiquiris, we drink while doing tasks other people might not see as alcohol-worthy. We drink while walking down the street. We drink at funerals.

We drink on national, historical, and religious holidays of all sorts. We even drink, apparently, while doing laundry. The Big Easy boasts a good half dozen bars that offer washing machines along with the libations to ease those pesky laundry errands: clothes. 1625 St. Charles Ave· 523-6538 · facebook.com/luckysbarnola/

1. Igor's Lounge Igor's Bar, Game Room, and Laundromat, a.k.a. Igor's, has stood on a corner of St. Charles for more than 40 years. The eponymous Igor owns three different locations, all of which are open 24 hours, contain washing machines, and exemplify the grungy New Orleans dive bar. Unfortunately, the machines are coinoperated. At the original location, it's $2 to wash your clothes and another two bucks to dry, meaning you need a staggering 16 quarters for one measly load of your unmentionables. 2133 St. Charles Ave. · 568-9811 · facebook.com/Igorslounge 2. Lucky's Lucky's, just a few blocks down the street from Igor’s, is practically identical but louder and even more divey. Lucky's is also open 24 hours but boasts a mere two washers and two dryers, meaning if you just stroll in, you're probably SOL. The machines are right next to a couple of pool tables in the back, although the ear-blasting music makes it a place I wouldn't want to chill for a solid hour and a half waiting on my

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3. Checkpoint Charlie's Locals calls this one Checkpoint, thereby avoiding the grammatically confusing name of "Igor's Checkpoint Charlie's." It's owned by the very same Igor of Lounge and Buddha Belly fame, which may explain the tiny, narrow room in the back with the beat-up, old-fashioned washing machines.

Checkpoint was the first place I did laundry as a New Orleans transplant, dropping my quarters in the machine and settling into a gnarled wooden booth with a whiskey and coke like it was 1945. Unfortunately, Checkpoint is also coin-operated—meaning you need a full 16 quarters to wash and dry a single load of your unmentionables.

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Melba's 6. Melba's After all this exploring, Melba's is where I settled in as my go-to laundromat. (Of course, I could go to an actual laundromat.

But why?) Melba's Old School Po Boys wins out for its plastic reloadable pay card. The card only takes cash, but at least I'm more likely to have a Hamilton on me than a hanging sack of coins. The combination laundromat-bar-daiquiri shop-casino-diner also boasts the shining gems of cheap coffee, free Wi-Fi, and 24-7 status, which entitled it to a spot on our list of best coffee shops to work in. You can clean your clothes, enjoy a $1 coffee or $2 daiquiri, and hack away at your screenplay all night long. 1525 Elysian Fields Ave. · 267-7765 · eatatmelbas.com

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MUSICCALENDAR Saturday, March 4 Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits - The Tangiers Combo Banks Street Bar - Kill Ida Belle + Bad Misters and Morrison Road Blue Nile - Mainline Bombay Club - Linnzi Zaorski Buff a’s - Red Hot Jazz Band Brunch, Camile Baudoin & Marc Paradis, Marina Orchestra Casa Borrega - Javier Gutierrez & Josh Reppel Chickie Wah Wah - Sunpie Barnes & Lil’ Buck Sinegal Circle Bar - Tommy Wright III + Rik The Pigs + Dingle Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - John Boutte’, Vapors of Morphine Dragon’s Den - Elizabeth McBride, McKenna Alicia, Talk Nerdy To Me, Southern Dynasty House of Blues - Bad Girls of Burlesque, The Rabbit Hole: DJ Otto & DJ Matt Scott House of Blues Restaurant - Geovane Santos, Jon Roniger Howlin’ Wolf - The Hodgetwins Live: No Filter Tour Jazz Playhouse - Michael Watson Kerry Irish Pub - Dave Bandrowski, Hurricane Refugees LA Music Factory - Smoking Time Jazz Club, The Iguanas, Johnny Sansone, Little Freddie King Maison - Chance Bushman & The Ibervillianaires, Royal Street Winding Boys, Smoking Time Jazz Club, Ashton Hines + The Big Easy Brawlers + RnR Music Group Marigny Brasserie - The Cole Williams Band Old Point Bar - Truman Holland & the Back-Porch Review Old U.S. Mint - Debbie Davis & Josh Paxton One Eyed Jacks - Tribal Seeds with Raging Fyah plus Nattali Rize Rock ’N’ Bowl - Bonerama Saenger Theatre - Norah Jones Shamrock - Vance Orange Snug Harbor - Head Hunters Three Muses Maple St. - Mia Boarders, Russell Welch Tipitina’s - Wake of the Dead Feat. Papa Mali, Dave Easley, Reggie Scanian, Pete Bradish

TheLumineers The Lumineers, a folk-rock trio out of Denver, Colorado, will be gracing the stage at UNO’s Lakefront Arena. The trio will be performing their hits, including "Ophelia," "Ho Hey" and "Cleopatra." Fri., March 3. $57+ Adv, 6:00 p.m., UNO Lakefront, arena.uno.edu Wednesday, March 1 Banks Street Bar - Major Bacon Bombay Club - Josh Paxton Buff a’s - World’s Most Open Mic Night with Nattie Candlelight Lounge - Dewon Scott & the Few Unchosen Celebration Hall - The TBC Brass Band Chickie Wah Wah - Rubin/Wilson Folk-Blues Explosion, Aurora Nealand & Tom McDermott Circle Bar - The Iguanas, The Geraniums Columns Hotel - Andy Rodgers Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Tin Men, Walter Wolfman Washington & The Roadmasters Dragon’s Den - Groove Therapy, DJ T-Roy House of Blues - Jet Lounge in the Parish House of Blues Restaurant - Cary Hudson Jazz Playhouse - Ricardo Pascal Octet Kerry Irish Pub - Chip Wilson Maison - Slick Skillet Serenaders, The New Orleans Jazz Vipers, Smokin’ On Some Brass Maple Leaf Bar - Dirty Bourbon River Show Palace Cafe (Black Duck Bar) - The Rum Runners Ralph’s On the Park - Joe Krown Rare Form - Nervous Duane, Joe Pollock & Beardsley, Matt Galloway Band Rock ’N’ Bowl - The Yat Pack Seal’s Class Act - Treme Brass Band Snug Harbor - Uptown Jazz Orchestra, Delfeayo Marsalis Three Keys - Helen Gillet with Brian Haas Three Muses Maple St. - Lynn Drury Thursday, March 2 Aloft - James Quick Banks Street Bar - Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski w/ Aleksi Glick Buff a’s - Josh Paxton, Tom McDermott & Friends, Aurora Nealand Bullet’s Sports Bar - Kermit Ruffins Cafe Negril - Soul Project Carver Theater - The TBC Brass Band Casa Borrega - Descarga Latina featuring Alexa Martini & Fredy Omar Chickie Wah Wah - Phil DeGruy, Buku Broux Circle Bar - Natalie Mae, Damn the Scene City Park (Botanical Garden) - Don Vappie, John Rankin, Paul Soniat Columns Hotel - Marc Stone Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Luke Winslow King Gasa Gasa - The Ocean Party + Midriff + The Fruit Machines House of Blues Foundation Room - Geovane Santos Quartet House of Blues Restaurant - Jake Landry Howlin’ Wolf - Comedy Gumbeaux Jazz Playhouse - Ashlin Parker Trio, James Rivers Movement Kerry Irish Pub - Dave Hickey

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Le Bon Temps Roule - Soul Rebels Maison - The Good for Nothin’ Band, Sweet Substitute Jazz Band, Dysfunktional Bone Old Point Bar - Lisa Harrigan Ogden Museum of Southern Art - Bruce Sunpie Barnes Palace Cafe (Black Duck Bar) - The Rum Runners Ralph’s On the Park - Joe Krown Rare Form - Voodoo Wagon Republic New Orleans - Valerie June Rock ’N’ Bowl - Horace Trahan and The Ossun Express Special Venue - Javier Olondo & AsheSon Snug Harbor - John Mooney & Uganda Roberts Three Keys - NOLAmericana with Lynn Drury + Papa Mali Three Muses Maple St. - Arsene DeLay Vaughan’s Lounge - Corey Henry & the Treme Funktet Friday, March 3 Aloft - Christin Bradford Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits - The Tangiers Combo Banks Street Bar - PYMP Bombay Club - Aleksi Glick Trio Buff a’s - Warren Battiste, Asylum Chorus Bullet’s Sports Bar - The Pinettes Brass Band Casa Borrega - Javier Gutierrez & Josh Reppel Chickie Wah Wah - Michael Pearce, Sam Price & The True Believers Circle Bar - Rik Slave’s Country Persuasion, MOTO + The Planchettes Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Tuba Skinny, Alvin Youngblood Hart Dragon’s Den - Loose Marbles, Comedy, F*ck Yeah, Buena Vista School Latin Dance Party, DJ RQ Gasa Gasa - The Staves + Mikaela Davis House of Blues - Loumuzik Live House of Blues Foundation Room - Jake Landry House of Blues Restaurant - Dick Deluxe, Big Al & The Heavyweights Howlin’ Wolf - “Stoked” NOLA’s Best Comedians Jazz Playhouse - Joe Krown, LeRoy Jones, Burlesque Ballroom featuring Romy Kaye Joy Theater - mewithoutYou + Turnover + Circa Survive Kerry Irish Pub - Will Dickerson, Lonestar Stout Le Bon Temps Roule - John Krown LIVE (?), Johnny No Maison - Kala Bazaar Swing Society Maple Leaf Bar - Funk Monkey New Orleans Museum of Art - Arpa Quartet Old Point Bar - Rick Trolsen, 1% Nation Palace Cafe (Black Duck Bar) - The Rum Runners Rare Form - Nervous Duane Rivershack Gretna - Paul Molinario Project Rock ’N’ Bowl - Contraflow Snug Harbor - Head Hunters Three Muses Maple St. - Sam Cammarata, Monty Banks UNO Lakefront Area - The Lumineers

Sunday, March 5 AllWays Lounge - The Hokum High Rollers Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits - The Tangiers Combo Banks Street Bar - Winslow Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski Trio Buff a’s - Some Like it Hot, St. Roch Syncopators, Gerald French Trio Bullet’s Sports Bar - John Pierre Chickie Wah Wah - James Singleton Trio + Brian Haas & Aurora Nealand Circle Bar - Micah McGee & Friends + Blind Texas Marlin, DJ Pasta Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - The Palmetto Bug Stompers, Samantha Fish & Lightnin’ Malcom Dragon’s Den - Anuraag Pendyal, CHURCH Gasa Gasa - Helen Gillet & Tephra 4 featuring Nikki Glaspie + Jessica Lurie + Mario Abney & the Abney Effect House of Blues - Gospel Brunch House of Blues Restaurant - Jason Bishop Howlin’ Wolf - Hot 8 Brass Band Jazz Playhouse - Germaine Bazzle Kerry Irish Pub - Patrick Cooper Maison - Chance Bushman & The NOLA Jitterbugs, Hokum High Rollers, Nickel-A-Dance featuring Wendell Brunious, Meghan Stewart, Higher Heights Maple Leaf Bar - Joe Krown Trio Old Point Bar - Big Jim & the Whiskey-Benders, Gal Holiday, The Green River Band Republic New Orleans - Deafheaven, This Will Destroy You, Emma Ruth Rundle Rock ’N’ Bowl - Bruce Daigrepont Three Keys - Bon Bon Vivant & Friends Three Muses Maple St. - Debbie Davis, Josh Paxton Tipitina’s - Ron Johnson Band Trinity Episcopal Church - Dr. Valerie Francis, Dr. Shane Anderson, Dr. Michael Bartnik, Lenten Jazz Vespers featuring Ellis Marsalis Monday, March 6 Bombay Club - David Boeddinghaus Banks Street Bar - Lili Lewis Buff a’s - Arsene DeLay, Antoine Diel Chickie Wah Wah - Benny Maygarden & Thomas Walker, Alex McMurray & Andrew Duhon Circle Bar - Phil the Tremolo King Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Alexis & The Samurai, Glen David Andrews Dragon’s Den - New Orleans Jazz Manouche, DJ Ill Medina, Hot Club de Cosmos House of Blues Restaurant - Sean Riley Jazz Playhouse - Original Tuxedo Band Kerry Irish Pub - Mark Appleford Maison - Chicken & Waffles, Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses, RnR Music Group Rare Form - Nervous Duane Saint Roch Tavern - Jon Hatchett Band Snug Harbor - Charmaine Neville Band Three Keys - Boiler Room: New Orleans ft. Special Guests TBA Tuesday, March 7 Bombay Club - Matt Lemmler Buff a’s - Vanessa Carr Checkpoint Charlie - Midnight Creeps Chickie Wah Wah - Albanie Falletta, Jon Cleary

Circle Bar - Carl LeBlanc, Period Bomb + Problem Child + ThreeBrained Robot Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - DinosAurchestra, Treme Brass Band Ellis Marsalis Center for Music - Key LaBeaud Gasa Gasa - Little Girl + Dirty Lungs + Toonces House of Blues - Dorothy Plus The Georgia Flood Howlin’ Wolf - Comedy Beast Jazz Playhouse - Nayo Jones Kerry Irish Pub - Jason Bishop Maison - Sam Winterheimer Quartet, Gregory Agid Quartet, Corporate America Maple Leaf Bar - The Porter Trio: George Porter Jr., Terrence Houston, Michael Lemmler, Rebirth Brass Band!!

One Eyed Jacks - The Marc Stone Band Saenger Theatre - Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Snug Harbor - Stanton Moore Trio Spotted Cat Restaurant - Geovane Santos Acoustic Trio Three Keys - Boiler Room: New Orleans ft. Special Guests TBA Three Muses Maple St. - Gypsyland Jazz Trinity Episcopal Church - Organ & Labyrinth featuring Albinas Prizgintas University of New Orleans Performing Arts Center Recital Hall Meccore String Quartet Wednesday, March 8 Bombay Club - Josh Paxton Buff a’s - World’s Most Open Mic Night w/ Nattie Bullet’s Sports Bar - Sunpie Barnes & the Louisiana Sunspots Carver Theater - Smoking Time Jazz Club Celebration Hall - The TBC Brass Band Chickie Wah Wah - Rubin/Wilson Folk-Blues Explosion, Aurora Nealand & Tom McDermott Circle Bar - The Iguanas Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Tin Men, Walter Wolfman Washington & the Roadmasters Dragon’s Den - Groove Therapy, DJ T-Roy Gasa Gasa - Xenia Rubios House of Blues - Son Volt Plus Jonny Irion House of Blues Restaurant - Cary Hudson Jazz Playhouse - Glen David Andrews Joy Theater - Jimmy Eat World + AJJ Kerry Irish Pub - Will Dickerson Maison - Ramblin’ Letters, The New Orleans Jazz Vipers, Lil’ Glenn and Backatown Rare Form - Nervous Duane, Joe Pollock & Beardsley, Matt Galloway Band Rock ’N’ Bowl - Joe Krown Saenger Theatre - Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Seal’s Class Act - Treme Brass Band Snug Harbor - Uptown Jazz Orchestra, Delfeayo Marsalis Three Keys - Boiler Room: New Orleans ft. Special Guests TBA Three Muses Maple St. - TBA Thursday, March 9 Aloft - Mikayla Braun Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski w/ Rex Gregory Buff a’s - Gumbo Cabaret, Tom McDermott and Friends, Aurora Nealand Bullet’s Sports Bar - Kermit Ruffins Cafe Negril - Soul Project Carver Theater - The TBC Brass Band Casa Borrega - Descarga Latina featuring Alexey Martini & Fredy Omar Chickie Wah Wah - Phil DeGruy, Josh Hyde with John Gros Circle Bar - Natalie Mae City Park (Botanical Garden) - Lena Prima Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Little Freddie King Dragon’s Den - Jeremy Kern Quartet Gasa Gasa - The Wild Reeds + Blank Range + The Lostlines House of Blues Foundation Room - Spencer Racca House of Blues Restaurant - Jake Landry Howlin’ Wolf - Comedy Gumbeaux Jazz Playhouse - Ashlin Parker Trio Joy Theater - Griz + SunSquabi + Muzzy Bearr + AF THE NAYSAYER Kerry Irish Pub - Beth Patterson Le Bon Temps Roule - Soul Rebels Maison - The Good For Nothin’ Band, Roamin’ Jasmine, Dysfunktional Bone Ogden Museum of Southern Art - Honey Island Swamp Band Old Point Bar - Noggin Rock ’N’ Bowl - Chubby Carrier Saenger Theatre - Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Snug Harbor - Calvin Johnson and Native Son Three Keys - Little Cosmicana with The Artisanals plus Jackson and the Janks Three Muses Maple St. - Arsene DeLay Tulane University Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life - The Jazz at the Rat Series featuring Keyon Harrold Vaughan’s Lounge - Corey Henry & the Treme Funktet Friday, March 10 Aloft - Jordan Anderson Band BJ’s Lounge - Little Freddie King Bombay Club - Riverside Jazz Collective Buff a’s - Warren Battiste, David Rogan Bullet’s Sports Bar - The Pinettes Brass Band

Casa Borrega - Javier Gutierrez & Josh Reppel Chickie Wah Wah - Michael Pearce Circle Bar - Rik Slave’s Country Persuasion, Toranavox + AR-15 Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Hot Club of New Orleans, Dave Jordan & NIA + Little Maker Dragon’s Den - Comedy, F*ck Yeah, Buena Vista Social Latin Dance Party, The Tipping Point w/ DJ RQ Away Gasa Gasa - Motel Radio + The High Divers + Edison House of Blues - Low End Theory Players: A Tribute To A Tribe Called Quest, Bad Girls of Burlesque House of Blues Foundation Room - Jake Landry House of Blues Restaurant - Dick Deluxe, Gypsy Elise & The Royale Blues Howlin’ Wolf - Mark Farmer plus Lawrence Trailer Jazz Playhouse - Joe Krown, Shannon Powell, Burlesque Ballroom featuring Romy Kaye Joy Theater - Buku Late X All Good Records Ft. Griz (DJ Set), Sun Squabi + Muzzy Bearr + AF THE NAYSAYERS Kerry Irish Pub - Patrick Cooper, The One Tailed Three Le Bon Temps Roule - John Krown Maison - Claire and The Company, New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, Shotgun Jazz Band, Barry’s Pocket + Ashton Hines and the Big Easy Brawlers Mardi Gras World (Eastbank) - BUKU featuring Travis Scott, Zeds Dead & more Old Point Bar - Rick Trolsen, Hill Country Hounds One Eyed Jacks - Mad Dogs & Englishmen: Celebration of Joe Cocker, Franks & Deans: Rat Pack Rock & Roll Tribute + Burlesque Rare Form - Nervous Duane Rock ’N’ Bowl - Groovy 7 Saenger Theatre - Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Special Venue - Totally Abandoned Snug Harbor - Ellis Marsalis Quintet The Orpheum Theater - Louisiana Philharmonic Three Muses Maple St. - Linnzi Zaorski, Monty Banks Tipitina’s - Robert Earl Keen Saturday, March 11 Blue Nile - Tank and The Bangas Bombay Club - Tim Laughlin Trio Buff a’s - Red Hot Jazz Band Brunch, Nattie’s Songwriter’s Circle, Freddie Blue & The Friendship Circle Carver Theater - Davis Rogan Band Casa Borrega - Phil The Tremolo King Chickie Wah Wah - The Johnny Sansone Band Circle Bar - Richard Bates, Tamarron + Lawn + The Tangiers + Fishplate Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - John Boutte’, Brass-a-Holics Dragon’s Den - Vincent Marini, Talk Nerdy To Me, KOMPRESSION Gasa Gasa - Kane Strang + Bonus + Scenic World House of Blues - Dance Gavin Dance & Chon Plus Eidola Plus Vasudeva, The Rabbit Hole House of Blues Foundation Room - The Ibervillianaires

House of Blues Restaurant - Geovane Santos, Jon Roniger Howlin’ Wolf - Southern Avenue Joy Theater - Gramatik + Ganja White Night + Josh Pan + Space Jesus Kerry Irish Pub - St. Claude Serenaders, Roux The Day! LA Music Factory - The Three Muses vs The Black Pearl, Robert F. Bogaert, Noisewater, P.H. Fred & the Round Pegs Loyola University (Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall) - John Fedchock Maison - Chance Bushman & The Ibervillianaires, Smoking Time Jazz Club, The Pinettes Brass Band + No Good Deed Marigny Brasserie - The Cole Williams Band Old Point Bar - Chris Klein Riverside Shack Gretna - John Lisi & Delta Funk!

Rock ’N’ Bowl - John Papa Gros plus Colin Lake Saenger Theatre - Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Shamrock - Sofa Kings Snug Harbor - Amina Figarova Sextet Three Keys - Body Drill with Kathi, Bouff ant Bouff ant and Disko Obscura Three Muses Maple St. - Davy Mooney, Russell Welch Tipitina’s - Durand Jones & The Indications Sunday, March 12 AllWays Lounge - The Trad Stars Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski Trio Buff a’s - Some Like it Hot, Heather Holloway & The Heebie Jeebies, Steve Pistorius, Orange Kellin, James Evans, and Benny Amón Bullet’s Sports Bar - The Wizz Chickie Wah Wah - Sunday Crawfish Boils w/ Papa Mali and Friends Circle Bar - Micah McKee & Friends + Blind Texas Marlin Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - The Palmetto Bug Stompers, John Sinclair w/Carlo Ditta Trio Dragon’s Den - Open Jazz Jam w. Anuraag Pendyal, CHURCH* Gasa Gasa - Blackfoot Gypsies + Chief Scout + Neighbor Lady + The Detail House of Blues - Gospel Brunch House of Blues The Parish - Colony House Plus Deep Sea Diver House of Blues Restaurant - Jason Bishop Howlin’ Wolf - Space4Lease, Hot 8 Brass Band Jazz Playhouse - Germaine Bazzle Kerry Irish Pub - Chip Wilson Maison - Chance Bushman & The NOLA Jitterbugs, Loose Marbles, Nickel-A-Dance featuring Kerry Lewis, Leah Rucker, Higher Heights Marigny Opera House - Polymnia Quartet Old Point Bar - Luna Mora, Jean Marie Harris Rock ’N’ Bowl - Cameron Dupuy & the Cajun Troubadours Saenger Theatre - Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Snug Harbor - Oscar Rossignoli Extended Trio CD - release show The Tigerman Den - Bobby Michot + the Coulee Jumpers Three Keys - Bon Bon Vivant & Friends, Tephra 5, Alt Jazz Three Muses Maple St. - Debbie Davis, Josh Paxton Treme Hideaway - MainLine

NorahJones The multi-talented Norah Jones will be taking the stage at the Saenger Theatre. Grab a friend and be prepared to enjoy a night of great music and great vibes. Sat., March 4. $140+ Adv, 8:00 p.m., Saenger Theatre, saengernola.com Trinity Episcopal Church - Lenten Jazz Vespers featuring Charmaine Neville & Amasa Miller Monday, March 13 Bombay Club - David Boeddinghaus Buff a’s - Arsene DeLay, Antoine Diel Chickie Wah Wah - Benny Maygarden & Thomas Walker, Alex McMurray Circle Bar - Phil The Tremolo King, Criminal + The Planchettes Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Alexis & The Samurai, Glen David Andrews Dragon’s Den - The New Orleans Jazz Manouche, DJ Ill-Medina, The Bailsmen Gasa Gasa - Nick Hakim and Norvis Junior House of Blues Restaurant - Sean Riley Howlin’ Wolf - Valley Queen Jazz and Heritage Center - Etienne Charles Jazz Playhouse - Original Tuxedo Band Kerry Irish Pub - Patrick Cooper Maison - Chicken & Waffles, Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses, New Legacy

Preservation Hall - Neko Case & Preservation Hall Jazz Band Rare Form - Nervous Duane Snug Harbor - Charmaine Neville Band Tuesday, March 14 Bombay Club - Matt Lemmler Buff a’s - Vanessa Carr Celebration Hall - The TBC Brass Band Chickie Wah Wah - Albanie Falletta, Seth Walker, Mia Boarders Circle Bar - Carl LeBlanc, Death Stuff + Bottomfeeders + Heavy Lids + Evil Rats + Enoch Ramone Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - DinosAurchestra, Treme Brass Band Dmac’s Bar & Grill - The Dirty Rain Revelers Gasa Gasa - Allison Crutchfield + Vagabon House of Blues Big Mama’s Lounge - That 1 Guy Howlin’ Wolf - Comedy Beast Jazz Playhouse - Andrew Baham Kerry Irish Pub - Jason Bishop Maison - McKenna Alicia, Gregory Agid Quartet, The Resident Aliens,

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Maple Leaf Bar - The Porter Trio: George Porter Jr., Terrence Houston, Michael Lemmler, Rebirth Brass Band!!

Spotted Cat Restaurant - Geovane Santos Acoustic Trio Snug Harbor - David Torkanowsky Trio The Orpheum Theater - Ryan Adams Three Muses Maple St. - Gypsyland Jazz Trinity Episcopal Church - Organ & Labyrinth featuring Albinas Prizgintas Wednesday, March 15 Bombay Club - Josh Paxton Buff a’s - World’s Most Open Mic Night Bullet’s Sports Bar - Sunpie Barnes & the Louisiana Sunspots Carver Theater - Miss Sophie Lee & the Parish Suites Celebration Hall - The TBC Brass Band Chickie Wah Wah - Rubin/Wilson Folk-Blues Explosion, Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott Circle Bar - The Iguanas, Die Group + Weapon Man Columns Hotel - Andy Rogers Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Tin Men, Walter Wolfman Washington & the Roadmasters Dragon’s Den - Groove Therapy, DJ T-Roy Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter - Opera On Tap Gasa Gasa - Julie Odell House of Blues - Joey Purp ( Jet Lounge in the Parish) House of Blues Restaurant - Cary Hudson Jazz Playhouse - Glen David Andrews Kerry Irish Pub - Tim Robertson Maison - Claire and The Company, The New Orleans Jazz Vipers, Brasszilla Rare Form - Nervous Duane, Joe Pollock & Beardsley Rock ’N’ Bowl - Johnny J and the Hitmen plus special guest Saenger Theatre - Experience Hendrix Seal’s Class Act - Treme Brass Band Smoothie King Center - Stevie Nicks & The Pretenders Snug Harbor - Uptown Jazz Orchestra, Delfeayo Marsalis Three Keys - Illphonics with Slangston Hughes plus Fo on the Flo Three Muses Maple St. - Sam Cammarata Wednesday at the Square - Irma Thomas and Jamal Batiste Thursday, March 16 Aloft - Andrew Duhon Bamboula’s - John Lisi & Delta Funk!

Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski w/ James Evans Buff a’s - Debbie Davis, Tom McDermott and Friends Bullet’s Sports Bar - Kermit Ruffins Cafe Negril - Soul Project Carver Theater - The TBC Brass Band Casa Borrega - Descarga Latina featuring Alexey Marti & Fredy Omar Chickie Wah Wah - Phil DeGruy, John “Papa” Gros Band Circle Bar - Natalie Mae City Park (Botanical Garden) - Phil Melancon Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Funk Monkey Dragon’s Den - Claire and The Company, SoundClash, The Essence + Iris P. House of Blues - The Noise Presents Metal Blade’s 35th Anniversary Tour w/ WhiteChapel + Cattle Decapitation + Allegaeon + Necromancing The Stone House of Blues Foundation Room - Jason Bishop House of Blues Restaurant - Jake Landry Howlin’ Wolf - Comedy Gumbeaux Jazz Playhouse - Ashlin Parker Trio Kerry Irish Pub - Three w/ Mark Carson Le Bon Temps Roule - The Soul Rebels Maison - The Good For Nothin’ Band, Asylum Chorus, Dysfunktional Bone Ogden Museum of Southern Art - Carsie Blanton Old Point Bar - Vance Orange Rare Form - Voodoo Wagon Rock ’N’ Bowl - Geno Delafose & French Rockin Boogie Saenger Theatre - Bryan Ferry Snug Harbor - Jason Marsalis

The Orpheum Theater - Louisiana Philharmonic and Anne-Marie McDermott Three Keys - Washboard Chaz Blues Band Three Muses Maple St. - Esther Rose Vaughan’s Lounge - Corey Henry & the Treme Funktet Friday, March 17 Aloft - Blonde Roses Bombay Club - Don Vappie Buff a’s - Davis Rogan, Riverside Jazz Collective Bullet’s Sports Bar - The Pinettes Brass Band Casa Borrega - Javier Gutierrez & Josh Reppel Chickie Wah Wah - Michael Pearce Circle Bar - Rik Slave’s Country Persuasion Civic Theatre - At the Drive-In Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Smoking Time Jazz Club, Honey Island Swamp Band Dragon’s Den - Loose Marbles, Comedy, F*ck Yeah, Buena Vista Social Latin Dance Party, The Tipping Point w/ DJ RQ Away Fulco’s - Benny Grunch & The Bunch featuring Kathy Savoie, The Other Guys Jazz & Funk Band Gasa Gasa - Mykki Blanco + Cakes Da Killa House of Blues - Cane Hill Plus Darke Complex Plus Daemon Grimm Plus The Arbitrary House of Blues Foundation Room - Jake Landry House of Blues The Parish - Cane Hill + Darke Complex + Daemon Grimm + The Arbitrary House of Blues Restaurant - Dick Deluxe Jazz Playhouse - Joe Krown, Burlesque Ballroom featuring Romy Kaye Kerry Irish Pub - Van Hudson, Beth Patterson, Roux The Day! Le Bon Temps Roule - Joe Krown LIVE Maison - Slick Skillet Serenaders, New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, Shotgun Jazz Band, Soul Project + Ashton Hines and The Big Easy Brawlers Marigny Opera House - Christina Bouey, Rhiannon Banerdt, Colin Brookes, and Grace Ho, Adrian Blanco, and Russell Rybicki New Orleans Museum of Art - Sarah Quintana Old Point Bar - Rick Trolson, Jamey St. Pierre & The Honeycreepers One Eyed Jacks - Where Y’acht Rare Form - Nervous Duane Republic New Orleans Rock ’N’ Bowl - The Topcats Snug Harbor - Ellis Marsalis Quintet Three Muses Maple St. - Linnzi Zaorski, Messy Cookers Saturday, March 18 Armstrong Park - Congo Squares Rhythms Festival featuring Chocolate Milk, Rebirth Brass Band and more Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski Trio w/ Andy Schumm & Hal Smith Buff a’s - Red Hot Jazz Band Brunch, Monty Banks, The Royal Rounders Carver Theater - Jon Cleary Trio featuring Cornell Williams, A.J. Hall, Derwin “Big D” Perkins + Cha Wa Casa Borrega - The Co & Co Traveling Show Circle Bar - Vincent Marini, The Nowhere Squares + Black Abba Civic Theatre - Conor Oberst w/ The Felice Brothers Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - John Boutte’ Dragon’s Den - Elizabeth McBride, Jon Roniger, Talk Nerdy To Me, Sexy Back w/ DJ Dizzi + More Gasa Gasa - GGOOLLDD House of Blues The Parish - They. The Nu Religion Tour, Metal Shop: Hair Metal Saves Lives! Plus New Rebel Family, The Rabbit Hole House of Blues Foundation Room - The Ibervilllianaires House of Blues Restaurant - Geovane Santos, Jon Roniger Howlin’ Wolf - Ruby & The Rogues + Richard Bates, Rebirth Brass Band + Brass Lightning Jazz Playhouse - Delfeayo Marsalis Quintet Joy Theater - John Waters: This Filthy World Kerry Irish Pub - Speed The Mule, Beth Patterson Maison - Chance Bushman & The Ibervillianaires, Roamin’ Jasmin, Smoking Time Jazz Club, Kumasi + Black Market Brass Band Marigny Brasserie - The Cole Williams Band

AnnWilson Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend Ann Wilson from Heart will take the stage at the House of Blues following Heart's critically acclaimed 2016 album Beautiful Broken. Sun., March 19. $75 Adv, 8:00 p.m., House of Blues, houseofblues.com/neworleans Rock ’N’ Bowl - Category 6 Saenger Theatre - Bill Maher Shamrock - Higher Heights Snug Harbor - Herlin Riley Quartet Three Keys - La Noche Caliente with Margie Perez and Muevelo plus Bookoo Rueda Three Muses Maple St. - Davy Mooney, Sarah Quintana Sunday, March 19 AllWays Lounge - The Ibervillianaires Bombay Club - Larry Scala Trio Buff a’s - Some Like it Hot, Gerald French Trio Bullet’s Sports Bar - Big Frank and Lil Frank Chickie Wah Wah - Sunday Crawfish Boils w/ Papa Mali and Friends Circle Bar - Micah McKee & Friends + Blind Texas Marlin, DJ Pasta Civic Theatre - New Orleans Fashion Week Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - The Palmetto Bug Stompers, Soul Brass Band Dragon’s Den - Open Jazz Jam w/ Anuraag Pendyal, CHURCH* Gasa Gasa - Sofi Tukker House of Blues - Gospel Brunch, Ann Wilson of Heart House of Blues Restaurant - Jason Bishop Howlin’ Wolf - Desert Mountain Tribe U.S. Tour, Hot 8 Brass Band Jazz Playhouse - Germaine Bazzle Kerry Irish Pub - Irish Session, Patrick Cooper Maison - Swingin’ Jazz Band Brunch with Chance Bushman & The NOLA Jitterbugs, Leah Rucker, Nickel-A-Dance featuring Steve Pistorious, Royal Street Winding Boys, Old Point Bar - Shawan Rice, Romy Kaye & the Mercy-Buckets One Eyed Jacks - Batebunda & Valerie Sassyfras Republic New Orleans - JoJo Rock ’N’ Bowl - Bruce Daigrepont Three Keys - Bon Bon Vivant & Friends Three Muses Maple St. - Debbie Davis, Josh Paxton Tipitina’s - Johnny V. Trio Trinity Episcopal Church - Alessandra Belloni, Lenten Jazz Vespers featuring James Andrews Monday, March 20 Bombay Club - David Boeddinghaus Buff a’s - Arsene DeLay, Antoine Diel Chickie Wah Wah - Benny Maygarden & Thomas Walker, Alex McMurray Circle Bar - Phil The Tremolo King Civic Theatre - New Orleans Fashion Week Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Alexis & The Samurai, Glen David Andrews Dragon’s Den - The New Orleans Jazz Manouche, DJ Ill-Medina, Nathan Rivera’s Gypsy Blues Gasa Gasa - Big Thief + Mothers + Kalvin House of Blues - The Noise Presents: The Decibel Magazine 2017 Tour, Tour Kreator + Obituary + Midnight + Horrendous House of Blues Restaurant - Sean Riley Jazz Playhouse - Original Tuxedo Band Kerry Irish Pub - Kim Carson Maison - Chicken & Waffles, Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses, Mutiny Squad Rare Form - Nervous Duane

BryanFerry Come with a friend and enjoy the elegance and style of Bryan Ferry who has since the 1970s taken his place as one of the most iconic and innovative artists to emerge in popular music.

Thurs., March 16. $59+ Adv, 8:00 p.m., Saenger Theatre, saengernola.com

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Tuesday, March 21 Bombay Club - Matt Lemmler Buff a’s - Vanessa Carr Celebration Hall - The TBC Brass Band Chickie Wah Wah - Albaine Falletta, Jon Cleary Circle Bar - Carl LeBlanc, Platinum Boys + Bottomfeeders + Mama + Trampoline Team Civic Theatre - New Orleans Fashion Week Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat

d.b.a - DinosAurchestra, Treme Brass Band Gasa Gasa - Dave Cappello & Jeff Albert, Outercore, and Extended Trio House of Blues - The Lox House of Blues Restaurant - Michael Liuzza Howlin’ Wolf - Comedy Beast Jazz Playhouse - Nayo Jones Joy Theater - William Singe & Alex Aiono Kerry Irish Pub - Jason Bishop Maison - Eight Dice Cloth, Gregory Agid Quartet, Vegas Cola Maple Leaf Bar - The Porter Trio: George Porter Jr., Terrence Houston, Michael Lemmler, Rebirth Brass Band!!

Marigny Opera House - Christina Bouey, Rhiannon Banerdt, Colin Brookes, and Grace Ho, Adrian Blanco and Russell Rybicki Saenger Theatre - Chicago with Special Guest JD & The Straight Shot Spotted Cat Restaurant - Geovane Santos Acoustic Trio Three Muses Maple St. - Gypsyland Jazz Trinity Episcopal Church - Organ & Labyrinth featuring Albinas Prizgintas Wednesday, March 22 Bombay Club - Josh Paxton Buff a’s - World’s Most Open Mic Night with Nattie Bullet’s Sports Bar - Sunpie Barnes & the Louisiana Sunspots Celebration Hall - The TBC Brass Band Chickie Wah Wah - Rubin/Wilson Folk-Blues Explosion, Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott Circle Bar - The Iguanas City Park (Botanical Garden) Civic Theatre - New Orleans Fashion Week Columns Hotel - Andy Rogers Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Tin Men, Walter Wolfsman Washington & the Roadmasters Dragon’s Den - Groove Therapy, DJ T-Roy Gasa Gasa - All People House of Blues - Jet Lounge in the Parish House of Blues Restaurant - Cary Hudson Jazz Playhouse - Glen David Andrews Kerry Irish Pub - Chip Wilson Maison - Loose Marbles, New Orleans Jazz Vipers, Organized Crime Rare Form - Nervous Duane, Joe Pollock & Beardsley, Matt Galloway Band Rock ’N’ Bowl - The Creole String Beans Rusty Nail - Opera On Tap Seal’s Class Act - Treme Brass Band Three Muses Maple St. - Lynn Drury Wednesday at the Square - Amanda Shaw and Daria & The Hip Drops Thursday, March 23 Aloft - Travers Geoff ray (formerly MS Rail Co) Bombay Club - Davy Mooney Buff a’s - Gumbo Cabaret, Tom McDermott and Friends Bullet’s Sports Bar - Kermit Ruffins Cafe Negril - Soul Project Candlelight Lounge Carver Theater - The TBC Brass Band Casa Borrega - Descarga Latina featuring Alexey Marti & Fredy Omar Chickie Wah Wah - Phil DeGruy, John “Papa” Gros Band Circle Bar - Natalie Mae, Urban Pioneers + Snakes in the Grass + Pony Hunt City Park (Botanical Garden) - LeRoy Jones Civic Theatre - New Orleans Fashion Week Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Mainline Brass Band

Dragon’s Den - Sam Winterheimer Quartet Gasa Gasa - Noruz House of Blues - MayDay Parade: “A Lesson in Romantics” 10th Anniversary Tour House of Blues Foundation Room - Dick Deluxe Revue House of Blues Restaurant - Jake Landry Howlin’ Wolf - Comedy Gumbeaux Jazz Playhouse - Ashlin Parker Trio Joy Theater - Randy & Mr. Lahey of Trailer Park Boys Kerry Irish Pub - Irish Music w/Annette & Mark Le Bon Temps Roule - Soul Rebels Maison - The Good For Nothin’ Band, The Swingin’ Gypsies, Dysfunktional Bone Old Point Bar - Dreaming Dingo Ogden Museum of Southern Art - Bob Malone Rare Form - Voodoo Wagon Republic New Orleans - Katatonia, Caspian & Uncured Rock ’N’ Bowl - Wayne Singleton and Same Ol’ 2 Step The Orpheum Theater - Louisiana Philharmonic and Anne-Marie McDermott Three Muses Maple St. - Albanie Falletta Vaughan’s Lounge - Corey Henry & the Treme Funktet Friday, March 24 Aloft - Michael Selser Bombay Club - David Torkanowsky Buff a’s - Warren Battiste, Margie Perez Bullet’s Sports Bar - The Pinettes Brass Band Carver Theater - Bobby Rush + Walter “Wolfman” Washington Casa Borrega - The Co & Co Traveling Show Chickie Wah Wah - Michael Pearce, Peja Zabaduo w/ Charlie Wooten & Rafael Pereira Circle Bar - Rik Slave’s Country Persuasion Civic Theatre - New Orleans Fashion Week Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Tuba Skinny, Marc Stone & Friends Dragon’s Den - Loose Marbles, Comedy, F*ck Yeah, Buena Vista Social Latin Dance Party, The Tipping Point w/ DJ RQ Away Gasa Gasa - Gravity A Hotel Storyville - Latin Music Night House of Blues - Matisyahu: Release The Bound Tour, White Animals & Dash Dip Rock House of Blues Foundation Room - Jake Landry House of Blues Restaurant - Dick Deluxe Howlin’ Wolf - Eleanor Tallie Jazz Playhouse - Joe Krown, Shannon Powell, Burlesque Ballroom featuring Romy Kaye Joy Theater - Skinny Lister + Flogging Molly Kerry Irish Pub - The One Tailed Three, Van Hudson & Friends Le Bon Temps Roule - Joe Krown LIVE Maison - New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, Shotgun Jazz Band, TBA + Soul Company New Orleans Museum of Art - Bella Donnas Old Point Bar - Rick Trolson, Jamie Lynn Vessels Rare Form - Nervous Duane Rock ’N’ Bowl - Karma The Orpheum Theater - Louisiana Philharmonic and Anne-Marie McDermott The Pour House Saloon - Bad Mimosas Three Muses Maple St. - Linnzi Zaorski, Monty Banks

Dragon’s Den - Open Jazz Jam w/ Anuraag Pendyal, CHURCH* House of Blues - Gospel Brunch Howlin’ Wolf - Hot 8 Brass Band Jazz Playhouse - Germaine Bazzle Kerry Irish Pub - Will Dickerson Maison - Swingin’ Jazz Brunch with Chance Bushman & The NOLA Jitterbugs, Eight Dice Cloth, Nickel-A-Dance with Frank Oxley, Brad Walker, Higher Heights Old Point Bar - Amanda Walker, Jean Marie Harris Palm Court Jazz Cafe - Bruce Sunpie Barnes Roger Dickerson Rock ’N’ Bowl - Bruce Daigrepont Saenger Theatre - Chris Rock Three Keys - Bon Bon Vivant & Friends Three Muses Maple St. - Debbie Davis, Josh Paxton Trinity Episcopal Church - McGhee Choir Spring Concert, Lenten Jazz Vespers, Jazz Vespers featuring David Batiste Sr. & the Young Voices of New Orleans Monday, March 27 Bombay Club - David Boeddinghaus Buff a’s - Arsene DeLay, Antoine Diel Chickie Wah Wah - Benny Maygarden & Thomas Walker, Alex McMurray Circle Bar - Phil The Tremolo King Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Alexis & The Samurai, Glen David Andrews Dragon’s Den - Monday Night Swing, The New Orleans Jazz Manouche, DJ Ill-Medina, Todd Yanacone & the Hot Club of Mazant House of Blues Restaurant - Sean Riley Jazz Playhouse - Original Tuxedo Band Kerry Irish Pub - Kim Carson

JoJo JoJo is back on the music scene, condfident as ever, with her Mad Love Tour featuring her debut album with Atlantic Records and her first LP in 10 years. Grab your special someone and enjoy a night of love with JoJo. Sun., March 19. $25+ Adv, Republic NOLA, republicnola.com

Saturday, March 25 Blue Nile - Soul Rebels Bombay Club - Joe Krown Trio w/ Walter Wolfman Washington Buff a’s - Red Hot Jazz Band Brunch, Steve DeTroy Trio, Doyle Cooper Jazz Band Carver Theater - Stooges Brass Band 20th Anniversary Casa Borrega - Javier Gutierrez & Josh Reppel Circle Bar - DJ Matty Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - John Boutte’, Little Freddie King Dragon’s Den - Vincent Marini, Talk Nerdy To Me, Sexy Back w/ DJ Dizzi, Southern Dynasty Gasa Gasa - Cardinal Sons House of Blues - Biz Markie: 80’s vs 90’s Decades Collide!, The Rabbit Hole House of Blues Foundation Room - The Ibervillianaires House of Blues Restaurant - Geovane Santos Howlin’ Wolf - Pancakes and Booze Art Show, In The Den: Shane Smith & The Saints Kerry Irish Pub - Irish Music w/Annette & Mark, Hurricane Refugees LA Music Factory - Extended Trio, Black Laurel, Alfred Banks Maison - Chance Bushman & The Ibervillianaires, Cajun/Zydeco Fais Do Do, Smoking Time Jazz Club, Ashton Hines & The Big Easy Brawlers + more TBA Marigny Brasserie - The Cole Williams Band Old Point Bar - Marshland Rock ’N’ Bowl - Crescent City Soul Band Saenger Theatre - Chris Rock Shamrock - Weathered Special Venue - Neutral Snap + Mia Kylie Band + The Medics & Rougarou Three Muses Maple St. - Davy Mooney, Russell Welch Tipitina’s - Sing It! The David Egan Songbook Feat Marcia Ball, C.C. Adcock, Roddie Romero, David Torkanowsky, Kristen Diable, Buddy Flett, Kevin Gordon, Papa Mali, Steve Riley, and More Sunday, March 26 AllWays Lounge - The Nutria Strutters Bombay Club - Tim Laughlin Trio Buff a’s - Some Like It Hot, River City High School Syncopating Sea Monkeys, Steve Pistorius, Orange Kellin, James Evans and Benny Amon Bullet’s Sports Bar - Teresa B Chickie Wah Wah - Sunday Crawfish Boils w/ Papa Mali & Friends Circle Bar - Micah McKee & Friends + Blind Texas Marlin, DJ Pasta Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - The Palmetto Bug Stompers

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Just Like The WhiteWinged Dove

By Emily Hingle Photo by Kristin Burns

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hances are, you heard the lyrics “Just like the white-winged dove/sings a song/sounds like she’s singing…” in your head the second you heard that the unequivocal Stevie Nicks was coming to town. The woman is a legend in her own right despite gaining her fame initially through a quartet.

Born Stephanie Lynn Nicks in Phoenix, Arizona, young Stevie had music flowing through her blood. Her grandfather, A.J. Nicks, taught her how to sing so that she could accompany him on country duets.

But her father’s work made her leave home often, and she traveled all around the Southwest and all through California. Music helped her get through this instability and it became her world. She was gifted a guitar on her 16th birthday, on which she wrote the song “I’ve Loved and I’ve Lost, and I’m Sad but Not Blue.” She didn’t hold back her talents, and she joined a band while in high school called The Changing Times. This was in the 1960s in Arcadia, California, when the era of flower children and hippies was slowly starting to spread its influence over

America, and a teenage Stevie was inspired by the folk music and vocal harmony that was incredibly popular at the time.

She moved to Atherton, California, and transferred to a new school where she met Lindsey Buckingham her senior year. Stevie was drawn to Lindsey when she saw him singing “California Dreaming” at a party.

He was in the band Fritz, and he tapped the freshly graduated Stevie to take the lead singer’s place after he left for college.

Fritz did well with their original psychedelic sound mixed with Stevie’s laid-back country influence, and they had the privilege of opening for the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin in the late 60s and early 70s.

But their growing popularity didn’t dissuade them from higher education; Stevie

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and Lindsey enrolled in San Jose State University, though Stevie dropped out just before getting her degree.

Their band was gone, but the duo remained close, recording demos and speaking to record labels. Their first try at releasing an album failed, and Stevie took odd jobs while Lindsey wrote music and toured as a backing musician for the Everly Brothers. By 1974, Stevie’s parents were trying to get her to go back to school because music wasn’t working out. She wrote the song “Landslide” about her struggles during this time, and their music caught the attention of Mick Fleetwood.

That’s when everything changed.

Stevie had worked briefly for music producer Keith Olsen. When Mick was in town to record Fleetwood Mac’s next album, Keith introduced him to some of the music that Stevie and Lindsey had made.

Mick then asked Lindsey to join his band when another musician left, and he insisted that Stevie get involved, too. Fleetwood Mac as we know it now was formed. The band’s self-titled album propelled them into fame; the album included Stevie’s song “Rhiannon” which went on to achieve its own huge fame. Their following album, Rumours, was an even bigger hit.

But Stevie wasn’t content to be just one of the three songwriters for Fleetwood Mac. She had been hard at work for years writing and producing solo music as well as working with other artists. She released her first solo album, Bella Donna, in 1981. That album performed so well on the charts that Rolling Stone called her “The Reigning Queen of Rock and Roll.”

Fleetwood Mac did well throughout the 1980s, but mounting tensions between the band members and Stevie's thriving

solo career led to her departure in 1990.

They’ve had brief encounters and short tours over the years, and Fleetwood Mac was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.

Stevie has been enjoying a steady career over the last 20 years while releasing great music, making appearances, and touring when she can. Despite her ups and downs, battles with addiction, and dealing with massive egos, she’s happy, healthy, and ready to entertain her fans who have loved her since the beginning and who are just getting to know her.

The Pretenders have the distinct honor of opening up for Ms. Nicks. This rock band spans the Atlantic Ocean as they started in Hereford, England, in the 1970s, with members Chrissie Hynde, who was originally from Akron, Ohio; Pete Farndon; Martin Chambers; and James HoneymanScott. The band experienced numerous changes over the years due to members dropping out or tragically passing away.

Chrissie Hynde herself went on a successful solo path beginning in 2014 because The Pretenders hadn’t performed since 2012.

But they’ve come back just to be able to share a stage with Stevie on her tour. They were inspired to make new music and released Alone on October 21, 2016. The current incarnation of the band includes Chrissie Hynde, Martin Chambers, Eric Heywood, James Walbourne, and Nick Wilkinson.

Don’t miss your chance to see this living legend with The Pretenders opening for her. Stevie Nicks will perform at the Smoothie King Center on Wednesday, March 15, at 7 p.m.

More information can be found at ticketmaster.com

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Lakeside2Riverside U P C O M I N G F E S T I VA L S & E V E N T S

MUSIC & PERFORMANCE The Rabbit Hole: DJ Otto & Kidd Love Every Saturday at Midnight House of Blues houseofblues.com DJ Otto will now play a standing show, The Rabbit Hole, at the House of Blues every Saturday at midnight. General admission tickets—standing room only—are available for $10. Upgrade to VIP for $30 to enjoy an open bar from 12 a.m. to 2 a.m. Check out event details online for specials, such as free entrance for ladies before 1 a.m. on March 11, or a special appearance from DJ Matt Scott on March 4. Must be 18 or older to attend.

FOOD & DRINK Once in a Brew Moon Friday, March 3 (Rain Date March 5); 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Carousel Gardens Amusement Park in New Orleans City Park neworleanscitypark.com/events/once-in-a-brew-moon Party with dance troupes, a Mardi Gras float, king cake from Nothing Bunt Cakes, an open beer bar, and a free raffle to win two spots on a float in the Krewe of Argus 2018 parade.

Beer includes Pigeon Town Brewery, Budweiser, Stella Artois, Michelob Ultra, and Shiner Bock. Purchase your $30 ticket online. Please bring Mardi Gras beads to participate in the bead drive benefiting local charities. The Ladybug Roller, Wacky Shack, Miniature Train, Carousel, Tilt-a-Whirl, Musik Express, Bumper Cars, Slime Buckets, Coney Tower, Fun Slide, Scrambler, and the Ferris wheel will all be open.

New Orleans Bourbon Festival Friday, March 24 – Sunday, March 26; Times Vary The Sugar Mill neworleansbourbonfestival.com In a city known to be the festival and cocktail capital of the country, it comes as no surprise that it will be hosting the inaugural New Orleans Bourbon Festival on March 24-26. With nearly 90 different bourbons and numerous restaurants such as Kenton's and Salon by Sucré, every festival-goer is sure to have an unforgettable time. Plus, you can feel good buying a ticket to this event because 25 percent of the net profits go to the St. Michael Special School general fund. The festival will be at the Sugar Mill Downtown and tickets range from $59-$490.

John Waters: This Filthy World March 18

John Waters: This Filthy World Saturday, March 18; 7 p.m.

The Joy Theater thejoytheater.com John Waters, director of Pink Flamingos, Hairspray, Cry Baby, Pecker and Hairspray, will bring his tour, “This Filthy World: Filthier and Dirtier,” to the Joy Theater. Waters has also published many books, including: Shock Value: A Tasteful Book about Bad Taste, Crackpot: The Obsessions of John Waters andChange of Life. Tickets to see Waters, nicknamed the ‘Pope of Trash’ and ‘The Sultan of Sleaze’ for his eccentric creative style, range from $35 for standing room to $100 for orchestra seating with meet-and-greet included.

LA-SPCA Bruch Fest March 25

Fêtes Fest Friday, March 24; 8-11 p.m.

Generations Hall johnbeshfoundation.org

Louisiana SPCA Brunch Fest NOLA Saturday, March 25; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

New Orleans Crescent Park la-spca.org/brunchfest Visit with adoptables, shop unique vendors, and win raffle items while enjoying performances by Tuba Skinny and Secondhand Street Band, food, cocktails, beer, and wine at this dog-friendly fest that benefits Louisiana SPCA animals.

Raise or donate $100 to receive four general admission tickets and one raffle ticket for the Puppy or Kitty Party drawing. Purchase a $5 presale general admission ticket online to use a special entrance line and receive one free raffle ticket, or purchase a $25 VIP ticket to add access to VIP tent area, VIP cash bar, VIP seating, VIP restrooms, and a Brunch Fest NOLA tote bag with Brunch Fest swag.

New Orleans Bourbon Festival March 24 - 26

Garden & Gun and The John Besh Foundation, in partnership with Omni Hotels & Resorts, present this year’s Fêtes Fest. A $99 general admission ticket covers an open bar, food from world-renowned chefs, and a special performance from Brass-A-Holics.

The night’s line-up includes David Slater of Emeril's, Ryan Prewitt of Pêche, Kelly English of Iris, David Bancroft of Acre, Kyle Knall of Kenton's, Alex Harrel of Angeline, Josephine Estelle, Ashley Roussel of Simone's Market, Dooky Chase, Isaac Toups of Toups South, La Thai, Todd Pulsinelli of August, and more.

Proceeds benefit the John Besh Foundation.

Top Taco NOLA Thursday, March 23; 6:30–9:30 p.m.

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ample unlimited gourmet tacos and signature cocktails from some of the finest restaurant in New Orleans, such as: Araña, Cochon Butcher, Del Fuego, Johnny Sanchez, Pirogue, Rum House, Velvet Cactus and more. Restaurants will compete for people’s choice and judge’s choice awards in four categories: Top Creative Taco, Top Traditional Taco, Top Creative Cocktail and Top Traditional Margarita.

Muevelo, Otra, Los Poboycitos and Mariachi Jalisco US will perform live. Tickets cost $65 for general admissions, $85 for first tasting or $125 for the VIP experience. Proceeds from the event will benefit One Heart Nola.

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Drafts for the Crafts Saturday, March 25; 5-9 p.m.

Lakeshore Landing draftsforcrafts.org

FESTIVALS Mardi Gras Indians Super Sunday Sunday, March 19 Central City mardigrasneworleans.com/supersunday

This year’s Drafts for Crafts moves to Lakeshore Landing for The National WWII Museum’s WWII combat-veteran patrolThe parade dedicated to honoring Mardi torpedo boat’s official relaunch celebration.

Gras Indians started in 1970 and continues Past fundraisers have supported the today. It's held on the third Sunday of decade-long restoration of PT-305, the March, St. Joseph’s Day, by the world’s only restored and New Orleans Mardi Gras operational combat-veteran Indian Council. The Mardi PT boat; and, proceeds Gras Indians meet from this year’s at A.L. Davis Park, Drafts for Crafts will at the corner of support the boat’s Washington first year on the Avenue and water. Enjoy LaSalle Street, refreshments dressed in their from NOLA traditional Brewing feather Beer Garden, headdresses delicious and suits to food, and live meet other entertainment “gangs.” Reports

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FITNESS

Uptown Classic 5K & Family Fun Run Sunday, March 5; 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Audubon Park, Shelter Bldg. #10 nojcc.org Run distances include a 1/2 mile run/walk followed by a 5K run/walk. The post race party will feature music by Darcy Malone & The Tangle, beer courtesy of Crescent Crown Distributing, and food provided by the JCC and various sponsors. Day-of-race registration and pre-registered packet pickup opens at 7 a.m. at Shelter Bldg. #10. Prices include $25 for adult registration and $15 for youth registration. First overall male and female in the 5K will win a free membership to the JCC, a Varsity Sport gift certificate and more. First male and female in overall divisions will be awarded gift certificates courtesy of Varsity Sports.

ENTERTAINMENT Wiener Dog Racing at Fair Grounds Saturday, March 4 Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots fairgroundsracecourse.com Weiner Dog Racing, presented by Double "M" Feed, Garden & Pet Supply, will return to Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots on Saturday, March 4. A total of 48 purebred dachshunds and six alternates have been selected from all eligible applicants. Those selected will be divided into four heats. First, second, and third place winners from each heat will compete for the championship. The overall winner will take home $500, and top finishers will be awarded cash prizes with goodie baskets valued at $100. General admission costs $5, and clubhouse admission costs $10.

Children 12 and under enter for free.

Uptown Classic 5K & Family Run March 5

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Greater New Orleans International Auto Show Friday, March 24 – Sunday, March 26; Times vary New Orleans Morial Convention Center greaterneworleansautoshow.com

N.O. Home and Garden Show Friday, March 10 – Sunday, March 12 Mercedes Benz Super Dome neworleanshomeshows.com

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aste healthy samples from Eat Fit NOLA chefs; talk with Home Builder’s Association's Building, remodeling, landscape, and technology experts; attend Benjamin Bullins’s repurposed workshop;

and listen to WWL Radio Host Paul La Grange’s daily panel discussions with local experts at the 62nd Annual New Orleans Home and Garden Show in the Mercedes Benz Superdome. Learn about The Plant and Palm Tropical Outlet’s custom waterfall and pool, PEMBA’s latest in homeowner technology, adoptable dogs and resources for owners at the Bark Park, and Dynamic Audio Video’s featured automation display.

Tickets available for $12 online.

Compare models and learn about new technology, safety features and design at the 34th Annual Greater New Orleans International Auto Show. The event; sponsored by Biz Magazine, New Orleans Magazine, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and WWLTV; will showcase the best 2017 and 2018 models the industry has to offer. Saturday and Sunday will include the Auto Show’s newest feature, “The Spice of Life Women’s Expo,” with exhibits, shopping, speakers, fashion shows, and culinary demos adjacent to the Auto Show. Discount combination tickets to visit both the Auto Show and The Spice of Life Women’s Expo are available online for $9.

PROFESSIONAL N.O. Entrepreneur Week Sunday, March 19 – Friday, March 24 Contemporary Arts Center and the Ogden Museum of Southern Art noew.org Listen to the founders behind 10 of the next big ideas to come out of New Orleans at the conference that USA Today named “the Mardi Gras of entrepreneurship.” Speakers include Mike Ricks of U.S. Small Business

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Administration; Steven Ballard of WOW Café & Wingery, a subsidiary of Ballard Brands LLC; Eric Leininger of PatentDive; Adrien Lanusse of Netflix; Haley Burns of Fund 17; Jenny Rigterink of Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, LLC; Louis M. Freeman, Jr. of Innovation Catalyst; Ting Ting Rivers of trepwise; Betsie Gambel of Gambel Communications; and Erin Butler of U.S. Commercial Service New Orleans.

N.O. Entrepreneur Week March 19 - 24

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he BUKU Music + Art Project once again lands in New Orleans for its sixth annual outing the weekend of March 10–11. The already culturally rich carnival warehouse that is Mardi Gras World will come alive with a wonderment of live street art exhibitions, local cuisine, and a full-sensory submersion of lights, gyration, and imagination. However, it is BUKU’s trademark post-millennial lineup of today’s topical indie, EDM, and hip-hop artists that is its audience’s crucial catch.

With this is mind, here are Where Y’at’s eight not-to-miss acts: Young Thug Friday, March 10 Power Plant Stage Mumble rap’s codeine-cracked king is currently the most eclectic and ambitious voice in all of hip-hop. Jeffery, the latest in Thug’s tireless series of career-building mixtapes on which each song is themed after one of his idols, was arguably 2016’s greatest rap album.

His unhinged flow, fashion, and lyricism will all make for an unpredictable and enthralling performance.

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By Greg Roques

Lil’ Yachty Friday, March 10 Float Den Stage It’s a shame that Lil’ Yachty wasn’t around in 2009 to drop a verse on Lonely Island’s “I’m on a Boat.” It’s a song that really should belong to him—his maritime enthusiasm led him to title his first mixtape Lil’ Boat, and his oceanic fashion sense landed him a position last year as a creative director for Nautica.

However, his rapping will be the main show during his BUKU performance; currently, he is best known for dropping the opening verse on D.R.A.M.’s maniacal hit “Broccoli.”

Sleigh Bells Friday, March 10 Ballroom Stage Known for their blistering live sets, the distortionheavy Noise Danceduo behind hits “Rill Rill” and “Crown on the Ground” have been touring tirelessly behind last year’s acclaimed LP Jessica Rabbit.

Sleigh Bells’s uncharacterizable blast of electropunk pop could easily deliver this year’s most energized BUKU performance.

Thundercat Friday, March 10 Ballroom Stage The virtuoso bass player/singer/producer recently netted his first Grammy for his scene-stealing solos on Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp A Butterfly. He has since continued to extend his widespread collaborative horizons, as evidenced by the most recent single from his forthcoming LP Drunk titled “Show Your Way,” featuring a vocal team-up with Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins.

Like the artist himself, Thudercat’s show is certain to be full of surprises. deadmau5 Saturday, March 11 Power Plant Stage Fans who were denied a deadmau5 performance in 2015 when his headlining date at the Voodoo Art + Music Experience was cancelled due to severe weather may find the postponement was worth the wait. His latest release, December 2016’s W:/2016Album/, is one of the most exploratory of his career, often sounding like a down-tempo trance-take on the Stranger Things soundtrack. Hopefully, several of these infectious new tracks will entrance the crowd when deadmau5 infests the Power Plant stage on March 11.

Run the Jewels Saturday, March 11 Power Plant Stage One-time Outkast collaborator and heated Bernie-supporter Killer Mike, one half of Run

the Jewels, is no doubt ready to rage against the machine in 2017. If their latest effort, January’s politically pissed-off Run the Jewels 3, is any indication, the twosome will no doubt have the crowd lit, throwing out Molotov cocktails of lyrical fury.

Washed Out Saturday, March 11 Ballroom Stage Washed Out is most widely known for their 2009 song “Feel It All Around,” the opening theme from IFC’s hipster-spoof series Portlandia. Fans of this track’s chilled-out vibes will find much more to love from the band’s extended catalog of 21st century Yacht Rock-synth—the act to turn up to at Buku.

Saint Heron Showcase Saturday, March 11 Front Porch Stage Saint Heron is a collaborative compilation of independent, contemporary R&B singers assembled by Solange Knowles. Knowles created the project in 2013 to give a voice to a new generation of R&B singers from diverse backgrounds, 11 of whom were featured that same year on an album by the same name. BUKU 2017’s Saint Heron lineup could be one of the more overlooked opportunities to catch some of R&Bs soonto-be rising stars.

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24 Bars, 24 Hours

By Steven Melendez

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here are only a few places in America where you can order a drink anytime of day or night: Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and here in New Orleans. But New Orleans is perhaps unique in that 24-hour service isn’t limited to casinos and overpriced tourist traps.

Plenty of neighborhood bars stay open around the clock, or at least as long as there are customers looking to drink.

At any hour of the day, there are plenty of places to grab a beer or cocktail, 7p with or without food. But .m . here, with absolutely no claim Mimi's to scientific accuracy, are our suggestions of a drinking establishment for every hour of the day. Of course, we don’t advocate that anyone go on a 24-hour bar crawl.

But if someone were to attempt to visit part—or even all—of this list in a day, we’ve tried to keep the majority of these bars within no more than a walk or short Uber ride away from each other.

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5 p.m.: Catering to students, staff, and even patients from the nearby hospitals, Handsome Willy’s Bar and Cafe (218 S. Robertson St.) on the edge of the Central Business District delivers weeknight Happy Hour specials and a surprisingly wide assortment of food options.

Frequent DJ nights start early enough to reach the justafter-work crowd.

6 p.m.: A classic beer bar, Junction (3021 St. Claude Ave.) has dozens of craft brews from around the country on tap, alongside the Frozen Irish Coffee made famous by Erin Rose and Molly’s in the y Market, with which it shares n g ownership. If you’re hungry, ari M e burgers—with creative toppings in th from green chilis to pimento cheese—are a good bet.

7 p.m.: Even at prime time, Mimi’s in the Marigny (2601 Royal St.) stays mellow, offering reasonably priced cocktails in a cozy downstairs barroom and a slightly more refined upstairs lounge. Most everything from the tapas menu is

delicious—and, unlike some other small plate into the night. This hour often isn’t too late selections, ample enough to put together a to catch a show at the bar, which delivers meal without going broke. great sound along with an almost 8 p.m.: And just across from comically small amount of Mimi’s sits Big Daddy’s standing room in front of (2513 Royal St.), a no-frills the stage. A small rear dive catering to a crosspatio also serves as a section of longtime sanctuary for smokers Marigny and Bywater who don’t want to be residents, hipster gawked at by tourists newcomers, and on the St. Charles everyone who’s left Avenue streetcar.

Mimi’s only to realize 2 a.m.: Heading that they still feel like further upriver, having a drink. you’ll come to The 9 p.m.: Heading into Saint (961 St. Mary the Bywater, you’ll come St.), where young and across Markey’s Bar hip people go to drink, 10 e g p.m (640 Louisa St.), a regularly un dance, see, and be seen o . J&J's L lively establishment with on weekend evenings.

Spor ts inexpensive beverages—including The bar has all the trappings some made with the bar’s custom-made you might expect to find in Brooklyn or ginger beer—and the usual assortment of Austin—wood paneling on the walls and a bar food, like tasty fried pickles, served into photo booth in the corner, a cramped but the night. There’s bar shuffleboard if you feel good-humored dance floor, and a spacious like playing, sports on TV, and an outdoor covered patio—but whimsical daiquiri flavors patio if you want to get some air or a smoke. and a sprinkling of Catholic iconography 10 p.m.: You can’t argue that J&J’s Sports make it clear that you’re still in Louisiana.

Lounge (800 France St.) isn’t actually a 3 a.m.: It’s hard to make a list of New sports bar—they have multiple TVs, a Saints Orleans late-night haunts without including schedule on the wall, and, sometimes, you’ll The Boot (1039 Broadway St.), but we’d be even see people watching a game. But remiss not to acknowledge that anyone old you’re just as likely to see Bywater residents enough to drink without a fake ID might feel sketching, reading, or just shooting the over-the-hill at this bar, steps from Tulane breeze at all hours, while enjoying the bar’s and Loyola Universities. The Boot offers generously poured cocktails and a selection pizza, wings, and other pub grub late into the of craft and big name beers served so evening, along with a complex batch of shot cheaply, you’ll think you misread the and cocktail specials. menu.

4 a.m.: If the name Snake 11 p.m.: Heading over and Jake’s Christmas to the rapidly gentrifying Club Lounge (7612 Oak corner of the Marigny, St.) sounds intriguing in sight of the new or simply brings back Rampart Street memories of surreal streetcar, is Kajun’s late nights gone by, Pub (2256 St. Claude it’s probably worth Ave.), a 24-hour swinging by this establishment university-area dive offering karaoke as one early morning late as the bartenders or another. A mix can stand it. If you of Tulane students, don’t feel like singing or neighborhood misfits, listening to bachelorettes, 6 assorted insomniacs, b a .m Airbnb tourists, and punk Clu and the occasional tourist . e M h T s kids on their way home from mingle—or, just as likely, sit . Mae’s— nearby music venues trying alone with their beverages—at their hand at their favorite pop songs, this ramshackle bar lit primarily by Christmas a surprisingly cozy patio provides some lights. respite.

5 a.m.: Not to be confused with the 12 a.m.: The Three-Legged Dog (400 Brother’s chain of gas station convenience Burgundy St.) is one of a handful of juststores and their delicious fried chicken, off-Bourbon Street bars ideal for meeting Brother’s III (4520 Magazine St.) is a up with friends who work in the Quarter or perfectly respectful place to grab a drink on your visitors from out of town who finally the way to a show at Tipitina’s and a perfectly agree that there’s more to life than the acceptable place to visit in the wee, small Bourbon Cowboy and the Cat’s Meow. The hours of the morning. Almost like an oldDog offers inexpensive drinks, a pet-friendly school diner with tunes at every table, the atmosphere as the name suggests, and latebar has two jukeboxes—one in the front and night food options including frequent shrimp one in the back—each offering a different, and crawfish boils that typically start between under-appreciated assortment of classic 11 p.m. and midnight. country tunes.

1 a.m.: When all the swanky hotel lounges 6 a.m: Ms. Mae’s—The Club (4336 around Lee Circle have closed up for the Magazine St.), as this 24-hour establishment night, there’s still Circle Bar (1032 St. Charles is technically called, has a retro facade Ave.), offering $2 Pabst Blue Ribbon, cheap that’s inviting any time of day and a servicecocktails and craft beer, and live music late industry-centric crowd that lingers well into

the night and, often, past dawn. Ms. Mae’s and rice. Live music is also a frequent find in offers inexplicably cheap beers and well Buffa’s dining room, including weekend jazz liquors, served in a cavernous interior where brunches. it’s easy to lose track of the time, along with a 12 p.m.: If you find yourself near the Canal patio ideal for smokers and people-watchers Street cemeteries at noon, you have plenty alike. of worse choices than visiting the (entirely 7 a.m.: Even as lower Decatur Street landlocked) Mid-City Yacht Club (440 S. slowly gentrifies, The Abbey (1123 Decatur Patrick St.). Along with a good craft beer St.) offers reasonably priced beer and liquor selection, burgers and other bar food, and to French Quarter oddballs and service the usual assortment of televised sports and industry workers in search of a nightcap. free Wi-Fi, the Yacht Club offers a spacious, Even if you’ve never before listened to The dog-friendly rear patio perfect for day Clash’s “The Magnificent 7” at 7 a.m., you may drinking. still appreciate the bar’s punk rock-intensive 1 p.m.: With outdoor tables and chairs on jukebox. the increasingly bustling Banks Street and a 8 a.m.: It’s not really a tiki bar in any good assortment of reasonably priced beers traditional sense, but Aunt Tiki’s (1207 and cocktails, Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks Decatur St.) still offers cheap drinks, a decent St.) is a good and mellow day destination in jukebox, and an anything-goes atmosphere the heart of Mid-City. If you’re feeling hungry, where you’re far more likely to see Adult head next door to Clesi’s, which offers a Swim on the barroom televisions takeout window connected directly than ESPN. Couches and a to the bar delivering fried shotgun-style series of catfish, their addictive back rooms offer some jambalaya cheese fries, privacy and relief from and seasonal crawfish the early morning sun, boils. as well as a share 2 p.m.: If you’re of surprises—like a a fan of football— vending machine whether you take typically well-stocked that to mean the with animal crackers.

Saints, soccer, or 9 a.m.: Only rugby—you can find steps from the a crowd watching the previous two entries, game at Finn McCool’s Checkpoint Charlie’s Irish Pub (3701 Banks (501 Esplanade Ave.) Street). Finn’s draws a serves drinks and bar food neighborhood crowd 10 a staples 24/7 while delivering a from the Mid-City area and .m. Deja Vu surprising assortment of things to sports fans from across the do. The balcony stocked with video poker city. Pub food—think burgers and fish machines and a pool table, an assortment of and chips—is also available. pinball machines, a jukebox and live music 3 p.m.: Just off the beaten path in Mid-City well into the night (though not at 9 a.m.), lies Pal’s Lounge (949 N. Rendon St.), offering and even an in-house laundromat can make eclectic cocktails to an eclectic assortment of this bar on the edge of the French Quarter a people. Air hockey tables offer a good group difficult place to leave. Early morning visitors diversion, and pop-up meal offerings and take note: they do serve coffee, with or cozy tables for two make it a not-implausible without alcoholic enhancement. date spot, especially with a mid-afternoon 10 a.m.: As the brunching hour inexorably stroll to nearby Bayou St. John in mind. draws near, Deja Vu (400 Dauphine St.) is 4 p.m.: In a corner of the city relatively there. Not to be confused with the nearby short on restaurants and bars, The Seahorse Bourbon Street strip club by the same Saloon (1648 Gentilly Blvd.) is a welcome name, Deja Vu is a New Orleans version find essentially across from the Fair Grounds, of the classic diner—offering everything home to horse racing and Jazz Fest. Burgers, from burgers to omelets to seafood gumbo billiards, and beer-and-a-shot specials cater around the clock—to a mix of to visitors and neighborhood tourists, service industry folk, regulars alike, with a friendly and anyone else you can atmosphere in the late imagine. Cheap Bloody afternoon and early Marys, hurricanes, evening. liquor, and beer are 5 p.m.: Offering also available any seafood staples time of day or night. like soft-shell crab, 11 a.m.: overstuffed po-boys, Continuing in the and fried catfish, vein of 24-hour along with specialties dining, Buffa’s Bar like veal cutlets, and Restaurant Redfish Pontchartrain, (1001 Esplanade Ave.) and 16-ounce ribeyes, is a classic New Orleans Jack Dempsey's (738 bar offering egg-centric Poland Ave.) is a good breakfasts from the early choice for an early dinner, 3p ge a late lunch, or to wind up a .m . P morning into the afternoon, al's Loun along with burgers and moreday of afternoon drinking. The than-decent renditions of local favorites like full bar offers a good selection of draft and jambalaya, crawfish etouffee, and red beans bottled beers, as well as house wines.

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You can get a taste of Louisiana flavor at the mini bar that is stocked with locally made items. And the literati will appreciate the Desire streetcar sign in each room. The next big party spot in New Orleans will be Monkey Board, The Troubadour’s rooftop bar with a full view of the entire city that boasts a menu of food truck delicacies.

1111 Gravier St. • 518-5800 • jdvhotels. com/hotels/louisiana/new-orleanshotels/the-troubadour If you’re looking for something very intimate, there’s no better place to stay than the Henry Howard Hotel in the Garden District. The building was constructed in 1867 and features just 18 rooms. The Greek revival double-gallery townhouse is the ultimate in classic Southern luxury. But this little hotel packs a lot of local charm in it. Don’t be surprised by the saxophone over your bed in place of generic paintings or surreal art on the walls. 2041 Prytania St. • 313-1577 • henryhowardhotel.com

Henry Howard Hotel

Thoroughly Modern Millennial Hotels

By Emily Hingle

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any hotels that you walk into in New Orleans are bright and plush with extravagant décor and lush floral prints; they look like they were built for French kings whose portraits you can often find on their walls. But younger generations of travelers don’t want to sleep in hotels made for royalty; they want to party like rock stars. Hotel moguls have caught on to the desires of the millennial traveler, and a handful of hotels have popped up around town made just for them. With their contemporary décor, a focus on entertainment, and an air of mingling, these aren’t your grandma’s hotels.

The AC Hotel is attracting those who are in between older and younger generations of travelers who are looking for a modern hotel experience with the charm of modern Europe. Anthony Frederick, food and beverage director for the hotel, explains the AC’s target consumer: “We are attracting Generation X and Baby Boomers.

This AC brand was created in Spain from renowned hotelier Antonio Catalan. The contemporary design carries over from its European roots and is a brand standard for all AC Hotels worldwide.” Hotels that serve breakfast are always great, and AC puts out a special spread. “Being that our breakfast is European-inspired, I find that our guests enjoy the fact that we offer items outside of the traditional fare. I’ve been told that it’s an enlightening change from the normal American breakfast.” The AC also serves excellent on-tap cocktails including Montezuma’s Gold, 43 Degrees South, and the Berry Bang Bang.

221 Carondelet St. • 962-0700 • marriott.com/hotels/travel/msyacac-hotel-new-orleans-bourbon-frenchquarter-area

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Residing in a historic building, The Troubadour Hotel will make a stand to be the top hotel for travelers who want to experience the culture of New Orleans in every way possible. Even their elevators are lined with vinyl record covers stacked together, and the check-in area welcomes guests with its guitar neck design. Petit Lion has food and drink lovingly crafted by Chef Phillip Lopez, whose name and cuisine you’ll know from prestigious places like Root.

He explains his menu: “In this case, we’re going to take the true classics that you find in French food and breathe new life into them. I do crazy experimental food. French cuisine is the architect of modern-day cooking. It’s about not being afraid anymore of classic French technique and making it fun again and bringing it to the city.” Try the fried chicken with wildflower honey hot sauce and a Gentleman in Question cocktail. Kristi Artigues, director of sales and marketing, discusses why she loves the hotel so much: “I love that it invites you and it doesn’t force you. There’s a hint of New Orleans everywhere and a hint of music everywhere. The troubadour was a lyric poet; we’ve named him Troubie.” There’s a

touchpad in each room to call an attendant, look up local events, or call room service.

The Catahoula is Louisiana’s state dog, and the Catahoula Hotel is all about Louisiana. This boutique hotel has only 35 rooms, some of which have bunkbeds if you’ve got a few friends with you. Located in the CBD, Catahoula wants its guests to relax and unwind, especially at their serene rooftop pool that often features a live band. 914 Union St. • 603-2442 • catahoulahotel.com Aloft Hotel New Orleans has been open for a few years now, and they’ve been attracting locals who want to check out their fabulously chic bar as well as visitors looking for a change. Director of Sales Maureen Greany explains this concept: “The Aloft New Orleans wants to be a place where locals come in to hang out. Our bar, WXYZ, has great daily Happy Hour specials and games that people from the age of 8 to 88 can enjoy. We also pride ourselves on our Live at Aloft music series. The hotel has free live music

Aloft Hotel

every Thursday and Friday starting at 5:30 p.m. Instead of the typical jazz band, we have up-and-coming New Orleans artists.

We are constantly looking for new ways to engage our local community.” Aloft reaches out to the community in more classic manners, too. “We’ve partnered with Zagster to create a bike sharing program for the hotel. The bikes are rentable to guests and locals. It is $10 for a 24-hour rental. These travelers are smart consumers. They are self-empowered to build their own itineraries. They see themselves as experts and are determined to experience the world on their own terms.

Our hotel is pet-friendly for travelers at no additional cost, so they don’t have to worry about leaving Fido at home. The hotel also has an art wall for local artists to display their work.” 225 Baronne St. • 581-9225 • aloftneworleansdowntown.com There’s always something going on at Ace Hotel. This large hotel boasts a huge lounge and high-end bar, concert area, and lots of seating for lounging your whole night away. You can find everything entertaining here, from trivia and other games to a full roster of live music performed by local bands in the 3 Keys room. And if your buddies aren’t digging the band, the lounge is right next door. The extravagant rooftop pool is packed full of sexy bodies having drinks under the sophisticated string lights and stars. You can also get your grub on at decadent Josephine Estelle located on the hotel’s corner side. This hotel is also pet-

Moxy New Orleans friendly if you don’t want your dog missing the fun. 600 Carondelet St. • 900-1180 • acehotel.com/neworleans Located near the theater district, Moxy New Orleans has a dark, quirky lounge and bar area that attracts people wanting to hang out. Guests check into the hotel at the bar, as a matter of fact. The hotel

has an emphasis on connecting travelers and revelers at all of their hotels around the globe, and you can check out photos that people posted in Moxys the world over on their Guestbook Wall. Vicki Poulos, global brand director for Moxy, explains the typical Moxy guest: “The Moxy guest is confident and self-aware—well-versed in how to travel in today’s tech-enabled world.

Moxy’s 'Funhunters' choose a brand that they personally resonate with—fun and youthful in spirit, fashion-forward in design, and ahead-of-the-curve in technology. They don’t take themselves too seriously; they live in the moment and want to experience life to the fullest. Every aspect of a Moxy Hotel has been thoughtfully researched and crafted to deliver on the changing lifestyles and expectations of this target traveler.”

Moxy chooses to fill its walls with the art of locals, and the New Orleans hotel is up for some special consideration. “#BlankCanvas invites innovative painters, photographers, filmmakers, and graffiti artists to submit unique works of art for the chance to be a featured artist. The winner of Moxy New Orleans’s #BlankCanvas was Arianna León Uberti from Barcelona. Moxy Hotels recently premiered an original YouTube series, DO NOT DISTURB, with comedian and influencer Taryn Southern. The eightepisode series is set up as a slumber party.

DO NOT DISTURB takes place in a mockup of a Moxy guestroom, where Taryn interviews and gossips with celebs about their careers, travel habits, and quirky experiences on the road.” Season two of DO NOT DISTURB has been filmed and should be out soon. 210 O'Keefe Ave. • 525-6800 • moxy-hotels.marriott.com/hotels/neworleans You don’t have to get a room to enjoy these hotels, but you might want to once you’ve seen how much fun you can have at these unconventional havens.

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Chasing Churchill Downs The Road to the Kentucky Derby

By Andrew Alexander Photos by Hodges Photo

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or two weekends each spring, thousands of music fans from near and far descend upon the Fair Grounds Race Course—devoid of horse racing at that time—to bask in the sounds of some of the top local and national recording artists during the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

For many Jazz Fest attendees, listening to Stevie Wonder, Dave Matthews, or Trombone Shorty is the only time all year they will navigate the grassy infield of the third oldest race track in the country, oblivious to the equine competition held for most of the winter and spring on the hallowed grounds in Gentilly. “[The Fair Grounds] run over 80 days, and we run from eight to 12 races a day,” Brian Spencer, manager of communications and racing analyst at the Fair Grounds, said. “Some of those days are kind of your run-of-the-mill daily features, and on some Saturdays, we have some bigger stakes days.”

The three major stakes days that take place each winter and spring at the track are the Lecomte Stakes, Risen Star Stakes, and the Louisiana Derby. This trio of stakes serves as part of The Road to the Kentucky Derby, a series of prep races at tracks around the country in which horses earn points to qualify for

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the first leg of the Triple Crown at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, held on the first Saturday each May. Each race is assigned a corresponding level of qualifying points, and the top 20 point-earning horses are allowed to enter the starting gate for the Kentucky Derby. Guest Suite, the winning horse at the mileand-70-yard January 21 Lecomte Stakes, earned 10 qualifying points. The winner of the Risen Star Stakes on February 25 will earn 50 of the 85 possible race points, and the Louisiana Derby is worth 170 total points, with 100 for the top finisher.

While Lecomte typically serves as a “proving ground” for mostly local horses with limited experience, Spencer said that the latter two major stakes days will attract some “bigger name horses from out of

town.”

“Trainers might have several horses they’re trying to qualify, and they want to keep those horses apart from each other,” Spencer explained. “We certainly see the competition increase a lot as the races start to become worth more points.”

The biggest event hosted by the Fair Grounds is unquestionably Louisiana Derby Day on April 1, centered around the track’s flagship race: the Louisiana Derby. This year marks the 104th running of the prestigious stakes and features a $1 million purse.

“Louisiana horsemen and people looking to get their horses ready for the first Saturday in May have long used the Louisiana Derby to try to get that foothold in advance of the Kentucky Derby,” Spencer said.

Aside from the eight stakes running April 1, the accompanying spectacle will be on full display as ladies donning big hats and

gentlemen in seersucker suits pack the stands with mint juleps in hand.

Although the Fair Grounds’ signature event is on a smaller scale relative to the Kentucky Derby crowds at Churchill Downs, Spencer admitted that the general idea is still the same. “It’s a day full of pageantry. It’s a see-and-be-seen event where people get dressed up in their best and make plans to come out here with their family and friends,” Spencer said. “People have a really good time, have a few cocktails, and make some wagers. It’s really one of the cool days to be out at the track just to people watch, even beyond the races being so good as well.”

So, before you head out to navigate the Jazz Fest crowds this spring and sway to the rhythms of Widespread Panic or Alabama Shakes, grab some friends and check out one of New Orleans’s most exciting sporting events. You just might find yourself holding the winning ticket.

BarGuide Bar Mon Cher 817 St. Louis St. 644-4278

A historic French Quarter home converted into a casually elegant Jazz Bar, Bar Mon Cher offers delicious cocktails in a comfy living room setting.

Bar Tonique 820 N Rampart St. 324-6045

Known for its delicious craft cocktails and daily drink specials, this neighborhood bar is the perfect spot for cocktail hipsters.

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

Highlighted in Esquire as one of the “Best Bars in America,” comfort foods and signature drinks will keep you coming back.

Cajun Mike's Pub and Grub Prices for food and drink at Mike’s are among the lowest in the neighborhood, and the atmosphere 116 Baronne St. is friendly, loose, and genuine.

566-0055 Cosimo's 1201 Burgundy St. 522-9715

Cosimo's is a great place to kill time in the Quarter, with darts, pool, outdoor cafe tables, and usually a dog or two.

Crescent City Brewhouse New Orleans’s only French Quarter microbrewery, Crescent City Brewhouse features great live jazz 527 Decatur St. nightly to go along with fantastic food and cold beer.

522-3901 Finn McCool's 3701 Banks St. 486-9080

This Irish pub is a local hotspot for sports. Grab a pint and get glued to the screen during your favorite game.

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

Head to the Best Bank, the Westbank, for live music, casual lunches, and delicious dinner and Happy Hour specials.

Golden Lantern 1239 Royal St. 529-2860

Grab a tasty Bloody Mary at this fabulous 24-hour neighborhood spot, the home setting for the Southern Decadence festival.

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

Experience that classic-style New Orleans flair alongside some delicious eats and classic cocktails at one of the city’s best restaurants.

Jimani 141 Chartres St. 524-0493

This unpretentious bar has 10 TVs, late-night pub grub, and 100 beers. Pace yourself—Jimani doesn’t empty out til 8 a.m.

Kerry Irish Pub 331 Decatur St. 527-5954

Get all your live Irish music needs covered here.

Enjoy an Irish coffee alongside their folk, jazz, or blues acts.

Martine's Lounge 2347 Metairie Rd. 831-8637

A great local bar in Old Metairie where everybody knows your name and is one of the BEST craft cocktail spots in the city.

The Metropolitan 310 Andrew Higgins Dr. 568-1702

A warehouse-turned-nightclub that has the best DJs around. Features all types of music from house to hip hop to rock.

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

This hidden gem in Mid-City is filled with great drinks and lively locals. Come for Sunday Funday or try the Bacon Bloody Mary.

Rick’s Cabaret 315 Bourbon St. 524-4222

Enjoy a cocktail on the Borbon Street balcony, or enjoy the sights indoors on one of their three floors.

The epitome of New Orleans nightlife.

Rick's Sporting Saloon 522 Bourbon St. 552-2510

The Sporting Saloon is a hybrid of a sports bar and gentleman’s club. They have a bevy of bar foods and beers.

Rivershack Tavern 3449 River Rd. 834-4938

One of the city’s quirkiest bars, come on by for some great live music and tasty eats. Bring in a tacky ashtray for a free drink!

Rivershack Tavern Gretna With the addition of this newer location, you can now enjoy Rivershack’s unique, quirky charm on 714 1st St., Gretna both sides of the Mississippi.

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

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

Three Muses Maple 7537 Maple St. 510-2749

Three Muses Maple is a spot where local jazz combos perform in a chill bar and eatery serving up global small plates and delicious house cocktails.

Tropical Isle Original 721 Bourbon St. 529-4109

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

Wit's Inn 141 N Carrollton Ave. 486-1600

Wit’s Inn has a sprawling selection of top-shelf liquors and creative cocktails to use them in, plus themed specials nights weekly.

World of Beer 300 Julia St. 299-3599

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

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John Wick 2

By David Vicari John Wick: Chapter 2 is a prime example of a superior sequel. I felt the first John Wick (2014) was just okay and ran out of steam by the final act. This sequel amps up the quirkiness, humor and action to a satisfying degree.

Ex-hitman John Wick (Keanu Reeves) gets pulled back into the criminal underworld to reluctantly repay a debt. He is ordered to assassinate Gianna D'Antonio (Claudia Gerini), who sits on the high board of international gangsters.

Ordering the hit is D'Antonio's snake of a brother, Santino (Riccardo Scamarcio), who desperately wants his sister's seat on the board. Anyway, Wick is kind of screwed because no matter what he decides to do, there will be a large bounty on his head.

While the unending gun battles can be a little numbing, most of them are well staged in interesting settings–one takes place in underground catacombs and another is in a large room made of mirrors (did someone see Enter the Dragon?). The funniest scene in the movie is when Wick and a rival assassin (Common) casually shoot at each other in a subway station using silencers on their guns.

As fun as the gun play is here, it just doesn't compare to the lunacy of vintage John Woo (Hard Boiled, The Killer). If you like John Wick Chapter 2, then check those movies out.

The Lego Batman Movie

By Fritz Esker

A sequel of sorts to 2014’s blockbuster The Lego Movie, The Lego Batman Movie has some laughs but indicates diminishing returns for future films in the series.

Batman (voiced

by Will Arnett) is in something of a rut. He keeps defeating bad guys led by the Joker (Zach Galifianakis), but he hasn’t actually imprisoned any of them. New police commissioner Barbara Gordon (Rosario Dawson) wants to use actual police work to catch the bad guys, and a young orphan (Michael Cera) insinuates his way into Bruce Wayne/ Batman’s life.

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The film employs the same hyperkinetic, selfaware meta humor that the original Lego Movie did.

It’s hit and miss, sometimes becoming too cutesy. But some of it is funny. The codependency of Batman and the Joker’s relationship scores laughs. The film’s strongest asset is Ralph Fiennes’s voice work as Alfred, the butler. With this coming after Fiennes’s standout work in The Grand Budapest Hotel and Hail, Caesar!, he’s becoming one of Hollywood’s finest comic actors.

The Lego Batman Movie isn’t a bad family film. But with The Lego Ninjago Movie scheduled to open in September, it seems like Hollywood is destined to beat a dead horse.

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TalesFromTheQuarter

By Debbie Lindsay

Lenten Laments and Holistic Hijinks

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ith equal parts of trepidation and holistic appreciation, I await March 1 of this year—Ash Wednesday is the kick-off day for Lent. The Lenten Season is generally observed by Christians, and while some friends shake their heads in dismay that I, an unabashed heathen, participate in this ritual of self-denial, I am not the only “ye of little faith” who joins in this practice. For me, it is a timeframe for my body to take a vacation from imbibing.

This will be my 27th year of assenting to my Lenten abstinence. It began on a dare.

The challenge to put aside booze for six weeks was put forth by my boyfriend at the time, a fellow who most certainly was an alcoholic (something he willingly admitted to).

When I realized that it had been years since I had gone more than a couple of days without my wine, I figured it was a good idea. And so began my annual temperance.

What was intended as a nod to better health was often somewhat negated with excessive caffeine or sugary beverages as libation substitutes, and greatly stymied by those stupid blowout, party-hearties on Mardi Gras and/or too much drinking on Easter Day. I learned quickly that all that foolishness was screwing up the good I was attempting. Trust me, your body doesn’t take kindly to bingeing.

Even if my liver was super human and my other good parts indestructible, there is still a need, in my opinion, to know that you can run roughshod over any addictive behavior—if only on occasion. Maybe I am just a bit too in touch with some puritan DNA in my ancestry, but I rather enjoy the discipline. Discipline in moderation, that is.

Perhaps I am over-sharing my bad habits and my annual attempts to stand tall for a

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handful of weeks. But when I suggest that you give up libations for a healthy breather, I want you to know that I understand it ain’t always easy.

So, I throw down the gauntlet to Boyfriend and anyone reading this—take the challenge and give up drinking (or cigarettes, even social media) for Lent. But first let me be straight up with you: those 40 days of Lent they talk about—it’s more like 46 days.

Imagine my surprise that first Lent as I eagerly marked the days off—then along came Day 40 and I was still six days away from the Easter Bunny serving me a celebratory cocktail. I railed as I walked past my usual haunts, inhaling the rich aroma of stale beer, cigarettes, and the lingering scent of Pine Sol, my right hand clutching at an imaginary glass of wine. So, be aware that Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends 46 days later.

No cheating, no Sundays off. Allowing yourself those random moments to indulge makes for a slippery slope. Besides, if you think you can’t refrain for six weeks, then perhaps that is reason enough to take the challenge.

You might ask, “Why? If only for such a short time, what’s the point, the benefit?” For me, this period of abstaining is filled with introspection and enlightenment—I’ve learned that I really do look better when drinking (and so do those around me). I have found that I have a sparkling personality that becomes richer with each drink and that just about any subject—like cost comparisons of dish detergents—is vastly more interesting when discussed at a cocktail party. Well, perhaps these were not my best moments of clarity and mind expansion … However, I have learned a thing or two about life and coping with stress and tragedies while sober. I was able to get through my momma’s funeral, a relationship heartbreak, a new job, loss of a job, and even that time the cat chewed off three inches of my hair. I muddled through these and other difficulties stone sober.

Okay, so you don’t need the calming effects of libations; you have nothing to prove; you can take it or leave it. But should you decide to “leave it” for Lent (or any other time of the year), you will be doing your health and your pocketbook a solid. Studies show that cutting back on alcohol promotes a significant improvement for the liver and blood glucose levels, along with better sleep, more focus, weight loss, and improved skin tone.

And if health is not a concern, then think: Money! I always set aside the money I would normally spend on drinking and never cease to be amazed by the tidy sum of savings I acquire in six weeks. Of course, the wine industry takes it in the shorts, but I am a loyal consumer the rest of the year.

So, join me … or not. I will be the one at Liuzza’s by the Track sneaking nips of green tea from my flask. Cheers.

Po-BoyViews

By Phil LaMancusa

The Saint of Secrets OR Throw Me Some Zeppole, Joe

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ophia Petrillo told me: “Picture it! …

Sicily … hundreds of years ago. There’s a big drought and the people are starving; they’re starving! AND THIRSTY! The sailors are out in the boats trying to catch fish in a fierce storm—they’re gettin’ NUTHIN’! Somewhere in the distance, a dog barks. The people, the sailors, the dog, are praying; they’re praying and praying. To whom? To Saint Joseph, patron saint of the every man, of secrets, and of unwed mothers. Saint Joseph looks down and says, ‘Oh, my stars and garters. My poor, poor Sicilian children (he always liked us best). I need to help them!’

“So, help them he does. It rains … a lot.

They’re catching fish like crazy, and all of a sudden, guess what? Fava beans start to grow from out of nowhere! The people are so happy that they prepare a festa in Saint Joseph’s honor. They drink nero d’avola, they bake cuccidatti, they make maccu di San Guiseppi. They dance around and sing and hug each other, and that’s where my great great grandparents meet. And if it wasn’t for Saint Joseph, I wouldn’t be here today to tell the story. Now, shut up and eat your spaghetti!”

Well, as any red-blooded New Orleanian knows, we celebrate Saint Joseph’s Day on March 19. Catholics, Sicilians (same animal), and the churches they attend take a lot of time and build altars of food to commemorate the occasion of this auspicious celebration. On the altar are cheeses, cookies, wine, loaves and fishes, and all manner of foodstuffs. In fact, at St. Cletus Church (3600 Claire Ave. in Gretna), they start working on their altar in January. The altars are in three tiers to signify the blessings of the “Holy Family,” and after St. Joseph’s Day, the altar is given to the less fortunate.

The altar can be simple, like in a person’s home, or bigger and more elaborate like Saint Mary’s (1116 Chartres St.), which is as big as a magnolia tree. Saint Joseph Church in Gretna (610 6th St.) is alleged to house the biggest altar of its kind in the country.

On Saint Joseph’s feast day (which this year is on March 18 because the 19 falls on a Sunday), a feast of its own is laid out for all comers regardless of race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, or any other orientation or persuasion. It’s during Lent so there is no meat served, but an epidemic of pasta reigns, as well as salads, stuffed artichokes, cakes, and lemonade. You’ll see your neighbors and make new friends, and Saint Joseph will smile because you’ll be well-rested, well-loved, and well-fed, which is all the blessing that anyone can/should truly ask for.

Also, when you go to church to participate in the awe of the altar, you will be given a little paper bag containing a Saint Joseph prayer card, two Sicilian cookies (one sesame, one fig), a blessed fava bean (to keep in your wallet for

luck and money), and a slice of French bread.

We all can logically find the significance of the objects, except probably the new kids might wonder about the French bread. Quite simply, people here are instructed to keep that bread until a storm approaches, and when that happens, they should throw that bread out of the back door/window to have the storm pass on by. If you believe it, it is true.

Saint Joseph’s Day is also a Mardi Gras Indian celebratory occasion called Super Sunday. It is the last day that the Indians come out in this year’s “old suit” before dismantling it to begin next year’s “new suit.” I asked Big Chief David Montana of the Washitaw Nation why the Indians celebrate Saint Joseph’s Day, and he told me “because Saint Joseph was black!” That kind of stands to reason because, back then, the biblical people would have been North Africans and probably a lot darker in complexion than we lily white Anglo Saxon Christians have always portrayed them.

Be that as it may, it is a fact that a wave of Sicilians descended on New Orleans in the late 1800s. In the white society of that time, they were considered the “lowest of the low” and as such—along with African Americans—were not allowed to worship in the “higher class” Catholic churches. It’s also a fact that African Americans ultimately built their own church where they welcomed their Sicilian neighbors.

That church is Saint Augustine in the Treme district, and it still provides a considerable Saint Joseph’s celebration. Some speculate that the Mardi Gras Indians picked up their Sicilian neighbors’ religious traditions and took advantage of the break in Lent to take their suits out for one last spin. All of that is speculation. What we know for certain is that even today, Saint Joseph’s is a holiday that transcends cultural lines. Mardi Gras Indian Super Sunday celebrations are one of the few times of the year when outsiders can see the Indians in their elaborate costumes and appreciate the work, time, and talent that making them entails. Super Sundays are traditionally kicked off in A.L. Davis Park in Central City. However, other neighborhoods like the Westbank and Bayou St. John also host their own celebrations. Processions are held, and we hold dear the words of Otis P. Driftwood: “Let joy be unconfined. Let there be dancing in the streets, drinking in the saloons, and necking in the parlors.”

So, mark your calendars for that weekend and you can make it a full, busy, wonderful time. March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day, the 18th will be Saint Joseph’s, and then the 19th will be Super Sunday. Look for a fish fry in your neighborhood to really glut out. Also look for the Irish Italian parade where the Irish will be giving out cabbages and potatoes and the Italians will be trading flowers for kisses. Buona fortuna.

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

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Harrah’s filed for permits to add its own Filmore—a 35,000 squarefoot live music and entertainment theater on the second floor of Harrah’s New Orleans Hotel and Casino, operated by Live Nation.

Manning Architects of New Orleans will design the venue, likely to open late 2017/early 2018.

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

The Broadway musical Hamilton will come to New Orleans as part of the 2018-19 season of Broadway in New Orleans. The New Orleans Theatre Association mentioned in a press release that subscribers to the 2017-18 season will have first access when renewing for the 2018-19 season. Performance dates will be announced at a later date.

BurgerKingBuysOutPopeye'sChicken Restaurant Brands International, the parent company of the Burger King and Tim Horton’s chains, announced that they will be buying out the Popeye’s franchise for $1.8 billion. Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen was founded in New Orleans in 1972 and has since grown into a full-fledged favorite of foodies all over the globe with over 2,600 chains worldwide.

@Dance802: Annnd today starts the citywide, 7-day nonstop hangover! #MardiGras2017 #Carnival2017 @Morrganzaa42: Louisiana: the only state where you get a week off to party. #MardiGras2017 @NOLAMomsBlog: We absolutely love seeing our social media feeds filled with purple, green and gold!! #Onlyinnola #mardigras2017 @sherrimarina: "Sorry I'm late for our meeting, I was stuck behind floats on the bridge!" #onlyinNOLA @KrisJHenry: #OnlyInNOLA can you tell your boss "I can't come in to work tomorrow morning, I'm going to a ball" and they totally understand @KingKaylinG: #mardigrasrules wear tennis shoes. just do it, ladies. your feet will thank you.

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BeyoncéAnnouncesPregnancyWithTwins Beyoncé revealed that she and Jay-Z are expecting twins by sharing an image of her growing bump on her Instagram. The Instagram message read, "…We have been blessed two times over. We are incredibly grateful that our family will be growing by two, and we thank you for your well wishes."

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Bill Goldring celebrated the ground breaking of construction on the Sazerac House Museum on Canal Street.

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Nuit Belge at Generations Hall featured great Belgium beers paired with food from the city’s top restaurants.

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The Girl Scout’s Cookies & Cocktails fundraiser featured food and cocktails from the city’s top restaurants.

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The Krewe of Lewd presented “Zoogropia” during this year’s Krewe du Vieux.

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Chad Blanchard from Charlie’s Restaurant won “Best Traditional Gumbo” at the United Way’s "Got Gumbo" Cook-Off.

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King Patrick Van Hoorebeek ruled over the Krewe of Cork.

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The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus featured great costumes.

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Lexi from Trinity Restaurant is a finalist in the RumChata Cocktail Contest on March 14 at Barcadia.

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The Jerk Chicken Festival brought the tastes of Jamaica to the Big Easy.

10. RumChata’s Ron Bentsen sampled the cocktails of the Semi-Finalists in the RumChata Cocktail Contest. Don’t miss the finals at Barcadia on March 14!