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Are you ready for some football?! The start of training camp marks the end of summer and, hopefully another championship for the Saints. Andrew Alexander’s preview of the upcoming season examines all sides of the ball, including whether this will be Drew Brees’ last season.

A key part to the Saints success will be wide receiver Michael Thomas. Hopefully, his contract holdout will end soon, and Thomas will continue with his record-setting ways while leading us to Miami for Super Bowl LIV. August kicks off with a bang with the 25th Annual White Linen Night and Satchmo SummerFest. Things stay colorful throughout the month with Dirty Linen Night, the Red Dress Run, and San Fermin en Neuva Orleans. This issue previews all of the action for these events and more.

This month’s COOLinary features fantastic, specially priced pre-fixe menus at some of the city’s top restaurants. Before you dig into that dessert, don’t miss Emily Hingle’s provocative “Why I Stopped Eating Like a Louisianian.” Celeste Turner’s “Wellness Through the Decades” is another great piece for those looking to keep off the pounds.

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Saints 2019 Season Schedule Preseason Friday Sunday Saturday Thursday

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Revenge Tour Saints Begin Quest for Third Straight NFC South Crown After Controversial “NOLA No Call”

By Andrew Alexander, photos by Mike Trummel

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he memory of Los Angeles Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman committing a defensive pass interference penalty against Saints wide receiver Tommylee Lewis during the NFC championship game still haunts the nightmares of New Orleans Saints players and fans alike.

Tied with under two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, the Saints were thirteen yards away from scoring a touchdown and almost-assuredly punching a ticket to the franchise’s second Super Bowl.

Alas, a Super Bowl LIII matchup with Tom Brady and the New England Patriots was not in the cards. Instead, the city of New Orleans celebrated the Boycott Bowl, spurning the Patriots-Rams matchup for second lines through the French Quarter streets and replays of Super Bowl XLIV — the Saints’ 3117 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.

Despite consecutive devastating playoff losses, the 2018 Saints achieved one of the franchise’s most memorable seasons. Last year’s squad posted the best record (133) since the 2011 campaign and the first conference championship game appearance since the 2009 Super Bowl run.

Although the Saints’ championship window seems to be on the verge of closing with quarterback Drew Brees entering his 19th NFL season, New Orleans’ talented roster is primed to three-peat as NFC South champions. And with a little postseason fortune, maybe the Saints will make it back to Miami for Super Bowl LIV — the site of the franchise’s lone Super Bowl victory ten years ago.

Offense Brees. Kamara. Thomas. Combining experience, savvy, athleticism, and heart, New Orleans’ offense revolves around this trio of talented stars.

Running back Alvin Kamara enters his third season as a dark horse MVP candidate after compiling 18 touchdowns and nearly 1,600 yards from scrimmage in his sophomore NFL season. After the departure of longtime Saints running back Mark Ingram to free agency, Kamara is joined in the backfield by five-year veteran Latavius Murray. Murray rushed for over 1,400 yards and 14 touchdowns combined the past two seasons for the Minnesota Vikings.

Wide receiver Michael Thomas continued his torrid pace into the franchise and NFL record books in his third season in New Orleans. As the anchor of the Saints receiving corps, Thomas has caught the most passes among any player in NFL history through his first three seasons.

Outside of veterans Ted Ginn and newly acquired Rishard Matthews, the rest of the Saints’ youthful receiving corps has shown flashes of excellence (Tre’Quan Smith) but has failed to consistently produce.

Although the Saints lost tight end Benjamin Watson, New Orleans signed 11-year veteran Jared Cook. The former Oakland Raider posted career highs last season with 68 receptions, 896 yards, and six touchdowns and should acclimate nicely into the Saints’ offense.

On the offensive line, two concerns loom large for a unit that was one of the league’s best in 2018 — can left tackle Terron Armstead stay healthy an entire season, and who will replace Pro Bowl center Max Unger? Former Viking Nick Easton and rookie Erik McCoy out of Texas A&M will battle for the pivotal position.

With protection for Brees and plenty of weapons at his disposal, the Saints offense should pick up right where it left off last season.

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Defense Since Drew Brees and coach Sean Payton arrived in New Orleans in 2006, the Saints have almost always fielded a prolific offense. Yet the franchise’s most successful campaigns were when the team’s defense contributed in a meaningful way. Over the past two seasons, the Saints defense has blossomed into one of the most formidable units in the league by combining a suffocating rush defense with a ball-hawking secondary, eager to force turnovers.

Talent abounds throughout the defensive roster: from the defensive stud bookends of Cam Jordan and Marcus Davenport to the stout linebacking corps led by Demario Davis to the defensive back treasure trove of Marshon Lattimore, Marcus Williams, Eli Apple and Vonn Bell.

However, New Orleans will likely miss star defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins for part of the season because of an Achilles injury suffered during the playoffs.

But this isn’t the first Achilles injury the Saints have had to overcome (see Alex Okafor last season), and this resilient bunch should find a way to continue to build on two years of past success.

Special Teams Kicker Wil Lutz improved upon a solid 2017 campaign by connecting on 28-of-30 field goals and making all but one of his 53 PATs last season. Meanwhile, longtime punter Thomas Morstead is back to pin opposing offenses deep in their own territory when called upon after booting a career low 43 punts last season (a good thing — it means the Saints score a lot).

Veteran return man Marcus Sherels joins the Saints after eight years with the Vikings. Sherels should bolster New Orleans’ return game, scoring five punt returns for touchdowns during his time in Minnesota.

Prediction The Saints’ window of opportunity feels like it’s now or never for this incarnation of the franchise. Brees isn’t getting any younger, and lots of the young talent on both sides of the ball has blossomed into bonafide stars and starters.

This team has been knocking on the door of another Super Bowl appearance the past two seasons, and they will certainly be in the mix again come playoff time, despite facing one of the tougher schedules this season.

After two straight disappointing playoff exits, the Saints have the personnel, motivation, and history to carpe diem and reclaim the Lombardi Trophy for New Orleans.

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Rising Star Michael Thomas is the Saints’ Present and Future

By Andrew Alexander, photos

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or most of the Drew Brees – Sean Payton era, the offensive duo has leaned on the former’s talent and the latter’s schematic abilities to propel the prolific New Orleans offense.

But in the twilight of Brees’ career, the franchise struck gold on one of the most productive weapons the team has ever seen — wide receiver Michael Thomas.

A second-round draft pick out of Ohio State, Thomas exploded in the New Orleans Saints offense as a rookie and began to etch his name into the record books.

Since 2016, the former Buckeye has developed into a one of the league’s marquee receivers by catching the most passes in NFL history through three seasons, breaking franchise records for most receptions in a season (125) and most receiving yards in a season (1,405), a record previously held by Saints legend Joe Horn.

Speaking of Horn, last season Thomas’ popularity soared among the fan base (especially the nostalgic ones) when he pulled out a phone from the goal post padding following a score to emulate the former Saint’s iconic 2003 touchdown celebration.

On a franchise that has orbited around Brees since 2006, Thomas is the rare star capable of outshining No. 9. Thomas is a perfect blend of talent and teammate and, together with Brees and fellow young star Alvin Kamara, has formed a formidable offensive triumvirate.

There’s a reason why NFL.com ranked Thomas the eighth most indispensable offensive player in the NFL — he’s a freak who’s shouldering an insane offensive receiving load with Kamara. The pair was responsible for 54 percent of the Saints’ passing game last season.

Thomas is averaging 107 catches for 1,262 yards and eight touchdowns through three seasons, and he’s already the best wide receiver to play for the Black & Gold (spare me the Horn or Marques Colston arguments).

Most importantly, Thomas represents the

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future of the franchise. When the Brees era finally concludes, it’ll be up to core pieces like Thomas, Kamara, Cam Jordan and Marshon Lattimore to step up and fill the leadership void left by the greatest player in Saints history.

That young core of talent, led by Thomas, is the transition to the next wave of franchise success. Maybe it’s backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater under center, or maybe it’s a player not currently maintaining franchise. Either way, the team’s current success means the young guns must transition to the veteran leaders.

While performing cell phone celebrations in high-stakes regular season games may not seem like leadership material, Thomas’ actions exemplified the same sort of moxie the Saints needed to execute the famous “Ambush” onside kick play in Super Bowl XLIV. Thomas’ confidence comes from years of practice, diligently working to perfect his routes and timing with his quarterback.

It’s no wonder why Thomas snagged 125 receptions out of 147 targets from Brees last season. The franchise cornerstone quarterback recognizes Thomas’ talent and believes in him to deliver in clutch situations.

At age 26, Thomas has many receptions in front of him and many more accolades to follow. If he continues to consistently earn Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors, he’ll immortalize himself as Saints royalty sooner than later.

The one major accolade still eluding him, and most of the current Saints roster—is a Super Bowl victory. Could this be the year the Black & Gold hoist the Lombardi Trophy once again? If Thomas works out his contract extension and takes his game to another level, the Saints just might be making a return trip to Miami to reclaim football’s top prize.

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Satchmo Summerfest

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nyone who has spent a summer in New Orleans knows the bittersweet pleasures this city has to offer: mingling scents of jasmine and garbage, grueling humidity turned afternoon thunderstorms, and a sudden revival of termites and palmetto bugs mark June, July, and August in the Crescent City. But despite the rising temperatures, New Orleanians party-on through three months of the most fantastic festivals of the year. From Essence, to Oyster Fest, to Bayou Boogaloo, you can’t turn a corner without coming across a festival in NOLA.

You’ve heard his music, you’ve felt his passion, and you are surrounded by his lasting legacy, but have you been to Satchmo SummerFest? You can’t talk about the city of New Orleans without mentioning our all-time jazz mogul and Zulu king, Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong. The imprints he left behind through his music and spirit have played a major role in shaping both the jazz genre, and New Orleans as a whole. So what better way to celebrate Satchmo and jazz than in the city where they were born?

The 2019 Satchmo SummerFest (presented by Chevron) will march on for three days straight from August 2 to 4 at the New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint. Daily admission is just $6 per guest to enjoy a full day of Armstrong tribute music, mouthwatering food and drink, intellectually stimulating lectures, and family-oriented activities around the museum grounds. The admission fee includes a wristband that permits guests to come and go as they please throughout the day.

The 19th annual Satchmo SummerFest music lineup exceeds all expectations.

Popular local groups will perform simultaneously on two outdoor stages—all celebrating the unique sounds of Satchmo.

On Friday, expect to see distinguished jazz bands like the Preservation Brass Band, Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers, and Cyril Neville’s Swap Funk. Saturday’s headliners include the Big 6 Brass Band, the Treme Brass Band, and Robin Barnes and the Fiyabirds. Finally, rounding out Sunday’s lineup is Ellis Marsalis, Jeremy Davenport, and

Leroy Jones and New Orleans’ Finest. The bands dually pay tribute to Armstrong and his music whilst showcasing their own distinct styles and songs. Hear everything from jazz and zydeco to country and blues at this threeday celebration. Other performers include Michael Ward, Corey Henry & the Treme Funktet, Dinosaurchestra, the Doyle Cooper Jazz Band, the Palmetto Bug Stompers, the Nayo Jones Experience, and more.

Food will be available for purchase from a variety of veteran NOLA restaurants. For a stellar shrimp remoulade or crumbly crawfish pie, stop by local Cajun food stands like Cafe' Dauphine, Gulf Tacos, Lasyone’s Meat Pie Restaurant, and the Rusty Pelican. Or stick to the basics and enjoy a juicy sandwich from Company Burger or Big Cheezy.

Wash it all down in the adjacent Abita beer garden. Still hungry for dessert? Quintin’s Ice Cream and Plum Street Snoballs will be around to help satisfy your sweet tooth. Visit satchmosummerfest.org/food for Satchmo SummerFest’s full culinary lineup.

On the third floor of the Mint, the Hilton Satchmo Legacy Stage will be set up and utilized for interactive music conversations between Armstrong scholars, jazz performers, and a vibrant audience. John Swenson, Bruce Raeburn, Sally Young, and Ricky Riccardi are just a handful of the Satchmo scholars that will grace the stage over the course of the festival. Each will take turns presenting their research and facilitating fascinating exchanges between Armstrong scholars and supporters alike.

In addition to music, food, and lectures,

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fun-filled activities for guests of all ages will be available in and around the museum. Pops’ Playhouse for Kids (powered by Entergy) will be open on Saturday and Sunday, August 3 and 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. inside the Mint.

Finally, on Sunday, August 4 at 11a.m., Satchmo SummerFest’s legendary Jazz Mass will commence. Sponsored by Rhodes Funeral Home at St. Augustine Catholic Church, the Jazz Mass and subsequent “Satchmo Salute” second line parade have always been the perfect way to wave goodbye to SummerFest for another year. After the mass, the parade picks up outside of St. Augustine Church. Everyone makes their way to Armstrong Park before continuing the second line down to Esplanade to join the rest of the festival. The specific schedule of activities is still TBD, so continue to check satchmosummerfest.org/home/special-events to stay in the know.

To really get into the spirit of Satchmo SummerFest, purchase tickets for the Kickoff Party at the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel. The Kickoff Party takes place one day before the beginning of the festival, Thursday, August 1st, and will last from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Each year, three musicians are recognized at the Kickoff Party for their continued devotion to and celebration of Louis Armstrong. Jackie Harris, Corey Henry, and Ricky Riccardi are the three gracious winners of the Spirit of Satchmo award this year. Tickets are priced at $65 for one and $110 for two and guarantee an evening of fantastic music, served dinner, open bar, and conversations that will last a

lifetime. The dress for this event is cocktail attire.

The 2019 Kickoff Party will feature music by Ellis Marsalis and special guest Ashlin Parker. The two foster a wonderful relationship and have performed together at various venues over the past few years.

Mr. Parker is a jazz trumpeter and multipletime winner of the Spirit of Satchmo award.

Additionally, he just finished teaching a History of Jazz course as a visiting professor at Tulane University. I can say, from firsthand experience, that this evening will be nothing short of unforgettable, whether it comes from the duo’s unforgettable playing or their lighthearted interactions on stage. The Kickoff Party is presented by French Quarter Festival, Inc., the organization that makes Satchmo SummerFest happen, so please show your support!

Nearly twenty years ago, for Armstrong’s 100th birthday, Satchmo SummerFest was organized as an accolade to his perpetual legacy left behind in New Orleans. The creators of Satchmo SummerFest had never imagined, or intended, for their Armstrong tribute to grow into the festival that exists today. The festival was such a big hit that the city couldn’t stand to let it pass by. Since that day, Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong’s life and music have been honorably celebrated every summer in New Orleans.

For more information about the festival, visit the Satchmo SummerFest website or contact any of the SummerFest staff at satchmosummerfest.org/contact/

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The State of The Coast: How Louisiana Is Responding to a Quickly Eroding Coastline

By Emily Hingle

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The southern coast of Louisiana is being lost with the ebb and flow of the Gulf of Mexico; that is indisputable.

The most popular way to help people envision that is saying that “Louisiana loses one football field worth of land every 100 minutes.” However, why that land is eroding so quickly is hotly debated, and the time that it takes to cut through all the red tape brings more delays to trying to stop the damage. Though more and more people in positions of power are taking the threat of coastal erosion seriously and allowing projects to take place, it may not be enough to mitigate the damage that’s already been done.

The most recent iteration of the Coastal Master Plan, completed in 2017, outlines several projects that have been completed, are in progress, or are in the planning and development phase: the Gulf Intercoastal Waterway West Closure Complex was completed in 2011, several sediment diversion projects have started, and construction on the Caillou Lake Headlands to restore almost 1,000 acres of barrier islands started in 2016. Other projects, such as dumping spent oyster shells sourced from restaurants and Christmas trees into shallow waters to collect sediment and build land, have also garnered some results.

What’s worrisome is that the major projects outlined in the Master Plan are slow to start and may not ever happen if the money allocated for them runs out. “There’s been two, large-scale river diversions that have been proposed, one in the Barataria area and the Mid-Breton area. Neither of those projects have

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broken ground. They’re in the permitting, engineering, and design phases. The state is hoping to start that process in 2022. There’s lots that can happen between then and now when it comes to permitting and designs. So if we’re sitting here in 2023 and that’s not the case yet, I wouldn’t be surprised,” said Dustin Renaud, Communications Director of Healthy Gulf (formerly the Gulf Restoration Network). “We’re going to need large scale investments from the state of Louisiana and other entities to stop the bleeding and save our coast.”

The Coastal Master Plan is a 50-year, $50 billion plan, and it’s unsure where all that money will come from, even at this early stage of implementation. Healthy Gulf’s Campaign Director Raleigh Hoke explained, “Louisiana is not a rich state. The federal government is not exactly handing out a lot of money to the state right now. Really, the two primary sources of funding that we have right now for coastal restoration is money from the BP Oil Spill settlement and Louisiana’s share of offshore oil and gas royalties. BP money is going to run out eventually; the last payment is [scheduled to be paid in] 2031. There might be a little bit of money that comes after that, but that’s the last big chunk of money. So the question is when that BP money runs out, how are we going to continue to fund coastal restoration.”

Proponents of coastal restoration have handed the bill for the projects to the oil and gas industries because they seem to be the main culprits of coastal erosion.

Hoke continued, “The elephant in the room is the oil and gas industry. Studies suggest that up to 36 percent of our wetland loss is related to oil and gas activity, primarily

the pipelines and canals that cut through our coast. Some studies show that it could be 90 percent of our coastal land loss is related to the oil and gas industry.”

However, that powerful industry likes to fight that notion, and tit's got fans in the state and federal government helping in that fight. “There’s a major effort on the parish level to hold these companies accountable and to get them to help pay for coastal restoration through lawsuits.

It’s definitely a contentious thing when you talk about holding the oil and gas industry accountable for their damage to our coast.

But we believe, as many people believe, that it’s going to be essential to coastal restoration actually succeeding that they come to the table and not pay for the whole cost, but to pay for their fair share.

They need to fix the damage that they’ve done. Governor Edwards’s administration has signaled support for some lawsuits and intervened in some cases.” On March 29, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced that she filed lawsuits against several oil and gas companies for their role in the erosion of the Louisiana coastline.

She said of her lawsuits, “New Orleans has been harmed... The land that’s been lost was a protective barrier defending us from hurricanes and floods. If the current trend holds, New Orleans will be a literal coastal city within the next 50 years.” Six other parishes have filed such suits.

Governor Edwards has supported the parishes that are suing major oil and gas industries, but he’s been heavily opposed in his efforts by Attorney General Jeff Landry, who champions the oil and gas industry in Louisiana and is vocal in his opposition of those who demonize them.

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Attorney General Jeff Landry has called lawsuits against oil and gas companies “junk suits,” and he surmised that the reason to thwart these suits is to protect the state’s economy. In September 2018, he wrote in the Daily Advertiser in Lafayette that even though “these types of public nuisance lawsuits have failed time and time again, it does not mean they cannot hurt Louisiana if they emerge. For the sake of our economy and the future of our workers and manufacturers, responsible elected officials must oppose these baseless lawsuits.” He also said on C-Span in 2017, “The problems that Louisiana faces in regards to its coast erosion problem is mainly contributed to the Corps of Engineers and the national policy that was designed to protect the Mississippi River in its current state. Louisiana’s coastal problem has nothing to do with climate change.”

There may be a reason for leaders of industry and politics to champion the entities and activities that cause erosion— the more water that creeps on shore and envelopes protected or private land, the more water that can be claimed for mineral rights. “It’s netting hundreds of millions of dollars in mineral royalty payments a year, records show,” wrote Sara Sneath for the Times-Picayune in 2018.

She continued, “The profits on state-owned water bottoms are significant. Revenues from mineral leases on state-owned lands and water bottoms account for 6 to 8 percent of the state’s general fund. In 2017 alone, the state’s total revenue from oil and gas royalties was $165 million. Water bottoms make up about 99 percent of the production, according to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources.”

The 2017 Coastal Master Plan states, “Although Louisiana has been hit hard by the downturn in the oil and gas industries over the past few years, the state remains a key player in the U.S. petrochemical industry. Louisiana produces 25 percent of the nation’s petrochemicals, which has averaged over $17 billion in foreign chemical exports in the past four years.”

Louisiana will never look the same, but the Coastal Master Plan’s various projects, if implemented, may at least help to stop erosion at its current rate.

Hoke concluded, “The future of coastal Louisiana is contingent on the success of this plan. We think about restoring the coast to what it was 100-200 years ago. We’re not going to be able to rebuild the coast to what it was. Louisiana has admitted as much during the most recent Coastal Master Plan. There’s going to be some really difficult decisions that have to be made. There are communities that will have to relocate because they won’t be sustainable to having roads, having utilities, or having land to build on. That’s going to be incredibly sad and incredibly difficult.

Ideally, it will be a coast that is sustainable that is no longer losing land that provides protection for people who live on the coast. I would encourage folks to spend time looking at what the state is doing and encouraging lawmakers to take part in it.

This is the time for folks to weigh in and say how they’d like their communities to be protected, whether it’s a levee or helping to restore the wetlands in their backyard.”

You can see the Coastal Master Plan at coastal.la.gov, and you can visit healthygulf. org to learn more about coastal projects and litigation.

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New Orleans, Vietnam, and a History of Their Food and Culture

By Kimmie Tubre

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here are many delicious dishes that are traditional to New Orleans.

Tourists come from near and far just to try Cajun and Creole cuisines. But when it comes to foods from other cultures, New Orleans tends to fall under the radar. This is unfortunate, considering that New Orleans has some of the best Vietnamese restaurants in the U.S.A. There are several Vietnamese spots from Uptown to Downtown, New Orleans East to the Westbank. Some of the best spots are the least fancy and are usually where you can find the most authentic dishes.

From pho to the Vietnamese poboy, “banh mi,” New Orleanians are currently on a delicious bandwagon.

But the question is, "Why is Vietnamese food so delicious in New Orleans and recently more popular than ever? "

History of Vietnamese in New Orleans New Orleans has a very high population of people of Vietnamese descent. During the 1970s, thousands traveled to New Orleans to escape the Communist regime after the war in Vietnam. Why New Orleans? Well, there is no one reason in particular— more like a number of them. For one, New Orleans is a coastal city

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holding many of the same qualities as Vietnam. Things like the climate, fishing, and Catholicism were very common to the Vietnamese people migrating from their country. Also, like Louisiana, Vietnam was once colonized by the French.

Upon arrival, many settled in Algiers and New Orleans East. Others made their homes in areas like Grand Isle and Plaquemines Parish, where fishing is plentiful, and they were able to start their own fishing farms.

Over the decades, the number of Vietnamese living in New Orleans has grown, with many owning small businesses and restaurants. While Vietnamese food isn’t the only food they sell, in recent years, Vietnamese food in the city has become rather trendy.

Culturally Delicious Dishes There’s a recurring trend around the U.S. Whenever a large group of people move in, the locals go crazy for their food. Similar to Italian food in New York and Cuban food in Florida, this has happened a number of times before. Of course, this is nothing new to the Big Easy. From the beginning, African, Spanish, and French foods influenced what we now deem as our own homegrown cuisine.

Vietnamese food entering New Orleans is no different from the past. As the people came, so did their foods and traditions.

Vietnamese Food Craze in New Orleans Pho is probably the most famous Vietnamese dish in the U.S. In New Orleans, many prefer banh mi, and there’s no secret why. Known locally as the “Vietnamese po-boy,” New Orleans and Vietnam share a love of the French baguette and equally use them in their signature dishes.

Banh mi is a traditional baguette, usually

filled with anything from grilled pork to lemongrass chicken and specific vegetables and herbs: chili, cilantro, cucumbers, carrots, seasoning sauce, and mayonnaise. Other famous dishes like vermicelli, spring rolls, and a variety of rice bowls are also very popular in New Orleans.

As Vietnamese restaurants flourish throughout the city, it is still safe to say that some of the best places are the mom and pop restaurants located in the places that were originally settled by the Vietnamese. As they’ve expanded, locals have become more open to embracing the Vietnamese foods and culture.

From the fisheries to the seafood markets to the large Hong Kong Market on the Westbank, Vietnamese culture is here to stay and has become a part of the city and the city’s culture.

With its major influence on the city, the culture continues to thrive. Even the non-locals are catching on.

Of course, we are not the only city with a large Vietnamese population; however, we still maintain that the best Vietnamese restaurants and culture are located right here in the Big Easy.

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Why I Stopped Eating Like a Louisianan

By Emily Hingle, photos by Farrah Ross

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was born in Lafayette, spent my teen years in Mandeville, and currently live in New Orleans, where my family tree goes back nearly 300 years. I’ve spent my life (minus some picky childhood years) eating the cuisine that my family and most of the citizens in these areas had been feasting upon for a long time; however, I don’t anymore. It’s not that it’s unappealing to my taste buds. I’m honestly worried about what it’s doing to my body and my long-term health.

The Annual Health Report Card by the Louisiana Department of Health issued in March 2018 showing health statistics for 2016 concluded that Louisiana ranks 46th in death due to heart disease and stroke, 46th in percentage of obese adults, and 42nd in percentage of adults with diabetes.

In 2015, we had the most obese citizens in America. The data shows that Louisianans love our food, alcohol, and other ingestibles so much that they’re killing us.

Or, perhaps, we’re killing ourselves.

“The research is very clear that our diet is correlated with our general health,” explained Chef Leah Sarris, RD, LDN, CCMS, Director of Operations/ Executive Chef of the Goldring Center of Culinary Medicine.

“What we think of as

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southern food and New Orleans food now isn’t necessarily what it was 200 years ago.

What it is now is not very healthy. It has a lot of animal fat, high in calories, a lot of fried food.”

Through her research since taking the position at the Goldring Center in 2012, Chef Leah found that the typical New Orleans diet has taken an especially unhealthy nose dive in recent decades, leading to an uptick in obesity and all of the diseases that can come from generally bad health. She said, “If you look back in the past 100 or so years, traditional Creole and Cajun cuisine was actually not what it is to people today. It’s become a lot of meats and heavy, heavy food with a lot of saturated fat. If you look back further, people were using what was local, what was available; they were using vegetables that they were growing in their yards.

There wasn’t as much meat around.”

Chef Leah and the team at the Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine, located at 300 South Broad Street, next to Whole Foods and Liberty’s Kitchen, do community outreach work and host free cooking classes in order to show people different ways to make their old favorites and how to shop healthy on a budget. “We have to realize that the food is really ingrained into the culture here. We can’t fight against it; we have to work with people and teach them how to make small changes that are sustainable to their diets in order for it to be realistic to them. I’m not going to say completely pull that meat out, unless you feel ready to do that. But if we can reduce that by half, and I can show them other ways to incorporate flavors, I consider that a win. Red beans usually has a ton

of pork, sausage, or ham. We show them ways of how to go vegetarian or vegan with it, and we enhance that smokey flavor by using things liked smoked paprika,” she said.

The Goldring Center emphasizes using fresh, seasonal vegetables, more beans and less meat, and enhancing your knowledge of food preparation as ways to make small changes that add up to a healthier body. She continued, “Casseroles, one-pot meals, stews, soups, and jambalaya are where we can incorporate a lot more veggies, plus some of the meat. People don’t really realize they’re eating less meat because it’s still really flavorful, and they feel satisfied. Meat seems to be the most expensive part of the dish, so we’re showing people that when they use more plant-based proteins and more vegetables, you can lower the cost of your dish.”

Luckily, there have been a slew of plant-forward restaurants and more plant-based menu options popping up around the greater New Orleans area in recent years.

Chef Leah excitedly said, “In the seven years I’ve been here, I feel like there’s a lot more restaurants that cater to foods that aren’t traditional New Orleans foods. I see great places like Sneaky Pickle, Bearcat Café, and Seed that are really being innovative in their approach to the plant-based scene.”

The founder of the vegan restaurant Seed (1330 Prytania Street), Edgar Cooper, has noticed more and more people getting comfortable with forgoing meat for at least one meal, if that meal is delicious, saying, “It is always satisfying when a group comes in and brings a skeptical friend. We really worked hard on the menu, so that it would be just good enjoyable food and no one would even think about what isn’t in it. So whether plant-based full-time or just at Seed, we encourage and welcome people to try things. Obviously, in New Orleans, you need hot sauce and some local items as well.”

People can begin to increase their health by incorporating more plants into their meals, decreasing portion sizes, and being aware of every ingredient on their plate. “At Seed, we love when people come in looking for that healthy option to start the shift in their diet. Everyone has guilty pleasures, so eating those in moderation is a great step forward, reducing portion size can help, and increasing portions of organic whole produce can help offset the volume and calories. I think that people sometimes fear being hungry on a healthier lifestyle, but things like carrots sticks and celery sticks can be very satisfying with no fat or excessive calories,” stated Edgar.

Edgar fully believes that the food you put into your body correlates to your short-term and long-term health, and he prescribes making small changes now that can lead to larger diet changes down the road. “Quality of life is directly impacted by

choices we make every day.

Regularly feeding your body healthy foods will make you feel better and make you healthier; when coupled with exercise, a healthy plant-based diet can really shift mood and overall health. There are growing number of studies showing that healthy eating is directly linked to health and longevity. Childhood obesity continues to rise, and the U.S., in particular, is heading toward a major health crisis. The U.S. is lagging behind the rest of the world in recognizing the issue, and New Orleans, in particular, seems lost in time in regards to the shift in healthier lifestyles. The movement has started in New Orleans but is still in the early stages of developing.”

Saying that we’re all going to die eventually so we should just eat whatever junk food we feel like all the time is no way to live because the quality of your life will most likely be negatively impacted.

Chef Leah said, “If we just take more of a preventative approach and use food as medicine rather than using the health care system that doesn’t always work for us, [we can] prevent things like heart attacks, diabetes, high blood pressure, and you don’t go to the hospital as much and end up with all these high bills or have financial woes. That’s not to say that food and medicine can’t be synergistic because they definitely can be, but we can prevent a lot of the hardships that we would otherwise fall into if we just start to think more about what we eat now. I’m sure we can all relate because someone in our family or people we know has hard health hardships because they haven’t taken care of themselves. If we can live a life that’s happier and that’s better for the ones we love, why wouldn’t we?”

Take a look down at your next meal and think, “What can I do to make this just a little bit healthier?” It could lead you to a healthier and happier life.

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Wellness Through the Decades

By Celeste Turner

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t doesn’t matter how long you exercise. What is important is that you do exercise, especially since the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that some physical exercise is better than none. The national initiative is to move more and sit less.

So what are the best workout plans for you in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, or beyond?

S In your 20s, a strong fitness foundation is key to a long and healthy life. A combination of cardiovascular exercise and strength training is ideal. Aerobic exercise like running, dancing, martial arts and swimming are dynamic and can elevate your heart rate.

Also, a strength-training regimen consisting of lifting weights or doing exercises that use your body weight for resistance, such as push-ups and lunges, is advantageous for a youthful 20-year-old. Aim for a load that you can comfortably perform and intersperse your strength training sessions with cardio workouts.

According to Lee Couret, Physical Therapist/Owner of Southshore Physical Therapy in Metairie, “Someone in their 20s may want to train for an Ironman Triathlon and get ready to devote 7-15 hours per week to preparing.” He does address the different needs according to one’s age when he notes that “a person in their 80s may have fitness goals like being able to get out of chair without using their arms, or improving their balance, so that they don't fall, or possibly showing the ability to play with or hold their grandchildren. I think that across all ages that cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and flexibility/stretching are all very important.” Those adults who are in their 20s may find it easier to stick to a long-term exercise blueprint if they make healthy choices like going outside for a jog rather than plopping down on their couch with a bottle of wine.

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While in your 30s, you may want to diversify and round out your exercise program. If you focused on one sport or activity throughout your 20s, think about

cross-training. As a cyclist, you might add swimming to your lineup, or a runner may incorporate strength training in his/her weekly exercise. This type of cross training is a great way to prevent imbalance and overuse injuries while providing a good mix of upper and lower body workouts. It's critical that your fitness regimen also include stretching and flexibility, as noted by Holly Holmberg-Javier, MPT, Physical Therapist of 23 years at Southern Orthopedic Specialists. “Although they don’t think so, 20-30-year-olds need to stretch,” she said.

“Most people in their 80s don’t think they need to strengthen, but all components are necessary whatever the age group.”

Another important aspect of cross training involves core and balance work. “Core and balance training are necessary at all ages,” said Holmberg-Javier, MPT, who is currently training to be a champion performance specialist. “This type of training can prevent back injuries. Core and balance training can help improve performance for [anyone, from] the athlete to the couch potato. And that athlete could be 20 years old, or they may be 70 years old.”

S Generally, in your 40s, you are near the end of raising your young kids and have settled into your job with extended desk time. Research shows that at age 40, a man's testosterone level starts to decline, as well as roughly 5 to 8 percent of his muscle mass per decade. Women also begin losing muscle more rapidly in their 40s. In order to preserve your lean mass and try to keep your metabolic rate high, weight training is highly recommended 2-3 times per week for both genders. “Weight training should be incorporated in all workouts after full growth is obtained,” said Holmberg-Javier, MPT. “Most people between 30 and 50 years [of age] are sitting eight hours a day at work, two hours a day in the car commuting, and additional sitting time for meals.”

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Another aging side effect is joint wear and tear, with signs of osteoarthritis often surfacing in your 40s. Couret agreed, “Yes, osteoarthritis, which is the wearing away of the joints’ articular cartilage and exposing the bone underneath, is common in our later years, whereas ligamentous joint injuries (the tearing of the ligaments that hold our joints together) are more common when we are younger and more vigorously active.”

Be conscious of how your joints feel during exercise. If your knees hurt, then swim, cycle, or try indoor rowing.

A consistent exercise regimen with cardiovascular and weight training will help you prevent fat gain, preserve strength, and keep joints in check.

S In your 50s, your focus turns more to your heart and core. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends 30 minutes of aerobic activity five times per week to preserve your heart health as you age.

Make sure to perform exercises that loosen tight muscles and sustain range of motion, which is crucial as you age. “The 50' plus population should focus on all of the above, cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and flexibility/stretching, with a goal of maintaining/improving health and functional level,” said Couret. “One of the worst things that happens to our older population is that as they lose strength, their risk for falls goes

up. For an older person, falling could mean breaking a hip and undergoing surgery. This also requires a hospital stay. The longer they are laid up in the hospital, the greater their chances for pneumonia, blood clots, and infection.” Exercise options at 50+ may include yoga and pilates for strengthening your abs and lower back with mild to moderate cardiovascular activity.

S Those of you in your 60s may want to concentrate on prevention and stabilization.

As we age, staying strong can increase your odds of surviving a fall. Set your sights on strength with weights and good balance with fitness equipment such as the Bosu and the stability ball, which can help you avoid taking a tumble. In your 60s, your bones can become more fragile, so working with a certified fitness professional can safeguard you from getting hurt. The strength training regimen may consist of general overall conditioning using lighter weights, more repetitions, and resistance bands. Join a local gym or community center, which may offer a variety of group fitness classes geared for seniors like Zumba, Spin, and water aerobics.

You may also enjoy the camaraderie in the classes and feel safe under supervision.

As you move into your 70s and 80s, the question remains, “Are you exercising

regularly?” Walking isn’t the only activity that's safe for seniors 70 and up. You must also continue to work on strength, endurance, and flexibility. According to the National Institute of Health, you are never too old to reap benefits from exercise. “I think that resistance training is important for all ages,” said Couret.

“What is most important is the education— making sure the individual is using the appropriate resistance and with good form.” Undoubtedly, resistance training, in the 70-year-old plus adult population, becomes essential, in order to maintain the muscle strength you have left. Always ease into your workouts with a proper warm up. And, if you're tired, take it slowly.

If you experience pain or discomfort while performing the exercise, check your form and reevaluate your movement. If the pain persists, stop and consult your fitness professional and/or your doctor to determine how to proceed with your exercise regimen.

Remember any activity you do will be beneficial for your mind and body.

Holmberg-Javier, MPT, emphasized, “No matter what the goal, usually stretching, strengthening, and balance activities must be included to optimize performance. If a person wants to to be able to stand for an hour and cook, or if a person wants to run trails, the body needs to keep the range of motion, gain strength in that motion, and stability. Remember, if you don’t use it, you lose it.”

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Seasoned Up: New Orleans Cajun and Creole Spices

By Burke Bischoff, Photos by Tony Lawton

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or those living under a rock, one of New Orleans’ main claims to world renown has been its local cuisine, whether it is Creole, Cajun, Soul, or anything inbetween. But what makes so many people love New Orleans food? The most obvious answer to that would be the flavor. But what makes the flavor unique? You’ll get a different answer depending on whom you ask. My answer, and I’m thinking a lot of locals' answer as well, to that question would have to be the spices that are used in our cooking.

Don’t get me wrong; the main ingredients in both Creole and Cajun cuisine are the bedrocks that help make New Orleans food so unique. You absolutely need the beans for your red beans and rice, the sausage for your Andouille gumbo, the crawfish for your etouffee, etc. While all of those are essential, it’s the spices that serve an even more important role: accentuating and complimenting the flavors of the main ingredients. A steak is just fine by itself, but it instantly tastes better just by adding a little bit of salt and pepper.

So what exactly are the typical spices that New Orleans cooking, specifically Creole and

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Cajun, calls for? Surprisingly (or not), many of the same spices appear in both cuisines, given the French influences that appear in both cultures. Typically, these spices are salt, black pepper, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, and onion pepper.

Other spices that can also be found in Cajun and Creole cooking include dried basil, chili powder, and cumin powder. With all or most of these spices added to New Orleans chow, it helps give the food a distinctive spicy heat that does not overpower and cover up the flavors of the main ingredients.

Throughout the years, Louisiana has produced many different spice mixes that have become staples in local stores such as Tony Chachere’s, Zatarains, and Slap Ya Mama. With the city’s rich history of creative culinary talent, some of New Orleans’ most famous local chefs ended up creating their own blend of spices and seasonings. The late and great Chef Paul Prudhomme created a large number of seasoning mixes, most of which are included on the Magic Seasoning Blends website.

Some of the more popular seasoning mixes include the

pasta and pizza mix, vegetable mix, seafood mix, and seasoning salt.

Another renowned chef of New Orleans, Chef Emeril Lagasse, famed for his work at Commander’s Palace and for his Food Network Shows, also has his own share of spice mixes. The most well known product of his is Emeril’s Original Essence Seasoning, which blends spices and herbs and can be used on different meats, vegetables, and pasta. Other mixes that Chef Lagasse has also put out include Cajun and Blackened.

Everyone has different tastes or cravings, so there are a number of local spice mixes to choose from: Louisiana Fish Fry, Joe’s Stuff, Chef Gone Mad, Monster Creole Seasoning, River Road, and much more. If you want to try your own hand at a Cajun or Creole spice blend, experiment with the basics.

Add or eliminate any spice you want.

Just be creative and spice up your favorite dishes. You never know—you might just create some never before discovered flavor.

Whether that flavor tastes good or not will be up for interpretation.

Broad Street Cider: Broad Cider House Rules

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by Rebecca Fox

reated by Jon Moore with Diana Powell, Broad Street Cider, or BSC, opened in July 2017. After living in California for all of their lives, Jon and Diana moved to New Orleans in 2010, so that Jon could get a PhD at Tulane University. It was a slight shock coming here, as California has a ton of microbreweries and, at the time, New Orleans did not.

Because his PhD was related to studying the history of the British Empire, Jon and Diana had the chance to spend ten months traveling around the world in the quest for research. Along with the information came a chance to try the finest craft beers and ciders across the globe, and what they soon found was that in countries like France, New Zealand, England, and Australia, ciders are dry and not typically sweet, as we’re accustomed to in America.

Jon and Diana were instantly hooked and inspired to start their own business doing what they loved.

“We met so many people around the world that wanted to make amazing cider and beer and bring their passion to others,” says Jon. “ In Australia, Diana asked one owner why she started her business, she shrugged and said, ‘I enjoy beer and decided to make my own job.’ We asked ourselves what we love to do in life, and we love drinking cider and beer in bars and taprooms and talking about craft beverages with everyone. This is why we created Broad Street Cider.”

Broad Street Cider differs from other businesses, first and foremost, because it’s a cidery, not a brewery, and one of the only ones for hundreds of miles, as it’s currently the only one in the state of Louisiana. Unlike beer, which is brewed with heat playing a process, cider is similar to wine—alcohol derived from fruit juice and a process that is a labor of love,

as they take juice and add yeast, which converts fructose into alcohol, and then naturally carbonate or keg-condition. It’s a similar process to making sparkling wines or Belgian beers. Because Roulaison is a next-door neighbor, you’ll also often find some tasty cider cocktails as well inspired by them and other local distilleries.

There’s also really good news for celiacs, or those who cannot have any form of wheat, barley, or rye within their diets, because cider is 100 percent gluten-free; BSC is a really safe place to have a glutenfree date night. The only beer at Broad Street Cider is served in cans, not tap lines, via dedicated glasses.

Also, their hand-crafted ciders also contain no artificial flavorings or added sugars and are not produced with any kind of animal products.

Currently, Broad Street Cider has 12 ciders available, via glass, adorable jar, or by the flight, mostly named after the British Royals that Jon loves to study. The regular stars of the lineup are Duchess of Devon (with Earl Gray tea), Viscount (Boozy Caramel Apple), and Diamond Jubilee (champagne style). There are also rotating seasonal flavors, like Blueberry Fields, Ruby Jubilee (tart cherry), Springtime Flowers (with elderflowers), and Raspberry Jam, as well as some hot spiced ciders. Additionally, BSC recently found a great source of Louisiana honey, so they are now offering meads, like one called “It’s Not You, It’s Mead.”

Plus, there are a lot of fun activities, including movie nights, karaoke, trivia, special releases, and other events. You can find the full calendar online on their Facebook page, @broadstcider.

Broad Street Cider is 21 and over.

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MUSICCALENDAR

Be sure to check out our new interactive concert calendar at WhereYat.com!

Vipers, Jason Neville & The Funky Soul Band Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - Danny Rubio Maple Leaf - Roadside Glorious The Prime Example - Arthur Mitchell Quintet Republic NOLA - No Cap, Rylo Rodriguez Roosevelt Hotel - Richard Scott Santos Bar - The Russel Welch Quartet Siberia - Tiffany Pollack & Co., Sam Price & Friends SideBar Nola - Stephen Gordon’z “Horizon” with Derek Douget, Oscar Rossignoli, Danny Abel, and more Snug Harbor - Uptown Jazz Orchestra with Terrance “Hollywood” Taplin The Spotted Cat - Antoine Diel The Starlight - Elephant’s Gerald, Nanci Zhang, Nahum Tapps II - Kevin Morris & Uptown Production Three Muses - Sam Cammarata, Matt Bell Vaso - Bobby Love & Friends

ThePfisterSisters The Pfister Sisters, the New Orleans Jazz group, will be lending their musical talents to Buffa’s.

The Pfister Sisters were first formed in 1979 and have been bringing classic New Orleans jazz to the entire world. The Pfister Sisters have performed with the likes of Irma Thomas and Linda Rondstat and have played at a variety of venues, such as the Lincoln Center, and even Angola State Penitentiary. Sunday, August 4, 4:00p.m. — 7:00p.m., Buffa's, buffasrestaurant.com Monday, July 29th 21st Amendment - Jonathan Bauer Quartet 30/90 -Margie Perez, New Orleans Super Jam Backroom at Buffa’s - Arsene DeLay and Charlie Wooton Bamboula’s - Saint Louis Slim, Perdido Jazz Band, BMC - Zoe K., Lil Red & Big Bad, Paggy Prine Bombay Club - David Boeddinghaus Circle Bar - Shred Flintstone and Gools d.b.a - John Boutte, Alexis & the Samurai Dmac’s Bar & Grill - Danny Alexander’s Blues Jam Dos Jefes - John Fohl Dragon’s Den - DJ Ill Medina Dragon’s Den “Upstairs” - The Cigarbox Serenaders Fritzel’s Jazz Pub - Charlie Fardella and John Royen Gasa Gasa - Brianna Musco and Kuwaisiana Hi Ho Lounge - Amine Boucetta, Bluegrass Pickin’ Party feat. Victoria Coy, Matt Slusher, and Mark Andrews House of Blues Restaurant - Sean Riley Houston’s Restaurant - Hansen’s Garden District Trio The Jazz Playhouse - Gerald French & The Original Tuxedo Mahogany Jazz Hall - Carl LeBlanc, Gary Brown The Maison - Chicken & Waffles, Aurora Nealand & The Royal Roses, Sierra Green & The Soul Machine Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - The Leroy Marshall Band Maple Leaf - George Porter Jr Trio Mid -CIty Lanes Rock ’n’ Bowl - DJ Twiggs NOLA Cantina - John Lisi & Delta Funk One Eyed Jacks - Blind Texas Marlin Roosevelt Hotel - Sam Kuslan Sidebar Nola - Daniel Meinecke, Jacob Hubbs Sidneys Saloon - Steve DeTroy & The Aftermath Snug Harbor - Charmaine Neville Band The Starlight - Greg Schatz Three Muses - Keith Burnstein, Joe Cabral Vaso - Bobby Love & Friends Tuesday, July 30th 21st Amendment - John Zarsky Quartet 30/90 - Mem Shannon & The Membership Band B.B. King’s Blues Club - Russel Batiste & The Funkii Soul Backroom at Buffa’s - Loose Cattle Bamboula’s - Christopher Johnson, Kala Chandra BMC - Sweet Magnolia, Dapper Dandies, Abe Thompson Bombay Club - Matt Lemmler Champion Square - Bush Chickie Wah Wah - Michael Pearce and Thomas Walker, Robbie Fulks and Redd Volkaert Circle Bar - Alex Pianovich, Lambda Celsius and fri(G)id and Fatplastik & more d.b.a - Treme Brass Band Dmac’s Bar & Grill - Ryan Scott Long & Friends

Dos Jefes - The Mark Coleman Trio Fillmore - Carly Rae Jepsen Fritzel’s Jazz Pub - Tom Fischer and Richard Scott Gasa Gasa - Gauche and Post Pink House of Blues Restaurant - Michael Liuzza Houston’s Restaurant - Hansen’s Garden District Trio The Jazz Playhouse - The James Rivers Movement Mahogany Jazz Hall - Stuart McNair, Tony Seville The Maison - Baby Giants Jazz Band, Gregory Agid Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - Danny Rubio Maple Leaf - Rebirth Brass Band NOLA Brewing - Songwriters’ Rounds NOLA Cantina - Kala Chandra Old Arabi Bar - Open Mic with Michael Darby One Eyed Jacks - Night Moves and Mosquito Eater The Prime Example - Delfeayo Marsalis Quintet Sidebar Nola - Scatterjazz with Mahmoud Chouki, Brad Walker, and Rurik Nunan Snug Harbor - Stanton Moore Trio The Starlight - Peter Nu, Morgan Orion Trinity Episcopal Church - Albinas Prizgintas Organ Vaso - Bobby Love & Friendse Wednesday July 31st 21st Amendment - Jay Anderson & The Night Trippers 30/90 - Justin Donovan, Big Mike & The R&B Kings Backroom at Buffa’s - Open Mic with Nattie Sanchez Bamboula’s - Eight Dice Cloth, Bamboula’s Hot Jazz Cajun Bayou Bar at the Pontchatrain - Peter Harris Trio BMC - Locomotive Pie, R&R Smokin’ Foundation, Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski Bullet’s Sports Bar - Treme Brass Band Chickie Wah Wah - Mark Carroll & Friends, Meschiya Lake d.b.a - Tin Men, Walter Wolfman Washington Dmac’s Bar and Grill - Carolyn Broussard Dos Jefes - Carl LeBlanc and Ellen Smith Dragon’s Den - DJ FTK Dragon’s Den “Upstairs” - DJ T -Roy Fritzel’s Jazz Pub - Charlie Fardella and Barry Foulon Gasa Gasa - Prince Daddy & The Hyena, Retirement Party Hi Ho Lounge - Beardsley House of Blues (Foundation room) - Michael Liuzza House of Blues (Restaurant) - Matt Bartels Houston’s Restaurant - Hansen’s Garden District Trio Howlin’ Wolf - “The Den” - The Cerise Sisters The Jazz Playhouse - Big Sam’s Crescent City Connection Kerry Irish Pub - Patrick Cooper Kitchen Table Cafe - BM & MB Mahogany Jazz Hall - Manny Arteaga, Tony Seville The Maison - Secondhand Street Band, New Orleans Jazz

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Thursday, August 1st 30/90 - Andy J Forest, Zoe K AllWays Lounge - The Hummingbirds Barbershop Quartet Apple Barrel - Big Soul Band Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski Buffa’s - Rebecca Leigh, Harry Mayronne Chickie Wah Wah - Phil DeGruy, Matt Hill Circle Bar - Dark Lounge with Rik Slave, Easter Island Dmac’s Bar and Grill - Brothers Keegan Gasa Gasa - Ryan Scott Long & the Dead Singer + Arula Houston’s Restaurant - Hansen’s Garden District Trio Le Bons Temp Roule - The Soul Rebels Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - The Leroy Marshall Band Old Point Bar - Baby Boy Bartels Rib Room at the Omni Royal Orleans - Alan Bailey Snug Harbor - Anders Osbourne and David Torkanowsky The Jazz Playhouse - Brass -A -Holics The Lazy Jack - Catch 22 The Starlight - Willie Gantrim and Johnny Mastro Vaughan’s Lounge - DJ Black Pearl, Corey Henry Friday August 2nd 30/90 - Jeremy Joyce, Jan Marie & The Lost Giants, Mofongo, Gene’s Music Machine Apple Barrel - Big Soul Band Blue Nile - Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers Bombay Club - Steve Pistorious Buffa’s - Leslie Cooper and Harry Mayronne, Davis Rogan, The Larry Scala Quartet w/ Tom Chute, Murphy Smith, and Meryl Zimmerman Bullet’s Sports Bar - The Pinettes Brass Band Circle Bar - Natalie Mae & Friends, Coca Cola Haters Chickie Wah Wah - Michael Pearce, Sean Bruce d.b.a. - The Soul Rebels Dos Jefes - Ashley Beach & The Oddities Fontaine Palace - Russel Batiste Gasa Gasa - Static Masks and Dihyo and Island Days House of Blues - One Drop Redemption Houston’s Restaurant - Hansen’s Garden District Trio Joy Theater - Ganja White Night Lula Distillery - Keith Burnstein Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - The Leroy Marshall Band NOLA Brewing - Justin Molaison Old Arabi Bar - Blues Boy George & Area 51 Old Point Bar - Jamie & the HoneyCreepers One Eyed Jacks - Drab Majesty and HIDE Portside Lounge - Freddie Blue & The Friendship Circle Sidneys Saloon - Margi Gates Trio and Blue Tang People Snug Harbor - Ellis Marsalis Trio Southport Hall - Vega and Venture and Nomad The Jazz Playhouse - Shannon Powell Jazz Quartet, The Lazy Jack - ASAP Tipitina’s - Naughty Professor The Starlight - Margie Perez, Michael Watson Tipitina’s - Naughty Professor and Big Easy Brawlers Treme Hideaway - Tonya Boyd - Cannon Whitey’s Fishing Hole - Adam Pearce Saturday, August 3rd 30/90 -Jonathan Bauer Project, Jeff Chaz Blues Band, Ted Hefko & The Thousandaires, Big Mike & The R&B Kings, Sierra Green & The Soul Machine Blue Nile - Corey Henry & The Treme Funktet Bombay Club - Riverside Jazz Collective Buffa’s - Sweet Substitute Jazz Band, Garden of Joy w/ Hunter Burgamy, Marla Dixon Blues Project, Sam Price Circle Bar - The Pine Hill Haints + Serious Sam Barrett Chickie Wah Wah - Papa Mali & Dead Reckoning Dmacs Bar & Grill - Jordan Matthew Young Dos Jefes - The Betty Shirley Band House of Blues - Life Jennings Houston’s Restaurant - Hansen’s Garden District Trio Mahogany Jazz Hall - Jeff Chaz, Tony Seville & The Cadillacs Mardi Gras World - $UICIDEBOY$ Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - The Leroy Marshall Band New Orleans Jazz Museum - Satchmo Summer Fest presents Doreen’s Jazz + Robin Barnes & The Fiyabirds + Treme Brass Band Old Arabi Bar - The Shelik, Michael O’Hara

Old Point Bar - Gal Holiday Pearl Wine Company - The Crooning Warblers Snug Harbor - Quiana Lynell The Jazz Playhouse - The Nayo Jones Experience The Lazy Jack - Patrick Cooper and Ron Thamert The Maison (Upstairs) - DJ Dizzi The Maison - Kala Chandra Quartet, Leah Rucker, Chance Bushman & The Ibervilllianaires, Mainline, Higher Heights The Starlight - Bad Penny Pleasuremakers Tipitina’s - Iko All -Stars Sunday, August 4th 30/90 - Zoe K, Truman Holland & The Back Porch Review, Carolyn Broussard Band, T’Canaille Bombay Club - Tim Laughlin and Kris Tokarski Bullet’s Sports Bar - Big Frank and Lil Frank Buffa’s - Some Like It Hot, First Sunday, Pfister Sisters Circle Bar - Dick Deluxe, Micha McKee & Friends Dmacs Bar & Grill - Will Dickerson Dos Jefes - Michael Liuzza & Co. Houston’s Restaurant - Hansen’s Garden District Trio Howlin’ Wolf (The Den) - Hot 8 Brass Band Mahogany Jazz Hall - Les Getrex, Gary Brown New Orleans Jazz Museum - Satchmo Summer Fest presents Tonya Boyd Cannon, Ellis Marsalis, Leroy Jones, and more Old Point Bar - Gregg Martinez, Remy Kaye One Eyed Jacks - Marina Orchestra Republic NOLA - Stunna4Vegas Snug Harbor - Donna’s Revisited with Craig Klein Southport Hall - Decrepit Birth + Aenimus Superior Seafood - Superior Jazz Trio with Harry Hardin, Tim Paco, and John Rankin The Jazz Playhouse - Germaine Bazzle The Lazy Jack - The Sidewalls, Lifesavers The Maison - Nola Jitterbugz Jazz Band, Eight Dice Cloth The Starlight - Prettier Than Matt, Gabrielle Cavassa Band, UNO Lakefront Arena - MC Hammer Monday, August 5th 30/90 - The Dapper Dandies, New Orleans Super Jam Bombay Club - David Boeddinghaus Buffa’s - Arsene DeLay and Charlie Wooton, Antoine Diel Dmac’s Bar & Grill - Danny Alexander’s Blues Jam Dos Jefes - John Fol Dragon’s Den (Upstairs) - Tom Saunders’ Hot Cats Houston’s Restaurant - Hansen’s Garden District Trio The Jazz Playhouse - Gerald French & The Original Tuxedo Jazz Band Mahogany Jazz Hall - Carl LeBlanc, Gary Brown The Maison - Chicken and Waffles, Aurora Nealand & The Royal Roses, Sierra Green & The Soul Machine Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - The Leroy Marshall Band One Eyed Jacks - Blind Texas Marlin Sidneys Saloon - Steve DeTroy & The Aftermath Snug Harbor - Charmaine Neville Band The Starlight - Jonathan Freilich, Primus Roman Tuesday, August 6th 30/90 - The Set -Up Kings, Josh Benitez Band B.B. King’s Blues Club - Russell Batiste Bombay Club - Matt Lemmler Buffa’s - Vanessa Carr Circle Bar - Multicult + Superthief + Sunrise:Sunset Chickie Wah Wah - Michael Pearce & Thomas Walker Deutsches Haus - America Legion Post 350 Band Dmac’s Bar & Grill - Antoine Stewart Dos Jefes - The Mark Coleman Trio Ellis Marsalis Center for Music - Wendell Brunious Houston’s Restaurant - Hansen’s Garden District Trio The Jazz Playhouse - The James Rivers Movement Mahogany Jazz Hall - Stuart McNair, Tony Seville The Maison - Eh La Bad Ensemble, Gregory Agid Quartet Old Arabi Bar - Open Mic with Jim Smith The Prime Example - Delfeayo Marsalis Quintet Snug Harbor - Stanton Moore Trio The Starlight - WIllie Gantrim & Johnny Mastro Wednesday, August 7th 30/90 - Justin Donovan, The Five Or Four Band Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski Bourbon O Bar - The Leroy Marshall Band Bullet's Sports Bar - Treme Brass Band Circle Bar - Raised On TV + Jack & The Jackrabbits Chickie Wah Wah - Mark Carroll & Friends, Meschiya Lake Dmac’s Bar & Grill - And Then Came Humans Dos Jefes - Sam Tepper & VeeDeshNee Houston’s Restaurant - Hansen’s Garden District Trio Howlin’ Wolf - Black Flag + The Linecutters The Jazz Playhouse - Big Sam’s Crescent City Connection Mahogany Jazz Hall - Joe Welnik, Tony Seville & The Cadillacs The Maison - Baby Giants Jazz Band, New Orleans Jazz Vipers, Jason Neville & The Funky Soul Band The Prime Example - Arthur Mitchell Quintet Snug Harbor - Uptown Jazz Orchestra with Delfeayo Marsalis

Southport Hall - Triple Threat The Starlight - Davis Rogan Tapps II - Kevin Morris & The Uptown Production Thursday,August 8th 30/90 - Andy J Forest, Chris Klein & The Boulevards Apple Barrel - Big Soul Band Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski Buffa’s - Klezervation Hall, Connections w/ Darcy Malone Chickie Wah Wah - Phil DeGruy, Bob Livingston Dmac’s Bar & Grill - Brothers Keegan Dos Jefes - Guitar Summit w/ John Fohl & Chris Adkins Houston’s Restaurant - Hansen’s Garden District Trio The Jazz Playhouse - Brass -A -Holics Le Bon Temps Roule - The Soul Rebels Mahogany Jazz Hall - Jeff Chaz, Tony Seville & The Cadillacs The Maison - Good For Nothin’ Band, St. Rich Syncopators, Dysfunktional Bone Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - The Leroy Marshall Band Rib Room at the Omni Royal Orleans - Alan Bailey Snug Harbor - Don Vappie’s Grio Trio The Lazy Jack - Bob & Dave The Parish Room - 3TEETH Vaughan’s Lounge - DJ Black Pearl, Corey Henry & the Treme Funktet Friday August 9 30/90 - Organami, Jonathan Bauer Project, Smoke N Bones, Apple Barrel - Big Soul Band BoomTown - Junior and Sumtin’ Sneaky Bombay Club - Fernando Montardit Buffa’s - Luna Mora, Three Piece Grease with Alex, Tom Bullet’s Sports Bar - The Pinettes Brass Band Chickie Wah Wah - Michael Pearce, Dave Jordan & Friends Dmac’s Bar & Grill - Carson Station Dos Jefes - Tom Fitzpatrick & Turning Point House of Blues - Nirvana Houston’s Restaurant - Hansen’s Garden District Trio Lula Distillery - Burris Mahogany Jazz Hall - Jeff Chaz, Louise Cappi Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - The Leroy Marshall Band NOLA Brewing - Gwen & Dan Voorhies Old Point Bar - Cardboard Cowboy Old Point Bar - Rick Trolsen, Cardboard Cowboy One Eyed Jacks - The Unnaturals Snug Harbor - Ellis Marsalis Trio Southport Hall - Partners N Crime + Ricky B + Lady Red The Jazz Playhouse - Chucky C & Clearly Blue, Romy Kaye The Lazy Jack - Chris Broussard Duo The Maison - The Rhythm Stompers, The New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, Shotgun Jazz Band

The Starlight - Margie Perez Tipitina’s - Corey Henry & The Treme Funktet Saturday, August 10th 30/90 - Jeremy Joyce, Chicken & Waffles BoomTown - Joey Thomas Band Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski Trio with Duke Heitger Buffa’s - Freddie Blue and The Friendship Circle Circle Bar - The O -Pines Chickie Wah Wah - Paul Sanchez & Alex McMurray Dmac’s Bar & Grill - Sandra Love & The Reason House of Blues - Brassaholics Houston’s Restaurant - Hansen’s Garden District Trio Howlin’ Wolf - Heavy As Texas + Cain + Southern Brutality The Jazz Playhouse - Shannon Powell Jazz Quartet Le Bon Temps Roule - The Crooked Vines Mahogany Jazz Hall - Jeff Chaz, Tony Seville & The Cadillacs The Maison - Chance Bushman & The Ibervillianaires, Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - The Leroy Marshall Band Old Point Bar - Maid of Orleans One Eyed Jacks - Particle Kid + Midriff Pearl Wine Company - The Crooning Warblers Snug Harbor - Donald Harrison Quartet Southport Hall - Mothership The Starlight - Bad Penny Pleasuremakers The Lazy Jack - Kennedy & The Men of the Hour and Matt Schultz, Cold Shot The Maison (Upstairs) - DJ G Tipitina’s - In Business Sunday, August 11th 30/90 - Jan Marie, The Set -Up Kings, Ted Hefko & The Thousandaires, T’Canaille Bar Redux - Reverand Hyltan + Toby O’Brien Bombay Club - Tim Laughlin and Kris Tokarski Buffa’s - Some Like It Hot, Andre Bohren and Harry Hardin Bullet’s Sports Bar - Teresa B Circle Bar - Dick Deluxe, Micah McKee & Friends Dmac’s Bar & Grill - The Tempted Dos Jefes - Rick Trolsen Houston’s Restaurant - Hansen’s Garden District Trio Howlin’ Wolf (The Den) - Hot 8 Brass Band The Jazz Playhouse - Germaine Bazzle Mahogany Jazz Hall - Les Getrex, Gary Brown The Maison - NOLA Jitterbugs Jazz Band with Chance Bushman, Nanci Zee, and Lisa Casper Old Point Bar - Shawan Rice, Romy Kaye a One Eyed Jacks - Kyle Craft & Showboat Honey Snug Harbor - Storyville Stompers Superior Seafood - Superior Jazz Trio with Harry Hardin The Lazy Jack - Joey & Linda, Imaginary Frenz

Brassaholics Versed in the deep musical culture of New Orleans with an infusion of funk, the Brass-A-Holics bring their signature sound to the New Orleans House of Blues. The Brass-A-Holics use traditional brass instruments—trumpet, trombone and saxophone—and add in a drum set, percussion, keyboard, bass, and guitars to create a truly unique sound. Friday, August 10, 8:00p.m., $10.

House of Blues, houseofblues.com/ Monday, August 12th 30/90 - Margie Perez, New Orleans Super Jam Bombay Club - David Boeddinghaus Buffa’s - Arsene DeLay and Charlie Wooton, Antoine Diel Dmac’s Bar & Grill - Danny Alexander’s Blues Jam Dos Jefes - John Fohl Dragon’s Den (Upstairs) - The New Orleans Rug Cutters Houston’s Restaurant - Hansen’s Garden District Trio The Jazz Playhouse - Gerald French Mahogany Jazz Hall - Carl LeBlanc, Gary Brown The Maison - Chicken & Waffles, Aurora Nealand & The Royal Roses, Sierra Green & The Soul Machine

Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - The Leroy Marshall Band One Eyed Jacks - Blind Texas Marlin Sidneys Saloon - Steve DeTroy & The Aftermath Snug Harbor - Charmaine Neville Band Tuesday, August 13th 30/90 - Mem Shannon & The Membership Band B.B. King’s Blues Club - Russel Batiste Buffa’s - Marc Stone Circle Bar - You Bred Raptors? + Venture + Rich Octopus Chickie Wah Wah - Michael Pearce & Thomas Walker Dmac’s Bar & Grill - Greg Afek

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Dos Jefes - The Mark Coleman Trio Houston’s Restaurant - Hansen’s Garden District Trio The Jazz Playhouse - The James Rivers Movement Mahogany Jazz Hall - Stuart McNair, Tony Seville The Maison - Sidewalk Swing, Gregory Agid Quartet The Prime Example - Delfeayo Marsalis Quartet Snug Harbor - Phil DeGruy Wednesday, August 14th 30/90 - Justin Donovan, Big Mike & The R&B Kings Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans - The Leroy Marshall Band Bullet’s Sports Bar - Treme Brass Band Chickie Wah Wah - Mark Carroll & Friends, Meschiya Lake Dmac’s Bar & Grill - Chris Zonada Circle Bar - Guitar is Dead Dos Jefes - Carl LeBlanc & Ellen Smith Houston’s Restaurant - Hansen’s Garden District Trio The Jazz Playhouse - Big Sam’s Crescent City Connection Mahogany Jazz Hall - Joe Welnik, Tony Seville The Maison - Kala Chandra Quartet, New Orleans Jazz Vipers, Jason Neville & The Funky Soul Band The Prime Example - Arthur Mitchell Quintet Snug Harbor - Uptown Jazz Orchestra Southport Hall - Von Zippers Tapps II - Kevin Morris & Uptown Production

Particle Kid J. Micah Nelson, son of Willie Nelson, has a long history of music experience touring with his father, Neil Young, and others. Micah has performed at venues such as Coachella, FarmAid and Bonnaroo and has appeared on shows such as Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Fallon, and Jimmy Kimmel. Micah is touring for his futurefolk project Particle Kid and describes his music as “seeking to touch the outer reaches of the synesthetic experience.” Saturday, August 10, p.m., 9:00 p.m., $15; One Eyed Jacks, oneeyedjacks.net/

Thursday, August 15th 30/90 - Andy J Forest, Hotline Band Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski Buffa’s - Rebecca Liegh and Harry Mayronne Chickie Wah Wah - Phil DeGruy, Oscar Rossignoli Circle Bar - Dark Lounge with Rik Slave, Harlan Dmac’s Bar & Grill - Brothers Keegan House of Blues - Tom Keifer Houston’s Restaurant - Hansen’s Garden District Trio The Jazz Playhouse - Brass -A -Holics Le Bon Temps Roule - The Soul Rebels Mahogany Jazz Hall - Jeff Chaz, Tony Seville & The Cadillacs The Maison - Good For Nothin’ Band, Frenchman Street Jazz Gangsters, Dysfunktional Bone Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - The Leroy Marshall Band Old Point Bar - Born Toulouse Rib Room at the Omni Royal Orleans - Alan Bailey Snug Harbor - Brian Richburg Quintet The Lazy Jack - Dave and Dagger Vaughan’s Lounge - DJ Black Pearl, Cory Henry Friday, August 16th 30/90 - Burris, Jon Roniger & The Good For Nothin’ Band Blue Nile - Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers

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Bruce Daigrepont Experience a traditional fais do-do, a Cajun dance party, at Tipitina’s with renowned musician Bruce Daigrepont. Daigrepont is a staple of classic Louisiana Cajun music and will keep the night lively at Tipitina’s with fun uptempo beats and carefree vibes. Sunday, August 11, 5:00p.m., $10.

Tipitina's, tipitinas.com/ Bombay Club -Meryl Zimmerman Quartet BoomTown - Back in The Day Party Buffa’s - Calvin Johnson and Native Son, Marin Orchestra Bullet’s Sports Bar - The Pinettes Brass Band Chickie Wah Wah - Michael Pearce, Aaron Wilkinson Band Circle bar - J.H. Sitton Dmac’s Bar & Grill - Walter Wolfman Washington Dos Jefes - Vizaz!

Houston’s Restaurant - Hansen’s Garden District Trio The Jazz Playhouse - Shannon Powell Jazz Quartet, Romy

Le Bon Temps Roule - Slugger Lula Distillery - Burris and Dianella Mahogany Jazz Hall - Jeff Chaz, Louise Cappi The Maison - The Rhythm Stompers, The New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, Shotgun Jazz Band, Ashton Hines & The Big Easy Brawlers Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - The Leroy Marshall Band NOLA Brewing - John Lisi Duo Old Point Bar - Rick Trolsen, Harlots of Harmony One Eyed Jacks - DJ Doug Funnie

Snug Harbor - Ellis Marsalis Trio The Starlight - Michael Watson & The Alchemy The Lazy Jack - Rock n Soul Tipitina’s - The Low End Theory Players + Noisewater Saturday, August 17th 30/90 - Jonathan Bauer Project, Co & Co Traveling Show Bar Redux - DJ Shane Love Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski Trio with Hal Smith BoomTown - Aron Foret Buffa’s - The Royal Rounders, Lilli Lewis Chickie Wah Wah - Tammi Savoy & Chris Casello Circle Bar - 99 Playboys Dmac’s Bar & Grill - Notel Motel Dos Jefes - Sunpie & The LA Sunspots Houston’s Restaurant - Hansen’s Garden District Trio The Jazz Playhouse - The Nayo Jones Experience Le Bon Temps Roule - Clark Gang Mahogany Jazz Hall - Jeff Chaz, Tony Seville & The Cadillacs The Maison - Chance Bushman & The Ibervillianaires, Leah Rucker, Smoking Time Jazz Club, Sierra Green Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - The Leroy Marshall Band Old Point Bar - 1% Nation One Eyed Jacks - BoomBox Snug Harbor - Jamison Ross Southport Hall - The Molly Ringwalds The Starlight - Bad Penny Pleasuremakers The Lazy Jack - Rhino & The Safari Men, Rushing The Maison (Upstairs) - DJ Dizzi

Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski Bourbon O Bar - The Leroy Marshall Band Bullet's Sports Bar - Treme Brass Band Dragon's Den - DJ FTK Dragon's Den "Upstairs" - DJ T -Roy Fair Grinds Coffeehouse - Mark Henes Houston's Restaurant - Hansen's Garden District Trio Mahogany Jazz Hall - Joe Welnik, Tony Seville The Maison - New Orleans Jazz Vipers, Jason Neville SideBar Nola - The Night Janitor & Friends Snug Harbor - Uptown Jazz Orchestra Southport Hall - Triple Threat Special Venue - Washboard Chaz Blues Trio Tapps II - Kevin Morris & Uptown Production Thursday August 22nd Buffa’s - Cutting Edge Showcase Chickie Wah Wah - Phil DeGruy, Will Payne Harrison Dmac’s Bar and Grill - Brothers Keeegan Dos Jefes - The Matt Lemmler Trio Old Point Bar - Sarah Dupree The Jazz Playhouse - Brass -A -Holics 30/90 - Andy J Forest, Raw Deal 1 7/10/19 Bombay ClubWhereYat-7-29 - Kris Tokarski ad.pdf Circle Bar - Dark Lounge with Rik Slave

Dragon's Den - DJ Jess Dragon's Den "Upstairs" - HaSizzle Houston's Restaurant - Hansen's Garden District Trio Le Bon Temps Roulé - The Soul Rebels Mahogany Jazz Hall - Jeff Chaz, Tony Seville & The Cadillacs The Maison - Good For Nothin’ Band, Sweet Substitute Jazz Band, Dysfunktional Bone Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - The Leroy Marshall Band SideBar Nola - Andre Bohren, Cole Williams Band Snug Harbor - Sanford Hinderlie Trio Southport Hall - Saliva, Trick Bag, Cain Vaughan's Lounge - DJ Black Pearl, Corey Henry Friday, August 23rd 30/90 - Jonathan Bauer Project Buffa’s - Cutting Edge Showcase BoomTown - Junior and Sumtin’ Sneaky BJ's Lounge - Pimpce Blue Nile - Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers Bombay Club - Stephen Gordon Bullet's Sports Bar - The Pinettes Brass Band Checkpoint Charlie - Black Laurel and Dashdown Circle Bar - Natalie Mae & friends, Portrayal of Guilt 1:20 PM Wah Wah - Michael Pearce, Austin Lucas Chickie Dmac’s Bar and Grill - Hyperphlyy

Dragon's Den - DJ RQ Away Houston's Restaurant - Hansen's Garden District Trio Howlin' Wolf - "The Den" - Slim KuttaR Le Bon Temps Roulé - The Straight Dope Lula Distillery - Burris Mahogany Jazz Hall - Jeff Chaz, Louise Cappi The Jazz Playhouse - Amanda Ducorbier Jazz Quartet The Lazy Jack - The Topcats The Maison - The Rhythm Stompers, Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - The Leroy Marshall Band Maison Soule - Chris Christy Band New Orleans Jazz Museum - John Rankin NOLA Brewing - Kettle Black One Eyed Jacks - DJ Soul Sister Old Point Bar - Tin Star Saenger Theatre - Double Vision SideBar Nola - Johnny Sansone, Reggie Scanlan, Tom Worrell, Lionel Batsiste, Jr. Snug Harbor - Ellis Marsalis Trio Saturday, August 24th Buffa’s - Cutting Edge Showcase Chickie Wah Wah - Lost in the 60’s Dmac’s Bar and Grill - Scott Strickland Band, Drupes Dos Jefes - The Hanna Magnani Trio

Sunday,August 18th Buffa’s - Some Like It Hot, Molly Reeves and Nahum Zdybel, Steve Pistorius Jazz Quartet Dmac’s Bar and Grill - Cardboard Cowboy Dos Jefes - Peter Nu The Jazz Playhouse - Germaine Bazzle The Lazy Jack - Gwen and the Old Man 30/90 - The Sleazeball Orchestra, Truman Holland & The Back Porch Review, Carolyn Broussard Band, Chris Klein Bombay Club - Tim Laughlin and Kris Tokarski Bullet's Sports Bar - VL and Just Eight Band Circle Bar -Dick Deluxe, Micah McKee & friends Dragon's Den - Roger Powell and Moses Eder, DJ Dragon's Den "Upstairs" - Soulidarity with DJs Tony Soul Houston's Restaurant - Hansen's Garden District Trio Howlin' Wolf - "The Den" - Hot 8 Brass Band Mahogany Jazz Hall - Les Getrex, Gary Brown The Maison - NOLA Jitterbugs Jazz Band, Chance Bushman, Nanci Zee, Lisa Casper, Eight Dice Cloth, Baby Giants Jazz Band, Higher Heights Old Point Bar - Romy Kaye, Jeanne Marie Harris One Eyed Jacks - DJ faeriegothmother SideBar Nola - The New Orleans Guitar Masters Snug Harbor - Brad Walker (8 & 10pm) Superior Seafood - Harry Hardin, Tim Paco The Lazy Jack - Gwen and the Old Man, Midnight Special Monday, August 19th Buffa’s - Arsene DeLay and Charlie Wooton, Antoine Diel Dmac’s Bar and Grill - Danny Alexander’s Blues Jam The Jazz Playhouse - Richard Scott’s Twisty River band 30/90 - The Dapper Dandies, New Orleans Super Jam with Gene Harding Bombay Club - David Boeddinghaus Dos Jefes - Troi Atkinson Dragon's Den - DJ Ill Medina Dragon's Den "Upstairs" - Cuddle Party Houston's Restaurant - Hansen's Garden District Trio Mahogany Jazz Hall - Carl LeBlanc, Gary Brown The Maison - Chicken and Waffles, Aurora Nealand & The Royal Roses, Sierra Green & The Soul Machine Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - The Leroy Marshall Band One Eyed Jacks - Blind Texas Marlin (front lounge) SideBar Nola -Mahmoud Chouki, Mark Magrain Sidneys Saloon - Steve DeTroy & The Aftermath Snug Harbor - Charmaine Neville Band (8 & 10pm) Southport Hall - The Aristocrats, Travis Larson Band The Starlight - Jonathan Freilich Tuesday, August 20th Buffa’s - Michael Ceveris Chickie Wah Wah - Michael Pearce & Thomas Walker Dmac’s Bar and Grill - Tres Bien Dos Jefes - The Mark Coleman Trio The Jazz Playhouse - The James Rivers Movement 30/90 - The Set -Up Kings, Kennedy & The M.O.T.H. B.B. King's Blues Club - Russell Batiste Bombay Club - Matt Lemmler Circle Bar - LEYA, Proud Father, Daiquiri Columns Hotel - John Rankin House of Blues - UB40 Houston's Restaurant - Hansen's Garden District Trio Mahogany Jazz Hall - Stuart McNair, Tony Seville & The Cadillacs The Maison - Eh La Bas Ensemble, Gregory Agid Quartet The Prime Example - Delfeayo Marsalis Quintet SideBar Nola - Kidd Jordan, Simon Lott and Will Thompson Snug Harbor - Mahmoud Chouki & Oscar Rossignoli Wednesday August 21st Chickie Wah Wah - Mark Carroll & Friends Dmac’s Bar and Grill - Delta Smoke Dos Jefes - Miss Anna Q. The Jazz Playhouse - Big Sam’s Crescent City Connection 30/90 - Justin Donovan, The Five Or Four Band

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Dirty Linen Night Saturday, August 10, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. dirtylinen.org A week after White Linen Night, come to the French Quarter to spend another Saturday evening celebrating and enjoying the arts. Galleries and shops on Royal Street will open their doors after hours to host those holding a DLN Passport. For $20, the DLN Passport will allow visitors to explore thirty galleries offering wine, beer, and hors d’oeuvres. As art and New Orleans enthusiasts wearing their dirty linens walk from the 300 block Royal to the 1100 block, musicians will line the streets to add some more fun to the party.

GALAS Sister of the Holy Family Gala Sunday, August 18, 5:30pm sistersoftheholyfamily.com Join the Sisters of the Holy Family for their annual Heavenly Host of Stars Gala at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans Hotel in the Celestin Ballroom. The gala will host an auction to help raise money for the Sisters of the Holy Family. The Heavenly Host of Stars Gala will also feature entertainment with live performances from The Whispers starting at 7 p.m., as well as performances from Sharon Martin, Wanda Rouzon, and Dwight and Connie Fitch. Individual seat tickets will cost $125, and sponsorships will start at $300.

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SPORTS & FITNESS Baby Cakes Marvel Superhero Night Friday, August 9, 7pm milb.com/new-orleans/tickets/promotions Put your love for Marvel Superheroes on full display at the New Orleans Baby Cakes Marvel Superhero Night. Rep your favorite Marvel and Baby Cakes attire and watch the Baby Cakes take on the Reno Aces. The first 1,000 attendees will receive a Hulk bobblehead from Children’s Hospital. After the game, all fans will be treated to a firework show presented by Telemundo 42. If you can’t make it to the game for Marvel Superheroes Night, then bring the family out on a Sunday for Kids’ Day.

FOOD & DRINK COOLinary New Orleans August 1- August 31 neworleans.com/coolinary/listings Throughout the entire month of August, COOLinary New Orleans allows you to experience the best cuisine New Orleans has to offer. During COOLinary, you can get a taste of over 50 of New Orleans’ best restaurants, including staples of New Orleans food as well as up-and-coming eateries. Throughout the COOLinary New Orleans event, participating restaurants will provide guests with reduced prices and special menu offers specifically for COOLinary.

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FESTIVALS Hancock Whitney White Linen Night Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans Saturday, August 3, 5:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. cacno.org/hancockwhitneywhitelinennight Starting at 5:30 p.m., celebrate the New Orleans art scene at the 25th annual Hancock Whitney White Linen Night. Make your way down to the Arts/Warehouse District in your favorite white linen to enjoy the free Julia Street Block Party until 9:30 p.m. Also free, and starting at 5:30 p.m., is the Open Call 2019 Opening Reception, which is hosted by the Contemporary Arts Center each year. At the Opening Reception, over 20 local artists will explore identity, as this year’s theme, Identity Measures, calls for. From 8 p.m. until midnight, the official after party, After Dark, will be available to those who buy tickets for $10 in advance or $20 the day of.

Drag Diva Brunch Aug 4, 11, 18

Red Dress Run Saturday, August 10, 11:30 a.m. noh3.com Travel to the French Quarter and Marigny/Bywater on August 10th to spot a sea of red running, with drinks in hand, through the streets. Following an approximately 2-mile route, participants in the Red Dress Run will start at an undisclosed location in the either the French Quarter or Marigny. The annual charity event is hosted by the New Orleans Hash House Harriers, a selfdescribed “Drinking Club With a Running Problem.”

Members and non-members of the club are welcome to participate. 100 percent of the proceeds go towards local New Orleans charities. The registration fee is $65 through August 7.

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Drag Diva Brunch The FIllmore Sunday, August 4, 11am, August 11, 11am, August 18, 11am dragdiva.com/new-orleans-la Spend a fabulous morning at the Fillmore for brunch while enjoying a live show from drag queens. The Drag Diva brunch is the perfect outing for birthdays, bachelorette parties, and girls’ day out. Each weekend, the Drag Divas put on a different show, which keeps people coming back more. On August 4, attend the Totally Awesome 80s Brunch where the drag queens will be done up in neon and shoulder pads. Or show up on August 11 for a movie-themed brunch, and August 18 will have special "Bohemian Rhapsody"-style Queen tribute brunch.

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Food News

By Kim Ranjbar

At long last …Ever since I tasted their talent at an Old Portage pop-up inside The Tap Room at NOLA Brewing Company, I have been waiting for Amarys and Jordan Herndon to open their own digs, and it finally happened. On the edge of the French Quarter, near the corner of Rampart and Bienville, the dynamic duo has opened Palm & Pine featuring “cuisines of The South, and South of that” (i.e. the Southern United States, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America). Palm & Pine is open every evening except Tuesdays when they’re closed for “adventures.” 308 N. Rampart, (504) 8146200, palmandpinenola.com/

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Just keep baking … Popular Dryades Street pop-up Levee Baking Co. recently opened its own digs just off Magazine in the building that was briefly occupied by Cloud 9 Bistro.

Owner/baker Christina Balzebre’s creations were already a huge hit by the time her storefront opened in early April with lines forming all the way down the street filled with anxious diners sweating just to get their foot in the door. Along with naturally leavened loaves of country bread and rosemarystudded focaccia, Levee Baking also offers

plenty of pastries, from chocolate chunk cookies and vegan snicker doodles, to kouign amann, scones, and gallettes. You can also place advanced orders for whole cakes, quiches, and seasonal pies and gallettes. The bakery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9am-3pm and Sunday from 10am to 3pm, and close Monday and Tuesday.

3138 Magazine St., Ste. D, (504) 354-8707, leveebakingco.com/ We’re rollin’ it it! … Speaking of new bakeries, artisan baker Graison Gill who has been supplying the city’s farmer’s markets and restaurants with gorgeous, crusty loaves for over seven years, has just opened his first retail operation of Bellegarde Bakery.

Located in the Hollygrove neighborhood on Apple Street, Gill is now serving his beautiful baguettes and lovely loaves (made from their own, stone-milled flour) to the general public directly. Stop in and grab your bread for the day while enjoying a cup of Congregation coffee.

8300 Apple St., (504) 827-0008, bellegardebakery.com/

Chicken competition … Willie Mae’s and Fiorella’s may have their work cut out for them with the recent opening of Gus’ World Famous Fried Chicken in the Warehouse District. From a highly-perfected recipe born in Mason, Tennessee to a country-wide franchise, this wet-batter chicken could now compete with all of our local favorites. Keepin’ it simple, Gus’s menu offers fried chicken (with white bread) and sides like baked beans, fried okra, greens and cole slaw. For Southern dessert lovers, the restaurant also offers quite a few pies, whole or by the slice, including favorites like pecan, sweet potato and “old-fashioned coconut.”

Don’t forget to wash everything down a root beer float, of both the adult and child variety. Gus’s is open daily.

308 S. Diamond St., (504) 252-4870, gusfriedchicken.com Sweet! … The magic-makers behind Bacchanal and The Elysian Bar have added more incredible talent to their culinary team with the addition of Pastry Chef Bronwen Wyatt. Known for her work at James Beard-award winning restaurants like Willa Jean and La Petite Grocery, and her own acclaim from the Times Picayune and Food & Wine Magazine, Wyatt loves featuring local (and sometimes unusual) ingredients including staples from local artisans like Bellegarde’s fresh milled, whole grain flours. Thanks to Wyatt, The Elysian Bar’s breakfast and pastry creations have expanded to include items like chocolate and rye cookies, vegan focaccia, and blueberry rose muffins.

2317 Burgundy St., (504) 356-6769, theelysianbar.com 600 Poland Ave., (504) 948-9111, bacchanalwine.com New blood … sort of … Link Restaurant Group has announced the promotion of Bret Macris to Chef de Cuisine at Cochon.

“He has proven himself in a short amount of time and earned this position with diligence and technique. We are excited to have him as part of our leadership team,” says Chef Donald Link. A Southern California native, Macris started cooking at the famed Campanile Restaurant right out of college and attended Le Cordon Bleu in Pasadena while still working full time. After four years as Chef de Cuisine, he moved on to the Happy Gnome brewpub in St. Paul, was Executive Chef at Rosewater Restaurant in Brooklyn and opened the Syndicated Bar Theater Kitchen in New York. Macris has been with the Link Restaurant Group since January of 2016 at Butcher. “Bret has embraced the traditional methods we use to craft our authentic Cajun flavors and he continues the culinary culture in the kitchen,” states Chef Stephen Stryjewski.

930 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 588-2123, cochonrestaurant.com Sweet sidekick … The new Haydel’s Bake Shop on Magazine Street just got a whole lot sweeter with the addition of artisnal gelato from Freret Street’s Piccola Gelateria. Just in time for the sweaty,

summertime season, the Garden District neighborhood can now indulge in six daily flavors of gelato and sorbetto along with their red velvet cake or key lime tart.

Hooray for great combos!

3117 Magazine St., (504) 267-3165, facebook.com/haydelsbakeshop New growth … At the end of August, New Orleans City Park visitors will be treated to a restaurant. Smack dab on Henry Thomas Drive and dubbed Acorn, this Dickie Brennan & Co. Cafe is at the new Louisiana Children’s Museum. According to Keith Marzalek he new restaurant will serve “fresh, family-friendly cuisine utilizing local ingredients,” with some sourced from the nearby Edible Garden at the museum.

Diners can enjoy their meals al fresco with lots of outdoor seating and a beautiful view of Little Lake in City Park 15 Henry Thomas Dr., facebook.com/acornnola Sounds good … Lamara Coffee & Kitchen is yet another new restaurant in town, blossoming next to Esplanade Studios on North Broad. The “ever-evolving” menu featuring a smoothie bar with flavors like “The Basic” with hemp milk, spinach, banana and almond butter; “The Noir” with plant protein, cocao powder and espresso grinds; and “The Beach” with coconut water, macadamia milk, pineapple and coconut manna. They also offer breakfast and lunch with healthy, vegan and glutenfree options like a coconut yogurt parfait, high protein waffles, an assortment of West Coast Toast and a spring roll bowl with sprouted tofu and peanut ginger dressing. Lamara’s coffee offering are made from beans roasted at Hey! Cafe and Detroit-based Great Lakes Coffee.

1300 N. Broad St., (504) 920-9991, lamaracoffeeandkitchen.com

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So sad to see you go …

Places are coming in a dizzying blur, but it seems we always have to let a few go.

Warehouse District restaurant Balise that opened four years ago has shuttered.

Owners Justin and Mia Devillier plan to focus on their new French Quarter restaurant Justine that opened earlier this year, and of course everyone’s Uptown favorite La Petite Grocery. Bye-bye Balise!

The old-school, Pepto-pink Gene's Po-Boys on the corner of Elysian and St. Claude has closed after nearly a half-century of service. The listing agent told the TimesPicayune that owner Eugene “Gene” Raymond Theriot “likes the business—he’s just tired. He’s been working at it since he was in his teens.” The closing of this New Orleans landmark will forever change the face of the city.

Finally, what came as a jolt to everyone (including its employees), local dessert chain Sucre closed all of its locations on the morning of June 17, 2019. The mass closure occurred six months after a NOLA. com report revealed sexual harassment allegations against Sucre's co-founder Tariq Hanna.

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f anything is an inexpensive solution to that grumbling in your belly, it's a taco, or tacos. Because who eats just one? From college kids, to suits, anyone and everyone enjoys a good taco. What's not to like? Although Mexican fillings like carnitas and carne asada tend to be the norm, the great American taco can (and does) feature a practically limitless variety of combinations from the types of proteins and their seasonings to the “make and model” of the tortilla. The availability of tacos and Mexican food in general has steadily increased over the past several years, but just recently, we've seen a big jump in our offerings.

Take, for example, the shack-like Barracuda Tacos that opened up not long ago on Tchoupitoulas Street. Offering counter service and both indoor and outdoor seating, this hip, little stand launched by Dinner Lab's Brett Jones will woo you with their chicharrones and gooey queso, but the tacos are (as intended) the star of the show. It's hard not to gobble

the achiote and tumeric adobo chicken with onion and fresh cilantro on house made flour tortillas. And at $3 a taco, you could have three or four without going over the limit. But why not mix it up? Have your chicken and add one with pork belly carnitas or get your veggies in with grilled spaghetti squash and canary beans. Add a side of pickles or chips and salsa, and you'll still come in under budget … and likely be full for the rest of the day!

Another taco spot that has people humming is a literal hole-in-the-wall in Bywater. Dubbed Rosalita's Backyard Tacos, this quirky, little joint was started a few months ago by Chef Ian Schnoebelen (formerly of Mariza and before that Iris) and Leslie Casebonne and is located on Rosalie Alley right off Rampart and looks more like the driveway between two houses than an actual road. But if you take a chance and wander back there one weekday, you'll enjoy crispy fried fish or pulled pork tacos worthy of your bravery.

Although certainly more on the expensive side, Otra Vez is a new spot

Barracuda Chicken and Beef Tacos in the South Market District created by Akhtar Nawab, a prominent chef from New York. Offering “innovative Mexican cuisine,” the modern, spacious restaurant on Julia Street offers tacos with a decidedly unique twist. Test your taste buds with roasted mahi tacos with radish salsa and pistachio mole, charred steak with crispy chihuahua cheese or roasted oyster mushrooms with cashew crema and aji chile. At $11 for two tacos, it's still affordable, and you can even get a side of Spanish red rice and beans or yuca tater tots with chipotle aioli.

A must for taco lovers since they started rolling, Taceaux Loceaux has been one of the city's most popular food trucks for over a decade. But, after long last, they have finally opened in a more permanent venue—the space that formerly housed the French restaurant Flaming Torch on Octavia Street. They're still serving their signature tacos—Messin' with Texas with smoked brisket, Seoul Man with bulgogi chicken, Carnital Knowledge with pork— but they've also expanded the menu to include new creations and the truck's

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Finally, over a year ago, a tiny, crispy taco joint dubbed Catty Shack Tex-Mex opened on Gentilly Boulevard. Owned and operated by Catherine Smith, the restaurant touts the use of the old-school crunchy corn tortillas, as opposed to

the typically seen soft taco. A simple, handwritten menu offers their $5 tacos (only $12.25 if you order three of the same kind) like the Big Daddy with house smoked brisket, avocado verde, and cotija cheese; the Catty Fish with wild caught fried catfish and chipotle mayo; or the Crispy Lentilly with seasoned lentils and pintos, guacamole and pico de gallo. By the way, their prices have the tax-included, so grab some chips and salsa on the side while you're at it.

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RestaurantGuide African Bennachin may be the only place in the world to feast on New Orleans-influenced cuisine from Cameroon and Gambia.. Try a plate of African jambalaya for a truly extraordinary meal. 1212 Royal St. | 522-1230 | bennachinrestaurant.com

American Apolline is a sweet spot on Magazine Street.

Try their Louisiana Cioppino, which combines Gulf seafood and alligator sausage in a sherry broth.

4729 Magazine St. | 894-8881 | apollinerestaurant. com The Country Club is known as a sophisticated haunt—a reputation that is well-earned after 40 years of service. Their various menus all showcase expertly executed contemporary Creole cuisine. 634 Louisa St. | 945-0742 | thecountryclubneworleans.com Crescent City Steaks, offers some of the best steaks in the city. They offer a variety of meticulously-prepared steaks, appetizers, and beers for a great night out.

1001 N Broad St. | 821-3271 | crescentcitysteaks. com Daisy Dukes is known for serving authentic New Orleans dishes in a casual environment suitable for the whole family. Three of their five locations are 24/7 and breakfast is served all day. Multiple locations | daisydukesrestaurant.com Fullblast Brunch is one of the freshest breakfast spots in Mid-City. Choose from a variety of breakfast and brunch options, all with Creole, Cajun, and Latin influences.139 S. Cortez St. | 302-2800 | fullblastbrunch.com Gattuso’s Neighborhood Restaurant is the perfect place to stop for lunch or dinner if you’re on the Westbank. They serve what locals love, from crab and fried seafood to burgers and muffulettas. 435 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna | 368-1114 | gattusos.net Gordon Biersch is a German-style brewhouse in the heart of New Orleans’s Downtown. They have an

Kyoto 2 impressive variety of handcrafted beers on tap and a menu of eclectic American fare. 200 Poydras St. | 5222739 | gordonbiersch.com Lakeview Harbor offers classic New Orleans and homestyle cooking, such as panéed chicken with mac and cheese. They are famous for their burgers, steaks, and loaded potatoes. 8550 Pontchartrain Blvd. | 486-4887 | lakeviewharbor.us Legacy Kitchen is a perfect place to dine for any occasion. Dinner on Friday and Saturday nights includes wine bottles at half price. During Happy Hour, they serve up charbroiled oysters for just $1 each. Multiple locations | legacykitchen.com Legacy Kitchen’s Steak + Chop is elevating the foodscape with sophisticated cuisine served in a casual environment. Check out their weekly chalkboard specials. 91 Westbank Expy. | Gretna | 565-7434 | legacykitchen.com Liberty Cheesesteaks serves up arguably the best cheesesteaks anywhere—not just Uptown. Any native Philadelphian would approve of their traditionals, like The Original and The Wiz. 5039 Freret St. | 875-4447 | libertycheesesteaks.com

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Spudly’s Super Spuds is the only place in town specializing in overstuffed potatoes that pleases carnivores and vegans alike with their options. They also serve burgers and specialty sandwiches. 2609 Harvard Ave., | Metairie | 455-3250 | spudlys.com

Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant has livened up the Marigny for 90 years now, with daily offerings of performances by local musicians and some of the best food in town, open 24/7. 1001 Esplanade Ave. | 949-0038 | buffasbar.com

The Steakhouse at Harrah’s crafts inspired dishes, from succulent ribeyes to seafood. They’ve received a Wine Spectator Magazine Award of Excellence for their top-notch wine collection. 4 Canal St. | 533-6111 | caesars. com/harrahs-new-orleans

Copper Vine Winepub has a selection of wine on tap, draft beers, and cocktails designed to please even the most discerning palate. Try the duck confit flatbread or the crabmeat deviled eggs. 1001 Poydras St. | 2089535 | coppervinewine.com

Willie Mae’s Scotch House has been pleasing foodies in the historic Treme for over 60 years, earning them accolades that include a James Beard Award and Travel Channel’s distinction for Best Fried Chicken in America. 2401 St. Ann St. | 822-9503 | williemaesnola.com

The Jimani is a sportsman’s paradise—for those more into watching any game imaginable than participating in sports or the bar has 10 screens to watch, 100 beers to choose from, and an extensive menu to indulge your senses. 141 Chartres St. | 524-0493 | thejimani.com

WOW Café Doubletree features New Orleansinspired dishes. Their Shanghai Shrimp Po’Boy has won Best in Fest at the Oak Street Po-Boy Festival. 300 Canal St. | 212-3250 | wowcafe.com/stores/doubletree-new-orleans

Asian Kyoto 2 in Elmwood is perfectly situated for a lunch break while shopping or for dinner before or after seeing a movie. Their extensive menu of Japenese-style soups, salads, and noodles are sure to please anyone.

5608 Citrus Blvd. | Harahan | 818-0228 Mikimoto has delivered New Orleans-infused Japanese favorites to locals for 20 years. Their rolls rep the entire city, from the Uptown roll to the Metairie roll. 3301 S. Carrollton Ave. | 488-1881 | mikimotosushi.com Origami is a great spot for a business lunch, a tasteful date, or a night out with friends.They have poke bowls, combo meals, and innovative rolls, like the Origami Roll featuring eel and tempura-fried banana. 5130 Freret St. | 899-6532 | sushinola.com

Mimi’s in the Marigny is a neighborhood bar that has won four Best of the Big Easy Awards. The menu features gourmet tapas for vegetarians and carnivores alike. 2601 Royal St. | 872-9868 | mimismarigny.com Ole Saint is open in the French Quarter for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You’ll find everything from game-day eats to Southern cuisine at this former New Orleans Saints player’s watering hole. 132 Royal St. | 309-4797 | olesaint.com Orleans Grapevine is a casual fine-dining bistro offering French-Creole cuisine. Stop by for Happy Hour between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. or 10 p.m. and 12 a.m. daily, and you’ll be treated to FREE BACON! 720 Orleans Ave. | 523-1930 | orleansgrapevine.com Rivershack Tavern is a River Road joint dishing out local flavor that is not to be missed. With fun novelty bar stools and an exterior covered with vintage ads, this is about as funky as New Orleans gets. 3449 River Rd. | 834-4938 | therivershacktavern.com

Bars with Great Food

Shamrock Bar and Grill, has got game—and some of the best late-night food around. Challenge your friends to some air hockey, ping pong, or darts at the city’s largest neighborhood bar. 4133 S. Carrollton Ave. | 301-0938 | shamrockparty.com

Backspace Bar & Kitchen offers a quick bite and quiet respite from the bustle of the French Quarter. Sip and nibble on some delicious offerings at this gastropub that pays homage to famed authors. 139 Chartres St. | 322-2245 | backspacenola.com

Three Palms Bar and Grill is a fun neighborhood bar with a friendly staff and atmosphere and a Happy Hour you can count on. Stop by for tropical drinks, chicken wings, or $12 steak dinners. 3813 Tulane Ave. | 4594474 | 3palmsnola.com

Tracey’s Irish Bar and Restaurant in the Irish Channel has been serving the community since 1949.

Their 15 big screens and wide selection of bar food and local beers keep the crowds coming back. 2604 Magazine St. | 897-5413 | traceysnola.com

Café Café 615 Home of Da Wabbit doesn’t skimp on the portions. Café 615 was voted best restaurant on the Westbank—and their crispy fried chicken was voted among the best in New Orleans. 615 Kepler St. | 365-1225 | facebook.com/Cafe-615-Home-of-DaWabbit-394261630696887 Café Amelie is perfect for a romantic meal in a scenic French Quarter courtyard. Their menu highlights local ingredients and offers gluten-free and vegetarian preparations. 912 Royal St. | 412-8965 | cafeamelie. com Carmo designs cross-cultural—vegan and vegetarianfriendly—eats with a creative spin. Take your taste buds on an adventure through Latin America, West Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Gulf South. 527 Julia St. | 8754132 | cafecarmo.com Compère Lapin provides patrons with a dining experience like no other. Chef Nina Compton crafts a menu rooted in her Caribbean heritage that blends with both French and Italian culinary expertise. 535 Tchoupitoulas St. | 599-2119 | comperelapin.com Cru by Chef Marlon Alexander is a Marigny bar that fuses American, New Orleans, and Italian influences.

Cru’s Saturday Burlesque and Sunday Drag Brunches include bottomless cocktail options. 535 Franklin Ave. | 266- 2856 | crunola.com Haydel’s Bake Shop is a three-generation-strong local tradition. Order a cup of frozen coffee along with your petit fours, turtles, and other unparalleled specialty baked goods. 3117 Magazine St.| 267-3165 | facebook.com/ haydelsbakeshop Jimmy J’s Café is a small, funky café in the French Quarter that’s big and bold when it comes to Southern flavor. They’ve got everything from boozy breakfast drinks to specialties such as beignet sticks. 115 Chartres St. | 309-9360 | jimmyjscafe.com

Petite Amelie offers locally sourced milk, juices, salads, and pastries, making it a great spot for a healthy meal. They always have something new to offer with their rotating menu. 900 Royal St. | 412-8065 | petiteamelienola.wordpress.com

Pascal’s Manale is known not only for its Italian dishes, like Eggplant Dryades, but also for its Original Pascal’s BBQ Shrimp. Now open for over 100 years, this establishment just does everything right. 1838 Napoleon Ave. | 895-4877 | pascalsmanale.com

Sala is a stylish, yet comfy, family-friendly restaurant on the lakefront. Enjoy small, shareable plates, like Duck Empanadas, or sip on wine paired with elegant entrees, such as Golden Fried Drum Almondine. 124 Lake Marina Ave. | 513-2670 | salanola.com

Red Gravy makes homestyle masterpieces from recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. This rustic Italian café makes it okay to have cannoli for breakfast, brunch, or lunch.

125 Camp St. | 561-8844 | redgravycafe.com

Surrey’s Cafe & Juice Bar is a place with something for everyone. Their New Orleanian and Latin-influenced cuisine is not to be missed, and the vibrant décor is as inviting as the meals.

1418 & 4807 Magazine St. | surreysnola.com

Tavolino is a neighborhood pizza joint offering both a family-friendly atmosphere as well as a lounge out back with an extensive menu of vino, “Tav Tails,” and beer.

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

The Vintage encourages their patrons to “sip, savor, and shine.” This one-of-a-kind café on Magazine Street serves gourmet beignets, breakfast and small plates, sandwiches, and charcuterie boards. 3121 Magazine St. | 324-7144 | thevintagenola.com

Venezia has been serving Mid-City for over 60 years with a classic and vegetarian-friendly menu, which includes veal, spinach cannelloni, muffalettas, and fresh fish almondine. 134 N. Carrollton Ave. | 488-7991 | venezianeworleans.net

Mexican Carreta’s Grill has fed New Orleanians excellent Mexican food for 20 years. Start with their delicious Mariachi Fries or skip to the Chile Ranchero. Of course, don’t forget about the margaritas!

Multiple Locations | carretasgrillrestaurant.com Juan’s Flying Burrito is a hip neighborhood joint and the only place to get Creole-infused taqueria standards.

Try The Luau quesadilla, featuring Gulf shrimp, applewood bacon, and pineapple salsa. Multiple Locations | juansflyingburrito.com

Middle Eastern Lebanon’s Café promises plentiful portions in a captivating setting on Carrollton Avenue. Make sure to try their gyro plate with spiced lamb and beef, tomatoes, and onions. 1500 S. Carrollton Ave. | 862-6200 | lebanonscafe.com

French Café Degas was voted one of the 15 best restaurants in the city. It is a traditional Gallic French eatery with unbeatable romantic ambiance, located in a charming historic area. Try the Caille Rôtie.

3127 Esplanade Ave. | 945-5635 | cafedegas.com

Italian Josephine Estelle is an upscale restaurant that combines Italian cooking with flavors of the American South, crafted by two James Beard-nominated chefs.

600 Carondelet St. | 930-3070 | josephineestelle.com Mellow Mushroom on Oak Street is a classic pizza parlor with a menu that is anything but usual. They have traditional and thin-crust specialty pizzas, as well as salads and gluten-free pizzas.

8227 Oak St. | 345- 8229 | mellowmushroom.com Mosca’s Restaurant serves some of the best Italian food in New Orleans, family-style and made to order— as they have been doing for over 70 years. 4137 U.S. Highway 90 West | Westwego | 436-8950 | moscasrestaurant.com

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Pyramid’s Café may look like a typical diner, but what you’ll find there are classic Mediterranean dips, salads, and entrees. They even offer a special family feast: a whole lamb stuffed with chickpeas. 3149 Calhoun St. | 861-9602 | pyramidscafeonline. com

New Orleans Cuisine Antoine’s Restaurant is the oldest family-run restaurant in the country and an iconic foodie destination that consistently delivers a classic French-Creole fine-dining experience.

713 St. Louis St. | 581-4422 | antoines.com Columns Hotel offers elegant dining overlooking historic St. Charles Avenue. Guests can enjoy a Southern breakfast every morning, Sunday jazz brunch, and daily Happy Hour from 5–7 p.m. 3811 St. Charles Ave. | 861-9602 | thecolumns.com/ dining

Crescent City Brewhouse, the French Quarter’s only microbrewery, is an experience for all the senses. Enjoy live jazz music, local art, and traditional Louisiana fare with a creative flair. 527 Decatur St. | 522-0571 | crescentcitybrewhouse. com Crossroads at House of Blues joins Southern food with lively entertainment to feed the soul.

Try the Voodoo Shrimp in an Abita Amber beer reduction or their vegan “Impossible Cheeseburger.”

225 Decatur St. | 310-4999 | houseofblues.com/ neworleans/menu Mandina's has combined the best of both worlds, offering staples of Italian and New Orleans cuisine.

Get chicken parmesan, a muffaletta on French, or Gulf Fish Meuniere or Almandine. 3800 Canal St. | 482-9179 | mandinasrestaurant.com Neyow's Creole Café serves authentic Creole cuisine that is "straight from their grandmother's recipes." They've got a large selection of specials —such as the shrimp creole—every day of the week.

3332 Bienville St. | 827-5474 | neyows.com New Orleans Cajun Cookery proves that a shrimp po-boy can still be one of the best meals around.

Located in the Warehouse District, the Cookery is keeping traditions alive with its own versions of classics. 701 S. Peters St. | 985-778-2529 New Orleans Creole Cookery has got great boozy beverages and a large selection of delicious NOLA-style food. They offer excellent dining service in their courtyard, bar, and dining room. 508 Toulouse St. | 524-9632 | neworleanscreolecookery.com Parran's Po-Boys and Restaurant serves up a variety of delicious fried and grilled po-boys on fresh French bread, along with gigantic muffalettas and mouthwatering Italian dishes.

Multiple locations | parranspoboys.

Public Service at the NOPSI Hotel truly serves the public with delicious options for any meal of the day, whether it's Crab Cakes Benedict in the morning or Cajun Poutine for dinner. 311 Baronne St. | 962-6527 | publicservicenola.com

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Briquette Short Stop PoBoys means serious business when it comes to satisfying hungry customers. In fact, it’s the only place around where you can get a king-sized 14inch soft-shell crab po-boy. 119 Transcontinental Dr., Metairie | 885-4572 | shortstoppoboysno.com

Seafood Briquette makes its home in an old molasses refinery, offering a refined taste of New Orleans. You can start your meal with the Crabcake Napoleon and finish it with the Dark Chocolate Creme Brulee. 701 S. Peters St. | 302-7496 | briquette-nola.com Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar is the “first name in oysters.” Try the Oysters Bienville or the Buffalo Oysters. Not in the mood for oysters? Order a Bayou Platter, featuring red beans, jambalaya, and étouffée.

Multiple locations | felixs.com Landry’s Seafood, with a gluten-sensitive menu and vegetarian options, truly has something for everyone.

Try one of their unique takes on classic seafood dishes, like the Blackened Redfish Étouffée. Multiple Locations | landrysseafood.com

Seaworthy is known for preparing sustainably harvested and wild-caught seafood, specifically oysters, with a global flair. Try oysters from the East Coast, West Coast, or Gulf Coast. 630 Carondelet St. | 930-3071 | seaworthynola.com TackleBox is the place to taste some of the best dishes found in New Orleans. Crafted cocktails, oysters, small plates, and their $1 lunch beers are only a few highlights. 817 Common St. | 475-6910 | legacykitchen.com Tito’s Ceviche and Pisco spices up your day with a variety of signature Peruvian dishes. Choose from their assortment of ceviches, mixed seafood platters, and traditional plates, such as Seco de Cordero. 5015 Magazine St. | 267-7612 | titoscevichepisco.com

Vegetarian Seed has designed a decidedly healthy menu for New Orleans foodies. Everyone is tantalized by their vegan soul food, including their eggplant po-boy, Seed Gumbo, and even beignets. 1330 Prytania St | 302-2599 | seedyourhealth.com

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

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

Bayblon Bar 2917 Harvard Ave, Metairie 324-9961

Located in Metairie, the Babylon Bar offers up rock entertainment and barbeque that you just can't get anywhere else.

Backspace Bar 139 Chartres St. 322-2245

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

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

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

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

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

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

They've been doing so for almost 80 years!

Copper Vine 1001 Poydras St. 208-9535

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

Cosimo's Bar 1201 Burgundy St. 522-9428

A cozy neighborhood spot since 1934, Cosimo’s offers a great Happy Hour and delicious bar food options, such as mouthwatering pizzas, burgers, and wings.

Fulton Alley 600 Fulton St. 208-5569

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

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

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

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

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

House of Blues 225 Decatur St. 310-4999

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

Jimani 141 Chartres St. 524-0493

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

Kerry Irish Pub 331 Decatur St. 527-5954

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

Martine's Lounge 2347 Metairie Rd. 831-8637

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

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

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

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

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

Penthouse Club 727 Iberville St. 524-4354

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

Royal Frenchmen Hotel 700 Frenchmen St. 619-9660

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

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

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

Tropical Isle Multiple Locations 529-1702

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

The Vintage 3121 Magazine St. 324-7144

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

Vintage Rock Club 1007 Poydras St. 308-1305

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

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FilmReviews

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The Lion King

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Disney’s recent creative laziness continues with director Jon Favreau’s joyless remake of The Lion King.

If you’ve seen the excellent original 1994 version of The Lion King, you know the plot. Simba (Donald Glover) is a lion prince who must learn to accept responsibility after his father Mufasa (James Earl Jones) is killed by Simba’s villainous uncle, Scar (Chiwetel Ejiofor).

Much like May’s Aladdin, the new The Lion King rehashes old glories while adding about 30 minutes of unnecessary padding to the running time. It feels as if they inserted the deleted scenes from the original, even though these scenes are usually deleted with good reason.

What makes The Lion King worse than the latest Aladdin is the photorealistic computer animation the film uses. This style works well with landscapes; however, it’s stiff and lifeless once the animals talk. There’s no expressiveness to the characters. As a result, the musical numbers are zapped of their original energy, and dramatic scenes are drained of emotion.

At the end of the day, this will probably make money for Disney. But it’s unlikely people will remember the remake with the same love and enthusiasm they feel for the original film.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

By David Vicari

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Writer/director Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood is like nothing Tarantino has done before. It's not an action/revenge flick like Kill Bill or Django Unchained, but rather a dramatic fantasy that is often very funny and even a little touching. Ultimately, it's a love letter to the days of Hollywood past.

It's 1969 and Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a has-been television star. Dalton and his stunt double, Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt), look for roles, but all Dalton is offered are guest starring roles as a villain.

Another character in the movie is actress Sharon Tate, played by Margot Robbie. Tate was a real-life person who, along with several friends, was tragically murdered by followers of Charles Manson. The Manson family does figure into the plot of Hollywood, but with fictional characters like Dalton and Booth in the mix, don't expect a true crime biography.

Hollywood doesn't find its footing right away, but stay with it. Tarantino presents Hollywood of 1969 in such detail that you can smell it. The film really transports you to another time. And then there are those wonderful vignettes surrounding Dalton and Booth – like Booth's tussle with Bruce Lee (Mike Moh), or Dalton's chat with an 8-year-old actress (Julia Butters) on the set of a television western.

With Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood Tarantino has created a vivid recreation of the past with well-drawn characters that culminates to a crowd-pleaser of a finale.

Crawl

By David Vicari I find it ironic that I am writing a movie review about alligators attacking people during a category 5 hurricane while I am watching the local news coverage tracking Tropical Storm Barry as it heads for New Orleans. Because of the real-life situation, locals may feel like staying away from Crawl, the new horror thriller from director Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes remake), but it's actually perfect escapist entertainment—a suspenseful, old-fashioned, fight for survival creature feature with fairly good computergenerated alligators, as well as excellent performances by the two leads.

College student Haley (Kaya Scodelario) goes to her childhood house, while a potentially dangerous hurricane approaches, to find her estranged father Dave (Barry Pepper) who has been missing. She finds him unconscious and wounded in a crawl space under the house. Where, with them, are a couple of hungry gators, so Haley's years as a competitive swimmer will be put to the test.

There have been similar movies like this in recent years, such as the not-bad Burning Bright (2010), about a young woman and an autistic boy trapped in a house with a tiger during a hurricane, or the garbage Bait (2012), about people trapped in a flooded supermarket with sharks after a tsunami.

Unlike Bait, Crawl utilizes its setting well. As Haley and her dad get into the house and up the stairs, the gators follow. There is a great scene with Haley cornered in a bath tub with a sliding glass door as a gator tries to make her its lunch.

Crawl can be a little silly at times, such as Dave’s pep talks to his daughter while they plan how to evade the alligators. The movie works best in the action scenes, which are extremely well executed. Crawl is a compact (87-minutes) and efficient exercise in suspense, and it delivers lots of alligator action.

Stuber

By Fritz Esker

Guardians of the Galaxy star Dave Bautista teams up with comedian Kumail Nanjiani (The Big Sick) in the fitfully entertaining actioncomedy Stuber.

Bautista plays a cop who has been chasing the same drug lord (Iko Uwais) for two years; however, on the day Bautista receives LASIK surgery, he gets a big lead on the case. But he can’t see well enough to drive himself, so he highjacks a wimpy Uber driver (Nanjiani) to help him.

Even though Stuber clocks in at a refreshingly brief 94 minutes, there are some dead patches in the film. The plotting is weak even by the standards of the 1980s buddy comedies the film emulates. When the emphasis is on the action, the movie falters. However, Nanjiani remains a talent to watch. His line deliveries are excellent, and he has an impeccable sense of timing.

He has some laugh-out-loud lines in the film. Bautista also proved in Guardians that he is a capable comedic performer, and he more than holds his own opposite Nanjiani.

While Stuber is a near-miss with some inspired moments, its director, Michael Dowse, helmed Goon and What If?, two of the more underrated comedies of the past decade. Both are worth checking out.

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TalesFromTheQuarter

By Debbie Lindsey

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here’s a thin line that runs throughout life, much like a river—sometimes straight, other times meandering, and, more often than not, vague and murky. Muddied by interpretations and prejudices, it is a line that barely separates good from bad, rich from poor. And the demarcation between love and hate is visceral and need not apply only to the ambiguous nature of romance.

As Katrina memories resurface this time of year, I think of that long, black line that marked the difference between life and death. Every day, I still pass the greasy black line on the glass door of a still empty building and know that those flood waters would have been waist-deep for someone my height. And for quite some time after Katrina, I would follow those oily bands that traveled the walls and fences of this town.

Some lines are not so visible, but the juxtaposition of opposites is stark, as in the haves and have-nots that make up this world of ours. Here in New Orleans, I am constantly aware of how close our culture

runs alongside dysfunction. The other day, I was perusing an issue of Saveur that had a multi-page piece on Galatoire’s Restaurant, and there was this one photograph of two young boys tap dancing in front of the restaurant. It spoke volumes of the disparity in this city, but most readers would never even notice. These kids will never dine there, and it’s doubtful they’d ever be hired to work there.

The other infuriating thing was that this photo was meant to show the “colorful culture of the Quarter.” Bullshit. These young boys should have been in school, but there was no truant officer around the corner; no concerned parent watching over them.

Second lines and street musicians busking for tips do represent some of our local talent and uniquely New Orleans culture.

Kids scraping for tips is not culture.

“One step over the line” is often an apt measurement for how near we come to danger or to crossing towards a point of no return. Veering too far into poor judgment or greed can change the course for many. I like to think that with extreme moderation (and enforcement), something like Airbnb

has a positive place in enhancing tourism and the small businesses that our visitors support. But, no. Greed just has to jump right over that line and create a monster that strips away affordable and available housing for our citizens. The same goes for Uber and Lyft—a little can go along ways to improve transportation and shopping.

Uber and Lyft have helped to bring tourism dollars to every corner of our town and certainly, and most importantly, has made a great impact on curbing drunk driving. Many things start out with potential to enhance but step over the line of fair play to reap the profits. In my opinion, Airbnb is out of control and detrimental to commerce.

Look about, and you will see how often someone crosses the line or sidesteps principle. Just look at Trump for daily examples of gleeful leaps over the boundaries of human decency. Yet, heaven forbid, he understand the need to cross a border from despair to opportunity.

There are lines that protect, and those that arbitrarily deny.

Not all lines should be avoided. A Saints running back resisting tackles and gliding across the goal line to score a touchdown can lift an entire city. Waiting in line for Jazz Fest to open its gates, being in the line to vote election day, the check-out line at Canseco’s as you chat with all your neighbors making groceries, the black strips that guide you in your swimming lane, waiting in the queue to cash that tax return check, and a short line at the DMV—these are lines that can elate, elevate, or simply

make life a bit nicer, hope spring eternal..

This city is a dichotomy, yet so much overlaps and intertwines. We are shaped, for better or for worse, by our contradictions. Take, for example, the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival.

Need I say more? But, wait, there’s more: sunrise comes up over the west bank, a Louisiana Congressman fell victim to gunfire but remains an NRA supporter, our Democrat governor is pro-life, straight men wear red dresses, various petroleum/oil companies underwrite our environmental exhibits/policies/programs, and Louisiana is enacting strict pro-life laws while we rank last in the U.S. in education, health care, wages, etc. (so much for a pro/positive good life). Louisiana also ranks as the fourth highest in the rate of infant mortality in the country.

Yes, our lives and our world are always aboard a roller coaster of contradictions.

I feel nowhere knows this paradox better than New Orleans. And that stubborn line, that arbitrary divide, is always present in any mere walk down any street, through any neighborhood, a montage of beauty and filth, delights and despairs border that line.

What consoles me, and gets me through the dysfunctions and flaws of my New Orleans, is the mere fact that there is nowhere else on Earth quite so unique. And god knows, no matter what, at least it ain’t boring. The status quo is not what we aspire to adhere to in New Orleans—regardless of which side of the line we are on.

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Po-BoyViews

By Phil LaMancusa

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visit to the DMV is mostly described as a thoroughly humiliating experience and a topic of epic conversations over adult beverages; very few of us have ever had overtly pleasant times there. “I got my number, went out for a run, had some lunch, and when I went back, they still hadn’t called my turn.”

You’ll hear stories like this from every other person that has gone to the Louisiana motor vehicle processing centers. They used to be called the DMV, the Department of Motor Vehicles, but now they go by the OMV, Office of Motor Vehicles. It’s a different name but same dysfunction, if not worse. The more aware we are of the advances in the outside world, the more archaic the OMV appears, functionality speaking.

“I waited for two hours, and then they wanted information that was not listed on their website as necessary. And, literally, I had to camp out and argue with them, quietly but firmly, for 45 minutes before they finally gave in and let me have my license changed from Washington to here.” And other stories like that.

Everyone I’ve spoken to has a horror story for when they try to do motor vehicle business in New Orleans, such as getting an updated

version of your license when you change address or registering your Nissan Hocus Pocus or Honda Cilantro. Here’s some advice… bring a book and lunch, or people watch the circus unfolding around you, asking yourself if it was worth the wait and the two buses it takes to get to this remote facility.

Here’s some points: there is no clock on the wall to tell you how long you’ve been waiting, the time of ‘your turn’ ticket is stamped, and a number for you to wait to hear announced for your up-at-the-window portion of your visit; the numbers are called in no particular order. I sat next to a one-armed taxi driver that waited five hours while numbers up and down from his were called for service before his turn was announced.

Also, the chairs in front of whatever window you get to are lower than the one of the person serving you. I think this is so that you feel smaller than them—a typical alpha humiliation tactic used often in job interviews.

There is a triage station where they weed out the totally unprepared, answer basic questions, and issue a slip of paper that assigns you a letter and a number—E437, F585, G624, etc.

The high point of our last visit was when the number I810 (pronounced by the loudspeaker as, “Now serving Eye Eight One Zero, at counter

number seventeen…”) was called; the entire room waited with baited breath as the number went up one time, and then two, for when it was announced that window number seventeen would be servicing number “I ate one too,” a collective smile went around the room.

That’s how boring it is there.

Oh, there are over twenty service windows there, and, at any one time, I only saw upwards to eight employees (wo)manning them; the waiting area seats hundreds. Each time I’ve been there, it has been at full capacity.

There are circumstances that, if not met, you will be dismissed, out of hand. The first condition on getting booted off premises is to show up without your Social Security Card—having a hard copy is a must. Why? Who the #*@& knows? They want any proof of employment to be on “official” letterhead stationary, rental agreements have to be on ‘official’ rental forms (available at office supply stores), and so forth; hand written anything is pushed aside as irrelevant.

The office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays (excluding holidays), and it’s common to see parents arriving after 3:00 p.m. with school kids to witness the mortification of their elders. At 3:50 p.m., a uniformed security guard, about as big as a refrigerator, announces that the doors will be locked in ten minutes and those still inside will be served—go out that door after four and there’s no re-entrance, etc. That’s when the efficiency of rejecting customers goes into high gear, and you’re made to feel like they’re now shooting fish in a barrel.

Guess who’s in the barrel next?

I was with a friend who has just moved here

from Oregon and was changing his valid driver’s license from there to here. The first time he waited four hours before he was rejected on a technicality, and we went back the second time with everything needed and got there at the opening bell. There were a hundred people waiting for the opening, and it took nearly an hour to process through triage. He was then given a ticket with the number 26 on it. It took him six and a half hours to get seen and approved.

I have made two observations. First, the system I witnessed screams of letting people who really don’t like their jobs micromanage their clients to near psychic suicide. Answers like, “We don’t have to do nothing here,” when shown what should pass for appropriate paperwork.

And when the question is rephrased, asking if it “can be considered,” then, the answer is, “That’s more like it; we can consider it, but we don’t have to do nothing.” The semantics are crucial.

Secondly, folks are so pissed at the way they are treated that subconsciously they vow never to heed any traffic laws ever: when that speeding driver cuts you off; when they make a left turn from the right hand lane; when they turn without a turn signal (or don’t); when you see someone speed through a yellow light, ignore pedestrians in a crosswalk, or drive like the bike lane is their lane; when they lay on their horn because they think that you’re not going fast enough for them, even though you’re going the speed limit. Picture the abuse that they’ve endured just to be on the road and wish them a repeat visit.

Being on the road can be hell; getting the proper credentials to get on the road is heller.

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Below are our staff's favorite #NOLA hashtags on Instagram for June.

Tag us @WhereYatNola or #WhereYatNola to be featured in an upcoming issue.

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New Orleans residents have a deep hatred for potholes. These potholes often develop because of the rain and flooding. The water in the street seeps down to the soil below, which happens to contain a high percentage of clay. It swells when wet and contracts when it dries out, causing the asphalt to stretch beyond its means—creating potholes. Organizations like Urban Conservancy are trying to alleviate the issue by assisting households in replacing their flood-prone pavement with plants and rain gardens through the Front Yard Initiative.

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@EgoShady: Bury me in the Commander’s Palace bread pudding souffle

The city's newest burger joint is located at 3501 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, right at Severn Avenue. This will be the first of three locations in the Crescent City later this year: one downtown at Canal Place, the other in the new terminal of Louis Armstrong International Airport. The Metairie location will also include many New Orleans design elements, such as a mural from local graffiti artist Monica Kelly depicting an alligator eating a burger, fries, and shake.

NewOrleansKnowsItsWine Thirty New Orleans restaurants have earned a nod from the wine-centric publication Wine Spectator. The restaurants are given awards based on their wine selection and pairings. Wine Spectator has three tiers of recognition: the Award of Excellence, the Best of Award Excellence, and the Grand Award, which is reserved for restaurants that “offer the highest level of wine service [and] typically include 1,000 or more selections, excellent harmony with the menu, and superior presentation.” New Orleans boasts two Grand Award winners: Commander’s Palace and Emril’s New Orleans.

@Major_view: Only in New Orleans will you get a text “what you doing tonight” when’s there’s a tropical storm

@proleific: I been eating grits since day 1. Tonight it came to my attention that some people put *sugar* in the grits. Not only does this seem like a travesty in general, it’s the antithesis of New Orleans-type grits. Anyone want to come forward? @san2x5: Aye, once you take that tchoupitoulas exit ain’t no turning back. @ivieani: I dropped my phone in the rain and someone said, “at least you didn’t drop your beignet.” @wordbobby: Admit it world, you love New Orleans. You need New Orleans. A part of you needs to believe that a place like New Orleans exists.

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Jazz be played for the national anthem.

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Shark Biology.

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Who knows the Saints better, Coach Sean Payton or QB Drew Brees?

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Who’s cleaning you up?

4. It’s back to school, young’n, and you’re the teacher.

What are you teaching?

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