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300,000 pieces of produce arrive for Gretna Irish-Italian parade
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Goat in the Road's musical drama ‘Carlota’ explores New Orleans-Cuba connections
In the region of Matanzas, Cuba, on what used to be a sugar plantation, there’s a statue of Carlota Lucumi wielding a giant machete. The once-enslaved African woman was one of the leaders of a slave rebellion, and she is now a national folk hero. “Carlota Lucumi was a...
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This Unassuming New Orleans Counter Serves A Meal That Tastes Like Louisiana History
You won’t find Domilise’s on a tourist map. You won’t see it from the main drag. You’ll drive through a quiet Uptown neighborhood, past shotgun houses and live oaks, until you spot a small yellow building on the corner of Annunciation and Bellecastle. The hand-painted sign says “Domilise’s Po-Boys and Bar.” That’s it. That’s the whole marketing pitch.
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St. Patrick's Day Parade of Jefferson to Celebrate its 55th Year
On Sunday, March 15, 2026, the St. Patrick's Parade of Jefferson will commence for its 55th year. St. Patrick's Day has been celebrated in New Orleans since 1809, as in influx of Irish immigrants arrived from Ireland. They became instrumental to the development of New Orleans' infrastructure, contributing invaluable labor to projects including the construction of levee systems to keep the city from flooding. Today, St. Patrick's Day parades celebrate the unique heritage and enduring legacy of the Irish in New Orleans. The Irish Channel parade started in 1947, on the heels on Mardi Gras, with about 300 people in attendance. Since then, attendance has swelled to the thousands, marking it as one of the city's most beloved cultural celebrations.
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Acamaya chef Ana Castro expands with Mexican breakfast spot in Bywater. Here’s what to know
Acamaya (3070 Dauphine St.) has swiftly become a destination restaurant for locals and tourists looking for the modern Mexican cuisine chef Ana Castro and her sister Lydia Castro serve here. To check out their next restaurant, it's a short trip just down the street. The sisters are developing a new...
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Wednesday at the Square Returns in New Orleans
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New chicken-themed block party coming to New Orleans with music, restaurant dishes
A block party should have tasty food, music that makes you want to dance and, well, a good block, preferably one not covered in construction barriers and torn-up pavement. With fortuitous timing, and help from friends in the industry, that’s what the restaurant Here Today Rotisserie is presenting with its inaugural Cluck Fest Block Party.
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Paul Rudd to film movie in New Orleans
Paul Rudd, Evan Peters, Amy Ryan and Paul Giamatti are filming a movie in New Orleans and Chalmette. The big picture: Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are among the executive producers of the movie, called "The Statement," Deadline reports. The "darkly comic drama" is based on Nathaniel Rich's book "Losing...
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16 Top BBQ Joints Across the Deep South
There’s no shortage of opinions when it comes to great barbecue, but the Deep South is where the real arguments start. Whether it’s slow-smoked ribs over hickory, pulled pork slathered in white sauce, or brisket that practically melts before it hits your plate, this region has been perfecting the craft for well over a century. ... Read more
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Final event of Black History Month lecture series highlights Haitian culture, cuisine
Shorefront Legacy Center cohosted its fourth and final lecture celebrating Black History Month Saturday afternoon at the Levy Senior Center. The event, titled “From Haiti to New Orleans: Creolization of Culture, Food, Language, Music, People,” explored the close links between Haitian and New Orleanian culture, which resulted from mass immigration after the Haitian Revolution. It featured several presentations, including those highlighting popular phrases in the Creole language and similarities between New Orleans’ second lines and Haiti’s rara music and concluded with a dance party.
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This Louisiana restaurant has been serving the same gumbo recipe for decades and locals still line up for it
At the heart of Metairie, Louisiana, lies a culinary treasure that has been drawing crowds for decades. Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop is more than just a restaurant; it’s a testament to the rich traditions of Cajun-Creole cuisine. Despite the unassuming exterior, the flavors inside tell a story of...
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The best bakeries in New Orleans that locals swear by
New Orleans is known for a rich baking tradition shaped by French, Creole, and Italian influences. Neighborhood bakeries across the city turn out beignets, king cakes, breads, and pastries that locals frequent alongside better-known spots. The following 12 bakeries are regularly highlighted by local and national food writers as standout...