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Southern Sweets to bring Cajun culture and community to Mathews

Jamie Fitch has always wanted to give back to her community. Now, with her family's support, she is opening Southern Sweets, a Cajun-inspired ice cream shop in Mathews, La., on Nov. 7. As a girl, Fitch dreamed of operating a nonprofit. More recently, she has helped her husband, Morgan Fitch,...

Mathews, LA · 11h

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Freddy’s officially opens new Houma location on MLK Boulevard

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, a fast-casual restaurant, has officially opened their new Houma branch. opens today. Located at 1769 MLK Jr. Blvd., Freddy’s is known for its cooked-to-order steakburgers made with lean 100 percent ground beef, all-beef hot dogs, crispy shoestring fries and frozen custard treats made with freshly churned chocolate or vanilla frozen custard.

Houma, LA · 3d

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Blue Dog Paintings Line The Walls Of This Louisiana Casino Steakhouse Serving Prime Ribeyes Worth The Drive To New Orleans

A blue dog with yellow eyes is staring at you from the wall, and nobody at the next table seems surprised. That is just dinner in one corner of downtown New Orleans, where a casino hides a steakhouse behind a door that looks like part of the wall. The art...

New Orleans, LA · 16h

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Webbie, Lil’ Boosie set to perform at Bayou Classic Fan Fest in New Orleans

Two Baton Rouge rappers are set to perform at Fan Fest ahead of the 53rd Annual Bayou Classic.

New Orleans, LA · 3d

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12 Restaurant Where Ordering the Famous Dish Is Actually Worth It

Discover 12 restaurants across the United States known for their signature dishes and distinctive cooking techniques. From Louisville's Hot Brown to Chicago's Italian beef sandwich, these iconic meals reflect local culinary traditions and decades of history.

New Orleans, LA · 11h

The Call Of

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This French Quarter Hotel Sits on Ground That Held a Military Hospital in 1722

King Louis XV granted the land under Hotel Provincial to one of Bienville's lieutenants around 1725, and the deed has been changing hands ever since. Five restored buildings make up the hotel at 1024 Chartres Street, all of them on the National Register of Historic Places, and each one carries its own chapter. The Dupepe […]

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Oak Street Po-Boy Fest offers specialty po-boys like rabbit, lobster

Oak Street Po-Boy Festival will take place on Nov. 8 on Oak Street from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Cajun Fly-In Festival returns this weekend, drawing thousands to the Houma-Terrebonne Airport

A unique festival is coming to Houma this weekend. The Cajun Fly-In Festival will return this weekend, a family-friendly aviation event hosted by Houma EAA Chapter 513 at the Houma-Terrebonne Airport. Known as Louisiana’s largest fly-in event and dating back to 2007, families are invited to spend the day exploring aircraft, meeting first responders and military personnel, enjoying local art displays, and even experiencing a discovery flight.

Houma, LA · 1d

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This Louisiana Sandwich Shop Is Bringing Back Its Famous Thanksgiving Po’ Boy For November

Turkey, cornbread dressing, cranberry sauce, and gravy are getting stuffed into French bread again. The whole Thanksgiving plate fits in your hands, and it only shows up on November Wednesdays. I love that this sandwich does good while it tastes good. A portion of every sale supports cancer research through...

New Orleans, LA · 3d

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NOMA Unveils 1,300-Photo Tina Freeman Gift, Its Largest Ever

The New Orleans Museum of Art is set to open Confluence: The Tina Freeman Collection of Photographs on Nov. 20, combining more than 1,300 photographs amassed by local collector Tina Freeman with the museum's own permanent photography holdings. The show will initially display approximately 85 works, with more than 100 pieces expected to rotate through over the course of its run, according to the seed facts behind this report.

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Pygmalion Fest Returns to New Orleans in 2027 With Two Friends, Dustin Lynch

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center — Venue For 2027 Pygmalion Fest. The Krewe of Pygmalion is bringing its Mardi Gras afterparty back to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on Jan. 30, 2027, with electronic duo Two Friends and country hitmaker Dustin Lynch set to headline. Returning performer Rachii rounds out the announced lineup, and tickets go on sale Monday at 10 a.m.

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Smooth Jazz lovers delight in this weekend’s Jam in New Orleans

This weekend, Saturday, Nov. 7, a real treat is in store for smooth Jazz lovers

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Canal Street Hyatt Plots Maison Creole, an All-Day Gumbo-and-Beignets Spot

The Hyatt Centric on Canal Street is preparing to debut a new full-service restaurant called Maison Creole at 819 Canal St., with city permit filings outlining an all-day menu built around regional classics like gumbo, étouffée, and blackened redfish. According to WhatNow, the restaurant is slated to offer...

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Doggie Ice Cream Parlor and Boutique Coming to Magazine Street

Salty Paws NOLA is a local franchisee of a company based in the Northeast

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What Now New Orleans

Stylist ‘Collective’ Establishing a Salon in the Westbank

Moss & Mane Hair Collective will specialize in coloring, blonding, and extensions

Marrero, LA · 14h

WGNO

New Orleans favorite Hubig’s sweet potato pies return for a limited time

New Orleans bakery Hubig's released a new seasonal sweet potato pie flavor made with Louisiana jumbo yams for a limited time.

New Orleans, LA · 11h

WGNO

Lunchtime Lagniappe: Celebrating National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day with Krispy Krunchy

Nov. 9 is National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day, so Krispy Krunchy Chicken brought sandwiches to "Lunchtime Lagniappe."

New Orleans, LA · 8h

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Meagan Good, Cornell Young IV Inspire New Orleans Students to Aim Higher

Hollywood Actors Meagan Good and Cornell Young IV shared personal stories of overcoming obstacles and pursuing success with students from three New Orleans High Schools during an InspireNOLA Rally Wednesday, Oct. 21st. The “Elevate to Mastery & Advanced” Student Rally brought approximately 1,400 attendees from Edna Karr High School, McDonogh...

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At Po-Boy Fest, find sandwiches from the past, lost NOLA restaurants, one-day wonders

How far can a po-boy stray from the familiar template and still be a po-boy? Explorations of that question and fodder for hearty debate will be directly at hand Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Oak Street Po-Boy Festival. Creative interpretations of the po-boy are fueled by the many vendors’ own...