FOOD & DRINK
Chantilly cake, which was created in New Orleans, has a new flavor
Whole Foods quietly rolled out a seasonal mango yuzu version of the berry Chantilly cake that's a mainstay at New Orleans parties. Why it matters: It's the first time the grocer has done a riff on the cake. Catch up quick: Baker Chaya Conrad created Whole Foods' Chantilly cake about...
Two displaced, several cats dead in Westwego house fire, officials say
Two people were displaced and several cats were killed in a two-alarm fire that ignited at a Westwego house early Wednesday morning, according to Westwego Volunteer Fire Company No. 1. Firefighters were dispatched to the 1100 block of Avenue D at 2:21 a.m., where heavy, black smoke was billowing from...
New Orleans native rapper Christopher 'BG' Dorsey's music career in limbo pending probation ruling
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans native rapper Christopher 'BG' Dorsey gave his first on-camera interview since his release from prison last September. "It feels great, and I am definitely happy and excited to be free. My fans got me through for real, for real," Dorsey said. After serving 12...
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