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Feast For Less: How to trim your Thanksgiving budget

Thanksgiving is less than three weeks away, and many of you will likely start planning your feast soon. With trips to the grocery store and gas station costing more for some of you these days, you might be craving ways to do some trimming to your holiday budget. But what...

New Orleans, LA · 1d
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Mug Shot Monday: Coffee Talk with Voris R. Vigee

Everyone has a go-to coffee cup or mug. In Mug Shot Monday, Biz New Orleans takes a quick coffee break with local business leaders to learn what’s in their cup, what’s on their mind and a few things you probably won’t find in their professional bio. This...

New Orleans, LA · 2d
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Ribbon Cutting | Firehouse Subs Walker on Dec 14, 2026

Join the Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the opening of Firehouse Subs in Walker with an official ribbon cutting. Firehouse Subs was founded by firefighters and is known for hot, hearty subs and a strong commitment to public safety. Through the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, the brand helps fund lifesaving equipment and training for first responders, including here in Louisiana.

Walker, LA · 2d
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Galatoire’s Table Auctions to Benefit 9 Nonprofits

NEW ORLEANS – November 9, 2026 – Galatoire’s Restaurant and Galatoire Foundation announced today the beneficiaries for their annual Christmas and Mardi Gras Table Auctions to be held at Galatoire’s Restaurant. The Christmas Table Auction will take place on Monday, November 30, 2026. The Mardi Gras Table Auction will be held in January.

New Orleans, LA · 1d
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Paul’s Plate: Mudan Modern Asian Cuisine offers variety of dim sum but leaves much to be desired

Mudan Modern Asian Cuisine offers a variety of dim sum but despite the phrase translating to “touch the heart,” the food lacks just that. Created by the same team behind the Daruma Ramen chain, Mudan Modern Asian Cuisine is the newest addition to Baton Rouge’s Asian fusion scene.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

97.3 The Dawg

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Gumbo pot pie, gumbo pizza or gumbo ramen: which would you try first?

Gumbo dumplings, gumbo pot pie, gumbo pizza and gumbo ramen are all real. See the most creative Louisiana gumbo twists, from Metairie to Shreveport.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Ultimate Holiday Feast: Elevate Your Thanksgiving Table with South Louisiana Flavor

Planning a show-stopping holiday meal means keeping your kitchen low-stress without sacrificing bold, memorable flavors. Cobin Lindecker from Chris’s Specialty Foods brought the heat to the studio, showcasing how authentic South Louisiana traditions can simplify your holiday lineup. From game-day tailgating spreads to fully prepped Thanksgiving dinners, bringing professional Cajun flair to the table has never been easier.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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PJ’s Coffee Returns to Its Original New Orleans Neighborhood

The location sits between Carrollton Avenue and Broadway Street, giving students, local residents, and longtime fans a fresh spot to gather over roasted coffee and freshly made treats. “Maple Street has always held a special place in our hearts,” said Paul, Steven and Scott Ballard, brothers and co-founders of Ballard...

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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5 Best Italian Restaurants in New Orleans, Louisiana that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

New Orleans — a city where the river bends like a brass note, where pastel houses lean into the sun and the air is thick with the scent of chicory and the promise of something simmering on the stove. Here, the streets are stitched together by second lines and the laughter of neighbors, by porch swings and the hush of old oaks, by the mingled voices of Creole, Cajun, Sicilian, and dreamers from every corner of the world. This is a place where food is a language, a celebration, a bridge between generations and cultures — where every meal is a memory, and every table is set for one more.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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These 10 New Orleans Louisiana Restaurants Could Be The Dining Hits Of 2027

One new spot in the French Quarter sits on the exact ground where the city’s first theater once stood. Another restaurant’s name translates to House of Dreams. I love that a fresh wave of kitchens is borrowing this much from history and imagination. The list gets better from...

New Orleans, LA · 8d

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Houma Subway team earns No. 1 national ranking

A local Subway team at the GoBears convenience store on South Van Avenue in Houma has earned national recognition after receiving a perfect score in a restaurant performance ranking. According to an announcement from GoBears, the Subway location at 551 South Van Ave. earned a score of 100 and ranked...

Houma, LA · 3d

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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 · 8d

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Big Boy’s Main Street Cook-Off bringing Cajun cuisine, live music to downtown Thibodaux on Nov. 13

Downtown Thibodaux will once again celebrate the flavors, sounds and traditions of South Louisiana as Big Boy’s Main Street Cook-Off brings together food lovers, cooking teams and music enthusiasts from 5-10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13. The event will feature samples of bold, savory Louisiana-inspired dishes prepared by more...

Thibodaux, LA · 2d

Talk Radio 960am

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Gumbo pot pie, gumbo pizza or gumbo ramen: which would you try first?

Gumbo dumplings, gumbo pot pie, gumbo pizza and gumbo ramen are all real. See the most creative Louisiana gumbo twists, from Metairie to Shreveport.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Prime Rib Takes Center Stage At This Louisiana Sunday Brunch Buffet

A carving station serving prime rib sits right in the middle of a Sunday brunch buffet. That alone got my attention. The same spread also offers buttermilk waffles, crawfish fettuccine, and grillades. I like how breakfast and Sunday supper share one long table here. Nobody has to pick a lane.

Harvey, LA · 4d

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Wego Winter Wonderland Chili Cook-Off Listed in Westwego

The Wego Winter Wonderland Chili Cook-Off is listed in Westwego. The event is at the Westwego Farmers Market, 484 Sala Avenue in Westwego, Louisiana. The cook-off is part of a broader calendar at the Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market, which serves as a community gathering place with covered vendor stalls for local produce, seafood, prepared foods and crafts. The market also hosts regional music and seasonal family events, alongside an annual crawfish cook-off. Its outdoor amphitheater and regular community programming make the Sala Avenue site a year-round event venue, not just a location for the chili competition.

Westwego, LA · 4d

NOLA.com

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Blake Pontchartrain: The rise and fall of the Metairie-born Cucos Mexican restaurant chain

A friend and I were sharing memories of Cucos Mexican restaurant, a favorite of ours in the 1990s. Was it a local or national chain and why the name? My friend remembered it also had some connection to Liuzza’s restaurant?. Cucos was a chain of Mexican restaurants which originated...

Metairie, LA · 11d

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For Over 120 Years This Louisiana Sicilian Bakery Has Been Serving Cannoli And Gelato

The very first gelato flavor sold here was torroncino, a vanilla scoop with cinnamon and ground almonds. That was back when most people in town had never tasted gelato at all. Pretty bold move for a young Sicilian confectioner. The cannoli get filled to order, so the shells stay crisp....

New Orleans, LA · 4d

NOLA.com

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Marigny bar mourns the loss of Pepper, namesake of the NOLA watering hole: ‘Complete legend’

In the back of Pepp’s Pub on Thursday afternoon, owner Sam Wurth and two regulars raised their glasses and knocked back shots of unforgiving Malört in a toast to the bar’s gentle, brown-eyed namesake, Pepper Ann. Bouquets of pink roses and white lilies sat beside a prayer...

New Orleans, LA · 4d

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Pastry chef departs Michelin-starred restaurant; Jones Walker adds attorneys

South Louisiana businesses and nonprofit groups recently announced the following promotions, new hires and resignations. Jen Giragos has been hired as pastry chef at Arnaud's Restaurant. Giragos previously served as head pastry chef at Doris Metropolitan, worked at Emeril Restaurant and owned and operated Wicked Queen Confections. Gina Locatto has...

New Orleans, LA · 3d