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These culinary greats make Book Fest ‘Mardi Gras for the belly’
Book Fest may be Mardi Gras for the mind, but this year more than ever, it is also Mardi Gras for the belly. With amazing chefs, bartenders, bakers and everything in between, here is a preview of the culinary speakers on the Bookfest lineup. Bronwen Wyatt. Bronwen Wyatt is a...
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Remembering the life of Norman C. Francis; recording of earliest-known opera by a Black composer released
Norman C. Francis, the New Orleans civil rights leader, businessman, educator and president of Xavier University for nearly half a century, died last week. He was 94. Francis is remembered for his commitment to making the city a better place to live, whether through integration efforts or recovery after Hurricane Katrina. In 2006, then-president George W. Bush honored him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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Robert Plant’s 2026 Saving Grace Tour Adds Rockabilly Star Rosie Flores
Rosie Flores will perform with Robert Plant's 2026 Saving Grace tour as a guest for 16 dates this spring. The guitarist hit the road with the Led Zeppelin vocalist last November as an opener. The spring leg kicks off March 14 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and ends on April 7...
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14 Unexpected U.S. Cities for Food Lovers (Beyond the Usual Picks)
Most people think of New York, San Francisco, or New Orleans when planning a food trip. But some of the most exciting eating in America is happening in cities that rarely make the headlines. From Sonoran hot dogs in Arizona to wood-fired breads in Virginia, these fourteen destinations offer bold...
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Spring Festivals in New Orleans
WHEN: March 12-15 WHERE: 200 Broadway Street Suite 126. ABOUT: This is the 5th annual festival, which brings authors and book lovers together for a multi-day celebration for all ages. Attend events with Stacey Abrams, Ken Burns, Anderson Cooper, Nicole Richie, Cleo Wade, Mayor Helena Moreno and so many more. The event is free and open to the public.
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Popular food critic Keith Lee to bring new Familee Day Festival to New Orleans
Popular tiktok influencer Keith Lee will soon bring something new to spring festival season. Shan Bailey sits down with the beloved food critic to talk about his upcoming Familee Day Festival and why he's choosing New Orleans for the inaugural event.
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BRG Hospitality Expands Portfolio in Milestone Year
NEW ORLEANS – Twenty-five years after opening Restaurant August, BRG Hospitality is marking a milestone year defined by expansion and continued investment across Louisiana, including the recent opening of Feliciana Bistrôt in Covington and a growing regional portfolio of dining concepts. Octavio Mantilla, co-founder and co-owner of BRG...
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15 Must-Eat Foods in New Orleans
New Orleans doesn’t just have a food scene — it has a food identity. The city’s cuisine is a living product of centuries of French, Spanish, West African, Sicilian, and Native American influences all colliding in one place, producing dishes you genuinely cannot find anywhere else. It’s the kind of city where locals debate their ... Read more
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This New Orleans Dinner Is Worth The Reservation Stress - Here's The Exact Order
You’re going to fight for this reservation. Commander’s Palace sits in the Garden District, painted turquoise and white like a Victorian wedding cake. It’s been feeding people since 1893. That blue-and-white mansion has hosted Emeril Lagasse, Paul Prudhomme, and a parade of James Beard winners who learned their craft here before making names elsewhere. Getting […]
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The Late-Night New Orleans Bite That Fixes Everything
It’s 3 a.m. on Bourbon Street. You’ve had too many hurricanes. Your feet hurt. And you need something greasy right now. Enter Clover Grill - the pink-tiled, 24-hour French Quarter institution that’s been fixing drunk people since 1939. This isn’t some trendy gastropub. There’s no farm-to-table menu or craft cocktail list. Just 12 red counter […]
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PJ Morton to headline French Quarter Fest 2026
PJ Morton commented on the return, “New Orleans raised me musically, spiritually and creatively. Returning to headline feels full circle. There’s nothing like bringing our music back to the community in a space that’s free and open to everyone.”