NEW ORLEANS (press release) – To celebrate one year until Mardi Gras Day and what’s anticipated to be a return to pre-coronavirus festivities, Camellia Brand, TABASCO Brand Pepper Sauce, Cajun Country Rice and the New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute…
Last week, on Ash Wednesday, we had lunch at Venezia’s on North Carrollton Ave. I was fortunate to be seated in such a way that I could see through the front window across the restaurant. Somewhere between the fettucine…
Lundi Gras 1999 had extra excitement to it, at least for those gathered at Riverwalk near the stage at Spanish Plaza where Rex, King of Carnival, and his entourage would soon be arriving. What was different that year was…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – While Mardi Gras might look a little different this year, we can still pay homage to our beloved Carnival traditions. To honor the great city of New Orleans and our community’s love for Mardi Gras,…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – During this time of year, Audubon Nature Institute is usually welcoming visitors from all over the world to its attractions. This year, however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mardi Gras is looking a little…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – This Carnival Season, Tipitina’s is excited to unveil King Cake & A Movie: A Virtual Mardi Gras Film Festival! Beginning Saturday, February 13, viewers can tune in to Tipitina’s.TV and watch a free movie marathon…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Made in New Orleans Foundation in partnership with Gracious Bakery and 826 New Orleans for one week (February 8 to February 16, 2021) in all Gracious Bakery locations select king cakes will feature creative…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Louisiana State Museum, working in collaboration with the renowned Musée du Quai Branly–Jacques Chirac in Paris, is excited to announce the opening of a new exhibition, Mystery in Motion: African American Masking and…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – For all you hardcore Carnival fanatics, join the Friends of the Cabildo and the Louisiana State Museum for one night only as they open the impressive Carnival Collection for an exclusive behind-the-scenes viewing of historic…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Royal Sonesta New Orleans will host its annual “Greasing of the Poles” at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 12 as a virtual event, with audiences invited to join the revelry via a watch party on…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – With New Orleans carnival season a bit different in 2021, the Krewe of Tucks invites the citizens of NOLA and Carnival revelers to enjoy a “Virtual Tucks Experience”. Due to the unforeseen cancellation of Carnival…
It turns out, you can take the Carnival out of New Orleans, but you can't take the New Orleans out of Carnival. It seemed inevitable that when Mardi Gras was officially “canceled” this year (good luck with that), folks…
This weekend would have been the march of the Krewe du Vieux. The rowdy krewe’s theme brilliantly matched the world of COVID:“We’ve got no taste.” No group maximizes tasteless as much as KduV. For all of us who do…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Antoine’s is excited to share with its new Four Course Prix Fixe Mardi Gras DINNER Menu! From Snails en Croute to Rabbit Rillettes to Veal Francese and even King Cake Baked Alaska, the menu is…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – On Friday, Jan. 29, New Orleans songwriter and performer Jeremy Joyce will release his first Mardi Gras single, “Come Back to New Orleans (Celebrate the Mardi Gras),” on all major digital/streaming platforms. Produced by…
One of the last happy memories I have of The Before Times was hitting all the parades with my older daughter, Ruby, a true Carnival die-hard. This kid attended her first parade at 9 weeks old (that may have…
So far this season, finding good news about Carnival has been about as easy as trying to catch a Zulu coconut in a crowd, but every so often circumstances take a fortunate bounce in our direction. Challenging situations sometimes…
In this episode, Errol Laborde and Rich Collins take a look at how the coronavirus has impacted Carnival in 2021 and what this means for the future of Carnival in New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Carnival looks a little different this year, but it tastes as sweet as ever. That's because NOCCA's Culinary Arts department has teamed up with Cake Cafe's Chef Steve Himelfarband locally owned French Truck Coffee to…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser will unveil a new flavor of king cake developed through a new partnership with Cannata’s Bakeries and Bayou Terrebonne Distillers in Terrebonne Parish. Prepared by experienced, local bakers, this new…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – All hail Carnival! PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans (PJ’s) is kicking off the Mardi Gras season with several carnival-inspired drinks: King Cake Crème, King Cake Latte, King Cake Protein Velvet Ice and Zulu Coconut Iced…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Galatoire’s is excited to announce the restaurant will now offer King Cakes this Mardi Gras season, available by pre-order. Each cake serves 12-14. “As we continue to once again shift our services in an ever-changing…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Krewe of Orpheus is offering their signature floral works of art after years of requests by krewe members and the public alike. By engaging local artists, funds raised from the sale of the papier-mâché…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – It’s sure to be a festive February with the marriage of two beloved holidays, Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day. And while Carnival Season will look a bit different this year, Arnaud’s is making it easy…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The majority of events and fanfare surrounding Mardi Gras are canceled this year, but CC’s Coffee House is keeping the spirit alive with the launch of two brand new Mardi Gras specialty coffee drinks:…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Though the Mardi Gras parades are cancelled for 2021, the spirit is still alive in the Big Easy! The Krewe of Red Beans is taking the New Orleans spirit that makes carnival floats and is…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – New Orleans-based, arts education non-profit, KID smART, is inviting revelers of all ages to explore the music, movement, and visuals that bring Mardi Gras to life with a series of interactive, virtual events beginning Jan.…
I suspect that this is going to be a good year for king cake sales, BUT there is also going to be a major crisis over the allocation of responsibility: In other words, who gets the baby now? To…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Celebrate the Carnival season with these three kingly newcomer cakes in Traditional, Chocolate 'Black & Gold' and 'Pink Parade' Strawberry Cream Cheese are destined to become true New Orleans royalty. Cakes are 10” X 12” and…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – New Orleans tourism industry officials have joined Rex, the King of Carnival in issuing Rex's annual edict to the world that Carnival season is upon us and will be celebrated in unique ways due to…
