Bryan Batt, who plays Salvatore Romano in the AMC television series, MadMen, gives us some insights into the acting business and explains how he got the part of Salvatore. A native New Orleanian, Bryan describes what makes New Orleans so special. He notes with pride that his grandfather founded Pontchartrain Beach amusement park on the lakefront–a favorite with locals for decades. Bryan also talks about his popular Magazine Street shop, Hazelnut, that is named after his grandmother.

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