- Real Wedding: Eisworth-Tran
Kellye Eisworth and An Tran said, “I Do,” surrounded by friends and family May 20, 2025 in Eisworth’s grandma’s home. Their Couple Story: In 2019, Kellye…
Read more: Real Wedding: Eisworth-Tran
- Restaurants in New Orleans Everyone’s Talking About
New Orleans is full of new restaurants to try or old faithfuls that are trying something new. And if you’re doing something right, especially in this…
Read more: Restaurants in New Orleans Everyone’s Talking About
- WYES Announces 33rd Year of Wine Dinner Events
Running from May through July 2026, this culinary event invites guests to explore a diverse range of cuisines, each thoughtfully paired with exceptional wines.
- What to Do This Week in New Orleans
April showers bring flowers…and fun to Urban South Brewery. Get together with friends and get crafty all weekend with Fest Flower Painting on Saturday, April 18…
Read more: What to Do This Week in New Orleans
- Sunday Crawfish Boils Now at The Garden District Hotel
NEW ORLEANS – Each Sunday until May 6, The Garden District Hotel will host Crawfish Boil Sundays. From noon – 4 p.m., hotel guests and locals…
Read more: Sunday Crawfish Boils Now at The Garden District Hotel
- Call for Entries Open for 56th National Juried Artists Exhibition
The juried competition of contemporary art invites artists ages 18 and up across the United States to submit up to three pieces for consideration.
- Cochon, Cochon Butcher to Host Cantillon Zwanze Day 2026
Zwanze Day is a biannual celebration that unites beer enthusiasts worldwide to honor Brasserie Cantillon’s unique Zwanze creation while also offering the opportunity to taste many other rare and interesting beers.
- A Mayor’s Pledge and The Making of a French Quarter Festival
Festivals are started for many reasons, mostly economics and promotional, but there is one that began as an appeasement by a mayor. This week is its…
Read more: A Mayor’s Pledge and The Making of a French Quarter Festival
- LaSPCA Offers a Way to Give Back During Your Wedding
Our favorite furry friends have been part of wedding celebrations for many years now – acting as ring bearers, best men and even flower girls. It’s…
Read more: LaSPCA Offers a Way to Give Back During Your Wedding
- Dolfy’s Restaurant Now Open on Freret Street
NEW ORLEANS – Chef Adolfo Garcia Jr. and partner Sophia Petrou Garcia announced the opening of their new Freret Street eatery Dolfy’s. The credit the New Orleans…
Read more: Dolfy’s Restaurant Now Open on Freret Street
- Oak Street Celebrates Historic District Designation
Often called New Orleans last remaining “main street” the Oak Street Historic District features a mix of residents and more than 60 businesses in a pedestrian-friendly environment.
- KID smART Celebrates the End of School with Free Arts Festival
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – On Tuesday, May 5, KID smART will host its annual BEST FEST – an end-of-school-year celebration featuring joyful art experiences led by…
Read more: KID smART Celebrates the End of School with Free Arts Festival
- What To Do This Weekend in New Orleans
A list of local events and best restaurant picks to fill your weekend in New Orleans.
- “Faces of Death” Filmmakers Talk Crafting A New Orleans-Set Horror
Daniel Goldhaber’s New Orleans filmed, “Faces of Death” is a reflection of a world where murder videos and TikTok dances share our screens.
- Ogden Museum to Host April Evenings at the Easel
NEW ORLEANS – The Ogden Museum of Southern Art will host an April Evening at the Easel. The night is meant for artists of all abilities…
Read more: Ogden Museum to Host April Evenings at the Easel
- Chick-fil-A Awards Scholarships to New Orleans Team Members
“Education creates opportunities that can help your future, and we’re honored to support and celebrate these remarkable students as they continue to grow, learn and serve others.”
- Robb Report Brings Culinary Masters to New Orleans for 2026
Bringing together a roster of nationally recognized chefs alongside some of the city’s most compelling local talent, the program offers guests an immersive experience that captures the essence of New Orleans both on and beyond the plate.
- What You Need for the Best Festival Experience
Hogs for the Cause is this weekend (April 10-11), French Quarter Festival is next weekend (April 16-19) and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival starts…
Read more: What You Need for the Best Festival Experience
- Peony Picks Transition Your Clothes From Spring to Summer
If you’ve grown up in New Orleans, you may, like me, carry a trace of skepticism about spring. You might think to yourself, it’s when the city really shines, arguably the very reason to live here and the season…
Read more: Peony Picks Transition Your Clothes From Spring to Summer
- Keith Lee Announces FamiLee Day Festival Vendors Pay No Fees
By eliminating vendor fees entirely, the festival removes a key financial barrier, creating greater access and economic opportunity for local culinary businesses.
- The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck 2026 Tour Heads to New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS – The Hello Kitty Cafe truck is celebrating it’s 10th anniversary with a tour. The truck is headed to New Orleans and Baton Rouge to…
Read more: The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck 2026 Tour Heads to New Orleans
- The National WWII Museum to Open New Exhibit on USS New Orleans at War
Come Back Fighting follows the prolific history and remarkable resilience of the decorated heavy cruiser USS New Orleans (CA-32) and her veteran crew that mirror the indomitable spirit of her namesake city.
- Wediquette Wednesday: If I already made a gift donation for the elopement, do I make another one for the reception?
Each Wednesday, we tackle wedding etiquette. At times, it’s a reader question or one from a colleague, friend or family member and other times we’ll cover…
Read more: Wediquette Wednesday: If I already made a gift donation for the elopement, do I make another one for the reception?
- Sushi By Us Officially Opens Its Doors in New Orleans
Tucked inside the back of it’s brightly-colored sister restaurant, Tacos del Cartel, is the new sushi fusion concept no one can stop talking about. Sushi By…
Read more: Sushi By Us Officially Opens Its Doors in New Orleans
- Historic New Orleans Collection Hosts 2026 Community Day
Presented in partnership with Young Audiences of Louisiana (YALA), Community Day features hands-on activities, gallery talks, story time and live musical entertainment.
- The Windsor Court Spa Introduces New Treatments for Spring
The centerpiece of the collection, the spa shares, is the Lavender Fields Massage, available in 50-, 80- and 110-minute treatments.
- Baldwin & Co. to Host NFL Executive for Exclusive Event
The event will celebrate the release of his powerful new book, “Turf Wars,” what the store says is a gripping and unflinching account of power, race, labor and the hidden machinery behind America’s most dominant sports league.
- Ochsner’s Fais Do Donate Raises Funds for Transplant Care
Every dollar raised strengthens Ochsner’s commitment to advancing care and redefining possibilities for transplant patients.
- Louisiana Fish Fry Launches Video Series with Emeril Lagasse & Trombone Shorty
Filmed in Emeril’s kitchen, the series captures the spirit of Louisiana home cooking, where food, culture and community come together.
- Louisiana Bucket Brigade Hosts Second Annual Earth Day Fest
“At every turn, there are giant corporations that want to take our land in pursuit of relentless industrialization of all we hold dear. The festival is a reminder of what we cherish – our music, our food, our culture.”
- New Orleans is Declaring War Against Potholes
I was once at a meeting of a neighborhood group where the topic was the many potholes in the city’s streets. Someone explained that part of the…
Read more: New Orleans is Declaring War Against Potholes
- Movies You Need To See: The Drama
“The Drama” is less a movie about marrying a would-be monster than it is about the terror of being exposed for who we were at our worst moment.
- Main Squeeze Juice Co. Launches Not So Dirty Soda with Poppi
The team shares that Not So Dirty Soda delivers all the craveable flavor guests love in a dirty soda, reimagined through Main Squeeze’s wellness-minded lens.
- NOMA to Open First Presentation of Robert Gordy in Over 40 Years
Though scholars and curators have associated Gordy’s work with a range of groups and styles across the 1960’s, ’70s and ’80s, Gordy remained determinedly unaffiliated, preferring, he said, to work “outside the mainstream.”
- 41st Easter Parade Honors the Legendary Chris Owens
The parade honors the legacy of legendary Bourbon Street entertainer Chris Owens and continues a decades-long tradition bringing locals and visitors together in celebration of spring, music and the spirit of New Orleans.
- Broadway in New Orleans Offers Discounted Tickets to SIX The Musical!
Participants will have a chance to win $40 tickets for the New Orleans engagement, playing at the Saenger Theatre from April 14 to April 19.
- 2 Chainz Heads to Baldwin & Co. This Month
NEW ORLEANS – Baldwin & Co. is sure to host an unforgettable evening as rapper 2 Chainz is set to head to the store on Friday,…
Read more: 2 Chainz Heads to Baldwin & Co. This Month
- The Old No. 77 Hotel and Where Y’Art Works to Celebrate World Art Day
The opening night event takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. and is free and open to the public to attend.
- Best Place for Beer In New Orleans for New Beers Eve
From breweries to beer gardens, New Orleans is the perfect spot for beer lovers. And, while we’ve shared New Orleans’ affinity for beer in the past,…
Read more: Best Place for Beer In New Orleans for New Beers Eve
- Golden West, Lainey Wilson and The Brand’s Louisiana Roots
Cowboy boots may be a perennial staple in states like Texas and Oklahoma, but they’re not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Louisiana,…
Read more: Golden West, Lainey Wilson and The Brand’s Louisiana Roots
- Blue Bayou Waterpark Announces Single Day Tickets On Sale
The waterpark will reopen better than ever with a new pricing model, rewarding guests who purchase Day Tickets early with the lowest prices of the summer.
- Wediquette Wednesday: Can my boyfriend wear seersucker to a wedding before Memorial Day?
Each Wednesday, we tackle wedding etiquette. At times, it’s a reader question or one from a colleague, friend or family member and other times we’ll cover…
Read more: Wediquette Wednesday: Can my boyfriend wear seersucker to a wedding before Memorial Day?
- French Quarter Management District Launches Commercial Glass Recycling Program
The program allows French Quarter bars, restaurants and hotels to easily recycle wine and beer bottles as well as other glass and aluminum items.
- From the Editor: Spring in New Orleans
Spring in New Orleans is a glorious time. The weather is (usually) beautiful, flowers are in bloom and festival season kicks off with much anticipation. New…
Read more: From the Editor: Spring in New Orleans
- Editor’s Note
Spring is here and it’s time to freshen up our décor, sweep out the winter cobwebs and bring in the light just in time for the…
Read more: Editor’s Note
- Editor’s Note: The New Orleans Way
It’s April in New Orleans. Gardens are blooming and the city is buzzing with spring celebrations. It’s the perfect moment to celebrate love—and in this issue,…
Read more: Editor’s Note: The New Orleans Way
- St. Charles Avenue Weddings
Adults Only While exploring wedding posts on popular social media platforms such as Reddit or TikTok, one is almost sure to encounter the subject of child-free…
Read more: St. Charles Avenue Weddings
- Fresh on the Menu: Restaurants and Dishes We Love Right Now
The New Orleans dining scene is ever-changing, with surprises always around the corner. Here are some of Our favorites that we are loving right now. Mother’s…
Read more: Fresh on the Menu: Restaurants and Dishes We Love Right Now
- Renovation of the Year: Classic Beauty
When Jayson Seidman and Paris Neill Seidman first encountered the historic Italianate home in the Garden District, they saw something most prospective buyers had missed. “The…
Read more: Renovation of the Year: Classic Beauty
- 2026 Spring Festival Guide
New Orleans’ spring festival season brings together friends, family and community like no other place on Earth. From the French Quarter to the Fairgrounds, Lakefront to…
Read more: 2026 Spring Festival Guide
Kellye Eisworth and An Tran said, “I Do,” surrounded by friends and family May 20, 2025 in Eisworth’s grandma’s home. Their Couple Story: In 2019, Kellye… Read more: Real Wedding: Eisworth-Tran
New Orleans is full of new restaurants to try or old faithfuls that are trying something new. And if you’re doing something right, especially in this… Read more: Restaurants in New Orleans Everyone’s Talking About
Running from May through July 2026, this culinary event invites guests to explore a diverse range of cuisines, each thoughtfully paired with exceptional wines.
April showers bring flowers…and fun to Urban South Brewery. Get together with friends and get crafty all weekend with Fest Flower Painting on Saturday, April 18… Read more: What to Do This Week in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS – Each Sunday until May 6, The Garden District Hotel will host Crawfish Boil Sundays. From noon – 4 p.m., hotel guests and locals… Read more: Sunday Crawfish Boils Now at The Garden District Hotel
The juried competition of contemporary art invites artists ages 18 and up across the United States to submit up to three pieces for consideration.
Zwanze Day is a biannual celebration that unites beer enthusiasts worldwide to honor Brasserie Cantillon’s unique Zwanze creation while also offering the opportunity to taste many other rare and interesting beers.
Festivals are started for many reasons, mostly economics and promotional, but there is one that began as an appeasement by a mayor. This week is its… Read more: A Mayor’s Pledge and The Making of a French Quarter Festival
Our favorite furry friends have been part of wedding celebrations for many years now – acting as ring bearers, best men and even flower girls. It’s… Read more: LaSPCA Offers a Way to Give Back During Your Wedding
NEW ORLEANS – Chef Adolfo Garcia Jr. and partner Sophia Petrou Garcia announced the opening of their new Freret Street eatery Dolfy’s. The credit the New Orleans… Read more: Dolfy’s Restaurant Now Open on Freret Street
Often called New Orleans last remaining “main street” the Oak Street Historic District features a mix of residents and more than 60 businesses in a pedestrian-friendly environment.
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – On Tuesday, May 5, KID smART will host its annual BEST FEST – an end-of-school-year celebration featuring joyful art experiences led by… Read more: KID smART Celebrates the End of School with Free Arts Festival
A list of local events and best restaurant picks to fill your weekend in New Orleans.
Daniel Goldhaber’s New Orleans filmed, “Faces of Death” is a reflection of a world where murder videos and TikTok dances share our screens.
NEW ORLEANS – The Ogden Museum of Southern Art will host an April Evening at the Easel. The night is meant for artists of all abilities… Read more: Ogden Museum to Host April Evenings at the Easel
“Education creates opportunities that can help your future, and we’re honored to support and celebrate these remarkable students as they continue to grow, learn and serve others.”
Bringing together a roster of nationally recognized chefs alongside some of the city’s most compelling local talent, the program offers guests an immersive experience that captures the essence of New Orleans both on and beyond the plate.
Hogs for the Cause is this weekend (April 10-11), French Quarter Festival is next weekend (April 16-19) and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival starts… Read more: What You Need for the Best Festival Experience
If you’ve grown up in New Orleans, you may, like me, carry a trace of skepticism about spring. You might think to yourself, it’s when the city really shines, arguably the very reason to live here and the season… Read more: Peony Picks Transition Your Clothes From Spring to Summer
By eliminating vendor fees entirely, the festival removes a key financial barrier, creating greater access and economic opportunity for local culinary businesses.
NEW ORLEANS – The Hello Kitty Cafe truck is celebrating it’s 10th anniversary with a tour. The truck is headed to New Orleans and Baton Rouge to… Read more: The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck 2026 Tour Heads to New Orleans
Come Back Fighting follows the prolific history and remarkable resilience of the decorated heavy cruiser USS New Orleans (CA-32) and her veteran crew that mirror the indomitable spirit of her namesake city.
Each Wednesday, we tackle wedding etiquette. At times, it’s a reader question or one from a colleague, friend or family member and other times we’ll cover… Read more: Wediquette Wednesday: If I already made a gift donation for the elopement, do I make another one for the reception?
Tucked inside the back of it’s brightly-colored sister restaurant, Tacos del Cartel, is the new sushi fusion concept no one can stop talking about. Sushi By… Read more: Sushi By Us Officially Opens Its Doors in New Orleans
Presented in partnership with Young Audiences of Louisiana (YALA), Community Day features hands-on activities, gallery talks, story time and live musical entertainment.
The centerpiece of the collection, the spa shares, is the Lavender Fields Massage, available in 50-, 80- and 110-minute treatments.
The event will celebrate the release of his powerful new book, “Turf Wars,” what the store says is a gripping and unflinching account of power, race, labor and the hidden machinery behind America’s most dominant sports league.
Every dollar raised strengthens Ochsner’s commitment to advancing care and redefining possibilities for transplant patients.
Filmed in Emeril’s kitchen, the series captures the spirit of Louisiana home cooking, where food, culture and community come together.
“At every turn, there are giant corporations that want to take our land in pursuit of relentless industrialization of all we hold dear. The festival is a reminder of what we cherish – our music, our food, our culture.”
I was once at a meeting of a neighborhood group where the topic was the many potholes in the city’s streets. Someone explained that part of the… Read more: New Orleans is Declaring War Against Potholes
“The Drama” is less a movie about marrying a would-be monster than it is about the terror of being exposed for who we were at our worst moment.
The team shares that Not So Dirty Soda delivers all the craveable flavor guests love in a dirty soda, reimagined through Main Squeeze’s wellness-minded lens.
Though scholars and curators have associated Gordy’s work with a range of groups and styles across the 1960’s, ’70s and ’80s, Gordy remained determinedly unaffiliated, preferring, he said, to work “outside the mainstream.”
The parade honors the legacy of legendary Bourbon Street entertainer Chris Owens and continues a decades-long tradition bringing locals and visitors together in celebration of spring, music and the spirit of New Orleans.
Participants will have a chance to win $40 tickets for the New Orleans engagement, playing at the Saenger Theatre from April 14 to April 19.
NEW ORLEANS – Baldwin & Co. is sure to host an unforgettable evening as rapper 2 Chainz is set to head to the store on Friday,… Read more: 2 Chainz Heads to Baldwin & Co. This Month
The opening night event takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. and is free and open to the public to attend.
From breweries to beer gardens, New Orleans is the perfect spot for beer lovers. And, while we’ve shared New Orleans’ affinity for beer in the past,… Read more: Best Place for Beer In New Orleans for New Beers Eve
Cowboy boots may be a perennial staple in states like Texas and Oklahoma, but they’re not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Louisiana,… Read more: Golden West, Lainey Wilson and The Brand’s Louisiana Roots
The waterpark will reopen better than ever with a new pricing model, rewarding guests who purchase Day Tickets early with the lowest prices of the summer.
Each Wednesday, we tackle wedding etiquette. At times, it’s a reader question or one from a colleague, friend or family member and other times we’ll cover… Read more: Wediquette Wednesday: Can my boyfriend wear seersucker to a wedding before Memorial Day?
The program allows French Quarter bars, restaurants and hotels to easily recycle wine and beer bottles as well as other glass and aluminum items.
Spring in New Orleans is a glorious time. The weather is (usually) beautiful, flowers are in bloom and festival season kicks off with much anticipation. New… Read more: From the Editor: Spring in New Orleans
It’s April in New Orleans. Gardens are blooming and the city is buzzing with spring celebrations. It’s the perfect moment to celebrate love—and in this issue,… Read more: Editor’s Note: The New Orleans Way
Adults Only While exploring wedding posts on popular social media platforms such as Reddit or TikTok, one is almost sure to encounter the subject of child-free… Read more: St. Charles Avenue Weddings
The New Orleans dining scene is ever-changing, with surprises always around the corner. Here are some of Our favorites that we are loving right now. Mother’s… Read more: Fresh on the Menu: Restaurants and Dishes We Love Right Now
When Jayson Seidman and Paris Neill Seidman first encountered the historic Italianate home in the Garden District, they saw something most prospective buyers had missed. “The… Read more: Renovation of the Year: Classic Beauty
New Orleans’ spring festival season brings together friends, family and community like no other place on Earth. From the French Quarter to the Fairgrounds, Lakefront to… Read more: 2026 Spring Festival Guide