Adore: March 2024

Something

New SPECIAL EXTRAS

FOR YOUR BIG DAY

LET'S C elebrate TWO NEW ORLEANS CELEBRATIONS

M A RC H 2 02 4 // I S SU E 54

4 // Editor’s Letter 6 // Something Blue 11 // Let’s Celebrate 20 // Wedding Season Fashion 28 // Something New 30 // Be Mine 36 // Any Time, Any Place, Anywhere 42 // Happy Easter, Hello Spring!

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EDITOR Michaela Bechler CREATIVE DIRECTOR Dora Sison ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Sandy Stein SALES Lauren Cunningham, Sofia Gomez, Alyssa Hauptmann, Brad Breuhl, Jill Dryden,

Michelle Tuggle, Abigail Bordelon, Kelly Sonnier, Charlie Thomas, Bennett Geston CONTENT PRODUCER Marigny Lanaux CONTRIBUTORS Misty Milioto, Jenny Peterson CONTRIBUTING CREATIVES Tiana Watts, Scott Forsythe, Emma Veith,

Jasmyne White, Jason Whittaker, Gavin Donaldson ON THE COVER

Rubi and Cleveland Spears on their wedding day.

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EDITOR'S LET TER You might not know this, but I have two jobs: editor and professional wedding guest.

All jokes aside, I’ve been to my fair share of celebrations across the country and beyond.

While each has been unique, beautiful, and joy-filled, there is something extra special about a New Orleans wedding. The two recent nuptials that we featured in this edition included local entertainment, iconic food, and other surprises for guests to enjoy against the city’s beautiful backdrop.

In this issue, you’ll find fun extras to enhance the big day, “Something Blue” home items, gifts that the wedding party actually want, outfits for the entire engagement season (for mothers of the bride and groom, too!), and

excellent venues across the city to consider while planning an engagement party, rehearsal dinner, shower, and of course, the big event. We hope you’ll share this issue with anyone you know that is recently engaged or in the planning process.

Believe it or not, Easter will be here in about a month. Hop to it with gifts and springtime décor from some of our favorite local shops! And in our first Shop Dog of 2024, you’ll meet Tucker. You can find him and your new favorite coffee at Current Crop Roasting Shop on Magazine Street. Thanks for reading!

— MICHAEL A BECHLER

A few snaps from recent wedding celebrations with my husband and friends in Newport Beach and Atlanta. Weddings are some of the best reunions!

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Rubi & Cleveland 11.18.23

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leveland Spears, III and Rubi L. Brown knew each other socially for a few years and would run into each other from time to time. After much thought and consideration, Cleveland made his interest known in 2018. While Rubi wasn’t immediately interested, something changed, and their first date happened in the late summer of 2020. One date led to another and before they knew it, it had been two years. Cleveland popped the question on New Year’s Eve with a beautiful ring from Lee Michaels, and the couple began to dream up their New Orleans nuptials.

Cleveland's son, Cleveland, IV, was the “star of the wedding party” and served as a junior groomsman and ring bearer.

Despite being very busy individuals — Rubi is an attorney with Christovich & Kearney, while Cleveland is an entrepreneur and the President and CEO of Spears Group — they dove right into planning with Anissa Coleman of Elegance by ACE. “New Orleans is such a special place for us,” they

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“It was truly the perfect day. It was fellowship with our family and closest friends as we prepped for the wedding.

It was a beautiful ceremony filled with love and a reception that had everyone dancing all night.” – R U B I & C L E V E L A N D S P E A R S

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Before Rubi walked down the aisle, Cleveland, IV announced the bride’s entrance in a grand fashion by joyfully exclaiming, “The bride is coming! The bride is coming!”

shared. “We grew up here, work here, and met here. We knew a wedding in this city would be the greatest representation of who we are.”

Throughout the process, the two reminded themselves that they wanted their wedding to be filled with love, authenticity, and fun.

The ceremony and reception took place at the Contemporary Arts Center. Rubi was walked down the aisle by her mother as her father had passed away a week after their engagement.

“When asked during the ceremony, who would give Rubi away, both her mother and sister responded. It was an emotional moment for Rubi as she always dreamed of having her father walk her down the aisle for her wedding but also very grateful to have her mother stand beautiful and strong in his absence.”

Rubi looked radiant in a two-toned trumpet layered gown by Ines di Santo. “I wanted my look to be a moment,” she says. “I wanted Cleveland to cry when he saw me and wanted the dress to be memorable.” She completed the look with Christian Louboutin heels, diamond earrings she borrowed from her mother, and her father’s wedding band. Cleveland looked dapper

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Later in the evening, Rubi changed into a Portia and Scarlett gown, and Cleveland swapped his white jacket for a custom vest and Jordan 1’s. The reception also flipped into a Vegas-style nightclub scene with upbeat party music, glow in the dark flashers, Ace of Spades champagne bottles, signage, and more.

in a custom tuxedo by Well Groomed Man and Salvatore Ferragamo shoes.

While the ceremony featured bright white florals, the reception was filled with an abundance of jewel tone flowers with lush greenery by Distinctive Event Designs. Guests were entertained by the Brass-a-Holics, Major, and DJ Raj Smoove, and they loved when New Orleans artist S-Eighty took the stage to perform his hit song “Halfway.”

New Orleans flavors were provided by Messina’s Catering and Drago’s Seafood, and Royal Cakery baked the white buttercream dessert. The evening concluded with a second line around the Warehouse District led by the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club Tramps and Kinfolk Brass Band.

Cleveland surprised Rubi by having R&B artist Major sing their first dance song, “Why I Love You.” The couple then danced with their mothers to Major’s song “A Mother’s Love.”

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LET'S Celebrate

Cadie & Wendy 11.4.23

BY M ICHAEL A BECHLER PHOTOS BY DARK ROUX

Wendy (left), Cadie (right) Hair & makeup for brides, mother of the brides, and other family members: GlamNola

They were married by Cadie's dad, the Honorable Stephen Higginson, a judge for the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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adie Higginson and Wendy Ginsberg first met in London, UK, where Wendy had been living and working for four years while Cadie was studying for her master’s degree at Oxford. Cadie, now an officer in the Marine Corps, returned back to the US for further training, and Wendy decided to move back to be with her a few months later. After becoming engaged while living in Pensacola, they started to plan their wedding with the help of their mothers and Maria Maginnis of InNOLA Events & Design when the day got closer. “Our mothers were our heroes on this, especially Wendy’s mom,” the couple shared. “They made everything so much easier and really were set on making sure we were happy and that the wedding felt authentic to us.”

The joyful wedding weekend kicked off with a festive rehearsal dinner and welcome party at Rosy’s Jazz Hall with music

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Cadie and Wendy shopped for their dresses together and didn’t realize how similar they were until they were next to each other.

by John Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen. The next day, Cadie and Wendy gathered with guests in Audubon Park for a picnic of Parkway po-boys and Hansen’s snoballs before heading over to Cadie’s childhood home to get ready for the main event. Each donned simple v-neck gowns — Cadie’s was from Yvonne LaFleur and Wendy’s was from The Bridal Loft in Pensacola — and no other jewelry besides their rings.

The ceremony took place on Capulet’s rooftop and included readings from their brothers; remarks and a collection of poetry from Cadie’s father; and custom vows under the chuppah made of birch bark. “We each wrote our own vows and carefully kept them hidden from each other, only to find out as we read them to each other that they ended up being almost exactly the same.” Immediately following the ceremony, the brides walked through a military sword arch and straight into

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“It was surreal having each of our closest friends and families all mixed together, dancing and getting to know each other. We know we’ll carry the memories from that weekend with us for the rest of our lives.”

– CADIE HIGGINSON & WENDY GINSBERG

Cadie’s best friends welcomed Wendy into the Marine Corps with a military sword arch.

a second line with their guests right at sunset, a special memory for the two of them.

The reception also took place at Capulet, which is both veteran and LGBTQ+ owned. After the first dance, they changed into more comfortable clothes and enjoyed the rest of the evening with their guests. Chef Jack DaVia and My House Events delivered an array of bites including an oyster cart, a popsicle cart, a mini dessert station of New Orleans staples, french fries, Pizza Delicious, and beignets as guests left the wedding.

Bittersweet Confections kept things traditional with a classic 4-tiered almond cake. After an amazing evening, the group reconvened the next day to recap the weekend over a courtyard brunch at the NOPSI.

Maria Maginnis, Kim Starr Wise, and Luminous Events all worked together to create the elegant reception.

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hen it comes to your big day, even the smallest details can create lasting memories. And while all weddings have similar elements, it’s that little bit of lagniappe — everything from glitter to tambourines — that can help create an event that’s truly your own.

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An emerging trend in the industry is wedding content creation, and New Orleans is lucky to have Ever So Candid, started

by Enjuley Sigler, leading the charge. “It was through planning my own wedding that I got the inspiration to start this adventure,” she says. “Wedding content creation is about recording all the raw, candid, and meaningful moments with an iPhone and delivering 500 to 900-plus photos and videos within 24 hours after the wedding. You can consider me as your personal fan girl who is designated to capture every bit of the wedding day. Then the bridesmaids, family, and friends can be present and celebrate with the newlyweds.”

For a truly special touch, consider a custom hand-painted tambourine (with NOLA street tiles, custom wedding logos, and more) from YaySoiree. Owner Kristin Petry started the company in 2021 in response to the pandemic.

“One of my best friends had to replan her wedding, and the week of her replanned wedding, she had to cut her list down to the bare bones,” she says. “Thinking of anything I could do to make it special, I painted two custom tambourines for she and her husband, and the idea was born.”

Since starting YaySoiree, Kristin has created more than 30 custom tambourines. “A New Orleans wedding is notoriously jovial and inclusive. Your tambourine brings you front and center and ready to lead the second line.”

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In 2023, Enjuley captured 14 weddings and one business event, and she has more than 20 weddings already booked for 2024. “My clients have loved it and said it adds a personal touch to their day,” she says. “They will have conversations, interactions, laughs, cries, and happy moments amongst themselves, their guests, and family. They deserve to have all of their moments documented so they can remember it all through the years.

We did it for our wedding, and it truly embraces the candid moments we had.” Film photos and videography (courtesy of Enjuley’s husband Jonathan Sigler) are also available.

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Cake pulls are a charming New Orleans tradition and a fun addition to any wedding. Pulls are inserted into the wedding cake, and the bride gathers her bridesmaids or attending single women to pull a ribbon thereby exposing a charm that signifies her future. A gorgeous set of nine handcrafted pulls from Mignon Faget includes charms that signify everything from luck to stability to red hot romance.

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Gem Printing Co. offers a variety of items that are necessary for any second line, including umbrellas for the bride and groom, as well as personalized handkerchiefs for wedding guests. Good choices include the feathered umbrellas (available in white, ivory, and black) or the lace umbrellas (available in white and black). While the umbrellas are sold as is, some couples choose to add rhinestone fleur-de-lis stickers or other embellishments. Meanwhile, the second-line handkerchiefs are available in a variety of colors and can be personalized with stock designs or custom art.

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Add a little sparkle to wedding events with a glitter bar from Pixie Dust Biodegradable Glitter. The Sparkle Stations are perfect for bachelorette parties, showers, and receptions. “As you approach the Sparkle Station, you'll be greeted by a dazzling array of colorful glitter,” founder Samantha Bongiovanni says. “Skilled glitter artists add a touch of magic to the faces of party guests.

We take special requests for glitter colors, artist attire, and theme at no extra charge. No two events are alike, so we adapt and design our aesthetic to fit your vision and style.”

For a fun late-night addition for wedding receptions, consider hiring a Lucky Dog cart. Kirk Talbot, co-owner of the company, says that Lucky Dogs are a great option because they are perfect for grazing.

Since they don’t require a knife and fork, they can be eaten while standing and socializing or taken to go. The steamed hot dogs and buns pair perfectly with toppings like ketchup, mustard, chili, and diced onions. Plus, the iconic carts are a quintessential New Orleans touch. Just think of the cute photos!

Pixie Dust was started when Samantha struggled to find biodegradable glitter outside of Europe. “Regular glitter is considered a microplastic and is harmful to our aquatic ecosystems and our bodies (note the warning labels on other cosmetic glitter),” she says. “Biodegradable glitter is made from plant cellulose rather than plastic and will decompose in wastewater and soil.” Pixie Dust now offers a line of more than 35 single colors in various sizes from very fine to super chunky.

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Your wedding party is guaranteed to glow after a Sip + Spray Tan Party with Tanistry! For $325, this party package includes a Signature Tan for the bride and at least 4 friends, with each additional guest priced at $65.

Your group will be left beautiful, bronzed, and ready to take on the big day! Tanistry also offers gift cards, making it easy to give your bridesmaids a sun kissed glow ahead of any wedding season event.

TANISTRY IS LOCATED AT 5037 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD #1B | TANISTRYSPRAYTANS.COM

Everyone loves the feeling of freshly styled hair, and you can be the best bride by gifting beautiful blowouts from Drybar! Purchase individual gift cards that your wedding party can redeem when they need a stress-free style, or for a luxury experience, book a private party for you and your bridesmaids! Experience the salon all to yourselves during your bachelorette party, before your bridal shower, or to kick off the big wedding weekend.

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ANYTime, ANYPlace, ANYWHERE

BY J E N N Y P E T E R S O N

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ith unmatched food, music, architecture, and culture, having your wedding in New Orleans is a truly unforgettable experience, especially for visiting guests. Lean on storied event venues for expertly executed celebrations surrounding the big day and beyond.

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The Parlor at the Pontchartrain

Tucked behind the Pontchartrain Hotel on St. Charles Avenue, wedding guests at The Parlor indulge on custom menus created by the chef of the hotel’s Jack Rose restaurant and sip on signature cocktails curated by the awardwinning team at Hot Tin, the hotel’s bar. A true culinary experience, chefs create custom menus for each occasion, rather than couples picking items from a set menu. A stylish black-andwhite striped awning welcomes guests to this “unassuming garage” industrial space with rollup doors, brick walls, muted concrete floors, and French toile wallpaper illuminated by a line of crystal chandeliers suspended from the vaulted ceiling.

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Ogden Museum of Southern Art

Offering grand Southern charm at its finest, The Greenwood in Covington, a sister property of the Southern Hotel, features 400-year-old oak trees, azaleas, and lush landscaping on four sprawling acres. An original Benedictine Convent from the 1890s, the bell tower at The Greenwood remains unchanged on the exterior, along with the Italian marble throughout the interior. The raised French Quarter-style dining terrace overlooks the original limestone grotto. The in-house wedding planner helps create the event of couple’s dreams throughout the property’s distinct and picturesque spaces. The Southern Hotel, a ten-minute drive away, offers guest room blocks for a true destination weekend.

No additional décor is necessary when you have your wedding at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art! A one-of-a-kind experience for any art lover, this Warehouse District museum has two distinct event rental areas: the historic Patrick F. Taylor Library has capacity for 300 and The Stephen Goldring Hall, with capacity for 700. A rooftop terrace, with exquisite views of the city skyline, can be rented separately for a cocktail party, welcome reception, or a bridal shower. The museum also offers a comprehensive bar package and allows outside catering.

SOUTHERNHOTEL.COM

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Latrobe’s on Royal

Built in 1821, Latrobe’s on Royal is one of the oldest and most important buildings in the French Quarter. As the name states, the venue is on the iconic Royal Street and offers unmatched stunning architectural details exuding elegance and charm. Latrobe’s is the perfect setting for authentic New Orleans social events like weddings, rehearsal dinners, and more with a grand dining room and smaller, quieter pop-out spaces. It’s also the perfect space to start a second line before venturing out into the festive French Quarter.

LATROBESONROYAL.COM

Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans

The sky is the limit at the Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans. From a modern and sophisticated 33rd floor ballroom with a 360-degree view of the city to an outdoor garden and ample spaces for socializing before and after the big day at the hotel’s Chandelier Bar or by the resort-style pool overlooking the Mississippi River, the luxury hotel allows couples to design the guest experience of their dreams. Reception packages include a custom-made wedding cake and four hours of full bar service.

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Nolé Special Events

Guests can arrive by streetcar and enjoy banquet seating, culture-driven décor, and lush garden landscaping at Nolé Special Events connected to the St. Charles Coach House hotel. Indoor and outdoor gatherings range from 30 to 150 guests for seated events and 30 to 250 guests for reception-style affairs. Mirepoix Event Catering staff and an in-house planner handle every event with heartfelt attention and genuine hospitality. Guests receive complimentary limited off-street parking, and the hotel can provide accommodations for both guests and the happy couple.

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Hotel Monteleone

Hotel Monteleone offers full-service event planning with a variety of special places inside to celebrate the big day and other wedding events. Hotel Monteleone brides also get a once-in-a-lifetime perk: an exclusive photo op in front of the famed red illuminated sign on the rooftop level. Couples receive special room rates, their wedding food delivered via room service, and complimentary breakfast at the hotel's restaurant the next day.

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New Orleans Marriott & New Orleans Sheraton

Soar over the city from the 41st floor at the New Orleans Marriott with breathtaking, sweeping views of the Mississippi River and the French Quarter.

Across the street, the Sheraton Hotel also offers unbeatable views with floor-to-ceiling windows in its Armstrong Ballroom. At either space, couples are pampered to perfection with a complimentary suite the night of the event and full-service event planners who cater to every detail.

MARRIOTT.COM P H O T O C O U R T E S Y O F N E W O R L E A N S S H E R AT O N

The Gallery on Magazine

A 1,500-sqaure foot wraparound iron lattice balcony overlooking Magazine Street welcomes guests for a quintessentially New Orleans cocktail hour, while the 4,000-square foot second-floor space, with 20foot ceilings, provides excellent acoustics for wedding bands. The newly renovated space has even hosted an opera! Interior columns, natural stone walls, and antique chandeliers radiate glamour and elegance. The space welcomes weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, and more.

THEGALLERYONMAGAZINE.COM

Compass Point Events

A large Acadian mansion set behind twin oak trees serves as the backdrop at Compass Point Events in Algiers Point, just across the Mississippi River from New Orleans, where guests can arrive in style by taking the ferry from the French Quarter and taking a short walk. A large black-and-white checkered dance floor under string lights is perfect for dancing the night away and a carriage house/private speakeasy on the property works as a built-in “after party.” The gated space hosts weddings, rehearsal dinners, and bridal showers with in-house food and bar service.

COMPASSPOINTEVENTS.COM

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The Cannery

The stage is set — literally — at this Mid-City modern and sleek space near Bayou St. John, where reception packages include the use of a stage and in-house LED lighting system to turn the party up. Formerly a warehouse for the American Can Company, The Cannery is an open floor concept with fully customizable 12,000-square feet of space. It has hosted unforgettable wedding receptions, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and more with the convenience of secured, off-street parking. Reception packages include complimentary glasses of prosecco passed out to guests upon entering.

CANNERYNOLA.COM

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The Lanaux Mansion Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights Museum and Showroom

The Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights Museum and Showroom is ready to light up any union or party. The French Quarter staple includes the showroom; a workshop filled with antique fixtures, worktables, and vintage memorabilia; and a romantic, interior courtyard. Adorned with Bevolo’s signature handcrafted lanterns, the venue is an ideal spot for a seated dinner (up to 75 guests) or a cocktail reception (up to 125 guests).

Bevolo Coppersmiths are also available to work on-site, allowing guests to witness how the breathtaking lanterns are created.

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The Lanaux Mansion, located on beautiful Esplanade Avenue, hosts a variety of weddings and wedding-related events both indoors and outdoors in its 19th-century parlors that are decorated in a historical style (as seen in Benjamin Button). Indoor and outdoor receptions can host up to 150 guests, while a seated dinner is more intimate with up to 60 guests. Photo ops are abundant on the balcony and in the lush courtyard. From elopements to receptions, an in-house planner and caterer takes care of every detail, including arranging a carriage ride through the French Quarter. Deluxe suites can also accommodate the entire bridal party.

THELANAUXMANSION.COM

club XLIV / Encore

Take your New Orleans pride to the next level with an event at ASM Global club XLIV, just steps from the Caesars Superdome and Champions Square.

Two event spaces host weddings, receptions, cocktail parties, and more with in-house catering and photo ops with the Dome in background. Holding an event in the space also comes with an epic surprise for guests — pending availability, the couple can request the Superdome be lit up in their wedding colors, bringing #teambride to a whole new level.

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HAPPY Easter, HELLO SPRING

1 Petit Bunny Activity Toy $40, Little Luna Collection littlelunacollection.com 2 Easter Egg Door Hanger $52, Home Malone homemalonenola.com 3 Easter Basket Yard Sign $24, Home Malone homemalonenola.com

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An elegant New Orleans event venue with rich historic charm, an incredible balcony, and a fantastic team to bring your wedding event to life.

2604 Magazine Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 (504) 858-0226 info@thegalleryonmagazine.com

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766 Harrison Ave. New Orleans, LA 70124

3714 M A G A Z I N E S T R E E T 5 0 4 . 533 .9 6 70 @ H I L LTO P S H O P P E

504-482-8200 @shoplittlemissmuffin

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Shop Dog

BY M A R I G N Y L A N AUX

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f having a cup of coffee is one of your daily rituals, take it to the next level with Current Crop Roasting Shop. The java retail store will help coffee drinkers become bonafide connoisseurs with its high-quality blends from all over the world. More specifically, the shop’s everevolving selection includes 78 different coffee beans from 32 countries!

This one-year-old storefront is not your typical café. “We are designed as a DIY coffee hub. We have coffee specialists who are trained to guide and educate customers on the benefits of home roasting,” shares owner John Puckett.

“Our store offers a variety of educational opportunities including workshops, cupping classes, private parties, and even custom experiences. We are committed to growing the home-roasting community in New Orleans. The best cup of coffee comes from freshly roasted beans, and we have the team to teach you and the products and equipment you need.”

The perks of visiting Current Crop Roasting Shop are the interactive opportunities, and this is a main motivation for Tucker, John’s loyal and easy-going Golden Retriever.

“Despite his place of employment, Tucker isn’t much of a coffee drinker…he’s in it more for the social aspect, so he prefers hanging out in the shop all day mingling with the customers. Some days, he’s the number one sales rep!”

As a big people-pleaser, Tucker takes his role at the shop very seriously. He always helps where he’s needed, whether that’s showing customers the beans from each region, greeting guests who have booked an educational class, or flashing his charming smile to encourage an upsell.

Although he prefers to man his station at the shop, Tucker also enjoys setting aside time to explore Magazine Street on his breaks.

P H OTO S C O U R T E S Y O F C U R R E N T C R O P R OA S T I N G S H O P

Name:

Tucker Age:

8 years old Breed:

Golden Retriever Zodiac sign:

Aquarius

Favorite food:

Sausage balls

Go-to vacation spot:

Boating around the bay in Orange Beach Favorite local events:

Magazine Street Champagne Strolls

After a long day, the social pup likes to relax at home with a nap, snacks, and plenty of belly rubs. Next time you’re thinking about your daily caffeine boost, pop into Current Crop Roasting Shop to brew your own fresh cup! Furry friends are also invited to join in on the fun — Tucker is more than happy to share treats and attention.

CURRENT CROP ROASTING SHOP IS L O C A T E D A T 3 9 31 M A G A Z I N E S T R E E T

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