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JUSTLIKETHECURRENTPOLITICAL

CLIMATE,AncientRomehaditsconspiracies.Buttheplottoassassinate JuliusCaesarwasn’tjusttheory;itwas averyrealconspiracy.

Caesar’srisetopowerisanepictale withoutthefinalchapter,butthere wasplentyofintrigueforShakespeare torenderhisdramatizationofthe struggleforpower.It’saworkfullof classiclines,liketheSoothsayer’s warning“BewaretheIdesofMarch” and“Ettu,Brute,”whichShakespeare usedbutdidn’tcoin.

TheNewOrleansShakespeare FestivalatTulanepresents“Julius Caesar”asthehighlightofitssummerseries.ItrunsatlupinTheater July11-21.

Thedramahasmanytimelyfacets aspowerfulRomansvieforandtryto limitthepowerofothers.

“Weusethewords‘conspiracy’and ‘insurrection,’andtheymeansomethingverydifferentthanifwedidthis play20yearsago,”saysSalvatore Mannino,whoisdirectingtheshow. Shakespeare’sworkfocuseson averyshortperiodoftime.Caesar hasreturnedtoRomeafterdefeatingforcesloyaltohisrivalPompey Hispowerandpopularityaresoaring tonewheights,asthemassesswitch theirallegiancefromPompeyto Caesar.Heorganizeshisownvictory parade.MarkAntonyoffersCaesar thecrown,andhedeclinesitthree times,evenasthecrowdroars louderinsupport.

Hisproclaimeddisinterestseems disingenuous.Denyinghewantsto leadRomeseemstobaitthecrowd intolouderinsistence,bestowing powertohimwithorwithoutthe officialtitle.

“Caesardecideswhocankneel beforehim,”Manninosays.“Buthe istryingtobethepeople’schampion.Ifthey’reonhisside,hewill alwayswin.”

Caesar’spopularityandpolitical powersendshockwavesthrough theRomanSenateandamongother leaders.SomewonderifCaesaris becomingmoreimportantthanthe republicitself.Couldhebecometoo powerful,andthusatyrant?That spursconversationsamongothers, includinganothergeneralandsenator, Cassius,andthepoliticianBrutus.

Manninoispayingattentiontothe differencesinspeech,fromaddressingthemassestofurtivemeetings.In

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thework,differentcharactersmock orlamenthowthecitizensofRome areeasilyswayed.MarkAntony’s famous“Friends,Romans,countrymen”speechisabrilliantattempt tochangepeople’sminds.Butthe leadersalsofallpreytopersuasion

“Wehavebeenplayingwiththe ideaofpublicandprivatemoments,” Manninosays.“Wespendalotmore timewithtwopeopleabletobear theirtruthstooneanotherversus speakingtoacrowd,buthowdo wespeakdifferently?Howdowe actdifferently?Peopleareableto swingquickly(inthestory).Ittriggers changesinthecharacters.”

Incontemporaryterms,someactors areradicalized,thoughthatmaynot behowtheyseeit

“Ibelieveallthesecharactersthink they’redoingtherightthingforthemselvesandotherpeople,”Mannino says.“Brutusisthemostswayedin theplay.Hedoesn’tbelievehe’sdoing anythingwrong.Hethinkshe’sdoing itforRome.”

WhileeventsinancientRome arenotinquestion,theproduction doesn’tlooklikeRome.Thereareno togasorlaurelwreaths.

“We’resettingthisalittlebitinthe future,”Manninosays.“Sotheidea isinthecurrentclimate,whatcould

SanFermininNuevaOrleans,the festivalbasedonPamplona’sannual bullrunandSpanishtraditions,runs July12-14outofGallierHall.The highlightisthebullruninthemorning onSaturday,July13.The“bulls”are rollerderbyteammemberssporting hornsandplasticbats.Therunbegins atthestepsofGallierHallandcircles lafayetteSquareandtheWarehouse District.Thepost-runpartyfeatures funk-rapperDinnySkip,poppunk bandNeutralSnapandDJBriceNice, andJamesAndrewsperformsinthe VIPlounge.Andrewsalsoperforms attheTxupinazoonFriday,July12, andtherewillbefoodfromClesi’s foodtruckandbars.Theweekend concludeswiththeElPobredeMiburlesquebrunchonSunday.Findtickets andinformationatnolabulls.com.

bethefalloutifdemocracygotmore fragile?Whatdoesthatteetering groundlooklike?”

Shakespeare’stextisn’talteredor updated,butthelookismodern.The productionisusingvideoprojections, withbothrecordedpartsandlive capture.Someofitlookslikeaction caughtonsecuritycamerafootage, Manninosays.Ithighlightssensesof conspiracyandparanoia.

Butmoreclassicalistheuseof masksandhoodstocreateanonymity

“Theideaisaboutmystery,” Manninosays.“Iliketheideaof what’sasecret?Whatstartsinthe anonymityofanation?”

Therearenogunsinthework,and theassassinationattemptisstagedin closequarters.

Butfromturnsofphrasetoatwistof theknife,thedramaistight.

“Everymomentisfilledwith weight,”Manninosays.“Thestakes arereallyhigh.”

Theshowwillbereprisedin January2025.Eachyear,oneofthe ShakespeareFestival’smainstage productionsisremountedatthe largerDixonHallforareaschools. Between60and75schoolswillsee “JuliusCaesar.”

‘JuliusCaesar’hasapreview Thursday,July11,andrunsJuly12-21. Ticketsare$40vianeworleansshakespeare.org.

BrianPosehn

Comedianandnotedmetalhead BrianPosehngothisfirstbreakinthe mid-’90sasawriterandactoronBob OdenkirkandDavidCross’“Mr.Show.” Andovertheyearshe’sappearedon manyTVshows,including“TheSarah SilvermanProgram”and“TheBig BangTheory,”andnumerousfilms andhasbeenaprolificvoiceactor. Hisstand-upcomedytendstotakea self-deprecatingapproachtobeing anerdandthethingsheloves,like metal,StarWars,comicsandhorror flicks.Heperformsstand-upat8p.m. Saturday,July13,atTheHowlin’Wolf. Generaladmissionticketsare$29.50 viathehowlinwolf.com.

‘AnythingGoes’

ColePorter’smusicalaboutthemadcaphappeningsbetweengangsters, aristocratsandothersaboardtheSS AmericanenroutefromNewyork tolondonhasbeenaBroadwayhit throughseveralversionsandupdates NightclubsingerRenoSweeneyhas

TulaneShakespeareFestivalpresents‘JuliusCaesar’

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St.Pizza,therelativelynew restaurantonMagazineStreet,was recognizedbytheNewyorkTimes asoneofthe22bestpizzaplaces intheu.S.,puttingthelocalshop alongsidepizzeriasinlosAngeles, ChicagoandPhiladelphia—aswell asgemsinunconventionallocales likeJuneau,AlaskaandCleveland, Mississippi.Bywaterfavorite PizzaDeliciousalsowasrecently recognizedby50TopPizzauSA 2024asoneofthecountry’sbest pies.It’sgoodrecognitionforacity thathasn’thistoricallybeenknown foritspizza.

Datashowsstaggeringlylowresponsetimesto commonproblemsinNewOrleans,including potholemitigationanduncloggingdrains.

DatashowsNewOrleansisstaggeringly slowatrespondingtocommonproblems, comparedtoothercities

Bryan“Birdman”andRonald “Slim”Williams,thefounders ofCashMoneyRecords,were honoredJuly3fortheircontributionstoourcityandculturewhen theintersectiontheygrewupon wasrenamedWilliamsBrothers Way.BirdmanandSlimspent muchoftheirearlylifelivingatthe intersectionofSaratogaandErato streets.Meanwhile,Birdmanand CashMoneywerealsofetedat EssenceFest,whereheandother CashMoneystarsheadlinedthe festival’sfirstevening

NEWORLEANSHASMORETHAN$1 MILLIONINITSBUDGETforevery mileofroadthepublicworks departmentmustmaintain.yet, comparedtoothercitieswithfarless money,NewOrleansisdramatically under-improving.

ConsiderBirmingham,Alabama, whichhasabout175,000fewer peopleandmorethan$1billion fewerdollarsinitsbudgetthan NewOrleans.

Thetwocitiesalsoeachhave around1,500milesofroads.

ButBirminghamemploys10times asmanyfrontlinemaintenance workers,whocanhandleroutine jobslikefillingpotholesorclearing stormdrains.

clearingcatchbasins,thecitydoesn’t haveenoughpeopletostaffallof themfulltime.

Thenumberofpotholesfilled annuallyhasfallenby35%overthe lastdecade,auditreportsshow.

OnaverageincitieslikeBatonRouge orNashville,Tennessee,potholesthat drawcomplaintsfromcitizensget filledwithinacoupleweeks InNewOrleans,it’s355days

Thepublicworksdepartment alsoemploysjusttwopeopleto ensurethatthecity’s460signalized intersectionsandroughly54,000 streetlightsareworking

Gov.JeffLandryrecentlyvetoed $4.32millionfromthestatebudgetthathadbeenearmarkedfor NewOrleans-areanonprofitsand projects.The21fundingrequests thatwerevetoedincluded$1.5 millionforprojectsbytheAlgiers DevelopmentDistrictand$1millionforthelouisianaEndowment fortheHumanities.Atleast15 ofthose21requestscamefrom districtscontrolledbyDemocrats

Fromadepletedpublicworks departmenttopotholefixestoblinkingtrafficlights,datathatshowshow longittakesthecitytofixcommon problemscomparedtoothermetro areasnearby.

IntheNewOrleanspublicworks department’sheydayinthe1980s, itsmaintenanceyardhadmore than400workers.Now,it’s fewerthan30.

Thecityisdowntojustonepothole crew.Andthoughabout$1.1million wasspentonfourvacuumtrucksfor

Thatmeansthatwhenatraffic signalrequiresemergencyrepairs, officialsareforcedtogothroughthe weeks-longprocessofhiringacontractor.Thelastthreetimesthecity soughtbidsforthoserepairs, nooneresponded.

Perhapsnoissueisasurgentfor NewOrleansasflooding,against whichthecity’s72,000catchbasins provideafirstlineofdefense yetthecitythisyearsayscrewswill unclogonly1in10ofthem. Thatwouldrepresentahuge improvementfromlastyear,when thecityclearedjust2%ofthem

THENUMBEROFDAYS, ONAVERAGE,THATIT TAKESFORTHECITYOFNEW ORLEANSTOFILLAPOTHOLE THATHASDRAWN RESIDENTCOMPLAINTS.

AccordingtodatacompiledbyTheTimesPicayune,thenumberofpotholesfilled yearlyhasdeclinedby35%overthelast10 years.InothercitieslikeBatonRouge,Miami andNashville,potholesgenerallygetfilled within11-15daysofacomplaint

C’EST WHAT ?

Whatitemsshouldthe CityCouncildefinitelybanfrom MardiGrasparaderoutes?

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Atthatrate,clearingeveryone wouldtake57years —JoeyCranney/ TheTimes-Picayune

Statedisasterrecovery programbotchesbooks forfourthyearinarow

LOUISIANALANDTRUST,WHICHWAS APARTOFTHELARGESTDISASTER

RECOVERYPLANinu.S.history,filed anerror-riddledfiscalreporttothe state’slegislativeAuditor,itsfourth misstatedreportinasmanyyears.

Thenonprofitwasformedin2006 outoftheRoadHomeProgram’s responsetohurricanesKatrinaand Rita.undertheRoadHomeProgram, whichcametoacloselastyear,llT managedpropertiesandprojects inthefaceoflouisiana’snatural disasters.Theprogramassistedmore than130,000residentsbyfunneling morethan$9billiontowarddisaster recoveryandmitigationeffortsover theyears.

llTalsooverseesmultipledisasterrecoveryprojectsfortheState oflouisianaOfficeofCommunity Development–DisasterRecovery unit,suchastheIsleDeJeanCharles

andPecanAcresresettlementprogramsandthestatewidemitigation buyoutprogram,whichoffersresidentscashbuyoutstovacatefloodproneareas

ThelouisianalegislativeAuditorfollowedfederalguidelineswhenreviewingtheorganization’sfinancialreports lastfiscalyear,whichendedJune30. Thereportlistedacumulationoferrors

ResidentsoftheJeanCharlesChoctaw NationwereresettledfromIsledeJean Charlestohighergroundinamassiveproject byLouisianaHousingCorp.

recordanothernear$24,000in propertysaleproceedsforRoad Homeproperties,andfailedto recordalmost$20,000inproperty dispositioncosts

•Itinaccuratelyrecordedproperty valuesforhomestransferredtoresidentsunderthePecanAcresand IsleDeJeanCharlesresettlements

•Theagencyfailedtotimelyaccount fornearly$94,000

stemmingfromdifferentmistakesin llT’sannualfiscalreport.Auditorssaid othermistakeswerepossible.

Amongtheissues:

•Theorganizationunderstatedits cashbalanceby$100,000

•Itinflatedfundsitowesby nearly$335,000

•Itmisclassifiedabout$610,000in propertysaleproceeds,failedto

“Theseerrorsoccurredbecausemanagementdidnothaveanadequateprocesstoreviewjournalentriesrecordedin thegeneralledgertoensuretheentries wereaccurate,basedonsufficient support,and,whereapplicable,based onreasonableestimationmethods,”the auditor’sofficesaidinthereport.

Thisisthefourthconsecutiveyear llThashaderrorsinitsannualfiscal

report,andthelouisianalegislative Auditorurgedthecompanytoreevaluateitsinternalcontrols.

Toremedytheissues,llTInterim ExecutiveDirectorJonathanRouege toldauditorsthatllTwillhireanew externalaccountanttotrainfinancial staffandconfirmaccuratefinancial reporting.Thatpersonwillbein placebytheendofthefirstquarterofthisfiscalyear,whichbegan Monday,hesaid.

ThellTwillalsohavemonthly meetingsinJulytoreviewits finances.Managementwillalsobe expectedtocross-referencebank statementswithitsrecordswithin fourdaysoftransactions,hesaid.

llTwillalsoreviewandresubmit anaccurateversionofitsmostrecent annualfiscalreporttolouisiana’s OfficeofFinancialReportingbyJuly 15,Rouegesaid.—SophiaBailly/ TheTimes-Picayune

LowpointCoffeewasbrokenintolastweek,alongwith severalothersmallbusinessesinBywater

Bywatersmallbusinesseshitbybreak-ins POPULARSPOTSPARLEAUXBEER LAB,SATSUMACAFEANDLOWPOINT COFFEE,alongwithotherbusinesses inthe600blockofPolandAvenue, 600blockoflessepsStreetand 3000blockofDauphineStreet,all reportedburglarieslastweek

Officialssayglassdoorswere smashedinseveralofthetheftsand atleasttwobusinesseshadtheircash registersstolen.

Thesummerbreak-inscome monthsafterasimilarstringofburglarieshappenedinOctober—and atatimewhenbusinessinthecityis slowingdown.

“It’sabummerwhenthishappensatthebeginningofsummer,” MikGrantham,oneoflowpoint’s ownerssaid

Ownersofneighborhoodbrewery Parleaux,whichalsosawabreak-in lastfall,echoedsentimentsaboutthe timingoftheburglaries.

“We’reamom-and-popshop, soforustotakeabitofafinancial

hitmeanssomething,”ownerEric Jensensaid

Jensensaidtheburglarbrokeinto hisbusinessaround7:30a.m.and wascaughtontheshop’ssecurity camerasstealingtheregister.He saidhe’dheardofaboutfiveother businessesintheareathatwerehitin thestringofburglaries.

“Ifyou’reinbusinesslongenough inNewOrleansthesethingshappen,” Jensensaid

Fellowbusinessownersandresidents havereachedouttocheckinandoffer support,GranthamandJensensaid.

Butoverall,theincident“lowersthe moraleofareallyvibrantneighborhood,”Jensensaid.

NOPDofficialssaidtheywere searchingforasuspectconnectedto theburglariestheybelievemaybe responsibleforadditionalbusiness break-ins

Anyonewithinformationisaskedto contactFifthDistrictdetectivesat (504)658-6050orCrimestoppersat (504)822-1111.—JuliaGuilbeau/ TheTimes-Picayune

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Thetimetoprepareforthe nextstormisnow,rightnow

IFYOUHAVEN’TYETBEGUN

PREPARATIONSforthe heightofhurricaneseason thisyear,Beryl’sformationandrapidintensificationrecentlyshould providetheproverbial kickinthepantstostart gettingready—now.

Thankfully,asof presstime,Berylwasn’t expectedtohaveadirect impactonSouthlouisiana However,itsspeed,size andintensityareastark reminderthathurricanes alwaysposeseriousthreats totheGulfCoast.

BerylreachedCategory 5strengthwithintwodays ofbecominganamed storm.Thatmakesit oneoftheearliestmajor hurricanesevertoreach theCaribbean.

Beryl’sdevelopment bareseerieresemblances toHurricanIda—thelaststormtohit Southlouisiana—whichalsointensifiedmuchfasterandstrongerthan expected.Today’sfastmoving,rapidly intensifyingstormsmaketraditional preparationsnotjustmoredifficult, butpracticallyobsolete.

Stateandlocalgovernmentsnow havelesstimethanevertodeclare andorganizeevacuations,distribute sandbagsandstagerecoveryandrelief resourcesbeforestormsturntoward us.Thatmeansit’suptous,individuallyandcollectively,tostayreadyto dealwithlife-threateninghurricanes, includingreadinesstoevacuateon shortnotice.

Idalefttheregionwithoutpower forweeks,andatleast10peoplein louisianadiedfromheatexposure duringtheprolongedoutage unfortunately,fast-movingstorms willinevitablycausemorepeople, particularlyseniorsandthosewithout transportation,toremainintheir homesduringandafteramajorstorm. Withthecity’sinfrastructurestill hobbled,long-termpoweroutages andwidespreadfloodingremainvery realpossibilities.Giventhetriple-digit “feelslike”temperaturesthatare quicklybecomingnormalinSouth louisiana,thatwilllikelymeanmore deathsinthewakeofstorms.

Inadditiontoallthat,expertspredict thishurricaneseasonwillbeoneofthe worstonrecordfortheGulf.That’s

whyit’scrucialthateveryresidenthas aplanforevacuatingand,ifnecessary, hunkeringdown.

Thechecklisthasn’tchangedmuch: Haveadetailedevacuationplan;keep importantdocuments,photoalbums andotheritemspackedandreadyto go,orstoretheminawaythatwill protectthemfromtheelements;have enoughwater,nonperishablefood, prescriptiondrugsandfirst-aidsuppliestolastseveraldays;haveseveral rechargeableorbattery-operated itemssuchasflashlights,personal fansandsmallradios,alongwith extrabatteries;andkeepvehicles gassedupandbereadytoevacuate onshortnotice.

Morebroadly,asElectionDay approaches,weurgeeveryoneto beginmakingclimatechangeapriority issuewhendecidingwhotosupport forpublicoffice.louisiana’scollapsed homeinsurancesystemshowsin starktermsthedirecteffectsofthe climatecrisis.Thoseeffectsaren’tjust physical;theyalsoareincreasingly economic.Thereisnogoodfaith argumenttobemadethattheclimate crisisisn’thappening Ourregionisnostrangertodisasters louisianansarefamouslyresilientin theaftermathofdevastation,butit’s farbettertobefamouslyprepared for—andsmartabout—dealingwith existentialthreatsinadvance.

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ASLOUISIANA’S“PERMITLESS”CONCEALED-CARRY LAWTOOKEFFECTJuly4, NewOrleansofficialsand stateAttorneyGeneralliz Murrillsquaredoffoverthe city’sattempttolimitthe newlaw’sapplication. Thenewlaw,which Gov.Jefflandrysigned intolawinMarch,allows persons18andolderto carryaconcealedfirearm —withoutapermitand withoutanytrainingwhatsoever—unlessconvicted ofafelonyorotherwise prohibitedfrompossessing afirearm

FormerGov.JohnBel Edwards,aDemocrat whosupportsSecond Amendmentrights,had vetoedpriorversionsof thelaw.landry,aformer copeagertoburnishhisright-wing bonafidesonthenationalstage, enthusiasticallysupportsso-called “constitutionalcarry”lawseven thoughmostlawenforcementofficialsopposetheidea Murrill,aformerlandryacolytewho servedaslouisiana’sfirstsolicitor general,saidduringhercampaign forAGlastfallthatshecarriesagun whenevershevisitsNewOrleans.She hadaconcealed-carrypermitatthe time—andtherequiredtraining. NewOrleansarealawmakers, includingRiverRidgeRepublicanSen KirkTalbot,whosefamilyownslucky DogsInc.,triedrepeatedlytoincorporatesomeexceptionsinthenew lawfortheFrenchQuarterandother tourist-heavyareas,tonoavail Asalastresort,NewOrleansofficials cameupwiththeideaofdesignating theEighthDistrictpolicestation, locatedintheheartoftheFrench QuarteronRoyalStreet,asavocational-technicalschoolforcops. Thenewlawprohibitsconcealed firearmswithina1,000-footradius ofschools.AsappliedtoNOPD’s copstation-cum-vo-techschool, itwouldallowpolicetocontinue proactiveconfiscationofgunson largestretchesofBourbon,Royaland Chartresstreets.

Cityofficialsacknowledgedthe moveisanattemptedend-around louisiana’spermitlesscarrylaw,which theysaywillhamstringpoliceand threatensafetyintheQuarter

“Weweren’tgoingtositonour hands,”at-largeCouncilMember HelenaMoreno,aformerstaterepresentative,saidofthecity’sgambit. Morenoclaimedinastatementthat theeffortislegit,adding,“Weare eagertodemonstratetotheAGthe beneficialimpactofthisadditional trainingsiteforourlawenforcement officers.Wehavetakenmanydiligent stepstomeetcriteriaandbelievethis schoolwillbeapositiveapproachfor additionaltrainingandeducational opportunitiesforourNOPD.”

Murrilldisagrees.Sheissueda statementaccusingthecityofmaking upitsownrulesandcautionedpolice againsttryingtoenforcethenewgunfreezone,whichshecalled“clearlynot legaloreffective.”

“I’mworkinghardtohelpkeep NewOrleanssafe,buttheCity cannotavoidstatelawbyunilaterally designatingpolicestations‘vo-tech locations,’”Murrill’sstatementsaid “youcannotjust‘designate’yourselfa vo-techschool.”

Murrill’sstatementnotedthatvo-tech schoolsfallunderthejurisdictionof astatehighereducationboard.She alsowarnedthatthecitycouldexpose itselftocivilrightslawsuitsbyarresting peoplebasedonthedesignation. Ifneithersidebacksdown,acourtroomshowdownisinevitable.

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HeyBlake, I’vebeengoing toJazzFestsince 1974andhaven’t missedmanysince.

Intheearlydaysat Tipitina’s,I’doften goacrosstheneutralgroundtogeta cheaper(andfaster) beeratthebarcalled theRoseTattoo.It’s longsinceclosed,butIthink it’snowanartgallery. What’sthestory?

—JAMES

DearJames, THEBRIGHTGREENBUILDINGAT4401 TCHOUPITOULASST.,directlyacross NapoleonAvenuefromTipitina’s,has acolorfulhistory.Whileyouremember itastheRoseTattoobarandmusicclub fromthe1980s,ithasbeenhometoa numberofotherbarsovertheyears. Originallybuiltasaresidence, newspaperlistingsfromthe1940s and’50sshowtheaddressasSeeger’s RestaurantandBar,thenVoelkel’s Inthe1960s,itbecameAlPayne’s BarandRestaurant.Itchanged handsseveraltimesinthelate’60sto becomelee’s,D&P,theSeaman’sBar andRed’sBarnlounge.Inthe1970s,it becameBetty’sPlayhouse.

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In1980,JohnMcKnightopenedthe RoseTattoothere.Musicclublistings fromWavelengthmagazineandThe Times-Picayunelistsomeoftheacts whoperformedthere:locallegends ErnieK-Doe,Walter“Wolfman” WashingtonandJohnnyAdams,aswell asTerryandPhillipManuel.Otheractsof thedaysuchasleeBates,AngelDust, theNewJazzQuintetandBlueVipers alsoperformed.In1984,Gambit’s“The GreatBigBookAboutNewOrleans” wrotethatthecluboffered“weekend bluesacts,oftenofthegrittiestvariety.”

Theclubclosedinlate1984or early1985.In1993,artistandjewelry designerThomasMannboughtthe building,whichbythenwasrundown Heperformedanextensiverenovation,turningthebuildingintoagallery, studioandresidence,withtheold woodenbarfromtheRoseTattooservingasthekitchencounter.

NEWORLEANSWASHOMETOONEOFTHELENGTHIESTANDMOSTVIOLENTTRANSIT STRIKESinAmericanhistory95yearsagothismonth.

Thefourmonth-longstreetcarstrikeinvolvedmorethan1,100motormenand conductorswhoweremembersoftheAmalgamatedAssociationofStreetand ElectricRailwayEmployeesofAmerica,Division194.

Theysoughtbetterpayandworkingconditionsandtussledovertheirunion’s powerinnegotiationswithNewOrleansPublicServiceInc.(NOPSI),thecompany whichoperatedthecity’stransit,electricityandgasservices.

Accordingtoa2012articlebyhistorianMichaelMizell-Nelson,forthefirstfew daysofthestrike,nostreetcarsoperatedinthecity.WhenNOPSIattemptedto runthecarsbysendingin“strikebreakers”fromothercities,thestrikingworkers andtheirsupportersreactedviolently.Theyambushedthestrikebreakerswhen theyarrived,beatingandhurlingbricksatthem

OnJuly5,1929,acrowdof10,000watchedasstrikingworkersattackedand burnedastreetcaronCanalStreet.Theviolentprotestscontinuedforweeks— withstrikersevenattackingCityHall.

Throughoutthemonthsofprotests,atleasttwostrikerswerekilledandhundredsofpeopleonbothsidesinjured.ThestrikefinallyendedinOctober1929 Amidsttheacrimony,onepositivedevelopmentemerged:itpopularizedthepoorboysandwich.Althoughrecentresearchhasshownthecity’snow-signaturesandwich existedbefore1929,MartinBrothersCoffeeStandhelpedexpanditspopularity. OwnersBennieandClovisMartin,formerstreetcarconductorsandunionmembers,offeredfreesandwichestoout-of-workstrikers.legendhasitthatwhena strikerwouldentertherestaurant,BennieorCloviswouldcallout,“Herecomes anotherpoorboy!”

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Meetthemanbehind theviralShrekUber

BY KAYLEE POCHE

T’SATYPICALSATURDAYEVENINGinNew Orleans,andyou’regettingreadytomeetupwithfriendsfora nightoutonthetown.

Naturally,you’rerunninglate,sowhenyouopenyourridesharingapp,you don’tnoticetheoddlicenseplatenumberlistedforyourdriver.Soonenough, yourphonebuzzes,informingyouyourrideisapproaching.

Steppingoutontothestreetthat’sextradarkthankstoperpetuallyblown streetlights,youglanceatyourphone.He’sjustabouttoturnontoyourblock Youshoveyourphoneintoapocketandlooktowardthecorner.

Insteadofthefamiliarblueorpinkglowofastandardridesharewindow sign,you’restartledbythebright,greenglowcomingyourway.Ittakesamomentforwhatyou’reseeingtoregisterwithyourbrain .agiant,brightgreen ogreheadfloatingoutofthedarknesstowardyou.

Momentslater,the2018DodgeCaravanpullsupinfrontofyou,adornedin decals.Youopenthedoor,andthenightairissuddenlyfillednotwiththesounds ofWYLDorWWOZbutascenefromthe2001DreamWorksfilm“Shrek.”

WelcometotheNOLAShrekMobile.Yournightjustgot1,000% moreinteresting.

Duringthedrive,themanbehindthemobile,MiltonLadneroffersyouavariety ofShrekplushiestohold.He’salsoreadytoqueueupSmashMouth’s“AllStar”at anygivenmoment.Sometimeshe’llevendressuplikeShrek.

“Thisismymidlifecrisis,”saysLadner,whogrewupintheBywaterand nowlivesinChalmette.“I’m57—insteadoftryingtogetaPorscheorayoung girlfriend,I’mShrek.”

MiltonLadnerandhiswife,Ramona, dressedasShrekandFionaataconvention.

WHENRIDERSBOOKTHESHREKMOBILE,theyonlyhaveone cluetheymightnotbeinforanaverageUberride:thelicenseplatenumber readingSHREK1.

Thesurpriseofthemobilepullinguphasbeenabighit,bothwithcustomers andpassersby.

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“Theyscream,like,‘Oh,myGod,it’s Shrek!’Ladnersays.“They’relike,‘Oh, myGod,thisisthegreatestthingever You’vemademynight.’”

TheShrekMobileisparticularlypopularwithGenZandyoungermillennialswhogrewupwiththemovies.

“Igetallkindofstoriesaboutwhat Shrekmeanttothemandstufflike that.‘You’rebringingmebacktomy childhood,’”Ladnersays.“Around TulaneUniversity,I’malegend.”

Butatthispoint,hisstardom extendswellbeyondtheUptown universities.AJune21TikTokapassengerpostedofthevanhasgarnered morethan1.3millionlikesand4.8 millionviewsandcounting.“The universegiftedme ShrekUber,”the captionreads.

“SomebodytoldmetodaywhenI wasleavingwork,‘Youknowyou’re famous?’Isaid,‘Yeah,Iknow,’”Ladnersays,laughing.

He’shadatasteofinternetfame before.Shortlyafterheinstalledthe holographicShrekhead,apassenger tookavideothatendeduponBarstool Sportsin2022,whichdubbedthe ShrekMobile“themostelectricthing you’llcomeacrosstoday.”

Nobody’sbeenwatchingthestats onthelatestvideomorecloselythan Ladner,andhe’sbeenexcitedlyupdatinghiswifeoneverymilestone.

“Ienjoyeveryminuteofit,me,” hesays.“I’mlike,‘Look,it’sat 100,000views!Ohlook,nowit’sata millionwithin24hours!Oooh,nowit’s at3million!’”

“She’slike,‘Yeah,yeah,yeah, whatever.’”

LADNERHASWORKEDAS

ATRUCKDRIVERforthepast decade.Whenrideshareappsstarted operatinginNewOrleans,hefiguredit wouldbeagoodwaytobringinsome extracash.

Itwasn’tuntil2022thathedecided totransformthevanheusesforLyft andUberridesintotheShrekMobile.

Thebrightgreenglowupwasn’t entirelyoutofleftfieldforLadner. Inadditiontobeingatruckdriver, LadnerhasalsobeenaShreksuperfan sincethefirstmoviecameoutin2001.

“It’samoviethatkidsenjoy,but adultsenjoyitmorebecausetheyget thejokes,”hesays

“Shrek,he’sjustthatnormalguy thathappenedtofallinlovewithhis Fiona,”addsLadner,whohasbeen marriedtohisownFiona,Ramona,for 35years.

Thesimilaritiesbetweenthetwo don’tendthere.Ladnerbearsan uncannyresemblancetoShrek,espe-

ciallyoncehedonshiscostume,and likeShrek,he’saloveablecharacter Intheearly2000s,thenow-abandonedJazzland-turned-SixFlagswas havingaHalloweenevent.Ladner’s wifesuggestedhegodressedas Shrek.Ladnerjumpedattheidea, thoughhehadn’tquiteperfectedthe lookthatfirstgo-around “AllIdidwaspaintmyselfgreen, andpeoplethoughtIwastheHulk,” hesays

Sincethen,Ladnerhasacquired ogreears,atunicandvest,leavingno roomforconfusion.He’sbeentomultipleconventionscosplayingasShrek —includingBigEasyConandWizard World—withhiswifesometimes accompanyinghimdressedasFiona. Ifthatwasn’tevidenceenough ofhisfandom,justaskLadnerwho hisfavoriteShrekcharacteris—aside fromShrekhimself,obviously Whilemostpeople’sknowledgeof theShrekcinematicuniversedrops offafterthesecondmovie,Ladner hasanencyclopedicunderstanding oftheentirefranchise.Andhe’s quicktorattleofftriviafrom“Shrek ForeverAfter,”thefourthinstallment oftheseries.

Turnsout,“ForeverAfter’s”RumpelstiltskinisLadner’sfavoritenonShrekShrekcharacter,“becausethe voiceandthewayheacts,”hesays “Theanimatorcouldnotfindtheright voiceactorforthecharacterhemade, sohevoicedithimself.”

SowhenLadnerdecidedhewanted hisvantohaveatheme,itwaspretty obviouswhatitwouldbe.

It’sbeenasavvybusinessmove, withcustomerstippingmorethan theywouldforarideinanon-Shrekthemedvehicle.Hesaysacustomera fewweeksagotippedhim$50. HesellsgreenT-shirtswithaphoto ofhimdressedasShrekandsmoking. “NOLASHREKMOBILEHASAPOSSE,”itreads.“8FT450LBS.” LadneralsoswearstheShrekdecor haskepthimsafeincertainsituations. Afterall,whowantstomesswiththe ShrekMobile?

SincetheTikTokblewup,Ladner saysrequestsforprivaterideshave beenflyingin.Hisgoalistoultimately providetransportationforbachelor andbachelorettepartybarhops,going intoeachbarwiththemdressedas Shrek,ofcourse

“Ijustwantedtobedifferent.That’s thewholethingbehindit,”Ladner says.“Iwantedpeopletohavefunand somethingtorememberwhenthey gohome.”

OVERTHEYEARS,theShrek Mobilehasbeenwithpeoplethrough thickandthin.

Onecustomerenjoyedhismobile experiencesomuchthatherequested Ladnercomebackanddrivehimand hispartnerontheirweddingnighta fewmonthslater

Whenthetimecame,Ladner wasready,evensettingtheLEDsign inhisbackwindowtocongratulate thenewlyweds

Exceptwhenhewenttopickthem up,theguywasonlywithfriends.

“He’slike,‘Well,thingshave changed.Justtakemeandmybuddies foraride,’”Ladnersays.

Anothercustomerhadjustbroken upwithhisboyfriendandwasinlow spirits.“Idon’tdeservetobeinthe ShrekMobile,”helamented.“I’m reallysad.”

“Isaid,‘Well,you’renotgoingtobe sadbytheendoftheride,’”Ladner says.“Hestartedlaughing.”

ButofallthefeedbackLadner’s gotten,he’sparticularlytouchedby peopletellingthemtheyfeelsafe ridingwithhim.

“I’mmakinganimpactonpeople,” hesays,“andIenjoyit.”

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havebeencomingtotheAudubon Clubhousefortheviewformorethan 20years.

SinceDickieBrennan&Co.tookover operationslastyear,anewcohortof dinershasdiscoveredthisculinarygem tuckedawayinAudubonPark.

Sure,thelandscapeofancient oaksandrollinggreensisgorgeous ButtherealdrawischefCopeland Crews’Southern-meets-NewOrleans comfortcuisine.Andanewbarwith goodcocktailsisjustoneofthemany changesthathasuppedthegameat thisdestinationrestaurant.

“WewereaSyscorestaurant before,”Crewssays.“Wecando betterthanthat.”

Whiletheexpansivecoveredporch isstillattheheartofthediningexperience,theClubhousehaschanged dramaticallysinceBrennantook overcateringandprivateeventsoperationsacrosstheAudubonNature Institutebrand,includingthezoo andaquarium

Aspartoftherestaurantgroupthat operatesPascal’sManale,PalaceCafe, Tableauandotherrestaurants,the Clubhousenowservesdinnerforthe firsttimeeveralongwitha3-5p.m. happyhourMondaythroughThursday.

Crews,aColumbia,SouthCarolina native,movedtoNewOrleanssix yearsagotobeclosertofamily.The self-taughtchefworkedfortwo localrestaurantgroups:leBlanc+ SmithatSylvain,andAlonShaya’s PomegranateHospitality,asthe chefdecuisineatSaba.Aftertaking apandemic-inducedsix-month sabbatical,shewantedtojoinamajor restaurantgroup.

“IfeellikeDickieBrennan&Co.is therightmixofcorporatewithmom andpop,”shesays.“Thatfamily historyissostrong.”

Theideaofstartingontheground floorattheClubhouseappealedtoher “Ican’tcounthowmanylapsI’ve donearoundtheparkovertheyears, andIdidn’tevenknowthespace existed,”shesays.“Itwasexcitingto startsomethingnew.”

Thechefsources fromregionalsuppliersincludingCoastal PlainsMeatCo.and CoveyRiseFarms.The company’scentral Commissarysupplies staplesfromturtlesoup tobreadandsauces.

WhileCrewsappreciateshavingdirect accesstoingredients likehouse-madepasta andsmokedturkey, hermenureflectsher ownstyle,combining arangeofinspirations fromherchildhood andtimeinCharleston kitchens.Herredfishis searedandservedwith adelicateCajuncaviar beurreblanc,andyou won’tfindbarbecue shrimpinhershrimp andgrits.

“Myshrimpandgrits isSouthCarolinastyle, nottypicalNewOrleans barbecueshrimp,”she says.“Pickledshrimp issomethingelsethatI grewupwith.”

Hermenuisrichwithhighlights. Oneissearedtunapairedwithquinoa salad,robustwithcrunchychiliroasted carrotswithagingervinaigrette.The chilledpickledGulfshrimpappetizer comeswithremouladewithmustard seedsandbrinycapers.Avocadotoast istoppedwithchilicrunchmayoand house-madefurikake

Thereisaburgertoppedwith Gruyereandaclubsandwichthat subsextrathickcutturkeyandslices ofavocadofortheusualthirdslice ofbread.House-madespaghettiis tossedwithlumpsofcrabmeatina garlickytarragoncreamsauce.

Ifsweetpotatodobergecakeis offeredfordessert,forgetaboutcalories,justtuckintothedenselymoist treatservedwithcaramelsauce.

Happyhourincludes$6cocktails andhalf-priceglassesofwine,along

withdiscountsonappetizerslikethe deep-frieddeviledegg.Crewsfries thehardcookedwhites,thenpipesin thedeviledyolktoppedwithcandied andouillesausage,awinningcombinationofsweetandsavoryflavorsand texturesineverybite.

“Imagineifadeviledegganda Scotchegghadababy,”shesays Thechefisnotinterestedinwhat shecalls“frou-frou”techniques.

“Alon(Shaya)alwaystaughtmethat youcando13,000dotsonaplate,but isanybodygoingtocount’em?”Crews says.“Forme,it’saboutmakinga deliciousplateforpeopletoenjoyand share—showcasingagreatingredient likeaperfectlyripetomato.”

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Unmasqued THETRANSFORMATIONOFTHEFORMER HARRAH’SCASINOINTOACAESARS

propertyhasbeenagiantconstruction project,markedbyanewhoteltower risingaboveitandnewrestaurantsfrom big-namechefswithin.Rightinthe midstofitall,though,Caesarshasalso beenquietlycookingupabigsurprise Octaviaisthenameforanewlounge insidethecasino,oneconceivedona sweepingscaleandwithanelegant ArtDeco-inspireddesign.It’samassivenewadditiontothecasinotaking shapejustbehindtemporarywalls, evenasgaminggoeson24/7justa dicerollaway. Octaviaissettodebutinmid-August. Whenitopens,visitorswillwalk throughanyoneofeightentrancesto findasoaringspacewithgamesalong theperimeter,clustersofloungeseating andalargebarinthecenter.Abovethat barwillbeaglassinstallationdescendingfromtheceilingtwostoriesabove,a piecethatallonitsownisestimatedto costsome$750,000

ThenewOctavialounge seenduringconstructionin JuneatCaesarscasino.

Octaviawillcover13,000squarefeet andcanaccommodate600people CrewsfromlocalbuilderRyanGootee GeneralContractorsareputtingfinal phasesoftheprojectinplacenow. It’stakingtheplaceoftheformer Harrah’sMasquerade“ultralounge,” butit’sintendedtohaveamore upscaleambianceandadifferentrole thanitsdarkandclubbypredecessor.It willbeacenterpieceofthenewcasino, andoneofthefirstthingsvisitorssee fromtheproperty’smainentrance, situatedbythevaletparkingareaand forthcominghotel.

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Thathotel,anew15-floortower of340rooms,ispartofthecasino’s overalltransformation.Soisthenew JapaneserestaurantNobu,fromsushi masterNobuMatsuhisa.Alsoslatedto openthissummer(andtakingreservationsfordatesafterAug.15),Nobuis locatedadjacentto,thoughseparate from,Octavia

Aspartofthecasino,Octaviawillbe opentopeopleage21andover(the restaurantEmeril’sBrasserieisallages, aswillbeNobu).

ThenameOctaviawaschosenforits intersectionofdifferentmeanings.The femaleformforthelatinwordeighth, itwasthenameofJuliusCaesar’s grand-niece.Also,eightisaluckynumberinChineseculture,asignalofprosperity.Thecasino’saddresshappensto be8CanalSt.AndNewOrleanshasan OctaviaStreetrunninguptownfrom theriverfront.

Octaviawon’tservefood,butitis closebythecasino’srestaurants,especiallythefoodhallconcept,withfast casualoptionsincludingNina’sCreole CottagefromchefNinaCompton, Bobby’sBurgersfromFoodNetwork starBobbyFlayandPizzacakefrom FoodNetwork’s“CakeBoss”star, BuddyValastro —IanMcNulty/ TheTimes-Picayune

diningroomandabanquetspacefor about100people

Veneziaexpands toWestBank

BolognasaysheplanstoretainTony Mandina’sstaffforthisnewVenezia. Gettingthembacktoworkisonereasonhewantstoopenswiftly.Keeping thesamestaffalsowillcontributeto whatinsomewayswillbearestaurant ofblendedtraditions.

“It’stwolong-establishedItalian restaurantscomingtogether,”Bologna says.“It’sgoingtobeVenezia,but peopleusedtogoingtoTonyMandina’s willseealotofthesamefaceswitha lotmoretoofferonthemenu.”

TONYMANDINA’SONTHEWESTBANK SERVEDITSLASTCHICKENPARMand lasagnalastweekend,closingJune 29andendingafour-decaderunfor thefamily-runrestaurant.Butvery soontheredsaucewillbeladledout againhereasanotherfamousnamefor Creole-Italianfoodtakesitsplace.

fromtheFrenchQuarter(oncea bastionofItalianimmigrants)toother neighborhoods.Itwastherestaurant thatintroducedmanyNewOrleans dinerstopizzabackinthe1950s.It wasalsoknownforthestoriesthat swirledarounditintheearlydays.

TheMid-CityrestaurantVeneziawill openasecondlocationintheformer homeofTonyMandina’s,confirmed VeneziaproprietorNicholasBologna.

Hehasa30-yearleaseonthebuilding at1915PrattSt.andplanstoopenthe doorshereforasecondVeneziainmid July.Itwillservethesamemenuasthe VeneziaonNorthCarrolltonAvenue, whichincludessteakandpizzaonits longrosterofCreole-Italiandishes Therearenochangesplannedat theoriginalMid-Citylocation, Bolognasays.

TonyMandina’shasnoconnectionto themuch-olderMandina’sRestaurant onCanalStreet,locatedafewblocks fromVenezia.TheWestBankrestaurant wasopenedbyGraceandTonyMandina in1982andwasmorerecentlyrunby theirdaughterKoletteMandina-Ditta.

Therestaurantwasprizedforits old-schoolflavorsandhospitality, withamenuthatranthroughstuffed artichokesandturtlesoup,specialties rarelyseenoutsidehomecooking(like braciolone)andhousespecialsnamed forfamilymembers,likechicken lindseyGrace(paneedchickenover pastaAlfredo).

ThemovecomesasBolognahad beenlookingforasecondlocationto expandcapacityforarestaurantthat drawsregularsfromaroundtheregion “I’mconstantlyhavingtoturn awaypartiesandrehearsaldinners, andthiswillgiveussomuchmore room,”hesays.

TheoldTonyMandina’sisroughly twicethesizeoftheoriginalVenezia, withamaindiningroom,bar,private

Itwasadestinationforcelebrations andgatherings,andinthiswayserved asanadjuncttohomeformanyof itsregulars.

InJune,theTonyMandina’sfamily announcedtheywouldclosetherestaurant,whilecontinuingtodeveloptheir retailline,whichincludestherestaurant’sredgravyand“TonyMandina’s Kitchen,”thecookbookwrittenby Mandina-DittaandPoppyTooker. VeneziagotitsstartinMid-Cityin 1957atatimewhenmanyfromthe city’sItaliancommunityweremoving

Veneziawasoriginallyoperatedby AnthonyCarollo,thesonofnotorious mobbossSylvestro“SilverDollar Sam”Carollo,whowouldultimatelybe betterknownforhisownroleinorganizedcrimethanasarestaurateur.The Bolognafamilyboughtthebusinessin 1987andhasrunitsince TheoriginalVeneziaisablockfrom AngeloBrocatoIceCream,theSicilian dessertemporium,andthetwoItalian spotshaveanentwinedrelationship. Manycustomersmaketheshortwalk fromVenezia’sdiningroomtothe gelatocounteratAngeloBrocatointoa two-partmealouting That’swhyBolognaisworkingwith AngeloBrocato’sonadessertmenu forthenewGretnarestaurant.Itwill includegelatoandpastries,aswellas packageddessertsforsaleatthebar tobringhome.Onechangeatthenew Venezia,however,willbecannolimade inhouse.AngeloBrocatoisfamous forthese,butinthewayeveryItalian kitchenhasfaithinitsmeatballs, Bolognaprideshimselfonhisown cannoliandwillservetheminGretna “Brocato’saregreat,Ijustthinkmine arebetter,”Bolognasays.—IanMcNulty/ TheTimes-Picayune

DinersshareItaliandishes atVeneziarestauranton CarrolltonAvenue.

Elizabeth Williams

Author,founderof theSouthernFood &BeverageMuseum byWillCoviello

ELIZABETHWILLIAMSISTHEFOUNDER OFTHESOUTHERNFOOD&BEVERAGE MUSEUM(SOFAB).Themuseumon OrethaCastleHaleyBoulevardhas displaysonfoodandculturefrom acrossthesoutheasternu.S.SoFAB iscelebratingits20thanniversarythis year,andpartofthatisreleasingitsfirst cookbook,the“SoFABCookbook,”by WilliamsandMaddieHayes.Itfeatures morethan100recipesfordishesand cocktails,fromTennesseeWilliams’s favoriteKeylimepietoTexasbrisket,a KentuckyHotBrownsandwich,South Carolinashe-crabsoupandplentyfrom NewOrleansandlouisiana.Formore information,visitsouthernfood.org.

Whatareyourthoughts

onreachingthemuseum’s 20thanniversary?

ELIZABETHWILLIAMS: The museumisatotallydifferentanimal thanweexpectedwhenwefirst started.It’stakenonitsownlife,which isareallygoodthingbecausethat’s whatyouwant.Asafounderyouwant ittobeabletogoonwithoutyou.It’s beenawonderfulride

Whenwefirststarted,weweremakingitupaswewentalong.Therearen’t alotofguidelines.Everyoneknows aboutartmuseums.There’sonein everytownpractically.Butpeople don’tknowwhatafoodmuseumis Thatgaveusalotoffreedom. Foodiseverything.It’slife.Thisis somethingeveryoneexperiences.As muchasartisawonderfuladditionto theworld,youcouldlivewithoutit Foodissoquotidianthatpeopleforget aboutitandtakeitforgranted.SoFAB representstheplacethatfoodhasin ourculture.It’severythingfromfast foodandcomfortfoodtohautecuisine.Wealsodidanexhibitonhunger andphotographsofstarvingpeople. There’sasensethat‘thisrelates tome.’It’ssomethingeveryonecan identifywith.It’sdifferentthanwhat youfindinothermuseums.There areafewdifferentcategoriesof responseswe’vegotten.Peoplewho areofretirementageoftenfeelvery nostalgic.Theyrememberthingslike oldpackagingoranoldrefrigerator, likeoneofthefirstrefrigerators.They enjoyitasamemory.

youngpeople,andIamtalkingfrom childrentotheirearly20s,already thinkfoodisimportant.youseethis changeintheculture.They’reused totheFoodNetworkandmovies aboutchefsand“TheBear.”Allof thatispartofthecultureyounger peoplegrewupwith.Theyarenotas amazedwiththeideaofthemuseum Theywanttotalkaboutfooditself. Theyhaveatotallydifferentattitude andareinterestedinthehistoryand howwegothere.Theylikeoldtools They’relike,“Ohmygod,thisisan earlyfoodprocessor.”Itgivesthem thesensethatpeoplewerealways doingthis.Wefindourgadgettableis oneofthemostpopularexhibits.

Howdothemuseumand cookbookseetheSouth?

W: Wedecidedtotakepoliticsoutof ourconceptionoftheSouth.When (Dwight)Eisenhowercamebackfrom WorldWarII,hehadexperiencedthe AutobahninGermany,whichwasa seriesofhighwaysthatconnectedthe wholecountry.Hedecidedweneed tohaveafederalhighwaysystemlike thatintheu.S.Theytookthefour quadrantsandlookedatthegeography andhowtoputittogether.Westole thatidea.Thisisthesoutheastofthe u.S.It’snottheMason-Dixonline.We alsodidn’tcutanystateinhalforeliminateitifitwasn’tfullyinthequadrant. That’showyougetTexas.Partofeast TexasisverySouthern,yetthere’salot ofTexasthathasdifferentinfluences. TheSouthischangingallthetime. We’reconstantlyhavingnewimmigrants,andbythatImeanfromplaces otherthantheu.S.butalsoplacesnot theSouth.Ifyou’refromMinnesota andyoumovetotheSouth,youhave afoodculturethatyou’rebringingto theSouth.you’remakingyourfoodin

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theSouth,soit’sSouthernfood.That’s changingourfood.Sowewanted somethingthatwouldreflectthat.

Whattypesof recipesdoesitinclude?

W: Wewantedtohavesome unknownrecipesandrecognizepeople like(ThomasJefferson’senslaved chef)JamesHemingsand(New Orleans’firstTVcookingpersonality)lenaRichard.Wealsoaskedour friends,chefsandmuseumvolunteers andboardmembers.Noteverything needstobecheffy.Sowehaveareally eclecticblendofrecipes.

OneclassicistheBrennan’srecipe forbananasFoster.That’sa20th-centuryrecipe.Itischeffy,butit’seasy enoughthatyoucandoitathome.It’s cometobepartofthecanonofthe foodofNewOrleans

Atthesametime,wehaveSerigne Mbaye’srecipeforhibiscustea.That’s liketheprecursortoreddrink.It’s straightfromapersonwhowasraised inSenegalandishereinNewOrleans andjustwonaJamesBeardaward. Wehaveboardmemberswhogaveus recipes.JuliaJohnstongaveusallsorts ofmangorecipes.ShelivesinFlorida. ThefriedcatfishwithComeback sauceisatthesametimetraditional andkindofmodern.Theyusemasa insteadofflourtofrythecatfish.Dijon mustardisintheComebacksauce, whichisnottraditional.

Wedotalkaboutthehistoryof SoFABinthecookbook.It’salittlebit ofourhistory.Wetellourstoryand saythisiswhywe’rehere,andthen wesaypleasejoinusatthetableand experienceallthesethings.

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Broussard’s—819ContiSt.,(504)581-3866; broussards.com Rainbowtroutamandine isservedwithtassoandcornmacquechoux andCreolemeunieresauce.Brunchincludes Benedicts,chickenandwafflesandmore. Reservationsrecommended.Outdoorseating available.DinnerWed.-Sat.,brunchSun.$$$ CafeNormandie—HigginsHotel,480Andrew HigginsBlvd.,(504)528-1941;higginshotelnola. com/dining ThemenucombinesclassicFrench dishesandlouisianaitemslikecrabbeignets withherbaioli.Sandwichesincludepo-boys,a muffulettaonflatbreadandaburger.Noreservations.Breakfastandlunchdaily $$ TheCommissary—634OrangeSt.,(504)2741850;thecommissarynola.com—Asmoked turkeysandwichisservedwithbacon,tomato jam,herbedcreamcheese,arugulaandherb vinaigretteonhoneyoatbread.Themenu includesdips,salads,sandwiches,boudin balls,friedoystersandmore.Noreservations Outdoorseatingavailable.lunchTue.-Sat.$$ Curio—301RoyalSt.,(504)717-4198;curionola.com—ThecreativeCreolemenuincludes blackenedGulfshrimpservedwithchickenand andouillejambalaya.Therealsoarecrabcakes, shrimpandgrits,crawfishetouffee,po-boys andmore.Reservationsaccepted.lunchand dinnerdaily.$$

Dahla—611O’KeefeAve.,(504)766-6602; dahlarestaurant.com—ThemenuincludespopularThaidisheslikepadthai,drunkennoodles, curriesandfriedrice.Crispyskinnedduckbasil ispreparedwithvegetablesandThaibasil. Deliveryavailable.Reservationsaccepted lunchanddinnerMon.-Sat $$ DesireOysterBar—RoyalSonestaNewOrleans, 300BourbonSt.,(504)586-0300;sonesta. com/desireoysterbar—AmenufullofGulfseafoodincludeschar-grilledoysterstoppedwith Parmesanandherbs.Themenualsoincludes po-boys,po-boys,gumbo,blackenedfish,fried seafoodplattersandmore.Reservationsrecommended.Breakfast,lunchanddinnerdaily $$ DickieBrennan’sBourbonHouse—144 BourbonSt.,(504)522-0111;bourbonhouse.com There’saseafoodrawbarwithrawandcharbroiledoysters,fishdip,crabfingers,shrimpand more.RedfishontheHalf-shelliscookedskin-on andservedwithcrab-boiledpotatoes,frisee andlemonbuerreblanc.Reservationsaccepted lunchanddinnerdaily.$$$ DickieBrennan’sSteakhouse 716Iberville St.,(504)522-2467;dickiebrennanssteakhouse.com—Themenuincludesavarietyof steaks,plussearedGulffish,lobsterpasta, barbecueshrimpandmore.A6-ouncefilet mignonisservedwithfriedoysters,creamed spinach,potatoesandbearnaise.Reservations recommended.DinnerMon.-Sat $$$ ElPavoReal—4401S.BroadAve.,(504)2662022;elpavorealnola.com—Themenuincludes tacos,enchiladas,quesadillas,ceviche tamalesandmore.PescadoVeraCruzfeatures sauteedGulffishtoppedwithtomatoes,olives,

onionandcapers,servedwithriceandstring beans.Outdoorseatingavailable.Noreservations.lunchandearlydinnerTue.-Sat $$ Juan’sFlyingBurrito 515BaronneSt., (504)529-5825;2018MagazineSt.,(504) 569-0000;4724S.CarrolltonAve.,(504) 486-9950;8140OakSt.,(504)897-4800; juansflyingburrito.com TheFlyingBurrito includessteak,shrimp,chicken,cheddarjack cheese,blackbeans,rice,guacamoleandsalsa Themenualsoincludestacos,quesadillas, enchiladas,fajitas,nachos,saladsandmore. Outdoorseatingavailable.Noreservations lunchanddinnerThu.-Tue $$ Katie’sRestaurant—3701IbervilleSt.,(504) 488-6582;katiesinmidcity.com TheCajun Cubanwithroastedpork,ham,cheeseand pickles.Theeclecticmenualsoincludeschargrilledoysters,sandwiches,burgers,pizza, friedseafoodplatters,pasta,saladsandmore Deliveryavailable.Reservationsacceptedfor largeparties.lunchanddinnerTue.-Sun $$ Kilroy’sBar—HigginsHotel,480Andrew HigginsBlvd.,(504)528-1941;higginshotelnola.com/dining—Thebarmenuincludessandwiches,saladsandflatbreads,includingone toppedwithpeach,prosciutto,stracciatella cheese,arugulaandpecans.Noreservations. DinnerWed.-Sat $$ LegacyKitchen’sCraftTavern—700 TchoupitoulasSt.,(504)613-2350;legacykitchen.com—Themenuincludesoysters, flatbreads,burgers,sandwiches,saladsand aNOlAStyleGritsBowltoppedwithbacon, cheddarandapoachedegg.Reservations accepted.Breakfast,lunchanddinnerdaily $$

LegacyKitchenSteak&Chop—91Westbank Expressway,Gretna,(504)513-2606;legacykitchen.com—Themenuincludesfiletsmignons andbone-inrib-eyes,aswellasburgers,salads andseafooddishes.Reservationsaccepted. Outdoorseatingavailable.lunchanddinner Mon.-Sat $$

LuzianneCafe 481GirodSt.,(504)265-1972; luziannecafe.com—BoudinBenedictfeatures twopoachedeggsoverboudinandanEnglish muffin,servedwithgreentomatochowchow andhollandaise.Noreservations.Delivery available.BreakfastandlunchWed.-Sun.$$ Mikimoto—3301S.CarrolltonAve.,(504)4881881;mikimotosushi.com TheSouthCarrollton rollincludestunatataki,avocadoandsnowcrab. Themenualsohasnoodledishes,teriyakiand more.Reservationsaccepted.Deliveryavailable. lunchSun.-Fri.,dinnerdaily.$$

Mosca’s—4137Highway90West,Westwego, (504)436-8950;moscasrestaurant.com—This family-styleeateryservesItaliandishesand specialtiesincludingchickenalagrande,shrimp Mosca,bakedoystersMoscaandchicken cacciatore.Reservationsaccepted.Dinner Wed.-Sat.Cashonly.$$$

Mother’sRestaurant 401PoydrasSt.,(504) 523-9656;mothersrestaurant.net—This counter-servicespotservespo-boysdressed withslicedcabbageandCreolefavoriteslike jambalaya,crawfishetouffee,redbeansand riceandmore.Breakfastisavailableallday. Deliveryavailable.Noreservations.Breakfast, lunchanddinnerdaily.$$ NewOrleansHamburger&SeafoodCo.— 817VeteransMemorialBlvd.,Metairie,(504)

837-8580;1005S.ClearviewParkway, Jefferson,(504)734-1122;2515BManhattan Blvd.,Harvey,(504)684-6050;4141St.Charles Ave.,(504)247-9753;6920VeteransMemorial Blvd.,Metairie,(504)455-1272;nohsc.com

ThemenurangesfromburgerstoItaliandishes, friedseafoodplatters,po-boys,saladsandmore Thin-friedCatfishlafitteisservedoverricepilaf. Deliveryavailable.lunchanddinnerdaily.$$ Neyow’sCreoleCafe—3332BienvilleSt.,(504) 827-5474;neyows.com—Themenuincludes redbeansandricewithfriedchickenorpork chops,aswellasshrimpCreole,seafood platters,po-boys,char-grilledandrawoysters, saladsandmore.Sideitemsincludecarrot souffle,macandcheese,cornbreaddressing, sweetpotatototsandmore.Noreservations. lunchdaily,dinnerMon.-Sat.,brunchSun $$ NiceGuysBar&Grill 7910EarhartBlvd., (504)302-2404;niceguysbarandgrillnola.com

Char-grilledoystersaretoppedwithcheese andgarlicbutter,andotheroptionsinclude oystersRockefellerandloadedoysters.The creativemenualsoincludesseafoodbread, aCajun-lobsterpotato,wings,quesadillas, burgers,salads,sandwiches,seafoodpasta, loadedfriesandmore.Noreservations.lunch daily,dinnerMon.-Sat $$$ OrleansGrapevineWineBar&Bistro—720 OrleansAve.,(504)523-1930;orleansgrapevine.com—Thewinebarofferscheeseboards andappetizerstonoshwithwines.Themenu includesCreolepastawithshrimpandandouille intomatocreamsauce.Reservationsaccepted forlargeparties.Outdoorseatingavailable. DinnerThu.-Sun $$

PalaceCafe 605CanalSt.,(504)523-1661; palacecafe.com ThecontemporaryCreole menuincludescrabmeatcheesecakewith mushroomsandCreolemeunieresauce. Outdoorseatingavailable.Reservations recommended.BreakfastandlunchWed.-Fri., dinnerWed.-Sun.,brunchSat.-Sun $$$ ParishGrill—4650W.EsplanadeAve.,Suite 100,Metairie,(504)345-2878;parishgrill com—Themenuincludesburgers,sandwiches, pizzaandsauteedandouillewithfigdip, bluecheeseandtoastpoints.Reservations accepted.lunchanddinnerMon.-Sat $$ PeacockRoom—KimptonHotelFontenot,501 TchoupitoulasSt.,(504)324-3073;peacockroomnola.com—Atbrunch,braisedshortrib grilladesareservedovergritswithmushrooms,apoachedeggandshavedtruffle. Reservationsaccepted.DinnerWed.-Mon., brunchSun.$$ Rosie’sontheRoof HigginsHotel,480 AndrewHigginsBlvd.,(504)528-1941;higginshotelnola.com/dining—Therooftopbarhasa menuofsandwiches,burgersandsmallplates CrabbeignetsaremadewithGulfcrabmeat andmascarponeandservedwithherbaioli.No reservations.Dinnerdaily $$ Tableau—616St.PeterSt.,(504)934-3463; tableaufrenchquarter.com—Themenu featurestraditionalandcreativeCreole dishes.Pastabouillabaissefeaturessquid inkmafaldine,littleneckclams,Gulfshrimp, squid,seafoodbroth,rouilleandherbed breadcrumbs.Outdoorseatingavailableonthe balcony.Reservationsrecommended.Dinner Wed.-Sun.,brunchThu.-Sun $$$

Tacklebox—817CommonSt.,(504)827-1651; legacykitchen.com Themenuincludesraw andchar-broiledoysters,seafoodplatters, po-boys,friedchicken,crabandcornbisque andmore.RedfishSt.Charlesisservedwith garlic-herbbutter,asparagus,mushroomsand crawfishcornbread.Reservationsaccepted Breakfast,lunchanddinnerdaily.$$ Theo’sNeighborhoodPizza—1212S. ClearviewParkway,Elmwood,(504)733-3803; 2125VeteransMemorialBlvd.,Metairie,(504) 510-4282;4024CanalSt.,(504)302-1133; 4218MagazineSt.,(504)894-8554;70488 Highway21,Covington,(985)234-9420; theospizza.com AMarilynnPotaSupreme pieistoppedwithmozzarella,pepperoni, sausage,hamburger,mushrooms,bellpeppers andonions.Therealsoaresalads,sandwiches, wings,breadsticksandmore.Deliveryavailable.lunchanddinnerTue.-Sat $

Tito’sCeviche&Pisco—1433St.CharlesAve., (504)354-1342;5015MagazineSt.,(504)2677612;titoscevichepisco.com ThePeruvian menuincludesseveraltypesofceviche,aswell assteakandseafooddishes.Outdoorseating availableonMagazineStreet.Deliveryavailable.Reservationsaccepted.lunchanddinner Mon.-Sat.,brunchSun.$$$

TheVintage 3121MagazineSt.,(504)3247144;thevintagenola.com—Themenuhas flatbreads,cheeseboards,smallplatesanda pressedveggiesandwichwithavocado,onions, arugula,redpepperandpepperjackcheese.No reservations.Deliveryandoutdoorseatingavailable.Breakfast,lunchanddinnerdaily.$$

FLAVOREDMOJITOS NICE GUYS NOLA

Ourflavored mojitos arerefreshingcocktails blending theclassic combinationofmint, lime,and rumwitha varietyofvibrant fruit infusions, offeringa delightful twistona traditionalfavorite.

7910EarhartBlvd,NOLA•(504)318-5025 niceguysnola.com

FROZENIRISHCOFFEE

PETE’S OUTINTHE COLD

Best of NewOrleans 2ndfavoritebar 2023, Pete’s is afriendly&quirkydivebar located in theIrish Channel. An oldschooljukebox localpopups, Sunday bloodymarybar, Monday farmer’s market,and thebestfrozen drinks around (thankstoConnieD!) make it theperfect placetocooloffthissummer!

701SixthSt,NOLA•(504)895-8993

TWISTEDHOTHONEYOLDFASHIONED CRESENTCROWN

Twistsummerheatonits head with our TwistedHot HoneyOld Fashioned! Bourbon, MoninHot HoneySyrup,angostura bitters andTwisted Teacombine into thesummer’s ‘hottest’cocktail!

5900AlmonasterAve,NOLA•(504)240-5900 crescentcrown.com

COUNTRYCLUBCOSMOPOLITAN THECOUNTRY CLUB

Enjoy$1classic ginorvodka Martinis and Cosmopolitansevery Monday-Thursday during dinner with an entrée,limit 3drinks perpersonatThe CountryClub! Checkout our$5weekday happyhourand experience ourbeautiful, awardwinning barand wine program!

634LouisaSt,NOLA•(504)945-0742 thecountryclubneworleans.com

FROZENIRISHCOFFEE PARASOL’S

Beat theheatthissummeratParasol’s in the IrishChannel with ourdelicious Frozen Irish Coffee. This frozen cocktail is theperfect waytostaycoolthissummer. Open Daily!! 2533ConstanceSt,NOLA•(504)354-9079 facebook.com/ParasolsNOLA

“THEROSELLA” ROSELLA

Join us at Rosellathissummerand savor “The Rosella” -a refreshingcocktailfeaturing earl grey,lemon,a dash of rose water, Greek yogurt,and vodka. Topped with edible dried rose petals,it’sclean,refreshing, floral, with alittlebit of sweet!

139SCortezSt,NOLA•(504)766-6642 rosellamidcity.com

FROZENCARDAMARG ANNA’S

Come to Anna’s andtry oursummercocktail: theFrozenCardamarg!MadewithVidaMezcal, tequila, orange,lime, agave, Cardamaro, andcardamomtea,it’sthe perfectrefreshing blend. EnjoyitthissummeratAnna’s! 2601RoyalSt,NOLA annasnola.com

SummER Drink guide

FrozenIrishCoffee PETE’SOUTINTHECOLD

FrozenIrishCoffee PARASOL’S

OldFashioned CRESENTCROWN

ROSELLA

BANANAHAMMOCK PEACOCKROOM

CasamigosMezcal, CasamigosAnejo,banana, AmontilladoSherry, ginger,toasted rice, citrus,bakingspice notes, hintsofsmoke, sightlynutty finish. Easy sipper,poolparty vibes. $1 of each specialPRIDE cocktail will go towardsThe Trevor Project. 501TchoupitoulasSt,NOLA•(504)324-3073 peacockroomnola.com

THELWORD KING BRASSERIE

Bombay Sapphire andWonderbirdgin,Boosma,Cloosterbitter, Velvet,Falernum, sugar snap pea, sage,lime. Vibrant, citrusyand delightfully vegetal. Asummerspinonthe classicLastWord. $1 of each specialPRIDE cocktail will go towardsThe Trevor Project. 521TchoupitoulasSt,NOLA•(504)324-3000 kingbrasserieandbar.com

ESPRESSOMARTINI LOTS ALUCKBAR

We’reinour Espresso MartiniEra!Diveinto theweekend with ourSignature Espresso Martini’satone of thetop dive bars in the city!Sip on theperfect blendofcoffee and cocktailsina cozy,laidbackatmosphere. Cheers to good timesand greattimes! 203HomedaleSt,NOLA•(504)483-0978

MARTINI KATIE’SRESTAURANT&BAR

Katie’shas a$5drink specialMonday-Friday AND$5Martinisevery Friday!Katie’s Restaurant &Bar,the Best MidCityNeighborhood Restaurant forexceptional food andgreat drinkspecials!

3701IbervilleSt,NOLA•(504)488-6582 katiesinmidcity.com

VIET-CAJUNMARGARITA

THEWINEBAR AT EMERIL’S Tequila, Mezcal,Passionfruit, Pineapple, CajunSpices, Vietnamese Herbs, Lime 334JuliaSt,NOLA•(504)528-9393 emerilsrestaurant.com/the-wine-bar-atemerils

BLUEBERRYDROPMARTINI

HEADQUARTERS BY NICE GUYS NOLA Stoliblueberry vodka, St.Germain,bluecuracao, lemonjuice,simplesyrup served with a lemonwheel andasugar rim. 445SRampartSt,NOLA•(504)217-6851 niceguysnola.com

BRAZILIANSKIES DOVETAIL BAR

Dovetail Barisacraft cocktail andcoffee venueinthe Schaeffer Hotellobby.Our specialty cocktail menu includes theBrazilian Skies, atropicalmix of Cachaca, Lime,Pineapple, &Ube CoconutCrème.Cooloffwitha cocktail,coffee or both! 201NRampartSt,NOLA•(504)345-2949 dovetail-bar.com

BEERANDWELLSPECIALS SADDLEBAR

TheMadras! Vodka, Oj,&Cranberry.$2wells &domesticbeers allsummerlong! 715BienvilleSt,NOLA•(504)313-1113 saddlebarneworleans.com

DADIZZY LILDIZZY’S CAFE

Avodka basedlemonadecocktail with a strawberry flavor, createdbypremier mixologistJessica Robinson.Comeget your day drinkonatLil’Dizzy’s! 1500EsplanadeAve,NOLA•(504)766-8687 lildizzyscafe.net

BananaHammock PEACOCKROOM

TheLWord KINGBRASSERIE

EspressoMartini LOTSALUCKBAR

BlueberryDropMartini HEADQUARTERSBYNICEGUYSNOLA

FROZENIRISHCOFFEE ERIN ROSE

Cool down andPerkupwithadelicious take on atraditional Irishcoffee.Coffee liqueur andbrandymixed perfectlywithice cream andfresh brewed coffeemakethisapleasure anytimeofday.Alwaysavailable in our complimentarysouvenircup andfeelfreeto askfor an extrashot!

811ContiSt,NOLA•(504)522-3573 erinrosebar.com

AVERYAFTERNOON MARSHHOUSE RUM®

This deliciouscocktailisperfect foryour summer afternoons by thepool. It combines 1ozMarsh HouseRum,1oz Aperol Apertivo, 1ozClubSoda, and2oz Rosé Wine.Build in awineglass over iceand servewitha dehydrated grapefruit wheelorany summer fruityou like! marshhouse.com

ELDIABLO FILMOREINTHE OAKS

Código Rosa Tequila, IllegalMezcal, Creme De Cassis,LimeJuice,GingerBeer& Fresh Jalapeno.Our cocktailsare availabledaily 7am–7pm;Happy Hour 3pm–6pm 1040FilmoreAve,NOLA•(504)875-4083 filmoreintheoaks.com

LEMONLAVENDERDRIFTEE URBANSOUTH

Containing 5mgofhemp-deriveddelta-9 THC, immerseyourselfinthe citrusyserenade of lemonentwinedwithsoftwhispersof lavender in this sugar-free, carb-free,hangover-free sparklingseltzer 1645TchoupitoulasSt,NOLA•(504)267-4852 urbansouth.com

JUCIFER GNARLY BARLEY

AllHailJucifer!Thisjuicy treatisahazyIPA brewed with plenty of Citraand Mosaic hops forbrightflavorsofmango,papaya, and grapefruit. JuciferIPA is builtfor days like this,available nowatyourlocal bar, bodega, or groceryretailer.

1709CorbinRd,Hammond•(985)318-0723 gnarlybeer.com

MANGOMOJITO BUDSI’S

Budsi’sMango Mojito is adrink that matches amenusteeped in freshness. Thebar crew blends up freshmangos daily, muddlesfresh mint andcanesugar,and createsmagic with ahealthy dose of Saison CaribbeanRum.The result is abeverageasstrongasatropical storm, yetsmoothenoughtofightthe kick of thespicy Thai entrees. Only $6 from2-6 p.m. dailyduringtheir expanded happyhour.

1760NRampartSt,NOLA•(504)381-4636 budsisthai.com

LAPIÑACALIENTE RIVERSHACK TAVERN

RefreshingSummertreat with thetaste of sweetpineapple that compliments spicyjalapeno!!

3449RiverRd,Jefferson•(504)834-4938 rivershacktavern.com

FIERYPEACHMARGARITA JUSTINI’S

Sweet, Spicy&Strong! Join us forHappy Hour:Tuesday-Thursday: 3-6p,Friday: 3-7p, Saturday:5-7p

3162DauphineSt,NOLA•(504)381-5098 justinisnola.com

SLOWDOWN,RELAX CRACK’DBRUNCH

Bombay blackberry gin, lemonjuice,prosecco,way rush have another!

1901SophieWrightPlace,NOLA•(504)381-4678 crackdbrunch.com

VODKABUNNYCRUSH THERABBITHOLE

SatsumaMandarinVodka,TripleSec,Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice, Sprite,and Soda 1228OrethaCastleHaleyBlvd,NOLA (504)354-9709•rabbitholenola.com

ELECTRICLEMONADE ESTRELLASTEAK&LOBSTERHOUSE

Join us at Estrella forone of ourtropical specialtydrinkstohelpyou beat theheat. Made with WesternSon BlueberryVodka anda splash of lemonade 237DecaturSt,NOLA•(504)525-6151 estrellasteaknola.com

BACKNINE AUDUBONCLUBHOUSEBYDICKIE BRENNAN&CO

Enjoythe “BackNine” –a cocktail crafted with tequilablanco, guava, coconut, and lime –onthe AudubonClubhouse veranda, nestledamong historic oaktrees andwith aviewofAudubon Park’s lush golf course

Open to thepublicseven days aweek, the Clubhouseoffers an idyllicretreat where youcan unwind andindulge in brunch, lunchand dinner

6975MagazineStreet,NOLA•(504)558-1200 audubonclubhouse.com

FROZENLAVENDERLEMONADE HIGHGRACE

Oneofthe most refreshingdrinksinthe Quarter, this vodka-baseddrink is swirling allday,every daytokeepyou cool.Grabit in ato-go cupand #OverDoIt. 733StPeter,NOLA•(504)218-5649 highgracenola.com

LEMONCHAMPAGNECOCKTAIL ANNUNCIATION

Simple elegance describesour Lemon ChampagneCocktail. Arefreshingblend of FreshlySqueezedLemon,SimpleSyrup,and Prosecco is theperfect summer drink. 1016AnnunciationSt,NOLA•(504)568-0245 annunciationrestaurant.com

MULBERRYSMASH CAUSE&CURE

ABourbon-based bevwithmuddled mulberries rightfromthe tree in ourbackyard. 2540BanksSt,NOLA•(504)218-5649 causeandthecurenola.com

SPICYPINEAPPLEMARGARITA DAHLA

Come stop by forour dailyhappy hour 4:30pm-6:30pmtotry oursignature cocktails. OurSpicy PineappleMargarita is made with Reposado tequila, pineapplejuice,lime juice, jalapeno,and agavesyrup 611O’KeefeAveUnit10,NOLA•(504)766-6602 dahla.toast.site

BOW-WOW NEYOW’SCREOLECAFÉ

TheBow-Wow is Neyow’ssignature 32oz cocktail made with lightrum,darkrum and fruitpunch.Garnished with lemonand lime slices,the Bow-Wowisperfect forhot Summer nights 3332BienvilleSt.,NOLA•(504)827-5474 neyows.com

HANDGRENADE TROPICALISLE

Enjoythe sweetmelon tasteofNew Orleans’ most powerful drink: theHandGrenade Availableat4 Tropical Isle locationson BourbonSt. &Bourbon Street HonkyTonk, or orderHandGrenade Mixfor gift giving or making

SAINTSATIONAL

LEGACYKITCHENCRAFTTAVERN

Celebrate the Saints with our signature gin cocktail Expertly crafted with prosecco, Malfy gin, St Germain, fresh lemon juice, simply syrup, garnished with a lemon twist.

700TchoupitoulasSt#3612,NOLA (504)613-2350•legacykitchen.com

FERRARIFLIP THEVINTAGE

This refreshing lemony cocktail is perfect for summer featuring cognac, Cointreau, Luxardo, lemon and bitters. 3121MagazineSt,NOLA•(504)324-7144 thevintagenola.com

LASTRADA PAL’SLOUNGE

Montenegro Italian amaro, rosemary-infused hibiscus-orange aperitivo, fresh squeezed grapefruit juice. Join us at Mid-city’s best neighborhood bar serving up delicious seasonal drinks specialty cocktails, beer & wine 949N.Rendon,NOLA•(504)488-7257 facebook.com/palslounge

VOODOOGLITTER MARTINE’SLOUNGE

A ginger-spicy cocktail of: Ancho Reyes chile liqueur; Ginger elixir; Luxardo cherry juice; topped with sparkling wine! Opens at 3pm daily. Indoor bar & outdoor patio seating. 2347MetairieRd.,Metairie•(504)831-8637 facebook.com/martineslounge

PINKLEMONADESHOTS MOSCA’S

This summer come try Mosca’s pink lemonade shots made with Titos vodka. Perfect addition to a night of old school Italian cuisine.

4137US-90West,Westwego•(504)436-8950 moscasrestaurant.com

THELEGACYSOUR

LEGACYKITCHEN’SSTEAKANDCHOP

LegacyKitchen’sSteakandChop’s signaturecocktailfeaturesHennessy, GrandMarnier,orangejuice,pineapple juice,andsimplesyrup.

91WestbankExpy#51,Gretna (504)513-2606•legacykitchen.com

WINE

ORLEANSGRAPEVINEWINEBAR&BISTRO

Delicious French cuisine and wine by the glass, bottle or flight Courtyard and sidewalk seating. Thurs – Sun 4-10 pm 720OrleansAve.,NOLA

INFUSEDBLUEBERRYHILL CORNET

Enjoy our delicious mix of House-infused blueberry vodka, fresh blueberry puree, orange juice, lemon juice, and a hint of sugar. Available daily from 11am – 11pm

LIQUIDHAZE THEPOTHOLE

Stop by Nola’s newest sports barand try oursignature drink, Liquid Haze!Servedin auniquebongcup,thisvibrant concoction features agenerouspouroftequila with a grapelemonadetwist,inspiredbythe flavor of purple Gatorade.OpenDaily! 233DecaturSt,NOLA70130 potholeno.com

HUGEASSBEERS PROHIBITION,HOMEOF THEHUGEASSBEERS

Take abreak andbeatthe heat with aHUGE ASSBEER.Comestopbyand refreshyourself with ourice-cold, oversizedbeers.Don’t miss out– come seeustoday!OpenDaily! 333BourbonSt,NOLA70130•(504)586-9843 hugeassbeers.com

PIMMSCUP BARONESSONBARONNE

Pimm’s,fresh sour,gingerale,seasonal fruit, cucumber |Fun Fact:Thiscocktail was invented in London andisnow an imbibers dreamdrink.Popular in NewOrleans because it’s so lightand refreshing.

339BaronneSt,NOLA•(504)522-8664 baronessnola.com

CUTWATERCANNEDCOCKTAILS SOUTHERNEAGLESALESANDSERVICE

Award-winningcocktailsmadewithrealspirits. From theballparktothe beach, Cutwater allows youtobring thebar wherever you are. Real cocktailsmadewithrealspirits 5300BlairDr,Metairie•(504)733-8656 southerneagle.com

XLFRENCH NEYOW’SXL

10-Shots DusseorHendricks,SimpleSyrup andlemon juice, topped with champagne 3336BienvilleSt,NOLA•(504)503-1081 xl.neyows.com

STRAWBERRYSPRITZ COPPERVINE

TheStrawberrySpritzmarriesthe fruity notesofCVNZSauvignon Blancwiththe aromaticsofsummerstrawberries. St Germain Elderflower Liqueur, lemonjuice,thengarnished with soda water. Quaintly effervescent;ideal forafternoonsand evenings! 1001PoydrasSt,NOLA•(504)208-9535 coppervine.com

RUMPASSIONSPRITZ OXBOWRUMDISTILLERY

Refreshingand tropical,never toosweet OxbowEstateSmall BatchWhite Rum, passionfruit,lemon,sodatop andtiki bittersfloat.

760StPhilipSt,BatonRouge•(225)615-8044 oxbowrumdistillery.com

BLOODYMARY MOTHER’S

Somelikeithot!Mother’sspicyBloodyMary packsheatandakick.Tomatojuiceisamped upwithseasonings&hotsauce.Themoreyou sweat,themoreyou’llcooloffintheheat 401PoydrasSt.,NOLA•(504)523-9656 mothersrestaurant.net

LESRAISINS AUGUST

ODVIArmagnac,sherry,LilletBlanc,pineapple. 301TchoupitoulasSt,NOLA•(504)299-9777 restaurantaugust.com

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BJ'SLOUNGEBYWATER 9pm

BOURBONOBAR—JaiReed,8pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB— MatineeAllStarBand,1pm;Ragtag Ballyhoo,5pm;Richard"Piano"Scott andFriends,8pm

THEGOAT—Gorgatron,CasketRobbery, Voraath,Konstricted,8pm

TUESDAY9

BOURBONOBAR Ingridluccia,8pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB— Richard“Piano”Scott,1pm;lachlang Band,5pm;FritzelsAllStarBandw/ JamilSharif,8pm

THERABBITHOLE RebirthBrass Band,8pm

WEDNESDAY10

BJ'SLOUNGEBYWATER—Joey's BackyardMovieNight(NicCage Bingo),8pm

BLUENILE NewBreedBrass Band,9:30pm

BOURBONOBAR—Serabee,8pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB

Richard“Piano”Scott,1pm;Bourbon StreetStars,5pm;FritzelsAllStarBand w/KevinRayClark,8pm

MARGARETPLACE SariJordan,Raph andtheRotations,uffDa,Edden,7pm

THURSDAY11

BJ'SLOUNGEBYWATER—BigDixie Swingers,9pm

BLUENILE—Wherey'atBrass Band,9pm

BOURBONOBAR TiffanyHall,8pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB

—Richard“Piano”Scott,1pm;Doyle CooperBand,2:30pm;JohnSaavedra Band,6pm;FritzelsAllStarBandw/ KevinRayClark,8pm

PEACOCKROOM,HOTELFONTENOT— DalovebirdswithRobinBarnesandPat Casey,8pm

ROCK'N'BOWL—GenoDelafose& FrenchRockin'Boogie,8pm

FRIDAY12

BJ'SLOUNGEBYWATER—StooOdom RecordReleasePartyw/Malevitus+ KittyBaudoin'sFunHouse,9pm

BLUENILE TheCaesarBrothersFunk

Box,8pm;KermitRuffinsandthe BarbecueSwingers,11pm

BOURBONOBAR—EllenSmith&April Spain,4pm;MemShannonTrio,8pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB— Richard"Piano"Scott,12:30pm;Sam Friend,2:30pm;SazaracStreetw/John Royen,6pm;FritzelsAllStarBandw/ KevinRayClark,9pm

NOLABREWING—JonRonigerandthe GoodForNothin'Band,7pm ROCK'N'BOWL—TheTopcats,8:30 pm

SANTOS—Zachariahraps,TheQuadroholicsandTwoToneMerigold,9pm

TIPITINA'S NaughtyProfessor, WhisperParty,9pm

SATURDAY13

BJ'SLOUNGEBYWATER—Sabine McCalla+JeffreyBroussardandthe NightSyndicate,9pm

BLUENILE—GeorgeBrownBand,8pm; TheSoulRebels,11pm

BOURBONOBAR—GaryBrown,4pm; TheBluesMasters,8pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB— Richard“Piano”Scott,12:30pm;Steve DetroyBand,2:30pm;ChuckBrackman Band,6pm;FritzelsAllStarBandw/ JamilSharif,9pm NOLABREWING HappyTalkBand,7 pm

ROCK'N'BOWL Paperchase,8:30pm THERABBITHOLE—Technoclub: Deep,11pm WILDLOTUSYOGA—Sasha Masakowski,7pm

SUNDAY14

BLUENILE TheBakedPotatoes,8pm; StreetlegendsBrassBand,10:30pm BOURBONOBAR—KennyBrown&the

KBExpress,8pm

BOURBONOBAR—MarcStone,4pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB— DoyleCooperBand,12:30pm;Hunter Burgamy,5pm;FritzelsAllStarBandw/ MikeFulton,8pm

JOHNCALVINPRESBYTERIANCHURCH Sundays@SixConcertSeries,6pm

TIPITINA'S BruceDaigrepontCajun Band,5:15pm

MUSIC

Inherowntime

byKayleePoche

ALOTHASCHANGEDSINCE

KRISTINDIABLElastputoutan albumin2016.

TheBatonRouge-born, NewOrleans-basedsingersongwritergavebirthtoher firstchild,lucinda,in2019. Thenthepandemichit

It’sgivenhertimetoreflect oneverything,afterspending somuchofhercareerhustling andonthego.It’salsogiven thesongsforherupcoming album,slatedforreleasein 2025,plentyoftimetobake.

“Insomeways,sittingon ideasalittlebitlonger,once Idogetlyricsoutanddofind themelodiesandarrangements,theyfeeldeeperina waybecausethey’vebeen brewinglonger,”Diablesays. Beforeshestartsrecording thenewalbumatDockside Studiooutsidelafayettein afewweeks,she’splayinga showwithJonnyCampos,ofthe lostBayouRamblers,atBKHouse Sunday,July14.

Diablestartedwritingsongsasachild andplayedopenmicnightsinBaton Rougeasateenager.Aimingtosella millionrecordsbyher21stbirthday,she jettedofftoNewyorkat19.Butafter yearsinthecity,shefoundherwayback tolouisiana.

Thesedays“Idon’ttakemyselfasseriously,butinagoodway,”Diablesays. “Iwanttomakereallygreatworkthat’s honest,vulnerable,meaningfulandallof thosethingsthatmakemusicworthwhile.Butalso,IthinkI’mlessattached tooutcomesnowthanIusedtobe,and I’mmorefocusedonjustbeingpresent andshowingupandreallypresentfor writingandmakingthemusic.”

Thesignaturegritinhervoicemakes everythingshesingssoundbluesyand soulful.She’softenbeencompared tofellowlouisiananative,thelate lucindaWilliams,whosheopenedfor inNashvillenearlyadecadeago.Think thesameveinasMaggieKoerner

Diable’s2012album“KristinDiable andtheCity”andher2016record “CreateyourOwnMythology”wereboth commerciallysuccessful,withthelatter album’strack,“I’llMakeTimeforyou,” nearing1millionstreamsonSpotify.

AccordingtoDiable,thenewalbum willexplorefindingpeaceamongturmoil andlivinginthemoment.

Whencreatingmusic,Diablefinds melodiescometohermorenaturally, almostfromaspiritualplace,shesays.

Shedrawsinspirationfromherown lifeaswellastryingtoputherselfin theshoesofothers,or,assheputsit, “approachinghumanitywithcuriosity andsomeempathy.”

“Icouldprobablywrite10songs, justthemelody,inoneday,”shesays. “Isometimestakelongertoreally reachaplacewithlyricsthatIfeel reallylikethey’vemetthemark,and they’renotsilly.”

Thegapbetweenalbumshasbeenan exerciseinpatience.

“It’staughtmeIdon’thavetorush, andIdon’thavetohaveeverything figuredoutatonce,”shesays.“It’s OKifunderstanding,ifinsightandif creativitycomesataslowerpaceorjust atadifferentpace.”

HershowatBKHousewillfeatureher playingguitarandsingingandCampos onpedalsteel.Healsoperformedwith herandherbandTheCityatJazzFest earlierthisyear

“It’llbekindofaspacey,spiritual, swampytakeonalotofthesongs,” Diablesays.“Headdssomuchtoneand textureanddepth.”

Theduowillplaybotholdandnew songs,butwithdifferentarrangements

“It’llbefuntoseethenuancesofhow thesongscomeoutwiththatunique format,”shesays.

KristinDiableperformsat6p.m. Sunday,July14,atBKHouse.Tickets are$25-$30atbkhouse.org.

KristinDiablein2015 PHOTOBYSHERRIMILLER/ THETIMES-PICAYUNE

Remmy Remmy Stack

ARTS &ENTERTAINMENT

beenplayedbyEthelMerman,Patty luPoneandSuttonFosteramong manyothers.Romanticintrigue aboundsasthemusicalfeaturessuch hitsas“AnythingGoes,”“IGetaKick Outofyou,”“you’retheTop”and“All ThroughtheNight.”Tulane’sSummer lyricTheatrepresentsitsproduction atDixonHallat7:30p.m.Thursday, July11,throughSaturday,July13, and2p.m.Sunday,July14.Tickets $31.50-$56.50vialiberalarts.tulane edu/summer-lyric-theatre.

BastilleDayin

FaubourgSt.John

TheFrenchAmericanChamberof CommerceGulfCoastandmerchants inFaubourgSt.Johnhosttheblock partyonthe3100blockofPoncede leonStreet.Therewillbemusic,food, drinks,artandcraftvendorsandmore. At5-9p.m.Saturday,July13

CharlieGras

SOLUTIONS FOR LAST

WEEK:

foundedasoftwarecompanythat focusedonelectronicageaudio.He contributedsomeworktothepopand NewWavegroupThompsonTwins, whoseTomBaileysharesthistour.At8 p.m.Thursday,July11,attheFillmore. Findticketsviafillmorenola.com

EricaFalls

VocalistEricaFallsfocuseson vintagesoulandfunkinheralbum, “Emotions.”Sheperformsat8p.m. Saturday,July13,atMapleleafBar. Tickets$15inadvanceviamapleleafbar.com,$20athedoor.

Matchess

CharlieGabrielcelebrateshis92nd birthdaywithanarrayofmusical friendsandguests.Thelongtime saxophonistandclarinetistforthe PreservationHallJazzBandreleased hisdebutalbum,“89,”in2022.There areshowsat5and7:30p.m.on Friday,July12,andSunday,July14, atToulouseTheater.Findtickets atpreservationhall.com

‘MeanGirls,TheMusical’

TinaFey’scultclassic2004film “MeanGirls”introducedCadyHeron, astudentmovingfromAfricatoan Americanhighschool,whereshe encountersthedominantsocialclique, the“Plastics.”Feyalsoadaptedthe storyforthestage,andthemusical versionhascarriedonthestory. RivertownTheatersforthePerforming ArtspresentstheHighSchoolVersion, completewithanenergeticyoung cast.Showtimeis7:30p.m.Thursday, July11,throughSaturday,July13, withmatineesat1p.m.Saturdayand 2p.m.Sunday,July14,andtherun continuesJuly17-21.Tickets$39-$53 viarivertowntheaters.com.

ThomasDolby andTomBailey

AsMatchess,WhitneyJohnsoncrafts ambientsoundscapes,almostlike awhitenoisemeditationpractice, asevidencedonthe2022release “Sonescent.”Matchessisontourwith differentlineupsofcollaborators,and isjoinedbyJennyPulseforhershow inNewOrleans.Pulsehaspursued herownsingingandelectronicmusic experimentsandreleasedmusic withthebandsJoanofArcandCap’n Jazz.MJGuiderandSupplicatealso perform.At9p.m.Saturday,July13,at Siberia.Tickets$18.61(includingfees) viasiberianola.com.

BastilleDayFete

TheAllianceFrancaisedelaNouvelleOrleanshostsaBastilleDaycelebrationwithmusicbyPardonMyFrench, asilentdisco,acostumecontest,kids games,foodanddrinks.From6-10 p.m.Friday,July12,at1519Jackson Ave.Ticketsare$10generaladmission inadvance,$5forAlliancemembers or$15atthedoor.Findticketsand informationataf-neworleans.org Bonerama

Thetrombone-frontedrockband throwsdowninoneofitsonlylocal showsthissummer.They’rejoined byguitaristAlexMcMurrayat8:30 p.m.Friday,July12,atChickie WahWah.Tickets$24.91via chickiewahwah.com.

ThetwoTomstourisathrowbackof 1980snostalgia.DuringtheNewWave craze,ThomasDolbyhadanoutsized hitwith“SheBlindedMewithScience,” andrepeatedlyflirtedwithtitlesreferencingtechnology,like“TheGolden AgeofWireless.”Buthissynthesizer workwasnotgimmicky,andhelater

NewOrleansBeatlesFest Onthe60thanniversaryofthe releaseofthe“AHardDay’sNight” film,NewspaperTaxi,aBeatlestribute band,performsthemusicfromthe album,including“AndIloveHer,” “Can’tBuyMelove”andmore.At8 p.m.Saturday,July13,atJefferson PerformingArtsCenter.Ticketsare $30-$75viajeffersonpac.com.

PREMIER CROSSWORD

SUDOKU

FUN ‘N’GAMES

CHARACTER-BUILDING

By Frank A. Longo

ACROSS

1Huntsville’s state

8“Dig in!”

13Watched a child for pay

20Recuperate

21Bodily trunks

22French writer France

231983 film for which Robert Duvall won Best Actor

25Hold within

26 -Ball

27Bullring cry

28Illegal trade medium

30Common med. scans

32The Beatles’ “I’ve Just Face”

33Folk singer DiFranco

34Many a morning bowlful

39Preview release of a new product

44Hardship

45Vid shooters

47Relative of “BTW”

48Further

49Actress Blair

50“Spamalot” creator Idle

51Brimless cap

53 -to manual

54High roller

58Per the norm

60GQ, e.g.

63Entre

64Other, in Acapulco

66Rich, nutty cake

67Iraqi, e.g.

69Tulsa’s largest suburb

74Chap from Chelsea, e.g

75Thumbs-ups

77“Call Jane”

actress Kate

78Oven knob

80Sun -sen

81Sentimental songs

84Coin worth two quarters

88Defunct U.K. record label

89Long (for)

91Active sort

92Aussie buds

96Rational

98“Phooey!”

99General chicken

100 Music genre for Brian Eno

102 Ali Baba’s password

2BR/2BA 1008SqFt FreshlyPainted throughout. NewFlooring. Bathroomshave NewVanities. Gorgeous Crtydw/Pool &multiplesmallerpatioareas.24HourSecurity. CoveredParkingSpotinLot.ManyLongTermOwners providesalovelycommunitywithaStrongCondo Association.$295,000

105 South American marmoset with a tufted tail

107 Knight, e.g.

108 Drifts about 110 Beehive State team

111 Something barely recalled

115 Here, in Lyon 116 Knight, e.g. 120 Crated up 121 Cavalry soldier without heavy weaponry

125 Arranging in rows

126 Emollient plants

127 Arbitrary change of mind

128 A bit firm, as cooked pasta

129 Snake killed by Hercules

130 Word that can follow the starts of 11 answers in this puzzle

DOWN

1Part of B.A.

2Onion cousin

3Oxy 5 target

4Be a sign of 5“Hail, Nero!”

6French sea

7Large, ornate wardrobe

8Raison d’-9Member of “The Squad” in D.C., for short 10Family group 11Futile

12Italian sculptor Andrea 13Reverse side 14Abnormalities

15Daiquiri fruit

16Rare-earth element

17Drench

18“I cannot tell --”

19Circus shelter

24Alternatively

29 latte (kind of espresso)

30“The Mugger” novelist Ed

31Subj. for a theologian

32Done in, as a dragon

34Euro divs.

35Often-refined resource

36IM giggle

TurnKey!FURNISHED 1BD,1BA.Highly Desirablelocation ontheAvenue.Easy accesstoUptown, Downtown&Interstate. QuaintCondow/ HardwoodFlrs,Modern Kitchenw/GraniteCounters&SSAppls.Immaculate Bathroom.FitnessRoom,Crtyd,GatedPrkg,Elevator, LaundryRoom.CondofeesincldWater,Electricity, ExteriorIns,CommonAreaMaintenance,BasicCable& WIFI $165,000

&2022

37Word before luck or struck

38Farmland unit

40Model Banks

41“Take your time”

42Zagreb’s land

43 -Packard

46Rival of Burger King

50Word with salts or Downs

51“I’m f-f-freezing!”

52Boy pharaoh, for short

55Hunk

56Prefix with tax or charge

57Greek “H”

59Weep audibly

60“Possibly”

61Tourist’s aid

62Fuel conduit

65Zeal

68-- Paese cheese

70Madeline of “Mixed Nuts”

71Age

72Often-refined resource

73Retail store’s beginning?

76Declare

79Italian luxury cars, for short

82Postponing of military service

83Je ne -- quoi

85Dupes

86Lucy’s Arnaz

87Picnic spoiler

90Weaponize anew

93William Shatner’s “--War”

94Propyl ending

95Hog haven

97Trap in a net

99With a bit of crying

100 Capital of ancient Syria

101 Mrs., in Metz

103 Substitutes (for)

104 Dough

106 “That hurts!”

109 “Mon Dieu!”

111 Greek salad cheese

112 Blue dye

113 Chilled

114 Border

115 “-- miracle!”

116 Mr., in Berlin

117 Send out

118 Indy 500, e.g.

119 Lacking width and depth, for short

122 That lady

123 “Vengeance” actress Issa

124 Jacuzzi site