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DJ ?uestlove with DJ Soul Sister Thu. June 27 | Disc-jockey auteur, hip-hop drummer, cultural professor and Jimmy Fallon’s Paul Shaffer — Ahmir Khalib Thompson’s Illadelph half-life now looks conservative by several orders of magnitude. A Late Night performance backing Elvis Costello mushroomed into a full-length Roots collaboration, Wise Up Ghost, due in September. DJ Soul Sister opens at Tipitina’s. PAGE 46.

Herman’s House Thu. June 27 | The producers of Herman’s House, a film about the long-distance friendship between a New York artist and Herman Joshua Wallace, a New Orleans native and Angola inmate some believe may have been wrongfully convicted of murder, will hold a Q-and-A session after a screening of the film. At Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center. PAGE 49.

Record Raid Sat. June 29 | Records, tapes and CDs from several different genres and nearly all decades will be available for purchase at Record Raid. More than 20 vendors will be present. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Old Ironworks. PAGE 57. Krewe du Who Sat. June 29 | The Consortium of Genius and Krewe du Who host a one-day mini sci-fi convention to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who. Costumes are encouraged and there will be workshops, live music and prizes. PAGE 57.

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Portugal. The Man | The Portland, Ore. indie rock quartet bounced back from a turbulent 2011 and 2012 (stolen equipment, departing band members) with June’s gloom-treading Evil Friends, produced by whiz Danger Mouse, who keeps his typically dark undertones at bay with the band’s buoyant pop. At House of Blues. PAGE 46.

Weedeater Sun. June 30 | Wilmington, N.C., trio Weedeater lays on the stoner-metal shtick thick — which is to say, correctly. The band’s 2011 release Jason... The Dragon (Southern Lord) navigates a Steve Albini-produced sludge trudge by way of “Dixie” Dave Collins’ forked-tongue flicks. ASG opens at One Eyed Jacks. PAGE 46.

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Wet Hot American Summer Fri.-Sat. June 28-29 | The 2001 cult classic lampoons summer camp comedies and stars members of the sketch comedy ensemble The State as well as Amy Poehler, Paul Rudd, Bradley Cooper, David Hyde Pierce, Janeane Garofalo and show-stealer Christopher Meloni. At The Prytania Theatre. PAGE 49.

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After the discovery of lead paint at a school used by charter school students, emergency lead remediation is ordered — but it’s not clear that local school operators have a long-term plan to deal with the fallout from leadcontaminated buildings.

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No. 7 in January or February at the request of the Orleans Parish Peeling lead paint School Board (OPSB), which had must be removed received the building back from the from the old RSD. During his investigation, Lo McDonogh No. found paint peeling in the hallways, 7 school before around the windows, and in the Audubon Charter classrooms, he said, concentrated School can move in. primarily on the second floor, and PHOTO BY CHERYL GERBER enough that the OPSB decided remediation was necessary before Audubon could move in. One of the primary effects of lead poisoning is damage to the central nervous system, and it is particularly detrimental to young children whose bodies are still developing, experts say. “Even low levels of lead in blood have been shown to affect IQ, ability to pay attention and academic achievement,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “And effects of lead exposure cannot be corrected.” The mere presence of lead-based paint in a building is not the

Lear Enclarde, a former Orleans Parish Criminal Clerk’s Office supervisor, pleaded guilty June 18 to federal mail fraud charges. Enclarde admitted to accepting an unlicensed bail bondsman’s fraudulent documents to release Orleans Parish Prison inmates, in exchange for cash. Enclarde faces up to five years in prison and $250,000 in fines. Enclarde is scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 17. Richard McNeal

pleaded guilty June 13 to selling more than $8,000 in counterfeit tickets to the 2012 BCS National Championship and Super Bowl XLVII. McNeal sold four fake BCS tickets in January 2012, and he sold bogus Super Bowl tickets to undercover FBI agents in February 2013. McNeal is scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 19.

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he students of the Crocker Arts and Technology charter school had one of the most harrowing journeys through the post-Katrina education landscape of any school in New Orleans, bouncing around four campuses in the city over five years before the school finally lost its charter this year among stagnant test scores. Now, finally settled into their long-promised new building on Marengo Street with a new operator preparing for the next school year, Crocker parents are faced with yet another worry — enough peeling lead paint has been discovered in the campus where Crocker kids spent the longest part of their odyssey to warrant an emergency remediation before the building can be used again. But with lead poisoning known to affect intelligence levels, the broader question of how many other students are at risk around the city remains unanswered. Crocker opened on Pratt Drive in Gentilly in August 2008 and moved the following year to the New Orleans Free School campus on Camp Street. In December 2009, the Recovery School District (RSD) issued an emergency notice removing children from the school because the foundation had deteriorated to a “spongy mass.” Children were yanked out almost overnight, their artwork still hanging on the walls years later (the building has since been sold and is slated for redevelopment into apartments). After a few weeks in temporary modular buildings, Crocker students landed at the historic McDonogh No. 7 school building on Milan Street, where they would spend the next two years while a gleaming new school was built on the original Crocker site on Marengo Street. Their anticipated August 2012 move in was delayed as construction continued, and shortly thereafter school officials found out that Crocker charter would not be renewed as test results never earned the school a score above an “F,” and in fact ended slightly lower than it started. Crocker was scheduled to be taken over by the New Orleans College Preperatory Academies (NOCP) charter management organization at the beginning of the 2012-13 school year, remaining in the new Marengo Street building with perhaps some hope of stability. The McDonogh No. 7 building Crocker had just left was scheduled to be given to Audubon Charter School — until the discovery of lead paint peeling inside the building demanded emergency remediation. Paul Lo, a certified lead inspector and lead risk assessor with Materials Management Group, said he assessed McDonogh

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primary hazard; Lo estimates that 70 percent of homes in some New Orleans neighborhoods probably have it. It is the actual ingestion of lead-based paint by children — either by eating paint chips that have peeled off, or when those chips become part of the dust in the air — that it is harmful. “I think the key is you have to maintain it well,” Lo said. Maintenance, however, is one of the many blind spots in the fractured two-authorizer, many-operator charter system. The condition of the school buildings should be written more strongly into charters, said Kathleen Padian, deputy superintendent for charter schools at the OPSB. “These are public investments that need to be maintained,” Padian said. Lo said it would be impossible to tell when the paint began peeling, so whether former Crocker students who spent time in McDonogh No. 7 were at risk from the building was likewise unclear. But should they be tested? Absolutely, he said. “I would recommend every young child in New Orleans, particularly in Uptown and Mid-City, to have their blood levels tested,” Lo said. NOCP is in the process of taking over Crocker, and CEO Ben Kleban said this week’s inquiries were the first he’d heard of the lead issue at those students’ former campus. Even apart from the issues of lead, Crocker’s history of campus-hopping is an extreme even on the New Orleans education landscape, Kleban said. “Moving around that much, I would certainly speculate that was a challenge,” Kleban said. “Younger children benefit from structure and routine, and I can imagine that was difficult.”

About 240 Crocker students are expected to stay on with NOCP next year. Testing students for lead would be an unusual move by a school — and it’s unclear what the school’s steps would be afterward — but Kleban said it is worth considering. “If that were recommended to us by an expert, we’d certainly look into how to do it,” Kleban said. “I definitely want to do anything we can.” (Grisela Jackson, the founder and board chair of Crocker, asked that any questions be put in writing; answer to the questions submitted had not been received by press time.) The condition of all the schools in the city was surveyed four years ago, said RSD spokeswoman Zoey Reed, and lead levels were included in those assessments. Individual records were kept at the school, however, and Reed said she didn’t have immediate access to Crocker’s report. The current RSD staff does not recall any reports of lead poisoning among Crocker students, however. As New Orleans schools continue swapping campuses, could more peeling lead paint be discovered? How widespread is the risk? No one — not Lo, not the RSD or OPSB officials — was willing to guess how many school buildings might still be using lead paint inside. “Most schools in New Orleans are pretty old,” Lo said. “There are a lot of different buildings throughout the city that could have lead-based paint,” Reed said. And neither the RSD nor OPSB has anyone specifically tasked with keeping an eye on those that do. — This story was produced with our partners at Uptown Messenger. Read more at www.uptownmessenger.com.

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An update on Blake Pontchartrain

On Sunday, June 16, a Gambit reader (who happens to write for The Times-Picayune) noticed that some recent Blake Pontchartrain columns contained passages that hewed closely to materials published elsewhere. In some cases, passages in the Blake columns were identical, or nearly identical, to the work of others and not properly attributed. After analyzing those examples and doing our own preliminary research, we determined that the identical passages were not inserted during the editing process but instead were the result of careless writing by the person who has researched and produced Blake for the past 15 years. Although the bulk of each column in question contained original material, the writer’s failure to quote or attribute the work of others constitutes plagiarism. we are deeply disappointed and saddened by this news. “Blake Pontchartrain” is a nom de plume and has been a regular feature of Gambit since 1988. Throughout that time, both in print and online at www. bestofneworleans.com, Blake has been our readers’ favorite column. The name “Blake Pontchartrain” is also trademark of Gambit Communications Inc., which publishes Gambit. The contributor in question will no longer write for Gambit, but the Blake Pontchartrain column will return in coming weeks. The column has been written anonymously since its inception, but always by one writer at a time. In a June 17 post on www.blogofneworleans.com, we used the word “composite” to describe the fact that several writers have produced Blake over the years; that was a poor choice of words. It gave some the idea that several writers within a relatively short

period of time, or even all at once, wrote the column. That has never been the case. There has always been only one person writing Blake at any given point in time and, since 1988, only about a half-dozen writers have produced the column — and only one for the past 15 years. The examples cited by our reader thus can all be attributed to a single contributor, a retired educator whose journalistic efforts have been limited to researching and writing for Blake, anonymously, as a freelancer. This writer’s byline has never appeared in any publication, including Gambit. No other writers and no other publications are affected by the writer’s carelessness or by our decision to remove archived Blake Pontchartrain columns. we have been assured by the writer that this matter is confined to a few columns. However, after extensive internal discussion and a conversation with a media ethics expert at the nonprofit Poynter Institute for journalism, we have decided that the prudent course of action is to remove the Blake Pontchartrain archive from our website while we review each column for accuracy, originality and proper attribution. This will take time, but we want Blake’s many fans to have full confidence in the column and in Gambit. we will restore each column as soon as we verify its originality. Even in the midst of this unfortunate chapter, readers have told us that they want to see Blake’s question-and-answer column about New Orleans history, lore and trivia return to Gambit and to www. bestofneworleans.com. Rest assured we will do all we can to make that happen as soon as possible.

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“The DJs have provided a genuine apology. Received and accepted. we have all made mistakes in this life. How we learn from our mistakes is the measure of who we are.” — Former New Orleans Saint Steve Gleason, accepting the apologies of three Atlanta sports radio hosts who had mocked Gleason and his battle with ALS in an attempt at on-air comedy. The three were fired within the day.

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Media notes T-P STREET MaKes iTs deBuT, OREgOnian is scaled down The Times-Picayune’s thrice-weekly tabloid print edition, originally called “TP street,” launches June 24, accord-

ing to an internal memo to staff from NoLA Media Group vice President of Content Jim Amoss. in the memo, Amoss said the first edition would be a hefty one: “Be careful not to strain your backs when you pick up our first TP Street on the 24th.” An ad campaign featuring local vendor Mr. Okra followed the announcement. Less than one day after that announcement, the Portland, ore., Oregonian — which is also owned by the T-P’s owner, Advance Publications — announced it would lay off staffers as part of its own reorganization as the “oregonian Media Group,” or “oMG.” (The web edition, the paper said, would be known as “My Digital o”; publisher Chris Anderson said that decision had been rethought by week’s end.) Among the changes: The paper would be printed seven days a week but delivered only four. in response to a bewildered reader and would-be subscriber who inquired about subscription rates, Managing editor Susan Gage wrote, “subscription costs have not yet been determined for the future.” The Oregonian’s transition is set for oct. 1 — one year to the day after The Times-Picayune underwent its own “digital transition.” — KeviN ALLMAN

bar wars sT. RocH TaveRn wRangles oveR seRvice aniMals st. Roch Tavern appeared before the New orleans AlcoholiC Beverage Control Board (ABC) last week in the latest chapter of the bar’s ongoing battles with the city. owner Ronald Waguespack, via attorney Sundiata Haley, asked to amend or withdraw the city’s consent judgment that waguespack agreed to in March. The board denied that request. in March, the board suspended st. Roch Tavern from operating for two weeks in April for violating a separate consent agreement inked in 2011. The March agreement ordered waguespack to soundproof the building, prohibit animals and go-cups from the bar and end live music no later than 1:30 a.m. on weekends and 11:30 p.m. on weeknights. waguespack also was fined $10,000. Haley said that waguespack has found the rules of the judgment “difficult to implement” since reopening the bar. “These provisions have had a negative impact on business,” Haley said, saying that the business, under the rules of the agreement, is prohibited from allowing service animals in the building. (state law prohibits businesses from denying entry to service animals. The board reiterated that the ruling does not trump state law.) ABC chair Rodney Seydel said waguespack’s only option is to appeal the agreement. — ALex wooDwARD page 11

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Jindal signs six new gun laws Gov. Bobby Jindal announced on June 20 he had signed six gun-related bills from this year’s Louisiana legislative session: • House Bill 8, authored by state Rep. Jeff Thompson, R-Bossier City, criminalizes the publishing of personal information about concealed handgun permit holders. Another of Thompson’s bills, House Bill 98, allows sheriffs to accept concealed handgun permits issued by sheriffs in neighboring parishes. • House Bill 6, from state Rep. John Schroder, R-Covington, allows off-duty officers to carry firearms on school campuses. • senate Bill 135 and House Bill 717 require people denied the right to carry a firearm to be reported to the state supreme Court, which adds their information to the federal National instant Criminal Background Check system database. • senate Bill 178 from state sen. Neil Reiser, R-Columbia, allows firearms retailers to offer voter registration forms at the register. “Today is a great day not just for our state, but for law-abiding gun owners across Louisiana,” Jindal wrote in a June 20 statement. “we’re signing new laws relating to gun ownership and our second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. “But we’re not just signing a few bills — we’re also celebrating the sportsman’s Paradise and American values. in the face of an administration in washington that wants to take away the rights of law-abiding gun owners, we are standing up for the second Amendment and the Constitution of the United states here in Louisiana.” in May, Jindal also signed House Bill 265, which creates a lifetime concealed handgun permit. — ALex wooDwARD

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told POLITICO, “Simply being the antiObama party didn’t work. You can’t beat something with nothing. The reality is we have to be a party of solutions and not just bumper-sticker slogans but real detailed policy solutions.” That’s a fair analysis of — and a good prescription for — what ails the GOP these days. But that was then. Now the governor sounds like any small-town talk-radio blowhard, jawboning about red meat and large sodas rather than offering specific, rational, forward-looking policies. His latest screed may play well in the cheap seats, but if Jindal aspires to higher office — and there’s no question of that, given his low level of interest in Louisiana these days — he should realize there’s no way to get from here to there without projecting himself as a leader to all the people. “Eventually Americans will rise up against this new era of big government and this new reign of politically correct terror,” Jindal wrote in his final paragraph. “In the meantime,” he concluded, “Republicans, hold fast, get smarter, get disciplined, get on offense and put on your big boy pants.” Fine, Governor. You go first.

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The No. 2 spot in the House leadership has allowed Leger to play the role of deal broker. by the family matriarch, New orleans City Councilwoman Cynthia Hedge-Morrell, who is now term-limited in district d. Speculation has turned to Brossett as a possible successor to Hedge-Morrell on the council. Unlike the others, rep. Helena Moreno, 35, can serve through 2024. She considered running for the council’s district B seat in the past and lost a bid for the 2nd Congressional district seat in 2008, but her future could well include the legislative leadership or a statewide office. “You never want to close the door on an opportunity,” she says. “I’m casting a wide net.” But by the time some of them make their next moves, they will be nearing 40 — and a new crop of young political talents will be making its way up from the city and looking to make their own moves. — Jeremy Alford is a freelance journalist in Baton Rouge. Contact him at Jeremy@ jeremyalford.com. Follow him on Twitter: @ alfordwrites.

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n the all-important 35-and-under demographic, the New orleans legislative delegation holds its own with four young and restless democrats. No other regional delegation has as many members who are closer to the bounce than the boom. and while some might think that translates into a lack of seniority, these 35-and-unders were first elected to the louisiana legislature at much younger ages. Today, they help the New orleans region maintain a competitive power ranking in the Senate and a healthy lead in the House, based on years of service. Most are term-limited in 2020. That means their 2015 re-election bids and subsequent four-year terms — should they seek and win re-election — will be their last in their current posts. But don’t count them out; each has enough political experience and gravitas to advance. all are positioned to move up. The most interesting storyline belongs to House Speaker Pro Tem Walt leger, who tells Gambit he has his sights on the big gavel in 2016. “I will absolutely be a candidate for speaker,” he says, assuming the best for the next two years. other sources indicate that leger, who turned 35 June 22, also has opened up to the possibility of running for statewide office in 2015, most notably attorney general. He’s working closely with a communications team, and a revamp of his campaign website is said to be in the works. “Certainly I’ve talked to people about that race and others,” leger says of the attorney general scenario, “but right now I’m really enjoying my time in the legislature and being speaker pro tem and all the opportunities that affords me.” His No. 2 spot in the House leadership has allowed leger to play the role of deal broker, a position that has had him all over the map politically — from helping the administration and republican leadership position an unpopular budget early in the session to teaming up with fellow democrats and the conservative “fiscal hawks” to completely reposition it later in the process. leger is a lawmaker who has joined the Black Caucus in announcements from the well of the House and then stood in the same spot later to quote former President ronald reagan and right-wing tax guru Grover Norquist. He admits some of it has been tongue-in-cheek, but not all. “I consider it part of my job to create opportunities for compromise,” he says. If his politics seem scattered — lawmakers from his own delegation say he walks a “fine line” — then he embodies the rest of the House, which saw its factions divided this session when the hawks broke from GoP mainliners to partner with dems

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Orleans, is among those working to cobble together the match. The good news, Leger says, is that the feds will allow Louisiana to use in-kind donations as well as cash to match the $1.6 million in federal dollars needed to keep LA Swift operating at its current level. Leger adds that he has received assurances from Gov. Bobby Jindal that if the local match can be raised without the need for state support, the governor will support continuation of LA Swift via available federal money. “LA Swift is important for several reasons,” Leger says. “Fifty-one percent of its ridership depends on the service to get to and from work. Another 14 percent rely on it to access health care, and daily commutes between New Orleans and Baton Rouge — in both directions — are increasing steadily. Keeping LA Swift will promote the economic health and growth of the super-region and the state.” Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden

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agrees. He recently told radio host Jim Engster, “When we are now taking people who were maybe displaced from New Orleans and are now [living permanently in Baton Rouge], and giving them reasonable transportation at a reasonable cost to New Orleans in order to do jobs — and even people from Baton Rouge who are going to New Orleans — it’s going to have an economic effect.” In addition to the statistics cited by Leger, a recent survey of LA Swift riders showed that 44 percent ride to visit family and friends and 32 percent do not have a car. Seventy percent of LA Swift riders use the service either daily or weekly, according to the survey. A majority said they are willing to pay more for the service, but increased fares cannot be used for the local match. Fares can be used to offset operating costs, however. Throughout history, transportation has tied civilizations and communities together. It would be a shame to lose such an important — and viable — link between two of Louisiana’s leading cities.

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each a man to fish and he eats forever. Give him a tip on a good restaurant bargain and he might just drop the fishing pole and eat there instead. the new orleans restaurant scene has a vast and growing diversity of options, and there are lots of specials, deals and allaround good values to stretch your dining dollar. here’s a primer on some you should know about.

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happy hours aren’t just for the bars. a growing number of restaurants across town also have special deals before the normal dinner hour gets rolling that combine food, drinks and great value. the Besh Restaurant Group has made happy hours a hallmark at many of its downtown properties. these run from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily with half-price drinks and food specials. half-priced pizzas have made the happy hour at Domenica (123 baronne St., 504-648-6020; www. domenicarestaurant.com) wildly popular, though on some afternoons it turns the bar into a scrum of bargain seekers. there’s more room to operate at Borgne (601 loyola ave., 504-613-3860; www.borgnerestaurant.com), which just introduced a new happy hour tapas menu with dishes like cantaloupe and serrano ham or grouper ceviche for $5 each. Apolline (4729 Magazine St., 504-894-8881; www. apollinerestaurant.com) also revamped its happy hour, which goes from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. tuesday through Saturday. Drinks are half-price and small plates are $6, $4 or sometimes $2. raw oysters are 50 cents every day from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Superior Seafood (4338 St. Charles ave., 504-293-3474; www.superiorseafoodnola.com), with half-priced bottles of wine and two-for-one frozen mojitos to wash them down. Dickie brennan’s downtown restaurants Bourbon House and Palace Cafe each do a “$5 after 5 p.m.” special, though the edition at his Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse (716 Iberville St., 504-522-2467; www. dickiebrennanssteakhouse.com) has the most variety. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday, you’ll find small plates like crabmeat beggar’s purses, steak skewers, crawfish bread and cake pops for $5 each, martinis for the same price and meal-size cheeseburger or steak slider plates for $8 to $10. not all happy hours are necessarily early. the modern Japanese restaurant Chiba (8312 oak St., 504-8269119; www.chiba-nola.com) rolls out $3 to $5 sushi and appetizer specials for the after-office-hours crowd (4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday) and the after-dinnershift crowd (10 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday and tuesday, 4 p.m. to midnight Wednesday, 11 p.m. to midnight thursday and midnight to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday).

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leSS Lunch For the pennywise have always looked to lunch as a more affordable way to check out top-tier restaurants. around new orleans, there are prix fixe lunch specials that bring this to another level, even at some of the city’s most highprofile restaurants. For instance, most people think of Emeril’s Restaurant (800 tchoupitoulas St., 504-528-9393; www.emerilsrestaurants.com) as a place to celebrate some big deal, rather than a spot to score a dining deal. but on weekdays there’s a three-course lunch for $22.50, with choices like duck and mushroom toast and drum etouffee. Commander’s Palace (1403 Washington ave., 504899-8221; www.commanderspalace.com) has a twocourse lunch starting at $16 and a three-course menu for $32, which includes its famous Creole bread pudding souffle. Martinis at lunch are just 25 cents each, a virtual giveaway. look for the same daytime martini deal at sister restaurants SoBou and Cafe Adelaide. MiLa (817 Common St., 504-412-2580; www. milaneworleans.com) is in some ways the fine-dining sleeper of the CbD, with deft, original dishes on the menu but rarely a big crowd in the dining room. the threecourse $20 weekday lunch should be enough to put this place on your radar, especially when the sauteed redfish

or braised veal cheeks are available. Iris (321 n. Peters St., 504-299-3944; www. irisneworleans.com) serves lunch only on Fridays, but it’s another three-course, $20 bargain to remember, with lamb arancini and one of the city’s finest vegetable lasagnas on the table recently.

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Specials make for bargains at some eateries. at others, value is just part of the Dna. that’s true at the old-school Vietnamese places, like Pho Tau Bay (113 Westbank expwy., Gretna, 504-368-9846), where most of the extra-large soups cost $7.75 and are big enough to produce their own undertow. and it’s the case at the newgeneration cafes, too, like the stylishly modern Magasin (4201 Magasin St., 504-896-7611; www.magasincafe. com), where banh mi still are under $5 and the byob policy helps make it even cheaper. For Mexican, Felipe’s Taqueria (6215 S. Miro St., 504-309-2776; 301 n. Peters St., 504-267-4406; www. felipestaqueria.com) has mastered the art of quick-serve, assembly line-style tacos and burritos. hardly anything on the menu breaks the $7 mark, and the value continues at the bar, where hand-made margaritas and some devilishly creative Mexican-style craft cocktails cost $6. The Rivershack Tavern (3449 river road, Jefferson, 504-834-4938; www.therivershacktavern.com) has a page 23

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roadhouse ambience, a view of the levee and a “tacky ashtray” collection. It doesn’t look like the place for chef-driven cuisine. But during weekday lunches, Mike Baskind serves remarkable specials that tap his fine-dining restaurant experience. Blackened redfish with a seafood maque choux, seared mahi mahi over saffron risotto cakes and a Chinese barbecueglazed pork porterhouse are recent examples of the alwayschanging roster. Prices are usually right around $10.

Conquer divide and Sometimes simple division can add up to better value. recruit some friends to share in the humongous portions detailed below and you can enjoy a frugal group feast. Po-boy prices can run pretty rich at some places these days, but Koz’s (6215 Wilson ave., Harahan, 504-737-3933; 515 Harrison ave., 504-484-0841; www.kozcooks.com) keeps things traditional, and that includes its way with whole loaf po-boys — 32-inch sequoias of mayo-streaked goodness that can feed a whole family. a fried oyster loaf costs $30, but the

BennaChin (1212 royal St., 504-522-1230; www. bennachinrestaurant.com) — The cozy French quarter restaurant (and Jazz Fest regular) focuses on West african dishes.

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or those who prefer to dine with their own booze, whether a prized pinot noir or cheap sixer from the corner store, here are a few new orleans restaurants that don’t charge a corkage fee — and nearby places to pick up an affordable bottle or two before you dine.

MaGaSin (4201 Magazine St., 504-8967611; www.magasincafe. com) — Find updated Vietnamese dishes at this hip, minimal bistro.

nearby booze: Martin Wine Cellar (3500 Magazine St., 504-8947420; www.martinwinecellar.com) will help you find the perfect bottle for pho, bun or banh mi.

PuPuSeria 5 La MaCarena (8120 Hampson St., 504-8625252; www.pupusasneworleans. com) — This riverbend restaurant specializes in Latin american cuisine and pupusas, thick corn tortillas stuffed with a variety of ingredients.

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nearby booze: Jake’s uptown Supermarket (1940 dante St., 504-8611884) sells a full selection of beer, liquor and wine just a few blocks away.

nearby booze: Matassa’s (1001 dauphine St., 504-4128700) is just blocks away and offers a well-stocked wine selection.

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LeBanon’S Cafe (1500 S. Carrollton ave., 504862-6200; www.lebanonscafe.com) — The mural-wrapped Middle eastern restaurant has a lengthy menu and outdoor seating.

Mona’S Cafe (3901 Banks St., 504-482-7743) — The flagship Middle eastern cafe has a spacious outdoor patio.

nearby booze: upgrade your meal with a discount bottle of wine from Pearl Wine Co. (3700 orleans ave., 504-483-6360; www. pearlwineco.com), a short ride from the restaurant.

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more basic models (sausage, hamburger, even the debrisstyle barbecued ham) are between $18 and $20. a whole loaf French fry po-boy is $15, and Koz’s has bargains on the other end of the spectrum: stubby, 4-inch po-boys for as little as $3. Turkish and Persian foods are the specialties at Courtyard Grill (4430 Magazine St., new orleans, 504-875-4164; www.courtyardgrillnola.com), and much of it is served on big platters that are ideal for sharing. For the Iskandar kabob, beef and lamb are sliced from a rotisserie over a bed of crusty bread soaked with a tomato and butter sauce. It’s $16 and has enough for two, especially when you start dredging more of the house bread through that sauce. The idea of paying $14 for tater tots might seem excessive. But when that buys you the loaded tots from Shortall’s BBQ at the Mid-City cocktail bar 12 Mile Limit (500 S. Telemachus St., 504-488-8114), you’ll be glad you have friends around. The actual tots might be completely hidden under brisket, whole smoked chicken legs, Brussels sprouts, string beans and broccoli, all sluiced with various sauces and caches of mac and cheese. The combinations are never quite the same twice, and the vegetarian versions are sometimes even more satisfying, if only for the sheer creativity Shortall’s barbecuebased kitchen puts into them. one platter is easily enough for three people to share.

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• Ideal Market (250 S. Broad St.; 653 Terry Pkwy., Gretna; 3805 Hessmer Ave., Metairie; www.laidealmarket.com) – Aguas frescas here come in traditional flavors, like tamarind, passion fruit and pineapple. • St. Coffee (2709 St. Claude Ave., 504-872-9798; www. stcoffee.com) – Aguas frescas from St. Coffee are in seasonal flavors, like coconut ginger lime.

bubble tea

• Frosty’s Cafe (2800 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 504-361-9099; 3400 Cleary Ave., Metairie, 504-888-9600) – Frosty’s is home to a wide selection of bubble tea flavors, including chai tea, red bean and taro. • Mr. Bubbles Sandwich House (925 Behrman Hwy., Gretna; 504-570-6377) – Flavors like strawberry, peach and watermelon are available for boba tea newbies, but flavors like durian, jackfruit and pennywort are available for the pros. • Rolls N Bowls (605 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504-309-0519; www. facebook.com/rollsnbowlsnola) – Varieties of bubble tea are blended in house and given names like the Southern Belle, which is a blend of peach, lychee and banana.

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• 4th Street Treats (415 Fourth St., Bridge City, 504-644-4786) – The difference between ice cream and frozen custard is that frozen custard is made with eggs, in addition to cream and sugar.

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• 1722 N. Broad St. — Lester and Carolyn Vallet serve strawberry, lemon, orange and pink lemonade hucklebucks with fruit cocktail frozen in them. Grape, bubble gum and strawberry-orange are fruit-free. • 2413 Allen St. — In addition to traditional flavors such as pineapple, coconut and spearmint, there also are special 7th Ward and Jamaican flavors.

PoPSicleS

• Meltdown (508 Dumaine St.; 4011 St. Claude Ave., 504-301-0905; www. meltdownpops.com) – There’s a unique selection of frozen treats, including salted caramel and pineapple cilantro.

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• Honeydeux (1912 Magazine St., 504-3013227; www.honeydeuxnola.com) – Shaved ice is described as sno-ball ice topped with fruit syrup, evaporated milk, fresh fruit, condensed milk and a scoop of ice cream.

The Vietnamese coffee flavor comes highly recommended, but, without condensed milk, is more granita than sno-ball. • Rodney’s Snowball Stand (9231 Lake Forest Blvd., 504241-2035) — East Beasts are loyal to Rodney’s, known for putting gummy bears on sno-balls. The cotton candy cheesecake flavor is more reminiscent of real cotton candy than the standard cotton candy flavor is. • Sal’s Sno-Balls (1823 Metairie Ave., Metairie, 504-6661823) – Sal’s list of flavors is limited and includes the elusive white chocolate and chips flavor. The snow is flaky with no lumps. • Screamin’ Meanies Snowballs and More (128 Packenham Ave., Chalmette) – There’s a drive-

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sno-ball is the ultimate cool-down concoction in and around the Crescent City, perched indefinitely in the top of to-eat-in-New-Orleans lists, alongside po-boys, gumbo and crawfish. Like other items on that list, sno-balls — and what makes one “the best” — are hotly debated. Which stand has the best syrup? Are the servings a good size? Which one has the best ice? What constitutes good ice anyway? Other inexpensive refreshing treats in the area — hucklebucks, aguas frescas, Korean shaved ice, frozen custard, Popsicles, bubble tea — aren’t contenders for the sno-ball’s position but rather fodder for questions, the primary one being, “Where can I find it?” To answer those questions one must venture into many neighborhoods — and carry cash.

• Lickety Split’s Sweet Shop (1043 Poland Ave., 504-3047080; www.facebook.com/ licketysplitsnola) — The ’50s diner-themed shop offers a sour watermelon flavor, the Calliope pop, named after the slang term for watermelon slice lollipops that were popular around 1996. • NOLA Snowballs & Sweets (7300 Read Blvd.) — The stand offers Red Bull and Monster sno-balls and skillfully blends flavors to satisfy customers’ cravings. • Piety Street Sno-Balls (612 Piety St., 504-782-2569) — With flavors ranging from the familiar nectar to the experimental lemon basil, Piety Street Sno-Balls stands out as the king of flavors.

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through window, and slightly tart flavors like strawberry lemonade or boysenberry work great with the super-soft ice. • Snow World (629 Behrman Hwy., Gretna) – The sugar-free sno-balls are perfect substitutes for the real thing and come in popular flavors like wedding cake and ice cream. • Stop Jockin’ Sno-Ball Stand (3600 St. Bernard Ave., 504-288-9585) – The ice is soft but stands up to syrup at this combination barbershop/beauty salon/sno-ball stand. Tropical sunrise is a house-made flavor that’s fruity but not too sweet. • Sugah Shack (7012 W. Judge Perez Hwy., Arabi, 504278-4657) – Sugah Shack is one of the few sno-ball stands to offer a tamarind flavor.

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in honor of Louis Armstrong. Visit www. fqfi.org/satchmosummerfest for details. The National Park Service (www. nps.gov/jazz) offers free educational daytime performances Tuesday through Saturday at the Old U.S. Mint and at its French Market location (916 N. Peters St.). Performances range from brass bands and Delta blues artists to swing dance lessons and children’s music workshops. Visit the website for the complete lineup. If you want more bang for your buck (or no buck): the annual punk rock festival Creepy Fest blasts across venues July 11-14. Most shows are $5 or less, and two free shows feature a dozen Gulf Coast punk bands. Longtime punk rockers The Pallbearers headline at 8 p.m. July 12 at Check Point Charlie (501 Esplanade Ave.). At 10 p.m., across the street at Dragon’s Den (435 Esplanade Ave.), the venue packs a sampling of Gulf bands. Visit www.facebook.com/creepyfest for more information. On Frenchmen Street, Maison’s multi-stage venue (508 Frenchmen St., 504-371-5543; www.maisonfrenchmen. com) offers free shows several nights a week — Brass-A-Holics perform at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, June 29, and Naughty Professor performs at 10:30 p.m. July 12. The House of Blues (225 Decatur St., 504-310-4999; www.hob.com) opens its Voodoo Garden and Big Mama’s Lounge for free weekly performances from singer-songwriters, blues guitarists and others. Check the website for details.

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Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs perform for Foundation Free Fridays this week. PHOTO BY SCOTT SALTZMAN

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ave your cash for a cold drink from the bar or for one of those gimmicky hats with personal water-spraying fans — you’ll need them both this summer for sweaty late-night club gigs and as the “locals-only” festival season heats up. The good news is the cover charges are on the house. Wednesdays on the Point is a summer concert series in Algiers at the ferry dock (200 Morgan St.). Local musicians take the stage from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. each Wednesday in June and July. On June 26, look for The New Orleans Suspects and The Mumbles. On July 4, the triple bill features Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes, Egg Yolk Jubilee and Diablo’s Horns. The July 17 closing concert features Amanda Shaw and The New Orleans Rhythm Devils. Bonus: The Algiers ferry is free to pedestrians, for now. The Tipitina’s Foundation continues its no-cover summertime Foundation Free Fridays series at the eponymous club (501 Napoleon Ave., 504-8958477; www.tipitinas.com). At 10 p.m. every Friday throughout the summer, familiar local powerhouses perform a free concert. Upcoming shows include Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs (June 28), Gravity A and Khris Royal (July 5), James Andrews (July 12), Good Enough for Good Times (July 19) and Stooges Brass Band (July 26). Check Tipitina’s website for the full lineup. The 13th annual Satchmo Summerfest at the Old U.S. Mint Aug. 1-4 is a free weekend music festival with a familiar lineup of New Orleans artists, all

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tretch your entertainment dollars with mini vacations to free area fairs, festivals and community events, many offering a range of attractions in one place. here are some options to see you through the summer.

June 28 — The Great Race antique car show — contestants in the Great race (www.greatrace.com), a classic car rally, make a rest stop in covington and put their 100 or so antique cars on display to the public on north new hampshire street from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

July 4 — Go 4th on the River — the 23rd annual fireworks extravaganza begins at 9 p.m. on the Mississippi river (between the Gov. nicholls street wharf and canal street dock) and features two fireworks barges dueling it out with pyrotechnics. there is live music at spanish Plaza before the fireworks show. For

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July 13 — San Fermin in Nueva Orleans, aka Running of the Bulls — It’s new orleans’ own take on the traditional encierro in Pamplona, spain, but here the “bulls” the runners fear are women’s roller derby teams armed with plastic bats — and they use them. the run starts at 8 a.m. at the sugar Mill (1021 convention center Blvd.) and is part of a festival July 11-14 that includes traditional san Fermin parties and events, some requiring tickets. visit www.nolabulls.com for information. July 18 — Sunset at the Landing

— the monthly outdoor concert series at the Landing (Foot of columbia street, covington; www.covingtonfarmersmarket.org/landing.shtml) offers a couple of bands and covers a variety of music styles. hours 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Aug. 1-4 — Satchmo SummerFest

— the 13th annual festival at the old U.s. Mint (400 esplanade ave.; www.fqfi.org/ satchmosummerfest) celebrates Louis “satchmo” armstrong and his contributions to music. It features brass bands and other local musicians playing traditional and contemporary jazz, seminars, children’s activities and more. vendors will sell food and drinks.

Aug. 3 — White Linen Night — It’s

a huge street party in the 300 through 600 blocks of Julia street and the surrounding warehouse district celebrating the arts season and featuring revelers decked out in white linen outfits. Many

roller derby teams wielding plastic bats are the “bulls” during san Fermin in nueva orleans in July. Photo By Jared howerton

art galleries in the area will open new shows at the event, and Julia street will feature live music and food and drink booths. (there’s an after-party at the contemporary arts center; tickets are required.) the block party runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Aug. 10 — Red Dress Run — the 2-mile run through the French Quarter begins and ends at armstrong Park (rampart street; www.neworleanshash. com), where spectators can watch runners of both genders decked out in often-flamboyant red dresses. the race starts at 9 a.m. and is followed by a party at the park with live music, beer,

barbecue and more until 4 p.m. the charity fundraiser is sponsored by the new orleans hash house harriers. Dirty Linen Night — a French Quarter takeoff on the warehouse district’s white Linen night, this party in the 500 through 1000 blocks of royal street features live music, local art, special sales at retail shops and food and drink vendors. hours 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Aug. 15 — Sunset at the Land-

ing — a couple of bands perform a free concert at the Landing (Foot of columbia street, covington, 985-892-1873; www.covingtonfarmersmarket.org/ landing.shtml) from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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July 3 — Uncle Sam Jam — the preIndependence day celebration at Lafreniere Park (300 downs Blvd., Metairie, 504-838-4389; www.lafrenierepark.org) features live music starting at 3 p.m. and a fireworks display at 9 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. 3rd of July — the inaugural Independence day celebration at city Park (Goldring/woldenberg Great Lawn, dreyfous drive; www.neworleanscity park.com) features musical performances by the Marine corps Band new orleans and the navy Band new orleans, beginning at 7 p.m., and a fireworks show at 9 p.m. Food, beer and wine will be sold, or attendees can bring their own. Blankets and chairs are allowed.

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am a library geek. I know my nine-digit New Orleans Public Library (NOPL) card number by heart, and I treat the NOPL website (www.nutrias.org) like a free version of Amazon.com (the library’s new online card catalogue is great). Books and DVDs get delivered to the branch within walking distance of my house. I’ve used the many useful databases linked on the NOPL website for historical research, as well as the library’s “Freegal” music download program, which allows cardholders five free MP3s per week from the Sony music catalogue. But there are a lot of less-wellpublicized freebies for NOPL members. John Marc Sharpe, NOPL’s director of marketing and communications, broke down some of them for us. Mango is free interactive online language software (think Rosetta Stone) with more than 40 languages from which to choose. The software even analyzes your spoken phrases and compares them to those of native speakers, and offers both basic and more advanced courses. It offers languages from the expected (Spanish, French, Mandarin) to the extraterrestrial (Klingon). TumbleBooks is a collection of read-along e-books for young children. NoveList is a “matchmaking” service that aims to pair readers with books they might like based on their favorite genres, authors and titles. Sharpe says the service is particularly useful for young readers

who discover they enjoy The Hunger Games, the Harry Potter series and other popular titles. Zinio is a free service that downloads current magazines to your computer or tablet. Available titles include Consumer Reports, ESPN The Magazine, Esquire, O, The Oprah Magazine, Out and dozens of others. Bonus for trash-tabloid fans: “If you want to read OK! Magazine, you don’t have to get busted looking at it in the checkout at Rouses,” Sharpe says. Ancestry.com, the popular genealogy website, can be accessed for free by library card holders at any NOPL branch (no home access is available). In addition, Sharpe says, the NOPL continues to add new community programs at its branches, including author nights, homework clubs, summer reading programs and a “book and bike club” at the library’s Norman Mayer branch. For National Library Week, NOPL held a food truck roundup in the parking lot at the library’s main branch. “We got 500 people — in the rain,” Sharpe says, adding that NOPL plans more food truck rallies at various branches once the weather cools down. To get all this, you need your own library card, which can be obtained at any NOPL branch (bring proof of residence). For online access to most of these freebies, go to the library’s website (www.nutrias.org), type in your library card number and access the menus at the top of the screen.

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TUesdays Buy a $3 RTA Jazzy Pass and catch the St. Charles Streetcar to Broadway Street and St. Charles Avenue. Walk down Broadway St. for five blocks, arriving at The Boot (1039 Broadway Street, 504-866-9008; www.thebootneworleans.com). Get three 50-cent drinks or shots, and leave a $3.50 tip. Go to Airline Skate Center (6711 Airline Drive, Metairie, 504-733-2248; www.airlineskatecenternola.com) between 12:45 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday for $5 including skate rental. Buy a slice of pizza for $1.75 at the concession stand & play a few arcade games.

Go to Morning Call (56 Dreyfous Drive, 504-300-1157; www.morningcallcoffeestand. com) in City Park and get beignets for $2.18 and either a small cafe au lait or a small hot chocolate for $2.18. Leave a $3.50 tip. Pick up a free Gambit from the stand in the coffee shop and peruse the art listings for New Orleans Museum of Art (City Park, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, 504-658-4100; www.noma.org). The museum offers free admission on Wednesday, and the adjacent sculpture garden is always free. Catch a non-3-D matinee at Chalmette Movies (8700 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, 504-304-9903; www.chalmettemovies.com) before 5:30 p.m. for $6.50. Spend $1.50 in Celebrations, the arcade down the hall.

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WITH PAIRED WINES Second Wednesday of the month: Go to the free Bon Operatit! opera concert at 7 p.m. the Four Points by Sheraton (541 Bourbon St., 504-5247611; www.fourpointsfrenchquarter.com). There are complimentary hors d’oeuvres and $5 valet parking. Hand the valet a $3 tip.

FRIDAYS

Bring a $5 bill and three $1 bills to Harrah’s New Orleans Casino (228 Poydras St., 504-533-6000; www.harrahsneworleans.com) and park in the garage. Sign up for a free Total Rewards card and stick it in a penny slot machine, along with the $5 bill. Indulge in three free alcoholic beverages from the cocktail server, tipping $1 for each drink. Play with the Total Rewards card inserted for 30 minutes to get your ticket for the parking garage validated. Then, hit up Masquerade, the nightclub inside Harrah’s for DJ Mike Swift’s free electronic dance party, Electromasq. Go to City Park’s Carousel Gardens amusement park (1 Victory Drive, 504-4824888; www.neworleanscitypark.com) for $3 and buy a ride ticket for an additional $3. Use $2 for a treat at the concession stand.

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based on the shape and pattern, and the label comes in to assist us with pricing,” store manager Denise Lyons says. Funky Monkey and The Revival Outpost buy only seasonally appropriate clothes; Buffalo Exchange buys for all seasons at any time. “We buy summer in winter and winter in summer, because you get the best out-ofseason clothes in the opposite season,” Lyons says. “We do get selective with outof-season clothes — we want to see the very best of the passing season.” You have a better chance of a selling your clothes if they’re clean, unwrinkled and in good condition. “No holes, no stains, no missing buttons, but as far as steaming and hangers, that’s not necessary,” Harris says. “For shoes, it’s helpful if they’re polished at least at the toe, and if the inside is cleaned with no existing toe marks,” Lyons says. “The better items look, the better the chance of selling them.” Buffalo Exchange, Funky Monkey and The Revival Outpost keep at least one buyer on staff at all times, so you can sell your clothes any time during business hours. Appointments aren’t necessary, and the process takes less than 10 minutes if you bring in a Whole Foods Market-sized bag of goods, says Lyons. Though the time of day or day of the week won’t influence your selling success, certain times of the year are better than others, Lyons says. “The best time for people to sell are the times the store is busiest: before, during and after Mardi Gras and Halloween,” Lyons says. “Both are at the change of the season, so we’re more open (to styles), and the sales floor has higher traffic, so we’re

Store manager and buyer Ashley Talbot examines a secondhand dress at The Revival Outpost. PhOTO by MiSSy WilkinSOn

turning more merchandise over and need the items more.” The stores offer sellers a choice of cash or store credit: Buffalo Exchange offers 30 percent cash and 50 percent store credit; Funky Monkey offers 40 percent cash and 50 percent store credit; and The Revival Outpost offers 30 percent cash and 40 percent store credit. Most customers prefer to take their profits in cash, and the income can be substantial. “It depends on how much they bring in, but the average amount (sellers) get is between $20 and $40,” Lyons says. “There was this one woman in Phoenix who came

in with 17 contractor-size trash bags. She’d come in once a month with that quantity. We’d write her checks for over $500. I think she was a professional picker.” Lyons and Talbot encourage people to donate their unsold clothes to charity, because their stores will not accept these pieces. Lyons says she’s actively seeking red dresses for the Red Dress Run in August. “Currently, we have about 600 red dresses,” she says. “If people have large and extra-large red dresses, we want them. And anything else outlandish, because we’re in New Orleans.”

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’ll admit it: I don’t bring my clothes to resell shops because I’m afraid of rejection. I don’t want to walk out of the shops dragging a garbage bag of unwanted garments, defeated and penniless. But sometimes I wonder if I’m shortchanging myself. Would that studded vest I set out on the curb have fetched a few bucks? Could I have traded that boring pink shift for store credit? I suspect there are other thrifty, self-conscious fashionistas out there, so here are tips from buyers at Buffalo Exchange, Funky Monkey and The Revival Outpost for maximizing what you’re offered for your garments at a resale shop. First, don’t take anything personally. The selling process isn’t a critique of your personal style. “Just because we don’t buy something doesn’t mean it’s not cool,” says Tiffani Harris, a buyer at Funky Monkey. “Some people might bring in conservative items and look fantastic in them, but people don’t shop at Funky Monkey for conservative styles. Sometimes, it’s just not our customer. We’re still a business.” It helps to have an idea of the kind of clothes the buyers want. Visiting the store or its website helps, and the buyers I interviewed were unanimous in wanting one-of-a-kind vintage items, ’90s pieces and costumes all year around. “The ’90s stuff definitely sells really well,” says Ashley Talbot, a buyer and manager at The Revival Outpost. “Cut-off, high-waisted shorts, crop tops… People are really liking overalls.” As far as labels go, The Revival Outpost has a list of preferred brands ranging from Anthropologie to Zara, while Buffalo Exchange buyers care more about the clothing’s style than its label. “We buy

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world Jason Amato, rooms manager at The Hotel Modern, serves as a perch for Miss Scarlett, the Eclectus parrot who greets hotel guests. PHOTO BY CHERYL GERBER

decor harkens to the time before Lee Circle boasted the statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee — when it was called Tivoli Circle and featured a carousel. The rest of the hotel has an intimacy that belies its 135 rooms and two suites. With a variety of room shapes and sizes as well as furniture, artwork and books culled from antique shops, Hotel Modern looks like an elaborate guesthouse. It’s pet-friendly, too: Miss Scarlett, a red and blue Eclectus parrot, greets guests from her lobby perch behind a glass dispenser filled with cold lemon water. Deep bathtubs, luxe bedding and C.O. Bigelow toiletries give the hotel its boutique status, as does the 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. room service that offers dishes from Tivoli & Lee and Bellocq. Solorzano says the hotel staff has noticed a shift in its guests during the summer months: More locals are checking in for “staycations.” “You get a really unique experience,” he says. “People like to come here and just not leave the property — they stay in the bar, the restaurant, the courtyard. They’re comfortable here. We’ve been called a foodie hotel because of our passion for staying true to New Orleans’ roots in hospitality, in fine food and drink. If you’re into eating and drinking well, there really is no better.”

SHopping NEwS KEllEr STriNgS (8209 Hampson St., 504-265-0530; www.kellerstrings.com), a shop specializing in violins, violas, cellos, bows and accessories, celebrates its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony 10 a.m. Friday, June 28. There will be music and drinks, and items will be specially priced through June 29. VAluE gifTS & HoME AccESSoriES (7300 Read Blvd., 504-244-4441; www. valuegiftsnsports1.us) is holding a sale. Items including plants, cookbooks, clothes, party

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recent visit to The Hotel Modern (936 St. Charles Ave., 504-962-0900; www. thehotelmodern.com) turned up an unexpected roadblock: film production crews had restricted access to the cocktail bar, Bellocq. General manager Miguel Solorzano won’t specify which major motion picture is filming, but he says it’s a fun movie. “The set designers were here multiple times and they really enjoyed the property,” Solorzano says. “They chose to film at the hotel because of the look of Bellocq. It has a particular design: it’s rich, it’s stylish.” The upscale lounge is inspired by E.J. Bellocq’s early 20th-century photographs, mostly portraits of New Orleans prostitutes and madams. The decor takes its cue from the Storyville brothels where the photos are set: plush seating, sultry lighting, deep colors, intimate alcoves, a grand piano, ornate textiles and lavish barware. Craft cocktails with ingredients including local fruits and house-made infusions emerge from the bar. The specialty is the cobbler in its various forms — a base spirit, fruit and simple syrup over ice — which had its greatest popularity in the mid-1800s when ice and straws were novelties. Served in silver cups with wheat stalk straws, Bellocq’s cobblers are strong and refreshing, with restrained sweetness. Other throwback drinks include milk punches, juleps and absinthe cocktails. Separate from Bellocq is Tivoli & Lee, where chef Mike Nirenberg serves modern Southern cuisine with a focus on local ingredients. Its carousel horse

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The new downtown restaurant cibugnu (709 St. Charles Ave., 504558-8990; www.cibugnu.com) is slated to open June 26, but even before this new downtown Italian restaurant serves its first meal to customers, it nabbed some culinary recognition. PAGE 38

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Zingari’s IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) designation denotes that wines produced in any of the villages of Tuscany’s 10 provinces can be made with a combination of grapes. A good example of IGT wines can be found in Super Tuscans, which introduce non-Italian international varietals such as cabernet sauvignon and/or merlot. The Zingari, produced on the Moretti family estate in Maremma on Tuscany’s southwestern coast, is a proprietary blend of merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah and Petit Verdot. In the winery, the grapes are macerated on their skins for seven to 10 days to develop color and aromatics, followed by fermentation in stainless steel, then concrete vats and finally large barrels. This well-crafted wine opens with complex aromas of blackberries, earthy undertones, leather and a tinge of truffle. On the palate, taste ripe dark fruit flavors with red and black cherries, spice, hints of coffee and chocolate. Finely grained tannins lead to a lengthy finish. Drink now and over the next two to four years. Decant the wine for at least 30 minutes before serving. Drink it with tomato-based pasta and meat dishes, Italian cheeses, pizza and bruschetta. Buy it at: Pearl Wine Co., Rouses on Baronne and Tchoupitoulas streets, Hwy. 190 in Covington and East Causeway Approach in Mandeville, Saia’s Super Meat Market in Mandeville and Habanos of Slidell Wine Cellar. Drink it at: Emeril’s, Antoine’s, Jacques-Imo’s, The Delachaise and Sandro’s Trattoria.

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’d come to rely on the unexpected at Wayfare, where during a string of visits I’d found ratatouille reworked as a sandwich and meat pies stuffed with corned beef one day and moo shu pork another. But I was still surprised by the torta gazpacho, a soup/sandwich combo we might have seen long ago if Salvador Dali had pursued cuisine instead of abstract art. The torta is a pressed, Mexican-style bolillo loaf with red peppers, cucumber and manchego. It’s sliced and both pieces are stuck upright like stubby towers in a shallow moat of white gazpacho, a velvety pottage with flavors of almonds and green grapes that worked like a chilled dip for the crusty, plump sandwich. I did not imagine a lunch like this when I walked in that afternoon, but I’ve been talking about it ever since. It was on a frequently changing list of specials that accounts for about a third of the offerings here, so there’s no telling when we’ll see it again. But it was still representative of Wayfare, a place that functions as a counter-service deli, folds in modern mandates for cocktail and charcuterie programs and has a seasoned chef deployed at the sandwich board. That chef, Kevin White, worked with culinary heavyweights in New York, Seattle and New Orleans before signing on with Ray and Vincent Arnona, who opened Wayfare in January. Some of White’s standard menu is straightforward — sausage and egg on ciabatta, a BLT with fried green tomatoes, a Reuben that was crisp and appropriately sour but trimmer than I like for the deli classic. The porchetta sandwich is more distinctive, delivering a sticky/chewy savor that’s cut by salsa verde. And then there’s The Knuckle, made with shaved roast beef strung with horseradish aioli on a pretzel bun. We’re in thrall to hot roast beef in New Orleans, but here’s a cool version that stands out. Sides blend modern and homey, like the bowl of farro, quinoa and greens or “oysters Wayfare,” a bready stuffing that tastes of oysters even though you can’t necessarily spot them.

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Earlier this spring, chef Octavio Ycaza signed up the soon-to-open restaurant to participate in the New Orleans Food & Wine Experience (NOWFE) and entered a dish in the event’s Fleur di Lis Culinary Awards. Ycaza submitted an unusual ravioli dish, filled with corn and mascarpone cream, topped with a garlicky sauce and garnished with blueberries. It landed a silver medal in the culinary competition, as judged by a panel of local food writers and editors. The dish is representative of the style Ycaza has in store for cibugnu, which he describes as a more progressive rendition of Sicilian cuisine. Don’t look for fettuccine Alfredo or Caesar salads, but rather dishes like sausage-stuffed squid with chickpea polenta, braciola rolled with speck, gorgonzola and roasted garlic cream and wood-fired pizzas with grilled ramps and shrimp. The chef says his focus is on house-made staples (pasta, breads, sausage, etc.) and creative, sometimes playful presentations. Even the name is a little different: cibugnu is a homemade contraction of the Italian words for food (cibo) and dream (sogno), which Ycaza says they further customized by running through a Sicilian accent. It’s pronounced “ch-boo-noo.” Leonardo Trattoria, a more conventional Sicilian restaurant that first opened in 2007, recently vacated what is now cibugnu’s space. While the general configuration is the same, Ycaza says the interior of cibugnu was designed to engage customers with some aspects of the kitchen. Pasta- and salumi-making stations are visible from the dining room, he says, so cooks can tell curious customers about their preparation. Jason Lee, bartender at Domenica (123 Baronne St., 504-648-6020; www. domenicarestaurant.com), designed the drinks list, which includes barrel-aged Campari cocktails and other Italianinspired libations. The restaurant will serve dinner Wednesday through Sunday initially, with lunch hours to follow.

Brisbi’s opens on Lakefront

The drinks are flowing and the grill is fired up at Brisbi’s (7400 Lakeshore Drive, 504-304-4125; www. brisbisrestaurant.com), and from its elevated, west facing deck, people toast boaters returning to port after a day on Lake Pontchartrain. Brisbi’s is one of two new restaurants on Lakeshore Drive. Finishing touches are underway at the second, Blue Crab Restaurant and Oyster Bar (7900 Lakeshore Drive, 504-2842898; www.thebluecrabnola.com), which is a short walk up the canal. Blue Crab manager Kent Burgess says he expects his restaurant to open within the next few weeks. Both restaurants are elevated on piers, with steps leading to the docks and plenty of windows to take in lakefront views. At Brisbi’s, there’s a stand-up oyster bar overlooking the harbor and garage doors that can open to connect the dining room to the covered deck outside.

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elissa Martin does more than run the kitchen at Cafe Hope (1101 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, 504-756-4673; www.cafehope.org), a nonprofit restaurant that functions as a job- and life-skills training program. She also serves as educator and mentor for young people trying to change their lives through the program. She recently was selected by Cooking Light magazine as one of 10 national finalists for the publication’s Neighborhood Chef Award, recognizing restaurants that are community hubs. The public can vote on finalists through July 1 via Cooking Light’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/cookinglight). Cafe Hope serves lunch Tuesday through Friday and a prix fixe supper on Friday.

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What sets Cafe Hope apart from conventional restaurants? M: There’s a sense of purpose and it’s a classroom setting. Not everything will be perfect because we’re teaching people, but instead of the reaction you’d have in a regular restaurant, where if someone isn’t working out you replace them, we try to keep students improving. I told one guy, “You would have been fired six times today somewhere else.” But he redeemed himself by the end of the day. We’re creating situations where students can be successful. Your menu is highly local and seasonal. How does this fit with the overall program? M: It’s part of how we teach students sustainability across their lives. They pick vegetables from our garden and compost the kitchen waste. But we also show them how their own food choices can nourish their bodies in sustainable ways, about being sustainable with finances, knowing interest rates and not wasting money, and how you need to plan to be sustainable. If a single mother enrolls in the program, maybe at the end we help her get a job at a big hotel where she’ll have health insurance and can start getting off public assistance. So it’s sustainability on all levels. — IAN MCNULTY

219 N. Peters St., (504) 525-4111 www.saintlawrencenola.com An Asian interpretation, with duck, scallions and hoisin, is served late.

Ste. Marie 930 Poydras St., (504) 304-6988 www.saintemarienola.com Crystal hot sauce syrup is ladled over the top.

Serendipity 3700 Orleans Ave., (504) 407-0818 www.serendipitynola.com A Jamaican edition comes with jerk chicken and cornmeal waffles.

OFF Brisbi’s chef is David DeFelice, a member of the same family that runs Pascal’s Manale Restaurant (1838 Napoleon Ave., 504-895-4877). His menu for Brisbi’s is a mix of traditional New Orleans dishes, such as seafoodstuffed mushrooms, barbecue shrimp, fried seafood platters and Gulf fish with crabmeat, along with some not-sotraditional choices including fish tacos, seared scallops with red pepper pesto, shrimp and andouille ravioli and “stuffed po-boys.” “Those are directly linked to the po-boys they do at Pascal’s Manale,” DeFelice says. “We hollow out the loaf but don’t slice it open, and then fill it.” There’s a full bar, and a cocktail list from Daniel Victory, proprietor of the CBD “gastro lounge” Victory (339 Baronne St., 504-522-8664; www.victorycocktails.com). Brisbi’s serves dinner Wednesday through Monday, lunch Thursday through Monday and brunch Sunday.

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As the number of Vietnamese restaurants continues to grow around New Orleans, some are mixing up the typical script for these casual noodle shops. At one of the newest entries to the field, Pho Bistreaux (1200 S. Carrollton Ave., 504304-8334; www.phobistreaux.biz), this means turning a banh mi into a taco and wrapping fried, crunchy egg rolls inside fresh spring rolls for a combo called the NOLA roll. The tacos are on the restaurant’s list of sliders, but they look, taste and function like banh mi tacos, with soft flour tortillas wrapped around grilled pork or chicken and the usual dressings of pickled radish, carrots, fresh cilantro, raw jalapenos and a slather of mayonnaise. The menu also includes conventional banh mi and spring rolls, pho and bun noodle salads, along with vegetarian versions of each. Pho Bistreaux serves lunch Tuesday through Sunday and dinner Tuesday through Saturday.

Trends, notes, quirks and quotes from the world of food. “Maybe it’s just me, but sometimes I feel as though I can taste the barely perceptible flavor of misery in a piece of meat. The cow’s misery? The cook’s misery? I’ve declared more than once that you can taste love in food, so why not misery?” — Besha Rodell, restaurant critic for The L.A. Weekly, from a review of an Outback Steakhouse in Glendale, Calif.

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AMERICAN KNUCKLEHEADS EATERY — 3535 Severn Ave., Suite 10, Metairie, (504) 888-5858; www. knuckleheadsnola.com — This casual eatery serves burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads and bar noshes. Mulligan Mike’s all-Angus chuck burger is topped with grilled ham and Swiss or cheddar cheese and comes with fries and a pickle. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

SOMETHIN’ ELSE CAFE — 620 Conti St., 373-6439; www.somethingelsecafe.com — Combining Cajun flavors and comfort food, Somthin’ Else offers noshing items including shrimp baskets, boudin balls and alligator corn dogs. There are burgers, po-boys and sandwiches filled with everything from cochon de lait to a trio of melted cheeses on buttered thick toast. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Thu.Sat. Credit cards. $$ TREASURE ISLAND BUFFET — 5050 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 443-8000; www. treasurechestcasino.com — The all-you-can-eat buffet includes New Orleans favorites including seafood, salad and dishes from a variety of national cuisines. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

BAR & GRILL BAYOU BEER GARDEN — 326 N. Jefferson Davis Pwky., (504) 302-9357 — Head to Bayou Beer Garden for a 10-oz. Bayou burger served on a sesame bun. Disco fries are french fries topped with cheese and debris gravy. No reservations.

DOWN THE HATCH — 1921 Sophie Wright Place, (504) 5220909; www.downthehatchnola. com — The Texan burger features an Angus beef patty topped with grilled onions, smoked bacon, cheddar and a fried egg. The house-made veggie burger combines 15 vegetables and is served with sun-dried tomato pesto. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

SAUCY’S — 4200 Magazine St., (504) 301-2755; www. saucysnola.com — Saucy’s serves slow-smoked St. Louisstyle pork ribs, pulled pork, brisket, smoked sausage and grilled chicken. The cochon blue is a sandwich of pulled pork, blue cheese and melted mozzerella on a bun. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

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RENDON INN’S DUGOUT SPORTS BAR — 4501 Eve St., (504) 826-5605; www. therendoninn.com — The Boudreaux burger combines lean ground beef, hot sausage and applewood-smoked bacon on a ciabatta bun with cheese, onions and remoulade. Fresh cut fries are served with Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of truffle oil. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

CHEESEBURGER EDDIE’S — 4517 West Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 455-5511; www. mredsno.com — This eatery serves a variety of specialty burgers, Mr. Ed’s fried chicken, sandwiches, po-boys, salads, tacos, wings and shakes. Besides patty melts and chili-cheeseburgers, there also are seafood burgers featuring tuna, salmon or crabmeat. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

THE RIVERSHACK TAVERN — 3449 River Road, (504) 834-4938; www.therivershacktavern.com — This bar and music spot offers a menu of burgers, sandwiches overflowing with deli meats and changing lunch specials. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

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SHAMROCK BAR & GRILL — 4133 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 301-0938 — Shamrock serves an Angus rib-eye steak with a side item, burgers, shrimp or roast beef po-boys, grilled chicken, spinach and artichoke dip and more. No reservations. Dinner and late night daily. Credit cards. $

BARBECUE BOO KOO BBQ — 3701 Banks St., (504) 202-4741; www. bookoobbq.com — The Boo Koo burger is a ground brisket patty topped with pepper Jack cheese, boudin and sweet chile aioli. The Cajun banh mi fills a Vietnamese roll with hogshead cheese, smoked pulled pork, boudin, fresh jalapeno, cilantro, cucumber, carrot, pickled radish and sriracha sweet chile aioli. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Fri.-Sat. Cash only. $ HICKORY PRIME BBQ — 6001 France Road, (757) 2778507; www.hickoryprimebbq. com — Proprietors Billy Rhodes and Karen Martin have won several barbecue competitions. They serve Texas-style brisket, smoked chicken, ribs and more. The pulled pork platter features pork cooked for 12 hours over hickory and white oak and it comes with two sides. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

ANTOINE’S ANNEX — 513 Royal St., (504) 525-8045; www.antoines.com — The Annex is a coffee shop serving pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads and gelato. The Caprese panino combines fresh mozzarella, pesto, tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette. The ham and honeyDijon panino is topped with feta and watercress. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ BREADS ON OAK — 8640 Oak St., Suite A, (504) 3248271; www.breadsonoak.com — The bakery offers a range of breads, muffins, pastries and sweets. Pain au chocolat is a buttery, flakey croissant filled with dark chocolate, and a vegan version also is available. The breads include traditional, hand-shaped Parisian-style baguettes. No reservations. Breakfast Thu.-Sun., lunch Thu.Sat. Credit cards. $ CAFE FRERET — 7329 Freret St., (504) 861-7890; www. cafefreret.com — The cafe serves breakfast itemes like the Freret Egg Sandwich with scrambled eggs, cheese and bacon or sausage served on toasted white or wheat bread or an English muffin.Signature sandwiches include the Chef’s Voodoo Burger, muffuletta and Cuban po-boy. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Fri.-Wed., dinner Mon.-Wed., Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ CAFE NOMA — New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, (504) 482-1264; www.cafenoma. com — The cafe serves roasted Gulf shrimp and vegetable salad

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O’HENRY’S FOOD & SPIRITS — 634 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 866-9741; 8859 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Kenner, (504) 461-9840; www.ohenrys.com — Complimentary peanuts are the calling card of these casual, family friendly restaurants. The menu includes burgers, steaks, ribs, pasta, fried seafood, salads and more. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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LAKEVIEW BREW COFFEE CAFE — 5606 Canal Blvd., (504) 483-7001 — This casual cafe offers gourmet coffees and a wide range of pastries and desserts baked in house, plus a menu of specialty sandwiches and salads. The Cobb salad features grilled chicken breast, romaine lettuce, shredded carrots and cabbage, Monterey Jack and blue cheeses, applewoodsmoked bacon, hard boiled egg, avocado, tomatos, cucumbers, green onions, croutons and choice of dressing . No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

JUNG’S GOLDEN DRAGON — 3009 Magazine St., (504) 891-8280; www.jungsgoldendragon2.com — Jung’s offers a mix of Chinese, Thai and Korean cuisine. Chinese specialties include Mandarin, Szechuan and Hunan dishes. Grand Marnier shrimp are lightly battered and served with Grand Marnier sauce, broccoli and pecans. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

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char-grilled oysters topped with Roquefort cheese and a red wine vinaigrette, seared scallops with roasted garlic and shiitake polenta cakes and a memorable cochon de lait. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

FIVE HAPPINESS — 3511 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 482-3935 — The large menu at Five Happiness offers a range of dishes from wonton soup to sizzling seafood combinations served on a hot plate to sizzling Go-Ba to lo mein dishes. Delivery and banquest facilities available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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ANGELO BROCATO’S — 214 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1465; www.angelobrocatoicecream.com — This sweet shop and serves its own gelato, spumoni, Italian ice, cannolis, fig cookies and other treats. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

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PINKBERRY — Citywide; www. pinkberry.com — Pinkberry offers frozen yogurt with an array of wet and dry topping choices including caramel, honey, fruit purees, various chocolates and nuts and more. There also are fresh fruit parfaits and green tea smoothies. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

CONTEMPORARY BAYONA — 430 Dauphine St., (504) 525-4455; www.bayona. com — House favorites on Chef Susan Spicer’s menu include sauteed Pacific salmon with choucroute and Gewurztraminer sauce and the appetizer of grilled shrimp with black-bean cake and coriander sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ ONE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE — 8132 Hampson St., (504) 301-9061; www.one-sl. com — Chef Scott Snodgrass prepares refined dishes like

ANTOINE’S RESTAURANT — 713 St. Louis St., (504) 581-4422; www.antoines.com — The city’s oldest restaurant offers a glimpse of what 19th century French Creole dining might have been like, with a labyrinthine series of dining rooms. Signature dishes include oysters Rockefeller, crawfish Cardinal and baked Alaska. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ THE LANDING RESTAURANT — Crowne Plaza, 2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 467-5611; www.neworleansairporthotel.com — The Landing serves Cajun and Creole dishes with many seafood options. Louisiana crab cakes are popular. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ MA MOMMA’S HOUSE — 5741 Crowder Blvd., (504) 2440021; www.mamommashouse. com — Traditional home-style Creole dishes include red beans and rice, shrimp pasta, fried chicken, cornbread and more. Chicken and waffles includes a Belgian waffle and three or six fried chicken wings. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Thu.Mon., dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ ROUX ON ORLEANS — Bourbon Orleans, 717 Orleans Ave., (504) 571-4604; www. bourbonorleans.com — This restaurant offers contemporary Creole dishes including barbecue shrimp, redfish couvillion, gumbo and catfish and shrimp dishes. Reservations accepted. Breakfast daily, dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ SAINTS & SINNERS — 627 Bourbon St., (504) 528-9307; www.saintsandsinnersnola. com — Styled to reflect era of Storyville, the restaurant serves Creole and Cajun dishes, raw oysters, seafood, steaks, poboys, burgers and more. The Politician’s Special features a trio of jambalaya, crawfish pie and a cup of gumbo. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$$ WILLIE MAE’S SCOTCH HOUSE — 2401 St. Ann St., (504) 822-9503 — This popular neighborhood restaurant is know for its wet-battered fried chicken. Green beans come with rice and gravy. There’s bread pudding for dessert. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

DELI JIMS — 3000 Royal St., (504) 304-8224 — The Reuben is fill seeded rye bread with corned beef, pastrami, provolone and Swiss cheeses, German sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing. The Bywater cheese steak sandwich combines marinated steak, grilled onions, green pepper and Havarti cheese on a rustic roll. No reservations.

Breakfast Sat.-Sun., lunch Tue.Sun. Credit cards. $ KOSHER CAJUN NEW YORK DELI & GROCERY — 3519 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-2010; www.koshercajun. com — This New York-style deli specializes in sandwiches, including corned beef and pastrami that come straight from the Bronx. No reservations. Lunch Sun.-Thu., dinner Mon.-Thu. Credit cards. $ MARDI GRAS ZONE — 2706 Royal St., (504) 947-8787; www.mardigraszone.com — The 24-hour grocery store has a deli and wood-burning pizza oven. The deli serves po-boys, salads and hot entrees such as stuffed peppers, beef stroganoff and vegetable lasagna. Vegan pizzas also are available. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ MARTIN WINE CELLAR — 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie , (504) 896-7350; www.martinwine.com — The wine emporium offers gourmet sandwiches and deli items. The Reuben combines corned beef, melted Swiss, sauerkraut and Russian dressing on rye bread. The Sena salad features chicken, golden raisins, blue cheese, toasted pecans and pepper jelly vinaigrette over field greens. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Fri., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ QWIK CHEK DELI & CATERING — 2018 Clearview Pkwy., Metairie, (504) 456-6362 — The menu includes gumbo, po-boys, pasta, salads and hot plate lunches. The hamburger po-boy can be dressed with lettuce, mayo and tomato on French bread. Shrimp Italiano features shrimp tossed with cream sauce and pasta. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

FRENCH BAIE ROUGE — 4128 Magazine St., (504) 304-3667; www.baierougenola.com — Shrimp and risotto Milanese features jumbo shrimp cooked with lemon over saffron risotto served with hericots verts. Pig Dip features pork debris, caramelized onions and garlic aioli on French bread with a side of smoked pork jus. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ MARTINIQUE BISTRO — 5908 Magazine St., (504) 8918495; www.martiniquebistro. com — This French bistro has both a cozy dining room and a pretty courtyard. Try dishes such as Steen’s-cured duck breast with satsuma and ginger demi-glace and stone-ground goat cheese grits. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

GOURMET TO GO BREAUX MART — 315 E. Judge Perez, Chalmette, (504) 262-0750; 605 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, 433-0333; 2904 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 885-5565; 9647 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, (504)

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737-8146; www.breauxmart. com — Breaux Mart prides itself on its “Deli to Geaux” as well as weekday specials. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

INDIAN JULIE’S LITTLE INDIA KITCHEN AT SCHIRO’S — 2483 Royal St., (504) 944-6666; www.schiroscafe.com — The cafe offers homemade Indian dishes prepared with freshly ground herbs and spices. Selections include chicken, lamb or shrimp curry or vindaloo and vegetarian saag paneer. Schiro’s also serves New Orleans cuisine. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

TAJ MAHAL INDIAN CUISINE — 923-C Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 836-6859 — The traditional menu features lamb, chicken and seafood served in a variety of ways, including curries and tandoori. Vegetarian options are available. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

ITALIAN ANDREA’S RESTAURANT — 3100 N. 19th St., Metairie, (504) 834-8583; www.andreasrestaurant.com — Chef/owner Andrea Apuzzo’s specialties include speckled trout royale which is topped with lump crabmeat and lemon-cream sauce. Capelli D’Andrea combines house-made angel hair pasta and smoked salmon in light cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ CAFE GIOVANNI — 117 Decatur St., (504) 529-2154; www. cafegiovanni.com — Chef Duke LoCicero serves inventive Italian cuisine and Italian accented contemporary Louisiana cooking. Shrimp Dukie features Louisiana shrimp and a duck breast marinated in Cajun spices served with tasso-mushroom sauce.

MAXIMO’S ITALIAN GRILL — 1117 Decatur St., (504) 586-8883; www.maximosgrill. com — Sit at the bar overlooking the open grill and watch chefs prepare dishes like the fish of the day pan-sauteed in habaneroinfused olive oil and served with seasonal vegetables. Osso buco is a braised veal shank served with garlic, thyme and white wine demi-glace, herb-roasted Parmesan potatoes and grilled asparagus. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, lunch Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ MOSCA’S — 4137 Hwy. 90 W., Westwego, (504) 4368950; www.moscasrestaurant. com — This family-style eatery has changed little since opening in 1946. Popular dishes include shrimp Mosca, chicken a la grande and baked oysters Mosca, made with breadcrumps and Italian seasonings. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Cash only. $$$ RED GRAVY — 125 Camp St., (504) 561-8844; www.redgravycafe.com — The cafe serves breakfast items including pancakes, waffles and pastries. At lunch, try handmade meatballs, lasagna and other Italian specialties, panini, wraps, soups and salads. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Thu.-Fri., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $ VINCENT’S ITALIAN CUISINE — 4411 Chastant St., Metairie, (504) 885-2984; 7839 St. Charles Ave., (504) 866-9313; www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com — Try house specialties like vealand spinach-stuffed canneloni. Bracialoni is baked veal stuffed with artichoke hearts, bacon, garlic and Parmesan cheese and topped with red sauce. Reservations accepted. Chastant Street: lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. St. Charles Avenue: lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

A sushi chef serves a chirashi sushi bowl at Kyoto (4920 Prytania St., 504-891-3644; www.kyotonola.com). PhOTO By CheRyL GeRBeR

strawberry, mango, jalapeno, wasabi tobiko and tempura flakes and is topped with spicy sauce and satsuma ponzu. Pork belly steamed buns are served with Japanese slaw and pickled onions. Reservations recommended. Lunch Thu.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ KAKKOII JAPANESE bISTREAUX — 7537 Maple St., (504) 570-6440; www. kakkoii-nola.com — Kakkoii offers traditional sushi, sashimi and Japanese cuisine as well as dishes with modern and local twists. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.Sun., late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ KYOTO — 4920 Prytania St., (504) 891-3644 — Kyoto’s sushi chefs prepare rolls, sashimi and salads. “Box” sushi is a favorite, with more than 25 rolls. Reservations recommended for parties of six or more. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ MIKIMOTO — 3301 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-1881; www.mikimotosushi.com — Sushi choices include new and old favorites, both raw and cooked. The South Carrollton roll includes tuna tataki, avocado and snow crab. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Delivery available. Credit cards. $$

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MIYAKO JAPANESE SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE — 1403 St. Charles Ave., (504) 410-9997; www.japanesebistro. com — Miyako offers a full range of Japanese cuisine, with specialties from the sushi or hibachi menus, chicken, beef or seafood teriyaki, and tempura. Reservations accepted. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

CHIbA — 8312 Oak St., (504) 826-9119; www.chiba-nola. com — Chiba puts creative local touches on Japanese cuisine. The satsuma strawberry roll bundles scallop, yellowtail,

ROCK-N-SAKE — 823 Fulton St., (504) 581-7253; www. rocknsake.com — Rock-n-Sake serves traditional Japanese cuisine with some creative twists. There’s a wide selection

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NIRVANA INDIAN CUISINE — 4308 Magazine St., (504) 8949797 — Serving mostly northern Indian cuisine, the restaurant’s extensive menu ranges from chicken to vegetable dishes. Reservations accepted for five or more. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sun. Credit cards. $$

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out to eat of sushi, sashimi and rolls or spicy gyoza soup, pan-fried soba noodles with chicken or seafood and teriyaki dishes. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Fri., dinner tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ TOKYO BISTRO — 5024 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-4288; www.tokyobistrometairie.com — the Bistro serves sushi, sashimi, tempura, teriyaki and hibachi items, rice and noodle dishes and bento box lunch specials. the salmon mango roll has tempura shrimp inside and salmon, mango and sweet chili sauce on top. Rainbow Naruta features assorted fish wrapped in cucumber topped with ponzu sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ YUKI IZAKAYA — 525 Frenchmen St., (504) 943-1122; www. facebook.com/yukiizakaya — this Japanese tavern combines a selection of small plates, sake, shochu, live music and Japanese kitsch. Dishes include curries, housemade ramen soups, fried chicken and other specialties. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

LatIN aMeRICaN LA MACARENA PUPSERIA AND LATIN CAFE — 8120 Hampson St., (504) 862-5252; www.pupsasneworleans.com — this cafe serves Latin and Caribbean dishes, tapas and appetizers like guacamole and chips. Spanish garlic shrimp is served with refried black beans, saffron rice and tropical salad. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.Mon. Cash only. $$

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7 ON FULTON — 700 Fulton St., (504) 525-7555; www.7onfulton. com — New orleans barbecue shrimp features a peppery butter sauce made with blonde ale. oven-roasted lobster tail is topped with Louisiana crawfish and corn cream sauce and comes with fingerling potatoes and asparagus. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ HERITAGE GRILL — 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 150, Metairie, (504) 934-4900; www. heritagegrillmetairie.com — this power lunch spot offers dishes like duck and wild mushroom spring rolls with mirin-soy dipping sauce and pan-fried crab cakes with corn maque choux and sugar snap peas. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$ MANNING’S — 519 Fulton St., (504) 593-8118; www. harrahsneworleans.com — A cast iron skillet-fried filet is served with two-potato hash, fried onions and Southern Comfort pan sauce. the fish and chips feature black drum crusted in Zapp’s Crawtator crumbs served with Crystal beurre blanc. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ RALPH’S ON THE PARK — 900 City Park Ave., (504) 488-1000; www.ralphsonthepark. com — Popular dishes include

turtle soup finished with sherry, grilled lamb spare ribs and barbecue Gulf shrimp. tuna two ways includes tuna tartare, seared pepper tuna, avocado and wasabi cream. Reservations recommended. Lunch tue.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ RESTAURANT R’EvOLUTION — 777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277; www.revolutionnola. com — Chefs John Folse and Rick tramanto present a creative take on Creole dishes as well as offering caviar tastings, housemade salumi, pasta dishes and more. “Death by Gumbo” is an andouille- and oyster-stuffed quail with a roux-based gumbo poured on top tableside. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ TOMAS BISTRO — 755 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 5270942 — tomas serves dishes like semi-boneless Louisiana quail stuffed with applewood-smoked bacon dirty popcorn rice, Swiss chard and Madeira sauce. the duck cassoulet combines duck confit and Creole Country andouille in a white bean casserole. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ TOMMY’S WINE BAR — 752 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 5254790 — tommy’s Wine Bar offers cheese and charcuterie plates as well as a menu of appetizers and salads from the neighboring kitchen of tommy’s Cuisine. No reservations. Lite dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MeDIteRRaNeaN/ MIDDLe eaSteRN ATTIKI BAR & GRILL — 230 Decatur St., (504) 587-3756 — this restaurant and hookah bar serves an array of Mediterranean dishes. tomato Buffala features baked tomatoes and mozzarella topped with basil and olive oil. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$ PYRAMIDS CAFE — 3151 Calhoun St., (504) 861-9602 — Diners will find Mediterranean cuisine featuring such favorites as sharwarma prepared on a rotisserie. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MeXICaN & SOUtHWeSteRN LUCY’S RETIRED SURFERS’ BAR & RESTAURANT — 701 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 5238995; www.lucysretiredsurders. com — this surf shack serves California-Mexican cuisine and the bar has a menu of tropical cocktails. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late night thu.Sat. Credit cards. $$ TIJUANA’S MEXICAN BAR & GRILL — 533 Toulouse St., (504) 227-3808; www.tijuanasmexicanbargrillnola.com — this eatery serves nachos, flautas, quesadillas, burritos, enchiladas, tacos, fajitas, ropa vieja and more. Fritanga features traditional carne asada with gallo pinto, fried pork, cabbage salad, fried plantains and fried cheese. Reservations accepted. Breakfast Sat.-Sun., lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MUSIC aND FOOD BOMBAY CLUB — 830 Conti

St., (504) 586-0972; www.thebombayclub.com — Mull the menu at this French Quarter hideaway while sipping a well made martini. the duck duet pairs confit leg with pepper-seared breast with black currant reduction. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ THE COLUMNS — 3811 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-9308; www.thecolumns.com — there’s live music in the Victorian Lounge at the Columns. the menu offers such Creole favorites as gumbo and crab cakes and there are cheese plates as well. Reservations accepted. Breakfast daily, lunch Fri.-Sat., dinner Mon.-thu., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ GAZEBO CAFE — 1018 Decatur St., (504) 525-8899; www.gazebocafenola.com — the Gazebo features a mix of Cajun and Creole dishes and ice cream daquiris. the New orleans sampler rounds up jambalaya, red beans and rice and gumbo. other options include salads, seafood po-boys and burgers. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ HOUSE OF BLUES — 225 Decatur St., 310-4999; www. hob.com/neworleans — try the pan-seared Voodoo Shrimp with rosemary cornbread. the buffetstyle gospel brunch features local and regional groups. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ LITTLE GEM SALOON — 445 S. Rampart St., (504) 267-4863; www.littlegemsaloon.com — Little Gem offers Creole dining and live jazz. Chef Robert Bruce prepares dishes including two Run Farms oxtail stew, Creole crab cakes with caper-lemon beurre blanc and fish amandine. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ THE MARKET CAFE — 1000 Decatur St., (504) 527-5000; www.marketcafenola.com — Dine indoors or out on seafood either fried for platters or po-boys or highlighted in dishes such as crawfish pie, crawfish etouffee or shrimp Creole. Sandwich options include muffulettas, Philly steaks on po-boy bread and gyros in pita bread. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ SIBERIA — 2227 St. Claude Ave., (504) 265-8855; www. siberianola.com — the Russki Reuben features corned beef, Swiss cheese, kapusta (spicy cabbage) and Russian dressing on grilled rye bread. Potato and cheese pierogies are served with fried onions and sour cream. No reservations. Dinner and latenight daily. Credit cards. $. $

NeIGHBORHOOD ARTZ BAGELZ — 3138 Magzine St., (504) 309-7557; www. artzbagelz.com — Artz bakes its bagels in house and options include onion, garlic, honey whole wheat, cinnamon-raisin, salt and others. Get one with a schmear or as a sandwich. Salads also are available. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $ CAFE B — 2700 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 934-4700; www.

cafeb.com — this cafe serves an elevated take on the dishes commonly found in neighborhood restaurants. Grilled redfish is served with confit of wild mushrooms, spaghetti squash, charred Vidalia onion and aged balsamic vinegar. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ KATIE’S RESTAURANT — 3701 Iberville St., (504) 488-6582; www.katiesinmidcity.com — Favorites at this Mid-City restaurant include the Cajun Cuban with roasted pork, grilled ham, cheese and pickles pressed on buttered bread. the Boudreaux pizza is topped with cochon de lait, spinach, red onions, roasted garlic, scallions and olive oil. there also are salads, burgers and Italian dishes. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, Dinner tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

PIZZa MARKS TWAIN’S PIZZA LANDING — 2035 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 832-8032; www. marktwainspizza.com — Disembark at Mark twain’s for salads, po-boys and pies like the Italian pizza with salami, tomato, artichoke, sausage and basil. No reservations. Lunch tue.-Sat., dinner tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $ THEO’S NEIGHBORHOOD PIZZA — 4218 Magazine St., (504) 894-8554; 4024 Canal St., (504) 302-1133; www.theospizza. com — there is a wide variety of specialty pies or build your own from the selection of more than two-dozen toppings. Also serving salads and sandwiches. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ WIT’S INN — 141 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1600 — this MidCity bar and restaurant features pizzas, calzones, toasted subs, salads and appetizers for snacking. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

SaNDWICHeS & PO-BOYS BEAR’S POBOYS AT GENNAROS — 3206 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 833-9226 — the roast beef po-boy features beef slow-cooked in house, sliced thin, soaked in gravy and dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo on toasted Leidenheimer bread. the 10-ounce Bear burger is topped with roast beef debris, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo on a toasted brioche seeded bun and served with fries or loaded potato salad. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ DRESS IT — 535 Gravier St., (504) 571-7561 — Get gourmet burgers and sandwiches dressed to order. original topping choices include everything from sprouts to black bean and corn salsa to peanut butter. For dessert, try a chocolate chip cookie served with ice cream and chocolate sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ JUGHEAD’S CHEESESTEAKS — 801 Poland Ave., (504) 3045411; www.jugheadsneworleans. com — Jughead’s specializes in cheese steaks on toasted Dong Phuong bread. the regular cheese steak features thin-sliced rib-eye, sauteed mushrooms, onions,

peppers and garlic and melted provolone and mozzarella. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ KILLER POBOYS — 811 Conti St., (504) 252-6745; www.killerpoboys.com — At the back of Erin Rose, Killer Poboys offers a short and constantly changing menu of po-boys. the Dark and Stormy features pork shoulder slowly braised with ginger and old New orleans Spiced Rum and is dressed with house-made garlic mayo and lime cabbage. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. Cash only. $ MAGAZINE PO-BOY SHOP — 2368 Magazine St., (504) 522-3107 — Choose from a long list of po-boys filled with everything from fried seafood to corned beef to hot sausage to veal. there are breakfast burritos in the morning and daily lunch specials. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

SeaFOOD ACME OYSTER HOUSE — 724 Iberville St., (504) 522-5973; 1202 N. Hwy. 190, Covington, (985) 246-6155; 3000 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 309-4056; www.acmeoyster.com — the original Acme oyster House in the French Quarter has served raw oysters for more than a century. the Peace Maker po-boy combines fried shrimp and oysters and is dressed with tabasco-infused mayo. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ 7.25GRAND ISLE — 575 Convention Center Blvd., (504) 520-8530; www.grandislerestaurant.com — the Isle sampler, available as a half or full dozen, is a combination of three varieties of stuffed oysters: tasso, Havarti and jalapeno; housemade bacon, white cheddar and carmelized onions; and olive oil, lemon zest and garlic. the baked Gulf fish is topped with compound chili butter and served with local seasonal vegetables and herbroasted potatoes. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ MR. ED’S SEAFOOD & ITALIAN RESTAURANT. — 910 West Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 4633030; 1001 Live Oak St., Metairie, (504) 838-0022; www.mredsno. com — the menu includes seafood, Italian dishes, fried chicken, poboys, salads and daily specials. Eggplant casserole is stuffed with shrimp and crabmeat and served with potatoes and salad. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ RED FISH GRILL — 115 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1200; www. redfishgrill.com — Seafood favorites include hickory-grilled redfish, pecan-crusted catfish, alligator sausage and seafood gumbo. Barbecue oysters are flash fried, tossed in Crystal barbecue sauce and served with blue cheese dressing. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ SERGIO’S SEAFOOD — 533 Toulouse St., (504) 227-3808; www.facebook.com/sergiosseafoodnola — the Fritanga plate includes a grilled petit filet mignon, pork loin, gallo pinto, fried plantains, fried cream cheese and cabbage salad. Center-cut beef tenderloin is topped with chimichurri and served with a baked potato. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

SteaKHOUSe AUSTIN’S SEAFOOD AND STEAKHOUSE — 5101 West Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-5533; www.austinsno.com — Austin’s serves prime steaks, chops and seafood. Veal Austin features paneed veal topped with Swiss chard, bacon, mushrooms, asparagus, crabmeat and brabant potatoes on the side. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ CHOPHOUSE NEW ORLEANS — 322 Magazine St., (504) 5227902; www.chophousenola.com — this traditional steakhouse serves uSDA prime beef, and a selection of super-sized cuts includes a 40oz. Porterhouse for two. the menu also features seafood options and a la carte side items. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

taPaS/SPaNISH MIMI’S IN THE MARIGNY — 2601 Royal St., (504) 872-9868 — the decadant Mushroom Manchego toast is a favorite here. or enjoy hot and cold tapas dishes ranging from grilled marinated artichokes to calamari. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner and late-night tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $ vEGA TAPAS CAFE — 2051 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 836-2007; www.vegatapascafe. com — Paella de la Vega combines shrimp, mussels, chorizo, calamari, scallops, chicken and vegetables in saffron rice. Pollo en papel features chicken, mushrooms, leeks and feta in phyllo pastry. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

VIetNaMeSe AUGUST MOON — 3635 Prytania St., (504) 899-5129; www.moonnola.com — August Moon serves a mix of Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine. there are spring rolls and pho soup as well as many popular Chinese dishes and vegetarian options. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ DOSON NOODLE HOUSE —135 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 309-7283 — traditional Vietnamese pho with pork and beef highlight the menu. the vegetarian hot pot comes with mixed vegetables, tofu and vermicelli rice noodles. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$ PHO TAU BAY RESTAURANT — 113 Westbank Expwy., Suite C, Gretna, (504) 368-9846 — You’ll find classic Vietnamese beef broth and noodle soups, vermicelli dishes, seafood soups, shrimp spring rolls with peanut sauce and more. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Wed. & Fri.Sat. Credit cards. $ ROLLS-N-BOWLS — 605 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 309-0519; www.facebook.com/ rollsnbowlsnola — this casual eatery serves a variety of spring rolls, pho, rice and vermicelli bowls, banh mi, a few stir fry entrees and bubble tea. the vermicelli noodle bowl features noodles over lettuce, cucumber and carrots and shrimp are an optional addition. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

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lust city guide Insomniac and, more recently, inviting fellow comics to goof on vintage pornography for his web series Dave’s Old Porn. The New York comedian emerged from the late-’80s club comic heyday and grabbed the attention of David Letterman, Lorne Michaels and, later, The Daily Show. He has spent the last few years back on the road. JT Habersaat 9 p.m. Saturday, June 29 The New Movement, 1919 Burgundy St. (504) 302-8264; www.tnmcomedy.com Tickets $7 “DIY” stand-up J.T. Habersaat, who helms the Altercation Punk Comedy Tour, is a regular opener for punk bands and at punk festivals. Altercation Punk’s latest album, Hostile Corporate Takeover (with album art by Black Flag and Sonic Youth house artist Raymond Pettibon), captures the van full of touring punks assaulting a comedy stage rather than guitars and drums. The Austin, Texas, comic also is an author and regular columnist for Amp and New Noise magazines. Paul Mooney 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 3 and Thursday, July 4 The Howlin’ Wolf, 907 S. Peters St. (504) 529-5844; www.thehowlinwolf.com Tickets $25 Whether an onstage star or a ringer on the sidelines, echoed in his 2012 special The Godfather of Comedy, Paul Mooney isn’t one to shy away from controversy. Once a writer for Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx and In Living Color, Mooney made headlines for his joke in the wake of the Boston bombings (“as long as no blacks got hurt”). Before that, he got attention for a joke during the 2005 BET Comedy Awards, during which he doubled down on comments about the legal and drinking problems of several black celebrities. The Shreveport native has the chops to handle the heat, with a few decades in the business — Dave Chappelle introduced Mooney to the younger set on Chappelle’s Show for popular segments “Negrodamus” and “ask a black dude.” Pete Holmes 9 p.m. Thursday, July 11 Tipitina’s, 501 Napoleon Ave. (504) 895-8477; www.tipitinas.com Tickets $17 Pete Holmes — the joy-seeking, unironic cut-up whose jokes feel conversational and off the cuff — is balanced by Pete Holmes the humble, sometimes cerebral “good guy,” though his volume and energy knobs twist and turn as laughs roll out. Holmes already has infiltrated millions of homes, brains and water coolers — it’s his voice you hear coming out of the E*TRADE baby in the company’s commercials.

The 34-year-old New Englander is riding critical success for his 2013 album Nice Try, The Devil, and he’s set to take the desk at an unnamed late-night TBS show later this year. Holmes also hosts the popular podcast You Made It Weird, in which he shares a few bizarre conversations with his celebrity guests.

Stand-up comic and Twitter superstar Rob Delaney performs two shows June 27.

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W. Kamau Bell 9 p.m. Thursday, July 25 The Howlin’ Wolf, 907 S. Peters St. (504) 529-5844; www. thehowlinwolf.com Tickets $25 Comic kingmaker Chris Rock “discovered” W. Kamau Bell, who hosts the critical hit Totally Biased on FX, with Rock signed on as executive producer. The show debuted last year to solid reviews — Bell and his crew target current events with slick commentary, followed by interviews with guests ranging from MSNBC hosts Melissa Harris-Perry and Rachel Maddow to astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. Bell made his New Orleans debut at Hell Yes Fest in 2011 with his politically charged comedy group Laughter Against the Machine. As a stand-up, Bell (named “the most promising new talent in political comedy in many years” by The New York Times in 2012) has been praised for his kneecapping of the sociological strata and smart, pointed barbs about race relations, politics and the media.

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ometown hero Sean Patton debuted his Comedy Central half-hour special last week, and popular comics Kyle Kinane, Anthony Jeselnik and Hannibal Buress recently wrapped headlining gigs across New Orleans. The standup comedy schedule continues to heats up this summer. Here Gambit previews the not-to-miss gigs from upand-coming comedy stars and veteran comics hitting New Orleans stages. Doug Benson 9 p.m. Thursday, June 27 The Howlin’ Wolf, 907 S. Peters St. (504) 529-5844; www.thehowlinwolf.com Tickets $15 From one-off acting gigs to Friends to a role as standup comedy’s endearing smug stoner, the life and (very, very high) times of Doug Benson hit a high with the 2007 pseudo-documentary Super High Me, in which Benson smoked pot for 30 days (a la McDonald’s antagonist Morgan Spurlock in 2004’s Super Size Me). Benson hosts the popular podcast Doug Loves Movies and Comedy Central series The Benson Interruption, in which he playfully jabs at fellow comics trying to get through their acts. Next month, he’ll release another one-hour special, Gateway Doug — recorded April 20, of course. Rob Delaney 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27 The New Movement, 1919 Burgundy St. (504) 302-8264; www.tnmcomedy.com Tickets $20 King of Twitter Rob Delaney exploded into Internet comedy fame with his brief, unhinged dispatches. He’s routinely listed among publications’ “who to follow on Twitter” lists, from Paste to Time. In May 2012, Comedy Central named him the “funniest person on Twitter,” and his growing follower count tops 870,000. His IRL resume includes routinely sold-out shows at his homebase at Upright Citizens Brigade theater in Los Angeles, a sobering and hilarious column for Vice, and, of course, his stand-up, which combines his absurd wit with his otherwise “regular guy” persona. He released his hour-long special Live at the Bowery Ballroom earlier this year. Dave Attell 8 p.m. Friday, June 28 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, June 29 One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St. (504) 569-8361; www.oneeyedjacks.net Tickets $25 Dave Attell’s more than 20 years in comedy includes countless stand-up specials and late-night TV appearances, a stint in the writers’ room at Saturday Night Live, hosting Comedy Central’s drunk wander-

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Old Point Bar — ian Cunningham, 8 Preservation Hall — preservation Hall-stars feat. shannon powell, 8 Siberia — bug Chaser, owsley bros., birthstone, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Davell Crawford, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — andy J. forest, 4

WedneSday 26 Blue Nile — new orleans rhythm Devils, 7; gravity a, 10 Cafe Negril — sam Cammarata & Dominick grillo, 7:30; another Day in paradise, 9:30 Carousel Piano Bar & Lounge — smoking time Jazz Club feat. Chance bushman, 8:30

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Funky Pirate — blues masters feat. big al Carson, 8:30

The Maison — gregory agid, 6; magnitude, 9

Freret Street Publiq House — Jenn Howard, 7; brass-aHolics, 9:30

Rock ’N’ Bowl — Joe Krown, 8:30 Siberia — milk music, Destruction Unit, Heavy lids, DJs Hank Hill and angelwitch, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Uptown Jazz orchestra feat. Delfeayo marsalis, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — ben polcer, 4; orleans 6, 6; st. louis slim & the frenchmen street Jug band, 10

THUrSday 27 AllWays Lounge — mt. theolonius, nomi songs, 10 Blue Nile — micah mcKee & little maker, 7; DJ t-roy, 11 The Blue Note — bella nola, 9 Bombay Club — tony seville, 7 Buffa’s Lounge — aurora nealand & tom mcDermott, 8 Carousel Piano Bar & Lounge — george french Quartet, 8:30 Chickie Wah Wah — seth walker, 8 Circle Bar — Hausu, gallyknappers, 10 Columns Hotel — Kristina morales, 8 Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 5:30

The Maison — erin Demastes, 5; shotgun Jazz band, 7; barry stephenson’s pocket, 10 Maple Leaf Bar — the trio feat. Johnny Vidacovich, george porter Jr. & guest, 10:30 Mojitos Rum Bar & Grill — alabama slim blues review feat. little freddie King & “guitar” lightning lee, 6; 30x90 blues women, 9:30 Oak — miles Cabeceiras, 9 Old Point Bar — Upstarts, 6 Rock ’N’ Bowl — Cubby Carrier, 8:30; Jeffery broussard, 8:30 The Saint Hotel, Burgundy Bar — the Yat pack, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — steve masakowski, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — sarah mcCoy, 4; miss sophie lee, 6 Tipitina’s — DJ ?uestlove, 9 Vaughan’s — Kermit ruffins & the barbecue swingers, 8:30

FrIday 28 8 Block Kitchen & Bar — anais st. John, 9 Bayou Beer Garden — mo Jelly, 8:30 Blue Nile — Kermit ruffins & the barbecue swingers, 7; the night Janitor, Context Killer, 9 Cafe Negril — el Deorazio, 7 Carrollton Station — papa grows funk fan appreciation party, 7; alex mcmurray, 10 Chickie Wah Wah — brent melancon, 5; paul sanchez, 8; Clarence bucaro, 10 Circle Bar — superhumanoids, proud/father, 10 Columns Hotel — ted long, 6 Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 9 Freret Street Publiq House — Johnny sketch & the Dirty notes, 10 Funky Pirate — blues masters feat. big al Carson, 8:30 Hangar 13 — final Curse, 9:30 Little Gem Saloon — micah mcKee, 5; iguanas, 9 The Maison — messy Cookers Jazz band, 4; Chance bushman & faux barrio billionaires, 7; soul project, 10; fourth ward afro Klezmer orchestra, midnight Maple Leaf Bar — new orleans suspects, 10:30 Mojitos Rum Bar & Grill — gal Holiday & the Honky tonk

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Windsor Court Hotel (Cocktail Bar) — Shannon Powell Trio, 5

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Destruction Unit Buried in the dozen song titles of Cruise Your Illusion (Fat Possum) is a perfectly applicable short-story abstract for Milk Music’s debut LP: “Runaway Wild Caged 10 p.m. Wednesday Dogs Feeling Illegal and Free Cruising Crosstown On Coyote Road” (and that’s Siberia, 2227 St. Claude Ave. without using God, Love, Shelter, Wanderer and, once more for good measure, Dogchild). Before ever dropping the needle, it’s clear founding brothers Alex (504) 265-8855 Coxen (vocals, guitar) and Joe Rutter (drums) won’t be pent up by anything — not www.siberianola.com the city limits of hometown Olympia, Wash., and its Calvin Johnson-penned history of remote pop-and-hiss rock; and certainly not the shackles of expectation and genre, as the band proved after initial dispatch Beyond Living. That 2010 EP riffed on first-wave melodic muckrakers Dinosaur Jr and Portland, Ore.’s Wipers, but Cruise Your Illusion pops the lock and decompresses the mix, pushing Coxen’s great, terrible vocals right to the edge, allowing Charles Waring’s lead guitar plenty of room to luxuriate in balletic several-minute solos. At least three tracks (“Caged Dogs Run Wild,” “Crosstown Wanderer,” “Coyote Road”) exist entirely as a means for Waring’s six-string to sing itself to distraction, each abandoning its epic post before the two-minute mark. Such flakiness is forgiven when the actual feats of strength live up to billing: “Illegal and Free,” “Cruising With God” and “I’ve Got a Wild Feeling” pile on electric fuzz and key-stretching lead singing, their flubbed notes and live-to-tape production giving the distinct impression of an improvised classic. When Coxen deadpans “Let’s steal a car” in the middle of moonlit sonata “Lacey’s Secret,” he’ll have you calling shotgun, convinced the wind really is calling him by name. Destruction Unit opens. Tickets $10. — NOAh BONAPARTE PAIS

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The Maison — Dave Easley, 5; Brad Walker, 7 Maple Leaf Bar — Joe Krown Trio feat. Walter “Wolfman” Washington & Russell Batiste, 10:30

Blue Nile — Mykia Jovan, 8; To Be Continued Brass Band, 10

Mojitos Rum Bar & Grill — Kevin Clark & Tom McDermott, 11:30 a.m; Larry Foyen Jazz Quartet, 3:30; Javier Olondo & AsheSon, 8; DJ Cruz, 11

Circle Bar — Micah McKee & Little Maker, 6

One Eyed Jacks — Weedeater, 10

Bayou Beer Garden — Major Bacon, 5

Columns Hotel — Chip Wilson, 11 a.m. Funky Pirate — Blues Masters feat. Big Al Carson, 8:30 House of Blues — Cyndi Lauper, Hunter Valentine, 7

Ritz-Carlton — Armand St. Martin, 10:30 a.m; Catherine Anderson, 2 Siberia — Valient Thorr, Gypsyhawk, Ramming Speed, Mountain of Wizard, 9

Howlin’ Wolf Den — Hot 8 Brass Band, 10

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Spotted Cat — Rights of Swing, 3; Pat Casey & the New Sounds, 10

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NOw shOwING AFTER EARTH (PG-13) — A boy goes on a dangerous journey to find help after he and his injured father crash land onto uninhabited Earth. Clearview, Elmwood, Grand BEFORE MIDNIGHT (R) — Richard Linklater’s follow up to Before Sunrise and Before Sunset stars Ethan Hawke. Canal Place, Elmwood BEYOND ALL BOUNDARIES (NR) — The museum screens a 4-D film, bringing audiences into battle using archival footage and special effects. National World War II Museum Solomon Victory Theater THE BLING RING (R) — A group of celebrity-stalking teens use the Internet to rob stars’ homes. Canal Place, Elmwood

EPIC (PG) — A headstrong teenager is transported to a mythic realm in the animated adventure featuring the voices of Amanda Seyfried, Beyonce Knowles, Colin Farrell and others. Clearview, Elmwood, Grand.

WORLD WAR Z (R) — A United Nations employee (Brad Pitt) travels the globe to stop the zombie overtaking. Canal Place, Chalmette, Clearview, Elmwood, Grand, Westbank

THE INTERNSHIP (PG-13) — In the comedy, two salesmen compete with young tech whizzes during an internship at Google. Canal Place, Clearview, Elmwood, Grand

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IRON MAN 3 (PG-13) — Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), plagued with worry and insomnia after saving New York, faces off against an enemy known as the Mandarin. Elmwood, Grand KON-TIKI (PG-13) — The movie tells the story of explorer Thor Heyerdal crossing the Pacific in a balsa wood raft in 1947. Chalmette MAN OF STEEL (PG-13) — A young man wants to save the world and discover his purpose after realizing he is superhuman. Canal Place, Chalmette, Clearview, Elmwood, Grand, Prytania. MONSTERS UNIVERSITY (G) — The Pixar prequel revisits Mike and Sulley’s college years. Chalmette, Clearview, Elmwood, Grand, Westbank MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (PG-13) — Shakespeare’s comedy of the same name is presented with a modern twist. Canal Place, Elmwood. MUD (PG-13) — A pair of Arkansas boys help a fugitive (Matthew McConaughey) reconnect with his love (Reese Witherspoon). Chalmette

GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D (NR) — Shark encounters are shared in the documentary. Entergy IMAX

NOW YOU SEE ME (PG13) — Detectives follow bank-robbing illusionists who reward their audiences with stolen cash. Canal Place, Chalmette, Clearview, Elmwood, Grand

HURRICANE ON THE BAYOU (NR) — The film tells the story of Hurricane Katrina

TO THE ARCTIC 3D (G) — Meryl Streep narrates the documentary following a polar bear and her two seven-month-old cubs as they navigate the Arctic wilderness. Entergy IMAX

and the impact that Louisiana’s disappearing wetlands has on hurricane protection. Entergy IMAX

FAST & FURIOUS 6 (PG-13) — The latest in the franchise finds its characters scattered across the globe following a successful heist. Elmwood, Grand

THE HANGOVER PART III (PG-13) — Following their disatstrous Bangkok trip, the gang from the last two comedies lead happy lives at home — until one of them (Zach Galifianakis) has a personal crisis. Elmwood, Grand.

THIS IS THE END (R) — In the action comedy, six friends get a case of cabin fever after being stuck inside, trying to stay away from the apocalyptic events happening outside. Canal Place, Chalmette, Clearview, Elmwood, Grand

THE PURGE (R) — During “the purge,” a 12-hour period where crime is legal, a family is held hostage. Clearview, Elmwood, Grand SIGHTSEERS (NR) — A man plans to take his girlfriend on her dream vacation, but it gets ugly fast. Zeitgeist

THE HEAT (R) — An uptight FBI agent is partnered with a feisty cop in the takedown of a druglord. Clearview, Elmwood, Hollywood 14, Westbank WHITE HOUSE DOWN (PG13) — Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx star in the action film about saving the president and his child from a militia. Clearview, Elmwood, Hollywood 14, Westbank

sPEcIAl scrEENINGs COOL HAND LUKE (NR) — Paul Newman stars as a gutsy member of a prison chain gang. The screening will be held outdoors. 8 p.m. Thursday, Old U.S. Mint THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (PG-13) — Batman finds a new enemy while fighting to protect Gotham City. 10 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday Westbank, 10 p.m. TuesdayThursday Elmwood. THE GRADUATE (NR) — A recent college grad becomes trapped in an affair with his boss’ wife and falls in love with her daughter. 10 a.m. Wednesday, Prytania HERMAN’S HOUSE (NR) — The documentary tells the story of the long-distance friendship between a New York artist and Herman Joshua Wallace, a New Orleans native and Angola inmate believed by many to have been wrongfully convicted of murder. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Zeitgeist LA PLAYA D.C. (NR) — A black-Colombian teenager flees his war-plagued country. 7:30 p.m. Monday, Zeitgiest PORTRAIT OF JASON (NR) — The 1967 Shirley Clarke documentary follows cabaret performer Jason Holliday, a

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THE EAST (PG-13) — A woman who works for a highend private intelligence firm is asked to help take down an anarchist group. Canal Place, Elmwood

STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS (PG-13) — The crew of the Starship Enterprise returns home after an act of terrorism leaves Earth in a state of crisis. Elmwood, Grand, Prytania

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Kon-Tiki 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. tue.-thu. Chalmette movies 8700 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 304-9992; www.chalmettemovies.com

there was a time when virtually everyone knew the story of modern-day explorer thor heyerdahl and his balsawood raft, Kon-tiki. In 1947, Norwegian ethnographer heyerdahl decided the only way to prove his theory — that the islands of Polynesia were actually “settled” centuries before by South americans instead of asians — was to build a seagoing vessel in the ancient style from the same materials and make the 5,000-mile journey from Peru himself with a small crew of death-defying sailors. he brought along a radio for a little protection and to keep a rapt world apprised of his adventures, but no other modern advantages were allowed. he used currents and wind for navigation and propulsion on what would be a 101-day trip. heyerdahl’s book on the excursion sold 50 million copies in 70 languages, and the film he started shooting on the high seas won the academy award for best Documentary Feature in 1951. Kids no longer devour heyerdahl’s book as they did for two or three decades after the journey, and his name is far from a household word. one reason for the legend’s decline was heyerdahl’s refusal to allow a narrative film based his incredible story. Kon-Tiki screenwriter Petter Scavlan managed to win over heyerdahl about a year before the explorer’s death in 2002, earning both his blessings and his cooperation on this Norwegian-made feature. Nominated for a best Foreign Language Film oscar last year (even though it was shot simultaneously in both english and Norwegian), Kon-Tiki recalls the kind of rousing, straightforward adventure movie hollywood used to make in bunches. though perhaps a bit too polished and conventional for its own good, Kon-Tiki offers welcome relief from the high-tech mayhem that drives many summer movies. at the center of practically every scene is blond and blue-eyed Norwegian actor Pal Sverre Valheim hagen as heyerdahl, who alternately recalls Let’s Dance-era David bowie and Peter o’toole in Lawrence of Arabia. the burden of shooting a film twice in different languages is significant, and you sometimes suspect that the best take of a particular scene happened in Norwegian. but that doesn’t take anything away from the gorgeous ocean-bound cinematography, captured on location in six countries from thailand to the maldives. the movie peaks late with an extraordinary overhead shot of the raft on the ocean that climbs until it reaches outer space and finds a single, telling shot of the moon before coming back down to earth. It’s a beautiful moment, and one intended to connect heyerdahl’s era-capping explorations with those that would soon follow in the form of space flight. maybe the kids will find their way back to heyerdahl after all. — KeN KormaN

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American teenagers own their own subset of summer movie classics, one that has spanned the generations from American Graffiti to Fast Times at Ridgemont High to Dazed and Confused. With its light touch and good-natured humor, indie film The Kings of Summer seems destined to join that list. The plot is simple: Three teenage boys grow tired of their parents and decide to run away from home, build a ramshackle house deep in the woods and live there forever. Never mind the implausibility of their scheme. Like any good teen movie, The Kings of Summer makes the everyday limitations of the adult world seem like a distant bad dream. Things start to unravel and jealousies spring up once girls arrive on the scene. but where else can a teen movie go? — KeN KORMAN

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opening CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER. 900 Camp St., (504) 528-3800; www.cacno.org — “antHropomorpHiZer !!” puppets by miss pussycat. miss pussycat makes puppets out of mixed materials., June 29-sept. 22.

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THE GARDEN DISTRICT GALLERY. 1332 Washington Ave., (504) 891-3032; www. gardendistrictgallery.com — “summer showcase iii,” group exhibition of paintings and sculptures, artists include James brantley, Kris wenschuh, susan Hotard, Kat fitzpatrick, floyd shaman, bill myers, pio lyons, marcia Holmes, Darrell brown, glinda schafer, Jacques soulas, mickey asche, suzie baker, Carol peebles, patti adams and Kim bernadas., through sept. 29. (504) 891-3032; www.gardendistrictgallery.com.

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ANGELA KING GALLERY. 241 Royal St., (504) 524-8211; www.angelakinggallery.com — works by peter max. ANTENNA GALLERY. 3718 St. Claude Ave., (504) 2983161; www.press-street.com — “mixed messages.3: multiracial identity, past & present,” a group exhibition. ARIODANTE GALLERY. 535 Julia St., (504) 524-3233 — works by george loli, jewelry by betsy meyers green, crafts by renee melito and works by Jacques soulas.

ARTHUR ROGER GALLERY. 432 Julia St., (504) 522-1999; www.arthurrogergallery.com — “paintings, Drawings and photographs,” mixed media by george Dureau. “southern gothic: an insider’s View,” paintings and sculpture by willie birch. BENEITO’S ART. 3618 Magazine St., (504) 891-9170; www.bernardbeneito.com — oil paintings by beneito bernard. BOYD | SATELLITE. 440 Julia St., (504) 581-2440; www.boydsatellitegallery.com — “sanity: repeating the same process over and over ... and getting Different results,” works by Deborah pelias. THE BRASS CAMERA PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY. 1201 St. Philip St.; www. thebrasscamera.com — “new orleans street Celebrations,” photographs by l.J. goldstein. BYRDIE’S GALLERY. 2422 A St. Claude Ave., www. byrdiesgallery.com — “echo,” photographs by anastacia ternasky. BYWATER ART LOFTS II. 3726 Dauphine St., (504) 9451881; www.bywaterartlofts.com — “pigment of Your imagination,” works by tom Harvey and shima ghamari. by appointment only. CALLAN CONTEMPORARY. 518 Julia St., (504) 525-0518; www.callancontemporary.com — “Creeper lagoon,” mixed media by John folsom. CAROL ROBINSON GALLERY. 840 Napoleon Ave., (504) 895-6130; www.carolrobinsongallery.com — “turning Corners,” paintings by Karen Jacobs. COLE PRATT GALLERY. 3800 Magazine St., (504) 8916789; www.coleprattgallery. com — “Jaguar empire,” oil and wax paintings by paul tarver. COUP D’OEIL ART CONSORTIUM. 2033 Magazine St., (504) 722-0876; www. coupdoeilartconsortium.com — “e pluribus Unum,” paintings by sarah ferguson.

D.O.C.S. 709 Camp St., (504) 524-3936; www.docsgallery. com — “so much art, so little time iV,” a group exhibition of gallery artists. THE FOUNDATION GALLERY. 608 Julia St., (504) 568-0955; www.foundationgallerynola.com — works by Zhang Chongguang. THE FRONT. 4100 St. Claude Ave.; www.nolafront.org — “neon graffiti,” works by Jerry therio; drawings by Christopher Deris; “bonfire,” installation by Claire rau. GOOD CHILDREN GALLERY. 4037 St. Claude Ave., (504) 616-7427; www.goodchildrengallery.com — “Hold it against me: the Veronica Compton archive,” organized by nina schwanse. JEAN BRAGG GALLERY OF SOUTHERN ART. 600 Julia St., (504) 895-7375; www. jeanbragg.com — “life Under the sweet magnolias,” oil paintings by larry “Kip” Hayes. JONATHAN FERRARA GALLERY. 400A Julia St., (504) 522-5471; www.jonathanferraragallery.com — “philadelphia,” a group exhibition curated Jonathan ferrara. LEMIEUX GALLERIES. 332 Julia St., (504) 522-5988; www. lemieuxgalleries.com — “wisdom: a book art exhibition,” a group exhibition celebrating the gallery’s 30th anniversary. MARTIN LAWRENCE GALLERY NEW ORLEANS. 433 Royal St., (504) 299-9055; www.martinlawrence.com — “spirituality and Dreams,” paintings by ali golkar. MARTINE CHAISSON GALLERY. 727 Camp St., (504) 304-7942; www.martinechaissongallery.com — works by taryn moller nicoll, rachel Jones Deris, shelley aucoin, ryn wilson and Joli livaudais. NEW ORLEANS GLASSWORKS & PRINTMAKING STUDIO. 727 Magazine St., (504) 529-7277; www.neworleansglassworks.com — an exhibition of glass paperweights in conjunction with the international paperweight Collectors association’s visit to new orleans. NEW ORLEANS PHOTO ALLIANCE. 1111 St. Mary St., (504) 610-4899; www.neworleansphotoalliance.blogspot. com — “generation la 2,” a photography exhibit featuring recent graduates from louisiana colleges. NORTH VILLERE STREET GALLERY. 2448 N. Villere St., (504) 975-4235; www.embersoberman.com — “fishing for gar,” paintings by ember soberman. by appointment only. OCTAVIA ART GALLERY. 4532 Magazine St., (504) 309-

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For years pop psychologists have told us to get in touch with our inner child, our vulnerable, innocent, whimsical side that often gets lost amid our adult preoccupations. New Orleans artist Nina Schwanse takes matters one step further by getting in touch with her inner serial killer in this show, Hold it Against Me: The Veronica Compton Archive at Good Children Gallery, about the legacy of Veronica Compton, an aspiring playwright who became infatuated with Kenneth Bianchi — aka the Hillside Strangler — as he awaited trial in 1980. Compton even tried to strangle a woman in an attempt to exonerate him by making it appear the Hillside Strangler was still at Hold it Against Me: tHRu large. But the victim got away The Veronica Compton and Compton was jailed. Here july Archive: Mixed Media by Schwanse (pictured) plays Nina Schwanse Compton in a series of lurid photos accompanied by smudged through July 7 love letters, paintings of murdered Good Children Gallery, 4037 St. women and some typed pages from Claude Ave., 616-7427; www. Compton’s play, The Mutilated Cutgoodchildrengallery.com ter. Like performance art props sans performance, Schwanse makes it work with her cheesy yet penetratNeon graffiti by Jerry ing exploration of the mind of one Therio; drawings by seriously twisted chick. Compton Christopher Deris; bonfire may have been a mess, but here installation by Claire Rau Schwanse adds a new dimension through July 7 to her post-feminist, clown-with-aconcealed-weapon repertoire in this the Front, 4100 St. Claude Ave., Roman Polanski-esque foray into the 920-3980; dark side of American culture. www.nolafront.org thrills and chills continue at the Front, where Jerry therio reinterprets the painted graffiti of another local artist, Jonathan Shaw, in neon sculptures like large doodles or hexagrams dramatically rendered in colored light. these neatly complement Christopher Deris’ surreal drawings, images that suggest the darkly psychological musings of a young man trying to decide whether to become an artist or a serial killer. Nearby, Claire Rau’s plywood sculpture captures in its elaborate scrollwork both the contours of home furnishings and the devouring serpentine flames of the forest fires now ravaging the Colorado Springs region where she currently resides. — D. ERIC BOOKHARDt

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4249; www.octaviaartgallery.com — “translucents,” paintings by Julie Robinson.

RHINO CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS GALLERY. The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., second floor, (504) 523-7945; www.rhinocrafts.com — Works by Cathy DeYoung, Deborah Morrissey, Lizzy Carlson, Peg Martinez and others. SECOND STORY GALLERY. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 710-4506; www.thesecondstorygallery.com — “Summer Spectacular,” a group exhibition. STAPLE GOODS. 1340 St. Roch Ave., (504) 908-7331; www.postmedium.org/staplegoods — “Shape of Place,” works by members of the gallery’s artist collective.

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STELLA JONES GALLERY. Place St. Charles, 201 St. Charles Ave., Suite 132, (504) 568-9050; www.stellajonesgallery.com — “Loving Family Portraits,” photographs of Richard and Mildred Loving by Grey Villet. TEN GALLERY. 4432 Magazine St., (504) 333-1414 — “I Like Coconuts. they Remind Me of the Good times,” collaborative works by Valerie Corradetti and Ariya Martin.

call for artists SALVATIONS. Green Project, 2831 Marais St., (504) 945-0240; www.thegreenproject.org — the Green Project seeks entries for its upcoming design competition and exhibit. Call (504) 388-7140 or email cwhite@thegreenproject.org for details. Submission deadline is June 28.

art events “SUMMER SHOWCASE,” GROUP EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS AND SCULPTURES: RECEPTION, MEET AND GREET. Garmendia Art Gallery, 3646 Magazine St., (301) 395-3550 — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday.

museums AMISTAD RESEARCH CENTER. 6823 St. Charles Ave., (504) 862-3222 — “Am I Not a Brother, Am I Not a Sister?: An Exhibition Commemorating the Emancipation Proclamation.” CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER. 900 Camp St., (504) 528-3800; www.cacno.org — “After You’ve Been Burned by Hot Soup You Blow in Your Yogurt,” site-specific installation by Margot Herster; “Chalmatia (shall-MAYshuh): A Fictional Place Down the Road,” mixed media by Daneeta and Patrick Jackson; Post-Katrina Chalmette is seen in photos, film, text and 3-D objects from Daneeta and Patrick Jackson, known collec-

Ode to Segovia by Ali Golkar is among works on exhibit at Martin Lawrence Gallery. tively as the Elektrik Zoo.

HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION. 533 Royal St., (504) 5234662; www.hnoc.org — “Pipe Dreams: Louisiana under the French Company of the Indies, 1717–1731,” art and artifacts from Port Dauphin, Old Mobile, Natchez and New Orleans. LONGUE VUE HOUSE AND GARDENS. 7 Bamboo Road, (504) 488-5488; www.longuevue.com — “A Year and One Day,” sculpture by Andy Behrle. LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM PRESBYTERE. 751 Chartres St., (504) 5686968; www.lsm.crt.state. la.us — “they Call Me Baby Doll: A Carnival tradition,” an exhibit about the Baby Dolls, the African-American women’s Carnival groups, through January 2014. “It’s Carnival time in Louisiana,” Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items; “Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond.” MADAME JOHN’S LEGACY. 632 Dumaine St., (504) 568-6968; www. crt.state.la.us — “the Palm, the Pine and the Cypress: Newcomb College Pottery of New Orleans.” NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART. City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma. org — “Inventing the Modern World: Decorative Arts at the

World’s Fairs, 1851-1939.” “King of Arms,” collages and video presentation by Rashaad Newsome. “Forever,” mural by Odili Donald Odita.

OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART. 925 Camp St., (504) 539-9600; www.ogdenmuseum.org — “What Becomes a Legend Most?: the Blackglama Photographs from the Collection of Peter Rogers.” “to Paint and Pray: the Art and Life of William R. Hollingsworth Jr.”; “Eudora Welty: Photographs from the 1930s and ’40s”; “When You’re Lost, Everything’s a Sign: Self-taught Art from the House of Blues;” Works by Walter Inglis Anderson from the museum’s permanent collection; an exhibition of southern regionalists from the museum’s permanent collection. SOUTHEASTERN ARCHITECTURAL ARCHIVE. Tulane University, Jones Hall, 6801 Freret St., (504) 8655699; seaa.tulane.edu — “the Dome,” an exhibition anticipating the 40th anniversary of the Superdome. SOUTHERN FOOD & BEVERAGE MUSEUM. Riverwalk Marketplace, 1 Poydras St., Suite 169, (504) 569-0405; www. southernfood.org — “Lena Richard: Pioneer in Food tV,” an exhibit curated by Ashley Young; “then and Now: the Story of Coffee.”

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ThEATEr 6X6: NEW PLAY SLAM. Mid-City Theatre, 3540 Toulouse St., (504) 488-1460; www.southernrep.com — local playwrights present 10-minute plays; this month’s theme is “spy.” admission $10. 7:30 p.m. wednesday. HELL’S BELLES. Mid-City Theatre, 3540 Toulouse St., (504) 488-1460; www.midcitytheatre.com — sassy women in a Civil war-era charm school help nurse an injured Union soldier back to health in this running with scissors production. tickets $20 sunday performances, $25 all other performances. 8 p.m. fridaysaturday, 6 p.m. sunday.

MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner, (504) 4617221; www.rivertowntheaters. com — the legend of King arthur and the Knights of the round table is retold in this live adaptation of cult classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail. tickets $30-$35. 8 p.m. friday-saturday, 2 p.m. sunday.

AudiTionS National World War II Museum. Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944; www.southernrep. com — this open audition for actors, dancers and musicians will be attended by producers from several local theater companies. actors equity association (aea) actors should contact aimee Hayes at ahayes@southernrep.com to schedule appointments. nonaea actors must prepare two contrasting 1e-minute monologues. singers need to bring sheet music and be ready to perform 16 bars of a musical theater standard a capella. Call times 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. for aea members by appointment, 10 a.m. to noon for last names a-m, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for last names n-Z.

STAGE EvEnTS SO YOU WANNA BE AN ACTOR. 4322 Canal St., (347) 618-9642; www.cierapayton.com — new orleans native and Hollywood actress Ciera payton teaches a free acting class intensive. sunday classes are for adults, monday classes are for kids and teens. 5 p.m.-8 p.m. sunday-monday.

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COMEDY BEAST. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 828 S. Peters St., (504) 522-9653; www. thehowlinwolf.com — the new movement presents a stand-up comedy showcase. free admission. 8:30 p.m. tuesday. COMEDY CATASTROPHE. Lost Love Lounge, 2529 Dauphine St., (504) 944-0099; www.lostlovelounge.com — Cassidy Henehan hosts the weekly comedy showcase. free admission. 9 p.m. tuesday. COMEDY GUMBEAUX. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 828 S. Peters St., (504) 522-9653; www. thehowlinwolf.com — local comedians perform, and amateurs take the stage in the open-mic portion. 8 p.m. thursday. COMEDY NIGHT. Grit’s Bar, 530 Lyons St., (504) 899-9211 — Vincent Zambon hosts the free stand-up comedy showcase. 9 p.m. thursday. COMEDY SPORTZ. La Nuit Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St., (504) 231-7011; www. nolacomedy.com — the theater hosts an all-ages improv comedy show. tickets $10. 7 p.m. saturday. FEAR & LOATHING WITH GOD’S BEEN DRINKING. La Nuit Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St., (504) 231-7011; www.nolacomedy.com — the double bill includes fear and loathing, the sketch comedy show, and god’s been Drinking, the improv comedy troupe. tickets $10, $5 with drink purchase. 8:30 p.m. friday.

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SANCTIFIED. Anthony Bean Community Theater, 1333 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 862-7529; www.anthonybeantheater.com — in the gospel musical-comedy written by Javon Johnson and directed by anthony bean, a congregation works together to host a revival in an attempt to save the church. tickets $20 general admission, $18 students and seniors. 8 p.m. friday-saturday, 3 p.m. sunday.

NEW ORLEANS FRINGE FESTIVAL. the annual theater festival, held nov. 20-24, seeks applications for 30- to 60-minute alternative theater performances. Visit www. nofringe.org for details. there is a $25 application fee. submission deadline is July 2.

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THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR. Tulane University, Lupin Theatre, 16 Newcomb Place — the new orleans shakespeare festival at tulane kicks off its season with The Merry Wives of Windsor. the comedy follows the buffoonish falstaff, one of the bard’s most beloved characters, as he haplessly pursues married women. tickets $25. thursday-sunday.

Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner, (504) 461-9475; www.rivertowntheaters.com — Kids can sing along and six lucky kids will join the cast in the patchwork players’ production of the fairy tale. admission $8. 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. mondayfriday, 11 a.m. saturday.

Ave., (504) 525-2951; www. eiffelsociety.com — Corey mack hosts the stand-up comedy showcase. Visit www.c4comedy1.eventbrite.com for details. admission free in advance, $5 at the door. 8 p.m. wednesday.

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EVENTS TuESday 25 AMERICA ROCKS!. Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org — Children can participate in patriotic activities. patriotic snacks will also be available for purchase. $12. 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CRESCENT CITY FARMERS MARKET. Tulane University Square, 200 Broadway St.; www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org — the weekly market features fresh produce, kettle corn, green plate specials and flowers. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

MY HOUSE NOLA BROADMOOR FOOD TRUCK ROUNDUP. New Orleans Public Library, Rosa Keller Branch, 4300 S. Broad St., (504) 596-2675; www. myhousenola.com. — food from nola girl, grilling shilling, empanada intifada, the nola truck, brigade Coffee, nola pie guy, rue Chow, frencheeze, la Cocinita and food Drunk will be available. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

DAT TRUCK FEST ON FRERET. Dat Dog, 5030 Freret St., (504) 899-6883; www.datdognola.com — my House nola, in partnership with Dat Dog, rounds up la Cocinita, empanada intifada, the fat falafel, food Drunk and mamita’s Hot tamales food trucks. 4:30 p.m. GENEALOGY SERIES. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190 — sal serio, curator of the library’s american italian research Center, leads a series of genealogical seminars for beginners. free admission. 1 p.m. WESTWEGO FARMERS & FISHERIES MARKET. Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market, Sala Avenue at Fourth Street, Westwego — the market offers organic produce, baked goods, jewelry, art, live music and pony rides. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

ThurSday 27 MARKETPLACE AT ARMSTRONG PARK. Armstrong Park, North Rampart and St. Ann streets — the weekly market features fresh produce, baked goods, louisiana seafood, handmade beauty products, art, crafts and entertainment. Visit www.icdnola.org for details. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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SIP, SUP & SHOP. Vom Fass, 5725 Magazine St., 302-1455; www.vomfassusa.com — four wines will be paired with four savory hors d’oeuvres, there will be a selection of confections which includes blue frog Chocolates’ new cardamom and cinnamon truffle varieties and fairy boutique accessories will be available for purchase. rsVp via phone. 5:30 p.m.7 p.m.

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SaTurday 29 ARTS MARKET OF NEW ORLEANS. Palmer Park, South Claiborne and Carrollton avenues, (504) 523-1465 — the arts Council of new orleans’ market features local and handmade goods, food, children’s activities and live music. Visit www.artscouncilofneworleans.org for details. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. COVINGTON BICENTENNIAL PARADE. St. Tammany Parish Justice Center, 701 N. Columbia St., Covington — Visit www.louisiananorthshore. com/events for details. noon. page 58

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Sunday 30 ADULTS/SWIM. W Hotel New Orleans, 333 Poydras St., (504) 525-9444 — The hotel opens its rooftop pool to the public at events featuring DJs, drink specials, food, bottle service packages and more. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. LIVE LIKE A SQUIRREL. Southport Hall, 200 Monticello Ave., (504) 835-2903; www. facebook.com/livelikeasquirrel — A celebration of the life of Robert Jefferson “Squirrel” Wilson, a Jesuit teacher, Bulldog bartender, husband and father who died of a heart attack, will feature live music from local acts including Bag of Donuts and Marc Broussard, unlimited food and open bar, a live auction and a silent auction. Admission $50. 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

SportS TUESDAY 25 ZEPHYRS. Zephyr Field, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie, (504) 7345155; www.zephyrsbaseball. com — The Zephyrs play the Nashville Sounds. 11:30 a.m.

fitneSS and dance wedneSday 26 TAI CHI/CHI KUNG. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 456-5000; www.noma. org — Terry Rappold presents the class in the museum’s art galleries. Free for NOMA and East Jefferson Hospital Wellness Center members, general admission $5. 6 p.m.

thurSday 27 NATIONAL DANCE DAY WITH JAZZERCISE. Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 2 Poydras St., (504) 834-1233, (225) 978-4676; www.hilton. com — Hosted by Jazzercise Old Metairie and Jazzercise Lake Vista, the routine will be choreographed by Chere van Lighten of Jazzercise Oceanside, Calif., with proceeds benefiting Community Works of Louisiana. Registration $45. 9 a.m. to noon. SISTAHS MAKING A CHANGE. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www.ashecac.org — Women of all levels of expertise are invited to dance, discuss and dine together at this health-centered event. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday 29 FLEX, HUGS & ROCK UNROLLED. The Fly, behind Audubon Zoo (6500 Magazine St.) at the river — Attendees of all ages can partake in CrossFit, hugs and rock ’n’ roll yoga. Proceeds benefit My Brothers’ Keeper health and fitness programs. Admission $30. 8 a.m. to noon. PILATES. Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park, (504) 658-4100; www.noma. org — The museum holds pilates classey. Call 456-5000 for details. Free for NOMA and East Jefferson Wellness Center members, general admission $5. 8 a.m.

Sunday 30 SWING DANCE LESSON WITH AMY & CHANCE. d.b.a., 618 Frenchmen St., (504) 942-3731; www. dbabars.com/dbano — The bar and music venue offers free swing dance lessons. 4:30 p.m.

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Dear New Orleans Job Guru, “A friend who has inside info on a job I applied for at a local university told me mine was just one of 74 applications for the position I applied for. How in the world can I stand out with all that competition?” — Veronica B., New Orleans, LA Dear Veronica,

It can be depressing to realize the amount of competition there is out there for certain jobs, particularly jobs at larger employers like universities. However, there are some concrete things you can do to stand apart from other candidates. A blog post on Indeed.com stated, “At least 25% of your applications should be ‘offline’. The competition for those online job positions is INTENSE! Try going directly to company’s website Employment Link. We can Grant Cooper put a position up on Friday and on Monday morning, we will pull it. We will have over 100 apps by then and this is just on our website alone.” Another post said, “The same technology that allows you to find the exact pair of running shoes that you want, in just the right color and at just the right price is the same technology that allows employers to Google that ‘perfect candidate’, … and at just the right price.” Another factor affecting competition for jobs, according to Bloomberg.com, is the record 7.3 million workers 65 or older trying to shore up finances battered by the recession. The population age 55 to 79 will expand by 26.9% between 2011 and 2020, while the population growth for 25 to 54-year olds will only be 2.3%. For my clients who worry about there being too much competition, I find it helpful to have them start by subtracting in order to realize that the competition is not nearly so daunting as it appears at first glance. In this case, Veronica, out of 74, you can reasonably assume that your qualifications are likely at least in the top half. That leaves 37 remaining candidates. Of those, easily 30 will not be reading this article and will not be implementing my suggestions (see below). So that really only leaves 7 people you are truly in competition with. Now consider that the position you applied to might not pay the salary that several of the other candidates may be looking for. So, if you are willing to accept the salary that is offered, there may be less competition than you imagine. Based on my nearly 20 years as a resume writer and career coach, here are some “tried and true” suggestions to help you to stand out from the competition: • Definitely check out my past “New Orleans Job Guru” columns and adopt the hints I have provided. Whether it’s body language (June 18), sprucing up your credit history (June 4), or preparing for trick interview questions (May 21), you can take steps to level the playing field in your favor. • Be sure to be on LinkedIn, create or improve your LinkedIn Profile, and build the largest LinkedIn network you can. By being linked to associates of the university you applied to, you may be able to gain valuable information that will help in the application or interview process. • Make certain that your resume, cover letter, emails, and social media presence are all up to the highest standards. Your competition may not be as detail-oriented. Is your cover letter customized to the specific job? Is your resume outstanding? Is your online reputation totally professional and positive? • Join professional or industry associations. According to the article “Employed in 2013: The Basics” by Mark Babbit of Youtern.com, “78% of respondents had not yet joined a professional development or industry-related association.” He goes on to say that by joining, you can establish “a mentor relationship with an influencer.” • Show your passion for the job you are seeking by blogging about it online (in a positive & professional manner), attending conferences (we have so many in New Orleans & you can often attend for free by volunteering), and studying up on the very latest trends and news in your field. • Follow up on everything you do and with everyone you meet. Whether it is sending a short Thank You Note to the person who interviewed you or someone you met, or replying with a nice message to someone who connected with you on LinkedIn, or staying in touch with your professional contacts, by all means follow up!

New Orleans Job Guru is New Orleans native Grant Cooper. President of Strategic Résumés®, Grant ranks within the top LinkedIn Résumé Writing Experts nationwide and has assisted the U.S. Air Force, Kinko’s, the Louisiana Dept. of Labor, the City of New Orleans, NFL/NBA players & coaches, as well as universities, regional banks, celebrities, and major corporations.

Send your questions to New Orleans Job Guru at: grant@resupro.com or 504-891-7222

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SALARY: $33,000 plus BENEFITS: Excellent Get your resume in today! Come grow with us! Apply At: Employment@premiumparking.com

Restaurant Manager Must be motivated, detail oriented, and have strong leadership skills, with particular strengths in the areas of customer service and employee relations. A minimum of 3-5 years experience in high volume, full service restaurants required. We offer a competitive salary and bonus structure, with excellent benefits including 401(K), health/dental/life insurance, paid sick and vacation, meal allowances, personal development and more. Please forward your resume via fax to 504.835.6414 or e-mail to allisonj@acmeoyster.com

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CUSTOMER SERVICE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Must have excellent telephone, customer service skills, and listening skills. Self-motivated, positive, enthusiastic, goal oriented individual. CSR for FBO at Lakefront Airport. $10 per hour-2 p.m. to 10p.m. flightlinersfirst@gmail.com

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Exciting opportunity for a full-time individual therapist at Acadian Care (www. acadiancare.com). Valued attributes include: exceptional interpersonal skills, trustworthiness, technology proficiency, and an ability to work some evening hours. Clinical approach should be professional, eclectic, research based, and meet all standard of care guidelines. Background check, license check, drug testing, and a reference check required. Must be fully licensed and on some major insurance panels. Private practitioners encouraged to apply. We provide an excellent opportunity to focus on your patients, leaving the non-clinical duties to our superb support staff. Join our growing company of high quality clinicians. Discover how rewarding and enjoyable delivering excellent clinical care can be. We look forward to hearing from you!

PROFESSIONAL PURCHASING DIRECTOR

Southern Recycling, New Orleans, LA is seeking a Purchasing Director for its 15 locations. Master’s Degree in Bus. or related field req. Email resume to cathi.anderson@emrgroup.com.

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MISCELLANEOUS

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Experienced

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RESTAURANT/HOTEL/BAR Bartender

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“For results you can see, call C&C.” Commercial & Residential $25 off House Washing www.candcpressurewashing.com 504-231-3935

Steering You In the Right Direction for over 40 Yrs! We match any color! We rent Pressure Washers, Spray Guns & Wall Paper Removers (Steamers). Free Delivery. M-F, 7a-6p, Sat, 8a-5p. Locations on Earhart, Canal, Magazine & Veterans

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ELECTRICAL Bernard Blanchard Electric LLC

Residential & Commercial. Int/Ext Lighting, Vacancy Permits, Repairs, Re-wiring, Generators, Panels, Ceiling Fans, Renovation, Additions. Free Estimates. State Lic & Insured. BBBAccredited, 27 yrs exp. Cell# (504) 494-1977, Fax# (504) 837-4317

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GENERAL CONTRACTORS MIKE’S REMODELING

Small & Big Jobs - We Do It All Custom cabinets, carpentry, painting, sheetrock, ceramic, roofs, soffit & vinyl siding, kitchen & baths. Call (504) 324-9585

JEFFERSON FEED PET & GARDEN CENTER GREEN GRASS - REAL FAST Grade “A” St. Augustine Sods. Immediate pickup or delivery. Lawn experts since 1950. jefffeed.com 504-733-8572

SPRING YARD SPRUCE UP

Color change-out, pruning, mulching, seasonal color, fertilizing, etc. Garden lighting & irrigation installation. Licensed with 20yrs exp. gregorynola62@yahoo.com

TERMINIX

Home of the $650 Termite Damage Repair Guarantee! Specializing in Drywood Terminte and BEDBUG FUMIGATION. Termites, Roaches, Rats & Ants Too. New Orleans Metro 504-834-7330 www.terminixno.com

PLUMBING ROOTER MAN

Rotted horse manure compost, Large nylon bags, approx. 50lbs., $9.50 each. Delivery available. Ask about the *SPECIAL* Stan, (504) 975-8554

Sewer & Drain Cleaning Specialists Plumbing Specialists New Orleans 504-522-9536. Kenner-Jefferson 504-466-8581. Westbank 504-368-4070. Laplace 985-652-0084. Northshore 985-6265045. Slidell 985-641-3525. www. RooterManCan.com MENTION GAMBIT FOR A DISCOUNT

UPTOWN & LAKEVIEW COASTAL TREE & LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

REMODELING/RENOVATION

TRIPLE PRODUCTION

Fully Insured. Local Service for 30 Years (504) 737-2068 (504) 275-4902

METAL WORKS CRESCENT CITY DESIGNS

REFURBISHING YOUR OLD FENCE Call Darin Zech at (608) 393-4314 or betheldfndr@aol.com

PAINTING/PAPER HANGING Eli’s Decorative Painting

Interior Painting. Faux finishes & murals. Economical & no job too small. (504) 616-0112, Office (504) 931-6889

Don’t Replace Your Tub Reglaze It!

Chip/Spot Repair - Colors Available Clawfoot tubs for sale Southern Refinishing LLC Certified Fiberglass Technician Family Owned & Operated 504-348-1770 southernrefinishing. com

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CARRIER 3 Ton System 13 Seer $3990 Installed 10 yrs compressor & parts Expires 6/30/13 504-465-0688 Air Conditioning - Heating Call 465-0688

JOB OPENINGS?

HELM PAINT & DECORATING

REAL ESTATE

CLASSIFIEDS MISSISSIPPI

INVESTMENT PROPERTIES INVESTORS:

Take FIRST mortgage on renovated mid-city 4-plex. Minimum 3 yrs. 5%. LTV approx 50%. 504-638-7332

NOTICE:

All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Louisiana Open Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. For more information, call the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office at 1-800-273-5718

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

MARRERO

TAKE 1st & ONLY MORTGAGE 20 LAKEWOOD PLACE $440,000

Wonderfully appointed 4 bd/4ba in Lakewood Est., a gated NO subdiv. Master ste. w/space for lounge seating & an XL closet. Home features an 2nd master bdrm on 2nd flr. Lrg. den space; fully furnished kit. w/5 burner CT & dbl. oven. Designer paint colors. You simply must see!!!! Contact Todd Taylor, Realtor, ReMax Real Estate Partners, (504) 232-0362. Each Office Independently Owned & Operated.

UPTOWN/GARDEN DISTRICT JOHN SEITZ, REALTOR Cell: (504) 264-8883

4553 BARATARIA 3/2.5 $449,500

OFFERED BELOW APPRAISED VALUE! Unbelievable hm on 3.27 acres. Lots of custom features: grand foyer w/ barrel ceiling, 225’ custom kit w/granite & prof’l CDS. SS app, 575’ Mstr Ste w/huge master spa & library. Bright garden/sunroom. Over 1200’ of patios w/attached dble gar. & carport. Ideal for entertaining! Call Jay Susslin, Keller Williams., (504)723-5403. Email: Jay@JaySusslin.com

On highly performing, remodeled NOLA Duplexes. Min 2 yrs. 6% LTV approx. 50%. Call (504) 406-5120

I have sold Uptown, Metairie & the West Bank in the last 4 mos. I am here to help you sell your home! Let my 25 yrs of exp in Construction & Real Estate assist you! CONSULT WITH THE REAL ESTATE EXPERTS OF NEW ORLEANS! JSeitz@GardnerRealtors.com www.Francher Perrin.com

WESTBANK

515A MAGNOLIA ROAD NEAR POPLARVILLE, MS

REDUCED! 3 BR/2 BA 1,450 sf Energy efficient weekend retreat situated on 8.5 wooded acres bounded by a 20+ acre stocked lake. House includes 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, wood burning stone fireplace in vaulted great room, fully furnished kitchen and utility room with washer and dryer. Screened rear porch overlooking pier and lake make you feel like you have gotten away from it all. To see this fabulous property, call Jean at 601-795-2105. For Sale by Agent/Broker, $190,000.

BAY ST. LOUIS BEACH $75,000

317 Ballentine St. Beach Cottage in the Bay. Walk 2 1/2 blks to the beach, Old Towne, Depot Dist. 2 BR,1 Bath, Screen Porch, LR, Den, Eat In Kit, Study, Deck, Large Yard, All Appliances. Needs TLC. Susan@Property New Orleans Call 504 231-2445.

GREAT STORM GETAWAY!

2-5 Acres of land ONLY 5 mins. from I-55 @ Magnolia, MS. $5,000 per acre. Call 601-248-0888.

METAIRIE

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2101 TAFT PARK, METIARIE

3 BR, 2 BA 1,450 sf Located on a fenced corner lot. Beautiful kitchen, lots of cabinets, ceramic tile floors, granite counters, open floor plan. Seller to give $3000 at closing. Call Kimberly or The Realty Krewe. For Sale by Agent Broker, $169,900. Call (504) 236-9969 or kimzib@gmail.com

GENTILLY

Northshore Atmosphere Southshore Convenience

155 SARAH VICTORIA $419,500 Beautiful custom built 5 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath. 3250 sq. ft. on 3/4 acres. Contact Jay Susslin, Keller Williams Realty, Direct: 504-723-5403, 504-207-2007 Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

COVINGTON / MANDEVILLE Beautiful Serene Location

Near N. Lake Christian School. 4BR/3BA, 2 CA&H, 3600 sq. ft. 25x50 swimming pool. Gorgeous, secluded grounds, 13 acres. $745,000. Call (949) 715-9114

THE COTTAGES AT THE OAKS OF LONG BEACH

Perfect Investment or 2nd Home! Located across from the Beach on Hwy 90. 3BR/3BA $159,900. Call Beth at 228-348-2114. Beth Blanchard Realty, LLC. Lic in MS & La (228) 348-2114 (MS Cell) or (504) 913-5220 (LA Cell) Oaks of Long Beach Luxury Townhomes www.oaksoflongbeach.com 91 Oak Alley Place, Long Beach, MS 39560 Sales & Resort or Corporate Rentals

6751 Colbert • New Orleans 70124 Open Sunday June 23rd • 1-3pm

JAZZ FEST SPECIAL

2809 Onzaga, $139,000. Unique property 1/2 block to Gentilly Blvd entrance to Fairgrounds. 2 BR, 1200 sq. ft, large 40x100 lot has big side yard for garden or extra parking. Open floor plan. Exc. cond! Great area, low maint. ext. Zoned Commercial. Gardener Realtors, Louis (504) 874-3195

Gorgeous custom home in Lakeview! 4BR/3.5Ba, Lovely great open floor plan boasts Brazilian cherry hdwd floors downstairs, custom built-ins and cabinetry, gorgeous granite, huge pantry, butler’s pantry, 10ft ceilings & 8 ft doors. 3629 living, 4877 ttl. Must see! $659,000 Take a virtual tour http://fotosoldtour.com/?p=3102

Madeline Suer, Realtor • Grandeur Brokers, Inc 504-456-2961 office • 504-343-0262 cell

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

GENERAL RENTALS Let Me Help YOU Find Your Next Home!

METAIRIE -2 units 1/1, CA&H, gr. cttps, hdwd flrs $685, 2 BR/ 1.5BA, CA & H Really nice! $880 FRENCH QUARTER 421 Burgundy , 2 story, 1BR, CA&H $1395 TREME 1BR $685 UPTOWN 2 BR on Napoleon. Renov’t w/gr cntpps. Call for Info Ian Cockburn, Broker – John Anthony Realty LLC 3919A Iberville St., New Orleans, LA 70119 | 504-615-2333 | 504-233-3325 (O) | 504-486-9503 (F)Licensed by LA Real Estate Commission. Property Management Also Available ianseelsnola.com

BRAND NEW RENOVATION

1 BR/ 1 BA, Basement apt w/all new appls. ALL UTILITIES PAID. Private entrance w/ fenced yard. Quiet family neighborhood with easy parking. W/D. Open kitchen/living room combo. Non smoker. 1 year lease, $850/mo, bleuticia@gmail.com

COMMERCIAL RENTALS

4223 S. Carrollton Ave. High Visibility

Approximatly 2000 sq. f. Mid-City office building on S. Carrollton Ave. nr Tulane Ave. & entrance to I-10. Excellent condition. Offstreet parking. Good lighting. Rms individually air conditioned. Waiting room. Large secretary/receptionist rm, conference rm, 4 private offices, file rm & kitchenette. Storage. $1950/mo. lease. Security Deposit. Smoke, fire & burglar alarms. No smoking. By appointment only. Call (504) 488-2236. Inquiries between 9 a.m. & 9 p.m.

COMMERICAL/LAKEVEW

2200 SF. Zoned LB - 2, 10 OFFSTREET PARKING SPACES. QUIET AREA. Call 504-430-9326.

METAIRIE LUXURY APTS

3 BR, 2 full baths, LR, DR, kit, w&d hkups, faux fireplace, fans, blinds. No pets. 504-443-2280

OLD METAIRIE 1820 METARIE RD

Lower apt in 4 plex. Lg LR, 2BR/1BA, kit & dining area. Many closets, o/s pkng. $725 /mo + deposit. (504) 834-3465 To Advertise in

EMPLOYMENT Call (504) 483-3100

CLASSIFIEDS REAL ESTATE SPARKLING POOL Bike Path & Sunset Deck

1 BR apt with new granite in kit & bath. King Master w/wall of closets. Kit w/ all built-ins. Laundry on premises. Offst pkg. NO PETS. Avail now. Owner/agent, $724/mo. 504-236-5776.

MILLION IN ONE!

ALGIERS POINT HISTORIC ALGIERS POINT

High end 1-4BR. Near ferry, clean, many x-tras, hrdwd flrs, cen a/h, no dogs, no sec 8, some O/S prkng $750$1200/mo. 504-362-7487

George Jeansonne SOLD! $2,729,800 in May $6,449,800 year to date

FRENCH QUARTER/ FAUBOURG MARIGNY FR QTR LUXURY TOWNHSE

2BR/2.5BA, Elevator, Garden View, W/D on premises. No dogs. 1 yr lease. $1,800/mo. 520 St. Louis St. (504) 524-5462

See Fireworks From Kitchen! LARGE TOTALLY NEW! 1340 SQ. FT

French Quarter Realty wilkinson & jeansonne since 1965

1041 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116

DORIAN M. BENNETT • 504-236-7688 dorian.bennett@sothebysrealty.com

4208 DUMAINE STREET

Recent Renovation. 1 blk City Park betw Carrollton/Cty Pk Ave, 3 lg rms cent a/h w/d hdwd flrs, ceil fans, thruout. Avail immed. $1050/mo. 504-234-0877.

DOUBLE FAUBOURG ST. JOHN

On beautiful Ursulines St. Recently updated 2BR/1.5BA, W/D, fridge, dishwasher, stove. Fenced. On street pkng. No pets. $1750 + deposit & refs. Call (504) 460-2593

TREME 2300 blk of Gov. Nicholls St. Newly renov’t 2BR. L/R, Unfurn’d Kit, bath, utility rm (w/d hkkps), ODS heat, ceil fans, natural $675/mo + $675 dep. Call Merlin (504) 835-4875.

523 Dumaine - 2 bd/ 2 ba ................ $2500 1020 Esplanade - 2 bd/ 1 ba + pkg ........ $2300 921 Chartres - 2 bd/ 1 ba ................ $1950 3005 Bore - 3 bd/ 1 1/2 ba .............. $1650 1014 Burgundy - 1 bd/ 1 ba + pkg .......... $1300 CALL FOR MORE LISTINGS!

2340 Dauphine Street • New Orleans, LA 70117 (504) 944-3605

3BR/2BA, Dbl shotgun w/2 or 3 bedrooms, 2 baths in low crime neighborhood. Close to Whole Foods, dining, and Audubon Park. Near Loyola and Tulane Universities. $1,200/mo. Call (504) 261-6312.

1 BDRM CLOSE TO UNIV

Clara St nr Nashvl. Renov Lg upr, 1 br, dr, lr, furn kit, uti rm w/d hkps, cen a/h, wd flrs, ceil fans, w/d avl on site. $1,000/mo. Avail now. 895-0016.

1042 SONIAT

3 bedrooms, 1.5 ba, lr, dr, furn kit, hdwd flrs, cen a/h, w/d, 1500 sf, 12’ ceils, $1400/mo. Call 504-952-5102

1205 ST CHARLES/$995

Fully Furn’d studio/effy/secure bldg/ gtd pkg/pool/gym/wifi/laundry/3 mo. min. No pets. Avail now Call 504-442-0573/ 985-871-4324

6319 S. PRIEUR

2 bedroom, living room, dining room, furn kitchen, tile bath. No pets. Off Calhoun. $800/mo, Call Gary 504-494-0970.

7522 BENJAMIN - NR UNIV 1 br condo w/ pool, prkg, laundry, gated community. $700/mo w/wtr pd. No pets. (504) 858-2162.

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Nice House - Large Yard

A NEW CAR

Near Oak St., & Monticello & levy. 2 - 4 BDRMS/2BA. Off street pkng. Deposit & references. $1600/mo. Call (504) 352-4958.

Wayne • Nicole • Sam • Jennifer • Brett • Robert • George • Dirk • Billy • Andrew • Eric

1017 Ursulines Space #10 1041 Ursulines #102 2 /2 1041 Ursulines #202 2 /2 617 Dauphine #6 1/1 214 Chartres studio 214 N Anthony 2/1 916 Sixth St 2/2 2200 Royal commercial 937 Barracks #3 1/1

Motorcycle/Scooter,Gated,OffstPkg,YrLease$100 1st MONTH RENT FREE 1178 sqft, crtyrd, w/d $2395 1st MONTH RENT FREE 1178 sqft, crtyrd, w/d $2495 Fully furnished w/FQ charm. crytd and pool $1450 furnished, central AC, W/D $900 free standing house, avail June 1, 1000 sqft $1250 2200 sq ft, hardwood floors, pets allowed $2300 Blue chip loc w/ favorable HMC-2 Zoning. $4,000 rear dependency w/courtyard $875

CONDOS FOR SALE 421 Burgundy #1 1/1 421 Burgundy #3 1/1 1608 N Broad 2/2 1125 Royal #3 1/1 916 St Louis Unit C 1 /1 510 Wilkinson Row #4 1 /1 611 Dauphine B 1/1 823 Burgundy #3 2/2 416 Burgundy #5 1/1 729 Dauphine A 1/1 1205 St Charles #703 917 Toulouse #11 3/2.5

Nice size grnd fl just off crtyd. $180,000 Bamboo flrs. exp wood Central HVAC. $180,000 Sngl fam renov. Near fairgrounds.$82,500 3rd flr,exp beams,storage! Lush crtyrd $269,000 renovated FQ condo being sold furn $199,000 Light filled. Total renov in 2002$285,000 townhouse w/ common courtyard $169,900 1,600 sqft, brand renov, balcony, $599,000 lovely, crtyrd, no pets/low condo fees $152,500 HeartofFQ.Grtfrntporch.Updatedkit/ba$359,000 spacious w/ tons of light, prkng & pool $195,000 Penthouse condo w/pkng & balcony $1,099,000

COMMERICAL 3817 Chartres Huge comm 2200 Royal comm 512 Wilkinson Row Comm 1228-30 N Broad Comm

3k sqft whse&3k sqft office space $6,500/mo 3,760sq/ft. Blue chip loc HMC-2 Zone $4k/mo comm condo on quaint FQ street $445,000 B-1 comm zoned dbl w/parking $199,500

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1466 Magazine St., $539,900

117 S. Hennessey St., $ 329,900

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5 suites currently used as a Bed and Breakfast with large yard and off street Parking. Real Estate Only $539,900. Owner/Broker

Move in cond, lots of architectural details, 1st block off Canal, off street pkng for several cars, garage. 2 br, 2 dens, encl porch/sun rm & wood flrs. Must see to appreciate.

Michael L. Baker, ABR/M, CRB, HHS President Realty Resources, Inc. 504-523-5555 • cell 504-606-6226

Licensed by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission for more than 28 years with offices in New Orleans, LA 70130

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1/2 DBLE 800SQ. FT

RESIDENTIAL RENTALS

French Quarter Realty New FQR Office open! 713 Royal MON-SAT 10-5pm Sun-1-5 Full Service Office with Agents on Duty! 522-4585

DOUBLE SHOTGUN GREAT LOCATION

6 rooms/2 baths, w&d hkkps, fully equip’d kit. CA&H, wd floors, tile in kit & baths, granite. Balcony, o/s pkng. $1800 + 1 mo deposit. (504) 9451381 or 504-908-1564.

MID CITY

UPTOWN/GARDEN DISTRICT

*Based on info from the Gulf South Real Estate Network for the period from 01/01/13-06/20/13

a new home to RENT

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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

LOST/FOUND PETS Last seen at 9999 Lake Forest Blvd. Maxxie is a male, 7 yr old, light brown poodle. He need his heartworm & ear medication. He is an important part of our family. Please call his Mom, she is worried sick. (504) 491-3481. REWARD OFFERED!

Penelope

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1900s Quilt Top. Mostly Blue. Never Used. $50.00. Call 504-940-7711. (2) 1930s Seed Sack Quilts. Irish Chain & Sun Bonnet Sue. $100.00 each. Call 504-940-7711. Great Poster! The NOBLES last performance at Rock & Bowl. $25.00. Call 504-940-7711.

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Princess

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Massage therapists are required to be licensed with the State of Louisiana and must include the license number in their ads.

BYWATER BODYWORKS

Swedish, deep tissue, therapeutic. Flex appts, in/out calls, OHP/student discounts, gift cert. $65/hr, $75/ 1 1/2hr. LA Lic# 1763 Mark. 259-7278

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Therapeutic massage, Metairie office. Flexible hours, in- and out-calls avail. $65 one-hr in-call, discounts avail. Glenn, LA#1562, 504.554.9061.

Double Jogging Stroller by In Step Great for Festivals! Only $65.00. Call 504-832-1689.

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Chain link, vinyl coated with 1 gate. Large. $600. Call (504) 520-0912 for information & sizes.

FURNITURE/ACCESSORIES $135 Full/Double Size Mattress Set, still in original plastic, unopened. We can deliver. 504-952-8404 (504) 846-5122 $249 Brand New Queen Size Leather Bicast . Can deliver. 504952-8404 (504) 846-5122 King Pillowtop Mattress, NEW!!! ONLY $299 Can deliver. 504-9528404 (504) 846-5122 NEW Pub Height Table Set all wood, still boxed. Delivery available. $250. 504-952-8404 (504) 846-5122 Small pine chest on casters. Two drawers, open shelf below. Good for crafts or bedside. $50. Call 504-940-7711.

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Chocolate/White Pointer 1-year-old, 50 pounds. Gentle disposition. Loves car rides, walks & sleeping on your pillow. Fully vetted & house trained. Call 504975-5971 or 504-874-0598. Sleek Black Staffordshire Bull Terrier. 2-years-old, 60 pounds. Extremely muscular. Gets along with everyone and all pets. Lap dog. Very laid back. Fully vetted & house trained. Call 504-975-5971.

Chain link, vinyl coated with 1 gate. Large. $600. Call (504) 520-0912 for information & sizes.

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pinscher/Chihuahua mix. He’s a spunky, high energy, guy who would do best with an experienced dog family. Don’t you just love his “Mohawk?” Polo also needs to be in an adult-only household. To meet Polo or any of the other wonderful pets at the LA/SPCA, come to 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd. (Algiers), 10-4, Mon.-Sat. & 12-4 Sun. or call 368-5191.

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Outgoing Kitty Carmen is a beauty who loves people. She is super outgoing and will follow you around just like a dog. She is a real sweetie, beyond ready for a family to love.

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O’Neil is a 1-year-old, neutered, DLH with orange/white tabby markings. He’s a sweet, sophisticated young guy who loves a good chin scratch or a string to chase. He’s looking for the perfect lap to lay in at his forever home. Could you be a match? To meet O’Neil or any of the other wonderful pets at the LA/ SPCA, come to 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd. (Algiers), 10-4, Mon.-Sat. & 12-4 Sun. or call 368-5191. To look for a lost pet come to the Louisiana SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd. (Algiers), Mon-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 12-5 or call 368-5191 or visit www.la-spca.org.

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LEGAL NOTICES 24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA NO.: 717-866 DIV. M

SUCCESSION OF WAYNE DENNIS FRANCISCO, SR. NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL ACCOUNT AND FINAL TABLEAU OF DISTRIBUTION The account of Fifth District Savings Bank, Administrator of the succession covering the period from January 1, 2013 through date of filing has been filed. The account may be homologated after the expiration of ten days from the date of which this notice is mailed. A copy of the account is attached. Gretna, Louisiana this 17th day of June, 2013. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, By Marilyn Guidry Attorney: George Pivach, II Address: 8311 Highway 23, Ste. 104 Belle Chasse, LA 70037 Telephone: (504) 394-1870 Gambit: 6/25/13

24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA NO.: 725-699 DIV. A

NOTICE OF FILING TABLEAU OF DISTRIBUTION Notice is hereby given to the creditors of this estate and all other interested persons to show cause within seven (7) days from the publication of this notice, if any they have or can, why the tableau of distribution filed by Roy Normand Toribio, Jr., Marie Joyce Toribio Riles and Barbara Forschler, Co-Executors of the Succession of Roy Normand Toribio, Sr., should not be approved and homologated and the funds distributed in accordance with it. Attorney: Donald F. de Boisblanc Address: 410 S. Rampart St. New Orleans, LA 70112 Telephone: (504) 586-0005 Gambit: 6/25/13 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Pamela Batiste Steward, please contact Atty. Bonita Watson, 504.708.3975. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Paula Jacobs a/k/a Paula Drew Mahoney Jacobs who last known address was on McKenna St in New Orleans please contact attorney John Mason at (504) 723-5997. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Robert H. Dever, III, individually and as trustee for the Dever, Kathleen Trust and Kathleen L. Dever, please contact Richard Tiemann, atty at 504-393-0080. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the hiers of Reanda Moore, please contact attorney Irving Shnaider at (504) 484-6416.

the normal and routine operation of the business “Stephen Gammon Services”, a sole proprietorship owned by the decedent.

SUCCESSION OF EDWARD ANTHONY DAIGRE AND VEOLA EVELYN NEPEAUX DAIGRE

The Order granting such authority may be issued after the expiration of seven (7) days from the date of the publication of this Notice. Any Opposition to the Application must be filed prior to the issuance of the Order.

STATE OF LOUISIANA NO.: 715-945 DIV. N

NOTICE TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE WHEREAS, the executor of the above estate, has made application to the Court for the sale, at private sale, of the immovable property hereinafter described to wit: That cerrtain piece of ground, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all the rights, ways privilieges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, located in Taffy Park, according to a plan of subdivision of Jens J, Neilsen, Civil Engineer, dated August 19, 1970, revised January 12, 1971, approved by the Jefferson Parish Council on February 4, 1971, under Ordinance No. 9996, a print of which is attached to Entry No. 509409, and is on file in the office of the Clerk of Court for the Parish of Jefferson Plan Book 71, as Plan 20, the said lot is designated and measures as follows: LOT 1, SQ. 5, which said square is bounded by Taffy Drive, St. John St., St. Thomas St., and the North line of the Subdivision; LOT NO. 1 forms the corner of Taffy Drive and St. John St., measures 50 feet on Taffy Drive, the same in width in the rear, by a depth and front on St. John St. of 100 feet between equal and parallel lines. The improvements thereon bear the No. 2544 Taffy Park, Marrero, LA UPON THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS, TO-WIT: to VAN KHANG for the price and sum of Thirty Three Thousand Five Hundred ($33,500.00) Dollars cash. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all parties whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of the decedents herein, and of this estate, be ordered to make any opposition which they have or may have to such application, at any time, prior to the issuance of the order or judgment authorizing, approving and homologating such application and that such order or judgment may be issued after the expiration of seven (7) days, from the date of the last publication of such notice, all in accordance with law. BY ORDER OF THE COURT, Masie Comeaux, Clerk Attorney: William H. Daume Address: 116 Terry Pkwy Ste. E Terrytown, LA 70056 Gambit: 6/25/13 & 7/16/13

24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA NO.: 727-672 DIV. A

SUCCESSION OF STEPHEN DAVID GAMMON NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE BUSINESS OF DECEDENT NOTICE IS GIVEN that LANA GAMMON SCHNEIDER, Provisional Administratrix of the SUCCESSION OF STEPHEN DAVID GAMMON, has, pursuant to the provisions of the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure article 3224, applied for authority to continue, for the benefit of the above-captioned Succession,

Giselle LeGlue, Deputy Clerk Jon A. Gegenheimer Clerk of Court 24th Judicial District Court For the Parish of Jefferson Attorney: Joseph C. Bartels Law Offices of Joseph C. Bartels Address: 3900 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 Telephone: (504) 482-2900 Gambit: 6/25/13

CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS

STATE OF LOUISIANA NO.: 2012-1923 DIV. C SECT. 10 SUCCESSION OF BERNADETTE G. GILBERT NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO PAY FEES AND EXPENSES NOTICE IS GIVEN to the creditors of this Estate and to all other persons herein interested, that a First Tableau of Distribution has been filed by Dwight Gilbert, Administrator of this Succession, with his Petition praying for homologation of the First Tableau of Distribution and for authority to pay the debts and charges; and that the First Tableau of Distribution can be homologated after the expiration of seven (7) days from the date of the publication of this Notice. Any opposition to the Petition Filing First Tableau of Distribution must be filed prior to homologation. DALE ATKINS, Clerk of Court, Civil District Court For The Parish of Orleans Attorney: Thomas J. Cortazzo, T.A. (Bar #18174) Baldwin, Haspel, Burke & Mayer, L.L.C. Address: 1100 Poydras St. 3600 Energy Centre New Orleans, LA 70163 Telephone: (504) 569-2900 Gambit: 6/25/13

CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS STATE OF LOUISIANA NO.: 89-27202 DIV. E

SUCCESSION OF JOSEPH J. ROMANT, SR. NOTICE TO SELL MOVABLE OR IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE The Testamentary Executor of the above estate has made application to the court for the sale, at private sale, of the immovable property described, as follows: A CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining situated in the THIRD DISTRICT of the City of New Orleans, Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana, in SQUARE NO. 1038, bounded by No. Galvez, Laharpe, Lapeyrouse and No. Johnson Streets, designated as LOT C or 20 on a plan of J.J. Krebs & Sons, Civil Engineers, dated April 5, 1957 a print of which is annexed to an act

before Edward Haspel, Notary Public dated April 18, 1957 and according to which said Lot C commences at a distance of 155 feet 2 lines from the corner of Laharpe and No. Galvez Streets and measures 43 feet 7 inches 2 lines front on Laharpe Street, same width in the rear, by a depth of 157 feet 11 inches 4 lines between equal and parallel lines. All as shown on a plan of survey by J.J. Krebs & Sons, Inc. dated March 27, 1975. Improvements bear the Municipal No. 2017 LAHARPE STREET. on the following terms and conditions, to wit: TWENTY-TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 ($22,500.00), cash, less related costs, taxes, tax sale redemptions, lien payments and cancellations, city document transaction tax, real estate commission and all expenses and the usual vendor’s costs and fees as provided in the Louisiana Residential Agreement to Buy or Sell, with the succession to receive the net proceeds. Notice is now given to all parties to whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of decedent, and of this estate, that they be ordered to make any opposition which they may have to approving and homologating that application and that such order or judgment may be issued after the expiration of seven days, from the date of the last publication of such notice, all in accordance with law. By Order of the Court Dale N. Atkins, Clerk Attorney: Andrew J. Treuting Address: 3939 N. Causeway Blvd., Ste. 105 Metairie, LA 70002 Telephone: (504) 525-1491 Gambit: 6/25/13 & 7/16/13

24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA NO.: 390-012 DIV. N

SUCCESSION OF ALPHONSE ANTHONY BELLONE NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE Notice Is Given that Linda Frances Bellone Hannan, Dative Testamentary Executrix of the Succession of Alphonse Anthony Bellone, has made application to the Court for authority to sell at private sale, the following described immovable property: That Certain Piece Or Portion Of Ground, together with all the buildings, constructions, component parts, fixtures and improvements thereon, and all of the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, in that part known as Westgate Subdivision, designated as Lot 25, Square Q, municipal address 2520 Minnesota Avenue, Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Being the same property acquired by Elva Coogan Bellone, wife of/and Alphonse A. Bellone, from Beesaw Land Company, Inc. by act passed before John T. Charbonnet, Notary Public, dated January 6, 1958, registered in COB 439, Folio 538, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Summary of sale terms: Pursuant to terms of Louisiana Residential Agreement To Buy Or Sell, dated 6/10/2013, summarized as follows: Sale of the whole of the property for $130,000.00, and estate’s one-half interest $65,000.00 in “as is” condition. Seller to pay 6% of sales price as

real estate commission, cost of a home warranty contract, 4.5% of the sales price for purchaser’s closing costs and prepaids, and other customary expenses, including without limitation, proration of taxes, costs of certificates, notary’s fee for preparation of certificates and vendor’s closing fee. Notice Is Hereby Given, to all parties whom it may concern, including the legatess, heirs and creditors of the decedent and of this estate, be ordered to make any opposition which they have or may have to such application, at any time, prior to the issuance of the Order or Judgment authorizing, approving and homologating such application and that such Order or Judgment may be issued after the expiration of seven (7) days, from the date of the last publication of such notice, all in accordance with law. By Order Of The Court, Jon A. Gegenheimer, Clerk of Court Attorney: Michael D. Hannan Hannan, Giusti & Hannan L.L.P Address: 2201 Ridgelake Drive Metairie, Louisiana 70001-2020 Telephone: 504-831-5300 Gambit 6/25/13 & 7/16/13

CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS

STATE OF LOUISIANA NO.:2009-6170 DIV. I SECT. 14 SUCCESSION OF BEATRICE ALCORN NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Administrator of this succession has petitioned this Court for authority to sell the immovable property of the Deceased at private sale in accordance with the provisions of Article 3281 of the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure for the total price of ONE HUNDRED NINETEEN THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($119,000.00) DOLLARS cash, “AS IS” without warranties. Real estate taxes for the current year are to be prorated through the date of the Act of Sale. All necessary tax, mortgage, conveyance, release certificates or cancellations and SELLER closing fees shall be paid by the succession. The Succession shall pay all previous years’ taxes and assessments. The immovable property proposed to be sold at private sale is described as follows: Portions of Lots 5 and 6, Square 598, Sixth Municipal District City of New Orleans, Parish of Orleans. Improvements bear Municipal Nos. 2522-24 Peniston Street. Acquired by Beatrice Butts widow of Oliver J. Alcorn, by Act of Sale dated September 13, 1976 of record in COB 740, Folio 47 of the records of Orleans Parish, Louisiana. Any heir, creditor or interested party who opposes the proposed sale must file his opposition within seven (7) days from the day on which the last publication of this notice appears. BY ORDER OF THE COURT Dale N. Atkins, Clerk Attorney: C. Richard Gerage (LSBA No. 6023) Address: 3621 Ridgelake Drive. Ste. 207 Metairie, LA 70002 Telephone: (504) 834-7171 Gambit: 6/4/13 & 6/25/13 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Alvin Price, please contact Bobby G. Hawkins Atty, 2216 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130, (504) 525-1500. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Dionne Myles please contact attorney Michael Joseph at 504-453-4769. To Advertise in

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CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS STATE OF LOUISIANA NO.: 2009-5477 DIV. A-15

THE SUCCESSION OF RENE CLARENCE POWE, SR. NOTICE TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE Since the Administratrix of the above estate has made application to the court for the sale, at private sale of the immovable property described, as follows: 1/2 interest in A CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, all of the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana designated as Lot 34-B, Square 11, Rosedale Subdivision, Third District, City of New Orleans, measuring 37 feet 6 inches 0 lines front on America Street, same width in the rear, by depth of 124 feet between equal and parallel lines. Bearing the municipal address 4442 America Street Being the same property acquired by Gracie Mae Joseph Powe, wife of and Rene Clarence Powe on the following terms and conditions, to wit: for the purchase price of $16,525 to be paid within three weeks after the act of sale. Notice is now given to all parties whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of decedent, and of this estate, that they be ordered to make any opposition which they have or may have to such application, at any time, prior to the issuance of the order or judgment authorizing, approving and homologating that application and that such order or judgment may be issued after the expiration of seven days, from the date of the last publication of such notice, all in accordance with law. By Order of the Court, Dale N. Atkins, Clerk Attorney: Yada T. Magee LSBA #8860 Address: 2141 Washington Ave. New Orleans, LA 70113 Telephone: 504-812-6208 Gambit: 6/25/13 NOTICE IS GIVEN that Paul J. Roberts, Jr., Testamentary Executor of the Succession of Paul Roberts, Sr., Docket Number 718-123 of the docket of the 24TH Judicial District Court for the PARISH OF JEFFERSON will settle a claim against the succession filed by Tammie Roberts Miller and will make payment to the said Tammie Roberts Miller and sign a release, releasing the said Tammie Roberts Miller from any and all liability that might accrue for the filing of said claim against the succession. This notice is published to meet the requirements of Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Articles 3198 and 3229. Anyone having opposition to the Executor granting said release must file opposition with the court within seven (7) days of the date this notice is published. Attorney: Malcolm B .Robinson, Jr. Address: 3408 Clearview Pkwy., Metairie, LA 70006 Telephone 504-888-0622 Fax: 504-887-9157

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SUCCESSION OF ROY NORMAND TORIBIO, SR.

24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON

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