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SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2018 VOL. 33, NO. 5

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Features 18 Artistic Free Spirit Cover Artist Jax Frey 34 Revisiting History in Beau ChĂŞne 38 Q & A with Tom Fitzmorris

44 On the Air!

Southeastern’s Award-Winning Student Sportscasters 63 Cultural Guide 2018-19 82 A Kitchen Fit for a Restaurateur

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12 Publisher’s Note

77 INside Look

14 Editor’s Note

108 IN Love and Marriage

16 Contributors

109 Inside Peek Featuring Garden House Grand Opening Rodrigue Dinner Summer Fine Wines for Canines Go 4th on the River

21 INside Scoop 30 IN Other Words Who Ya Gonna Call?...again.

50 Generous Hearts Help After Harm 70 Flourishes Extraordinary gifts and home accents

114 Wine Cellar Champagne

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Taking Care Of Our Own

by Lori Murphy One of the things I like best about living in a small community is the “security blanket” feeling I get when things seem to be going awry. It happens in every life, and it can throw pretty much anyone for a loop. It doesn’t matter how old you are or how seemingly together you appear.

At a recent meeting, St. Tammany Parish Public Schools Superintendent Trey Folse told the group about welcoming a class of Whispering Forest first graders to the new school year. In one corner of the room, teacher Amiee Gallagher had set up a refreshment station with cups and juice for the children. Its purpose? To help calm the nerves of anyone feeling anxious. The placebo effect of a small cup of calm was a great idea! He told the kids that he himself was feeling nervous that day, and they invited him to have some of their “Jitter Juice”. It worked wonders for them to have a solution to offer.

Superintendent Folse and the STPPS system have assistance to offer, as well. Starting this year, there will be 55 full-time mental-health professionals on staff, one for each school in the system! Because our young people spend most of their time in school, the staff recognized an opportunity to identify challenges early and provide intervention at crucial stages of development. This will positively impact learning, at the very least.

The focus for these professionals will be to work proactively to assist students and families within our learning communities on mental health issues. They will also provide guidance to educators on how to watch for warning signs of trouble or concern.

From the school system and other organizations and non-profits that provide a strong safety net for all of us to the leaders that are helping us shape our future, we are very blessed.

ps ... See you on the polo fields of Summergrove Farm on October 21. If you don’t have your tickets to the Harvest Cup Polo Classic yet, log onto jlgc.net and get them today! See page 55 for more details!

Editor’s Note

by Anne Honeywell Next month, Saint Joseph Seminary College will host its annual gala, Deo Gratias, Latin for “Thanks be to God,” at Saint Joseph Abbey in Covington.

All proceeds from this annual

Abbot Justin Brown, O.S.B., with the artist,

Marilyn Rougelot-Geddes.

fête benefit the Seminary College and the continued growth of its academic and formation programs.

The Deo Gratias evening will begin with vespers in the Abbey Church with the Benedictine monks and the Schola Cantorum, followed by the beautiful outdoor gala featuring food prepared by award-winning Chef John Folse, desserts by Zoë’s Bakery, and fine wines and cheeses from Acquistapace’s Covington Supermarket. A silent auction will offer a variety of items, including art by local artists. And if you become a sponsor of Deo Gratias, you will enjoy a pre-gala reception in the Monks’ Refectory.

This year’s featured artist is Marilyn Rougelot-Geddes. Rougelot-Geddes is a long-celebrated and highly respected artist. Her paintings, portraits, and murals are visible in homes and public venues across the area and nationwide. Long before she became a Benedictine Oblate of the Abbey, Rougelot-Geddes enjoyed being a part of the spiritual life of this community.

Her celebrated oil painting, Bond of St. Benedict, depicts an historic moment in 2001 when the community of Saint Joseph Abbey gathered to vote for a new Abbot, resulting in the election of Abbot Justin Brown, O.S.B. The painting celebrates that special day in November as the monks processed to their Chapter Room; it will be the highlight of the silent auction.

This beautiful night not only serves as a fundraiser for the Seminary, but as an opportunity for us all to celebrate the ongoing growth and achievements of this beloved Covington institution.

Hope to see you there!

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit sjasc.edu.

Contributors Shauna Grissett Shauna Grissett grew up in New Orleans and graduated from St. Martin’s Episcopal School, the University of Virginia and the Fashion Institute of Design’s one-year fashion design program. She worked in New York’s rough-and-tumble garment industry for over sixteen years before returning home.

Shauna has been writing a fiction book based on her former life on Seventh Avenue for the past few years. Shauna’s article on cover artist Jax Frey is featured on page 18.

Bill Kearney Bill Kearney believes if you like a wine, it’s a great wine—and the best wine is shared with friends.

For more than 20 years, he has added wines from many regions, grapes and friends to his private collection. Recently certified as a sommelier, he serves as the wine director for Galatoire’s Restaurant and also at 33 Bar and Steak, where he is a partner. A graduate of Tulane, Bill is president of Yenraek, a governmental affairs firm. On page 114, Bill talks about Champagne in Wine Cellar.

Becky Slatten Becky Slatten is a native of Natchitoches, an LSU alumna and the mother of three children.

She divides her time between the northshore and New Orleans, writing for both Inside Northside (since 2007) and Inside New Orleans. Becky loves telling the stories of people and events unique to the area and puts her own twist on topics in IN Other Words—in this issue on page 30.

Other Voices: Sara Bongiorni, Lisa Fremont, Candra George, Thomas B. Growden, Poki Hampton, Anne Honeywell and Anthony “Chopper” Leone.

Views mini paintings, which are colorful, highly textured, mixed-media paintings on four-by-fourinch paintings of mostly New Orleans and Louisiana icons, landmarks and images such as Café du Monde, Commander’s Palace, Jackson Square and French Quarter scenes. On June 26, 2017, she painted and recorded her 20,000th Little Views mini painting and received world’s record status for the Most Original Acrylic Paintings on Canvas by One Artist from the World’s Record Academy, the world’s largest organization that verifies and recognizes new records based on unlimited categories. Since setting the record in 2017, she has now painted a total of 23,000 works of art, according to Frey.

In terms of her process she says, “There are a lot of steps to the mini paintings, and that’s what makes them special. I sculpt them out first and then ink, glaze and paint them. And, finally, I varnish them.

Artistic Free Spirit NATIVE NEW ORLEANIAN and this issue’s cover artist Jax Frey is like a wildflower in a summer field, blowing in the wave of a gentle wind, seemingly free from the conformities of a defined world.

Frey has lived many lives and fearlessly follows her dreams. Before becoming an artist, she lived in upstate New York, on a West Virginia farm, in El Paso and Denver and even attended medical school in the Dominican Republic. Eventually, she settled in California and went to a culinary academy, opened a catering business, studied business, marketing and life coaching and worked in sales at a software firm.

But she always knew that one day she would be an artist, even though she has no artistic training. She says, “As a child, I didn’t know I could draw. But I always felt like an artist, and it was just a matter of time. I moved around a lot but my heart was always here. And that was the start of it all for me, missing New Orleans. I began to paint little things that I missed and remembered about the city, and it turned out that people really liked them, the mini paintings.”

So, after living in California for many years, she moved home and has lived in Covington since 2006.

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They have a whimsical feel.”

Frey is working on a new series, Jax What’s Cookin’ Kitchen Art. She says, “I have these new paintings that I’m doing, and they are more neutral, not quite such a blast of color. They look good in a more traditional home. They’re printed on fabric and then hand wrapped onto canvas. It’s a little different for me. I have to take my time rather than what I normally do >>

photo: CANDRA GEORGE mycreativereality.com

Cover Artist Jax Frey

For more information about Frey’s product line or to special order her mini paintings, go to artbyjax.com. Her work is exhibited at Ariodante Contemporary Crafts, 535 Julia Street.

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with my really whimsical, loose paintings. It makes you grow as an artist, to try new things.”

In addition to the Little Views mini paintings, Frey does paint larger works and has the occasional show. “Every once in a while, I’ll do a show at the Ariodante Gallery, and I’ll paint what I want.

I have a tendency to paint women. I created this group of women I call, The Gumbeaux Sistahs, and they keep showing up in my work. They’re Louisiana women that are having a great time and inspiring each other, and it just feels right. In fact, I’m writing a book about them. I’m writing most of it at St. John’s Coffee House in Covington, and I’m hoping to bring it out next year. I’m having a great time writing it; it’s hilarious!”

In addition to her works on canvas, Frey offers a product line of over 25 items based on her paintings. Her products include (but are not limited to): aprons, jewelry, coasters, giclées, napkin sets, ornaments, photo frames, scarves, tote bags, and cheese plates.

The artistic free spirit wraps up or rather paints the experiences that led her to this point. “I just did a painting called Authentic Song. It’s all about my artistic journey. Judgment, opportunity, learning, personal freedom and New Orleans … everything about this journey.”

2018 Wooden Boat Festival

October 13-14 2018 Wooden Boat Festival. Presented by the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum. Over one hundred classic boats, hundreds of spectator boats, and wooden boat and music enthusiasts. Great food, live music, children’s activities, arts and crafts, classic car cruise-in, and the Quick ‘n Dirty Boat Building Contest.

Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum, 133 Mabel Dr, Madisonville. 10am-6pm. woodenboatfest.org.

INSIDE the definitive guide to northshore events and entertainment

September photo: ANTHONY “CHOPPER” LEONE

1-9 Africa Umoja: The Spirit of Unity

and John Perrilloux’s works. Hammond

Tour. Mahalia Jackson Theater, 3220

Regional Arts Center, 217 E Thomas St.

General DeGaulle Dr, New Orleans. (504)

542-7113. hammondarts.org.

367-3554. africaumojausatour.com.

1-Dec 21 EMPIRE. Newcomb Art Museum

1- 16 Changing Course Exhibition. New

of Tulane, 6823 St. Charles Ave, New

Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Crl. (504) 648-4100. noma.org.

1-28 Heavy Metal Exhibit. Featuring Nancy

Orleans. newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu.

2 Labor Day Music Fest. Land-O-Pines Family Campground, 17145 Million Dollar

Rd, Covington. 12-10pm. 892-6023.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Abita Springs Art and Farmers Market. Trailhead Park.

12-4pm. townofabitasprings.com/ farmers-market.

5 Paul Simon. Smoothie King Center, Sugar Bowl Dr, New Orleans. 8pm. smoothiekingcenter.com.

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Inside Scoop 5, 12, 19, 26 Covington Farmers Market. Covington Trailhead, 419 N New Hampshire. 10am-2pm. covingtonfarmersmarket.org.

6 Johnny Sketch and The Dirty Notes.

Ogden After Hours. Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St, New Orleans. 6-8pm. ogdenmuseum.org.

6 Lisette Pants & 525 Sweater Stock Event. Ballin’s LTD, 806 E Boston St, Covington. 892-0025. ballinsltd.com.

7 Chef’s Taste Challenge: Battle of the Gulf Edition. New Orleans and the Gulf Coast’s culinary clash benefiting Edible Schoolyard New Orleans. New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd. 6:30pm. $80.

(504) 582-3000. chefstastechallenge. com.

7-22 Murder Among Friends. Cutting Edge Theater, 767 Robert Blvd, Slidell. 6493727. cuttingedgetheater.com.

7, 14, 21, 28 “Legacies for All” Estate Planning Day. Schedule time for a legacy/estate plan, which includes a will, power of attorney and living will.

Christie Tournet & Associates, 1795 W Causeway App, Suite 103A, Mandeville.

10:30am-2:30pm. $500. 951-2177.

8 Farm and Table FAMboree. Nationally recognized chefs, interactive kids zone, cooking demos, marketplace and music.

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd. Free admission. farmandtablenola.com.

8 Viva La Cure-A Night of Hope. Annual gala benefiting the Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans. Silent auction, food, spirits and live music by the Bucktown All-Stars. WWII Museum, U.S. Freedom Pavilion. 7:30-11pm. $100. bidr. co/events/viva. cagno.org.

8 30th Anniversary Nutcracker Auditions.

Ballet Apetrei Studios, 829 Asbury Dr, Mandeville. Ages 7-8, 1:45-2:15pm; Ages 9-11, 2:15-2:45pm. 624-3622.

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8-29 Chasing the Thing: the River Fugue

members welcome, no reservations

Series. Works by Bernard Mattox.

required. Benedict’s Plantation, 1144 N

Opening reception, Sept 8, 6-9pm.

Causeway Blvd, Mandeville. 10am-12pm.

St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N

northlakenewcomers.com.

Columbia St, Covington. 892-8650.

15 Abita Springs Opry. The Steve

sttammanyartassociation.org.

8-Nov 3 Thirty New Orleans Artists. New

Anderson Group, Big Daddy O, The Rayo Brothers, and Albanie Faletta and her

Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude

New Orleans Jazz Band. Abita Springs

Ave. Opening, Sept 8, 6-9:30pm. Free.

Town Hall, 22161 Level St. 892-0711.

neworleanshealingcenter.org.

abitaopry.org

8, 15, 22, 29 Camellia City Farmers

15 Fifth Annual NOLA Bluedoo Run.

Market. 1808 Front St, Slidell.

Benefiting the prostate cancer research

8am-12pm. camelliacitymarket.org.

fund at Tulane Cancer Center. Tulane

8, 15, 22, 29 Covington Farmers Market.

University Uptown Campus. 5-7pm.

609 N Columbia St. 8am-12pm. covingtonfarmersmarket.org.

8, 15, 22, 29 Mandeville Trailhead Market. 675 Lafitte St. 9am-1pm. mandevilletrailheadmarket.com.

9 Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Saints.

nolabluedoorun.org.

16 Cleveland Browns vs Saints.

Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Sugar Bowl Dr. 12pm. neworleanssaints.com.

16 Tom McDermott. Third Sunday Concert Series at Christ Episcopal Church, 120 S

Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Sugar Bowl

New Hamsphire St, Covington. 5-6pm.

Dr. 12pm. neworleanssaints.com.

Free. 892-3177.

10-16 Restaurant Week New Orleans.

20 Northshore Chowdown: Taco

For the eighth year, Restaurant Week

Takeover. Proceeds benefit the Louisiana

New Orleans will showcase the city’s

Restaurant Association’s Education

best restaurants at a competitive

Foundation. Maison Lafitte, 402 Lafitte St,

price point during a special week. coolinaryneworleans.com.

11, 25 Shadow Days. St. Paul’s School, 917 S Jahncke Ave, Covington. 1pm.

RSVP, 892-3200. stpauls.com.

12 Stroke Survivor and Caregiver

Mandeville. $30. lra.org.

20-23 Burlesque Festival. Sultry showcases of burlesque performers from around the world. (504) 975-7425. neworleansburlesquefest.com.

21 Excelencia Gala. Presented by the

Meeting. Held the second Wednesday

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of

of every month for stroke survivors,

Louisiana. Dinner, dancing, silent auction

caregivers, family and friends. Lakeview

and more. Intercontinental New Orleans,

Regional Medical Center, Rehabilitation

444 St Charles Ave. 7-12:30pm. $150.

and Sports Medicine, 19055 Kane

(504) 885-4262. business.hccl.biz.

Ln, Covington. 5:30-6:30pm. lakeviewregional.com.

14 Celebration of Life Luncheon.

21 Martini Madness. Friends of City Park presents Martini Madness featuring 25 of unique martinis and cuisine from New

The Cancer Crusaders celebrate 12

Orleans’ top restaurants. Arbor Room

honorees. New Orleans Marriott Hotel,

and Popp Fountain, City Park. (504) 483-

555 Canal St. 11am. 501auctions.com/

9376. friendsofcitypark.com.

cancercrusaders.

14 Northlake Newcomers Club Membership Coffee and Social. New

21, 24 J’Envie & E.L.I. Stock Event.

Ballin’s LTD, 806 E Boston, Covington.

892-0025. ballinsltd.com.

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23 2018 Sunday at Emeril’s. LSUHSC

in the region with live music, 400+ local,

Foundation Department of Psychiatry XXII

national and homebrewed beers, ,

dinner honoring Dana Hansel and Anne

food, contests, dog-friendly, shopping,

Redd. Emeril’s, 800 Tchoupitoulas, New

non-beer drinks and games. Benefiting

Orleans. Cocktail attire. 5:30pm. give.

Louisiana SPCA. New Orleans City Park

lsuhealthfoundation.org.

Festival Grounds. 12-7pm. nolaontap.org.

22 Taylor Swift. Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Sugar Bowl Dr. 7pm. mbsuperdome.com/events.

22-23 National Fried Chicken Fest. Fried

24 Parker Smith Jeans Trunk Show.

Ballin’s LTD, 806 E Boston, Covington.

892-0025. ballinsltd.com.

26-Oct 7 Aladdin. A part of the 2018-19 Hancock Whitney Broadway in New

chicken, live music and Raising Canes.

Orleans season. Saenger Theatre, 1111

Woldenberg Park, 1 Canal St, New Orleans.

Canal St. broadwayinneworleans.com.

11am-9pm. friedchickenfestival.com.

23 Paint Your Pet. Following the Mardi

27 Open House. Preschool through 7th Grade. Cedarwood School, 607

Cause Dog Spa mobile groomer

Heavens Dr, Mandeville. 9am. 845-7111.

ribbon cutting, join Mardi Cause and

cedarwoodschool.com.

Painting with a Twist for a pet portrait

28 Color For A Cure. Benefiting the

painting class to benefit Dante’s

Alzheimer’s Association. H2O Salon,

Hope East. Ribbon cutting pre-party,

3908 Hwy 22, Mandeville. 951-8166.

11:30am-12:30pm; painting, 1-4pm.

h2osalonnorthshore.com.

(844) 41-GROOM.

28 Columbia Street Block Party.

Downtown Covington. 6:30-9:30pm.

Lapalco Blvd, Avondale. Registration,

Free. 892-1873.

11:30am; shotgun start, 1pm. (504) 486-

28-Oct 13 A My Name is Alice. Cutting Edge Theater, 767 Robert Blvd, Slidell.

6668. golf.rmhc-sla.org.

3-7 St. Tammany Parish Fair. Rodeo,

649-3727. cuttingedgetheater.com.

rides, music, crafts, pageant, livestock

28-Oct 14 Twelfth Night. Slidell Little

shows and more. St. Tammany Parish

Theatre, 2024 Nellie Dr. 643-0556.

Fairgrounds, 1304 N Columbia St,

slidelllittletheatre.org.

Covington. sttammanyparishfair.info.

29 Emery Clark Exhibition Opening. On

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Covington Farmers

view until Oct. 27. Christwood Atrium

Market. Covington Trailhead, 419

Gallery, 100 Christwood Blvd, Covington.

N New Hampshire. 10am-2pm.

4:30-6:30pm. christwoodrc.com/art-

covingtonfarmersmarket.org.

gallery-exhibits.

October 1-27 Emery Clark Exhibition. Christwood

4 The Gala. An unforgettable evening of circus-style entertainment, auctions, games and delicious food and drinks benefitting patients and families of St.

Atrium Gallery, 100 Christwood Blvd,

Tammany Cancer Center. Southern Hotel.

Covington. christwoodrc.com/art-gallery-

sthfoundation.org/thegala.

exhibits.

2 Ronald McDonald House Charities Golf Classic. Lunch, drinks, silent auction, gift bags and more. TPC Louisiana, 11001

4, 11, 18, 25 Rockin’ the Rails. Covington Trailhead, 419 N New Hampshire St. 5-7:30pm. covla.com.

5 St. Jude in the Big Easy. Cocktails,

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Inside Scoop dinner, music, auctions and patient speaker. Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Blvd, New Orleans. Patron party, 6:30-8pm. Main event, 8-11pm. stjude.org/neworleans.

5 St. Paul’s Alumni Golf Tournament. stpauls.com.

5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28 The Myrtles Halloween Experience. The Myrtles Plantation, 7747 Hwy 61, St. Francisville. (225) 635-6277. stfrancisvillefestivals.com.

5, 12, 19, 26 “Legacies for All” Estate Planning Day. Schedule time for a legacy/estate plan, which includes a will, power of attorney and living will. Christie Tournet & Associates, 1795 W Causeway App, Suite 103A, Mandeville. 10:30am-2:30pm. $500. 951-2177.

6 Mary, Queen of Peace Fleur de Fall Gala. Beau Chêne Country Club, 602 N Beau Chêne Dr, Mandeville. maryqueenofpeace.org.

6 Operation Life 5K. Presented by North Oaks Health System and LOPA. Run for life and raise awareness about the power of organ and tissue donation. Cate Square Park, Hammond. 8am. northoaks.org.

6 Oxtoberfest. Second annual beerfest celebrating a German classic with a Covington twist. Benefiting the Boys & Girls Club in Covington. Downtown Covington. oxtoberfest.org.

6 Play it Safe. Presented by North Oaks Health System and community partners. Free event teaches everyone how to play it safe at home, on the road and during sports/outdoor adventures.

Cate Square Park, Hammond. 10am-1pm. northoaks.org.

6 Unity in the Community. BBQ cookoff, carnival games, Abita root beer floats, face painting and more. Abita Brewery Beer Garden, 20184 Hwy 36, Covington. 11am-4pm. gnoproperty.com.

6-Nov 17 Selections from the New Orleans Museum of Art. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N Columbia St, Covington. 8928650. sttammanyartassociation.org.

6, 13, 20, 27 Camellia City Farmers Market. 1808 Front St, Slidell.

8am-12pm. camelliacitymarket.org.

6, 13, 20, 27 Covington Farmers Market. 609 N Columbia St. 8am-12pm. covingtonfarmersmarket.org.

6, 13, 20, 27 Mandeville Trailhead Market. 675 Lafitte St. 9am-1pm. mandevilletrailheadmarket.com.

7 Kelsey Bradley Favrot Memorial 5K. Benefitting the LSU Department of Neurosurgery’s Brain Tumor Center. Audubon Park, Shelter Bldg. #10, 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans. Half-mile run/ walk, 8am; 5K run/walk, 8:30am. (504) 340-6976. kelseysgoal.com.

7, 14, 21, 28 Abita Springs Art and Farmers Market. Trailhead Park. 12-4pm. townofabitasprings.com/farmers-market.

7, 14, 21, 28 Angola Prison Rodeo & Craft Show. 17544 Tunica Tr, Angola. Gates, 9am; rodeo, 2pm. (225) 655-2060. angolarodeo.com.

9 Open House. Northlake Christian School, 70104 Wolverine Dr, Covington. 635-0508. northlakechristian.org.

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9, 23 Shadow Days. St. Paul’s School, 917 S Jahncke Ave, Covington. 1pm. RSVP, 892-3200. stpauls.com.

10 Spice Up the Holidays. Inspirational Ladies’ Luncheon and Christmas Shopping Event sponsored by the Mandeville-Covington Christian Women Connection. St. Anthony’s Gardens, 601 Holy Trinity Dr, Covington. 10:30am-2pm.

Tickets, $16. Tickets available until Oct 4 at Deluca’s Fine Jewelry, 892-2317. cmcwc.com.

10 Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Meeting. Held the second Wednesday of every month for stroke survivors, caregivers, family and friends. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, 19055 Kane Ln, Covington. 5:30-6:30pm. lakeviewregional.com.

11 Shadow Day. Northlake Christian School, 70104 Wolverine Dr, Covington. 6350508. northlakechristian.org.

11-14 Julie Vos Jewelry Trunk Show.

Southern Hotel, 428 E Boston St, Covington. 11am-6pm. southernhotel.com.

12 Northlake Newcomers Club Luncheon and Game Day. Beau Chêne Country Club, 602 N Beau Chêne Dr, Mandeville. Doors open, 10am; games, 10:30am. Members, $16; guests, $19. northlakenewcomers.com.

12-26 Degas Pastel Society National Juried Exhibition. Hammond Regional Arts Center, 217 E Thomas St. 542-7113. hammondarts.org.

13 Fall for Art. Dozens of artists, live music, food and more. Downtown Covington.

892-8650. sttammanyartassociation.org.

13 Great Strides. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Louisiana Chapter walk. John Slidell Park, 105 Robert Blvd. 504-455-5194. cff.org.

13-14 2018 Wooden Boat Festival.

Presented by the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum. Over one hundred classic boats, hundreds of

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Inside Scoop spectator boats, and wooden boat and music

admission. festivalofthelake.com.

enthusiasts. Great food, live music, children’s

19-27 BIOHAZZARD Rocky Horror. Cutting Edge

activities, arts and crafts, classic car cruise-in,

Theater, 767 Robert Blvd, Slidell. 649-3727.

and the Quick ‘n Dirty Boat Building Contest.

cuttingedgetheater.com.

Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum, 133 Mabel Dr, Madisonville. 10am-6pm. woodenboatfest.org.

13-14 The Music of Rodgers and Hart. Performed

19-Nov 4 The Seafarer. Playmakers, Inc, 19106 Playmakers Rd, Covington. playmakersinc.com.

20 30th Annual Monster Mash. Live music by Bag of Donuts, trick-or-treating, kids activities and

by the Northlake Performing Arts Society.

more to benefit the St. Tammany Parish Hospital

Fuhrmann Auditorium, 128 W 23rd, Covington.

Parenting Center. Make reservations for the

276-9335. npas.info.

Princess & Pirate! Bogue Falaya Park, Covington.

18-20 Cordani Shoes, Simon Sebbag Jewelry and Laggo Handbags. Ballin’s LTD, 806 E Boston, Covington. 892-0025. ballinsltd.com.

19-20 Southern Garden Symposium. Workshops

10am-3pm. 898-4435. stph.org/monstermash.

20 Abita Springs Opry. Chris Talley and the Three Rivers Cooperative, The Slick Skillet Serenaders, The Affordable Bluegrass Act and The Cotton

and more. Afton Villa Gardens, 9047 Hwy 61, and

Mouth Kings. Abita Springs Town Hall, 22161

Hemingbough, 10591 Beach Rd, St. Francisville.

Level St. 892-0711. abitaopry.org.

(225) 635-3738. southerngardensymposium.org.

19-21 Festival of the Lake. Live music, food,

21 Harvest Cup Polo Classic. A day of polo, cuisine, drinks and music presented by the Junior

games and craft show. Our Lady of the Lake

League of Greater Covington. Summergrove

Parish, 312 Lafitte St, Mandeville. Fri, 5-10pm;

Farm, 16191 Hwy 40, Folsom. Rain date Oct. 28.

Sat, 11am-10pm, and Sun, 11am-4pm. Free

harvestcuppolo.com.

21 High School Open House. Grades 8-12.

27 Deo Gratias. Entertainment, silent auction and

Christ Episcopal School, 80 Christwood

dinner prepared by award-winning Chef John

Blvd, Covington. 1pm. 871-9902 ext 270.

Folse. Proceeds from Deo Gratias go toward the

christepiscopalschool.org.

formation and education of the next generation

24 Early Childhood Open House. Ages

of church leaders through Saint Joseph Seminary

3-Kindergarten. Christ Episcopal School, 120 S

College. Saint Joseph Abbey, 75376 River Rd,

New Hampshire St, Covington. 9:30am. 892-

Covington. Vespers with the Benedictine monks,

9156. christepiscopalschool.org.

6pm; outdoor gala, 7-10pm. 867-2284. sjasc.

25 Open House. Preschool through 7th Grade.

Cedarwood School, 607 Heavens Dr, Mandeville.

edu.

27 Open House. St. Paul’s School, 917 S Jahncke

9am. 845-7111. cedarwoodschool.com.

26-31 The Rocky Horror Show. 30 by Ninety

Ave, Covington. 1pm. 892-3200. stpauls.com.

27-28 Yellow Leaf Arts Festival. Parker Park,

Theatre, 880 Lafayette St, Mandeville.

Commerce St, St. Francisville. (225) 635-3665.

30byNinety.com.

stfrancisvillefestivals.com.

27 BOO Fest. ACCESS and Lakeview Regional invite

28 Milne Fall Festival. Game, hayrides, music, face

children of all abilities to enjoy trick-or-treating,

painting, trick-or-treating and more. Milneburg,

pumpkin decorating, costume contests and more.

1065 Milne Crl, Covington. 12-4pm. $5 admission.

Proceeds benefit children with disabilities and their

milneds.org.

families. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, 95 Judge Tanner Blvd, Covington. 10am-3pm; special

Send your event information to scoop@insidepub.

needs families early entry, 9am. $2 per person.

com to have it featured in an upcoming issue of

accesslouisiana.org.

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IN Other Words

by Becky Slatten

Who Ya Gonna Call?

AS WE STROLLED through the doors of the Bourbon Orleans Hotel for our second annual paranormal investigation, I could’ve sworn I heard a faint whisper in my ear. “They’re baaaaack …” it seemed to say. Yes, Lucy and Ethel (the Editor and myself) were indeed back to, once again, attempt to make contact with the spirits from beyond the grave and also the bar.

Every New Orleanian and nearby parishioner should treat themselves to a staycation in our unique city. I honestly believe I could see and learn something new every time I venture to the iconic French Quarter. And if you’re of a mind to do a little ghost hunting, you can’t throw a rock without hitting a building purported to be haunted by a spirit or two. We decided to give the ghosts at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel a second chance to show themselves because it’s considered to be one of the most haunted hotels in the city as well as one of the most beautiful and historic. Whether you’re looking for spooks or not, the friendly, accommodating staff 30

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and the ideal location make it the perfect place to enjoy the city. So, welcome to our ghost adventure.

Prepare to be not scared at all.

5:00 - Check-in Coincidentally, our check-in time coincided with happy hour, and also coincidentally, we found ourselves in possession of two complimentary drink coupons, so we dropped off our luggage and went to make contacts with the spirits in the bar. Our bartender, Camille, remembered us from last year, which is not a good sign.

5:30 - Haunted Arnaud’s tour The second item on our busy agenda was a special private tour of the 38,000 square feet of buildings that make up Arnaud’s restaurant that was offered by the Director of Sales, Kaitlin Crabtree. The numerous ghost sightings here puts this fine, oldline eatery at the top of the list of haunted French Quarter establishments. Celebrating an impressive 100

... again. years in business, it’s no wonder they’ve accumulated a few entities who refuse to leave. Several staff members have had strange, unexplained experiences in the restaurant; the stories include accounts of apparitions in turn-of-the-century attire (one of these was a lady in a stylish hat who strolled through a wall), flying cocktails, sheets floating in midair, extreme cold spots and hair pulling. The Editor and I again utilized the ghost app on my phone. I’ve since updated it, and it proved to be every bit as entertaining and useless as it was last year. We had no scary experiences whatsoever, as usual. We did want to explore the story of the flying cocktail, so after the tour, we moseyed over to the restaurant’s iconic French 75 bar, my favorite in the entire city; it’s just very New Orleans.

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in the Richelieu Bar (named for a New Orleans Cardinal, which cracks me up … only here, right?), but we didn’t really care; we were thirsty.

7:00 - Haunted Bourbon Orleans tour The hotel concierge and licensed tour guide, John Fitzpatrick, conducts a complimentary haunted history tour for the guests of the hotel every Thursday evening. According to Fitzpatrick, The Bourbon Orleans was once an opera house, a hospital, an orphanage, a restaurant and also housed the state legislature for a time, which may explain why guests and staff have reported seeing the apparitions of Confederate soldiers, nuns, a dancing lady in the ballroom and children playing. On this particular Thursday, there was a large, lively crowd as anxious as we were to see something spooky … but of course, we didn’t. Fitzpatrick keeps a large binder of photos and letters from hotel guests sharing their paranormal experiences; apparently, a lucky guest runs screaming from their room wearing only a bathrobe about once a week. That may be a slight exaggeration, but it has happened more than once. One gentleman made his way to the lobby in his hotel robe, refusing to enter his room again. The words “Where is my mommy?” were written in the steam on the bathroom mirror.

Countless guests have complained about children running and playing marbles on the 6th floor, and invariably, there are no children to be found. These accounts are so common Fitzpatrick doesn’t even include them in his binder anymore.

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be doing something right, but to do it in New Orleans is nothing short of amazing. We were also hoping to see a ghost. After our superb feast, the Editor and I took a stroll through the Germaine Cazenave Wells Museum, which opened in 1983. This museum features an extremely creepy gallery of Mardi Gras gowns and accessories worn by Germaine, Arnaud Cazenave’s daughter, in the 22 balls of which she was queen. Arnaud decided to be a Count at some point, and his daughter certainly considered herself New Orleans royalty. She’s been referred to as the Paris Hilton of the ’20s due in part to her very social, and at times racy, lifestyle. On an interesting sidenote, Germaine took an extended trip to Europe and returned with a baby and a new last name … but no husband in tow. It’s perhaps for the best that there was no social media in her day. Though we did get the willies in the museum, we did not experience anything out of the ordinary, naturally, so we headed back to the French 75 bar to see if we could get some cocktails to fly.

Midnight – Nighttime Investigation cancelled due to extreme sleepiness.

I’ve developed a conspiracy theory: I think all the French Quarter ghosts have made a pact to ignore us for some reason. I feel like they have a picture of the Editor and me on some bulletin board in the ghost break room so everyone knows to not haunt us. Sooo, I guess for now we’ll just have to live vicariously through the lucky few who have run screaming through the halls of the Bourbon Orleans clad only in their robes. Maybe next year…

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to the house, but quickly ruled that out when we realized it would be wood burning,” says Linda.

The new, second-floor kitchen is the heart of the home, and a very generous heart at that. Crisp and spacious, it is bright and inviting. Linda spent countless hours with the cabinet maker to ensure a beautiful and well-organized space.

The custom cabinets are in a soft-gloss white embellished with chrome designer

hardware; the countertops are Carrera marble. The commercial-grade stove takes center stage, with its oversized vent hood and backsplash of Moroccaninspired mosaic marble tiles. Instead of a center island, Linda opted to use a table.

The table top was found underneath Michael’s aunt’s home on Louisiana Avenue in New Orleans. It was lovingly refinished, and an iron base was added.

“In the early 20th century, homes did

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WHEN THE GRAYS BOUGHT their historic Beau Chêne home, Kiskatom, in 2007, they began a decade-long renovation and restoration. Some walls from the original 1937 house had been taken down to create a more open floor plan, but not all. “We needed a lot of vision to open up walls made with structural steel,” says Michael. He and Linda did extensive research into the history of the house, wanting to use its attributes while envisioning a home to accommodate the lifestyles of their very active family. “It took forensics to undo previous renovations and restore the original intent.”

The house has had several owners since originally being built as a summer house by Leon C. Weiss, the architect who had designed the Capitol Building in Baton Rouge and the governor’s mansion for Huey P. Long. “The first time I came here 25-30 years ago, I was greeted in a small, uninviting foyer, and there was a rabbit warren of small rooms downstairs,” says Michael. “It was quite a challenge, but we opened up as much as possible to determine what could and couldn’t be done with the downstairs.”

On the ground floor, the small entrance was expanded, and the staircase was reworked to ascend from the foyer to the upstairs. The jumble of rooms was gutted and made into a large home gym; two walls surrounding the wet bar were removed. A family-friendly media room and a mother-in-law suite, with private bath and sitting room, were created. The original kitchen is now used for catering and is convenient to the pool and outdoor area for the family’s frequent entertaining.

Its 1950’s O’Keefe and Merritt stove and period cabinets add a touch of nostalgia.

“We thought of putting in a stove period

HISTORY not have kitchen islands,” says Linda.

“They used a large table.” Two glass chandeliers, which were originally gas, came from Michael’s grandmother’s New Orleans home. The floors are ash, which blend seamlessly into the original oldgrowth heart pine of the second story.

The kitchen opens onto the formal dining room and then into the great room. This room mimics that of the governor’s office in Huey Long’s

in Beau Chêne

mansion. Large beams and the brick fireplace with a rustic mantel are copies of the original. Cream walls are a pleasing complement to the wood accents.

A two-sided wraparound porch overlooks the lake on the fairway, which was originally the ox bow off Bayou Tete L’Ours. Furnished with comfortable outdoor furniture in neutral tones to complement the natural beauty of the outdoors, it’s a great place for relaxing

in the shade of the oak trees. It gives one the feeling of being in a very sophisticated tree house, enjoying the natural surroundings outside.

The pristine master bedroom with its views of three fairways at Beau Chêne Country Club and its spa-like master bath were also designed by Linda. The king-sized sleigh bed is dressed in off-white bedcovers. The dupioni silk draperies and bed covers, designed by >> September-October 2018 35

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Jennifer DiCerbo of the French Mix, give a tranquil feel to the oversized light-filled room.

“I wanted a relaxing master bath with a soaking tub, huge walk-in shower with multi jets and an oversized bench, and marble everywhere, including the radiant heated floors,” says Linda. Originally a porch, the tranquil bathroom also has a daybed for relaxing with a glass of champagne, double vanity and sinks crowned with thick Carrera marble, and two walk-in closets. Linda left the exposed brick wall and the original cypress wood ceiling and added a sparkling crystal chandelier.

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mansion. In the daughter’s room, an ornate iron bed is topped with a crown; in the boy’s room, a map of the world is painted on the walls. Both rooms are large, with adjoining bathrooms and ample storage for books and toys.

The Grays have done the extensive renovation and restructuring with historic accuracy whenever possible—and also with a great plan as to what works for the day-to-day needs of their family. They have created a home with spacious rooms that is both practical and beautiful.

To read more on the history of the Kiskatom House, see the May-June 2009 issue of Inside Northside.

At the Table

& with Tom Fitzmorris

by Anne Honeywell OUR OWN TOM FITZMORRIS is very, very busy.

So, when I had the chance to sit down with him one-on-one, I didn’t hesitate. Read on to learn more about this man of many talents.

Anne: What question are you asked most often?

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be Commander’s Palace.

Anne: How did you get started as a restaurant critic? Was that an ambition of yours, or did it happen organically?

Tom: I was a writer for The Driftwood, the campus newspaper at UNO, in the late 1970s. I was inspired by a professor there, Richard Collin, who in his free time published the New Orleans Underground Gourmet. I didn’t understand the pleasures of the table until I read Collin’s book—although I loved the idea of dining in restaurants. He turned me on to the food world,

and it was straight upward ever since. My strongest ambition was to be a radio personality. It was my coverage of the food beat that led to my first job in radio, in 1974.

Anne: What is your process as a critic?

Tom: I go out to eat in all kinds of restaurants. When I finish the repast, I try to numerically decide how good it was relative to other comparable restaurants. I pay for the meals myself. I don’t take free meals, and I have never had any kind of expense account. So it hurts me as much as it does my readers and listeners.

Anne: Do you wear disguises?

Tom: No. Anne: Do the restaurants know you’re coming?

Tom: Sometimes. I am pretty easy to spot, even when I take measures to have a secret identity. A lot of people tell me that they can identify me by the sound of my voice. I sound pretty normal to me.

Anne: Do chefs send you free dishes?

Tom: Some try to do so, but I have ways of rebating the cost of such freebies to the restaurant.

Anne: Do you revisit a restaurant after a period of time? How long is a rating valid?

Tom: I never give up on a restaurant.

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Anne: Do you have a favorite genre?

Tom: My favorite food is New Orleans food.

Always has been.

Anne: Savory or sweet?

Tom: I like all genres of cookery, as long as they are well executed.

Anne: Is there any food you won’t eat?

Tom: I’ll try anything once, at least, and go back even to bad restaurants if I think there might be development.

Anne: Do you like to cook?

Tom: The best reason to learn cooking is that it frees you to create dishes that are exactly the way you like them to taste without concerning yourself about the tastes of others.

Anne: Did you go to culinary school?

Tom: No. There weren’t such organizations back in the America of the 1970s.

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Anne: What’s the best meal you’ve ever had?

Tom: I had two lavish dinners in Alsace, northwestern France. A restaurant there called Auberge de l’Ill was being called the best restaurant in the world. I met the owner-chef’s family when they visited New Orleans. He invited me to get in touch next time I was in France. I had dinner that night and lunch the next afternoon. It lived up to its reputation.

Anne: So I understand your radio show, The Food Show with Tom Fitzmorris, has been on the air 30 years this year. Talk about impressive!

Tom: Yes—we are celebrating 30 years. It all began at 10 a.m. on July 18, 1988, when I signed on the air with the first edition of The Food Show with Tom Fitzmorris. I had been hired by the lady who, eight months later, would marry me—Mary Ann Connell. She was managing WSMB at the time and was looking for some

new talent. She also had been hosting her own talk show for as long as I had. A few weeks later, she quit that gig, but I kept doing mine, three or four hours a day.

I’m still doing my show every weekday for two to four hours. I survived all the changes in the station. After 30 years with the same station, same concept, and the same host, I am still there. The only interruption was the first week after Katrina.

Most days, I broadcast from the radio station in New Orleans as normal.

But on weekends and Mondays I do the show from the Cool Water Ranch—the nickname of the house in Abita Springs where my wife Mary Ann, daughter Mary Leigh and I live. I use a rig that makes me sound as though I’m in the studio. It sounds so good that I can act as an anchor in times of emergencies.

For example, mine was the voice of WWL Radio from midnight until six

in the morning when Katrina hit. That, combined with the HD Radio technology we use nowadays, makes it sound like I’m at the table with you. This saves me a lot of time commuting.

The reason I broadcast remotely on Mondays is that it’s rehearsal night for the Northlake Performing Arts Society.

I sing tenor in this organization, which has been around for 22 years now, with maestro and soprano Alissa Rowe conducting. NPAS has about 100 singers, many of whom are classically trained.

I am not one of those. But being in a chorus with so many excellent singers helps me sing better than I otherwise would.

I also like to sing whenever I spy a possible victim. This is often a complete stranger or someone calling me on the radio. My favorite music is from the Great American Songbook—from which Sinatra got most of his inspirations. >>

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Anne: Wow. All goes back to your voice. Any other interests?

Tom: My main interest is what I do for a living: food, cooking, wine, and travel, under the name “The New Orleans Eat Club.” We’ve had dozens of wine dinners and twenty-eight cruises around the world, each with around fifty fellow cruisers. We’ve covered the Caribbean, the Panama Canal, Central America, most of Europe, Scandinavia and the eastern Mediterranean. Our most popular cruise is coming up again this October, as we go to Boston, New England and Canada, all during the foliage season.

I also have written several major cookbooks, most of which are still in publication: Andrea’s Extra-Virgin Recipes.

Tom Fitzmorris’s New Orleans Food, third publication, just out this spring.

The New Orleans Eat Book, a restaurant guide, the biggest of a total of eight other such books.

Hungry Town, hard-cover memoir of my career, with emphasis on Katrina.

Lost Restaurants of New Orleans, book about wellremembered restaurants that are no longer around, written with Peggy Scott Laborde.

Anne: And now, for our final question: What would you select as your “last meal”?

Tom: You wouldn’t believe how many times people have asked me that, as if I am already in the electric chair. The answer: an unlimited number of ice-cold, very big Louisiana raw oysters.

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On the Air! by-play announcer John Sartori and color analyst Wesley Boone; camera operator Courtney Bruno; Southeastern Channel students man the control room during a Lion basketball broadcast; and camera operators Christine Grunder and Dante Butler.

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won for its live broadcast of the Southeastern vs.

Southern University - New Orleans basketball game on December 14, 2017. The same broadcast has also received honors from the Emmys given by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences’ Suncoast Emmy region.

The all-student production featured John Sartori of Mandeville as play-by-play announcer with Wesley Boone of Alexandria as color commentator. Dylan Domangue of Houma was the courtside reporter, while Freddie Rosario of Hahnville was both director and technical director. Other student crew members included Andrew Scherer of New Orleans, Tyler Guidroz of Ponchatoula, Jordan Rheams of Baton Rouge, Courtney Bruno of New Orleans, Richie Solares of New Orleans, Tyler Rogers of Hammond, Alexander Castro of Hammond, Schuylar Ramsey of Springfield, Zechariah Cameron of Baton Rouge, Taylor Sharp of Walker, Blair Joseph of Hammond and Adam Cortez of El Paso, Texas. >>

photos courtesy: SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY

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THEY – COULD – GO – ALL – THE – WAY! And why shouldn’t they? Southeastern Louisiana University students who work with The Southeastern Channel to cover Lion Sports receive real-world and in many cases real-time experience in sportscasting— opportunities afforded students at only a handful of universities across the nation and only at Southeastern in Louisiana.

Students at the Emmy-winning Southeastern Channel cover all announcing and technical crew positions for live broadcasts of almost every university sport with their work often airing on national sports networks. The professional-looking quality of their broadcasts has been honored as among the best in the country.

The Southeastern Channel was recently named fourth in the nation for “Television Sports Event Production,” winning the Award of Excellence from the Broadcast Education Association at its 2018 Festival of Media Arts in Las Vegas. The channel

Southeastern’s Award-Winning Student Sportscasters

“You get to have that first-hand encounter with how professional broadcasts are put together. You learn the formats and proper etiquette. You get the experience of prepping and interviewing coaches and players to prepare for your broadcast,” says Sartori. “Southeastern pulls back the curtain and reveals how these broadcasts work professionally and then introduces you to how you as a student can become a professional yourself. The experience is second-to-none, nationwide.”

Sartori was described by Broadcast Education Association judges as “easy to listen to” and “able to show excitement when it was called for, but not obnoxious about it at all.” They wrote that they were especially impressed with how he let the pictures tell the story and adeptly followed his monitor.

“Personally, play-by-play announcing before arriving at the Southeastern Channel was merely a dream, a bucket-list item,” says Sartori. “But here I am, having the opportunity to live out a dream multiple times a year at the Division 1-level, which is something none of us students take for granted. We understand some individuals never reach this point in their career at any stage, and we are being given this opportunity before we reach the age of 25.”

Regarding technical aspects of the production, judges wrote, “The directing was solid. This was a very well-done production. I loved the graphics. They were clean and easy to read. The game camera did an excellent job of following the play-by-play. They were framed just right for normal coverage. Overall, really nice production and well done.”

The winning broadcast was just one of 14 produced by the 15-man student crew during the past year, including Lions’ football, soccer, baseball, softball, and men’s and women’s basketball games. Plans are to add volleyball to the mix this fall.

“We’re one of the very few universities in the entire country where students do the television play-by-play announcing, color commentating, sideline reporting and live-event directing for Division I-sports events,” says Southeastern Channel general manager Rick Settoon.

“Almost all other colleges hire professionals for those highly sought-after positions and use students only for cameras. It’s very gratifying that respected industry executives and professionals have recognized and honored the professional quality of our entirely studentproduced broadcasts.”

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That quality has enabled students’ work to be seen by a larger national audience beyond the Southeastern Channel’s 240,000 potential northshore viewers on Charter Spectrum 199 channel and via its live 24-7 webcast on thesoutheasternchannel.com. The game broadcasts now stream live worldwide on the Southland Conference Digital Network and appear On Demand at southlanddigitalnetwork.com alongside professional network game productions, increasing viewership by thousands.

“Every aspect of Southeastern Channel live productions is high quality,” says Chris Mycoskie, Southland Conference Associate Commissioner for Television and New Media. “From the announcers to the camera work to the graphics, we’re consistently impressed. The ability to simulcast those broadcasts on the Southland Digital Network gives us some great programming and allows fans to watch the games on our website and apps, as well.”

In addition to the SLC Digital Network, the channel’s game broadcasts air on the Cox Sports Television Network for 5.5 million viewers from California to Florida.

“The students at the Southeastern Channel do a great job of putting on a game broadcast,” says CST Executive Producer Jeff Brenner, producer of CST games for the last 15 years. “It’s not often that a completely student-run game, from the announcers to the camera operators, etc., looks so professional. These are skills that take years to develop, and the Southeastern Channel has its students well prepared to join the working world right out of college.”

Settoon notes that recent graduates such as Mycoskie, Kati Morse and Jessica Province have gone on to work professionally as game announcers for networks including ESPN3, Cox Sports Television, American Sports Network, Fox Sports Southwest and 11 Sports, along with Southland Conference Television, the Sun Belt Conference and Conference USA. And former student cameraman Chris LeCoq now runs camera for ESPN, CST and SEC Network live game events.

Mycoskie, as play-by-play, and Morse, as color analyst, teamed up on an SLC softball title game broadcast recently that was named a national finalist at the 2018 College Sports Media Awards in Atlanta.

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she enjoys today as new media director for Tulane Football. “The hands-on curriculum, the passionate faculty and the on-campus studio are unlike any other program in the country. I learned a variety of skills in the field of broadcast and digital services: behind and in front of the camera, show production, even editing and set design.

These skills allowed me to stand out in the job market after graduation. In fact, I secured a job two months before walking across the stage!” she says. “But most importantly, the Southeastern Channel was so much fun to be a part of. I gained life-long friends while learning, and that is the best part of any higher ed experience.”

Southeastern’s Director of Athletics Jay Artigues says that having a channel capable of producing such high-caliber broadcasts makes everyone a winner in his mind—the students involved with the broadcast production, the student athletes featured in the broadcasts and the Lion Athletics program as a whole.

“We’re very appreciative of the exposure our student athletes receive from the highquality Southeastern Channel broadcasts of our athletic events,” Artigues says. “The Southeastern Channel provides a great product and is an asset not only to SLU Athletics but the university as a whole.

Having our games broadcast not only helps us reach our fans, but assists in our recruiting efforts as well.”

Most young sports fans can only dream about one day becoming playby-play announcers for the Super Bowl or World Series like broadcasting greats Al Michaels, Joe Buck or Jim Nance, or even college football announcers like Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit or Brad Nessler. Give it a few more years and youngsters will likely be dreaming about being Mycoskie, Morse, Province, Sartori and Boone instead.

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Generous Hearts

by Sara Bongiorni The Northshore Community Foundation manages the The St. Tammany Cancer Fund, which started by issuing college scholarships to children who survived cancer but has expanded its reach to health care and fulfilling community needs. Our partner in Baton Rouge, the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, publishes a quarterly, philanthropy-focused magazine/newsletter titled “Currents.” The publication highlights projects rooted in generosity and community involvement in South Louisiana and beyond. The no-cost, no-advertisement magazine is distributed to over 3,500 of the most prolific philanthropists in the state; an online edition is available as well. This quarter, the publishers at BRAF highlighted a very special story from the northshore, and we asked for their permission to reprint it.

Alexandra Dedinsky.

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THE NORTHSHORE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is deeply proud to play a small role in this project and the local volunteer leaders listed in this story are to be commended. Enjoy the story and tell these good folks thank you if you know them or see them around town.

Most of Alexandra Dedinsky’s childhood was consumed by treatment for a brain tumor.

The family of the Madisonville girl began traveling to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis for treatment after physicians found a mass pressing on her optic nerve when Alexandra was 7.

Dedinsky is now 21, and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in fine arts at Savannah College of Art and Design.

Her dream job is designing themed exhibits like those at Disney World, where she escaped with her family during years of grueling treatment that included radiation and chemotherapy.

The St. Tammany Cancer Fund collegescholarship program helps her cover tuition at the

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renowned SCAD campus. “I want to change my life and live my dreams now,” said Dedinsky. “The scholarship is helping me do that.”

A powerhouse group of Northshore volunteers built the scholarship program and ran it themselves until recently. The group raised more than $1 million for scholarships and other cancer-related programs and initiatives of benefit to local young people affected by cancer.

Eligible students like Dedinsky can get up to $16,000 for tuition and related costs over four years of undergraduate studies at an accredited two- or four-year school. The fund has provided scholarships to 45 St. Tammany-area college students since 2002.

Recognition of the financial cost of cancer shaped the focus on scholarships from the beginning. “There’s a long-term financial impact of cancer regardless of your financial situation,” said David Roussel, a Northshore banker and president of the fund’s board

photo courtesy: NORTHSHORE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Help After Harm

Group builds fund for scholarhips to cancer survivors.

since 2007. “The focus is on helping individual young people prepare for successful adult lives.”

Mimi Dossett, former board member, said members also saw an unmet need. “There is often help for other aspects of cancer, but we didn’t see that for the cost of college,” Dossett said.

The founding group set up a nonprofit and got to work. Their main fundraiser was a golf tournament at the Money Hill course in Abita Springs.

The tournament was named in memory of Andy Goodyear, Money Hill’s co-developer, Dossett’s uncle and an avid golfer who died of bone cancer in 2001.

Golf tournaments are both laborintensive and time consuming, but the volunteer group was not put off by such challenges. They were also highly effective at running the event. After the first few years, the tournament typically raised $100,000 to $150,000, said Don McMath, a Northshore builder who was central to the fund’s founding and operation.

He noted that there were no administrative costs, allowing the volunteer-run organization to direct every cent it raised to charitable giving. The group in time added more fundraisers, including wine auctions and dinners at La Provence restaurant in LaCombe with the help of then chef/ owner Josh Besh.

The group divvied up other aspects of the program’s operations, including reading essays from applicants that numbered as many as 20 in some years.

“We never turned anybody away,” said McMath.

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the board’s goal of giving away all funds raised each year. To put the funds to use, the organization expanded giving related to cancer with gifts to the pediatric oncology program at Children’s Hospital in New Orleans and St. Jude in Memphis, where several families sought treatment.

It purchased infusion equipment for local hospitals on the Northshore, covered lodging and transportations costs for families with children in treatment in Houston and elsewhere. It even provided general humanitarian assistance to some Northshore families, including some who lost homes to flooding.

“It was truly a lot of fun to be able to help people in the community,” said McMath.

Over the years, the scholarships have helped to cover tuition at universities across Louisiana and the country. Recipients include teens who were receiving treatment for cancer while also full-time college students.

Several students decided to pursue studies and work in health care as a result of their own experiences with cancer, said Gina Broussard, another founding member. “They are an inspiring group of young people,” she said.

Many volunteered at the golf tournament at Money Hill or got involved with cancer-related charities elsewhere after they went off to school.

Mandeville native Connor Mahony, for instance, helped to raise $260,000 for cancer services when he worked as volunteer director of the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life at the University of Georgia during his senior year on the Athens campus.

“I felt the need to pay it forward,” said Mahony, now 23 and working for British Telecom in New York City.

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have evolved over time. Board members over the years came to view the scholarships as the most impactful element of their efforts and re-focused giving in that area.

At the same time, the scholarship program expanded eligibility to include college-age applicants who had lost a parent to cancer or who had an immediate family member with a cancer diagnosis.

The broader guidelines permit participation by students like Mahony, who was a senior in high school and already accepted at Georgia when his father—one of the scholarship program’s founders—died of a rare cancer. “Our situation changed suddenly,” Mahony said. “There was real uncertainty over how to pay for college.”

The fund has reached a juncture of sorts. The board took a break from the tournament after running it for a decade.

It hired an executive director, then realized that didn’t make sense given the program’s size and scope, Roussel said.

The board approached the Northshore Community Foundation a few years ago about administering the scholarship program. “It’s been a really good arrangement,” Roussel said.

While its most recent tournament at Money Hill was in 2015, the fund continues to award scholarships through an endowment the tournament created.

The board will make a decision on a new signature fundraiser to replace it over the next year or so, Roussel said.

He anticipates rising demand for the scholarships in light of a growing regional population, climbing college costs and frequent uncertainty over aid for students through the Taylor Opportunity for Students Program known as TOPS. “I see more need ahead,” Roussel said.

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Harvest Cup Polo Classic

With a Purpose The Harvest Cup Polo Classic has been a well-loved event

of the Junior League of Greater Covington for 22 years—and it’s

Museum of St. Tammany.” The first official Polo With A Purpose Grant

growing stronger!

was also set aside in 2017. “Last year, we awarded the first grant to

Polo With A Purpose was created in 2017 to make the Greater

Kickin’ Parkinson’s in memory of Huey LaPlace, a local polo legend.

New Orleans area more aware of the Harvest Cup Polo Classic’s

Diane LaPlace honored her late husband by walking a pony across

benefits. JLGC Fund Development Assistant Vice President and

the field exhibiting Huey’s bridle and saddle with his boots backward

Polo Chair Elizabeth Westervelt says: “We arranged a Polo With A

in the stirrups during the opening ceremony. It was very special.”

Purpose table last year where representatives from our Community

As the primary fundraiser for the JLGC, Polo feeds many

Assistance Grant beneficiaries were seated. It was a great opportunity

grants and projects. Elizabeth says, “Each year we assess the current

for Polo patrons to meet the leaders of these organizations that were

needs of our community and take action to positively impact these

benefitting from their ticket purchases and silent auction bids.

areas, so our projects flex with the needs of the community. The

“We awarded seven community grants last year including:

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Parish Library Foundation, and our signature project, the Children’s

generosity given through Polo is how we are able to fund our

Hope House, St. Tammany Art Association, St. Tammany Parenting

projects and the reason we are able to carry out our mission and

Center, New Heights Therapeutic Riding Center, St. Tammany

impact the community.”

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Inside Northside is proud to partner with

the Junior League of Greater Covington.

A fun addition to Polo is the Bourbon Bury. Held exactly a month

Get Your Harvest Cup Polo Classic Tickets Now!

before the event, the JLGC and Polo sponsors and donors gather to bury the bourbon in hopes of good weather on the day of. This year, the bourbon, provided by the New Orleans Bourbon Festival, will be buried on September 21, with the HCPC following on October 21.

October 21, 11:30am-6pm

As 2018 Polo Chair, Elizabeth is hopeful for another

Summergrove Farm

successful year of Polo—especially With A Purpose. “My priority is that everyone attending the HCPC has an incredible experience

so that our purpose only grows stronger and our Polo ‘believers’

come together to make the largest impact on the lives of the

General Admission Ticket VIP Parking Ticket

$150 $25

women, men and children of St. Tammany who need it most.”

Join the JLGC on October 21, 2018, at Summergrove Farm for the 22nd Annual Harvest Cup Polo Classic. Rain date is October

Go to www.harvestcuppolo.com or www.jlgc.net to purchase tickets.

28, 2018. For more information, visit jlgc.net.

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Your Day at Polo October 21 Harvest Cup Polo Classic Summergrove Farm, Folsom

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11:00

Gates Open

11:30

Opening Ceremony, National Anthem,

Polo With A Purpose Grant Presentation

11:45

Round Robin Match

1:00

Divot Stomp

1:30

Featured Match

2:30

Awards Presentation

3:00

Pretty Woman Hat Contest, Parade of Breeds

3:30

Rolex Raffle

3:40

Live Auction/Silent Auction Closes

4:00

Four Unplugged

All times and events subject to change.

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Inside Northside is proud to partner with

September 21 Bourbon Bury 11:00

Summergrove Farm

the Junior League of Greater Covington.

Polo Supporters in the Community

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The Junior League of

of Inside Northside.

The JLGC Harvest Cup Polo Classic Committee

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2018 Poster Artist Jan Hubbell

by Shauna Grissett

hair salon (she stills does hair one day a week).

But when my sons left for college, I began taking art classes and workshops. Then, eight years ago I started taking classes with Gretchen Armbruster at Armbruster Artworks.” Now completely devoted to art, Hubbell takes classes six days a week and has successfully changed her artistry from styling hair to painting on the canvas.

The Louisiana native, who has lived on the northshore for over 38 years, works in oils and is most passionate about painting New Orleans scenes, Mardi the rectangular polo field. Hubbell explains

Gras and landscapes—in particular, trees. “I’m inspired

grass field stops after several exciting minutes,

her intent when she created the work of art:

by live oaks, and right now, I’m working on a painting

signaling the end of the first chukka. A hard-

“I wanted to do something different than just

of the Seven Sisters Live Oak.”

riding polo player sits briefly to catch his breath

showing the player on his horse, with the field in

prior to the start of the next one, his helmet

the background. So, I focused in on the bottom

saying enthusiastically, “Painting blocks out the

resting in his lap while his fingers lightly graze

half of the player, his boots and the straps.”

news and worries of the day. When you have

the mallet at his side.

Hubbell, a hairdresser by trade, was always

Harvest Cup Polo Classic’s 2018 poster

interested in art but as a busy wife, mother and

Hubbell finds painting therapeutic,

a paintbrush in your hand, you don’t think of anything else, and that’s when I feel the best!”

artist Jan Hubbell’s painting of the nattily

businesswoman couldn’t make it a priority until

dressed seated player in his white breeches

the past few years. She says, “I didn’t have the

and brown leather boots depicts a rare moment

luxury of time while I was raising my two boys. My

paintings or her private commissions, please write to

of calm, away from the breakneck activity on

husband was a baseball coach, and I had my own

janhubbell@gmail.com.

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Inside Northside is proud to partner with

For more information about Jan Hubbell’s

the Junior League of Greater Covington.

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The thunder of horse hooves on the verdant

Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry’s Rolex Raffle

Bid High, Bid Often!

While there are many silent auction items to bid on during your day at Polo, here’s a handful that we have our eyes on.

An Evening Pig Roast for 40 Guests

A delicious roast prepared by the

reigning Hogs For A Cause Grand Champion Swine Krewe.

Private In-home Bourbon Tasting

Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry, a familyowned company, opened in Baton Rouge in

Michaels,” says Berg.

This year, this longtime team sponsor and

Indugle in an in-home bourbon

1978. Celebrating its 40th year in business, Lee

community partner of the Harvest Cup Polo Classic

tasting sponsored by the New Orleans

Michaels is now one of the largest independent

and the Junior League of Greater Covington

Bourbon Festival.

established jewelry stores in the United States.

decided to up their game.

Chef’s Table at Commander’s Palace

Lee Michaels features quality lines such as Rolex,

“Lee Michaels is proud of our lengthy

Patek Philippe, David Yurman and Roberto Coin.

relationship with JLGC and to be a sponsor for

Now a second-generation business, Lee Michaels

their 22nd annual Harvest Cup Polo Classic. We

A decadent food and wine experience

Fine Jewelry has attained a level of excellence few

have donated a beautiful ladies 31mm Oyster

specifically geared toward adults with

first-generation businesses can match.

Perpetual Date Rolex for the event’s ROLEX

very bold palates.

Julia Childs Menu Cooking Class

“We have made exceeding our customers’ expectations our tradition. We consider our

RAFFLE,” explains Berg.

Tickets for the ROLEX RAFFLE are $20 each, and

customers our friends and provide them the

only 750 will be sold. The drawing will take place at

personal attention and professional expertise that

3:30 p.m. at the Harvest Cup Polo Classic, but the

Bring six of your closest pals for a Julia

have become our hallmarks,” says Vice President

winner need not be present. Tickets are available for

Childs Menu Cooking Class donated by

Chad Berg.

purchase from any JLGC member in advance and

Bella Cucina Designs.

Three Night Stay in a Beach Front Condo

“Lee Michaels is proud to be part of the

also at the event until they sell out. All proceeds from

worldwide network of Official Rolex Jewelers.

the raffle will benefit the Junior League of Greater

This means we are allowed to sell and maintain

Covington and its Community Projects.

Rolex watches. Our team has the necessary skills,

“Polo has consistently been one of our

Relax with ocean views in Romar Beach

technical know-how and special equipment to

favorite events each year because we love the

donated by Tammy Whitehead, Latter &

work with Rolex. We guarantee the authenticity of

mission of the Junior League and what they do for

Blum Realtor.

each and every part of your Rolex purchased at Lee

the community,” says Berg.

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FLY LIKE PETER PAN to get your tickets, because this cultural season is nothing Next to Normal. Whether you view art by Emery Clark at the Christwood Atrium Gallery or Bernard Mattox’s works at the St. Tammany Art Association, your season will be filled with a bounty of art, music and performances. Listen to the voices of the Northlake Performing Arts Society or fall into the world of Heavy Metal (art, that is) at the Hammond Regional Arts Center before you toe-tap at the Abita Springs Opry or indulge in an intriguing show at 30 by Ninety Theatre. Wherever you find a seat, we’re sure it’s going to be a good one! >> Dance Theatre of Harlem.

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Abita Springs Opry The Steve Anderson Group, Big Daddy O, The Rayo Brothers, and Albanie Faletta and her New Orleans Jazz Band strum out the first Louisiana Roots music of the Abita Springs Opry on Sept. 15. On Oct. 20, Chris Talley and the Three Rivers Cooperative, The Slick Skillet Serenaders, The Affordable Bluegrass Act and The Cotton Mouth Kings play and on Nov. 17, Last Chance Bluegrass Band, The Raisins, Kim Carson and The Electrifying Crown Seekers. For ticket information, call 892-0711 or visit abitaopry.org.

Christwood Atrium Gallery The cultural season at the Christwood Atrium Gallery, featuring six art exhibitions over a twelvemonth period, will begin Sept. 29 with a long-anticipated retrospective presentation—the first in almost 20 years—by noted northshore- and internationally-acclaimed artist Emery Clark. Clark’s exhibit opens with a reception from 4:30 to 6:30pm on Sept. 29 and closes Oct. 27. For details on upcoming exhibits, visit christwoodrc. com/art-gallery-exhibits.

Southeastern Louisiana University Fanfare and the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts Fanfare, Southeastern Louisiana University’s month-long celebration of the arts, humanities and social sciences, offers a variety of cultural events that appeal to the entire region.

For Columbia Theatre performances, SELU Fanfare listings, tickets and information, call 543-4371 or visit columbiatheatre.org.

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Cutting Edge Theater Opening Sept. 7-22, Cutting Edge Theater presents Murder Among Friends; on Sept. 28-Oct. 13, A My Name is Alice, the musical; and on Oct. 19-27, BIOHAZZARD Rocky Horror. For more listings and information, call 649-3727 or visit cuttingedgetheater.com.

Hammond Regional Arts Center As the Hammond Regional Arts Center season continues, view Heavy Metal, featuring Nancy and John Perrilloux’s works, until Sept. 28. On Oct. 12-26, view Degas Pastel Society National Juried Exhibition and on Nov. 2-Dec. 21, Fine & Functional Craft Show. For information, 542-7113. hammondarts.org.

Jefferson Performing Arts Society The Jefferson Performing Art Society presents Shear Madness: America’s Hilarious Whodunit on Sept.

21-Oct. 28; Peter Pan on Oct. 19-28; The Santaland Diaries on Nov. 30-Dec. 23; White Christmas on Dec. 7-16; Dreamgirls on Feb. 8-24; The Irish Tenors on March 16; South Pacific on April 5-14; Coppélia on May 17-19; and How to Kill a Diva on May 24-June 9. For more information, call (504) 8852000 or visit jpas.org.

Dew Drop Jazz & Social Hall The legendary Dew Drop Jazz & Social Hall opens with Larry Garner on Sept. 21 followed by Jason Marsalis on Oct. 6. On Oct. 19, attend Gospel Night performed by My Covenant Church and Shades of Praise. Hear Doreen Ketchens on Nov. 2; Arsene Delay on Nov. 16; Robin Barnes on Nov. 30; and Shake ‘Em Up on Dec. >> September-October 2018 65

14. For show times and information, visit dewdropjazzhall.com.

Le Petit Théâtre Du Vieux Carré The theatre’s 102nd cultural season opens on Oct. 5-21 with Satchmo at the Waldorf. A Christmas Carol plays Dec 7-23; A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder on Jan. 18-Feb. 3; Baby Doll on March 15-31; and The Pianist of Willesden Lane on May 10-26. For more information, call (504) 5222081 or visit lepetittheatre.com.

Longue Vue House and Gardens Opening Sept. 6, view Impressions: New Orleans, Northshore and Beyond

by Longue Vue House and Gardens’ Artist-in-Residence Peg Usner. The exhibit, which will feature plein air paintings from across the New Orleans area, northshore, South Louisiana, Gulf Coast and the Smokey Mountains, will be on view until Oct. 7. Meet Peg at an Artist Talk on Sept. 22 or at the closing reception on Oct. 6. For times and details, call 504-488-5488 or visit longuevue.com.

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra will begin its 2017-2018 northshore season with Beethoven’s Ninth with Schubert’s Unfinished on Sept. 14 at the First Baptist Church, Covington. Other performances at First Baptist Church include: Pictures at An Exhibition with Beethoven’s Second Piano Concerto, Nov. 30; Baroque Christmas, Dec. 21; Scheherazade with BBC Young Musician of the Year Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Jan. 11; Visions of Vienna & Salzburg with Music

by Mozart & Strauss, Feb. 15; and Beethoven Symphony No. 7, April 12. A

Symphony is Born will roll on March 9 at Our Lady of Lourdes and L’amour! on March 9 at the Slidell Municipal Auditorium. The LPO will play Yuletide Celebration on Dec. 14 at the Columbia Theater in Hammond and on Dec. 16 at the Slidell Municipal Auditorium.

For more information, call (504) 5236530 or visit lpomusic.com.

New Orleans Ballet Association The New Orleans Ballet Association kicks of the season Sept.

22 with Diavolo: Architecture in Motion at the Mahalia Jackson Theater. At Mahalia Jackson Theater, watch Dance Theatre on Harlem on Oct. 20, 50th Anniversary Evening of Stars on Jan. 26, and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater on March 22-23. On April 5-6, watch BODYTRAFFIC, co-presented with The NOCCA Institute at NOCCA’s Freda Lupin Memorial Hall.

For show times and more information, visit nobadance.com.

New Orleans Museum of Art On view until Sept. 3, Veronese in Murano: Two Venetian Renaissance Masterpieces Restored and Changing Course: Reflections of New Orleans Histories on Sept. 16; ending Jan. 20, Teaching Beyond Doctrine: Painting and Calligraphy by Zen Masters. Opening Oct. 5, Lina Iris Viktor: A Haven. A Hell.

A Dream Deferred, and on Oct. 26, The Orléans Collection. For more information, call (504) 658-4200 or visit noma.org.

New Orleans Opera The New Orleans Opera opens its season with Puccini’s Turandot on Sept.

28 and 30. On Nov. 8-11, Rameau’s Pygmalion; on Feb. 8 and 10, Mozart’s Abduction from the Seraglio; on April

4-7, Lera Auerbach’s The Blind; and on April 26 and 28, Verdi’s Rigoletto. For ticket information, call (504) 529-3000 or visit neworleansopera.org.

Northlake Performing Arts Society The Northlake Performing Arts Society begins its performances with The Music of Rodgers and Hart on Oct. 13-14 at Fuhrmann Auditorium. Ring Out Wild Bells at Hosanna Lutheran Church on Dec. 7 and Our Lady of Lourdes on Dec. 9. On March 22 and 24, Faure Requiem at Christ Episcopal Church, and NPAS closes the season with Billy Joel and Elton John Hits at the Fuhrmann Auditorium on May 24 and 26. For show times and information, call 276-9335 or visit npas.info.

Playmakers, Inc. On Sept. 9, Wife After Death closes the first production of the season at Playmakers, Inc. The season continues with several productions, including: The Seafarer, on Oct. 19-Nov. 4; Next to Normal, Jan. 18-Feb. 3; Laura, March 15-31; Beyond Therapy, May 3-19; and 1776, June 21-July 7. For times, tickets and more information, visit playmakersinc.com.

Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts The Music Man kicks off Rivertown Theaters’ season on Sept. 14-30. On Nov. 2-18, watch Gone Pecans!; on Dec. 7-23, Let It Snow; on Jan. 11-27, Greater Tuna; on March 15-31, Into the Woods; and on May 3-19, Me and My Girl. For tickets and information, call (504) 4619475 or visit rivertowntheaters.com.

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Christmas Musical, Nov. 16-Dec. 3; The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Jan. 11-27; Proof, Feb. 22-March 10; and Sister Act, April 27-May 12. For more information, call 643-0556 or visit slidelllittletheatre.org.

Southern Rep Theatre On Oct. 3-21, A Doll’s House Part 2 kicks off Southern Rep’s season.

Mandatory Merriment: An Untitled Holiday Musical, Nov. 28-Dec. 23; The Wolves, Jan. 9-Feb. 3; Azul, March 27-April 14; and Flowers for Halie May 8-26. For tickets and details, call (504) 522-6545 or visit southernrep.com.

St. Tammany Art Association Celebrating 60 years of art exhibitions, education and events, St. Tammany Art Association opens Chasing the Thing: the River Fugue Series

by Bernard Mattox with a reception from 6-9pm on Sept. 8, on view until Sept. 29. On Oct. 6-Nov. 17, view Selections from the New Orleans Museum of Art and on Dec. 8-Jan. 26, The Works of James Burke. Join STAA in downtown Covington on Oct. 13 for Fall for Art featuring new work from dozens of artists, live music and entertainment. For additional events and information, call 892-8650 or visit sttammanyartassociation.org.

30 by Ninety Theatre The 30 by Ninety Theatre’s season continues with The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Musical on Nov. 30-Dec. 9; Inherit the Wind on Jan. 12-27; The Unexpected Guest on March 9-24; The Great Big Doorstep on April 27-May 12; and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum on June 15-30. For show times and tickets, call (844) THE3090 or visit 30byninety.com.

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1 Orbital 16 Light Gold Dust Pendant Ceiling Light with crystals. Pine Grove Lighting and Electrical Supply, Mandeville, 893-4003.

2. Settee in princess citrine; customizable; handcrafted in the USA. The French Mix by Jennifer DiCerbo Interiors, Covington, 809-3152. 3. Kelly 3

Wearstler table lamp, available in a variety of sizes and finishes. Greige

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Home Interiors, Covington, 875-7576. 4. Large European antique bread board. Rug Chic Home DĂŠcor, Mandeville, 674-1070. 5. Colorful mini collage by local artist, $40 each. Serendipity Children & Home, Mandeville, 951-2262. 6. Gold textured tray, $40. White and gold speckled bowl, $25.

Furnish, Metairie, 504-702-8514. 7. Daisy quartz sculpture on alabaster base. Small, $335. Large, $352. EMB Interiors, Mandeville, 626-1522.

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Furniture, Covington, 718-9249. 2. Grapes of Bath soap, $10; mesh sponge with lace trim, $6; and purple OPI nail polish, $10. The Oasis Day Spa, Mandeville, 624-6772. 3. Seasonal arrangements starting at $65. Florist of Covington, 892-7701. 4. Elegant nesting tables with silver finish. American Factory Direct, Covington, 871-0312. 5. Gallant Grazing by Michael Pizzella, 30” x 40” oil painting on oak wood panel, $1,200.

Available only at Pizzella Picture Framing & Fine Art, Mandeville, 231-7088. 6. Exclusive to Niche Modern Home, round ironwood cutting boards with

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city logos, $49. Niche Modern Home, Mandeville, 624-4045. 7. Endless gift box options for any occasion, including Valuspa candles, Sugarfina

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candies, soaps, novelties, fine lingerie and more!

Cloud Nine Boutique, Mandeville, 951-2299.

8. Inspirational cards by Anne Nelson. 100 days of scripture in acrylic box, $45; set of A-Z scripture cards, $20. mélange by kp, Mandeville, 807-7652.

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1. Silk charmeuse pillowcase in a silk envelope. Hestia Linens, Covington, 893-0490. 2. Tarot-inspired prayercandle cocktail glass made in New Orleans just for Seaworthy

by Flambeauxs candle company.

Refillable, reusable, dishwasher-safe, $12. Ace Hotel, New Orleans, 504900-1180. 3. Elements Collection torches feature contemporary lines and organic materials. 42”, 50” and 60”, $149.99 to $189.99. Outdoor Living Center, Covington, 893-8008.

4. Marble and copper initial coasters, $25. deCoeur Gifts & Home 3

Accessories, Covington, 809-3244.

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3. Jack Kelege 18 kt white and yellow gold bracelet accented by round diamonds, $39,500. Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry, Metairie, 504-832-0000. 4. Purple and gold top with knot detail at the waist and flutter sleeves, $35. Columbia Street Mercantile, Covington, 809-1789 & 809-1690. 5. V-neck slouchy sweater with three-quarterlength sleeves. The Lifestyle Boutique at Franco’s, Mandeville, 792-0200. 6. Purple smocked gingham football dress with gold bow tie in back, $49. Baby’s Corner, Covington, 892-5300. 7. Gold and cream plaid dress with purple embroidered leaves, $68. Olive Patch, Covington, 327-5772.

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1. Jude Frances Lisse Collection 18K gold and sterling silver diamond bangle, $1,280. Boudreaux’s Jewelers, Mandeville, 626-1666. 2. Terry cloth robe, $119.

The Pontchartrain Hotel, 800-708-6652. 3. Gold keyhole tank, $122. Black shorts, $130. The Villa, Mandeville, 626-9797. 4. The Malia one-shoulder, fitand-flare, long Maxi dress with ruched waistband and side slit; rose-gold Cruisin Crossbody purse. Dress, $198; purse, $118. Palm Village, A Lily Pulitzer Store, Mandeville, 778-2547. 5. Elixir Ultime hair care collection made of Camellia and Argan oils provide hair nourishment. H2O Salon Northshore, Mandeville, 9518166. 6. Stadium-approved bag, available in gold or leopard, $49. ShoefflĂŠ, Covington, 898-6465. 7. Purple traveler collection tailored fit dress shirt, 7

accented by 100% silk purple and gold striped tie with gold tie bar and pocket squares. Blazer, $498; shirt, $89.50; tie, $59.50; pocket squares, $24.50; and tie bar $39.50. Jos. A. Bank, Mandeville, 624-4067.

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1. Scoop neck, flowy, floral and tiger print dress with pockets. Suella, Covington, 276-9775. 2. Purple and gold shawl, $8.99. Layton Family Pharmacy, Covington, 888-1170. 3. 18 kt yellow gold ring featuring three cushion-cut amethysts with pave diamond halo, $5,975. Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry, Metairie, 504-832-0000. 4. Vintage chain and lock necklace with labradorite stone, $295. Shirt with slit sleeves, $105.

Ballin’s LTD., Covington, 892-0025. 5. Two-tone artistic sweater, $144.

CDN Clothing, Covington, 327-7300. 6. Saints women’s shirt, $34; girl’s dress, $28. Auraluz, Metairie, 504-888-3313 or shopauraluz.com.

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7. Ronaldo “LSU” bracelet in sterling silver with 14kt artist’s wire, $194.

DeLuca’s Fine Jewelry & Gifts, Covington, 892-2317.

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A Kitchen Fit for a Restaurateur

TI MARTIN OF COMMANDER’S Palace fame, daughter of icon Ella Brennan and most recently, the recipient of the coveted 2018 James Beard “Who’s Who” award along with her cousin Lally Brennan, wanted to enhance her beloved mid-city residence with a kitchen upgrade. More importantly, she wanted an in-home bar.

Ti called upon her very talented friend architect William Sonner and expressed her desires. “Nothing elaborate; just a place to gather with friends.” William suggested they call in a designer as well, so Ti called her childhood friend Trudy Hurley.

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Before long, demo started and walls were coming down.

What began as a simple repurpose to incorporate a bar turned into a full-blown renovation to give Ti the kitchen and bar merited by such an accomplished restaurateur.

The first stop was Stafford Tile & Stone. There, Ti fell in love with a very “mod” opaque glass tile in shades of navy and teal. That tile was to become the focal point that would drive the rest of the room. John Lagarde of Classic Cupboards matched the darkest blue in the tile and produced cabinetry in the most gorgeous hue of midnight. >>

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teal backsplash from Stafford Tile & Stone adds modern interest behind the stove.

Right: The sitting area in the kitchen is comprised of repurposed furniture pieces from Ti’s mother, Ella, and her aunts, Dottie and Adelaide.

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photos: CANDRA GEORGE mycreativereality.com

Above: The navy and

The bar side of the kitchen boasts antiqued mirrored tiles, beautiful glass-fronted cabinets and a drink blender that rises from underneath the countertop as if by magic.

The sitting area in the kitchen comprises repurposed pieces from Ti’s mother Ella and her aunts Dottie and Adelaide. Hurley had Keith Guy lacquer the bamboo furniture pulled from storage. A few added pieces, like the contemporary Tulip chairs from DWR, add a touch of modern whimsey, which is Ti’s true vibe.

“All I wanted was a bar....really.

That first Blood and Sand cocktail I made was the world’s most expensive cocktail ever,” shares Ti. “All of Trudy’s ideas were too good to pass up. I just eventually gave her the keys and told her to go for it. I highly recommend this strategy.”

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United Way announced Southeast Louisiana’s 2018 Most Generous Workplaces at its Annual Meeting. Collectively, the workplaces contributed $6.2 million through employee contributions, corporate gifts and fundraisers to UWSELA’s annual campaign, which brought in more than $11.8 million in 2017-18. The 2018 Top 10 Most Generous Workplaces include the following businesses in Southeast Louisiana: Entergy Corporation, Shell, Valero Meraux Refinery, Chalmette Refining – PBF Energy, International Paper, Freeport-McMoRan, Pan-American Life Insurance Group, United Parcel Service, The Reily Companies and Hancock Whitney.

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French Quarter, Metairie & Northshore / Seafood

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Warehouse / Seafood

Briquette Introduction SCALLOPS

Off the Grill VISITING WHOLE FISH

butter, fried goat cheese grits.

CRAB CAKE

LOCAL CATCH MEUNIERE Lump crabmeat, toasted walnut butter,

Charred poblano butter, popcorn rice

popcorn rice dressing, poached haricot

dressing, purple fennel slaw.

verts.

ALASKAN HALIBUT FILLET

Caramelized sea scallops, charred poblano

Out of the Pan

Heirloom pommes frites, glazed brussels sprouts, pistou beurre.

FLORIDA SWORD

CRISPY SKIN STEELHEAD SALMON Gulf seafood and wakame salad, sweet chili glazed butter, local jasmine rice.

SNAPPER PONTCHARTRAIN

Lump crab cake Napoleon, grilled macque

Bacon plantain mash, wilted market greens,

lump crab meat, Hollandaise, Heirloom

choux relish, wild roquette pistou.

jerked shrimp beurre noisette.

pommes frites, baby green beans.

OYSTERS

LOUISIANA REDFISH ON THE HALF SHELL

ANGUS BACKSTRAP

Chipotle broiled oysters, mushroom,

Charred lemon butter, Belle River crawfish

Pan seared foie gras, smoked bleu cheese,

spinach, smoked cheddar, crawfish pico.

relish, heirloom pommes frites.

fig demi glace, Dauphinoise potatoes.

MUSSELS

WHOLE GREEK SEA BASS

LAMB SHANK PUTTANESCA

Steamed Prince Edward mussels, white

Fennel slaw, lemon garlic aioli, olive and

Fresh tomato and olive sauce, angel hair

wine garlic butter, pommes frites, Dijon aioli.

caper misto.

pasta, market herb gremolata.

AHI TUNA

PEPPERCORN CRUSTED STRIP

Seared Ahi tuna, mozzarella fritti, yellow tomato vinaigrette, avocado, micro basil, reduced balsamic.

Charred kale salad, Bordelaise Yukon potatoes.

PORK PORTERHOUSE

SHRIMP PASTA BRIQUETTE mushrooms, tomatoes, fresh rocket, pimentos, cream sauce.

Bleu cheese crust, fig demi glace, baby green beans, bacon plantain mash.

Soup & Salads

8OZ FILET MIGNON

CRAB BISQUE Lump crab bisque, Louisiana mirliton, Sherry

Encore BREAD PUDDING BEIGNETS

Maitre D’ Butter, Demi Glace, Dauphinoise

White chocolate, Louisiana pecans, demi

potatoes, glazed brussels sprouts.

Irish café au lait.

MEYER LEMON CLOUD

finish, roe garni.

BRIQUETTE SALAD

Poached meringue, charred lemon Anglaise,

baby market greens, eggplant caviar, fresh goat cheese, petite tomatoes, choice of dressing.

BLEU CHEESE SALAD

fresh red berries, Cracked Caramel Dust.

DARK CHOCOLATE CRÈME BRULE Frangelico berries, fresh whipped cream.

Living bibb lettuce, Kurubuta pork belly, smoked bleu cheese, candied Louisiana

All entrees served with pairing option

pecans, Creole mustard vinaigrette.

Briquette is located at 701 South Peters Street in New Orleans. 504-302-7496. briquette-nola.com.

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French Quarter / Creole

Broussard’s JAZZ Brunch Friday-Monday 10am-2:30pm $12 Bottomless Rosé and Mimosas

appetizers CHILLED LOUISIANA SEAFOOD TRIO

NAPOLEON BENEDICT English muffins, Canadian bacon, poached eggs, asparagus, hollandaise

SHRIMP AND CRAB BENEDICT Shrimp and crab croquettes, sautéed spinach, poached eggs, béarnaise

RASPBERRY MASCARPONE STUFFED PAIN PERDU Brioche French toast, crispy bacon, fresh berries, toasted almonds

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN & WAFFLES Candied pecans, Creole spiced glaze, whipped sage butter, maple syrup

STEAK AND EGGS BROUSSARD Seared petite filet, sunny-side eggs, lyonnaise potatoes, bacon marchands de vin

BBQ SHRIMP & GRITS Gulf shrimp, New Orleans style

POMPANO PONTCHARTRAIN

Truffled crab claws, shrimp

Gulf shrimp, braised chard, sauce vierge,

remoulade, blue crab ravigote

heirloom tomatoes

OYSTERS BROUSSARD

FILET MIGNON BORDELAISE

Crispy oysters, bacon, creamed

Roasted garlic mashed potatoes, grilled

spinach, crystal aioli

balsamic red onions, bordeaux veal glace

CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS Toasted baguette, wild mushroom

desserts

butter, red onion jam

PONCHATOULA STRAWBERRY NAPOLEON

CRAWFISH GRATINEE Gruyere cheese, warm bread

SEARED CRAB CAKE Blue crab, house ravigote, marinated tomatoes

ROASTED BEETS & GOAT CHEESE

Crispy pastry, diplomat cream, strawberry coulis

PRALINE BREAD PUDDING Brandy milk anglaise, praline sauce

BANANAS FOSTER FLAMBÉE CAFÉ BRULOT DIABOLIQUE FLAMBÉE

French lentil salad, champagne

Cinnamon, cloves, orange zest, sugar,

vinaigrette

brandy, orange curacao

CREOLE TURTLE SOUP Aged sherry, chopped egg

CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE GUMBO Louisiana popcorn rice

barbeque sauce, stone ground grits Smoked cheddar cheese, haystack

BROUSSARD’S CLASSICS

onion crisps, smashed potato salad

GULF FISH AMANDINE

BROUSSARD BURGER

GRILLED CHICKEN & STRAWBERRY SALAD Fresh chevre, toasted almonds,

Haricot vert, brown butter, toasted almonds

BRONZED REDFISH

arugula, red onions, strawberry-

Lump crab, mirliton slaw, lemon

balsamic vinaigrette

beurre blanc

Broussard’s is located at 819 Conti Street in New Orleans. 504-581-3866. broussards.com.

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Covington, Harahan, Metairie, Slidell / Mexican

Carreta’s Grill Appetizers

MESQUITE GRILL FOR 2 TO 3

NACHOS CARRETA

29.00

Carne Asada, grilled chicken breast, and our

MONTEREY MAHI MAHI MONTEREY SHRIMP

Shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream,

house chorizo, along with 4 grilled shrimp.

Select jumbo shrimp served with Carreta’s

jalapeños and beans.

Served with two plates of rice, beans, sour

cheese dip, rice and steamed vegetables.

Cheese

6.25

Ground beef or shredded chicken

7.95

Steak or grilled chicken

CHIMICHANGA DINNER

cream, pico de gallo, and guacamole.

FAJITAS

Deep-fried burrito topped with Carreta’s dip,

9.25

Served with rice, beans, and flour tortillas,

rice, beans over shredded lettuce.

10.25

plus grilled onions and bell peppers. Sour

Shredded chicken, ground beef.

Spinach and artichokes mixed with Carreta’s

cream, pico de gallo, guacamole and lettuce

Grilled chicken, steak

cheese dip and served with wheat chips.

upon request.

or Portabella mushroom

POPEYE DIP

CEVICHE

10.25

11.95 13.25

Portabella mushrooms

13.95

Chopped jumbo shrimp, cooked in lime juice

Chicken

14.25

then mixed with onions, cilantro and fresh

Steak

14.95

Order of four taqueria style tacos. Served with

tomatoes. Served with a choice of saltines

Shrimp

15.50

Chiles Toreados and beans on the side with

or tostadas.

Chicken and steak

15.25

your choice of meat: carnitas, chorizo, steak,

Shrimp, chicken and steak

15.95

grilled chicken or pastor.

14.95

Shrimp or Mahi Mahi

Salads & Wraps LA PAZ SALAD

CARNE ASADA 10.25

Chopped romaine lettuce topped with hand-battered fried shrimp corn tortilla strips and your choice of dressing.

MAYAN SALAD

10.25

sautéed onions, beans, rice, pico de gallo.

POLLO LOCO

13.25

and asadero cheese. Served with a side of steamed vegetables.

CHILE RANCHERO

mahi mahi and your choice of dressing.

EL FELIPITO

wrapped with carne asada. Served with rice.

14.95

13.75

12.95

13.95

EL POBLANO

Desserts SOPAPILLAS FLAN TRES LECHES CAKE FRIED ICE CREAM

4.25 4.95 4.95 4.95

11.95

Chile poblano stuffed with queso fresco and

ENTREES

Shrimp

TAQUERIA STYLE TACOS

Delicious seasoned grilled skirt steak with

Grilled chicken breast topped with spinach

Chopped romaine lettuce topped with grilled

13.95

Specialty Drinks Mojito, Michelada, Tequila Sunrise, Sangria.

ICE COLD MARGARITAS

Our Carne Asada served on a bed of papas

Chile relleno (cheese), enchilada (cheese),

Served on the rocks or frozen. Prepared

de casa topped with asadero cheese and

taco, rice, and beans.

with Jose Cuervo especial tequila, signature

grilled Portabella mushrooms. Served with a

Dobel tequila or tequila of your choice.

side of beans.

Flavors include: regular, strawberry, mango,

FAJITA BURRITO

13.25

peach, raspberry, Chambord, sangria.

Choice of steak or grilled chicken, rice, beans, grilled bell peppers, all wrapped in a flour

Daily lunch specials served Monday

tortilla topped with Carreta’s cheese dip.

through Friday 11 AM to 2 PM

Carretas Grill is located at 137 Taos Street in Slidell. 985-847-0020; 2320 Veterans Boulevard in Metairie. 504-837-6696; 70380 Highway 21 in Covington. 985-871-6674; 1821 Hickory Avenue in Harahan. 504-305-4833. CarettasGrill.com. .

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French Quarter / American Cuisine

Curio VEGETABLE CURRY

Starters ROAST DUCK & BLACK EYED PEA GUMBO Poche’s andouille, popcorn rice

SUSHI GRADE TUNA & SEA SCALLOP CARPACCIO Ginger citrus vinaigrette, fresh mint, jalapeño gremolata

BISTRO BOARD Artisanal cheese, cured meat, roasted garlic,

GRILLED VEGETABLE FOCACCIA Roasted red peppers, portobello mushroom, basil pesto, kalamato olive, fresh mozzarella

GRILLED SHRIMP HORIATIKI SALAD

Coconut ginger broth, shaved fennel salad

GRIT TOTS White cheddar stone ground grits served with roasted red pepper coulis

CHILLED BLUE CRAB CLAWS Chili-basil vinaigrette, radish escabeche

CRISPY GULF OYSTER BLT

Louisiana popcorn rice

CANE SYRUP GLAZED BEEF SHORT RIB Creamy cheddar grits, marinated tomato,

red onion, kalamata olives, lemon vinaigrette

smoked fleur de sel

SEARED SUSHI GRADE TUNA Local citrus, shaved fennel, toasted pecans,

desserts

Bernard’s honey-shallot vinaigrette

TRES LECHES BREAD PUDDING Served with strawberry and candied pecans

dinner Entrees ROAST DUCK CAVATAPPI Andouille sausage, english peas, reggiano parmigiano cheese

BRAISED SPICED LAMB SHANK Local crowder peas, chilis, spinach

S’MORES DOUBLE FUDGE BROWNIE Graham cracker ice cream, toasted marshmallow

COFFEE AND DOUGHNUTS Café au lait créme brulée with doughnut drops

CHICKEN CLEMENCEAU Sweet pea purée, sautéed mushrooms,

lunch Entrees

vegetables, garbanzo beans, and

Romaine, cucumber, feta cheese, tomato,

seasonal fruit preserve

STEAMED WHITEWATER MUSSELS

House-made Vaudouvan curry with roasted

brabant potatoes

GRILLED BAKKAFROST SALMON

Onion bun, applewood-smoked bacon,

Farro heirloom tomato salad, lemon shallot

horseradish mayo, lettuce, tomato

vinaigrette, smoked pine cone oil

Saturday & Sunday Brunch 8am – 2:30pm $12 Bottomless Rosé or Mimosas $14 Bottomless Bloody Marys Breakfast and Lunch Monday – Friday

SHRIMP REUBEN Pastrami shrimp, swiss, thousand island relish, roasted garlic mayo, shredded cabbage, toasted onion bun

ROAST TURKEY CUBAN Chicken confit, cilantro-lime mayo, pickled peppers, charred onions, gruyere cheese

Curio is located at 301 Royal Street, in New Orleans. 504-717-4198. curionola.com.

French Quarter / French-Creole

Galatoires 33 Bar & Steak APPETIZERS

SOUPS

STEAKS & CHOPS

Au Gratins

LOUISIANA JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE

GALATOIRE’S TURTLE CLASSIC FRENCH ONION POTATO AND LEEK

16 OZ. RIBEYE VEAL CHOP FILET (7OZ. OR10OZ.) T-BONE FOR TWO (30 OZ.) NY STRIP (16 OZ.) LAMB CHOPS

CREAMED SPINACH CAULIFLOWER POTATOES PEAS & MUSHROOMS CRABMEAT LOBSTER BROCCOLI

Crystal remoulade.

GOUTÉ 33 Gulf shrimp remoulade

SALADS

with 1⁄2 dozen deviled eggs:

SALAD “33”

Two smoked trout, two crab

BIbb lettuce, pickled

Sauces:

ravigote and two traditional

vegetables, candied pecans,

Au Poivre, Hollandaise,

with ghost pepper caviar.

creole mustard cane syrup

Béarnaise, Horseradish Créme,

Vegetables

vinaigrette.

Marchand de Vin, Bordelaise

CREAMED SPINACH STEAMED BROCCOLI STEAMED ASPARAGUS BRUSSELS SPROUTS SAUTÉED SPINACH ONION RINGS COLLARD GREENS BROWN BUTTER MUSHROOMS

LOUISIANA SHRIMP BOIL White remoulade or cocktail.

ESCARGOT Herbsaint cream.

STEAK TARTARE BURRATA

CAESAR Parmigiano-Reggiano herbed

Poultry

croutons and Boquerones.

HALF ROASTED DUCK L’ORANGE BOUDIN STUFFED QUAIL

ICEBERG WEDGE Apple wood smoked bacon lardons, grape tomatoes

Basil oil, roasted garlic pine

shaved sweet onions blue

SEAFOOD

nuts and toast rounds.

cheese dressing.

TUNA

TUNA CRUDO CRAB MAISON BAKED OYSTERS Casino or Rockefeller.

BUFFALO QUAIL Pickled celery and blue cheese.

LOBSTER CHOP Maine lobster roasted beets, avocado tarragon dressing.

TOMATO AND SWEET ONION Sliced ripe tomato and sweet onion with oil and vinegar.

Grilled yellowfin tuna olive

Potatoes

tomato tapenade.

GARLIC BRABANT LYONNAISE HASH BROWN SHOESTRING STEAK HOUSE DUCHESS

2 LB. STEAMED LOBSTER GULF FISH CRABMEAT MEUNIÉRE LOBSTER THERMIDOR

Galatoire’s 33 Bar & Steak is located at 215 Bourbon Street in New Orleans. 504-335-3932. galatoires33barandsteak.com.

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French Quarter / Southern

The Governor Appetizers GULF SEAFOOD & SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP Topped with feta, pita chips

BLASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS Mayhaw pepper jelly

ANDOUILLE & FIG CASSEROLE Blue cheese, pita chips

entrees MAYHAW GLAZED SALMON SALAD Cucumber, tomato, peanuts, cabbage spring mix, sesame ginger dressing

SHRIMP CLEMENCEAU

Sandwiches SHRIMP & CRAB CAKE SANDWICH Crispy cake, governor’s slaw, tomato, camp sauce, toasted brioche

BLACKENED SHRIMP POBOY

Sweet peas, mushroom, brabant potato,

Pork belly trinity, tomato, lettuce, camp

roasted garlic, sweet cream corn grits

sauce, french bread

PASTA NOLA

THE PEACEMAKER

GARLIC PARMESAN CHICKEN

Grilled shrimp, roasted garlic, red gravy,

Fried oysters & shrimp, lettuce, tomato,

Paneed with garlic butter

mushrooms, grape tomato, parmesan,

camp sauce, sourdough

SHRIMP BOIL CHOWDER Boil spice corn, potatoes

linguine

“LOADED WITH PORK” POTATO BOWL Pork belly trinity, sweet & russet potatoes,

seafood

fried eggs, white cheddar

BOILED GULF SHRIMP REMOULADE Creole potato salad, corn relish, deviled eggs

CHOUPIQUE CAVIAR DEVILED EGGS Ghost pepper caviar, fried oyster

BUTTERMILK CHICKEN & WAFFLE Fried chicken thigh, belgian waffle, fig &

RED STICK ANGUS BURGER Applewood bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, camp sauce, toasted brioche

CRISPY CHICKEN MELT Buttermilk fried, cheddar, governor’s slaw, mayhaw pepper jelly, sourdough

cane syrup, fresh fruit

Brunch served all day, every day.

LOUISIANA BLUE CRAB CLAWS Lemon caper tapenade

SELECTION OF SPECIALTY BAKED & RAW OYSTERS

The Governor is located at 301 Chartres Street, in New Orleans. 504-291-1860. governorrestaurant.com.

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French Quarter / Southern

Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails STARTERS

lunch entrees

dinner entrees

DINOSAUR KALE SALAD

OVEN FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH

CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN

Pepitas, parmesan, sourdough croutons,

Summer squash pickles, green tomato

Half boneless chicken, bacon braised collard

radish, lemon anchovy dressing

mustardo, and banana pepper aioli on a

greens, buttery fermented hot sauce

MARINATED BLUE CRAB CLAWS Jalapeño, fennel, pineapple, ginger

KINGFISH CHARCUTERIE Assorted pickles, mustard and marmalade

ALLIGATOR “WINGS” Café au lait bbq sauce

BOUDIN BALLS

potato roll with french fries

COCHON DE LAIT POBOY Cabbage slaw and creole mustard ailoli on leidenheimer bread, with french fries

GULF FISH & SHRIMP BURGER Shaved fennel, pimenton, and lemon aioli on a potato roll, with french fries

Mustard aioli, red bell pepper jam

JAMBALAYA RISOTTO Chicken and Andouille sausage

CRAWFISH GRATIN Louisiana crawfish tails, artichoke, roasted garlic bechamel, parmesan, tortilla chips

CRAB CHOP

LOUISIANA BLACK DRUM ON THE HALF SHELL TACOS Hola Nola corn tortillas, salsa verde, chipotle aioli, cilantro and red onions

CRISPY THAI SHRIMP SALAD Curly kale, shredded cabbage, lo mein, and shitake ginger vinaigrette

Jumbo lump blue crab, avocado, sweet chili sauce

SEARED “HOOK & LINE” GULF FISH Local vegetables with daily preparation

PULLED PORK NACHOS Cracklin’, pimento cheese, tomatoes,

MOLASSES CURED DUCK BREAST Sweet potato Andouille hash and bourbon cane syrup

NEW ORLEANS BARBECUED SCALLOP FETTUCCINE Blackened Louisiana shrimp, black olives, pressed garlic, and caper-basil butter

ALLIGATOR GRILLADES Braised Louisiana alligator, traditional grillades sauce, creamy stone ground grits

ROAST SUCKLING PIG Charred mustard greens, peach tasso marmalade, cracklin’

WHOLE GULF FISH Arugula, baby heirloom tomatoes, pickled shallots, red wine vinaigrette

PEPPER CRUSTED 16OZ BONE-IN RIBEYE Bone marrow butter, street corn, cotija cheese

b&b pickles & sour cream

Saturday & Sunday Brunch *$12 Bottomless Mimosas or Rosé Lunch Daily Happy Hour Daily 2pm-7pm.

Kingfish is located at 337 Chartres Street, in New Orleans. 504-598-5005. kingfishneworleans.com.

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CBD / Seafood

Legacy Kitchen SHAREABLE + SmALL pLATES HOUSE SMOKED SALMON SPREAD 12.00 WARM SPINACH + ARTICHOKE DIP 11.00 CHINATOWN SHRIMP 13.00 With creamy firecracker slaw.

LOADED DUCK NACHOS

13.00

With pepper jelly drizzle, salsa verde.

CHARBROILED OYSTERS (10)

16.00

With garlic parmesan butter.

CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH

Shaved vidalia onion slaw, angry pickles.

ALL-AMERICAN CLUB

Chilled salads + soups

14.00

PRIME NY STRIP

Our signature cut, broiled, butter parsley love.

This + that

House favorites 15.00

With rustic cornbread croutons.

FRIED CHICKEN + WAFFLES

18.00

With pepper jelly maple syrup.

SHRIMP LOUIE WEDGE

16.00

Tomato, avacado, creamy dressing.

CAST IRON SEARED TUNA

SIMPLE SEARED SALMON

18.00

GRILLED SHRIMP TACO PLATTER

15.00

With hot-honey glaze, blue cheese, smoky bacon ranch.

22.00

BBQ SHRIMP PASTA 8.00/13.00

Sherry + fine-chopped egg.

28.00 25.00

FLAME-GRILLED RED FISH 7.00/11.00

Burgers & sandwiches All served with chips or fries.

13.00

Freshly ground, tomato, creamy slaw,

crawfish cornbread.

LEMON ICE-BOX PIE CARAMEL CHOCOLATE BROWNIE SUNDAE MILK + HONEY CHEESECAKE WARM SKILLET APPLE PIE

SMOKED CHICKEN WINGS PLATTER 19.00

DELMONICO RIBEYE 14.00

36.00 32.00

With roasted garlic brown butter, crispy fries.

With mushrooms, caramelized onions, melted swiss.

Legacy Kitchen is located at 759 Veterans Memorial Blvd. in Metairie. 504-309-5231. legacykitchen.com Inside Northside

8.00 7.00

With onion, bacon.

desserts

Trimmed in-house, loaded baker.

melted cheddar.

SIMPLE SPINACH CRISPY BRUSSEL SPROUTS

With bellos and asparagus tips,

LK CENTER-CUT FILET

7.00

6.00

28.00

With white bbq, creamy slaw, crispy fries.

DRESSED-UP CHEESEBURGER

ROASTED CARROTS

SAUTEED BABY BELLO MUSHROOMS

New Orleans style, fettuccine, garlic bread.

SOUP OF THE DAY CUP/ENTRÉE

8.00 8.00 7.00

With hot honey, sea salt.

With creamy slaw, crispy fries.

CLASSIC TURTLE SHOUP CUP/ENTRÉE

9.00

farm table vegetables

With black beans, avocado.

SLOW-SMOKED BBQ BACK RIBS

CRAWFISH CORNBREAD SKILLET BLUE CHEESE + TRUFFLE HERB CHIPS IDAHO RUSSET BAKER PARMESAN FRIES

19.00

With house pico verde.

PERFECTLY ROASTED CHICKEN

dressing.

CRISPY BUFFALO CHICKEN

22.00

Wilted greens + lemon thyme jus.

Mango, avacado, macadamia nuts, tango

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35.00

Double-stacked Legacy Kitchen classic.

KALE CAESAR + HOUSE ROASTED CHICKEN

LEGACY BURGER

14.00

8.00 8.00 8.00 9.00

French Quarter / New Orleans Cuisine

New Orleans Creole Cookery EXPERIENCE NEW ORLEANS WITH OUR TRADITIONAL CREOLE MENU, FLAVORFUL DRINKS AND COURTYARD DINING FOR YOUR NEXT DATE NIGHT, OUTING WITH FRIENDS, OR NEXT EVENT.

Starters

Cookery traditions

From the grill

CRABCAKE NAPOLEON THE COOKERY TRIO

CRAB CAKES

14 OUNCE ANGUS 1855 NEW YORK STRIP

Shrimp remoulade, crab Maison, and crab stuffed mushrooms.

GATOR BITES Alligator andouille sausage.

GUMBO cup/bowl Creole seafood.

Crab cakes served over spring mix with dill

Topped with veal demi and served with

Buerre Blanc.

asparagus and heirloom potatoes.

DUCK LAFITTE

8 OUNCE PRIME FILET MIGNON

Seared duck breast topped with raspberry

Topped with a veal demi and served with

glaze, served with creole risotto and fresh

asparagus and heirloom potatoes.

asparagus.

SNAPPER PONTCHARTRAIN Pan-seared and topped with sautéed

Oysters

jumbo lump crab meat with a delicate herb

CHARGRILLED ON THE HALF SHELL ROCKEFELLER, BIENVILLE OR TOULOUSE TRILOGY

hollandaise accompanied with Creole green beans and heirloom potatoes.

Fried seafood platter Served with heirloom potatoes and hush puppies.

SHRIMP AND CATFISH PLATE COMBEAUX PLATTER

BLACKENED REDFISH Pan-seared redfish topped with dill Buerre

Finishing touch

Two Rockefeller, two Bienville and two

Blanc sauce, served with Creole green

BANANA FOSTER BREAD PUDDING

Toulouse.

beans and heirloom potatoes. Add jumbo lump crab meat, 11.00.

Creole favorites SHRIMP AND GRITS Gulf shrimp sautéed with Andouille sausage,

MARKET PRICE

the Holy Trinity, and smothered in a magical

2 pound lobster, snow crab, shrimp, clams

Cajun sauce served with grits.

and mussels served with boiled potatoes,

SHRIMP CREOLE Thick Creole sauce of tomatoes, seasoned

Bounty of the sea

corn on the cob and Cajun sausage. No substitutions. Add one additional lobster,

with Louisiana spices and fresh peeled Gulf shrimp, served over white rice.

TASTE OF NEW ORLEANS Jambalaya, crawfish étouffée, shrimp Creole and red beans and rice.

New Orleans Creole Cookery is located at 508 Toulouse Street in New Orleans.

504-524-9632. neworleanscreolecookery.com. .

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Warehouse District / Creole Italian

Tommy’s Cuisine APPETIZERS

TOMMY’S CLASSICS

ENTREES

SHRIMP REMOULADE

GULF FISH CAPRI

MEATBALLS & SPAGHETTI

Spicy boiled Louisiana Gulf shrimp, served

Local blue crabmeat, crawfish tails,

Beef & pork blend, angel hair pasta,

with traditional New Orleans remoulade

artichokes, lemon-caper beurre blanc

marinara, shaved parmesan

and a deviled egg

CRISPY CALAMARI Fresh lemon, marinara, shaved parmesan

FRIED OYSTER BLT Gulf oysters, bacon, tomato jam, micro arugula

CRAB & AVOCADO RAVIGOTE Local blue crab, heirloom cherry tomatoes, Romaine hearts, sauce ravigote

STEAMED PEI MUSSELS Pancetta, garlic, fennel, chilies, white wine,

SEAFOOD STUFFED EGGPLANT

Gulf shrimp, calabrian chilies, garlic,

lemon butter

tomatoes, linguine

CHICKEN ROSEMARINO

BAKED OYSTERS “TOMMY” Roasted red peppers, parmesan cheese, crispy

Crispy gulf oysters, angel hair pasta, extra

oil and rosemary garlic jus, served with a

virgin olive oil, garlic, herbs

side of pasta marinara

DUCK TCHOUPITOULAS Wild rice, wilted spinach, pecans, bacon & raspberry glaze Panéed veal, lump blue crabmeat, linguine, haricot vert, lemon-caper beurre blanc

VEAL MARSALA

pancetta

FRIED OYSTERS BORDELAISE

Roasted with white wine, extra virgin olive

VEAL PICCATA

butter

SHRIMP FRA DIAVLO

Gulf shrimp & crab dressing, crisp eggplant,

TURTLE SOUP AU SHERRY

Panéed veal, sautéed mushrooms, linguine,

A New Orleans classic

haricot vert, mushroom-marsala reduction

VEAL OSSO BUCCO Creamy polenta, veal jus reduction, parsley gremolata

GULF SEAFOOD CIOPPINO Shrimp, mussels, fish, garlic, fennel, tomato broth, grilled bread

GRILLED FILET MIGNON Whipped potatoes, caramelized cippolini onions, red wine demi-glace

TOMATO & BURRATA SALAD Marinated tomatoes, fresh arugula, burrata cheese, pressed basil, wild berry vinaigrette

ROASTED BEET SALAD Mixed greens, Ricotta salata, citrus-honey vinaigrette

Tommy’s Cuisine is located at 746 Tchoupitoulas Street in New Orleans. 504-581-1103. tommyscuisine.com.

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French Quarter / International Fusion

French Quarter / Café

Café Beignet BEVERAGES

bäcobar

Coffees (hot, Iced and frozen),

New Orleans style soup with

tea, soft beverages, and juices.

chicken & andouille sausage.

BREAKFAST

starters KIMCHI DEBRIS FRIES Pork debris, kimchi, jack cheese, seoul sauce

CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS Pork belly, apples, chili’s, greens, sweet chilies, peanuts.

CRAB RANGOON GRATIN Creole curried wonton chips.

bäcos & Lettuce wraps bäcos, signature steamed bun tacos, or get “naked” lettuce wraps

bäc-bäc SHRIMP

SOUTHERN BREAKFAST Scrambled eggs, bacon, & grits.

CAJUN HASH BROWNS Home-style potatoes, Andouille

YELLOWFIN TUNA POKE Ponzu, pineapple, sesame seeds, guacamole.

Entrees SHRIMP AND BACON PAD THAI Rice noodles, sprouts, peanuts, herbs, sweet – spicy sauce, soft egg.

SEOUL BOWL Braised chicken, pork belly, LA rice, mexican street corn, crispy brussels, cebollitas tomato salad, sunny egg.

BÄCOBAR LA rice, corn, black beans, cabbage, smoked jalapeño queso, kimchi salsa.

Add shrimp, steak, or chicken.

WAGYU BEEF BURGER Bibb, BB pickles, American cheese, caramelized onions, tomato, creolaise, leidenheimer bun, bacobar fries. Add pork belly and/or egg.

Served with rice & French bread.

ROAST BEEF PO-BOY Hot roast beef in gravy. Served on French bread with lettuce, tomatoes & pickles.

MUFFALETTA

sausage, bell pepper & red

New Orleans sandwich with

onion.

Genoa salami, ham, swiss,

BREAKFAST SANDWICH Scrambled egg, bacon & white cheddar on croissant or bagel.

FRENCH STYLE OMELETTES Served with French Bread &

Crispy Gulf shrimp, cucumber, pickled veggies, seoul sauce, sesame seeds.

GUMBO

Grits. Crawfish, Ham & Cheese, Veggie, Western, Mushroom, or Veggie.

BELGIAN WAFFLE OR PECAN WAFFLE Served with fruit & maple syrup.

FRENCH TOAST

provolone & olive salad.

SHRIMP OR FISH PO-BOY Battered and fried on French bread with lettuce, tomatoes & pickles.

FRIED SHRIMP, FISH OR CRAWFISH CAKE OR COMBO PLATTER Served with fries, fried okra & tartar sauce.

SPECIALTY SANDWICHES Louisiana Ham, Oven Roasted

Made with French bread, dusted

Turkey Breast, Tuna Salad,

with cinnamon sugar & served

Royal Croissant, Decatur Club,

with fruit & maple syrup.

Bourbon Croissant, Veggie.

FRESH MADE-TO-ORDER BEIGNETS 3 per order

Menu subject to change by season or location.

New Orleans Specialties RED BEANS

Slow cooked creamy beans with andouille sausage. Served with rice & French bread.

JAMBALAYA Lunch specials Monday through Friday, weekend Brunch and

Cajun style rice dish with

catering. bäcobar is located at 70437 Hwy. 21, Ste. 100 in Covington.

chicken & andouille sausage.

985-893-2450. bacobarnola.com.

Served with French bread.

Café Beignet is located at 334 Royal Street, 311 Bourbon Street and 600 Decatur St., in New Orleans. cafebeignet.com.

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French Quarter / Creole

Caffe! Caffe!

Gumbo Shop

AVOCADO

APPETIZERS

Salads

Romaine lettuce topped with sliced avocado, gorgonzola cheese & walnuts, garnished with orange slices & red onions, finished with our signature Mango Vinaigrette on the side.

GREEK Mixed Greens topped with feta cheese, red onions, green peppers, cherry tomatoes & Kalamata olives, finished with our Greek dressing and served with pita wedges.

TOMATO, ONION, AVOCADO Fresh sliced tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, Kalamata olives and sliced avocado atop Greenleaf lettuce, served with pita wedges and olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Add grilled chicken, chicken salad or tuna salad or shrimp salad.

Sandwiches CAFFE CLUB- HAM OR TURKEY Your choice of ham or turkey with Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and a honey mustard spread on toasted sourdough bread.

GRILLED CAESAR PITA Romaine lettuce tossed with seasoned croutons and our signature Caesar dressing, topped with grilled chicken in a fold-over pita bread.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN WRAP Grilled chicken, Swiss cheese, mixed greens and our homemade chipotle sauce in a whole wheat wrap.

One-of-a kind desserts made fresh daily.

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SEAFOOD OKRA GUMBO (CUP) CHICKEN ANDOUILLE GUMBO (CUP)

4.99 4.99

SALADS SEASONAL GREEN SALAD SHRIMP REMOULADE CRAWFISH REMOULADE BLACKENED CHICKEN SALAD

4.99 Small 7.99/Large 12.99 Small 7.99/Large 12.99 10.99

ENTREES SEAFOOD OKRA GUMBO CHICKEN ANDOUILLE GUMBO JAMBALAYA SHRIMP CREOLE RED BEANS AND RICE WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE CREOLE COMBINATION PLATTER

9.50 9.50 12.50 15.50 10.99 14.99

a large platter of Shrimp Creole, jambalaya and red beans & Rice

(to substitute crawfish etoufee for red beans, add 2.00)

VEGETARIAN DISH OF THE DAY, CREOLE STYLE

9.99

meatless beans and rice with plenty of seasoning and lots of local flavor, ask your server for today’s selection

CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE CRAWFISH AND PASTA IN TASSO CREAM FRESH FISH FLORENTINE BLACKENED FISH FRESH FISH CREOLE CHICKEN ESPAGNOLE GRILLED OR BLACKENED CHICKEN

18.99 16.99 17.50 17.50 17.50 14.99 13.99

Gumbo Shop is located at 630 St Peter Street in New Orleans. 504-525-1486.

French Quarter / New Orleans Buffet

Steamboat Natchez Dinner Jazz Cruise

New Orleans Buffet Cruise Time 7:00-9:00pm Dining Salon Seating 6:00-7:15 p.m or 7:45 p.m.

Reservations Required

NATCHEZ TOSSED SALAD Mixed greens, tomato, praline bacon, croutons, tossed in our Steen’s cane syrup vinaigrette and served family style.

CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE GUMBO PORK LOIN Served with a Creole mustard sauce STEAMBOAT ROUND Certified Angus Beef, carved to

with fresh rosemary, thyme, garlic, and ground pepper.

CREOLE CREAMED SPINACH Spinach with mozzarella, parmesan and cream cheese.

GREEN BEANS ALMONDINE Southern style green beans topped with almond slivers.

WHITE CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING

order w/ natural au jus and a

A soufflé of local Leidenheimer

horseradish cream sauce.

French bread in a rich custard

BAYOU SEAFOOD PASTA Crawfish tails and Shrimp tossed in a white wine and garlic parmesan cream sauce with penne.

PADDLEWHEEL PRIMAVERA

with a decadent white chocolate sauce.

BANANAS FOSTER

A New Orleans original! Fresh sliced bananas sauteed in

Fusilli pasta, zucchini, squash,

butter, brown sugar, vanilla,

mushrooms and cherry tomatoes

cinnamon ​and rum. Served

tossed in a zesty basil pesto.

warm atop vanilla ice cream.

HERB-GARLIC FINGERLING POTATOES Fingerling potatoes roasted

La Louisiane Sliced French Bread Community Coffee and Iced Tea included.

Steamboat Natchez is located at Toulouse Street & the Mississippi River in New Orleans. 504-569-1401. steamboatnatchez.com.

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CBD / Seafood

photo: RUSH JAGOE

CBD / Italian Cuisine

Josephine Estelle SHRIMP Peel and eat, brown butter, green garlic, piment d’espelette, lemon.

FRIED CHICKEN BISCUIT

Seaworthy OYSTERS

Jefferson / American Cuisine

Rivershack Tavern LEAF ME ALONE (CHEF SALAD)

Wild-caught and sustainably harvested

Lettuce, tomatoes, mozzarella and

oysters from American Waters- Gulf Coast,

cheddar cheeses, ham and turkey breast.

East Coast and West Coast.

CRAWFISH OMELET

STICKY CHICKY Grilled chicken breast on top of a combo

Louisiana crawfish, shitake mushrooms,

of greens with tomatoes, ‘shrooms, green

tomatoes, shallot, fontal cheese.

peppers and onions, topped with swiss

SEAWORTHY BENEDICT Fried Louisiana oysters, poached farm eggs,

cheese with honey mustard dressing.

SHANK YOU

Calabrian honey, double deuce,

caviar-chive hollandaise, served with tuscan

Juicy combo of fresh beef and Louisiana

farm greens.

lettuces and sofrito potatoes.

hot sausage.

AGNOLOTTI Green garlic, ricotta, black truffle.

BBQ SHRIMP AND GRITS

BBQ SHRIMP Cauliflower “grits,” cajun herbs.

SMOKED COBIA

Cheddar grits, gulf white shrimp,

thinly sliced smoked lemonfish

tasso ham, green onions.

ceringnola olive vinaigrette, sesame

SWORDFISH Chicories, croutons, spring vegetables, pistachio, calabrian chile.

PORK OSSO BUCO

bread crumbs, shaved fennel, prosciutto.

BURGER 50/50 brisket and chuck, fontal cheese, garlic aioli, roasted country ham, carmelized

Polenta, cardamom, orange,

onions, Hijiki seasoned fries, spicy bread and

pancetta, peas.

butter pickles.

COCONUT SEMIFREDDO

HANGER STEAK

SEE-FOOD PLATTER Massive combo of daily snatched seafood delights of oysters, catfish and shrimps paired with alligator sausage and fries.

CAESAR PO’BOY Grilled chicken topped with romaine, mozzarella and homemade caesar dressing.

RIVER ROAD ROAST BEEF Slow roasted debris style au jus.

SHRIMP OR OYSTER PO’BOY Can’t dee-cide? Try our ½ and ½.

BEN D. RULES

Pineapple, passionfruit, black

Smashed yukon gold potatoes, mizuna,

Pastrami, pepper jack, sauerkraut, and

sesame-tahini crunch.

chimmichurri.

creole mustard on toasted rye.

REDFISH

Josephine Estelle is located at 600 Carondelet Street in New Orleans.

504-930-3070. josephineestelle.com.

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CLUB SAMICH

On the half shell, chili butter, roasted new

Ham, turkey breast, bacon, lettuce,

potatoes, mustard frill, satsuma vinaigrette.

tomato, mayo and topped off with cheese.

Seaworthy is located at 630 Carondelet Street in New Orleans. 504-930-3071. seaworthynola.com.

Rivershack Tavern is located at 3449 River Road in Jefferson.

504-834-4938. rivershacktavern.com.

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M A R R I A G E A N D L O V E I N

Rosenberg-Maloney Maxwell Casey Rosenberg and Bailey Ann Maloney exchanged vows at the St. Louis Cathedral surrounded by family and friends.

Bailey graced the aisle in a custom gown featuring long lace sleeves of French Alençon lace and an Italian Zaza skirt. Her sister and maid of honor, Christian, and seven bridesmaids dressed in elegant French-blue gowns accented by bouquets of rosemary and eucalyptus greenery. The groom’s best man, Ben Fowler, and seven groomsmen dressed in traditional black and white tuxes accompanied by rosemary boutonnieres. At the close of the ceremony, a second line followed down Royal Street before guests reconvened at Stella Plantation in Braithwaite. Dressed in Southern charm, the Orleans cuisine and the bride’s four-tier naked cake with fresh fruit. The Mixed Nuts played as friends and family danced the night away under a full moon and Stella Plantation’s 250-yearold oak trees. Following the celebration, the newlyweds honeymooned in Southeast Asia before returning home to Covington.

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outdoor setting offered guests traditional New

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photos: THOMAS B. GROWDEN

Garden House Grand Opening The Southern Hotel unveiled the newly restored Garden House with a press conference and ribboncutting ceremony in its courtyard at 406 E. Boston Street in Covington.

The program included remarks

by St. Tammany Parish President Pat Brister and St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Lacey Toledano, as well as an overview of the history of the property and the building’s extensive restoration from Southern Hotel owner Lisa Condrey Ward.

Attendees received an exclusive look at the space, which highlights the property’s uniquely rich heritage.

1. Saint Paul’s School students at

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cheerleaders collected hygiene items for Our Friends Closet, which provides free basic needs items to low-income and homeless students. Pictured: Dalvin Brown, Tina Billiot, Callie Dufrene and Avery Sharp. 5. Michael Hill MD presenting Robert Capitelli MD with an honorary Medical Director’s Award upon his retirement for guiding and launching

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STQN. 6. Alisha Kennedy and Dr. Jacques Guillot honoring junior volunteer Elizabeth Coyne for five years of service at Lakeview Regional Medical Center. 7. Lynn Abney, Dawn Abney Glorioso, Brian Glorioso and Bob Abney at White Linen & Lagniappe.

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photos courtesy: GEORGE RODRIGUE FOUNDATION OF THE ARTS

To benefit Louisiana A+ Schools, the non-profit arts in education organization sponsored by the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts, Daniela and Elie Khoury hosted a night of art celebration at their home. The four-course dinner was prepared by Chef Jefferey Hansell of Ox Lot 9.

Wine and cocktails were supplied

by Daou Vineyards and Winery, Moet Hennessy, Chandon and Belvedere Vodka. In addition to dinner and libations, a live auction of unique artwork from the estate of George Rodrigue, including Takin Care of Business, They All Ask For You and PC Blues, was held.

Maison Lafitte hosted Summer Fine Wines for Canines, to benefit homeless animals of the Northshore Humane Society. About 100 supporters reserved their seating for dinner inside the historic antebellum-style home. The evening was centered around a fourcourse tasting, each course specifically paired with an exquisite glass of wine

by Wines Unlimited.

For nearly eight years, Fines Wines for Canines has been held in the winter. “When Maison Lafitte approached us about doing one in the summer, we quickly agreed,” says Northshore Humane Society CEO Scott Bernier. “It’s a lot of fun for our supporters and allows us to meet them in an intimate setting.”

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Summer Fine Wines for Canines

INside Peek Go 4th on the River The Riverfront Marketing Group celebrated America’s 242nd birthday along the historic New Orleans Riverfront with the Go 4th on the River Dueling Barges Fireworks Show. One of America’s best Fourth of July fireworks displays, it was visible from the East and West Banks of the river.

Sponsors gathered at The Westin New Orleans Canal Place for the VIP Fireworks Viewing Reception, enjoying a delectable Freedom Fare Buffet and a bird’seye view of the fireworks. Thanks to Zito Companies LLC, Magic 101.9, WWL 870AM/105.3FM, WWL. com, The Westin New Orleans Canal Place, New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation, and The Berger Company, along with New Orleans & Company, J&M Displays, T.T. Barge, Budweiser, and more than 20 Community Partners, for this cherished tradition.

1. Members of the 49th graduating class of the North Oaks School of Radiologic Technology celebrate with a ceremony and reception. 2. Bra Genie team members and fans gathered for sips, sweets and lingerie at the grand re-opening party of the Covington location. 3. Mary-Martin France, Jayne McMath, Mallory Goorley and Margaret Eckert at the Hilltop Shoppe pop-up shop at Suella’s summer sale event.

4. Paul Dodson, Maura Donahue, Laurie McCants, CJ Ladner, Senator Jack Donahue, John Barry, Maria Barcelona at the dedication ceremony of the Play Therapy Room Redesign Project in the Children’s Advocacy Center Hope House.

5. Representatives of Weeks Marine at Northshore Technical Community College announce major contributions totaling $500,000 to support the college’s maritime training program and scholarship fund. 6. Reynolds and Pemmie Sheasby

photos courtesy: RIVERFRONT MARKETING GROUP

with Betty and Rickey Bruce at the St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce’s Southern Nights event. 7. Daniel and Jamie Gabourel, Doug and Michelle Ferrer, Danielle and John Fridge.

8. Members of the St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court Office staff with Clerk of Court Melissa R. Henry celebrating their Top WorkPlace award.

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Wine Cellar

by Bill Kearney

THE WEATHER IS WARM and we are all in search of a beverage that is cool and refreshing. Something that can distract us and bring moments of fun during a time of the year when humidity and heat are omnipresent. Our minds drift to light and sparkling and an endless stream of bubbles seeming to appear out of nowhere. It is the beverage of kings and queens and endless celebrations, and it inspires us to smile and raise our glass in toast.

You got it—Champagne!

The truth is that Champagne can only originate from that special place known as Champagne, France.

Winemakers around the world have attempted to duplicate the glass of bubbly, but their products should rightly be called “sparkling wine.” In fact, there are a few imposters from California who actually do a pretty good knock-off, but we truthfully cannot call them “Champagne,” as they do not hail from the region of Champagne, France.

Shramsberg, Domaine Carneros, Mumm and Iron Horse are a few American wineries that produce very good sparkling wines in California.

Some will argue that they use similar grapes as well as the traditional methods (Methode Champenoise), but they are still not from Champagne—and yes, that does matter!

The primary grapes used in making Champagne are the light-skinned chardonnay and dark-skinned pinot meunier and pinot noir. These become important as we find Champagnes called “blanc de blanc” (white from white) and “blanc de noir” (white from black), which are white Champagnes made from lighter- or darker-skinned grapes. It is common to find Champagnes made with a blend of these grapes, as well as four other grapes used for blending purposes. The variety 114

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of wonderful flavors found in stylistically different-tasting Champagnes can be attributed to the different quantities of grapes used in each blend.

Then, of course, there are the extraordinary Rosé Champagnes that are salmon and coral in color and bring an elegance of softness that many Champagne drinkers find alluring. This additional color is usually attained by the addition of small amounts of still pinot noir during

Champagne the blending process. Rosé Champagnes can be unique and exquisite expressions of classic Champagnes, though they are usually a bit more expensive and harder to find.

There are a plethora of famous Champagne houses that have become synchronized to our American memories as symbolic of grandeur and fine celebration. Moet & Chandon’s Dom Perignon evokes such a fondness, as do others such as Louis Roderer’s Cristal. These will also create a dent in the wallet, so I recommend looking for Laurent-Perrier, Lallier, Mumm and Henriot; of course, many of you will defer to Veuve Cliquot.

There has also been a strong movement by smaller producers who call themselves “Grower Champagnes.” These wines may lack the marketing budgets and name identification, but I can assure you that they are usually worthy of your purchase and offer glass-clinking enjoyment. Their bottles of bubbles are fun, as is the everfamiliar ring of the cork popping.

Just remember to focus on what is in the bottle and not on the label. That alone should dictate if what you like is truly a good wine.