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FEBRUARY-MARCH 2020 VOL. 7, NO. 1

February-March 2020

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contents table of

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Departments

Features

8 Reader’s Resources

12 Painting New Orleans

Cover Artist Terrance Osborne

9 Publisher’s Note

24 King of New Orleans

11 Contributors

10 Editor’s Note

28 On the Cutting Edge

The Singing Barber of Magazine Street.

16 INside Scoop 22 Summer Camps

32 The Quest for the Fountain of Youth

44 Get Fit

38 American Heart Association Making a Local Impact.

45 Flourishes 48 INside Look

42 Leading Doctors Listings

52 IN Love and Marriage page 24

55 INside Peek Featuring: Celebration of the Four Seasons Martell Dinner at Briquette Antoine’s 180th Anniversary Expect the Unexpected Seeing the World through Rose

Colored Glasses

Inside New Orleans’ Five Year Anniversary and Holiday Party New Orleans Jazz Museum Improvisations Gala 60 IN the Kitchen 62 Drinks with Anna 63 Haute Plates

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66 Last Bite

Jaeger’s Seafood & Oyster House

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Publisher’s Note

by Jonee Daigle-Ferrand

With a new year comes changes and new challenges. I am excited to publish my second issue of Inside New Orleans and first of the New Year. One of my first goals after deciding to acquire Inside New Orleans was to contact talented local artist, Terrance Osborne. I have always been a huge fan of his artwork and he has always been so giving to many local events. One day, my daughter, Lilette, and I had just left a birthday party at The Shard Shop and walked down the street to Terrance’s gallery to talk. I discovered he was working on an entirely new collection. I was so excited that I immediately asked Terrance if one of his new paintings would grace the February cover. He graciously agreed, and so here we are. I know all of my readers will love it just as much as me and my daughter do.

The February issue brings so many great features and stories. Brad Ferrand knocks it out the park with his first editorial feature on king cakes. He spent an entire two weeks talking about the best king cakes and explaining why he thinks each one tastes great. So, I suggested that he write an article for the magazine about it. We can all agree that king cakes are a New Orleans Mardi Gras tradition and that each variety offers a delicious sweet treat. It’s a feature we hope you will enjoy.

Valentine’s Day is around the corner. Be sure to check out all of the wonderful restaurants in Haute Plates (page 63) to find exactly where to bring that special person for a romantic dinner. And, choose from an array of great gifts and jewelry for your loved one in our Inside Look and Flourishes section.

Many of our readers are always looking for more information on local doctors, hospitals and clinics—where to find them, who leads in their field, and what are the best options. I can proudly say our Leading Doctors section was a huge success. This is the first and I look forward to it continuing to grow. We want to give our readers more information on health, wellness and medical care in the New Orleans area.

Don’t forget to check out our calendar of events. There are so many fantastic ones going on in February and March! With all of these fun events to attend, I can hardly contain myself. I love to support worthy local nonprofits by partnering in media sponsorships; and of course, attending their exceptional events and festivities!

And I can’t end my pub note without saying...GEAUX TIGERS! Such an exciting football season for LSU! National Champions! I’m proud to be an LSU alumnae. Small fact: my grandfather played football for LSU back in the 40s. I mean, how cool is that?

Have a wonderful New Year and go make it happen!

Editor’s Note

by Leah Draffen

When Terrance Osborne became the choice for our February issue, I leaped at the chance to chat with him again. Terrance and I spoke in 2017 for our April issue and to this day, he has been one of my favorites to interview. This time, we talked about the gallery being open for nearly three years and how it was to hire their first gallery employee. He said the number one thing he looked for in an employee was “that he or she was kind. The rest can be taught.”

That resonated with me. Some of my best experiences as a writer and editor have been with people who were kind. It’s often an overlooked concept. Kindness. Yet, it exudes from many faces and businesses in the city.

Recently, my husband and I had an out of town guest during the National Championship. (I second Jonée, Geaux Tigers!) Our friend was comparing the people from his home in Colorado to New Orleans. He said, “You know, people are nice in Colorado, but I feel like they try to be nice. Here in New Orleans, they just are.” That warmness is something to be proud of, New Orleans. And during Carnival season, our kindness and warmth shows itself even more. I mean, we throw gifts to complete strangers on the streets.

Amidst the celebrations and parades that February and March bring to the city, I hope you find time to sit and enjoy this issue.

We’ve worked hard to fill it with a little bit of everything. From cocktails for the parade route compliments of Anna Tusa to a little history about the singing barber of Magazine Street thanks to Joey Kent, there are reads for everyone—even those out of town guests.

We hope you enjoy!

Stay kind,

Leah

Contributors

Lorin Gaudin

Our contributors give Inside New Orleans its voice, its personality and its feel. Here we are proud to highlight a few of them so that you can put a face with a name and get to know them.

Other Voices: Leslie Cardé, Leah Draffen, Brad Ferrand, Thomas B. Growden and Trent Spann.

Anna Tusa

Lorin Gaudin has passion for all things food, drink and arts. With a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre from Loyola University of New Orleans, and a culinary diploma from The Ritz-Escoffier in Paris, she parlayed her education to become a food editor/reporter for national, regional and local publications as well as local television and radio. She is an adjunct instructor in Delgado Community College’s culinary program and the host of a food radio show broadcasting from Delgado’s radio station, WXDR 99.1FM. Lorin is the creator-founder of FiveOhFork, specializing in food journalism and culinary social media/ web content for the culinary industry. In this issue, Lorin dishes about farm-fresh omelets on page 60.

Joey Kent Anna Tusa is the Director of Operations for Briquette, Briquette Wine Room and New Orleans Creole Cookery. On page 62, Anna shares cocktail recipes perfect for the parade route!

Ingrid Rinck

Ingrid Rinck is a self-made entrepreneur and CEO of Sensible Meals and has been helping people eat healthier and achieve their weight loss goals since 2014. Ingrid issues a 30-day challenge on page 44.

Joey Kent, a longtime author, historian and archivist, relocated his family from Shreveport to New Orleans several years ago to continue work in the movie industry. He has over 60 film festival awards for screenwriting and recently released a coffee table book, Cradle of the Stars: KWKH and the Louisiana Hayride, about the historic radio and stage show. The Kents—Joey, Amber and daughter Adelaide—love the rich history and culture of their new home. On page 28, Joey pens a story about the singing barber of Magazine Street.

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Painting New Orleans

by Leah Draffen

MILES AWAY IN SAN FRANCISCO, Terrance Osborne unrolled canvas and tacked it on the hotel wall. What happened next? He “worked on something New Orleans.”

While partial to—and known for— painting on wood, canvas was his easiest option while being away from his home in the Big Easy. Yet, his subject did not change and never has. As Terrance said in our 2017 interview: “I can’t imagine painting anything else. I don’t think I could. I love the people here. I love my city.”

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Terrance paints what he loves, surrounded by who he loves—his wife and three kids. “My kids, who are older now, grew up being around my artwork in the studio. They’ve watched me paint hundreds of paintings and they’ve never been impressed by my stuff,” he laughs.

“They know all of my tricks, but over the years what I’ve managed to do is put them in my work. If it was characters that I was working on, I would make one of the characters them. Or like Lady Mardi >>

photo: IMAGES BY ROBERT T.

Cover Artist Terrance Osborne

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to not consider my audience as much and more of what I wanted to do. It was like going into the abyss to find something completely new.”

When we chatted in spring of 2017, Terrance’s gallery on Magazine was also completely new. Since then, Terrance has made some changes. “When I first opened the gallery, I only had high end stuff in there and nothing was selling. I thought, ‘Man, what’s going on,’” he says. “Until it dawned on me that I was excluding all the people who had been purchasing my work over the years who are mainly people that buy prints. I thought, I can’t do that. So, I brought in prints and reproductions and everything picked up from there.”

His idea of including everyone led to another idea—making sure people feel comfortable in his gallery.

“Traditional galleries tend to be very sterile. The walls are white. You feel like the curator doesn’t want you there.

Well, I didn’t want to be that gallery. I wanted to eliminate that idea.” As a spectator, Terrance often visits galleries. He noticed that the artist is never there. So, he also committed

photos: IMAGES BY ROBERT T.

Gras—she’s one of my favorites—I used my wife’s eyes and my daughter’s face to make her.

“I would do that so that I could impress them and say, ‘look it’s you.’ It became a staple in my work.” Terrance always includes his wife, Stephanie, in his work by adding a hidden T and S. “I do that, of course, because I love her, but also to add her into everything I do. With a hidden T and S surrounded by a heart on my paintings, she’s a part of it.”

Outside of his family, Terrance often opens his audience to social media. “Usually, whatever I’m working on I tend to share publicly on social media. I’ve taken pictures of work from start to in the middle to the end for people to be part of the process. It makes it feel like it’s theirs as well,” he explains.

However, his February 1 show, Color of New Orleans, is much different. Terrance has been painting in secret.

“It’s hard for me to stick to a certain theme so the title Color of New Orleans worked—I could take it anywhere.

And this experience of working in secret has been different for me too. I had to continually remind myself

to being at his gallery on Fridays and Saturdays.

When you visit the gallery, Terrance’s intention is to appeal to your senses. Lavender is in the air, a shag rug with a bean bag is in the center of the space. (Terrance jokes that the bean bag is dangerous because you stay there.) Feel-good music from Rebirth Brass Band to Bruno Mars to Louis Armstrong to Beyoncé plays and there’s Terrance’s artwork to see. “When people come in, they don’t realize their senses are being appealed to, but when they leave, they feel good,” Terrance adds. And to viewers, that feeling is mostly because of his art.

His electric hues of acrylic jump off the wood creating movement and livelihood. Terrance’s ability to capture life and New Orleans has allowed him the opportunity to help companies do the same. “I get to partner with companies to make their product more ‘New Orleans’. It’s kind of a job I’ve taken on that I’m now known for. It’s nice because they look at me as a culture producer. Heineken is a Dutch beer, but I partner with them to make pieces that they can use for their Mardi Gras campaign.” Barq’s

Root Beer, Nike, Heineken, Coup de Foudre, and Harrah’s Casino among others have commissioned Terrance for projects. Because of all the many projects, Terrance found that he wasn’t focusing on his own well-loved scenes and characters of New Orleans.

And that is why Color of New Orleans is here. “Those jobs are great and so are the partnerships, but what was happening is that I haven’t been working on my own stuff. So, I decided that I’m going to have one show a year to motivate me to get working on my paintings.”

So, if you’re on Magazine Street, stop in to see some of Terrance’s newest pieces and hopefully meet him too.

“I always want people to leave feeling overwhelmed—in a good way. I’m producing to share it, so I make sure my audience is comfortable… and enjoying the show.”

The first 100 guests to visit Color of New Orleans will receive a complimentary print. Terrance’s gallery is located at 3029 Magazine Street. Visit terranceosborne.com or call 232-7530 for more information.

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February

1 Krewe of Chewbacchus. Marigny. 7pm. chewbacchus.org.

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Champagne Saturdays.

Symmetry Jewelers & Designers, 8138 Hampson St. symmetryjewelers.com.

1-May 23 NOT Supposed 2-Be Here Exhibition. Showcasing the works of artist Brandan “BMike” Odum, the exhibit features brand new site-specific installations, as well as past work, is part retrospective and part future-scape. Addressing the idea of who or what kind of art belongs in a museum, the show explores four different takes on inclusion drawn across notions of art, race, place, and accessibility. Newcomb Art Museum, Woldenberg Art Center at Tulane University. newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu.

4 Pelicans vs Milwaukee Bucks. Smoothie 16

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King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Dr. 6:30pm. nba.com/pelicans.

6 Galentine’s Day Event. Enjoy Galentine’s at Saintly Skin with facials, xeomin and more.

3000 Kingman St, Ste 101, Metairie. 4-7pm.

475-5510. saintlyskin.com.

8 Krewe du Vieux, Krewedelusion follows. French Quarter. 6:30pm. kreweduvieux.org.

9 Krewe of Little Rascals. 12pm. Metairie. kreweoflittlerascals.org.

8-9 Humana Rock ‘N’ Roll New Orleans.

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon fills the streets with music to accompany the pounding of feet. Popular local bands are stationed along the way to give the runners a boost as the music beacons them along the 26 miles. Participants wind their way around

downtown and finish at City Park. The marathon also offers a half-marathon, 10K and a 5K race. New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd. runrocknroll.com/new-orleans.

11 Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers.

Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Dr. 7pm. nba.com/pelicans.

12 Meet the Artist Party: Terrance Osborne. Meet Terrance and view his new collection. Terrance Osborne Gallery, 3029 Magazine St. 6-8pm. RSVP, summerinola@ gmail.com.

13 Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder.

Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Dr. 7pm. nba.com/pelicans.

13-16 And The Ball and All! The Mystic Krewe of Terpsichore’s Yat Pack is back

photo: SUZANNE C. GRIM

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February 16, 20 and 22 Krewe of the Rolling Elvi. First seen between floats of the Krewe of Muses in 2004, the Rolling Elvi add joy, laughs and, of course, more rhinestones to any parade they participate in. Spot the Rolling Elvi in King Arthur on Feb 16, Muses on Feb 20, and Iris on Feb 22. rollingelvi.org.

and It’s the guys’ turn to take over the roles in this 25th Anniversary production.

This new take on Ricky Graham’s popular Mardi Gras tradition features some of New Orleans’ funniest male actors -- Ricky Graham, Sean Patterson, Bob Edes, Gary Rucker, Kyle Daigrepont, and Darren Hayes – along with favorite Ball alumna Becky Allen and Tracey Collins! Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St, Kenner. 461-9475. rivertowntheaters. com.

14 Krewe of Centurions. Metairie. 7pm. kreweofcenturions.com.

14 Krewe of Cleopatra. Uptown. 6:30pm. kreweofcleopatra.org.

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Inside Scoop 14 Krewe of Excalibur. Metairie.

6:30pm. mardigrasneworleans. com.

14 Valentine’s Day. Enjoy Valentine’s Day at one of these great restaurants: Andrea’s Restaurant, Antoine’s Restaurant, Annunciation, Briquette, Jaeger’s Seafood & Oyster House and New Orleans Creole Cookery. Various locations. andreasrestaurant. com. antoines.com. annunciationrestaurant. com. briquette-nola. com. jaegersseafood.com. neworleanscreolecookery.com.

14-15 Eagle Expo. Boat tours, photography workshop, water and nature expo, birds of prey program, and social with Mary Beth Lima, author of Adventures of Louisiana Birder: One Year, Two Wings, Three Hundred Species. Morgan City, La. cajuncoast.com/event/15thannual-eagle-expo.

14-17 Family Gras. Held at the brand-new location at Clearview Center, the free event brings together the whole family to enjoy the spectacle of Mardi Gras parades, authentic cuisine, local art, a kids’ court and outdoor concerts by both national artists and Louisiana favorites! Clearview Mall, 4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie. visitjeffersonparish. com.

15 Magical Krewe of Mad Hatters, Krewe of Centurions. Metairie. 5pm. mardigrasneworleans.com.

15 Krewe of Pontchartrain, Krewe of Choctaw, Krewe of Freret. Uptown. 1pm. mardigrasneworleans.com.

16 Krewe of Barkus.

French Quarter. 2pm. mardigrasneworleans.com.

16 The Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale, Krewe of Carrollton, Krewe of King Arthur. Uptown. 11am. mardigrasneworleans.com.

19 Krewe of Druids. Uptown.

6:15pm. kreweofthedruids.org.

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19 Krewe of Nyx. Uptown. 7pm. kreweofnyx.org.

20 Krewe of Babylon, Knights of Chaos, Krewe of Muses. Uptown. 5pm. mardigrasneworleans.com.

21 Krewe of Bosom Buddies.

French Quarter. 11:30am. mardigrasneworleans.com.

21 Krewe of d’Etat. Uptown.

6:30pm. lekrewedetat.com 21 Krewe of Hermes.

Uptown. 5:30pm. semrehcl. accountsupport.com.

21 Krewe of Morpheus.

Uptown. 7pm. kreweofmorpheus. clubexpress.com.

22 Krewe of Endymion. MidCity. 4:15pm. endymion.org.

22 Krewe of Iris. Uptown.

11am. mardigrasneworleans. com.

22 Krewe of Tucks. Uptown.

12pm. mardigrasneworleans. com.

23 Krewe of Athena, Krewe of Pandora. Metairie. 5:30pm. mardigrasneworleans.com.

23 Krewe of Bacchus. Uptown.

5:15pm. kreweofbacchus.org.

23 Krewe of Mid-City. Uptown.

11am. kreweofmidcity.com.

23 Krewe of Okeanos. Uptown.

10am. kreweofokeanos.org.

23 Krewe of Thoth. Uptown.

11:15am. thothkrewe.com.

24 Krewe of Proteus. Uptown.

5:15pm. kreweofproteus.com.

24 Krewe of Orpheus. Uptown.

6pm. kreweoforpheus.com.

25 Krewe of Argus, Krewe of Elks Jefferson, Krewe of Jefferson. Metairie. 10am. kreweofargus.com. jeffparish.net.

25 Krewe of Zulu. Uptown. 8am. kreweofzulu.com.

25 Krewe of Rex, Krewe of Elks Orleans, Krewe of Crescent City. Uptown.

10am. rexorganization.com.

27 John Boutte. New Orleans City Park, Pavilion of Two Sisters, 3 Victory Ave. 6pm. wwoz.org/events/600976.

28 Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers. Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Dr. 7pm. nba.com/pelicans.

March

1 Pelicans vs L.A. Lakers. Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Dr. 7pm. nba.com/ pelicans.

1-May 23 NOT Supposed 2-Be Here Exhibition. Showcasing the works of artist Brandan “BMike� Odum, the exhibit features brand new site-specific installations, as well as past work, is part retrospective and part future-scape. Addressing the idea of who or what kind of art belongs in a museum, the show explores four different takes on inclusion drawn across notions of art, race, place, and accessibility. Newcomb Art Museum, Woldenberg Art Center at Tulane University. newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu.

3 Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves.

Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Dr. 7pm. nba.com/pelicans.

6 Pelicans vs Miami Heat. Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Dr. 7pm. nba.com/ pelicans.

7 Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents: The Music of John Williams.

The Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way. 7:30pm. wwoz.org/events/601661.

7, 14, 21, 28 Champagne Saturdays.

Symmetry Jewelers & Designers, 8138 Hampson St. symmetryjewelers.com.

7-8 Ahava Festival. A two-day music and art festival held at the Woldenberg Riverfront Park. Enjoy music from 2 stages and a gospel tent while eating New Orleans cuisine. Woldenberg Park, 1 Canal St. 11am. ahavafest.com.

13 2020 New Orleans Go Red for Women Luncheon. Purseanality Auction, wellness expo, luncheon and Go Red for Women Fashion Show. Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Ave. 10am-1pm. neworleansgored.heart.org.

15 Chef Soiree. Enjoy some of the best food, drink and entertainment the Northshore has to offer. Proceeds from the event help YSB provide advocacy, counseling, education and intervention for at-risk youth and families in St. Tammany and Washington Parishes.

Covington Trailhead, 419 N New Hampshire St. 5-9pm. $145. chefsoiree.com.

16 Pelicans vs Atlanta Hawks. Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Dr. 7pm. nba. com/pelicans.

18 Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs.

Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Dr. 7pm. nba.com/pelicans.

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Inside Scoop Experience. Wine Dinners, Royal Street Stroll, Vinola, Grand Tastings, After Party, Tournament of Rosés, Burlesque Brunch, and Labs and Experiences. Throughout the 5-day event, NOWFE will present more than a dozen wine and food labs and unique, hands-on experiences. NOWFE is a nonprofit organization with proceeds going to causes that support culinary education. nowfe.com.

19 Top Taco. With amazing live music, creative tequila lounge areas, and some of the best chefs and mixologists in the city, Top Taco is the can’t-miss festival of the spring.

Proceeds benefit the PLEASE Foundation.

Woldenberg Park, 1 Canal St. 7pm. toptaconola.com.

20-21 BUKU Music + Art Project. Live music, local art, world-renowned food vendors, and even riverboat cruises along the Mississippi. This year’s line-up includes: Ari Lennox; Tyler, the Creator; Kaytranada; Megan Thee Stallion; Illenium; Goldlink; Zeds Dead; Young M.A; Roddy Ricch; and many more! 1380 Port of New Orleans Pl., next to Convention Center. thebukuproject.com.

20-21 Northshore Garden and Plant Sale.

Presented by the St. Tammany Master Gardeners Association. St. Tammany Fairgrounds, 1301 N. Florida St., Covington.

9am-4pm. $5; 18 and under, free. stmastergardener.org.

20-22 Audubon Pilgrimage. St. Francisville, La. 800-789-4221. stfrancisville.us.

22 Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings.

Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Dr. 6pm. nba.com/pelicans.

24 Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies.

Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Dr. 6pm. nba.com/pelicans.

25 Art in Bloom. One of the most anticipated springtime events in New Orleans, Art in Bloom showcases spectacular floral designs created by over 100 exhibitors that remain on display at NOMA for four days. Proceeds from Art in Bloom benefit education projects and exhibitions at NOMA and community projects of The Garden Study Club of New Orleans. NOMA, One Collins C. Diboll, City Park. Patron party, 6pm; preview party, 7-10pm. noma.org.

26 Art in Bloom Lectures and Luncheon.

Lectures by Tanya Taylor of Tanya Taylor Clothing and Lewis Miller of Lewis Miller

Design. Luncheon and fashion show featuring looks from Tanya Taylor’s collection presented by Tanya Taylor Clothing and SOSUSU. Pavilion of the Two Sisters, City Park. 9:30am. noma.org.

26-29 Art in Bloom: Open to the Public.

NOMA, One Collins C. Diboll, City Park.

View the exhibits: Thurs, 1-7pm; Fri, 10am-6pm; Sat, 10am-5pm; and Sun, 11am-5pm. noma.org.

25-29 The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. Now in its 34th year, TWFest brings together over 100 contemporary writers, scholars, actors, musicians, and other artists for five days of literary revelry. Events include writing workshops and master classes by acclaimed writers, enlightening and entertaining literary panel discussions, theater events, Tennessee Williams scholars conference, literary walking tours, music events, culinary and cocktail events, interviews with legendary writers and actors, and much more. Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St. tennesseewilliams.net.

27 Pelicans vs N.Y. Knicks. Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Dr. 7pm. nba.

com/pelicans.

27-28 Hogs for the Cause. Ninety teams compete across multiple BBQ categories: Ribs, Whole Hog, Pork Shoulder, and Porkpourri. Music by Old Crow Medicine Show, Robert Randolph and the Family Band featuring The Soul Rebels and Brandon “Taz” Niederauer, and many more. Each year, Hogs for the Cause provides direct grants to families in need, totaling over 1,000 to date, providing aid and relief of those variable expenses and economic burdens faced while their child is being treated for pediatric brain cancer.

UNO Lakefront Arena Festival Grounds. hogsforthecause.org.

28 Houston Ballet. Presented by New Orleans Ballet Association. Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts, 1419 Basin St. 8pm. nobadance.com.

28 Tunica Hills Music Fest. St. Francisville, La. 800-789-4221. stfrancisville.us.

Dates and details are subject to change.

Send your event information to scoopINOLA@ gmail.com to have it featured in an upcoming issue of Inside New Orleans.

Off to Camp We Go!

SUMMER CAMPS 2020 Academy of the Sacred Heart (Ages 1-13): Make it a Shiny Summer at Sacred Heart.

Enjoy a wide variety of festive and fun summer camps and enrichment opportunities.

Arts, sports, water fun, math, cheerleading, Jump Start and our ever-popular theater camp. Creative Choice for middle schoolers featuring dance, music, baking, arts, fitness, yoga, sports, track ‘n’ field and more. All programs are directed by experienced, qualified and dedicated faculty and staff. Camp dates available: June 1 through July 17. Located at the Rosary and Mater campuses, 4521 St. Charles Avenue and 4301 St. Charles Avenue. ashrosary.org/summer.

Arden Cahill Academy Camp Corral (Ages 3-14): Camp Corral provides non-stop fun! Join Arden Cahill for weekly themes for PreK/K, horseback riding, swimming, art, theatre, sports, petting farm, academic enrichment classes, riflery, archery, STEAM, game room, water slide and much more! Activities take place indoors and outdoors on Arden Cahill Academy’s beautiful 12-acre country style campus. Must be 4 by Sept 30, 2020. Session I: May 26-June 26; Session II: June 29-July 31 (weekly and session rates available); 9 am-3 pm (before and aftercare for additional price). Located at 3101 Wall Blvd. in Gretna. 392-0902, campcorral@ardencahillacademy.com. ardencahillacademy.com.

Riverview Camp for Girls (Ages 6-16): Recognized as one of the South’s favorite allaround summer camps for girls, Riverview’s Christian emphasis and exciting programs are appreciated by both parents and campers. Riverview offers both one-, and two-week camp sessions, with activities including: riding (both English and Western), swimming, tennis, ropes course, climbing tower, canoeing, golf, archery, riflery, gymnastics, cheerleading, dance, flag-twirling, sports, outdoor-living skills class and more. One-week sessions: May 31-June 5, June 7-12, June 14-19, June 21-26, June 28-July 3, July 19-24 and July 26-31. Two-weeks sessions: June 7-19, June 21-July 3, July 5-17 and July 19-31. Located at 757 County Road 614 in Mentone, Alabama. riverviewcamp.org.

Ogden Museum Summer Camps (Grades 2-12): Through a series of small, specialized camps, kids can explore fashion design, photography, painting, printmaking, mixed media and more! Each session draws inspiration from Southern works of art and gives campers the chance to learn from professional artists in a unique museum setting. In celebration of each session, family and friends are invited to a final show or gallery exhibition. Fine Art Fundamentals explores a variety of 2D and 3D media for students entering grades 2-5. Sessions: June 8-19 or June 22-July 2. Working with Alison Parker of ricRACK NOLA, students entering grades 5-8 will follow the process of a fashion designer from sketch to finished product in Ogden’s Fashion Camp held July 6-17. Photographer and educator Aubrey Edwards will lead Photography Camp for middle and high school students. Sessions: students entering grades 6-8, June 22-July 3; and students entering grades 9-12, July 6-17. Located at 925 Camp St. ogdenmuseum.org/summercamps.

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by Brad Ferrand

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KING CAKE. These two simple words elicit joy and happiness in any red-blooded New Orleanian. They stoke passion and unleash childhood memories of king cake parties with classmates and friends. Those words also provide spirited debates which rival Monday morning discussions among friends and family following a heart-breaking Saints’ loss. New Year’s resolutions get tossed out the window, and we don’t care. If you bring it, we will come. And, if you don’t like king cake, then you cannot be trusted. It’s just that simple.

Many of us have strong opinions about our favorite king cakes. But we can also get so lost in our critiques that we forget how blessed we are to have such wonderful options at our doorstep. The fact is, all king cakes are good. Some are rich and dense, while others are light and fluffy. They come in all shapes and sizes. Sugar-topped?

Icing-topped? Stuffed? Whipped cream cheese-topped? Who cares?

Trying to pick your favorite king cake is like trying to pick your favorite child. It’s simply impossible. We in Southeast Louisiana have wonderful options, and they should all be celebrated. Here are a few of our favorites and why we like them. >>

Haydel’s Bakery.

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Clockwise from top, left: Joe’s Cafe, Everyday Keto To Go, Caluda’s Bakery and Antoine’s Bakery. Opposite page: Nor-Joe’s Import Company.

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CALUDA’S BAKERY Caluda’s continues to be a force to be reckoned with in the king cake world year in and year out. Caluda’s traditional king cake is bathed in sweet white icing and boasts some of the moister dough around. We love the flavor and texture of Caluda’s king cake. Caluda’s definitely belongs on our Mount Rushmore of king cakes.

For those sticking to their New Years’ diet resolutions, Caluda’s has you covered with their Ketofriendly king cake. This is a small, personal king cake that quickly melts in your mouth. We detected a hint of orange zest which really created a fresh sensation. You definitely will not feel guilty eating this wonderful keto-friendly option from Caluda’s.

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ANTOINE’S BAKERY

Antoine’s Bakery packs a big punch with its traditional king cake. Our tasters loved the sinful white icing with Mardi Gras-colored sprinkles topped over a delicious, moist king cake. We detected a hint of almond as we ate more and more. Antoine’s Bakery takes great pride in producing fresh king cakes, and they certainly deliver.

Run, don’t walk to Severn Avenue and pick one up.

ROUSES If you are looking for a traditional king cake without putting a slight strain on your wallet, check out Rouses’ king cakes. Rouses offers a surprisingly moist king cake with great frosting. Rouses’ king cake boasts an incredible cinnamon base flavor which combines nicely with the sweet frosting that tops the king cake. They also offer a number of flavors for those who enjoy stuffed king cakes.

DONG PHUONG BAKERY There has been an explosion of exceptional Vietnamese cuisine throughout New Orleans. Dong Phuong king cakes have become one of the most soughtafter king cakes in the area over the last few years. And it’s easy to see why. This isn’t your Grandma’s king cake.

Dong Phuong’s king cakes have a heavy French influence.

The dough is flaky and reminded us of the texture of a croissant. The moist cake is slightly sweet, and the topping

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HAYDEL’S BAKERY Our king cake tasters loved the overall look and taste of this longtime staple in the king cake universe. Haydel’s traditional king cake screams Mardi Gras with its beautiful purple green and gold granulated sugar layered perfectly on top of white icing. We enjoyed the moist dough with each bite.

If you have relatives from out of town, you can’t go wrong sending them a Haydel’s king cake. Haydel’s has always been synonymous with Mardi Gras, and it will always continue to be as long as it keeps rolling out screensaver-worthy king cakes.

consists of whipped cream cheese that provides an unforgettable bite. If you are lucky enough to get one, you will not be disappointed.

EVERYDAY KETO TO GO We came up for air and went healthy again with a surprisingly fresh and sensible keto-friendly king cake from Everyday Keto To Go. One of our tasters compared it to a light poppy seed muffin with a hint of orange zest. This healthy option provided a fresh after taste and didn’t make us feel like we had to run to Confession after eating a slice.

JOE’S CAFE If you are craving a non-traditional king cake, look no further than the pecan turtle king cake from Joe’s Cafe. Are you running for a tall glass of milk yet? You should be.

Because it packs a rich and tasty punch. This king cake tastes like a combination of warm pecan pie and chocolate turtle cheesecake all rolled into one. It looks as decadent as it tastes.

NOR-JOE’S IMPORT COMPANY The words “cannoli” and “king cake” usually do not go together. But don’t tell the geniuses over at Nor-Joe’s Import Company.

They have rolled out a cannoli king cake , and boy are we all lucky. This is a cake that is layered with cannoli cream and mini chocolate chips. The king cake is topped with almonds (but you can request pistachios instead). We know; insane, in a good way.

The combination of every flavor is heavenly.

The Italians have pulled up a seat at the head of the king cake table with this creation, and they aren’t going anywhere. Leave the gun.

Take the cannoli king cake .

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WHEN MOST OF US THINK of the beginnings of rock ‘n’ roll, a great deal of credit often goes to Elvis Presley and his departure from country music during his time on the Louisiana Hayride in the mid-1950s. Indeed, the show’s announcer Frank Page commented to radio listeners worldwide on the eve of Presley’s first Hayride performance that the kid offered “something new and exciting in the field of folk music.” Nobody knew exactly what to call the upbeat sound that was beginning to take root in America.

Into the genre previously known as “race music” came white country folks, so their mutated hillbilly stylings began to be referred to as “rockabilly”. Elvis was indeed a pioneer in that area, but so was an often overlooked singer and musician from our city who was known more around here for his hair stylings when he first rose to local stardom. I’m talking about “The Singing Barber”, Werly Fairburn.

Lewi Wherlie Fairburn was born at Charity Hospital in New Orleans in the fall of 1924 to Carley Lewis and Katie Spears Fairburn and grew up on the family farm outside Folsom where he learned to play blues guitar from

pencil thin moustache, and the perfect hair for a man of his trade. He apparently didn’t take long to gain notice when he opened his own barber shop, causing a gossip columnist for the New Orleans Item newspaper to gush in its edition of April 27, 1948 that “the name of that handsome Magazine Street barber is Lewi Wherlie Fairburn.”

By night, Werly put together a country music band he named “The Delta Boys” and was beginning to make a name for himself in the entertainment arena as well, playing the standards of the day with his own New Orleans influenced R&B flavorings. Two years later, Werly earned a fifteen minute slot on WJBW, broadcasting three times a week at 9 a.m. directly from his barber shop on Magazine Street. Beginning February 28, 1950, at that appointed hour on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, he laid down his shears, picked up his guitar and gave it all he had. Soon, word spread that the “Singing Barber” of New Orleans was on his way to fame and fortune.

In two more years, Werly found his way to WWEZ where he installed himself as a singer, instrumentalist and record jockey, and was rechristened “The Singing

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an old black farmhand. With a father that went by Lewis and a brother named Louis, young Lewi was destined to be known by his middle name, a tribute to his Saxon and Scottish roots, which was later simplified to Werly.

Growing up, he enjoyed listening to the Grand Ole Opry on the radio and was eager to learn the guitar his father gave him as a reward for his hard work in the fields.

At the outset of World War 2, Werly took a job at the Equitable Shipyard in Madisonville building barges and tugboats for the Army until he came of age for the military.

He served the final two years of the war in the Navy at Pearl Harbor where he did repair and maintenance work on the naval fleet and learned to cut hair.

Returning home just before Christmas 1945, Werly had his heart set on being a singer and musician, but had the common sense to know he needed a reliable “day job”, so he responded to a classified ad for barber school at the Moler System of Colleges on Canal Street (above the old Loews) that promised their graduates were “sitting on top of the world these days” with well-paying jobs aplenty.

Werly was a dashing man with chiseled features, a

Deejay.” Werly’s first recorded effort was Camping With

by Joey Kent Marie, a Cajun-style song in the vein of Jambalaya he cut in Jackson, Mississippi, at Trumpet Records, a blues label, in February of 1953.

It was easy to hear that Werly had a beautiful voice and an unusual sound that intrigued major record labels like Capitol and Columbia, and they both signed him for a time in 1954 and 1955, but without the powerful reach of Shreveport’s KWKH and their Louisiana Hayride show (that was in the process of fashioning a similar singer from Memphis named Elvis), without the incredible exposure the Hayride could offer, Werly failed to chart a hit record though he managed to earn a decent living as both a singer and song writer.

In February of 1955, Werly encountered Elvis for the first time when he agreed to serve as the opening act for a two show appearance the Hayride star was making at Jesuit High School (then located on Banks Street).

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coveted appearance on the Grand Ole Opry, the show that gave hope to him as a 5-year-old boy that he, too, could some day make it in music. It would be his only appearance on the national barn dance show.

Werly became a regular member of the Louisiana Hayride in September of 1955, just a couple of months ahead of George Jones and Johnny Cash. He was there to witness the final six months of Elvis on the show and the rise of Bob Luman as he and the Delta Boys began billing themselves as “the loudest little band in the country.” Werly contributed several songs that are now viewed as classic staples of the emerging “rockabilly” sound including Everybody’s Rockin’, I’m Jealous and All The Time, to name but a few.

Werly stayed with the Louisiana Hayride until the end of 1957. By then, the Hayride had witnessed the launch of Elvis Presley and the show’s producer, Horace Logan, was trying to make lightning strike twice. He snatched up Hayride artists David Houston and Bob Luman, quit the Hayride, and they all went to Hollywood to make rock movies for teenagers. Werly stayed behind and took note.

Horace Logan’s dream failed to come true but through the efforts of his Hayride pals, Werly saw promise in the land of California and made his way to Los Angeles in 1959,

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it for himself. Malcolm, who went on to find his own incredible music career as Dr. John, thought of Presley at the time, “I don’t like this guy already.”

Werly made his television premiere as a guest on WJMR’s New Orleans Rhythms show the following week and finally made it north to Shreveport and the Louisiana Hayride on March 19th. Maybe Elvis had a part in convincing Werly to make the move, but it was a good thing the show’s reigning star was once again out on tour.

Folks got to know the “Delta Balladeer” (as he was now known) on his own terms, and Werly was quick to make friends on the show with like-minded artists Bob Luman, Sid King, Jimmy Lee and David Houston. With Elvis leading the pack, this little group began shaping a key part of what the world would come to know as “rockabilly”, and Werly was right in the thick of it.

Former KWKH disc jockey and Hayride announcer Jim Reeves was just reaching the top of his climb to fame and took note of Werly’s repertoire during his frequent return engagements at the Hayride. Jim would eventually record several Fairburn songs, taking Werly’s I Guess I’m Crazy all the way to Number One on the country charts for seven weeks following his untimely death in 1964.

Six weeks after his Hayride debut, Werly earned a

setting up his own recording studio and continuing to put out records that didn’t quite fit the marketplace. He stayed on this path for the rest of his life, helping a few acts find their way in the blues field before developing Reynaud’s Syndrome in the early 1970s that crippled his hands and made it painful for him to play his beloved guitar.

Lewi Wherlie Fairburn died in California in January of 1985 after a three year battle with lung cancer. His friends noted he played and sang right up to the very end. He was just barely 60 years old.

So, the next time you reminisce about the early days of rock ‘n’ roll, remember “The Singing Barber” from Magazine Street and the contributions he made to the foundation of a whole new type of music – rockabilly.

“I like a rockin’ rhythm; it simply moves me so. A drum goes boom to a rockin’ tune. Man, I gotta go!” All these years later, I have to say it’s true.

“Everybody’s rockin,’” Werly, thanks, in part, to you.

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The Quest for the Fountain of Youth

by Leslie Cardé

ONCE UPON A TIME, cosmetic surgery was the domain of celebrities and wealthy matrons who yearned to appear younger with a nip here and a tuck there. Today, the whole landscape has changed. The assortment of procedures available now to stave off wrinkles, plump up areas deemed underwhelming, diminish so-called problem areas, and generally, to coin a phrase, turn back the hands of time are mind-bending. It’s a grab-bag of new technology designed to accomplish the most… with the least amount of downtime.

But, it takes a real expert to know which procedure is indicated for what patient, or if it’s actually needed at all.

In the unfettered world of social media where selfies are filtered and Photoshopped, the pervasiveness of these perfected images has had untold consequences on the psyches of America’s youth… and beyond.

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standards? To find answers to these weighty topics and to get an idea of the realistic trends and techniques in the world of cosmetic surgery, we assembled a panel of plastic surgeons to shed light on just how far we’ve come in attaining our unrelenting quest for youth. To obtain this panel, more than thirty New Orleans area physicians were asked for their recommendations, and over thirty-five patients who had undergone plastic surgery (many of whom you would recognize) were queried about their surgical Svengalis. To make it into our list of six, the surgeon’s name had to appear on at least four different lists. The particular surgeons chosen are all board-certified, have had extensive hospital training, and have popped up on more than a few “Best of” lists throughout their careers. Most importantly, they are held in high regard by both their peers and their patients.

As with all medicine, prevention is often the name of the game. Correct whatever it is before it becomes a problem down the road. The trend in cosmetic plastic surgery adheres to the same tenet.

If you can prevent your face from actively grimacing or furrowing when you’re young, you more than likely will not have these lines etched into your face when you are older. Enter the baby Botox era in which microinjections of a smaller amount of botulinum toxin are injected into the faces of 20 somethings who may just see the very beginning of a line erupting between their eyebrows.

“Let’s be clear here. We all have to have standards, and sometimes it’s necessary to turn away patients,” explains facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Thomas Moulthrop. “I don’t work on teenagers, but some of my patients are in their late 20s when they begin to see fine lines. If you can decrease the action of certain muscles, you will limit the number of creases you cause down the road. But, I coach my younger patients that just as important to maintaining a youthful look is sun avoidance and protection. Similarly, smoking and vaping are both terrible for the skin.”

So, it’s fair to say that if we all had a do-over, we’d do better on the prevention side the second time around. However, since we don’t have time machines, and now feel that we’ve lost the long-standing battle with gravity, where do we start to repair the damage?

“There are basics to keep in mind,” says facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Parker Velargo. “Surgery fixes sags, bulges, and laxity of the skin. Relaxers (like Botox, Dysport, etc.) relax muscles that are over-working in certain areas, and fillers add volume (as does fat grafting). But, there is a whole palette of fillers. Many are made of hyaluronic acid, but some are made of bone material, and some are essentially plastic. It’s critically important to know what sort of support you need, and what kind of flexibility you’re looking for. The patient will tell me the problem and as the artist, I can choose the appropriate paint, if you will, from a whole family of fillers.”

Because fillers are not permanent and must be re-injected as the body absorbs them over time, some patients opt for something more permanent, especially when it comes to lip augmentation.

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Above: Before and after browlift, upper/lower blepharoplasty, and facelift by Dr. Thomas Moulthrop.

Right: Before and after non-invasive fat melting with SculpSure by Black Plastic Surgery.

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In some cases, chin implants can balance out a face where the nose might be too prominent. And, one can only hope that going for a more organic natural look, as all of our surgeons agreed is the trend, means the days of the scooped out ski-slope nose and the turned-up Miss Piggy tip have gone the way of the dinosaur.

When it comes to surgical facelifts, it can be broken down into many parts, and not every person needs every component. It depends ultimately on your age, how well you’ve taken care of yourself, and genetics… yes, how good your parents looked at age 70 more than likely affects how you are going to look, and how well you may age.

“A blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, can make a big difference in the way we look,” says plastic

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fatigue’ over time,” says plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. David Jansen, currently Chief of Tulane’s Plastic Surgery Department. “It’s important not to overdo any procedure, whether it’s fillers or something permanent. Just as I wouldn’t use more than one tube of lip filler per patient, I’m careful to keep the soft silicone lip implants to scale for the patient’s face. I also position them carefully to avoid that duck lip we’ve seen on so many people who believe bigger is always better.”

Perhaps the procedure which has the most defining chance of altering one’s face, not to a more youthful one, but one that is structurally different is rhinoplasty, or the proverbial nose job.

“Good plastic surgery doesn’t scream ‘I’ve been done,’” says facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Christian Jacob. “Since rhinoplasty has a significant effect on the way you look, it’s important to address each concern with the patient, whether it’s a bump, or a turned-down tip, or a broad bridge, so that the problem areas are surgically transformed, without drastically changing someone’s face. Jennifer Grey, the actress, looked totally different after her rhinoplasty… so much so that she was often unrecognizable.”

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Above: Before and after face and neck lift, lateral brow lift, upper and lower eyelid surgery, upper lip lift with SMAS grafting, chin lift and early reduction by Dr. Parker Velargo.

Right: Before and after rhinoplasty by Dr. Christian Jacob.

is removed, revealing a lowered hairline.

Departing from the face itself, plastic surgeons are much more conscious of the neck region than they were many decades ago. It wasn’t uncommon to see people receiving full face and brow lifts, but not addressing necks with heavy vertical lines and sagging skin.

“The vertical lines in your neck are often referred to as the ‘ll’s’ as the two main vertical platysmal (muscle) bands start to protrude,” says Dr. Jacob. “The platysmal muscles are tightened during a neck lift to permanently eliminate these ‘cords’ and improve the neck contour.”

There are now a variety of procedures for the “gap” patient…those who are maxed out on toxins and fillers but are not ready for a surgical facelift quite yet.

“There is now a radiofrequency device, called Embrace RF, which contours the face and tightens the skin,” says Dr. Velargo. “The results are permanent and there are changes to the skin, but it’s important to remember it’s a stop-gap measure, as you continue to age.”

Body contouring is a big part of plastic surgery, as well, and trends are changing. Men have even gotten into the act. The number one procedure for males is liposuction, but implants are more popular than ever.

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Before and after pectoral implants

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and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Summer Black.

“Forgetting for a moment about the aging eye, some young people have genetic issues. That may come in the form of upper eyelid hooding or even genetic bags under the eyes, which may mean removing fat pads, but we’re always careful not to take out too much, as it can give a hollow appearance, which can become pronounced as one ages.”

When it comes to brow lifts, in which the forehead is surgically raised, there are variations on a theme.

Some patients may need a full coronal lift, where incisions are made across the entire crown of the head in order to lift the whole forehead. But, if you’re only trying to get a lift to your upper brow, often a lateral or temporal (toward the sides of the forehead) browlift can accomplish what’s needed.

“We rarely need coronals, as lifting the sides of the forehead pulls the eyebrows up and opens up the face, says Dr. Velargo. “This also reduces wrinkles in the forehead which have come about from the continual lifting of the brows to compensate for sagging upper lids.”

For people whose foreheads are too large to fit the Da Vinci standard of beauty, in which the face is divided into horizontal thirds, there is even available a forehead reduction, in which a segment of the forehead

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pectoral implants, bicep and forearm implants, calf and butt implants, and abdominal etching,” says Dr. Jansen. “Typically, patients want one or two procedures done, not six.

And, these procedures are only for patients who are in good shape, but have maxed out their bodies (without steroids) on workouts, and can’t attain any more muscle mass.”

“In terms of trends we see, breast augmentation is positively not as popular,” says plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Elliott Black. “We remove 20 pair for every pair we put in. Sometimes it’s for health issues, others have scar tissue around their implants, and just want them taken out.

Sometimes a breast lift will accompany the removal, but that’s not always necessary.”

“And, for those who still want augmentation but are concerned generally about the implants, the patient’s own fat can be used,” says Dr. Summer Black. “We take fat from areas of the patient’s body where there might be excess (like the abdomen).

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with this technique.”

Speaking of bigger, for devotees of the au naturel derriere of Jennifer Lopez or of recording artist Nikki Minaj, the Brazilian butt lift has become one of the trendiest surgeries, lately… but not without its share of calamities in the hands of an inexperienced surgeon.

“I see one to two patients every six months who come in from Mexico or Miami who’ve had botched surgeries,” says Dr. Jansen. “There have been 23 deaths from the procedure to date, but that’s because they’ve been improperly done. The implants and/ or fat have been placed too deeply into the tissue, sometimes fat gets into veins which then goes to the lungs. It’s important to maintain blood supply to the region, or tissue becomes necrotic (dies) and infections arise.

This procedure needs to be done by those with a lot of experience.”

For those patients wishing to subtract, not augment their anatomy, who want to spot treat areas of fat on the body, there are a plethora of products and machines on the market. Kybella can break down fatty tissue in the neck. Or there’s CoolSculpting, a laser which freezes fat cells in unwanted areas, causing them to die and be naturally

eliminated from your body. Although less precise than Kybella which is injected, there is much less of an inflammatory effect with CoolSculpting.

And, there’s SculpSure which heat blasts fat cells for problem areas all over the body.

As for the future?

“We are starting to see the centrifuging of the patient’s own blood to extract growth factors from the fat, which can then be injected underneath the skin of the face for rejuvenation,” says Dr. Jansen. “And big biological companies are now experimenting with exosomes released by stem cells, which may be the key to tackling not just aging, but age-related diseases, as well.”

“Stem cells may be on the horizon,” says Dr. Jacob. “And growth factors are certainly becoming more popular. That’s the direction I see everything heading. But, I don’t see anything yet that will immediately put surgeons out of business… and probably not in my lifetime.”

For anyone considering any procedure, surgical or non-invasive, our panel agreed on a few critical facts to keep in mind.

1) Make sure the physician you choose has

solid credentials and has done enough of whatever the procedure is you’re considering.

Experience matters.

2) See a few different surgeons if you’re unsure of exactly what needs to be done.

3) Look at your goals and expectations and make sure they align with your physician’s.

4) Take a look at before and after photos of the physician’s patients in his or her office.

This will give you a good idea of what your surgeon might accomplish with you.

5) Plastic surgery and other procedures will only change your exterior. It will not save your marriage, give you a better relationship with your children, or make you a more emotionally stable human being. That may require therapy.

In closing, be mindful of the costs of various procedures, including time in the operating room and general anesthesia, if needed. And, as the old adage goes, never bargain basement shop for parachutes… or plastic surgery.

American Heart Association Making a Local Impact.

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expected to die at just 54 years. They are also five times more likely to die from heart disease than those living in zip code 70113, an area that has the second-highest heart disease mortality rates in the city.

Locally, the American Heart Association has prioritized healthy eating to improve the access and consumption of healthy foods in a number of ways: • Passed healthy food in public places policies in Orleans and Jefferson Parish • Developed improvements to Food Pantries to source healthier options • Implemented nutritional nudge interventions in food pantries and corner stores • Providing healthy food demonstrations and taste tests, focusing on areas with the most need

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American Heart Associations team members giving back at Second Harvest.

Heart disease is the number 1 killer in this country.

That means, today and every day, every 33 seconds a man, woman or child dies from cardiovascular disease.

At the American Heart Association, we are working to make impactful community change throughout Greater New Orleans while we aim to reduce death from heart disease and stroke and improve cardiovascular health for all.

“We foster collective action that improves quality of life, increases opportunity and ensures care for all our neighbors,” says Brittany Gay, Executive Director, American Heart Association-Greater New Orleans. “The American Heart Association is committed to discovering and improving the role that social determinants of health play in our long-term risk of heart disease, stroke and other devastating illnesses. We want everyone in our local community to achieve well-being supported by the places they live, learn, work, play, pray, and heal.”

Data indicates New Orleans’ residents have an up to 25-year gap in life expectancy dependent on the neighborhood they live in. People living in the zip code 70112, which includes Lower Mid-City and Treme, are

Most recently, the AHA partnered in developing and launching a nonprofit product line of “Good to Go” prepared meals to increase easy access to healthy foods as part of the Healthy Corner Store Collaborative. The low cost, Eat Fit approved meals launched in December >>

5 Tips to Achieving a Natural FaceLift 1) Visit a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, like Dr. Parker Velargo.

2) Make sure the patients in before and after photos your surgeon shows you actually look natural and fit your aesthetic goals.

3) Pay attention to the way your surgeon designs his/ her incisions and examine the scars in photos to ensure they are inconspicuous and well camouflaged.

4) Make sure your surgeon tightens the muscles of the face and neck, which ensures you don’t have a pulled or stretched appearance to the skin.

5) Don’t budget shop. You get what you pay for, and your face is not the area where you should be compromising your safety and results for a bargain price.

Dr. Velargo is a double board certified facial plastic surgeon who has been practicing uptown for over 5 years.

He is an internationally published expert in facial plastic surgery and has been invited to speak internationally at numerous plastic surgery conferences. Additionally, Dr. Velargo trains doctors nationwide on the art of injecting Dysport and fillers, like Restylane.

Dr. Velargo is well known in our community for, among other things: • Aging face surgery (face and neck lifts, eyelid surgery, lip lifts, brow lifts, fat grafting, etc…)

• Rhinoplasty • Chin augmentation • Otoplasty • Non-surgical procedures such as EmbraceRF and injectables • Facial feminization surgery (forehead contouring, Adam’s apple shave, etc…)

Incision design.

1 year post-op.

Dr. Velargo ensures that you leave your consultation with him well educated on what options will give you the best results possible. Trust your face to an expert — Dr. Parker Velargo.

2633 Napoleon Ave., Ste. 920, New Orleans (504) 533-8848 • www.plasticsurgerynola.com • @PlasticSurgeryNOLA

2019 and are available in participating corner stores around New Orleans, including Frances Meat Market and Ur Family Matters.

In 2015, the American Heart Association helped the City of New Orleans implement a comprehensive smoke-free ordinance to protect bartenders, musicians and casino workers from exposure to secondhand smoke.

Additionally, we worked on the 2016 legislation that raised the state cigarette excise tax to over a dollar.

The American Heart Association serves as an essential member of the Complete Streets Coalitions in Orleans and Jefferson Parish because we are committed to creating complete streets in our communities. These include bike lanes, sidewalks and crosswalks to improve everyone’s health by making it easier and safer to be active.

“The American Heart Association works every day to help build a healthier New Orleans free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke,” says Brittany.

“Together with the community, our sponsors, volunteers and donors, we’ve made an extraordinary impact because we want people to experience more of life’s precious moments..”

Join the Fight Go Red for Women is a nationwide movement that celebrates the energy, passion and power we have as woman to band together to wipe out our number 1 killer. While nearly 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented through simple lifestyle changes, one in three women still die of heart disease. Our grandmothers, mothers, daughters, sisters and friends are dying at the rate of one per minute. Go Red for Women raises awareness of the danger heart disease poses to women and helps them make choices to reduce their risk.

The New Orleans American Heart Association will host the annual Go Red for Women luncheon on Friday, March 13, 2020 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. The luncheon, locally sponsored

by FestiGals and Entergy, will be a rally for awareness and prevention for heart disease. Heart disease has already touched you or someone you love, so help us save a woman’s life.

Register today at NewOrleansGoRed. heart.org.

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Leading Doctors Listings Neurosurgeons

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Get Fit

by Ingrid Rinck

Has Carnival season already gotten you

off track with your New Year Resolution?

Like many other Americans, those of us in the Big Easy all made our January resolutions....and many broke them the second the king cake rolled out. While it’s hard to change your life for the better anywhere it’s even harder when our city is known for its gluttonous Carnival feast. Most of us say we’ll just try again when it comes to Lent.

Fortunately for you, resolutions, like many other things in life, will always allow you to schedule a re-do.

Unfortunately for you, it’s always better to schedule that second chance as quickly as possible.

For those of you who don’t know me, I’ve been a master fitness trainer for over 20 years. I also started one of the biggest meal programs within the United States, so you should know that I’m really big on challenges, and I’d like to issue one to all of you reading Inside New Orleans.

Let’s redo our resolutions and re-start today with a 30-day challenge. Here are five easy steps to help get back on track: 1. Get Up an Hour Early Each Morning. Rise and shine! Some of the most successful people on earth are early risers, and that’s mostly to do with the way that getting up an hour early can dramatically change the rest of your day. Whether you use this time to journal, meditate, organize, or stretch—you’ll find that the rest of your day will be more positive and is sure to yield better results. It goes without saying that this hour should be by (and for) yourself.

2. Try Taking a Cold Shower. It seems like a frigid shower would be a rude awakening, especially in the coldest time of our New Orleans year, but taking a cold shower will wake you up, make you feel more alert, and really get that blood flowing. Your hair and skin will look better, too! This is one of the easiest, fastest, and cheapest things you can do to instantly make a huge difference in the way that you feel about attacking challenges.

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difference in someone else’s hustle and grind, but you might be shocked at how those feelings can affect your life! According to the Huffington Post, those who compliment others make interactions more enjoyable, bring out reciprocating warmth from others, and create favorable impressions. But, be warned, the compliments must be genuine to have any effect.

Try to find five nice things to say about five people today and watch how the joy and love spreads all around you, and our local neighborhoods.

4. Vision Board. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. You MUST have a vision board. If you have one, it’s time to update it, and if you don’t have one, you need to get one. A vision board is the clearest roadmap to fulfilling your dreams, so doesn’t a tool like that sound valuable? It’s virtually free to make one, so grab those magazines and some poster board and take this really good investment in yourself.

5. No Negativity. Vision boards are for focusing on the things you want, so let’s get rid of what you don’t.

Do you catch yourself watching a lot of television shows with cat fighting, gossiping, and backstabbing? Are your children in the background while you’re viewing? This is the kind of negativity you may not realize is surrounding your life, but is permeating through all aspects of it. Cut that out for 30 days and try to only watch programming that’s educational or for the whole family. When you cut out negative shows, movies, and music from the background of your life—that can also get the negativity to leave, too.

I really hope that you all join this 30-day challenge with me, starting with these five simple things. Please follow me @IngridRinck and let me know that you’re taking the challenge so I can keep up with your progress!

You’ll also find more ideas for ways to better your life on my website at eatsensiblemeals.com.

Ready for your redo?

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to help replenish hydration levels and

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extensive art and historical letter collection, as well as the opportunity for

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The campus includes 118 independent living apartment homes, 56 private nursing care residences, 15 secure memory care rooms and 61 assisted living apartments. Lambeth House is located at 150 Broadway St., New Orleans. 865-1960. lambethhouse.com.

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1. Smarti gold lamp with peacock shade and crushed quartz finial, as shown, $450. Other shades and finials available. Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights, 522-9485, bevolo.com. 2. Show up to that king cake party with an unforgettable treat! Poof’s king cake cotton candy is laced with purple, green, and gold sprinkles, fresh cinnamon, and those little marshmallows that everyone loves. Poof Cotton Candy, 417-8198.

3. Handmade wooden Mardi Gras pen, $39.95. Nola Pens, 258-3916.

4. Wolf Gourmet home appliances. Available at Nordic Kitchen and Baths, Metairie, 888-2300, nordickitchens.com.

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sizes. Gulf Coast Lanterns, Covington, 800-910-3275. 6. Pelican outdoor side table with 20” glass top, $449. Outdoor Living Center, Covington, 893-8008.

7. Hand-woven semi-antique Persian Malayer runner, 3’ 4” x 12’ 6”. NOLA RUGS, 891-3304.

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1. Festive top perfect for Mardi Gras, $168. Exclusive to Ballin’s 4

Ltd., 866-4367. 2. Jude Frances Moroccan Marrakesh labradorite and diamond ring in 18K yellow gold, $2,230. Boudreaux’s Jewelers, Metairie, 831-2602.

3. Dutchmaster Midnight Floral™ Carillon® Rectangle Wading Pool® vessel bathroom sink, $1,312. Southland Plumbing Supply, Mandeville, 985-893-8883. 4. Hazel Smyth faceted amethyst and green glass Bacchus Intaglio earrings, $550. Exclusive to Ballin’s Ltd., 866-4367.

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5. Mardi Gras crown pendants, sterling silver or gold-plated, $195; 14k gold, $750. Symmetry Jewelers & Designers, 861-9925. 6. Estate platinum ring featuring a Colombian emerald weighing 2.37 ts surrounded by 2.5 cts of old mine diamonds, $7,900. Friend & Company, 8665433. 7. Saintly Skin Product Subscription Box: ORMEDIC balancing facial cleanser, Prevention+ daily matte moisturizer SPF 32+, VITAL C Hydrating Water Burst, ORMEDIC 7

Balancing Lip Enhancement Complex and bonus I MASK antiaging hydrogel sheet mask, $149.

Saintly Skin, Metairie, 475-5510.

8. 18 kt yellow and white gold yellow sapphire and white diamond bracelet. $29,500. Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry, Metairie, 832-0000.

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Palm Village, a Lilly Pulitzer Signature Store, Mandeville, 985-778-2547. 3. Randolph eyewear available in a variety of styles. John’s Tuxedos, Metairie, 455-5353.

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Roussel-Corchiani

It was an eventful but perfect wedding day for Ashley

Catherine Corchiani and Austin Anthony Roussel. Their bohemian fairytale was planned for the weekend of Tropical Storm Olga. After many obstacles, including no power at the church, Ashley and her father arrived at the new ceremony location, Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, in a 1951 Chevy pickup. Dressed in a romantic bustier gown with crochet sleeves, she met her groom at the end of the aisle just as planned. After the “I dos,” guests arrived at Maison Lafitte to celebrate. The Lakehouse provided delicious cuisine and Zoe’s Bakery created three different bridal cakes of different designs and textures. Throughout the venue, plush linens, velvet seating and pillows, lanterns and posh florals created a bohemian atmosphere. The beautiful celebration was orchestrated by Maria Maginnis of InNOLA Events & Design.

The Compositionz played throughout the night before the bride and groom left with a balloon send off in the Chevy pickup. Guests walked behind the truck for an after party at Barley Oak. The newlyweds honeymooned in Kauai, Hawaii, before returning home to Harahan.

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the St. Louis Cathedral. The bride, hailing from Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia, donned a one-of-a-kind gown from Essence Australia and a veil made by the groom’s mother. Rhett wore a Luca Falcone custom tuxedo and shoes. The ceremony flowers featured white and cream blooms were complemented by mixed foliage, ivy, ferns and more. The classical musical stylings of cantor and soprano Sarah Jane McMahon set the scene for the ceremony where guests from Australia, Scotland, Norway, and across the United States gathered. Following the ceremony, family and friends of the couple joined in celebration at The Roosevelt Hotel’s Waldorf-Astoria Ballroom.

The wedding cake featured a touch of whimsical Disney, and the groom’s a Star Wars theme. DJ Robbie from Party Tyme Productions brought everyone out on the dance floor to enjoy the night and Kinfolk Brass Band led the second line. Jared Osterhold painted the evening while guests enjoyed a custom cocktail menu. The newlyweds, who will honeymoon on the very first 7-day Disney cruise out of New Orleans, happily reside in New Orleans.

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photos: NORTH PHOTOGRAPHY

Ward-Salafia Jessica Salafia and Rhett Ward exchanged wedding vows at

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Celebration of the Four Seasons

photos: NORRIS GAGNET

The Celebration of the Four Seasons honored debutantes Kelly Batt, who portrayed autumn; Lydia Calhoun, as summer; Lindsey Gibert, as winter; and Meredith Mentz, as spring. The Fillmore on Canal Street hosted the party where the four honorees’ names were showcased in the marquee over the entrance. Planned by Z Event Company, the bash featured thematic dÊcor, food

by Dickie Brennan & Co., Jep Epstein, models from Trixie Minx Productions wearing season-related costumes, and lively music by Party on the Moon.

Martell Dinner at Briquette

photos courtesy: BRIQUETTE

Briquette hosted an amazing evening of food, drinks, and friendship with Martell Cognac. The Martell Dinner featured a masterful meal prepared by Chef Guy. The five-course meal had a complementing Martell drink. Christophe Pienkowski from the Martell House led patrons in a Martell tasting flight to start the dinner.

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INside Peek In January, Antoine’s Restaurant held a press kick off for its 180th anniversary. Mark Romig served as the emcee and Antoine’s welcomed multiple press journalists along with an assortment of local chefs including Frank Brigsten, Nina Compton and Kevin Belton. It was announced that the 180th celebration will include special events, menus and celebrations inside the walls of its fabled French Quarter dining rooms. To learn more, visit antoines.com.

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Antoine’s 180th Anniversary

The ladies of Sideline Pass rang in the new decade by hosting a New Year’s Eve experience titled “Expect the Unexpected.” The event, designed by Wink Design and Events, hosted 200 guests who enjoyed food, drinks and rooftop fireworks at the Pavilion for Tomorrow.

Proceeds established the Nancy Parker Memorial Scholarship.

Parker’s husband, Glynn Boyd, and the couple’s children will help Sideline Pass choose the recipient of this scholarship, which will be awarded at the organization’s Scholarship Soiree on April 3 at Degas House. Find more details at sidelinepass.org.

photos courtesy: SIDELINE PASS

Expect the Unexpected

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INside Peek Seeing the World through Rose Colored Glasses

photos: JESSICA BACHMANN PHOTOGRAPHY

It was a rose colored toast for debutantes Addy Rome, Morgan Martin and Marcy Williams. The “Seeing the World through Rose Colored Glasses” theme was attributed to the three girls’ love of travel; they all have been avid travelers since high school, visiting many ends of the world.

Held in Antoine’s Japanese Room, the ladies’ luncheon offered rosé champagne and wine amidst all-pink décor and whimsical balloon garlands. Following the lunch, guests were given rosé champagne and rose-colored glasses embossed with the party theme to take down the street to One Eyed Jack’s for a post celebration with the gentlemen’s party hosted by the fathers.

Inside New Orleans’ Five-Year Anniversary and Holiday Party Inside New Orleans celebrated its five-year anniversary and the holidays at Annunciation Restaurant in the Warehouse District. Among the many friends, fans and contributors of the magazine, Inside New Orleans’ December 2019-January 2020 Cover Artist Pam Soileau was also in attendance. Guests brought toy donations and filled boxes for Toys for Tots.

Great bites, drinks and Poof Cotton Candy were had by all.

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photos courtesy: NEW ORLEANS JAZZ MUSEUM

New Orleans Jazz Museum Improvisations Gala A LUNA Fête Celebration of Light & Music illuminated the grounds and gardens of the New Orleans Jazz Museum’s Improvisations Gala—transforming the museum into a playground of light, art, and music. The evening’s music line-up included The Soul Rebels, Pinettes Brass-Band featuring Big Freedia, Lena Prima, and Charmaine Neville among many others. More than 25 restaurants and purveyors offered fare, and drinks were served from the Beattie’s Distillery Improv Jazz Lounge & Martini Bar. The silent and live auctions featured nearly 100 items and contributed to the over $100,000 raised by the event, surpassing the fundraising goal.

Proceeds allowed the Museum to globally promote jazz as one of the most innovative, historically pivotal musical art forms through highlyinteractive exhibits, as well as support ongoing musical and educational programming.

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IN the Kitchen

by Lorin Gaudin

Eggcellent Omelets

photo: LORIN GAUDIN

Made with local ingredients, omelets are everything they’re cracked up to be.

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FOR A LOW-KEY WEEKEND MEAL or last-minute weekday dinner, an easy-to-put-together omelet is perfection. No rules per se. You decide whether to keep things simple with chopped fresh herbs or go wild and toss in the proverbial kitchen sink –think leftover lobster, if there is such a thing, or Chinese food. But always consider quality local farm eggs with bright-hued yolks and seasonal Louisiana-grown vegetables.

Omelets are ancient. Said to have originated in Persia (related to an Iranian dish called “Kookoo Sabzi”), though French and American omelets are most well-known. In the French manner, omelets are smooth with eggs that have custardy-centers, creamy yellow color (no brown spots!), and are neatly rolled into a cylinder shape. The French omelet is tricky to get just right. The technique of softly shaking the pan to prevent sticking while gently whisking the eggs with a fork to get them evenly cooked, takes some practice.

Simple fillings like goat cheese and fresh herbs are added to the center of the eggs just before rolling and sliding the works from a well-buttered pan.

Conversely, an American omelet is easier to prepare. Fillings are cooked together with well-beaten eggs mixed with a splash of water (or milk) and left to cook in the pan until set and dappled with some brown spots, then folded in half.

photos: LORIN GAUDIN

Local bon vivant and self-described “foodie,” Dr. Swati Shah, (a retired OB-GYN currently working with a pharmaceutical company focused on women’s health), has perfected her omelet game and shares her best tips for a lovely, vegetable-heavy farmers’ market omelet that can function as breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner— depending on whim and time.

Dr. Swati Shah says: “My friends and family know me for my omelets with herbs from my home garden. For eggs, it’s farmers’ market eggs, all the way. I often add chopped zucchini, herbed goat cheese and whatever other herbs make sense; it’s really healthy and low carb.

“I don’t really have a recipe, but some of the tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years include having the eggs at room temperature; adding milk to the mixture, and chopping all my vegetables (peppers, shallots, onions, zucchini - whatever’s in season) very fine. I love goat cheese in my omelets, and my trick is that just before folding, I dollop it atop the cooked eggs, then cover the pan with a lid, turn the heat to low, and let it steam. The omelet come out super light, fluffy and sort of like a soufflé.”

Share your Saturday morning creations with us on Instagram @ insideneworleans.

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Drinks with Anna

Carnival Cocktails

by Anna Tusa

Carnival Season is my favorite time of the year—king cake, booze, and glitter everything.

Whether you are standing on the sidewalk or neutral ground side these cocktails will have your krewe ready to parade down the avenue. All of these cocktails are simple, festive, and there’s something for everyone.

Carnival Cocktail .75 oz vodka .75 oz Blue Curaçao .75 oz melon liqueur .75 oz peach schnapps .75 oz lime juice Top with Sprite

Mix all ingredients over ice and shake very well. Strain and pour in martini glass that has been wet with water and dipped into purple, green, and gold sugar. Optional garnish: King cake baby.

Mardi Gras Mambo 2 oz vodka .75 oz Amaretto .25 oz simple syrup .50 oz lime juice (freshly squeezed) .25 oz pineapple juice .25 oz Prosecco

Mix all ingredients over ice and shake very well. Strain and pour into a martini glass.

photo courtesy: ANNA TUSA

Mix all ingredients together and serve over ice in your favorite glass. Garnish with a cherry. Mixologist tip: On the parade route, Mardi Gras cups work perfectly.

King Cake Martini 2 oz of Don Q Rum 2 oz of Kringle Cream .75 oz Amaretto

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Haute Plates

Antoine’s

713 ST. LOUIS ST. NEW ORLEANS 504-581-4422

Antoine’s world renowned French-Creole cuisine, impeccable service and grand historical atmosphere create an unmatched French Quarter dining experience.

Timeless favorites and fresh classics are served our 14 themed dining rooms and the Hermes Bar.

A selection of restaurants and haute dishes found around New Orleans and beyond.

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METAIRIE 504-834-8583

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Annunciation

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Haute Plates

Briquette

701 SOUTH PETERS ST. NEW ORLEANS 504-302-7496

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Mosca’s 4137 US 90

WESTWEGO 504-436-8950

MOSCASRESTAURANT.COM Continuing our family tradition, for more than 60 years, customers have enjoyed specialty Italian cuisine at Mosca’s Restaurant. From familiar staples like spaghetti and meatballs to signature dishes like Oysters Mosca, every dish is prepared to order and served on family-style platters.

New Orleans Creole Cookery

The River Room at Jaeger’s Seafood

NEW ORLEANS 504-524-9632

JEFFERSON 504-818-2200

508 TOULOUSE ST.

NEWORLEANSCREOLECOOKERY.COM Experience the traditional Creole tastes of New Orleans in the historic French Quarter. Specialties include jambalaya, crawfish étouffée, shrimp creole and raw and chargrilled oysters on the half shell. Craft cocktails and signature drinks with Happy Hour, weekdays 3-6pm.

901 S CLEARVIEW PKWY. JAEGERSSEAFOOD.COM A New Orleans tradition for over 70

years. Now located on Clearview Pkwy. near Elmwood Shopping Center, Jaeger’s still offers the area’s freshest seafood nightly and provides it in heaping servings, such as: Jaeger’s seafood platter feast, flame broiled oysters, and award-winning gumbo.

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Jaeger’s Seafood & Oyster House

by Leah Draffen

SINCE 1948, Jaeger’s Seafood & Oyster House mirlitons, shrimp pasta and stuffed creole John Jaeger has been plating the freshest seafood in heaping eggplant. And if you’re trying to keep New servings. Third generation owner, John Jaeger Year resolutions, enjoy a blackened redfish says, “We go down to the country and get our salad, grilled Mahi Mahi salad or shrimp own oysters, crawfish and more. There’s no remoulade salad. middleman. And we cook it however you’d like Jaeger’s can accommodate large parties, from traditional fried to grilled to boiled all in offers a full bar and has many local beers on large portions.” tap. Beginning in February, join Jaeger’s on John wants his customers to enjoy the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays for boiled relaxed atmosphere and leave full, which isn’t crawfish at a discounted price. hard to do thanks to the extensive menu of fish, oysters, shrimp, stuffed crabs, steak and more.

Jaeger’s is located at 901 South Clearview “It’s rumored that our grilled oysters are some of the best in the Parkway in Metairie. Open Tues from 4-9 p.m., Wed - Thurs, 11 city,” John smiles. “But I can’t be the judge of that.” a.m. – 9:30 p.m., Fri - Sat, 11 a.m. – 10 a.m., and Sun, 11 a.m. to Other specialties include crabmeat au gratin, stuff 9 p.m. For a full menu, visit jaegersseafood.com.

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photos courtesy: JAEGER’S SEAFOOD & OYSTER HOUSE

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