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Gary Lorio, Senior Vice President of Whitney Bank, Audubon Commission President J. Kelly Duncan, (seated) “Whitney Zoo-To-Do” Chair Olivia Manning and “Zoo-To-Do for Kids” Chair Anne Long for the 2013 “Whitney Zoo-To-Do.”

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The New Orleans Zoo is at its best for the annual “Whitney Zoo-To-Do” fundraiser. The event sees the zoo transformed into a fairy-lit wonderland for one magical night on Friday, May 3. Proceeds will help underwrite the renewal and relocation of the Audubon Zoo’s Discovery Walk, where guests of all ages can begin their zoo experience by touching small, held animals and learning about the importance of conservation. Don your white linen suits and cocktail dresses and join Whitney Bank Senior Vice President Gary Lorio; Audubon Commission President J. Kelly Duncan; “Whitney Zoo-To-Do” chair Olivia Manning; and “Zoo-To-Do for Kids” chair Anne Long for this swanky evening. Many well-known local restaurants offer their unique cocktails and food, and guests can dance all night to the music of Björn Again, performing the greatest hits of ABBA, as well as Phat Hat, Ingrid Lucia and Jaywalkers Brass Band. The silent auction sends guests home with vacations, sports collectibles and jewelry, among other fabulous prizes. A 2013 Lexus ES 300h will be raffled off, thanks to Lexus of New Orleans. Call 861-6160 for tickets and more information or visit AudubonInstitute.org/ ZTD. F

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table of contents

22 features 20 Carnaval in December

The New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s annual black-tie masquerade.

22 Honoring Carol Wise

The Alexis de Tocqueville Society of United Way hosts its “Award Ceremony and Gala.”

24 Come One, Come All

The “CADA Carnivale Patron Party.”

26 Giving Back to Those

Who Give

St. Charles Avenue magazine honors six “Activists of the Year.”

28 Hope, Care and Compassion

The 26th annual “Art Against AIDS” gala.

30 From Our Homes to Yours

The Preservation Resource Center’s annual “Holiday Home Tour.”

32 Fashion-Forward Fundraising

The Ladies Leukemia League hosts a fashion show and luncheon for cancer research.

34 Helping Kids is a Ball

The annual Fore!Kids “Golf Ball Gala.”

36 The Cure for Your

Saturday Night

The New Orleans Pharmacy Museum celebrates its “Aqua Vitale Gala.”

38 Celebrating 100 Years

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of Justice

The Anti-Defamation League honors a century of work for global equality.

41 Sentimental Encore

Spring Fashions come alive on Caroline Robert and Daphne Berger by Lisa T udo r

51 St. Charles Avenue’s

Inaugural Courts of Carnival

COMP ILED By Be v C h ur c h and

Morgan Pac k ar d

69 Special Section

Guide for the Gourmet: Lunch, brunch & happy hour specials by Caroline Mal o use

72 Special Section

Local Leaders in Women’s Health by Kelcy Wil b ur n

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18 standards 8 A Note From Bev 10 Cruisin’ the Crescent

b y s h el b y we s tf eldt

12 Skin Deep

Purging the Problems: When it’s time to get rid of your makeup – for your health

By Cat Wall Aschaffenburg

14 What’s Hot: Accessories

b y C ar o l i n e Ma lo u s e

16 On the Menu

Lambtastic: Chef Nick Huff’s Lamb Burger as served at Barcadia Bar & Grill and Curbside Food Trucks.

18 The Dish

New Bites and Highlights

by Gwendoly n Knapp

74 Entertaining With Bev

Old Friends, New Moves: An 80th birthday dinner at Arnaud’s by bev ch urch

76 With This Ring

Laborde – Dunn

by Mall ory Lindsly

78 Young Bloods

Johanna Gillian – Grow Dat Youth Farm

by Lindsay Mack

79 Student Activist

by Mall ory L i ndsly

80 Shop Talk

Angelique Short – Angelique Boutiques by Mirella Came r an

81 Shop Talk

Lauren Walter – Liberto’s Cleaners by Mirella Came r an

84 Snapshots

by Caroline Mal o use

88 Nostalgia

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Lauren Rebecca Price – Mount Carmel Academy

Passionate About Purple: Remembering K&B by Se ale P ate r so n

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Volume 16 Issue 10

Editorial Executive Editor Bev Church Editor Morgan Packard Art Director Tiffani Reding Beauty Columnist Cat Wall Aschaffenburg Society Columnist Shelby Westfeldt Associate Editors Haley Adams and Sarah Ravits Interns Elizabeth Heideman and Caroline Malouse Advertising Sales Manager Jill Varney (504) 830-7219, Jill@MyNewOrleans.com Sales Assistant Erin Maher Production/Web Manager Staci McCarty Production Designer Sarah George and Casey Hano Administration Chief Executive Officer Todd Matherne President Alan Campell Executive Vice President/Editor-in-Chief Errol Laborde Executive Assistant Kristi Ferrante Distribution Manager Christian Coombs Subscriptions Erin Duhe (504) 830-7231

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events

a note from bev Honorary co-chair Peggy Laborde, co-chair Daphne Berger, honorary co-chair Susan Johnson and co-chair Caroline Robert for Longue Vue House and Gardens’ “Sentimental Journeys 2013: Venentian Carnevale” on Friday, April 19, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andre Robert. It will feature a Ferrari display, champagne by Champagne Taittinger, a cigar bar, food by chef Michael Sichel, fire-eaters, local music and curated live and silent auctions. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 293-4723

or visit LongueVue.com

It is almost May 3, which is time for the 36th annual black-tie extravaganza, “Whitney Zoo-To-Do!” Olivia Manning is chairman this year and promises a fabulous night with lavish decorations and premium cocktails and food from the best restaurants in New Orleans. There will be music by Björn Again and Phat Hat, just to mention a couple; an incredible auction including thrilling vacations, stunning jewelry, one-of-akind experiences and sports memorabilia; and this year the proceeds will help underwrite the renewal and relocation of Discovery Walk to the front gate of the zoo! Thanks to our cover models: Olivia Manning, Anne Long, J. Kelly Duncan, Audubon Commission President, and Gary Lorio, Whitney Bank Senior Vice-President and head of Commercial Banking in New Orleans. White linen suits, black-tie and incredible cocktail dresses are the dress code for this elegant evening under the stars! Also don’t forget: you can take a chance on a 2013 Lexus ES 300h valued at $42,133 generously donated by Lexus of New Orleans. To make sure that you have just the right accessories for your “Zoo-To-Do” dress, check out What’s Hot for the latest shoes and more. We also have our annual Spring Fashion feature, this time featuring Daphne Berger and Caroline Robert in fabulous clothes that you could wear to “Sentimental Journeys” for Longue Vue House and Gardens. [See box for details from Daphne Berger and Caroline Robert about the party on April 19!] Our most exciting new project is our inaugural Courts of Carnival section! We feature 15 of the most prestigious Carnival organizations showcasing each group’s Queen’s portrait, her Maids and/or Pages, the invitation, program, theme of the ball and more! You definitely want to save this issue and send it to all of you friends all over the country. We are also featuring two special sections: Brunch, 8 | St. Charles Avenue www.saintcharlesavenue.com

Lunch and Happy Hour has new specials at some of your favorite New Orleans haunts, and Women’s Health addresses issues important to us all. The Whimsies’ annual 2013 “Spring Art Show and Sale” is 43 years old and going strong! It is Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, April 21, from 12 to 4 p.m. at McGehee School at 2343 Prytania St. There are 10 members of the Whimsies, and they’re featuring 24 guest artists presenting fine art – not crafts – and will include ceramics, oil paintings, sculpture, drawings and more. It is free to the public and credit cards are accepted for purchases. I want you to save April 30, because New Orleans Artists Against Hunger and Homelessness is having a gala concert celebrating the “Life and Legacy” of Allen Toussaint. Toussaint, Dr. John, Irma Thomas, Trombone Shorty and more will be in concert, collaborating with WLAE to produce a documentary for PBS on the life of Toussaint, which will also be filmed that night. If you’d like to be a sponsor, call Kathy Sebastian at 261-0296. Also, April 6-May 25, Martine Chaisson Gallery (727 Camp St., 302-7942) will be presenting “Memory Logos,” new paintings and drawings by Jack Niven, exploring notions of invented memory and iconic imagery between the mid-19th century and now. I would also like you to save Saturday, April 20, for the Science and Math Charter School’s 20th anniversary celebration. All alumnae and friends are invited to see how their alma mater has evolved! F

5 “2013 Harry Tompson Center Gala,” benefiting the Harry Tompson Homeless Center, 344-2116 6 “Hawaiian Paradise,” benefiting The National Council of Jewish Women, 782-4091 6 “Paint the Town Green,” benefiting Raintree Chidren and Family Services, 899-9045 7 “Dog Day Afternoon,” benefiting the Louisiana SPCA, 762-3307 7 “Going International” benefiting Jefferson Beautification, Inc., 887-8992 8 “Prix d’Elegance” luncheon, benefiting Men & Women of Fashion, 522-0996, extension 204 11 “City Year New Orleans Annual School House Rock,” 561-1290 11-14 “Big Book Sale,” benefiting Friends of the Jefferson Public Library, 455-2655 13 “Cochon Cotillion XVII,” benefiting Bridge House/Grace House, 821-7135 13 “Newman Parents Association N’Spiration: Naturally Newman,” benefiting Isidore Newman School, 896-6371 13-14 “Annual Rummage Sale,” benefiting St. Martin’s Episcopal School’s Mothers’ Club, 289-0621 14 “Great Lady/Great Gentleman Award,” benefiting East Jefferson General Hospital Auxiliary, 456-7083 17 “Guardian Angel Award Gala,” benefiting Project Lazarus, 949-3609 extension 505 18 “The Big Beat,” benefiting The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, 444-3527 19 “Celebrity Waiters” dinner, benefiting Archbishop Rummel, 834-5592 extension 268 19 “Sentimental Journeys 2013: Venetian Carnevale,” benefiting Longue Vue House and Gardens, 293-4723 19 “Tulane Council of Entrepreneurs Awards Gala,” benefiting the LevyRosenblum Institute for Entrepreneurship, 865-5306 20 “Soul Revival New Orleans,” Legacy Donor Foundation, 558-8900 20 “Tour de Cure,” American Diabetes Association, 889-0278 extension 607 20 “JLNO Kitchen Tour,” benefiting the Junior League of New Orleans, 891-5845 21 “Season Preview Party,” benefiting the Shakespeare Festival at Tulane University, 865-5105 26 “Zoo-To-Do for Kids,” benefiting the Audubon Nature Institute, Inc., 861-6160 30 “Friendraising Luncheon,” benefiting Kingsley House, 523-6221, extension 127

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cruisin’the crescent We identify many things that come with Carnival season. Parades, beads and King Cakes all come and go, but one thing stays with us: crawfish. In New Orleans, Mardi Gras is also the time crawfish season starts and we can begin the long tradition of the crawfish boil. Here, a crawfish boil is more than just cooking crawfish; it’s an event that reflects our culture and the traditions passed on through generations. Locals know to always wear a white shirt when eating crawfish, as you can bleach the stains you’re sure to get out of it. We know to always have plenty of paper towels and beer on hand, and rain or shine you’ll most likely be eating them outside. I love crawfish, but what I love more than crawfish is watching non-locals at a crawfish boil. To us a crawfish boil is part of an afternoon; to them it’s an exotic experience. First they

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have to get past that they’re not called “crayfish,” then they have to learn how to peel them. But the funniest part of witnessing an out-of-towner’s first crawfish experience is the face they make when they see someone suck the head. It is a mixture of amazement and disgust – and it’s hilarious! Now after that passes, the newcomer will probably try it themselves, but this is probably because the beer and spice has hit their bloodstream. What is great about it that there’s always someone there to share peeling tips around the steaming table. Crawfish, like many other New Orleans foods, bring people together. It is a social meal with everyone standing around a table; when you get full someone else takes your spot and a new conversation begins. I have some wonderful memories around the crawfish boil table, and I’m excited to make more this season! F

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The Chartwell Center held its annual clay shoot fundraiser at Highpoint Shooting Grounds in Belle Chasse. The shoot raised money for the school, which serves children with autism and related disorders. Whitney Bank sponsored several teams, and Highpoint donated their grounds for the event. Sidney and Norwood Thornton donated a gun for the raffle that Charles Perez won, and the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s department provided a delicious barbecue lunch. Although it was cold, several teams participated in the shoot. 1

1. Division A third place winners Louis Freeman Jr., John Barton Jr., Beau Box and O. Miles Pollard 2. Chartwell High School class President Dugan Westfeldt with cousins Welles Fitzpatrick and Tave Fitzpatrick

This year the Rex Mart held their annual “Ladies Day,” where they invite the members’ wives to preview the floats and purchase Rex merchandise. Everyone was anxious to attend, not only to see the new throws but also to see the newly renovated den. Rex volunteers spent the year before Mardi Gras pouring their blood, sweat and tears into the den’s transformation, and it certainly showed. The den is not only more beautiful but also more user-friendly. It now has a hurricane-proof room to store the archives, and the King’s room is adorned with old Carnival pictures, crowns and costumes in a display case. Among the items to be purchased at the mart was a 2013 Proclamation in which artist Shelley Hesse created and reflected the organization’s 2013 theme “All Creatures Great and Small.”

1. Rex Ladies Day committee Dana Hansel, Beth Dienes, Elise Kiser, Lauren Brower and Kia Brown in the new King’s room 2. Anne Milling shows off her new purchase 3. Official Rex Mart greeter Gray Morrison 4. CeCe Langenstein and Anne Grace

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skin deep

By Cat Wall Aschaffenburg

Purging the Problems When it’s time to get rid of your makeup – for your health.

Do a quick check of any bathroom and chances are you’ll find jars of rarely used face cream, the dregs of a favorite powder blush and at least one tube of lip gloss squeezed within an inch of its life. Being that I’m a makeup artist, you can pretty much triple all the habits above. “Hi, my name is Cat and I’m a beauty product hoarder.” Whether used or unused, these products are taking up space mostly because we want to get every penny we spent on them. But this hoarding habit has a catch: Beauty products do go bad. At best, they stop performing as well as they used to; at worst, they can cause irritations or infections. An added bonus is that decreasing your product stash will speed up your day, too! Unopened, well-formulated cosmetics can remain stable for a couple of years at room temperature, but the clock starts once you bring a product home and open it. When air hits the formula, certain ingredients start to oxidize, then degrade. What is more, every time you touch your makeup or skin-care lotions and potions, you transfer germs to them – then subsequently to your face. Also, heat and humidity promote the growth of mold and yeast, which is one reason the bathroom, though convenient, isn’t the ideal spot to store cosmetics. A better place: a cool, dry linen closet.

Oddly U.S. labeling regulations don’t require an expiration date on most cosmetics, and beyond the obvious signs, such as dried mascara or separated foundation, it can be tough to tell when something’s past its prime. So to help you home organize and de-clutter your space, here are some beauty-protecting tips on when to throw away what. Face Makeup Toss-it time: Six months for liquids; two years for powders. Insider info.: You increase the odds of

bacterial growth, breakouts or irritation when you repeatedly dip your brushes and fingers into liquid foundation. Also, as it ages, foundation can go on unevenly, creating a streaky, inconsistent finish. Oils rises to the top and the consistency thickens. Powders present less of a problem because bacteria can’t grow where there’s no water. However, over time powders with botanical ingredients, such as aloe or jojoba, can become harder to blend and are more likely to crumble as their trace amounts of water evaporate. If you put a lotion or cream on first and then apply a mineral powder, then your brush must be cleaned often, as bacteria will grow there as well and get into the powder.

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Mascara Toss-it time: Three months or less. Insider info: A mascara tube is a

dark, wet environment, the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. Preservatives in mascara only work for so long, and truthfully threemonth-old mascara just doesn’t perform well. It is chalky and powdery, and any lengthening or thickening fibers often separate from the fluid, so the mascara stops going on in a smooth, even coat. To avoid hastening the demise of your mascara, never pump the wand – this pushes air into the tube, causing it to dry out faster. Instead, slowly draw out and twist the brush to scrape the tube’s interior. When good mascara goes bad it can cause all sorts of problems; you can even develop a sty from the mascara wand. Eyeliner and Eye Shadow Toss-it time: Liquid eyeliners, three

months; cream eye shadows, six months; pencil eyeliners and powder eye shadows, two years. Insider info.: As they do with mascara, bacteria tend to flourish in liquid-eyeliner tubes, and the product dries out. Pencil eyeliners have a longer shelf life because you can create a fresh; clean surface each time you sharpen them. (Just be sure to regularly sanitize your sharpener with rubbing alcohol.) Powder shadows, like pressed powders, are less prone to

contamination because they, too, lack water (if you wet them, toss after six months). But aging eye shadows have performance issues: They get packed down, making it harder to pick up pigment with your brush. Lipstick and Lipliner Toss-it time: Lipstick and lip gloss,

two years; lip liner, two years or more. Insider info.: The water content in lipstick makes it a potential mini-reservoir of bacteria. No surprise, they also dry out with age – they no longer look creamy on the lips. The newer, longwearing formulas have an even shorter life span, since they often contain ingredients that evaporate more quickly than creamier formulas. Pencil lip liners, like eyeliners, may last a little longer, since putting them through a sharpener removes the old surface. So in review: Accept that you’re

going to be discarding items for which you “paid good money.” Discard anything that smells funny, has separated or has gone past suggested times above. Pitch it if you don’t like the texture, the color or never use it. Placing your left items in categories on the shelf or in a basket will make things move faster and keep your products where you’ll see them – and use them. F

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what’s hot

By Caroline Malouse

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Now that your feet no longer need to be encased in wool socks and leather boots to survive the outdoors, you can go for something a little more gamine in the shoe department. Put away your scarves and sweaters, too, and get a little something new for your single-layer-weather wardrobe.

1. This black-and-white wedge sandal from Sesto Meucci will leave you looking effortlessly stunning. Let your feet rejoice in the spring air in these go-with-anything heels. French Sole, 333 Canal St., 267-9000, FrenchSoleNewOrleans.com

2. Kork-Ease’s Deborah platform sandal is a tried-and-true style that can’t go wrong. In several colors, it embodies chic, comfortable style with an earthy attitude that can be worn day and night. Perfect Fit Shoes, 5525 Magazine St., 616-6170, PerfectFitShoes.net 3. A handmade needlepoint-and-leather belt adds just the right amount of preppy quirk to any outfit. Smathers and Branson’s belts will look so great this season that you’ll be glad to know they last for years. Perlis Clothing, 6070 Magazine St., 895-8661, Perlis.com

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4. Who’s the fairest one of all? In these shiny sandals, it’s definitely you. Rachel Zoe’s Mirror Heeled Sandal is flashy enough to matter and, with its low heel, comfortable enough to wear all day. Angelique Shoe, 5421 Magazine St., 504-891-8992, AngeliqueShoe.com 5. In these pieces by Virgins, Saints and Angels, Italian San Benito medallions are used to create necklaces with various pearls and beads; on-trend, they’ll layer well and add both a rock ‘n’ roll edge and a good-girl touch to any outfit. Eve’s Apple, 3640 Magazine St., 570-6997, EvesApple.com

6. Faux leather small sling purses in spring’s bright colors (available in green with pink and orange with green) feature a raised flower motif would be perfect for your nights on the town. Orient Expressed, 3905 Magazine St., 504-899-3060, OrientExpressed.com 7. Throw back to grandma’s style with these hand-embroidered floral clutches by Moyna. The updated style is a foolproof combo of old and new, and they lend a pop of color and a dash of spring to any warm weather ensemble. Feet First Shoes, Handbags & Accessories, 4122 Magazine St., 899-6800, FeetFirstStores.com April 2013 St. Charles Avenue | 15

on the menu

Lambtastic Chef Nick Hufftâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lamb Burger as served at Barcadia Bar & Grill and Curbside Food Trucks.

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photographed by jeffery johnston

recipe Lamb Burger 6 ounces Two Run Farms Lamb 1 cup of Baby Spinach 1/4 cup of Shaved Red Onions 1 Brioche Bun Salt and pepper to taste Dash oregano 2 Tablespoons Roasted Red Pepper “Mint” Jam* Goat Cheese Croquettes* Roasted Red Pepper “Mint” Jam 10 Red bell peppers (roasted, sweated and peeled) 3 Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored and chopped) 1 Tablespoon red chili flake 1 Tablespoon mint, chopped 1 cup sugar 1 cup red wine vinegar Pectin (Recipe makes 6 cups) For Jam: Place above ingredients, except mint, into a large pan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer until ingredients reduce by half. Add pectin little by little until preferred thickness is reached. Turn off heat and add mint. Portion into canning jars for storage. For Goat Cheese Croquettes: Ball 1/2-ounce goat cheese and bread with flour, egg wash and Panko bread crumbs. Fry at 350 degrees until golden brown. To Plate: Season your lamb patty with salt, pepper and a dash of oregano. Grill to preferred doneness and set aside to rest. In the meantime, throw baby spinach and shaved red onion into a bowl. Add the Roasted Red Pepper “Mint” Jam and toss. Set lamb patty on bottom bun, add above combination, serve with goat cheese croquettes and enjoy! F

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By Gwendolyn Knapp

Tuna tartare with “sunset in the courtyard” cocktail at SoBou

New Bites and Highlights Looking for a few adventurous and fun restaurant options to add some spunk to your otherwise routine spots? These days New Orleans is bustling with places that will add the spark to your love of dining out. SoBou is located in the former Bacco space, but you would never know. A lively renovation with beautiful lighting and décor – including a beer garden with beer taps adorning tables – reflects the creative and playful food and drinks you’ll find. Chef Juan Carlos Gonzalez, who developed

the menu alongside chef Tory McPhail of Commander’s Palace

(they’re sister restaurants), never ceases to have fun in the kitchen, serving unique street food inspired spins on old classics. It is like a fine-dining carnival really, with things being set on fire and lots of fun disguises. Beignets are pumped full of foie gras, and the Caprese salad gets a sweet revamp, with mozzarella, tomato and basil getting the boot for vanilla panna cotta, sugarcane-soaked naval oranges and mint drizzled in a Steen’s cane syrup and a balsamic reduction. This

is a restaurant determined to share its sense of humor with you, and it will to make you smile. Chocolate Coma Bar is a funny name for a dessert, yes – but only because it’s true. Tuna tartare arrives in a most unusual serving, as an ice cream cone. The tuna-and-pineapple ceviche is served with a dollop of basil-and-avocado ice cream, and toasted coconut in a dainty little cone that’s impossible to resist. It is also impossible not to chuckle a little while watching grown men in business suits devouring these yellowfin tuna cones, but it might be due to Abigail Gullo’s drinks, too (the mixologist behind the restaurant’s impeccable craft drinks). Gullo’s signature cocktails are as fun and intriguing as Gonzalez’s menu, like her creation The Last Laugh with gin, marachino, lime and Chartreuse topped with Prosecco. Like Commander’s and Adelaide, you can also get two-bit cocktails at SoBou on Mondays through Fridays, from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., which includes, quite appropriately, the choice of a Cha Cha or Pink Elephants on Parade. Wayfare is a new addition to the Freret Street dining scene, located in the former Freret Street Boxing Gym, and when it comes to amazing sandwiches they are indeed a knock out. Chef Kevin White, formerly of Galatoire’s and Borgne, prepares his own mozzarella and sausages in-house (he cures charcuterie, too) and has an obvious talent for interesting flavor pairings, all of which elevate your normal lunchtime fare. The chips are also housemade and good enough to turn decent people into thieves. If you’re feeling sinful, though, the lardon macaroni and cheese is a “must-try” side. Sandwiches satiate myriad urges, from a BLT that includes fried green tomatoes, to a

fennel sausage sandwich with a yard egg. The Knuckle Sandwich, with layers of tender roast beef topped with thin wisps of fried onion, arugula and horseradish mayo on a pretzel bun is the sort of creative

spin on a lunchtime staple that makes Wayfare a game-changer for the lunch scene. But Wayfare is really so much more than that, with its later hours and a full bar, including a wealth of craft beers on and bar food options. It is the type of restaurant you can hit up at any hour and leave impressed. ManhattanJack, recently opened on Prytania Street next to Creole Creamery, isn’t just a coffee shop. Home to an array of extremely naughty chocolates, macaroons, pastries, doughnuts and after-dinner deadlies, this bakery turns out Effin Good Bars and other “effin” good sweets. Owners and bakers Jack Petronella and Coleman Jernigan have recently added a sandwich menu that’s totally worth the trip. The Monte Carlo, a pressed sandwich of melted Swiss cheese, ham and turkey between two slices of French toast dusted with powdered sugar, comes with a small dish of raspberry jam and is a sweet-tooth’s delight for brunch, lunch or even an afternoon snack. The menu also features a nod to the lobster roll, made here with crawfish, and there’s also a Jersey specialty, a Taylor ham and cheese which, if you’ve never tried it, is like a salty, melted ham and American cheese hangover sandwich on a bagel. F

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A slice of pepperoni from Pizza Delicious in Bywater will change the way you think about New York-style pizza in New Orleans and the way you think about Bywater as a dining destination.

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philanthropic fun

by Elizabeth Heideman

1. Co-chairs Ashley Rayborn, Sofia Bellini, Cristi Chauvin and Victoria Baudier 2. Darleen Carlisle, Jennifer Fowler and Martine Chaisson Linares 3. David Gaines, Cristina Fowler, Christian Chauvin and Ana Gershanik 4. Dr. Blanca Maldonado, Michael Seifert, Luz Caputto and Jonathan Suquet 5. Laura Smith, Caitlin Byars, Cassie Preston and Patty Toledo 6. Mullady Voelker, Gary Lagrange and Lauren McCulloch 7. Rosa Rodriguez, Yakelis Anzola and Ileana Suquet

“Carnaval” in December

The New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s annual black-tie masquerade. The New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s annual black tie masquerade, the “Azucar Ball,” brought a “carnaval” to the very home of Carnival this December, with Mardi Gras World playing host to this year’s theme “Noche de Carnaval” or “Night at the Carnival.” Azucar directly benefitted NOHHF’s scholarship funds that are awarded to deserving Hispanic youth every year. Co-chairs Cristi Fowler Chauvin, Sofia Pigna Bellini, Ashley Ryan Rayborn and Victoria White

Baudier flawlessly organized this festive and fun-filled evening. During the ball, the NOHHF bestowed its highest honor upon Dr. Patrick J. Quinlan, who has unselfishly devoted his time and efforts to bettering the local community through outreach and community service. Complete with fortune-tellers, acrobats and aerialists who served guests champagne while hanging upside down, “Azucar 2012” was truly “the greatest show on Earth.” With music by bands Julio & Cesar

of the evening was a mini-parade and Rumba Buena, guests enjoyed of local celebrities on elaborately a night of dancing under the stars decorated floats, supplied by Mardi along the Mississippi River, in Gras World. Guests caught a addition to an outdoor cigar bar. number of favors including beads, Attendees also feasted on gourmet maracas and masks. In attendance cuisine, including fare from the were Mayor Mitch Landrieu and Ralph Brennan-owned Red Fish his wife Cheryl. F Grill and René Bistrot. A patron party held in Mardi Gras World’s “Mini event at a glance French Quarter” What: “Azucar Ball,” benefitting New preceded the ball Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation and was catered by When: Friday, November 16 John Besh. Where: Mardi Gras World The highlight

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1. Michael Williamson, Barbara Turner Windhorst and Chris Claus 2. Event chair Flo and Richard Schornstein with Roswell Weil and honoree Carol Wise 3. Johnny Lopez with Carol Ann and John Roberts 4. Gary and Mary Ann Ostroske with Jane and C. Allen Favrot 5. Alexis Hocevar with Patty and Phil Riddlebarger 6. Charmaine Caccioppi with John and Sylvia Laborde 7. Phyllis Taylor and Sheila Davlin

Honoring Carol Wise

The Alexis de Tocqueville Society of United Way hosts its “Award Ceremony and Gala.”

The Alexis de Tocqueville Society of United Way of Southeast Louisiana honored outstanding local community leader, volunteer and philanthropist Carol Wise with its highest award this past November. The ceremony and gala were hosted at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. Local leader and devoted mother and grandmother, Carol Wise has played a pivotal role in the rebuilding efforts of New Orleans, particularly in child care reform. Her involvement with the Child

Care Rebuild Collaborative and Success by 6, a WLC initiative, has directly resulted in large-scale improvements in early childhood education and child care programs throughout Louisiana since Hurricane Katrina. Wise is also a founder of the Women’s Leadership Council of United Way, which works to improve the lives of New Orleans area women and girls. Event chair and past recipient of the Tocqueville award for her own philanthropic work, Flo Schornstein organized a

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formed in honor of Wise, with spectacular night recognizing Wise’s extraordinary achievements. music by the Treme Brass Band. The gala raised over $100,000 for Local legendary newscaster Angela United Way, while paying tribute Hill emceed the gala. to one of Louisiana’s most beloved The evening began with a community leaders. F cocktail reception and performance by the Joe Simon Band, followed by a delightful dinner of braised ribs, event at a glance root vegetables and What: “2012 Alexis de Tocqueville a seasonal berry Society of United Way of Southeast financier. Louisiana’s Awards Ceremony and Gala” Highlights of When: Thursday, November 15 the gala included a Where: Hyatt Regency New Orleans surprise second-line

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3 1. Esteban Gershanik, event chair Rita Benson LeBlanc, board president Dr. Juan Gershanik and Ana Gershanik 2. Curtis and auction chair Celeste Eustis with hosts and honorary patron chairs Donna and Paul Flower 3. Big Sam, executive director Joyce Bracey, Mary Chapman and Dominick Ragusa 4. Beverly Matheney, Ken Flower, Sherri Sosa and Liz Hefler 5. Lilla Wright, Dorothy Mann and Lindsey Prevost 6. Taslin Alfonzo and Gabriel Nazar

Come One, Come All The “CADA Carnivale Patron Party.” An invitation-only patron party, which was graciously hosted by Honorary Chairs Paul and Donna Flower and sponsored by The New Orleans Saints, was for close CADA (Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse for Greater New Orleans) supporters and “Carnivale” sponsors on Thursday, November 15. The party featured live music by groups Javier Gutierrez & Vivaz and Jay, Ray & Gee. Guests were able to bid on over 20 lots at the party’s silent auction, and the highest bidders were lucky

enough to go home with a Todd White giclee print donated by Galerie D’art Francais and a football autographed by the entire Saints team, among other fabulous prizes. Chef Edgar Caro of Baru Bistro & Tapas catered the evening. The patron party was delayed due to Hurricane Issac. In September, City Park’s Carousel Gardens were transformed into a fully-fledged family circus for the “CADA Carnivale.” Families could enjoy captivating performances by classic circus acts, such as a

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Joyce V. Bracey; event chair face painter, glow-ball juggler, Rita Benson LeBlanc; honorary stilt walker and hula-hooper, all patron chairs Paul and Donna while enjoying complimentary ice Flower; and auction chair Celeste cream provided by New Orleans Eustis organized both incredible Ice Cream Company, a welcomed evenings, which directly benefitted relief from the hot night. Children could also experience the Carousel CADA’s mission of substance abuse prevention and education. F Gardens’ original amusement park rides, including the antique wooden event at a glance carousel, which is What: “CADA Carnivale Patron Party,” now one of only 100 benefiting the Council on Alcohol & in the country. Drug Abuse Board President Dr. When: Thursday, November 15 Juan J. Gershanik; Where: The home of Donna and Paul Flower Executive Director

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1. Honoree Dottie Reese and her family 2. Margaret Beer, honoree Dana Hansel and Renaissance Publishing CEO Todd Matherne 3. Honoree Betsy Nalty and Dick Simmons 4. Honoree Herschel Abbott Jr., Anne Abbott and Andy Schroeder 5. Former honoree Roger Ogden, executive editor Bev Church, Tommy Westervelt and Karl Hoefer 6. Honoree Greg Rusovich and Danny Conwill 7. Honoree Dr. Scott Cowen and Marjorie Cowen with Tim Francis

Giving Back to Those Who Give St. Charles Avenue magazine honors six “Activists of the Year.” On Wednesday, December 5, St. Charles Avenue magazine honored six local activists whose unceasing efforts to enrich and rebuild the city of New Orleans earned them the title Activists of the Year 2012. The honorees were Dana Hansel, for her involvement with a number of local organizations, including the Art Council of New Orleans, Dress for Success and Citizens for 1 Greater New Orleans; Herschel Abbott Jr., for his work with the St. Thomas Community Medical

Center, National World War II Museum and as a board member of Dillard University; Dottie Reese, whose passion for social justice is evident through her untiring support of organizations like The Urban League of Greater New Orleans and The International Women’s Forum; Dr. Scott Cowen, president of Tulane University, for his contributions to public service and the city’s rebuilding efforts post-Hurricane Katrina; Greg Rusovich, whose works include a campaign to implement

a more effective criminal justice system and to increase economic development; and Betsy Nalty, whose mission is to foster a spirit of community activism in others as well as to promote educational reform, which she enacts particularly through her role as a board member of The Louise S. McGehee School. The awards ceremony was graciously hosted by Iberia Bank. The evening was not only a time for celebration but also a

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4 1. Ti Martin, Mary Claire Hartman, Helen Siegel and Missie McGuire 2. Cameron Bonnett, Richard Sherman, Marshall Lee and Mit Seiler 3. John Cleveland and honorary chair Lin Emery 4. Tracy Gilbert, Carlos Lopez, Greg Vogel and Dominique Steffens

Hope, Care and Compassion The 26th annual “Art Against AIDS” gala.

When an opportunity comes along to support a worthwhile cause and have an unforgettable evening while doing so, many would agree that this is just too good to pass up. It seems the guests at “Art Against AIDS” at the New Orleans Museum of Art Saturday, December 1, agreed. NO/AIDS Task Force’s 26th annual gala was one of the most successful yet, with over 1,000 attendees supporting the Task Force and its mission to provide “hope, care and compassion” to Louisiana families affected by HIV and AIDS.

Thanks to honorary co-chairs Lin Emery and Skylar Fein; honorary co-chairs emeriti John Bullard and William Fagaly; media chair Chet Pourciau; school arts chair Candy Ulmer Cranch; holiday boutique chair Edmund Adams; entertainment chair Laura Tenneyson; culinary arts chair Poppy Tooker; auction chairs Bryan Batt and Tom Cianfichi; and operations chair Jimmy Fahrenholtz, the gala was a wonderful success, raising over $100,000. Shades of Praise Gospel Choir,

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boutique, including specially The Sirens of New Orleans, Big Deal Burlesque, Nasimiyu & Rainy handcrafted Christmas ornaments by New Orleans youth and Days and Dorian Rush provided “Paper Prayers,” painted strips of live music and entertainment. paper offered in Japan as prayers Guests enjoyed a silent auction for the sick. F of juried artwork, with pieces from some of New Orleans’ most well-respected artists. One highest bidder was also lucky enough to win an event at a glance exclusive tour of worldWhat: 26th annual “Art Against renowned artist Skylar AIDS,” benefiting the NO/AIDS Fein’s studio. Guests Task Force could also purchase When: Saturday, December 1 unforgettable gifts for Where: New Orleans Museum of Art loved ones at the holiday

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4 1. Beau and co-chair Katherine Raymond with co-chair Lori and John Paige 2. Hosts Gary and Betsy Laborde with Edie and David Darragh 3. Janet Tallerine and Sara Costello 4. Randy and Kathy Opotowsky

From Our Homes to Yours The Preservation Resource Center’s annual “Holiday Home Tour.” Nothing speaks of New Orleans quite so much as our distinctive architecture, and the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans is here to ensure that it stays that way. For almost 40 years, the PRC has made efforts to preserve some of our most beloved historical landmarks, as well as over 300 homes after Hurricane Katrina. This holiday season, the PRC celebrated by showcasing some of New Orleans’ most beautiful homes in its “Holiday Home Tour.” Lori Elliott Paige and Katherine

Kleinpeter Raymond graciously organized the event and the patron party, pictured here, on Friday, December 7, which directly benefitted the PRC and its mission of cultural and historical preservation. Festivities at the exclusive patron party included live music by the Chris Edmunds Trio and dining by the Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group. The “Holiday Home Tour” took place in the Garden District that weekend, December 8 and 9, and featured six grand homes decked out in holiday splendor. Twenty-six different local bands

Events, as well as an expansive provided live music at each home, holiday boutique which offered making each stop on the tour a a wonderful selection of gifts for magical place to get away. The spacious Canon Turner Hall friends and family. Among the boutique’s selection were jewelry, of Trinity Episcopal Church was art and specialty gifts from over 40 featured as a surprise lagniappe local vendors and artisans. F house for tour-goers. Trinity served as tour headquarters and the site of a decadent dining event at a glance experience, featuring What: “2012 Holiday Home Tour classic New Orleans Patron Party,” benefiting the cuisine, such as grillades Preservation Resource Center When: Friday, December 7 and grits, provided by Where: Home of Gary and Betsy Palate New Orleans Laborde Catering & Special

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1. Co-chair Joan Ingram, president Mike Jones, Meb Cefalu and co-chair Jacquelyn Milan 2. Suzanne Friloux, Sheryl Gauthreaux, Allyson Marrero and Martine Chaisson Linares 3. Sandra Chaisson, Joyce Coleman and Cynthia Aucoin 4. Catharine Accardo and Jeri Landry with Jory Murry, Quentin Murry and Samantha Krail

Fashion-Forward Fundraising

The Ladies Leukemia League hosts a fashion show and luncheon for cancer research. Great style for an even greater purpose: this is what the Ladies Leukemia League brings to every holiday season in New Orleans. In December at the luxurious Hilton Riverside, the LLL donated $175,000 to local pioneers in the medical field to fight – and win – the battle against cancer. Co-chairwomen Jacquelyn Milan and Joan Ingram flawlessly put together the event, which was a holiday luncheon and fashion show benefitting the league.

LLL President Meb Cefalu gave an opening statement, while WDSU-TV’s Margaret Orr served as mistress of ceremonies. The fashion show was graciously sponsored by Dillard’s and was coordinated by Joyce Coleman, an active LLL member, and Mike Jones of Dillard’s. The show featured style elements from around the world, with the luscious colors of Paris, to the lace ornaments of Madrid, to the clear ivory tones of the Austrian Alps.

Local children who are battling cancer also walked the runway and wore stunning ensembles that Dillard’s generously donated. The 1,200 guests were able to bid on an extensive collection of prizes. Winners went home with luxurious items, including a trip to New York City, a pair of Superbowl tickets and an Aucoin Hart bracelet. The dining options included chargrilled

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What: “Fete de Noel,” benefitting the Ladies Leukemia League When: Wednesday, December 12 Where: Hilton New Orleans Riverside

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4 1. Kelly Gibson with Foofie and Darrah Schaefer 2. Tammy Boyd and Yvette Picaccio with Steve and Diana Worthy 3. Eddie Boettner and Shelley Pigeon 4. Lisa and Mark Heller

Helping Kids is a Ball The annual Fore!Kids “Golf Ball Gala.”

Sports lovers and kids lovers united at the Fore!Kids Foundation’s annual “Golf Ball Gala,” which “tee’d off” at 7 p.m., Friday, November 30. The foundation is one of the premier organizations in the New Orleans area whose efforts help provide “healthcare, education and hope” to New Orleans children by benefitting local charities, including St. Michael’s Special School, Ochsner Pediatric Clinic, Bayou District

and First Tee of New Orleans. The gala was wonderfully organized by co-chairs Jeanne Gallo and Julie Schexnaildre; and co-captains Chav Pierce and Damien Serauskas. Mark Romig, CEO of New Orleans Tourism Marketing, served as master of ceremonies throughout the evening. The Hyatt’s Empire Ballroom was decked out in a holiday theme, with tinsel and miniature golf balls as the centerpieces

on each of the tables. Louisiana Spice provided live music and dancing throughout the evening, with dining provided by Patton’s Catering. The Wine Spectacular Raffle was one of the highlights of the evening. One lucky winner went home with 34 bottles of collectible wine. The evening also featured both a silent and live auction, whose prizes were a golf lover’s dream and included a round of

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What: Annual “Golf Ball Gala,” benefiting the Fore!Kids Foundation When: Friday, November 30 Where: Hyatt Regency Hotel

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4 1. Event chair Sal Scaccia, Liz Sherman and Malcolm Broussard 2. Coleman Adler, Cherie Turk, Cherie Vogel and Margaret Bopp 3. Eboni Evans with Mark and Dr. Kate Holcomb 4. Colleen Gunter, Ruby Tremont and Lucien Gunter

The Cure For Your Saturday Night The New Orleans Pharmacy Museum celebrates its “Aqua Vitale Gala.”

In December, the Pharmacy Museum held its “Aqua Vitale Gala,” celebrating the “life-giving” tonics of America’s first registered pharmacist, a local New Orleanian, and the rich history and culture that the museum now gives us. The gala directly benefited the museum’s Building Capital Improvements program. Sal Scaccia, Pharm.D and vice chairman of the New Orleans Pharmacy Board, served as event chair, helping to make

possible a spectacular evening. Anthony D’Angelo and his mother Charlotte D’Angelo, of the D’Angelo Foundation, graciously presented the museum with a donation of $25,000, giving a true cause for celebration. “Guests enjoyed a lovely evening of delicious libations, local fare and music while supporting” one of the city’s “landmark institutions,” says Executive Director Liz Sherman. It was easy to dance the night away to the jazz, rhythm and blues and

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auction and raffle, with extraordiMotown beats of Ron Jones & nary items such as a signed Drew The Big Easy Players. There was Brees football, a House of Blues a large variety of decadent dining Foundation Room membership, fare, including a raw oyster bar by fine artwork and raffle prize Acme Oyster House, petit fours of $2,500 given away to lucky by Maurice French Pastries and bidders. F quesadillas by El Gato Negro. Attendees sipped wine donated by event at a glance Trinchero Family What: “Aqua Vitale Gala,” benefiting Estates, as well as the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum specialty cocktails. When: Saturday, December 8 The gala also Where: New Orleans Pharmacy held a silent Museum

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1. Joshua Force and Leanne Moses with co-chairs Sherrie and Alan Goodman 2. Larry Orlansky with Edie and Paul Rosenblum 3. Louis Shepard and Sarah Rubin 4. Robert Kutcher, Joyce Pulitzer, Jonathan Lake and Max Nathan

Celebrating 100 Years of Justice The Anti-Defamation League honors a century of work for global equality.

This past December, the South-Central Region of the Anti-Defamation League held a “Centennial Dinner Celebration,” commemorating the organization’s work for equality and for the end of discrimination within the United States, as well as on a global scale. Michael Botnick served as chair of the Centennial Committee, and with help from co-chairs Sherrie and Alan Goodman and Louellen and Darryl Berger, the evening

was a splendid success. Deputy National Director Ken Jacobson attended the dinner and delivered the keynote address, which wonderfully set the tone for the evening. The ADL honored the SouthCentral Region’s Advisory Board Chairs for their work and also recognized the A.I. Botnick Torch of Liberty Award recipients over the past 38 years. The award has been customarily bestowed upon outstanding civic leaders and

those fighting for social justice within the local community. Mayor Mitch Landrieu, a 2004 Award recipient, was named honorary co-chair of the event. The celebration was held in the exquisite Empire Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Hotel and began with a cocktail reception, whose attendees were delighted with the smooth melodies of the Joe Simon Jazz Trio, followed by an exquisitely prepared seated dinner.

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By Lisa Tudor | Photographed by Theresa Cassagne Illustrations by Kathryn Stoll Mills | Makeup by Brandie Hopstein Hair by Niki Walker Salon | Market Editor by Mirella Cameran Models: 2013 “Sentimental Journey” co-chairs Caroline Robert and Daphne Berger in Garden Party Attire

n a city that reveres preservation, Longue Vue House & Gardens is a crown jewel. Edith and Edgar Stern fashioned their beloved estate on Bamboo Road, embarking on an around-the-world voyage during its construction and capturing their exploits in a memoir. The eponymously named “Sentimental Journeys” is now an elegant evening of entertainment bringing local philanthropists, luxury brands and corporations together to raise funds featuring an auction of uniquely imagined travel experiences. Proceeds support Longue Vue’s art, design, horticulture and preservation programming – a fitting tribute to the Stern’s spirit of adventure and romance. On April 19, Caroline Robert and Daphne Berger, partnering with Iberia Bank, Tattinger Champagne, Ferrari and Galatoire’s, join their league of Longue Vue enthusiasts to present “Sentimental Journeys 2013: Venetian Carnevale.” For more information, visit LongueVue.com.

Tadashi Shoji paillette embroidered lace dress in celadon at Perlis; Daphne’s necklace by Iradj Moini from her personal collection. April 2013 St. Charles Avenue | 41

Daphne in silver raffia dress at Elizabethâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; Loeffler Randall neon orange Rider attachĂŠ at Mimi.

Daphne in Milly Butterfly Sheath at FeBe; Construct Jewelry Canary Ball earrings at Haute; Lelya Feli clutch in chartreuse at Eveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Apple.

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Caroline in tipped shimmer raffia dress at Elizabethâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; Lelya blush minaudiere at Angelique.

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Daphne in Lela Rose dress at Mimi; Carolineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own mosaic bib necklace at Designer Social.

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TOP, LEFT: Caroline in Elizabeth and James Yumi top at Eveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Apple; Love Moschino floral print jeans and Alexis Bittar Ophelia resin bangles, both at Angelique; dinner ring at C. Collection. ABOVE RIGHT: Caroline in Haute Hippie lace shorts and Alkemie serpent cuff at Haute; Jolie & Elizabeth racer back top, bangle stack and earrings at Abeille; neon patent belt at Mimi. LEFT: Caroline in Monique Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;huillier print dress and Oscar de la Renta enamel necklace, both at Mimi.

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For an evening, the spotlight was all theirs. Though the anticipation spanned years, often beginning at birth, the moment was fleeting – but what a moment it was. Ahead the challenges of the real world awaited them, but for the night, and the days and events that built up to it, there was a chance to reign. We present here St. Charles Avenue’s inaugural chronicles of Carnival’s courts. They are arranged in reverse chronological order from Mardi Gras to Twelfth Night, as though marching into time. Somewhere the polished limousines now await next season, but the memories of Carnival past offer their own joy ride. The season has passed; long live the season. Balls are presented in reverse order by date.

Mistick Krewe of Comus 1857

“Legend of the Lotus”

1. Her Majesty Queen Miss Elizabeth Grace Hoefer and Comus 2. Pages Master John Roumain Peters IV, Master William Daniel Huger, Master Thomas Hughes Saer and Master John Middleton Huger 3. Maids Miss Sara Durham O’Bryon, Miss Charlotte Eugenie Gibert McLellan, Miss Celeste Freret Favrot and Miss Leighton Freret Bell, Her Majesty Queen Miss Elizabeth Grace Hoefer and Maids Miss Tupper Lampton Allen, Miss Caroline Caffery Gilly, Miss Caroline Janvier Nelson and Miss Margaret Mason Stewart Photographed by GrevY Photography

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Rex 1872 “All Creatures Great and Small”

Rex’s only nonprofit is the Pro Bono Publico Foundation founded by the organization in 2006 to support local public education initiatives after Hurricane Katrina.

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1. Her Majesty Queen Miss Nina O’Brien Sloss 2. His Majesty King Rex William Hugh Hines and Her Majesty Queen Miss Nina O’Brien Sloss 3. Maid Miss Patricia Patteson Boh, Duke Mister Gregory Dupuy Tilton Jr., Maid Miss Sarah Woodward Parkerson, Duke Mister Jefferson Glenny Parker Jr., Maid Miss Lindsay Lane Stall, Duke Mister John Peter Laborde III, Maid Miss Ileana Maria Feoli, Duke Mister James Parkhurst Favrot Jr., Page Master Lawrence Noel Johnson III, His Majesty King Rex William Hugh Hines, Her Majesty Queen Miss Nina O’Brien Sloss, Page Master Edmund Scott Philipson, Duke Mister Richard Hunter Yancey V, Maid Miss Page Carrère Bailey, Duke Mister Grant Mason Eustis, Maid Miss Helen Bailey Morrison, Duke Mister Wilson Armfield Blum, Maid Miss Meredith Elizabeth Hines, Duke Mister George Rives Cary IV and Maid Miss Katherine Simmons Sherrill Photographed by Kathy Anderson Photography

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Krewe of Zulu 1909

“Zulu Together with Love, Harmony and Peace”

The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club is a nonprofit and community organization.

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1. Her Majesty Queen Miss Monica Veal Givens, His Majesty King Cedric George Givens 2. Her Majesty Queen Miss Monica Veal Givens, His Majesty King Cedric George Givens, (second row pictured) King’s Warrior Daren Johnson, King’s Junior Warrior Tyler Allen Lee, King’s Warrior Marshall Sanford, (third row pictured) King’s Charge D’Affaires Kevin Comeaux, King’s Security Charles Goldston, King’s Charge D’Affaires Irvin Scales Jr. and King’s Float Captain Kevin Jones Sr. 3. Maids (in alphabetical order) Miss Kassidy J. Christmas, Miss Des’rae E.L. Davis, Miss Gabrielle M. Francois, Miss Kandice A. Gaines, Miss Shireon D. Gray, Miss Jada M. Green, Miss Shaude C. Henry, Miss Loreal A. Ivory, Miss Alexis C. Jackson, Miss Jessica A. Johnson, Miss Paris Bailey-LaCabe, Miss Sade C. Lewis, Miss Destiny R. McWilliams, Miss Kaycei Moton-Melancon, Miss Chandler A. Mire, Miss Kennedi A. Moss, Miss Dasia L. Payton, Miss Jayde E. Platenburg, Miss Kimberly S. Townsend and Miss Jaelyn D. Wheeler with Coronation Dukes (in alphabetical order) Mister Shawn Atkins, Mister Windell Bean, Mister Brent Boyd, Mister Charles Cathey, Mister Steven Crayton Sr., Mister Louis Cushenberry, Mister Tannard Darensburg, Mister Barrin W. Davis, Mister Conny Horton Jr., Mister Troy Jackson, Mister Ashley T.C. Jenkins, Mister Woodrow Kellup, Mister Troy M. LaCabe, Mister Darren Mire, Mister Harlow Pollar, Mister Jerron Rush, Mister James “Doc” Sterling, Mister Ron Tassin and Mister Keith Thomas Photography by Gavin Goins

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Krewe of Proteus 1881 “The Unseen New Orleans Carnival”

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1. Queen Miss Claire Wendland Geary 2. Maids Miss Molly Fitzgerald Phayer, Miss Margaret Ann Grace Martin, Miss Helen Bailey Morrison, Miss Page Carrère Bailey, Miss Meredith Elizabeth Hines, Miss Celeste Freret Favrot, Her Majesty Queen Miss Claire Wendland Geary and Maids Miss Leighton Freret Bell, Miss Victoria Wells Ellinghausen, Miss Madeline Avery Simmons, Miss Nina O’Brien Sloss, Miss Anna Lillian Miller and Miss Kathryn O’Connor Spencer 3. Maids Miss Nina O’Brien Sloss, Miss Helen Bailey Morrison, Miss Margaret Ann Grace Martin, Miss Victoria Wells Ellinghausen, Miss Page Carrère Bailey and Miss Molly Fitzgerald Phayer, Page Master Timothy Semmes Favrot Jr., Her Majesty Queen Miss Claire Wendland Geary, King Proteus 2013, Page Master Clifford Pipes Fitz-Hugh and Maids Miss Celeste Freret Favrot, Miss Leighton Freret Bell, Miss Meredith Elizabeth Hines, Miss Anna Lillian Miller, Miss Madeline Avery Simmons and Miss Kathryn O’Connor Spencer Photographed by Jim Cresson Photographers

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Original Illinois Club 1895 “Solomon and Sheba”

3 1. His Majesty King Sgt. Lynn J. Dedeaux and Her Majesty Queen Miss Jade Dominique Dedeaux 2. (Back) Heralds Master Javion S. Shotwell, Master Thomas E. Shelby, and Master Delwin T. Bass Jr., and (front) Pages Miss Charlie Brinae Crawford, Miss Paige Elizabeth Julien and Miss Madison Marie Brown 3. Maids Miss Vasti Breeyon Hansley, Miss Corben Darielle Brady and Miss Leda Marie Hardesty; Miss Tiffany Krishell Wilson, Miss Cydney Nova Evans, Miss Kennedi Jude LaVigne and Miss Mariyanna Love; Miss Maicey Leigh Ann Darby, Miss Erica Johnson and Miss Samantha Elizabeth Ramey Photographed by Aaron Cromier

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Krewe of Hermes 1937 “The Theatrical Baroque”

During her freshmen year, Her Majesty Queen Miss Taylor Leigh Ann Rees was one of six co-founders of Forget Me Not NOLA, a nonprofit organization inspired by the girls’ experiences as refugees after Hurricane Katrina.

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1. Her Majesty Queen Miss Taylor Leigh Ann Rees 2. (Front) Ladies in Waiting Miss Mason Poole, Miss Eloisa Patron, Miss Georgina Peters, Miss Charley Halpern, (back) Miss Henly Crosby, Miss Catherine Sherling, Miss Lauren Perlis and Miss Anastasia Thaller with the Bearer of the Scepter Miss Anna Grace Franques 3. (Kneeling) Pages Master Kenneth Evans III, Master Luke Ashley and Master Pablo Rodriguez; Ladies in Waiting (with rose crowns) Miss Anastasia Thaller, Miss Catherine Sherling, Miss Charley Halpern and Miss Elly Patron; Bearer of Scepter Miss Anna Grace Franques; Maids Miss Stephanie Roca, Miss Julia Harrison and Miss Delia Bennett; Her Majesty Queen Miss Taylor Leigh Ann Rees; His Majesty King of Hermes; (front with rose crowns) Ladies in Waiting Miss Georgina Peters and Miss Mason Poole; Maids Miss Shelby Sanderford, Miss Elena Tumminello, Miss Kelley Pettus and Miss Elena Tumminello; Bearer of the Flowers Miss Constantine “CoCo” Rodriguez; Ladies in Waiting (with rose crowns) Miss Lauren Perlis and Miss Henly Crosby; (kneeling) Pages Master Michael Paul Fine, Master Michael Capritto and Master Jefferson Walker (not pictured Maid Miss Suzanne Bruno) Photographed by Darryl Schmitt

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Knights of Momus 1872 “Momus Salutes the Idiocracy”

1. Her Majesty Queen Miss Sarah Woodward Parkerson 2. Maids Miss Celeste Freret Favrot, Miss Ellen Legier Alpaugh, Miss Caroline Caffery Gilly, Miss Sara Durham O’Bryon, Miss Nina Pape Waring, Miss Margaret Mason Stewart, Miss Beverly Himel Rafferty, Miss Mary Holland Coyle and Miss Nina O’Brien Sloss 3. Maids Miss Celeste Freret Favrot, Miss Caroline Caffery Gilly, Miss Nina Pape Waring, Miss Beverly Himel Rafferty and Miss Nina O’Brien Sloss, Her Majesty Queen Sarah Woodward Parkerson, Number One, Maids Miss Mary Holland Coyle, Miss Margaret Mason Stewart, Miss Sarah Durham O’Bryon and Miss Ellen Legier Alpaugh Photographed by Jim Cresson Photographers

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The Atlanteans 1890 “From The Mekong”

Her Majesty Queen Miss Nina Pape Waring’s favorite nonprofit is The Secret Gardens Tour, which benefits brain injury recovery.

1. Her Majesty Queen Miss Nina Pape Waring 2. Page Master Clifford Pipes Fitz-Hugh, Her Majesty Queen Miss Nina Pape Waring, Poseidon and Master Greyson Alexander Wisdom 3. Maids Miss Nina O’Brien Sloss, Miss Adelaide Camille McGraw and Miss Ileana Maria Feoli, Her Majesty Queen Miss Nina Pape Waring, Maids Miss Eleanor Grace Waring, Miss Elizabeth Grace Hoefer and Miss Molly Fitzgerald Phayer Photography by Grevy Photography

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Elves of Oberon 1895 â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Times-Puckayuneâ&#x20AC;?

1. Her Majesty Queen Miss Celeste Freret Favrot 2. Pages Master Miles Ogden Gensler, Master Michael Patrick Burns II, Master Lawrence Yates Hoffman and Master Brian Christopher Fitzpatrick Jr. 3. Maids Miss Madeline Avery Simmons, Miss Corinne Margaret Plough, Miss Grace Lyman Ortkiese and Miss Julia Elizabeth Lindsay Martin; Maids Miss Caroline Janvier Nelson, Miss Eleanor Livaudais Platt and Miss Beverly Himel Rafferty Photographed by Mike Posey Photography & Video

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Prophets of Persia 1927 “Entente Cordiale”

Her Majesty Queen Miss Corinne Plough’s favorite nonprofit organization “is definitely St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. I have done a lot of fundraising for St. Jude through my sorority, Tri Delta … Not only do they save the lives of many children, but they do it in a way that makes everyone feel comfortable. I find it amazing that a hospital can keep kids with cancer smiling all day.”

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1. Her Majesty Queen Miss Corinne Margaret Plough 2. Maids Miss Carly Yvonne Diecidue, Miss Emma Morgan Caffrey and Miss Elizabeth Elena Countiss, Her Majesty Queen Miss Corinne Margaret Plough, His Majesty the Great Shah of all the Persias, Maids Miss Rachel Marie Scillitani, Miss Abby Lynne Cahill and Miss Shelby Elizabeth Sanderford 3. Ladies in Waiting Miss Eugenia Hill Walk, Miss Christina Elizabeth Karl, Miss Charlotte Crenshaw Clark, Miss Caroline Elizabeth Brinson, Miss Madison Colleen Mikes, Her Majesty Queen Miss Corinne Margaret Plough, His Majesty the Great Shah of all the Persias, Ladies in Waiting Miss Kaleigh Kathleen Rooney, Miss Courtney Katherine Childs, Miss Ashleigh Catherine Rooney, Miss Nicole Rose Rueb and Miss Sophie Maria Grant Seba Photographed by Mike Posey Photography & Video

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Achaeans 1947 “Theseus and the Minotaur”

Her Majesty Queen Miss Leighton Freret Bell’s favorite nonprofit is “Relay for Life,” a organized, overnight community fundraising relay walk that benefits the American Cancer Society.

1. Her Majesty Miss Leighton Freret Bell 2. Her Majesty Queen Miss Leighton Freret Bell and His Majesty Odysseus LXV 3. Maids Miss Margaret Mason Stewart, Miss Madeline Avery Simmons, Miss Meredith Desporte Provensal, Miss Margaret Lynn Murphy, Miss Elizabeth Harriette LeCorgne, Miss Emery Sue Finegan and Miss Tupper Lampton Allen, Her Majesty Queen Miss Leighton Freret Bell and Maids Miss Page Carrere Bailey, Miss Madeline McLellan Howard, Miss Charlotte Eugenie Gibert McLellan, Miss Caroline Blair Pellerin, Miss Beverly Himel Rafferty and Miss Allain Walker Sossaman Photographed by Grevy Photography

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Krewe of Osiris 1915 Osiris always has an Egyptian theme, reflecting its namesake

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1. Her Majesty Queen Miss Allison Edrington Slatten 2. Pages Master Walker Rowan Reynolds, Master Peyton Reynolds Davis, Master Christian Gibbs Hooper Jr. and Master Robert Bolton Drennan 3. Maids Miss Tupper Lampton Allen, Miss Mary-Margaret Louise Wilbert and Miss Kathryn Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor Spencer, Her Majesty Queen Miss Allison Edrington Slatten and Maids Miss Emma Laura Byrd, Miss Shelby Elizabeth Sanderford and Miss Kelly Kristine Waltemath Photographed by Mike Posey Photography & Video

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Krewe of Apollo 1929 “The Grand Ole Opry”

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1. Her Majesty Queen Miss Agnes Robeson Bell 2. Pages Master Walker McCall Montgomery, Master John McDonald Currence II, Master George Shelby Friedrichs IV, Her Majesty Queen Miss Agnes Robeson Bell and Pages Miss Brooke Coleman Reiss, Miss Elizabeth McLundie Bolton Schmidt and Miss Cameron Sinclair Andrews 3. (Front) Maids Miss Ruth Marie Nairne Landry, Miss Shelby Heath Sharp Meckstroth, Miss Shawn Elizabeth Conner, Miss Lucile Rose Gille, Miss Lily Reiss Saer, Miss Gladys Grace Gille, Miss Isabella Slatten Healy (back) Miss Meredith Anita Tufton, Miss Hailey Simmons Becker and Miss Sara Layne Gambel, Her Majesty Queen Miss Agnes Robeson Bell and Maids Miss Sedley Hayward Clark, Miss Katherine Woodworth Slatten, Miss Elizabeth Brooks Ellinghausen and Miss Sarah Marie Favrot McLellan Photographed by Jim Cresson Photographers

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Mithras 1897 “Louisiana’s Bicentennial”

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1. Her Majesty Queen Miss Lindsay Lane Stall 2. Pages Master James Wilbourn Downing and Master Timothy Semmes Favrot Jr., Her Majesty Queen Miss Lindsay Lane Stall, Pages Master Hampton Gomila and Master Henry Clarke O’Conner 3. Maids Miss Page Carrère Bailey, Miss Leighton Freret Bell, Miss Emery Sue Finegan, Miss Claire Wendland Geary, Miss Madeline McLellan Howard, Miss Elizbaeth Harriette LeCorgne and Miss Charlotte Eugenie Gibert McLellan, Her Majesty Queen Miss Lindsay Lane Stall and Maids Miss Helen Bailey Morrison, Miss Caroline Janvier Nelson, Miss Caroline Blair Pellerin, Miss Nina O’Brien Sloss, Miss Allain Walker Sossaman, Miss Margaret Maggie Mason Stewart and Miss Taylor Katherine Stulb Photographed by Mike Posey Photography & Video

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Twelfth Night Revelers 1870 “Little Red Riding Hood”

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1. Her Majesty Queen Miss Margaret Mason Stewart and the Lord of Misrule 2. Junior Cooks Master Todd Porter Andrews, Master William Reese Andrews, Master Jackson Luis Bewley, Master William Britton Cooper III, Master William Carrère Dodenhoff Jr., Master Randolph Bouanchaud French, Master Clifford Pipes Fitz-Hugh, Master Miles Ogden Gensler, Master Frank Hampton Gomila, Master James Ellis Henican, Master John Middleton Polk Huger, Master William Daniel Huger, Master Charles Frederick Kerrigan, Master Charles Claiborne LeBourgeois III, Master Hugh Sheehan Monsted, Master Murray Pearce Nelson Jr., Master Michael Quirk Walshe III and Master John Donelson Werner Jr. 3. Dukes with Maids Miss Tupper Lampton Allen, Miss Page Carrère Bailey, Miss Leighton Freret Bell, Miss Carolyn Flowers Coyle, Miss Mary Holland Coyle, Miss Celeste Freret Favrot and Miss Caroline Caffery Gilly, Her Majesty Queen Miss Margaret Mason Stewart and the Lord of Misrule and Maids Elizabeth Grace Hoefer, Miss Elizabeth Harriet LeCorgne, Miss Adelaide Camille McGraw, Miss Helen Bailey Morrison, Miss Sarah Woodward Parkerson and Miss Nina O’Brien Sloss with their Dukes. Photography by Jim Cresson Photographers

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Guide

Bayona

for the

Gourmet

430 Dauphine St., 525-4455, Bayona.com When to go: Saturday Light Lunch is every weekend and Ooh La La! Lunch is Wed.-Fri. until Jazz Fest; both are 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Good to know: Lunch reservations are required at OpenTable.com. Best deal: Choose any three small plates from the Saturday Light Lunch menu for $25; the Ooh La La! Lunch special includes three courses for $24 with complimentary champagne. If the spring weather has you itching to spend time outside, then head to the French Quarter for lunch in Bayona’s lush brick courtyard. Drop by any weekend for Saturday Light Lunch. The menu changes weekly, but you’ll always be able to snag something amazing. There is a cap on lunch seats, so be sure to make a reservation at OpenTable.com. Until Jazz Fest, Bayona is also hosting an Ooh La La! three-course lunch special. Guests can choose a soup, a salad and an entrée with complimentary champagne. Chef Susan Spicer is famous for her Smoked Duck “PB&J,” incarnated in smaller puff pastry form with peanut-cashew butter and hot pepper jelly. The Capriole Goat Cheese Crouton, with mushrooms and Madeira cream, is a Bayona classic, as are the Sautéed Veal Sweetbreads with potatoes, mushrooms and sherry mustard butter. New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp is a must-have, with pimiento cheese grits and smothered greens. Even the Caesar Style Salad is special, eggless with lemon pickles and fried capers, and the restaurant does an excellent cheese plate. End with Sweet Potato Cheesecake for a perfect finish.

wayfare

Bayona

Lunch, brunch & happy hour specials By Elizabeth Heideman and Caroline Malouse Photographed by Steven Hronek With so many restaurants in New Orleans, it’s hard to keep track of what’s new and what’s hot. We do the legwork for you and highlight some of the best deals – and meals – in the city.

4510 Freret St., 309-0069, WayfareNola.com When to go: The restaurant is open 11 a.m.-’till Good to know: Almost everything is made in-house; view their menus at their website. Best deal: Specials are still in the works for the fledgling restaurant, but everything on the menu is an excellent value. Wayfare is the latest joint to snag prime real estate on Freret Street. Open since February 1, the gourmet deli run by Vincent Arnona and family boasts a full bar with local drafts. The selection is broad enough to satisfy every palate but refined enough to make any choice the right one. Suit or sweatpants, lunch or drinks, a quick meal or a long stay; Wayfare is as adaptable and delicious as any New Orleanian should expect. With meats pulled from the in-house April 2013

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curing room, these sandwiches aren’t lunchbox standbys. After Easter (though it’s available now), order up the Porchetta: Kurobuta pork belly is wrapped around tenderloin to ground the richness and accompanied by caramelized onions and salsa verde aioli. Chef Kevin White believes the Media Dia may be the best sandwich he’s ever made, and its popularity backs him up. The sandwich heaps black forest ham, salami, orange mojo pork, Swiss, jalapeños and charred onion onto a pistolette. Even the bar fare and side dishes are special. The arancini, fried planets of panko-crusted risotto with a core of housepulled mozzarella are served with a sage cream dipping sauce, and the cole slaw is different enough to convert nonbelievers. Farroquinoa with greens is a big hit, and the lardon-studded mac and cheese is done right: richness with a purpose. Housemade sweet potato hot sauce is great with everything. Vegetarians will still find treats on the meat-loving menu – think of the roasted and wine-poached pear sandwich. And salad seekers rejoice, the meal-sized bowls of greens are no compromise. The seared salmon salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumber and caper pesto makes for a great light meal.

Before you do anything else, place an order for a Baked Alaska. This special dessert must be ordered at the start of dinner for perfect preparation. Start your meal with the Huitres en Coquilles a la Rockefeller to sample the iconic oysters, its rich sauce named after the time’s richest man. The recipe is a closely guarded Antoine’s secret that you’ll have to pay a visit to experience. Eggs Sardou is another original, featuring poached eggs topped with artichoke hearts, ham, anchovies, truffles and

antoine’s 713 St. Louis St., 581-4422, Antoines.com When to go: Sunday Jazz Brunch is 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Hermes Bar Happy Hour is Mon.-Sun., 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Good to know: Reservations are Wayfare advised for brunch and can be placed online at Antoines. com or by phone; dress code is business casual. Best deal: The Three Course Sunday Jazz Brunch Special is $31 and inclusive of one complimentary Mimosa; at Happy Hour wine and champagne from the massive hallway-like cellar and house drinks are $4, among other deals. Creole standby Antoine’s is the United States’ oldest family-run restaurant. Opened in 1840, it is credited with inventing many famous dishes. Sunday Brunch is the perfect way to sample a bit of history.

hollandaise sauce. You won’t want to leave without sampling the popular puffed potatoes, Pommes de Terre Souffles. After the table is wowed by the Baked Alaska that you’re now glad you ordered, treat yourselves to Café Brûlot Diabolique, a hot spiced coffee drink with brandy that is flamed tableside. Head back later for Happy Hour at the Hermes bar for a more relaxed atmosphere and great deals.

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arnaud’s 813 Rue Bienville, 523-5433, Arnauds.com When to go: Sunday Brunch is 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Good to know: Reservations are required for brunch and are accepted online at Arnauds.com or by phone; dress code business casual. Best deal: Choose any entrée from the Sunday Brunch & Jazz menu and the other three courses are included in its price ($28.50-$39.95). Open since 1918, Arnaud’s must be doing something right. Maybe keeping it in the family is the trick. The restaurant was founded by Arnaud “Count” Cazenave and taken over by his daughter Germaine Wells, who passed it into the hands of Archie and Jane Casbarian in ’78. Jane and their children Katy and Archie still run it today. Co-proprietor Katy manages the restaurant in the spirit of old-line Creole tradition but keeps it relevant in the modern dining world. After 95 years, Arnaud’s is still a gem in the New Orleans culinary crown. Dixieland Jazz and tuxedoed servers make for a festive Sunday brunch, where diners are sure to find a treat on the vast menu. The indecisive can zone in on these suggestions. To start, Creole Cream Cheese Evangeline combines seasonal fresh fruit with sugared Creole cream cheese that makes it hard not to lick the plate. Eggs Fauteux combines poached eggs, house-smoked fresh Gulf pompano and hollandaise atop an English muffin. Crêpes Suzette is sautéed in butter, orange and lemon juice with orange and lemon zest and flamed tableside, as is Bananas Foster. The spiced butter and rum dessert is served with Brocato’s ice cream. Follow a lush meal with a look at lush Mardi Gras memorabilia. The Germaine Cazenave Wells Mardi Gras Museum showcases some of the gowns from Germaine’s recordbreaking reign as queen of 22 Mardi Gras balls.

ralph’s on the park 900 City Park Ave., 488-1000, RalphsOnThePark.com When to go: Bubbles & Brunch is Sun., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; lunch is Tues.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Happy Hour is Tues.-Thurs., 5-7 p.m. Good to know: Reservations are recommended and can be made by phone or online at

Ralph’s On the Park

RalphsOnThePark.com; dress code is smart casual. Best deal: Three-course Bubbles & Brunch starts at $12; two-course lunch starts at $14; at Happy Hour, cocktails, spirits and wine are $5 and Budweiser and Bud Light are $2. Ralph’s on the Park offers Southern elegance and true New Orleans cuisine. Across the street from City Park, fresh locally caught and farmed seafood and vegetables star on their beautifully curated menus. On Sundays, choose endless champagne or endless mimosas to accompany your three courses at Bubbles & Brunch. Start with classic turtle soup finished with sherry, and then enjoy a gourmet twist on Chicken & Waffles, served with country ham, boudin balls, chocolate chip waffles and red eye gravy. No brunch is complete without Bananas Foster. If you’re visiting during the week, the two-course lunch starts at $14. Be adventurous and have

the chef’s special of the day for both courses, or cozy up to the Pickled Beet Salad, made with roasted pecans, goat feta, butter lettuce and orange blossom vinegar. For the main course, Pork Meatbals & Tagliatelle Pasta is rich and delicious with Mississippi shiitakes and Madeira

cream sauce. At Happy Hour, cleverly named cocktails are delicious and refreshing. The Soccer Mom combines Ketel One Citroen, mint, cranberry juice and Sprite, and for something with a little bite, order Ralph Buys a Pony: Stoli Vodka, fresh lime juice and ginger beer. F

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Dr. Belinda Sartor from the Fertility Institute

Local Leaders in Women’s Health Three New Orleans healthcare providers are making strides for women and families in the area.

By Kelcy Wilburn | Photographed by Cheryl Gerber

omen in New Orleans are fortunate to have a wealth of options when it comes to healthcare, and for those specifically approaching motherhood or facing the challenges of breast cancer, several national and regional medical leaders are available right here in our community. Between world-class physicians and state-of-the-art facilities and technologies, women in New Orleans don’t

need to travel out of town or out of state to access leading-edge procedures and new approaches to care. Located in Metairie, Omega Hospital (2525 Severn Ave., 832-4200, OmegaHospital.com) has garnered a reputation as a trailblazer in advanced breast reconstruction procedures for breast cancer patients and survivors. Omega provides an intimate, luxurious atmosphere

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for women undergoing surgeries, women who, thanks to pioneers in the field, now have more reconstruction options than ever before. Omega’s associates include more than 50 physicians across 19 medical and surgical specialties, all of who are board-certified in one or more fields. Two of Omega’s breast reconstruction specialists are Dr. Ali Sadeghi and Dr. Robert Allen, experts in the revolutionary Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforators (DIEP) flap procedure, a procedure that reconstructs one’s breast from skin and fat from the abdomen. “An added benefit of removing tissue from the abdomen is that the patient receives a tummy tuck simultaneously,” says Dr. Sadeghi. Also known as the “tummy tuck” flap, the DIEP flap procedure removes excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen. Far preferable to surgeries of the past, this procedure doesn’t involve muscle removal, allowing for both a quicker recovery time and the maintaining of core strength. As patient body types and needs often differ, the DIEP flap may not be right for everyone. Fortunately though, in addition to the DIEP flap, Drs. Sadeghi and Allen also perform the Profunda Artery Perforator (PAP) and the Gluteal Artery Perforator (GAP) flap procedures. The PAP procedure utilizes skin and fat from the back of the thigh (under the buttock crease), while the GAP procedure takes skin and fat directly from the buttock. The use of one’s skin and fat helps create as natural a breast as possible, which is of utmost importance to Drs. Sadeghi and Allen. Further, according to Sadeghi, the option for women to receive reconstruction at the time of mastectomy should be commonplace practice. “We know through statistics that 80 percent of women do not return for reconstruction,” says Sadeghi. “We are trying to advocate for a whole new rationale behind reconstruction at the time of mastectomy.” According to Sadeghi, the benefits are both financial and psychological. Financially, it’s more efficient to conduct two surgeries at once. Psychologically, it can be traumatic for a woman to wake from surgery without a breast, and by conducting reconstruction simultaneously women wake to a new and sometimes improved breast. Drs. Sadeghi and Allen also preform a newly pioneered technique, fat grafting to the breast for rejuvenation and reconstruction. This procedure is usually performed as an outpatient basis with the added benefit of removal of unwanted fat and rapid recovery.

only 15 years ago would have been told they were sterile and that they would not have their own children.” With a passion for helping families and a love for medicine, Dr. Sartor joined the Fertility Institute in 1998 and since joining the team has devoted her medical expertise to furthering advances in reproductive health. Prior to joining the Institute, Dr. Sartor helped develop the Center for Reproductive Health with a thriving IVF program at Louisiana State University Shreveport. She holds an Associate Clinical professorship at LSU New Orleans. Touro Infirmary (1401 Foucher St., (888) 357-9137, Touro.com) staff describe the local medical center

Dr. Ali Sadeghi from Omega Hospital

Since 1983, New Orleans has been home to a national gem in fertility, one of the nation’s leading clinics specializing in new infertility treatment. Employing traditional treatments and the latest advances in reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), the Fertility Institute (offices in Mandeville, Metairie

and Baton Rouge; (800) 375-0048; FertilityInstintute. com) offers new hope for families who have

trouble conceiving or who have genetic abnormalities that may cause a difficult quality of life for a child. All nine Fertility Institute physicians are board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, with many having received special certification in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. A pioneer in the introduction of new infertility treatment in the region, the institute’s bragging rights include a long list of firsts. Highlights of that list include establishing the first sperm bank in the Gulf South and performing the first IVF in the same region in 1983. The Fertility Institute was the first clinic to achieve a pregnancy with its first IVF, and achieved the first male and female sex preselected in vitro fertilization babies. “Advanced reproductive procedures, specifically in vitro fertilization (IVF) is where my heart is,” says Dr. Sissy Sartor, one of the many esteemed physicians at the Fertility Institute. “With IVF, we can help people conceive that

as more than just a hospital; instead, “It is the place where babies come from.” The Family Birthing Center at Touro is focused on offering a comprehensive, individualized approach to birth preparation, labor, delivery and postpartum care, with the goal of supporting expectant parents every step of the way and making every birthing experience unique. According to Christine Albert, AVP Marketing and Development at Touro Infirmary, the hospital is the third busiest single labor and delivery hospital in the state, and the only full-service maternity care provider in Orleans Parish since the closing of the Labor and Delivery unit at University Hospital in 2009. In ’12 alone, more than 3,000 babies were delivered at Touro – more than any other single hospital in the area. “The Family Birthing Center at Touro provides moms with an overall unique

birthing experience, from water births to private lactation services. We try our best to make the birthing experience a smooth and memorable one,” says Dr. DuTreil, OB/GYN at Touro Infirmary. In April 2013, the hospital will welcome a special delivery: A newly renovated Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) updated with the goal of enhancing Touro’s ability to care for the tiniest and most fragile of patients. Located on the second floor of the main hospital, the new NICU expands across 11,000 square feet of space for babies, parents and nursing staff in the Family Birthing Center. With five open bay and 15 private and semiprivate rooms, the NICU’s space has been designed to aid in the progress of each baby’s health by eliminating stimulation from noises that can have a negative impact. The private rooms also have a family area so parents can always be by their baby’s side. These rooms are also used by parents on the baby’s last day in the hospital to ensure their preparedness for caring for their new special bundle of joy. Touro’s new NICU will provide infants with the most advanced nursing care, including the latest respiratory support equipment and lactation services. The NICU will also offer a perinatology clinic to treat patients with high-risk pregnancies. Perinatology services include amniocentesis, genetic counseling, 3-D and high-imaging ultrasounds, non-stress testing and in utero blood transfusions. More information on Touro’s new NICU can be accessed at Touro.com/fbc and tours may be scheduled by calling 897-8260. F

Touro Infirmary’s Birthing Center

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bev entertaining

By bev church

Old Friends, New Moves An 80th birthday dinner at Arnaud’s We just attended an 80th birthday dinner at the Creole Cottage at Arnaud’s, and it was perfection! The Creole Cottage has just been renovated and it’s so chic. The party started at 7 p.m. and the toasts were still going on at 11:30 p.m. So much for getting tired as you get older.

I decorated all of the tables and used different arrangements from my collection on every table. The place cards were created by Kathie Carnahan and were different for the men and the ladies. After each course, the host and hostess moved from table to table with their napkin and

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wine glass in hand. The guest that they traded places with moved with their napkin and wine glass to their new table. This was such fun and kept the conversation fresh at each table. The menu included passed hors d’oeuvres Crabmeat Prentiss in Phyllo Dough and soufflé potatoes, which friends

enjoyed at the cocktail hour. Dinner was served at 8 p.m. and included Oysters Stewed in Cream, Beef Wellington, Superior Potatoes and Creamed Spinach. Dessert was a beautiful Baked Alaska served with champagne. What a celebration and what a night for a very special friend! F

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with this ring

By Mallory Lindsly

Laborde – Dunn Monique Anne Laborde and James Edwin Dunn III met in Washington, D.C. The two married on December 29, 2012 at Monique’s high school, Academy of the Sacred Heart, and guests spent the evening celebrating the love of Monique and James. After the wedding, the two spent their honeymoon and New Year’s Eve in Bora Bora and returned back to New Orleans, where Monique is a fourth grade teacher at Trinity Episcopal School and James is earning his MBA at Tulane. F

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Bride: Monique Anne Laborde Groom: James Edwin Dunn III Bride’s Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Cliffe Floyd Laborde Groom’s Parents: Mr. and Mrs. James Edwin Dunn Jr. Date of Wedding: December 29, 2012 Ceremony and Reception Location: Academy of the Sacred Heart Coordinator: Aimee Barousse of Plan B Weddings & Events Celebrant: Reverend Matthew R. Clark O.S.B. Ceremony Music: Harry Hardin Wedding Gown: Monique Lhuillier Maid of Honor: Celeste Laborde McNulty Bridesmaids: Elizabeth Brookner Barnhardt, Isabel Maria Castelerio, Catherine Holt Dunn, Charlotte Newmann Kohlmann, Rebecca Bertucci Laborde, Emily Margaret Lane, Sarah Polk Lapeyre, Helen Claire Looney, Sydney Joan Paul and Margaret Granger Tickner Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Trina Turk Flower Girl: Braelyn Rae Laborde Ring Bearer: Emeric Parker Laborde Groom’s Attire: White Tie from Perlis Best Men: Fletcher Willingham Dunn and Hanes Myers Dunn Groomsmen: James McGill Tartaglia, Thomas Mason Tillett Jr., George Grey Littlewood, Paul Howard Glenn, Ashton Paul Laborde, William Polk Holliday and Michael Jesse McNulty Ushers: Joseph Staurt Sanford, Kenneth Staurt Pannill and William Gordon Pannill Groomsmen’s and Ushers’ attire: White Tie Florist: Roland Montealegre and James Clawson of Urban Earth Studios Caterer: Saffron Catering, Mr. Vilkhu Wedding Cake and Groom’s Cake: Cakes by Leah Photographer: Elizabeth Dondis Photography Videographer: Studio Vieux Carre Music: Simply Irresistible from Atlanta

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young bloods

By Lindsay Mack

Johanna Gilligan Founder, Grow Dat Youth Farm

The Grow Dat Youth Farm, founded by Johanna Gilligan, is a food education program that creates job opportunities for local high school students in the field of urban agriculture. Grow Dat is inspired by similar programs, such as The Food Project in Massachusetts, as well as New Orleans’ own Edible Schoolyard. Founded in 2011, the Grow Dat Youth Farm is the result of a partnership between the Tulane City Center, the New Orleans Food and Farm Network and New

Orleans City Park. In its early stages, Grow Dat was incubated within Tulane University, primarily within the Tulane City Center and the Office for Social Entrepreneurship. Grow Dat’s farm is located on a 4-acre site in the heart of City Park. The produce grown on the farm nourishes New Orleans residents who have limited access to fresh food. Sixty percent of the food is sold in markets, restaurants and corner stores, while the remaining 40 percent is donated to

hunger relief agencies. Given the many benefits to student workers, the Grow Dat program continues to gain popularity. Now in its third year, Grow Dat will graduate 23 students in 2013, more than double its 2011 class size. The student workers earn a stipend for their contributions, and they learn a variety of marketable skills related to growing, cooking and selling organic vegetables and fruit. They are involved at every stage of the food preparation process,

from planting seeds to selling produce at the Crescent City Farmers Markets. Furthermore, the students help find creative ways to deliver produce – such as a pop-up farmers market in a trailer that serves the Columbia Parc community. According to Gilligan, the most rewarding aspect of her job is the chance to work with young adults. She feels that teens are an untapped resource, and Grow Dat helps them become their best selves. Furthermore, the program encourages students from all over the New Orleans metropolitan area to work together, forging friendships among students from many different public and private high schools. Lastly, both Gilligan and the students love the opportunity to work with their hands and spend a great deal of time outdoors. Individual volunteers are always welcome. Grow Dat’s Harvest Volunteer Days take place every Tuesday and Friday through May 17. Additional volunteer duties are also available; contact Volunteer Specialist Jabari Brown (jabari1@growdatyouthfarm.org) for more information. F cheryl gerber photograph

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student activist

By Mallory Lindsly

Lauren Price Mount Carmel Academy

Lauren Rebecca Price, a senior at Mount Carmel Academy, shows her activism through her many service projects, including volunteering at Ochsner Medical Center as an informer, making lunches for Feed Jesus, working as a counselor for Vacation Bible School and even volunteering in South Africa. Even though making lunches seems like a small act, Price says, “The sandwiches made by Feed Jesus will help a homeless person at lunch time – that person is saved for a few hours.” In the summer of 2012, Price spent a month serving in South African schools and day cares. “After a 17 hour flight,” she says, “we began our mission: teach the children, and build and renovate three different schools: Seganyane Primary School, Holiday School Klaserie and Gorutha Toy Library.” At Seganyane Primary School the group painted murals; at Holiday School Klaserie the group taught children about the solar system through game play; and at Gorutha Toy Library, the group played games with young

children. “After spending several days with children, who all left a permanent mark on my heart, we plowed large fields to prepare for herb gardens that would be used as medicine for HIV and AIDS infected individuals,” says Price. Through the entire time in South Africa, Price had many humbling experiences. Whether it was through distributing breakfast to children or helping build a play area, she was always doing tasks with a warm, open heart. The experience taught her a lot about materialism, and she learned the differences between her wants and needs. “I feel that by letting people know how easy it’s to serve, I am making a difference,” says Price. “People ask me weekly, ‘So, what was that program you went to Africa with?’ They tell me they’re interested and want to go. Simply by going, I influenced people. I gained a sense of purpose.” Price is also involved with Key Club at Mount Carmel and enjoys art, traveling, running and math. Price plans on going to medical school to become a physician so she can serve in hospitals in other countries. She will continue with her activism for the rest of her life, she says, because, “It is extremely important to be involved in your community because it helps both the giver and the receiver. The person serving will open his or her eyes to see that the world is much bigger.” F

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shop talk

By Mirella Cameran

Angelique Short Owner, Angelique Boutiques

with fun, edgier pieces. Do you think New Orleans is stylish? Yes! It’s such a unique,

European-inspired city with such a lot of history and creativity, that it inspires women to develop a unique style and to have fun with clothes. Give us one piece of fashion advice?

Throw out those yellowing clothes – you can’t save them and any scuffed up shoes too, no matter who the designer is or how fabulous they once were! Who is your favorite designer? Malene

Birger: She’s sophisticated and universal, while offering fun and flirty everyday pieces. Whose dress did you like at The Oscars?

Halle Berry’s; I like a sleeve with a deep plunge for an unexpected look. Who would you most like to dress? I

had great fun with Blake Lively; she’s open to mixing classic looks

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How do you make your buying decisions? We make sure we offer a

collection of beautiful pieces from classics to funky, that is as good or better than any you can find in any city, anywhere. Why do you do what you do? I love my customers to have wonderful things to wear to every occasion in the knowledge they won’t look like anyone else. F

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shop talk

By Mirella Cameran

Lauren Walter

Co-owner/Manager, Liberto’s Cleaners

What would you do if you didn’t do this? I danced for 25 years, so I’d

probably be a Pilates teacher. What cleaning advice would you give someone? Never use Oxiclean; it’s

harsher than bleach on your clothes! Anything else? If your clothes

are being eaten by moths, it’s probably because they have some sugar stains on them that you can’t see. Why do you do what you do? I really

enjoy my job, but I also want to carry on what my great-grandparents started in 1932 as Italian immigrants. One of the things that makes New Orleans special is the amount of family-run businesses. What do you enjoy most about your job? Clothes are history, and I

love being able to help preserve them. I’ve restored a World War II wedding dress made from a parachute and a Korean War Marine formal uniform.

Tell us a trade secret? Grease stains and make-up are easy to get out if you know what you’re doing. What’s the hardest thing to clean?

Stains are either oil- or waterbased; if someone has tried to clean a stain the wrong way, then it’s a really tough job to put it right. How do you relax? As a family we

love to get outdoors. Put me on a boat in the swamp to fish or on a bike on the levee and I’m happy. F

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Kehoe-France

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Louise S. McGehee

2343 Prytania St., New Orleans 504-274-4912 www.mcgeheeschool.com www.mcgeheeschool.com/school-life/ summer-at-mcgehee Summer at McGehee is all about girls. The perfect summer adventure for your daughter is closer than you think! Featuring Curious Jane (June 3-July 12) a NEW Summer Sports Camp (Weekly sessions: June 10-28 and July 15-26) and Summergate (July 29-August 9). Open to local girls, K-5. Curious Jane is a projectbased camp offering classes like Wired 101, Storyboarding, DIY Your Room and Costumes, Digi-Fun: Photo + Video and more. Volleyball, soccer, basketball and speed & agility will be offered to local girls (2nd-8th grade) at sports camp. Summergate features the arts, science, sports and drama while under the care of experienced, fun-loving teachers.

Louisiana Children’s Museum

420 Julia St., New Orleans 504-266-2412 www.lcm.org Enjoy a safe, fun and educational camp environment at the Louisiana Children’s

Museum for children ages 5 to 8 or 7 to 9 with a wide variety of week-long camps. Take a voyage into Space for an out of this world experience! Travel through thick mists and swampy jungles at our “Meat” the Dinosaurs Camp. Meet first responders to learn how our everyday heroes help the community and so much more! All summer camps are from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. For more information, contact Tracy Bruno at 504266-2412. To register, visit www.lcm.org under “Come Play- Camps.”

Mount Carmel Academy

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St. George’s Episcopal School

923 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans 504-891-5509 www.stgeorgesepiscopal.com www.castletree.net St. George’s Episcopal School offers two great summer camps to meet a variety of interests. Castletree is a day camp for boys and girls entering pre-K through 6th grade. Activities include indoor and outdoor games, water play, music, gymnastics, yoga, cooking, sports, science, digital photography, special guests, arts and crafts and more. Dragon Camp is a day camp for 1- to 3-year-olds offered by St. George’s Preschool. Children will engage in a variety of small group, whole group and outside play activities including art, music, free play, storytelling, movement and water play.

St. Martin’s Episcopal School

225 Green Acres Rd., Metairie 504-733-0353 www.stmsaints.com St. Martin’s Episcopal School, a co-ed, early childhood through grade 12 independent school provides a challenging, college-preparatory education focused on development of the whole child. And this summer at St. Martin’s, camp opportunities exist for all ages! For the youngest campers (2-3 years), Summer Cottage Camp provides a nurturing environment and numerous developmentally appropriate activities both indoors and out: arts/crafts, water play, music, body movement and more. For ages 4-14, Summer Theme Campers will swim everyday and discover new talents in performing arts, health & fitness, and visual arts. St. Martin’s offers four Athletic Camps: Baseball, Basketball, Sports Academy, and Top Gun Sports; and several Science/Enrichment camps for boys and girls entering 1-9 grades.

St. Mary’s Dominican High School

7701 Walmsley Ave., New Orleans 504.865.9401 x.4129 www.stmarysdominican.org mwomble@stmarysdominican.org Join the fun at Dominican! Jumpin’ for Joy June bug campers (completed grades 1-4) experience days of jazzy activities such as Arts and Crafts, Cheerleading, Bibleosity, Music and more! DominiCampers (completed grades 4-8) enjoy activities such as cooking, jewelry making, dance, math mania, digital art, science exploration, drama and arts and crafts. DominiCampers are offered Sports and Specialized Camps, too! Supervised by Dominican’s coaching staff, sports campers receive sport-specific instruction and skill development for softball, basketball, volleyball and soccer. Specialized camps taught by Dominican masters of art, music and drama bring talented campers center stage as they cultivate their crafts. •

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3 1. Sammy Steele (center) hosted a party at the Rodrigue Blue Dog Gallery on December 14 honoring Jeff Hufft and Danielle Treadaway’s upcoming nuptials. 2. Lee Anne Leopold-Savoie, Judith Miranti, Loretta Corbett, Virginia Eckholdt, Maria Mire and Eileen Caprito gather around Santa Claus (Ira Savoie) and Elenian President Faith Peperone at the Elenian Club’s “Ballo di Natale” on December 15. Santa brought a bag full of goodies for guests. 3. Carol Lama, Eileen Capritto, chairs Virginia Eckholdt and LeeAnne Leopold-Savoie, debutante chair Judith Miranti, ladies in waiting chair Barbara Chifici and president Faith Peperone gather for a photo at the “Ballo de Natale.”

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4. Elenian members Kim Hasney, Melinda Richard and Dianne Breaux with president Faith Peperone at the “Ballo de Natale” held at the JW Marriott. 5. The Saints, Copeland Family of Restaurants and Best Buy spread holiday cheer to pediatrics and cancer patients on December 18. Saints players Travaris Cadet, Curtis Lofton, Cameron Jordan, Akiem Hicks, Jermon Bushrod, Lance Moore, Al Copeland Jr. and Liz Copeland stand with a patient at Oschner Medical Center. 6. Debutante Taylor Rees is accompanied by her escort Kyle McKenzie and a military cadet carrying her country’s flag. The International Debutante Ball Foundation supports numerous charities including The Soldiers’, Sailors’, Marines’, Coast Guard and Airmen’s clubs, a home away from home for the military and their families.

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9 7. Debutante Taylor Rees of Louisiana was in attendance at the December 29 “58th International Debutante Ball” at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City, NY. Beatrice Dinsmore Joyce founded the charity ball in 1954, and the tradition continues today directed by her niece, Mrs. Gregory Scott Hedberg. This year the Honorary Chairmen were Mrs. David Hamilton and Mrs. Julia I. Kauffman and Chairmen included Anne Eisenhower, Susan Eisenhower, Mrs. D. David Eisenhower and Princess Chantal of France. Forty-seven women representing China, England, France, The Netherlands, Scotland and 15 American states made their bows to more than 700 guests. 8. Co-chairs Jack and Peggy Laborde and Ann and Tony Fuselier were in attendance at the “Foundation of the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center’s Urology Department Benefit Dinner” on January 17. 9. Dr. Chris Winters, Laura and Daryl Byrd and Camille and Jackie Cutrone pose for a photo at Ralph’s on the Park. Executive chef Chip Flanagan prepared a four-course dinner with wine pairings under the guidance of Ralph Brennan.

12 10. Guests Richard and Gigi Vanlangendonck and Sunny and Scott Delacroix helped bring philanthropic awareness and support from the community, faculty and former residents of the training program. 11. Daphne Berger and Caroline Robert sample two concoctions at The Windsor Court’s Polo Lounge, one of which will be chosen as the signature drink for the future “Sentimental Journeys” event, benefiting Longue Vue House & Gardens. Both suggestions use fresh herbs. 12. James Carville, right, popped into one of the shots with Caroline Robert and Sara Kavanaugh, Sommelier and Mixologist at the Windsor Court.

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www.EleanorFarnsworth.com 4717 St Charles Avenue......SOLD...............$6,000,000 16 Audubon Place .............. SOLD ..............$4,500,000 521 Gov. Nicholls................SOLD...............$3,750,000 1516 Robert Street .........................................$3,100,000 1776 State Street .............................................$2,300,000 3 Poydras Street #9E/F ........SOLD...............$2,300,000 906 S. New Hampshire Avenue......SOLD...............$2,199,000 2600 Gaylynn Drive .......................................$2,199,000 1413 Philip Street ...........................................$1,790,000 1538 Fourth Street ..............SOLD...............$1,700,000 1518 First Street ..................SOLD...............$1,750,000 1415 Cadiz Street ...............SOLD...............$1,700,000 2708 Coliseum Street ..........SOLD...............$1,625,000 6433 Paris Avenue ..........................................$1,625,000 1233 Second Street.........................................$1,600,000 4613 St. Charles Avenue.....SOLD...............$1,495,000 576 Audubon Street ............SOLD...............$1,595,000 2721 St Charles Avenue 3A ..........................$1,495,000 2707 Coliseum Street ..........SOLD...............$1,490,000 2507 Prytania Street ............SOLD...............$1,490,000 1542 Calhoun Street ...........SOLD...............$1,450,000 5726 St. Charles Avenue......SOLD...............$1,400,000 1205 Philip Street .................SOLD...............$1,399,000 4917 St. Charles Avenue......SOLD...............$1,370,000 71607 Riverside Drive ...................................$1,350,000 447 Audubon Street ........... SOLD ..............$1,300,000 9 Blanc Place ........................SOLD...............$1,300,000 1578 Calhoun Street ...........SOLD...............$1,300,000 1207 State Street ..................SOLD...............$1,250,000 571 Audubon Street ............SOLD...............$1,220,000 1539 Soniat Street ...............SOLD...............$1,220,000 6554 Oakland Drive............SOLD...............$1,200,000 441 Audubon Street ............SOLD...............$1,199,000 4901 St. Charles Avenue......SOLD...............$1,100,000 2006 Jefferson Avenue........SOLD...............$1,100,000

10 Swan ........................SOLD ............ $1,300,000 1429 Jackson Ave .............................. $1,080,000 500 Audubon ...............SOLD ................$998,000 22 Farnham ...................SOLD ................$950,000 1566 Calhoun ................SOLD ................$875,000 704 Webster .................SOLD ................$850,000 5111 Pitt..........................SOLD ................$749,000 1240 Eighth....................SOLD ................$725,000 6308 Camp.....................SOLD ................$549,000 6219 Magazine St........SOLD ................$530,000 924 Bellecastle ............SOLD ................$485,000 234 Audubon St. ..........SOLD ................$479,000 8233 Freret St ...........................................$445,000 5120 Chestnut...............SOLD ................$439,000 6300 Colbert St. ............SOLD ................$419,000 4 Stilt ...............................SOLD ................$415,000 4440 Bienville ...............SOLD ................$399,000 915 Cadiz........................SOLD ................$396,000 422 Henry Clay Ave.................................$368,000 4701 Iberville.................SOLD ................$335,000 8533 Freret St. ..............SOLD ................$287,000 5309 Annunciation ......SOLD ................$279,000 2918 College Ct ........................................$194,000 801 Henry Clay #114 ...............................$144,000

1701 Valence Street .............SOLD...............$1,075,000 1919 State Street ..................SOLD...............$1,050,000 1221 First Street ..................SOLD...............$1,050,000 1221 Exposition Blvd .........SOLD...............$1,045,000 3225 Prytania Street ............SOLD...............$1,000,000 1844 State Street ..................SOLD.................. $995,000 1022 Webster Street ............SOLD.................. $995,000 3447 Camp Street ................SOLD.................. $985,000 208 Walnut Street .............................................. $865,000 1543 Henry Clay Avenue.......SOLD.................. $950,000 1729 Jefferson Avenue........SOLD.................. $950,000 4525 Prytania Street ............SOLD.................. $950,000 3937 Camp Street ................SOLD.................. $950,000 508 Walnut Street ................SOLD.................. $950,000 2331 Chestnut Street...........SOLD.................. $949,000 1922 State Street ..................SOLD.................. $899,000 6161 Loyola Avenue............SOLD.................. $895,000 1205 Arabella Street ............SOLD.................. $895,000 6047 Camp Street ................SOLD.................. $850,000 836 State Street ....................SOLD.................. $849,000 500 Walnut Street ................SOLD.................. $825,000 5933 Camp Street ................SOLD.................. $799,000 1443 Calhoun Street ...........SOLD.................. $789,000 405 Exposition Blvd ...........SOLD.................. $755,000 1453 Arabella Street ............SOLD.................. $649,000 732 S. Beach Blvd ................SOLD.................. $649,000 605 Exposition Blvd ...........SOLD.................. $625,000 1513 Hesiod Street ............................................ $539,000 1718 Valence Street .............SOLD.................. $547,000 7337 W. Roadway Street ......3 Slips.................. $230,000 1205 St. Charles Avenue Unit #1415 ............. $194,000

De Limon Place Patrolling Guard Service, Limited Access, Pool, Clubhouse, Easy Living… PONTALBA CONDIMINIUMS Living room with sep dining/den; sep walk-in shower; 1680 – 1962 sq ft. ............................... $340,000 – $360,000 RENTALS AVAILABLE ................ $2000-$2200 PER MONTH

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new orleans nostalgia

By Seale Paterson

Pharmacists Gus Katz and Sydney Besthoff formed a partnership in 1905 that would become one of New Orleans’ most treasured icons of the 20th century. The first Katz and Besthoff drugstore opened in 1905 at 732 Canal St. By 1955, there were 18 stores in New Orleans. In 1977, with stores open all around Louisiana and other Gulf Coast states, the name was officially changed to K&B. The chain was easily identified by its liberal use of a particular shade of purple, which was first used in 1911 after another merchant received a large amount of purple wrapping paper, which he didn’t like. The partners bought it, used it and a new slogan was born: “If it’s purple on the outside, it’s only the BEST from Katz and BESThoff on the inside.” The color, which would come to be known as “K&B Purple” to generations of New Orleanians, quickly became symbolic of the store and was incorporated into everything, including signage and store furnishings. Purple print ads caused The Times-Picayune to be the nation’s largest user of purple ink. Over time, the store created its own brand of products, from household goods to pharmacy items, as well as a wide spectrum of beverages both nonalcoholic and alcoholic, including a whiskey called Sir Sidney. But what they may most be fondly remembered for was their ice cream. K&B brand ice cream came in a package called a “flat fifth,” sized and shaped to fit into the tiny freezers of the 1930s and 1940s. Favorite flavors included cherry vanilla and cream cheese, and of course, they came wrapped in purple. When the chain was sold in 1997, there were 186 stores in six states. The sale would remove the K&B name, and New Orleans residents weren’t happy. A sale of all the store furnishings, equipment, lights, uniforms and more brought out a big, sentimental crowd, who bought everything purple they could find. F

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Remembering K&B

“Look at almost every corner / And what do you see / A big purple sign that says / Friendly K&B / Variety, value and reliability / That’s what you get at your friendly K&B / K&B Drugstores.” Photo by John Norris Teunisson; provided courtesy of the New Orleans Public Library.

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