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FROM THE EDITOR

am always conflicted when summer rolls around. Spring is such a joyous time, flled with festivals and fowers and plenty of things to do outside while the temperatures aren’t too high. Summer brings with it hot, sticky, humid weather that make planning outdoor activities tricky, cooking indoors sometimes unthinkable (Turn the oven on? Absolutely not!), remembering to bring an umbrella for the daily deluge and, of course, the start of hurricane season.

But there are positives! The days are long, with plenty of opportunities to get outside and barbecue and cook out with friends and family. In this issue, we have all of your outdoor cooking questions answered (Gas grill or charcoal? And what is a Big Green Egg, anyway?) Plus, we have places to go to get the best ingredients and sides for the ultimate backyard BBQ experience. Whether cooking up some killer burgers, slow cooked meats or tofu shish kebab is your jam, we have the top tips from the pros to get your fre (smoker?) started.

June is also Pride Month. New Orleans will celebrate with a variety of activities plus the annual parade through the French Quarter. We have a personal account of someone who celebrates Pride, why New Orleans became a refuge for him and inspires us all to support and celebrate heroes and allies in the community.

Finally, as mentioned, the dreaded start of hurricane season is June 1. While we can’t control the weather, we can be prepared. We chat with meteorologist Hannah Gard to give us her inside tips on getting ready for the summer storm season and how weather inspires her.

If all that wasn’t enough, we have our Top Dentist list or 2024 and an in-depth feature on how dental health goes way beyond having a bright smile for our overall health; tips on getting your home ready for summer trips; refreshing recipes and much more.

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Odd Fellows and New Places

Hey Julia,

At the cemetery end of Canal Street one of the cemeteries is called “Odd Fellows Rest.” I understand that Odd Fellow was an early fraternal order sort of like the Masons, but why would any group of men want to call their organization “Odd Fellows” let alone wanting to be entombed among them?

Grant

Bellow, River Ridge

Grant, your question reminds me of the famous quip from comedian Groucho Marx who was best known for hosting a weekly quiz show during the early days of television.

Asked if he belonged to any club Groucho responded, “I would never want to join a club that would have me as a member.”

Fraternal men’s organizations were once very popular worldwide. You are right, the Masons, which trace back to the 14th century, were the best known but many other groups formed too. Their main purpose was to provide social service and care, especially back in the days when neither government nor private enterprise provided such aid. Burial assistance was always a top priority, which is why so many operated their own exclusive cemeteries, usually with distinguished architectural feature such as elaborate tombs or monuments. (Near the Canal Street Odd Fellows facility there is an Order of the Elks cemetery distinguished by the impressive statue of the animal atop a hill.)

I have heard about a new city being created in Louisiana called St. George. How would that compare with the state’s other cities in population?

Jay

Rutherman, Kenner

Yep, in April the Louisiana Supreme Court gave fnal approval to what has been a long contentious battle to allow the incorporation of a city from what had been an unincorporated part of East Baton Rouge Parish. It all started in 2012 as an effort to gain more control over the public school system. In 2019 residents of the area approved the incorporation as a city with a 54% favorable vote. More litigation is still possible, but the idea seems to have passed the major hurdles. The governor will appoint the frst mayor and council who will create the city’s government.

Send us your questions! Poydras is looking for something to do. Send your questions to julia@ myneworleans. com and be sure to include your name. For the subject line use: Julia and Poydras Question.

By the late 1900s, the organizations fourished. Many were formed as secretive societies with the own rituals and symbols that gave the groups an aura of mystery.

Back to the name selection, that is literally odd. One theory is that the members of the earlier groups all tended to belong to similar or related trades such as the masons. The Odd Fellows, however, did not require such related activities—hence they belonged to odd, as opposed to similar, trades. Another theory is that the fraternal groups put an emphasis on charity and provided related services at a time when that was seldom offered by individual groups. That too was deemed to be odd.

A simple explanation could be that the connotation of the word “odd” was different in the early days—it did not mean strange or weird, but just different or varied. For their good works, may the fellows, odd or otherwise, rest in peace.

St. George will have a population, according the 2020 census, of 86, 316. That will make it the state’s ffth largest city behind fourth place Lafayette (121,706) and ahead of Lake Charles which tumbles a notch to sixth place (82,430). New Orleans, of course is frst (380,498), Kenner is seventh (65,786.) Metairie is not incorporated (that’s why you never hear of a mayor of Metairie because it is not technically a city) but if it were it would be in fourth place (40,046). Having heard of St. George, Poydras is leading an effort to get part of Metairie incorporated so that he can run for mayor there. However, since he spends much of his time living in an abandoned banana boat in the Atchafalaya swamp, he might not meet the residency requirement.

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French Market Creole Tomato Festival

June 8-9

The French Market will host the 38th annual Creole Tomato Festival. Enjoy tomato-based dishes, live music and activities for the whole family. The fest closes on June 9 with the Crescent City’s first La Tomatina, a lively tomato fight accompanied by music. FrenchMarket.org

Afropolitan: Contemporary African Arts at NOMA Now-Dec. 29

The New Orleans Museum of Art showcases groundbreaking African artists of the 20th and 21st centuries in this exhibit which will continue until almost the end of 2024. Noma.org

“The Importance of Being Earnest”

June 6-23

Oscar Wilde’s classic satire of the upper class, featuring mistaken identities and Wilde’s trademark witty dialogue, on stage at Le Petit Theatre.

New Orleans Wine and Food Experience

June 5-9

Hundreds of wineries and restaurants will once again participate in the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience. Events will include wine dinners, a competition, and a burlesque brunch. Nowfe.com

Megan Thee Stallion

June 10

Megan Thee Stallion brings her “Hot Girl Summer Tour” to the Smoothie King Center with special guest Glorilla. SmoothieKingCenter.com

Americas Continental Selection 2024 for Pastry World Cup and Bocuse D’Or

June 11-13

The best pastry chefs from across the Americas will converge on the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center for the Americas portion of the Pastry World Cup and Bocuse D’Or. BocuseDor. com

New Orleans Restaurant Week

June 17-23

New Orleanians typically don’t need excuses to eat well, but New Orleans Restaurant Week provides just that with curated menus at a variety of local eateries. NewOrleans.com

New Orleans Pride

June 7-9

The French Quarter will host a variety of events for New Orleans Pride this year, including the annual NOLA Pride Parade, PrideFest, the Rainbow Run for Equality and much more. NewOrleansPride.org

“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abriged) [revised] [again]”

June 7-16

Actors Keith Claverie, Ian Hoch and Lauren Malara try to perform all of Shakespeare’s plays in a funny, fast-paced 90 minutes. The event is part of the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane. NewOrleansShakespeare.org

New Orleans Juneteenth Festival

June 19

Celebrate Juneteenth in Congo Square with live musical performances and panel discussions, The celebration is free and open to the public. NOLAJuneteenthFestival. org

“Clue”

June 18-23

The stage adaptation of the cult classic 1985 film based on the Parker Brothers mystery board game comes to the Saenger Theatre. Join Wadsworth, Miss Scarlet, Colonel Mustard and the other guests trying to solve a murder at Mr. Boddy’s mansion. SaengerNOLA.com

Wine & Dine

The 32nd annual New Orleans Wine & Food Experience, an extended fve-day event taking place June 5-9, features more than a dozen wine and food labs, plus a bevy of hands-on experiences. For example, labs, which take place at the New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District Hotel, include “Amplify American Wines: Oregon” (exploring wines varieties in Oregon’s differing appellations) and “Masterclass: Winemaker for a Day Blending Lab with Marietta Cellars” (a hands-on wine blending lab led by Bryan Lynch of Marietta Cellars). Experiences, which take place at different locations throughout the city, include “Old-Fashioned Cocktail Masterclass with Picnic Provisions & Whiskey” (learning how to make a classic Old-Fashioned and a Black Old-Fashioned, paired with a picnic lunch) and “La Fiesta Sud Americana at Bacchanal” (an evening flled with South American cuisine and wine pairings from Flambeaux Wine). NOWFE will once again host its main stage events, Viola; Tournament of Rosés; The Grand Tasting; and Burlesque, Bubbly & Brunch. For tickets and the full lineup, visit nowfe.com.

Toasting Tequila

When Tomas Estes published “The Tequila Ambassador” in 2012, it was considered the most seminal work on tequila and other agave spirits. He was the first person to introduce tequila to larger audiences in Europe, after opening Café Pacifico in Amsterdam in 1976, and the book was the culmination of his decades-long career as a restaurateur and founder of the brand Tequila Ocho. Inspired by the original book, “The Tequila Ambassador V.O.” is a new and expanded edition almost doubled in length at 408 pages. Written by Agave Ambassador Phil Bayly; Black Tot Rum Ambassador, Mitch Wilson; and Tomas’ son, Jesse Estes, the book is based on Tomas’ journal entries, articles and written works, plus a collection of interviews with Tomas leading up to his death in 2021. It also features sections covering Tomas’ biography, tequila culture, the making of tequila, stories from the road and insights from other tequila luminaries. The book is available through local publisher, Wonk Press. wonkpress.com.

Pool Days

Located on the 13th floor of Virgin Hotels New Orleans, The Pool Club has released its summer frozen cocktail lineup and large-format drinks. Frozen concoctions include the Sunset Margarita (Milagro tequila, blood orange and lime) and the Frozen 75 (Hendricks gin, sparkling wine, lemon and thyme). Meanwhile, the Drinks with Friends menu features seven large-format shareable cocktails for groups, including an Aperol Spritz, Desert Tea Smash, Paradise Punch, Lost in Bermuda, Spicy Margarita and the frozen Sunset Margarita. Non-hotel guest day passes for the pool are $25 on weekdays and $50 on weekends. 550 Baronne St., 504-603-8000, virginhotels. com/new-orleans.

New Orleans Honorees Tales of the Cocktail has announced the 2024 Regional Top 10 Honorees for its 18th annual Spirited Awards. Established in 2007, the Spirited Awards honor excellence in the drinks industry. The Spirited Awards will be celebrated during the Tales of the Cocktail conference July 21-26. Several New Orleans establishments will be honored this year in the U.S. Central region, including Anna’s, Beachbum Berry‘s Latitude 29 and Jewel of the South (in the Best U.S. Bar Team category); Bar Tonique and Beachbum Berry‘s Latitude 29 (in the Best U.S. Cocktail Bar category); Chandelier Bar at Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans, Dovetail Bar at The Schaeffer Hotel, The Elysian Bar at Hotel Peter and Paul, and The Sazerac Bar at The Roosevelt New Orleans (in the Best U.S. Hotel Bar category); Brennan’s, Coquette and Espiritu Mezcaleria (in the Best U.S. Restaurant Bar category); and Jolie (in the Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar category). talesofthecocktail.org

Winning Wines

Brennan’s, which has been awarded the Grand Award by “Wine Spectator” magazine for three consecutive years, has a new Wine Director and Advanced Sommelier, Sam Bortugno. He passed the Court of Master Sommeliers’ Advanced Exam, and he passed the Master Sommelier Theory exam on his first attempt in 2023 (making him one of only five of the 101 participants who earned this coveted accreditation). Bortugno also recently visited Verona, Italy, for Vinitaly (the largest wine show in the world) to deliver keynote speeches in three seminars: the evolution of American restaurants over the past decade; the chillable red category on wine lists; and how to assess varietals for possible placement on a wine list. 417 Royal St., 504-5259711, brennansneworleans. com.

Rum Release

Atelier Vie, the oldest whiskey distillery in the state, has released its flagship rum: Calio Rum Cask Strength. It’s distilled from Louisiana molasses sourced at a local sugar mill. Available at the Atelier Vie tasting room and International Wines and Spirits. 1001 S. Broad St., 504-534-8590, ateliervie.com.

Summer Sips

Bayou Bar, located within the Pontchartrain Hotel, has a new selection of summer cocktails. Choose from the Cherry Boulevardier (combining the caramel and oak notes of Pinhook bourbon with the bitter-sweet notes of Campari and Cocchi Rosa); The Hibis-Kiss (Cazadores Blanco blended with the smoky flavor of 400 Conejos Mezcal, plus notes of hibiscus tea, sweet Giffard Orgeat and tart lime juice); or The Ferdinand, (a rich, savorysweet cocktail made with beef fat-washed Sazerac rye, Italicus, celery bitters and an absinthe rinse with hints of citrus and herbal notes). 2031 St. Charles Ave., 504-323-1456, bayoubarneworleans.com

Meanwhile, MaMou has introduced new summer cocktails that include the Queen of Cups (made with St. George Botanivore gin, Suze, Benedictine, Harney & Sons Indigo Punch Simple and Champagne), Strawberry Splendor in My Hennessy Dreams (Hennessy VS, Citadelle Gin, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao, lemon juice, brûléed lemon syrup, muddled strawberry and Champagne) and House-Made Limoncello (thickened with heavy cream and milk, with a twist of vanilla bean). 942 N. Rampart St., 504-381-4557, mamounola.com

Rock-n-Roll Ambiance

Beggars Banquet, which New Jersey native chef Mike Dilonno quietly opened with his wife Patty and daughter Kat, has redesigned the 65-seat space to include a cool bar, a two-tiered dining area and funky elements throughout. Lush greenery offsets dark woods and a stained-glass window, while a martini-drinking alligator logo, banquettes upholstered in a vintage face collage and a mural by local tattoo artist Vivian Hava add a whimsical touch. Named after the Rolling Stones’ famous album, Beggars Banquet offers cocktails, dinner and weekend brunch—all with a focus on contemporary New American fare with Italian, French and Asian nuances. 1330 Prytania St., 504-766-6711, beggarsbanquetneworleans.com

Seafood, Please!

Porgy’s Seafood Market is offering a new Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. with case-price oysters on the half shell, chargrilled oysters and an assortment of bar snacks. Porgy’s also is offering summer classes (6:30 p.m. on Thursdays through June 13), where guests can learn how to prepare seafood. There’s also the Taste the Rainbow master class (6:30 p.m. June 27), where guests can enjoy a multicourse dinner paired with cocktails. Also check out Monday Suppers (no reservation required)—a weekly family-style meal showcasing suppliers and different types of seafood. 236 N. Carrollton Ave., 504-429-3474, porgysseafood.com

Cooking with Chef Cook

Along with Jyl Benson, Chef Eric Cook of Gris-Gris and Saint John Restaurant has released his first cookbook: Modern Creole: A Taste of New Orleans Culture and Cuisine, with photography by Sam Hanna and a foreword by Gordon Ramsay. The book features nearly 120 food and cocktail recipes—that are both accessible and straightforward enough for an everyday meal, yet impressive enough for company or the holiday table— spanning Southern, Cajun and Creole genres. The book is available for preorder at grisgrisnola.com/modern-creole

Summer Menu

Boulevard French Quarter has unveiled a new lunch and dinner menu with dishes that are perfect for the summer. Appetizers include Alligator Tacos with an Abita Beer batter, chipotle slaw, spicy remoulade and pickled onions; and Louisiana Crawfish Bread with artichoke, grana Padano and Monterrey Jack. Entrees include Gulf Shrimp & Grits with a peppery butter sauce and creamy stone-ground grits; Louisiana Crawfish Étouffée with a rich Cajun gravy and popcorn rice; and Crab Cake & Shrimp Alfredo Boulevard also hosts Prime Rib Tuesday, from open to close, and $8 martinis daily. 534 St. Louis St., 504-5226652, boulevardbistro.com

Afro Freedom Afro Feast

In homage to Juneteenth (commemorating the day when the last African American slaves were freed in 1865), chef Serigne Mbaye and business partner Effie Richardson of Dakar NOLA are presenting the 3rd annual Afro Freedom Afro Feast at Grow Dat Youth Farm in New Orleans City Park on June 16, from 3-8 p.m. The celebration gathers award-winning chefs (such as Nina Compton, Charly Pierre, Martha Wiggins, Prince Lobo, Shonda Cross and Mbaye) cooking over an open flame reminiscent of African American ancestors, to create a communal feast. 150 Zachary Taylor Drive, 504-300-1132, growdatyouthfarm.org, afrofreedomafrofeast.com

Pasta and More

Chef Michael Gulotta, of MoPho and Maypop, has opened TANA on Metairie Road. Drawing on Gulotta’s New Orleans Sicilian upbringing and his training in Italy’s Liguria region, the menu showcases house-made pasta (with a new custombuilt cart for table-side pasta alla ruota) and reimagined classics like veal marsala or lobster with a barbecue shrimp treatment. The restaurant features plush jewel-toned booths lining the lounge and two distinctive dining spaces inspired by classic Italian design. 2919 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504-533-8262, tanaitalian.com

Alfresco Dining

The Bower and Birdy’s Behind The Bower have reopened their outdoor patio space, now transformed into a beautiful open-air dining experience. The temporary tents have been removed, and, in their place, stands a covered structure with a sleek metal roof that complements the Framework buildings’ modern aesthetic. The restaurants also have added infrared heaters, high-powered fans and charming string bistro lights. Additionally, Birdy’s has added a new banquette structure, offering additional seating and a uniform look that complements the existing banquette near Bower Bar. The outdoor area now boasts over 150 seats, making it one of the largest outdoor dining areas in the city. 1320 Magazine St., 504-582-9738, thebowernola.com; 504-302-2992, birdysnola.com

Style

BY ANDY MYER

Western Wear

The cool factor and practicality of Western clothing and décor have been en vogue long before “Yellowstone” and Beyonce’s “Cowboy Carter.” The good news is it’s here to stay.

1. Halo Mimi’s delicate take on a classic shape fits the bill for the modern cowgirl. Handmade with exceptional attention to detail, this Western straight brim, teardrop fedora is crafted from alabaster premium fur felt. Available by custom order at Halo Mimi, halomimi.com.

2. Whether you’re wrangling cattle at the ranch or fighting the dust and tumbleweeds at the Fair Grounds, this dress will transition from season to season with additional layers. With a flattering fit and length, it works great with boots, sandals or heels. Available at Pied Nu, piednunola.com.

3. Welcome guests with a “howdy” and add rustic charm to any space with Baldiz’s collection of Turkish Anatolian rugs. Perfect for hallways, kitchens, or any space in need of an upgrade, these gorgeous rugs will stand the test of time. Available in a range of styles through Baldiz, shopbaldiz.com.

4. This turquoise, coral and lapis necklace may just give us more insight into to how the West was won. Throw this on with a tee and jeans or a dress for an instant power accessory boost. Available at Perch, perch-home.com.

5. Walk the line with ease in ostrich leather boots with a feathered vintage stich pattern in robin’s egg blue cowhide by Hyer. Pull-on straps, a stockman block heel and Goodyear welt construction ensures enduring strength, while an oil-infused leather outsole stands strong against the elements. Available at Cavender’s, cavenders.com.

BY KELLY MASSICOT /

Hannah Gard

WVUE Fox 8 Meteorologist

In Louisiana, especially here in south Louisiana, meteorologists rockstars. When most of your year is plagued by the looming dread of a hurricane and the threat of fooding happens any time it rains, meteorologists are turned to and trusted above all. But now, meteorologists - along with many TV news personalities - are becoming social media stars. WVUE

Fox 8 Hannah Gard is fnding the sweet spot between the pressures of the job and letting viewers into her life through social media. Gard talks about the balance, plus a few insights on hurricane season.

Q: Why did you become a meteorologist? When you talk to any meteorologists, every single person will say, “Well, I was like 4 or 5, and something happened.” And that’s exactly what happened with me. I mean, partially,

before that. My dad is an engineer, so he’s a little bit of a science nerd. And he’s also a weather nerd. So if he could have another career, he would probably go back and be a meteorologist. He would tell me bedtime stories that were [about] the water cycle. He always had the Weather Channel on, and we were always watching storms. We would go out in them when we lived in Colorado when I grew up. People always don’t really think about Colorado as a big weather state, but there are all types of weather events there. We always had thunderstorms at my house, because we lived on the mountain and that’s where they fre up. Every single time, he would take me outside and we would sit in the garage with the door open on little camp chairs and watch it. That is the main reason, because my dad, but also [because] he had the Weather Channel on all the time. I was 5 when Hurricane Katrina happened. We were watching the Weather Channel, and they had probably Jim Cantori out there with his microphone with the wind hitting him. I looked at my mom and I was like, “I want to do that when I grow up.” I never forgot it, because it was such a big event. Obviously, people here know that, so it’s kind of ironic that I ended up here. My dad lived in Louisiana for a little bit. He lived in Baton Rouge. So we came to New Orleans all the time. That was one of the reasons he was watching it so closely. I never really thought about doing anything else after that.

Q: How did you get to New Orleans and Fox 8? I would say it kind of started before I graduated. I was working while I was in school and because of COVID they needed help in Lawton, which is this very small town in Oklahoma. The TV station there only had two meteorologists at the time, so they had a job position open, and I applied for it. I ended up getting a lot of experience there because they only had two people. I

ended up there for fve or six months. After that, because I had that experience I got an internship with CNN over the summer. I worked with the weathering climate team. I wrote all of their web stories, and I was doing their digital…posting on Twitter and Facebook. And they offered me a freelancing position. Then Fox 8 just opened up and I thought it was a good opportunity. I was kind of trying to fgure out where I wanted to go. I didn’t know if I wanted to do producing or if I wanted to be on air somewhere, but I kind of knew I liked doing local better because you get to forecast more, which is like kind of the nerdy fun part of our job. And then you kind of get a better connection to the people around you, the community…you get more connected to it. I ended up talking to David Bernard because he had seen my reel and he messaged me.

Q: Any insight into this year’s hurricane season? You know, I always want to preface it with, it does not matter what the outlook is because there can be one storm that hits us, and that is the storm that matters. It doesn’t matter what the outlook is, you always have to prepare, regardless. This year, it does look like we have a lot of the conditions for an above-normal season. The Colorado State University outlook has been put out already, this was April 4. They are predicting an extremely active season. The reasoning [is] we have well above-normal sea surface temperatures right now. They’re what they should be in July, [and] we still have a ways to heat up still. And then we’re transitioning from El Nino, which is a very unconducive environment for storms to La Nina, which has lower wind shear across the Atlantic, which just means they’re not competing with as much once they get across the ocean. Those two things obviously, lead to a better environment for storms.

Q: Any tips you can share with readers ahead of the season? It’s

been so quiet for two years. I think the most important things to remember each year are to make sure you have the things prepared for if you leave. You have that "go bag." You have your important documents, all of that together, and then have it prepared for if you end up staying - power sources, food, supplies, things like that. Have a plan in place for if you’re going to evacuate, or if you’re not going to evacuate, depending on what the situation is. It doesn’t take a hurricane to knock out the power for a week. We can see that with a tropical storm, [and] the fooding issues that we’ve been having, we can easily see fooding problems. Preparing for all of that in advance is important.

Q: Why do you think the audience connects so well to weather through social media? I think something that people struggle with when you’re on TV is knowing you as a person, Obviously our primary job is trying to convey the weather to you, the science and explaining why things are going to happen. Sometimes your personality gets lost in that. I think that social media is a good place to show your personality, show who you are, and do some longer form content that maybe is helpful. I try to explain more thoroughly to people because we don’t have a ton of time to do that on TV. You still have to cover what the day is like today, because that’s what people want to know. But on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, I can go more in depth about maybe the severe weather threat or a hurricane approaching the Caribbean, something like that. I can take more time to explain. When you see people on TV, you’re not really understanding who they are as a person. So when you do watch those “get ready with me” TikTok’s, or the day in my life, you kind of get a more inside glimpse of who they are. [It’s] more connected to what you’re doing with meteorology and getting the news out there to people, but it also humanizes it a little bit.

Cat Burlgar

To catch a thief, or two

What’s that old song, “June is Bustin’ Out All Over?” That’s what we got to worry about now. Busting.

It’s hurricane season again. Our gas tanks need to be full and our family pictures in waterproof plastic bins for the next six months.

And now we got tornadoes too - swirling around with or without hurricanes. We don’t know whether to hide our valuables up in the attic or down in the bathtub.

My mother-in-law Ms. Larda bought a wall safe. She looks around for valuables to put in it, and she decides the most valuable things she got are those gorgeous little semi-high strappy sandals that are actually comfortable.

She ain’t never had a pair of comfortable heels since she was a bosomy little teenager, and then nobody hardly looked at her feet.

But she has expanded since then, as we all do, and she can’t lurch around on skinny little stilettos no more.

Then last month, she found these miracle shoes at Goodwill, of all places, all broken in and glitzy. Hardly worn, she says to me. Like somebody bought them and got to prancing around and keeled over with a fatal heart attack. What a lucky break!

So she stuffs them in her new wall safe, along with her Muses decorated shoe.

Then she goes to the Gulf Coast overnight to hit the casinos. She leaves Chopsley, her chihuahua, with me and gives my brothers-in-law, Lurch and Leech, who live in the other side of her double, orders to feed her cat, Charmer.

Well, would you believe, two actual burglars slither in through the back window. (They are buddies of Lurch and Leech and happen to know them two are having a late night at the Sloth Lounge.)

I can just picture them two bad guys in black hoodies - slinking around looking for valuables, which they don’t fnd. The only thing valuable - at least to herself - is Charmer, frowning down at them from on top a cabinet.

Then Bad Guy #1 notices a picture hung a little crooked, so they look behind it and there is the wall safe.

But they got no idea what to do next, because neither of them knows how to crack a safe.

Then Bad Guy #2 tugs at the safe’s door, and would you believe, it swings open (Ms. Larda don’t know how to lock a safe.)

So they reach in and yank out her valuables. SHOES?

They shout, “What the Bad Word?!” at each other - they were

brought up right, so they don’t say the actual Bad Word. This is their frst crime.

And then Lurch and Leech come home.

The Bad Guys freeze and listen to them open the door on their side of the double. Then Lurch staggers to the laundry room in back, which links the two sides of the house. He goes through to Ms. Larda’s side and sees the two bad guys. “Larry? Leonard? You guysh know where the Alka Seltzer’s at?” he asks, blinking.

Larry (Bad Guy # 1) goes into the bathroom, rattles around in the medicine cabinet, and comes up with the Alka Seltzer.

Meanwhile, Leonard, (you guessed it, Bad Guy #2) is stomping around amongst Ms. Larda’s valuables, and happens to stomp the squeaker of Charmer’s toy cat, Sylvester, which is laying there.

Sylvester squeaks, Charmer leaps,

and Leonard shrieks. He throws off his black hoodie, which now has Charmer attached, and runs out the front door. Larry follows him, down the dark street to their car, with its license plate they had smudged with mud on purpose.

On the way home, a cop stops them and they are about to confess everything - but he just tells them to clean off the license plate. Thank God. No more life of crime for them. They go straight to the Sloth and buy a lot of drinks and tell everybody. Nobody listens.

Next day, Ms. Larda comes home, cleans up the mess, and since the strange black hoodie smells like cat pee, decides Charmer must’ve saved her valuables.

So Charmer gets promoted to a very expensive brand of cat food. Lurch and Leech never know anything happened.

Storm Warning

Be prepared

Dear Pensacola,

Here we go again.

Another hurricane season is upon us, bringing with it such seasonally exclusive terms as spaghetti models, cones of uncertainty, eyewalls and – say it with me in a sultry voice now – rapid intensifcation.

I need not ask if you are ready. Of course you aren’t. Neither are we.

A person can hoard all the D-cell batteries and cans of Progresso soup they want. They still won’t ever be ready for the next Katrina or Camille – or, in your case, Opal or Ivan.

You know it as well as we do. Consequently, there is less of a need to explain New Orleanians’ idiosyncratic ways to you than to people from other places.

More than them, you get us – or you at least come reasonably close.

Part of that is a product of familiarity. The people of New Orleans have focked to Pensacola every summer since the pre-interstate days, back when that sun-baked ribbon of concrete and asphalt known as Highway 90 was the chief artery connecting us.

Those were also the pre-GPS, pre Waze days, a time in which pausing to visit rest stops and welcome centers was all but mandatory – and

not just to answer nature’s call but for the chance to add another free state roadmap to our cars’ collections of tire gauges, oil change receipts, stale Juicy Fruit and other accumulated glovebox ballast.

The drive to Pensacola was longer and somehow sweatier then. The promise of a free Dixie cup of orange juice at the Florida line was (and still is) a road trip highlight. To this day, I am not sure if it is intended as a welcome gift or as a reward for surviving Mississippi and Alabama, but in either case it is always appreciated.

The only sight more welcome might have been that of the delightfully kitschy Pensacola Beach welcome sign – the neon-lighted one with the airborne marlin arching above it in all its glowing, Vegasinspired magnifcence.

cream, you don’t have a full grasp of rapid intensifcation.

But I digress.

There’s another force that binds Pensacola and New Orleans, and it is even stronger than the siren call of free orange juice.

It is hurricane season.

Like us, you know the drill. You also know the heartache and hard work that comes with living at the business end of hurricane alley. We have been through the war together. We have been forever changed by it.

At the risk of jinxing things, we have also both been fortunate lately in that regard. Neither of us has experienced many white-knuckle moments over the past couple of hurricane seasons.

Perhaps that luck will hold out for us. But the bill will come due eventually. It always does.

from being at ground zero.

But the experts and conventional wisdom don’t take into account the psychic boost that comes from being where people get it.

With that knowledge, we have a few modest proposals.

First, if you keep your couch open through hurricane season, we’ll do the same.

You make sure your Publix stores are stocked with andouille from June to November, and we’ll request that our Rouses locations keep mullet on hand.

You ensure Peg Leg Pete’s is ready with the Sazeracs. We’ll remind the Carousel Bar to stock the ingredients for a good Bushwhacker.

Ask Mike

Have a question or a thought to share about New Orleans etiquette or tradition? I’d love to hear it. Email it to playbook@ myneworleans.com

Or maybe it was seeing the now-gone K&B drug store located strategically on the way to the beach. That purple sign was a loud and clear beacon reminding us that, although we were far from home, we weren’t really that far.

On that subject, if you’ve never had the chance to pair fresh Gulf air with K&B’s Creole cream cheese ice

Forecasters come and go – the Nashes, the Westbrooks, the Brecks and Milhams and Orrs – yet the storms rage on.

When they do, expect the experts and conventional wisdom to promote a northward evacuation. From a practical standpoint, that makes sense. A lateral evacuation, after all, leaves you just a wobble or two

And when you see us in New Orleans Saints T-shirts, give us a “Who Dat.” When we see you in your Blue Angels cap, we’ll give you a heartfelt “Glad to be here.”

Who knows? Maybe it’ll all be unnecessary and we’ll skate by with another easy-breezy storm season.

If that’s the case, we’ll save you a spot at the bar on Dec. 1 at Pat O’Brien’s, where we can share the fun kind of hurricane – rapid intensifcation purely optional.

Sincerely, New Orleans

1910

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the University Section in Uptown New Orleans was home to fve colleges and universities – Tulane University, Loyola, St. Mary’s Dominican College, Newcomb College and, as seen in this circa 1910 photograph, Leland University. Remaining today are Tulane and Loyola. Dominican closed in 1984 and Newcomb merged with Tulane. Leland, located on St. Charles Avenue roughly between today’s Audubon Street and Audubon Place, closed its 10-acre New Orleans campus in 1915 before moving in 1923 to Baker, north of Baton Rouge.

Founded in 1870 by Brooklyn philanthropist Holbrook Chamberlain and the New York-based American Baptist Home Mission Society, Leland was one of four colleges created in New Orleans during Reconstruction to help educate and enhance the lives of Black Americans. Chamberlain named the university Leland for his father-in-law, the famed Massachusetts Baptist minister and abolitionist John Leland. The other three colleges were Southern University (1880), Straight University (1868), and New Orleans University (1873). In 1934 Straight and New Orleans University merged to form Dillard University.

19th century universities, Leland’s ambitious classical curricula included Latin, Greek, mathematics, rhetoric, languages, philosophy, history and literature. By the turn of the century, Leland’s total enrollment had reached 700 students. In a 1903 essay titled “The Talented Tenth,” W.E.B. DuBois, civil rights advocate and cofounder of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, described Leland as one of the six leading African-American colleges in the nation.

Despite its initial success, enrollment slowly declined. Then came the hurricane of 1915 that badly damaged the buildings, forcing the campus to close. In addition, that section of St. Charles Avenue near Audubon Park, the site of the 1884-1885 World’s Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition, had become prime real estate for developers. With mounting economic and social pressures, Leland’s board decided to relocate the campus to another part of the state. School offcials frst tried Alexandria, where they reportedly met some resistance from locals. They eventually decided upon a 200-plus-acre site in Baker, where it operated from 1923 until it closed permanently in 1960. Its graduates included Grambling University’s famed football coach Eddie Robinson.

Leland University, New Orleans, ca. 1910, The William Russell Jazz Collection at The Historic New Orleans Collection, acquisition made possible by the Clarisse Claiborne Grima Fund

According to various histories and articles written about Leland, classes were initially held in the basement of Tulane Avenue Baptist Church before moving to its 10-acre uptown site. It included two main buildings – Chamberlain Hall and University Hall seen here. The school was co-ed and open to all races, though most early professors and administrators were white. Its mission was to create Black teachers, ministers and to prepare others for the trades. And like most

As a historical side note, the photograph seen here was taken by Arthur P. Bedou (1882-1960), a prominent and award-winning New Orleans photographer in the city’s Black community. He documented, among many other events, Black family life, sporting and social events, and visiting dignitaries such as Theodore Roosevelt, Booker T. Washington, George Washington Carver, and Andrew Carnegie. He also published postcards bearing his photographs, such as the one here of Leland University. His photographs are now in the collection of Xavier University in New Orleans.

B B Q MASTERING THE ART OF THE BACKYARD

Cochon Butcher. While this place might be known and loved for its killer muffaletta and other delicacies, don’t forget it’s a butcher at heart – and the array of cured meats, sausages, and fresh cuts is top-notch.

SThe Equipment

Ever since humans cracked the whole fire situation, we’ve been finding ways to heat food with it – and every chef with an open flame has a preferred method. Some are quicker, easier, and more economical than others, and all have their champions. Let’s break down some of the most popular options for outdoor cooking, along with pros, cons, and expert feedback.

Charcoal

SUMMER IS UPON US – AND NOT GOING ANYWHERE SOON. IN THIS SWELTERING SEASON, THE MOST APPEALING OPTION FOR FOOD PREP IS ONE THAT DOESN’T HEAT UP THE KITCHEN. FOR MANY, THAT MAKES OUTDOOR COOKING THE SEASON’S BEST MOVE. ¶ THE BACKYARD BARBECUE HAS COME A LONG WAY FROM LIGHTER FLUID AND A PACK OF HOT DOGS. TODAY THERE ARE INFINITE VARIATIONS ON THE COOKOUT TO SUIT EVERY BUDGET, TASTE AND SETUP. WITH THE HELP OF SOME LOCAL PITMASTERS AND BBQ AFICIONADOS, WE EXPLORE SOME OF THE TASTIEST WAYS TO FIRE UP THE GRILL THIS SUMMER.

By Rebecca Friedman

Does anything summon the summer feels like a pile of briquettes glowing beneath a grate? Just the smell of a neighbor’s charcoal heating up makes the mouth water – before anything gets cooking. Charcoal fans applaud its high heat potential, sense of control over the cooking process, and the tasty char it brings to food. Charcoal grills are also often portable and relatively inexpensive – a great option for folks who don’t grill too often. And as with any sport, there are ways to up the degree of di culty (like using a chimney starter to get things hot).

One of charcoal’s biggest boosters is Chef Tung Nguyen, who serves up his barbecue inspired delicacies at Slow & Pho in St. Roch Market and is a decorated Hogs for the Cause participant. At home, Nguyen swears by the Weber Kettle charcoal grill: “The spaceship looking one. Mr. Reliable.” He likes the long-lasting burn of charcoal and the fact that “you don’t have to pay attention to it too much, especially when you’re doing other sides. With wood, you

have to keep checking on it.” His charcoal of choice? Texas Original Lump – “or any lump – they last longer and have a cleaner burn.” He adds wood chunks for flavor, with the variety depending on the protein he’s smoking: for brisket, something woodier like hickory; for pork, a fruitier wood like cherry or apple.

Chef Shannon Bingham of Devil Moon BBQ and Brewery Saint X turns to a Weber Smokey Mountain at home. “It’s pretty rare that I want to spend all day smoking brisket or pulled pork at home, but when I do, the Smokey Mountain is my go-to cooker,” said Bingham. “It maintains heat super well and burns through wood at a slow and e cient rate so I don’t have to spend all day tinkering with a fire box.”

Photography by Jess Kearney

McCord Butchery. This Metairie spot should be high on the list for all things cookout. They’ve got the meats, including specialty cuts, and a beautiful selection of fish and seafood, from tuna and salmon to crab cakes.

1. First, slice a crosshatch pattern into the fat cap of a 3-pound picanha. Cut just deep enough to go all the way through the fat, without slicing into the meat. Leaving the fat on helps the meat stay tender. Cross-hatching lets the fat cook up crispy without changing the shape of the meat.

2. Roast the meat in a low oven (250°F / 121°C) or grill it over low, indirect heat.

3. Then get the pan blazing hot and sear it until golden-brown and cooked to your desired final temperature (or grill briefly over direct heat).

4. Resting is important to let all the gorgeous juices reabsorb into the meat. Let it sit for 10 minutes, and then slice against the grain.

Chef Sam McCord’s Reverse Sear USDA Prime Picanha (coulotte)

Flattop grills

In New Orleans, flattop grills/griddles might be more closely associated with Camellia Grill than the backyard. But flattops are taking off as a great option for making fare like smashburgers and tacos al fresco. Cooking on a flattop feels a bit like bringing the kitchen outside, with no worries about shrimp or veggies falling through the grates of a traditional grill. Flattops can also contain burners for multiple heat zones, accommodating a range of food, from proteins to sides. And because the cooking surface is sealed off, you don’t have the fear of eyebrow-singing flare ups. Like a cast iron skillet, a flattop needs to be seasoned for optimal performance. They are typically used with propane, but some models are fueled by charcoal or gas.

You can also hack a flattop by placing a flat cooking surface or cast-iron skillet atop a different kind of grill. That’s the preferred method for Sean Josephs, Pinhook Founder & Master Blender (and avid outdoor cook). As he said, “My favorite thing about cooking outside is simply enjoying the weather, not heating up my kitchen, and avoiding filling my house with smoke! To this end, cooking on a large cast iron skillet over a propane burner might easily be the technique I use the most when I cook outdoors. Burgers, steaks and a piece of fish are the three things I cook most regularly, as I value the crust and sear one can achieve on a ripping hot cast iron surface more than I care about the flavor of wood smoke. That said, I do like to smoke a steak or a pork chop on my Green Egg and then finish it on the cast iron to build a great crust and get the best of both worlds.”

Gas

Gas grills have become the weeknight workhorse of outdoor cooking. They start at an affordable price point for a basic model, though the bells and whistles (and sticker price) can grow as hefty as a porterhouse for those looking to invest. The beauty of gas is the speed – you basically push a button and go, which makes gas a great option for getting dinner on the table fast. It’s also cleaner than other options, with no ash, etc. However, you do need to keep the propane stocked, which involves a little planning, to avoid the supreme disappointment of having your food ready to go – and no fire down below.

Pellet grills/ smokers

Pizza ovens

The outdoor pizza oven is no longer the purview of restauranteurs or pie-making experts. With the advent of small outdoor pizza ovens (like the popular Ooni brand), anyone can fire up a parade of pizzas for a crowd. These outdoor pizza ovens offer very high heat fueled by wood or gas, heating a pizza from above and below for even cooking. They range from very affordable to very expensive. When making pizzas for a crowd, it can feel like a never-ending churn because those pies disappear fast. But it’s hard to beat fresh customized pies. Josephs is a believer: “Of all of the outdoor cooking I do, making a pizza on an Ooni is easily the fastest and easiest of all of the dishes that I prepare, and yet time and time again, pizza never fails to elicit the most ‘oohs’ and ‘ahhs.’”

Pellet grills and smokers use wood pellets as fuel, and they are a great option for low and slow barbecuing and smoking (though it is also possible to achieve high heat cooking/searing with some models). These might appeal to chefs who prefer a more hands-off approach to outdoor cooking, as these models require less monitoring of fire and air flow to regulate temperature than charcoal cookers or wood-burning smokers. Pellet grills also give off less smoke than charcoal models, while still infusing food with a smokey flavor. One of the best-known brands in this arena is Traeger, though there are now many makers (and price points).

McCord uses a pellet smoker in his butcher shop for smoking or grilling: “The pellets are easy to use, and it is also controlled by an app on my phone – so it is almost foolproof!” Bingham has a Traeger pellet smoker at home. “Pellet grills are kind of sacrilege in the BBQ community, but they make food taste smokey enough,” he said. “And you can’t beat the convenience of flipping a switch and turning a dial for a speedy weeknight meal.”

Kamado grills

Kamado grills are domed cooking vessels (a model that civilizations throughout history have played on in some way, though Kamados trace their particular evolution to Japan). Two well-known makers are Kamado Joe and The Big Green Egg (which celebrates its 50th birthday this year and has developed a cultlike following of “Eggers” or “Eggheads”). The pros of the Kamado grill include fuel-efficient convection cooking that allows for a wide range of food prep, from high-heat searing to smoking, and its compact, sleek appearance. Kamado grills can be pricey at the high end, but there are also a range of lower cost models. Sam McCord, of McCord Butchery, is a fan, using a Big Green Egg at home for “almost everything” from grilling and smoking to pizzas and desserts.

Devil Moon Barbecue Chef and pitmaster Shannon Bingham infuses Louisiana flavor into every platter at this CBD stop.

Canvas Grilling Apron

This grilling apron from Nola Boards is sturdy enough handle the heat. Nola Boards

Weber Black Premium BBQ

Glove Set Gloves allow grillers a hands-on experience. The Home Depot

Accessories

The outdoor cooking industry has naturally spawned a galaxy of accessories, some of which are actually useful. Nguyen favors heat gloves that allow him to handle meat or charcoal while cooking. McCord keeps an evolving gadget collection that includes heat proof gloves, grill brushes and scrapers, digital thermometers, pizza stones, cast iron pots and skillets. When using a charcoal grill, Bingham keeps a leaf blower nearby: “You can cook steaks and other proteins low and slow to get some nice smoke and then hit the coals with the leaf blower to get the fire ripping hot for a final sear that would be really hard to achieve otherwise, and it keeps me from having to take a two-zone approach to the coal bed.”

Griddle Caddy for Blackstone Griddles Grill caddies are available for most models of equipment and offer a handy way to corral utensils, ingredients, etc. Amazon.com

Beyond the Meat Bingham prefers cold, acidic, and/or herby dishes over things like mac and cheese or baked beans: “Something like a watermelon salad with heaps of sherry vinegar and mint can provide such a nice contrast to smoky, fatty barbecue.”¶

Nguyen grills fresh okra (after blanching and seasoning it), asparagus, broccoli, or cauliflower (which he seasons, salts, and smokes before finishing the dish with grated parmesan and lemon). He also loves tofu – fried then smoked: “It’s freaking amazing.”

What’s Cooking?

Meats

For many outdoor cooks, nothing beats meat. But it can be intimidating to invest in a pricey cut, particularly for grill novices. Nguyen recommends shorter cooking proteins like pork tenderloin or chops when you’re not looking for a big commitment of time or money: “People don’t want to invest money into a brisket because ‘What if I mess this up – I just threw away 100 bucks!’” His advice? “Start with a $20 rack of ribs or a pork tenderloin (the ‘filet mignon of pork’), which takes about an hour to smoke. Then with a little practice, cooks can play around with marinating the meat overnight or injecting it.”

For Bingham, pork ribs are the cookout go-to because “they don’t break the bank or require any special equipment, and it only take a few hours and a few ingredients to come out really tasty.”

In addition to grilling in the traditional way, McCord likes to reverse sear larger/

Ladle and the Whisk

A charming new kitchenware store on Magazine Street, Ladle and the Whisk carries an impressive selection of items to stock a cookout (or any other cooking need), from rubs and seasonings to grill mats, multiple sizes of wooden skewers, marinade injectors, and adorable mini condiment bottles and holders. 2130 Magazine St., 504-910-6199, ladleandthewhisk. com.

thicker steaks and chops (that means cooking gently over indirect heat then searing over high heat). And he keeps it simple when it comes to meat, adding just coarse sea salt and cracked black pepper: “Our steaks and chops at our shop are USDA prime and wet aged for 28-30 days, so I like to let them speak for themselves.”

Fish and Seafood

Nguyen is a big fan of putting fish and seafood over charcoal, from Royal Red shrimp on skewers to speckled trout infused with fruity wood smoke, as well as oysters, squid and cuttlefish. He builds on the traditions of Vietnamese barbecue and quick flash grilling (“flip it constantly for an even cook”), accented with fish sauce or a mix of lime, salt and pepper.

McCord often cooks fish “on the half shell.” As he described, “We cook it with direct heat with the skin and scales still on so that it acts like a barrier between the heat and the fish, thus protecting the flesh of the fish, giving it an incredibly juicy and flavorful result.”

Seasonings/rubs/sauces

Nguyen relies upon Kosmo’s Q line of rubs: “They have everything you need for any protein.” McCord’s secret weapon for killer meat is a careful approach to the cooking fat: “I love to sear in beef tallow and finish with grass fed compound butters or herb butters, whichever applies to what I am cooking. The beef tallow is so much healthier than seed or vegetable oils and also more flavorful.”

Embrace creativity

While burgers and potato salad will never go out of style, it’s fun to play around with cookout fare. For Nguyen, that means incorporating Asian flavors into American style BBQ (e.g., curry mac and cheese or nestling pulled pork in roti naan instead of Texas toast, hoisin-based barbecue sauce rather than Carolina style).

McCord never tires of trying new approaches: “The last time I cooked a beef brisket, I smoked it for an hour, then braised it in Guiness Beer in a cast iron skillet on the Green Egg for a few hours. It was sooooo good!”

Grill Brush Stainless Steel Barbecue Cleaning Brush A heavyduty grill brush is key for keeping the grates clean. Amazon.com

BBQGuys Signature Charcoal Essentials Gift Set Gift the gift of grill tools, like this set from BBQ Guys (which has a design center in Baton Rouge – a worthwhile road trip for those looking to trick out the ultimate grilling setup). BBQGuys

Smoke Remote BBQ Alarm Thermometer The many varieties of thermometer technology (like smart remote thermometers) suit various grill setups – or tendencies to wander off. ThermoWorks.com

Bug

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Nobody wants ants at a picnic, or flies at a cookout, or mosquitos… ever. So here are a few options for keeping the bugs at bay when you’re hanging outdoors this summer. Off! Mosquito Lamp. Light this 10 minutes before you plan to be outside, and this lamp uses heat-activated diffuser technology to emit a mosquitorepelling substance called metofluthrin. No odor, and it protects a 10x10 square foot area for up to 6 hours.

Dartagnan Mosquito Repellant Incense Sticks. These peppermint, lemongrass and citronella-powered sticks are a straightforward and natural way to ward off mosquitoes. Just stick one end into the ground and light the other… Try some plug-in power. The Thermacell E-Series Mosquito Repeller uses a naturally occurring pesticide to ward off mosquitos within a 20-foot radius.

Chef Tung Nguyen’s Tropical Pimm’s Cup

1.5 oz Pimm’s

.5 oz lime juice

.5 oz pineapple juice

.5 oz lychee syrup Gosling’s Ginger Beer to top

1. Shake with rocks.

2. Pour into a Collins glass with rocks and top off with Gosling’s Ginger Beer.

3. Garnish with cucumber, pineapple, and lychee.

Slow & Pho. Chef Nguyen combines Vietnamese cuisine and American BBQ for something truly special.

Where to source your stu

McCord Butchery. This Metairie spot should be high on the list for all things cookout. They’ve got the meats, including specialty cuts, and a beautiful selection of fish and seafood, from tuna and salmon to crab cakes. A curated selection of sauces, rubs, and accoutrements helps o er direction, and they sell wine and spirits, so you can get everything you need for a spirited gathering in one spot. McCord’s even has potatoes by the register in case you want to add baked spuds to the menu. 210 Veterans Blvd. A, 504-2647314, mccordbutchery.com.

Cochon Butcher. While this place might be known and loved for its killer mu aletta and other delicacies, don’t forget it’s a butcher at heart – and the array of cured meats, sausages, and fresh cuts is top-notch. 930 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-588-7675, cochonbutcher.com.

Chris’s Specialty Foods. Another butcher in the neighborhood tradition, Chris’s supplies Lakeview (and beyond – they’ve got multiple locations, and they ship) with meats, seafood, and more that make any grilling event special. Chris’s o ers an impressive array of ready-to-cook meats marinated, stu ed, seasoned – or plain –making even a last-minute grill session easy to pull o . 6251 West End Blvd., 504-309-0010, chrisspecialtyfoods.com.

Gourmet Butcher Block. This Gretna spot has been serving up meaty goodness for years (John Madden helped popularize their Turducken), and they’ve also got a vast array of everything for the grill – from burgers to specialties and prepared foods. 2144 Belle Chasse Hwy., 504-392-5700, thegourmetbutcherblock.com.

To wash it down

All that grilling works up a thirst, for chefs and guests alike. Though Nguyen calls himself “a basic Miller Lite or High Life guy” when it comes to cookouts, he enjoys playing with bright beverage pairings for guests that balance a heavy, fatty or salty meat. This might mean a “citrus-forward fruity cocktail” like his Tropical Pimm’s Cup (recipe in sidebar) or some version of a Moscow Mule. For wine lovers, though many favor red with meat, he recommends a fruitforward sauvignon blanc.

Josephs tends to alternate sips of Pinhook orange wax (their “everyday sipper”) and a beer (often an IPA). “They really are a great pairing, and I like to go back and forth between something cold and carbonated and bourbon, which is kind of the comfort food of spirits and just fits with the wafting aromas of outdoor cooking.”

McCord enjoys an Old Fashioned while cooking. When the weather is hot, he opts for “a nice glass of chilled Rosé wine – it reminds me of being in France.” Bingham turns to Brewery Saint X beer: “Our brewers do an amazing job with lagers that are perfect for outside day drinking at a barbecue. Our schankbier lager, All The Best, is a personal favorite at only 3.5%. Past that, I really enjoy lower ABV, refreshing cocktails like a Pimm’s Cup or a paloma. And lots of water!”

There is no shortage of literature on the art and science of barbecue, but some cookbooks are better than others. Here are a few we recommend:

Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling: Goldwyn, Meathead, Blonder

Rodney Scott’s World of BBQ: Rodney Scott and Lolis Eric Elie

How To Grill Everything: Simple Recipes for Great FlameCooked Food: Mark Bittman

Flavors of the Southeast Asian Grill: Classic Recipes for Seafood and Meats Cooked over Charcoal: Leela Punyaratabandhu

and

PERSPECTIVES

Celebrating and sharing life in New Orleans

BY JAY HUFFSTATLER / ILLUSTRATION BY MICHELLE KONDRICH

rowing up in Mississippi, I was very aware of the struggle between maintaining my identity and being accepted by others. As a gay man who didn’t come out until my late 20s, I often felt the pressure to conform to the conservative environment around me. Moving to New Orleans in 2017 was a huge relief for me, as I found a vibrant and welcoming community that not only accepted me but also celebrated who I am. This experience has given me a strong sense of pride and purpose, which has profoundly infuenced both my personal and professional life.

I can remember many different times growing up struggling with how to face coming out to friends and family. I remember the frst time I introduced my mom to my frst boyfriend and didn’t warn her before I did. She told me the next day she would always love me and support me and my friends because I was her son, but she would always pray that I wasn't gay. She prayed for that to come true until she passed away in August of last year. My mom always played a huge role in my life, and living with the fact she never truly fully accepted me has always been extremely tough.

I can also remember the frst time I proclaimed I was gay in a professional setting. I was selected to be part of the Mississippi Coast Chamber’s Leadership Gulf Coast Class, and during our session that discussed about diversity issues and topics, the facilitator asked certain groups of individuals to come forward to demonstrate how many people were different from one another. The facilitator called up women, Asian Americans, and African Americans - and then called for anyone who identifed as gay or lesbian to come up to the front of the room. I bravely walked forward and was the only person in the room of nearly 30 people standing there by myself. One friend who was also there came to stand by me as an ally so I would not be by myself. I saw the shock on the faces of several people in the room who did not know I was gay. I also looked at the back of the room and saw a handful of close friends in tears who were so proud of the fact I decided to stand up and tell the group I was gay. That moment helped change my perspective that I needed to be brave for myself and also represent others who didn’t dare to be as courageous as I was to show people it was okay to be yourself.

New Orleans embraces Pride all year round, not just during the month of une. This is evident in the rainbow fags that businesses proudly fy throughout the city year-round, the sight of LGBTQ+ couples holding hands in public, and the inclusive policies that local organizations proudly uphold. This amazing city has taught me that Pride is more than just a personal feeling — it’s a shared experience that uplifts everyone.

As the President of the Gulf South LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce Board, I have been able to actively contribute towards creating an environment that fosters the growth and prosperity of LGBTQ+ businesses. It’s not just about networking and professional development but also about building a support system that enables business owners and professionals to be true to themselves while also making a positive economic impact on our city.

As a member of Stonewall Sports New Orleans, I have found a community that promotes friendship, solidarity and inclusivity. It is more than just a league that champions fun and playing sports; it allows everyone to participate, no matter their skill level or background. It’s heartening to see how sports can bring people together, celebrating diversity and inclusion both on and off the feld.

My role as a board member of Forum for Equality Louisiana involves advocacy at a broader level, pushing for systemic change that ensures equality and justice for LGBTQ+ individuals in my city and across the state. It’s about making sure that everyone, no matter who they love or how they identify, has the same opportunities and protections under the law.

As the Director of Development for CrescentCare, an organization originating from the AI Task Force, my work connects me to a signifcant part of our community’s history. CrescentCare has been a beacon of hope and healing for more than 40 years for people affected by HIV/AIDS and other health issues by providing essential healthcare and support services. My role is to ensure that this legacy continues and that the organization adapts to meet the community’s changing needs. This work serves as a reminder of the challenges we have overcome and the struggles that have paved the way for the present.

Living in New Orleans has shown me that Pride has so many meanings. It is the joy of celebrating who I am and remembering those who paved the road before me. It is the everyday acts of living openly and the ongoing struggle for equal rights. Pride is personal but also shared — a collective statement that we are here, we matter, and we belong.

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Word of Mouth

How dental hygiene is good for the whole body

By Amy Kirk Duvoisin

T

he mouth is the doorway to the rest of your body - and a window to your overall health. We tend to think of our teeth cosmetically or functionally and are painfully reminded of them when we have a problem. But we rarely connect our teeth with long term health and wellness. However, just like skin or bones can be indicators of our overall health, so can our teeth and gums.

Research continues to reveal how dental health infuences other health issues. While there are still many studies to be done to prove direct correlation of poor dental hygiene to other signifcant health issues, the fact is if you are not practicing a healthy lifestyle in general, you are adding risk factors that increase the probability of disease from tooth to toe.

According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), “Oral conditions are frequently considered separate from other chronic conditions, but these are inter-related. Poor oral health is associated with other chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Oral disease also is associated with risk behaviors such as using tobacco and consuming sugary foods and beverages”.

According to the World Health Organization, “Most oral diseases share common risk factors with chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, cancers, diabetes, and respiratory diseases. These risk factors include unhealthy diets, particularly

those high in added sugar, as well as tobacco and alcohol use”.

Noting a pattern here? Whether you Google “oral health and overall health” or talk to your dentist or primary physician about the connections between the health of your teeth and gums and the rest of your body, you will fnd that what you put into your mouth on a daily basis (whether it’s soda, junk food or a vape) affects every single aspect of your health, including your dental health.

This is echoed in the 2023 Policies and Recommendations on Diet and Nutrition adopted by the American Dental Association House of Delegates:

“Resolved, that the American Dental Association acknowledges that oral health depends on proper diet and nutrition, and it is benefcial for consumers to avoid a steady diet of ultra-processed foods - defned as industrial creations reformulated with little if any whole foods, often additives and containing large amounts of added sugar and salt - especially those containing added sugars and low pH-level acids to help maintain optimal oral health, and be it further resolved, that the ADA encourages the dental professional community to…empower their patients to adopt a healthy dietary pattern of consuming a balanced diet with little to no ultra-processed foods containing added sugar.”

BUT FIRST, BRUSH YOUR TEETH!

We understand that diets and lifestyles can affect our entire well-being. But it is good to be reminded that the simple act of brushing your teeth can also assist in keeping you healthy.

The mouth is full of bacteria. Brushing your teeth, staying hydrated, and fossing can help you keep this “doorway to your body” in its best shape and can reduce the possibility of getting illnesses like the fu and common cold. Just as you replace the welcome mat on your porch and sanitize your doorknobs, keeping your mouth as free of germs as possible is elemental to good health.

A compelling study was published this year about the relationship between pneumonia and teeth brushing that proves this fact.

A Harvard-led research study published online in 2023 published by the Journal of American Medical Association “suggests seriously ill hospitalized patients are far less likely to develop hospital-acquired pneumonia if their teeth are brushed twice daily. They also need ventilators for less time, can leave the intensive care unit (ICU) more quickly and are less likely to die in the ICU than patients without a similar toothbrushing regimen.”

Study participants who received twice-daily toothbrushing were 33% less likely to develop hospitalacquired pneumonia. Overall, the study participants were 19% less likely to die in the ICU, and able to graduate from intensive care faster, with the twice-daily oral regimen.

While this study was obviously conducted with people with serious illnesses, it proves that brushing teeth regularly can rid your mouth, and therefore the rest of your body, of germs that would otherwise lead to other illnesses or inhibit recovery.

DENTAL HEALTH AND PREGNANCY

As if you weren’t already convinced that brushing your teeth matters, if you are a pregnant woman, it's twice as true. According to healthychildren. org, “A mom’s oral health is connected to the health of her unborn baby–and it can all be traced to the bacteria in her mouth. Expectant mothers who brush their teeth thoroughly can reduce the risk of suffering dangerous complications in pregnancy and take a step towards reducing risk of future dental infection in their newborn baby.”

When a pregnant woman has excessive bacteria growth in her mouth, it can enter the bloodstream through her gums and travel to the uterus—triggering the production of chemicals called prostaglandins—that are suspected to induce premature labor.

According to Dr. Margaret "Garet" Patterson of Oak Family Dental, “Pregnancy gingivitis (gum disease) is caused by the normal hormonal change that occurs during pregnancy and typically resolves after the baby is born. During pregnancy it is very important to continue your routine dental visits. A healthy mouth is key to a healthy body and baby!”

DIABETES AND DENTAL HEALTH

Indeed, regular dental checkups are important for all of us, but especially important for those whose bodies need extra attention of any kind.

A 2020 study in the journal Diabetes Care estimated that people with diabetes who had periodontitis who received gum care could reduce complications such as kidney, nerve, and eye damage by nearly 20%.

According to The American Diabetes Association, “Bacteria in a person with diabetes is no different than people without doesn’t have diabetes. The difference is in the nature and intensity of the body’s infammatory response to the bacteria. If you have diabetes - especially if you’re not meeting your targets - you will have more of an infammatory response, which could result in a loss of supporting tissue for your teeth.

There are some oral conditions that are more common in people with diabetes, such as dry mouth. It may be a result of aging or medications, but it could also be a complication of diabetes. Whatever the cause, the lack of saliva from dry mouth means food debris, sugar, acid, and bacteria don’t get washed away as easily.

There is good news, though: If you manage your diabetes and your oral health by getting regular checkups with a dentist or periodontist, you will reduce your risk.”

CARDIAC AND DENTAL HEALTH

Infammation is also the connection between oral health and cardiovascular health. While oral problems may not directly cause cardiac ones, they can be related to heart issues. The body’s immune response to infammation creates vascular damage throughout the body, including the heart and brain.

“The bacteria found in the mouth are very infammatory and can get into blood stream via your gums. Bacteria settles in the small vessels of the heart and can cause infammation (swelling) of the tissue which begins the plaque buildup and eventually leads to blockages. Maintaining good oral health at home and frequent visits can keep these bacteria in check and problems to a minimum,” explained Dr. Damon DiMarco of DiMarco Dental.

According to a 2021 article from Harvard Medical School, “There may be no direct connection between gum disease and cardiovascular disease; the reason they may occur together is that there is a third factor (such as smoking) that’s a risk factor for both conditions. Other potential ‘confounders’ include poor access to healthcare and lack of exercise – perhaps people without health insurance or who don’t take good care of their overall health are more likely to have poor oral health and heart disease.”

An article published in 2022 in The Journal of the American Dental Association, found that heart attack patients who received no dental care over the prior year stayed in the hospital longer than similar patients who did.

“Overall health encompasses dental health. Although there isn’t a scientifcally proven direct link between periodontal disease and heart disease, we can observe parallels between inadequate oral hygiene and overall poor health and wellness. While pinpointing a precise cause and effect is challenging, the bottom line is that adopting a healthy lifestyle that includes oral health practices reduces risks for all diseases,” accordioning to Dr. Hunter Charvet of Charvet Dental Center.

FLOSSING IS YOUR FRIEND

There is plenty of ongoing research underway about the relationship between diseases of the body and oral health that someday may “pinpoint” certain disease origins. There are even studies currently being conducted about oral hygiene as it relates to dementia and Alzheimer’s. Ultimately, these studies should encourage the dental and medical communities to pro-actively collaborate and approach patient care more holistically.

But there is no need to wait for more studies to get your teeth and gums healthy.

In between dentist visits, personal daily maintenance of your own mouth matters. “Home health care is very important. Most people seek ways around fossing, but you must foss--that is simply the best way to remove food particles between the teeth and that reduces infammation,” emphasizes Dr. Bonnie Murphy with Metairie Dental Centre.

“It’s all about infammation”, she continues. “When the gums are sick or you have cavities, you see infammation. Brushing and fossing daily reduces both.”

So, before you become overwhelmed by all the dire possibilities that might come from lack of oral health, take a deep breath, and remember that health and wellness can start with just a toothbrush, foss, mouth rinse and water. These basic daily routines will keep you at lower risk for a host of consequences that scientists are still uncovering.

INTRODUCTION

This list is excerpted from the 2024 topDentists™ list, a database, which includes listings for almost 200 dentists and specialists in the New Orleans area. The Louisiana list is based on thousands of detailed evaluations of dentists and professionals by their peers. The complete database is available at www.usatopdentists.com. For more information call 706-364-0853; write P.O. Box 970, Augusta, GA 30903; email help@usatopdentists.com or visit usatopdentists.com.

SELECTION PROCESS

“If you had a patient in need of a dentist, which dentist would you refer them to?”

This is the question we’ve asked thousands of dentists to help us determine who the topDentists should be. Dentists and specialists are asked to take into consideration years of experience, continuing education, manner with patients, use of new techniques and technologies and of course physical results.

The nomination pool of dentists consists of all dentists listed online with the American Dental Association, as well as all dentists listed online with their local dental societies, thus allowing virtually every dentist the opportunity to participate. Dentists are also given the opportunity to nominate other dentists that they feel should be included in our list. Respondents are asked to put aside any personal bias or political motivations and to use only their knowledge of their peer’s work when evaluating the other nominees.

Voters are asked to individually evaluate the practitioners on their ballot whose work they are familiar with. Once the balloting is completed, the scores are compiled and then averaged. The numerical average required for inclusion varies depending on the average for all the nominees within the specialty and the geographic area. Borderline cases are given a careful consideration by the editors. Voting characteristics and comments are taken into consideration while making decisions. Past awards a dentist has received, as well as status in various dental academies can play a factor in our decision.

Once the decisions have been finalized, the included dentists are checked against state dental boards for disciplinary actions to make sure they have an active license and are in good standing with the board. Then letters of congratulations are sent to all the listed dentists.

Of course there are many fine dentists who are not included in this representative list. It is intended as a sampling of the great body of talent in the field of dentistry in Louisiana. A dentist’s inclusion on our list is based on the subjective judgments of his or her fellow dentists. While it is true that the lists may at times disproportionately reward visibility or popularity, we remain confident that our polling methodology largely corrects for any biases and that these lists continue to represent the most reliable, accurate, and useful list of dentists available anywhere.

ENDODONTICS

COVINGTON

Allen N. Sawyer Sawyer Endodontics 216 West 21st Avenue 985-327-7354

GRETNA

Cyrous Ardalan Crescent City Endodontics 250 Oschner Boulevard, Suite 200 504-391-2324

KENNER

David J. Toca 2301 Williams Blvd, Suite B 504-466-3353

MANDEVILLE

Catherine A. Hebert Endodontic Center 4600 Highway 22, Suite 4 985-626-0111

Rodney J. Isolani Isolani Endodontics 102 Fontainbleau Drive, Suite E-2 985-893-0715

Charles O. Roy Northshore Endodontics 1510 West Causeway Approach, Suite C 985-674-0060

METAIRIE

Dominick J. Alongi Northlake Endodontics & Microsurgery 3621 Ridgelake Drive, Suite 301 504-832-2433

Bryan P. Bohning Bohning Endodontics 4051 Veterans Boulevard, Suite 312 504-888-4034

Grace Coburn Endodontic Specialists

3100 Galleria Drive, Suite 206 504-885-0177

Garrett B. Morris Endodontic Specialists

3100 Galleria Drive, Suite 206 504-885-0177

Lauren S. Vedros Northlake Endodontics & Microsurgery 3621 Ridgelake Drive, Suite 301 504-832-2433

NEW ORLEANS

Chelsea Accardo Accardo Endodontics 605 North Carrollton Avenue 504-309-3917

George H. Arch, Jr. Uptown Endodontics and Implantology

2633 Napoleon Avenue, Suite 701 504-895-1100

Lisa P. Germain Uptown Endodontics and Implantology 2633 Napoleon Avenue, Suite 701 504-895-1100

Quinton W. Miner, Jr. Lakeview Endodontics 600 Harrison Avenue 504-226-7600

Slidell

Scott E. Bonson Endodontic Associates 190 Cross Gates Boulevard 985-649-4881

J. Jared Harmon Lakeshore Endodontics 102 Village Street, Suite B 985-643-4600

GENERAL DENTISTRY

Belle Chasse

Tara Gilpin 8951 Highway 23 504-394-6200

Charles A. Haydel 8635 Highway 23 504-394-7456

CHALMETTE

Courtney Wightman Wightman Family Dental 2212 Paris Road 504-272-0870

Mark J. Wightman Wightman Family Dental 2212 Paris Road 504-272-0870

COVINGTON

Thomas A. Bailey 2301 North Highway 190, Suite 4 985-809-9697

Mary A. Beilman 426 South Tyler Street 985-893-5138

Joel E. Burvant Burvant Family Dentistry 601 West 18th Avenue 985-892-2403

Shannon O. Doyle

More Smiles Dental Spa 7007 Highway 190 985-888-0668

Kathleen G. Engel

Burvant Family Dentistry 601 West 18th Avenue 985-892-2403

R. Glen Spell Family Dental Center 79132 Highway 40 985-893-3900

GRETNA

Michael G. Adams 307 Gretna Boulevard, Suite A 504-361-5367

Brian D. Connell Connell Family Dentistry 137 Bellemeade Boulevard 504-273-4077

Damon J. DiMarco DiMarco Dental 309 Gretna Boulevard 504-366-5611

Kurt C. Launey 761 Wright Avenue 504-362-5975

Michael Tufton Tufton Family Dentistry 654 Terry Parkway 504-362-5270

Peter M. Tufton Tufton Family Dentistry 654 Terry Parkway 504-362-5270

Boihoang T. Vu LA Louisiane Dental Clinic 12-A Westbank Expressway, Suite 200 504-362-1776

HAMMOND

Megan Currier Currier Dental Studio 908 West Morris Avenue 985-345-1180

Eugene R. Graff, Jr. Louisiana Dental Center 800 C M Fagan Drive, Suite A 985-345-5888

Jill Truxillo Beautiful Smiles 20204 United States Highway 190 East 985-662-5550

HARVEY

Barton C. Barré Barré Dental Care 1545 Lapalco Boulevard, Suite D5 504-367-0355

Frederick H. Gruezke 1705 Lapalco Boulevard, Suite 2 504-361-3697

JEFFERSON

Charles M. Jouandot Jefferson Dental Care 3809 Jefferson Highway 504-833-2211

KENNER

Greer Cieutat Reisig Louisiana Dental Center 1501 32nd Street 504-287-4467

James D. Roethele Roethele Dental Esthetics 283 West Esplanade Avenue 504-461-0500

MADISONVILLE

F. Joseph Ferrara

Ferrara Family Dentistry

301 Covington Street 985-792-0515

Melissa H. Pellegrini Miles of Smiles 198 Highway 21 985-845-2992

Hope M. Taylor

Cypress Smiles 141 Fairview Oaks Drive, Suite 3 985-792-7046

Mandeville

Jason Alvarez Beau Sourire Family Dentistry 2881 Highway 190 Street, Suite D-4 985-626-8980

Martha A. Carr

MAC Family Dentistry 280 Dalwill Drive 985-727-0047

Glen J. Corcoran 3701 Highway 59, Suite E 985-871-9733

Gabriel F. Daroca III 2140 9th Street 985-624-8268

Daniela Eversgerd Allure Dental 1901 Highway 190, Suite 14 985-205-8150

Cherie P. LeSaicherre 3601 Highway 190, Suite A 985-674-0303

Toby B. Moffatt 1510 West Causeway Approach, Suite A 985-727-4848

Louis Passauer, Jr. 231 Saint Ann Drive, Suite 1 985-727-0024

Dennis R. Preau 2140 9th Street 985-624-8268

MARRERO

Darrell P. Bourg, Jr. Exceptional Dental 2521 Ames Boulevard, Suite C 504-900-1195

Maria R. Burmaster

Barataria Dental 2272 Barataria Boulevard 504-341-3120

Randolph J. Wolfe 1219 Barataria Boulevard 504-340-3600

METAIRIE

Bridget A. Brahney 3508 Veterans Memorial Boulevard 504-888-6860

Joseph M. Campo 4141 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Suite 205 504-888-1617

George P. Cerniglia 3320 Hessmer Avenue 504-454-5880

Hunter L. Charvet, Sr. Charvet Dental Center 2300 Veterans Memorial Boulevard 504-208-4751

Hunter L. Charvet, Jr. Charvet Dental Center 2300 Veterans Memorial Boulevard 504-834-6504

Myrna L. ColladoTorres 3330 Kingman Street, Suite 6 504-888-2092

Stan P. Cowley III Cowley Dental Care 3237 Metairie Road 504-831-4895

Guy G. Cresson Bucktown Dental Care 1569 Lake Avenue 504-831-6900

Tre J. DeFelice DeFelice Dental 1900 North Causeway Boulevard 504-833-4300

Duane P. Delaune Delaune Dental, the Art of Smiles 3801 North Causeway Boulevard, Suite 305 504-885-8869

Shelly Ereth-Barone GNO Dental Care 110 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Suite 105-A 504-832-1164

Michael W. Gallagher Gallagher Family Dentistry 4440 Chastant Street, Suite A 504-887-0181

Sharon Giambrone 2824 Athania Parkway 504-833-6562

Jeffrey M. Gregson Green Gregson Family Dentistry 3812 Ridgelake Drive, Suite 300 504-321-6258

Nicole H. Hunn 3108 West Esplanade Avenue 504-838-8118

Eva L. Jessup

Clearview Dental Care 2221 Clearview Parkway, Suite 202 504-455-1667

Michael H. McCombs

Cowley Dental Care

3237 Metairie Road 504-831-4895

Jacob C. McInnis

Affordable Smiles

4704 Veterans Boulevard, Suite 102 504-326-1344

Kirk E. Melton

3926 Barron Street, Suite A200 504-456-5103

James Nelson

Nelson Dental Care 3939 Houma Boulevard, Suite 11 504-226-6478

Margaret Patterson

Oak Family Dental 1001 North Causeway Boulevard 504-834-6410

Troy Patterson, Jr.

Oak Family Dental 1001 North Causeway Boulevard 504-834-6410

Troy L. Patterson

Oak Family Dental 1001 North Causeway Boulevard 504-834-6410

Lindi Perkins The Dental Suite 4325 Loveland Street 504-888-9333

Jene’ C. Ponder 2620 Metairie Road 504-834-2180

Garry S. Salvaggio Salvaggio Dental Care 3223 8th Street, Suite 202 504-455-7717

John C. Schwartz

Schwartz Dental Group

337 Metairie Road, Suite 302 504-832-2043

Joseph P. Simone II 4420 Conlin Street, Suite 204 504-456-0964

Gregory S. Strain 3108 West Esplanade Avenue South 504-838-8118

Ryan M. Thibodaux Storyville Dentistry 815 North Causeway Boulevard 504-831-4009

Jessica TingstromSuarez Metairie Modern Dentistry 2937 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Suite C 504-206-3338

Corky Willhite The Smile Design Center

111 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Suite 777 504-831-1131

Lisa Wyatt Metairie Village Dentistry 701 Metairie Road, Suite 2A-110 504-807-1910

NEW ORLEANS

Mark D. Anderson Mid-City Smiles Family Dentistry 3625 Canal Street 504-485-6575

Donald P. Bennett 935 Gravier Street, Suite 750 504-523-4882

Robert A. Camenzuli Camenzuli Dental Excellence 1319 Amelia Street 504-895-3400

James A. Campo Campo Dentistry 2215 South Carrollton Avenue 504-866-0681

Mark S. Chaney 1407 South Carrollton Avenue 504-861-2523

Elizabeth Crapanzano-Perez Avenue Family Dentistry 4221 Magazine Street 504-304-4761

Timothy J. Delcambre 3426 Coliseum Street 504-895-6657

Denice L. Derbes 6251 General Diaz Street 504-486-2876

Jay C. Dumas Dumas Family Dentistry 3004 Gentilly Boulevard 504-435-1800

Caylin Frye Mid-City Smiles Family Dentistry 3625 Canal Street 504-485-6575

Leslie P. Gottsegen 2633 Napoleon Avenue, Suite 610 504-891-5000

Erin L. Katz

Smile Uptown 2801 Napoleon Avenue 504-891-2826

Susan S. LeBon 2633 Napoleon Avenue, Suite 605 504-899-5400

Michael L. Leggio Leggio Dental Group 4914 Magazine Street 504-899-1556

Michele M. LeggioPutnam Leggio Dental Group 4914 Magazine Street 504-899-1556

Edward E. Levy III 7037 Canal Boulevard, Suite 206 504-283-5549

Frank G. Martello 1502 Amelia Street 504-891-9119

John H. Moffatt, Jr. Moffatt & Walsh 5809 Citrus Boulevard, Suite 100 504-733-8551

Kendall P. Parker Parker Dental Center 5121 North Claiborne Avenue 504-949-4547

Paul C. Perez Avenue Family Dentistry 4221 Magazine Street 504-304-4761

Stephanie A. Phillips Crown Dental Spa 1533 Melpomene Street 504-334-1230

Sherrod Quin Louisianna State University School of Dentistry 1100 Florida Avenue, Suite 137 504-941-8258

Claire Raphael 3201 South Carrollton Avenue 504-207-3060

Kristopher P. Rappold Audubon Dental Group 6120 Magazine Street 504-891-7471

Gabrielle M. Richard Dental Arts of New Orleans 4460 General DeGualle Drive 504-394-5330

Gizelle P. Richard Dental Arts of New Orleans 4460 General DeGaulle Drive 504-394-5330

Elizabeth E. Riggs

Elizabeth Riggs Dentistry 3442 Magazine Street 504-891-1115

Michael N. Rouhana Westside Dental Group 4001 Macarthur Boulevard 504-368-7000

Wallace G. Serpas III CBD Dental Care

316 Baronne Street 504-525-9990

Aleena Shahiryar DePaul Community Health Centers 3201 South Carrollton Avenue 504-207-3060

Kim M. Tolar Tolar Family Dentistry 2502 Napoleon Avenue 504-891-1880

Melissa G. Tom Uptown Dental 8131 Saint Charles Avenue 504-304-6800

Sammy Tom Uptown Dental 8131 Saint Charles Avenue 504-304-6800

RIVER RIDGE W. Keith DeJong DeJong Plaisance Dentistry 10154 Jefferson Highway 504-264-6566

Warren J. Palmisano III 2020 Dickory Avenue, Suite 104 504-733-0871

Kerry T. Plaisance, Jr. De Jong, Plaisance & Bostic Family Dentistry 10154 Jefferson Highway 504-738-5171

SLIDELL

Michael J. Appleton Oak Harbor Family Dentistry 480 Oak Harbor Boulevard 985-649-9455

Britney Beard Fremaux Dental Care 1868 Shortcut Highway 985-445-9656

Paul E. Dugas 59070 Amber Street 985-641-3245

Julio C. Marin, Jr. Dynamic Dental Studio 640 Brownswitch Road 985-464-8028

Kristie L. Reine Lakeshore Family Dentistry 435 Robert Boulevard 985-643-1852

Edmund M. Ring Lakeshore Family Dentistry 435 Robert Boulevard 985-643-1852

Stephen J. Tomaszewski

Camellia City Family Dentistry 1275 7th Street 985-641-4444

ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

COVINGTON

Ben A. Almerico Almerico Oral & Maxillofacial 195 Greenbriar Blvd, Suite 100 985-892-9993

MARRERO

Anthony A. Indovina 5132 Lapalco Boulevard 504-340-2401

METAIRIE

Michael S. Block

The Center for Dental Reconstruction 110 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Suite 112 504-833-3368

Michael G. Ferguson

Oral Surgery Services 4420 Conlin Street, Suite 203 504-455-9960

Daniel B Harris

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Associates 3100 Galleria Drive, Suite 202 504-456-5033

Mohammed Ismail Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Associates 3100 Galleria Drive, Suite 202 504-456-5033

Walter C. Jackson

Jackson Oral Surgery 1637 Clearview Parkway, Suite 200 504-455-7161

Ray Lim Crescent City Oral Surgery 3330 Kingman Street, Suite 3 504-332-0857

Demarcus D. Smith IV Oral Surgery Services 4420 Conlin Street, Suite 203 504-455-9960

New Orleans

Dale J. Misiek

Louisiana University School of Dentistry 110 Florida Avenue 504-941-8211

Hugo Saint Hilaire New Orleans Craniofacial 3700 Saint Charles Avenue 504-444-1551

Charles P. Silvia, Jr.

Southern Oral Surgery

3525 Prytania Street, Suite 216 504-899-8173

SLIDELL

Nathan R. Brown

Northlake Oral & Facial Surgery 1271 7th Street 985-643-1010

C. Bradley Dickerson Pontchartrain Oral Surgery 2334 Gause Boulevard East 985-641-2030

ORAL PATLOGY

NEW ORLEANS

Kitrina G. Cordell

Louisiana State University School of Dentistry 1100 Florida Avenue 504-941-8449

Molly S. Rosebush

Louisiana State University School of Dentistry 1100 Florida Avenue 504-941-8333

ORTHODONTICS

COVINGTON

Amy S. Sawyer Sawyer Orthodontics 216 West 21st Avenue 985-327-7181

HARVEY

Phuong N. Nguyen Devereux and Nguyen Orthodontics 2744 Manhattan Boulevard, Suite c 504-368-7513

Julia P. Trieu Trieu Smiles 3708 4th Street, Suite 103 504-309-7830

MANDEVILLE

Rebecca Payne deVerges Northshore Orthodontics 4010 Lonesome Road 985-626-0160

John Iennusa Lennusa Orthodontics 102 Fontainbleau Drive, Suite F-1 985-792-7086

William R. Ledoux 260 Dalwill Drive 985-674-1500

Darren Miller Miller Orthodontics 1566 Highway 59 985-626-0991

METAIRIE

Celeste A. Block

Old Metairie Orthodontics 701 Metairie Road, Suite 1A-204 504-835-1349

Russell J. Cresson

3333 Kingman Street, Suite 200 504-885-8863

Kyle Maldonado Maldonado Orthodontics 4432 Conlin Street, Suite 2B 504-215-7987

Brian J. Olivier Olivier Orthodontics 4408 Trenton Street, Suite C 504-218-7300

Shannon K. Simons 3020 Kingman Street, Suite A 504-887-8480

NEW ORLEANS

Paul C. Armbruster Louisiana State University School of Dentistry 1100 Florida Avenue, Suite 230 504-619-8572

Leeann S. Evans Evans + Frampton Orthodontics 5700 Citrus Boulevard, Suite C 504-301-3413

G. Bradley Gottsegen Gottsegen Orthodontics 3424 Coliseum Street 504-895-4841

Sarita N. Hithe Hithe Orthodontics 3322 Canal Street 504-309-1401

Jamie L. Toso-Miner Toso Orthodontics 1502 Calhoun Street 504-899-8383

RIVER RIDGE

Daniel P. Bordes 9537 Jefferson Highway 504-737-7324

SLIDELL

Kay D. Daniel

Explore Orthodontics 2960 East Gause Boulevard 985-641-2472

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

CHALMETTE

Hugh Bullard

Louisiana Dental Center 9020 West Judge Perez Drive 504-277-4401

COVINGTON

Todd S. Brasuell 189 Greenbriar Boulevard, Suite A 985-892-5942

Tyler Mesa 189 Greenbriar Boulevard, Suite A 985-892-5942

MADISONVILLE

Katherine E. Vo

The Children’s Dental Cottage 704 Main Street 985-845-3211

MANDEVILLE

Jill M. Donaldson

Bippo’s Place for Smiles 2935 Highway 190 985-231-2977

Michael J. Von Gruben

Pediatric Dentistry 1305 West Causeway Approach 985-778-2272

Nathan A. Burns

Great Big Smiles

5036 Yale Street, Suite 302 504-455-2213

Linda T. Cao

Smile Bright Pediatric Dental Care

3330 Kingman Street, Suite 1 504-207-0314

Christen M. Massey 701 Metairie Road, Suite 1B-207 504-838-8200

NEW ORLEANS

Kellie S. Axelrad

New Orleans Childrens Dental Center 6264 Canal Boulevard, Suite 1 504-833-5528

Nicole R. Boxberger New Orleans Children Dental Center 6264 Canal Boulevard, Suite 1 504-833-5528

Claudia A. Cavallino

New Orleans Childrens Dental Center 6264 Canal Boulevard, Suite 1 504-833-5528

Suzanne E. Fournier Children’s Hospital New Orleans 200 Henry Clay Avenue 504-896-9857

Kris Norbo NOLA Pediatric Dentistry 7030 Canal Boulevard, Suite 120 504-420-3866

SLIDELL

Tessa M. Smith

Bippo’s Place for Smiles 1128 Old Spanish Trail 985-646-2146

PERIODONTICS

COVINGTON

Caesar Sweidan Saint Tammany Periodontics & Implants

5024 Keystone Blvd, Suite A 985-778-0241

METAIRIE

Aymee CostalesSpindler Periodontal Health Specialists 2540 Severn Avenue, Suite 402 504-887-8205

Eric C. Hebert Dental Implants and Periodontics of Louisiana

3521 North Arnoult Road, Suite A 504-885-2611

Hisham F. Nasr

The Perio Clinic 337 Metairie Road, Suite 301 504-831-0800

A. Margarita Sáenz The Perio Clinic 337 Metairie Road, Suite 301 504-831-0800

David Wilson Periodontal Health Specialists 2540 Severn Avenue, Suite 402 504-887-8205

NEW ORLEANS

Gerald H. Evans

Louisiana State University School of Dentistry

1100 Florida Avenue, Box 138 504-941-8277

Kristi M. Soileau 3634 Coliseum Street 504-899-2255

SLIDELL

Kelly M. Meilleur 2334 Gause Boulevard East 504-645-9555

PROSTHODONTICS

GRETNA

Michael B. Smith 250 Ochsner Boulevard, Suite 100 504-392-6057

METAIRIE

Luis E. Infante

Clear Choice Dental Implant Centers New Orleans 3850 North Causeway Boulevard, Suite 442 504-276-5308

Donna A. Palmisano 2901 North Causeway Boulevard, Suite 306 504-885-2011

NEW ORLEANS

Jonathan X. Esquivel Louisiana State University School of Dentistry 1100 Florida Avenue, Box 222 504-941-8283

Laurie F. Moeller Louisiana State University School of Dentistry 1100 Florida Avenue, Suite 224 504-941-8289

Alika K. F. Yu Louisiana State University School of Dentistry 1100 Florida Avenue 504-619-8721

SLIDELL

Robert J. Rooney II Slidell Dental Implants 100 Smart Place 985-641-6607•

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Travel the Crooked Road

Celebrating country music roots

It’s a year of anniversaries in southwest Virginia, home to the Crooked Road Music Heritage Trail which marks a dozen venues that feature bluegrass and oldtime music on a regular basis. The Crooked Road turns 20 and the Birthplace of Country Music Museum in Bristol hits 10 years, both destinations helping to promote Appalachia’s authentic musical traditions that have launched country music, not to mention other genres. Topping the list is the 50th Anniversary of the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, a concert venue named in honor of the original Carter Family. A.P., Sara and Maybelle Carter are among the earliest recording artists in country music and the trio is considered the “First Family of Country Music.”

Floyd Country Store

In the quaint small town of Floyd lies an oldfashioned country store that proudly hangs a sign outside its front door stating, “Loitering Allowed.” The store began in 1909 as a farmer’s supply shop and locals would gather here to socialize and play music, the latter attracting an audience.

“People would play around the pot-belly stove and people started showing up,” said Dylan Locke, the store’s current co-owner.

The music became such a draw that when Locke took over the store and renovated the structure, he built a stage in back for regular concerts and the weekly Jamboree that turns 40 this year. Today, visitors from around the world gather to enjoy authentic American music that’s a combination of many cultures, including cotch-Irish (fddle), African (banjo) and panish (guitar).

“Our culture is everyone’s culture, Locke said. People all over the world want to fnd that source.”

Birthplace of Country Music Museum

Ralph Peer recorded American music in New York before heading to Bristol to search for “hillbilly” and “race” music, but he brought advanced technology for a large commercial audience. He recorded numerous groups from southwest Virginia and surrounding regions, including the Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers. They were known as the 1927 Bristol Sessions and considered the birth of country music. Congress declared Bristol ground zero in 1988.

The Birthplace of Country Music Museum in Bristol

explores this history, showcasing early recordings, instruments and other memorabilia. Visitors may even try their hand at recording a song of their own.

The Carter Family Fold

It’s a crooked road through the Blue Ridge Mountains that takes you to the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, a venue run by Rita Forrester, granddaughter of A.P. and Sara Carter, two of the three members of the original Carter Family who recorded such classics as “Keep on the Sunny Side” and “Can the Circle Be Unbroken.” On Saturday evenings since 1974, bands perform in a venue that seats hundreds inside and out, with a dance foor, of course. Before performances, and during intermission, A.P. Carter’s grocery store that’s now a museum, and one of the family’s original log cabins, are open to the public.

Crooked Road Events

The Crooked Road is a 330-mile driving route through Southwest Virginia that includes 19 counties, four major cities, major music venues and more than 0 affliated venues and festivals. There will be several events to commemorate the anniversary year, including June 15 at the Country Cabin II in Norton, July 12 at the Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech, Aug. 2 at the Rex Theatre in Galax and Aug. 3 at the Carter Fold. The annual Rhythm & Roots Reunion Festival will be held Sept. 13-15 in Bristol. For more information, visit thecrookedroadva.com

Eileen Boh

Summer home security tips

As summer begins and locals turn their attention to vacation destinations, prepping your home to be secure during your absence is a must. Realtor Eileen Boh with McEnery Residential provides the details.

Boh breaks the to-do list into safety, utilities and hurricane miscellaneous. The goal for the frst category, according to Boh, is to keep things as normal as possible and “to make it look like you’re not gone.”

Lighting is key. Boh recommends putting exterior and interior lights on a timer and using a food light or motion activated food light to illuminate outdoor areas, and entrances. She suggests keeping shades and blinds down while away and “involving your neighbors, family or friends” to keep a watchful eye.

A neighbor can collect mail every few days to keep it from piling up and attracting attention. And leaving a car in a garage, carport or driveway suggests a presence as does sticking to your regular lawn/ landscaping and garbage/recycling schedules. The stress of preparing for a trip can cause an oversight, so make sure you lock up and use an alarm system. Finally, Boh advises against posting about your vaca-

tion until you return and recommends entrusting a neighbor with a key or alarm code in case they need to get in.

Taking precautions with utilities can avert the need for repairs. Turning water off at the shut off will prevent damage in case of a leak. Those with electric water heaters may also want to turn off the water heater in case the tank leaks. Unplugging electronics (computers, T s, etc.) and small appliances may protect devices in case of loss of power or power surges. And setting your HVAC system at around 77- or 78-degrees conserves energy – though Boh cautions that some homes need to stay cooler to prevent moisture and mildew. Opening closet doors and doors to rooms with no ventilation helps keep air fowing and can help mitigate moisture.

For the third category, Boh recommends following the advice given for hurricane preparedness and evacuation.

“We live in a hurricane-prone area, and you have to keep in mind all the things you need to do in case of hurricanes or thunderstorms,” she said.

Keep important papers (insurance information, birth certifcate, social security card, driver’s license info, passport etc.) or copies of those items together in a waterproof, freproof container. And as suggested above, make the adjustments you would normally

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Wipe counters and floors to rid surfaces of remnants that attract pests.

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Empty your sink, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer.

3 Empty the garbage to stave off both pests and odors.

make to prepare for loss of power. Park your car in a place that doesn’t food. Plan to use food in your fridge and freezer before you leave to minimize waste and mess. If water intrusion from driving rain occurs around doors and windowsills, line those areas with towels and move any valuable or electronic items that can be damaged. Lastly, Boh advises leaving a clean house when you head off to a vacation to deter bugs and pests and eliminate odors. Plus she adds, “coming home to a clean house is a bonus.”

About the Expert

Eileen Boh brings an MBA, several decades of marketing experience, a love of architecture and a passion for New Orleans to her career as a realtor with McEnery Residential. “I love working with people and helping them realize their dreams,” said Boh.

Bursting With Pride

Standing behind my kid for Pride Month and every month

As a teenager and young adult, I always celebrated Pride Month – why would I not? Growing up in New Orleans’ thriving arts community (my mother worked at the Contemporary Arts Center for the majority of my childhood), gay people were all around me and were some of my favorite humans.

I remember being about 5 and hearing my mom refer to “Bobby’s boyfriend.”

“Bobby has a boyfriend?” I asked. “But Bobby is a boy!”

“Boys can like boys, and girls can like girls,” my mom told me, and I said, “Oh, OK,” and that was the end of it.

In high school, I had a “straight but not narrow” button on my backpack, attended Gay-Straight Alliance club meetings, and went to drag brunches with groups of friends both gay and straight. Well into my 30s, I went to rallies in support of marriage equality, and in June 2015, after the Obergefell v. Hodges decision, I took a video of my 8-year-old daughter reading Justice Kennedy’s statement: “No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fdelity, devotion, sacrifce, and family. In forming a marital union, two people become

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something greater than once they were. As some of the petitioners in these cases demonstrate, marriage embodies a love that may endure even past death. … They ask for equal dignity in the eyes of the law. The Constitution grants them that right.” We went down to Jackson Square with some of our friends and cheered and waved Pride fags. But then, it all changed in 2019 when my daughter came out as queer. I don’t mean that my feelings or values changed – I mean that it became personal in a way it hadn’t fully been before. I’d always had gay friends and supported gay rights, but now I had a child to support, and there is nothing I take more seriously than that. Everything felt amplifed, and I embraced her identity wholeheartedly. I was even

for me than I expected. I loved the name I’d given her, I’d picked it out specifcally to honor someone special to me, and I thought it was beautiful and ftting. It hurt to have a name I cherished rejected. But I knew this was a me problem and not a Rowan problem, and over time, I made my peace with the new name. We still went to Pride as a family. We still hung out our rainbow fags. owan participated in several walkouts and protests, and I cried happy tears to watch kids being brave enough to fght for their rights, their identities. Now things are changing yet again – the anti-LGBTQ+ laws that have loomed over our state for several years are going to become a reality.

Rowan, with just one more year of high school left, is not planning to stay in the state. But I am staying, and I’m fghting. It is my job as a parent and a citizen to advocate for a world where queer people can live authentically and without fear. This will be a different Pride month than previous ones, I suspect, but like all Pride celebrations, we will be out there as a family. We will continue to honor the beauty and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community and surround one another with love and support – giving us strength for the challenges ahead.

Queer people are still all around me and are still some of my favorite people. No matter what else has changed, that has not and never will. Happy Pride, NOLA!

Beggars Banquet

Garden State in the Lower Garden

hen Michael DiIonno was a teenager in New Jersey with big dreams of rock superstardom, he probably never imagined that a chance encounter at a late-night diner would forever alter the course of his life.

W“Every night after band practice we would go out to this diner and my friend and I would split an English muffn, because that’s how much money we had, and they would give us coffee for free,” he said. “And one night the elderly Greek owner was crying, and I said, ‘Georgia, what’s wrong?” And she said, ‘Mikey, my dishwasher quit.’ So, being the guy I was, I said, ‘I’ll do it for you.’ Little did DiIonno realize that this small act of kindness would turn into a steady job in the kitchen, and then a lifelong career in the culinary arts, leading to fve restaurants, numerous accolades, and eventually a move to New Orleans to open up a

charming, funky restaurant in the Lower Garden District with his wife and daughter. But such is the long, strange trip that resulted in Beggars Banquet.

The frst Beggars Ban uet was actually iIonno’s fedgling foray into the restaurant industry, when he and his brother decided to take over a local luncheonette in New Jersey, which they acquired by trading the owner the only thing they possessed of value: a drum kit. “Because it was the early 70s and we were wannabe rock stars, Beggars Banquet sounded like a great name. We served tuna salad, chicken salad, bacon and eggs, that kind of stuff. We did that for a while and it didn’t really work out that well. My brother threw in the towel, and I went on to work at local places.” From there, DiIonno set to work learning the ropes of continental cuisine, particularly French and Italian, and a number of restaurants followed over the decades. There was the dingy dive bar he turned into a fne dining spot, The Huddle Inn, where he

met his wife, Patty, who has long been his partner in the ventures that followed. The pair started a family and raised their children as they garnered acclaim for each new space they opened over the years. Eventually, two of their children moved to New Orleans for college, which proved a fateful decision when the COVID pandemic turned the culinary industry on its head.

“We had Avenue, which was a big restaurant for about 15 years,” said the chef. “And then COVID came, and they told us one day on a Tuesday afternoon that we had to close the restaurant until further notice. Everything was tough.”

“We’d come here years ago for our anniversary and I just fell in love with the city,” continued Patty DiIonno. “And my daughter never came home. She lives here and has since day one. We had nobody in the house, and I’d lived in New Jersey for 55 years, so I decided it was my turn. So we sold the house and here we are a year later.”

Seared scallops with crab

About the Chef

A New Jersey native, Michael DiIonno is what some might call a “restaurant lifer,” starting with a dishwashing gig in a local Greek diner in his teens. At the tender age of 17, DiIonno and his older brother took the helm of a luncheonette, named it “Beggars Banquet” after the Rolling Stones album, and a passionate career as a restaurateur was born. A number of other restaurants in the Garden State followed over the years, including popular favorite Avenue Bistro, and DiIonno even managed to win an episode of “Chopped” along the way. In 2023, the chef moved to New Orleans to start a new chapter in his life and career, opening a 21st century version of Beggar’s Banquet in the Lower Garden District with his wife Patty and daughter Kat. Chef DiIonno and his family couldn’t be happier to have landed in the Crescent City. “It happened so quickly and so seamlessly,” he said. “Even with moving and everything, we never looked back. We’re very happy with our life here.”

Like all great rock and roll songs, Beggars Banquet is, more than anything, what musicians might refer to as a “callback,” something that pays homage to the past while still remaining fresh, novel and alive. The callback here, of course, is to all the big hits of iIonno’s career, with new infections and inspirations that only seem to happen when creative people from far afeld fall in love with the Crescent City and decide to contribute to our cultural and culinary patois.

“We were sitting around one day talking about the menu, and I’ve been a chef for 51 years and had my own restaurants for 45 years,” DiIonno said. “And my daughter said, ‘Remember that dish you used to make? We should do something retro, something that you’ve done all along, all these great specials and things that have always worked on your menus.’ So I compiled a menu from that.

And at frst, people were really excited about it, saying ‘Oh my god, nobody’s doing this kind of food,’ which wasn’t even really ‘this kind of food,’ but just things we’d done for years going back. Like, calamari here isn’t that popular, but it’s very popular where we’re from.”

That dish, of course, is the frecracker calamari,” one of Beggars Banquet’s most popular appetizers, a spicy, Italian-infected dish of perfectly crispy fried squid with hot peppers, olives, capers and balsamic. Like most dishes here, it seems intimately familiar and comforting. The same can be said for the rest of DiIonno’s menu, which harks back to the classics of his past, now with both

Southern and worldly twists, courtesy of South Carolina-bred sous chef John Fox. You’ll fnd a riff on a Caprese salad, with creamy burrata paired with fried green tomatoes, as well as Asian-infuenced dishes like sriracha spiced, fried caulifower and char siu pork belly with kimchi, radishes and kewpie mayo.

Of course, adapting his long-heralded New Jersey career classics to the provisions available in the Mississippi Delta took some getting used to. Instead of swordfsh, skate and halibut, for instance, DiIonno now employs grouper, sheepshead, cobia and redfsh, albeit in ways that ew ersey diners might fnd old school, but New Orleanians will likely enjoy as something different. The potato-crusted Gulf fsh with oyster mushrooms and leeks in a white wine sauce is defnitely the best of both worlds, as is the not-to-be missed pan seared scallops with crab hash and aioli seasoned not with Tony Chacherie’s, but Old Bay. Also worth noting is the restaurant’s stellar brunch menu, which ranges from Bananas Foster French toast to grilled banana bread with maple bacon butter, as well as a pair of heavenly Benedict variants employing local lump crabmeat and remoulade or decadent braised short ribs.

“We’re very proud of it,” Patty said. “Proud of the food, proud of what Kat did with the space, and really proud of our staff. They take good care of people. We’re really lucky right now. Everybody in the building truly cares about the restaurant, and if a guest isn’t happy, they’d be upset themselves. You can’t ask for more than that.”

Bistro Daisy

Tucked away in a quaint cottage on Magazine Street, Bistro Daisy is perhaps the best “hidden gem” restaurant that New Orleans has to offer. The charming Southern fine dining spot has been consistently delighting Uptown diners since it opened in 2007, and seems to get better every year, so much so that some of its fans are hesitant to even tell their friends about it, lest others “discover” its existence and make getting a reservation more difficult. We’d rather share the love, especially when it comes to the spot-on execution of comforting, yet elevated cuisine that focuses on local ingredients. Staples like porcinicrusted chicken, an Herbsaint-spiked bouillabaisse, and duck confit over roasted mushroom choucroute will always keep us coming back.

BABs

More formally known as Bywater American Bistro, lauded chef Nina Compton and Larry Miller recently did a quick refresh of the concept, and by all accounts “BABs” is better than ever, consistent with Compton’s accolades for her other projects, particularly the stellar Compere Lapin. The refreshed, Italian-influenced menu has more than enough joy, including crispy arancini with paddlefish caviar and a jammy egg, blackened octopus with yams and coconut puree, a whole branzino topped with puttanesca sauce and herbs, and the absolutely not-tobe-miss Wagyu beef lasagna.

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Easy Does It

Simple savory brunch

Gnafron is a savory flan baked in green leaves. The dish hails from Lyon, France, where it was named for a hard-drinking yet philosophical children’s puppet show character named Guignol. The puppet show was written by Laurent Mouruet in the 1880s.

This recipe makes the most of the Creole tomatoes currently in season and it is perfect for a summer brunch as it can be assembled ahead, and then baked when guests arrive. Alternatively, it can be baked ahead and simply reheated for a light dinner. Serve this with a crisp salad with a simple red wine vinaigrette.

A classic Gnafron is baked in pale, Napa cabbage leaves, You could certainly do that here, eliminating the need to blanche and dry the Swiss chard; 2; Make this vegetarian and substitute hearty mushrooms, such as portobello or porcini for the sausage; 3. I could not find green garlic, so I used the common variety. It was fine.

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Creole Tomato Gnafron

Recipe Shared by Executive Chef Chris Borges, Common’s Club Serves 4

1 bunch Swiss chard (see NOTES, above)

4 large, ripe Creole tomatoes (approximately 1 1/2 pounds)

1 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 pound andouille sausage, diced finely (see NOTES, above)

1/2 medium yellow onion, diced finely

1 tablespoon minced green garlic

1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley

1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

4 large cage-free brown eggs, well-beaten

1/4 cup heavy cream

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon unsalted butter for greasing ramekins

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

2. Remove the center ribs from the leaves of the Swiss chard. Blanch the leaves of chard in boiling salted water for 30 seconds and shock in ice water. Drain, squeeze leaves gently, and layout leaves on paper towels to dry.

3. Core the tomatoes. Peel tomatoes by blanching in boiling water for 30 seconds, then shocking in ice water. Skins should slip off easily. Cut peeled tomatoes in half and squeeze out seeds and liquid. Chop roughly.

4. In a heavy saucepan, heat olive oil and sauté sausage until browned. Add onion and garlic and sweat until soft. Add the herbs. Stir and remove the mixture from the pan to cool slightly.

5. Wipe out the saucepan and heat the remaining olive oil. When very hot, add diced tomato and sauté over high heat for 30 seconds to release some liquid from the tomatoes. Remove from pan and drain. Add to sausage mixture.

6. Heat the cream in a small saucepan until hot. Temper the eggs by adding a small amount of the hot cream while whisking rapidly. Slowly add the remaining cream to the eggs while whisking.

7. Slowly add sausage mixture to egg mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

8. Grease four 12-ounce ramekins with the butter. Line the ramekins with the chard leaves, allowing them to overlap so that when the mixture is spooned into them, they can be folded over to make a little package.

9. Divide the mixture among the four lined ramekins and fold the overlapping leaves over the top. Do not worry if the mixture leaks out around the leaves.

10. Place the ramekins in a deep baking pan. Pour warm water around the ramekins so that it comes halfway up the sides. Bake for approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the gnafrons are set and the top is firm to the touch. When the tops start to brown, place a sheet of foil over the top.

11.To serve, upturn the ramekins on a plate. If desired, trim off any excess egg that leaked around the outside of the chard. Serve with a drizzle of quality olive oil and a crisp salad on the side.

A Royal Cocktail

Sipping history

Arnaud’s Richelieu Bar has been serving guests drinks for over 100 years, even when the bar wasn’t technically there. As bartender Sean Hutchins recounted, “During Prohibition this was a speakeasy ... you would enter through the door at the back of the coat check.” He notes that today, “guests step in here and go back in time.” While the bathtub gin of that time has been replaced with the good stuff, the Dorothy Parker gin in his Queen’s Bower is a cheeky nod to that era. Arnaud’s is only a half block from Bourbon Street, so Sean’s clientele is “a mix of old New Orleans and visitors who want to experience Arnaud’s in a more casual setting.” He insists that half-block is a “world away.” How so? “Bartenders are better, and drinks (and their prices) are better,” he said. With a laugh he added, “And bartenders are nicer!”

1 Chartreuse can be hard to find. You can substitute it with Genepy, another herbal liqueur that is a little sweeter and not as high proof.

2 Sean recommends the Dorothy Parker gin because of its herbal flavors and reasonable price point, but the cocktail is versatile and can work well with London dry gins like Tanqueray.

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Make sure to only give a quick five second shake to prevent over-dilution. A long shake mixed with the cucumber water can drown out the cocktail.

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Queen’s Bower

0.75 ounce Dorothy Parker gin or dry gin

0.75 ounce Lillet blanc

0.75 ounce Green Chartreuse

0.25 ounce St-Germain

0.75 ounce cucumber water (see recipe) or cucumber soda

0.5 ounce lime juice

0.5 ounce creme de cassis (float on top)

Garnish: blackberries and cucumber slice

Add all ingredients except the Creme de Cassis to a shaker with ice. Shake quickly (about five seconds) and strain over crushed ice. Drizzle the Creme de Cassis on top. Garnish with skewered cucumber and blackberry.

Cucumber water:

Blend a peeled cucumber and strain it through a fine mesh.

NOLA Home Design

Whether you are building, renovating, or simply Summertime sprucing; these Greater New Orleans area Home Professionals are here to help design your dream home!

Exterior Designs

“Where do I start?” is the most common question we hear when meeting a potential client for the frst time. If you’re wondering where to begin with your landscape transformation, look no further!

Exterior Designs by Beverly Katz is a landscape design frm proudly serving the New Orleans area. Known locally as “The Original New Orleans Courtyard Designer,” Beverly has a keen eye for detail combined with an afnity for problem-solving, material selection, and spatial composition, creating an extension of her clients’ homes that fow seamlessly outdoors.

Our comprehensive services are created to transform outdoor spaces into dreamscapes with a team of licensed professionals experienced in addressing issues such as poor drainage or lack of privacy. From design to permits, construction, and maintenance, let Exterior Designs redefne your outdoor experience and make your landscape dreams come true!

For a consultation of your property, call 504-866-0276. For design inspiration and additional landscaping tips, visit exteriordesignsbev.com.

1st Lake Properties, Inc.

Established in 1970, 1st Lake Properties, Inc. and its afliated companies are the largest developer and manager of multifamily communities in the state of Louisiana. 1st Lake Properties designs, develops, acquires, and manages over 9,700 apartment homes in greater New Orleans, primarily in Metairie, Kenner, and River Ridge, with additional apartment homes in Baton Rouge, the Northshore, and Picayune, Mississippi.

Specializing in high quality communities, 1st Lake Properties apartments operate under the 1st Lake Properties’ management division. 1st Lake Properties’ foremost goal is: “To provide an ideal living experience for our residents through exceptional customer service and a commitment to the highest standards of quality.” With this approach, 1st Lake has become synonymous with premier apartment living, earning a reputation, as a leading force in New Orleans’ multifamily community market. 1st Lake Corporates is the corporate housing division specializing in temporary, furnished apartments for extended stays of 90 days or more.

Visit 1stlake.com for more information.

Coburn’s Kitchen & Bath

Located in Metairie, Harvey, and Slidell, Coburn’s Kitchen & Bath Showrooms feature an outstanding selection of products that perform as well as they look. Functional bath and kitchen room displays showcase the latest in product design, innovation, and crafsmanship from some of the best manufacturers in the business. From sinks and fxtures to lighting, appliances, and hardware, Coburn’s Showrooms provide outstanding selections for every project and every budget.

“With so many new products to choose from, making decisions can be overwhelming,” says Jessica Locascio, Showroom Consultant of Coburn’s Kitchen & Bath Showroom in Metairie. “Farmhouse sinks, pot fllers, vessels—we’ve got it all. Our goal is to understand the customer’s vision and help them with the kitchen or bath of their dreams,” she says.

For years, area contractors, builders, and plumbers have felt comfortable sending their customers to Coburn’s to select fxtures, cabinetry, knobs, lighting, and appliances. For high-end luxury or afordable entry-level, a full remodel, or a single replacement item, visit a nearby Coburn’s Kitchen & Bath Showroom. To take the Style Finder quiz or schedule your Showroom appointment, visit CoburnShowroom. com.

Gulf Coast Lanterns

Located just a short drive from New Orleans, Gulf Coast Lanterns ofers a vast selection of over 3,000 models of gas, electric, and electric faux fame copper lanterns with over 150 models on display in their Downtown Covington showroom. Customers see frsthand the high quality of these lanterns, many of unique design, while receiving expert, in-person guidance from knowledgeable professionals.

Homeowners, builders, designers, architects, and developers enjoy the welcome advantage of fast, twoto-fve-day delivery times when selecting copper lanterns for their homes or projects. Fast shipping and competitive pricing are both good reasons to make the drive across the lake. All customers can expect to receive the same gracious customer service regardless of project size. Take the quick drive across the lake to Gulf Coast Lanterns, 401 North Columbia Street in Covington, or skip the drive and view Gulf Coast Lanterns’ products online at gulfcoastlanterns.com. Gulf Coast Lanterns ofers fast, free shipping and the most competitive prices on the market.

Call 800-910-3275 for showroom hours or to make an appointment.•

Gulf Coast Summer Weekends

Come on out for some good times and sunshine during these Southern Summer Weekends!

Coastal Mississippi.

With 26 miles of sugar white sand beaches along the Gulf of Mexico stretching from Biloxi to Pass Christian, fnd your perfect hideaway on the world’s longest manmade beach. Set sail for adventure on the Ship Island Ferry or charter a boat to one of the uninhabited islands known as the Davis Bayou Area, where crystal clear water gives way for crashing waves and dolphin watching galore.

When the sun goes down, the good times keep rolling on. Coastal Mississippi hosts twelve world-class casinos, ofering 24/7 gaming, food, and fun along with dozens of restaurants, nightclubs, and electric entertainment oferings.

Whether you prefer the sun & sand or surf & turf, visit Coastal Mississippi and fnd your way to play! Learn more at coastalmississippi.com

Scarlet Pearl Casino

If you want a world-class experience for your next travel destination, look no further than Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort. Treat yourself to modern amenities in the 300-room all glass tower, featuring breathtaking design, superior service, and bathrooms that feel more like a spa.

Enjoy the warm seaside air at the Lava Links Golf Club, 18 holes surrounded by lush gardens, refreshing waterfalls, and an erupting volcano! And when the sun is at its highest, cool of with a refreshing artisan ice pop from Pop Brothers, ofering favors the whole family will enjoy! The combination of vibrant elements and entertaining music ofers a one-of-a-kind setting for a memorable day on the course.

With luxurious accommodations and an extensive selection of games Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort is your number one travel destination on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Please contact 888-752-9772 for details and pricing.

Briquette

Located right in the night light hotbed of the Warehouse District, Briquette features some of the fnest contemporary seafood in New Orleans, with fresh fsh prepared over red-hot briquettes bestrewed in the fnest favored oil. This Spring, Briquette is ofering unique and favorful menus for some added spice to your night out on the town.

On May 10th, Briquette is proud to partner with the Prisoner Wine Company for Prisoner Dinner. The meal features fve special courses, each of which will include a unique wine pairing courtesy of Prisoner Wine Company. The pricing for this event is also $150 per diner.

On May 13, make this Mother’s Day memorable by treating Mom to some of the best seafood in New Orleans. Secure your reservations now!

Learn more at briquette-nola.com or reserve now via Open Table.

Fickling & Company Vacation Rentals

Fickling & Company Vacation Rentals is the perfect choice for your St. George Island adventure.

An easy six-hour drive from New Orleans, enjoy Gulf views from a private balcony and have easy beach access right from one of our luxurious collections of vacation homes and pet-friendly beachfront rentals. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing getaway or want to experience the beauty of Florida’s Forgotten Coast, Fickling & Company can help you fnd your dream rental home, with sizes and price options varying from one-bedroom condos to multi-bedroom villas. With pristine beaches and stunning sunsets, there’s something for everyone to enjoy on your St. George Island excursion. Book your vacation rental now and start planning your perfect escape.

Call us at 850-927-2218 or visit us at FicklingVacationRentals.com.

The Helis Foundation

Art For All is an initiative from The Helis Foundation, a Louisiana private foundation committed to expanding access to the arts within Metropolitan New Orleans. This program provides opportunities for Louisiana residents to visit and explore some of New Orleans’ most beloved cultural institutions completely free of charge.

The Art for All Free Days are: Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans on Sundays, New Orleans Museum of Art and New Orleans Botanical Garden on Wednesdays, Ogden Museum of Southern Art on Thursdays, and Louisiana Children’s Museum on the second Sunday of every other month.

The Helis Foundation believes that art and culture play a pivotal role in enhancing creativity and enriching the quality of life in our community and is dedicated to providing access to New Orleans’ rich cultural heritage and proud to ofer a chance for everyone to experience the transformative power of art.

To learn more, please visit thehelisfoundation.org/projects/art-for-all

The French Market

For over two hundred years, the historic French Market has welcomed locals and guests from around the world; standing resolutely through the centuries as an enduring symbol of pride and progress for the people of New Orleans. A cultural staple, The French Market District sits nestled among the bustling heart of the French Quarter, comprised of the shops of the Upper Pontalba, Colonnade, the Craf Bazaar, the Farmers & Flea Markets, Oscar Dunn Park, the Moon Walk, and Crescent Park.

Featuring monthly culture festivals, live music, and more; the French Market is always bustling with food and fun in the Summer sun for everyone. Operations include a Flea Market with daily vendors open till 5 pm and a Farmers Market with eateries and café style seating open till 6 pm.

Visit frenchmarket.org to learn more.

Father's Day

Gif Guide

For all Fathers, Grandfathers, or honorary Dads; fnd something they’ll love for many Father’s Days to come.

Sazerac House sazerachouse.com

101 Magazine St

504-910-0100

Mignon Faget Rocks Glasses - Set of 4, $85. Elevate your cocktail hour with glassware by local designer Mignon Faget featuring details and a halo in 22k gold and illustrations by Kate Lacour. Hand wash only.

Dick’s Sporting Goods at Lakeside Shopping Center

lakesideshopping.com

3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie

Wilson Pickleball Juice V2 Paddle - $79.99.

Perlis Perlis.com

800-725-6070

6070 Magazine Street, New Orleans; 600 Decatur, French Quarter; 1281 N Causeway Blvd, Mandeville; 8366 Je erson Hwy, Baton Rouge

A lightweight 100% linen plaid standard fit sport shirt featuring the iconic Perlis crawfish embroidered on the pocket with Perlis engraved buttons is the perfect gi for Dad.

New Orleans Specialty Healthcare

From a simple stubbed toe to something more severe, these New Orleans Healthcare professionals have the specialized experience and training to get you back on your feet.

Ochsner Health

June 22 marks the one-year anniversary of the partnership between Ochsner Health and MD Anderson Cancer Center. Thanks to this partnership, our patients in the region have access to cancer treatments that are among the most advanced in the nation. With a holistic, patient-centric approach, Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center’s expert team provides comprehensive care to patients. A multidisciplinary team of doctors, clinicians, and support specialists ofers services to treat the entire person. Support professionals include nutritionists, nurse navigators, social workers, physical therapists, acupuncturists, and others. We are dedicated to improving the health of our communities and committed to the prevention and early detection of cancer.

We are proud to be the only provider in Louisiana with a fully integrated cancer program based on MD Anderson’s practice standards and treatment plans. We remain committed to bringing expert cancer care close to home with seven locations across New Orleans, St. Tammany Parish, and Baton Rouge. To learn more, visit ochsner.org/EndCancer.

Skin Surgery Centre

With Summer on the horizon, taking care of our skin is of the utmost importance. The Skin Surgery Centre is here to ofer these tips and tricks to keep your skin healthy and happy.

Use a lip balm and lotion to prevent lips and face from chapping and faking. Find one with an SPF and you’ll also protect your skin from dangerous and harmful rays. Be sure to cover up exposed areas of skin by wearing a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses that wrap around the eyes, and appropriate clothing to cover arms and legs. Densely woven and bright-or-dark-colored fabrics ofer the best defense. When it comes to your skin’s health, you can never be too cautious. Don’t forget to cover your eyelids, feet, hands, neck, ears, scalp, and lips for full protection. If you notice anything unusual in regard to your skin, please contact a dermatologist immediately. We also recommend you visit your dermatologist for general check-ups at least once a year.

Lambeth House

Perfectly situated with stunning views of Audubon Park and the Mississippi River is Lambeth House, a premier provider of active retirement living in Uptown New Orleans. For over twenty-fve years, Lambeth House has been an integral part of the local fabric, redefning the traditional concept of retirement and fostering an environment that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit. From an indoor saltwater pool and a cutting-edge ftness center to an art studio, meditation room, and an onsite interfaith chapel, Lambeth House provides a truly holistic experience.

As an additional advantage, Lambeth House, a not-for-proft Life Plan Community, ofers a maintenance-free lifestyle with the added

assurance that more support such as assisted living and 24-hour nursing care are available on site should the need arise.

Currently, Lambeth House is amid an expansion project featuring exquisite independent living residences with sunlit foorplans and breathtaking views. Anticipated for completion by fall 2025, this expansion marks another chapter in Lambeth House’s commitment to providing the ultimate retirement experience.

Dr. Sean Weiss Facial Plastic Surgery

Looking for the best facelif surgeon in New Orleans? Dr. Sean Weiss is a double board-certifed facial plastic surgeon with fellowship training in advanced Deep Plane Facelif and Neck Lif techniques to rejuvenate droopy or sagging tissue and achieve long-lasting, beautiful results.

Facial rejuvenation surgery is a safe and efective procedure that can be performed on men and women of varying ages. When performed with eyelid or brow repositioning, a comprehensive, more youthful look can be achieved. Dr. Weiss is a board-certifed facial plastic surgeon with extensive experience in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery in the face and neck. He will work with you to create a customized treatment plan that meets your individual needs. If you’re ready to look and feel your best, contact Dr. Sean Weiss today to schedule a Facelif or full facial rejuvenation consultation by calling 504-814-3223 or visiting seanweissmd.com

2201 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Suite 408, 504-814-3223, seanweissmd.com

CPT Nola

Comprehensive Physical Therapy in Metairie and Mandeville, LA is on a mission to provide the relief you deserve and get you back to doing what you love by reducing pain, improving mobility, decreasing the need for medications, and assisting in recovery from surgeries. A community staple, the expert team at CPT has dutifully worked to provide their clients with life altering results, allowing them to regain their health and return to living a life free from pain.

The CPT Physical Therapy Center can assist you at every stage of your recovery. From your frst consultation to your last examination, you can be assured that their physical therapists will tailor a precise and comprehensive recovery plan unique to you. CPT Physical Therapists are trained to take account of your symptoms, medical history, and health limits when creating the best recovery plan for you.

The team at Comprehensive Physical Therapy is devoted to your recovery and eager to help you feel like yourself again. Learn more at cptnola.com. •

SEASON 9 | SUNDAYS, JUNE 16 - AUGUST 4 AT 8PM

IT’S 1961, AND A NEW VICAR ARRIVES IN GRANTCHESTER. WILL GEORDIE AND THE LOCALS ACCEPT HIM AS THEIR OWN?

PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

Watch all WYES programs on WYES-TV and stream on wyes.org/live and on the free WYES and PBS Apps

DISCO: SOUNDTRACK OF A REVOLUTION

Monday, June 3 at 9:30pm; Tuesdays, June 18-July 2 at 8pm

From the basement bars of ‘70s New York City to the peak of the global charts, along with iconic tracks and remarkable footage, the special o ers a powerful, revisionist history of the disco age. Pictured: Vicky Wickham, Pattie Labelle, Sarah Dash 1975. Photo Credit: Val Wilmer/BBC

GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET “Carmen”

Friday, June 14 at 9pm

Told through today’s issues like gender violence, abusive labor structures, and the desire to break through societal boundaries, mezzosoprano Aigul Akhmetshina leads the cast in the title role alongside tenor Piotr Beczała as Carmen’s troubled lover, Don José. Photo Credit: Ken Howard/Met Opera

PROFESSOR T, SEASON 3

Sundays, June 16 - July 21 at 7pm

The multi award-winning much-loved crime drama Professor T starring Ben Miller, Frances de la Tour and Juliet Stevenson is back for a third season. The Professor is in jail and must find a way to get his old life and job back. The Police need his expertise to help crack some tricky and intriguing crimes. Photo Credit: Sofie Gheysens/ Eagle Eye Drama

MASTERPIECE “Grantchester, Season 9”

Sundays, June 16 - August 4 at 8pm

It’s 1961, and times are changing in Grantchester. Will seeks new challenges elsewhere while Geordie and Cathy deal with an independent Esme. With Reverend Alphy Kottaram arriving as the new vicar, will the locals accept him as one of their own? Photo Credit: Kudos, ITV, and MASTERPIECE

D.I. RAY, SEASON 2

Sundays, June 16 - July 21 at 9pm

Two months a er her suspension, D.I. Ray is thrust back into homicide a er the fatal shooting of an innocent nurse and the head of a notorious crime family points to brewing tensions between rival crime families. Photo Credit: ©HTM (DI RAY) Ltd

THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE, SEASON 3

Mondays, June 17-August 12 at 8pm

Follow eight talented home cooks from di erent regions of the country as they compete weekly with their most memorable recipes. In Season 3, new judges Tim Hollingsworth and Francis Lam join judge Ti any Derry and host Alejandra Ramos. Photo Credit: PBS

Find out what your Art, Jewelry, Fine Books, Silver and more are worth during...

SATURDAY, JUNE 8 | 10AM-1PM | WYES | 916 NAVARRE AVE.

$45 — 2 items to be evaluated by an expert + seminars + wine/light bites

$100 VIP —includes front of line with 2 evaluations + seminars + wine/light bites

$20 Friend of ANTIQUES SHOWCASE—no item appraised + seminars + wine/light bites

* Anyone who enters the building MUST have a ticket. No children allowed.

10:30am

Greg S. Kowles "Living with Antiques"

11:30am

John C. Jones "The Life of an Appraiser"

Tickets & more details at wyes.org

12:30pm

Claudia Kheel "French Quarter Renaissance”

This June and July WYES continues its community seating wine pairing dinners.

We have a few seats remaining at each restaurant. Be sure to grab your seat before the dinners sells out.

Dinner prices vary from $110-$275 and include tax and gratuity. All dinners begin at 6:30pm.

Thank you to this season’s participating restaurants.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12

$115

CHEF BRIAN LANDRY

FIRST COURSE

PICKLED SHRIMP AND CORN FLAKES

Grilled Corn Flakes, Grape Tomatoes, Jalapeño, Cilantro

2018 Trimbach Gewurztraminer Alsace, France

SECOND COURSE

SUMMER SQUASH SALAD

Lemon Vinaigrette, Red Onions, Parmesan, Herbs

2020 Château de Ségriès, Côtes du Rhônes Rouge Rhône Valley, France

THIRD COURSE

BONE-IN SHORT RIB

Potato Galette, Blue Cheese

2019 Blason d’Issan Margaux Bordeaux, France

FOURTH COURSE

STRAWBERRY FIELD

Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream, Strawberry Balsamic Compote, Candied Basil

June’s Rosé (Zweigelt) Austria

Community Coffee Breakfast Blend

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19

$135

CHEF BOBBI MILLER

FIRST COURSE

GARLIC BUTTER POACHED

SHRIMP AND GRITS

Les Glories, Crémant de Loire Rose

SECOND COURSE

SCALLOP CRUDO

Citrus and Chili

J de Villebois Sauvignon Blanc, Vin de Loire 2021

THIRD COURSE

CRISPY FRIED DUCK LEG Caulifower Puree, Frisée Salad, Blackberry

Gastrique

Copain Tous Ensemble

Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 2021

FOURTH COURSE

LAMB LOLLIPOPS

Pomegranate Tabbouleh, Goat Cheese Crema

Jean Luc Colombo

“Les Fees Brunes” Croze-Hermitage 2019

FIFTH COURSE

FRESH FRUIT AND PASTRY CREAM TARTLET

Chateau Laribotte Sauternes 2019

Community Coffee Breakfast Blend

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26

$125

CHEF KNUT MJELDE

FIRST COURSE

CREOLE TOMATO SOUP

Anne Amie ‘Amrita’ Sparkling Yamhill-Carlton NV

SECOND COURSE

CITY PARK SALAD

Baby Red Oak, Romaine, Granny Smith Apples, Stilton Blue Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Creamy Vinaigrette

Melanie Pfster ‘Tradition’ Pinot Gris Alsace 2015

THIRD COURSE

BRAISED SHORT RIB

Chive Whipped Potatoes, Sautéed Spring Peppers and Onions

K Vintner’s ’The Hidden’ Syrah Walla Walla 2014

FOURTH COURSE

BLACKOUT DOBERGE

Devil’s Sponge Cake and Chocolate Filling, Rich Chocolate Ganache, Vanilla Creme Anglaise

Quinta do Noval LBV Port 2016

Community Coffee

D&B Espresso Roast

THURSDAY, JULY 18

$150

CHEF ARVINDER VILKHU

PASSED OR SERVED AT THE TABLE

Masala Fish Croquettes

Ginger Tomato Remoulade Dip

FIRST COURSE

BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Spiced Hung Yoghurt, Tamarind Pepper

Chimi Churi

NV Brut, Haute Cabrière, “Pierre Jourdan,” Méthode Cap Classique, Franschhoek, South Africa

SECOND COURSE

AMRITSARI SHRIMP

Malabar Tomato Chutney

2021 Grüner Veltliner, Nastl, “Klassik,”

Niederösterreich, Austria

THIRD COURSE

BEEF BRISKET CURRY

Served with Upma, Eggplant Hyderabad, Saag Paneer (Spinach & House-Made Cheese), Plain Naan, Garlic Naan, Chili Cheese Naan

2019 Malbec, Vista Flores Estate, Reserve, La Consulta, Uco Valley, Argentina

FOURTH COURSE

ENGLISH FRUIT TRIFLE

Berries & Mango

Community Coffee Café Special

TUESDAY, JULY 30

$275

CHEF RICHARD HUGHES

WELCOME COCKTAIL

FIRST COURSE

GAZPACHO WITH SCALLOP CEVICHE

Piper Sonoma Brut Rose NV

SECOND COURSE

YELLOWFIN TUNA & FOIE GRAS

TORCHON & PADDLEFISH CAVIAR

Banquette, Chives, Balsamic Reduction

Schlosskellerei Gruner Veltliner

Gobelsburger 2022

THIRD COURSE

AVOCADO & LOBSTER SALAD

Green Goddess Dressing, Chives, Little Gem, Radicchio

Far Niente Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2022

FOURTH COURSE

SEARED GULF SWORDFISH

Pineapple Crab Chimichurri, Shoe Peg Corn

Maque Choux, Fingerling Potatoes, Swiss Chard

Henri Bourgeois Sancerre Rouge ‘Les Baronnes’ 2019

INTERMEZZO

FROZEN WATERMELON AND COCONUT RUM SHOT

FIFTH COURSE

SEARED USDA PRIME TENDERLOIN

Creamed Spinach Stuffed Heirloom Tomato, Mache, Fried Onion Rings, Truffe Bordelaise

Chateau Saint Georges, Saint Georges Saint Emilion 2018

SIXTH COURSE

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING

Lavender Ice Cream, Hazelnut Tuille

Terrassous Rivesaltes, Hors d’Age 12 Year

Wines provided by: Wines Unlimited

Community Coffee Café Special

WEEKDAYS ON

7am

LYLA IN THE LOOP

The animated series for kids ages 4-8 is about Lyla Loops and her fantastical blue sidekick, Stu, who use creative and strategic problemsolving and critical thinking skills to help their family, friends and community!

5am ARTHUR

5:30am ODD SQUAD

6am MOLLY OF DENALI

6:30am ALMA’S WAY

7am LYLA IN THE LOOP

7:30am WILD KRATTS

8am DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD

8:30am ROSIE’S RULES

9am SESAME STREET

9:30am WORK IT OUT WOMBATS!

1 SATURDAY

7am

AGING BACKWARDS 4: THE MIRACLE OF FLEXIBILITY WITH MIRANDA ESMONDE-WHITE Gain strength and mobility while living a pain-free life at any age using this revolutionary technique created by former ballerina and New York Times bestselling author.

8am

AGING BACKWARDS 3: WITH MIRANDA ESMONDE-WHITE

9am

KITCHEN QUEENS: NEW ORLEANS

9:30am

KEVIN BELTON’S COOKIN’ LOUISIANA

10am

THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY celebrates Leah Chase, the “Queen of Creole Cuisine,” featuring members of the legendary chef’s family.

10pm

THE ROLLING STONES: GRRR LIVE! Celebrate the band’s 50th anniversary with Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga, John Mayer, Mick Taylor, the Black Keys, Gary Clark Jr. and more. This 2012 concert at Newark’s Prudential Center is one of the most memorable shows in the band’s history. Photo Credit: Getty Images

2 SUNDAY

8am

WASHINGTON WEEK WITH THE ATLANTIC

8:30am

10am DONKEY HODIE

10:30am PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC 11am ELINOR WONDERS WHY 11:30am NATURE CAT NOON CURIOUS GEORGE

12:30pm XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM

1pm DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD

1:30pm ARTHUR

10:30am

CHEF PAUL PRUDHOMME’S ALWAYS COOKING One of the country’s most beloved chefs goes back to basics to present a compendium of time-honored cooking methods.

11am

AMERICA'S HOME COOKING: EASY RECIPES FOR THRIFTY COOKING

1pm

MEMORY MAKEOVER WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD

3pm

RICK STEVES’ EUROPE: MIGHTY ALPS Join travel expert Rick Steves on an alpine adventure, with scenic train rides, breathtaking li s, majestic glaciers and unforgettable hikes.

4:30pm

THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW “God Bless America”

7pm

SIMON & GARFUNKEL: THE CONCERT IN CENTRAL PARK

8:30pm

THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND

LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN 9am

FIRING LINE WITH MARGARET HOOVER

9:30am INFORMED SOURCES

10am

RICK STEVES’ HEART OF ITALY Explore Umbria, Assisi, Siena and the Cinque Terre.

Noon

GREAT SCENIC RAILWAY JOURNEYS 30TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL

2pm

THE ALL NEW ROCK, POP AND DOO WOP includes performances from Johnny Maestro, The Duprees, Jay Back, Little Anthony & The Imperials, Ronnie Spector, Frankie Valli, Jerry Butler and many more artists from the 50s and 60s.

4pm BURT BACHARACH’S BEST

5:30pm

JOHNNY MATHIS: WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL

7pm

ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL: TOURING THE DALES Celebrate the popular Masterpiece series and the beauty of the Dales by touring the actual locations where filming takes place, including the Skeldale House, Heston Grange, The Drovers Arms, as well as scenic vistas, bridges and farms.

9pm

ELTON JOHN - THE MILLION DOLLAR PIANO

10:30pm

CHICAGO & FRIENDS: LIVE AT 55

3 MONDAY

2pm

ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL: TOURING THE DALES

4pm

YOUNG FOREVER, WITH MARK HYMAN, MD

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

7pm

70’S SOUL SUPERSTARS

9:30pm

DISCO: SOUNDTRACK OF A REVOLUTION

“Rock the Boat/Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now” From the basement bars of ‘70s New York City to the peak of the global charts, along with iconic tracks and remarkable footage, the special o ers a powerful, revisionist history of the disco age. Pictured: Vicky Wickham, Pattie Labelle, Sarah Dash 1975. Photo Credit: Val Wilmer / BBC

4 TUESDAY

2pm

MEMORY MAKEOVER WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD Award-winning psychiatrist, neuroscientist and New York Times

bestselling author Dr. Daniel Amen will show you how to supercharge your memory and remember what matters most to you.

4pm

BIG BAND YEARS features the music that brought the country through WWII and kick-started the baby boom.

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

7pm KEN BURNS: THE CIVIL WAR

8:30pm

BUFFALO SOLDIERS: FIGHTING ON TWO FRONTS Explore the complex legacy of the Bu alo Soldiers in American history.

10pm

AGING BACKWARDS 3: WITH MIRANDA ESMONDE-WHITE

11pm

AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

5 WEDNESDAY

2pm

AGING BACKWARDS 3: WITH MIRANDA ESMONDE-WHITE

3pm

THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND Among the icons performing are The Kingston Trio, Barry McGuire, The Brothers Four, Glenn Yarbrough and The Byrds’ Roger McGuinn singing songs of hope, change and protest that remain relevant today.

4:30pm

SIMON & GARFUNKEL: THE CONCERT IN CENTRAL PARK

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

7pm

MEMORY MAKEOVER WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD

9pm

YOUNG FOREVER, WITH MARK HYMAN, MD To uncover the secrets to longevity, Dr. Hyman explores the biological hallmarks of aging, their causes, and their consequences—then shows us how to overcome them with simple dietary, lifestyle and emerging longevity strategies.

11pm

AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

6 THURSDAY

2pm

THE BEE GEES: ONE NIGHT ONLY One of the very few Bee Gees performances ever filmed, the music special showcases many of their greatest disco and pop hits, including “How Deep Is Your Love,” “To Love Somebody,” “Massachusetts,” “You Should Be Dancing/Alone” and many more.

3:30pm

70’S SOUL SUPERSTARS

6pm

PBS NEWSHOUR

7pm

STEPPIN’ OUT Peggy Scott Laborde hosts a roundtable discussion highlighting New Orleans’ arts and entertainment scene.

7:30pm

CHICAGO & FRIENDS: LIVE AT 55

9pm

ELTON JOHN - THE MILLION DOLLAR PIANO Celebrate the legendary singer, songwriter and performer in a spectacular 2012 concert at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Featuring a state-ofthe art Yamaha piano, this unforgettable show features Elton performing his muchloved hits. Photo Credit: Joseph Guay

10:30pm

EASY YOGA FOR STRENGTH AND BALANCE WITH PEGGY CAPPY helps increase your range of motion and improve awareness of your body.

11:30pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

7 FRIDAY

2pm

THE ALL NEW ROCK, POP AND DOO WOP

4pm

YOUNG FOREVER, WITH MARK HYMAN, MD

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

7pm

INFORMED SOURCES

7:30pm

LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN 8pm

WASHINGTON WEEK WITH THE ATLANTIC

8:30pm FIRING LINE WITH MARGARET HOOVER

9pm

70’S SOUL SUPERSTARS

11:30pm

STEPPIN’ OUT

8 SATURDAY

7am

MEMORY MAKEOVER WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD

SATURDAYS ON

2pm

PATI’S MEXICAN TABLE

Chef, author and award-winning host Pati Jinich embarks upon an exciting and entertaining journey, where each dish serves as a point of departure into Mexico’s rich history and culture.

5am MISTER ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD

5:30am ARTHUR

6am MOLLY OF DENALI

6:30am ALMA’S WAY

7am J. SCHWANKE’S LIFE IN BLOOM

7:30am AMERICAN WOODSHOP

8am THIS OLD HOUSE

8:30am ASK THIS OLD HOUSE

9am

KITCHEN QUEENS: NEW ORLEANS

9:30am

KEVIN BELTON’S COOKIN’ LOUISIANA

10am THE DOOKY CHASE

KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY

9am

KITCHEN QUEENS: NEW ORLEANS

9:30am

KEVIN BELTON’S COOKIN’ LOUISIANA

The award-winning chef will visit locations across the state for a look at the authentic food traditions of Louisiana cuisine.

10am

THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY

10:30am

CHEF PAUL PRUDHOMME’S ALWAYS COOKING

11am

AMERICA’S HOME COOKING: GADGETS & GIZMOS

1pm

RICK STEVES’ HEART OF ITALY

3pm

AGING BACKWARDS 4: THE MIRACLE OF FLEXIBILITY WITH MIRANDA ESMONDE-WHITE

4pm

BIG BAND YEARS mixes vintage live, rare and unreleased footage of bands and vocalists from the 1930s and 40s. Peter Marshall (“Hollywood Squares”) hosts.

9 SUNDAY

8am

WASHINGTON WEEK WITH THE ATLANTIC

8:30am

LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN 9am

FIRING LINE WITH MARGARET HOOVER

9:30am

INFORMED SOURCES

10am

10:30am CHEF PAUL PRUDHOMME'S ALWAYS COOKING

11am LIDIA’S KITCHEN

11:30am AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK’S ILLUSTRATED

NOON COOK’S COUNTRY

12:30pm CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL'S MILK STREET TELEVISION

1pm GREAT CHEFS

1:30pm HOMEMADE LIVE!

2pm PATI'S MEXICAN TABLE

2:30pm AMERICA THE BOUNTIFUL

6pm

THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW “Father’s Day”

7pm

COUNTRY’S LEGENDARY DUETS

8:30pm

THE HIGHWAYMEN: LIVE AT NASSAU COLISEUM Join Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristo erson and Willie Nelson — “the Mt. Rushmore of country music” — for this live concert recorded in 1990. The Highwaymen perform classics like “Big River,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Me and Bobby McGee” and “Always On My Mind.” Recorded at the famous arena in Hempstead, Long Island.

10pm

THE ALL NEW ROCK, POP AND DOO WOP

ANCIENT ROADS FROM CHRIST TO CONSTANTINE (Pts. 1-6) The compelling six-hour series charts Christianity’s evolution from a small movement to the largest religion in the world, with more than two billion followers. Host Jonathan Phillips, an author and distinguished history professor at Royal Holloway, University of London, journeys into the fascinating world of the early Christians to explore the faith’s long struggle and triumph against the odds.

5pm

AGING BACKWARDS 3: WITH MIRANDA ESMONDE-WHITE

6pm

BARBRA STREISAND: BACK TO BROOKLYN features guest trumpeter Chris Botti, singing group Il Volo and Streisand’s son, actor-director Jason Gould.

8pm

GRANTCHESTER: INVESTIGATING LIFE’S MYSTERIES Go behind-thescenes with the cast and creators of the English mystery series with a handsome young vicar at the center of local crimes and murders. Season 9 premieres on Sunday, June 16 at 8:00 p.m.

9:30pm BEE GEES: IN OUR OWN TIME

10 MONDAY

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

7pm

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Chicago” (Hour 1-2/3)

9pm ALONG LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN

10pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Chicago” (Hour 3/3)

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

11 TUESDAY

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

7pm

FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. “Mean Streets/Songs of the Past”

9pm

FRONTLINE “Crisis on Campus” A firestorm is raging on America’s most prestigious campuses, ignited four months ago by the Hamas terror attack on Israel and the catastrophic war in Gaza, and now stirring up some of the most di icult and polarizing subjects in the country - antisemitism, DEI, leadership and accountability, and election year, culture war politics. With Retro Report, FRONTLINE investigates this historic moment of crisis on campuses.

10pm THE OUTRAGE OF DANNY SOTOMAYOR AMERICAN STORIES shares how one Chicago activist made waves during the AIDS crisis.

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

12 WEDNESDAY

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

7pm

10pm

DR. NORMAN C. FRANCIS: A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP Archival photos, footage and interviews highlight Dr. Francis' journey from humble beginnings to a 47year career as Xavier University president, a civil rights and civic leader and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

11pm

AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

13 THURSDAY

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

8pm

SECRETS OF THE DEAD “Decoding Hieroglyphics”

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S POIROT, SEASON 5 “Dead Man’s Mirror” (Pt. 7/8)

9pm

MISS FISHER’S MURDER MYSTERIES “Murder in Montparnasse” (Pt. 7/13)

10pm

MASTERPIECE “Annika” (Pt. 4/6)

11pm POETRY IN AMERICA

11:30pm

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7pm

INFORMED SOURCES WYES’ longest running series, now in its 40th year, continues to share the top news stories in

our area. Marcia Kavanaugh is host. Errol Laborde is producer and panelist.

7:30pm

LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN

8pm

WASHINGTON WEEK WITH THE ATLANTIC

8:30pm

FIRING LINE WITH MARGARET HOOVER

9pm

GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET “Carmen” Told through today’s issues like gender violence, abusive labor structures, and the desire to break through societal boundaries, mezzosoprano Aigul Akhmetshina leads the cast in the title role alongside tenor Piotr Beczała as Carmen’s troubled lover, Don José.

15 SATURDAY

6pm THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW “Summer Sounds”

7pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Chicago” (Hour 1/3)

8pm

FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. “Mean Streets”

9pm

UNFORGIVABLE BLACKNESS: THE RISE & FALL OF JACK JOHNSON (Pt. 1/2)

The story of the first African-American Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World. A film by Ken Burns.

11pm

AUSTIN CITY LIMITS “Allison Russell/The Weather Station”

16 SUNDAY

6pm

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S POIROT, SEASON 5 “Dead’s Man Mirror” (Pt. 7/8)

SUNDAYS ON

11am

KEVIN BELTON'S COOKIN’ LOUISIANA

Kevin Belton’s fourth television series from WYES focuses on the amazing food found throughout Louisiana. Chef heads to multiple parishes found across Louisiana to explore dishes and unique flavor profiles associated with each area of the state. Photo Credit: Photograph from Kevin Belton’s Cookin’ Louisiana by Kevin Belton. Photography by Denny Culbert. Reprinted by permission of Gibbs Smith.

5am MISTER ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD

5:30am ARTHUR

6am MOLLY OF DENALI

6:30am ALMA’S WAY

7am

LYLA IN THE LOOP

7:30am WILD KRATTS

8am WASHINGTON WEEK WITH THE ATLANTIC

8:30am LOUISIANA THE STATE WE’RE IN 9am FIRING LINE WITH MARGARET HOOVER

PREMIERE

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PROFESSOR T, SEASON 3 “Heir to the Throne” (Pt. 1/6) The Professor is in jail and must find a way to get his old life and job back. While awaiting trial his police colleagues Dan and Lisa try to distract him with a murder case involving two brothers. Photo Credit: Sofie Gheysens/Eagle Eye Drama

8pm

9:30am INFORMED SOURCES

10am VARIOUS PROGRAMMING

11am KEVIN BELTON’S COOKIN’ LOUISIANA

11:30am THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY

NOON ANTIQUES ROADSHOW

1pm RICK STEVES' EUROPE

1:30pm IRELAND WITH MICHAEL

HIGHLIGHT

8pm

MASTERPIECE “Grantchester, Season 9” (Pt. 1/8) It’s 1961 and times are changing in Grantchester. Will and Geordie investigate the mysterious death of a circus performer. Will receives a surprising o er that makes him question his life in Grantchester. Photo Credit: Kudos, ITV, and MASTERPIECE

9pm

D.I. RAY, SEASON 2 “Wrong Place” (Pt. 1/6) Two months a er her suspension, D.I. Ray is thrust back into homicide a er the fatal shooting of an innocent nurse and the head of a notorious crime family points to brewing tensions between rival crime families

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THE PARIS MURDERS

“Reminiscences” (Pt. 7/12) In French with English subtitles.

11pm COBRA, SEASON 2 (Pt. 1/6)

17 MONDAY 6pm PBS

7pm

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Fort Worth” (Hour 1/3)

THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE, SEASON 3 “A First Taste” (Pt. 1/8) Meet the eight new contestants representing their regions across the country competing to win The Great American Recipe. For their first challenge, the home cooks prepare dishes introducing their culinary style as home cooks to the judges.

9pm

LITERARY NEW ORLEANS Among the authors and literary experts interviewed are Edwin Blair, Douglas Brinkley, Nancy Dixon, Rien Fertel, Dr. Kenneth Holditch, Walter Isaacson, Susan Larson, T. R. Johnson, Maurice Carlos Ru in, Dr. Mona Lisa Saloy and Kalamu Ya Salaam.

10pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Treasure Fever”

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

18 TUESDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

7pm

FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. “In the Blood”

8pm

DISCO: SOUNDTRACK OF A REVOLUTION “Rock the Boat” (Pt. 1/3) Explore the origin of a global music phenomenon born among gay and Black communities coming together in apartments and basement bars in 1970s New York, where dance floors became a platform in their battle for visibility and inclusion.

9pm

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE “Stonewall Uprising”

10:30pm

THE LODGE looks inside this unique experiment in gay/straight living to show us the daily lives, hopes, and fears of people in their 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s.

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

19 WEDNESDAY

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

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DYNAMIC PLANET “Ice” (Pt. 1/4) As our planet warms up, the ice at all three poles—the Arctic, Antarctic, and the Himalayas—melts rapidly, bringing significant consequences. Explore how science, nature, and tradition can prepare us for a fast-changing future.

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HOPE IN THE WATER “The Fish in the Sea” (Pt. 1/3) From James Beard AwardWinning Andrew Zimmern’s Intuitive Content, the character driven series is headlined by environmental enthusiasts Shailene Woodley, Martha Stewart and Baratunde Thurston.

9pm NOVA “Alaskan Dinosaurs”

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ANGELA GREGORY: A LEGACY CHISELED IN STONE Explore the life and work of a trailblazing artist who used her talent and tenacity to become “The Doyenne of Louisiana Sculpture” and an inspiration for women everywhere—Angela Gregory (1903 - 1990).

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

20 THURSDAY

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STEPPIN’ OUT Host and producer Peggy Scott Laborde welcomes regular guests Poppy Tooker, Alan Smason, plus new roundtable visitors every week to discuss New Orleans restaurants, arts

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8pm

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S POIROT, SEASON

5 “Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan” (Pt. 8/8)

9pm

MISS FISHER’S MURDER MYSTERIES “Away with the Fairies” (Pt. 8/13)

10pm MASTERPIECE “Annika” (Pt. 5/6)

11pm POETRY IN AMERICA

11:30pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

21 FRIDAY

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

7pm INFORMED SOURCES

7:30pm

LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN

8pm

WASHINGTON WEEK WITH THE ATLANTIC

8:30pm FIRING LINE WITH MARGARET HOOVER

9pm

ICONIC AMERICA: OUR SYMBOLS AND STORIES WITH DAVID RUBENSTEIN “The American Bald Eagle”

10pm

ROOTS OF COMEDY WITH JESUS TREJO “Ali Sultan/Vanessa Gonzalez” (Pt. 1-2/6) Part comedy, part social commentary, host Jesus Trejo embarks on a journey across America meeting with six rising comedians who explore the mosaic of our nation through the lens of stand-up comedy.

11pm STEPPIN’ OUT

11:30pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

22 SATURDAY

6pm THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW “Thank You, America”

7pm

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Fort Worth” (Hour 1/3)

8pm

FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. “In the Blood”

9pm

UNFORGIVABLE BLACKNESS: THE RISE OF JACK JOHNSON (Pt. 2/2)

11pm AUSTIN CITY LIMITS “Pavement”

23 SUNDAY

6pm

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S POIROT, SEASON 5 “Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan” (Pt. 8/8)

7pm

PROFESSOR T, SEASON 3 “The Perfect Picture” (Pt. 2/6) A bride is found dead on her wedding night floating in the hotel swimming pool. The police suspect foul play and question all the guests. Professor T gets a prison pass to help with the investigation.

8pm

MASTERPIECE “Grantchester, Season 9” (Pt. 2/8) An abandoned baby is discovered on the same day that a hotel manager is found dead. Things are complicated further when Geordie is blindsided by Will’s news.

9pm

D.I. RAY, SEASON 2 “Rivals” (Pt. 2/6) Having lost trace of two kidnappers in a daring car chase, D.I. Ray must team up with Serious Organized Crime to rescue her prime murder suspect before it’s too late. A photo on Rav’s laptop leads to a shocking discovery. Photo Credit: ©HTM (DI RAY) Ltd

10pm

THE PARIS MURDERS “From Father to Son” (Pt. 8/12) In French with English subtitles.

11pm COBRA, SEASON 2 (Pt. 2/6)

24 MONDAY

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

7pm

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Fort Worth” (Hour 2/3)

8pm THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE, SEASON 3 “Secrets and Staples” (Pt. 2/8) Watch the home cooks create recipes that reveal their favorite secret ingredients and go-to grains.

9pm A PLACE OF HOPE: THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR

9:30pm THE WORLD'S FAIR: 40TH ANNIVERSARY

10pm POV “King Coal”

11:30pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

25 TUESDAY

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

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FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. “Viewers Like You”

8pm

DISCO: SOUNDTRACK OF A REVOLUTION “Ain’t No Stopping Us Now” (Pt. 2/3) As disco conquers the mainstream, it turns Black women and gay men into icons.

9pm FIGHT THE POWER: HOW HIP HOP CHANGED THE WORLD “The Foundation/ Under Siege” (Pt. 1-2/4) Chuck D transports audiences back to hip-hop’s inception and documents the genre’s steps in revolutionizing and challenging America’s history over four decades.

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

26 WEDNESDAY

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

7pm

DYNAMIC PLANET “Fire” (Pt. 2/4)

8pm

HOPE IN THE WATER “Farming the Water (Pt. 2/3)

9pm NOVA “Arctic Ghosts Ship”

10pm

BILOXI MEMORIES AND THE BROADWATER BEACH HOTEL

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

27 THURSDAY

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

7pm STEPPIN’ OUT

7:30pm BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW

8pm

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S POIROT “The Adventure of the Clapham Cook” (Pt. 1/10)

9pm

MISS FISHER’S MURDER MYSTERIES “Queen of the Flowers” (Pt. 9/13) A body of a young girl is washed up on the beach.

10pm MASTERPIECE “Annika” (Pt. 6/6) Michael’s brother is the prime suspect in his ex’s murder. Annika goes for what looks like a one-way ride. A secret about Michael comes out.

11pm POETRY IN AMERICA

11:30pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

28 FRIDAY

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

7pm

INFORMED SOURCES

7:30pm

LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN 8pm WASHINGTON WEEK WITH THE ATLANTIC

8:30pm FIRING LINE WITH MARGARET HOOVER

9pm

ICONIC AMERICA: OUR SYMBOLS AND STORIES WITH DAVID RUBENSTEIN “The Statue of Liberty”

10pm

ROOTS OF COMEDY WITH JESUS TREJO “Eeland Stribling/Tatanka Means” (Pt. 3-4/6)

11pm

STEPPIN’ OUT

11:30pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

29 SATURDAY

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7pm

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Fort Worth” (Hour 2/3)

8pm

FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. “Viewers Like You”

9pm

AMERICAN MASTERS “Little Richard: The King and Queen of Rock and Roll”

11pm

AUSTIN CITY LIMITS “Rodrigo Y Gabriela Featuring The Austin Symphony Orchestra”

30 SUNDAY

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AGATHA CHRISTIE’S POIROT “The Adventure of the Clapham Cook” (Pt. 1/10)

7pm

PROFESSOR T, SEASON 3 “Truth and Justice” (Pt. 3/6) Professor T is finally up in court and he must decide whether to save himself or his former lover Christina. Meanwhile a prison o icer is found stabbed to death in the laundry room of the jail and there are no shortage of suspects, but one in particular seems intent on taking the blame.

8pm

MASTERPIECE “Grantchester, Season 9” (Pt. 3/8)

9pm

D.I. RAY, SEASON 2 “The Hunt for Rav” (Pt. 3/6)

10pm

THE PARIS MURDERS “Possession” (Pt. 9/12) In French with English subtitles.

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COBRA, SEASON 2 (Pt. 3/6)

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Irma on Stage

Two great moments

That night during this past Jazz Fest when the Rolling Stones performed, and Mick Jagger called Irma Thomas to the stage should be remembered as one of the all-time special moments in the city’s music history.

It also brought to my mind another night and another stage nearly 40 years earlier, in 1984, when Thomas was escorted to a stage at the New Orleans World’s Fair to commemorate a special moment.

At the Jazz Fest, Thomas and Jagger, with the Stones backing them, held hands as they sang, while the crowd cheered “Time is on My Side,” the moody R&B hit, that Thomas had recorded in 1964. Way across the ocean the Stones had heard the song and decided to do it themselves. It went well.

Their version became the group’s frst recording to reach number one on the pop charts in the United States. The song made the Rolling Stones famous over in the colonies.

In later years, Thomas would confess that she was originally annoyed by the Stones’ version because audiences thought she had taken the song from them. In time it would be understood that Irma came frst and, besides, there is nothing wrong with being associated with the most famous existing rock band of all times.

urprisingly, that night at the azz Fest was the frst time that the two musical forces sang the song together.

By contrast, in November 1984 when Thomas arrived on the stage at the World’s Fair, the mood was melancholy. It was the closing night of the fair that had lasted six months but that had been on the city’s mindset for years as it developed. By that night the verdict was clear: our orld’s Fair had been a fnancial failure, but locals loved it. Because of budget issues the closing ceremony had been scaled down

yet what emerged, though trimmed by necessity, created a priceless moment. Earlier that year the Summer Olympics were held in Los Angeles. The nation watched on a unday ight when the fnal pageantry was broadcast to a global audience. An unforgettable moment was when hundreds of athletes were gathered on the feld, swaying and holding candles while singing in unison, to Lionel Richie’s “All Night Long.” It was the perfect song; slightly sad, but upbeat as the fickering candles cast light toward the future.

Well, my friends, the time has come

To raise the roof and have some fun

Throw away the work to be done

Let the music play on

In ew rleans, that ceremony would infuence the planners of the World’s Fair’s closing moments. At the amphitheater which had been constructed with a back view of the river, a group of the Fair’s staff workers assembled on stage. Most invited politicians shunned the evening but not Lindy Boggs the good-hearted Congresswoman from New Orleans. The fair’s mascot, Seymore D. Fair, a jolly cartoonish pelican who wore a matching blue coat with tails, a top hat with a classy feather in the crown, plus spats, also joined the party. And then there was Irma Thomas, “the Soul Queen of New Orleans” and one of the city’s most beloved performers. For its closing moments the fair used a recording of “All Night Long.” Those on stage swayed as they sang. Upfront were Boggs, Seymour, and Irma, their arms linked. The audience weeped at what would be the closing memory of the Exhibition.

One day in the future it would be written that Irma Thomas, during the course of her career, would have held hands and sang on stages with two superstars, Mick Jagger and Seymore D. Fair.

Clearly, time had been on her side.