New Orleans Magazine June 2023

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FROM THE EDITOR

Summer is officially here and there’s so much to celebrate this month.

For many, June means hitting the pool. Every summer my kids (now teenagers who are over it all) would be gifted a brand-new pair of swim trunks for Easter and look forward to the day when the school year would end. Summer days were all about hitting the family pool, practicing new somersaults from the diving board, and usually ended with them turning blue from the coldness of the water and suddenly starving for a poolside sandwich and some well-earned Chee Wees. In our main feature, we map out the top pools not only for kids and families, but for grown-ups that might want to revisit their own salad days. From chic pool clubs and bars to water park fun, there are lots of ways to stay cool and enjoy the first taste of summer.

This month also marks the second anniversary of the Juneteenth Day Proclamation making June 19 a national holiday. The date marks the time when the enslaved people of Galveston, Texas were finally informed, later than most, that President Lincoln had signed and enacted the Emancipation Proclamation. Locally, New Orleans now celebrates the occasion with an official Juneteenth Festival held in Congo Square, although, as our feature writer explains, the traditions and observations of the date have a long and historic significance to the city. It is a celebration of culture and community, with (this being New Orleans, of course) plenty of culinary importance.

Plus, we celebrate Pride Month by highlighting the work of fabulous drag/cabaret/burlesque/ what-can-they-not do performers and owners of the always amazing Chance in Hell Snoballs in the Bywater, Kitten N’ Lou, in this month’s Persona. The two take us through their on- and off-stage adventures, with the promise of even bigger and better things to come.

Finally, each June, we highlight dental professionals across the area providing top-notch care. And we get the inside information on anything and everything you might want to know about getting braces or aligners, with plenty of tips and tricks for the best care.

And, of course, we have all the best things to do, places to eat and drink, recipes and more for the month ahead.

June celebrations are a great way to connect with family and friends. For New Orleanians, it’s a great time to enjoy summer before the dog days descend, to embrace our history and to share in the community that brings us all together.

Here’s to summer!

ASHLEY MCLELLAN, EDITOR

Firsts and Favorites

DEAR JULIA,

I was told there was a female De La Ronde who built the first hotel in the French Quarter who was also active in the theatre, perhaps? Are you familiar with this story?

BETTY CALZADA, NEW ORLEANS

Hi Betty,

Ranking something as “first” can be historically tricky. It could have been that someone rented rooms way back in the early days, called it a hotel, but it did not last and thus got lost in the records. Of those for which there is evidence of their existence, and that still do exist, the title of being first goes to the “Maison De Ville” located at 727 Toulouse Street. Built in 1788 the hotel’s main structure rode the wave of the renewed New Orleans that arose from the ashes of the devastating Good Friday fire of that year. Four “slave quarters” that were constructed in 1750 survived the fire and would later be developed as guest rooms. Those rooms and the Old Ursulines convent are thought to be the oldest surviving buildings in the Quarter.

As for the De La Ronde name, there was a very prominent family that lived in St. Bernard Parish where the De La Ronde plantation stood, at what would become a site in the Battle of New Orleans. War and hurricanes took their toll on the old plantation. A few architectural ruins are left. There are also a few stately oaks that have managed to survive despite the invasion of chemical clouds from the stacks of nearby refineries.

Sorry, Poydras and I have been looking and have not been able to find anything about the “Female De La Ronde.” (To the surprise of most academics a recent study by the University of Oxford concluded that Poydras and we do not know everything. We begrudgingly concede the point but ask that any of our readers who have information about Lady De La Ronde let us know.) Her story seems

plausible. She was rich, the French Quarter was nearby and the early population included well educated imports who would have appreciated a theater, especially if none other existed.

We should mention that the DeVille Hotel did have its brush with fame. Tennessee Williams is said to have done some of his writing, most notably “A Streetcar Named Desire” there and a part of the site was once the home of Antoine Peychaud who invented the bitters that are now a major part of classic cocktails, including the native Sazerac. (A new courtyard bar there is called “Peychaud’s.) Books and booze can make a proud legacy. A theater link is even better.

HI JULIA,

It is time to face the issue, what is your favorite flavor at Hansen’s snowball stand?

FRED ROUZAN, METAIRIE

Anyone who would ask me that question would know that I have long considered Hansen’s to be unquestionably the world’s greatest snowball stand. The late couple that founded the business, which was originally run beneath a mulberry tree, did so to make money for raising the kids.

Ernest Hansen created a machine that made the finest snow south of the Rockies and Mary Hansen never bothered with commercial syrups. She made her own. Her menu consisted of tart flavors and the creamy type. My Favorite pick is Mary’s “Tart Lemonade.” It is flavorful but with a kick, nor like the sweet flavors found in other commercial brands. (Add a splash of tequila and you’re heading for Margaritaville). Poydras likes the coconut flavor topped with crushed pineapple. More proof that, as Plato once said, “you can take the bird out of the tropics; but you can’t take the tropics out of the bird.”

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Editors’ Picks

This month our editors rate their favorite places to cool off, enjoy frozen treats and more. Did yours make the list?

SHOP TALK

Each week, MyNewOrleans.com style contributor Penn Iarocci brings you the latest in fashion, accessories, gifts and more, with on- and off-the-runway tips and hints the pros.

ON ASSIGNMENT

Each Monday, New Orleans Magazine editor Ashley McLellan briefs readers on what’s going on around town, the best things she’s reading and reviewing, and buzz-worthy places and events to check out.

FRENCH MARKET CREOLE TOMATO FESTIVAL

The 37th annual French Market Creole Tomato Festival returns to the French Market on June 10 with plenty of food and fun for all. FrenchMarket.org

BY FRITZ ESKER

SUMMER PIES WITH WINDOWSILL PIES

Have you ever wanted to learn how to bake your own delicious pie or level up your baking skills? Then New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute’s (NOCHI)

“Summer Pies with Windowsill Pies” on June 23 is for you. Attendees will get the ins and outs of pie making directly from the experts at Windowsill Pies (located on Freret Street). eventbrite. com/e/summerpies-with-windowsill-pies-tickets

NEW ORLEANS WINE AND FOOD EXPERIENCE

Celebrating its 31st year, the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience returns June 7-11 at various locations to celebrate the city’s wines and chefs. There will also be classes on things like cocktails and hand-rolled pasta making. NOWFE.com

NEW ORLEANS SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL AT TULANE

Tulane University will celebrate the Bard with performances of “Twelfth Night” at the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival, June 9-24. It is the story of twin siblings who find themselves shipwrecked on an island, each believing the other to be dead. NewOrleansShakespeare.org

NOLA ZYDECO FEST

A.L. Davis Park on Lasalle Street will host NOLA Zydeco Fest on June 10. Performers will include Lil Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers, Harold Guillory, and Koray Broussard & the Zydeco Unit. NOLAZydecoFest.com

“THE MUSIC MAN”

Tulane’s Summer Lyric Theatre will start its new season with a performance of “The Music Man” running June 15-18. In the musical, con artist Harold Hill falls in love with a piano teacher as he tries to con a small Midwest town. Liberalarts. tulane.edu

NEW ORLEANS JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL

On June 19, come to Congo Square to celebrate Juneteenth NOLA-style with a variety of musicians and panelists. NOLAJuneteenthFestival.org

DURAN DURAN

Legendary 1980s New Wave superstars Duran Duran perform one night only at the Smoothie King Center on June 7. SmoothieKingCenter.com

SYMPHONY BOOK FAIR

FAUBOURG PRIDE FEST

Faubourg Brewing Co. is hosting Faubourg Pride Fest, Saturday, June 3, featuring a drag show, a DJ, food vendors, craft beers, bocce ball courts and more. FaubourgBrewery.com

NEW ORLEANS PRIDE

New Orleans Pride once again returns to the French Quarter/Marigny/Bywater area June 9-11. Events will include the NOLA Pride Parade on June 10. NewOrleansPride.org

THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS AND WORLD WAR II

History and animation buffs will want to check out the National World War II Museum’s temporary exhibit “The Walt Disney Studios and World War II.” It will be in the museum’s Special Exhibition Hall through September 24. NationalWW2Museum.org

Book lovers will be sure to find great bargains at the 70th annual Symphony Book Fair at UNO Lakefront Arena, June 2-4. Proceeds benefit the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. LPOVolunteers.org

“MADAGASCAR THE MUSICAL”

Based on the hit Dreamworks film, “Madagascar the Musical” tells the story of a group of misfit animals escaping from New York’s Central Park Zoo. The family-friendly musical hits the stage at the Saenger Theatre on June 13. SaengerNOLA.com

Check all event websites for the most up-to-date information.

BY MISTY MILIOTO BAR TAB

Did Someone Say Tiki?

The Frenchmen Hotel has reopened its onsite bar under a new name, Tiki Tock, with a refreshed midcentury modern tropical look and a refreshing cocktail lineup. Tropical-inspired cocktails created by Beverage Director Patrick Williams include the Parakeet (Rumhaven Coconut Rum, Velvet Falernum, Le Verger Liqueur, lime, tiki spice syrup, egg white and Peychaud’s Bitters); the Tally Me Banana (Giffard Banane du Bresil, Rhum JM 80 Martinique, Ak Zanj Haitian Dark Rum, coconut cream, pineapple, lime and nutmeg); and the San Ildefonso Swizzle (Xicaru Silver Mezcal, Chartreuse Yellow Liqueur, Velvet Falernum, guava nectar, lemon, and Angostura and Peychaud’s bitters). Frozen cocktails include the Champion of the World (a frozen take on a Hurricane, made with Rhum JM 80 Martinique, Zaya 16 year Trinidad and Tobago rum, Passoa passionfruit liqueur, lime and blood orange syrup) and the Garden Party (Rumhaven Coconut Rum, Chareau Aloe Liqueur, mint syrup and lemon). Show-stopping volcano bowls also are on the menu, along with non-alcoholic options like the Kuawa Koa (Big Easy Kombucha, Li Hing Mui powder, tiki spice syrup, fresh lime, and chicory and pecan bitters). 417 Frenchmen St., 688-2900, thefrenchmenhotel.com

Meanwhile, this June and July, The Bower Bar is showcasing a Tiki Takeover with tiki-inspired decor and an array of tiki cocktails from Beverage Director Mickey Mullins. Enjoy drinks such as a specialty frozen piña colada and a fun twist on the classic Mai Tai. Large format shareable cocktails also are on offer, including the Bower Bowl (a refreshing punch featuring fresh juices and Don Q rums). Non-alcoholic options include a gin fizz with spiritless tropical flavors. Executive Chef Marcus Woodham also will feature menu items like pineapple braised short ribs, gulf fish ceviche, Spam musubi, Huli Huli chicken skewers and a spicy salmon poke tostada. 1320 Magazine St., 504-582-9738, thebowernola.com

SUMMERTIME IN THE LGD

Jack Rose and Hot Tin at the Pontchartrain Hotel are showcasing new seasonal cocktails that are fit for summer. Developed by talented cocktail guru Ricardo Flores, the libations at Jack Rose include Read’s Secret (gin, Cloosterbitter, Acqua di Cedro, fresh lemon, coconut, pineapple and mint), Louisiana Harvest (gin, Pimms, strawberry cucumber shrub, lemon and rhubarb bitters) and Back To Black (Cathead Honeysuckle, blackberry lavender syrup, egg white, lemon and blanc vermouth). At Hot Tin, enjoy concoctions such as Burn Book (barrel-aged gin, Chinola, Chareau and orgeat) and the Melon Cooler (Song Cai gin, lime, Midori, maraschino and orgeat). 2031 St. Charles Ave., 504-323-1400, thepontchartrainhotel.com

TALES OF THE COCKTAIL

SUMMER DRAG BRUNCHES

Celebrate LGBT Pride Month at Tujague’s with a series of Poppy’s Drag Queen Brunches, taking place the last Sunday of each summer month (June 25, July 30 and Aug. 27) from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Prepaid tickets ($70 per person) include a three-course drag brunch, bottomless mimosas and entertainment by nationally renowned drag queens such as Laveau Contraire, Debbie With A D, Cucci Licci and Starr Alexander. 429 Decatur St., 504-525-8676, tujaguesrestaurant.com

ITALIAN SIPS

The beverage program at the newly opened Osteria Lupo (from the team behind Costera) pays homage to the classic cocktail bars of Milan and Florence with summerfriendly libations focusing on lighter Italian aperitivi. Under the direction of co-owner Reno De Ranieri, cocktails include Bandiere Rossa (strawberry, basil, pink peppercorn and sparkling wine); Negroni Bianco (Citadelle Gin, Suze d’Autrefois, Alpe Amaro, Rothman & Winter Orchard Apricot and grapefruit); and La Mola (Cimmaron Blanco Tequila, Campari, grapefruit, lime and Angostura Bitters). Meanwhile, the 100-percent Italian wine program highlights small producers and dynamic wines with a focus on Piedmont and Tuscany. 4609 Magazine St., 504-2731268, osterialupo.com

Tickets are now on sale for Tales of the Cocktail, July 23-28. Marquee programming this year includes plenty of activities, both new and returning. Beyond the Bar addresses challenges and opportunities within the global drinks industry with education, workshops, events and webinars. The Catalyst Luncheon will honor this year’s women, non-binary and trans people who have made unique and lasting contributions to the global hospitality industry. Pig & Punch, a block party in the Marigny, takes place July 28. The Day of Service, includes a day of philanthropy and development July 23. The Spirited Awards recognize beverage professionals, products, establishments, journalists and media across every facet of the spirits and cocktail community on a global scale. And, in conjunction with TOTC, Speed Rack will host its finals July 23 at Republic Nola. talesofthecocktail.org; speed-rack.com

BY MISTY MILIOTO

Fit for a King

The Windsor Court has welcomed Chef Alexander Kuzin as the new chef de cuisine. In addition to complementing and evolving the direction of The Grill Room with a new dinner menu, Kuzin is guiding the culinary teams at The Polo Club, Le Salon, The Pool Bar and Café Anglais. The new menu at The Grill Room features starters such as the prime filet tartare; seared sea scallops with compressed apple, crawfish cream and micro greens; and escargot with Herbsaint broth, garlic foam and focaccia crisp. Meanwhile, entrees include Chilean sea bass with spinach Rockport cream, caviar and lemon foam; and a whole branzino with watercress yuzu chimichurri and lemon. Also, through June 30, be sure to check out The King’s Coronation experience (from $30,000 for two nights), which includes black car service to and from the airport, two nights accommodations in the newly renovated Presidential Suite, a wine pairing dinner in The Grill Room’s historic wine cellar, afternoon tea and more. 300 Gravier St., 504-522-1994, windsorcourthotel.com

LOCALS REJOICE!

JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION AWARDS

The James Beard Foundation has announced the 2023 Restaurant and Chef Award nominees— including several from New Orleans that show outstanding achievement and exceptional culinary talent—ahead of the award ceremonies on June 5 in Chicago. New Orleans nominees include Serigne Mbaye of Dakar NOLA for Emerging Chef, presented by S.Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water; Angelo Brocato Ice Cream & Confectionery for a new award category (Outstanding Bakery, presented by Guinness); and Ana Castro of Lengua Madre for Best Chef: South. jamesbeard.org/awards

BON APPÉTIT

The 2023 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best series has named New Orleans as the No. 1 Best Food Destination in the United States. Locals already knew that. Charleston, S.C., came in No. 2, while Portland, Ore., rounded out the list at No. 15. The Big Easy also finished within the top 10 in the world. tripadvisor.com

FARE

MaMou, the new French brasserie from Executive Chef Tom Branighan and Sommelier Molly Wismeier, has unveiled new menu items that are sure to please. These include a beautiful risotto served with shrimp and sauce Périgourdine; celeriac remoulade with blue crab claws, pain perdu and bottarga; roasted maitake mushroom with Parmesan and pineapple saffron rice; and, for dessert, Baba au Rhum (a small cake topped with pistachio cream, and candied cherry and apricot syrup—flambéed table-side). 942 N. Rampart St., 504-3814557, mamounola.com

Saint John has announced a new Locals' Lunch every Thursday and Friday (one local’s ID is required per table), wherein the table will receive a 20 percent discount on the tab. The restaurant also has unveiled a new brunch item, dubbed Crawfish Bread & Breakfast, which features Louisiana crawfish tails, melted pepper Jack cheese and holy trinity on toasted Leidenheimer French bread with fried eggs and green remoulade sauce. Also during brunch, diners can enjoy bottomless Mumm-mosas (a choice of Mumm Napa Brut Prestige or Brut Rose for $45) and G.H. Mumm by the bottle for $75. Saint John also has added bottomless Bloody Mary’s featuring Ketel One vodka and Zatarain's to the brunch menu for $25. For dinner, guests also can enjoy new menu items such as pork chop Yakamein, brown-butter-seared scallops and River Road crawfish étouffée, plus specials on Mumm. 1117 Decatur St., 504- 581-8120, saintjohnnola.com

FRENCH

BY ANDY MYER

Love is Love

Festive picks from local boutiques to celebrate Pride NOLA-style

Saint Claude Social Club’s Sarah Killen Ellman works with wax when casting metal to create her beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry. These delicate earrings, perfect for showing your pride daily, are handcrafted from gold fill and a combination of either garnet, citrine, peridot, emerald, amethyst, blue topaz, lolite, teal sapphire, ruby or green topaz. Available at Saint Claude Social Club, saintclaudesocialclub.com.

Fringe + Co.’s Rainbow Stripe Duster has a flowy fit and satin lining that make it perfect for layering over your favorite outfit. Throw on this sparkly number and you’re sure to shine as the life of the party. Available at Fringe + Co., fringe-co.com.

Bad hair day? No sweat. This Guatemalan handwoven headband will add a colorful finished look to your do. As versatile as it is fun, the 100% cotton piece can be worn as a head scarf, headband or bandana, and comes complete with loosely woven fabric and an elastic band for added stretch. Available at Ocelot Market, ocelotmarket.com.

The Sweet Orange brooch from West London lends a floral burst of color to any ensemble. Made in Madrid from gold-plated brass and approximately 2.20” x 4.56”, this timeless piece will never lose its appeal. Available at West London Boutique, westlondonboutique.com.

Seychell’s Tender Block Heel Rainbow Sandals have a retro-inspired upper and a stacked heel with squared edging for supreme comfort. You’ll feel no pain dancing the night away in this vibrant pair with flair. Available at Feet First, feetfirststores.com.

BY KELLY MASSICOT PERSONA

KITTEN N’ LOU

All the worlds a stage… and sometimes the stage for Kitten N’ Lou is a porch on Burgundy in the Bywater. As COVID shut down the world in 2020, these performers, like many, had a lot of time on their hands. By way of an ice machine, and the want to bring a little love back into their community, Chance in Hell Snoballs was born. We caught up with the work and life partners to talk about their labors of love both on the stage and on the porch.

Q: Where did the idea for Chance in Hell Snoballs come from? K: When the pandemic hit it was obviously a traumatizing experience for all of us to live through that but it also was like we get to be here for a minute and see what that looks like. After we got over our existential crisis of 'who are we if we don’t do this?,' we rallied and started making a lot of video content at home. We learned some new skills doing that and as a lark started making snowballs on the porch.

I always joked that when we were ready to slow it down and stop living out of our suitcases that we should open a snowball stand because I had already thought about the name for it. And then May 2020, an old secondhand Snowizard serendipitously came in our path, and we thought, 'should we go get this and make sno-balls for our neighbors for fun?,' and so we did. We put up fliers that were originally for an old show that was cancelled, and we thought, ok we’ll see how many people show up. And we were shocked when about 40 people

Chance in Hell Snoballs

showed up the first weekend. And by the end of the month, we had a line around the block.

It became such a true community hub, and it was a special thing people did each week. and we got to see our neighbors and talk to them and not feel isolated. We even had some pandemic first dates happen at the stand because it was a safe thing to do outside.

Q: What are some things that set you apart? K: We donate a portion of all the money that comes into a charity because when it started, no one was making money and we were bringing in a little bit of money, so we moved that around and it felt good to be able to give back and redistribute it.

Most flavors are vegan, but not exclusively. Typically, there is one syrup that is not vegan and then you can add condensed milk to them. We make all of our flavors and that was a really cool thing during the pandemic, because it was hard to get ingredients. You had to really find them, and we would have neighbors show up to the house with fruit from their trees or something from their herb garden and all this amazing local food. We had beekeepers coming with jars that we would cook with.

It also felt really important that all the packaging was compostable - cups, spoons, straws - and we pay

to have a company come pick it up every week. We love the city and its traditions and rituals, but a lot of them can be wasteful. So, it’s important for us to take something that is a beloved tradition and make it feel sustainable.

Q: How do you decide on flavors and what goes on the menu each week? L: I have to say, we’ve actually had very few fails.

K: I am the chef. and people usually ask how I come up with this stuff, but before I was a full-time performing artist, I was a bartender in fancy bars. So, I was already used to working with different fruit and herb profiles. So I’ve incorporated some of that knowledge into what I’m doing now. A lot of our flavors are definitely seasonal, which also kind of drives what’s offered. And then we have flavors like our nectar, which we make our own, that’s very classic and very New Orleans.

Q: Do we think we’re going to stay on the porch forever? K: No! We knew that would be a short-lived situation - for a few reasons, like making snoballs outdoors can be challenging. And after the first year, we reevaluated and asked ourselves if this is something we wanted to keep doing, and we said, 'hell yea!' And we started scoping out potential spots for a storefront and one of the most

miraculous spots came somehow available to us on Dauphine and Louisa. After going through a few hoops, the owners helped us make it possible. We’ve had a year fighting for the zoning we need but we closed on the house and it’s ours now. We have our team we’re working with and we’re hoping we’ll be in there by the end of the season, but knowing New Orleans-time it’ll be a little longer than that.

Q: What does performing mean to you? K: We are living in some very strange times right now and this is a battle queer people have fought since the beginning of time. It feels more essential than ever to be visible and feel safe enough to be. As Kitten N’ Lou it’s always been our goal to draw in people who otherwise wouldn’t be drawn into our glittery queer little world by giving that spoon full of sugar that makes the medicine go down. What we do is very sweet and wholesome and funny and approachable and accessible, so we get these like suburban grandpas who see us and understand it, “oh, you’re Charlie Chaplin,” “you’re supposed to be Fred and Ginger.” We’re sparkly and fun, they’re watching queer artists, but because it’s in a package that’s digestible for them we feel like we can kind of get them, you know.

L: We love to entertain, we love to make people laugh and so doing our hearts desire includes making things that a lot of people really enjoy.

There comes a time in every woman’s life when she looks at what’s coming in style that year and says, “To hell with it.”

Which means she has reached a certain age. She leaves her hemlines wherever they already are, puts on stretch pants tight or baggy, just so they feel good. And she wears whatever hairdo she now has for the rest of her life, sprayed up like a Carnival float on top her head, or cut real short, or maybe in some kind of a bun, but not no cutesy “messy bun” neither. Nope. She is DONE.

All them let’s-make-our-faces-looksweaty or cut-holes-in-our-pants

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styles wave past her gently as a breeze. She powders her nose and keeps her blue jeans intact, unless they rip at the seam when she bends over.

If bell bottoms are in her closet when she quits, she’ll wear her bell bottoms forever. Or long skirts. Or short skirts. Or plaid. Or the color mauve.

My own mamere, way after most ladies stopped wearing hats, or even bothering with them little round lace veils they used to bobby pin on their heads when they went to church, she still used to slap on a little round red hat with a net veil on top and a hat pin. And when she did that, it meant she was going somewhere important, like D.H.

Holmes’s.

Of course, Holmes’s and church hats were long gone before my-motherin-law Ms. Larda called it quits.

It was in the ‘90s, I think, when everybody was wearing long skirts and droopy tops, and either clogs or fancy Crocs. And she had a good black lace dress she wore for weddings and funerals and probably planned to be buried in.

She said that was all she needed.

Until the day she ran out in a hurry to babysit her daughter Gloriosa’s kids for half-a-day and happened to slam her closet door on the way out.

Unfortunately, her chihuahua, Chopsley, and her cat, Charmer, were both in that closet investigating a mouse sighting. Very unfortunate.

A LOT of drama went on in that closet while she was gone, and when she opened it again that night, three hysterical animals rushed out (somehow the mouse had survived) and everything in the closet was shredded or had been used as a emergency bathroom. Also, hairballs had been coughed up.

Most of her clothes were untouchable after that. Unsmellable. She put on a COVID mask, wrenched out the clothes-hanging bar and tilted it into the outside garbage can.

But even with the clothes gone, the closet itself smelled like a portable potty during Carnival season. Worse even.

She had to wash down the walls in there, and then spray them with about five bottles of Febreze.

But now she is going to have to replace her wardrobe, such as it was.

She can’t find nothing she likes at regular stores, because they are unfortunately selling fashionable stuff, which don’t look comfortable.

Lucky for her, Gloriosa has been feeling guilty about this whole thing.

So, when Anna Skute, who lives two doors down from Gloriosa, drops over unexpectedly dead, Gloriosa knows just what to do. Anna is about the same size and shape as Ms. Larda. So Gloriosa kindly offers to take care of getting rid of her wardrobe, which the family is glad of, since THEY don’t want no 30-year-old stretch pants. She washes everything and brings it to Ms. Larda.

Would you believe, Ms. Larda KNEW this lady. Gloriosa had thought she was safe, because Anna lived Uptown and Larda been in Chalmette most her life, but you know how it is around New Orleans. It’s like a web. Everybody is connected one way or the other.

It turns out them two competed in a bridge tournament a long time ago. Anna’s side won, and Ms. Larda had some reason to believe she had cheated. She was so mad, she gave up bridge and took up sewing.

Gloriosa thought she would be horrified about the clothes. She wasn’t. She said, “what goes around comes around,” and she strutted off in her fine new second-hand clothes.

There’s a moral to this, but I can’t figure it out.

BY JOHN R. KEMP

Back in the day before the Huey P. Long Bridge, crossing the Mississippi River was difficult, especially for trains. During the 18th and early 19th centuries, the only way to move people and goods back and forth across the river from New Orleans to the West Bank was by man-powered boats. Then came steam service by the mid-1800s. According to the Friends of the Ferry, a non-profit organization dedicated to continued ferry service in the New Orleans area, the city’s first public ferry began running from Jackson Square to Patterson Street in Algiers in 1827. A second ferry from the French Quarter, later Canal Street, to Algiers began operation seven years later, followed in 1858 by a third line that transported people and goods from Esplanade Avenue to Verret Street in Algiers. This third ferry, according to the Friends of the Ferry’s brief history of New Orleans ferries, later became the railroad “transfer ferry” seen here that crossed the river from Elysian Fields to the

Southern Pacific yard in Algiers.

Ferrying a train across the river was a time-consuming job. Train workers had to uncouple the train and load four to six cars at a time aboard the ferry, ship them across the river where the train was reassembled car by car before it could finally move on. Some railroad ferries, such as the Carrier seen here, operated its own steam power while others were no more than large barges powered across the river by tugboats.

By the early 1930s, the Friend’s history continues, the city had six ferries, including two for railroads – the Southern Pacific and the Walnut Street Ferry crossing from Audubon Park to Westwego. The city now has only two ferries, one from Canal Street to Algiers Point and the second from Chalmette to Lower Algiers. Railroad ferries became obsolete beginning in 1935 with the opening of the Huey Long Bridge that included a railroad trestle for trains heading east and west.

Southern Pacific Railroad transfer boat carrier, New Orleans, La., Detroit Publishing Co. Library of Congress

MAKING A SPLASH

Here we are again. Summer in New Orleans. Depending on your point of view, we’ll be blessed/cursed with a stretch of sizzling days that send many of us in search of aquatic relief. If you’ve got a backyard pool, great! (And what time should we be there?) If not, we’ve compiled a list of the best ways to take a dip around town, from swanky hotels to family-friendly spots, fitness-focused and rent-a-pool solutions. We’ve also got picks for accessorizing your swim outings.

Let’s dive in.

BY REBECCA FRIEDMAN

Hotel Pools

In this traditionally quiet season for tourism, many New Orleans hotels have begun opening their pools to day guests. It’s a great way to staycation without (necessarily) spending the night, though if you’re looking to do that, summer room rates are often deeply discounted. Some of these pools offer tranquility, some a DJ-fueled party atmosphere, but there’s bound to be one to suit your mood – and most importantly, cool you off.

Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans

On the fifth floor of the Four Seasons hotel sits a little patch of paradise: the 75-meter mosaic-tiled pool (downtown’s largest). The pool is only available for hotel guests, but summer is a great time to snag staycation deals, so keep an eye out for special rates. With a crescent shape that mirrors the Mississippi River rolling nearby, it’s shallow enough to stand with a cocktail and perfect for floating and splashing around. Chic black and white umbrellas provide shade, as do private cabana nooks. The water is cooled or heated according to the season, so it’s always refreshing, and a spa tub completes the offerings. Pool dining and beverage service is provided by Chef Donald Link’s Chemin à la Mer restaurant and, though casual and straightforward, offers a decided step up from standard poolside fare. The frosé (made with Whispering Angel rosé) is worth the trip alone. And in case the skyline view of the Crescent City Connection isn’t enough, the pool also features a mural of hand-painted tiles titled the “Roost” by local artists Pippin Frisbie-Calder and Terrie Frisbie that’s worth a look. 2 Canal St., 504-434-5100, fourseasons.com.

The Chloe

The Chloe’s pool is a backyard oasis off the Avenue. Hotel guests can access the pool 24/7. But it’s a great option for a peaceful plunge even if you’re not staying over. For guests 21 and older, the hotel offers day guest access (including a towel) for $30 per person Monday – Thursday and $40 Friday – Sunday. The Chloe is also offering a summer pass, good from May 1 – November 1, for $500 per person. The pool is open daily from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., and loungers that haven’t been reserved by hotel guests are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The pool bar features light bites (including The Chloe’s killer fries) and seasonal beverages with a focus on agave spirits. There’s Happy Hour Monday – Friday from 3-5 p.m.; Mezcal Mondays bring a 25 percent discount off a featured mezcal flight and classic cocktails that incorporate mezcal (like a mezcal Negroni). And if you’re looking for a music vibe, the hotel will be running a Summer Poolside DJ Series all season long, featuring the soundtrack of the city’s best DJs on weekends. 4125 St. Charles Ave., 504-541-5500, thechloenola.com.

The Frenchmen Hotel

This Marigny gem is offering a Pool Pass option ($20 for locals, $25 for visitors) which allows access to the intimate courtyard pool between the hours of noon and 5 p.m. Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To stay even cooler during those toasty hours, guests can purchase a variety of canned beer, wine, seltzer, and cocktails. The best news? After an afternoon of waterside relaxation, you’re just steps away from some of the city’s finest live music venues to keep the groove going. 417 Frenchmen St., 504-688-2900, thefrenchmenhotel.com.

Hotel Saint Vincent

The cloister-like pool at this fashionable LGD spot has historically only opened to hotel guests. Until now. The hotel has rolled out its Friends of Hotel Saint Vincent Membership Program – Margaret Level, which comes with pool access and a lengthy list of benefits. Perk highlights include getting you (plus two guests) discounts at the hotel’s restaurant San Lorenzo, a complimentary night once a year, and access to the Chapel Club (the exclusive guest-only bar and lounge). And, of course, members get access to the pool and pool bar (Monday through Friday, no reservations are needed; Saturday and Sunday, reservations are required, not guaranteed). Contact Thecongregation@saintvincentnola.com for pricing and other information. 1507 Magazine St., 504-3502450, saintvincentnola.com.

The Drifter Hotel

This renovated 1950s-era motel on Tulane Avenue bills itself as “an attitude, a mood and a statement about individuality and independence.” If that sounds like you, read on. The hotel reopened as The Drifter in 2017 as a funky, breezy gathering spot for travelers and locals alike. The outdoor pool hosts parties, hangs, and musical performances of all flavors. Their swim club membership runs $299 for a year of access (with a guest) to the private swimming pool, pool bar, and private courtyard area. Or you can also access the pool for two-hour visits for as little as $10 a session. 3522 Tulane Ave., 504-605-4644, thedrifterhotel.com.

Royal Sonesta New Orleans

The Royal Sonesta’s pool (the largest in the French Quarter) got a slick, off-season upgrade. On Sunday afternoons through September 24, from 2-6 p.m., a $35 ticket to the Sonesta Sundays Pool Party will buy pool access, towel service, and wifi. The parties feature live entertainment and food and drink for purchase (a full bar with frozen daiquiris and a grill cooking up burgers and chargrilled oysters). Plus, there’s discounted valet garage parking. And since access is free for hotel guests, maybe consider staying the night? 300 Bourbon St., 504-586-0300, Sonesta.com.

THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT

Like everything else in the world, there are now tech solutions to help with pool hunting. Try these for your next aquatic outing.

Swimply

This innovative app lets pool owners rent their private pool to guests by the hour. Scroll through the app, see what’s available in your area, and book it. Offerings vary to meet different needs and budgets and are located all over town. Owners let you know if they offer a separate bathroom area, grill, etc., and set guidelines for maximum number of guests. It can be a great option if you’re looking for a place to swim with friends or family that isn’t crowded or rowdy, and depending on your budget, you can go high-end or economical. You can also read other guests’ reviews to help guide your choices. Swimple indeed. Swimply.com.

ResortPass

ResortPass simplifies the process of booking a spot at a local hotel or resort pool. Many local hotels use this platform for day passes/ reservations, so it’s a great option whether you’re browsing or have a particular destination in mind. Guest reviews are available, so you can also see how other visitors ranked the pool experience and amenities. Pricing for passes is spelled out for venues that offer chairs/daybeds/cabanas, etc., so you can read the fine print before showing up. Resortpass.com.

Windsor Court Hotel

You don’t have to be a hotel guest to enjoy the freshly revamped pool at the Windsor Court (though that’s a great way to do it). Guests can book day passes and cabanas through ResortPass (see below): for adults, it’s $75 Monday – Thursday and $125 Friday – Sunday. Kids’ passes are $25 every day. With the renovation, the hotel created a stunning pool area that extends the elegance and gracious service for which the Windsor Court is known. Upgrades include new deck tiling, a pool bench, fresh landscaping, and new pool bathrooms plus four cozy cabanas with TVs, roof louvers and lighting controlled by remote. Food and beverage come from the pool bar, which now serves specialty daiquiris and upscale cocktails as well as a custom pool snack cart that keeps guests extra cool with frozen treats. The pool bar menu is anything but an afterthought – ranging from Boston Lobster Rolls to salads to tortilla chips (house made because this is the Windsor Court) with salsa and guacamole. Plus, there’s a kids’ menu. So, if you haven’t been to the Windsor Court pool for a minute, this summer is a very good time to revisit. 300 Gravier St., 504-523-6000, windsorcourthotel.com.

The Roosevelt

The Roosevelt’s gorgeous rooftop pool is free to hotel guests as well as members of the Roosevelt’s Spa Club and guests of the Waldorf Astoria Spa who have booked treatments at the hotel. Other visitors can reserve a day pass on ResortPass (see below), which gets you access to the heated outdoor pool and hot tub, lounge chairs (first come, first served), towel service, and complimentary wifi; $65 per adult, $35 for kids. Valet and self-parking are available for a fee, and cocktails and snacks from the poolside bar are also available for purchase. If you’re looking for a little seclusion, reserve a private cabana. Full day (10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.) rates: Friday – Sunday and holidays $550 for rental plus tax and gratuity; Monday – Thursday $375 for rental plus tax and gratuity. Each Cabana seats up to 10 people and features shaded day beds, towel service, chilled bottled water, fresh fruit, and a complimentary pitcher of draft beer or frozen cocktail. The Roosevelt has also partnered with the organization Footsteps to Fitness to offer “A Sunset Soiree,” a happy hour with a wellness focus. These are scheduled for June 6 and June 20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the rooftop, and tickets include a hip-hop inspired yoga, Pilates, and Barre fusion class, pool access, and discounted parking rates (more info at footprintstofitness.com). 130 Roosevelt Way, 504-648-1200, Hilton.com.

Alto at Ace Hotel New Orleans

On the ninth floor of the Ace, you can float above the clamor of downtown at Alto, the hotel’s rooftop pool perch. Guests 21 and older can enjoy towel service, complimentary wifi, and poolside service with food and drinks available for purchase. The menu offers light and refreshing options like fruit salad and heartier fare such as the burger or andouille en croute. Book a lounge chair or comfy daybed surrounded by greenery and feel the city melt away. Hit the daily happy hour from 5-8 p.m. and enjoy $8 daily drink specials (on yummy sips like mai tais and piña coladas, depending on the day) and $6 draughts. 600 Carondelet St., 504-9001180, acehotel.com.

POOL GUEST ETIQUETTE

Maybe you’re lucky enough to have a friend or neighbor who invites you to use their pool. If so, be a thoughtful visitor. We polled some NOLA pool owners about what they love/don’t love in a pool guest:

Make sure all guests know how to swim or are supervised AT ALL TIMES. Bring your own towels. If you show up with a crowd, it helps not to leave your host with a heap of wet towels to wash. They may not mind, but at least offer to BYO.

Don’t walk out with their gear. If you or your kids borrow goggles, sunscreen, or other swim accessories, make sure they don’t accidentally leave with you. Dry off! If accessing the pool or bathroom means walking through their home, don’t leave a wet trail. It makes things messy (and slippery) for others.

Put away any pool toys when you’re done swimming.

Their pool, their rules. If they don’t allow diving or horseplay (or nudity, or whatever!), be sure to respect (and make sure kids adhere to) the host’s pool norms – if you want to be invited again.

Virgin Hotels New Orleans Pool Club

The rooftop Pool Club is the fun and festive venue one would expect from this vibrant hotel in the Warehouse District. The Pool Club offers day passes at various levels granting access to seating options from “VIP Corner Sofa” to “Dreamboat Corner Terrace.” Bargain hunters might appreciate the “Love for the Locals” Monday special, which features $10 pool passes for locals on Mondays. Shade seekers and sun worshippers can take comfort in a pool area that offers both covered and uncovered seating. Food and beverage options are enticing, from frozen cocktails and Aperol spritzes by the pitcher to bites like Charred Onion and Herb Dip or a Gulf Shrimp Roll. Monday – Friday from 4-6 p.m. is “Golden Hour,” with specials on drinks like espresso martinis, buckets of beer, and more. And watch the Pool Club calendar for regular weekend events featuring DJs to keep the poolside party going from the late afternoon into the evenings. 550 Baronne St., 504-603-8000, virginhotels.com/new-orleans.

NOT QUITE A POOL… BUT STILL COOL

Splash Pads

If you’re not looking to be fully submerged, you can find a bit of cooling relief for the little ones (10 and under) at the Lafreniere Spray Park (Eastbank) or the Parc des Familles Spray Park (Westbank). Both offer a bit of colorful – and free – novelty for those dog days of summer. Information is available at Jprd.com/aquatics. Lafreniere Park: 3000 Downs Blvd., 504-8384389; Parc des Familles: 6101 Leo Kerner Lafitte Pkwy., 504-349-5000.

Audubon Cool Zoo and Gator Run

Sometimes a plain old pool just won’t do. For days when you need to spice up the swim (e.g., with an enormous alligator water slide), Audubon Cool Zoo is an excellent choice. Located in the Audubon Zoo, this wet and wild haven offers kids (and adult kids) a chance to splash, slide, and shoot each other with spider monkey soakers. There’s also a 750-foot lazy river – Gator Run – which offers inner tube floating, sand beaches, and water cannons. Because the Audubon Zoo folks know us well by now, they know we’ll forget towels, sunscreen, or some other necessity and therefore offer a well-stocked Cool Shop. Cool Zoo also offers substantial concessions and plenty of shaded seating throughout the area. To carve out some privacy, you might consider springing for a cabana rental. For Audubon members, Cool Zoo admission is $8 per person, per visit. For non-members, it’s $10 per person PLUS zoo admission. Open daily through Aug. 4 then on weekends through Sep.

4. 6500 Magazine St., 504-861-2537, audubonnatureinstitute.org.

Other Pool Venues

If a hotel’s not your speed, there are plenty of options that cater to frisky frolics, family fun, or health and fitness.

New Orleans JCC

Spyre

For a tranquil pool experience with a dash of Zen (or fitness), check out Spyre. This wellness emporium created within the former Scandinavian Jazz Church offers a range of facilities and spaces for soothing, strengthening, sweating – and swimming. Their 1,130 square foot saltwater outdoor pool offers two bookable swim lanes and dedicated space for in-water exercise and rehabilitation. Sign up for a water aerobics class, do some laps, or just float. Spyre also offers hydrotherapy through hot and cold plunge tank sessions if that’s your thing. Enjoy post-swim nourishment at the onsite Well Café, which serves teas, smoothies, salads, and more – especially delightful when consumed al fresco in the patio and gardens surrounding the pool. Access the pool and/ or other facilities with a day pass or package or a monthly membership. 1772 Prytania St., 504-900-0980, spyrecenter.com.

The Country Club

This Bywater hangout is always a good time – sometimes mellow, sometimes a little more high-energy, but always a spot for scene (and ‘be seen’). The Country Club is 21-and-over, making it an appealing option for those not seeking swim diapers and splash pads. Buy a day pass for a single visit or, if you plan on frequent use, spring for an annual membership for $499. The pass (or membership) gets you access to the saltwater pool, surrounded by lovely landscaping, as well as the hot tub and sauna house. Refresh yourself with food and drinks from the poolside bar and cabana grill. 634 Louisa St., 504-945-0742, thecountryclubneworleans.com.

East Jefferson YMCA

The East Jefferson YMCA is always accepting new members, and it’s an excellent option for a 25-meter outdoor pool in Metairie. The YMCA offers a full range of swim lessons, from blowing bubbles all the way to butterfly, as well as a swim team. Plus, you get all the other benefits of “Y” membership, including the fitness center and group exercise classes. 6691 Riverside Dr., 504-888-9622, ymcaneworleans.org.

The New Orleans JCC has two campuses, each with plenty of aquatic offerings and a lively summer swim scene. Membership is required, but there are several categories available, and all include outdoor pool access. Uptown, choose among the six-lane, 25-yard heated lap pool, family pool with water slide, toddler splash pad for children under 5, and an indoor pool for teaching and fitness. Private and group swim lessons are available. In Metairie, the six-lane, 25-yard outdoor pool has morning adult lap swim hours and a reserved lane in the afternoon and evening for lap swimming. Kids under 5 can frolic in the (canopied) splash pad, and swim lessons are available for children ages 3 and up (through SELA Aquatics). If you’re looking to burn calories without burning up, both facilities offer water aerobics classes (to gold-level members). Uptown: 5342 St. Charles Ave., 504-897-0143; Metairie: 3747 W. Esplanade Ave., 504-887-5158; nojcc.org. [Note: the author is a member of the New Orleans JCC Board of Directors].

New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC) Pools

NORD operates several pools across Orleans parish – some aquatic facilities year-round and some outdoor pools open for summer. They offer free spots to swim – no membership required. For summer outdoor swims, there’s the Lyons Pool at Lyons Recreation Center (624 Louisiana Ave.) and Stallings

Gentilly Pool (2700 Lapeyrouse St.). NORDC also operates several indoor pools that offer swim lessons, lap swimming, water aerobics, and more. To get the latest on schedules and operating status (which can change frequently), visit nordc.org.

Poolside Picks

The pool is only one part of the picture. We’ve gathered some additional recommendations for the where and what of swim fashion and fun.

Sourcing the suit

Basics Underneath/Swim & Gym is an excellent choice for women’s swim fashions. Whether you prefer to bare it (mostly) all or keep things modest, this Uptown institution has a wide range of styles to suit all ages. They’ve also got wraps, caftans, and hats to keep you covered in style. 5513 Magazine St., 504-894-1000., basicsunderneath.com. Did you know Bra Genie sells more than bras? They also carry a broad selection of swimwear, from flashy bikinis to sophisticated tanks to all the accessories to cover up (including shorts, dresses, and more). 3054 N. Causeway Blvd., Ste. C, 504-644-2500, thebragenie. com. JuJu’s Kids Boutique features lots of cute suits for babies and older children plus accessories like glittery sunscreen, swim goggles (including the kind with the fabric strap that won’t pull hair), hats, and towels. They even sell inflatable pool toys to keep the littles entertained. 5519 Magazine St., 504-304-2737, jujuskidsboutique.com.

Made in the shade(s)

On a sunny day, protection is key. Keep your head covered with a fabulous hat. We like the breezy, colorful woven hats and visors from Hola Guava (3650 Magazine St., holaguava.com) – they also carry killer sunglasses that won’t break the bank. Browse the offerings at the iconic Meyer the Hatter, which carries an array of summery toppers for men and women (120 Saint Charles Ave., 504-525-1048, meyerthehatter.com). For the eyes, shades from Krewe are poolside de rigueur (619 Royal St., 504-407-2925; 1818 Magazine St., 504-342-2462, krewe.com).

Flip-worthy flops

If you’re looking for high-end foot fashion (think Gucci slides or Louboutin sandals), check out Joseph. This Magazine Street boutique carries a range of styles that will have your toes looking sharp in any cabana. (5500 Magazine St., 504-900-1422, josephstores.com). Feet First has cute, casual styles from makers like Hari Mari and Olukai (4122 Magazine St., 504-899-6800, feetfirststores.com). Another trusted source is Jean Therapy, which carries a selection of pool-friendly Havainas, waterproof Birkenstocks, and more to meet a range of budgets (5505 Magazine St., 504-897-5535; and at Lakeside Mall, 504-833-6144, jeantherapy.com).

Basics Underneath/ Swim & Gym

Hola Guava Lekha

Terrific towels

We love the Saheli handloomed beach towel from Lekha (2111 Magazine St., shoplekha.com) because it’s chic and multipurpose (can also be used as a head wrap, shawl, or even a tablecloth). Bonfolk makes an adorable array of NOLA-themed beach towels, featuring designs from beignets to Sazeracs to snoballs (bonfolk.com or at select local retailers including Dirty Coast, Fleurty Girl, and Home Malone).

Cool(ing) cups

Lionheart Prints may be known for its creative stationery, but they also have an abundant selection of gifts and home goods, including an array of Corkcicle tumblers and drinkware to keep beverages cold. They’ve also got sweet cocktail napkins and other festive seasonal tidbits that make excellent pool host gifts. 3312 Magazine St., 504-267-5299, lionheartprints.com

Safe skin

For every pool visit, remember sunscreen! With so many options to choose from, we asked Dr. Mara Haseltine from Pure Dermatology for some guidance. According to Haseltine, mineral sunscreens (like zinc and titanium) work instantly by reflecting UV rays, while chemical sunscreens need 30 minutes to activate as they work by absorbing the UV rays and undergoing a chemical reaction. “Both are good options,” says Haseltine, “but a lot of consumers prefer mineral sunscreens as more ‘natural’ and ‘clean.’ We love both chemical and physical sunscreens, and there is some evidence that the broadest UV coverage is a combination of both.”

One of Pure Dermatology’s favorites is Elta Pure, which contains zinc and titanium and is water resistant for 80 minutes, non-irritating, and safe for all ages. Other recs include La Roche-Posay Anthelios Gentle Lotion and the easy-to-use Supergoop! PLAY Body Mousse (Bluemercury carries a large Supergoop! selection, 5601 Magazine St.). For a budget-friendly option, Trader Joe’s Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen Spray gets the nod. Pure also likes SPFs that are combined with DNA repair enzymes, which have been shown to reverse sun damage (while offering sun protection). In the physical SPF and DNA repair category, their favorite product for the face is Isdin Eryfotona Actinica, and for the body, Neova Active.

Create your own haven

Maybe an outing to one of these fabulous pools will inspire you to zhush up your own outdoor space. If you need ideas, Backyard Living carries all things pool, from stylish pool furniture and umbrellas in every color to tableware for poolside entertaining. They also offer design services to help you create your own oasis (no day pass required) – from pools to spas to outdoor kitchens. 7211 Regent St., Ste. G, 504-282-1011, backyardlivingnola.com.

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A HISTORIC CELEBRATION FOR THE AGES

Eric Cormier / illustration by Lucy Truman

n 1995, a call was made across the country for people to meet at Christian Unity Baptist Church located at 1700 Conti St. in New Orleans.

The voice was from Minister John Mosley. He believed it was time for the history and meaning of Juneteenth to be reestablished within the national consciousness. Mosley’s call to action was similar to the one made by way of newspapers and advertisements around Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865. Back then General Orders Number 3, issued by General Robert S. Granger who commanded the Military District of Texas, informed all Black enslaved people in the state that they were free.

Up until that point, Black Texans did not know their freedom was already established by the Emancipation Proclamation, which was issued by President Abraham Lincoln on September 22, 1862.

For some reason, which to this date only supposition and assumptions can explain, enslaved people in Texas did not know they were free or that the Civil War ended. The first anniversary of Juneteenth was then recognized by Black people in other parts of America on June 19, 1865.

Mosley’s efforts, with the support of countless people in New Orleans and around the country, were rewarded on June 17, 2021, when President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law making June 19 a federal holiday.

On June 18, 2021, the White House issued the Juneteenth Day Proclamation with President Biden stating, “I call upon the people of the United States to acknowledge and celebrate the end of the Civil War and the emancipation of Black Americans, and commit together to eradicate systemic racism that still undermines our founding ideals and collective prosperity.”

Mosley lives in Baton Rouge now, but he is delighted with the holiday’s national recognition. He is not satisfied with the way race relations have progressed in America since the Civil Rights Movement.

Juneteenth, for some, is a Texas holiday. Yet, history shows that Black New Orleanians celebrated freedom in the 19th and 20th centuries. Juneteenth in New Orleans is a happening. For those involved, the historical impacts of the holiday are bore out in a personal way that is shared throughout the community.

THE CONVENER

After traveling the world searching for answers about himself and life, Mosely recalls the time when destiny tapped him on the shoulder in New Orleans.

“I had never heard of Juneteenth until 1990,” he said. Mosely was introduced to James McDuffie who shared the story of Juneteenth. Mosley realized that Juneteenth celebrations had all but ceased in New Orleans for more than 100 years. Mosley and McDuffie joined their efforts to start growing Juneteenth celebrations. They eventually parted ways and Mosley continued planning and organizing Juneteenth celebrations – as Director of the New Orleans Juneteenth Freedom Celebration -- which took place in City Park.

But Mosley was committed to promoting Juneteenth to a bigger audience. First, Mosely formed the African American

Male and Female Institute (led today by Dereck Alexander). The organization’s mission is to promote the history and culture of Black people.

Mosley then requested a meeting in New Orleans to establish a foundation to build momentum for his Juneteenth vision.

“In 1995, the call for people to come to New Orleans for Juneteenth was made. At that time, there had never been a gathering of people from across the land for Juneteenth. People came,” he said.

Two years later, the first Juneteenth Conference was held in New Orleans. That gathering led to the creation of the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF). According to the organization’s website, its mission is “To bring all Americans together to celebrate our common bond of freedom through the recognition, observance, education and historic preservation of Juneteenth in America.”

Alexander, who has worked closely with Mosley since the 1990s, said Juneteenth becoming a national holiday is awe inspiring.

“It has been a long and winding road. But it has come to pass. Minster Mosley is a gentleman that I myself would say is the trailblazer and pioneer of Juneteenth in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. We want to share this with younger people. And there are others who are picking up the mantle like Kojo Livingston’s daughter Shaddai Livingston, who is continuing his work and Minister Mosley’s work,” Alexander said.

The 25th anniversary of the creation of the NJOF will be held October 19-23, 2023 in New Orleans.

“VOLUNTOLD"

Sometimes a person’s calling is revealed to them by those who understand the big picture.

During the COVID pandemic, Shaddai Livingston was busy adjusting to the new norm like the rest of the world. She also was deep into a professional career that centered around coaching business owners.

Prior to founding the Juneteenth Festival that is held in Congo Square, Livingston understood what Juneteenth was and what it meant to the Black population in America. What Livingston did not realize is that she and the holiday were about to be joined together by spirit, advocacy and bloodline.

“I got ‘voluntold’ (Livingston’s expression of volunteering and being told how things will be). An elder by the name of Baderinwa Rolland essentially said it was time for me to do something in the community since my father was an activist here in New Orleans for many years. It was my time to pick up the baton,” she said.

Livingston’s father was Minister Kojo Livingston, a Big Easy religious, social and cultural activist and writer. He was inspired by the words and spirit of 20th-century Black leader Marcus Garvey.

What followed was some planning and booking of artists for a Juneteenth festival in New Orleans. Her first event took place in 2020 at Culture Park on Franklin Street. Each year the Juneteenth Festival has grown, leading to its placement at Congo Square, although Livingston notes that prior to the large festival she is involved with, there were smaller ones that have taken place all over New Orleans for years. The City of New Orleans has now officially recognized the Juneteenth Festival

held at Congo Square.

Livingston notes the celebration has also benefited local vendors.

“During the 2022 festival, we had a little over 30 vendors. This year, we have about 50,” Livingston said. “Vendors have not expected crowds to be so big.”

Living the responsibility laid upon her to create a space for the public to celebrate has left an impression on Livingston. She knows there is more work to do to strengthen the festival and its impact on the community.

“I would like to see it become an event that really highlights the Historically Black Colleges and Universities. I have not done enough work with HBCUs and would like to see that,” she said. “And I would like to see the festival grow and become a two-day event at some point. Also, I would like to see how our Black non-profits can profit from the festival too.”

THE STORYTELLER

Malik Bartholomew walks the streets of New Orleans with a group of people in tow regularly. As the owner of Know NOLA Tours, he took it upon himself to share what he refers to as the “real New Orleans.”

Bartholomew earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Dillard University. Since he was a teenager, studying the past has been a passion. His tours are focused on Black heritage. When he speaks, Bartholomew tells the story of the city’s Black culture and its connection to the African continent by way of the Caribbean.

Juneteenth and its influence on New Orleans are something Bartholomew – who, after talking to him, will convince a person he is a modern-day griot (a traditional African poet, musician and storyteller) -- understands because he feels and sees the impact of the Black experience from the slave trade system, slavery, emancipation, Jim Crow, Civil Rights, up to today’s evolving social and political atmosphere.

“It is never too late to celebrate yourself or your ancestors,” he said. “I did not grow up celebrating Juneteenth. After living in Houston following Hurricane Katrina, I saw mass Juneteenth celebrations.”

Bartholomew explained that Juneteenth as a celebration is vital to the story of Black Americans. It is Bartholomew’s opinion that the holiday provides a prime opportunity for the public to discuss an issue that has been debated and fought over in America regarding the Black population.

“It is the time to continue debating and talking about what is freedom, then and now. Juneteenth is not the past; it is the present with all our experiences.”

Bartholomew works as a volunteer with Livingston in planning the Juneteenth Festival in Congo Square. He even works as an event host and has experienced the community’s appreciation for the event.

As he goes about walking around Juneteenth events the history of Black people in New Orleans and Juneteenth never leaves his mind.

“Juneteenth is a day when a nation founded in democracy and freedom, can observe freedom of the emancipated and other indigenous peoples. It is a celebration of valor and

contributions. I also think about the countless people – people of color, those enslaved, First Nations – and the stories history does not tell us about them. They were forgotten. We celebrate them too,” he said.

Another aspect of the festival that is dear to Bartholomew’s heart is the influence of the community elders.

“People like John Mosley are celebrated by us because they passed on to the current young men and women knowledge of traditions that make the community strong.”

FREEDOM, PROSPERITY AND FOOD

Food is one of the core aspects of Juneteenth celebrations. In New Orleans recipes published in cookbooks are the backbone of any holiday party or gathering.

Zella Palmer, chair and director of Dillard University’s Ray Charles Program in Africa-American Material Culture and founder of the university’s food studies minor, encourages readers to read several specific books. “Creole Cookery” from 1885 and “The Original Picayune Creole Cook” book from 1900 are two of her recommendations.

“When you cook these recipes, we take back our knowledge and skill sets,” Palmer said.

The knowledge Palmer refers to is institutional kitchen understanding that many Black women and men in the 1800s and 1900s exhibited daily. As far as Palmer is concerned, the understanding of ingredients, seasonings, herbs, and other tricks of the kitchen trade, have been lost to many. Juneteenth is a time when the connection to the past can be found in today’s kitchens.

“There are so many dishes we can celebrate. Look at the old recipes and collect books and revive Creole cuisine. Juneteenth for me means my ancestors' day. It is a day of veneration for both my mother and father’s side of the family,” she said.

Palmer wants the public to be mindful to not lose sight of the deep cultural and spiritual meaning of Juneteenth. She warns that the commercialization of the holiday can water down the holiday’s importance.

“It is very special to see the Juneteenth revival from past days. Let us make sure we are focused on history and remind ourselves of our ancestor’s dreams…we have our freedom,” she said.

As a person researches the foods of New Orleans from decades past, some key food facts should be considered. For instance, red figures prominently in Juneteenth celebrations. The color symbolizes the blood of Africans who died during the Atlantic slave trade. Watermelon, barbecue, red lemonade, red soda water, hibiscus sweet tea, red cabbage slaw and red velvet cake are just a few red hued foods and dishes that are served during the holiday.

Other culinary favorites found during the celebration are collard greens, black-eyed peas with pork, cabbage and cornbread. These are known as prosperity foods. Symbolically, pork represents wealth, green leafy vegetables bring good fortune, and corn signifies wealth.

“I encourage people all the time to lift your ancestors through cooking. They want their stories told. That is Juneteenth. A reminder of how we came here,” she said.

BRACE YOURSELF

FOR NEW BRACES AND ALIGNERS (SMILE: YOU HAVE CHOICES!)

By Amy Kirk Duvoisin

Do you have a child whose adorable smile hides a few concerns from her dentist?

Are you a middle-aged professional who has the means and motivation to fix some longtime dental shortcomings? Is your college student eager to fix his minor teeth issues with the latest clear aligners?

Here’s a look at some options for the ever-evolving world of tooth realigning and readjustment.

WHEN TO CONSIDER BRACES FOR YOUR CHILD

About 3.5 million teens and kids start wearing braces every year, according to the American Association of Orthodontists, who recommends that children have their first orthodontic evaluation by the age of 7, when most children have a mix of baby teeth and adult teeth.

According to New Orleans and Metairie based orthodontist Dr. Brad Gottsegen, D.D.S., M.B.A. of Gottsegen Orthodontics, “Early orthodontic intervention can be beneficial for correcting a bite issue or guiding the growth of the jaw, as well as creating enough space for all the permanent teeth to erupt to avoid extractions. However, if growth is normal and the teeth are developing basically the way they should, most children that need braces won’t get them until all permanent teeth have erupted, which is usually between age 12-14.”

BRACES VERSUS ALIGNERS

For those who do not want to wear metal braces, there are tooth-colored or clear braces as an alternative. These are often worn for a longer duration, but some consider this worth the extra time in exchange for a less visible treatment.

Keep in mind that metal braces are not the clunky braces of yore. In addition to overall improvements in size and comfort, there are a rainbow of colors available for the elastic bands that go around the metal brackets of the braces. Since these can be changed at each orthodontist appointment (every four to eight weeks), you can switch out your braces band colors to reflect your favorite sports teams, upcoming holidays, or to match your eye color or favorite outfits.

Aligners (sometimes called “invisible braces”) are an option when there is mild to moderate orthodontic issues like over-

crowded teeth. Instead of braces that are attached to your teeth, aligners are plastic, removable and changed out every week or two. Wearing an aligner takes more discipline because they must be worn 22 hours a day and put back on after contact sports, teeth brushing, etcetera. Braces are preferred by many because they are on for 24 hours!

The typical duration for wearing braces or aligners is 1-2 years, depending on the orthodontic issues and how well the wearer follows orthodontist instructions.

After your treatment plan is completed, your orthodontist will give you a retainer to continue your treatment long term. It is recommended that you wear the retainer 8-10 hours a day or night to continue to keep your teeth in place from the corrections made by your braces or aligner.

BRACES FOR GROWN-UPS

Twenty-five percent of braces worn today are worn by adults. This is due to several factors, from more awareness of orthodontic options and advances to the fact that people are living longer and want to ensure their teeth are in good shape for their golden years.

Orthodontic care for adults is different than for children because adult jaws have stopped growing. For this reason, adult braces sometimes require additional treatments and may need to be worn longer.

Adults have more of a variety of reasons for teeth alignment which may include:

1. Concerns about crooked or crowded teeth that make it difficult to clean teeth properly.

2. An overbite, underbite, or crossbite that causes discomfort, difficulty chewing, and can lead to tooth wear and other dental problems.

3. Adults who had orthodontic treatment in the past whose teeth have shifted back to their original position.

4. Jaw pain or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) issues.

5. Some adults simply want straighter teeth for a better smile and a boost in confidence!

“Humans ONLY have one set of teeth. Unfortunately, we are not sharks and therefore don’t grow new adult teeth. The goal is for our teeth to outlive us!” –Dr. Brent J. Benoit, D.D.S., M.D.S.

FROM THREAD AND METAL TO 3D IMAGING AND MEMORY ALLOYS

Orthodontics has come a long way since 1819, when the first wire crib (a woven wire with thread and metal) was created for teeth straightening by French orthodontist Christophe-François Delabarre.

Dr. Brad Gottsegen of Gottsegen Orthodontics noted these improvements: Braces are now made with stronger, more durable materials that are less likely to break or become dislodged.

Wires used in braces are now made with shape memory alloys that can apply a more consistent, comfortable, and gentle force to the teeth.

Orthodontists now use advanced technologies such as 3D imaging and computer-assisted treatment planning which allow for more accurate diagnosis and treatment outcomes.

Newer orthodontic techniques can lead to faster treatment times than ever before. For example, self-ligating braces like the Damon system use a special clip to hold the wire in place, which can lead to shorter treatment times and fewer office visits.

STRAIGHT FROM THE ORTHO’S MOUTH: MYTHS & MISCONCEPTIONS

With the proliferation of online resources, it can be confusing to do your own research on orthodontics. Here are some common misconceptions with facts provided by Dr. Brent J. Benoit, D.D.S, M.S.D., a New Orleans-based orthodontist, practicing at Dental Arts of New Orleans who is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthodontics.

MYTH: Braces are expensive!

FACT: Prices are mostly variable depending on the severity and the extent of treatment. Most orthodontists will work with you to find an acceptable monthly fee to make getting the smile of your dreams attainable.

MYTH: You have to be referred by a general dentist to visit an orthodontist.

FACT: No referral is required. You can call your local orthodontist to set up an appointment without a referral.

MYTH: Orthodontic treatment is only for aesthetics.

FACT: Your dentist may need teeth moved a certain way that requires orthodontics. Additional space may be needed for a future implant or ideal tooth position may be needed for porcelain veneers or crowns.

MYTH: You only need to wear a retainer for a few years to keep your teeth straight after braces or aligners.

FACT: Now orthodontists recommend wearing retainers for a lifetime to protect your investment of a beautiful smile.

MYTH: Online “at-home” treatments make teeth alignment cheaper and easier.

FACT: A thorough dental examination is not completed by DIY aligner companies, which could lead to harmful, expensive dental problems if not diagnosed correctly (gum loss, changes in the bite, or tooth loss). These companies do not take x-rays and do not monitor progress to see if your teeth are moving in an efficient, healthy way.

THE BOTTOM LINE IS: Align yourself with a trusted professional and see what options are available. Since braces and aligners are so common, ask friends and family members for recommendations. For kids, it can also be helpful to learn from others that their experiences have not been so bad!

“I hated them at first, but I’m used to them now. I still have to think about what I eat because food gets stuck easily!”—Lillian, age 13, Harahan, LA

“It does hurt for a few days after getting the wires changed. But overall, the experience is better than I expected!” –Jane, 12, Metairie, LA

“I like changing out the color bands whenever I go to my ortho and choosing colors to go with my school sports team and my other favorite teams.” –Michael, age 16, New Orleans, LA

MYTH: Anyone who offers braces or aligners is an orthodontist.

FACT: Only orthodontists who completed a 2+year residency can call himself/herself an orthodontist. Following four years of dental school, orthodontists attend 2-3 years of advanced training in how to move teeth in harmony with the jaws for proper function and aesthetics. In addition to residency, 40% of orthodontists take additional examinations to be certified by the American Board of Orthodontics.

TOP DENTISTS

INTRODUCTION

This list is excerpted from the 2023 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 info@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 Boulevard, 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 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

Stuart J. Guey, Jr. 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 522 East Rutland Street 985-893-2270

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

Wendy M. Maes New Orleans Dental Center 1901 Manhattan Boulevard, Suite F-201 504-347-6000

Vinh T. Nguyen 3709 Westbank Expressway, Suite 1A 504-347-7491

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

KENNER Jacob C. McInnis Exceptional Dental 1305 West Esplanade Avenue 504-469-6333

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

Charles B. Foy, Jr. 400 Pine Street 985-845-8042

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

METAIRIE Debra C. Arnold 2732 Athania Parkway 504-837-4992

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. Collado-Torres 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

Terry F. Fugetta 4508 Clearview Parkway, Suite 1-A 504-454-7008

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

Sharon Giambrone 2824 Athania Parkway 504-833-6562

Eva L. Jessup Clearview Dental Care 2221 Clearview Parkway, Suite 202 504-455-1667

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 L. Patterson Oak Family Dental 1001 North Causeway Boulevard 504-834-6410

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

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 Dental 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

Dov Glazer 3525 Prytania Street, Suite 312 504-895-1137

Shira R. Glazer Glazer Family Dentistry 3525 Prytania Street, Suite 312 504-895-1137

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

Michele M. Leggio-Putnam 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

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

Greer Cieutat Reisig 337 Metairie Road, Suite 300 504-832-2043

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

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 and Plaisance 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

Kent A. Stasney Slidell Family Dental Care 240 Erlanger Street 985-643-4553

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 Boulevard, 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 Boulevard, 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 4051 Veterans Boulevard, Suite 200 504-455-7161

Ray Lim Cresent 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 Craig J. Brandner 2364 East Gause Boulevard, Suite 102 985-847-0104

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 PATHOLOGY 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

Laurie L. Fricke 2301 North Highway 190, Suite 7 985-892-2081

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

HARVEY Phuong N. Nguyen Devereux and Nguyen Orthodontics 2800 Manhattan Boulevard, Suite D 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 Lennusa 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

Hector R. Maldonado Maldonado Orthodontics

4432 Conlin Street, Suite 2-B 504-455-5581

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

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

Stephanie Barlow Northshore Pediatric Dentistry 102 Fontainbleau Drive, Suite F-2 985-317-0656

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

METAIRIE

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 Boulevard, 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

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

SLIDELL

Thomas W. Mabry

1241 7th Street, Suite A 985-646-1421

PROSTHODONTICS

GRETNA

Michael B. Smith

250 Ochsner Boulevard, Suite 100 504-392-6057

METAIRIE

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

Luis E. Infante

Louisiana State University School of Dentistry 1100 Florida Avenue 504-941-8287

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

DISCLAIMER

This list is excerpted from the 2023 topDentists™ list, which includes listings for nearly 200 dentists and specialists in the New Orleans area. For more information call 706-364-0853; or write P.O. Box 970, Augusta, GA 30903; or at www.usatopdentists. com. topDentists has used its best efforts in assembling material for this list but does not warrant that the information contained herein is complete or accurate, and does not assume, and hereby disclaims, any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions herein whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. Copyright 2010-2023 by Top Dentists, LLC, Augusta, GA. All rights reserved. This list, or parts thereof, must not be reproduced in any form without permission. No commercial use of the information in this list may be made without permission of topDentists. No fees may be charged, directly or indirectly, for the use of the information in this list without permission. •

Rising to the Occasion

Juneteenth in Galveston and more

Enslaved people had been freed by the Emancipation Proclamation two years before word reached Galveston on a summer day in 1865. It was on June 19 of that year that U.S. Gen. Gordon Granger spread the word to Galveston, freeing one of the last groups of enslaved African Americans in the United States.

Today, that anniversary is celebrated as Juneteenth, and is now a federal holiday. But it’s especially poignant in Galveston. Visitors to the island south of Houston may now trace Granger’s steps, as well as learn of the island’s African American heritage on the Galveston Freedom Walk Tour. Along the way, view the 5,000-square-foot mural “Absolute Equality” created by Houston-based Reginald C. Adams that’s part of

Galveston’s Juneteenth Legacy Project.

In addition to numerous events happening to mark Juneteenth, the Galveston Historical Foundation’s African American Heritage Committee created “And Still We Rise…Galveston’s Juneteenth Story” at the carriage house of the 1859 Ashton Villa. The exhibit features 16 interviews by committee member Tommie Boudreaux along with historic documents and items.

STAY

The Hotel Galvez, a grand dame facing Gulf waters for 112 years, has been rebranded by new owners as the Grand Galvez, along with receiving a multi-million dollar renovation. The historic hotel still sports a dramatic lobby with elaborate chandeliers, white marble flooring and rich wooden accents. Many of the 220 guest rooms have been renovated but

plans are ongoing. The pool with swim-up bar, the decadent Founders Bar and the Monarch dining room are ready for visitors. The hotel will soon be part of the Marriott Autograph Collection.

DINE

Don’t be fooled by the bland exterior of BLVD Seafood, although the lines of folks waiting to get in will quickly reveal the popularity of their seafood dishes. The food comes fresh from Gulf waters and the menu includes craft cocktails and desserts made in-house.

For a more elegant setting, try the Italian creations of Chef Edgardo “Rico” Caminos of Riondo’s restaurant in a historic building in the island’s Strand District, or Landry’s Prime Seafood & Steaks right on the Seawall.

EXPLORE

There’s plenty of reasons to visit the Bryan Museum, from its fascinating western artifacts and artwork (be sure to check out the weirdly unique Confederate Shotgun) to the diorama of the Battle of Santa Ana. This spring curator Eric Broussard unveiled “Thursday Night Lights: The Story of Black High School Football in Texas,” spotlighting many items rescued from schools torn down after desegregation. The special exhibit will be up through July 2. Moody Gardens offers aquarium creatures from around the world — not to mention those adorable penguins — but don’t miss the Rainforest Pyramid with its 500 species of birds and more than 1,600 tropical plants. In addition, the complex includes a hotel, Discovery Museum, 3-D and 4-D theaters, golf course, zip line and a paddlewheel boat.

CATCH A CRUISE

Galveston’s Historic Seaport also enjoyed a facelift — a $2.5-million upgrade to what was once the nation’s second largest immigration port. It’s one reason Tall Ships America visited in mid-April. The port also attracts numerous cruise lines to its new LEED-certified cruise terminal, earning Galveston the fourth busiest cruise port in the country. New to Galveston is Norwegian Cruise Line and Princess heading to the western Caribbean and Carnival debuts a new ship, Jubilee, this year. They join Royal Caribbean, Carnival and Disney.

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Jeremiah Johnson Emergency home generators

June 1 marks the beginning of hurricane season and that means having storm preparation plans in place. For those interested in the protections provided by a back-up generator, we turned to Jeremiah Johnson, owner of Ready Power, for advice. Johnson recommends that everyone consider backup power in order to maintain a sense of normalcy and comfort, as well as a cost savings.

“Not only do some insurers offer premium discounts when a whole home generator is installed, you also stop having to toss spoiled food, return from evacuations sooner than if you didn’t have power or potentially stop having to make expensive and stressful evacuations at all if advised and safe,” he said.

Johnson recommends that people with medical needs or other liabilities related to a loss of power prioritize the investment. But knowing where to start can be daunting. In addition to the financial investment, installing a generator is a significant construction project that carries hazards if done incorrectly. Johnson stresses working with a licensed, insured and qualified contractor, having a clear understanding of the scope of work involved, and knowing the basics.

For starters, you’ll need to plan ahead. Demand for generators is on the rise and peaks after extended outages such as the one that followed hurricane Ida. Johnson says getting a generator installed can take anywhere from four weeks to many months. Next, cost and size of the generator depends on the needs of the customer and the location of the unit. Ready Power meets with clients to determine their needs and uses a calculator based on the National Electrical Code to provide the right solution.

All whole-house generators require permits and adequate space.

“At a minimum, generators should be 5’ from operable windows and doors, 10’ from intake vents and have between 18” and 5’ on all sides depending on the style of unit and what is adjacent to them,” Johnson said, who also noted that new safety guidelines were issued after Hurricane Ida.

Generators also need to be properly maintained. That includes changing the oil, filters, adjusting valves, changing coolant, batteries and adjusting belts.  It also includes testing of the system to ensure it’s ready when you unexpectedly lose power. Johnson says generators today

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Work with licensed, insured and qualified contractors and ask them to fully explain the scope of work, including the impact on your property.

3 Get multiple quotes.

4

Make sure you have a company that provides ongoing maintenance and after-hours support.

offer 10-year comprehensive warranties, but regularly sees generators with over 1,000 hours and 15+ years of service for residential applications and 20+ years of service for commercial applications.

According to Johnson, customers can expect to pay from $13,000 to $20,000 a whole-house generator. But he adds that “it’s an invaluable investment in your family’s ability to weather an uncertain future.”

ABOUT THE EXPERT

North Carolina native and Harvard graduate Jeremiah Johnson carries licenses in 7 states to do electrical, mechanical and construction work. Johnson and his business partner Lloyd Huck have owned and run ReadyPower for 14 plus years and have installed some 5,000 generators in the metro New Orleans area.

BY GROWING PAINS

One day, I won’t be packing so many lunches. Am I happy about this or sad?

So much of my life revolves around the school calendar.

This is true professionally – and has been for about the past decade, as I work for a high school now and worked for a university before that – but it’s even more true as a mom.

I have to keep track of A Days and B Days for my older one so I know when to schedule orthodontist appointments to coincide with a study hall. I have to remember that my younger one has science and social studies on Tuesdays and Fridays so that I can make sure she packs her purple binder and that she doesn’t have PE on Wednesdays so that’s the day I can wash her PE uniform.

And then there’s the matter of lunches and snacks. I pack two lunches every night and then make sure Georgia has two snacks packed in her backpack since they eat late in the day at her school. I hit Trader Joe’s every Sunday to get burritos, fruits and veggies, seaweed snacks, dehydrated fruit, peanut butter pretzels (for my older one, who doesn’t go to a nut-free school), veggie straws, and chocolate-covered pretzels (for my younger one, who does go to a nut-free school). I alternate between Costco and Aldi every other Sunday for things like bocconcini, Goldfish, Pocky, granola bars, fruit leather, Gatorade, and frozen chicken nuggets. My husband, Robert, picks up the slack at Rouses, stocking up on Lunchables and Mini-Doritos.

This suits us. I hate shopping, but I know exactly what the kids like and in what quantities they will eat it while Robert loves shopping and enjoys just browsing the grocery

Lunch Box Musings

Growing up and changing

store and seeing what looks good. He sometimes goes to the store twice in one day, just to see if anything new came in.

I joked to some friends the other day that, based on our shopping habits, I think that Robert thinks he is Parisian and he thinks that I think I am a Midwestern housewife snowed in in Minnesota.

Still, though, we are in a rhythm for nine months of every year. And then summer hits and I sort of struggle a bit because I am a creature of routine and habit.

As I walked out of Aldi in mid-May, I thought, “That might be my last trip for school snacks of the academic year.”

(To be clear: The kids still eat over

For more Eve, check out her blog “Joie d’Eve” on Tuesday myneworleans.com

the summer. But my older daughter spends summers with her dad in St. Louis, and Georgia doesn’t do day camp, so our consumption patterns shift pretty drastically.)

I was initially happy. Packing lunches and snacks can be such a slog at the end of a long day, and it’s at least vaguely demoralizing to see so much food come back uneaten. Sometimes I feel like I am just throwing money away so I can feel like a decent mother who feeds her kids a wide variety of produce –because a lot of sliced cucumbers and carrots and grapes and strawberries (things my kids claim to like!) come back in their lunchboxes and go right down the disposal.

But it slowly dawned on me that I don’t have too many more summers left with my older daughter. After this one, I have only one more where she will go back to school at the end of it; after the next one, she will be off to college or elsewhere in the wider world, and if she’s not eating her strawberries and carrots, I won’t even know about it.

Farther down the road but still out there, still looming, is the fact that my younger daughter is already closing in on her teen years and one day she too will no longer need a packed lunch every day.

My world has revolved around the academic calendar because my world has revolved around my kids. One day it won’t.

It’s a terrifying thought, although also a little bit exciting to think: Who will I be when I’m not just a mom anymore?

For now, though, I’ll just be at the counter, cutting the crusts off of sandwiches and smiling wistfully.

BY SCOTT GOLD TABLE TALK

Vibrant and Loud

Palm & Pine

When chefs Amarys and Jordan Herndon relocated to New Orleans from their home in Texas not long after Hurricane Katrina, their mission was simple. “When we first moved here, we were like, ‘We’re gonna learn how to cook all the New Orleans stuff and then move back home,’” said Jordan. “We thought we’d be here for maybe a couple of years after learning how to make Shrimp Creole, and then go back to Texas. But then you establish roots, and it became just the coolest thing to be able to live and cook in this city.”

Suffice it to say, the pair had a change of plans along the way, not only not returning to Texas, but, after attending culinary school at Delgado and training in some of the most hallowed kitchens in the city, eventually opened up a well-loved pop-up eatery that turned into a well-loved and lauded French Quarter restaurant: Palm & Pine.

What the Herndons have managed to accomplish during their tenure on Rampart St. is a delightful and fascinating tightrope walk between novel and familiar, with local flavors and ingredients blending seamlessly with those from places like Mexico, the Caribbean, or Vietnam. Take, for instance, their “corner store crudo,” which features raw yellowfin tuna served with a nước chấm sauce fashioned from pineapple Big Shot soda, a dish as delightful on the palate as it is whimsical. And then there are heartier dishes, like a Texas spin on barbecue shrimp that incorporates house made Worcestershire sauce, Shiner Bock beer and cheese grits, boudin-stuffed quail with black eyed peas, and carimañolas, a Colombian yucca fritter dish inspired by one of their sous chefs, which features not just Cajun-style hot

sausage, but also a saffron mojo mayo and pickle relish.

Native New Orleanians will find their flavors simultaneously both familiar and novel, which is no easy trick. “A lot of how we formed what we wanted to do food-wise at this restaurant comes from being transplants, but at such a young age that we were just really learning about food and life in New Orleans,” Amarys said. “And at the time that we got here, just post-Katrina, when the city was really changing in what food influences, we kind of had a different perspective of what New Orleans food is. And for us, we always want to be a New Orleans restaurant, where guests feel like, ‘This restaurant wouldn’t exist anywhere else, or be the same anywhere else.’”

More than anything, the Herndons’ culinary philosophy at Palm & Pine can be distilled into two words. “Vibrant and loud. That’s how we make our food,” said Jordan. “With every dish we put on the menu, there has to be some reference to New Orleans,” Amarys continued, “but we’re also so inspired by

the people we work with. One of our cooks might bring in her grandmother’s recipe from Puerto Rico, and we’ll say, ‘Why don’t we use this hot pepper we just got from a farm? Let’s bring something local into the mix to make it just a bit louder!’”

The Jordans’ synesthetic idea of raising the volume on their cuisine applies even to the desserts, which include outstanding and not-to-bemissed house-made ice creams in flavors like preserved Meyer lemon with Mississippi honey, local loquats, and a black cherry Big Shot soda offering that Jordan claims is “way better than Cherry Garcia.”

With food this dynamic and satisfying, not to mention a James Beard Award nod earlier this year, it’s safe to say that neither locals nor visitors will be asking Amarys and Jordan to turn it down any time soon. In New Orleans, we’re not just used to the loudness; we adore it.

308 N. Rampart St., 504-8146200, Palmandpinenola.com.

ABOUT THE CHEFS

Chefs Amarys and Jordan Herndon, both Texas natives, moved to New Orleans to attend culinary school at Delgado University, and soon found themselves working side by side in the kitchen at Arnaud’s. After the pair moved on to other restaurants – Amarys at Bayona and Mondo under the tutelage of Susan Spicer, and Jordan at Ralph’s on the Park, MoPho and Angeline – they wound up refining their own restaurant concept as a pop-up called “The Old Portage,” at the Black Penny Bar, which would eventually evolve into Palm & Pine. More than anything, the pair are both humbled and delighted to be a vested part of the Vieux Carre. Said Jordan, “To be able to have an established restaurant in the French Quarter in New Orleans, we’re really living the dream.”

JEFFERY JOHNSTON PHOTOS

BY ELIZABETH PEARCE CHEERS

Funky Town

A taste of summer

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If you are a rum fan, substitute the vodka with a lighter Puerto Rican style rum like Don Q.

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The rum-filled menu and lush tropical atmosphere of Cane & Table give bar manager Omar Jacks a taste of his Jamaican childhood. His drink the “Smooth Operator” is inspired by memories of his grandmother serving him “delicious homemade banana bread” accompanied by freshly made pineapplecucumber-ginger juice. Although she has passed away, Omar says, “I love it so much that when I go back to Jamaica, I always have it, so I tried to put those flavors in a drink.” It’s worth seeking out the Jamaican rum Wray & Nephew for this recipe. Wray & Nephew, an overproof rum, may seem too intense for a summertime sipper, but Omar promises the spirit doesn’t dominate the drink. Instead, the rum “gives the drink a little funk.” Banana, pineapple and “funk” make this drink the perfect complement for a lazy summer afternoon, whether spent in a New Orleans courtyard or on a Caribbean island.

Do not substitute the banana liqueur with another brand. Another use for banana liqueur: Replace simple syrup with it in a classic daiquiri.

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If you spear with tight folds, you can use them to ensure it stays perched on the side of the glass.

SMOOTH OPERATOR

1/2 ounce Wray & Nephew rum

½ ounce St-Germain

½ ounce Pairidaēza Creme de Banane

1 ounce Four Point vodka

1 1/2 ounces

pineapple juice

4 long slices cucumber

Pinch of salt

1/4 ounce lemon juice

1 ounce soda water

Garnish speared cucumber slices

Shake together the rum, St-Germain, banana liqueur, vodka, pineapple juice, cucumber, salt and lemon juice with ice. Give it 10 really hard shakes to make pineapple juice fluffy. Pour soda into a rock sized-highball glass filled with ice. Strain drink over the soda. Garnish with a speared cucumber slice.

BY JYL BENSON

Pasta Perfect

Comfort food at its finest

Gnocchi, those toothsome, pillowy puffs that hold a sauce so beautifully, were named for nocchio, the Italian word for knots of wood, proof that inspiration and reality are entirely subjective. No matter. As with so many foods with a vaguely luxurious quality that transcends their humble ingredients, we have the Romans to thank for the small flour- based dumplings.

Followers of chef Kyle Focken will immediately note the replacement of lump crabmeat with shrimp in this interpretation of his popular menu staple at The Elysian Bar. Though the result is different from the original, it is delicious nonetheless and the use of shrimp makes the dish more accessible (affordable) to the home cook for everyday meals. Should you choose to splurge, substitute one pound of jumbo lump crabmeat (carefully picked over to remove shells and cartilage) for the shrimp called for here.

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RICOTTA GNOCCHI WITH CALABRIAN CHILI

Adapted from Chef Kyle Focken, The Elysian Bar

Serves 8

4 cups whole-milk ricotta

4 cups all-purpose flour

8 egg yolks

2 large eggs

2 tablespoons salt

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup shallots, brunoise (see Notes)

2 cups deseeded Calabrian chilis with no stems, minced (see Notes)

4 cups vegetable stock

1 pound peeled and deveined 21-25 count Gulf shrimp (see above)

1 teaspoon unsalted butter

Salt and lemon to taste (start with 2 tablespoons lemon juice)

Chives for garnish

1. Combine the ricotta, flour, egg yolks, eggs, and salt in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and mix until a slightly firm dough is achieved. If working by hand, combine the ingredients in a mixing bowl, then turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead.

2. Shape the dough into a round disk with your hands, then transfer it to a lightly-floured cutting board and sprinkle the dough lightly with flour. Using a knife or a bench scraper, cut the dough into eight even pie wedges. Then using your hands, gently roll out each wedge out into an even log, approximately 3/4-inch wide. Cut each log into individual bite-sized little gnocchi pillows. Lightly dust the gnocchi with flour once more and give them a quick toss so that they are all lightly coated with flour. This will help prevent them from sticking together.

3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil then reduce the heat to maintain the slightest simmer while you make the sauce.

4. Add the oil to a large Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and sweat until translucent and fragrant, about 10 minutes.

5. Add the Calabrian chilis and the vegetable stock and cook until

the sauce is reduced by one fourth, about 20 minutes.

6. Crank up the heat under the pot of salted water and return it to a boil.

7. While the water comes to a boil add the shrimp to the sauce and cook them until firm, pink, and opaque, about 6 minutes. Remove the sauce from the heat. Add the butter and stir until melted. Cover the sauce to keep it hot.

8. Working in batches, if necessary, carefully add the gnocchi to the boiling water. They are ready when they float to the top, about 30-60 seconds.

9. Drain the gnocchi (give them a gentle shake to knock off the water) and add them to the sauce.

10. Taste the gnocchi and sauce and correct the seasoning with salt and lemon juice to taste.

11. Garnish with snipped chives and serve at once.

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The brunoise is the finest dice— but not so fine as a mince—and is derived from the julienne. To brunoise, gather the julienned vegetable strips together, then dice into even 3mm cubes. You could also just mince and make it your secret.

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The first thing you should consider trying to find if you can’t locate Calabrian chilis is Calabrian chili paste. Red chili flakes, Serrano peppers and Ahaheim pepper are also suitable substitutes. Just add the replacement chilis in small amounts (start with 1/4 cup) until your desired heat/flavor is reached.

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Homemade gnocchi are generally consumed the same day they are made. However, they can be cut into pillows, spread evenly on a baking sheet, frozen, then quickly packaged in a zip-top bag and returned to the freezer for up to one month. Just toss the frozen gnocchi into boiling salted water and fish them out when they rise to the surface.

DINING GUIDE

The Dining Guide is comprised of restaurants recently reviewed and visited by New Orleans Magazine The list will change regularly to provide information on others that are also worth noting and acknowledging. Please check restaurant websites for up-to-date hours and locations. If you feel that a restaurant has been misplaced, please email Editor Ashley McLellan at Ashley@MyNewOrleans.com.

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AMERICAN

Acorn City Park, $ AcornNola.com

Audubon Clubhouse Uptown, $$ AudubonInstitute.org

Boulevard American Bistro Multiple Locations, $$$ BoulevardBistro.com

Caffe! Caffe! Metairie, $ CaffeCaffe.com

Café NOMA City Park, $ CafeNoma.com

Camellia Grill Riverbend, $ 309-2679

District Donuts Sliders Brew Multiple Locations, $ DonutsAndSliders.com

Five Happiness Mid-City, $$ FiveHappiness.com

Martin Wine Cellar Multiple Locations, $ MartinWineCellar.com

New Orleans Social House CBD/Warehouse District, $$ NOSocialHouse.com

Parkway Bakery and Tavern Mid-City, $ ParkwayPoorBoys.com

Restaurant August

CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$$ RestaurantAugust.com

Rib Room

French Quarter, $$$ RibRoomNewOrleans.com

The Grill Room

CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$$ GrillRoomNewOrleans.com

The Pelican Club

French Quarter, $$$$$ PelicanClub.com

Ye Olde College Inn Carrollton, $$$ CollegeInn1933.com

Zea’s Rotisserie and Grill Multiple Locations, $$$ ZeaRestaurants.com

ASIAN FUSION/PAN ASIAN

Blue Giant Lower Garden District, $$ BlueGiantNOLA.com

Hoshun Restaurant Uptown, $$ HoshunRestaurant.com

Little Tokyo Multiple Locations, $$ LittleTokyoNola.com

Lotus Bistro Lakeview, $$ LotusBistroNOLA.com

MoPho Mid-City, $$$ MoPhoNola.com

Rock-N-Sake Multiple Locations, $$$ RockNSake.com

Union Ramen Bar Lower Garden District, $$ UnionRamen.com

BAKERY/BREAKFAST

Breads on Oak Multiple Locations, $ BreadsOnOak.com.

Café du Monde Multiple Locations, $ CafeDuMonde.com

CC’s Coffee House Multiple Locations, $ CCsCoffee.com

Gracious Bakery + Café Multiple Locations, $ GraciousBakery.com

Ruby Slipper Café Multiple Locations, $$ TheRubySlipperCafe.net

BURGERS

Bayou Burger French Quarter, $$ 5SportsBarNewOrleans.com

Port of Call French Quarter, $$ PortOfCallNola.com

The Company Burger Uptown, $ TheCompanyBurger.com

FRENCH

Broussard’s French Quarter, $$$$ Broussards.com

Café Degas Faubourg St. John, $$ CafeDegas.com

Coquette Uptown, $$$ CoquetteNola.com

Justine French Quarter, $$$ JustineNola.com

La Crêpe Nanou Uptown, $$$ LaCrepeNanou.com

La Petite Grocery Uptown, $$$ LaPetiteGrocery.com

Lilette Uptown, $$$$$ LiletteRestaurant.com

GASTROPUB

Bouligny Tavern Uptown, $$ BoulignyTavern.com

Cane & Table French Quarter, $$ CaneAndTableNola.com

Copper Vine CBD/Warehouse District, $$$ CopperVine.com

Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar and Bistro French Quarter, $$$ OrleansGrapevine.com

Patrick’s Bar Vin French Quarter, $$ PatricksBarVin.com

Sylvain French Quarter, $$$ SylvainNOLA.com

The Delachaise Uptown, $$ TheDelaichaise.com

ITALIAN

Arnaud’s Remoulade French Quarter, $$ Remoulade.com

Chartres House French Quarter, $$$ ChartresHouse.com

Domenica CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$ DomenicaRestaurant.com

Gianna Restaurant CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$ GiannaRestaurant.com

Irene’s Cuisine French Quarter, $$$$ IrenesNola.com

Josephine Estelle CBD/Warehouse District, $$$ JosephineEstelle.com

Liuzza’s Mid-City, $$ Liuzzas.com

Muriel’s Jackson Square French Quarter, $$$$ Muriels.com

Napoleon House French Quarter, $ NapoleonHouse.com

Pascal’s Manale Uptown, $$$$ PascalsManale.com

Restaurant R’evolution French Quarter, $$$$$ RevolutionNola.com

Tommy’s Cuisine CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$$ TommysNewOrleans.com

Vincent’s Italian Cuisine Multiple Locations, $$$ VicentsItalianCuisine.com

LOUISIANA FARE

Acme Oyster House Multiple Locations, $$ AcmeOyster.com

Antoine’s French Quarter, $$$$$ Antoines.com

VAL’S ON FRERET

When you are jonesing for tacos and margs in a vibrant, bustling setting, Val’s on Freret is an easy call. Val’s offers a bevy of upscale taco filling favorites, from cochinita pibil to green chicken mole, crispy beef and perfectly fried fish, as well as comforting Mexican sides like elote (street corn), shrimp ceviche, and a killer Tijuana Caesar salad. Don’t miss their always-satisfying brunch options either, with huevos rancheros and breakfast burritos that will make your soul happy, especially when paired with one of their signature cocktails like the Oaxacan Old Fashioned, or a taste of Mezcal from their impressively deep list. Mas churros, por favor!

SAINT JOHN

Elevated Creole fare steals the show at Saint John. Simple, soulful classics get star treatment here, including smothered turkey necks slow braised in a rich brown gravy and Cook’s innovative take on yakamein with a double-cut Duroc pork chop, not to mention delightful spins on staples like crawfish etouffee with popcorn rice, Creole beef daube featuring Black Angus short ribs, and an inspired version of Chicken Clemenceau with crispy, skin-on thighs. Brunch is similarly elegant, with divine renditions of pain perdu, grillades and grits and, naturally, a killer burger, all served in a bright, colorful space filled with local art. Humble Louisiana soul fare has never had this much class.

Arnaud’s French Quarter, $$$$$ ArnaudsRestaurant.com

Austin’s Metairie, $$$ AustinsNo.com

BIrdy’s Behind the Bower Garden District, $$ BirdysNola.com

Boucherie Carrollton, $$ Boucherie-Nola.com

The Bower Garden District, $$$ TheBowerNola.com

Brennan’s French Quarter, $$$$ BrennansNewOrleans.com

Brigtsen’s Riverbend, $$$$$ Brigtsens.com

Café Reconcile Central City, $$ CafeReconcile.org

Casamento’s Uptown, $$ CasamentosRestaurant.com

Clancy’s Uptown, $$$ ClancysNewOrleans.com

Cochon CBD/Warehouse District, $$ CochonRestaurant.com

Copeland’s Multiple Locations, $$ CopelandsofNewOrleans.com

Commander’s Palace Garden District, $$$$ CommandersPalace.com

Court of Two Sisters French Quarter, $$$$$ CourtOfTwoSisters.com

Crabby Jack’s Metairie, $ CrabbyJacksNola.com

Criollo French Quarter, $$$ CriolloNola.com

Dooky Chase Restaurant Treme, $$ DookyChaseRestaurant.com

Drago’s Multiple Locations, $$$$ DragosRestaurant.com

Emeril’s CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$$ EmerilsRestaurants.com

Galatoire’s French Quarter, $$$$$ Galatoires.com

Gautreau’s Uptown, $$$$$ GautreausRestaurant.com

Gris Gris Garden District, $$$ GrisGrisNola.com

Herbsaint CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$$ Herbsaint.com

House of Blues French Quarter, $$ HouseOfBlues.com/ NewOrleans

Jack Rose Garden District, $$$$ JackRoseRestaurant.com

Katie’s Restaurant and Bar Mid-City, $$ KatiesInMidCity.com

Mandina’s Mid-City, $$ MandinasRestaurant.com

Mother’s CBD/Warehouse District, $$ MothersRestaurant.net

Mr. B’s Bistro French Quarter, $$$$ MrBsBistro.com

Mulate’s CBD/Warehouse District, $$ Mulates.com

NOLA French Quarter, $$$$$ EmerilsRestaurants.com/NolaRestaurant

Palace Café CBD/Warehouse District, $$$ PalaceCafe.com

Ralph’s On The Park Mid-City, $$$ RalphsOnThePark.com

Richard Fiske’s Martini Bar & Restaurant French Quarter, $$$ RichardFiskes.com

Royal House French Quarter, $$$ RoyalHouseRestaurant.com

Saint John French Quarter, $$$ SaintJohnNola.com

St. Roch Market Upper 9th Ward, $$ StRochMarket.com

SoBou French Quarter, $$ SoBouNola.com

Tableau French Quarter, $$$ TableauFrenchQuarter.com

The Bistreaux French Quarter, $$ MaisonDupuy.com/dining

The Bombay Club French Quarter, $$$$ TheBombayClub.com

Toups’ Meatery Mid-City, $$$ ToupsMeatery.com

Tujague’s French Quarter, $$$$$ TujaguesRestaurant.com

PIZZA

Pizza Delicious Bywater, $ PizzaDelicious.com

Reginelli’s Pizzeria Multiple Locations, $$ Reginellis.com

Theo’s Pizza Multiple Locations, $$ TheosPizza.com

Pizza Domenica Multiple Locations, $$ PizzaDomenica.com

SEAFOOD

Borgne CBD/Warehouse District, $$$ BorgneRestaurant.com

Briquette CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$ Briquette-Nola.com

Deanie’s Seafood Multiple Locations,$$$ Deanies.com

Dickie Brennan’s Bourbon House French Quarter, $$$$ BourbonHouse.com

Don’s Seafood Metairie, $$$ DonsSeafoodOnline.com

Grand Isle Restaurant CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$ GrandIsleRestaurant.com

GW Fins French Quarter, $$$$$ GWFins.com

Kingfish French Quarter, $$$ KingfishNewOrleans.com

Le Bayou French Quarter, $$$ LeBayouRestaurant.com

Mr. Ed’s Seafood and Italian Restaurant Metairie, $$ AustinsNo.com

Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar & Fish House Multiple Locations, $$$ MrEdsRestaurants.com/ oyster-bar

New Orleans Creole Cookery French Quarter, $$$ NewOrleansCreoleCookery. com

Oceana Grill French Quarter, $$ OceanaGrill.com

Pêche CBD/Warehouse District, $$$ PecheRestaurant.com.

Pier 424 French Quarter, $$$ Pier424SeafoodMarket.com

Red Fish Grill French Quarter, $$$ RedFishGrill.com

SPECIALTY FOODS

Antoine’s Annex French Quarter, $$$ Antoines.com/AntoinesAnnex

STEAKHOUSE

Crescent City Steaks Mid-City, $$$$ CrescentCitySteaks.com

Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse French Quarter, $$$$ DickieBrennansSteakhouse. com

Doris Metropolitan French Quarter, $$$$ DorisMetropolitan.com

Galatoire’s 33 Bar & Steak French Quarter, $$$ Galatoires33BarAndSteak. com

La Boca CBD/Warehouse District, $$$ LaBocaSteaks.com

Mr. John’s Steakhouse Uptown, $$$ MrJohnsSteakhouse.com

Ruth’s Chris Steak House Multiple Locations, $$$$$ RuthsChris.com

The Steakhouse at Harrah’s CBD/WarehouseDistrict, $$$$$ HarrahsNewOrleans.com

WORLD

1000 Figs Faubourg St. John, $$ 1000Figs.com

Barracuda Uptown, $ EatBarracuda.com

Bayona French Quarter, $$$$$ Bayona.com

Bywater Brew Pub Bywater, $$$ BywaterBrewPub.com

Compére Lapin

CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$$ CompereLapin.com

El Gato Negro Multiple Locations, $$ ElGatoNegroNola.com

Lucy’s CBD/Warehouse District, $ LucysRetiredSurfers.com

Lüke CBD/Warehouse District, $$$ LukeNewOrleans.com

Mona’s Café Mid-City, $ MonasCafeAndDeli.com

Patois Uptown,$$$ PatoisNola.com

Saba Uptown, $$$ EatWithSaba.com

Saffron NOLA Uptown, $$$ SaffronNOLA.com

Seaworthy CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$ SeaworthyNola.com

Shaya Uptown, $$$ ShayaRestaurant.com

FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE

NO NEED TO LOOK ANY FURTHER! WE’VE FOUND THE PERFECT GIFTS FOR DAD.

Sazerac House

SazeracHouse.com

504-910-0100

Button Up Festival Shirt, $50. Stay cool in this loose fit button up shirt featuring all the tools used for making great cocktails. Available in sizes XS through XXL.

The Shop at the Historic New Orleans Collection ShopHNOC.com

504-598-7147

Alexa Pulitzer Stationery at The Shop at The Historic New Orleans Collection. This oversized notepad saves desk space by providing two purposes: a writing pad and a mousepad. Perfect for writing down passwords and daily tasks with a convenient never-ending calendar.

Lakeside Shopping Center

LakesideShopping.com

Whiskey Gift Set includes 2 glasses, 8 chilling rocks and wooden box. Visit The Engraving Co. in Lakeside Shopping Center to purchase this Whiskey Gift Set for the perfect Father’s Day gift.

PERLIS Clothing

Perlis.com

800-725-6070

Comfort your Dad on hot summer days with a cool lightweight feel 100% linen classic fit gingham sport shirt featuring the iconic PERLIS crawfish logo embroidery.

NOLA Boards

NolaBoards.com

504-256-0030

Toadfish Rocks

Tumbler with Ice Ball Tray, $54. Just add your favorite cocktail!

Summer Weekends

It’s undeniable—New Orleans offers the best eats and drinks in the South with hospitality that can’t be beat. In the summer, long days bring leisure and escape through dinner and drinks with friends, weekend stays at top-rated hotels, and unforgettable entertainment. Plan your summer stay and schedule some rest and relaxation with help from the following distinctive destinations.

Ace Hotel New Orleans

This summer, the Ace Hotel New Orleans and its restaurants, lounges, and music venue— Josephine Estelle, Seaworthy, Alto and Three Keys—offer the best in cuisine, cocktails, and culture for locals and visitors seeking fun out of the sun. From Southern- and Italianinspired Josephine Estelle to seafood-centric Seaworthy and Alto, Ace’s rooftop poolside hangout, relaxing with good company and great ambiance over an unforgettable meal is a summer must.

On Sunday evenings, DJs keep the weekend and the beat going poolside, and Monday sunsets are just as welcoming with drink specials and DJs giving service industry workers a well-deserved “weekend.” Meanwhile, Three Keys, the Ace Hotel New Orleans’ premier onsite music venue, brings weekly entertainment featuring the defining sounds of the South—jazz, the blues, bounce and rock ‘n’ roll.

Plan your summer nights and book your dinner or room reservations at acehotel.com/ new-orleans.

Park View Historic Hotel

Located on the edge of beautiful Audubon Park under the shade of the city’s magnificent oaks, the Park View Historic Hotel offers visitors an authentic New Orleans experience complemented by The Gilded Perch, the hotel’s one-year-old upscale neighborhood cocktail lounge. The charming hotel is adorned by New Orleans-made antiques and historic Carnival ephemera, nodding to its unique past and adding to the allure of its unmistakable Uptown identity. Locally owned and managed by a 10th-generation New Orleanian, this 22-room boutique hotel is said to have been built in 1884 ahead of the World’s Fair.

Guests can expect well-appointed rooms with complimentary breakfast and modern conveniences. The hotel is conveniently located near Tulane and Loyola Universities as well as the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line. Throughout June, the Gilded Perch will celebrate its one-year anniversary with a variety of drink specials, allowing patrons the opportunity to enjoy refreshing summer cocktails under the watchful eye of the bar’s resident peacock.

For reservations and information, visit parkviewnola.com.

Parkway Bakery & Tavern

Parkway can now take your orders over the phone or through the official Parkway Bakery App. Order online for a seamless poorboy pick up. Parkway is open from 10am to 6pm Wednesday through Sunday for dine in and parking lot pick up. Visit online at ParkwayPoorBoys.com or call 504-482-3047.

Red River Balloon Rally

This July, gather the entire family and experience the magical balloon glow at the CenterPoint Energy Red River Balloon Rally presented by the Louisiana Office of Tourism. Newly located at Louisiana Downs in Bossier City, two full evenings of entertainment take place July 14-15. Events include the Team Logic IT and Stuarts Integrated Services balloon glow, AEP SWEPCO Kids Zone, and 50+ onsite vendors and food purveyors. Live music Friday night features Barksdale Bubble and Flight Delay while Jimmy Wooten and Pat Mason & Bayou Boogie perform on Saturday night. Gates open at 5 p.m. Guests can expect 20+ magnificent hot air balloons to light up the sky with a variety of colors, patterns, and characters.

Tickets are only $5—find them at area Brookshire’s/Super 1 Foods or get them online at redriverballoonrally.com. Kids under five years old attend free. For additional information and a full schedule of events, visit redriverballoonrally. com. Go to visitshreveportbossier.org for more area events and places in Northwest Louisiana to explore this summer.

The Historic New Orleans Collection

A free museum, publisher, and research center in the heart of the French Quarter,

The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC) features permanent and changing exhibitions exploring the history and culture of the Gulf South, a courtyard café, and a nationally heralded gift store at 520 Royal Street.

On view June 17 through October 8, 2023, American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith, from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, examines the continuing evolution of America’s experiment in a government “of, by, and for the people.” A THNOC companion exhibition, “Yet She Is Advancing”: New Orleans Women and the Right to Vote, 1878–1970, on view through November 5, 2023, tells a decades-long story through objects, images, documents, and interactive displays—and through the words of the New Orleans women who for nearly 100 years persisted in their struggle to obtain the vote.

Plan your visit at hnoc.org. •

Specialty Medicine

Modern medicine continues to evolve, sometimes verging on the futuristic. It’s amazing what today’s healthcare professionals can accomplish and just how quickly new procedures, treatments, and technologies arise. If you’ve got a health issue that you’re hoping to tackle, there’s likely a specialist whose passion is correcting that issue and improving overall health outcomes. With years of extra training and added experience, specialists across the city have expertise and knowledge to share.

Dr. Sean Weiss – Facial Plastic Surgery

Looking for a way to turn back the clock on your appearance? Dr. Sean Weiss’ Deep Plane Facelift may offer the solution you seek. This advanced procedure lifts and tightens loose skin and sagging tissues of the face and neck, giving you a more youthful and refreshed look. The Deep Plane Facelift is a more extensive procedure than traditional facelifts, and it offers a more natural and long-lasting result. Dr. Weiss uses a special technique to lift the deeper tissues, which results in a more natural-looking lift.

The Deep Plane Facelift is a safe and effective procedure that can be performed on men and women of varying ages. Dr. Weiss is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon with extensive experience in facial rejuvenation. 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 Deep Plane Facelift consultation by calling 504-814-3223. •

Home Repair & Décor

The slower months of summer make for a great time to take on new home project. Whether you’re looking to finally update that kitchen or bathroom with a complete overhaul or spruce up your lawn with new landscaping or lighting, there are local professionals with the expertise to realize your vision. Whether your project is creative and fun or simply a necessary fix for a nagging problem, getting your home repair or décor need off your plate during summer will make for a more fun and productive fall and holiday season. The following home experts may have just the solution you seek.

REAL ESTATE & PROPERTIES

1st Lake Properties

1st Lake Properties, Inc. and its affiliated companies are the largest developer and manager of multifamily communities in the state of Louisiana. Since 1970, 1st Lake has designed, developed, acquired, and managed over 9,500 apartment homes in Greater New Orleans, primarily in Metairie, Kenner, and River Ridge with additional apartment homes in Baton Rouge, the Northshore, and in Picayune, Mississippi.

Specializing in high quality communities in Louisiana and Mississippi, 1st Lake Properties apartments are operated under the 1st Lake Properties’ management division whose first and 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 the leader in multifamily communities in the New Orleans market. 1st Lake Corporates, is the corporate housing division specializing in temporary, furnished apartments for extended stays of 90 days or more.

For more information or to view properties, visit 1stlake.com.

INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES

Closets By Design

Imagine your home totally organized—clutter-free living, organized shelving, and stylish convenience. From custom closets to garage cabinets, home offices, wall beds, pantries, laundries, hobby rooms and more, Closets By Design can help turn your home into the neat, tidy, and functional space you’ve always dreamed of.

Closets by Design offers free in-home design consultations and a vast selection of solid, textured, and wood-grain melamines as well as unique features and helpful accessories to choose from. Custom projects are built locally in Covington and include free delivery and professional installation from an experienced team.

If your home office is distracting you from work or your laundry room is making laundry a headache, get in touch with a design expert today. From improving your workflow to de-cluttering your mind and home, newly organized spaces can make life easier and your days more efficient and enjoyable. For more information, visit neworleans.closetsbydesign. com or call 985-606-4964.

Val Spaces

Val Spaces, the interior design firm led by Designer Valentina Lostalo, specializes in creating stunning and practical living spaces for clients throughout the city. Whether it’s a bathroom renovation in Lakeview, an Old Metairie interior/exterior renovation, or a complete kitchen overhaul in Fontainebleau, Lostalo’s projects are a testament to her creativity and attention to detail.

With nearly two decades of experience, Val Spaces is known for providing real solutions and style to clients looking for better form and function. Their services include space planning, finish selections, design assistance, construction administration, and décor selection and installation.

Val Spaces’ projects range from small-scale design assistance to largescale, long-term projects. Regardless of the scope, Lostalo’s work reflects

the lifestyles of her clients and inspires them to live in spaces that are both beautiful and functional.

To learn more about Val Spaces’ services, visit their website at valspaces.com or call 504-952-3893.

EXTERIOR LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING

Exterior Designs, Inc.

Tranquil and multifunctional outdoor living areas have become the number one feature homeowners seek today, whether for their current home, a second home, or while in search of a new one.

“A well-manicured outdoor design with improved drainage, mature plants and trees, a functional hard surface, and trickling water can provide a quiet meditation space or a calming atmosphere for entertaining,” says Beverly Katz, landscape designer and owner of Exterior Designs Inc. “We can work in phases to help the homeowner create their ideal outdoor living space within their budget.”

Exterior Designs, Inc., a comprehensive landscape design and build company, is known locally for exceptional landscaping and creating authentic New Orleans courtyards. Beverly Katz creates New Orleans inspired landscapes by blending timeless Spanish and French influences of the city’s architecture with functional solutions for the homeowner that allow Exterior Designs to help them realize their vision for outdoor living. For a consultation on your property, call 504-866-0276. For design inspiration and additional landscaping tips, visit exteriordesignsbev.com.

Outdoor Illumination Design

A local leader in landscape lighting, Outdoor Illumination Design illuminates smiles through the beauty of light—from remarkable landscape and tree lighting to the security lighting your family deserves, each project is designed to present your home in its best light. Whether you’re looking to increase curb appeal or simply increase enjoyment of your green areas, landscape lighting is a surefire way to improve your property. Accenting specific trees and bushes will reinforce aesthetic appeal, making your home look more sophisticated and well maintained. Well-designed and well-lit exteriors not only decrease the risk of crime but also reinforces safety in injury-prone areas.

In addition to design, Outdoor Illumination Design also offers service and repair and custom holiday-season lighting. Known for building long-term relationships with clients, the team offers meticulous attention to detail, quality, and service. Commercial and residential lighting applications include LED lighting, landscape and tree lighting, perimeter pool lighting, deck lighting, and much more. For more information, visit outdoorilluminationdesign.com or call 985-317-2826.

PEST CONTROL

J&J Exterminating

Termite season is arriving soon, and Greater New Orleans homeowners can expect swarms in late spring and summer. Louisiana is always ripe for termites thanks to already heavily landscaped swamp areas and seasonal hurricanes. Now is the time to make sure your property is protected and that your pest control plan is in place.

“Most people in South Louisiana know that our climate contributes to a variety of pest control challenges, and termite services are critical for local property protection,” says Robert Lewis John III, Chief Operating Officer of J&J Exterminating. Along with termites, J&J Exterminating battles a variety of additional pests, including bed bugs, fleas, flies, mosquitoes, beetles and moths. Additionally, the company can treat for rodents and offers a progressive new TAP pest control insulation.

From humble beginnings in Crowley, Louisiana, J&J Exterminating is the largest Louisiana-owned and third-generation-operated exterminating company with 63 years of history. Request a free estimate and learn more at jjext.com or by calling 504-833-6305. •

MASTERPIECE “Endeavour”

RETURNS FOR NINTH AND FINAL SEASON

SUNDAYS AT 8PM

STARTING JUNE 18

WATCH ON WYES-TV AND STREAM ON WYES.ORG AND ON THE WYES AND PBS APPS

PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

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

AMERICAN MASTERS “Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll”

Friday, June 2 at 9pm

Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard. With appearances by Keith Richards, Ringo Starr, Big Freedia and more, this portrait of the “King and Queen of Rock and Roll” explores his far-reaching influence — still felt in pop culture today — and his advocacy for the rights of Black artists in the music industry. Photo Credit: Pictorial Press Ltd

MORSE AND THE LAST ENDEAVOUR: A MASTERPIECE MYSTERY! SPECIAL

Sunday, June 11 at 8pm; Monday, June 12 at 3pm

Celebrate as the beloved series comes to an end. The special features interviews with the main cast members, who reflect on the rich appeal of the series set in 1960s Britain. It also goes behind the scenes during the filming of “Endeavour’s” last season, as decades of interconnecting plots are tied together. Pictured: Shaun Evans stars as Inspector Endeavour Morse. Photo Credit: Mammoth Screen and MASTERPIECE

BUFFALO SOLDIERS: FIGHTING ON TWO FRONTS

Monday, June 12 at 9pm; Wednesday, June 14 at 4pm

The award-winning documentary explores the complex history of Black soldiers in the United States military. Director and producer Dru Holley weaves together the testimony of historians, experts and descendants of Buffalo Soldiers with archival photographs, reenactments and animation. Pictured: African American soldiers in Co. E, 9th United States Volunteer Infantry who fought in the Spanish-American War. Photo Credit: L. Leland Barton / Library of Congress; 84766 U.S. Copyright Office

MASTERPIECE “Endeavour, The Final Season”

Sundays, June 18 - July 2 at 8pm

This hit series comes to a close in three suspenseful episodes. The ninth and final season opens in spring 1972 with DS Morse rejoining the force after an extended leave to treat his drinking problem, brought on by overwork and personal troubles. His first case immerses him in a world he loves— orchestral music—where the performances are divine, but the personnel can be petty, dictatorial, and even homicidal. Shaun Evans stars in the title role, with Roger Allam as his streetwise superior, DCI Fred Thursday.

CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES: THE LOUISIANA COAST

Wednesday, June 21 at 7pm; Thursday, June 22 at 2pm & Sunday, June 25 at 10am

This new multi-part series, produced and hosted by Marcia Kavanaugh and featuring a rotating panel of expert guests, will explore issues facing Louisiana coastal communities, with a focus on the state’s coastal master plan.

THE

GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE, SEASON 2

Mondays, June 19-August 7 at 8pm

The series returns with a new season of creative home cooks from across the country. Host Alejandra Ramos and Judges Leah Cohen, Tiffany Derry and Graham Elliot are back for a second helping. Pictured (l-r): Leah Cohen, Graham Elliot, Tiffany Derry and Alejandra Ramos

FOR DETAILS, TO REGISTER AND FOR TICKETS TO ALL

Marcia Kavanaugh WYES Producer

Dr. Gordon “Nick” Mueller Museum President and CEO Emeritus

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS!

TUESDAY, JUNE 6

$250

CHEF RICHARD HUGHES PRESENTS

Enjoy wine dinners benefiting WYES, now through July 2023. Dinner prices vary from $115-$250 and include tax and gratuity.

All dinners begin at 6:30 p.m.

Thank you to this season’s participating restaurants.

Reserve your seat at wyes.org/events.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

1st Course: OYSTER & ABSINTHE DOME SOUP

Vignoble Dauny Sancerre ‘Terres Blanche’ 2021

2nd Course: YELLOWFIN TUNA CARPACCIO & FOIE GRAS TORCHON

Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir ‘ Whole Cluster’ 2021

3rd Course: TRIO OF LOUISIANA CITRUS SALAD

Domaine Bunan Bandol Rose ‘Moulin des Costes’ 2021

4th Course: GULF RED SNAPPER & SEA SCALLOPS IN PAPILLOTE

Far Niente Chardonnay 2021

INTERMEZZO

5th Course: RACK OF VENISON

Guigal Chateauneuf du Pape 2019

6th Course: CRÈME BRULEE TRIO

Monmousseau Cremant de Loire Brut

Wines Provided by Wines Unlimited

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21

$135

CHEF AMARYS KOENIG HERNDON & CHEF JORDAN HERNDON PRESENT

1st Course: CRAB CLAW COCKTAIL

Chenin Blanc, L.A. Cetto 2019, Baja California, Mexico

2nd Course: BLACK EYED PEA FRITTERS

Carmenere, Dagaz 2019, Colchagua Valley, Chile

3rd Course: BEEF CHEEKS, RICE & GRAVY

Cabernet Sauvignon, Milliman, “Condor” 2020, Central Valley, Chile

4th Course: PEACH BUTTERMILK CHESS PIE

Lustav Palo Cortado Sherry

FRIDAY, JULY 14

$125

CHEF PETER ISAAC PRESENTS

1st Course: BRIQUETTE HEIRLOOM SALAD

Menage de Trois Prosecco

2nd Course: BEEF CARPACCIO

Bieler Pere et Fils Coteaux d’ Aix Sabine Rose

3rd Course: BURGUNDY BRAISED SHORT RIB

Siduri Pinot Noir

4th Course: FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE TORTE Roscato Rosso Dolce

Wines provided by Republic National Distributors

1 THURSDAY

6pm

PBS NEWSHOUR

7pm

STEPPIN’ OUT Weekly local arts and entertainment program hosted by Peggy Scott Laborde.

7:30pm

BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW

8pm

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S MARPLE, SEASON 3 “Nemesis” (Pt. 4/4)

9:35pm

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S POIROT, SEASON

2 “The Peril at End House, Part 2” (Pt. 2/10)

10:30pm

SEASIDE HOTEL, SEASON 6 “A New Beginning” (Pt. 6/6) Danish with English subtitles.

11:30pm

AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

2 FRIDAY

6pm

PBS NEWSHOUR

7pm

INFORMED SOURCES

7:30pm

LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN

8pm

WASHINGTON WEEK

8:30pm

WALL $TREET WRAP-UP WITH ANDRÉ LABORDE

interview with Big Freedia, American rapper, performer and New Orleans native. Photo Credit: Credit: Courtesy of Pictorial Press Ltd

11pm

STEPPIN’ OUT

11:30pm

AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

3 SATURDAY

7am

GREAT SCENIC RAILWAY JOURNEYS: 30TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL

6pm

FROM THE HEART: A TRIBUTE TO LAWRENCE WELK & THE AMERICAN DREAM Join host Barbara Mandrell to celebrate the legendary bandleader in a 1993 musical spectacular not seen for 30 years. Taped at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, the program features 21 favorite Welk regulars and special guest stars. Photo Credit: Welk Music Group

8pm

ROY ORBISON & FRIENDS – A BLACK AND WHITE NIGHT

9:30pm

9am

RICK STEVES’ FESTIVE EUROPE Travel with Rick through Andalucía — with the horses, sherry, and flamenco of the Spring Fair; in Paris — reveling in the streets on Bastille Day; running with the bulls in Pamplona; and in England’s pristine Lake District for a hunting dog show.

9:30am

KEVIN BELTON’S COOKIN’ LOUISIANA

10am

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

10:30am

CHEF PAUL PRUDHOMME’S ALWAYS COOKING

11am

YOUNG FOREVER WITH MARK HYMAN, MD

1pm

SUZE ORMAN’S ULTIMATE RETIREMENT GUIDE

HIGHLIGHT

9pm

AMERICAN MASTERS “ Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll”

Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard. This special portrait explores his far-reaching influence as well as his advocacy for the rights of Black artists in the music industry. Features

3pm

JUST ONE THING WITH STEVEN GUNDRY, MD

4:30pm

BURT BACHARACH: A LIFE IN SONG

Celebrate the late legendary songwriter in a stunning 2015 tribute at London’s Royal Festival Hall. The concert captures the magic of Bacharach’s timeless classics with live performances from a stellar lineup of artists.

ELVIS PRESLEY: ’68 COMEBACK SPECIAL Watch one of the great moments in rock and roll history as Elvis performs some of the best music of his life. Taped in Burbank, California, this television special — his first — was a brilliant milestone for Elvis and saved his career.

11pm

MEMORY MAKEOVER WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD

4 SUNDAY

10am

SUZE ORMAN’S ULTIMATE RETIREMENT GUIDE

Noon

JUST ONE THING WITH STEVEN GUNDRY, MD

1:30pm

AGING BACKWARDS 4: THE MIRACLE OF FLEXIBILITY WITH MIRANDA ESMONDEWHITE 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.

2:30pm

RICK STEVES’ EUROPE: GREAT GERMAN CITIES

4:30pm

MEMORY MAKEOVER WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD

WEEKDAYS ON

6:30pm

ENDEAVOUR: A COUNTDOWN TO THE FINAL GOODBYE Celebrate the detective duo DS Endeavour Morse (Shaun Evans) and DCI Fred Thursday (Roger Allam) as they bid goodbye in the final season of this beloved series. *The three-part series MASTERPIECE “Endeavour, The Final Season” premieres Sunday, June 18 at 8:00 p.m. on WYES.

8pm

GRANTCHESTER: INVESTIGATING LIFE’S MYSTERIES

6pm

PBS NEWSHOUR

7pm

70’S SOUL SUPERSTARS Soul diva Patti LaBelle hosts the historic reunion of classic recording artists of the decade, including the Commodores, original lead Eugene Record reuniting with the Chi-Lites, the Stylistics, Yvonne Elliman, Heatwave, Earl Young’s Trammps, the Emotions and the Manhattans.

Easily recognized by its timeless and joyful theme song, the iconic, awardwinning PBS Kids series has touched audiences around the world with its heartfelt and humorous stories about family, friends and the challenges of growing up.

9:30pm

CAROLE KING: HOME AGAIN – LIVE IN CENTRAL PARK Celebrate the music icon in a triumphant homecoming concert on May 26, 1973.

9:30pm

MARVIN GAYE: GREATEST HITS LIVE features 23 classic songs, including “What’s Going On,” “Let’s Get It On,” “You’re a Wonderful One,” “It Takes Two” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.”

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

6 TUESDAY

2pm

11pm

FOREIGNER: DOUBLE VISION – THEN AND NOW Grab a front-row seat at the first-ever reunion concert of both incarnations of the multi-platinumselling band as they perform their greatest hits, including “Cold as Ice,” “Jukebox Hero” and “I Want To Know What Love Is.”

5 MONDAY

2pm

GRANTCHESTER: INVESTIGATING LIFE’S MYSTERIES Go behind-thescenes with the cast and creators of the English mystery series.

3:30pm

ENDEAVOUR: A COUNTDOWN TO THE FINAL GOODBYE

5pm

AGING BACKWARDS 4: THE MIRACLE OF FLEXIBILITY WITH MIRANDA ESMONDEWHITE

FROM THE HEART: A TRIBUTE TO LAWRENCE WELK & THE AMERICAN DREAM Join host Barbara Mandrell to celebrate the legendary bandleader in a 1993 musical spectacular not seen for 30 years.

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

9pm

SLAVERY BY ANOTHER NAME Explore the little-known story of the labor practices and laws that effectively created a new form of slavery in the South that persisted into the 20th century. Laurence Fishburne narrates.

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

7 WEDNESDAY

2pm

KEN BURNS: THE CIVIL WAR

4pm

YOUR DNA SECRETS REVEALED explains why genealogical science is critical to understanding who we really are.

6pm

PBS NEWSHOUR

7pm

NATURE “Woodpeckers: The Hole Story”

Get an intimate look at what makes woodpeckers so special.

8:30pm

KEN BURNS: THE NATIONAL PARKS

10:30pm

THE WORLD OF WISDOM AND WONDER

11pm

AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

8 THURSDAY

2pm

NATURE “Woodpeckers: The Hole Story”

3:30pm

KEN BURNS: THE NATIONAL PARKS

5:30pm

THE WORLD OF WISDOM AND WONDER

Escape the stress of everyday life with scenes of nature’s breathtaking vistas set to soaring original music and universal words of wisdom

6pm

PBS NEWSHOUR

show you how to supercharge your memory and remember what matters most to you.

11pm

AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

9 FRIDAY

2pm

MEMORY MAKEOVER WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD

4pm

SUZE ORMAN’S ULTIMATE RETIREMENT GUIDE

6pm

PBS NEWSHOUR

7pm

INFORMED SOURCES

7:30pm

LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN

8pm

WASHINGTON WEEK

8:30pm

WALL $TREET WRAP-UP WITH ANDRÉ LABORDE

9pm

ROY ORBISON & FRIENDS – A BLACK AND WHITE NIGHT Celebrate the music legend in an iconic 1987 concert with an all-star cast including Jackson Browne, T Bone Burnett, Elvis Costello, k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, J. D. Souther, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits and Jennifer Warnes.

11pm

STEPPIN’ OUT

11:30pm

AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

10 SATURDAY

7am

JUST ONE THING WITH STEVEN GUNDRY, MD

10:30am

CHEF PAUL PRUDHOMME’S ALWAYS COOKING

11am

RICK STEVES: WHY WE TRAVEL

7pm

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 and entertainment. Missed an episode? Head to WYES’ YouTube channel.

7:30pm

SUZE ORMAN’S ULTIMATE RETIREMENT GUIDE

9:30pm

MEMORY MAKEOVER WITH DANIEL

AMEN, MD Award-winning psychiatrist, neuroscientist and New York Times

bestselling author Dr. Daniel Amen will

8:30am

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

9:30am

KEVIN BELTON’S COOKIN’ LOUISIANA

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

10am

THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY

Noon

THE BLACK CHURCH: THIS IS OUR STORY, THIS IS OUR SONG (Pts. 1-2/4) Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. takes a look at the complex revolution of the Black Church—the changing nature of worship spaces, and the men and women who shepherded them from the pulpit, the choir loft and church pews.

6pm

THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW “Country and Western”

7pm

70’S SOUL SUPERSTARS Soul diva Patti LaBelle hosts.

9:30pm

60’S POP ROCK AND SOUL

11:30pm

70’S SOUL SUPERSTARS

11 SUNDAY

10am

JEWISH JOURNEY: AMERICA Top scholars, notable writers, and many immigrants themselves share stories of those who made a leap of faith to escape persecution or pursue opportunity.

11:30am

U.S. AND THE HOLOCAUST: INSIGHT AND UNDERSTANDING offers a deeper understanding of THE U.S. AND THE HOLOCAUST, the three-part PBS documentary that explores America’s response to one of the greatest atrocities of the 20th century.

1pm

RICK STEVES' FASCISM IN EUROPE

2:30pm

JUST ONE THING WITH STEVEN GUNDRY, MD renowned surgeon, medical researcher and bestselling author— explains why aging doesn’t have to equate to decline and loss of freedom.

10am

THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY

Celebrates Leah Chase, the “Queen of Creole Cuisine,” in a new 26-part national cooking series featuring members of the legendary chef’s family. Pictured: Leah’s grandson Edgar “Dook” Chase IV, who now oversees the restaurant’s kitchen, and the restaurant’s newest chef, Leah’s great-granddaughter Zoe Chase. Photo Credit: Laura Combel

10:30am CHEF PAUL PRUDHOMME'S ALWAYS COOKING

11am

LIDIA’S KITCHEN

11:30am

4pm

MASTERPIECE “Endeavour, Season 8” (Pts. 1-2/3) Revisit Season 8 before the last season airs next Sunday, June 18 at 8:00 p.m. Part 3 of Season 8 will air on Sunday, June 18 at 4:00 p.m.

HIGHLIGHT

8pm

MORSE AND THE LAST ENDEAVOUR: A MASTERPIECE MYSTERY! SPECIAL Celebrate one of television’s most famous and enigmatic detectives as the beloved MASTERPIECE MYSTERY! series comes to an end. The special features interviews with the main cast members, who reflect on the rich appeal of the series set in 1960s Britain. It also goes behind the scenes during the filming of “Endeavour’s” last season, as decades of interconnecting plots are tied together. Pictured (l-r): Sean Rigby (DS Jim Strange), James Bradshaw (Dr. Max Debryn), Abigail Thaw (Dorothea Frazil), Roger Allam (DI Fred Thursday), Anton Lesser (Chief Superintendent Bright), Shaun Evans (Inspector Endeavour Morse). Photo Credit: Mammoth Screen and MASTERPIECE

9pm

contradictory role played by the Black soldiers throughout American history, with particular emphasis on the settling of the American West and colonialism abroad. Pictured: Cadets in tents and inspection; 1889 class yearbook from West Point. Photo Credit: Special Collections, the United States Military Academy Library

10pm

ALONG LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN

11pm

AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

13 TUESDAY

6pm

PBS NEWSHOUR

7pm

FINDING YOUR ROOTS “Hidden in the Genes”

8pm

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE “Ruby Ridge”

9pm

FRONTLINE “America’s Dangerous Trucks”

10pm

JUNETEENTH: FAITH AND FREEDOM is an unscripted documentary that invites viewers into the story of Juneteenth - the holiday recognizing the end of legalized slavery in Texas - through the eyes of a Black man learning about the holiday from the direct descendants of those liberated.

WAY

7am P. ALLEN SMITH'S GARDEN HOME

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

AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK’S ILLUSTRATED

NOON COOK’S COUNTRY

12:30pm

CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL'S MILK STREET TELEVISION

1pm

MOVEABLE FEAST WITH RELISH 1:30pm

JACQUES PEPIN: HEART & SOUL 2pm

SARA'S WEEKNIGHT MEALS

2:30pm

LES STROUD'S WILD HARVEST

MEMORY MAKEOVER WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD

11pm

JUST ONE THING WITH STEVEN GUNDRY, MD

12 MONDAY

6pm

PBS NEWSHOUR

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ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Charleston” (Hour 2-3/3)

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

14 WEDNESDAY

HIGHLIGHT

9pm

BUFFALO SOLDIERS: FIGHTING ON TWO FRONTS explores the often-

7pm STEPPIN’ OUT

7:30pm

BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW

8pm

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S MARPLE, SEASON 4

“A Pocket Full of Rye” (Pt. 1/4)

9:35pm

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S POIROT, SEASON 2 “The Veiled Lady” (Pt. 3/10)

10:30pm

SEASIDE HOTEL, SEASON 7 “No

Germans Here” (Pt. 1/6) Despite the war, new owner Amanda opens the doors for her first season: the guests are relieved to escape from the German uniforms in the streets. Danish with English subtitles.

11:30pm

AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

16 FRIDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

11:30pm

17 SATURDAY

5pm

NEW ORLEANS IN THE ’50s

6pm

THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW “Harry Warren Salute”

7pm

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Charleston” (Hour 2/3)

8pm

FINDING YOUR ROOTS “Hidden in the Genes”

9pm

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE “The Vote” (Pts. 1-2/4) tells the dramatic culmination story of the hard-fought campaign waged by American women for the right to vote.

11pm

AUSTIN CITY LIMITS “Parker McCollum/ Robert Earl Keen” Texas-bred singer/ songwriters Parker McCollum and Robert Earl Keen bring the Lone Star State to musical life for a special hour.

18 SUNDAY

4pm

MASTERPIECE “Endeavour, Season 8” (Pts. 3/3)

6pm

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S POIROT, SEASON 2

“The Veiled Lady” (Pt. 3/10)

HIGHLIGHT

8pm

MASTERPIECE “Endeavour, The Final Season” ‘Prelude’ (Pt. 1/3) The spinoff series inspired by INSPECTOR MORSE comes to a brilliant end as Shaun Evans as the young Morse and Roger Allam as his superior officer face intriguing new crimes including an unsolved case linked to the past. With characters from former seasons popping up in a grand finale, Morse must resolve his professional and romantic future. In the first episode, an orchestra soiree, a performance and an abandoned warehouse are scenes for a trio of deaths. Photo Credit: Mammoth Screen and MASTERPIECE

10pm

MASTERPIECE “Tom Jones” (Pt. 1-2/4)

19 MONDAY

6pm

PBS NEWSHOUR

7pm

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Tucson” (Hour 1/3)

7pm

INFORMED SOURCES Now in its 39th year, the weekly series hosted by Marcia Kavanaugh and produced by Errol Laborde, gives an in-depth look into the important news of metro New Orleans and Louisiana. Repeats Sunday mornings at 9:30a.m.

7:30pm

LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN

8pm

WASHINGTON WEEK

8:30pm

WALL $TREET WRAP-UP WITH ANDRÉ LABORDE

9pm

GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET “Medea” Opera star Sondra Radvanovsky plays the title role as the mythic sorceress who stops at nothing in her quest for vengeance. Based on Euripides’ famous play, “Medea” takes place in the ancient Greek city of Corinth.

7pm

RIDLEY “The Peaceful Garden, Part 1/2” (Pt. 1/8) Retired Detective Inspector Alex Ridley (Adrian Dunbar) is called back to advise on a complex and compelling murder case by his replacement and former protege DI Carol Farman (Bronagh Waugh). Carol is keen to access Ridley’s unique insight into crime-solving which served them so well in the past, but the investigation takes a dark and unexpected twist.

HIGHLIGHT

8pm

THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE, SEASON 2 (Pt. 1/8) is back to once again give talented home cooks from different regions of the country the opportunity to showcase their beloved signature dishes and compete to win the national search for “The Great American Recipe.” Hosted by Alejandra Ramos with judges Leah Cohen, Tiffany Derry and Graham Elliot.

9pm

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Treasure Fever”

10pm

BILOXI MEMORIES AND THE BROADWATER BEACH HOTEL

SUNDAYS ON

11pm

AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

20 TUESDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

7pm

FINDING YOUR ROOTS “Forgotten Journeys”

8pm

HARRIET TUBMAN: VISIONS OF FREEDOM Go beyond the legend and meet the inspiring woman who repeatedly risked her own life and freedom to liberate others from slavery.

9pm

BECOMING FREDERICK DOUGLASS

9pm

BELOW THE BELT: THE LAST HEALTH TABOO From societal taboos and gender bias to misinformed doctors and financial barriers to care, the film shines a light on how millions are effectively silenced. Through its powerful, intimate storytelling, it’s a tribute to the strength of women and a stirring message for better care.

10pm BIRTHING JUSTICE

11:30pm

AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

22 THURSDAY

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

11:30am

THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY

Love the new cooking series? Then be sure to purchase a revised edition of the 1990 cookbook by Leah Chase. The series’ companion cookbook includes all recipes from the series, plus more family favorites — totaling 252 recipes. All cookbooks are signed by Chef Dook Chase. Purchase yours today for $33.95 at dookychase.wyes.org.

5am MISTER ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD 5:30am ARTHUR

MOLLY OF DENALI

ALMA’S WAY 7am WILD KRATTS 7:30am CURIOUS GEORGE

8am WALL $TREET WRAP-UP WITH ANDRÉ LABORDE

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

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

SAMANTHA BROWN’S PLACE TO LOVE

Discover how a man born into slavery became one of the most influential voices for democracy in American history.

10pm

INDEPENDENT LENS “Mama Bears” shares how conservative, Christian mothers are transformed when they accept their LGBTQ+ children.

11:30pm

AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

21 WEDNESDAY

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

7pm

STEPPIN’ OUT

7:30pm

BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW

8pm

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S MARPLE, SEASON 4 “Murder is Easy” (Pt. 2/4)

9:35pm

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S POIROT, SEASON 2 “The Lost Mine” (Pt. 4/10)

10:30pm

SEASIDE HOTEL, SEASON 7 “Collaboration” (Pt. 2/6) Danish with English subtitles.

11:30pm

AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

23 FRIDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

HIGHLIGHT

7pm

CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES: THE LOUISIANA COAST The first episode of this series focuses on the state’s updated Coastal Master Plan. Producer and host Marcia Kavanaugh welcomes environmental journalists Mark Schleifstein and Bob Marshall to discuss how the most recent state plan addresses the threat to coastal Louisiana due to the loss of wetlands, land subsidence and sea level rise.

7:30pm

CHANGING SEAS

8pm

NOVA “Why Bridges Collapse”

7pm

INFORMED SOURCES

7:30pm

LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN

8pm

WASHINGTON WEEK

8:30pm

WALL $TREET WRAP-UP WITH ANDRÉ LABORDE looks at the past week’s market and brings local and

national investment professionals to you. Have a question for André? Email andre@wallstreetwrapup.info.

9pm

THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE, SEASON 2 (Pt. 1/8)

10pm

ART IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY, SEASON 11 “Bodies of Knowledge”

Contemporary artists use history, science and politics as the raw material for potent artworks.

11pm

STEPPIN’ OUT

11:30pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

24 SATURDAY

5pm

LOUISIANA ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

6pm

THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW “Carnival”

7pm

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Tucson” (Hour 1/3)

8pm

FINDING YOUR ROOTS “Forgotten Journeys”

9pm

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE “The Vote” (Pts. 3-4/4)

11pm

AUSTIN CITY LIMITS “Lyle Lovett and His Large Band”

25 SUNDAY

6pm

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S POIROT, SEASON 2 “The Lost Mine” (Pt. 4/10)

7pm

RIDLEY “The Peaceful Garden, Part 2/2” (Pt. 2/8)

8pm

MASTERPIECE “Endeavour, The Final Season” ‘Uniform’ (Pt. 2/3) A gang of entitled college students runs riot. But are they behind a rash of lethal mayhem? Morse makes a date with Joan, then starts digging up an old crime scene.

10pm

MASTERPIECE “Tom Jones” (Pt. 3-4/4)

26 MONDAY

6pm

PBS NEWSHOUR

7pm

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Tucson” (Hour 2/3)

8pm

THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE, SEASON 2 (Pt. 2/8)

10pm

NEW ORLEANS IN THE ’60s

11pm

AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

29 THURSDAY

6pm

PBS NEWSHOUR

7pm

STEPPIN’ OUT

7:30pm

BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW

9pm

NEW ORLEANS IN THE ’50s highlights include “Popeye and Pals,” “Morgus the Magnificent,” the career of New Orleans Mayor Chep Morrison, the development of the Lakeview and Pontchartrain Park neighborhoods and Canal Street as a regional shopping and entertainment mecca.

10pm

POV “After Sherman” explores how systemic racial discrimination and violence have affected generations in the South.

11:30pm

AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

27 TUESDAY

6pm

PBS NEWSHOUR

7pm

FINDING YOUR ROOTS “To the Manor Born”

8pm

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE “Casa Susanna”

Visit the Catskills hideaway where, in the 1950s and 60s, an underground network of transgender women and crossdressing men found refuge

10pm

FRONTLINE “Inside the Iranian Uprising” With a trove of footage filmed by protestors, much of it previously unseen, the film sheds new light on a regime under unprecedented pressure.

11pm

AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

28 WEDNESDAY

6pm

PBS NEWSHOUR

7pm

NATURE “Wild Florida”

8pm NOVA “Ice Age Footprints”

9pm NOVA “Emperor’s Ghost”

8pm

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S MARPLE, SEASON

4 “They Do It With Mirrors” (Pt. 3/4)

A reformatory for delinquent boys run by Miss Marple’s philanthropic friend becomes the scene of arson and poisoning, and ultimately murder. Joan Collins stars as Ruth Van Rydock.

9:35pm

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S POIROT, SEASON 2 “The Cornish Mystery” (Pt. 5/10)

10:30pm

SEASIDE HOTEL, SEASON 6 “Summer, Sea and Sunshine” (Pt. 3/6) Danish with English subtitles.

11:30pm

AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

30 FRIDAY

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

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INFORMED SOURCES

7:30pm

LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN

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WASHINGTON WEEK

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WALL $TREET WRAP-UP WITH ANDRÉ LABORDE

9pm

THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE, SEASON 2 (Pt. 2/8)

10pm

THE ARTICULATE HOUR “Marking Time” (Pt. 3/3) Time rules our lives. Artists and experts show that it may be more flexible than we think.

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During those uncertain months after Katrina, when we are all hoping for a quick recovery, one of the most anticipated signs was the reopening of restaurants. Other businesses were just as important, but a restaurant was a communal happy space that provided sustenance or, at the very least, an Old Fashioned over which to conclude that the city just might make it after all.

Of all the reopenings, the most anticipated, at least in the Mid-City area, was Mandina’s, the model of what a great New Orleans-style Italian/Creole neighborhood restaurant should be.

There was concern at first that the restaurant might not return because it was slow in doing so. In a city full of worries, high among then was, “Is Mandina’s coming back?”

It did. The delay was caused by taking the opportunity for remodeling. That took about a year and a half, and nearly $2 million, but the old restaurant was spiffed up, including a reworking of the bar area. Yet, it maintained its patina.

Founded in 1932 as a bar that served food, the business, as it passed through family generations, eventually expanded into a renowned restaurant that also has a very good bar.

Tommy Mandina, who was born and grew up in the building at the corner of Canal Street and South Cortez that houses the restaurant,

Mandina’s

started working actively in the business in 1971 along with his mom, Hilda. (The splendid specialty chef’s salad in her name is still on the menu.)

Tommy remembered that as a kid the family would occasionally take the Canal streetcar, that runs in front of the building, to Galatorie’s. It was there that this neighborhood restaurant family learned some of the techniques and style points of the grand dining rooms. To this day, many of the Mandina’s dishes are competitive with the big name places. Suggestion: try the turtle soup.

Tommy would retire and passed the management to his daughter, Cindy, who would first experience the business by bussing tables. As the manager she has continued to steer Mandina’s as one of the best in a city already known for its restaurants.

There have been some blips, caused not by business but by life. Like all restaurants Mandina’s suffered through the COVID crisis, and distancing required that fewer tables

could be used. (Drive-up customers were at least able to pick up their orders from a waiting attendant.)

Then there was the night of Friday, April 29. 2023. Around 8:45, a friend called to be sure that we were ok. Since we live near Mandina’s she was afraid that we might have been there. She had just heard that there had been a shooting. Canal Street was flashing with police vehicle blue lights. We would learn that the victim was a beloved young waiter who was serving an outside table when someone approached and shot him. A stray bullet went through the restaurant wall and injured a diner from Chicago who was in town to celebrate a friend’s birthday. There was tension in the neighborhood the next day. A man I saw walking down the block seemed to be suspicious as he weaved between parked vehicles. I noticed that other neighbors were peering from their porches thinking the same thing. Gradually he staggered away.

What happened that night was a double tragedy, and its victims will be remembered, beginning with votive candles placed on a step outside the restaurant-- an altar to the fallen waiter.

Closed during what would have been the lucrative first weekend of Jazz Fest, Mandina’s re-opened Monday, May 1. That was badly needed therapy for the staff and the neighborhood. Just as it was needed in the days after Katrina.

It is not unusual to report that on any given night Mandina’s was packed, but it meant so much more that Monday night. Some were there simply to have a meal; many were there (Including Mayor LaToya Cantrell) to show support.

I was there to pick up, as we frequently do, an order, this time consisting of marinated crab claws and the ever-bountiful Hilda’s salad. (Try it with blue cheese.)

Outside, the red streetcars waddled by completing the color scheme of the pink Mandina’s building enlivened by neon art.

One color that was missing from the exterior landscape was the blinking blue lights.

There were two security guards, rather than the usual one, but no need for action. They could have relaxed to the night air which was enhanced by the fragrance of fried oysters.

Nearby was the votive candles altar. Sorrow still prevailed. For the moment, though, the city was at peace.