New Orleans Magazine March 2021

NEW ORLEANS MAGAZINE MARCH 2021

GULF COAST VACATIONS

NEIGHBORHOOD GEMS

SPRING ESSENTIALS

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Contents FEATURES 34

Beachy Keen Gulf Coast Getaways

BY CHERE COEN

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Won't You Be My Neighbor?

Classic NOLA Streets and Places

BY ANDY MYER

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STANDARDS FROM THE EDITOR

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Good Neighbors

16 JULIA STREET

Pecking Order 18

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NEWS + NOTES

Top Things to Do, Read & Try THE DISH

News from NOLA Kitchens

22 BAR TAB

Best Bars,

Drinks & More 24 STYLE

Museum Worthy

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26 CHRIS ROSE

Skinny Dip

54 HOME ADVICE

Valorie Hart

28 PERSONA

Cara Lambright

56 NOSH

Salad Days

30 MODINE

Cover to Cover

58 CHEERS

Ginger Snap

32 VINTAGE 1905

60 DINING GUIDE

Listings from

Around the City

50 TRAVEL

Florida Bound 52 GROWING PAINS

It's Been a Year

80 STREETCAR

COVID and

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DIAL 12, D1

This month on WYES-TV and at wyes.org/live, don’t miss “Dolly Parton & Friends: 50 Years at the Opry,” The Bee Gees: One Night Only,” “Tina Turner: One Last Time,” “The Carpenters: Close to You,” plus many more.

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his month marks the dubious anniversary of our COVID-19 quarantine. It’s been a long year, and many of us are itching to do, well, anything at all. Luckily, spring is also here, and getting outside is the perfect socially distanced way to get out of those sweatpants, off the couch and off to the beach, biking path or neighborhood park.

We are fortunate to have good neighbors along the Gulf Coast with a plethora of places to go and things to do for solo, couple or family vacations…and they are all just a hop, skip and jump away. Our Gulf Coast guide has plenty of ideas for a daycation, long weekend or extended getaway.

If a staycation is more your speed, we explore some of the unique neighborhoods that make New Orleans home. From the historic Treme to the recently popular Freret neighborhoods, we highlight the local landmarks, hidden gems and well-loved spots that locals love.

It’s been a long quarantine year, but the end is in sight and we have much to look forward to this Have something you want to share with summer and fall. Our new normal changes daily, but us? Email ashley@ through it all we are lucky to have a community so myneworleans.com. very rich in culture, food, music and history and neighbors that always are ready with a helping hand, advice on the best places to eat and drink or even just a friendly “hey, how’s your mom’n’em?”

They say that “good fences make good neighbors,” but here in New Orleans, we’d also add deep porches, open screen doors, (socially distanced) neutral ground barbecues and a shared passion for the city we call home.

Thanks for reading and thanks for being our neighbor.

BONNIE WARREN

Besides wanting to know about architecture and design, readers of magazine home sections are also curious about the people who live inside.

What do they look like?

What’s their story?

Bonnie Warren, who wrote home sections for New Orleans Magazine for most of its history, as well as for national publications, understood the people factor and made it an imperative for a home to be included.

Warren, who died Feb. 7, was the magazine’s longest lasting freelance contributor, as well as having once served as editor during the magazine’s early years.

Elsewhere in her career she was a publicist who held high profile accounts including Brennen’s Restaurant, the Krewe of Bacchus and Houmas House Plantation and Gardens.

She knew the world of the media from both sides, as a participant and as a promoter and excelled at both. She will be missed by the many people who were part of her story.

– Errol Laborde

Congratulations to our Krewe of New Orleans Photo Contest, presented by The Sazerac House, winner! See page 59 for the winning photo.

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JULIA STREET

W I TH P O Y DR AS THE P A RROT

Pecking Order DEAR JULIA AND POYDRAS,

Someone once told me that there was a chicken business in New Orleans where the owner claimed to have once eaten an entire chicken in three minutes. Is that true?

Was he connected to Popeye’s? - Sam Fitzwilliams, Jr. (Marrero, La.)

Well, it is partially true, Sam. The person in question was named Buck Fulford. His actual accomplishment was even more stunning than what you heard. He was immortalized in “Ripley’s Believe it or Not” for having once killed, picked, cooked and eaten an entire chicken in one minute and fifty seconds.

Since Ripley’s tries to verify what makes its lists, we can assume that this was true. Unfortunately for New Orleans’ place in history, the fast feast did not happen here but in Port Arthur, Texas. However, the incident is relevant to New Orleans because Buck would open several Buck’s Famous Fried Chicken outlets throughout the city. The most famous was in the French Quarter at 819 Decatur St. A sign outside the store advertised Buck’s culinary accomplishment. The sign always received lots of attention from those who were walking by.

For more of Julia, According to a 1943 ad, a single check out her monthly blog at order of chicken sold for 45 cents; MyNewOrleans. a family order of four was $1.55. com/Julia-Street Fries were 15 cent extra. According to the website “Signs of New Orleans,” Buck died in 1974.

His last store had been sold in 1971.

In 1986 Gene Bourg, a food writer for The Times-Picayune, included Fulford’s place in an article about defunct New Orleans eateries. He described Buck’s as “a sort of Paleolithic Popeye’s.” When it came to fast food, Buck Fulford was certainly high in the pecking order.

Associate Publisher Kate Henry EDITORIAL

STUMPED BY A PARROT

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THE QUESTION:

Al Copeland once explained that he named Popeye’s Fried Chicken after a character in a movie.

Who was the character and what was the name of the movie? Please send in your answer before midnight tonight.

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magnificent peninsula with an extensive Gulf panhandle, Florida is one of Louisianans’ favorite destinations thanks to the allure of the water. With gorgeous Atlantic and Gulf beaches, Florida is also home to clear-water lakes, creeks, and rivers that brim with opportunity for additional water-based activities and unforgettable views. When designing a safe getaway for your family this year, consider the many, diverse features of this vast state. From nearby Pensacola to quaint small towns, nature preserves, and serene hideaways, options abound for creating the unique experience you crave, whether a relaxing reconnect with nature or a thrilling, activity-filled excursion with fun for all ages. Just a short drive away, the following destinations and rental companies are ready to welcome New Orleans families seeking a respite from routine.

VISIT SOUTH WALTON With 26 miles of stunning sugar-white sand beaches and 16 unique beach neighborhoods, each with its own personality and style, South Walton offers endless opportunities for visitors to find their perfect beach. Nestled in Northwest Florida along the Gulf of Mexico, South Walton is easily 12

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accessible from nearly every part of the U.S., making it the ideal destination for a weekend getaway or an extended stay.

South Walton is set apart by its unmatched natural beauty.

Vast nature preserves create a relaxed respite not often found in similar destinations, offering adventure-seekers more than 200 miles of hiking and biking trails, four state parks, a 15,000-acre state forest and 15 rare coastal dune lakes. Unique landscapes, eclectic shops, luxury accommodations and an abundance of award-winning dining options (200-plus restaurants) are all part of South Walton’s distinctive character and relaxing atmosphere.

Find your perfect beach at VisitSouthWalton.com.

FRANKLIN COUNTY Franklin County, along Florida’s Northern Gulf Coast, is a coastal oasis with sparkling beaches, tranquil bay waters, and scenic rivers and streams. Dubbed “Florida’s Forgotten Coast” for its quiet, laid-back atmosphere, the area’s pristine bays and Gulf waters support a thriving water-based ecotourism industry in the coastal communities of Apalachicola, Carrabelle, Eastpoint, Alligator Point, and St. George Island.

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Folks in Franklin County enjoy nature’s salty bounty through fishing, kayaking, swimming, diving, hiking or eating fresh Apalachicola Bay seafood. More than 80 percent of Franklin County’s 545 square miles is publicly owned with hundreds of miles of rivers, creeks, and coastal shallows to explore. Boat ramps and primitive canoe/kayak launches abound for adventurers.

Take a relaxing sunset tour of Apalachicola’s historic waterfront aboard one of several ecotour boats or charter an offshore trip in Carrabelle. Enjoy bird-watching and petfriendly beaches on St. George Island. Accommodations range from beachfront vacation rental homes and hotels to camping facilities.

Download the Florida’s Forgotten Coast app and stay up to date on events and specials at FloridasForgottenCoast.com.

HOMEOWNER’S COLLECTION VACATION RENTALS Seaside, Florida, provides an idyllic backdrop for a relaxing getaway spent with loved ones. Made famous by the film “The Truman Show,” starring Jim Carrey, Seaside is the birthplace of New Urbanism and a sleepy town where walking supersedes driving, neighbors wave to one another, and environmentally friendly habits are the norm. Its sense of community and connectedness are unparalleled, and its location on the Emerald Coast of Florida connects visitors to beautiful beaches and peace of mind.

Exclusive to Seaside, Florida, properties, Homeowner’s Collection Vacation Rentals is the largest vacation rental company in Seaside, representing over 135 homes. Owned by its participating SeasideFL homeowners, Homeowner’s Collection Vacation Rentals connects visitors with the cottage rentals that turn your Florida vacation into a dream come true. Spring Fever promotions offering up to 25 percent off are available now for properties ranging from one-bedroom condos to six-bedroom cottages, all in the heart of Florida’s scenic Highway 30A. To view properties and plan your Seaside vacation, visit HomeownersCollection.com or call 855-411-1557.

that has become the exception rather than the norm in today’s increasingly corporate rental environment. Plan your vacation today at ParadiseBeachHomes.com.

HOLIDAY ISLE PROPERTIES Destin, Florida, offers some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, in addition to exciting nightlife, abundant opportunities for family fun, and much more. Nobody knows this area as well as Holiday Isle Properties, whose exceptional rentals offer access to the softest, white sands, sparkling emerald waters, and breathtaking sunsets.

Located conveniently for vacationers along the Gulf Coast, the peninsula of Holiday Isle is prized property in the Destin area. Bordered by Destin Harbor on the north shore and the Gulf of Mexico on the south shore, Holiday Isle is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts, beach bums, and nature lovers.

Holiday Isle Properties offers a distinct array of vacation homes, condominiums, and townhomes along these prized shores. From one-bedroom condos to six-bedroom beach homes, as well properties to accommodate your boating needs, you’ll find the perfect memory-making locale with Holiday Isle Properties.

Holiday Isle Properties takes pride in its impeccable customer service, small-business atmosphere, and ability to offer the best prices around. To book your stay, visit holidayisle.net or call 800-837-5102. •

PARADISE BEACH HOMES For five years in a row, Paradise Beach Homes has been voted the Best Vacation Rental Company by readers of the Pensacola News Journal in the annual Best of the Bay awards. Pensacola owners and guests have benefitted from over thirty years of experience and professionalism that has earned the company a five-star guest rating. In addition to offering Pensacola area rentals, Paradise Beach Homes opened a full service rental management office on Navarre Beach as well.

Whether you seek a condo, townhome, classic beach cottage, or luxury Gulf-front home, Paradise Beach Homes offers the perfect vacation option for every budget. While specializing in vacation rentals, Paradise Beach Homes also offers event-friendly homes that have been used for making unforgettable family memories through weddings, family reunions, and other events.

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NEWS+NOTES

BY FR ITZ E SKE R

TRY THIS

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For New Orleanians who like browsing for and buying books in person instead of online, visit the new bookstore Baldwin & Co. at 1030 Elysian Fields Ave. Books of all genres, including regional titles, will be available, as will a selection of coffee, tea, and fresh pastries. BaldwinAndCoBooks.com.

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THE 2021 VIRTUAL CRESCENT CITY CLASSIC

As much as New Orleans runners hoped the 2021 Crescent City Classic would once again be an in-person event, the organizers decided the safest option would be to host a virtual event from April 1-5.

Participants can complete 6.2 miles of their choosing. It can be outdoors or on a treadmill in their own homes. Suggested courses include a route along the Kenner Lakefront, a Lakeview jaunt down Canal Boulevard to Lake Pontchartrain and West End, a Westbank levee loop, a Tammany Trace course, and courses in City Park and Audubon Park. Runners will need to submit their times through the Race Joy app. They will be able to see their results alongside other competitors online.

All entrants will receive a commemorative bib, T-shirt, and a medal. Runners can celebrate after completing the event with a Buy One/Get One Free coupon from Raising Cane’s.

The organizers have emphasized that they do not want people forming running groups to run any of the courses, shifting the event to virtual in order to discourage large crowds gathering together.

For more information on registration, visit ccc10k.com.

DEVELOPMENT OF DRUGS AND VACCINES: LESSONS FROM WORLD WAR II

The National World War II Museum is hosting an online zoom seminar titled “Development of Drugs and Vaccines: Lessons from World War II” on March 11 from noon-1. It’s suitable for all ages and will discuss how scientific advances in WWII led to penicillin treatments and flu vaccines.

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LISTEN TO THIS MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM SOUNDTRACK

New Orleans’ own Branford Marsalis composed the score to the Netflix film “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” Director George C. Wolfe said of Marsalis’ work, “Branford’s arrangements capture not only the cultural and regional DNA in Ma Rainey’s songs, but the wit and rage embedded in every note, shout, and moan.”

“THE HOUSE UPTOWN”

Ava, a 14-year-old grieving her mother’s death, travels to New Orleans to stay with her grandmother, Lane, a fixture in the local arts scene. Lane and Ava are mostly strangers to each other at first, and the girl’s arrival unsettles Lane. Ava’s strong resemblance to her mother forces Lane to face painful, difficult memories from her past and how she failed her daughter.

Bestselling author Jonathan Lethem praised “The House Uptown” with “Melissa Ginsburg’s page-turner is a devastatingly simple trap: characters so beguiling you settle in for a charming coming-of-age fable before realizing the spring is snapping shut on an inexorable and satisfying calamity.

The theme is the-past-isn’tdead-it-isn’t-even-past, but painted not with Faulkner’s heavy hand so much as with the crisp ingenuity of Ross Macdonald.”

“The House Uptown” will be available at local bookstores on March 16.

JOE W. BROWN PARK

March and April are two great months to be outside in New Orleans. For those who live in the eastern half of the city or for those elsewhere who want to make a day trip, check out Joe W. Brown Park at 5601 Read Blvd. in eastern New Orleans.

There is a walking path and play areas for the kids. There are some COVID-19 restrictions, but you can still play tennis, swim or do water aerobics in the indoor pool, go canoeing or fishing, and try your hand at archery with a reservation. Visit nordc.org/ calendar to make reservations. Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a leash at all times. Monday-Friday hours are 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Weekend hours are 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

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BY MISTY MIL IO TO

CRESCENT CITY FARMERS MARKET NOW OPEN ON THE LAFITTE GREENWAY

Dining Tradition Tujague’s, the second oldest restaurant in New Orleans, has moved to a three-story building at 429 Decatur St. with eight dining rooms, a courtyard and a balcony. The first floor is made up of the bar with Otis Guichet’s portrait hanging on the wall; the Parlor Room, which includes banquet seating and white wainscoting with mirrors; and the Begue Room, which resembles the main dining room in the old building with the same chandeliers and white wainscoting with mirrors. Beyond the Begue Room is a courtyard with patio lights and a lovely wall of greenery and planters. The second floor includes the Krewe of Iris Room and the Krewe of Iris annex with a balcony used for regular and private dining. There’s also a private dining room overlooking the courtyard called the Patio Room. Finally, the third floor includes two private rooms: The Steven Latter Room has green elements throughout, and the Guichet Room is perfect for board dinners or elegant wine dinners. 429 Decatur St., 525-8676, Tujaguesrestaurant.com.

The Crescent City Farmers Market has a new home in New Orleans’ vibrant Mid-City neighborhood.

Operating year-round, the market now takes place at the Lafitte Greenway and Bayou St. John on Thursday afternoons from 3-7 p.m.

Making use of the new Lafitte Greenway Plaza, the market will host vendors such as Crescent City Cultures, Graham’s Harvest, Honest Foods Co., Burgs Bees and many more. Pre-order is available Monday through Wednesday. 500 N. Norman C. Francis Pkwy., 861-4485, Crescentcityfarmersmarket.org.

A TAVOLA OPENS AT LAKESIDE SHOPPING CENTER

Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts - the restaurant group behind beloved local restaurants such as Broussard’s Restaurant & Courtyard, Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails and The Bombay Club - has opened A Tavola Restaurant & Wine Bar on the footprint of Lakeside Shopping Center. A Tavola, which means “at the table” in Italian, is a family-friendly establishment with an open kitchen serving modern Italian cuisine.

The menu includes offerings such as wood-fired pizzas, antipasti, soup and salads, paninis and sandwiches and other Italian favorites. Meanwhile, the gelato and sorbetto are supplied by local dessert-maker, Piccola Gelateria.

The extensive bar program includes nearly a dozen specialty cocktails, house-made limoncello, two specialty frozen cocktails (limoncello and Italian eggnog) and wines on tap. There are also more than two dozen wines and sparkling wines available by the glass, and 58 wines available by the bottle. 3413 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 577-2235, Atavo.la.

A FAMILY LEGACY CONTINUES

Lil Dizzy’s Cafe, known for having some of the best Creole soul food in New Orleans, is now under new ownership. Wayne Baquet, Sr., who opened the restaurant in 2004, retired in November and sold the cafe to his son, Wayne Baquet, Jr., and his daughter-in-law, Arkesha, in December. “We wanted to continue the Baquet family legacy that has been passed down for generations,” Arkesha said. “It means the world to Wayne and I to own Lil Dizzy’s and be able to hopefully pass it on to our children who are the next generation of Baquets. We are also very happy that Wayne, Sr., and Janet Baquet are still here to witness us continue the legacy and to make them both proud.” The restaurant will open soon for takeout and catering orders, followed by dine-in services that are within Covid-19 safety protocols. 1500 Esplanade Ave., 569-8997, Lildizzyscafe.net.

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BY MISTY MIL IO TO

SPRING SIPS TAKE CENTER STAGE

Celebrity Wine Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power have started a new line of clean (and vegan) wines, dubbed Avaline, made with organic grapes and without unnecessary extras (like sugars, colors or concentrates). Their line includes a white, red and rosé wine, plus a new sparkling wine.

The dry and refreshing sparkling wine ($26 per bottle), is made from Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada grapes, giving the wine light floral and fruit notes, a smooth texture and hints of citrus and crisp pear. Available at Finn McCool’s Irish Pub and Acquistapace’s Wine & Cheese. Drinkavaline.com.

Beverage directors at some of NOLA’s top restaurant bars are gearing up for the season with new spring cocktails. For example, Toups’ Meatery is highlighting the tastes of spring with cocktails such as The Brouhaha (made with Strega Italian liqueur, ginger syrup, fresh squeezed lemon juice and soda water served in glass rimmed with Chef Isaac Toups’ Fryclone seasoning); The Musc Have (made with pisco, Campari, muscadine and arugula); and a Banana Cognac (made with cognac, banana liqueur, malt syrup and lime). 845 N. Carrollton Ave., 252-4999, Toupsmeatery.com.

LIBRE RUM & COLA HITS SHELVES

Abita Brewing Company has launched its first ever ready-to-drink cocktail, dubbed Libre Rum & Cola. The all-natural distilled spirits cocktail is made with imported, three-year, oak barrel-aged rum, and cola crafted with raw cane sugar and a twist of natural lime juice. Libre Rum & Cola is available in grocery stores, retailers and restaurants. It comes in four-packs of 12-ounce cans, and each can has an 8% ABV (equivalent to more than a shot and a half of premium, Central American rum).

Enjoy it straight from the can or pour over ice with a garnish of lime. librerumcola.com

HIT THE PAVEMENT WITH A BIKE AND SPIRITS TOUR

Last year, four co-workers lost their jobs due to the pandemic, and decided to band together to create Paved Paradise New Orleans Bike Tours. Their Culture + Distillery Bike Tour includes four unique New Orleans experiences, including a bike ride through the French Quarter, a stop in the Bywater at JAMNOLA (a collection of 12 cultural exhibitions by 20-plus local artists celebrating the art, music, food and theatrics of the city), a visit to The Backstreet Cultural Museum in Tremé and a NOLA rum tasting at Happy Raptor Distillery. 1735 Washington Ave., 414-405-5397, Pavedparadisetoursnola.com.

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NEW ORLEANS WELCOMES SIDEWALK SIDE SPIRITS

While Mardi Gras was a little different this year, the king cake party was still going strong - even in the case of spirits.

Locally based cocktail syrup makers Cocktail & Sons have joined forces with iconic Louisiana bakery Gambino’s to form Sidewalk Side Spirits LLC—a spirit’s brand incubator founded in 2020 by friends in the spirits, cocktail and hospitality industry.

Just in time for Mardi Gras, they announced the launch of their first product, dubbed Gambino’s King Cake Rum Cream. Cocktail & Sons worked with Gambino’s Bakery owner Vincent Sceflo with the help of renowned blender, Midwest Custom Bottling - to create the perfect blend of Caribbean rum, Wisconsin cream, Louisiana sugarcane and Cocktail & Son’s King Cake Syrup.

Use it in coffee or premium cocktails, and experience Mardi Gras in a bottle.

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Style

BY ANDY MY E R

100% of the profits from each black or grey “It’s About New Orleans” Charity tee go to Feed The Second Line, an organization committed to providing local musicians and culture bearers food, love and wages.

Now that’s a shirt anyone can wear proudly! Available at JAM Nola, Jamnola. com.

Victrola was first introduced to Americans in 1906 as the Victor Talking Machine Company, and soon became the most successful turntable manufacturer of its time. The iconic brand has endured the evolution of technology, while keeping a look that’s reminiscent of a bygone era. This model features a clock, radio, USB port for charging your phone or tablet and can wirelessly stream music from any Bluetooth connected device. Available at The National WWII Museum gift shop, Nationalww2museum.org.

Check out SOFAB’s shop for an array of fantastic foodie treats. Gullah Gourmet’s vidalia onion and peach Hot on He Tung Hot Sauce, Fried Green T’Mada and She Crab Soup mixes make perfect gifts and are great to have on hand in your own pantry.

Available at the Southern Food & Beverage Museum store, Southernfood.org.

This chic Ayanna P. stone cuff, features rose quartz, green warm and chalcedony blue stones. The hammered metal design bends ever so slightly to fit most wrists.

Available at the 1850 House Museum store, 1850housestore.com.

Museum Worthy Stylish picks year-round

“Petit Pierre and the Floating Marsh,” written by Johnette Downing and illustrated by Heather Stanley, is quickly becoming a must-have for any bayou born bebe’s bookshelf.

In this heartwarming tale, a young pelican afraid to leave his nest is supported by family and his wetland friends to learn that home is never too far away. Available at the Audubon Nature Institute gift shop, Audubonmarketplace.org.

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Local artist Laura Scariano created a limited line of these clay rooster wall masks in honor of the founding of New Orleans. Je m’appelle Ferdinand is a homage to New Orleans’ connection to France. The Gallic Rooster has always been a symbol of France, replaced by an eagle during Napoleon’s reign, but re-emerged during the revolution in 1830. When the Duke of Orleans became France’s leader, he put the rooster back on flags and uniforms.

Available at The Ogden Museum gift shop, Ogdenmuseum.org.

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Skinny Dip A cautionary tale

“Nothing good ever happens in a bar after 2 a.m.”

That was advice – and an admonishment – given to me by a therapist more than two decades ago.

The theme of this issue of the magazine is Gulf Coast living and loving. This here is a story – consider it a cautionary tale for those of you new to the region – about the murky waters of the Gulf and how bad decisions often lead to worse decisions.

Our tale begins all those years ago at Snake & Jake’s Christmas Club Lounge in Uptown New Orleans.

It’s a bar for hipsters, which me and my friends fashioned ourselves to be back in our younger and more vulnerable years.

And it was way past 2 a.m. when some genius in our group (probably me) came up with the brilliant idea to drive over to the Mississippi coast to hit the waterfront casinos.

This was back before New Orleans had legalized gambling; that was the closest place at the time to piss away your paycheck. So five of us hopped in the car and headed off for a great Gulf Coast adventure.

What could go wrong, right?

The casino trip was uneventful – pretty much like all casino trips; we all lost our money. It was the

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drive home that was particularly informative for one in our group.

Let’s call him Scotty. (Because that’s his name.) He was a new hire at the Times-Picayune, where I worked at the time. A young southern California buck with wide open eyes and a sense of carefree adventure.

It has occurred to me over my three decades living here that, the closer you get to the Gulf waters, a strange sense of mirth and abandon can take hold of a man. A magnetic force? Something in the water? I don’t have the answer to that.

Anyway, driving home in what is now bright, full daylight, it’s clear that our Saturday night is long over.

It’s full-blown Sunday morning now.

Along the Gulf Coast highway, traffic is packed with cars full of proper, well-appointed families heading to their churches. We, however, are a motley, disheveled bunch, collectively relieved of our cash, our dignity and our sleep.

Scotty had never seen the Gulf before and was smitten by its vastness and the beach’s proximity to the road.

Somewhere around Pass Christian, he asked: Can you swim here?

the likelihood of a drowning, even for an infant, is pretty low.

And so, he runs and runs. Naked before the eyes of God, and His horrified church going followers along the We consented, but began to advise highway who have slowed to a crawl that this might not be the best location to witness this spectacle. to do so. But before we could explain Scotty goes way, way out to the why, he had stripped naked – like horizon before he figures it out. He I said, he was a California hipster turns around looking puzzled and kid – and he yelled “Let’s go!” And disappointed. He trundles back he was off and running to the water. the several hundred yards he has We never got the chance to tell him run with that familiar two-handed that you have to go out about half a cupped protection over his privates mile before the water that guys do when they For more Chris even reaches your shins. realize they’re naked and Rose check out his And so there he probably shouldn’t be. blog "Me Again"on Tuesday mornings at And this is but one is, this white, early myneworleans.com morning, shining ball example of why the of naked flesh running at full burst experts and professionals will tell into the Gulf. Or what little of it you, with affirmation: Nothing good there as at that location. ever happens in a bar after 2 a.m.

He hits the water, arms up and Take it from me. And Scotty, bless joyous, like a long distance runner his little newbie hipster heart. reaching the finish line in an inspiring He hung around the newspaper movie. And he runs. And he runs. for several years, married a colleague And he finds out the hard way that in the art department there, started this stretch of beach is no swimmer’s a family and then moved off to paradise. It’s where parents bring settle in – you guessed it: southern their young children and dogs to California. Where the waters run play because there are no waves, the vast, wide and blue. water is about three inches deep and And deep.

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n any gorgeous day, you can guarantee a hoard of people are headed to New Orleans City Park.

The 1,300-acre fauna sanctuary is one of the nation’s oldest urban parks and features historic, moss covered oak trees which have acted as the backdrop for various photoshoots and events, family picnics, hammock swinging and more. In addition to the leisurely activities the park provides, it also home to the New Orleans Museum of Art, the Louisiana Children’s Museum, the Besthoff Sculpture Garden, a mini golf course and the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park. In February 2021, Cara Lambright was named the new CEO of City Park, a role which includes planning for the park and ensuring its continued success as a New Orleans staple. At the start of Lambright’s new appointment, we checked in with her to see how she is adjusting to her new role in a new and unfamiliar city, and what she sees for the future of New Orleans City Park.

Q: Where are you originally from?

A: I was born and raised primarily in Dallas, but have many happy memories of spending summers with my family in New Iberia. Most of my 20s were spent abroad. I lived for a number of years in Bangkok, then Brussels, then London, where I finally settled down long enough to go to the London School of Economics.

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Q: What are your educational and professional backgrounds?

A: [At the London School of Economics] I studied operations, capital planning, program development, and fundraising. My time at LSE laid the foundation for a post-collegiate certification in Urban Park Executive Leadership, through the [City University of New York] and the Central Park Institute, and ultimately paved the way to what remain my professional passions: civic engagement and the exuberant and responsible stewardship of public parks and greenspaces. On this journey, I served as president of Andrisin Abbey, a non-profit consulting firm that provided services to nonprofits, President of the Board of Art League Houston, and Member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Trail Ride Committee. I am coming to New Orleans officially by way of Houston, where I settled down after the world tour and lived for 17 years. In Houston, I most recently served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Memorial Park Conservancy.

Q: What are you looking forward

being a part of City Park?

the air and head my way. What joy.

I cannot wait to experience it again.

And I’m still mystified by how many restaurants are on my “must-try” list despite my best efforts. Addis, Brigstens’, Neyow’s, Jacques-Imo, and so many more. But it’s a struggle, right? I have so many favorites that keep drawing me back again… like Marjie’s, N7, Stein’s, Mosquito Supper Club, Willie Mae’s…it’s a long list.

Q: What was your first impression of the city?

A: I knew the first time I came as a young child that I wanted to live here. The city exudes “living.” New Orleans is the sum of its parts: the heavy, humid air, the omnipresent sound of music, the exuberant house decorating for any reason at all, the local vernacular, the warmth of the people, and so many traditions that create communities within communities. And, of course, the greenspace. New Orleans is filled with lush greenery and public spaces like City Park that invite everyone – these are essential components of the world’s greatest cities. New Orleans is simply intoxicating. Over the past few years, I would tell others, I work in Houston, so I can live in New Orleans.

A: There aren’t many historical parks of such significance and size in the heart of a major city. City Park is nationally important, but it is also the heartbeat of New Orleans, a place that welcomes everyone.

Something special happens at City Park – something almost indescribable. City Park is the “people’s park” and that is at the heart of its appeal to me. I am excited to lead a park that brings a community together, that supports mental health through access to nature and recreation, and that embraces the unique culture of New Orleans.

Q: What are some of your first focus areas in your first few months at the park?

A: Well, first and foremost, I’m going to dive in and get to know the amazing staff that has been stewarding City Park – some staff has been with the Park for over 20 years. Their dedication and breadth of talent is amazing. And of course, we are going to ensure that we continue to provide the best possible user experience with the limited resources of the park as the pandemic continues. This means working with the park staff to identify and tackle the park’s most immediate priorities – and getting to work now on developing more long-term, sustainable sources of funding, including more diverse income streams for the park, to help bolster is against future challenges.

to experiencing the most in New Orleans?

A: I’ve been spoiled to have a house here in NOLA for nearly five years, and without a doubt, my favorite moment is hearing the sound of a second line begin to float through

To continue this conversation, and find out what’s next for Cara Lambright, visit our website for exclusive online content. MyNewOrleans.com

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TRUE CONFESSION

When I lived in England, my new neighbors asked me over for a drink and a get-toknow-you. They offered me either gin and tonic or champagne. I replied “Champagne! I can’t stand gin.” The lovely host replied by asking if I would like to see the family’s original recipe…it turns out, their last name was Tanqueray. (Side note: the Original Dry Gin Martini at the Bombay Club has completely transformed my feelings about gin.)

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MODINE GUNCH

Cover to Cover Book club shake-up

So, we got our COVID shots, and I see my brother-inlaw Lurch’s entire face for the first time in a year.

Would you believe - he’s grown a mustache. It looks kind of cute.

My mother-in-law Ms. Larda has also grown a mustache. It is not cute, and she gets busy with the tweezers right away.

She even digs out her lipstick. She got 20 ladies coming over - and not on Zoom, either.

Everybody in her Catholic women’s study group has managed to get inoculated, so they decided to have a real in-person meeting at her house to discuss the new book they been reading. It is called “River of Fire” and it was written by a nun.

The morning of, I do her a favor and pick up a couple boxes of petit fours from Randazzo’s for refreshments.

Ms. Larda says I should stay for the meeting. The ladies are very, very excited about this book. She's been getting text messages out the wazoo. She says it’s a good book, very inspirational, but she can’t believe all the commotion. Some ladies text that they are insulted, and some say they stayed all night reading it, and some say both in the same text.

I guess everybody is a little nuts these days. I tell her she better dilute the coffee with decaf. She says she is

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serving Irish coffee, with double whiskey. It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day anyway.

Then they start showing up, and it gets even stranger. Everybody has their book with them, but some of them have it covered in a plain brown wrapper.

It’s a pretty day, and she shows them out to her new deck in the back with lawn chairs and side tables and a umbrella in Saints colors. She got a table with the petit fours and coffee, plus fruit plates for the ones who gave up sweets for Lent.

Everybody says how gorgeous it is, and they all settle down with plates and cups, but before anybody can take a bite, Leanna Fazzio, who has a voice like a foghorn, jumps to her feet and raises up her

book like Trump holding the Bible.

She ain’t holding no Bible. The cover of this book reads “River of Fire” all right, but it also says, “the immovable man meets the irresistible woman,” and it shows a picture of a irresistible woman with long red hair and a dress that seems to be slithering off her shoulder for no reason, with her bosom pressed up against the immovable man’s bare chest.

“To start with,” Leanna bawls, “back when we were in school, our nuns used to tell us to ‘leave room for Jesus in between,’ but these two people here sure ain’t doing that.”

“What two people?” Gilda Malone asks, squinting at Leanna’s book - her glasses are on top her head. “I found the book inspirational.”

“Just what were you inspired to do, Gilda?” Leanna shoots back, very sarcastic.

Gilda holds her book up (same Trump pose) but her cover shows a nun dressed like a nun: no bare shoulder, no flaming red hair, no

immovable bare-chested man. And under the title it says: “A Spiritual Journey.”

Now everybody is rooting around in their purses for their glasses and staring at each other’s books, and there is some pearl-clutching going on.

Come to find out, there is more than one book called “River of Fire.”

And since everybody ordered them online - or got their grandkids to do it for them - “Mistakes were made,” like the politicians say.

About half the ladies got the inspirational one, and the others got the one with the heaving bosoms.

Ms. Larda comes up with a plan.

Everybody who got the right book will switch with everybody who got the wrong book, so they will all read both. Then discuss.

Gilda stares at the cover on Leanna’s book. “Didn’t it used to be a mortal sin to read this kind of stuff?” she asks.

“After the year we’ve had, God owes us something,” Ms. Larda says.

She’s ready for some guilt.

Of course, God’s watching.

I hope they don’t all grow mustaches.

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n October 26,1905, thousands of New Orleanians turned out this photograph taken by photographer John Teunisson, Mayor Martin to cheer President Theodore Roosevelt’s visit to New Orleans Behrman (sitting at Roosevelt’s right) whispered to the president: “I’m in the waning days of the city’s last yellow fever epidemic. glad you won’t be here long. I’d rather this city would stay Democratic.”

At the urging of Louisiana’s Congressional delegation In his speech, Roosevelt praised the city for how it “controlled and and against his advisors’ advice, Roosevelt kept New conquered” the yellow fever epidemic and for how it had healed deep Orleans in his tour of the South as a message to the nation that the city wounds caused by the Civil War. “Oh, my fellow countrymen,” the president said, “think what a fortune is had survived the epidemic. ours, that we belong to this Nation, which having fought one of the mightiest Roosevelt arrived early morning by train and after a tour of the port wars of all times, is now united and claimed by the whole people aboard the steamer “Comus,” his entourage set out in carriages President for a parade along Canal Street and St. Charles Avenue. Reporting as their own; claimed as their heritage of honor, and glory…”

Theodore Roosevelt’s the next day, the New Orleans “Daily Picayune” claimed over Later that day, Roosevelt boarded the “Magnolia” for a trip 1905 visit to 300,000 cheering people lined the avenues to see the charismatic down to the Gulf and battleship “West Virginia” for his return New Orleans.

“Bully Pulpit” president. Along the way, he stopped to greet a to Washington. During the trip, the “Magnolia” struck another group of waiting African-Americans and school children gathered at vessel and the president had to board another boat to complete the journey.

Lee Circle before moving on to City Hall (then at Gallier Hall), where The “Daily Picayune,” waxing on about Roosevelt’s “magnificent physique,” he encountered police and military troops trying in vain to hold back a hailed the Republican president’s visit a historic success. crushing mob of thousands.

“Each and every one that saw his smiling face,” continued the paper, From City Hall, the president’s entourage slipped quietly out a side door “received his greeting, or his kindly words, went away a personal friend of and moved on to the St. Charles Hotel and a lavish banquet in his honor. the forceful, jovial and tactful hero of the battlefield and of international There, among others, he greeted Confederate and Union veterans. Seen in statecraft.”

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BEACHY KEEN GREAT GULF COAST GETAWAYS FOR EVERYONE

By Cheré Coen

Beachy style and ease with Endless Rentals in Panama City Beach.

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ulf Coast Tourism reinvented itself since the pandemic began, luring visitors to its emerald waters and white sandy beaches while promoting strict safety measures. New hotels and restaurants continue to spring up, attractions such as the new Mississippi Aquarium and the relaunched Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo opened in 2020 and sites hurt by last summer’s hurricanes are rebounding for spring break.

Plus, with all the great outdoors for exploration, there’s plenty of ways to enjoy the Gulf Coast this spring and summer while maintaining social distancing.

Here’s our compilation of new Gulf Coast accommodations, great ways to enjoy the outdoors, beaches and otherwise, along with special events and new attractions. The Gulf Coast is open for business, y’all, so make your way east.

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Portofino Resort, Pensacola Check in and do nothing but relax at Portofino Resort in Pensacola, where everything is at the visitor’s fingertips - restaurants, shopping, spa, entertainment and, of course, the water. Located on 28 acres of Santa Rosa Island, the world’s largest barrier island, the only thing visitors have to think about is whether to face the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico or the peaceful Santa Rosa Sound.

What’s New: The Adventures package combine accommodations with discounted resort activities such as cruises aboard the Portofino I luxury catamaran, fishing the Gulf, sports such as tennis or golf or any of the weekly resort activities.

Information: Portofinoisland.com.

Mississippi Hospitality Hotel Beatnik, a throwback to simpler times, opened this past summer in Ocean Springs, part of the larger Ocean Springs Creative District.

These four “cabins” hark back to the motor court days but offer lots of modern amenities such as wet bars and luxury linens. Private outdoor showers, outdoor seating areas and native plants made up this unique property in the heart of one of the most charming towns in Mississippi.

What’s New: Hotel Legends boutique property also opened in Biloxi, close to the casino action, downtown and beaches. The 132-room hotel overlooks the Mississippi Sound and offers hip guest rooms with unique amenities, live entertainment and dining options.

Coming soon is the boutique Pearl Hotel in Bay St. Louis with 59 luxury suites and the music-themed luxury Biloxi UMUSIC Hotel, part of the Universal Music Group.

Information: Thehotelbeatnik.com, Hotellegends.com.

Point Clear’s Grand Hotel the second floor of the resort’s main building. In addition, guests may Demystify the magic of bourbon this month as part of the Grand Hotel’s 2021 culinary weekends. Monthly classes of the “Beverage Academy” are stay at the uniquely designed Nall Suite. geared to expand a visitor’s knowledge of mixology and each one-hour “He (Nall) pretty much designed it,” said Bill Lang, public relations class includes a beverage demonstration, recipes and beverage sampling. director for the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail and Resort Collection, March’s “Bourbon Demystified” discusses the history which owns and operates The Grand. “Amazing of this American spirit and how it’s produced along antique doors from the main room to bedroom, Mississippi Aquarium with enjoying an Old Fashioned and a mint julep. stained glass church window between those spaces, dazzles with aquatic What’s New: Paintings of Alabama artist Nall as well. Designed tile work in bathroom. Not like wonders. Hotel Beatnik can be found throughout the resort and now a any other of our rooms.” offers modern style and gallery showcasing his work has been installed on Information: Grand1847.com. amenities in the heart of Ocean Springs.

Emerald Coast Scheduled to open its door this year is Hotel Effie Sandestin, named for the grandmother to owner and developer Tom Becnel. The elegant property that resembles old Florida luxury will include 250 guest rooms and suites, dining options by Chef Hugh Acheson, spa and fitness center and the only rooftop pool on the Emerald Coast, according to owners. The hotel overlooks Choctawhatchee Bay and rests inside Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

What’s New: Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport out of Panama City is the region’s newest airport with Delta, Southwest, United and Silver offering flights to the Panhandle.

Information: Hoteleffie.com.

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Sandestin Wine Festival will dazzle foodies, wine lovers and more.

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up close and personal with kangaroos and sloths with its “Animal Encounters.” There’s also a reptile house, butterfly exhibit and petting zoo.

What’s New: The Safari Club Gulf Shores restaurant, located next to the gift ship and with a separate entrance, serves up seafood, handmade artisan wood-fired pizzas, items children will love, and vegan and vegetarian options.

Information: Alabamagulfcoastzoo.com.

GET OUTDOORS

Gulf State Park There’s so much to love about Gulf State Park, which is why it recently was awarded the 2020 Phoenix Award from the Society of American Travel Writers, given annually to destinations that “showcase responsible, sustainable tourism, including conservation, preservation, beautification and anti-pollution efforts.” It’s a nature lover’s paradise with campground, cabins, lagoons, an award-winning lodge right on the beach and 28 miles of trails.

What’s New: Visitors can pick up bikes throughout the park and ride free for a limited time through the Bloom Bike Share App. After downloading the app, visitors can scan the QR code on the bike and take off, then return the bike to any of the bicycle stations.

“It’s a great connector between Gulf Shores and Orange Beach,” said Colette Boehm, a travel writer who calls Gulf Shores home. “That’s a new amenity for us because they have them stationed at the Lodge and other places in the park.”

While the park sustained only minor damage from 2020’s Hurricane Sally, the storm took a bite out of the Gulf State Park Pier — and after a $2 million renovation. The pier’s front section reopens this spring Information: Alapark.com/parks/gulf-state-park.

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo The nonprofit zoological park grew by leaps and bounds when it moved four miles inland. And it has plenty of room to expand. It’s only six miles from the beach but far enough away from crowds to feel as if you’re in a wildlife safari.

Like in its previous location, Gulf Coast Zoo still allows visitors to get

Concierge Ease Love the beach but wish to let someone else do the legwork?

Endless Rentals in Panama City Beach will set up a beach bonfire for guests, perfect for a cozy accompaniment to a Gulf sunset or a chance to roast s’mores with family. The company also provides tents, chairs, coolers, beach toys and hammocks.

Choose your preferred picnic style and let Coastal Picnic & Co. set up a picnic pop-up on a Mississippi Gulf Coast beach. Standard packages include set up and clean up, items such as beach umbrella, blankets and pillows and a polaroid camera with 10 exposures, among many others.

Eat Drink Love Catering provides the food.

What’s New: Food, Booze & Hiccups in Ocean Springs creates pop-up, private in-home or business dinners and pre-made meals but recently collaborated with Belly Up Beach Chairs to produce beach bonfires on Ocean Springs Beach.

Information: Endlessrentalspcb.com, Coastalpicnicandco.com, Facebook. com/foodboozehiccups.

Discover St. Andrews There’s Panama City Beach and Panama City to the east, the latter home to two historic neighborhoods, one of which is St. Andrews. A 1.25-mile guided tour of St. Andrews, which includes historic homes, the marina and the 1877 Governor Stone schooner, are offered Wednesdays and Fridays from the Panama City Publishing Museum. The Market at St. Andrews, a farmer’s market and more, happens every Saturday year-round and Little Village offers live music and shopping.

In between the two cities lies St. Andrews State Park, containing five ecological landscapes between the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrews Bay. The park offers snorkeling, camping, swimming, beachcombing and surfing — and so much more. Birders love to hike the trails, discovering migratory species on their life list. In spring and summer, boats bring visitors to Shell Island to enjoy the pristine barrier island. Raccoons, deer and other wildlife are routinely spotted.

Information: Historicstandrews.com, Floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/ st-andrews-state-park.

THINGS TO SEE AND DO

Mississippi Aquarium On last year’s anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the $100 million Mississippi Aquarium opened in Gulfport. The new Mississippi Coast attraction features more than a million gallons of freshwater and saltwater exhibits, with a wide variety of habitats and 200 species.

What’s New: The SeaTREK experience allows guests ages 10 and older to don a helmet and immerse into the Aquarium’s Oceans Habitat to get up close and personal with fish, sharks, rays and more. Participants do not need to know how to swim to enjoy SeaTREK, for they walk underwater on a guided tour, hair and

Get wild at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. Experience ultimate relaxation at Portofino Resort, Pensacola.

face staying completely dry. Guests can even wear prescription glasses or contact lenses.

Information: Msaquarium.org.

Hot Air Balloon Festival More than 40 balloon participants are scheduled to soar when the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival takes flight May 7-9 at OWA amusement park in Foley. Balloons will lift off at dawn and dusk each day, depending on wind and weather.

What’s New: The festival has moved to OWA and will now extend over three days. As in years past, the festival includes children’s activities, tethered balloon rides, artisan and food vendors, live music and balloon glows, but guests may also enjoy the amenities of the park, including restaurants, shopping and OWA entertainment.

Information: Gulfcoastballoonfestival.com or Visitowa.com.

Sandestin Wine Festival The annual event that’s routinely on Panhandle “best of” lists, the Sandestin Wine Festival turns 34 this year, a four-day event of wine and fun at the Village of Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin. The weekend of wine dinners, cool retail, a wine cruise, specialty brunch and, of course wine tastings, among other events, takes place April 16-19.

What’s New: The relatively newcomer Bubbly & Booze tent returns this year to the Grand Sandestin Lawn for live music, specialty liquors and desserts.

Information: Sandestinwinefestival.com.

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t’s no secret that folks are spending more time at home these days and investing in their own space, where pretty much everything takes place. Many are using this opportunity to research alternative neighborhoods and seek out a new location. ¶ New Orleans’ rich history ensures every single city neighborhood is a cultural gem in its own right. And while we wish we could spotlight each one, we’ve talked with local realtors, historic house specialists and residents to highlight a handful of great areas to consider when looking to relocate. Many of the spots mentioned here need no introduction, but we’re calling them out as a reminder of the delightful mix that makes each of these areas a unique draw.

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N7 This captivating neighborhood restaurant and wine bar specializes in French cuisine often infused with a Japanese touch.

The charming off-street setting amidst a lush garden feels like a scene straight out of “Midnight in Paris.” 1117 Montegut St., N7nola.com

BYWATER The Bywater is full of striking shotguns and Creole Cottages that date back the mid-to late 1800’s. Offering all of the quirks and charm you would expect to find in a historic New Orleans neighborhood, the area has a great mix of residential and commercial throughout. After Katrina, many flocked to this part of town due to the slightly higher elevation closer to the river. ¶ Quiet, yet lively, this portion of the “sliver by the river” feels tucked away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The neighborhood tends to draw creatives who appreciate the eclectic vibe and general joie de vivre. ¶ “The Bywater is vibrant with colorful historic architecture and a strong sense of community,” said George Jeansonne with French Quarter Realty. “Residents love the dining spots, bars, art galleries, and friendly neighbors.

Homeowners also appreciate the high ground and low inventory protecting their family’s investment.”

The Joint

Hailed by many as the best BBQ in town, The Joint, serves wood-fired barbeque and side dishes in a rustic, cypress-paneled space. Menu highlights include slow-smoked barbecue brisket, pork, chicken and sausage, house made slaw, beans, custom cocktails and daquiris. 701 Mazant St., Alwayssmokin.com

Bacchanal

Decorations Lucullus

On the edge of the Bywater sits Bacchanal, a wine and cheese store offering small plates, an extensive wine list and live music in a large backyard festooned with twinkling string lights. Walk in, select a bottle of wine and a bite to eat and find a spot in the back to enjoy a lovely evening. 600 Poland Ave., Bacchanalwine.com

Step back in time while browsing Lucullus’ unparalleled collection of finely curated antiques. The Decorations Lucullus team – Patrick Dunne, Nathan Drews and Kerry Moody – offer interior design, decorating and styling consultations by appointment. 915 Kentucky St., Decorationslucullus.com

Pizza Delicious

This casual, counter-service spot with a hip ambiance, lives up to its name, serving NY-style, thin-crust pizzas, pastas and salads. With creative daily specials, there is something for everyone, but you can’t go wrong with the mouth-watering familiar favorites. 617 Piety St., Pizzadelicious.com

Markey’s This unassuming neighborhood watering hole has a steady flow of regulars who come back time and time again for the cheap drinks, friendly atmosphere and Monday night trivia. 640 Louisa St.

Harold’s Harold’s has everything for your gardening needs, from large trees and container gardens to pots, tools and other accessories. Just strolling through the lovely space is a treat in itself, and you will almost certainly be greeted by one of Harold’s infamous adopted cats, perhaps even Little Harold himself.

1135 Press St., Haroldsplants.com

Music Box Village Created and built

by New Orleans Airlift, an artistdriven nonprofit, this whimsical village is made of interactive musical houses, with instruments imbedded into the walls, floors and structures, for a oneof-a-kind interactive experience. The village stage has hosted hundreds of musicians since opening, including Norah Jones and Tank and the Bangas. 4557 N. Rampart St., Musicboxvillage.com

Crescent Park

Crescent Park’s 1.4-mile green space along the Mississippi offers walking paths, bike trails and picnic spots. Walk to the top of the pedestrian bridge for a fantastic view of the city skyline while watching barges float down the river. Crescentparknola.org

Alma This modern Honduran café is quickly becoming a popular spot, featuring bold flavors by Chef Melissa Araujo.

Alma’s menu focuses on fresh and local ingredients from Bellegarde Bakery, Inglewood Farm, Southern City Farm and more. 800 Louisa St., Eatalmanola.com

BAYOU ST. JOHN “Bayou St. John is the festivalgoer’s dream neighborhood,” said Rachael Kansas with RE/MAX. “Most (Bayou St. John) residents share one thing in common – a die-hard love for Jazz Fest. Plus, the central location makes it incredibly convenient for getting around town.” ¶ If you enjoy local music, colorful historic homes, and creative, vibrant neighbors who truly care about their community, this may be the hood for you.

Amidst gorgeous oak trees, you will find stately historic homes along Esplanade and Ursulines. But, throughout the neighborhood you will also see plenty of shotgun doubles, single shotguns and cottages, a scattering of raised basement homes and unique commercial properties, like former corner groceries, a church and even a gas station, converted to residences.

Lamara Coffee & Kitchen This organic coffee house features a West Coast-inspired menu of healthy vegetarian small plates, a superfood smoothie bar, gluten-free baked goods and all of your favorite caffeinated beverages.

1300 Broad St., Lamaracoffeeandkitchen.com.

Mayhew Bakery

A former sous chef at Brennan’s, Kelly Mayhew serves fresh sourdough breads, pastries, sandwiches, pizzas and coffee out of this much buzzed about bakery. 3201 Orleans Ave., Mayhewbakery.net

Thrive Pilates Offering group classes and private sessions in a serene space, Thrive Pilates is a Bayou St. John resident favorite for unwinding and calming the mind. Thrive keeps group classes small, ensuring each participant is a priority. 3700 Orleans Ave., Thrivepilatesnola.com

Liuzza’s by the Track Lola’s A long-standing neighborhood favorite, Lola’s serves authentic Spanish dishes influenced by Creole cuisine in a quaint space. Favorite menu items include paella, mariscos, ajoblanco and sangria. 3312 Esplanade Ave., Lolasneworleans.com

Parkway Bakery & Tavern Everyone in NOLA has a favorite po-boy spot, and Parkway remains at the top of that list.

With an indoor and outdoor patio, Parkway has been a go to spot for roast beef po-boys (and over 25 others), comfort food and drink for years. 538 Hagan Ave., Parkwaypoorboys.com

Swirl Wine Bar & Market Swirl’s casual wine shop and lounge features a range of well-curated bottles, plus beer and delectable cheese plates and tasting events.

3143 Ponce De Leon St., Swirlnola.com

A hop skip and a jump from the Fairgrounds, and often referred to as the unofficial “Jazz Fest headquarters,” this causal tavern is well-known for its gumbo and signature BBQ shrimp po-boys. 1518 N. Lopez St., Liuzzasbythetrack.com 1000 Figs

Pal’s Lounge

A spin-off of the popular Fat Falafel food truck, this neighborhood Mediterranean eatery features seasonal plates and reigns as one of the most popular vegetarian spots in town. 3141 Ponce De Leon St., 1000figs.com

Pal’s is a classic Bayou St. John neighborhood bar with a range of pop-up restaurants serving up delicious dinners regularly. If you love a good dive bar, Pal’s is your spot. 949 N. Rendon St.

Good Bird

Opened in 2016, Good Bird is a healthy rotisserie chicken eatery serving sandwiches, wraps, salads, bowls and smoothies using fresh, local ingredients. 5031 Freret St., Goodbirdnola.com

FRERET Named after former mayor William Freret, this commercial corridor was filled with businesses and shops in the 1920s and 30s and even had a streetcar running down the main drag. But once residents flocked to the suburbs and began to look to big-box stores for their needs, the area saw a sharp decline. Since the 1990s, there has been a major revitalization, bringing people and business back to the now bustling area. ¶ “There are local restaurants of all flavors and specialties on Freret Street and a new Rouses mini-supermarket is opening soon,” said Sarah Martzolf with The Martzolf Group/ McEnery Residential. “Old blight has been replaced with gelato and acai bowls, fitness and yoga studios, salons, music venues, cafes, bakeries and bars. What you used to have to go to Magazine Street for, Freret corridor residents now have as their own walkable conveniences.” ¶ The neighborhood is filled with mature oak trees, small neighborhood parks, and is an easy walk to parades and the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line. You’ll find all of your favorite New Orleans architectural styles here – Victorian, craftsman and traditional cottages.

Company Burger Ranked by national media as one of the “Best Burgers in America,” this classic joint offers several house-made sides, toppings and drinks, in a modern counter-service space. Hot tip: one of the specialty mayos is a must to complete the perfect burger.

4600 Freret St., Thecompanyburger. com

The Gasa Alley Bar

The recently reimagined concert venue Gasa now boasts an alley bar filled with tables and chairs, featuring live music on select evenings and bites from well-loved local food trucks. 4920 Freret St.

Piccola Gelateria Piccola offers 18 different small-batch gelatos and sorbettos daily, in traditional flavors like Amarena Cherry and Pistachio and rotating options like Sea Salt Caramel and Rose Petal. Piccola also serves up coffee and crepes. 4525 Freret St., Piccolagelateria.com

Ancora

Ancora serves authentic Neapolitan pizza, other Italian dishes and drinks in a cozy, hip space. The restaurant’s woodburning oven is made with materials from Mt. Vesuvius.

4508 Freret St., Ancorapizza.com Val’s

Housed in a vintage gas station, Val’s has quickly become a popular Freret Street hangout, serving Latin American street food, snacks and drinks. The large, covered patio with artificial turf is perfect for kids and friends of the four-legged variety. 4632 Freret St., Valsnola.com

High Hat Café Fried chicken is the star of High Hat’s menu with a supporting cast of Delta tamales, pimento cheese and other southern staples. This casual, family-friendly corner spot is great for anyone seeking gluten-free seafood options. 4500 Freret St., Highhatcafe.com

Body Shoppe

Body Shoppe is a popular fitness hub offering an array of energizing classes, infrared saunas, and an on-site smoothie and coffee bar, Shake Shoppe. 4537 Freret St., Nolabodyshoppe.com

Cure Largely credited with pioneering the craft cocktail movement in New Orleans and the Freret-area renaissance, this James Beard awardwinning bar, housed in a chic, dimly-lit former firehouse, serves a wide array of creative drinks and eclectic small plates. 4905 Freret St., Curenola.com

Fatma's Cozy Corner This full-service coffee shop is open seven days a week, with outdoor seating, and serves delicious breakfast biscuits, and other morning dishes that hit the spot, Mediterranean sandwiches and plates for lunch, paninis as well as desserts.

1532 Ursulines Ave., Fatmascozycorners. comcom

TREMÉ Tremé, one of America’s oldest black neighborhoods, was originally a plantation, until sold to the city of New Orleans in 1810. The land was subdivided and the new area became a cultural breeding place and respite for free persons of color. ¶ “Tremé’s architecture represents purity of form – and it is New Orleans’ second oldest neighborhood,” said Peter Patout, historic house specialist and realtor with Talbot Historic Properties.

“This historic area is full of extraordinary examples of Creole architecture with an abundance of cottages starting with Creole, then Victorian and Arts & Craft. You’ll also find Neoclassical & Italianate Mansions.”¶ Like the French Quarter, Tremé is traditionally a racially mixed neighborhood dating back to its origins in the early 19th century. The birthplace of jazz is a beacon for artists, musicians and interesting New Orleanians whose art and life are influenced by the history, culture and beauty of the area. The neighborhood’s proximity to the French Quarter, CBD, Bayou St. John and the Lafitte Greenway certainly add to the quality of life for residents.

Willie Mae’s Scotch House In 2005 Ms. Willie Mae Seaton was honored with the James Beard award for “America’s Classic Restaurant for the Southern Region.”

Established in 1957 as a bar, with many incarnations since, and designated “America’s Best Fried Chicken” by the Food Network and Travel Channel, Willie Mae’s is still family owned and operated by its namesake’s greatgranddaughter.

2401 St. Ann St., Williemaesnola. com

St. Augustine Church Founded in 1841, St. Augustine Catholic Church has served as a spiritual heart of the neighborhood for nearly 200 years. The church’s Jazz Mass is highly recommended and currently available to stream live virtually.

1210 Governor Nicholls St., Staugchurch.org

Lafitte Greenway

Treme Coffeehouse

The Lafitte Greenway is an oasis, adding so much to the area with its trailhead beginning in Tremé and extending from Armstrong Park to Bayou St. John and beyond. The Greenway is now the Thursday home of the Crescent City Farmers Market. Lafittegreenway.org

Offering La Lousiane Bakery pastries and New Orleans Ice Cream Company treats, this spot is a neighborhood favorite for a low-key java fix. 1501 St. Phillip St., Thetremecoffeehouse. com

Dooky Chase’s Founded in 1941

by Emily and Dooky Chase, Sr. as a sandwich shop and bar, this storied restaurant soon grew into a fine-dining establishment under the vision of Legendary Chef Leah Chase, “The Queen of Creole Cuisine.” It soon became a hub for music, entertainment, civil rights and culture, earning countless accolades, including the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award for Leah from the James Beard Foundation.

2301 Orleans Ave., Dookychaserestaurants.com

Li’l Dizzy’s Café

For long-time owner Wayne Baquet, producing great fried chicken has been a matter of pride.

Baquet and his wife recently sold the business to his son and daughter-inlaw, assuring locals that the family’s celebrated soul food institution will live on. 1500 Esplanade Ave.,Lildizzyscafe.net

Armstrong Park/ Congo Square

Armstrong Park is dedicated to one of the city’s most celebrated native sons and the history of jazz. Within the park is Congo Square, which took its name from the tradition of slaves who gathered there on their day off to sing, play drums, sell goods and celebrate. 701 N. Rampart St.

Mother-in-Law Lounge

Backstreet Cultural Museum Visitors to the museum will see an amazing array of Mardi Gras, jazz funeral, second line and other cultural memorabilia found only in New Orleans.

The museum also houses the city’s largest collection of brilliant Mardi Gras Indian costumes. 1116 Henriette Delille St., Backstreetmuseum.org

Dedicated to the memory of one-timeowner Ernie K-Doe, this live music pub and shrine, now owned by Kermit Ruffins, is a go-to spot for sensational music, cheap drinks and a guaranteed good time. 1500 N. Claiborne Ave

TOURO Named after Judah Touro who founded Touro Infirmary in 1852, this area’s central uptown location is hard to beat. ¶ “The walkability to Magazine Street shops, restaurants and parades, plus the beautiful architecture makes this neighborhood very appealing,” said Margaret Stewart with Latter & Blum Realty. “This area is a great fit for a younger crowd who want to take advantage of all the location has to offer, plus there are still deals to be had.” ¶ Stroll the streets and you’ll find historic Victorians, center homes and cottages.

The close proximity to Touro Hospital, parade routes and the streetcar line are absolutely added bonuses for residents. If you are fond of historic homes and city living, the Touro area will not disappoint.

Dunn & Sonnier This exceptional, full-service florist boasts an adjoining European antique and gift shop filled to the brim with a variety of fabulous home accessories and found objects. 3433 Magazine St., Dunnandsonnier. com

Drink Beauty

At NOLA’s first beauty and matcha focused café caffeine lovers can grab a daily dose in a colorful, posh setting, choosing from a fun menu of specialty lattes and wellness-boosted drinks, along with typical espresso, brewed coffee and treats. 3424 Magazine St., Drinkbeautynola.com

SOSUSU Boutique Opened in 2016, Susu Stall’s airy boutique showcases a finely curated range of eye-catching clothing and accessories from across the globe. 3427 Magazine St., Sosusu. myshopify.com

Bouligny Tavern Brought to you by Chef John Harris of neighboring Lilette, this hip, Mid-Century modern spot with a cozy outdoor patio, offers a sophisticated small plates menu and an extensive cocktail and wine list. Do not miss the Fig Old Fashioned. The always fantastic music playing in the background will have you dancing in your seat. 3641 Magazine St., Boulignytavern.com

Lilette Dominating “Best Of” lists for 20 years now, Chef John Harris’ Lilette has been dubbed “one of the sexiest dining rooms in New Orleans.” Offering imaginative French and Italian-inspired cuisine in a sunny, wine-colored space with cream banquettes, this dreamy mainstay attracts a stylish crowd. 3637 Magazine St., Liletterestaurant.com

Verdure Olive Oil Co. This specialty store shelves a wonderful selection of high-end extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegars and well as other excellent pantry staples like stuffed olives, syrups and preserves. Verdure’s staff and owners are extremely helpful and friendly. 3634 Magazine St., Verdureoliveoil.com

Cafe Abyssinia

Café Abyssinia serves traditional Ethiopian dishes like Doro Wot and Yebeg Tibs in a cozy, colorful atmosphere. Great for take-out or dining in, with large dishes that are meant to be shared. 3511 Magazine St.

Baru Bistro & Tapas

Cavan

Enjoy Latin-Caribbean small plates in this relaxed indoor and outdoor setting.

Popular menu items include mazorca, arepas, langostinos, an assortment of fresh fruit mojitos and caipirinhas.

3700 Magazine St.,Barutapasnola.com

Housed in a decadent two-story Victorian, Cavan serves American coastal fare, southern small plates and craft cocktails. Cavan also has a lovely outdoor patio perfect for a long, relaxed brunch.

3607 Magazine St., Cavannola.com

TRAVEL

B Y CHE R É CO E N

DO

Walk downtown and enjoy the many boutiques, numerous historic attractions and museums and the beautiful grounds of Stetson University. Stop by the Visitor’s Center and pick up a map that details the artwork of The DeLand Sculpture Walk, then enjoy the whimsical and elegant art pieces throughout town. Be sure to pause at the DeLand Wings Mural by Erica Group where visitors take selfies as they transform into angels.

STAY

Two historic properties perfected into boutique hotels provide guests with more than a good night’s sleep. The Deland Hotel harkens back to the 1920s and features vintage furniture and claw-foot bathtubs in guest rooms along with a relaxing lobby and outdoors space to enjoy cocktails and wine.

Inside the hotel, on the ground floor, diners may indulge in the sushi bar The Twisted Chopstick.

Also built in the 1920s, and following a major renovation, the Artisan Downtown lies in the heart of DeLand and includes boutique guest suites that offer a chic, contemporary complement to the historic property.

FIREFLIES IN BLUE SPRING

Florida Bound

EAT

Until the end of March, things slow down significantly at Blue Spring State Park outside DeLand, Fla. Water activities such as paddling and swimming cease in this central Florida park, but visitors don’t seem to mind. Most come for the manatees, those gentle giants huddled together beneath the crystal-clear waters.

The nearby St. Johns River turns chilly in winter so Florida’s manatees head to the park’s spring which remains a warmer 72 degrees. Visitors can walk the boardwalk that parallels the spring run and see hundreds of these peaceful creatures gathered.

It’s truly a one-of-a-kind experience.

Then, from the middle to the end of March, thousands of fireflies emerge in Blue Spring, this time attracting hundreds of the human species to witness the light spectacular.

These outdoors adventures are only part of what makes DeLand and surrounding areas the perfect Florida getaway. The town’s home to a historical downtown district — voted America’s BEST Mainstreet — with award-winning restaurants, shopping and historic Stetson University. Located between Orlando and Daytona Beach, DeLand could also be part of a larger Florida vacation.

For more information on DeLand and the various state parks with springs surrounding the city, go to Visitwestvolusia.com.

SPIRITUAL

Manatee encounters and more

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Start the day with pancakes at the Old Spanish Sugar Mill Grill and Griddle House at Deleon Springs State Park. They don’t just deliver every kind of pancake imaginable, you get to make them yourself on the grill in the middle of the table.

After visiting the manatees, sample a refreshing beer from one of the four breweries located on the county’s “CoolCraft Beverage Trail.” If coffee’s more your thing, the trail features three java spots as well.

Finish the day with an elegant dinner at Cress, chosen as Best Overall Restaurant in the 22nd Annual Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards, not to mention being honored as a “Smart Catch Leader” with the acclaimed Beard Awards.

In 1894, George Colby and a group of spiritually minded people traveled from New York to central Florida in search of a haven for their religious beliefs. Today, the Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp — designated a Historic District and placed on the National Register of Historic Places — still offers services with mediums, relaying messages from the beyond.

For more information, visit Cassadaga.org.

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GROWING PAINS

BY E VE C R AWFO R D PEYTON

It’s Been a Year Lessons learned

It’s been almost a year now.

A year since I thought a quarantine sounded like a fun break.

A year since I was mad that my March 17 conference in New York City was canceled.

“It’s just like the flu, isn’t it?” I ranted at my co-workers, who were also mad that we weren’t going to be descending on the Big Apple.

“Would they cancel the conference just because it happened to be during flu season? It’s insane!”

(In hindsight, I was being an ignorant brat and I am so, so, so thankful they canceled that conference. A conference. In New York. In March 2020. I get chills when I think about it now.)

A year since I had no thoughts or opinions or ill wishes for people wearing masks on their chins.

A year since I learned that you’re supposed to cut the elastics on disposable masks so they don’t choke sea turtles or something.

A year since I was obsessively wiping my packages and groceries and door handles.

A year since the toilet paper and hand sanitizer shortages.

A year since I started my sourdough starter.

And then, as the timeline eases toward the end of the month, it gets darker.

A year since my 83-year-old father got sick. A year since I convinced him to call an ambulance and watched them load him into it and couldn’t go

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with him because of COVID restrictions. A year since they had to take him to three different hospitals before finding one that was still accepting patients. A year since the hospital called to say they were admitting him with pneumonia – not COVID19, but not a great prognosis for a guy his age. A year since I tried to explain to him, sick and confused, that I wasn’t able to come see him. A year since he was discharged home, weak as a kitten and dependent on oxygen – and me. A year since

I sneezed in his presence and then immediately started hyperventilating and shaking and crying because I was certain the sneeze meant I had COVID and had essentially just murdered my father.

In the weeks and months that have followed, we’ve all learned a lot. These days, I double-mask but no longer spray down my mail. I’ve finally sent my younger daughter back to school but am keeping my older one home. I’m pretty sick of sourdough. I have plenty of toilet

paper. I would rather cut off my toe than attend a massive in-person conference (although I did just attend a virtual one and don’t know that I wouldn’t prefer that format even in non-pandemic times).

Perhaps most important, my father has recovered and received both doses of his COVID vaccine.

The days we spent together during his illness and recovery were scary and sad … but also weirdly sacred and special.

As we start to move through the one-year milestones on many different COVID-related events, I’m finding myself full of emotions, many of which are conflicting.

I’m grateful to have made it this far with my closest family members still well. I’m proud of what we’ve learned and done. I’m amazed by science for getting us to a vaccine so quickly. I’m furious at selfish behavior that puts us all at risk. I’m grieving for friends who’ve died of this disease. I’m sad and angry for all of the loss and suffering.

For more Eve, I’m in awe check out her blog “Joie d’Eve” on of medical Tuesday mornings at worker s myneworleans.com and essential workers and grocery store workers and teachers. I’m never going to feel comfortable in a crowded room again.

I can’t wait to get back to normal.

It’s been a year now.

It feels like a blip.

It feels like a decade.

I’ve learned a lot. I’m not sure it was worth it.

JANE SANDERS ILLUSTRATION

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HOME ADVICE

BY L E E CUTR O NE

ABOUT THE DESIGNER Valorie Hart is a designer, stylist, and author of a best-selling design book “House Proud: Unique Home Design Louisiana” (photos by Sara Essex Bradley). She lives on The Gulf Coast and continues working in the metropolitan New Orleans area. She is currently working on her second design book, “Bohemian Soul” (photos by Sara Essex Bradley).

VALORIE HART Punch up your porch for spring

A

porch is more than a mere entrance zone for your house: it provides protection for windows and facades, helps cool your interior, and can make a positive first impression. A porch that is roomy enough can be an outdoor living space for relaxing and entertaining and add to the value of your home.

For those looking to punch up their porch game with the arrival of spring, designer Valorie

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Hart, who has styled and written numerous features on outdoor spaces (as well as interiors), suggests starting with a good top-to-bottom cleaning, which includes sweeping and washing floors, walls and ceilings using a garden house or gentle power washer with a bleach-based product. If in need of a paint job, she advises letting everything dry for 24 hours, then using a tried and true exterior and porch floor plaint — preferably an oil-based paint because they repel moisture and last longer. “Stick to classic

colors that wear well,” she said. “You can always change up furnishings if you need a refresh down the road.”

Furnishing a porch, according to Hart, depends on how you use the space: a back porch that is close to the kitchen, yard or pool may make a good outdoor dining room, while a screened side porch 1 could be a cozy sleeping porch.

For long She takes stock of furnishings porches that the client has on hand, what run the length of the house, needs to be replaced or updated, divide them into colors favored, lighting needs seating areas and budget. Among the many defined by area rugs. things she likes in today’s marketplace for indoor-outdoor 2 use are weather resistant fabrics, rugs and furniture made from Avoid matched sets of outdoor recycled plastic bottles; stone furniture. and terracotta planters, ceramic garden stools, classic wicker, 3 rattan, which has made a comeback, and outdoor curtains for Tables, pillows, a drinks cart, filtering light. Stone top tables, vintage or farmhouse tables, long benches weathered and bistro chairs are favorite pieces with a patina add a picks for dining spaces; lanterns personal touch. for a pretty look and a string of lights for a touch of fun.

Since a front porch is one of the first things you see about a house, Hart offers these simple and doable ideas to set the scene: keep it clean, use classic elements like potted plants, invest in a cute welcome mat, update the porch light fixture, and/or add good-looking house numbers. A porch is an extension of your interior, she says, and the first things you see might be what you remember most.

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NOSH

B Y C H E F T O Y A B O U DY

Salad Days

A healthy bowlful of goodness We so often forget that a well made salad can serve as very good entrée, all on its own. I knew a salad could be an entrée, but I never wanted it as an entrée, that is until I experienced a certain potluck 11 years ago with a colleague.

Mrs. Socorro was an amazing cook and, somehow, she ended up bringing a salad to the potluck (We all know that we want the best cooks to bring the heavy hitters).

This salad wasn’t any kind of ordinary, though. It had corn, green beans and all kinds of goodies. She mentioned how, at her family gatherings, they would just pile on toppings of veggies. I thought “Why not?” I added a good heaping spoonful of cooked seasoned corn to my salad and I never turned back! Now when I make a salad into an entree, I add those same special ingredients. Homemade croutons are so delicious, with a crispy outside and semi soft center. And don’t forget the goat cheese, the sweet tomatoes and the avocado vinaigrette, either. It’s all packed with flavor.

I know you’re gonna love it, and I hope it knocks you and your guests’ socks off.

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Pressed for time?

Skip the saute step and add the corn after rinsing and draining from the can.

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Got fresh corn?

Use it fresh from the cob instead of canned.

3 Substitute grilled shrimp if you don’t have or don’t like crab meat.

4 A creamy vinaigrette or Caesar dressing will work well with this salad.

CRAB, CORN AND AVOCADO SALAD

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Half loaf of French bread

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Tablespoons of Italian seasoning

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Tablespoon of garlic, chopped

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Bag of arugula and spinach-mixed salad

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Cans of corn, rinsed and drained

2-3 Avocados 1

Pound of crab meat (claw or lump)

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Teaspoon of lemon juice

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container of cherry tomatoes, halved

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package goat cheese crumbles

Extra virgin olive oil spray Salt and pepper, to taste Seafood seasoning, to taste Vinaigrette of your choice 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Cut the French bread into small cubes and in place in a large mixing bowl.

3. Coat French bread cubes with extra virgin olive oil spray, sprinkle with garlic and Italian seasoning. Toss to mix well.

4. Spread bread cubes in a single layer on a baking dish lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Spray again lightly with the extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Bake until golden and toasty, and then set aside.

6. Place crab meat in a bowl, breaking it up into bite sized pieces, and lightly season with the seafood seasoning of your preference and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice, and set aside.

7. Slice the avocado in slices and season with salt and pepper, to taste, and set aside.

8. Sauté canned corn with a teaspoon of butter, and set aside.

9. To combine, place salad greens in a large serving bowl. Add the sliced cherry tomatoes and the corn. Gently add crab meat and avocado. Garnish with goat cheese, to your taste, and top with croutons. Drizzle with vinaigrette or serve dressing on the side, per your taste.

SCAN

Serves 2 cups of salad and 4 servings.

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CHEERS

B Y E L IZ ABE TH P E AR C E

Ginger Snap

The Gin Gin Mule

Rhiannon Enlil is celebrating National Women’s Month at the Sazerac House with her riff on the Gin Gin Mule, a drink originally created by New York cocktail luminary and mentor Audrey Saunders.

Enlil counts Saunders and other women working in the early days of craft cocktails as profoundly inspirational and influential on her own career.

The Gin Gin Mule, inspired by the Mojito and the Moscow Mule, is a perfect springtime thirst quencher. Enlil’s variation simplifies the recipe, replacing the homemade ginger syrup in Saunders’ recipe with Merchant’s Exchange Moscow Mule Mix. In her role as Experience Team Leader at the Sazerac House, Enlil leads tasting experiences and supervises a team that shares New Orleans’ cocktail history and culture with visitors. While locals may think that the focus there is only on history, Enlil is delighted that she has as much opportunity to explore and honor contemporary bartenders who have contributed fantastic cocktails to the present scene.

GIN GIN MULE

2 oz. Henry Ramos Gin 0.5 oz. lime juice 0.75 oz. Merchant’s Exchange Moscow Mule Mix 10 mint leaves 1 mint sprig for garnish 2 oz. soda water

1 If you can’t purchase the Merchants Exchange Moscow Mule mix, replace it and the soda water with an equal amount of quality ginger beer.

2 When muddling the mint, do so gently. Creating a paste can make it bitter.

3 Watch a free virtual class on how to make The Gin Gin Mule on March 10th. For more information visit Sazerachouse. com.

Ice cubes 1. Place the mint leaves in the mixing tin with Merchant’s Exchange Moscow Mule Mix and gently press with a muddler.

2. Add lime juice and Henry Ramos Gin, then add ice and shake.

3. Double strain over fresh ice into a tall glass. Top with soda water, then give a gentle stir.

4. Garnish with a mint bouquet and a straw (optional).

PODCAST

LISTEN TO ELIZABETH’S PODCAST “DRINK & LEARN;” VISIT ELIZABETH-PEARCE.COM

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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. $ = AVERAGE ENTRÉE PRICE

AMERICAN

Acorn City Park, $ AcornNola.com Audubon Clubhouse Uptown, $$ AudubonInstitute.org

$ = $5-10

$$ = $11-15

Ye Olde College Inn Carrollton, $$$ CollegeInn1933.com Zea’s Rotisserie and Grill Multiple Locations, $$$ ZeaRestaurants.com

$$$ = $16-20

$$$$ = $21-25

BURGERS

Bayou Burger French Quarter, $$ 5SportsBarNewOrleans.com

$$$$$ = $25 & UP

The Delachaise Uptown, $$ TheDelaichaise.com ITALIAN

ASIAN FUSION/PAN ASIAN

Port of Call French Quarter, $$ PortOfCallNola.com

Andrea’s Restaurant Metairie, $$$ AndreasRestaurant.com

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

Hoshun Restaurant Uptown, $$ HoshunRestaurant.com

The Company Burger Uptown, $ TheCompanyBurger.com

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

Caffe! Caffe!

Metairie, $ CaffeCaffe.com

Little Tokyo Multiple Locations, $$ LittleTokyoNola.com

FRENCH

Chartres House French Quarter, $$$ ChartresHouse.com

Café NOMA City Park, $ CafeNoma.com

Magasin Uptown, $ MagasinCafe.com

Camellia Grill Riverbend, $ 309-2679

MoPho Mid-City, $$$ MoPhoNola.com

District Donuts Sliders Brew Multiple Locations, $ DonutsAndSliders.com

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

Five Happiness Mid-City, $$ FiveHappiness.com

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

Martin Wine Cellar Multiple Locations, $ MartinWineCellar.com

BAKERY/BREAKFAST

La Crêpe Nanou Uptown, $$$ LaCrepeNanou.com

Breads on Oak Carrollton, $ BreadsOnOak.com.

La Petite Grocery Uptown, $$$ LaPetiteGrocery.com

Café du Monde Multiple Locations, $ CafeDuMonde.com

Lilette Uptown, $$$$$ LiletteRestaurant.com

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

GASTROPUB

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, $$$$$ GrillRoomNewOrleans.com The Pelican Club French Quarter, $$$$$ PelicanClub.com Upperline Uptown, $$$$ Upperline.com

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Gracious Bakery + Café Multiple Locations, $ GraciousBakery.com Ruby Slipper Café Multiple Locations, $$ TheRubySlipperCafe.net BARBECUE

BB King’s Blues Club French Quarter, $$$ BBKings.com/new-orleans

Broussard’s French Quarter, $$$$ Broussards.com Café Degas Faubourg St. John, $$ CafeDegas.com Coquette Uptown, $$$ 2CoquetteNola.com Justine French Quarter, $$$ JustineNola.com

Bouligny Tavern Uptown, $$ BoulignyTavern.com Cane & Table French Quarter, $$ CaneAndTableNola.com Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar and Bistro French Quarter, $$$ OrleansGrapevine.com Patrick’s Bar Vin French Quarter, $$ PatricksBarVin.com Sylvain French Quarter, $$$ SylvainNOLA.com

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

NEW ORLEANS CREOLE COOKERY

One of the city’s best known restaurant families brings inspired Creole fare to the heart of the quarter at New Orleans Creole Cookery.

Enjoy traditional dishes like shrimp Creole, “Redfish Almondine” and grillades and grits.

For larger groups, event space both indoors and out will handle any size crowd. Weekend brunch is offered as well.

New Orleans Creole Cookery, 510 Toulouse St., French Quarter.

524-9632. Neworleanscreolecookery.com

Irene’s Cuisine French Quarter, $$$$ IrenesNola.com Josephine Estelle CBD/Warehouse District, $$$ JosephineEstelle.com Liuzza’s Mid-City, $$ Liuzzas.com Muriel’s Jackson Square French Quarter, $$$$ Muriels.com Napoleon House French Quarter, $ NapoleonHouse.com Pascal’s Manale Uptown, $$$$ PascalsManale.com Red Gravy Uptown, $$ RedGravy.com Restaurant R’evolution French Quarter, $$$$$ RevolutionNola.com Tommy’s Cuisine CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$$ TommysNewOrleans.com

BARRACUDA

There is a taco renaissance going on in New Orleans and Uptown’s Barracuda is in the forefront. The backyard unfolds like a small park, offering copious outdoor seating at benches and picnic tables throughout. Try the “Carne Asada” with its red achiote adobo sauce or the excellent beer-battered fish tacos slathered with crema, salsa and shredded cabbage.

Vegetarian options are available as well, along with bowls for those who have sworn off the carbs. Barracuda, 3984 Tchopitoulas St., 266-2961.

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

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

SoBou French Quarter, $$ SoBouNola.com

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

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

Tableau French Quarter, $$$ TableauFrenchQuarter.com

Kingfish French Quarter, $$$ KingfishNewOrleans.com

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

Le Bayou French Quarter, $$$ LeBayouRestaurant.com

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

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

Acme Oyster House Multiple Locations, $$ AcmeOyster.com Antoine’s French Quarter, $$$$$ Antoines.com Arnaud’s French Quarter, $$$$$ ArnaudsRestaurant.com Austin’s Metairie, $$$ AustinsNo.com Boucherie Carrollton, $$ Boucherie-Nola.com Brennan’s French Quarter, $$$$ Brennansneworleans.com Brigtsen’s Riverbend, $$$$$ Brigtsens.com Café Reconcile Central City, $$ 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

Galatoire’s French Quarter, $$$$$ Galatoires.com Gautreau’s Uptown, $$$$$ GautreausRestaurant.com Herbsaint CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$$ Herbsaint.com House of Blues French Quarter, $$ 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 Mulate’s CBD/Warehouse District, $$ Mulates.com NOLA French Quarter, $$$$$ EmerilsRestaurants.com/ Nola-Restaurant Palace Café CBD/Warehouse District, $$$ 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, $$$ RoyalHouseRestaurant.com St. Roch Market Upper 9th Ward, $$ StRochMarket.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 Desi Vega’s Seafood and Steaks Metairie, $$$$ DesiVegaSeafood.com

Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar & Fish House Multiple Locations, $$$ MrEdsRestaurants.com/ oyster-bar New Orleans Creole Cookery French Quarter, $$$ NewOrleansCreoleCookery. 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

Oceana Grill French Quarter, $$ OceanaGrill.com

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

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

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

Pier 424 French Quarter, $$$ Pier424SeafoodMarket.com Red Fish Grill French Quarter, $$$ RedFishGrill.com Sac-A-Lait CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$ Sac-A-LaitRestaurant.com SPECIALTY FOODS

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

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

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

Desi Vega’s Steakhouse CBD/Warehouse District, $$$ DesiVegaSteaks.com

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

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

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

Galatoire’s 33 Bar & Steak French Quarter, $$$ Galatoires33BarAndSteak. 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 Seaworthy CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$ SeaworthyNola.com Shaya Uptown, $$$ ShayaRestaurant.com

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and make memories with loved ones. This spring, safely experience everything there is to see, hear, taste and feel along the Alabama Gulf Coast with your family. Whether you desire to spend your time playing on the spacious white-sand beaches or exploring the destination’s numerous and varied outdoor adventures, there’s truly no better place than Gulf Shores and Orange Beach to get the change of scenery your family’s been craving.

Let the fresh ocean air do you some good—you’ll find plenty of it when dining along the Alabama coast. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are home to more than 100 locally owned restaurants, many of which are waterfront and offer open-air seating.

To learn more about what you can see and do on Alabama’s Coast, visit GulfShores.com or call 877-341-2400.

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f you’re tired from a year spent largely at home, spring is the season for you to hop in the car, roll down the windows, and experience a safe, fun adventure. From your safety on the road to covering the details of your vacation, travel resources like road-side assistance and experienced travel advisors can help you make the most of your journey. Possible destinations for relaxing or thrilling fun abound across the Gulf South, from next-door Mississippi to the beaches of Alabama and the Florida panhandle. From beachside escapes to golf resorts, leisure-filled towns, historic sites, and exceptional restaurants, you can entice all of your senses with time spent in an exciting, new environment. Take advantage of luxury accommodations and sleep late before heading to brunch, or rise with the sun and get your kayak in the ocean or clubs onto the course. This spring, the world is your oyster.

ALABAMA ATTRACTIONS Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa Named one of America’s top historic hotels, the Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa in Point Clear, Alabama, has been welcoming guests since 1847. Expect plenty of family activities, two beautifully renovated RTJ golf courses, and luxury accommodations perfect for couples, friends, or the entire family. With multiple glistening pools, a renewed 20,000 square foot spa, sandy beaches with available cabanas, and spectacular sunsets, the Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa offers countless incredible ways to spend relaxing days with loved ones.

Visiting golfers, see why the USGA selected the Grand for the U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship in September. The B.Y.O.C. “Bring Your Own Clubs” Golf Package includes a deluxe room, two rounds of golf daily (one round for two people or two rounds for one person), and golf cart rental. For more details and Grand packages, visit grand1847.com.

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Greenwood, Mississippi Get away from it all in Greenwood, Mississippi. It’s the perfect place to relax, recharge, and reconnect to the things that matter most.

Greenwood is a place where you can still ask a local where to find the best steak in town, treat yourself to the finer comforts of life, find yourself in awe of the beauty of nature, and be moved by the uniquely Southern soul of the Mississippi Delta.

Foodies love the original Viking Cooking School’s demonstrations and hands-on lessons from expert instructors and chefs, and unwinding is made easy with eats and drinks at a variety of local restaurants. Greenwood also attracts shoppers and treasure-hunters— the town’s unique and diverse merchants offer everything from antiques and boutique items to one-of-a-kind gifts, beautiful home decor, artisan-crafted items unique to Mississippi, and even the latest in fashion design. Meanwhile, history buffs enjoy self-guided tours of the epicenter of the Civil Rights Movement and its Freedom Trail as well as the Mississippi Blues Trail and the Museum of the Mississippi Delta.

For more details and Greenwood destinations, go to VisitGreenwood.com.

Big Bay Lake Big Bay Lake is a one-of-a-kind planned community on one of Mississippi’s largest private recreational lakes. Located just outside of Hattiesburg, and only 90 minutes from New Orleans, Big Bay Lake blends seamlessly into its natural surroundings. Waterfront homesites are available for building custom homes and retreats starting at $70,000 and several resale homes are usually available for immediate purchase. Both the homes and homesites within this community provide unique opportunities to create the perfect home or weekend getaway.

It’s time to relax, unplug, make memories and create new traditions at Big Bay Lake. Whether you are a boating or fishing enthusiast or just a family who loves to make a big splash, Big Bay Lake is simply about the lure of the water. Come enjoy sun-kissed, fun-filled days at Big Bay Lake, where the little things make life…“Big!” Call for a boat tour today at 877-4BIG-BAY or visit bigbaylake.com.

Columbus, Mississippi With its delightful small-town charm and rich historical heritage, world-class recreation, and an abundance of delicious eateries, comfy hotels and B&Bs, Columbus, Mississippi, is “The City That Has It All.” Columbus is the birthplace of America’s best-known playwright: Tennessee Williams. Tour his childhood home as well as the Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center before visiting some of the town’s 650 historic properties in its three National Register Historic Districts.

A sportsman’s paradise, Columbus offers teeming waters and a variety of sports, from championship golf to heart-pounding motorsports. Columbus Lake offers outdoor enthusiasts 9,000 acres of fresh water for boating, fishing, and watersports.

Southern hospitality is synonymous with Columbus, which has lodging for all tastes and budgets. Both laidback and upscale restaurants serve up locals’ and visitors’ favorite home-style comfort

SPONSORED foods. Home to more than 135 dining choices, Columbus’ up-andcoming food scene is worth biting into.

For Columbus destinations and events, go to visitcolumbusms.org.

FLORIDA FUN IN THE SUN Newman-Dailey Resort Properties With warmer temperatures arriving, it is easy to see—and feel—why Louisiana families are dreaming of fun-filled days at the beach. Just a four-hour drive from New Orleans, the soft, white sand beaches along Destin, South Walton, and 30-A are popular for family vacations as well as working remotely.

While travel concerns and restrictions linger, healthy families should not forego their treasured beach vacation. Vacation rental companies such as Newman-Dailey Resort Properties offer a safe, sanitized home away from home at the beach. In addition, miles of white sand beaches create an expansive outdoor setting for fun. And adventure seekers appreciate the breadth of safe, individual activities, including stand up paddleboarding, jet skiing, biking, boating, parasailing and fishing, that allow for social distancing and exploration.

For families with flexible travel dates, Newman-Dailey is again offering the Late Spring Fling* for 10 percent off stays between April 17 and May 15, 2021. (*Some restrictions apply). Use promo code: SPRING2021. Learn more at DestinVacation.com or call 1-800-225-7652.

34th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival Uncork some fun in the sun at the 34th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival, April 15-18. Regarded as one of the top wine festivals in the country and known as the “Kentucky Derby of Wine Festivals,” the Sandestin Wine Festival provides a picture-perfect series of events, complete with white tents, flowing wine, gourmet food, and live music at The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

With one-of-a-kind seminars, wine dinners, and culinary experiences, the Sandestin Wine Festival is most known for its main event, the Grand Wine Tastings, which showcase more than 500+ domestic and international wines over a two-day span. Guests enjoy the opportunity to talk to vineyard owners and wine makers about their favorite appellations while also trying something new. Savor South Walton tents allow guests to pair delectable bite-sized appetizers from some of the Emerald Coast’s best chefs with their current glass selection. The popular Bubbly & Boozy tent returns to the Grand Sandestin Lawn with bubbles, specialty liquors, and desserts galore.

For a full schedule, tickets, accommodations, and more, visit SandestinWineFestival.com.

Premier Island Management Group This spring, upgrade your remote working and learning environment with a getaway to Pensacola Beach, Florida, and the properties of Premier Island Management Group. Situated just a few hours outside of New Orleans along the Gulf of Mexico and the Gulf Island National Seashore, this collection of vacation rentals includes beach homes, condos, and the acclaimed skyhomes of the Portofino Island Resort.

Northwest Florida’s premier beach vacation experience, Portofino Island offers families the perfect location to work, learn and play. Step away from your laptop and enjoy a kayak or paddleboard adventure in the sound. At recess surf the emerald green waters, or take a parasail ride. Whether you chose to leave your work behind or bring it with you, there’s a Premier Island property that will be the perfect home away from home for you and your family.

More than just another getaway, this will be the one your family remembers for a lifetime. Discover yours at PremierIsland.com or call 866-935-7741.

LOUISIANA CUISINE Briquette Welcome the spring season with delicious food and wine shared together at Briquette, the celebrated New Orleans seafood destination from restaurateur Anna Tusa, Owner of New Orleans Creole Cookery.

With Briquette, Tusa puts seafood and contemporary coastal cuisine

at the center of the dining experience. As the name indicates, the restaurant features a large charcoal grill to highlight the fresh coastal flavors. The menu emphasizes a variety of fresh fish and seafood, including whole grilled fish. Other flavorful menu items include aged beef, pastas, pork, and more. Briquette is also known locally for its enthusiasm for high quality, often hard-to-find wines and spirits. The restaurant recently won the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for its discerning, expansive wine list.

Coming this month to Briquette is Sunday Brunch and outdoor seating under its covered sidewalk—for info, call the restaurant or follow it on Facebook. Briquette is currently open Thursday-Sunday, 3 p.m. until close, and is located at 701 S. Peters Street in the Warehouse District. Book your table today by calling the restaurant at 504-3027496 or via OpenTable.

New Orleans Creole Cookery Celebrate the arrival of spring this year with a return to New Orleans’ favorite traditions: weekend brunch and daily happy hour in the heart of the French Quarter. Join friends and family at New Orleans Creole Cookery, where you can enjoy the beautiful weather from its charming courtyard or settle into its traditional dining room.

On Saturdays and Sundays, the restaurant’s new weekend brunch features bottomless mimosas and rosé along with new brunch items.

Highlights include excellent Bloody Mary selections, shrimp and grits, crispy chicken and waffles, and signature Gator Hash.

New Orleans Creole Cookery is everything you love about New Orleans in a setting to fit every occasion. Famous for its authentic Creole fare and the time-honored classics such as Gumbo, Shrimp Creole, Crawfish Etouffee, and Snapper Pontchartrain, the restaurant is also perfect for a quick snack or a leisurely weekend feast.

Learn more at NewOrleansCreoleCookery.com. Call 504-524-9632 for reservations.

TRAVEL RESOURCES AAA 24/7 Roadside Assistance Now is the perfect time to dream about your future road trip escape— when the time is right and you’re ready to jump in the car, you can make sure your road trip stays on track with the peace of mind that accompanies AAA 24/7 Roadside Assistance. AAA covers you in any car, SUV, or pick-up truck even if you’re not the driver. AAA provides members with free towing, free tire change, free lock-out assistance, free minor mechanical first aid, free jump start, and free delivery of emergency fuel.

For a limited time, readers of New Orleans Magazine can join AAA for only $53 and get two household members free (promo code 175689). Current AAA members can add two new household members free (promo code 175691). For more details, see AAA’s ad in this issue, call 844-330-2173, or visit AAA.com/ValueAd. Join AAA today.

Philip James Travel As a discerning travel advisor, Philip James is known for helping curious, sophisticated travelers—those who seek authentic experiences—connect with what matters most to them. Planning a memorable travel experience requires time, research, and the expertise to cut through the clutter and confusion of today’s online travel ecosystem.

Traveling in the midst of a pandemic necessitates the detailed eye of a knowledgeable, connected, and trusted advisor. Frequently changing government warnings and restrictions and inconsistent country by country travel protocols make the prospect of planning and taking a vacation more difficult and time consuming than ever. Philip James Travel lifts that burden for clients and guides them from the start— from dreaming about a vacation to designing the ideal itinerary and providing ongoing support. Throughout your journey, Philip keeps you abreast of any changes that might affect your experience.

“Create cherished memories and make the most of time with loved ones,” says Philip. “Unique cultures, historic perspectives, and mesmerizing landscapes await you,” he says. To learn more and begin curating your next vacation, visit philipjamestravel.com or call 504258-9107. • MYNEWORLEANS.COM

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his summer, kids everywhere are looking for fun with friends.

What better way to keep them entertained and on a path to success than summer camp—schools across the city are opening their doors, fields, labs, and stages for activities of all kinds.

From arts to academics and athletics, your child can explore a variety of interests while making friends and exerting some stored energy from a year in the home. Camps welcome students in a variety of ages, from toddlers to teens, and sessions differ from day camps to several-week sessions. Meanwhile, schools are always preparing for what the next school year brings, the influx of current students and the open houses that inform future ones. Keep your child on a path to a bright future with a summer and schoolyear rooted in learning and exploring. The following camps and schools may be just what your family seeks.

SUMMER CAMPS Ecole Bilingue At Ecole Bilingue, the fun continues after the school year with Le camp d’été, which offers an incredible variety of summer programs for children two (must be potty-trained) through twelve years old. No French background is required. This year, Ecole Bilingue is excited to bring back many of its campers’ favorite activities, all infused with French lessons and the culture the school is known for. With expert counselors and over a decade of day camps under its belt, Ecole Bilingue understands exactly how to provide a safe, fun, and enriching experience for all campers.

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environment in which children can thrive all through the summer and straight into the school year. Visit Ecole Bilingue’s website for a full list of dates, fees, and the form to enroll your child in Le camp d’été today. For this information and more, visit ebnola.net or call 504-896-4500.

Arden Cahill Academy Come have a “whale” of a summer on the beautiful 12-acre country campus of Arden Cahill Academy’s Camp Corral. For over 50 years, Arden Cahill Academy’s Camp Corral has offered a relaxed, spacious indoor and outdoor environment where children continue to grow and develop during the summer months.

Recently voted the #1 Summer Camp in New Orleans by Gambit Weekly readers, Camp Corral offers 10 themed weeks of on-campus activities such as horseback riding, swimming, art, theater and pretend play, sports, game room, petting farm, archery, riflery, laptop lounge, STEAM lab and much more. Space, Dinosaur and Adventure week are always a hit, while blue and white days, rodeos, theatre productions, and the overnight camp “in” are not to be missed.

Language Arts and Math academic enrichments classes are offered as session options.

Camp Corral (for ages 3-14) is conveniently located in Gretna, 10 minutes from the GNO Bridge. For more information or to register now, visit Camp Corral online at ArdenCahillAcademy.com.

Mount Carmel Academy (MCA) Choose your adventure at Mount Carmel’s Summer Camp. Campers customize their summer fun by picking their favorite classes from

SPONSORED a diverse and exciting selection. They will enjoy being artists, scientists, dancers, athletes, cheerleaders, chefs, detectives, designers, actresses, and so much more. Campers will explore their individual interests and uncover new talents as they make friends and have a blast.

MCA Summer Camp runs June 7 - July 2. Camp is divided into two sections: girls entering second through fourth grade and girls entering fifth through eighth grade. Morning sessions are 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., and afternoon sessions are 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Camp classes are led by Mount Carmel faculty members with assistance from their students. A lunch program is offered and before and after care are also available. Registration opens March 16.

Please visit MCACubs.com to register, and get ready for a funfilled summer at MCA. Kehoe-France Get ready for a fun-filled summer at Kehoe-France, where the school is celebrating its 71st summer camp season. Kehoe-France Summer Camp in Metairie offers an amazing opportunity for boys and girls to enjoy a wide variety of enrichment activities. KehoeFrance’s camp program includes swimming instruction each day for campers four years and older, daily toddler water play activities, tennis and tennis lessons, field sports, ceramics, arts and crafts, computer games, in-house field trips including the Bug Mobile, guest performers and waterslides, and much more on the school’s picturesque 14-acre campus.

Campers ages 8 weeks to 13 years are welcome. Camp runs from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. with before and after care available (if allowed due to COVID-19 restrictions). Lunch service is offered for an additional fee. Camp is offered for six-week (June 7 -July 16) or eight-week (June 7 – July 30) sessions. To learn more, call 504-733-0472 or visit Kehoe-France online on Facebook or at kehoe-france.com. KehoeFrance School is located at 720 Elise Avenue in Metairie.

Ursuline Academy Ursuline Academy’s Camp U is truly a camp for every girl. Girls from rising Toddler 3 through rising seventh grade have the opportunity to enjoy activities in both STEM and the arts while building friendships and making memories of a lifetime. Ursuline’s innovative environment inspires girls to explore hands-on projects with their interests in mind and keeps them engaged with challenging concepts. Ursuline believes in every girl—the school always has and always will, giving girls the opportunities to discover who they want to be.

The Academy promises to provide a safe, fun environment while following all COVID-related guidelines. Through fun teamwork and immersive, hands-on creative problem-solving, campers will explore innovative STEM projects as well as art, singing, cooking, decorating, baking, sewing, creative writing, music, water play, and much more.

Learn more about Ursuline Academy’s Camp U at uanola.org/ camp-u or by emailing summercamp@uanola.org. For more information on Ursuline Academy, visit go.uanola.org.

New Orleans (JCDS) balances challenging academics with an enriching Jewish Studies program for children in Preschool through 6th Grade. At JCDS, each child is seen and each child is valued.

With the benefit of small classes and differentiated instruction, kids find themselves meeting challenges that they never before thought themselves capable of tackling.

Now more than ever, understanding the interconnectedness of the world is essential to preparing students for adulthood. By learning about Jewish identity and history, by learning about each person’s duty to make the world a better place (Tikkun Olam), and by participating in a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum, JCDS graduates become better critical thinkers, better advocates for themselves, and better advocates for others. Alumni leave prepared to continue the scholarship, service, and leadership that have been the hallmark of the Jewish community of New Orleans for nearly 300 years.

Please email admissions@jcdsnola.org to schedule your inperson or virtual tour.

University Montessori School University Montessori School is dedicated to the Montessori philosophy and method of education, devoting itself to the total child—his or her emotional, social, intellectual, and physical wellbeing. There are two classrooms: a 20-month to 3-year-old class and a 3- to 6-year-old class. In combining age groups, the children develop a sense of community. Younger children teach older children patience, empathy and competency, while older children practice leadership by helping younger children. The child has the opportunity to progress at his or her own rate and reach the full potential carried within.

University Montessori School is also a nature inspired school— the children enjoy time connecting with the earth in the school’s verdant outdoors. The school is located at 7508 Burthe Street in New Orleans. For more information, call 504-865-1659 or visit umsnola.org. •

Academy of the Sacred Heart Come Camp with the Krewe at Sacred Heart, a fun-filled camp for girls and boys ages 1-13. Campers enjoy a wide variety of festive summer activities and enrichment opportunities every day. Visual and performing arts, sports, water fun, music, cheer, competitive games, yoga, fitness and lots more—there’s something for everyone.

Lunch is included in tuition, and after-care is available for all camps, which take place June 14 through July 30, 2021. All programs are directed by experienced, qualified, and dedicated faculty and staff. For more information on summer camp and the school, visit ashrosary.org/summer or call 504-269-1230.

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HOME PRODUCTS & MAINTENANCE Gulf Coast Lanterns Located just a short drive from New Orleans, Gulf Coast Lanterns offers a vast selection of over 3,000 models of gas and electric copper lanterns with over 150 models on display in their Downtown Covington showroom. Customers see firsthand the high quality of these lanterns while receiving expert, in-person guidance from knowledgeable professionals with over 40 years of experience in the industry.

Homeowners, builders, designers, architects, and developers enjoy the welcome advantage of fast, two-to-five-day delivery times when selecting copper lanterns for their homes or projects. All customers can expect to receive the same gracious customer service regardless of project size.

Take the quick drive across the lake to 401 North Columbia Street in Covington, or skip the drive and view Gulf Coast Lanterns’ products online at gulfcoastlanterns.com. Gulf Coast Lanterns offers fast, free shipping and the most competitive prices on the market. Call 800-910-3275 for showroom hours or to make an appointment.

Nordic Kitchens & Baths For nearly a quarter of a century, Nordic Kitchens & Baths has been a trusted, go-to source for New Orleans area homeowners and builders for highest quality products in kitchen and bath design. Originally founded in 1986 by a Norwegian master cabinetmaker and his stepson, the current owner, Nordic was one of the first manufacturers of European cabinetry in the city of New Orleans. Now in its 26th year, the company has evolved to focus on the overall design and furnishing of products for upscale kitchens and baths.

Nordic expanded its luxury products beyond cabinetry to also include appliances, plumbing fixtures, and more. The company thrives thanks to satisfied, repeat customers who seek the company’s expertise and quality-driven approach time and again. From cutting-edge cabinet finishes and countertop surfaces, to top of the line indoor and outdoor kitchen appliances and grills, Nordic Kitchens and Baths reliably supplies the latest offerings by industry leading brands.

Visit Nordic Kitchens and Baths at 1818 Veterans Memorial Blvd. in Metairie or online at NordicKitchens.com.

Southern Refinishing Are you considering replacing your worn or stained old bathtub?

Restoring/refinishing is likely a better option. With traditional replacement, the biggest issues often arise in removing the old tub. Parts of the bathroom tile, walls and floor must be torn away, and the location of the old plumbing is often incompatible with the new. The cost of the new tub, new floor and wall materials, tiles, lumber, and labor can run into thousands of dollars and mean dirt, noise, and the hassle of days or weeks of work.

With the refinishing/restoration process from Southern Refinishing, your worn out fixtures and tile can be restored to their original luster—or even a new color—in less than a day, sparing you from the downtime and hassle of replacement. The process can save you up to 80 percent of the cost of replacement and give you the bathroom of your dreams.

A local, trusted company, Southern Refinishing has the equipment and expertise to work with any fixture. Get a customized quote today by calling 504-348-1770. Visit SouthernRefinishing.com for a gallery of projects and additional information.

J&J Exterminating Termite season is arriving, and Greater New Orleans homeowners can expect swarms late this month and into May. Louisiana is ripe for termites this year thanks to already heavily landscaped swamp areas and the recent 2020 hurricanes. Now is the time to make sure your property is protected and that your pest control plan is in place.

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for local property protection,” says Robert Lewis John III, Southeastern Regional Supervisor 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 now the largest local exterminating company that is Louisiana-owned and operated for more than 60 years. Request a free estimate and learn more at jjext.com or by calling 504-833-6305.

ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN NANO, LLC After a year spent largely at home, homeowners understand more than ever the importance of loving the space they occupy. The team of experts at NANO, LLC design quality architectural environments that define a sense of place and identity while being adaptive, responsive, and timeless. From its foundation to its interiors, NANO’s designs support the lifestyle and context of the occupant and their surroundings.

“We focus on incorporating ‘detail at every scale,’” says Terri Dreyer, Owner & Founding Partner. “We approach every project not only at the scale of the city, the block and the street, but also at the level of the smallest minutiae—the joint, the reveal and the grain,” she says.

Repeatedly recognized locally and nationally for its work, NANO offers added expertise in historic renovations. NANO’s approach to the built environment, particularly interiors, is holistic—its interior designers are dedicated to the entire design process.

For more information and to view NANO›s portfolio, visit nanollc.net.

APARTMENT LIVING Lumina Apartments Set in vibrant and stylish Mid-City and just steps away from the Lafitte Greenway, Lumina Apartments offers luxurious and spacious living spaces with sleek, modern amenities. Both one- and two-bedroom floor plans feature high ceilings and contemporary finishes, with designer touches including vinyl plank floors, spacious walk-in closets, pendant lighting and granite countertops.

Got a roommate? The Lumina offers the space you need—huge bedrooms with walk-in closets and double-hung shelves and a chefinspired kitchen with a custom designed table make Lumina your best choice for sharing costs without sacrificing space or style. Spread out even more by grabbing your laptop and heading to the posh clubroom, or work in the lounge with free Starbucks coffee. A resort-inspired pool and onsite 24-hour gym add to the luxury apartment allure.

With popular restaurants and shops just a short walk away, Lumina is nestled in the heart of a thriving and active community. For more information and to set up an in-person or virtual tour, visit LuminaMidCity.com or call 504-608-5778. The Lumina is currently offering one month free with a 13-month lease.

The Delaneaux Apartments All the luxury and amenities of Mid-City’s Lumina are now available in the Lower Garden District with The Delaneaux Apartments. This modern living community is designed to cater to your busy schedule and to ensure comfort, convenience and relaxation when you return home.

Chef-inspired kitchens feature sleek, stainless steel appliances and custom island dining tables, and each floor plan is accented with contemporary finishes that set these spaces above all the rest. Amenities unique to The Delaneaux include a movie theater, a grand two-story clubroom and a resort-inspired pool, allowing residents to savor the rich history of their neighborhood whether inside their apartments or spending time with neighbors in communal spaces.

The elegance of these spaces combines the beauty, distinction, and originality that make New Orleans an exceptional place to live with modern comforts and exquisite touches that create an unrivaled residential experience. For more information or to sign up for the VIP waiting list, call 504-841-9900 or email delaneauxmgr@greystar. com today. The Delaneaux is currently offering one month free with a 13-month lease. •

A Special Section of New Orleans Magazine WYES-TV/CHANNEL 12 PROGRAM & EVENTS GUIDE MARCH 2021

! s e i d o o G t u b s Oldie DOLLY PARTON & FRIENDS: 50 YEARS AT THE OPRY H MAGIC MOMENTS: THE BEST OF 50’S POP H THE BEES GEES: ONE NIGHT ONLY H CLASSICAL REWIND (MY MUSIC) H MAGIC MOMENTS: THE BEST OF 50’S POP (MY MUSIC) H IT’S WHAT’S HAPPENING, BABY (MY MUSIC PRESENTS) H TINA TURNER: ONE LAST TIME H CAROLE KING & JAMES TAYLOR AT THE TROUBADOUR H THE CARPENTERS: CLOSE TO YOU (MY MUSIC PRESENTS) H THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND (MY MUSIC) H 70s SOUL SUPERSTARS (MY MUSIC) AND MANY MORE!

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TINA TURNER: ONE LAST TIME Saturday, March 6 at 9pm; Tuesday, March 9 at 9:30pm Join one of the best-selling recording artists of all time for her unforgettable concert filmed at London’s Wembley Stadium in 2000. The powerhouse performer blasts out hit after hit from her four-decade career.

IT’S WHAT’S HAPPENING, BABY (MY MUSIC PRESENTS) Saturday, March 6 at 7pm For the first time in over 50 years, watch the legendary CBS-TV special hosted by famed New York disc jockey "Murray The K" (Muray Kaufman). The program, originally created with the U.S. government, encouraged summer employment of teenagers. The special features over a dozen iconic artists singing some of the greatest hits of all time, including Ray Charles, Dionne Warwick, The Righteous Brothers, The Supremes, The Miracles, Johnny Rivers, Marvin Gaye, Herman's Hermits, The Temptations and Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles.

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STEPPIN’ OUT “35th Anniversary Edition” Thursday, March 18 at 7pm; Friday, March 19 at 11pm New Orleans own weekly arts and entertainment discussion program is celebrating 35 years of being on the air. The special will focus on the last 35 years of the New Orleans area’s food, entertainment and culture scenes. Host/ producer/creator Peggy Scott Laborde’s guests will be Poppy Tooker, Alan Smason, Alfred Richard and Doug MacCash.

INDEPENDENT LENS “Coded Bias” Monday, March 22 at 9pm The film follows MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini, along with data scientists, mathematicians and watchdog groups from different parts of the world, as they fight to expose the discrimination within the facial recognition algorithms now prevalent across all spheres of daily life.

HEMINGWAY

Coming April 5-7!

The three-part, six-hour documentary film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, examines the visionary work and the turbulent life of Ernest Hemingway, one of the greatest and most influential writers America has ever produced. Interweaving his eventful biography — a life lived at the ultimately treacherous nexus of art, fame, and celebrity — with carefully selected excerpts from his iconic short stories, novels and non-fiction.

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WYES-TV gratefully acknowledges memorial gifts and received during this past year in loving memory of the following individuals: IN MEMORY OF RALPH KASKELL, JR.

IN MEMORY OF BARBARA LAUFER

IN MEMORY OF LYN GANZ SEYMOUR

Rosemarie Kaskell

Cecile and Martin Covert Janie and Billy Rippner Margie Scheuermann

Julius Cain Sharon and Allan Pizzato

WYES gratefully acknowledges celebration gifts received in honor of the following individuals: IN HONOR OF LUCIE SEROU, TRIPP PORTIER, JAMES GREER

Britni Serou

WYES appreciates these thoughtful and special gifts in honor and memory of loved ones.

For more information on making a memorial or celebration gift or a planned gift to WYES through your estate, contact Robin Cooper at (504) 486-5511 or rcooper@wyes.org.

MEMORIAL AND TRIBUTE GIFTS FROM FEBRUARY 2020 – FEBRUARY 2021

Join us for a virtual evening of rare performances and interviews with the GRAMMY Award-winning artist, Allen Toussaint. Alison Toussaint-LeBeaux, Allen’s daughter, will provide insight into the life of her legendary father.

To top off this unique musical evening, patrons will enjoy three Spanish wines provided by winery owner, Javier Bayona, of Bodegas Familia Chavarri, who will participate live from Spain.

Peggy Scott Laborde hosts. Limited availability.

TUESDAY, APRIL 13 AT 6:30PM

Details coming soon at wyes.org

WYES invites you to a series of virtual dinner parties via Zoom with notable New Orleans chefs!

Dinners must be picked up the day of the event between 4-5:30pm at the participating restaurant. Virtual dinner party with chef(s) begins at 6:30pm.

Link will be provided closer to dinner date. No menu substitutions available.

Reserve your pick-up dinner today at wyes.org/events.

March 1 Chef Cynthia VuTran Café Minh

March 9 Chefs Amarys and Jordan Herndon Palm&Pine

March 15 Chef Rebecca Wilcomb Gianna

March 23 Chef Kevin Belton as featured in his WYES series KEVIN BELTON OF WYES

All dinners include a bottle of wine from our partner Bizou Wines.

Café Minh $85

Palm&Pine $99

PRE-DINNER COCKTAIL

PRE-DINNER COCKTAIL

in Addition to Wine Laylatini Lychee Purée & Vodka STARTER

Corn and Crab Bisque

APPETIZER

Summer Roll Fresh Rice Paper with Lettuce, Cucumber, Avocado and Shrimp served with Side of Peanut Dipping Sauce ENTRÉE

Chicken Roti Lemongrass and Tumeric Chicken Served with Steam Vegetables and Jasmine Rice *Contains Shellfish

DESSERT

Chocolate Cake Sponge Cake with White and Dark Chocolate and Bavarian Cream

ANTIPASTO

in Addition to Wine Jazzerac Buffalo Trace, Aperol, Suze, Montenegro, Peychaud’s, Orijin Bitters

Marinated Roasted Mushrooms Served with Crostini

FIRST COURSE

Italian Chopped Salad Salami, Olives, Artichokes, Banana Peppers, Vinaigrette

Honey Roasted Carrots Queso Fresco, Sesame Salsa Macha, Burro Bananas, Mexican Mint

SECOND COURSE

Gianna $99

Shrimp, Crab and Hominy Gumbo with Popcorn Rice ENTRÉE

Oakacan Mole Braised Duck Tamal, CocoaChilie Crusted Breast, Plantains, Chimichurri DESSERT

Satsuma & Pineapple Uptown Upside-Down Cake

PRIMO

SECONDO

Lasagna Fennel Sausage, Mustard Greens, Cauliflower Béchamel, Parmesan DOLCE

Chocolate Budino Biscotti Regina

WYES $89 STARTER

Loaded Bacon and Potato Chowder APPETIZER

Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Puff Pastry Twist ENTRÉE

Creamy Prosecco Chicken with Mushrooms over Pasta DESSERT

Mini Pecan Pies with Bourbon Glaze

1 MONDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

9pm 50 YEARS WITH PETER, PAUL AND MARY 11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm MAGIC MOMENTS: THE BEST OF 50’S POP 9pm ENERGY PARADOX WITH STEVEN GUNDRY, MD Dr. Steven Gundry set out to figure out why some people live such long, active lives, while many of us struggle as we get older.

7pm DOLLY PARTON & FRIENDS: 50 YEARS AT THE OPRY Enjoy a celebration of the country music legend’s 50 years as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Watch new interviews with Parton and guest appearances by some of her superstar friends, including Dierks Bentley, Emmylou Harris, Chris Janson, Toby Keith, Margo Price, Hank Williams, Jr., and more.

Photo: Courtesy of Grand Ole Opry, LLC & Chris Hollo 9pm SUZE ORMAN’S ULTIMATE RETIREMENT GUIDE With empathy, straight talk and humor, Suze provides information about key steps for anyone trying to achieve their “ultimate retirement.”

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

2 TUESDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. UNCOVERING AMERICA Courtney B. Vance hosts this celebration of the renowned, respected and popular historian, author and filmmaker. Features appearances by distinguished guests seen in Gates’ work including Jodie Foster, Ken Burns, Jelani Cobb and LL Cool J.

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

5 FRIDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm INFORMED SOURCES Now in its 37th 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 9:30am.

7:30pm LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN

10:30pm RICK STEVES ISLAND HOPPING EUROPE Tour four of Europe’s most intriguing and surprising islands — from the Mediterranean to Scotland: Malta, Capri, Orkney and Skye. Photo: Rick at Sligachan Bridge, Isle of Skye, Scotland

8pm WASHINGTON WEEK 8:30pm WALL $TREET WRAP-UP WITH ANDRÉ LABORDE 9pm RICK STEVES: FASCISM IN EUROPE

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

10:30pm STEPPIN’ OUT

4 THURSDAY

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

6 SATURDAY

7pm STEPPIN’ OUT 7:30pm THE BEES GEES: ONE NIGHT ONLY One of the very few Bee Gees performances ever filmed, the music special showcases many of their greatest disco and pop hits, including “How Deep Is Your Love,” “To Love Somebody,” “Massachusetts,” “You Should Be Dancing/Alone” and many more.

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9pm OVERCOMING ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, TRAUMA AND GRIEF WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD AND TANA AMEN In this program, psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen, the author of Your Brain Is Always Listening; and his wife Tana Amen, an ICU nurse and author of The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child will show you how to tame the hidden dragons that cause these problems to help you feel happier, more positive and more in control of your own emotions.

7am GREAT SCENIC RAILWAY JOURNEYS: 150 YEARS ON THE RIGHT TRACK 9am RICK STEVES ISLAND HOPPING EUROPE 9:30am KEVIN BELTON’S NEW ORLEANS CELEBRATIONS 10am KITCHEN QUEENS: NEW ORLEANS

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WEEKDAYS ON

12:30pm RICK STEVES: FASCISM IN EUROPE 2pm CLASSICAL REWIND (MY MUSIC) 3:30pm ANDY WILLIAMS GREATEST LOVE SONGS

9:30AM & 12:30PM ELINOR WONDERS WHY The curious bunny rabbit that goes on wonderful adventures of discovery with her friends.

5:00am READY JET GO!

NOON SESAME STREET

5:30am ARTHUR

12:30PM ELINOR WONDERS WHY

6am MOLLY OF DENALI 6:30AM WILD KRATTS 7:00AM HERO ELEMENTARY 7:30AM XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM 8AM CURIOUS GEORGE 8:30AM DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD 9:00AM DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD 9:30AM ELINOR WONDERS WHY 10:00AM SESAME STREET 10:30AM PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC 11:00AM DINOSAUR TRAIN 11:30AM CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG

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10:30am SUZE ORMAN’S ULTIMATE RETIREMENT GUIDE Join the personal finance expert for essential advice on planning for and thriving in retirement.

5pm MAGIC MOMENTS: THE BEST OF 50’S POP (MY MUSIC) 7pm IT’S WHAT’S HAPPENING, BABY (MY MUSIC PRESENTS) This show changed the face of television in 1965. It combined rock ‘n’ roll, exterior locations, and black, white and Latino performers during a twohour show that thrilled a generation of teenagers...and outraged the U. S. Congress.

7 SUNDAY 7am RICK STEVES ISLAND HOPPING EUROPE 7:30am JOYFUL PAIN FREE LIVING WITH LEE ALBERT provides a step-by-step “owner’s manual” for our bodies to maintain a pain-free life and, when necessary, find the way to resolve pain in our knees, back, neck or elsewhere.

9:30am INFORMED SOURCES 10am CLASSICAL REWIND (MY MUSIC) Host Martin Goldsmith guides viewers on this fresh and engaging exploration of the world of classical music, with personal reflections from Itzhak Perlman, Joshua Bell and Stewart Copeland of The Police, among others.

11:30am KEVIN BELTON’S NEW ORLEANS CELEBRATIONS Noon KITCHEN QUEENS: NEW ORLEANS 12:30pm URBAN FORGE: OZARK ARTISTRY Go behind the scenes of a blacksmith shop.

1:00PM HERO ELEMENTARY 1:30PM LET’S GO LUNA!

1:30pm LES MISERABLES 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT AT THE O2 Celebrate the legendary musical with a stellar cast including Alfie Boe, Nick Jonas and Lea Salonga.

2:00PM NATURE CAT 2:30PM WILD KRATTS 3:00PM MOLLY OF DENALI

5:30pm MOMENTS TO REMEMBER

3:30PM XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM

8pm DOWNTON ABBEY RETURNS! Join host Jim Carter (Mr. Carson) for a celebration of the beloved hit series.

Features interviews with the cast and creators and neverbefore-seen video clips.

4:00PM ODD SQUAD 4:30PM ARTHUR 5PM CAT IN THE HAT KNOW A LOT ABOUT THAT! 5:30PM PEG + CAT 6:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR

9pm TINA TURNER: ONE LAST TIME Join one of the best-selling recording artists of all time for her unforgettable concert filmed at London’s Wembley Stadium in 2000. The powerhouse performer blasts out hit after hit from her four-decade career.

10:30pm ENERGY PARADOX WITH STEVEN GUNDRY, MD

10pm THE BEE GEES: ONE NIGHT ONLY 11:30pm EAT YOUR MEDICINE: THE PEGAN DIET WITH MARK HYMAN, MD

8 MONDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm URBAN FORGE: OZARK ARTISTRY

11 THURSDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm STEPPIN’ OUT

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

9 TUESDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm 70s SOUL SUPERSTARS (MY MUSIC) Patti LaBelle hosts.

9:30pm TINA TURNER: ONE LAST TIME 11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

10 WEDNESDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm OVERCOMING ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, TRAUMA AND GRIEF WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD AND TANA AMEN Feel happier, more positive and more in control of your own emotions.

9pm SUZE ORMAN’S ULTIMATE RETIREMENT GUIDE 11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

13 SATURDAY 6:30am TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER YOGA 7:30am OVERCOMING ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, TRAUMA AND GRIEF WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD AND TANA AMEN

8pm CAROLE KING & JAMES TAYLOR AT THE TROUBADOUR In November 2007, 36 years after they first performed together at The Troubadour in West Hollywood, Carole King and James Taylor reunited to celebrate the venue’s 50th anniversary.

9:30pm THE CARPENTERS: CLOSE TO YOU (MY MUSIC PRESENTS) features their top recording hits “(They Long to Be) Close to You,” “Top of the World,” “For All We Know,” “Superstar,” “Yesterday Once More,” “Rainy Days and Mondays” and “We’ve Only Just Begun.”

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

9:30am NEW ORLEANS COOKING WITH KEVIN BELTON 10am KITCHEN QUEENS: NEW ORLEANS 9pm THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND (MY MUSIC) Take a musical journey through the evolution of modern American folk music, from its roots in bluegrass to San Francisco coffee houses to clubs in Greenwich Village. The Smothers Brothers and Judy Collins host.

10:30pm RICK STEVES ISLAND HOPPING EUROPE

10:30am EAT YOUR MEDICINE: THE PEGAN DIET WITH MARK HYMAN, MD The pegan diet is a style of eating inspired by two of the most popular diet trends — paleo and vegan.

12:30pm JOYFUL PAIN FREE LIVING WITH LEE ALBERT A step-by-step guide to maintain a pain-free life.

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7:30pm CAROLE KING & JAMES TAYLOR AT THE TROUBADOUR

10:30pm STEPPIN’ OUT

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

12 FRIDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm INFORMED SOURCES 7:30pm LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN Kara St. Cyr and Andre’ Moreau anchor the weekly award-winning show that focuses on the important issues in the state along with expert analysis of those issues.

8pm WASHINGTON WEEK 8:30pm WALL $TREET WRAP-UP WITH ANDRÉ LABORDE 9pm RICK STEVES’ EUROPEAN EASTER Rick and his crew take you on a spring journey through Spain, Slovenia, Switzerland, Italy, and Greece for an upclose look at how this 2,000-year-old story is celebrated across Europe.

2:30pm THE BRAIN REVOLUTION Discover how the brain can change over the course of a lifetime and how to protect it as we age.

Hosted by Ashleigh Banfield.

4:30pm AGING BACKWARDS 3 WITH MIRANDA ESMONDE-WHITE 5:30pm MOMENTS TO REMEMBER (MY MUSIC) Enjoy archival performances from Rosemary Clooney, Perry Como and Nat King Cole.

8pm 70s SOUL SUPERSTARS (MY MUSIC)

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SATURDAYS ON

10:30pm SUZE ORMAN’S ULTIMATE RETIREMENT GUIDE

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14 SUNDAY 7am AGING BACKWARDS 3 WITH MIRANDA ESMONDE-WHITE 8am RICK STEVES’ EUROPEAN EASTER 9:30am INFORMED SOURCES 10am ENERGY PARADOX WITH STEVEN GUNDRY, MD Discover why some people live such long, active lives, while many of us struggle as we get older.

7am GROWING A GREENER WORLD Host Joe Lamp'l demonstrates hands-on gardening basics at his north Atlanta farm, such as how to prune plants like a pro.

11:30am NEW ORLEANS COOKING WITH KEVIN BELTON

5:00AM MISTER ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD

12:30pm MASTERPIECE “Downton Abbey, Season 1” (Pt. 1/4) Meet the Crawley family and the servants on the estate. In this episode, it’s 1912 and the Titanic has just sunk.

5:30AM ARTHUR 6:00AM MOLLY OF DENALI 6:30AM WILD KRATTS 7:00AM GROWING A GREENER WORLD 7:30AM WOODSMITH SHOP 8:00AM AMERICAN WOODSHOP 8:30AM THIS OLD HOUSE

11:30AM AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK’S ILLUSTRATED NOON COOK’S COUNTRY 12:30PM CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL’S MILK STREET 1:00PM MOVEABLE FEAST WITH FINE COOKING 1:30PM PATI'S MEXICAN TABLE

2:30pm MASTERPIECE “Downton Abbey, Season 1” (Pt. 2/4) 4:30pm MASTERPIECE “Downton Abbey, Season 1” (Pt. 3/4) 6:30pm MASTERPIECE “Downton Abbey, Season 1” (Pt. 4/4) 8:30pm OVERCOMING ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, TRAUMA AND GRIEF WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD AND TANA AMEN

9:00AM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE

2:00PM SARA’S WEEKNIGHT MEALS

9:30AM KEVIN BELTON’S NEW ORLEANS CELEBRATIONS

2:30PM LES STROUD’S WILD HARVEST

15 MONDAY

3:00PM NOVA

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

4:00PM NATURE

7pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Spokane” (Hour 2 of 3)

10AM KITCHEN QUEENS: NEW ORLEANS 10:30AM CHEF PAUL PRUDHOMME’S ALWAYS COOKING

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11:00AM LIDIA’S KITCHEN

Noon KITCHEN QUEENS: NEW ORLEANS

5:00PM ANTIQUES ROADSHOW

10:30pm ENERGY PARADOX WITH STEVEN GUNDRY, MD

8pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Newport” (Hour 3 of 3)

9pm DR. JOHN OCHSNER: KING OF HEARTS 10pm FAUCI: THE VIRUS HUNTER provides an in-depth look at Dr. Anthony Fauci’s life story and career.

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

16 TUESDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm FINDING YOUR ROOTS “The Vanguard” 8pm FINDING YOUR ROOTS “Reporting on the Reporters” 9pm FRONTLINE “Trump’s American Carnage” 10pm AMERICAN EXPERIENCE “Amelia Earhart” 11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

17 WEDNESDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm IRISH NEW ORLEANS 8pm IRELAND IN MUSIC All of Ireland is a stage as their finest musicians are filmed in the most majestic surroundings from Denise Chalia with Sharon Shannon at The Cliffs Of Moher, to Clannad in the Poison Glen, to The Stunning at Trim Castle and The Hothouse Flowers in Temple Bar. 9pm EUROPE’S NEW WILD “The Land of the Snow and Ice” 10pm NATURE “Fox Tales” 11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

18 THURSDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

19 FRIDAY

NEW

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 GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET “Renée Fleming in Concert” Experience the beloved American soprano perform arias by Puccini and Massenet to selections

by Handel and Korngold from the intimate music salon of Dumbarton Oaks in Washington, D.C.

11pm THE KATE “Joseph” (Pt. 3/6)

21 SUNDAY 5:30pm THE FOUR SONS AND ALL THEIR SONS: A PASSOVER TALE examines how the tale of the four sons have been interpreted in art, music and words.

6:30pm THE WINDERMERE CHILDREN tells the story of the pioneering project to rehabilitate child survivors of the Holocaust on the shores of Lake Windermere.

NEW 7:30pm LIVING IN THE NEW NORMAL WYES’ on-going series continues to look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our community focusing on topics ranging from health and education to the economy and cultural institutions. Watch the latest installment in the series. The program is produced and hosted by WYES Community Projects Producer and INFORMED SOURCES host Marcia Kavanaugh.

10pm LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER “Andrew Rannells in Concert” Known for his Tony-nominated, Grammy-winning performance as Elder Price in The Book of Mormon and as Elijah in HBO’s “Girls,” Andrew Rannells brings his signature blend of superb vocal prowess and wry wit to a sparkling set of songs. Photo Credit: Luke Fontana

8pm MASTERPIECE “Poldark, Season 2” (Pt. 8/9)

11pm STEPPIN’ OUT “35th Anniversary Edition”

9pm MASTERPIECE “Poldark, Season 2” (Pt. 9/9)

11:30pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

10pm JAMESTOWN, SEASON 3 (Pt. 1/8)

20 SATURDAY

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY Examine the global issues, domestic news and trends impacting the world. Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with thought leaders and influencers.

10pm AUSTIN CITY LIMITS “Maggie Roberts”

6pm LAWRENCE WELK: MOVIE SONGWRITERS

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7pm STEPPIN’ OUT “35th Anniversary Edition” New Orleans own weekly arts and entertainment discussion program is celebrating 35 years of being on the air. The special will focus on the last 35 years of the New Orleans area’s food, entertainment and culture scenes. Host/ producer/creator Peggy Scott Laborde’s guests will be Poppy Tooker, Alan Smason, Alfred Richard and Doug MacCash.

7pm FINDING YOUR ROOTS “The Vanguard” 8pm JAZZ “Risk (1945-1955)” (Pt. 8/10)

8pm MASTERPIECE “Howard’s End” (Pt. 1/4) 9pm MASTERPIECE “Howard’s End” (Pt. 2/4) 10pm JAMESTOWN, SEASON 3 (Pt. 1/8) 11pm PROFESSOR T “The Trial” (Pt. 10/13)

22 MONDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Vintage Louisville” (Hour 1 of 3) 8pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Meadow Brook Hall” (Hour 1 of 3)

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SUNDAYS ON

9pm INDEPENDENT LENS “Coded Bias” When MIT researcher Joy Buolamwini discovers that the majority of facialrecognition software does not accurately identify darker-skinned faces, she embarks on an investigation that uncovers widespread bias lurking in the algorithms that shapes the technology powering our lives.

1:30pm FLY BROTHER WITH ERNEST WHITE II Storyteller and explorer Ernest White II learns about cities and regions from his friends.

5:00AM MISTER ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD

9:30AM INFORMED SOURCES

5:30AM ARTHUR

10:00AM VARIOUS PROGRAMMING

6AM MOLLY OF DENALI 6:30AM WILD KRATTS 7AM HERO ELEMENTARY 7:30AM XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM 8AM CURIOUS GEORGE 8:30AM LOUISIANA THE STATE WE’RE IN 9:00AM FIRING LINE WITH MARGARET HOOVER

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11:00AM KEVIN BELTON’S NEW ORLEANS CELEBRATIONS 11:30AM KITCHEN QUEENS: NEW ORLEANS 12:00PM PATI'S MEXICAN TABLE 12:30PM LIDIA'S TABLE

9pm FAST-FORWARD: LOOK INTO YOUR FUTURE If you could see your family’s future, would you change anything?

The new documentary follows four millennials and their parents as they travel through time to meet their future selves. Pictured: cast member Carol Causieestko is transformed into a vision of her 85 year old self

10:30pm LIVING IN THE NEW NORMAL

10pm NATURE “Hippos: Africa’s River Giants”

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

23 TUESDAY

25 THURSDAY

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

7pm AMERICAN MASTERS “Flannery” Explore the world of a literary icon whose provocative fiction was unlike anything published before.

7pm STEPPIN’ OUT

8:30pm CONVERSATION WITH TENNESSEE WILLIAMS IN NEW ORLEANS

8pm MASTERPIECE “Poldark, Season 3” (Pt. 1/8)

9pm FRONTLINE 10pm AMERICAN MASTERS “Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am” is an artful and intimate meditation on the legendary Nobel and Pulitzer Prizewinning author.

1:30PM FLY BROTHER WITH ERNEST WHITE II

24 WEDNESDAY

2:00 - 5:00PM VARIOUS PROGRAMAMING

7pm NATURE “Hippos: Africa’s River Giants”

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

8pm NOVA “Saving the Dead Sea”

7:30pm BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW

10pm JAMESTOWN, SEASON 3 (Pt. 2/8) 11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

26 FRIDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm INFORMED SOURCES 7:30pm LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN 8pm WASHINGTON WEEK

7pm GREAT PERFORMANCES “Movies for Grownups® Awards with AARP The Magazine” 8pm MASTERPIECE “Howard’s End” (Pt. 3/4)

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.

10pm JAMESTOWN, SEASON 3 (Pt. 2/8) 11pm PROFESSOR T “The Trial” (Pt. 11/13)

29 MONDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Vintage Louisville” (Hour 2 of 3)

9pm AMERICAN MASTERS “Twyla Moves” Explore legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp’s career and famously rigorous creative process, with original interviews, first-hand glimpses of her at work and rare archival footage of select performances from her more than 160 choreographed works.

10:30pm STEPPIN’ OUT 11:30pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

27 SATURDAY 6pm LAWRENCE WELK: SONGS OF THE 70’s 7pm FINDING YOUR ROOTS “Reporting on the Reporters”

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COVI D and the Cannoli A Sicilian tradition

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arch 19, 2020 and I craved a cannoli. Actually, I crave a cannoli anytime, but on this afternoon the desire was heightened because the day was the Feast of St. Joseph, patron saint of the Sicilians. There would be a problem, though.

On a typical St. Joseph’s Day, Angelo Brocato’s Italian Ice Cream Parlor on North Carrollton would be even busier than usual. There would be the smell of anise from the bakery counter and the roasting coffee in the espresso machine. In a corner would be a St. Joseph altar - a tower of food, mostly cookies and cakes, built in the tradition of honoring the saint.

Cannoli are among Sicily’s contributions to the great confections of the world: a tube-shaped pastry shell made of fried dough is stuffed with a sweet cheese, almost always ricotta, and then sprinkled with powdered sugar. It often happens that immigrants bring recipes and traditions to America from their native lands. Here they are embellished and actually made better, especially at places such as Brocato’s which might make, and I am not kidding, the world’s best cannoli.

Whereas the traditional pastry is stuffed only with vanilla flavored ricotta, Brocato’s has more. Made to order, the cannolis are filled with half-chocolate and half-vanilla ricotta, then dipped with pistachio nuts. Next comes not just

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the powdered sugar, but also cinnamon. Coffee was created, I am convinced, to be served alongside a cannoli.

But, there was a problem that day, and it was a big one. No one could get into Brocato’s.

By St. Joseph Day, 2020 all the talk about a virus, to be known commonly as COVID-19, was getting serious. Earlier that week the governor had closed schools. Hospitalization numbers were increasing. There was a new phrase in the global language, “social distancing,” and we were all supposed to be doing it. Restaurants were being limited in allowable customers.

All Brocato’s business had been shifted to take place through one window.

Other than an empty pub on St. Patrick’s Day, there is no sight quite as forlorn as an empty table at an Italian bakery on St. Joseph’s Day. Through the window I could see the altar of pastry remaining untouched in a corner—itself socially distanced.

We knew that we were all facing something different in our lives and that there would be restrictions. We might have been more upset, except that we all expected that the limitations would be brief. It wouldn’t be long before we were at a table dipping our cannoli in the coffee again.

We would be rid of the virus in only a few weeks, we were sure.

Life would be better soon. There might even be powdered sugar on top.

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