New Orleans Magazine October 2022

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Tailgating

BY REBECCA FRIEDMAN

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BY CHERE COEN

BY FRITZ ESKER

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The new four-part series from Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., MAKING BLACK AMERICA: THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE, explores the Black American experience through interviews with leading academics, scholars and experts including Charles M. Blow, Angela Davis, André Holland, Fab 5 Freddie, Jason King, Killer Mike and more. See it on Tuesdays, October 4 - 25 at 8:00 p.m on WYES-TV, wyes.org and on the free WYES and PBS apps.

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THE EDITOR

October is maybe my favorite month of the year. The leaves are falling. It’s a great time to (hopefully) break out some cozier clothes. Halloween is right around the corner, and all of the best fall food favorites are back in season, from gumbo (in all its incarnations) and the return of the best and briniest oysters to apple cider and pumpkin pie (and yes, all that trick or treat candy.)

In New Orleans, fall also means prime tailgating. Whether it’s for a Friday night lights/high school challenge, Saturday college game day or Saints Sunday afternoons, New Orleanians bring it on when it comes to game day eats and drinks, with ALL of the fixings. From barbecue to wings, fried chicken and fully loaded sandwiches, the feasts are certainly a feat. In this issue, we’ve gathered some of our favorite places to pre-game, pre-order or prepare for the big game. Plus, there’s some lagniappe cookbook and recipe ideas as well.

October also has us looking ahead to those long winter days, the perfect time to plan ahead for your cozy getaways. We have some great destinations both close to home and afar that will appeal to adventurers as well as those that just want to sit by the fire and watch a winter wonderland.

Have something you want to share with us? Email ashley@myneworleans.com.

But if you can’t get away, there’s still plenty to do right here at home. Fall festivals celebrate New Orleans food (where else has a festival celebrating the art of fried chicken or the ubiquitous po-boy), music and culture. Get your calendars ready for a full slate of fun all the way through the end of the year, just in time for the holidays and Carnival season.

October truly is a month full of treats, and, hopefully, few tricks. We hope your fall is in full swing, your festival dance card is ready, and your favorite team is on a winning streak.

ASHLEY MCLELLAN, EDITOR

JULIA STREET

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Oyster Inquiries

HEY JULIA, Are oysters an aphrodisiac?

– ROCCO SCHMIDT, MEREAUX

Oh, for the person who can give a definite answer to the question! What is definitely true is that the legend has existed, some say going back to Roman times. (Although the Romans probably never needed much to get started, if you know what I mean.) There have been some studies that point to the amino acids found in bi-valves of any type as definite influences. According to an article in Smithsonian Magazine there was a presentation at the American Chemical Society in which a chemist, George Fisher, and some colleagues studied some shellfish and discovered that mussels contained the D-Aspartic amino acid which has been found to increase the level of sex hormones in lab rats.

Even though the study did not involve oysters, Fisher was quoted in several publica tions speculating that perhaps the amino acid could contribute to an aphrodisiac effect. The effect of D-Aspartic acid in humans is still being studied. It may increase testosterone in sedentary men, but what it can do beyond that is not clear. Poydras is excited, though, because he is the ultimate sedentary man.

So, there is nothing conclusive, though oysters’ greatest romantic effect may be as a starter dish for a candlelight dinner, or for the hedonistic joy that  comes with a crispy oyster poorboy and a chilled beer. Meanwhile, Poydras claims that lab rats are drinking more Champagne these days.

DEAR JULIA, My friend tells me that Oysters Rock efeller was invented in New Orleans to honor John Rockefeller who rode as Rex. Is that true?

– FELICIA JANE JONES, NEW ORLEANS

Only one part of that question is true, Felicia. Oysters Rockefeller was invented in New Orleans, but John D. never reigned as Rex, nor are we sure that he ever came here. Oysters Rockefeller is a baked oyster dish in which the oyster is served hot on a half shell topped with a green sauce and breadcrumbs. Antoine Alciatore, the founder of Antoine’s, created the dish in1899 supposedly to provide an alternative for a shortage of escargot. (Don’t you hate when that happens?) The dish gets its name because of the green topping being the color of money, hence the linkage to Rockefeller. Conventional wisdom often has it that the topping is made with spinach, although some Antoine’s insiders, who should know, say otherwise. A 1986 analysis of the green topping by researcher William Poundstone for a food TV show (“Bigger Secrets”) identified the green as being made from parsley, pureed and strained celery, scallions or chives, olive oil, and capers. No spinach, though I suspect that the further away the dish is made from Antoine’s the more often spinach becomes an easy answer. Oh, when done right, the sauce that accumulates in the shell is great for dipping with warm French bread, Ok, I will give in: The sauce tastes like a million bucks.

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This exhibition at the New Orleans Museum of Art (on view until April 23rd) gathers oral histories in the first monographic review of celebrated artist Katherine Choy, who was born in Shanghai but eventually found herself as director of ceramics at Newcomb College. This is the first presentation of Choy’s breathtaking ceramics in the Crescent City since fall 1959. NOMA.org

SEE THIS

“AMY SCHUMER: WHORE TOUR”

The Emmy-winning and Golden Globenominated standup comedian and “Trainwreck” actress will perform at the Saenger on Oct. 20. SaengerNOLA.com

“THE LION KING”

The stage musical version of Disney’s “The Lion King” is celebrating 20 years on tour. If you haven’t caught on stage the story of young Simba’s quest to honor his murdered father Mufasa, you have another chance, Oct. 27-Nov. 13 at the Saenger. SaengerNOLA.com

THE BIG EASY HALLOWEEN HALF MARATHON & 5K ROAD RACE

If you’re looking to challenge yourself as a runner but aren’t ready for a full marathon yet, try the The Big Easy Halloween Half Marathon & 5K Race on Oct. 30. The course will travel the New Orleans Lakefront. BigEasyRun Fest.events

“IN THE HEIGHTS”

If you enjoyed “Hamilton,” Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-Award-winning musi cal, you need to see his other award winning play, “In the Heights.” It’s the story of young Usnavi, a bodega own er in the largely Dominican-American neighborhood of Washington Heights in New York City as it struggles with gentrification. It is playing at the Jef ferson Performing Arts Center, Oct. 7-16. jpas.org

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society is trying to put on a produc tion of “Murder at Haversham Manor” but everything is going wrong in this delightfully chaotic farce. On stage at Le Petit Theatre, Oct. 20-Nov. 6. LePetitTheatre.com

MARCUS MUMFORD: THE SELF-TITLED TOUR

The lead singer of Mumford & Sons is playing a global solo tour, with a stop at the Orpheum Theater on Oct. 14, along with a performance by Danielle Ponder. OrpheumNOLA.com

“THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS”

“BETTE DAVIS: LARGER THAN LIFE”

Actress and playwright Jessica Sherr portrays Bette Davis in a story of the legendary actress’ fight against the maledominated studio system. Other Hollywood legends like Olivia de Havilland and Wil liam Wyler also appear. Catch it at BB’s Stage Door Canteen in the National World War II Museum, Oct. 21-23. National WW2Museum.org

“PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL”

Fans of the 1990 rom-com blockbuster with Julia Roberts and Richard Gere will want to check out the musical version of the story of a Wall Street tycoon and the sex worker he meets by chance and falls in love with. It's playing at the Saenger Theatre, Oct. 4-9. SaengerNOLA.com

A musical comedy that’s both bawdy and wholesome, this small-town story recounts the fall of a bordello called the Chicken Ranch. It’s playing at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, Oct. 21-Nov. 6. RivertownTheaters.com

MARY J. BLIGE: GMG TOUR W/ ELLA MAI AND QUEEN NAIJA Mary J. Blige is headlining the “Good Morning Gorgeous Tour,” coming to the Smoothie King Center for one night only on October 15. SmoothieKing Center.com

Scottish comedian, 2009 Pea body Award winner, and the former host of “The Late, Late Show” presents his standup at the Civic Theatre on Oct. 7. CivicNOLA.com

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

“KATHERINE CHOY: RADICAL POTTER IN 1950S NEW ORLEANS”

SAENGER THEATRE

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JACK ROBINSON, PHOTOGRAPHER (AMERICAN, 1928–1997), KATHERINE CHOY AT A KILN IN NEW ORLEANS, 1952–1955.

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Table Tome

Neal Bodenheimer, owner of renowned New Orleans bars and restaurants Cure, Cane & Table, VALS and Peychaud’s is releasing his first cocktail book this month, “Cure: New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix ‘Em,” with coauthor Emily Timberlake. The 256-page hardcover book showcases New Orleans’s iconic cocktail scene through 100 drinks, each chosen to represent the city’s past, present and future; interviews with local legends like Ian Neville; and the techniques and practices that James Beard Foundation Award-winning bar Cure has perfected over the last decade-plus. Available at Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania St., Ste. 14, 504.895.2266, gardendistrictbookshop.com

LOCAL LIBATIONS

The New Orleans Spirits Competition, a new event dur ing this year’s Tales of the Cocktail that recognizes and celebrates the most distin guished spirits being produced around the world, awarded Sazerac Co. with several awards. For ex ample, Sazerac Co. won the Best of Cat egory for Jung & Wulff Guyana (a rum made from molasses). sazerac.com

TEQUILA, ANYONE?

LALO Tequila is a three-ingredient blanco made by the grandson of Don Julio González, and it’s now available in New Orleans. The new spirit is made in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, where co-founder and maestro tequilero Eduardo “Lalo” González grew up learning the art of tequila-making from his father and grandfather.

Find LALO Tequila at the Hotel Saint Vincent, 1507 Magazine St., 504.350.2450, saintvincentnola.com

SPOOKY SOIREES

Commons Club at the Virgin Hotels New Orleans is hosting two Halloween-themed events this month. On Oct. 28, sip mimosas and enjoy a curated Halloween-themed a la carte brunch menu by Chef Alex Harrell from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.—all to the sound of Halloween music. On Oct. 29, Trixie Minx joins Commons Club for the first ever BOOlesque Brunch. Enjoy a two-course prix-fixe menu at $39 per person with Halloween fusions, an Elektra Cosmetics popup and more during one of two show times (10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.). Of course, Halloween costumes and outfits are encouraged.

TOP HONORS

Local gem, Jewel of the South, won top honors at Tales of the Cocktail 2022, taking home two Spirited Awards. First, partner and bartender Chris Hannah, won the award for U.S. Bartender of the Year, earning recognition for having an influence on drink styles and cocktail culture—all while devel oping drinks recipes and working regularly behind the bar. Second, the Jewel of the South won Best U.S. Restaurant Bar, earning recognition as a restaurant bar that is dedi cated to creating a great cocktail experience for their dining guests. 1026 St. Louis St., 504.265.8816, jewelnola.com

SOBER SOCIALS

Ben’s Friends—the national support group for anyone who has found, or is struggling to find, sobriety while working in the food and beverage industry—has started a New Orleans chapter led by New Orleans hospitality veterans Liam Doran and Alex Harrell. Meetings take place at NOCHI on Monday mornings from 11 a.m.-noon. bensfriendshope.com

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Boo To-Dos

Tujague’s is hosting Halloween-themed events this month. First up is the Krewe of Boo Parade Viewing Party (Oct. 22 with balcony access, an open bar, food and private bathrooms). Next up is Poppy’s Pop-Up Drag Queen Brunch (Oct. 23 at 11:30 a.m. with a three-course menu and bottomless mimosas). Finally, Tujague’s is hosting a Witches Luncheon (Oct. 28 with a three-course menu, bottomless mimosas and other cocktail offerings). 429 Decatur St., 504.525.8676, tujaguesrestaurant.com

CELEBRATION OF FLAVORS

The James Beard Foundation’s 10th annual Taste America culinary series comes to New Orleans for a pop-up dinner on Oct. 12 at Lengua Madre—one of 20 cities across the country—bringing together chefs and special guests to celebrate local independent restaurants. The cohort of chefs, known as the TasteTwenty, have collaborated throughout the year at chef dinners and walk-around tastings, spotlighting the breadth and unity of culinary creativity across the

SOUTHERN STAPLES

Vishwesh Bhatt has released a new cookbook, titled “I am From Here: Stories and Recipes from a Southern Chef.” In it, Bhatt references that he was inspired by a variety of New Orleans chefs (such as Nina Compton and Susan Spicer) and the cuisine of the city for these recipes. The book also intertwines dishes from the American South with international foodways.

Examples include peanut masala-stuffed baby eggplant and collard wrapped catfish among the 130 recipes featured. These dishes are stars on the menu at Snackbar in Oxford, Miss., where Bhatt has been the executive chef since 2009, earning him a James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: South in 2019.

Louisiana native, award-winning chef and author Susanne Duplantis also has released a new cookbook, titled “Lagniappe Leftovers.” As an advocate for food sustainability, her recipes show how to use leftovers to create new meals.

Both books are available at Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania St., Ste. 14, 504.895.2266, gardendistrictbookshop.com

nation. The menu at Lengua Madre features a multicourse meal created by Chef Ana Castro of Lengua Madre and Chef Yia Vang of Union Hmong Kitchen/ Vinai in Minneapolis. Proceeds from Taste America will benefit James Beard Foundation programs, including the Open for Good campaign, which helps independent restaurants (and the farmers, producers, distributors and local communities they support) thrive in the long-term. jamesbeard.org/tasteamerica

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The Emeril Lagasse Foundation has formed a partnership with renowned Chef Aarón Sánchez to create the Aarón Sánchez Impact Fund. The fund focuses on two pillars: culinary arts education and human services programming in order to uplift the lives of Latino youth through food. The culinary arts education pillar diversifies kitchen leadership through scholarships, financial support, mentoring and career pathway guidance, while the human services pillar focuses on changing the trajectory of Latino youth lives through better food access, nutrition education, crisis feeding programs and more. emeril.org

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The Urvi Dress by Lekha is handmade in India from 100-percent cotton. Fully lined with three-quarter sleeves, pockets and a midi-length, this is a great tran sitional piece for all seasons. Available at Shop Lekha, shoplekha.com.

Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice

Handcrafted by artist Alice Trahant Phillips, these Bubble Gum Ball earrings bring the party. Like your own set of little rainbow disco balls for your ears, throw them on with almost any outfit and you’re sure to have a good time. Available at Alice Trahant Phillips, alicetrahantphillips.com.

You can never have enough cozy pillows once the tempera tures drop, especially when they are this good-looking. B. Viz’s down-filled African Kuba cloth pillow is crafted from terra cotta and pecan colored raffia and backed with khaki linen. Available at B. Viz Design, bvizdesign.com.

Artist Mary Ball utilizes forms and figures to display strength in femininity. Her unique pieces are both thought provoking and stunning and come in a wide range of colors. Available at Mary Ball Art, maryballart.com.

Both a functional and beautiful showpiece, this high-gloss lacquer tray has a cream velvet base with extra long handle cutouts. Whether you’re serving drinks, enjoying breakfast in bed, storing perfume on your vanity or neatly housing knick knacks on your coffee table, the pop of orange will continue to delight. Available at Sotre, sotrecollection.com.

LOUELLEN BERGER

Skeleton House

With our haunted, historic past and the love of all that is theatrical, Halloween is a welcomed holiday throughout the city. Though the pandemic sidelined many traditional Halloween celebrations, one mainstay that has continued for many decades is the St. Charles Avenue Skeleton House. Each year, the Skeleton House delights visitors with the comical, satirical and topical costumes and props that adorns each skeleton. Louellen Berger has been the driving force behind the Skeleton House for decades with no signs of slowing down any time soon.

Q: How did you get started? I’ve always decorated. I came home from college one year, back in the ‘70s, and decorated my parents’ door. It was during a time in the early ‘70s when no one was trick or treating anymore because of threats of harmful items being found in candy. So, everyone thought I was crazy for decorating. But I’ve been decorating ever since. Some years later, the oak tree in my front yard had a branch that started to curve down to the ground and I thought, “I wish I was 12 again and just lay in that tree all day and enjoy life.” So, I put a skeleton in there instead, just reclining back. But I wanted to make more than one statement, so I added three more skeletons. They were all gymnasts. One was doing a backbend, one was doing a cartwheel and one had a hula hoop. I got a lot of nice compliments. So, I gradually added two or three, three and four; and it got to quite a big number these days.

Q: How many skeletons do you display? It varies. The first year of COVID I only had two, it was a pumpkin theme and that was the first year I introduced a song. I didn’t want people congregating outside the house and spreading the virus. That was the theme of “Hamilton” and so I only had two skeletons, Hamilton and King George, with pumpkins all over the house. The next year, since I hadn’t added any before, I had six more added. But I also remove ones each year that aren’t relevant anymore. This year, we’ve had some remodeling done to the house and I’ll put a few in the original widow’s walk on the roof of our house. All in all, I have between 70 and 80 skeletons set out each year.

Q: When do you start your preparations? Every board that I’m on or a part of knows that in September they’re not going to see me. I really scale back on everything else. It was far more difficult when it first started because they didn’t sell skeletons with joints.

It takes me two days to put everything together and then another day to light them all. The lights are important because it’s a completely different

effect at night with the lights. My problem is I don’t keep my skel etons in a climate-controlled facility. They are stored in our garage. So, every year I need to pull them out and because a lot of them are in their position with hot glue that of course melts in our in our hot summer so I have to do a lot of maintenance.

Q: Has this become bigger than you ever expected? Oh, it’s so far bigger. The inspiration came because of one tree and then seeing people’s reactions. But then truthfully, it was a need not only for my parents - who I would have come sit on my porch and it gave them such a joy and chuckle when they were alive – but others who are maybe shut in their houses or can’t get around. I have friends tell me their parent hasn’t been out of the house in years, but they come out to see my decorations from the car.

Q: Do you have a favorite skeleton? I’m asked that question a lot from people. But I guess I do have to say it’s my original. Just because that was me as a child - always in a tree. And I just love the oaks here in New Orleans. I’m a native New Orleanian and if, as a child, I saw an oak tree me and my friends would be in it. So, that’s Lazy Bones. That’s the one that started this whole thing. There’s another that isn’t necessarily unique. I was up all night perplexed one year because someone had slipped a note in my mailbox suggesting I was a devil worshiper. I was kind of blown away, because my whole focus was really twofold - on entertaining children, as well as the elderly, and allowing families a safe haven and safe place to go on Halloween night. So, i decided that I was going to show three skeletons going off to church (my church is next door to my house). I didn’t know if people would get it. The first one was called “born again.” But that came so easy.

I wanted to also have a chaplain or a pastor. And I couldn’t think of another pun or another name. And like at about three in the morning I woke up and I thought “Pastor Prime” and I just laughed out loud. I just thought that was divine intervention I don’t know how that popped into my mind like that. But I just thought that may be among the most clever.

Q: Why do you continue each year? One, I share a birthday –the day, not the year – with Clint Eastwood and I have recently read that Clint was asked, “Why do you keep producing? And how can you keep up this energy?” And he said, “I want to do anything I can to keep the old man out.” And I think being creative, being active leaning over bending, installing, hammering, using the electric screwdriver all helps maintain me as a somewhat in shape, physical person. As long as I can continue putting that out and being creative and working with other people. It’s also a big family fun project for my family. My much, much grown children have offered a lot of fun names. I bounce off some titles off of them. Starting in July, two or three new themes came out of us all being together so it’s a fun family thing as well, even though none of them actually physically helped me except the grandchildren. Every year, I do have my five local grandchildren help – we have 11 grandchildren. I just don’t let them use the hot glue gun. We have cool glue guns for them. Every year when they were little all they did was the pearly gates, they would put the Mardi Gras pearls on the gate. But as they got older and above even at three, they all started helping me so that’s a fun, fun activity. That takes several afternoons because we don’t do it all in one afternoon. Don’t have the attention span or some things have to dry.

GREG

So my grand daughter Lollipop got assigned to write about her summer vacation.

If I would have known this ahead of time, I would have palmed her a twenty and told her to say she went to the beach.

But that isn’t what happened over summer vacation. What happened was the Gunches, as a family - 17 of us, plus my gentleman friend Lust - decided to rent one of them cabins up in the mountains, do some outdoor stuff, hiking and all, take in Dollywood.

I don’t know what got into us. Gunches don’t “hike.” We walk. On sidewalks. We stop for bars, not bears. Which, it turns out, live in the mountains.

Who knew? I only seen bears in Hanna-Barbera cartoons or at Audubon Zoo.

But this cabin we rented actually has padlocks on the garbage cans. There is a cute little sign that says this is to “discourage persistent bears.” PERSISTENT bears? If I met a persistent bear, I would hand him the garbage in a gift bag.

Anyway, the first day, we take a ride up to a scenic path to “hike” on until we leading to a gorgeous waterfall. Three carloads of us going in the wrong direction because somebody, I ain’t saying it was my sister-in-law Gloriosa, misread the map. Anyway, an hour into this drive, nature calls a few of us, including me, and we text each other that we are pulling into the next gas station. And we do.

UnBearable

When nature calls

This gas station turns out to have been built in the 1940s.

Lust is frowning at the gas pump - no slot for a credit card on it - and I step inside and ask for the restroom. They don’t got one. By this time everybody else has driven up and I inform them there ain’t no restroom.

We got to use the woods. Luckily, my mother-in-law Ms. Larda had thought of getting some special biodegradable toilet paper for hikers before she also thought of staying in the cabin with a romance novel

instead of hiking. So she gave it to us in case we needed it. I head into the woods, the first one to try it.

I go in a few trees deep and get behind a big tree. I notice the ground slants downward - I guess I am on a hill - but I got no time to worry about that, so I drop my fancy new hiking shorts and do my business. When I’m done, and am using the biodegradable toilet paper, I hear a rustling nearby. One of the grandkids, I think. I snarl “You take any pictures, I will break that phone!” And then I

realize what I am threatening is a bear.

I shriek and lose my balance and tumble over backwards with my knees caught in my shorts and roll down the hill. At the top of the hill I hear, “Ma, you okay?” “Modine?” And I yell, “Don’t come! Do NOT come!”

Of course they do come, stomping through the woods and down the hill in time to see me wrestling with my shorts and not in time to see the bear, who probably scuttled off giggle-snorting to wait for the next lady tourist who had to pee.

Lollipop’s version went like this:

“On my vacation I helped save my grandmother. She was relieving herself in the woods with her pants down.

“She screamed and we all rushed to save her but then she said she saw a bear and everybody turned around and saved themselves.

“Then we drove to a McDonald’s and used their bathroom. My mother bought a McFlurry for my grand mother. Her friend Mr. Lust had some vodka under his car seat, and he poured some in her McFlurry. Then all the grownups bought McFlurrys and put in vodka.

“Then we went on a hike and afterward everybody had to relieve themselves again so we went back to McDonald’s and did, and got more McFlurrys.

“Then we went back to our cabin and the grown-ups took naps and the kids played ‘Going on a Bear Hunt with Grandma Larda.’

“The End”

She got a A. The little snitch.

BY JOHN R. KEMP

The U.S. Custom House, that somber-looking four-story gray granite Modified Greek and Egyptian Revival behemoth standing as 423 Canal St., ranks among the oldest Federal buildings in the South. Once the second largest building in the United States behind the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., the history of its construction is filled with intrigue and corruption, including an ex-con.

By the 1840s, the Port of New Orleans had become so important the U.S. Treasury Department decided it needed a larger custom house in the city. In 1847 treasury officials chose a design by architect Alexander Thompson Wood over other appli cants, including well-known local architects James Gallier Sr., James Dakin, and J.N.B. de Pouilly. Many

were shocked when Wood, who had moved from New York to New Orleans, got the commission. As the story goes, Wood was a convicted felon who went to prison in 1835 for killing his job foreman on an earlier building project. As to Gallier, Dakin and de Pouilly, the Treasury Secretary said their designs had too many ornamental frills. Construction began in 1848.

Historians Karen Kingsley and Lake Douglas, writing for the society of Architectural Historians, describe this engineering feat: “The Custom House sits on a horizontal grillage of cypress planking, rather than vertical piles. Above it is a continuous series of inverted brick arches, which help distribute the building’s weight. The building is faced with Quincy, Massachusetts, granite; its upper three stories are raised over a massive

rusticated base articulated with arched niches. At the center of each façade are engaged porticoes with lotus-blossom capitals on fluted columns supporting a pediment.”

Not everyone was impressed by the design. Kingsley and Douglas continue: “The building’s intimidating scale, the powerful and complex relationship between walls and windows, the stylized rustica tion, sense of enclosure, and Egyptian Revival exterior detailing inspired Dakin to describe it as fit only for a ‘Mausoleum or Tomb for an Egyptian king.’ Mark Twain thought it looked like a ‘state prison.’”

to complete the building. After Wood’s departure, Dakin briefly held the job but resigned when the Treasury Department rejected his design changes. Another local, West Point graduate Major P.G.T. Beauregard also briefly held the job as superintendent of construction.

Although still unfinished by 1860, various federal offices moved in anyway, including the city’s main post office. During the Civil War, Confederates used the building to make ammunition and, after the city fell to Union forces in 1862, it served as one of several prisons in the city for Confederate prisoners. Finally, the building was completed in 1881. In late 1915 the post office moved to the new and more elabo rate Italian Renaissance building at 600 Camp Street that still faces Lafayette Square. The following year, the Federal government renovated the custom house, and in 1974 the National Park Service designated it a National Historical Landmark. In 1993, the Government Services Administration restored the interior to its pre-1916 condition. And from 2008 to 2020, the building housed the Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, which is scheduled to reopen in 2023 in its new home at the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas.

New Orleans Custom House, ca. 1895. Detroit Publishing Comp., Library of Congress

Although the building’s exterior is rather drab, its interior contains superb archi tectural and artistic details that include the great Marble Hall, intricate cast iron grillwork, stain glass windows, and bas relief sculptures of early New Orleans historical figures.

In 1850 the Treasury Department fired Wood, which began a rancorous succession of eight architects hired

Today, the old Custom House is still home to U.S. Customs and Border Protection as well as other federal agencies.

By Rebecca Friedman Photography

by Kat Kimball

It’s football season in New Orleans!

Whether you’re rooting for the Saints or your favorite college team, pigskin pairs well with pig out. ¶ If season tickets aren’t on the menu, or if you’re looking for a place to pre- or postgame near the Dome, we’ve rounded up a list of spots where you can chow down and, in some cases, cheer on. Hosting or attending a football party? Check out our recs for tailgate takeout and wash down the wings with one of several seasonal beverage offerings from local brewers and distillers. ¶ No matter what the scoreboard says, it’s a ‘W’ if you’re eating well. Now pass us a piece of that dirty bird, please.

Dat Dog Dat Packs

Near the Dome

There are plenty of places to fill up before walk ing over to the Caesars Superdome for kickoff, or to celebrate (we hope) after the game. Even if you don’t have tickets, it can be fun to soak up the pre-game revelry in Champions Square then hit a neighbor hood venue for viewing. Here are some downtown bars and restaurants that offer a festive game day atmosphere.

Virgin Hotels New Orleans

550 Baronne St., 504-603-8000, virginhotels.com.

The Virgin Hotels New Orleans is known for festivity, and Saints game days are no exception, when you can catch lively watch parties at the rooftop Pool Club. If you’re heading to the Dome for the game, hit the Commons Club for pregame food and drinks, or drop in post-game between 3-5 p.m. for bar bites like hummus or smoked fish dip. Feeling a little extra? Book the Shag Room (located in Commons Club) for a private watch party replete with cozy sofas and a 95-inch screen.

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux

Multiple locations, including 1009 Poydras St., 504-309-6530, locate.walk-ons.com.

For a classic sports bar experience in the shadow of the Dome, Walk-On’s delivers with boneless wings (buffalo, sweet chili, or spicy BBQ), an array of burgers, waffle cheese fries, and a LOT of screens. Order the super-savory Cajundillas (quesadillas stuffed with chicken, andouille, boudin, and more) for a zippy take on the standard.

Polo Club Lounge

300 Gravier St., 800-262-2662, windsorcourthotel.com.

To mix things up, trade rowdy for regal. This casually elegant spot in the Windsor Court Hotel offers elevated Saints game viewing, with comfy seating to enjoy food and drink specials.

For Saints games, Polo Club Lounge will offer a specialty “Black and Gold” Cocktail for $10, Who Dat Golden Ale from Urban South for $5, half-off select bottles of sparkling wine, and $75 caviar service.

1102 Constance St., 504-525-5515, sidecarnola.com.

The Rusty Nail and its sister restaurant, Sidecar Patio & Oyster Bar, offer two flavors of laid-back yet festive atmosphere for game day, especially for Saints and big SEC matchups. At “the Nail,” guests can opt for a highenergy indoor scene or snag a spot on the Nail’s side of the shared patio, both with first-come-first-served seating. Planners might prefer to make a reservation in Sidecar’s

half of the patio, which offers full table service (including the bounty of the raw bar and a tasty shrimp roll, among other options). Both sides can see the gridiron action on the patio’s two projectors, two big screens, and three other TVs. Inside, a DJ plays fight songs and hype music during commercial breaks to keep the crowd in the zone, and guests can also order from Sidecar’s food menu. Watch for food and drink specials, especially for Monday night

The Rusty Nail/Sidecar Patio & Oyster Bar

1001 Poydras St., 504-208-9535, coppervine.com.

If you’re seeking something a little sleeker than a sports bar, Copper Vine offers a classy spot to pregame before heading to the Dome, or to stop in after the game. They also sell drinks through their to-go window for a pedestrian pick-me-up. Explore the extensive list of wines on tap, available in a range of pour sizes or flights, or check out the creative cocktails. For a hearty game day brunch, the cochon de lait debris fries and cornflake-fried chicken sandwich offer a creative twist on bar food staples.

Gospel Coffee and Boozy Treats

501 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-324-3073, gospelcoffeenola.com.

Located at the corner of Poydras and Tchoupitoulas in the Hotel Kimpton Fontenot, this sweet and saucy coffee shop is a straight shot to the Dome and a great spot for caffeine/sugar/ something stronger to gear up for the game (plus break fast sandwiches, pastries, and the like). On Saints game days, Gospel will feature a “Brew ‘Dat Mocha Freeze,” with house-made cold brew, served in a 16oz specialty cup. They suggest adding a shot of Jameson Irish Whiskey, and who are we to argue?

The District

711 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-301-1476, districtnola.com.

Located in the Warehouse District, The District shows college and NFL games on multiple big screens (all 55 inches and up). The hearty game day menu includes an array of dips, sand wiches, nachos, and panko shrimp.

Copper Vine

Around town

Bars and restaurants all over the city know game day is something to celebrate. At these venues, you can bring your own cheering section or just root for your team in the company of fellow fans.

Port Orleans Brewing Co.

4124 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-266-2332, portorleansbrewingco.com.

This uptown brewery and taproom has released its Gleason IPA to mark football season. The hazy India Pale was created for former Saint Steve Gleason, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Team Gleason’s mission to provide support for those living with ALS. Port Orleans offers watch parties for games throughout the season, with indoor and outdoor screens and seating (first-come, first-served). Their event space in the beer garden is also available to rent for private viewing parties. Soak up Port Orleans’ range of brews with munchies from onsite Avo Taco, including football-friendly wings, nachos topped with green chile queso and slow-roasted carnitas, and an impressive selection of tacos.

The Bulldog

3236 Magazine St., 504-891-1516; 5135 Canal Blvd., 504-488-4180, thebulldog.bar.

Both of this local institution’s locations (Uptown and Mid-City) make excellent watch spots. Each offers screens indoors and on their outdoor patios that broadcast college and NFL contests, with priority going to whatever local team is playing in that slot. The Bulldog menu hits all the classic bar food cravings, with nachos, quesadillas, burgers, and wings aplenty. The waffle fries are the stuff of legend, especially when you order them ‘Amber’ style: blanketed in cheddar, Monterey Jack, and bacon crumbles with a side of ranch for dipping. Those seeking lighter fare can find grilled chicken sandwiches and salads in a variety of preparations. The Bulldog also takes its beer seriously, with 45+ taps rotating selections of craft, local, domestic, and imports, plus ciders, seltzers, and more.

Urban South Brewery

1645 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-267-4852, urbansouthbrewery.com. Reserve a colorful table at Urban South and settle in for a watch party. LSU and Saints games are shown on the projector and multiple screens, with a DJ covering commercial breaks, and beer specials. Seating is available indoors and out, and kids can hit the onsite bounce house and arcade games while their parents enjoy the ball game.

Cheeseburgers and other bites from Urban Smash provide sustenance. Pets welcome too (in case Fido is a fan).

Arnaud’s

813 Bienville St., 504-523-5433, arnaudsrestaurant.com

Arnaud’s offers a festive, pre-game Sunday jazz brunch all season long, with Saints attire encour aged and a jazz band playing tunes to pump up the crowd. The threecourse ‘prix fixe’ menu includes cool classics like remoulade-based Shrimp Arnaud and stick-to-yourribs grillades and grits, or get fired up with Crepes Suzette for two, flamed tableside with orange liqueur and brandy.

Cooter Brown’s

509 S. Carrollton Ave., 504-866-9104, cooterbrowns.com.

This classic Black Pearl haunt serves up tavern fare and oysters in a comfortably boisterous atmosphere, with dozens of screens covering all fan bases. Buffalo wings or shrimp, gravy cheese fries, po-boys, and sand wiches – along with an 80-tap beer selection – fuel the cheers (or tears). NFL Sunday Ticket means they have access to every NFL game every week. For college games, the big screen typically shows the day’s marquee matchup, but local teams (like LSU) will always be on prominent display.

Fat Harry’s

4330 St. Charles Ave., 504-895-9582, fatharrysnola.com.

This legendary bar and grill has been serving up good times on the Avenue since 1971. Fat Harry’s is a no-brainer for football, with nine screens and a projector showing NFL and college matchups, including Saints, LSU, and other SEC contests all season long. In addition to the well-stocked bar, the kitchen puts out killer Buffalo wings and intriguing apps like the “Drunken Crunchies” (loaded tater tots) and fried pickles. Sandwiches, quesadillas, salads, and burgers round out the offerings, with menu additions to come throughout the season. Monday night games coincide nicely with a regular weekly special on wings and pitchers starting at 7 p.m.

Zony Mash Beer Project

3940 Thalia St., 504-766-8868, zonymashbeer.com.

At this funky brewery, taproom, and courtyard hangout, visitors can spread out indoors and out to enjoy food from a rotating selection of pop-up eateries along with a selec tion of Zony Mash beers or Zony Pop spiked seltzers. Fans can catch NFL action inside on the big screen or enjoy live music outside in the beer garden – a great option for pleasing groups whose members aren’t all die-hard football fans.

Mid City Yacht Club

440 S. St. Patrick St., 504-483-2517, midcityyachtclub.com. Don’t expect to find boats here – the name stems from post-Katrina flooding – but this neighborhood spot offers casual indoor space plus a quaint courtyard and 18 screens for viewing NFL and college football (with particular emphasis on Ohio State, though visitors can request any game). Fans can fill up on ‘Bar Bites’ like fried seafood tacos and ‘Yachtchos’ as well as chargrilled burgers and hand-cut fries. On the beverage front, MCYC offers frequent ‘bucket specials’ for domestic and imported beers and non-brew or no-booze options like White Claw and Topo Chico. The venue also offers two party rooms where groups can arrange private viewing parties and catering.

NOLA Art Bar

2128 St. Claude Ave., 504-708-4804, nolaartbar.com.

If you’re looking for a setting that’s more stylishly cerebral than a sports bar but still relaxed and lively, this soul-satisfying bookshop and wine bar lounge is a great spot. NOLA Art Bar will show college and NFL games all season long, so settle into a cozy couch, a seat at the bar, or relax on the patio to enjoy the game over a glass of wine or craft cocktail. Look for food and drink specials on a menu that ranges from "doubles" rich with chickpeas and chutney to shrimp tacos. Bonus: if the game goes south, you can pick up a volume from the store’s excellent selection.

Finn McCool’s

3701 Banks St., 504-486-9080, finnmccools.com.

This Irish pub in Mid City might be best known as a local gathering hub for European football fans, but its sports coverage certainly extends to the American variety, particularly the Saints and LSU Tigers (it’s also a hot spot for Notre Dame followers). If you prefer your football with fish & chips and Irish whiskey, this is the place.

And if not, Finn McCool’s pub fare also includes wings, burgers, mini spicy meat pies, and more. Look for bucket specials on beers and hard seltzers.

Wrong Iron

3532 Toulouse St., 504-302-1503, wrongiron.com.

This haven on the Lafitte Greenway consistently draws a crowd for Saints and LSU games. Fans can guarantee a watch spot by reserving a table through the website for those games, either indoors or on the porch or patio. Wrong Iron offers more than 50 beers on tap, as well as dozens more in cans/bottles plus wine, cocktails, and frozen drinks. For eats, the menu includes wings, nachos (including a tuna nacho offering with seared tuna over wonton chips), and a selection of tacos, burgers, and salads. They also have a DJ playing tunes through the commercials to keep the energy up.

Bywater Brew Pub

3000 Royal St., 504-766-8118, bywaterbrewpub.com.

Catch the Saints game on the projector screen and enjoy some Viet-Cajun fare at this casual neighborhood brew pub. Chef Anh Luu’s crispy wings – among the city’s best – are given the nuoc cham syrup treatment and pair perfectly with refreshing chili bamboo slaw.

A unique take on shrimp remou lade adds welcome crunch, setting bite-sized dollops atop tapioca chips with sweet chili, pickled onions, and crispy fried shallot amping up the flavor. House brews like the Stimulus Czech, a tasty Pilsner, make an appealing game day addition.

Palm & Pine

308 N. Rampart St., 504-814-6200, palmandpinenola.com.

While they don’t show games onsite, Palm & Pine has the pre- and post-game hookup, offering their Happy Hour/Late Nite beer and shot specials all day on game days.

Throw back a Tecate plus any well spirit for $6, Shiner Bock plus Don Q Rum for $7, or Victoria plus Banhez Mezcal for $9. Tasty eats include hot sausage carimanolas and sticky grilled rib tips.

Tailgate Takeout

If you’re attending or hosting a football gathering or tailgate, these tasty offerings will fit into a no-cook game plan.

Banh Mi Boys

5001 Airline Dr., Ste B, 504-510-5360, bmbsandwiches. com/metairie; 3244 Magazine St., 504-354-8502, banhmiboysuptown.com. With locations in Metairie and Uptown, you’re probably close to picking up a delicious haul of Banh Mi Boys catering. Fans can fill up on a range of banh mi varieties, from the pork cold cut combo (Dac Biet) to bang bang shrimp to portobello mushroom, while crab Rangoon or spring rolls make perfect football finger food. Banh Mi Boys can also satisfy cravings for classic New Orleans-style po-boys (including fried shrimp or oyster) on Leidenheimer bread. And yes, they’ve got wings – in styles ranging from katsu to Korean BBQ to straight-up Buffalo. If you feel like staying a while, the Uptown loca tion will broadcast all Saints games and offer drink specials throughout the season.

Dat Dog Dat Packs

Multiple locations, datdog.com. Yes, we can all throw a pack of hot dogs on the grill, but they will (probably) not be as delicious as the weenies from Dat Dog. Those pillowy buns, all the tasty toppings… The good news is they offer their fare in ‘Dat Packs’ for takeout to feed a crowd. Each pack holds a dozen dogs, cut in half for easier eating. Choose three varieties for your pack, from traditional beef to duck sausage, Vaucresson hot sausage, or one of several vegan options. Toppings come on the side. And don’t skip the seasoned tots or fries.

Pro’s Dip is a First Round Pick

Local chefs get into the tailgate game too. Sophina Uong, Chef/Owner of Uptown hotspot Mister Mao, scores with this bubbly hot Mexi can corn dip, which can be heated on a grill or in in the oven and scooped with torti lla chips or Takis.

2 cups shucked corn (can use canned whole kernel sweet corn)

1 cup diced jalapenos (or the green chiles in a can)

1 cup scallions, sliced ½ cup chopped cilantro

2 (8 oz.) packages of soft cream cheese

8 oz. grated pepper jack cheese

Salt to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients and put mixture into a heatproof dish (can be heated on grill or oven). Bake 10-20 minutes. Serve hot with chips or Takis.

The Ultimate Tailgate Playbook

If your tailgate needs a training camp, Chef John Currence offers some guidance in his book “Tailgreat: How to Crush It at Tailgating.” Currence should know. Raised in New Orleans, the James Beard Award-winning chef honed his craft in local kitchens like Gautreau’s and Bacco before moving to Oxford, MS and opening City Grocery, Big Bad Breakfast, and several other acclaimed eateries. Home to Ole Miss, Oxford takes its tailgate tradition seriously, and Currence offers plenty of ways to up your game, with recipes like Grilled Corn Guacamole and Sweet Mustard Pulled Pork.

Bywater Brew Pub

Barracuda

Multiple locations, eatbarracuda.com. While Barracuda’s locations will be broadcasting the Saints games onsite (and cooking up novel gametime menu specials), they also have a tempting taco takeout setup, with family packs, ‘Taco Party’ packs, and ‘happy hour’ packs to feed as many as 45 hungry fans (For the Uptown location, order through the catering platform on the website; for the Algiers location, reach out to the store directly). The Taco Party includes fixings for 36 flour tortilla tacos and your choice of two fillings from a selection of meats and veggie-friendly options as well as cheese and other garnishes. Barracuda also exports 32-ounce jugs or gallons of their margaritas, cocktails, and non-alco holic beverages to complete the party.

Larder Gourmet Market + Eatery

3005 Veterans Memorial Blvd., 504-766-6157, lardergourmetmarket.com.

Larder Gourmet Market + Eatery has the takeout game nailed. This season, they will be offering “Pick 6 Family Meal Packages” for $150, which allow customers to preorder from six football-themed categories including “Fumble Snacks” like popcorn and Larder Chex Mix; dips such as Touchdown (seven-layer style) and Special Teams (shrimp and Mexican corn), sides, entrees, beverages, and desserts (including Black and Gold Bread Pudding). Larder will also offer tailgate-sized catering trays of items like jambalaya, red beans, and Game Day cheese and charcuterie.

Saba Samplers

5757 Magazine St., 504-324-7770, eatwith saba.com.

Popeyes

Multiple locations, popeyes.com.

It’s not a tailgate list without the ultimate NOLA crowd-pleaser, especially when the beloved chain is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Offerings vary across locations, but there is always a special on a big box of fried chicken and sides (plus tenders if you need something easy-to-eat-while-standing). Whether Team Spicy or Mild, we can all raise a biscuit to a half-century of loving that chicken from Popeyes.

For a departure from standard wing fare (or to feed folks seeking vegetarian options), catering from Saba is a solid play call. Many of Saba’s greatest hits, like the creamy hummus, can’t-stop-eating-it pita, and ‘salatim’ like roasted beets or Moroccan salad, can be ordered in large format servings scalable for various crowd sizes. For heartier fare, the restaurant offers trays of falafel or lamb kofta, among other options. Saba Samplers can be ordered through the website; for other large format to-go requests, contact the restaurant directly.

Gambino’s treats

4821 Veterans Memorial Blvd., 504-885-7500, gambinos.com. Another sure-to-delight offering at any gathering is a football-themed treat from iconic Metairie sweet shop Gambino’s Bakery. Saints and LSU decorated cakes and petit fours will be unlikely to last ‘til the fourth quarter of any gathering. They’ll have some in the case, but you can pre-order to secure your stash.

Creole Creamery goodness

Multiple locations, creolecreamery.com. Creole Creamery gets into the Saints spirit every year with its signature Black & Gold crunch (a vanilla and chicory base with semi-sweet chocolate chips and crushed Oreo cookies). Pick up a pint (or several) for your watch party.

Brach’s Tailgate Candy Corn

Here’s a Halloween/football mashup nobody saw coming. Brach’s has released a limited edition ‘Tailgate’ flavor of their signature candy corn. The colorful morsels encompass a range of tastes one might encounter at a tailgate, from fruit punch and vanilla ice cream to the head-scratching hot dog, hamburger, and popcorn flavors. They’re available exclusively at Walgreen’s through the end of October. Maybe next season will bring the Buffalo wings and beer edition?

Sweet Scores

Every celebration needs something a little sweet. Try these tailgating inspired goodies at your next get-together.

Who Dat Golden Ale

This brew from Urban South is available yearround but espe cially appropriate during football season. Fermented as an ale and then conditioned as a lager, the result is a crisp, sidelinesatisfying brew.

Gameday Vodka

This vodka has solid tailgate credentials, with its label proudly proclaiming it the ‘official vodka of the New Orleans Saints’ (the black and gold label) and an ‘official partner of LSU Athletics’ (purple and gold), so you can sip it (or throw it back) with team pride.

Drink Dat

Cheering can work up a thirst, so here’s a round of beverages suited to gametime enjoyment.

Faubourg Brewing Co.

3501 Jourdan Rd., 504-867-4000, faubourgbrewery.com.

The sporting ties at this local brewing behemoth run deep, given that it’s majority-owned by Gayle Benson (also the majority owner of the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans). You’ll spy Saints-themed packaging on 12-packs of its signature lager, which also includes a QR code to enter its Saints Fan Cave giveaway. Grand prize includes a kegerator, TV, bar stools, and more. First prize is two tix to a Saints home game. Faubourg will also be hosting watch parties in their taproom all season long. Every beer purchase gets you a raffle ticket, with raffles at the end of every quarter for prizes like free pints, merch, and gift cards.

504Gold Rum

Made in New Orleans by Happy Raptor Distillery, this rum infused with American oak chips makes a delightful addition to a ‘black-and-gold’ old fashioned.

Pinhook Bourbon Pinhook bottled a 2022 limited-edition Bourbon Whiskey for Rouses Market, and its yellow wax seal begs to be paired with black or purple on a Louisiana game day bar.

Wetlands Sake

634 Orange St., 504-442-0432, wetlandssake.com.

Both the filtered and unfiltered varieties of this spirited sake are made from Louisiana rice and brewed right here in New Orleans. The black and gold packaging on the canned varieties and local ties make this sake a Saints-worthy accompani ment. You can catch Sunday noon Saints games in their taproom, with screens inside and out on the patio seating area. Enjoy a sparkling sake mimosa over brunch cooked up by The Commissary next door – including the delectable Smash Patty burger and the Creole Cuban (which packs a smoky punch with sliced house tasso and pork debris). Rotating sake varieties reflect seasonal flavors and infusions of fresh fruit juices and herbs.

NOLA Trinity Vodka

This vodka, flavored with sweet onion, celery, and green bell pepper, is distilled in New Orleans and makes a simple, streamlined accompaniment to tailgate bloodies.

Seven Three Distilling Co.

301 N. Claiborne Ave., 504-265-8545, seventhreedistilling.com. Seven Three is getting in the game this season with two limited edition runs of St. Roch Vodka designed to celebrate the LSU Tigers and New Orleans Saints: Purple and Gold Reserve and Black and Gold Reserve. “We are very passionate about football in Louisiana,” says Joseph Quilio, Vice President at Seven Three Distilling Co. “With our ties to New Orleans, we felt this was a good way to pay homage to both of these organizations and to our customers – who are more than likely also fans.” The vodkas are produced here in New Orleans by Seven Three Distilling Co. and are available at the distillery and in select local stores.

Quilio recommends starting game day early with St. Roch vodka in a bloody Mary and eventually moving on to martinis (depending how the game goes).

Hit the great outdoors and escape with these destinations

By Cheré Coen

Traveling may double as an opportunity to relax and rejuvenate if one chooses the right locale. Small but cozy towns that still offer great attractions, dining opportunities and a chance to revive in nature may be just what the doctor ordered if you’re looking to escape the harried life, even if only for a few days. Here are adorable towns where life may run slower but the adventure remains, perfect getaways for an autumn trip.

TOjai, California

It only takes 90 minutes to leave Los Angeles and enter paradise. The charming arts community of Ojai, pronounced O-Hi, is an oasis of tranquility. It’s no wonder the 1939 film “The Lost Horizon” was made here, but most will remember the town from 2010’s “Easy A” with Emma Stone.

The name means “The Nest” in the Chumash language, a tribe that once inhabited the gentle valley inside the Topatopa Mountains. The location is so ideal, folks pause at sunset to watch the “pink moment” settle among the mountains.

Because Ojai attracts artists, there are numerous art galleries with annual artistic events and film festivals. Restaurants, bed and breakfasts, resorts with decadent spas fill the small town and events happen regularly, such as concerts, film screenings and guided outdoors activities.

Where to stay: Travel+Leisure named Ojai Valley Inn one of the “Best Hotels in the World” and it’s easy to see why. The resort sits on 220 acres with a variety of experiences, including numerous pools, seven dining outlets and a 31,000-square-foot spa.

Enjoy: Boccali’s family owned roadside garden-to-table restaurant has been serving the Ojai valley since 1986.

Don’t miss: Browse Bart’s Books’ thousands of used and new books while getting a tan. The store is known as the world’s largest outdoor bookstore.

Jasper, Arkansas

It’s a straight shot up Interstate 40 past Little Rock to reach the Ozark mountains. Get off the main drag on to Scenic Route 7, however, and a peace descends.

Route 7 ascends from the flat farmlands at the Louisiana border to the sweeping Ozarks near the Missouri state line. The curvy road popular with motorcyclists gains altitude the farther north one travels. Once past Little Rock, drivers will pass the “Grand Canyon of the Ozarks” and enter the region where flows the Buffalo National River, America’s first river to be designated such a title.

A sweet town to pause and savor mountain life is Jasper, with its courthouse square, antique shops and restaurants. Outdoors

enthusiasts wanting to enjoy the Buffalo may also use Jasper as a home base, for whitewater, paddling, fishing and hiking are just a few miles north.

Where to stay: Rooms, suites and a cabin are available at the historic Arkansas House in downtown Jasper and the property overlooks the Little Buffalo River.

Enjoy: The legendary Ozark Café has been serving up home cooking for more than 100 years. Check out the walls of photos.

Don’t miss: The annual Buffalo River Elk Festival held in June celebrates the reintroduction of Eastern elk to the region. Newton County is known as the Elk Capital of Arkansas.

Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee

Nashville entrepreneur and preservationist Aubrey Preston — who founded the American Music Triangle and restored the historic RCA Studio A on Nashville’s Music Row — moved to the historic and remote village of Leiper’s Fork in 1991, a sweet hamlet outside of Nashville.

“We fell in love with what a cool place it was,” he recalled. “I thought, I have to tell people about this.”

Preston worked to bring Leiper’s Fork to life, enticing numerous country music stars to the peaceful village that’s both a decent drive to Nashville and close to the Natchez Trace. The cozy town of adorable vacation rentals, boutique shops, art studios and galleries and restaurants still retains that country feel in what is now touted by tourism and Preston as Tennessee’s “Big Back Yard.”

“People come to Nashville for country music and say, ‘Where’s the country?’” Preston said. “And now we pull out a map and say, ‘It’s the Big Back Yard.’”

Where to stay: The 1939 Picker’s Cottage that’s been superbly restored and decorated. It’s a quick walk to town, but off the main road enough to offer a peaceful stay.

Enjoy: Start with RedByrd for coffee, Leiper’s Fork Distillery for a nightcap.

Don’t miss: Locals and visitors alike enjoy Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant for its open mic night for you’ll never know who will show up to perform on its stage.

Dahlonega, Georgia

Deer hunter Benjamin Parks tripped over a rock in the northeast Georgia mountains and found a nugget connected to one of the largest gold deposits east of the Mississippi River. The 1828 find initiated a gold rush and started the town of Dahlonega, once a haven for Cherokee.

Today, visitors may learn about the Georgia Gold Rush at the Dahlonega Gold Museum inside the Old Lumpkin County Courthouse, including that it’s Dahlonega’s gold gracing the Georgia State Capitol dome. Every fall, the town celebrates this history with the Gold Rush Days Festival, this year on Oct. 15-16.

Surrounding the courthouse in the historic district is a quaint collection of boutiques, spas, antique shops and restaurants. In addition to the picturesque town, there are numerous wineries, scenic drives, waterfalls and other outdoor fun in the surrounding countryside.

Where to stay: Nature and privacy is what visitors find at The Mountain Top Lodge bed and breakfast hotel, retreat and wedding venue on 15 acres that’s only six minutes from the town. Stay Dahlonega rentals puts visitors in nature, from treehouse nooks to houses sleeping 10 by a waterfall.

Enjoy: Family-style food and atmosphere is what The Smith House is all about — and there’s even a gold mine shaft lying beneath the building.

Don’t Miss: Every year the town hosts a postcard-style Old Fashioned Christmas, which is why two holiday-themed Hallmark movies were filmed here.

Manitou Springs, Colorado

It’s a short drive from Colorado Springs, about 75 miles from Denver, to reach the eclectic village of Manitou Springs at the base of Pikes Peak. It’s a town of coffin races, castles and the annual October “Skeleton Craze,” where residents and businesses try to outdo each other decorating skeletons.

The town dates to Native Americans visiting for the hot and bubbly magnesium- and iron-rich waters which later European settlers hoped the springs would cure what ailed them. Today, visitors can sip the water straight from fountains throughout town and SunWater Spa lets bathers seep in the town’s famous hot springs on decks overlooking the Rocky Mountains.

But that’s only one reason to visit this cozy mountain town. There’s the Art Center, the oldfashioned Penny Arcade, Pikes Peak Cog Railroad and much more.

“I loved the stroll through the old downtown, along the river at times, for the silver and crystal hippy apothecary, the chocolate and small shops,” said Sharon Connors, a longtime Louisiana resident who now resides in Denver. “And also stopping for coffee and a pastry with a possible costumed skeleton in the window display.”

Where to stay: The Cliff House marries Victorian history with modern amenities.

Enjoy: The proximity to Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and Cave of the Winds.

Don’t miss: Visitors may don hats for High Tea at the Miramont Castle Restaurant but don’t worry if you don’t have one, they offer a hat rack full of options.

Hendersonville, North Carolina

A pedestrian-friendly Main Street with a host of offerings runs through this small mountain town just outside Asheville. The Mast General Store sells everything anyone could imagine owning and the Henderson County Heritage Museum rests inside the picturesque historic courthouse. And for something truly unique, there’s the Appalachian Pinball Museum, where a small fee lets you play vintage and video games for hours inside an old movie theater. The town caters to tourists so naturally there are also several top restaurants to choose from.

A quick drive up a long, winding road takes visitors to Jump Off Rock in Laurel Park where views of several states can be seen on a clear day from the 3,000-foot-high perch. Longer drives take visitors to numerous wineries. It’s believed that the warm days and cool nights of this stretch of North Carolina mountains make for ideal grape-growing conditions.

Where to stay: Owner Selena Einwechter leaves no stone unturned at her exquisite Bed and Breakfast on Tiffany Hill, the South’s first B&B to be part of the Southern Living Hotel Collection.

Enjoy: Bold Rock Mills River Cidery produces a delicious flight of cider flavors with 70 percent produced in Hendersonville. Special events and music are held on site.

Don’t Miss: Take in a play at Flat Rock Theatre, the state theater of North Carolina. Arrive early and visit the home of Carl Sandburg across the street at the Carl Sandburg Home National Park Service site.

Talkeetna, Alaska

A square and a few blocks make up the small hamlet of Talkeetna, the town that inspired the TV series “Northern Exposure.” Talkeetna’s quirky like the show’s fictional Cicely with shops selling everything from homemade medicinal remedies to Alaskan food products at the Alaska Birch Syrup & Wild Harvest Shop.

Talkeetna’s also popular with the cruise set, who bring in busloads of tourists to and from nearby Denali National Park. Since North American’s largest mountain is only visible about 30 percent of the time, a stay in Talkeetna ups the odds, for the town faces the south side of the mountain. The western town’s also a jumping-off point for those who wish to scale Denali or view the Alaska Range by helicopter or small plane.

Where to stay: Most of the cruise tourists stay at the Talkeetna Alaskan Resort with its views of Denali but accommodations run the gamut. Cheryl Smith, whose son is mayor of Hope, Alaska, recently visited Talkeetna and set up shop at the campground in the middle of town.

Enjoy: “There is a great little food truck that serves a spinach bread,” Smith offered. “The Mountain High Pizza Pie had good pizza and we enjoyed Denali Brewpub, especially the Denali Raspberry Wheat!”

Don’t miss: During warm weather months, take to the waters with Talkeetna River Guides. Talkeetna sits at the confluence of the Susitna, the Chulitna and the Talkeetna. In the winter months, enjoy snowshoeing, dog sledding and snowmobiling on what Alaskans call a snow machine.

F A L L F E S T S

BY FRITZ ESKER

New Orleanians hoped festivals would return in 2021, but COVID-19 had other plans for most of them. The good news is festivals are back in full force for fall 2022. There’s something for everyone in the Crescent City’s fall festival lineup.

NATIONAL FRIED CHICKEN FESTIVAL

Oct. 1-2

FriedChickenFestival.com

Admission: Single-day tickets are $15 and weekend passes are $20.

Location: Lakeshore Drive at Franklin Avenue

The Lowdown: Enjoy the best in fried chicken at the National Fried Chicken Festival presented by Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. Vendors from across the country will be participating. There will be also be live music from a variety of Louisiana bands. This year, the festival will include its first-ever custom car showcase. For people looking to get involved with community projects, there will also be a community corner where visitors can learn about amazing local nonprofits and how they can help make a difference in their community. Festival hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 1, and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 2. Musical acts won’t begin until 11 a.m. on Sunday, but the festival gates will open bright and early at 8 a.m. to accommo date Saints fans who want to watch the Saints take on the Vikings in London.

GRETNA HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Oct. 7-9

GretnaFest.com

Admission: Single-day tickets are $20 and a weekend pass is $45. Children under 12 get in free. VIP packages range from $150 to $7,500 (the latter price features a private elevated suite overlooking the Mississippi River and the Main Stage).

Location: Gretna Riverfront

The Lowdown: Gretna Fest has long been one of the Greater New Orleans area’s most underrated music festivals. This year’s event will feature musical heavyhitters like John Fogerty (of Creedence Clearwater Revival), Irma Thomas, John Boutte, The Beach Boys, The Revival ists, and Kermit Ruffins & the Barbeque Swingers. And there’s more going on than just the music. The new Margarita Village will feature various flavors of margaritas (obviously) but also street tacos and ma riachi bands. Other new additions include the craft beer section and the kids’ corner featuring games, inflatables, a bungee run, train rides, a rock wall, and more. There will also be a large food court area and an arts and crafts tent.

OKTOBERFEST

Oct. 7-8, 14-15, 21-22 OktoberfestNOLA.com

Admission: $10 in cash at the gate. Kids under 11 get in for free.

Location: The Deutsches Haus (on Moss. St. across from City Park)

The Lowdown: The best in German food ranging from brats to pretzels to kielbasa on a stick to sauerkraut to German cheeses and scrump tious German desserts will be available at Desutsches Haus. There will also be a Ger man costume contest, a beer stein holding contest, and, of course, lots of beer! More than 20 different German beers, nine different wines, and more than 20 different schnapps will be available. Oompah music and the chicken dance will also be a part of the event.

GENTILLY FEST

Oct. 8-9

GentillyFestival.com

Admission: Free Location: Pontchartrain Park Playground

The Lowdown: Attendees will get to enjoy continuous live music on three stages, kicking off with Jazz Under the stars on Oct. 8. There will also be delicious food from an array of local restaurants and cater ers. Fine arts and crafts will be on sale from local vendors, too. There will also be a kids’ village with activities like pony rides, a kids' entertainment stage, face painting, pottery making, garden crafts, and much more.

CRESCENT CITY BLUES AND BBQ FESTIVAL

Oct. 14-16

JazzAndHeritage.org

Admission: Free Location: Lafayette Square

The Lowdown: Blues music has a rich history in New Orleans, and it’s celebrated during the Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival from Oct. 14-16 at Lafayette Square. Admission is free. Top performers from southern Louisiana and Mississippi will be playing. High lights include Jon Cleary & The Abso lute Monster Gentlemen, Mia Borders, Walter “Wolfman” Washington, Robert Finley, and Johnny Sansone. There will also be food and unique visual art.

NOLA REGGAE FEST

Oct. 14-16

EventBrite.com

Admission: Free on Oct. 14, $10 for one day, $15 for the weekend, $75 for singleday VIP, and $125 for weekend VIP

Location: Congo Square

The Lowdown: National reggae artists and DJs will be playing on all three days. VIP customers will receive official merchandise, a shaded VIP area with seating, access to private bathrooms, and complimentary food and bever ages.

GHOSTS IN THE OAKS

Oct. 20-23

FriendsOfCityPark.com

Admission: Early admission tickets (5-6 p.m.) are $30. General admission tickets (6-9 p.m.) are $25. Friends of City Park members’ tickets are $22. Children un der 36 months get in free. All tickets will be sold online and in advance.

The Lowdown: Ghosts in the Oaks will bring wholesome Halloween fun for the whole family to City Park. There will be trick-or-treating, arts & crafts, a pump kin patch, and hot dog roasting around the campfire.

KREWE OF BOO

Oct. 22

KreweOfBoo.com

Admission: Free Location: Marigny, French Quarter

The Lowdown: For every one wishing for the 2023 Mardi Gras season to get here quicker, the Krewe of Boo is here to satisfy for your parade cravings. Featuring floats from Kern Studios, the parade will delight attendees of all ages. There’s a Halloween theme, but there are other custom ized floats including a Pat O’Brien’s float.

TOP TACO

Oct. 27

TopTacoNOLA.Com

Admission: General ad mission is $85. 1st tasting (entry happens one hour before general admis sion) is $105. VIP tickets (gourmet desserts and private bars/bathrooms) are $135.

Location: Lafreniere Park

The Lowdown: Aficiona dos of Mexican cuisine can sample unlimited taco tastes and signa ture cocktails from some of New Orleans’ finest restaurants. Participat ing restaurants include Johnny Sanchez, Felipe’s, Rock-n-Taco, The Fillmore, City Pork, Alma, Bar racuda Taco Stand, and more. Attendees can vote for their favorites in four separate categories:

Top Creative Taco, Top Traditional Taco, Top Vegetarian Taco, and Top Cocktail. There will also be three stages of music, tequila lounge areas, and a tent dedicated to mez cal tasting.

BREWS AND BOOS

Oct. 28-29

NewOrleansCityPark.com

Admission: General admission tickets are $35. VIP tickets are $60 (full open bar, seating, and special treats)

Location: City Park

The Lowdown: Are you a child at heart who’d have a blast enjoying adults-only access to City Park’s Carousel Gardens amusement park? Brews and Boos have you covered. This 9 p.m.-midnight event is open only to adults 21 and older. Aside from the fun rides, there will also be a costume contest, unlimited beers, and a DJ.

NEW ORLEANS FILM FESTIVAL

Nov. 3-8 (in-person), Nov. 3-13 (virtual) NewOrleansFilmSociety.org

Admission: Tickets can be purchased for individual screen ings via the website (prices can vary depending on the film). New Orleans Film Society members get discounts. An all-access pass is $280 for New Orleans Film Society members and $330 for nonmembers.

Location: The Prytania Theater, The Broad Theater, The Broad side, Jazz Market New Orleans The Lowdown: New Orleans cinephiles can celebrate the 33rd annual New Orleans Film Festival. This year’s fest will have in-person screenings from Nov. 3-8 and virtual screenings from Nov. 3-13. This year’s lineup will feature over 145 films. Previous festivals have featured future Oscar winners like “12 Years A Slave,” “Green Book,” “Moonlight,” “Whiplash,” “Silver Linings Playbook,” and “King Richard,” as well as future box of fice smashes like "Knives Out" and "Ford vs. Ferrari." A collection of independent features and shorts will be featured as well with a strong emphasis on highlighting the work of talented local film makers.

ABITA FALL FEST

Nov. 4-5

AbitaFallFest.com

Admission: General admission for a 2-day pass is $40 until Nov. 3. As of press time, the day of/at the gate price for general admission was not listed. VIP passes are only available for Satur day and cost $90 until November 3rd and $100 on the day of or at the gate. A Friday-only pass costs $20 until Nov. 3 and $25 on the day of or at the gate. A Saturday-only pass costs $25 until Nov. 3 and $30 on the day or at the gate. Kids 10 and un der get in free on Friday. On Saturday, kids under 3 get in free. Tickets for kids ages 4-10 cost $15 on Saturday regardless of the date purchased.

Location: Downtown Abita Springs

The Lowdown: If you’re willing to take a trip to the Northshore, try the Abita Fall Fest on November 4-5. Musi cal guests include the Imagination Movers, Flow Tribe, Rebirth Brass Band, and Washboard Chaz. If you’re a football fan and concerned about miss ing the LSU game, don’t worry! The festival’s Tiger Tailgate offers a desig nated area to watch the game. There will also be a kids’ area with all sorts of fun games for the family.

The Harvest Matchup area will feature games like football, archery, and Hungry Hungry Hippos.

BAYOU BACCHANAL

Nov. 5

FriendsOfCulture.org Admission: $40 for early bird tickets, $50 for regular tickets, $60 at the gate.

Location: Crescent Park

The Lowdown: New Orleans’ celebration of Caribbean culture returns for its 20th anniversary. Caribbean food, music, and dance will be a part of the event. Musical acts include Farmer Nappy & Band, Craig Camacho, MC, Trinette Zakiya, Peoplez Choice, Madd Colors Carni val Band, DJ Lady Pepper Tree, and DJ Ray.

OAK STREET PO-BOY FESTIVAL

Nov. 6 PoBoyFest.Squarespace. com Admission: A wristband is needed to order po-boys. Early-bird wrist band prices cost $5, pre-sale wrist bands cost $8. Wrist bands the day of the event cost $10. Attendees also pay for any individual po-boys they order.

Location: Oak Street’s commercial corridor.

The Lowdown: After a two-year hiatus, the Oak Street Po-Boy Festival is set to return to Riverbend. The festival will feature over 40 food vendors, four stages of music, an arts market and a kids’ zone. Some of the returning vendors in clude Parkway Bakery and Mahoney’s. George Porter, Jr. will be one of the musi cal acts. Special program ming will also highlight the history of the po-boy.

BAYOU CLASSIC

Nov. 25-26

MyBayouClassic.com

Admission: Some events are free, but others require a ticket. Prices for game tickets vary depending on seating.

Location: Caesars Superdome and other locations downtown The Lowdown: The Bayou Classic weekend once again arrives after Thanksgiving. Yes, Grambling and South ern will face off on the gridiron in the Super dome, and there will be a battle of the bands during the game. But the weekend is more than that. There will be a Bayou Classic parade downtown on the morning of the 26th. There will also be a fan festival in Champions Square and a vendors’ village.

CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS

Nov. 26-Jan. 1

CelebrationInTheO aks.com

Admission: Tickets go on sale Nov. 1. Check the website in October for up-to-date informa tion on 2022 pricing. Location: City Park

The Lowdown: Christ mas lights will blanket in City Park in the park’s biggest fund raiser. While no infor mation was available as of press time on any new features in 2022, if past experience is any indicator, visitors will enjoy a breathtaking lights display and rides in City Park’s Carousel Gardens.

FESTIVAL OF THE BONFIRES

Dec. 9-11

FestivalOfTheBonfires. com

Admission: $5 daily entry

Location: Lutcher Recre ational Park

The Lowdown: Make a short trip down the river to Lutcher to celebrate Christmas Cajun-style. The bonfires, part of a rich tradition, are meant to light the way for Papa Noel as he delivers pres ents to all the good boys and girls. There will also be a gumbo cook-off, a gingerbread contest, a children’s pageant, amusement park rides, lots of live music, and arts and crafts.

NOLA CHRISTMAS FEST

Dec. 21-30

NOLAChristmasFest. com

Admission: $25 during weekdays and $30 on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets can ONLY be purchased online.

Location: Ernest N. Mo rial Convention Center

The Lowdown: Once again, NOLA Christmas Fest will offer 300,000 square feet of holidaythemed rides, giant ice slides, a real ice-skating rink, and holiday deco rations designed to melt the heart of even the grouchiest grinch. There will be two sessions each day: a timed-entry morning one and an evening one. The event will be completely cash less, so bring your credit card!

FARTHER AFIELD FESTIVALS

FESTIVALS ACADIENS

ET CREOLES

Oct. 14-16

FestivalsAcadiens.com

Admission: Free Location: Girard Park, Lafayette, LA

BAYTOWNE BEER FESTIVAL

Oct. 7-8

BaytowneBeerFestival.com

Admission: $55 general admission for Friday only ($65 on the day of the event if available); $45 general admission for Saturday only ($55 on the day of the event if available); $85 for the VIP event on Saturday; $95 for a two-day general admission ticket.

Location: Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin, FL

The Lowdown: Over 200 do mestic and international craft beers will be on hand at this festival. Brewery reps will be available to talk to festivalgoers about the different brews. A beer tasting glass is included with all tickets.

MISSISSIPPI RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

Oct. 14-16

MSRenFest.com

Admission: $15 adult single-day general admis sion (plus fees, does not include discounts for wearing Renaissance Festival garb or the Mississippi Renaissance Festival 2022 Towne Shirts); $8 kids ages 7-16 single-day general admission (plus fees); free for kids under 7; $30 adult weekend pass (plus fees); $20 kids ages 7-16 weekend pass

Location: Harrison County Fairgrounds, Gulfport, MS

The Lowdown: Take a day trip to Gulfport and a trip back in time to the Missis sippi Renaissance Festival. There will be all sorts of medieval-themed activities the entire family can enjoy.

The Lowdown: This is one of the largest Cajun and Creole cultural celebrations in the continental United States and one of the largest free public events in Louisiana. Attend ees can expect great food and great music all weekend long.

GREATER GULF STATE FAIR

Oct. 28-Nov. 6

GreaterGulfStateFair.com

Admission: $8 adult admis sion (advance, ages 11 & up); $4 child admission (advance, ages 5-10); $25 pay one price unlimited ride wristband (advance); $49.99 twofer pass (two general admission tickets and two unlimited ride wristbands)

Location: The Grounds, Mobile, AL

The Lowdown: If you want an old-fashioned state fair experience, make the 2-hour drive to Mobile for rides, food, and live music at the Greater Gulf State Fair.

BAYTOWNE SPARKLING WINE FEST AND HOLIDAY LIGHTS

Nov. 19

BaytowneSparklingWine Fest.com

Admission: Ticket prices not disclosed as of press time.

Location: Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin, FL

The Lowdown: If the Bay towne Beer Festival sounded fun to you, but you either didn’t have time to make the trip to Florida that weekend or you’re more of a wine guy/ gal, then check this out. There will be over 30 champagnes and delicious appetizers available. The event ends with the first tree lighting of the season and a choreo graphed light show.

A special thank you to Sosusu, The Cannery, Toulouse Gourmet, and H2O Salon & Spa. Photography by Theresa Cassagne

CHRISTEN: Rachel Gilbert dress; LORI: Vivetta dress and Robert Clergerie pumps; MARGARET: Greta Constantine gown; KAT: Philosophy top and skirt; TRACEE: Costarellos dress; HOLLY: Prabal Gurun dress; MAYRA: Greta Constantine gown; CELESTE: Costarellos gown.

Holly MacKenna, MD

Specializing in integrative psychiatry, Dr. Holly MacKenna embraces the sacred feminine aspect in every person to re-create a system which is providerand patient-centered. She is passionate about improving brain health which has led to her providing assessments and treatment for veterans, athletes and others with traumatic brain injuries within her practice

Dara Wellness and with Tulane University Center for Brain Health. Dr. MacKenna is an ardent advocate and resource within her community.

She serves as Medical Director for Strong Minds with Special Olympics Louisiana, works to combat mental health stigma through volunteer speaking engagements with the #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement and educates the community as a regular contributor on FOX 8 NOLA.

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Owner, Dara Wellness

Margaret S. Burns, Esq.

In a male dominated arena, Margaret Burns stands out as a female business-owner, an assertive, tenacious personal injury attorney and a dedicated mother to two young boys. Having suffered a car accident herself, Margaret understands the resounding impacts accidents can have. Margaret goes above and beyond to ensure her clients recover in every capacity from their accident. “My clients are never a number,” says Margaret. “Teachers, nurses, moms, dads, and grandmas come to me to fight for them. I fight for them like I’d fight for my family.” Margaret is a member of the Junior League of Greater Covington, the Louisiana State Bar Association and the 22nd JDC Bar Association.

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Margaret Burns Injury Law

When Celeste Marshall began her own journey to homeownership, she planted the seed to what would become a thriving real estate career. A former photographer, Celeste now combines an eye for architecture and design with her keen business sense as a Historic Homes Specialist. Celeste guides her clients in facilitating change, whether it’s selling a home, taking the leap as a first-time homebuyer or purchasing an investment property to build financial stability for the future. An active member of the community, Celeste serves on the Board of the New Orleans Botanical Garden and is a member of the Steering Committee and Vice Chair of Membership for NOMA’s Volunteer Committee.

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Celeste Marshall Realtor, Rêve Realtors

Christen Jones

Loan Officer, NOLA Lending Group NMLS# 1587777

In an industry that so often feels purely transactional, Christen Jones makes the loan process a relationship-based one. Christen’s experience in sales and real estate allows her to establish a foundation of trust on which she creates tailored loan options for each client’s unique circumstances – whether they’re a first-time homebuyer or seasoned investor. “My clients trust me to help them achieve their goals – whatever that may look like,” says Christen. Involved in numerous areas of her community, Christen serves as vice chair of recruitment for the Junior League of New Orleans, a member of the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce and plays an active role in her daughters’ school. NOLA Lending Group, a Division of Fidelity Bank (NMLS# 488639) Member FDIC and Equal Housing lender.

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Tracee Dundas

Founder & Creative Director, New Orleans Fashion Week

In Tracee Dundas’ eyes fashion goes far beyond trends – it’s a means of expression, a tool of empowerment and a catalyst for change. Founder and Creative Director of New Orleans Fashion Week she has successfully created a platform and raised attention to the Gulf Coast fashion industry. From designers sought by Project Runway to models walking in NYFW, NOFW has become the region’s most impressive and comprehensive fashion event. Tracee wears multiple hats as a freelance stylist, contributing fashion editor to various publications and a fashion correspondent for Fox 8 News. Passionate about giving back to the community that fostered her own success, Tracee served as co-chair for Dress for Success New Orleans 2019 Suits & Salads fundraiser and has taken on the role as the organization’s Programs Director.

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Lori Byargeon

Executive Director Lori Byargeon has repeatedly witnessed the tremendous impact of Dress for Success New Orleans (DFSNO) since she began as Volunteer Coordinator nearly a decade ago. Lori now leads the non-profit in empowering women of all ages and experiences to reach economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and career resources.

Building upon DFSNO’s signature suiting program, the Capital One Career Center and Coca-Cola Foundation Hospitality Corner provide a continuum of services to help New Orleans women thrive in work and in life. Support this worthy cause at DFSNO’s Drag Bingo, Your Hour Her Power Luncheon or quarterly sales.

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Executive Director, Dress for Success New Orleans

While Kat Bosio’s background in law certainly gives her resume an edge, the sincere bonds she forms with her clients are what have kept her a top producing agent throughout her decade-long real estate career. “Assisting clients navigate through a transaction, both physically and emotionally, has a remarkable way of connecting us that I feel some careers do not,” says Kat. Kat is now in her ninth year volunteering as an event committee member with the American Cancer Society. Kat recently served as a chairperson for the organization’s inaugural “Queens’ Supper - Cancer is a Drag” event and will chair a Cure by Design gala this fall.

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Mayra E. Pineda

President and CEO, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana

As President and CEO of the HCCL and board member of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Mayra Pineda leverages her access to both high-level leaders and communities to create opportunities for growth on local and national levels. Leading a smaller non-profit means Mayra is deeply involved in every facet of HCCL, from funding and programming to overseeing the HCCL Foundation and Young Professionals. And while HCCL has experienced great growth in recent years, Mayra notes that the work is far from done. “Covid highlighted many disparities that we intentionally advocate for every day,” she says. “We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive business environment and community.”

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BY CHERÉ COENTRAVEL

On a cool Kentucky evening Angelique led a tour of visitors through a treelined neighborhood known as Old Louisville. She explained that 48 city blocks south of downtown emerged in the Victorian period to house the city’s most prosperous residents. It’s not the oldest section of Louisville, but the most preserved with one of the highest numbers of Victorian homes in America.

The elegant and some quite enormous mansions also rest upon limestone, the same rock formation said to give Kentucky bourbon its distinctive flavor.

“Limestone is the key to haunt ings in this area,” our tour guide informed us.

Angelique routinely hosts the Old Louisville Ghost Tours and spends two hours pausing at homes, churches and businesses to discuss the haints who live within. According to the tour owner, David Dominé, who has written several books on the area and its haunts, Old Louisville may be the most haunted neighborhood in the country.

One thing’s for sure, the ghost tour is one of the best and makes Louisville a great fall destination particularly when shadows lengthen and Halloween nears.

GET SPOOKED

Ghost stories run the gamut on the Old Louisville Ghost Tours. There’s Lucy who scares pets and two young girls who died of yellow fever who refuse to leave home. A thwarted elopement resulted in the ghost at First Church of Christ Scientist and a few grisly murders add to the mix.

The Old Louisville Ghost Tours are offered three times nightly from March through November and at

Louisville Thrills

Spooks, Haints and a Witch Tree

selected times the rest of the year. The 14th Victorian Ghost Walk, Dominé’s part walking tour, part porch play, will be Oct. 14-16 throughout the Old Louisville historic preservation district.

THE WITCH TREE

One of the most interesting stories told by Angelique lies at the corner

of Sixth and Park streets where a gnarled Osage orange tree stands covered in trinkets and Carnival beads. Called “The Witch Tree,” the story has it that a tree that once stood on the spot was a favorite among witches and a voodoo practitioner from New Orleans. When city officials cut it down, the coven put a curse on Louisville, which was later hit by

a devastating tornado. The current tree grew in its place and is now a spot where people make wishes and leave talismans. The tree even has its own Facebook page.

STAY

A lady in blue is suspected of haunting the historic Seelbach Hotel in down town Louisville, and visitors can watch a video by hotel historian Larry Johnson who explains the sightings of the dark-haired woman. Ghosts aside, the hotel oozes charm and elegance, built in 1905 in the BeauxArts Baroque architectural style by owners who spared no expense. The lobby alone contains a beveled glass skylight, five chandeliers and murals depicting Kentucky history. Grab an Old Fashioned in the Old Seelbach Bar, where F. Scott Fitzgerald was rumored to frequent. He set part of “The Great Gatsby” at the Seelbach, and perhaps he remains as well.

IMBIBE

If a different kind of spirit appeals, Louisville is home to the Urban Bourbon Trail, a curated collection of establishments that serve the state’s most celebrated drink, and sometimes incorporate bourbon into their cuisine.

First, visit the Frazier History Museum which offers an extensive exhibit on the history of bourbon production with rows of antique bourbon bottles and a room that showcases every bourbon made today. A few blocks down Main Street and the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience brings visitors inside for a glimpse into how their bourbon came about, told with interactive exhibits that are entertaining as educational. The tour finishes with a tasting, too. For more information on the trail, visit gotolouisville.com/restaurants/ubt.

LOUISVILLE

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Nothing is prettier than fresh garland draped over the mantel for the holidays. If you want to add something, try lace in vintage ball ornaments.

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Add texture and color to garland with old pheasant feathers, spray paint Magnolia leaves gold, or drape cypress branches with pine needles.

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Stay away from anything plastic and glittery. Keep it natural and fresh.

CHAD GRACI

Creating a design focal point with your mantel

The hearth was origi nally the source of cooking and warmth in the home. The modern-day fireplace, which evolved from the hearth, is a focal point of a room and a place for gathering family and friends, especially in the months of fall and winter. Whether finetuning a fireplace as part of your interior design or making it an appealing mise en scene for a holiday event, a well-appointed mantel is key. Interior Designer Chad Graci outlines some basic Dos and Don’ts for getting it right.

First, there are ways to refresh an existing fireplace. When colorful ceramic tiles from the early 20th century look dated, Graci suggests letting the colors spark the palette

for the room or reworking the tiles by having a decorative painter plaster over them and then apply a faux marble finish for the look of an entirely different material. Likewise, a painted mantel can be given a new lease on life by having a professional strip it to its natural wood.

“Many in New Orleans’ old houses are cypress or oak,” Graci said. “Paint everything else and have the mantel become the showpiece in its original wood.”

If renovating or building, Graci says the scale of a mantel is key. While an enormous French mantel might be appropriate for a Romanesque mansion, it would overpower many other architectural styles. His general rule of thumb: a mantel should not be higher than your head. Graci advises

keeping a mantel simple or antique, and make sure that it has volume and depth so it’s defined and doesn’t look like moldings attached to a wall. He also works with companies that offer quality stock mantels and custom options.

To dress a mantel, he suggests a classic, symmetrical arrangement such as a clock in the center and two glass hurricanes on either end – or an asymmetrical display that still provides visual balance – such as a large item on the left and two smaller items on the right.

“A step-down is a great way to achieve asymmetry,” he said of the latter.

Graci recommends hanging some thing “fairly important”, such as a mirror or work of art over a mantel and stresses that they should be

proportioned correctly to the space. He also has a favorite method for hiding televisions above mantels: he recesses them into the wall and covers them with a folding, hinged panel.

To add a finishing touch to your perfectly designed mantel, he suggests placing a container of dried foliage or flowers, decorative white birch logs, or an opaque fire screen inside the fireplace when not in use.

ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Interior Designer Chad Graci of Graci Interiors is known for his fresh take on traditional design precedents. Graci has four mantels in his home and has styled each with symmetrically arranged objects. He recently designed a room for the 2022 Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse in Dallas.

It’s autumn in New Orleans, which basically means it’s just the same as summer except with football and Halloween costumes.

I love football and Halloween costumes, so that part is fine with me.

I don’t even mind when the temperature dips a little bit. My decade in the frigid Midwest made me wary of autumn – because it’s deceptively beautiful, the gorgeous scarlet and golden leaves hiding the fact that they are about to die and leave the trees ugly and bare for months while you huddle inside under blankets and despair of ever seeing color in the landscape again. They only fooled me once. After that, I didn’t trust nature that far north.

But here? Here it doesn’t even get chilly until late November and then only for a day or so at a stretch. I actually get excited for the few days a year when I can stay in and make soup and bread in flannel PJ pants and fuzzy socks.

“I’m so ready for soup weather!” I said to a friend last week. “I have a whole folder on my computer of soup recipes I want to try, plus this loaf of bread with a spiral of caramelized onion inside.”

“Mmm, that sounds good,” she said. “But what I’m really pumped about is that it’s finally going to be camping weather again. If we

Breaking Camp

and I’ve even camped before – in my childhood, before I had any say in the matter.

But doing it by choice, now, as an adult who is deeply set in my persnickety ways? No, thank you.

I know that many people love camping. My friend above, for instance. My older kid, who spends three weeks a year at summer camp in a cabin with no air conditioning. My husband, who took multiple “outdoor ed” courses in high school – by choice – and still remembers them fondly.

Now my younger kid has gotten it into her head that she might enjoy camping. My mother, God rest her soul, was also a camping enthusiast, and she left a tent and a camp stove and a sleeping bag behind in a storage unit I’m slowly emptying, and when Georgia saw it, she started clamoring to go sleep out under the stars.

go camping later this fall, do y’all want to come?”

I just looked at her. I thought I knew her. I thought she knew me. I thought we understood each other. But clearly, clearly we did not.

I do lots of outdoorsy things. I like the park and the sculpture garden. I like riding my bike. Picnics are awesome, especially when they include wine and cheese. I take the occasional hike. I don’t live a life of complete sloth and indolence.

But what I don’t do is camp. Outdoors is for recreation. Outdoors

is not for sleeping, cooking, or pooping in a hole.

There are certain things I need in my life, and they include an actual mattress with a white noise machine and my blankets and pillows all in the right order, inside four walls with a roof over my head and behind a locked door. They also include running water and electricity and, ideally, decent WiFi.

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

I’ve done a lot for my kids. I’ve slept on the floor when they were sick. I’ve saved and sacrificed for Christmas presents they just had  to have. I’ve made birthday cakes to exact specifications, and I’ve driven as far as Florida for various extracurricular activities. I would die for them, without question.

I’ve gone without these things before, of course, during hurricanes,

But camping? That’s out of the question, sorry. In the immortal words of the late, great Meat Loaf: “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That.)”

I like the great outdoors … but there are limits.

BY

Pizza Pleaser

A Zee’s Pizza party

Once upon a time a lack of good pizza was a valid gripe about New Orleans. But no longer. From artisan Neapolitan to blue collar Chicago deep dish to thin, foldable New York-style slices, the Big Easy now provides. To this list you can add Zee’s Pizzeria, which dishes out their New England-style pies from their brick-lined Montague ovens in the heart of Uptown.

Owner Zander White’s love of pizza reaches back into his New England childhood, when he and his father would experiment in their home kitchen with store-bought dough. They moved to New Orleans when he was still a kid, and as he grew up so did his love for the hobby. Along the way he decided to tackle the dough. “Building on dough made by other people, I just felt we could never call it ours,” Zander said. Throughout his career in the film industry he threw pizza parties for his friends on the weekends, perfecting his craft. Then the pandemic hit, putting his career on hold but throwing his pizza making into overdrive. He began selling it to friends out of his back door, making enough money to cover the costs.

The next logical step was a pop-up, and Zony Mash provided the platform and gear. The brewery/community hub, which has served as an important springboard for several new restaurants, offered up the use of their tricked-out pizza trailer. “I saw that trailer and fell in love,” Zander said. At home he’d been limited by oven capacity. With this mobile propane-fueled pizza rig, he’d only be limited by staffing. “Zoney was our incubator. Without them I don’t think we’d be here right now.”

Finally in late summer he took the leap to full-time restauranteur. “I had one requirement – it had to be Uptown.” Having gone to Loyola and also having lived up east, he knew a substantial segment of the students at Tulane and Loyola were from there and aprowl for a taste of home. When the spot on Baronne presented itself, he pounced.

The restaurant is small-town, East Coast casual. Simple furnishings set the tone and white and red checkerboard is a featured design cue. Regarding the pizza, Smith starts with a low-hydration dough. “It gets a little bit of char on it, kind of like a New Haven-style,” he says, but White uses a gas oven rather than coal so it is a bit of a hybrid. “The comparison I like to use is a place in West Haven called Zuppardi’s.” Cooked at a

high gas temp and thanks to their stretching technique, the dough is crisp but still has chew and foldability. “And it can support toppings.”

The Red Top Margherita – with garlic butter, shredded and fresh mozzarella and the red sauce on top – is the most popular choice. Fresh basil gives it herbaceousness and the optional anchovies (recommended) lend a salty umami pop. The Bambino, with its onions, pepperoni and sausage, will satisfy meat lovers while a rotating cast of specialty pies gives good reasons for return visits. Try the Bye Felicia, with its pepperoni, ricotta and hot honey for zip. If you are just looking for slices, they sell them in both Red Top and Pepperoni. Garlic Knots with marinara for dipping make for a sharable snack.

It’s a little slice of New England comfort tucked in a residential pocket of Uptown. For locals it is a great additional option in New Orleans’ pizza game. And for those from the Northeast, it’s a little piece of home.

Zee’s Pizzeria, 3914 Baronne Street, Uptown. (504) 766-6056. zeespizzeria.com.

ABOUT THE CHEF

Owner Zander White grew up making pizza with his dad in New England. “We lived in the middle of nowhere and the closest place to get pies was an hour away,” White recalls. His father was borderline obsessed – “Sometimes he’d pick he up from school with slices in the car and be like, ‘hey try this one.’” They moved to New Orleans when he was 10, bringing their love of pizza with them. The pandemic turbocharged his passion, enabled by a popular pop-up at Zony Mash, until finally he opened the doors to his brick and mortar on Baronne Street this summer.

JEFFERY JOHNSTON

ORA KING SALMON SASHIMI

Sloe it Down

A fizzy favorite

When Jennifer O’Blenis and her fellow co-owners bought Westbank favorite, the Naughty Knight Lounge, they embraced its history but made it their own. She describes the aesthetic for the 50-year-old bar as “your dad’s or grandfather’s basement bar.” Keeping with that theme, they will be serving some forgotten (but tasty) 1970s drinks, like the Harvey Wallbanger and the Sloe Gin Fizz. “I’ve always secretly loved a sloe gin fizz,” she confessed, “and don’t see it often.” She hopes New Orleanians will eagerly cross the bridge to visit her behind the bar. She admits that “It’s hard to call it a neighborhood bar, because you can’t really walk there, but we are making it a welcoming place for all sorts of people.” She hopes folks see their signature can’t-miss vintage sign from the expressway and stop in for a drink. As Jennifer affirms, “Let’s be honest, we bought it for the sign!”

SLOE GIN FIZZ

1 ounce sloe gin

1/2 ounce Citadel Jardin gin

1/2 ounce lemon juice

1/2 ounce simple syrup

Club soda to taste Lemon wedge or peel for garnish

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a Collins glass over ice. Top with club soda. Garnish with lemon wedge or peel.

1

Try to use the Citadel Jardin gin. Its citrusy, yuzu flavors pair well with sloe gin.

2

Swap sloe gin for regular gin in a Tom Collins, Negroni, or French 75

3

This is a good cocktail for people who don’t like juniper forward gins (or even not like gin at all.) If you prefer juniper forward gins, swap out the Citadel for a more traditional gin.

BY JYL BENSON

Hot Potato

German potato salad with a twist

Potatoes were not a “thing” in Germany (or Ireland, Scandinavia, or Spain) where they are closely associated with the cuisine, until 1498 when Spanish explorers brought seedling plants back with them from South America. The Spanish allegedly mistook the potatoes for truffles as they were dug from the ground in the same manner as the prized fungi. First it was discovered that the leaves of the potato plants were poisonous. Then it was determined that they caused lustful thoughts and were the “fruit of the devil.” The tuber’s fate was sealed. It was to be avoided.

Until 200 years ago or thereabouts, a proper German household would never have stocked potatoes in the larder. The lowly spud was only used to feed the poor, prisoners, or livestock.

During the reign of King Frederick the Great in the 1700s Germany was experiencing many cool wet summers which caused wheat crops to fail. Potatoes were needed to feed his people and fuel his army. When few took interest in his suggestion that they plant the crop, in 1754 he issued a royal decree. They were to plant potatoes or else. After Frederick died and there was no heir to the throne, armies from Austria and Prussia showed up to snatch his land. The armies battled and survived on potatoes they pillaged from the German farmers. The irony.

Upon observing German immigrants eating a warm concoction of potatoes bacon, and onions bathed in a sweet/tart dressing they started calling it “Hot German Potato Salad.”

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HOT GERMAN POTATO SALAD

Shared by Forrest Jackson, Chef de Cuisine Cochon Butcher  Serves 8-10 hungry people (Note: This is easy to cut in half)

4 pounds Yukon gold or red potatoes, cut into halves or quarters depending on the size

1/5 pounds of thick-cut bacon, chopped

1 red onion, chopped

6 cloves garlic, minced

3 Tablespoons whole grain mustard

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup cider vinegar

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian flatleaf parsley

1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain (reserve 1 cup water from the bottom of the pot) and let the potatoes sit in the colander and steam off to the side.

2. Wipe out the pot (I hate creating more dishes than needed). Cook the bacon, stirring so as not to burn it, until almost fully cooked.

3. Add the onion and garlic and sauté over medium heat until fragrant and translucent, about 5-6 minutes until soft. Season with salt and pepper.

1

I used Uncured Black Forrest Bacon from Trader Joe’s

2

If you use Creole mustard, which has horseradish as an ingredient, you will change the flavor profile.

If that’s what you want, great. Otherwise, use a coarse German or country-style mustard.

4. Add the mustard to the pan, toss and cook 1-2 minutes until the mustard smells toasty. Add the vinegar and sugar and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 to 2 more minutes until heated through. Taste and correct the seasoning as desired.

5. Remove the pot from the heat and toss in the potatoes and 3/4 of the parsley, gently mixing until the potatoes are coated and have absorbed most of the dressing. Taste again for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper as needed. If more liquid is needed add some of the reserved cooking water.

6. Transfer the potato salad to a serving dish top with remaining parsley and serve hot or warm.

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

AMERICAN

Acorn

City Park, $ AcornNola.com

Audubon Clubhouse

Uptown, $$ AudubonInstitute.org

Boulevard American Bistro

Multiple Locations, $$$ BoulevardBistro.com

Caffe! Caffe!

Metairie, $ CaffeCaffe.com

Café NOMA

City Park, $ CafeNoma.com

Camellia Grill Riverbend, $ 309-2679

District Donuts Sliders Brew

Multiple Locations, $ DonutsAndSliders.com

Five Happiness Mid-City, $$ FiveHappiness.com

Martin Wine Cellar Multiple Locations, $ MartinWineCellar.com

New Orleans Social House

CBD/Warehouse District, $$ NOSocialHouse.com

Parkway Bakery and Tavern

Mid-City, $ ParkwayPoorBoys.com

Restaurant August

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

Rib Room

French Quarter, $$$ RibRoomNewOrleans.com

The Grill Room

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

The Pelican Club French Quarter, $$$$$ PelicanClub.com

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

$ = $5-10 $$ = $11-15

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

ASIAN FUSION/PAN ASIAN

Blue Giant Lower Garden District, $$ BlueGiantNOLA.com

Hoshun Restaurant Uptown, $$ HoshunRestaurant.com

Little Tokyo Multiple Locations, $$ LittleTokyoNola.com

Lotus Bistro Lakeview, $$ LotusBistroNOLA.com

MoPho Mid-City, $$$ MoPhoNola.com

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

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

BAKERY/BREAKFAST

Breads on Oak Multiple Locations, $ BreadsOnOak.com.

Café du Monde

Multiple Locations, $ CafeDuMonde.com

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

Gracious Bakery + Café

Multiple Locations, $ GraciousBakery.com

Ruby Slipper Café Multiple Locations, $$ TheRubySlipperCafe.net

BURGERS

Bayou Burger French Quarter, $$ 5SportsBarNewOrleans.com

Port of Call French Quarter, $$ PortOfCallNola.com

= $16-20

= $21-25

The Company Burger Uptown, $ TheCompanyBurger.com

FRENCH

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

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

Coquette Uptown, $$$ CoquetteNola.com

Justine French Quarter, $$$ JustineNola.com

La Crêpe Nanou Uptown, $$$ LaCrepeNanou.com

La Petite Grocery Uptown, $$$ LaPetiteGrocery.com

Lilette Uptown, $$$$$ LiletteRestaurant.com

GASTROPUB

Bouligny Tavern Uptown, $$ BoulignyTavern.com

Cane & Table French Quarter, $$ CaneAndTableNola.com

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

Orleans Grapevine

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

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

Sylvain French Quarter, $$$ SylvainNOLA.com

The Delachaise Uptown, $$ TheDelaichaise.com

= $25

ITALIAN

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

Chartres House French Quarter, $$$ ChartresHouse.com

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

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

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

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

Liuzza’s Mid-City, $$ Liuzzas.com

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

Napoleon House French Quarter, $ NapoleonHouse.com

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

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

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

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

LOUISIANA FARE

Acme Oyster House Multiple Locations, $$ AcmeOyster.com

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

GAUTREAU’S Fall is on the menu at Gautreau’s, where longtime proprietor Patrick Singley orches trates operations at one of New Orleans’ most highly regarded restaurants. Tucked away in a residential nook of Uptown, the dining room feels more like a private club where you are the VIP. To celebrate the season, consider the duck confit with caramelized pears. Reservations are essential and private dining is offered as well.

BROUSSARD’S Tradition is on the menu at Broussard’s, the century-old stalwart nestled in the heart of the French Quarter. Pompano Pontchartrain, Gulf shrimp Persillade and crawfish remoulade with fried green tomatoes are just a sampling of what’s available. If you just want a taste rather than a meal, check out the Empire Bar, which offers many dishes as small plates. Broussard’s is also a good option for larger groups.

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

Austin’s Metairie, $$$ AustinsNo.com

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

Boucherie Carrollton, $$ Boucherie-Nola.com

The Bower Garden District, $$$ TheBowerNola.com

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

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

Café Reconcile

Central City, $$ CafeReconcile.org

Casamento’s Uptown, $$ CasamentosRestaurant.com

Clancy’s Uptown, $$$ ClancysNewOrleans.com

Cochon CBD/Warehouse District, $$ CochonRestaurant.com

Copeland’s Multiple Locations, $$ CopelandsofNewOrleans.com

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

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

Crabby Jack’s Metairie, $ CrabbyJacksNola.com

Criollo

French Quarter, $$$ CriolloNola.com

Dooky Chase Restaurant Treme, $$ DookyChaseRestaurant.com

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

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

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

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

Gris Gris

Garden District, $$$ GrisGrisNola.com

Herbsaint

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Royal House French Quarter, $$$ RoyalHouseRestaurant.com

Saint John French Quarter, $$$ SaintJohnNola.com

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

SoBou French Quarter, $$ SoBouNola.com

Tableau French Quarter, $$$ TableauFrenchQuarter.com

The Bistreaux

French Quarter, $$ MaisonDupuy.com/dining

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

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

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

PIZZA

Pizza Delicious Bywater, $ PizzaDelicious.com

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

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

Pizza Domenica Multiple Locations, $$ PizzaDomenica.com

SEAFOOD

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kingfish French Quarter, $$$ KingfishNewOrleans.com

Le Bayou French Quarter, $$$ LeBayouRestaurant.com

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

Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar & Fish House

Multiple Locations, $$$ MrEdsRestaurants.com/ oyster-bar

New Orleans Creole Cookery

French Quarter, $$$ NewOrleansCreoleCookery. com

Oceana Grill French Quarter, $$ OceanaGrill.com

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

Pier 424 French Quarter, $$$ Pier424SeafoodMarket.com

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

SPECIALTY FOODS

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

STEAKHOUSE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WORLD

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

Barracuda Uptown, $ EatBarracuda.com

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

Bywater Brew Pub Bywater, $$$ BywaterBrewPub.com

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

El Gato Negro Multiple Locations, $$ ElGatoNegroNola.com

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

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

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

Patois Uptown,$$$ PatoisNola.com

Saba Uptown, $$$ EatWithSaba.com

Saffron NOLA Uptown, $$$ SaffronNOLA.com

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

Shaya Uptown, $$$ ShayaRestaurant.com

Education

Aquality, comprehensive education can open so many doors in life. It creates a solid foundation for college academics, can inspire career paths and ultimately, teach fundamental skills that can be put to use throughout life. There’s no question that strong academics are important but matching the right school to the right child is crucial. Some children may be better suited for a traditional, highly structured setting whereas others might thrive in environments where independent learning and exploration are encouraged. No matter the preference, these education and childcare options offer the perfect match for every type of learner.

CONTINUOUS EDUCATION

Arden Cahill Academy

Arden Cahill Academy combines a strong education with the unique qualities of an outdoor country environment minutes from downtown. Nestled along Bayou Fatma in Gretna, the 12-acre campus currently serves students from six weeks in its Infant Center through 12th grade in its High School. Arden Cahill Academy enrolled its first class of high school freshmen in August 2019 and is proud to continue its tradition of academic excellence and cultural enrichment through its college preparatory curriculum. Arden Cahill Academy will be graduating its first class of high school seniors this school year.

Horse stables, a petting farm, a STEAM Lab, art studios, band and music rooms, and a 300-seat theater make the Arden Cahill Academy campus unique. The academy also hosts Camp Corral, a 10-week summer camp that has been voted Best of New Orleans by Gambit

readers. For more information on registration, please call 504-3920902 or visit ardencahillacademy.com. Tours are scheduled daily by appointment. Interested families are encouraged to attend a virtual or in-person tour or come to the Fall Open House on October 6.

Isidore Newman School

Founded in 1903, Isidore Newman School is committed to the intellectual, ethical, emotional, and physical development of each student. Newman offers a challenging, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate curriculum for students in grades Pre-K through 12, with Green Trees Early Childhood Village enrolling children ages six weeks to four years old. A Newman education encourages critical and independent thinking, leadership in academic and extracurricular activities, and provides superior guidance and support for high achieving students and families.

Located in the heart of Uptown, Newman is the only accredited Pre-K through 12 co-educational, non-sectarian, independent day school in the city of New Orleans. Visit newmanschool.org for more information or to schedule a tour.

Ursuline Academy

Ursuline Academy is an all-girls Catholic school offering a diverse educational environment from six weeks through 12th grade. Founded in 1727, Ursuline Academy of New Orleans enjoys the distinction of being the first all-girls Catholic school in the United States. As girls progress through the academy, a highly interactive approach exposes them to increasingly complex concepts in STEM and the arts that go beyond learning the material. Ursuline girls learn to think creatively, articulate their ideas confidently and compassionately, and solve problems collaboratively. Ursuline’s all-girls environment empowers students to challenge themselves, explore outside their comfort zones and expand what they are capable of achieving.

At Ursuline, students blaze their own trails—it’s the school’s legacy. Make it yours, too. Register for an open house at uanola.org. For more information, visit go.uanola.org or contact the Office of Admissions at 504-866-5292 or admissions@uanola.org.

St. Martin’s Episcopal School

For 75 years, St. Martin’s has been preparing children from eight weeks old to grade 12 to thrive in both college and life through faith, scholarship and service. A co-educational, independent school, St. Martin’s focuses on the development of the whole person – offering students the benefits of a strong, diverse community, and a shared commitment to core principles.

While St. Martin’s provides the highest caliber of college preparatory education, the student experience goes far beyond academics. Guided by caring and engaged faculty members, students can explore their individual interests and strengths in athletics, the arts, technology and religion to name a few. Allowing students the opportunity to discover their gifts in childhood and adolescence ensures they can build upon them in college and their careers.

To learn more about how St. Martin’s fulfills its mission through the student experience, visit stmsaints.com, call 504-733-0353 or schedule a virtual or campus tour at bit.ly/3bITgFO.

Metairie Park Country Day School

Established in 1929, Metairie Park Country Day School is a coeducational, non-denominational, independent school. Situated on a beautiful 15-acre campus, Country Day enriches the lives of talented young people in a dynamic learning environment filled with thoughtful, passionate adults united in our mission to help students learn "to be flexible, to be adaptable, and to face the challenges of life with honor, optimism, confidence, creativity, and a sense of humor.” The School prioritizes curiosity, critical thinking, character and citizenship as essential outcomes for all graduates. Come visit to learn more!

Visit an Admission Open House or email admissions@mpcds.com for a private tour. Upcoming Open Houses are Pre-K, October 19 at 6 p.m. and Grades 6-12, November 8, 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP at mpcds.com/admission.

EARLY EDUCATION

Kehoe-France

Kehoe-France is a school known for offering transformative and meaningful academic experiences that instill a lifelong love of learning, leadership and service. A nurturing and engaging environment for children as young as eight weeks through 7th grade, Kehoe-France sets children on a path to discovery while developing the skills they need to be productive citizens of a global community. Each student experiences a rigorous and balanced curriculum focused on developing the whole child and preparing them to succeed and make lasting relationships in an increasingly connected and innovative world.

As part of the International Schools Partnership, Kehoe-France is one of a growing group of private schools committed to improving schools and learning opportunities for students across the world. For more information on the school and admissions, call 504-733-0472 or visit kehoe-france.com

Stuart Hall School for Boys

Stuart Hall is all boys, independent, Catholic, and unlike any other school in New Orleans. It’s what makes Stuart Hall distinct. Stuart Hall is a school built for boys and designed to help them thrive. At the heart of the Stuart Hall experience is a shared values system — the defining mark of a Stuart Hall boy. Faith, Scholarship, Leadership, and Honor are not merely words here. They are the values upon which the philosophy of the school rests.

Stuart Hall holds membership in The Archdiocese of New Orleans, Independent Schools of the Southwest, National Association of Independent Schools and the Independent Boys’ Schools Coalition. To schedule a private tour of the campus, located at 2032 S. Carrollton Avenue, visit stuarthall.org or call 504-861-1954.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School

Founded in 1957, St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is the oldest Episcopal school in New Orleans with 65 years of experience in educating the mind, body and spirit of young children. St. Andrew’s enrolls boys and girls 12 months through eighth grade, offering a nurturing yet challenging education that focuses on “Cherishing Childhood, Developing Character and Cultivating Leaders.”

St. Andrew’s students love to build things - building a rocket for science class, a set for a school play, building friendships or building upon the lessons they learn. More importantly, St. Andrew’s aims to build up each child’s self-esteem, because helping them believe in themselves means they’ll have a strong foundation to build their future. With smaller class sizes, children have the individual attention they need to thrive.

Those looking for a school to nurture their child’s love of learning and to build self-esteem, leadership skills and social skills will discover it at St. Andrew’s. See the school in action at the upcoming Open House on October 21 for PK 3 – Grade 8, or call for a personal tour. Cottage tours are available by appointment. For more information, visit saesnola.org/admissions

Jewish Community Day School

Jewish Community Day School of Greater New Orleans is a coeducational independent school for students ages two months through 6th Grade. By fall 2025, two months through 8th grade will be offered! Balancing challenging academics with an enriching Jewish Studies program, a JCDS education is interdisciplinary, project-based and holistic. The small class size and differentiated instruction ensure each child is valued for their individual strengths. Students bring what they’ve learned here beyond the school’s boundaries too, using their education to fulfill the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam, repairing the world.

JCDS is a nurturing school where families of all backgrounds are welcomed and children are prepared to be engaged, compassionate leaders. Visit JCDS at the fall Open House on Sunday, October 23 at 12 p.m. To RSVP or schedule a private tour please email admissions@jcdsnola.org.

Cathedral Montessori School

Celebrating over ten years of growth, Cathedral Montessori School (CMS) uses Montessori equipment and materials designed to inspire self-directed learning. A non-profit, co-educational, certified Montessori School, CMS now serves students ages three through twelve and changes the educational landscape of the city by providing a preschool through sixth grade private school Montessori education in New Orleans.

CMS provides an education of hope, self-motivation, and discovery to a greater population of students who will go on to contribute and problem-solve creatively in both the local community and across the world. Growth, transformation, and change are celebrated at CMS, but the curriculum and culture remain constant to support independent academic inquiry and discovery, emotional confidence and empathy, and social justice and collective responsibility.

CMS welcomes you to call for a visit to the campus, learn about the school’s philosophy, and join its community. For more information, visit cathedralmontessori.org or email info@cathedralmontessori.org.

Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans

Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans (EB) is an Independent bilingual school accredited by both the French Ministry of Education and the State of Louisiana. The mission of Ecole Bilingue is to develop globally literate students through a rigorous bilingual French-American curriculum set in a nurturing and multicultural community.

Graduates of EB excel in both traditional American and global high schools. The school’s curriculum adheres to a strong English Language Arts, American math, and social studies program that complements the French national curriculum.

Located off Magazine Street in Uptown New Orleans, Ecole Bilingue spans across a four-building campus. Classes are offered for children in preschool (18 months) through 8th grade. For more information on Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans, please visit ebnola.com. To schedule a tour, call 504-896-4500.

HIGHSCHOOL

Mount Carmel Academy

The Mount Carmel Academy experience is filled with opportunities for each student to pursue her passions, uncover new talents, grow spiritually and discover the person God created her to become. Students collaborate with peers, view failures as opportunities for growth and approach the ever-changing and complex world with an inquisitive mind. Small class sizes (average of 15) ensure an interactive and inclusive learning environment. Students are encouraged to expand their interests as they navigate through more than 50 extracurricular activities and become active participants in the community through the service learning program.

Graduates depart from Mount Carmel Academy with confidence in themselves and a love for each other. They are well prepared for college and beyond. Explore the campus, meet the students and teachers and learn more at Open House on October 13 from 3-7:30 p.m. RSVP on mcacubs.com

CHILDCARE

Kidz Klub House

Serving as a child’s home away from home, Kidz Klub House has been the Northshore’s trusted childcare provider since 1999. Kidz Klub House provides children a stimulating, safe and clean environment for them to grow and prepare for kindergarten while maintaining a trusted partnership with their families.

A range of carefully developed curriculums cater to the needs of young children in all developmental stages, including infants, toddlers, two year-olds, Pre-K threes and Pre-K fours. Kidz Klub House’s highly educated and experienced early childhood teachers receive at least 12 hours of continuing education per year in addition to being CPR and first aid trained.

Kidz Klub House has been an educational, fun environment for over 8,000 young children in Mandeville, Madisonville and Slidell. To learn more about Kidz Klub House or to join the family, visit kidzklubhouse.com.

Fall Weekends

While there’s a welcome quietness about New Orleans in the summer months, the fall marks the return of the city’s famous buzz. With the weather finally tolerable, it seems city life has awakened from a heat-induced lull to welcome droves of tourists, Halloween celebrations, seasonal menus and outdoor dining and activities. While not deemed the city’s official festival season, autumn brings its own brand of fun with spooky events, music and food festivals, football and plenty of seasonal deals. However you choose to let loose, New Orleans has just what you need to fill up this fall’s weekends.

ARTS, CULTURE & SHOPPING

Vintage Market Days of Southeast Louisiana

Vintage Market Days was first established in Oklahoma in 2012 as a space for vendors to showcase and share their unique products and talents. Now a decade later, Vintage Market Days has expanded to over 60 franchises spread across 26 states, including Southeast Louisiana. This upscale vintage market takes place at Florida Parishes Arena in Amite City where over 90 carefully curated vendors offer vintage, antique and handmade artisans and one-of-a-kind finds.

This October 14-16, Vintage Market Days of SE Louisiana will host its “Harvest Ball” event – a weekend filled with shopping, food, music and seasonal celebration. Attendees can browse original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home decór, consumable yummies, seasonable plantings and more.

To learn more about Vintage Market Days of SE Louisiana and purchase tickets to the Harvest Ball, visit vintagemarketdays.com/market/ se-louisiana.

New Orleans Ballet Association

The New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) is the Central Gulf region’s premier presenting and service organization dedicated to the art of dance. NOBA’s Main Stage season features a diverse array of internationally acclaimed companies and artists, while its nationally recognized education programs offer accessible, inclusive, and quality arts programs. With support from agencies like the National Endowment for the Arts, NOBA provides over 5,500 tuition-free classes and workshops annually at up to 20 sites throughout Greater New Orleans.

On Oct. 22, 2022, NOBA begins its season with Kyiv City Ballet. Amid a greater struggle, the exemplary dancers of Ukraine’s Kyiv City Ballet are a “voice of resistance”, says National Geographic, on the global stage, bringing light and joy in the darkness to audiences worldwide. The season continues with Ronald K. Brown / EVIDENCE, the return Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, the acrobatic MOMIX dance company with their interpretation of Alice in Wonderland and concludes with the national company from the country of Georgia, the State Ballet of Georgia, accompanied by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Tickets are on sale now, and season subscription packages are available and offer substantial discounts.

For more information about NOBA programming, class schedules, and performances, please visit nobadance.com.

New Orleans Opera

New Orleans Opera is 80 this year! Honoring opera’s longstanding presence in New Orleans culture, the New Orleans Opera is dedicated to enhancing lives through exceptional performances and deepening the community’s understanding of the art.

Planning and producing four showcase performances each year, the New Orleans Opera highlights the most exceptional and influential works. Audiences can experience authentic performances sung in their original language along with English translations. Using traditional and innovative educational opportunities, the New Orleans Opera offers lectures, free performances available to students and special events aimed to increase awareness of opera and introduce new works to the region.

Enhance life by discovering the beauty of the opera. To learn more about the New Orleans Opera and to access the event schedule, visit

neworleansopera.org.

“Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition” presented by The Helis Foundation

Experience the South’s leading rotating outdoor public sculpture exhibition in the heart of Downtown New Orleans. Featuring 16 sculptures by renowned regional and international artists along Poydras Street from Convention Center Boulevard to S. Claiborne Avenue. A collaboration between The Helis Foundation, Ogden Museum of Southern Art, and The City of New Orleans Department of Parks and Parkways, Poydras Corridor has been home to more than 40 sculptures since 2013.

The exhibition is part of a range of arts initiatives presented by The Helis Foundation that are free and open to the public, including Unframed and Art for All.

Learn more about Poydras Corridor and other arts programming at thehelisfoundation.org.

FESTIVALS

Rougarou Fest

This October, plan a trip to the Bayou to attend Houma’s annual Rougarou Fest. Taking place October 21-23 this free, spooky, familyfriendly festival celebrates Southeast Louisiana’s rich culture through live music, art, food and countless other cultural activities. With all proceeds going to the South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center, attendees can have fun while supporting a non-profit increasing awareness about Louisiana’s disappearing coast.

Known nationwide for its cultural vibrancy, live music, food and fun, Rougarou Fest has ranked as one of USA Today’s Top Ten Costume Parties in 2014 and Festival of the Year by the Louisiana Travel Association in 2020. This year’s festival will take place in its new location around the South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center giving the event a spooky swamp atmosphere complete with cypress trees and live wetlands exhibit.

To learn more about Rougarou Fest, visit rougaroufest.org or call 985-580-7289.

The Village of Baytowne Wharf & Sandestin Wine Festival

The Village of Baytowne Wharf and Sandestin Wine Festival will kick off the holiday season with its 10th Annual Sparkling Wine and Holiday Lights event on Saturday, November 19, 4 – 6 p.m.

Pop the bubbly! The Sparkling Wine and Holiday Lights event is the perfect way to kick off a festive holiday season. Thrilled to be hosting the 10th annual celebration, The Village of Baytowne Wharf welcomes visitors from across the Gulf South and beyond to stroll and sip champagne and sparkling wines while savoring delicious and decadent appetizers. Enjoy the charming sights of the decorated streets and end the night with The Village’s spectacular choreographed grand finale light show, 12 Nights of Lights.

Sparkling Wine and Holiday Lights takes place on the beautiful, festive streets of Baytowne Wharf and features more than 30 champagnes and sumptuous food samplings from featured Village restaurants. Enjoy an enchanting evening of holiday cheer, singing carolers, plenty of bubbles, and impressive, shimmering lights. Learn more and purchase tickets at baytownesparklingwinefest.com

DINING

Briquette

Welcome to fall—with our Shaken Up NOLA Craft Cocktail classes with lunch & brunch—with delicious food and wine shared together at Briquette, the celebrated 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. Briquette is known locally for its enthusiasm for high quality, often hard-to-find wines and spirits and recently won the Wine Spectator

Award of Excellence for its discerning, expansive wine list.

Learn how Briquette’s award-winning cocktails are made with Shaken Up NOLA Craft Cocktail Classes. The two hour experience includes craft cocktail tutorials, a history of each drink and recipe cards to take home. To explore all fall events, visit Briquette’s Facebook page.

Briquette is excited to announce its new Fall Hours open WednesdayMonday, 5 - 9 p.m., including post-game Happy Hour following all Saints Games. Guests can enjoy a variety of small plates, discounted cocktails and beer. Briquette is located at 701 S. Peters Street in the Warehouse District. Book your table today by calling the restaurant at 504-302-7496 or via OpenTable.

New Orleans Creole Cookery

Fall is officially here, which means enjoying its weather in the beautiful French Quarter courtyard at New Orleans Creole Cookery. Owner Anna Tusa, also known for modern coastal eatery Briquette, presents diners a menu featuring classic New Orleans flavors in a fresh, reimagined space. Embodying the culture of Southern Hospitality, Tusa pairs great service with innovative food to provide guests an unforgettable experience.

Savor the cooler weather in New Orleans Creole Cookery’s courtyard and treat yourself to New Orleans classics like Jambalaya, Crawfish Étoufée and Shrimp Creole. Experience Game Day specials at the Oyster Bar & Courtyard Bar for all college games on Saturday and all NFL games on Sunday. Guests can enjoy specials including discounted oysters and appetizers.

Get a taste of the city’s world-famous food at New Orleans Creole Cookery, located at 508 Toulouse Street. For more information, reservations, or to book a private event, call the restaurant at 504-524-9632 or visit neworleanscreolecookery.com.

GET OUT OF TOWN

Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort

Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort continues to redefine the VIP experience. In addition to over 800 slots and 36 table games, enjoy the Orchid Room where the property has redefined the high-limit gaming experience. The space features private gaming, personal televisions, top of the line slot machines and amenities that you cannot find anywhere else on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Gulf Coast players can book the ultimate staycation at the Scarlet Pearl’s 300-room modern hotel. With breathtaking design, superior service and bathrooms that feel more like a spa, they have taken the definition of luxury into the clouds.

Scarlet and E.I.P. members of the Pearl Rewards loyalty program have access to the VIP Lounge, which offers three unique upscale experiences. Sip a deliciously curated cocktail at the gravity-defying, full-service bar and tantalize your taste buds with delectable light fare cuisine and scrumptious desserts in the dining area. E.I.P. guests can take a break from the action in the plush Parlor.

Book your next stay at scarletpearlcasino.com or call 888-BOOK-SPC.

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, starting at $85,000, for building custom homes and retreats 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 and star filled nights 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.

Premier Island Management Group

Fall getaways to Pensacola Beach, Florida and the properties of Premier Island Management Group provide an idyllic setting for making memories and celebrating life's milestones. Located only a few hours outside of New

Orleans, this collection of vacation rentals includes beach homes, condos, and the acclaimed skyhomes of the Portofino Island Resort—Northwest Florida's most well-known beach destination. Whether you're looking for some time away from work and school or prefer to pack it all in during your stay, there's a property here that will serve as your ideal family home away from home.

Adventures await you around every corner—whether it’s exploring new surroundings via kayak or paddleboard trips through the sound, surfing or parasailing under amazing skies or watching dolphins frolic from the deck of the cruise boat. More than just another getaway, this will be the one your family remembers forever. Discover yours today. Call 866-935-7741 or visit premierisland.com.

St. Joseph Plantation & Felicity Plantation

Visit two homes on one property that have remained a thriving sugarcane farm for over 135 years. Learn about the sugarcane industry and its regional significance at St Joseph and Felicity Plantations. Learn about H. H. Richardson of the Priestly family, who was born at St. Joseph and became one of America’s most important 19th century architects. Explore the story of Valcour Aime, known as “The Louis XIV of Louisiana,” and his two daughters, Felicite and Josephine, to whom he gave St. Joseph Plantation and neighboring Felicity Plantation. Discover the stories of the enslaved that lived here and the work they did.

Additionally, see where scenes from All The King’s Men, Skeleton Key, 12 Years a Slave, Underground, Queen Sugar, the remake of Roots, and four-time Oscar nominee Mudbound were filmed.

This Oct. 1 through Nov. 3, experience St. Joseph Plantation’s annual Mourning Tour. Dressed in full deep mourning, the house features 18th and 19th century Creole customs and rituals including live reenactments Oct. 15 - 16 and 29 - 30. Explore St. Joseph Plantation, and Felicity Plantation (by phone appointment only). Visit stjosephplantation.com or call 225-265-4078.

The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel

Unlike regular beachfront hotels cluttered together along the coast, The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel is a unique destination on the Alabama Gulf Coast with nature at its doorstep. Located within the beautiful 6,150-acre Gulf State Park, The Lodge at Gulf State Park provides refreshing accommodations with direct beachfront access, four dining options, 40,000 square feet of flexible event space and miles of beach trails with the pristine coastal scenery of this natural wildlife habitat. During your stay, you’ll connect with the outdoors on a whole new level. And in doing so, you’ll be helping in the hotel’s conservation efforts to restore and maintain the beauty of this truly distinctive property.

Each of the 350 non-smoking guest rooms, including 20 suites, weave comfort and sustainability with a contemporary flair. All rooms bring the outdoors in by providing guests views of either The Gulf of Mexico or Lake Shelby/Gulf State Park. At The Lodge at Gulf State Park, doing nothing is really something. Book your fall or winter getaway today by visiting lodgeatgulfstatepark.com.

Visit South Walton

With 26 miles of stunning sugar-white sand beaches and 16 unique beach neighborhoods, South Walton offers endless opportunities for visitors to find their perfect beach. Nestled on the Northwest Florida Panhandle along the Gulf of Mexico, South Walton is easily accessible from the New Orleans area,making it the ideal destination for a weekend getaway or an extended stay.

In South Walton, luxury accommodations, outdoor adventure, eclectic shops, art galleries, and award-winning dining options (200-plus restaurants) are part of the distinctive character and relaxing atmosphere. 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.

An upscale, yet casual spot to unwind, South Walton is an ideal place to create lasting memories during any time of year. Plan your perfect getaway at visitsouthwalton.com •

Cancer Care

Cancer is a risk in life that unfortunately, everyone is at some level susceptible to. Luckily, the Gulf South is home to some of the most highly esteemed hospitals and healthcare resources giving the population access to awardwinning cancer facilities and programs.

HEALTHCARE

Thibodaux Regional Health System

A place of hope and healing, Thibodaux Regional Health System’s Cancer Institute features an open design with lots of natural light and soothing decor that creates a warm and caring healing environment. The innovative and technologically advanced facility includes radiation therapy and chemotherapy infusion, medical and radiation oncology clinics, clinic space for visiting oncology specialists, an education center, an activity center, a diagnostics center, a laboratory, an onsite pharmacy, a conference center and a chapel. The Cancer Institute also further integrates wellness services with the latest treatments.

“When a patient is diagnosed with cancer, we have a multidisciplinary team that works together to ensure every patient receives the best treatment possible,” says Greg Stock, CEO of Thibodaux Regional. “The new Cancer Institute helps foster greater collaboration and communication among physicians and care providers to enhance and save lives.”

For more information about cancer care at Thibodaux Regional, call 985-493-4008.

Ochsner Cancer Institute

For over 70 years, Ochsner has been dedicated to cancer research and new cancer treatment development, bringing innovations to the fight against cancer— including more clinical trials than anywhere else in the region. At Ochsner, oncologists work with a team of cancer specialists which makes all the difference in treatment, quality of life and recovery. Ochsner provides services for adult and pediatric cancer patients and their families from diagnosis through recovery, including the most complex cancers.

The Ochsner Cancer Institute delivers advanced technology and treatment options such as precision therapies and early tumor detection so that patients do not have to leave the state for high-quality cancer care. The institute’s integrative oncology program, when combined with traditional therapy, treats the whole patient, not just the cancer.

The Ochsner Cancer Institute has comprehensive cancer centers in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, St. Tammany Parish, Lafayette and in north Louisiana. To learn more, visit ochsner.org/ cancer-care.

SENIOR LIVING

The Peristyle at Bucktown

Located at 1443 Seminole Avenue in the heart of Bucktown, the Peristyle at Bucktown is the newest of the Peristyle Homes located just one block from Lake Pontchartrain. Peristyle Residences offer Residential Assisted Living and Memory Care in the comfort of luxurious, intimate homes complete with private bedrooms. At The Peristyle at Bucktown, the best of both worlds is at your fingertips. The Peristyle at Bucktown offers senior care services in a true residence that larger assisted living communities can emulate, but never truly compare. Peristyle Residences prides themselves in providing the highest level of care, comfort and compassion to seniors, offering peace of mind to their loved ones.

The Peristyle at Bucktown is specifically designed and built for people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia and is now accepting priority reservations. Schedule a tour today at peristyleresidences.com or by calling 504-285-5188. •

Specialty Medicine

Doctors and clinics highly trained in every field imaginable come to the rescue to expertly diagnose, treat and prevent specific health issues. Explore these local specialty medicine resources to know where to turn when the next unique health issue arises.

BioJust

Wellness is an integral component in living a fulfilling life, and while leading a healthy lifestyle contributes greatly to overall health, declining hormone levels as we age pose a unique threat. Conditions associated with these declines in the body’s biochemical composition – including metabolic disease, heart disease, osteoporosis and cognitive decline – require specialty, individualized treatment. BioJust is dedicated to restoring vibrancy and maximizing quality of life in its patients using hormone restorative therapy and wellness management.

Unlike other treatments in New Orleans, BioJust is cutting edge in its use of precision medicine to understand every patient’s unique needs – from comprehensive, full-panel blood tests to detailed biometric analysis scans. Tailoring treatment plans to every individual’s chemical and biomechanical makeup, BioJust provides safe, natural hormone and testosterone therapies, sexual health management, thyroid condition management and much more.

BioJust is dedicated to changing patients' bodies so they can change their lives. To learn more about BioJust, visit biojust.com.

Our Lady of Angels Health

Sharing Our Lady of the Angels Health’s (OLOA) commitment to building a healthier community, general surgeon Dr. Richard M. Karlin’s work is guided by excellence in patient care and forming strong community relations. Dr. Karlin joined OLOA following Hurricane Katrina when he formed a team of physicians to fill the region’s crucial need for 24/7 care. Nearly two decades later, the hospital continues around the clock care as Dr. Karlin splits his time in Bogalusa and New Orleans.

At OLOA, Dr. Karlin is involved in the full spectrum of patient care, including the surgery clinic, treating elective cases and performing emergency surgeries. The smaller hospital setting has allowed Dr. Karlin to become deeply familiar with both its staff and its patients.

“I’ve truly appreciated the opportunity to work at Our Lady of Angels,” says Dr. Karlin. “The hospital provides a huge service to the people of Bogalusa that they wouldn’t otherwise have.”

To learn more about Our Lady of Angels and to request an appointment with Dr. Karlin, visit oloah.org or call 985-730-7030.

Southern Pain & Neurological

For those with degenerative disc disease, back pain is an unfortunate part of everyday life. At Southern Pain & Neurological, Doctors Paul Hubbell and Donald Richardson have introduced new technology that has proven effective in clinical trials at repairing degenerative discs and increasing function. A non-surgical, cutting-edge technology, VIA Disc is an injection that uses allogenic tissue and micronized disc material to reverse disc damage from the inside out and thereby reduce pain.

Until now, there was no way to repair damage caused by degenerative disc disease. The VIA Disc procedure is performed under local anesthesia or sedation, under the guidance of your doctor, via fluoroscopy. Computer images provide live-action visuals during the procedure allowing the doctor to see exact needle placement. The needle is then inserted into the center of the intervertebral disc.

To learn more about degenerative disc disease, VIA Disc, and Southern Pain & Neurological, call 1-800-277-1265. •

PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

AUSTIN CITY LIMITS

Saturdays at 11pm

October 1: Brandi Carlile

October 8: Japanese Breakfast/Arlo Parks

October 15: Sylvan Esso/Lucius

October 22: Allison Russell/The Weather Station

October 29: Parker McCollum/Robert Earl Keen

November 5: Lyle Lovett and His Large Band

November 12: Cimafunk and The Tribe

Iconic television series AUSTIN CITY LIMITS proudly announces the fall return of the program and the initial Season 48 broadcast line-up with seven allnew installments beginning October 1st as part of the esteemed broadcast’s fourteen-episode season. The program, recorded live at ACL’s studio home in Austin, Texas, continues its extraordinary run as the longest-running music television show in history.

POV “Accepted”

Monday, October 10 at 10pm

The film follows four high school students at T.M. Landry College Preparatory in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana known for its viral videos of seniors being accepted to the Ivy Leagues, and sending 100% of its graduates to college. But an explosive New York Times article exposes the controversial methods of its dynamic founder — and the fiction of higher education's promise. Official selection, 2021 Tribeca Film Festival. Pictured: Isaac, a senior at T.M. Landry College Prep, wears his Stanford sweater as he prepares for the upcoming ACT exam. Photo Credit: Dan Chen

MASTERPIECE “Miss Scarlet And The Duke, Season 2”

Sundays, October 16 – November 20 at 7pm

They’re back! TV’s dueling detectives return for a new season of intriguing cases set in Victorian-era London on Miss Scarlet and The Duke, starring Kate Phillips as private eye Eliza Scarlet and Stuart Martin as her hot-tempered friend, Inspector William “The Duke” Wellington of Scotland Yard. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Sergej Radovic and MASTERPIECE

MORGUS PRESENTS

Saturday, October 29 at 9pm

Just in time for Halloween, tune in for three vintage episodes of MORGUS PRESENTS restored and digitally remastered. You'll see Morgus the Magnificent, Chopsley and Eric treat the city's first known werewolf case and help closet vampires in an unusual blood drive. Plus Morgus joins five prominent citizens who volunteer to be preserved for the next century in suspended animation. In between the experiments, relive some Morgus memories from his six decades on New Orleans television.

WYES-TV’s broadcast streams simultaneously at wyes.org/live and on the WYES and PBS apps.

PHOTO CREDIT: COURTESY AUSTIN CITY LIMITS.

PHOTO BY SCOTT NEWTON

9AM & 12:30PM ROSIE’S RULES

The show aims to teach children concrete social studies lessons about how a community works, helping them develop their awareness of themselves as individuals and as part of a broader society.

1 SATURDAY

5pm DEGAS IN NEW ORLEANS

5:30pm ODD JOBS

6pm

LAWRENCE WELK: LOS ANGELES

7pm

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Vintage San Francisco”

8pm

DR. NORMAN C. FRANCIS: A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP Archival photos, footage and interviews with Dr. Norman C. Francis, his children and colleagues document a remarkable life devoted to education and public service. Narrated by former WWL-TV anchor Sally-Ann Roberts.

9pm

JACKIE ROBINSON (Pt. 2/2)

8pm

MASTERPIECE “Van Der Valk, Season 2” ‘Blood in Amsterdam’ (Pt. 2/3) When a renowned jeweler’s employee is killed, Van der Valk considers possible revenge against the family.

10pm

BROADCHURCH, SEASON 2 (Pt. 5/8)

11pm

LA OTRA MIRADA “A Vote of Confidence” (Pt. 2/13)

3 MONDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

7pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Vintage Palm Springs”

8pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Vintage Chicago”

9pm

DR. NORMAN C. FRANCIS: A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP

10pm POV “The Last Out”

PREMIERE

12:30PM ROSIE’S RULES 1:00PM DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD 1:30PM LET’S GO LUNA! 2:00PM NATURE CAT 2:30PM WILD KRATTS 3:00PM ALMA’S WAY 3:30PM XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM 4:00PM ODD SQUAD 4:30PM ARTHUR 5:00PM MOLLY OF DENALI 5:30PM READY JET GO! 6:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR

11pm

AUSTIN CITY LIMITS “Brandi Carlile”

ACL kicks off its 48th season with an hour devoted to Brandi Carlile, the sixtime GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, performer, producer, #1 New York Times Bestselling author and activist, who is known as one of music’s most respected voices. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Austin PBS, KLRUTV/Austin City Limits. Photo by Scott Newton

2 SUNDAY 2pm

MASTERPIECE “Downton Abbey, Season 1” (Pts. 1-2/4)

6pm

SECRETS OF HIGHCLERE CASTLE

7pm

LUCY WORSLEY INVESTIGATES “The Witch Hunts” What started Britain’s century of bloody witch hunts? Lucy Worsley uncovers the story of one supposed witch, whose case lit the fuse for the state-sanctioned killing of thousands.

11:30pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

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We had two hours on our own in Jackson, Wyoming, the town which is known for the surrounding valley formed by the majestic Teton mountains. In Old West parlance, a valley was known as a “hole” so the area would be referred to as Jackson Hole.

Our Tauck tour bus was parked in a public lot not far from various shops and bars. One of the latter was called the Million Dollar Cowboy, where the bar stools were topped with saddles. We had to settle for a table. Our drink choices included a “Cowboy Mule” or a “Cowgirl Cosmo,” both made with Huckleberry Vodka. Had there been more time we might have split a “Million Dollar Bison Burger,” perhaps with an order of “Bovine and Swine Beef Sticks,” but the clock was ticking.

A friend had recommended that we stop by the Wort Hotel, an Old West establishment where the cattle barons must have made deals in the lobby. We were able to find the hotel after a few wrong turns; then we looked for a gift shop before deciding to spend the remaining time on a bench in a nearby park.

When it was getting close to the return time, we thought we knew a shortcut, so we went in that direction.

You might think that in a town with a population of only 11,000 there should be no chance of losing our way, but the population size doesn’t matter as much as the street names. In Manhattan (which has 148 times the population as Jackson) the streets are numbered in sequence. So, if you’re on 34th Street and you’re looking for 37th, you know how to find your way. Also, there are landmarks including towering buildings. In Jackson there is no notable sequence to the street names and the only towers are the Tetons in the distance.

Concerned, we stopped at a corner,

Jackson Hole

looked around, and faced the realiza tion: We were lost. We’re usually better at preventing these type situations, but the circumstances were not in our favor. Earlier that day we had taken a raft trip down the Snake River (full disclosure: a wimpy raft ride, not white water) during which we saw several eagles and, most of all, a moose. We snapped pictures with my i-phone obsessively, so that by the afternoon the battery was drained. We found out later that Halsey, our tour guide, worriedly tried to call us. She could have solved everything, but of course our phone was dead. If only we hadn’t seen the moose.

I had hoped to see a friendly police officer pass by, but the force might have been out chasing cattle rustlers.

There were none to be spotted. Peggy noticed a gallery across the street and went to ask for directions. I stood at the corner hoping for help.

THEN, SOMETHING STRANGE HAPPENED. A convertible sports car came racing up the street, turned the corner and stopped near me. The driver hopped out of the car. He was a hunk; a really handsome guy dressed in a suit. Then he asked me a question that was unbelievable. “Are you on the Tauck tour and lost trying to get back to the bus?” I was stunned. There was nothing on me that said “Tauck.” I guess we looked a little like tourists, but not so much, plus there were plenty other tourists in town.

He told me to go down the side

street for one block, then three blocks to the right. He then hurried back to his convertible and sped away. It happened so fast I did not have a chance to ask him questions such as, “Who are you?” “How did you know?” And, “Why are you wearing a coat and tie?” (I reckon he was the only person in Wyoming wearing a suit that August afternoon.)

Having gotten no insights from the gallery, we set out following the convertible drivers’ instructions: One block straight ahead, three blocks to the right. As we reached the third block, we could see a figure in the distance standing on the corner, waving her arms. It was Halsey.

We were like sailors adrift on a raft suddenly spotting a seagull in the distance and knowing that land was nearby.

It must have been around 4:25 when we got in the bus. I apologized to the fellow passengers for being late. They were good natured about it, perhaps reasoning, incorrectly, that I had too many “Cowboy Mules.”

All was well, except I could not forget about the man in the car. How did he arrive at the corner where we were at that very moment? And instead of my telling him our situ ation, he told me.

One thought was that maybe Halsey knew him and had called for help. Over breakfast the next morning I confronted her, eyeballs to eyeballs, and asked her if she knew who he was.

“I have no idea”, she responded. Neither did the bus driver.

When I told the story to our fellow travelers someone would usually suggest, jokingly, that maybe he was a guardian angel.

That of course, is nonsense. We are talking about mythical spirits versus rational analysis and reasoning. Besides, angels do not drive sporty convertibles.

Or do they?