New Orleans Magazine November 2012

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November 2012 VOLUME 47 NUMBER 2 Editor Errol Laborde Managing Editor Morgan Packard Art Director Eric Gernhauser Associate Editors Haley Adams and

Sarah Ravits Contributing Editor Liz Scott Monaghan Food Edit­or Dale Curry Dining Edit­or Jay Forman Wine and Spirits Edit­or Tim McNally Restaurant Reporter Robert Peyton Home and Garden Editor Bonnie Warren Intern Johanna Gretschel

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Sarah George Web Editor Haley Adams Chief Executive Officer Todd Matherne President Alan Campell Executive VICE PRESIDENT/Editor-in-Chief Errol Laborde Executive Assistant Kristi Ferrante Distribution Manager Christian Coombs

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FEATURES

BEST PIZZAS PAGE

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94 best pizzas In search of the upper crust

by Alex Gecan

102 One moment in time Vintage-inspired jewelry can withstand the test of time. by Tracee Dundas

108 Four- and Five-Star Nursing Homes compiled by Gabrielle Bethancourt

110 There’s a New Judge in Town Who’s who among top lawyers profiles by Johanna Gretschel

IN EVERY ISSUE 6 INSIDE “The Truth About Beer” 10 letters 12 speaking out Editorial, plus a Mike Luckovich cartoon

14 JULIA STREET Questions and answers about New Orleans

159 Try This “Boarding On the Bayou” 160 STREETCAR “Adventures on Superstition Mountain”

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MARQUEE Entertainment calendar PERSONA New Orleans Saints Safety, Roman Harper newsbeat “New Wetlands Restoration Tool Underway” Biz “Urgent Care Everywhere: Why centers are opening around town”

34 Education “Journalism vs. The Future: The beginning of the inevitable”

39 HEALTHBEAT The latest news in health from New Orleans and beyond

40 newsbeat “A Beacon Returns to the Lakefront” 42 Crime fighting “‘Scrutiny From the Attorney General: And a bit of extra personal interest”

44 newsbeat “The View From Above”

LOCAL COLOR

46 THE SCOOP “Hangin’ On Harrison: Exploring Lakeview’s commercial center”

50 music “‘Burn, K-Doe, Burn!’” Ernie K-Doe, now and forever”

51 Read & Spin A look at the latest CDs and books – with a local twist

54 CAST OF CHARACTERS “Rising to the Occasion:

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Katherine Klimitas keeps on creating” MODINE’S NEW ORLEANS “How to Dress Right” Joie d’Eve “Memories, or Not?” CHRONICLES “Getting Organ-ized” HOME “Touch of Glass: Marigny home reflects its neighborhood”

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table talk “With a Little Luck: Serendipity and more” restaurant insider “Fall’s Fresh Finds” FOOD “Thanksgiving Table: Side dishes from the chefs” LAST CALL “Drinking to Thanksgiving: The Creole and Cajun influence”

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Many locals fondly recall beloved eats and drinks that originated in New Orleans in WYES’ latest documentary, “Nostalgic New Orleans Eats and Drinks,” premiering Wed., Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.

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By my reckoning the longest lasting purveyor of pizza in the city is Venezia. It wasn’t the first place to sell the pie, but it has endured. In the early days, the words “Pizza Pie” were even on the building’s side. That always reminded me of when I was a kid playing at a friend’s house. He asked his mother what was for dinner that night and he went ecstatic when she said “pizza pie.”

I didn’t get it. I thought she had said “a piece of pie” – hardly the sustenance for a family meal. Once the mother determined my ignorance on the matter, she gave me a slice to take home; thus was my first encounter with pizza.

During a convention break in Chicago I went around the corner to the famous Pizza Uno to experience one of the city’s deep-dish pizzas made with a corn bread crust and filled with cheese and various ingredients. While I was waiting, a homeless man, big and somewhat disheveled, walked in and went to the kitchen.

I could hear the manager explain that handouts wouldn’t be available until after the lunch hour, so to come back later. As the man walked out he paused at my table and said, “Hi, Errol.”

I was stunned. It took me a few moments to realize that I had my convention badge on.

A study I found on the Internet about the nation’s most unhealthy food ranked Pizza Uno’s deep-dish pizza in the Top 10 with 2,310 calories. According to the study, “Downing this ‘personal’ pizza is equivalent to eating 18 slices of Domino’s Crunchy Thin Crust cheese pizza.”

Recently we went to visit a friend in Algiers. It was our job to bring a pizza. One of the selections of the menu at Theo’s was the “West Bank Special.” Since that was where we were heading that’s what I ordered. The ingredients included crumpled bacon, chicken, roasted red peppers, jalapeños, pineapple and mozzarella. I am not sure what that combination had to do with the West Bank, but it was really good. You might say it bridged the flavor spectrum.

I once asked a man who had been in the restaurant business why pizzas seem to be making a resurgence.

He said because they’re so cost-efficient.

They aren’t expensive to make, so the profit margin is high, yet still economical for the customer. They also taste good, and they’re a fun food. Now that we have expanded from pepperoni and olives to bacon bits and pineapple, creativity is running free.

There are probably many more creative pizzas in our future – anyway you slice them.

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On the web FEATURING...

As the holidays get closer, click on over to MyNewOrleans.com for holiday ideas and recipes with a New Orleans kick. As always, you can also read our blogs and event listings, which are updated daily, as well as articles from all of Renaissance Publishing’s titles.

If you plan on attending a number of parties this holiday season, make sure to check out “Give and Learn” by Valorie Hart from the Winter 2012 issue of New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles. The article is a quick primer on appropriate hostess gifts so you can streamline your shopping this year.

Exclusively Online: Award-Winning Daily Blogs Mondays:

The Editor’s Room: Editor-in-Chief Errol Laborde, three-time winner of the Alex Waller Award for print journalism, offers his take on the Big Easy, the state of Louisiana and the changing times. Named “Best Local Blog” by the Press Club of New Orleans.

Tuesdays:

Morgan Packard, managing editor for New Orleans Magazine, and Annie Drummond, whom MyNewOrleans.com stole from Ohio, tagteam weekly columns on the different ways to enjoy life our city.

Wednesdays:

After Hours: Nightlife savant and New Orleans Press Club award-winner Ian McNulty gives us the scoop on what to do when the sun goes down. You know, when he can get out of bed to write about it. Also...

Nola Newbie: MyNewOrleans.com’s new web editor, Haley Adams, chronicles her adventures as a New Orleans resident.

Thursdays:

Haute Plates: Our very own gastronome, Robert Peyton, offers the real dish on local dining. Also … Happy Hour: The yang to Mr. Peyton’s yin, Tim McNally, acclaimed wine judge and food writer, expounds on wine, cocktails and other draughts.

Fridays:

Joie d’Eve: Editor Eve Kidd Crawford, who has won awards from the Press Club of New Orleans and the Society of Professional Journalists, writes about what it means to be a family in New Orleans.

Visit MyNewOrleans.com to see photographs and articles, even before they hit the newsstands. Enjoy our archived articles, leave us a comment or sign up for our newsletter.

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LETTERS Sister Carla Dolce: In need of a small miracle

Re: “Shrine of the Times: Sister Carla Dolce and the battle of hope,” Cast of Characters column, by George Gurtner.

September 2012 issue.

I greatly enjoyed your article on Sr. Carla Dolce, O.S.U. It truly captured her unique, funny and yet compassionate personality. She is passionate about her city, New Orleans, her vocation as an Ursuline sister, the spiritual and physical needs of all our city’s residents and, of course, the Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, the Patroness of our city.

The citizens of New Orleans came together during and after the Battle of New Orleans in 1812 to pray for protection of our city, to thank Our Lady of Prompt Succor and her Son for the miraculous success of General Jackson and his forces and to ask for continued protection of our much loved city. Now again, the citizens of our city need to join together to ask Our Lady to protect our city from today’s dangers and to help assist Sr. Carla to raise the needed funds to repair the shrine. After two hurricanes and more than 80 years of use, the shrine needs termite remediation, roof repairs and waterproofing. I hope all citizens will help support this preservation work. The Shrine is a vital part of New Orleans, historically and spiritually. We need another “small miracle” to make these repairs a reality. You can contact Sr. Carla by visiting ShrineOfOurLadyOfPromptSuccor.com, at 2734 Nashville Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115 or by calling 861-4686.

Joan Gisevius Johnson N ew O rle a ns

What a wonderful article the Cast of Characters was! The “Shrine of the Times” was a very timely article because the Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor is such a special part of the history of our city and our nation. It is also in urgent need of repair.

Thank you for increasing our awareness about the Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor and giving us an opportunity to contribute to a vibrant and vital part of our heritage.

Maureen McKay Poche N ew O rle a ns

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umn in the September issue titled “Shrine of the Times.” While Mr. Gurtner centered his work on me, in truth, many men and women are working to bring muchneeded repairs to today’s National Shrine in Uptown New Orleans. This shrine is linked to an integral part of the history, not only of New Orleans but also of our nation, for in it is honored the original statue of Our Lady of Prompt Succor. It was in their chapel in the French Quarter, before this statue, that the Ursuline Nuns and many lay people of New Orleans prayed throughout the night of Jan. 8, 1815, for a victory for Gen. Andrew Jackson over a vastly superior British army in what was the defining battle in the War of 1812. It has been in the chapel of the Ursulines, before this statue, that each year for the past 197 years, on Jan. 8, in thanksgiving for Gen. Jackson’s victory which saved New Orleans, that an archbishop of New Orleans has celebrated a solemn Mass.

In 2015, New Orleans will celebrate the bicentennial of Gen. Jackson’s victory that many historians call, “a final note to the world that America was here to stay!” For the National Shine, too, the 200th anniversary celebration will be very important. But at present our 84-year-old shrine building is in dire need of repairs: parts of it are infested with termites; on rainy days water comes through holes in the roof, which needs replacement; cracks in exterior walls need repair; and the building needs waterproofing. When we have restored the Shrine, we will be ready to celebrate the Bicentennial of the victory of 1815.

I take this opportunity now to thank New Orleans Magazine and to urge citizens of New Orleans to join us in preserving this shrine so important to our city, our state and our nation. Please visit us at our website: ShrineOfOurLadyOfPromptSuccor.com.

Sister Carla Dolce, O.S.U. Prioress, Ursuline Sisters N ew O rle a ns

Ed. Reply: We know of no other city where nuns have played such an important role, going back to the early Ursuline Sisters who provided education for girls to nuns through the years who’ve given educational, medical and sociological help.

We wish Sister Dolce well and certainly urge support of the shrine.

S P E A K IN G O U T

The Advocate Finding Its Place

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f we wanted to be totally M achiavellian about it ,

we would urge readers not to subscribe to either The Advocate or The Times-Picayune. After all, although we’re a magazine and not a newspaper, we still compete for some of the same limited advertising dollars. The less there is of competition of any sort, the more opportunity there is for us.

Our loyalty for New Orleans, however, trumps our business connivance, and we remain convinced that the city needs a daily newspaper. The way things have shaken down since the Newhouses gutted The Times-Picayune, that daily is The Advocate.

For the Baton Rouge-based newspaper, coming to New Orleans has been a gutsy challenge. Publisher David Manship has said that if ever his company had planned to have a beachhead in New Orleans, the implementation would have been phased in over a year; instead he had roughly eight weeks to gear up before the T-P’s Oct. 1 reduction to three times a week.

Taking the step into the New Orleans market brought with it some good news and some bad. The good was that, according to Manship, the response has been “unbelievable.” The bad was that there was more response than the newspaper’s subscription department could initially handle. The first week of providing home delivery, he concedes, “was a disaster.” There were also personnel problems within the delivery system.

By now, the subscription and delivery problems are fixed and anyone who wants to get the newspaper should be able to (by calling 529-0522).

Meanwhile, work continues on an Advocate bureau office housed on Union Street in the business district. The first floor location is expected to open later this month. (By contrast the Newhouses have moved the T-P editorial staff to a site on the top floors of Canal Place. Journalists are reportedly encouraged to come into the office as little as possible and to file electronically. It is all about the digital, you know.)

For The Advocate, the next few months will be critical. The newspaper has entered a market where arms have been wide open.

(Manship had hoped to have 10,000 subscribers after the first six months; instead after less than two months he had more than 11,000.) He is working to build the newspaper’s entertainment package and, no small matter, has reached out to all New Orleans funeral homes to provide obituary information.

Manship says some key advertisers have come in. By the end of the year, he says, the newspaper should be in full stride.

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Some readers will like the increased state coverage that comes with The Advocate; others are alienated by it. (At one event we heard a woman complain that she had “no interest is reading about Prairieville.”) To that we say, why not? We are all a part of the same metro economy.

Riding in elevators are the staffers at the T-P. We wish them the best. Many are fine journalists. The anger over the past few months hasn’t been with them, but with the people they work for. One day, we hope, they will find themselves working again for a daily newspaper – preferably a newspaper with owners that care about the city that supports them.

AN ORIGINAL ©MIKE LUCKOVICH CARTOON FOR NEW ORLEANS MAGAZINE

JULIA STREET

W IT H P O Y D R AS THE PARROT

T H E P U R S U IT T O A N S W E R E T E R N A L Q U E STI O N S

Dear Julia, I have been intrigued all my life by the castle that appears on your right as you leave New Orleans on Interstate 10 East. Can you tell me anything about it?

Jareth Bowden New O rle a ns

You are making me feel old. The castle has only

been a part of the Irish Bayou landscape since 1981. Its real name is Chateau Villemarette – a name honoring its builder and original owner, Simon Villemarette.

In July 1979, Villemarette’s freshly renovated fishing camp at Irish Bayou burned down as the result of an electrical fire. It was then, while his local building busi-

ness was in a slump due to high interest rates, that Villemarette, with a love of 14th-century history and some extra time on his hands, got together with George W. Navo of Arabi and began planning a most unusual new camp – a castle which would soon rise on his Irish Bayou lot. In June ’80, he broke ground on this most unusual endeavor.

Simon Villemarette built his chateau in a marsh instead of an upscale residential neighborhood, the builder reasoned, so he could be assured his unusual design would stand out.

Win a Court of Two Sisters Jazz Brunch or Lunch at the Rib Room Here is a chance to eat, drink and listen to music, and have your curiosity satiated all at once. Send Julia a question. If we use it, you’ll be eligible for a monthly drawing for one of two Jazz Brunch gift certificates for two at The Court of Two Sisters in the Vieux Carré. To take part, send your question to: Julia Street, c/o New Orleans Magazine, 110 Veterans Blvd., Suite 123, Metairie, LA 70005 or e-mail: Errol@MyNewOrleans. com. This month’s winners are: Jareth Bowden, New Orleans; and Troy Pearson, River Ridge

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In February 1981, Chateau Villemarette’s construction caught the attention of The Times-Picayune/The StaresItem. In a Sunday newspaper interview, the owner revealed why he chose to erect the camp in the middle of a marsh. “Well,” he said, “my place don’t belong on Canal Street. It wouldn’t fit on the Lakefront.” By placing his unusual home in a marsh instead of an upscale residential neighborhood, the builder reasoned, he could be assured his unusual design would stand out on the skyline and attract maximum attention.

As the 1984 World’s Fair loomed, Villemarette hoped to cash in on the tourist market by pitching the camp as a visitor’s attraction. When ill-health and red tape prevented Villemarette from expanding the small castle or marketing it as a tourist attraction, he placed it on

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the market, asking $178,500 for the two-bedroom residence which boasted unique architectural styling but only 982 square feet of living space. The years have taken a toll on Chateau Villemarette, which now leans a bit but still stands out as a landmark in the marshes of eastern New Orleans.

Dear Julia, I am reading the September issue of New Orleans Magazine about the renaissance of Maple Street. Can you verify for me one of my blurry memories from the 1960s? I went to Fortier High School, and at lunch a bunch of friends would jump into a car (or a few cars) and hightail it over to, I think, Maple Street to a sandwich joint named Amy’s. It was just a stand-up outside counter place with stand-up outside tables and picnic tables. I believe, from walking through Google Maps, that Amy’s was located

where Fresco Café & Pizzeria is now at 7625 Maple St., and Maple Street looks nothing like I remember it. Those were good times, and our favorite poor boy was grilled Spam. I am pretty sure that’s all we could afford, and it was also the quickest for service food so we could get back to school in time for classes. Is my memory correct about Amy’s and its location?

John Hecker Was h i n gt on , D. C.

Amy’s Sno-Kreme was located at 7625 Maple St. and was in business from 1945 until ’75. Run by Amy Veillon, whose husband, Reno Veillon, ran Carrollton Refrigeration, it served hamburgers, sodas, malts, sundaes, root beer and snowballs. During the early ’60s, Amy’s Sno-Kreme often featured Amy’s Penny Day Special, during which customers could buy one treat at full price and get a second for

only a penny. When Amy’s closed, the site became an antique shop specializing in American antiques and wicker furniture.

Dear Julia, Growing up in River Ridge as a tenderfoot in New Orleans history, I have always wanted to know about my great-grandfather’s meat market. I read your column religiously always wanting to learn more and in hopes of a mention of the Bienville Meat Market. I got chills today reading about the market in the Sloppy Jim’s article. I have very little information about the store and have always wanted a picture to frame of it. I saw a commercial for Hurwitz-Mintz.

It was a street shot up Royal Street with the Bienville Meat Market sign, but could not be used because it was a video.

Troy Pearson

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The Bienville Meat

Market operated at its 301 Royal St. location from 1918 to ’59. I don’t know your great-grandfather’s name, and management did change over the years, so I’m not sure if your family was the establishment’s original managers.

When the market opened in late May ’18, it was advertised as being the most modern and sanitary market; its proprietors were Anthony J. Marciante and Frank Schiro.

A full-service meat market, it featured a wide variety of fresh meats, poultry, wild game and sausage and was a popular French Quarter grocery shopping destination for more than 40 years.

Dear Julia Street, When I was again in New Orleans a few weeks ago, we were visiting the less popular part of the Warehouse District and came across The World’s Largest Cow. It was made of Styrofoam, modeled on a

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Holstein, and must have measured 12 feet by 20 feet.

I presume it was an advertising model for an old dairy in the area that has almost certainly gone out of business.

Do you know anything about it? It certainly is an impressive model.

Philip D. Supina Ha rro gat e, TN

I suspect you saw the old fiberglass Walker-Roemer cow which, from the late 1960s to until ’96, had adorned a spinning platform atop a Metairie billboard at the dairy headquarters.

Barbe’s, another local dairy, then bought the cow. In 2000 the cow was sold to Browns Velvet Dairy, headquartered at 1300 Baronne St. The cow, hardly the world’s largest fake bovine, measures 12 feet tall by 18 feet long.

Her sizeable udder, in case you were wondering, has sixinch teats.

For the record, the Blaine Kern Studios is known to have made a 40-foot-tall, 13,000pound mechanical model of the Chick-fil-A cow. Another massive fiberglass Holstein, measuring 38 feet high by 50 feet long and weighing in at six tons, is a popular roadside attraction in New Salem, N.D. Known as Salem Sue, the Sculpture Manufacturing Company of LaCrosse, Wis., built her for the New Salem Lions Club in order to honor and promote the local dairy industry.

Julia and Poydras, Recently, I was near Conti and Dumaine streets and noticed a building with a pink facade.

There was a TV reality show; I believe it was called “French Quarter Wedding Chapel.” Is this the same chapel, or was it just a prop?

Dianna Lynn M elbourne , FL

Yes, the French Quarter Wedding Chapel, located at 333 Burgundy St., is quite pink and was recently featured in the reality television series “Big Easy Brides.” A real wedding chapel, it was incorporated in 2003 and is run by Reverend Anthony “Tony” Talavera and his wife Lutricia Ann “Lou Ann.”

Julia on TV

Look for the Julia Street question on “Steppin’ Out,” every Friday at 6:30 p.m. on WYES/Channel 12.

The show features reviews, news and features about the New Orleans entertainment scene. Viewers who can answer Julia’s weekly question can call in for prizes. Tell ’em you read about the show in New Orleans Magazine.

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Resounding Rossini

The booming voices are back as the New Orleans Opera Association gets into the full swing of its new season. This month, performances of Barber of Seville take place at the Mahalia Jackson Theater on Nov. 16 and 18. Set in Spain during the 17th century, the opera focuses on a maiden who’s forced into marriage, a handsome count in disguise, star-crossed love and the ingenious barber of Seville. The cast includes Deborah Domanski, Michele Angelini, Matthew Worth, Samuel Ramey and Thomas Hammons.

Prior to the show is a lecture presented

by Jack Belsom, archivist and historian for the Opera Association. Information, NewOrleansOpera.org.

Fight SONGS

The novel Les Misérables, published in 1862 by Victor Hugo, follows the lives of several characters that struggle in Paris in the earlier part of the 19th century. As a musical, the performance is haunting and beautiful, and celebrates the inner hero, fighter and survivor. Presented

by Broadway, the show is performed Nov. 1-4 at the Mahalia Jackson Theater. Information, MahaliaJacksonTheater.com.

SkinHorseTheater.org

Nov. 1-4, 8-11, 14-15, 19. Skin Horse Theater

Nov. 2, 7, 9, 16, 20, 23.

presents The Importance of Being Earnest; Contemporary Arts Center. Information,

New Orleans Hornets home games; New Orleans Arena Festival; The Brick Yard (Bywater).

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concert; Tipitina’s Uptown.

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Nov. 3-4. Louisiana

Bayou Blues Fest; UNO Lakefront Arena.

The Incredible Shrinking Woman, Nov. 9

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“Where Do We Migrate To?” is an exhibition at the Contemporary Art Center that explores the ways in which migration, displacement and a the search for an overall sense of belonging have affected several contemporary artists. It celebrates the migrant as a role model who teaches us to recognize our present day selves and cherish our past and where we came from. The exhibition features projects of many varying types of media and will be on view until Jan. 20, 2013. Information, cacno.org.

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Swamp Festival; Audubon Zoo. Information, AudubonInstitute.org Nov. 4. Macklemore

and Lewis “The Heist” World Tour; House of Blues. Information, HouseOfBlues.com New Orleans Saints, Nov. 5, 11, 25

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Life on the Fringe at 18. I studied dance at LSU and danced with several companies in Baton Rouge, Toronto and Washington, D.C. It’s in my blood; I can’t help it!

What kind of dance performance is this? This is

a multidisciplinary live music, dance and theater production.

It’s centered around the music of my late cousin Jimmy Donley, who was a prominent musician/song writer in the 1950s and ’60s

in the Mississippi Delta Region. Also, there’s a Cajun dance scene.

The show uses a lot of pedestrian movements in theatrical scenes to tell a story. The whole show is made up of 15 scenes that each have their own characters and stories. The music is played by live musicians. It’s been a goal of mine to create a work that involves Jimmy’s music. He was an amazing artist, and this project, to me, isn’t only

a cultural preservation project but it’s also a way for me to connect with another artist in the Donley family.

I have always felt a strong connection to Jimmy, and I wanted to make that connection into a work of art and that’s where “Let Me Told You” came from.

How did you get involved in the Fringe Festival? I choreo-

graphed and performed in a Fringe production last year, “Hip

Hop is Alive,” and from there I decided, OK, this year I’m producing something!

What do you hope the audience gets out of this performance? I hope the

audience leaves with an appreciation for Jimmy Donley’s music, and also an awareness of how powerful dance and music are when they communicate on the same stage.

But most of all, I hope the audience leaves inspired!

B r y a n T a r n o wsk i P h o t o g r a p h

Dancers, actors and artists from near and far will flock to the fifth annual New Orleans Fringe Festival, which presents high-quality, original performances of all kinds, Nov. 14-18, at six locations around town. One of the highlights is Let Me Told You, presented by the Donley Dance Project.

Jessi Donley, founder, is a Louisiana native who has choreographed a deeply personal endeavor, celebrating the life and legacy of her late cousin, Jimmy Donley, a rhythm-and-blues legend who performed songs of the Mississippi Delta. “Let Me Told You” can be seen on Nov. 14, 16, 17 and 18 at the Mardi Gras Zone Warehouse on Architect Street. For information on other performances, visit NOFringe.org.

Donley Dance Project’s Jessi Donley

How long have you been dancing? I have no

memories of not dancing; I grew up integrated in South Louisiana music and dance: zydeco, swing-out and second-line ... I started my formal training when I was on my own

Nov. 5, 11, 25. New Orleans Saints home games; Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Information, NewOrleansSaints.com

Nov. 7. Bonnaroo Buzz

Tour presented by Samsonite feat. White Denim with Maps and Atlases; One Eyed Jacks. Information, OneEyedJacks.net Nov. 9. Movies In The

Garden: The Incredible Shrinking Woman;

Sydney & Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at New Orleans Museum of Art. Information, noma.org Nov. 12. Steel

Pulse; House of Blues.

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Nov. 24. Wiz Khalifa; UNO Lakefront Arena.

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T HE BEA T

PERSONA

Roman Harper

BY SUE STRACHAN

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Roman Harper, a safety for the New Orleans Saints known for his quick moves and gray hair, I felt our roles were reversed – in football terms, I was chasing him, rather than him chasing me.

Fortunately, thanks to persistence – from both of us – we were able to connect.

Much like a good play.

A safety is probably one of the more badass positions in football: not only does the player have to block, he has to be nimble enough to keep up with some of the fastest players in the game: running backs and wide receivers.

Harper has always been flexible. As a student at Prattville High School in

Alabama, he was the quarterback, safety and returner for his team. Football already ran in his family – his father played for the Kansas City Chiefs.

(He retired after he blew out his knees.) After playing football as a safety at University of Alabama, Harper was drafted in the second round by the New Orleans Saints in 2006. Harper started the first five games, but a knee injury abbreviated his rookie year. He came back in ’07 with one of his strongest seasons ever, with three interceptions, as well as four sacks that are rivaled by the 7.5 sacks he had in ’11. A consistent starter for the New Orleans Saints, he’s been selected for two Pro Bowls (’09, ’10), and was part of the team’s

At a Glance Age: 29 Profession: Professional Football player: Safety, New Orleans Saints Resides: Destrehan Born/Raised: Prattville, Ala. Education: Prattville High School; University of Alabama, degree in business management Family: Father, Ronald Harper; Mother, Princess Harper; three older brothers: Bryan Harper, Shai Hudson and Ronald (Ronnie) Harper (I’m the youngest boy), and a sister, Talia Harper. I also have a daughter. Favorite books: The Bible; The Shack Favorite movies: Gladiator; Larry Crowne Favorite TV shows:

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Super Bowl XLIV win. Harper has also been honored with the Ed Block Courage award.

Honorees are voted on by their teammates, with the award given to NFL players who are “role models of inspiration, sportsmanship and courage.”

You will be sure to see lots of No. 41 (the same number he had in college) this season – whether it be on the field making plays, or off field at charitable event.

In high school you were a quarterback, safety and returner.

How did you evolve into just being a safety in college? I only

played quarterback for one year – I didn’t have enough experience. In my heart, deep down, I always wanted to play corner or safety. My dad was a safety.

It’s said the second hardest position on the football team – after the quarterback – is the safety. How would you describe your job as a safety?

You have to do everything – cover receivers, make tackles against the best athletes in the world – and not mess up.

People see when the back half messes up; no one really sees the missed block. The back line is always in the spotlight.

I am very blessed. I get to play professional football and make money doing it. I’m actually pretty good at it.

Who is the toughest player that you have had to tackle?

Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings: He has the combination of speed and power.

Because he’s a teammate, I haven’t had to tackle him, but looking at Pierre Thomas, he breaks so many tackles – he’s hard to tackle.

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Panthers and Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings.

What is your favorite play to make? I like to make intercep-

tions. But the best is when you make a play and you hear the crowd goes “Whoa.” It’s the best feeling.

Who do you look up to as a mentor? It’s the coaches that

have really influenced me. All helped me reach to where I am today.

When I got to the Saints, Jay Bellamy [a safety] helped me out mentally and what to look out for – it was help from the older safeties on the team.

I heard you were a die-hard San Francisco 49ers fan growing up. Still a fan? I loved the old

49ers! During the playoff game [January 2012], the biggest surprise was when this man came up to me before the game in a 49ers jersey. He introduced himself as Brent Jones, saying that he bet I didn’t know who he was. Of course I knew who he was – I was a huge fan when I was a kid – he was a tight end who played with Joe Montana and Steve Young. Jones told me that he was a huge fan of mine – it was the best compliment. It makes it all worthwhile.

What is it like to play against old coaches, such as Mike Shula, who was your coach at University of Alabama, who’s now quarterbacks coach with the Carolina Panthers. Hard to say, but in this

last game against the Carolina Panthers, I tackled Greg Olsen near the sideline. Next thing you know, someone is tapping me on my shoulder as I was getting up and it’s Shula, who says, “Good job, Roman.” No one really noticed it except us.

After the game we talked for about 10 minutes, catching up on each other’s lives.

Who is the fastest running back or wide receiver that you have come up against? Devery

Tell me about Harper’s Hope 41 Foundation. The group does

Henderson when he was at Louisiana State University.

We were playing against each other and he ran up and around me before I knew it.

The funny thing is, years later we’re teammates.

In pro football: the running backs on the Carolina

a bunch of things geared to families, such as after-school activities for children. But I also do more in the community – I want to help and reach as many people as possible. I’ve been blessed.

True Confession: I love to cut my own grass.

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New Wetlands Restoration Tool Underway After years of research, a New Orleans company has won certification for a new process that could add an important tool in the effort to build back Louisiana wetlands, while also helping the fight against global warming and giving the local economy a boost, too.

The company, Tierra Resources, has come up with a process enabling private industries to invest in the restoration of Louisiana wetlands to offset their carbon emissions, in much the same way that companies now conduct carbon offsets by planting trees and investing in reforestation projects.

“Louisiana faces some of the fastest rates of wetlands loss in the world,” says Tierra Resources founder Sarah Mack, “and our issue really isn’t one of technical expertise, it’s a lack of funding. So this could bring somewhere between $5 billion and $15 billion in wetlands restoration funding into the state in the next 40 years.”

Mack established Tierra Resources in 2007 to develop ideas that could stem the tide of coastal land loss in Louisiana, a crisis that’s destroying the region’s fragile estuaries and making cities and towns more vulnerable to flooding from storm surge.

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Entergy Corp. has funded Mack’s research through its Environmental Initiatives Fund, and last year Tierra Resources was a winner of the Water Challenge, an annual competition from the nonprofit Idea Village and the Greater New Orleans Foundation, to identify business plans aimed at water management issues.

The company’s new tool is a methodology that calculates how much carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions are absorbed over time by restored Mississippi River delta wetlands. This means landowners can acquire carbon credits, which they can sell to companies that need to offset their own carbon emissions. It is a way to channel private investment into a huge problem for the region that, thus far, has largely been up to the government to fund.

“It allows private dollars to come in and initiate large-scale wetlands restoration at a much larger scale and in a short time frame than what our government programs have been doing,” Mack says.

This fall, the methodology was approved for use by the American Carbon Registry and a pilot program is now underway in wetlands near the town of Luling.

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Urgent Care Everywhere Why centers are opening around town B y K athy F inn

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ay you’re doing a little gardening on a Saturday

afternoon when you take a step off the beaten path and – ouch! – a roofing nail pokes through your sandal puncturing the bottom of your foot.

What to do? According to many health care administrators, too often the response is a rush to the nearest emergency room, not because a true medical emergency exists, but because better treatment options aren’t available.

Getting medical care when you need it isn’t simple these days. Even for the individual or family who regularly visits a primary care physician, when a need arises outside of the doctor’s normal office hours it can be hard to get help. As for people who don’t have a “family doctor,” an emergency room nearly always seems the only choice.

But a glance around the New Orleans area shows the picture is changing. No, house calls aren’t making a comeback. But in high-traffic areas throughout the region – positioned near banks or grocery stores or tucked into small shopping centers – neighborhood clinics are sprouting up. They commonly wear names such as Urgent Care or Doctors After Hours and, unlike most traditional health care facilities, these little offices welcome walk-in clients.

“Urgent-care centers fill a space between emergency rooms and primary care physicians,” says Adam Winger, a lawyer who specializes in health care industry transactions at the Baker Donelson law firm. “They allow people who don’t have real emergencies to come in and see someone on a walk-in basis when they can’t get an appointment with their primary care physicians or maybe don’t even have one.”

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Winger, who has advised corporations that make investments in urgent-care centers, says the concept is a hot draw for private investors. He says that large health care corporations, such as Dallas-based Concentra, can’t seem to open urgent-care centers fast enough. “For the big players, it’s a race to saturate markets and establish a presence that would keep out other competitors,” he says.

That race is under way throughout the country. About 300 new centers have opened annually during the past few years, with a total of about 9,000 facilities now operating in the United States, according to the Urgent Care Association of America.

The association defines urgent care as health care “provided on a walk-in, no-appointment basis for acute illness or injury that is not life or limb threatening” and is beyond the scope or availability of a typical primary care practice.

Most such centers provide “episodic” primary care, occupational medicine, routine immunizations and school physicals, according to the association, which says that about half of the centers also provide lab tests, X-rays, fracture and laceration care and intravenous fluids.

Typically, urgent care centers are open on a 12-hour daily schedule, including nights and weekends, and are owned by doctors or physician groups, hospitals or corporations. Many employ physician assistants and nurse practitioners in addition to primary care doctors.

Winger says that, along with the obvious appeal such centers hold for people in need of quick medical attention, they score big with government reimbursement programs and insurers. The average visit to an emergency room costs insurers $400 to $600, he says, while a visit to an urgent-care center might run half that amount.

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Facts About Urgent Care

of the centers. week: 342 While big institutions own about 30 While urgent-care centers are bringing welWait times: 57 percent of patients wait 15 minpercent of the urgent-care centers in come relief to an overburdened segment of the utes or less to be seen.

America, small companies and phyhealth care marketplace, experts say they aren’t Time in operation: sician groups have shown increasdesigned to replace the traditional role of the pri- 5+ years: 53 percent ing interest. New Orleans-based mary care physician, whose mission is to build 3-5 years: 26 percent Millennium Health Care Management a trusting relationship with patients and provide 1-2 years: 12 percent Inc., for instance, has opened six cencomprehensive care on a continuing basis.

Less than 1 year: 9 percent ters during the past several years and Freestanding clinics also aren’t the place to Ownership: manages another six in south Louisiana seek treatment for a clearly serious injury or Corporation: 13.5 percent and Mississippi. Co-founder and CEO condition. “No urgent care center in the country Physician or physician group: 50 percent Keith LeBlanc says he and his partwill see you for chest pains,” says attorney Non-physician individual: 7.7 percent ners saw opportunity in the changing Adam Winger, of the Baker Donelson law firm.

Hospital: 27.9 percent dynamics of health care delivery.

But for people with non-life-threatening injuFranchise: 1 percent LeBlanc says the choice between waitries or ailments, urgent-care centers are filling a Some centers seek accreditation from the ing four hours for care in a hospital emergrowing demand.

Joint Commission on Urgent Care Accreditation. gency room and being treated in less Here are a few facts about the market, proFor a list of centers that have met the accreditathan an hour in an urgent-care setting is vided by the Urgent Care Association of America. tion standards, visit ucaoa.org. a no-brainer for consumers. People also Many centers have signed agreements with feel the difference in their wallets, he says.

Number of urgent-care centers in the United private insurers, as well as Medicare and As employers have felt the pinch States: about 9,000 Medicaid, but it’s a good idea to check with a of rising health care costs, many have Average number of visits, per center, per center to verify coverage before seeking care. pushed more of the burden for employee health plans onto workers in the form of higher premiums, testing and pre-employment physicals, and by expanding geodeductibles and co-pays. But some insurers are encouraging graphically. “We anticipate having 12 to 14 centers in the general their clients to use less expensive outpatient options by reducing area” within the next few years, he says. co-pays for care in an urgent-care center while increasing the outThe rapid proliferation of urgent care could mean that some cenof-pocket requirement for an emergency room visit. ters, particularly those located close to other clinics, won’t survive LeBlanc says his company, which recently opened Lakeview over the long term. Factors that will affect their survival include Urgent Care, is building market share by signing contracts with quality of care they deliver, convenience of location and their abillarge employers to provide outpatient services, including drugity to maintain contracts with insurers, experts say.

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T HE BE A T

EDUCATION

Journalism vs. The Future The beginning of the inevitable

By DAWN RUTH

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in the print news business after all, and south Louisiana residents, veteran journalists and journalism graduates will be the better for it. Then again, maybe not.

“We’re here!” shouted a bold headline in The Advocate Oct. 1, the day that The Times-Picayune ceased daily publication. The headline ran above one of those quintessential postcard scenes of St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square and lined-up tourist buggies – except this one included a red Advocate delivery truck, truly a strange contrivance.

After three decades of being a one-newspaper town, New Orleans suddenly finds itself in a more competitive print market. The Times-Picayune and its Advance Publications Inc. owners’ virtual monopoly on the city’s print readership is over. Readers and advertisers now have a choice between a New Orleans edition of The Advocate, its only daily, and the T-P. That choice is a miraculous turnaround since May when the T-P announced its decision to reduce publication from seven days to three, and make New Orleans the largest city in the nation without a daily newspaper.

The T-P’s counter expansion in The Advocate’s Baton Rouge market has been roundly viewed as retaliatory, even though the paper has denied it. T-P Publisher Ricky Mathews said in a September print article that plans to expand the paper’s presence in Baton Rouge had been in the works for a while. A Columbia Journalism Review web writer, however, called the territorial encroachments a “newspaper war.”

“While this is a war,” wrote Ryan Chittum, “it’s worth pointing out that it’s between an empire in decline and a regional power that’s also seen better days. It’s unclear how much firepower the two sides can bring to bear on each other, though clearly Advance and its owners have far more money.”

Or as one T-P writer said on his last day of employment, “It’s a lame war.”

Even pared down to a picayunish three days a week, the 175-year-old, Pulitzer Prize-winning T-P will have a clear advantage. The Newhouse family’s media fortune backs the T-P and NOLA.com, which provides up-to-date breaking news.

The Advocate will need a good deal of New Orleans readership for an extended time to truly compete with the “digital first” NOLA Media Group, the new company formed by Advance, the Newhouse parent company. Local rage is in The Advocate’s favor momentarily, but if it doesn’t deliver the qual-

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ity that New Orleans residents expect, over time it could lose momentum. The day the T-P ceased its daily run, The Advocate ran a small report in its New Orleans edition asking new subscribers to be patient with long wait times to order subscriptions.

Subscriber response has been “overwhelming,” the article said.

So far, The Advocate’s New Orleans edition reads more like one of the T-P’s former “zoned” edi-

tions than a true local daily. Local stories are sandwiched into statewide and Baton Rouge-focused articles. This kind of product isn’t surprising considering that The Advocate’s initial New Orleans staff is tiny.

With a New Orleans-based staff of seven – an editor, four staff writers, a photographer and a sales manager, local subscribers aren’t going to get the kind of extensive daily coverage that they once received from the T-P. Publisher David Manship hinted at this difference in a front page “message” to New Orleans readers.

“We are different from what you are used to,” Manship wrote.

“We have a different look and feel. But we are still a daily newspaper.”

This 21st century readership competition may not be as cutthroat as the Hearst-Pulitzer battle in New York City that marked journalism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but it could be about as close as the digital age will see. More importantly for newsprint lovers, unemployed reporters and recent journalism grads, the rivalry provides a glimmer of hope for print journalism and at least some employment possibilities for future journalists who yearn to see their words in print, not on a computer screen.

Even as a “lame” war, it brings back nostalgic memories of the dying days of The States-Item, the afternoon newspaper that merged in 1980 with The Times-Picayune. The Newhouse family owned both newspapers, but the inherently competitive nature of journalists fueled a daily combat for breaking news and interesting stories. As a result, New Orleans readers received some lively coverage on their front lawns a couple of times a day.

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tion could take some comfort in the fact that in that past news war, David basically slew Goliath, even though it didn’t seem so from the outside. States-Item editor Charles Ferguson became the editor of the merged papers and States-Item reporters took over major assignments, leading many T-P staff writers to quit.

Unfortunately in the long run, a happy ending isn’t likely for newspaper readers.

Even though many old-school professors in university journalism programs have been holding tight to their print and broadcast heritage, new technology will eventually triumph.

Steve Buttry, an editor for Digital First Media, was asked recently by the Nieman Journalism Lab to evaluate J-schools, and his response implies that they aren’t responding well to the reality of their students and future news consumers.

He recommended in an article published on the lab’s website that student-produced media move away from print and broadcast in favor of digital. He related an exercise he did with student journalists at the University of Texas at Arlington and Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. He asked them where they went to get information about the “external world” and his survey found that computers and mobile phones trumped print and broadcast by 80 to 90 percent. These students said they sourced print and broadcast 0 to 10 percent of time.

“Students live digital-first lives,” Buttry wrote. “They should consider and experiment with new approaches even more vigorously and daringly than professional media.”

Past and present Times-Picayune employees who gathered under cloudy skies on Sept. 28 shared a bittersweet reunion. The gathering marked the beginning of the end of an era.

HEALTHBEAT Ochsner Clinic Foundation recently received a five-year, $1.25 million Science Education Partnership Award from the National Institutes of Health in order to fund

BEST Science!, a program that links Ochsner with the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and local school districts.

The program, which will ultimately benefit high school students who are interested in biomedical research and health sciences, offers paid summer professional development workshops for teachers, curriculum supplements for hands-on lab modules and lab kits on loan. The teacher workshops will begin next summer, and the lab kits will be available in the upcoming school year.

On Nov. 20, Dillard University and the Institute of Women & Ethnic Studies will host “The Root Of It All: The State of Mental Health of New Orleans Youth.”

The keynote speaker will be Dr. Mindy ThompsonFullilove, a worldrenowned social psychologist, who, along

with other professionals, will discuss the mental health issues affecting local youth. Attendees will learn about challenges children are facing, as well as collaborate with other community leaders to best deal with mental health issues, which are at an unprecedented high in the area, with little access to services. The forum will take place in Dillard’s Professional Schools and Sciences Building and is free to attend.

Nov. 15 is the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout Day, and it’s also the day that Children’s Hospital and all its satellite campuses will become smoke-free. The Board of Trustees voted to make all locations tobaccofree. The policy applies to everyone, including employees, members of the medical staff, volunteers, students, vendors and visitors.

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A Beacon Returns to the Lakefront Originally built to guide ships when the New Orleans Lakefront was bustling with commerce, the historic New Basin Canal Lighthouse is now being used as a beacon to lure people back to Lake Pontchartrain, and the long-running campaign to fully bring the landmark back is now in the home stretch.

Hurricane Katrina destroyed the lighthouse and the wreckage became a somber symbol of the storm’s devastation. But since 2009, the nonprofit Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation has been rebuilding it as a tourist attraction, as the headquarters for its environmental outreach programs and as a symbol of rebirth along the city’s huge but largely ignored lakefront.

“So many of the things we remember about New Orleans ‘ain’t dere no more,’ as the song says, and this is something that is there,” says Sheila Englert, director of development and outreach for the foundation, which is an advocacy agency for the lake and its basin.

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on the natural history and heritage of the area.

The first lighthouse on the site was built in 1839 to mark the entrance of the New Basin Canal, the massive shipping channel dug that was later filled in. New and updated lighthouses were built there over the years, though the one that Katrina destroyed dated back to the 1890s and served as a Coast Guard station until 2000.

The Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation held a ceremony to relight the New Basin Canal Lighthouse’s beacon this fall, and the group hopes to finish the project early in 2013. Fundraising is still underway and Englert says a buy-a-brick campaign has been a successful way for individuals to contribute.

“We lost a generation that knew about the lake.

People like me, we grew up on the lake, going there with our families and getting poor boys and picnicking on the lake, but the next generation doesn’t know about that,” she says. “And really that’s part of our mission, to get people to enjoy the lake and feel some ownership for it.”

For project updates, visit SaveOurLake.org.

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Scrutiny From the Attorney General And a bit of extra personal interest B y A LL E N J O H N S O N J R .

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year got an earful about crime in New Orleans from students at Tulane University – moments after announcing his 18-year-old daughter would enroll at the school “I’m proud that, this fall, Maya will become a member of this university’s freshman class,” Holder told a standing-room-only crowd at Tulane’s Uptown campus, during an address on voting rights. “So, I want all of you – especially my daughter – to know that I plan to become a familiar presence here at Tulane.”

Holder, who heads the U.S. Department of Justice’s efforts to reform both the New Orleans Police Department and Orleans Parish Prison, said he’s already working with Mayor Mitch Landrieu on rebuilding the city’s criminal justice system.

The students let the nation’s chief law enforcement officer know they were inpatient for safer streets, a concern amplified by the Hullabaloo campus newspaper’s headlines of an alarming increase in students victimized by off-campus armed robberies, assaults and burglaries. One coed said she was robbed at gunpoint while waiting for a campus shuttle bus at an Uptown street corner.

Cassie DuBay, president of the Tulane University Law School Student Bar Association, told Holder that citywide, crime in New Orleans is high as its ever been post-Hurricane Katrina.

“We have been averaging about one murder per day. There isn’t much faith in the New Orleans Police Department because the public believes the officers are corrupt and undermanned. Would you consider additional federal oversight for the New Orleans Police Department because of the skyrocketing crime

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and the continued police corruption here?”

Holder said that the feds and the Landrieu Administration were working on a consent decree to end a pattern of unconstitutional violations of city police and other problems at the NOPD. “I’m actually optimistic that if we were to gather here five years from now that you’ll see a police department that’s fundamentally different and hopefully a crime rate that will be impacted by this new police department,” Holder told the audience on Feb. 3, 2012.

Another Tulane student asked Holder what the feds could do to help the underfunded public defenders office in New Orleans, implying innocents would languish in jail and the guilty would be set free if a backlog of criminal cases weren’t timely prosecuted.

Holder said he’s using the “bully pulpit” to call for more “access to justice” for the indigent nationwide.

He may have missed an opportunity to use his Tulane pulpit to advance the Department of Justice’s long-standing complaints of unconstitutional conditions at Orleans Parish Prison. They range from widespread physical and sexual violence, inadequate mental health care, medical neglect and poor suicide prevention.

Thirty-six inmates have died at OPP since January 2006 – six by suicide. Five of those six inmates died after the DOJ probe of the jail began in February ’08. The latest – retired Coast Guard Reserves Commander William Goetzee – allegJ o s e p h D a n i e l F i e d l e r i l l us t r a t i o n

Thirty-six inmates have died at OPP since January 2006 – six by suicide. Five of those six inmates died after the DOJ probe of the jail began in February ’08.

edly suffocated himself in a cell Aug. 7, ’11, despite being placed on suicide watch. The New York Times said the decorated commander’s death in the troubled jail “mirrored” New Orleans’ “most trying ordeals of the past decade.”

Orleans Parish Prison has been the city’s house of pain since its founding as an institution under colonial Spanish rule. In 1862, famed British journalist William Howard Russell toured the jail, which included mentally ill women inmates. “I left the prison in no very charitable mood towards the people who sanctioned such a disgraceful institution.” (My Diary North and South, Bradbury and Evans, London 1863.)

In 1895, attorney Henry Castellanos, in his New Orleans As It Was, recalled that prior to the Civil War an annex to the jail, located at Marais Street and Orleans Avenue, was “principally used for the detention and punishment of slaves” and that conditions for mentally ill prisoners were a “sad commentary” of neglect by city government.

More recently, DOJ-issued reports deploring mental health care and other conditions at the jail in September 2009 and April 2012.

On Sept. 24, the feds joined a suit filed by the Southern Poverty Law Center against Sheriff Marlin Gusman that may facilitate a settlement of the center’s class-action claims and the feds’ probe of OPP. “The government’s intervention in this case will facilitate muchneeded reforms at OPP in the fastest and most efficient manner,” U.S. Attorney Jim Letten said.

History suggests otherwise.

Generally, Gusman has described the complaints against the prison as either being addressed, resolved or unfounded. Gusman also says most of the government’s concerns would be addressed by building a new jail and a debate has roiled over the size of a new facility.

The city says it’s already pressed to find an estimated $11 million for reforming the NOPD. In a recent letter to a federal judge, Byron Harrell, president of Baptist Community Ministries, a private foundation, stressed the importance of linking the reforms of the jail and the NOPD. “Understandably, DOJ views NOPD and jail findings as two separate problems to be addressed by two separate consent decrees.” BCM stressed there are important “linkages” between the two reform efforts. “The first is between arrest policies and the demand for detention space,” Harrell wrote. A second linkage is funding.

“The city of New Orleans will not have unlimited revenue to meet these two tests, and ongoing open examination of the costs and benefits will be essential … judicial review will be essential and valuable.”

Indeed, it appears now that keeping the campaign promise the sheriff made years ago to community activists – installing a independent monitor for the sprawling prison – would have increased public confidence in his administration today.

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The View from Above The slow buggy ride might still be the most romantic way for visitors to take in the sights of the French Quarter, but a local tourism company has started a new service that should be familiar to world travelers from other cities, one that offers both a broader perspective on the city and – literally – an elevated view of town.

This fall, City Sightseeing New Orleans began operating a small fleet of five bright red, double-decker buses on a route that brings passengers to sites around the French Quarter, CBD and Warehouse District.

It is the local franchise of a global company based in Seville, Spain, that has similar bus fleets in 98 cities, where in many cases they have become part of the tourism infrastructure.

“There are a lot of goals for this,” says Emily Valentino, marketing manager with the local franchise. “One is to help distribute visitors around New Orleans so they can experience more of the city and the attractions that are out there.

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may expand its routes to bring visitors farther outside the downtown and French Quarter areas.

For now, the buses follow a loop that covers roughly nine miles and takes about 80 minutes to complete. But part of what differentiates the concept from a regular tour is a “hop-on, hop-off” policy.

Passengers buy full-day passes that allow them to get out and explore a particular area or attraction, and then board the next bus that comes along when they’re ready to move on.

The concept essentially melds the predictable route of a public transit system with the visitororiented information of a tour, and these City Sightseeing tours are narrated by licensed guides.

A recorded version of the narration is available in seven languages and also in Cajun and New Orleans dialects. For that latter, think lots of “who dats” and “dawlins.”

“We know a lot of New Orleans residents will want to take the tour, too, so (the dialects) are a fun way for them to reconnect with the history of their city,” says Valentino.

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Boulevard and City Park operates like its own little town within the Lakeview neighborhood. There is a grocery store, a few churches, a few banks and enough restaurants to keep families fed Monday through Sunday. It is the kind of place where the barista at Starbucks knows your usual order, and where restaurants borrow from each other if they run out of ingredients.

The street has been like this for a while. According to the Lakeview Civic Improvement Association, Harrison Avenue emerged as Lakeview’s commercial hub between 1927 and ’49. But that was well before Hurricane Katrina, when the floodwaters reached 10 feet after the storm and much of the area was demolished. Lakeview was one of the hardest hit after the hurricane that rocked New Orleans, and the future of Harrison Avenue looked grim.

But take a look at Harrison Avenue these days, and you’ll see a beautiful, “Pleasantville”esque street that still serves the neighborhood of Lakeview.

Thanks to the area’s supportive neighbors both new and old, Harrison Avenue is a hotspot again, maybe even more so post-Katrina. While there are many reasons for the change, one big one is that the demographics have morphed, says Todd Wallace, the president of the LCIA. Property values dropped after Katrina, and people who may not have been able to afford a house in the neighborhood could now buy a lot or buy a house and fix it up, making the neighborhood a popular spot for young families.

“It’s definitely more lively,” says Susan

Lakeview’s future looked grim after Hurricane Katrina floodwaters inundated the neighborhood, right. The water level is marked on Starbucks’ patio, far right.

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Spicer, owner and chef of Mondo (900 Harrison Ave., 224-2633, MondoNewOrleans.com). Spicer, a longtime Lakeview resident herself, says the street has always been like a “quiet village,” but she’s noticed more street traffic and more people walking around since the street’s post-Katrina makeover. “It’s always been a cool little street,” she says. “There was always the dry cleaner, the bank and the post office, but now there’s just more fun stuff.”

A lot of that fun stuff revolves around food. At the head of the Harrison Avenue dining table is Spicer’s Mondo. Opened in 2010, the eatery is known for its variety of dishes on the menu, which is summed up in the eatery’s tagline “flavors of the world with a New Orleans accent.” It is clearly a popular restaurant, judging by the wait on a Friday or Saturday night. It is also an example of Lakeview residents supporting their own neighborhood. As a Lakeview resident, Spicer has always been a fan of the neighborhood. She told The Times-Picayune in 2010 that she wanted to open Mondo to give Lakeview “something cool.”

Another example of Lakeview residents opening stores close to home is Nola Beans (762 Harrison Ave., 267-0783, NolaBeans.com), a café and coffee shop that opened in 2008. The owners are Lakeview residents Danette Murret and Kristi Palmer, who lost everything in the storm. They came back to Lakeview to open a store on Harrison Avenue, something they had always wanted to do.

“We wanted to give back to the community to get everybody coming back,” Palmer says. She and Murret surveyed neighbors to see what kind of business Lakeview needed. Word had been spreading that the popular café Coffee and Company wasn’t coming back, so the business partners decided to open a similar establishment with soup, salad, sandwiches and coffee.

There are lots of other different kinds of eateries that dot the street, including The Steak Knife (888 Harrison Ave., 488-8981, SteakKnifeRestaurant.com), which has been on Harrison Avenue since the 1970s. There is also Lakeview Harbor (911 Harrison Ave., 486-4887, NewOrleansBestBurger.com), in business since 1993.

Next door is The Velvet Cactus (6300 Argonne Blvd., 301-2083, TheVelvetCactus.com), a relatively new spot known for dinner and a margarita on its funky patio. For those just looking for drinks, Parlay’s (870 Harrison Ave., 304-6338, ParlaysBar.net) is the neighborhood bar and has been in the Lakeview neighborhood for more than 25 years.

On the shopping side, the street doesn’t have a ton to offer, but it’s still enough to make a dent in your wallet. There’s the cute Sneaker Shop (904 Harrison Ave., 488-9919) and Fini (6250 General Diaz, 304-0633), a one-stop-shop that offers women clothing and jewelry, airbrush tanning and makeup.

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sits smack-dab in the middle of Harrison Avenue. The store has been around for almost 30 years, and while the original location was across the street from where it is now, Little Miss Muffin has earned its reputation as a destination on the street. “We’ll have people that come from out of town and make sure they go to Little Miss Muffin,” says General Manager Becky Fleming.

The rest of Harrison Avenue is a mishmash, making it the perfect place for Saturday morning errands. There’s Lakeview Grocery (801 Harrison Ave., 293-1201, LakeviewGrocery.com), Young’s Dry Cleaning (905 Harrison Ave., 872-0931,YoungsDryCleaning.com) and the Robert E. Smith Library (6301 Canal Blvd., 596-2638, Nutrias.com).

If you need something sweet while you check off your to-do list, you can grab a latte at Starbucks (800 Harrison Ave., 486-8829) or an ice cream cone from Creole Creamery (6260 Vicksburg St., 4822924, CreoleCreamery.com). You can even schedule a check-up for your pet at Lakeview Veterinary Hospital (6245 Memphis St., 482-2173, LakeviewVet.vetsuite.com).

The street is also home to the Harrison Avenue Marketplace (HarrisonAvenueMarketplace.org) , which happens the second Wednesday of the operating months. The outdoor market is a family-oriented event where guests can enjoy food, live music and information from local vendors. The next market happens this month on Wed., Nov. 14, at 801 Harrison Ave. The mix of businesses along Harrison Avenue seems to be a successful formula as Harrison Avenue’s list of commercial offerings continues to grow. The Lakeview Pearl, for instance, is an Asian bistro and sushi bar under construction on the corner of Harrison Avenue and Canal Boulevard. It will open in 2013. The Gingerbread House, an Italian restaurant and bakery, is slated to open in the next few months.

While the street attracts visitors from around the city, there is still evidence of the neighborhood’s residents supporting their nearby eateries. “When they come in, they let you know they’re from here, that they walked here,” says Scottie Dickinson, general manager of The Velvet Cactus. “They love it. They always come and say, ‘We want to support you.’”

Wallace says the fact that Lakeview locals have opened and supported their neighboring businesses has been a big part of Harrison Avenue’s success. “Lakeview residents have taken the opportunity to invest in their own neighborhood,” Wallace says.

“When you have people investing in their own neighborhood, then the businesses are going to be first rate.”

The variety of businesses provides Lakeview residents and beyond with everything they need to live and live well. “You really don’t have to leave here if you don’t want to,” Dickinson says. “You can get a burger, you can get Italian, you can get fine dining, you can get Mexican. A lot of people that live here don’t really leave because everything is here.”

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of the Universe.

In a media culture that promotes a meat parade of people famous for being famous, K-Doe made himself a folk celebrity by sheer force of personality.

As Ben Sandmel reports in Ernie K-Doe: The R&B Emperor of New Orleans, he came about success the hard way. The out-of-wedlock son of a preacher named Kador, he grew up in poverty, left school early and sang in gospel churches. After changing his name to K-Doe, he scored a 1961 rhythm-and-blues hit, “Mother-inLaw,” that fueled him on the concert circuit. Doing splits, changing outfits between songs, K-Doe was a bravura Trojan who saw James Brown as his competition. K-Doe hit his stride in a town teeming with competition – Art and Aaron Neville, Irma Thomas, Benny Spellman, Tommy Ridgely and Allen Toussaint – who wrote many of their songs. But as the ’60s dragged on, K-Doe missed the chart-busting sequel; his record sales sputtered. His antics and braggadocio made him a figure of ridicule among certain other musicians. He plunged into debt from unpaid taxes and crashed on booze. For a time things were so bad he was literally homeless, sleeping on the streets.

In 1982, WWOZ radio station gave K-Doe an unpaid deejay slot.

His stream-of-consciousness monologues hit the town like comic thunder; people taped his shows and swapped them. Nobody else in local media was as exciting as K-Doe. He was obsessed with JACK VARTOOGIAN PHOTOGRAPH

CD Dave Ferrato gives New Orleans a city soundtrack with his album “Later, On Decatur.” Written over a 30-year period, Ferrato’s songs tell stories of New Orleans characters and places. Ferrato has been performing around the Crescent City since the 1960s, which is clear after listening to just a few songs on the album. With a mix of plenty of horn, guitar and piano, Ferrato appears to have been influenced by the city’s blues singers and brass bands.

AUTOBIOGRAPHY Fans of the blues legend Buddy Guy will enjoy his autobiography, When I Left Home: My Story.

Co-authored with David Ritz, the book is an eye-opening look at Guy’s life story. He was born in Lettsworth, La., and grew up in a wooden shack with no running water or glass windows. In the book, Guy shares a lot of detail about his life in Louisiana and what happens after he leaves for Chicago to become a blues musician. Guy’s distinctive voice helps the book read more like a novel than an autobiography.

HISTORY When the topic of American writers in the 1920s comes up, the names Gertrude Stein, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway often come to mind.

But in John Shelton Reed’s new book, Dixie Bohemia: A French Quarter Circle in the 1920s, history buffs are reminded of New Orleans’ own ’20s bohemian crowd, which included William Spratling and William Faulkner. The book talks about the lifestyle of the French Quarter’s artists and writers that lived the bohemian life. It is fun to read about their influences on New Orleans staples that still exist today, such as Tulane University, Le Petit Théâtre and The Times-Picayune.

CHILDREN’S Cornell P. Landry’s children’s book The Tiger and the Honey Badger Take on the Zoo is an adorable story to read to the kids on game day. While it’s not supposed to be affiliated with Louisiana State University and Tyrann “Honey Badger” Mathieu, the book tells the story of a football game in which the Tiger and the Honey Badger take on a whole team of zoo animals. The rhyming words come to life with illustrations by Sean Gautreaux.

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his nativity in ’86:“8:15 in the morning time, Charity Hospital went local celebrities. At a Garden District reception for Ken Burns, to rumblin’ and a-grumblin’! The building started to bendin’, the the filmmaker met K-Doe, who was unclear on whom Burns was. walls started shakin’, and the doctors said, ‘What’s wrong? What’s Burns mentioned his documentaries and said that he lived in happening?’ The people told them doctors, ‘A boy child is being New Hampshire. ”Don’t worry about it, son. That ain’t nothin’ to born on the third floor, at this particular time!’” be ashamed of,” replied K-Doe. His coda began as a cackle – “Ha! I’m cocky but you know I’m Sandmel’s is the second work in The Historic New Orleans good!” – and ended in a roar: “Burn, K-Doe, Burn!”

Collection’s new line of books on music – an idea long past due.

For all of the grandiose verbal theatre, K-Doe was hitting on Alison Cody’s handsome design uses an array of photographs primal tissues of the black psyche. Built in the 1930s under Huey to convey a culture. Jessica Dorman, THNOC director of publiLong, Charity Hospital, where generations of cations, and editor Sarah Doerries deserve a poor women gave birth, is now the Louisiana special shout-out.

“A long line of mourners waited State University Hospital in Mid-City.

After his death, artist Jason Poirier created an patiently in line to see Antoinette laid K-Doe the self-styled ”Charity Hospital Ernie K-Doe mannequin that sat in the Motherout in a sparkling silver outfit with a baby” became a voice of the city in the in-Law and accompanied Antoinette to public matching tiara. Her left hand clasped a 1980s. Sandmel’s witty, ambitious biography appearances. She fussed over “the statue“ – scepter, which some interpreted as a treats K-Doe as a serious singer who staged shaggy black hair, trim mustache, dreamboat magic wand.” a comeback in the grass roots culture that smile – dressing it in Ernie’s suits for parades – Ben Sandmel, Ernie K-Doe: The arose around the Mother-in-Law Lounge. or when they sat at Galatoire’s Restaurant for R&B Emperor of New Orleans Sandmel uses a deft hand in moving musia magazine shoot. To paraphrase Faulkner, cians, pitchmen, journalists, rappers and K-Doe is never dead, even though he passed. artists across a narrative stage, melding K-Doe’s life with a rocking Antoinette rode out Hurricane Katrina at the club, evacuating story of the town. after days without power. Friends helped her reopen the Mother“In New Orleans your worth is not based on how much money in-Law. Charity Hospital took flood damage, but the military and you got but on how much respect you get,” the artist Willie Birch volunteer medical staff did repairs that had it ready for service in explains. “It’s a warrior culture where the men are like peacocks, autumn 2005. The state shut it down and then landed $456 miland K-Doe was a peacock for sure.“ lion in FEMA remediation funds that went to defray costs for the His savior, Antoinette Dorsey, had raised 27 foster children new hospital. Its cost overruns are projected to drain $100 million when they met. Steering K-Doe to relative sobriety, she married from state coffers. him and managed their venture, the Mother-in-Law Lounge, in the After Antoinette died in 2009, the Mother-in-Law is closed, but is shadow of the Interstate-10 overpass in the back of Tremé. K-Doe now set to reopen under the new proprietor, Kermit Ruffins. The held court amid a floor-show of surrealism. The K-Does became murals still face Claiborne Avenue like peacocks on parade.

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Rising to the Occasion Katherine Klimitas keeps on creating B Y G E O R G E G U R T N E R

“I’ve broken hundreds of bones in my lifetime, yet I can count on one hand how many times I’ve gone to the hospital for a break. This fact usually shocks people.”

– Artist Katherine Klimitas, who has osteogenesis imperfecta, commonly known as “brittle bone disease.”

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time in hospitals. There is just too much work to be done and, as always, it’s deadlines, deadlines, deadlines!

Forget that Klimitas’ diminutive body must remain strapped to an electric cart, which she must operate with her fingertips to get from point “A” to point “B.” “I don’t dwell on that,” the 23-year-old Loyola University graphic arts graduate says. “It is what it is! I’m thankful that I have a talent that I can use to make beautiful things, things that move people and things that they can enjoy. It’s all very fulfilling.”

“Things” like her own design agency; an ongoing flow of art (“I prefer watercolors.”); jewelry she designs, constructs and sells online and at jewelry shows; book and music album covers; print advertising … and always it’s deadlines, deadlines, deadlines! And then there’s the never-ending ebb and flow of paperwork that goes with all that business.

All of Klimitas’ work is done while she’s lying on her stomach atop a large worktable with pens, brushes, inks and paints around her.

To get to that working position, Nicole Bell, Klimitas’ assistant for the past year, must unstrap Klimitas from her $30,000 electric cart, lift her ever so carefully lest she break bones and place her gently into working position atop the table.

In the face of that kind of daily existence, fireball Klimitas sort of shrugs her shoulders in a “no big deal” gesture then gets to producing her stunning visual world, which comes in a variety of media. Bell is ever at the ready, because outside of traveling around her home in her German-made cart, Klimitas is totally dependent on her until her veterinarian mother returns from her osteopathic pet care clinic in Metairie.

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“Certainly I have a handicap,” Klimitas says. “I can’t deny it. It’s part of my life every day. But I don’t dwell on it. Never! There’s no point in that.

It is what it is. Nicole is a great blessing. She does more for me than any aide ever could do. She goes above and beyond her job. In the short year that she’s been with me, we’ve become close … we’ve become friends.”

Bell chimes in, “People ask me what my title is.

Agent? Manager? Assistant?”

Klimitas cuts her off: “Just don’t call her my handler. One time in an article, somebody wrote that Nicole was my handler. Handler? I’m not a dog. Dogs have handlers. I’m a human being, and

human beings don’t have handlers!”

The two women break into laughter. Then Bell offers a copy of Klimitas’ book: Looking Up “Lived, Written and Designed by Katherine Klimitas.”

“In a nutshell that tells the story of who I am FRANK METHE PHOTOGRAPH

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and where I came from … my passion for my work, my family …”

Klimitas says.

Bell flips open to a page showing Klimitas meeting Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush of the country music group Sugarland.

Staring down at the page, Klimitas says, “That was the best night of my life.”

“I love Sugarland,” she says. “That’s my real passion. I would love to work in the music business. I love the creativity and the fast pace of the music business. That would really be fun. To do artwork for Sugarland? Wow!” The book is a fine blending of pain and joy, determination and accomplishment. Sprinkled in are the sometimes thoughtless comments of others: people who gawk and sometimes overindulge Klimitas out of pity. Again, the shrug. One chapter of her book is titled, “What is normal anyway?”

Klimitas puts down the book.

“My father, who died last April, was a veterinarian like my mother. I don’t want to say they were workaholics, but I don’t think I’m too far off. They always believed and taught me that you should work for what you earn. Nothing comes free. You have to learn to value what you have and you value it through your work.”

She continues, “That’s just the way I was raised. I see people who are on disability and maybe they shouldn’t be. Those kinds of people drive me crazy. You have to have goals in life and you have to have your work.”

As Klimitas speaks, Bell pulls out artwork: commissioned pieces of animals, highlighting a large, captivating wall piece composed of a collection of eyes of wild animals. It is clearly the centerpiece of a vast body of “animal” work. Klimitas “hmmmmms” and says, “I would guess I would sell that for $1,200.” She shows some of the jewelry she’s designed, including several that are highlighted by the single tooth of an alligator, which has a scene painted on it.

“A friend of my mother is an alligator hunter,” she says. “He gave her these teeth.”

The afternoon wears on and Klimitas comes back to her constant companion, osteogenesis imperfecta. It is the foe she has held at bay and in the face of which has refused to run up a white flag for her entire life. It is as though her work and her artistic accomplishments are her weapons, and with those weapons she has remained ahead in the battle.

“When I was younger, it wasn’t uncommon for me to have two or three broken bones at a time,” she says. “But it’s been about a year since I’ve broken a big bone.” She reaches to a wooden table and knocks on it. “I’ve learned how to get around (without any breaks). They say when you hit puberty your bones strengthen a little bit and your body gets a little stronger. But it’s been awhile.

I know it’s (osteogenesis imperfecta) still there but like I say … about a year. Now, I don’t consider ribs a big bone. They break and they heal quickly. But the others? I know that I’ve broken every bone in my body at least once. I don’t even go to the hospital any more.” She continues, “The only time I would go to the hospital is if I thought there was something wrong with the metal that’s in my legs and in one of my arms and if I feel that needs to be checked. But sometimes my bone breaks were so light that they didn’t even show up on X-rays …”

But those are hard memories to be put aside. There is a jewelry show coming up, and Klimitas has to finish selecting the pieces she will offer. And while her work slacked off during the summer and early fall, Christmas is on the horizon, and there will be increased calls for her to design ads touting gifts and jewelry to be offered for that special somebody.

And work to keep Klimitas high up on that table, on her stomach, looking down at her creations taking shape and showing the world that she has a lot to be thankful for.

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How to Dress Right B Y M O D I N E G U N C H

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y gentleman f rien d L ust is d ri v ing us to a

formal gala. We are all dressed up and looking good for once – and I hear this mosquito buzzing around my head.

Now, I just finished gluing together my coiffure with hairspray, and I know this mosquito is either going to get stuck in there and I’ll have to wear it all evening like a hair accessory, or it’ll bite me and I’ll have a big zit-like bump on my forehead – plus I will come down with West Nile virus afterward.

So I take off my shoe and swat it. At the exact same time, Lust lowers the window to blow it away.

I throw my shoe out the window.

We screech to a stop and U-turn – thank God we’re on a street Uptown and not the Interstate – and I hop out on one foot just in time to see a mini-van roll over my shoe. My sparkly high-heeled sandal is now a sparkly splat in the asphalt. And I only got one shoe.

It figures. That is what my life has been like lately. I ain’t complaining, though. We got a little bit of hurricane season left, and I don’t want to get on God’s nerves.

I am just saying ... A couple months ago, my best friend Awlette found the prince of her dreams and he proposed and she said “yes,” and I’m so excited, I run right out to look for a outfit to wear to the wedding.

And I found one.

It is what I call a hundred-year dress – one you find once in 100 years – that’s the perfect color, clings in all the right places and shows just enough leg and just enough cleavage (with little help from my miraculous bra). And the fabric swishes around my legs like I was Cinderella. I spent $200 on it, but my best friend don’t get married all the time. Only three times, so far.

And then she decides to have a luau wedding.

Used to be, weddings went by certain rules. White dress.

(Maybe cream, if the bride wasn’t exactly pure as the driven ...) Church. Unless you eloped and then the two of you went to Las Vegas and got married by Elvis. But no, now you got to have a destination and a theme. As if ’til-death-do-you-part ain’t theme enough.

Awlette couldn’t afford a destination no farther away than the beach at Biloxi, and the only theme she could think of to go with that was luau. How about Viagra, I say. As a theme, I mean. She and the groom could sit in matching bathtubs on the beach and hold hands like on that commercial. I bet if she wrote to the company, Viagra would even pick up part of the tab. But no, that’s not dignified enough for her. Guests in grass skirts and coconut-shell bras – now that’s dignified.

I don’t have the money for another outfit for this wedding. I am so desperate I’m ready to sacrifice one of my older Zulu coconuts and make a coconut-shell bra. But that turns out not to be necessary. My motherin-law, Ms. Larda, makes muumuus professionally for Uptown ladies who want to disguise their trash

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cans, and she redesigned one into a fitted full-body sarong, I slapped on some plastic azaleas for a lei and that’s that. Thank God, because I don’t know where I would’ve got a grass skirt and they probably aren’t very modest anyway. What do you do for underwear with one of them things?

But that leaves me with my perfect dress and nowhere to show it off. It is in fall colors, so it wouldn’t look right at Christmas shindigs next month. I don’t have much time left.

But my gentleman friend Lust despises dressing formal. He says a necktie squeezes his neck when he turns his head. I tell him my “Belly-Banishing Power Panties” and “Shove-’em-up Bra” squeeze a lot more than my neck, but that don’t win me no points.

Then I get an email asking for chaperones for the Fall Ball at Celibacy Academy, where my daughter goes. Celibacy requires a certain number of “volunteer” hours from parents every year, and it counts double if you chaperone. It ought to count times 20.

I know Lust wouldn’t do this at the point of a gun. I also know he has an invitation to the annual New Orleans Biermeister’s Gala. So I drop a hint, real subtle. “Which will it be, Celibacy or the Biermeisters?”

Which is why we’re on our way to the Biermeisters; me with one shoe.

And naturally, Uptown is too lah-di-dah to have a Payless shoe store handy. They probably wouldn’t sell me just one shoe, anyway. So we swing by my sisterin-law Gloriosa’s. Gloriosa has a shoe collection like Imelda Marcos, but she also got tiny feet and none of her shoes fit me. I feel like Cinderella’s ugly stepsister. Then she gets an idea. She bandages up my foot like I had an accident.

So I limp into the gala with one high heel and one bandage. I even dance with Lust a few times, and everybody tells me how brave I am.

I get to see my dress again, when Lust gets the traffic ticket in the mail. It turns out we stopped in front of one of them traffic cameras, which got photos of us littering with a shoe; stopping illegally in the middle of the street; U-tuning illegally and me hopping out.

The camera was mounted on a post, so the pictures are from above, and the one of me accentuates the cleavage I usually don’t have. It is now my Facebook picture. Dress: $200; ticket: $200. Picture of me with cleavage: You figure it out.

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BLOGS FROM THE NEW NEW ORLEANS

Memories, or Not? B Y E V E K i d d C r a w f or d

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ha v e b een thinking a lot lately a b out memories ,

which sounds pretty circular, but when you’re someone who lives in your head as much as I do, it’s par for the course.

I think what first got me started thinking about it was last week, when my daughter Ruby came home from a trip to City Park with my mom and announced proudly to me, “I learned how to swing myself!”

“How exciting!” I said. “I remember when I learned how to swing myself – I was just about your age, and I was also at City Park, and my brother taught me!”

And then, much later that night, I realized I wasn’t remembering it exactly clearly: I was about her age, and my brother was involved in the process, but it was one of the many times in my early childhood when he was supposed to be watching me … but wasn’t. So in point of fact, my brother “taught” me how to swing by just not being there in the park when I needed him to push me.

Or maybe I started thinking about memories before that. Ruby is right at the cusp of making memories that will stick with her for the rest of her life, and to be honest, that kind of makes me feel like the stakes are higher now. Before, if something bad happened to her or I lost my temper or I did something completely ridiculous in front of her, I would console myself with the fact that she wouldn’t remember it. Not so anymore. And so even though she doesn’t remember any of the awful Hurricane Gustav evacuation (which definitely involved large measures of me both losing my temper and acting completely ridiculous), she will probably remember the Hurricane Isaac evacuation.

On the night we first evacuated to Amite, we all went out to dinner, and as we parked and got out of the car, a train came rocketing down the tracks right by the restaurant.

“Look, Ruby!” I said, because as a parent, I feel strangely compelled to narrate pretty much everything I see. “A train!”

And she leaned against me, and we watched it go by – it was going so fast – and I wondered, “What of this will she remember? Will she remember standing with me in a small Southern town, in the literal calm before the storm, watching this really fast train at twilight? Will she remember the sounds? The dustiness?

The heaviness of the air? The feeling of my hand on top of her head?”

The big memories, I feel certain, will stay with her. She will remember coming to meet her sister at the hospital. She will remember starting kindergarten.

It is the smaller ones that I’m not so sure about.

There seems to be no real rhyme or reason to my early memories – I remember the way tacos smelled in the lunchroom in kindergarten, a story my

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mom used to read to me about someone named Crispin Crispian (ah, thank you, Google: That would be Mister Dog: The Dog Who Belonged to Himself), reading the word “transportation” on the chalkboard in first grade and being enormously pleased with myself, sitting in the Japanese plum tree in our side yard and rubbing the fuzz off of the leaves, a

pair of white socks with red polka dots that I fiercely loved.

But why do I remember these things and not others? And in 25 years, what details from our everyday life will Ruby remember?

This is pretty typical behavior for me – I have always had a tendency to get ahead of myself, and so it figures that while my kid is busy just living her life, I’m about a million steps ahead contemplating what she’s going to tell somebody on a first date when he asks, “So what’s your earliest memory?”

But I am genuinely curious – and I sincerely hope that if her first memory is of me being a less-thanstellar mom, that she does me the same favor I did my brother and at least slightly misremembers it.

Excerpted from Eve Kidd Crawford’s blog, Joie d’Eve, which appears each Friday on MyNewOrleans.com. For comments: info@neworleansmagazine.com.

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The 1884 Cotton Centennial Exposition in Audubon Park featured a locally built Pilcher organ, left. It was later moved to the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Baronne Street, inset.

Getting Organ-ized New Orleans’ magnificent organs once resounded in mansions and theaters as well as in churches.

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of possibilities, a lot of combinations, no matter how often you do it,” says Albinus Prizgintas, a man who isn’t into gambling, but certainly is into musical creativity and invention. He is an organist, and his instrument of choice for his serious work and for his “ludic” (a favorite term meaning playfulness) adventures is the tracker organ at Trinity Episcopal Church on Jackson Avenue. That is where, for the last 25 years, he has been the organist and director of music (including a round-the-clock annual birthday celebration for composer Johann Sebastian Bach; and a popular, and varied, Sunday afternoon concert series).

A tracker organ is mechanical, with direct mechanical action to open the valves of the pipes. “It’s one of the largest trackers of its kind,” Prizgintas explains.

Like other organists, Prizgintas followed a childhood inclination to the instrument with advanced training, in his case at Juilliard Conservatory in New York. He, like most local organists, belongs to the New Orleans chapter

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of the American Guild of Organists. Current Dean of the chapter is Jerrett Follette, organist at Christ Church Cathedral.

Follette notes that Christ Church has “the biggest pipe organ in New Orleans: it’s an electro-pneumatic, run by electricity but with air coursing through the pipes for the sound.” Not surprisingly Follett lists one of his favorite composers as Bach, along with a Frenchman, Louis Viern.

Viern was the organist at Notre Dame in Paris, and “he actually died while playing a concert – the audience heard one note that kept playing and finally someone looked and found him dead,” says Follett. Repairs for that Notre Dame organ occasioned two remarkable fundraising concerts in New Orleans in the 1920s, given by French composer and organist Marcel Dupré on the Aeolian organ at the Audubon Place home of Samuel Zemurray, now the home of the President of Tulane University.

There were three Aeolian organs in New Orleans. The one at the Kress Store on Canal Street was removed, with some of it going to St. Stephen’s church here and some to Louisiana College in Pineville.

Another Aeolian organ was at the Irby house at 520 Royal St., once home of WDSU-TV and now part of the Historic New Orleans Collection. Alfred Lemmon of THNOC explains that Aeolian organs were “built primarily for residences.” There is one at the Biltmore House in North Carolina and one at what is now the Frick Collection in Manhattan.

THNOC intends to restore their organ at some time and place not yet determined.

Rachelen Lien, organist at Parker Memorial Methodist Church and founder of the Organ P H O T O G R A P H C O U R T E S Y T H E H I S T O R I C N E W O R L E A N S C O L L E C T I O N , le f t

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Lien adds, “That organ is a treasure, like a Tiffany window.”

The organ was installed on the third floor of the home, in the ballroom. When Tulane President Scott Cowen moved in, the organ was taken out and sent to Roy Redman’s organ firm in Fort Worth, Texas, for restoration.

Although the university contracted for the restoration, they didn’t follow through, and the organ has been in storage with Redman since 1999. Restoration would now cost several hundred thousand dollars but, according to a spokesman, Tulane would find the organ a home and would welcome efforts to raise funds for the project.

“It’s definitely worth saving,” Redman says. The console was rosewood, and there were two music roll players, one which could be controlled and one automatic; it could also be played by an organist.

One lost local organ went from the 1884 Cotton Centennial Exposition in Audubon Park to the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Baronne Street. It was scavenged and replaced by a smaller organ. That organ was made by the Pilcher family, important local organ builders once influential in the musical life of the city, according to John Baron, music professor at Tulane University.

Marcus St. Julien, Assistant Professor of Organ, Music Theory and Voice at Loyola University, once played that Pilcher organ as a teenager. He is now the organist at Temple Sinai, and he and his students sometimes use that location’s original 1927 Ernest M. Skinner symphonic-style pipe organ for recitals. “It has never been altered in terms of its sound,” he says.

Besides St. Julien at Loyola, there have been other music professors in town. Carol Britt, head of the Music There were once 36 organs Department at Nicholls State providing music in theaters University, taught at the New around the city. The one at the Orleans Baptist Theological Saenger Theatre is hopefully Seminary, is former Dean going to be restored during curof the New Orleans Chapter rent renovations. You can learn of the A.G.O., and is curabout the Saenger Theatre organ, rently the organist at St. and even listen to it being played, Augustine Episcopal Church at SaengerAmusements.com/ in Jefferson Parish. theatres/nawlins/saenger/organ/ A great organ – like that nosaorg.htm. absent Aeolian from Tulane – Surprisingly, one New Orleans isn’t simply an instrument. As home holds the pipes of a theater Prizgintas says of the organ at organ. E.V. Richards, local theater Trinity, “This organ certainly owner, convinced a neighbor to has a lot of combinations. You install an organ that had been get into habits, but you conremoved from one of his movie stantly try to figure out new houses. Although the downstairs ways of using it. I know it betconsole is gone, a later owner, ter than most people.”

However, as Prizgintas adds, Monique McCleskey, admits that “An organ like this one does the pipes are still installed in the take a lifetime to check out.” house’s attic.

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shotgun owned by Rachel Collier and James “Jim” Vella in Marigny. “I knew this was our house the minute I drove by and saw a ‘For Sale’ sign,” says Jim, a glass artist and owner of Vella Vetro Art Glass. “I could see that it had everything we wanted – off-street parking, a front yard and located on a block of attractive, mostly restored historic houses – but I had no idea it also had a lush garden hidden in the backyard.”

It is easy to see why Jim and Rachel wanted to live in Marigny – it’s a hip place populated by mostly young professionals, artists and lots of folks who work in the hospitality industry This page: The living room features and just want to enjoy the good life New Orleans Vella’s glass and collectibles important has to offer. “We had been living in a small to the couple. Facing page: A door was French Quarter apartment and the thoughts of removed and square columns added owning a home was very exciting,” says Rachel, between the side hallway and living the general manager of NOTV (The Official Visitor room. The cutout above the new openStation for New Orleans). The Vellas’ yellow ing adds architectural interest.

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side-hall shotgun is a jewel in a neighborhood where most of the houses are built cheek-to-jowl with the sidewalk and off-street parking is an almost non-existent luxury. “We both agree that this is our dream home,” she adds as she gives a tour of the 1,400 square-foot treasure they purchased 10 years ago.

The couple respected the integrity of the historic structure, only making changes that enhanced the original architecture by creating a dramatic entry from the front hallway to the living room. “We added square columns where there was a door and a curved cutout above the new opening for added interest,” Jim says. “We also added the same type of square columns between the living and dining rooms and the kitchen to give a sense of separation between the spaces.”

A new kitchen was added where the living room is on most historic shotgun floor plans. “The kitchen is my favorite room,” Rachel says. “I enjoy having it in the front of the house because I

room and the garden features glass treasures he has crafted.

“Some of the things I have made that are now in our home aren’t perfect,” he adds, picking up a glass doll with her head slightly askew. “My problem is that I don’t want to throw anything away that I’ve made, even if it doesn’t turn out just right, so I often bring a forlorn, not-too-perfect sculpture or goblet home to live with us.” A cabinet along the living room wall has a shelf of Jim’s handsome hand-blown goblets, with the perfect ones in the front and the not-so-perfect lining the back.

“I especially like the space on the tall bookcase that we allotted to our collection of old bottles that we salvaged from a dig in our yard,” he adds, “which is in juxtaposition with the new birds I created.”

Touches of whimsy abound in the home, such as the old White sewing machine that doubles as a display table for some of Jim’s glass and other interesting collectibles. You certainly wouldn’t expect to see Rachel’s old Schwinn bicycle suspended on the

wall above the bed in the guest bedroom, and yet it all adds interest to this unique home.

A large side deck extends the living area to the outside, thus creating an ideal place for entertaining. Jim planted a passion flower vine along a trellis on the property line to hide the view of the neighbor’s house and provide extra privacy. A few steps down from the deck leads you to the shady secret fairytale garden, where you’ll find Jim’s marble glass founFacing page, top left: A collection of old ballerina prints graces the wall behind the sofa tain that miraculously survived the nine trees that in the living room. Facing page, top right: Old family photographs and treasures fill Hurricane Katrina toppled into the yard. “I couldn’t shelf one of the shelves on the bookcase next to the fireplace in the living room; the top believe my eyes when I saw it majestically standing photo was taken at Jim’s grandfather’s fruit and vegetable shop, named Jim Vella Fruit where it had always been,” he says.

Company. Facing page, bottom left: Rachel’s old Schwinn bicycle has a unique perch One corner of the garden features a pond with above the bed in the guest bedroom. Facing page, bottom right: Rachel and James “Jim” Jim’s hand-blown flower fountain, and nearby a blue Vella. This page, left: Children in the neighborhood call the garden a fairyland because glass fairy sits atop a birdbath in the very center of of the blue glass fairy sitting atop the birdbath in the center of the rear garden. This the garden. “This is a magical place,” Rachel says, page, center: The handsome glass birdbath created by Jim to mimic the look of marble and Jim adds, “Everything about this house is wonwas left upright, although Hurricane Katrina toppled nine trees in the garden. This page, derful, and the secret oasis in our backyard is my right: Jim’s glass fountain in the rear lily pond is the focal point of the garden. favorite place of all.” love seeing the streetscape through the sheer curtains when I’m preparing a meal or baking, which is one of my favorite hobbies.”

Jim takes credit for selecting the yellow color for the cabinets and walls. “I wanted the feeling of sunshine all the time and yellow walls does the trick for me,” he says with a smile. “The wood floors are original to the house and further add warmth to the space.”

The Vellas’ home is a showcase for Jim’s glass. Almost every

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With a Little Luck Serendipity and More

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openings, expansions and redirections. In September, Chef Chris DeBarr opened Serendipity in the American Can Company building. DeBarr, who has accrued a strong cult and crossover following from his cooking at Delachaise and Green Goddess, gets more room to roam here. Compared to diminutive Green Goddess it’s positively palatial. And DeBarr, who’d had his eyes on it in the past, wasn’t about to let the location pass him by again.

“Before I opened Green Goddess, this location had been bandied about but I wasn’t really ready to commit,” he says. “Then another opportunity presented itself and I went for it.”

For most chefs, an on-site Farmer’s Market (held Thursdays) would be a big plus. But a quick scan of DeBarr’s menu reveals that this guy forages from a much larger bin. Ingredients like sumac, Huitlacoche and Persian barberries aren’t easily rustled up close to home. And that’s the appeal of DeBarr’s food – his eclectic sourcing combines with an uninhibited approach to composition. Add a dash of humor and the results are unlike anything else around. Sometimes they work, sometimes not so much – but they’re always fun to try.

The menu picks up where Green Goddess left off and turns it up a notch. A small plate of Fried Pickled Okra Rellenos riffs on the Tex-Mex staple, swapping out pickled okra for peppers and stuffing them with pimento-cheese that are then dunked in cornmeal batter and fried. Lafcadio’s Creole Curried Lamb Baklava, named in honor of Mr. Hearn, features lamb from nearby Two Run Farms served in a variation of a Jamaican-style meat pie. Featuring phyllo layers of lamb fat and curried walnuts, the dish is sweetened with saffron honey. Crab-boil seasoned

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pickled mirlitons brings it back home.

DeBarr has built a reputation on creative vegetarian dishes, an example of which is his Summer Noodle and Seaweed Salad. “It has soba noodles and a range of vegetables, from pickled ginger to fried parsnips and blanched rutabagas,” DeBarr explains. “All those crazy textures get tossed in there and make it a really fun dish.”

Also helping to make a meal here fun is the copious bar menu with an emphasis on classic cocktails composed with mixers and syrups made in house.

“We don’t source ordinary things in our kitchen, and neither does our bar,” DeBarr adds. “So if we can make our own Orgeat syrup, we do it.” At press time Serendipity was dinner only, but DeBarr plans to offer lunch by November and is also shooting for late-night hours, a move that would play well with the cocktail scene.

Over on Maple Street, Cassi and Peter Dymond recently opened up the second Satsuma Café with Chef Mike Costantini, a partner in this new location. The opening was not without a little drama – “We were open for three days before Hurricane Isaac hit,” Dymond recalls. “It was pretty crazy. I definitely would not recommend it it for first-time JEFFERY JOHNSTON PHOTOGRAPHS

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business owners.”

This move brings a Bywater Serendipity favorite into the University sec3700 Orleans Ave. tion, but the new location bears 407-0818 little resemblance to the eclectic, SerendipityNola.com coffee shop shamble of the origiDinner nightly nal. This one features a contemSatsuma Café porary interior that offers a lot of 7901 Maple St. seating, natural light and an open 309-5557 kitchen. The menu is essentially SatsumaCafe.com the same, barring daily specials Breakfast and lunch daily that are composed at the discreHevin tion of the chef.

5015 Magazine St. It is mostly breakfast and lunch 895-2246 fare here. Dishes are distinguished Lunch and dinner weeknights by an emphasis on fresh produce and boutique flourishes – the Green Eggs and Ham breakfast sandwich, for example, features homemade basil pesto and Nueske’s ham on a buttery croissant.

“There’s a new farm out in the east we’ve been using called VEGGI,” Dymond says. “It’s a really interesting Vietnamese cooperative. We’ve been using them for tofu and sprouts, among other things.” Vegetarian options abound, complemented by an extensive juice bar – Satsuma built its initial reputation of veg and health-friendly fare.

Seasonal pleasers, such as a recent pear pancake, make for filling comfort food and a list of creative salads like beet and quinoa with goat cheese, pistachios and arugula from Hollygrove Market, make the more healthy alternatives fun. Satsuma is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., though after the lunch crowd falls off it transforms to more of a coffee spot with students pecking at laptops On Magazine Street, Kevin Vizard’s eponymous restaurant reinvented itself as Hevin following Hurricane Isaac. It wasn’t so much the storm as the fact that Vizard had been planning a change-up for a while now. “We were just talking about doing something different. I’ve always liked to switch it up,” Vizard says.

Vizard’s white-tablecloth dining drew a regular crowd, but with dinner-only service and limited seating, it had some logistical disadvantages. Hevin serves lunch and early dinner with a family-friendly menu that includes a kid section, and it’s designed to draw area residents out for a quick bite. Sandwiches – specifically his “Po-Ninis” (poor boys heated on a flat top and pressed flat) have proven popular, but his list of daily hot plates shows off more of his culinary chops, as in a well-executed shrimp étouffée. “Back in the day, places would have these daily specials and you’d know what they were serving each afternoon,” Vizard says, citing Joey K’s by way of example. “We are trying to bring some of that back.”

As of press time, Vizard was featuring daily plates of red beans and rice on Monday, chicken cacciatore on Tuesday, grillades and hog’s head cheese grits on Wednesday and on Thursdays Italian sausage linguini (Fridays feature the aforementioned shrimp étouffée). Prices are reasonable and to-go orders are an option as well. At press time service was 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, although expanded hours may be in the works, along with a Saturday lunch.

In other news …

Other recent revamps around town include an updated menu at the fusionesque Sara’s in the Riverbend neighborhood, featuring an emphasis on Thai, Korean and French cuisine. Manning’s on Fulton Street signed Chef Jared Tees from the Besh Restaurant Group to captain what should be the premier sports bar in New Orleans. And Baru Bistro and Tapas finally got its liquor license – sidewalk diners may rejoice. myneworleans.com

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broken out my sweaters. For a man who lives in a sub-tropical climate, I have a lot of sweaters. Most of them were Christmas gifts, and unlike most of the gifts I’ve received over the years, they never seem to wear out. Or at least they don’t wear out to the point that I consider discarding them. Still, having a lot of sweaters is a good thing for a man in my position.

Not only do they keep me warm, they serve to hide the weight I gain this time of year as a result of eating the heartier fare that shows up on restaurant menus.

The Midwest is known for hearty fare regardless of the season. It isn’t a style of cooking that we see much of down here, but when Indiana natives Kevin Fruits and Matt Cummings opened

Prime Grille co-owner, Matt Cummings

Prime Grille (3162 Dauphine St.) in

Bywater recently, they decided to cook the food they know and love.

Fruits serves as the chef at the restaurant, and he told me that he and Cummings have been in New Orleans for almost nine years. “We wouldn’t be here if we didn’t love it,” he says, but at the same time, they didn’t want to open another nouveauCreole eatery. Instead he described his cooking as Midwestern with a New Orleans flair. For example, Fruits is serving a bison rib-eye steak with Creole seasoning and a blue cheese-potato gratin. Their fillet of beef is crusted with coffee and chicory, and the blackened redfish is stuffed with crabmeat that has also been blackened.

Fruits has no formal culinary training, but he credits a former graduate of (and current instructor at) the Culinary Institute of America, Brannon Soileau, as a mentor. Fruits said he learned a great deal from Soileau, with whom he worked at Maize, an American Grill in Lafayette, Ind. Soileau is from Cajun country, and from him Fruits picked up some of the flavors of South Louisiana. Soileau also showed him the value of integrating local flavors into his personal style, which is a lesson well learned.

As I write, Prime Grille is open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday through Saturday, and for brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Call 301-1740 to make sure those hours are up to date or to make a reservation.

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New Orleans has a lot of Japanese restaurants, so when a new sushi joint opens it had better have something unique to set it apart from its competitors. Kakkoii Japanese Bistreaux (7537 Maple St.) which opened not long ago, has a couple of things going for it on that end. In addition to the standard options for a Japanese restaurant, you’ll find fish tacos (“taceaux de pascado”) that hearken back to a time when the structure which houses Kakkoii was home to the Mexican res-

Kakkoii Japanese Bistreaux’s “Monki” ribs

taurant Vera Cruz, and the sweet-glazed baby-back “Monki” ribs would be more familiar in a barbecue joint. There are a couple of Thai dishes on the menu as well, including an interesting version of Pad Thai made with tempura-style fried fish. The restaurant is essentially one large room,

Emeril’s Delmonico (1300 St. Charles Ave.) has also named a new chef de cuisine. Anthony Scanio has been promoted from within the restaurant, replacing Spencer Minch.

Scanio started as a line cook at Delmonico, so this is truly an inside hire. You can call Emeril’s Delmonico’s 525-4937 to make Anthony Scanio a reservation. And if you’re thinking of going to Delmonico, you really should make a reservation.

That kind of tip, and my overwhelming personal magnetism, are what got me the job as “Restaurant Insider.”

with a sushi chef stationed on the back wall and a long bar along the wall running parallel to Hillary Street.

The décor is modern, with an aesthetic that looks to graffiti for inspiration, but it’s a comfortable space in the end. If you’re curious, you can call 570-6440 to find out more.

Chef Jared Tees has replaced Anthony Spizale at Manning’s (519 Fulton St.). Tees was most recently executive chef at Besh Steakhouse, so he didn’t have to travel far when he took the same position at the sports-themed restaurant opened by Archie Manning last year. The sports bar is located near Harrah’s casino, and you can call 5938118 to find out what’s on tap this week.

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owns a family of local restaurants with Restaurant August as the flagship.

“I cook everything,” Link said of his family’s Thanksgiving dinner. “I want to do new stuff, but everybody comes expecting those (same) dishes.”

Those are mashed potatoes and giblet gravy, the favorites of his children, roast turkey with oystercornbread stuffing, green beans with bacon and onion and homemade rolls.

And he wastes no time getting it on the table.

“I still don’t understand what my mom was doing all that time,” he says of his childhood days. Link does it all in four hours, including deboning the turkey.

The Links usually dine at home and sometimes at his dad’s in Lake Charles.

“It’s the easiest meal I cook all year. I have it pretty wired,” he says.

The oyster-cornbread stuffing recipe actually came from his mother-in-law Cathy. He said hers was better than his, so he adopted her recipe years ago. The recipe can be found in his cookbook, Real Cajun, published by Clarkson Potter.

In his cookbook, My New Orleans, from Andrews McMeel Publishing, Besh writes about how his Thanksgiving sticks to the traditions of his in-laws, but invites his shrimp and mirliton dressing to the table each year. The Besh and Berrigan (his wife’s) families usually dine at the Besh home with an ever-growing family of 40 or more people. He is also known to make dirty rice dressing, pecan sautéed green beans and turkey gumbo the next day.

“In New Orleans, folks live to eat; they don’t just eat to live,” Besh says. “And the day after matters just as much as Turkey Day.”

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but New Orleanians have a special trinity for the holiday: mirlitons, sweet potatoes and oysters.

Yes, I know the trinity in our cooking means onions, bell pepper and celery, but what would Thanksgiving dinner be without that second trio on the table? Lacking some major ingredients from our own vines, earth and waters, I’d say.

I have heard cooks talk about buying their oysters a week early to be on the safe side. Some begin chopping onions and celery on Monday. I am more of a last-minute person than that, but I do manage to chop great mounds of trinity to go into dressings, gravy and sides.

And I do love something different now and then – a new take on sweet potatoes or a creative side. So you can imagine how my ears perked up when an employee of Ruth’s Chris Steak House called, offering me the recipe for their sweet potato casserole. For years I’ve cherished Ruth’s potatoes au gratin and creamed spinach recipes, and used them both on special occasions.

That got me to thinking. What is cooking for Thanksgiving at some of our other great chefs’ houses? I am always ready to try a new slant.

I didn’t have to look far, being the owner of two great cookbooks that together weigh about 30 pounds and have enough good recipes to take me through the rest of my life. Those are from Donald Link and John Besh, two of our premier chefs. Link owns Herbsaint and Cochon in New Orleans, and Besh

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Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole* Crust: 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup flour 3/4 cup chopped nuts

(pecans preferred) 1/4 cup melted butter Sweet potato mixture: 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups mashed sweet

potatoes 1 egg, well-beaten 1/4 cup butter

Combine crust ingredients in mixing bowl and set aside.

Combine sweet potato ingredients in a mixing

bowl in the order listed.

Combine thoroughly.

Pour sweet potato mixture into buttered baking dish.

Sprinkle crust mixture evenly onto surface of sweet potato mixture.

Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Allow to set for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Serves 4. *This sweet potato casserole was taken from a family recipe of a former vice president of Ruth’s Chris Steak House, and developed in-house at the restaurant’s corporate kitchen. It is a regular side dish on the Ruth’s Chris menu.

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John Besh’s Mirliton and Shrimp Dressing 4 mirlitons, halved and seeded 3 tablespoons olive oil 8 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 1 green bell pepper, seeded

and diced 2 cloves garlic, minced Leaves from 1 sprig fresh thyme Leaves from 1 sprig fresh rosemary, chopped Leaves from 1 sprig fresh sage, chopped 1 pound medium Louisiana or

wild American shrimp,

peeled, deveined and finely

chopped 1/2 cup crabmeat, picked over 4 cups diced day-old French

bread 2 cups chicken stock 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning 1 -2 dashes Tabasco Salt Freshly ground black pepper

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Rub mirlitons with oil.

Place them on a baking sheet cut side down and bake until they are

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fork-tender and easily peeled, about 45 minutes. Set the mirlitons aside to let rest until they are cool enough to handle, then peel and cut them into 1-inch pieces.

Melt the butter in a large skillet over moderate heat. Add the onions, celery and bell peppers and cook until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Increase heat to medium-high, add the fresh herbs and shrimp and stir frequently, until shrimp are just cooked, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the crabmeat.

Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Add the diced mirlitons and the remaining ingredients and stir until well-combined.

Spoon the dressing into a large buttered baking dish and bake until golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.

Serves 10.

Donald Link’s Oyster and Cornbread Stuffing Turkey stock: turkey neck, cut into 1

2-inch pieces

1 cup turkey or chicken

gizzards or livers bay leaves 5 4 cups chicken broth or water tablespoons vegetable oil 2 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 celery stalks, finely chopped medium green bell pepper, 1

cored, seeded and finely

chopped 1/2 cornbread, crumbled finely large eggs, lightly beaten 3 2 cups shucked oysters, cut

into thirds 1 bunch scallions (green and

white parts), coarsely

chopped 1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley,

coarsely chopped (about

1/2 cup) 2 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black

pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Place the turkey neck pieces, gizzards, bay leaves, chicken broth or water and any vegetable scraps in a large pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2

hours, until the neck pieces are very tender. Strain the stock; you should have about 3 cups. Set aside. Using your fingers, pick the meat from the neck, combine with the gizzards and chop coarsely.

Set aside.

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery and green pepper and cook, stirring for 5 to 8 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften. Remove from heat and set aside.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-by-12-inch baking dish with vegetable shortening.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornbread with the stock, the chopped turkey meat, the sautéed vegetables, the eggs, oysters, scallions, parsley, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning and thyme. Using your hands, mix well. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, cover with foil and bake for 1 hour. Uncover the dish and bake an additional 20 minutes, until the top is golden brown and crusty. Let the stuffing sit at least 15 minutes before serving.

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Drinking to Thanksgiving The Creole & Cajun influence

BY TIM MCNALLY

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his m onth a u ni q u e l y A m erican ho l iday w i l l be

celebrated throughout this great land. In New Orleans, the dining room table will have to be reinforced to support the great weight of dining delights.

Once the several versions of turkey are presented, including, of course, fried, sitting next to the ham or the pork; then come soups of infinite varieties; the potato parade with sweet taking center stage; jambalaya and/or dirty rice; several dressings, including oyster and andouille; alongside breads, vegetables, all manner of sides, gravies … whew, must be time for a drink.

How about something purely American? Whiskey, yes, that’s the ticket. But rye or bourbon? Do not make it a choice. Just like the feast, you can have it all.

You are a fortunate New Orleanian.

Old-Fashioned As served by the talented mixologists at Batch in the Hyatt French Quarter Hotel 1 .5 2 1 2

lemon swath ounce honey syrup dashes Angostura Bitters dash Regan’s Orange Bitters ounces High West Son of Bourye*

Muddle lemon swath with honey syrup and bitters in rocks glass. Add Bourye and ice. Stir.

Garnish with a Marasca cherry.

Photographed at Batch, a bar specializing in bourbons and whiskeys in barrels, located in the Hyatt French Quarter Hotel. * Bourye is a combination of bourbon and rye, distilled by High West Distilling, Park City, Utah

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5 Fifty 5 Restaurant Marriott Hotel, 555

DINING GUIDE elegant and intimate; off-premise catering.

New Orleans Magazine Honor Roll honoree 2009. $$$

date-friendly establishment; private rooms available. $$

“Partailles” – something larger than an appetizer but smaller than an entrée. $$$

Bayona 430 Dauphine St., 525-4455, French

Boucherie 8115 Jeannette St., 862-5514,

Antoine’s 713 St. Louis St., 581-4422, French

Quarter, Bayona.com. L Wed-Sat, D Mon-Sat. Chef Susan Spicer’s nationally acclaimed cuisine is served in this 200-year-old cottage.

Ask for a seat on the romantic patio, weatherpermitting. $$$$$

Riverbend, Boucherie-Nola.com. L, D TueSat. Serving contemporary Southern food with an international angle, Chef Nathaniel Zimet offes excellent ingredients, presented simply. New Orleans Magazine’s Best New Restaurant 2009. $$

Canal St., 553-5555, French Quarter, ­555Canal. com. B, L, D daily. This restaurant offers innovative American fare such as lobster macaroni and cheese, seasonal Gulf fish with crab and mâche salad with boudin. Many of the dishes receive an additional touch from their woodburning oven. $$$$

Quarter, Antoines.com. L Mon-Sat, D MonSat, Br Sun. This pinnacle of haute cuisine and birthplace of Oysters Rockefeller is New Orleans’ oldest restaurant. (Every item is á la carte, with an $11 minimum.) Private dining rooms are available. $$$$$

7 on Fulton 701 Fulton St., 525-7555, CBD/

Arnaud’s 813 Bienville St., 523-5433, French

Warehouse, 7onFulton.com. B, L, D daily.

Upscale and contemporary dining destination in the Warehouse District. $$$$

Quarter, Arnauds.com. D daily, Br Sun. Waiters in tuxedos prepare Café Brulot tableside at this storied Creole grande dame in the French Quarter; live jazz during Sun. brunch. $$$$$

13 Restaurant and Bar 517 Frenchmen St., 942-1345, Faubourg Marigny, 13Monaghan. com. B, L, D daily. Open until 4 a.m. Late-night deli catering to hungry club-hoppers along Frenchmen Street. Bar and excellent jukebox make this a good place to refuel. $

Abita Brew Pub 72011 Holly St., (985) 892-5837, Abita Springs, AbitaBrewPub.com.

L, D Tue-Sun. Famous for its Purple Haze and Turbodog brews, Abita serves up better-thanexpected pub food in their namesake eatery.

“Tasteful” tours available for visitors. $$

Acme Oyster House 724 Iberville St., 5225973, French Quarter; 3000 Veterans Blvd., 309-4056, Metairie; 1202 N. Highway 190, (985) 246-6155, Covington; AcmeOyster.com.

L, D daily. Known as one of the best places to eat oysters. $$

Aloha Sushi 1051 Annunciation St., 5660021, Warehouse District, SunRayGrill.com. L, D Mon-Sun. A large list of rolls, hot rice bowls, Asian-inspired soups, salads, cocktails and more. Visit daily between 11-6:30 p.m. for Sake Hour: half-priced sake and three rolls for the price of two. $$

A Mano 870 Tchoupitoulas St., 508-9280, Warehouse District, AManoNola.com. L Fri, D Mon-Sat. A Mano is Adolfo Garcia’s take on authentic regional Italian cuisine. Executive chef Joshua Smith handles day-to-day duties at this Warehouse District spot. “A mano” means “by hand” in Italian; fitting for a restaurant where much of the pasta and charcuterie are made in-house. $$ Ancora 4508 Freret St., 324-1636, Uptown,

Audubon Clubhouse 6500 Magazine St., 212-5282, Uptown. B, L Tue-Sat. Brunch Sun. Closed Mon. Nested among the oaks in Audubon Park, the beautifully-situated Clubhouse is open to the public and features a kid-friendly menu with New Orleans tweaks and a casually upscale sandwich and salad menu for adults. $$

August Moon 3635 Prytania St., 899-5129, 899-5122, Uptown, MoonNola.com. L, D MonFri, D Sat. Lots of vegetarian offerings and reasonable prices make this dependable Chinese/ Vietnamese place a popular choice for students and locals. Take-out and delivery available. $ Austin’s 5101 W. Esplanade Ave., 888-5533, Metairie, AustinsNo.com. D Mon-Sat. Mr. Ed’s newest upscale bistro serves contemporary Creole fare, including seafood and steaks. $$$

The Avenue Pub 1732 St. Charles Ave., 586-9243, Uptown, TheAvenuePub.com. L, D daily (kitchen open 24 hours a day). With more than 47 rotating draft beers, this pub also offers food including a cheese plate from St. James, a crab cake sandwich and the “Pub Burger.” $

Bacchanal Fine Wines and Spirits 600 Poland Ave., 948-9111, Bywater, BacchanalWine.com. L, D daily. The pop-up that started it all, this ongoing backyard music and food fest in the heart of Bywater carries the funky flame. Best of all, the front of house is a wine shop. $$

Barcelona Tapas 720 Dublin St., 861-

AncoraPizza.com. L Fri-Sat, D Mon-Sat. Authentic Neapolitan-style pizza fired in an oven imported from Naples keeps pizza connoisseurs coming back to this Freret Street hot-spot. The housemade charcuterie makes it a double-winner. $$

9696, Riverbend, LetsEat.at/BarcelonaTapas.

D Tue-Sun. Barcelona Tapas is chef-owner Xavier Laurentino’s homage to the small-plates restaurants he knew from his hometown of Barcelona. The tapas are authentic, and the space, renovated largely by Laurentino himself, is charming. $

Andrea’s Restaurant 3100 19th St., 834-

Basil Leaf Restaurant 1438 S. Carrollton

8583, Metairie, AndreasRestaurant.com. L Mon-Fri, D daily, Br Sun. Indulge in osso buco and homemade pastas in a setting that’s both

Ave., 862-9001, Uptown, BasilLeafThai.com.

L Mon-Sat, D daily. Thai food and sushi bar with a contemporary spin is served in this

The Beach House 2401 N. Woodlawn St., 456-7470, Metairie. L Wed-Fri, D daily. Gumbo, steaks, lobsters, burgers and seafood are accompanied by live music each and every night. $$$

Besh Steak Harrah’s Casino, 8 Canal St., 533-6111, CBD/Warehouse District, HarrahsNewOrleans.com. D daily. Acclaimed Chef John Besh reinterprets the classic steakhouse with his signature contemporary Louisiana flair. New Orleans Magazine’s Chef of the Year 2007. $$$$$

The Bistro at Maison De Ville 733 Toulouse St., 528-9206, French Quarter, BistroMaisondeVille.com. L, D Thu-Mon. Chef and co-owner Greg Picolo has a deft hand with panéed frog legs at this historic New Orleans institution. Other good choices include his house-smoked salmon rillettes and his duck sampler. $$$$$

Bistro Daisy 5831 Magazine St., 899-6987, Uptown, BistroDaisy.com. D, Tue-Sat. Chef Anton Schulte and his wife Diane’s bistro, named in honor of their daughter, serves creative and contemporary bistro fare in a romantic setting along Magazine Street. The signature Daisy Salad is a favorite. $$$$

Blue Plate Café 1330 Prytania St., 3099500, Uptown. B, L Mon-Fri, B Sat. Breakfasts and lunches are the hallmarks of this neighborhood spot. The Ignatius sandwich comes equipped with 10 inches of paradise. Breakfast is served all day on Sat. $

The Bombay Club Prince Conti Hotel, 830 Conti St., 586-0972, French Quarter, TheBombayClub.com. D Mon-Sun. Popular martini bar appointed with plush British décor features live music during the week and late dinner and drinks on weekends. Nouveau Creole menu includes items such as Bombay drum. $$$$

Uptown, Brigtsens.com. D Tue-Sat. Chef Frank Brigtsen’s nationally-famous Creole cuisine makes this cozy Riverbend cottage a true foodie destination. $$$$$

Broken Egg Cafe 200 Girod St., (985) 231-7125, Mandeville. B, Br, L daily. Breakfastcentric café in turn-of-the-century home offers a sprawling assortment of delicious items both healthy and decadent. $$ Brooklyn Pizzeria 4301 Veterans Blvd., 833-1288, Metairie, EatBrooklyn.net. L, D daily (Drive thru/take out). Pie shop on Vets specializes in New York-style thin crust. The pizza is the reason to come, but sandwiches and salads are offered as well. $

Broussard’s 819 Conti St., 581-3866, French Quarter, Broussards.com. D daily. Chef-owner Gunter Preuss brings his pedigree and years of experience to the table in offering up some of the city’s best Creole cuisine in an opulent French Quarter setting. New Orleans Magazine Honor Roll honoree 2006. $$$$$

Byblos 1501 Metairie Road, 834-9773, Metairie; 3218 Magazine St., 894-1233, Uptown; 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., 8307333 Metairie; 29 McAlister Drive, Tulane University; ByblosRestaurants.com. L, D daily.

Upscale Middle Eastern cuisine featuring traditional seafood, lamb and vegetarian options. $$ Café Adelaide Loews New Orleans Hotel,

Bouche 840 Tchoupitoulas St., 267-7485,

Café Burnside Houmas House Plantation,

Warehouse District, BoucheNola.com. L, D Tue-Sat. Bouche is a mix of lounge, cigar bar and restaurant with an open kitchen serving largely Southern food in portions Bouche calls

40136 Highway 942, (225) 473-9380, Darrow, HoumasHouse.com. L daily, Br Sun. Historic plantation’s casual dining option features dishes such as seafood pasta, fried catfish,

Armond Jonte, the former owner and chef of Gautreau’s, has joined Johnny V’s bistro as head chef. Bringing more than 30 years experience with him, he’s cooking up the finest Creole cooking you can find, with classics such as Chicken Clemenceau and Eggplant Eloise. However, owner Johnny Vodanovich said he’s happy to do off-the-menu cooking, too: “The menu is great and the portions very plentiful, but if you come in and want something else, as long as we have the ingredients, we’ll cook it for you.”

Vodanovich has recently added charbroiled oysters and homemade deep-pan pizza to the menu, and a “kids eat free” night is coming soon. – M irella cameran myneworleans.com

Brigtsen’s 723 Dante St., 861-7610,

Bon Ton Cafe 401 Magazine St., 524-3386, CBD/Warehouse District, TheBonTonCafe.com.

L, D Mon-Fri. A local favorite for the old-school business lunch crowd, it specializes in local seafood and Cajun dishes. $$$$

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Quarter, BrennansNewOrleans.com. Br, L, D daily. The institution that turned breakfast into a celebration and introduced bananas Foster to the world is one of the city’s most storied destinations. Enjoy a brandy milk punch in the courtyard while you’re there. $$$$$

300 Poydras St., 595-3305, CBD/Warehouse District, CafeAdelaide.com. B Mon-Sun, L Mon-Fri, D Mon-Sun. This offering from the Commander’s Palace family of restaurants has become a power-lunch favorite for businessmen and politicos. Also features the Swizzle Stick Bar. $$$$

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Brennan’s 417 Royal St., 525-9711, French

crawfish and shrimp, gumbo and red beans and rice. $$

Café Degas 3127 Esplanade Ave., 945-5635, Mid-City, CafeDegas.com. L Wed-Sat, D WedSun, Br Sun. Light French bistro food including salads and quiche make this indoor/outdoor boîte a Faubourg St. John favorite. $$$

Café du Monde 800 Decatur St., 525-0454, French Quarter; One Poydras Suite 27, 5870841, New Orleans; 3301 Veterans Blvd., Suite 104, 834-8694, Metairie; 1401 West Esplanade, Suite 100, 468-3588, Kenner; 4700 Veterans Blvd., 888-9770, Metairie; 1814 N. Causeway Approach, Suite 1, (985) 951-7474, Mandeville; CafeDuMonde.com. This New Orleans institution has been serving fresh café au lait, rich hot chocolate and positively addictive beignets since 1862 in the French Market 24/7. $

Café Equator 2920 Severn Ave., 888-4772, Metairie, cadeequator.com. L, D Mon-Sun. Very good Thai food across the street from Lakeside Mall. Offers a quiet and oftoverlooked dining option in a crowded part of town. $$

Café Freret 7329 Freret St., 861-7890, Uptown, CafeFreret.com. B, L, D Fri-Wed. Convenient location near Tulane and Loyola universities makes this a place for students (and dogs) to indulge in decadent breakfasts, casual lunches and tasty dinners – and their “A la Collar” menu. $$

Café at Gambino’s 4821 Veteran’s Memorial Blvd., 885-3620, Metairie, Gambinos.com. L Mon-Fri. Café nested in Gambino’s Bakery is a favorite local lunch spot featuring muffelattas, salads and soups.

Afterward, pick up some Italian cookies to take back to the office. $ Café Giovanni 117 Decatur St., 529-2154, Downtown, CafeGiovanni.com. D Mon-Sun.

Live opera singers three nights a week round out the atmosphere at this contemporary Italian dining destination. The menu offers a selection of Italian specialties tweaked with a Creole influence and their Belli Baci happy hour adds to the atmosphere. $$$$

Café Luna 802 Nashville Ave., 269-2444, Uptown. B, L daily. Charismatic coffee shop in a converted house offers a range of panini, caffeinated favorites and free Wi-Fi. The front porch is a prime spot for people-watching along adjacent Magazine Street. $

Café Maspero 601 Decatur St., 523-6250, French Quarter. L, D daily. Tourists line up for their generous portions of seafood and large deli sandwiches. $

Café Minh 4139 Canal St., 482-6266, MidCity, CafeMinh.com. L Mon-Fri., D Mon-Sat. Closed Sun. Chef Minh Bui brings his fusion-y touch with Vietnamese cuisine to this corner location. French accents and a contemporary flair make this one of the more notable crosscultural venues in town. $$

Café Negril 606 Frenchmen St., 944-4744, Marigny. D daily. Frenchman Street music club draws locals in with their lineup of live Reggae and blues. Tacos and BBQ in back are a plus for late-night revelers. $

Café Nino 1510 S. Carrollton Ave., 8659200, Carrollton. L, D daily. Non-descript exterior belies old-school Italian hideaway serving up red-sauce classics like lasagna, along with some of the more under-the-radar New Yorkstyle thin crust pizza in town. $$

Café Opera 541 Bourbon St., 648-2331, Inside Four Points by Sheraton, French Quarter. B, L daily, D Thurs-Sat. Chef Philippe Andreani serves Creole and Continental classics on the site of the old French Opera House.

Choices include crabmeat beignets with corn maque choux as well as fried green tomatoes

with shrimp remoulade. Validated parking is offered for dine-in. $$$

Cake Café 2440 Chartres St., 943-0010, Marigny, NolaCakes.com. B, L daily. The name may read cakes but this café offers a whole lot more, including fresh baked goods and a full breakfast menu along with sandwiches. A popular place to while away a slow New Orleans morning with a coffee and a slice. $

Sat, D Thu-Sat. The family-owned restaurant has shucked oysters and fried seafood since 1919; closed during summer and for all major holidays. $$

CC’s Community Coffee House Multiple locations in New Orleans, Metairie and Northshore, CCsCoffee.com. Coffeehouse specializing in coffee, espresso drinks and pastries. $

Camellia Grill 626 S. Carrollton Ave., 309-

Chateau du Lac 2037 Metairie Road,

2679, Uptown; 540 Chartres St., 533-6250, Downtown. B, L, D daily, until 1 a.m. Sun-Thu and 3 a.m. Fri-Sat. The venerable diner has reopened following an extensive renovation and change in ownership (in 2006). Patrons can rest assured that its essential character has remained intact and many of the original waiters have returned. The new downtown location has a liquor license and credit cards are now accepted. $

831-3773, Old Metairie, ChateauduLacBistro. com. L Mon-Fri, D Mon-Sat. This casual French bistro offers up classic dishes such as escargot, coq au vin and blanquette de veau.

A Provençal-inspired atmosphere and French wine round out the appeal. $$$$

Capdeville 520 Capdeville St., 371-5161, French Quarter, CapdevilleNola.com. L, D Mon-Sat. Capdeville is an upscale bar-bistro with a short but interesting menu of food that’s a mix of comfort and ambition. Burgers are on offer, but so are fried red beans and rice – a take on calas or Italian arancini. $$

Carmo 527 Julia St., 875-4132, Warehouse District, CafeCarmo.com. L Mon-Sat., D TueSat. Caribbean-inspired fare offers a creative array of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free fare in a sleek location on Julia Street. One of the few places in the city where healthy dining is celebrated rather than accommodated. $$

Carmelo Ristorante 1901 Highway 190, (985) 624-4844, Mandeville, RistoranteCarmelo.com. L Fri-Sun, D MonSat. Italian trattoria serves old-world classics.

Private rooms available. $$ Casamento’s 4330 Magazine St., 895-9761, Uptown, CasamentosRestaurant.com. L Tue-

Checkered Parrot 132 Royal St., 592-1270, French Quarter, CheckeredParrot.com. B, L, D Mon-Sun. The Checkered Parrot is an upscale sports bar with a large menu, featuring nachos, fajitas, wings in seven flavors, wraps and burgers, and an outdoor patio. $$ Chiba 8312 Oak St., 826-9119, Carrollton, chiba-nola.com. L Th-Sat, D Mon-Sat. Contemporary restaurant on Oak Street features an extensive list of special rolls, steamed buns and fusion-y fare to go along with typical Japanese options. Late night hours are a plus. $$$ Chophouse New Orleans 322 Magazine St., 522-7902, Uptown, Centraarchy.com/ CH_NOLA/. D daily. In addition to USDA prime grade aged steaks prepared under a broiler that reaches 1,700 degrees, Chophouse offers lobster, redfish and classic steakhouse sides. $$$ Clancy’s 6100 Annunciation St., 895-1111, Uptown, ClancysNewOrleans.com. L Thu-Fri, D Mon-Sat. Their Creole-inspired menu has been a favorite of locals for years. $$$

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3995, Gretna, BistroGallerie.com. L Tue-Fri, D Tue-Sat. Unbeatable mussels, crispy fries and dessert crêpes of all kinds from France’s northern neighbor. $$$

7261, French Quarter, CourtOfTwoSisters.com.

Br, D daily. The historic environs make for a memorable outdoor dining experience. The famous daily Jazz Brunch buffet and classic Creole dishes sweeten the deal. $$$$$

Cochon 930 Tchoupitoulas St., 588-2123,

Crabby Jack’s 428 Jefferson Highway, 833-

CBD/Warehouse District, CochonRestaurant. com. L Mon-Fri, D Mon-Sat. Chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski showcase Cajun and Southern cuisine at this Warehouse District hot spot. Boudin and other pork dishes reign supreme here, along with Louisiana seafood and real moonshine from the bar. New Orleans Magazine named Link Chef of the Year 2009.

Reservations strongly recommended. $$

2722, Jefferson. L Mon-Sat. Lunch outpost of Jacques-Imo’s chef and owner Jack Leonardi.

Famous for its fried seafood and poor boys including fried green tomatoes and roasted duck. $

Commander’s Palace 1403 Washington Ave., 899-8221, Uptown, CommandersPalace. com. L Mon-Fri, D Mon-Sun, Br Sat-Sun. The Grande Dame in the Garden District is going strong under the auspices of Chef Tory McPhail. The turtle soup might be the best in the city, and its weekend Jazz Brunch is a great deal. $$$$$

Cooter Brown’s 509 S. Carrollton Ave., 866-

The Creole Grille 5241 Veterans Blvd., 889-7992, Metairie, TheCreoleGrille.com. L, D Mon-Sat. This quaint, upscale restaurant offers a variety of classic New Orleans cuisine, fresh fish and homemade soups and salads with early bird and daily chef specials. $$

Crépes a la Carte 1039 Broadway St., 866-236, Uptown, CrepeCaterer.com. B, L, D daily. Open late. An extensive menu of tasty crêpes, both savory and sweet, make this a great spot for a quick bite for college students and locals. $

9104, Uptown, CooterBrowns.com. L, D daily.

Riverbend-area sports bar serves up the city’s largest selection of beers along with great bar food. The cheese fries are a rite of passage, and the Radiator’s Special poor boy makes for a great late-night meal. $

Crescent City Brewhouse 527 Decatur St., 522-0571, French Quarter, CrescentCityBrehouse.com. L Fri-Sun, D daily.

Contemporary brewpub features an eclectic menu complimenting its freshly-brewed wares.

Live jazz and good location make it a fun place to meet up. $$$

Copeland’s 1001 S. Clearview Parkway,

Crescent City Steakhouse 1001 N. Broad

620-7800, Jefferson; 1319 West Esplanade Ave., 617-9146, Kenner; 1700 Lapalco Blvd., 364-1575, Harvey; 680 N. Highway 190, (985) 809-9659, Covington; 1337 Gause Blvd., (985) 643-0001, Slidell; CopelandsofNewOrleans.com. L, D daily, Br Sun. Al Copeland’s namesake chain includes favorites such as Shrimp Ducky. Popular for lunch. $$

Copeland’s Cheesecake Bistro 4517 Veterans Blvd., 454-7620, Metairie; 2001 St. Charles Ave., 593-9955, Garden District; CopelandsCheesecakeBistro.com. L, D daily.

Dessert fans flock to this sweet-centric Copeland establishment which also offers extensive lunch and dinner menus. $$$ Coquette 2800 Magazine St., 265-0421, Uptown, Coquette-Nola.com. Br Sun, L WedSat, D Mon-Sat. A bistro located at the corner of Washington and Magazine streets. The food is French in inspiration and technique, with added imagination from chef Michael Stoltzfus (New Orleans Magazine’s Best New Chef 2009). $$$

St., 821-3271, Mid-City, CrescentCitySteaks. com. L Tue-Fri & Sun, D Tue-Sun. One of the classic New Orleans steakhouses, it’s a throwback in every sense of the term. Steaks, sides and drinks are what you get at Crescent City.

New Orleans Magazine’s Steakhouse of the Year 2009 and Honor Roll honoree 2007. $$$$

The Crystal Room Le Pavillon Hotel, 833 Poydras St., 581-3111, CBD/Warehouse District, LePavillon.com. L, D daily, Br Sun. Franco-American cuisine with Louisiana influences is served in the environs of the Le Pavillon Hotel. The Southern-style breakfast features its decadent Bananas Foster Waffle “Le Pavillon.” $$$

Dakota 629 N. Highway 190, (985) 892-3712, Covington, RestaurantCuvee.com/Dakota. L Tue-Fri, D Tue-Sat. A sophisticated dining experience with generous portions. $$$$$

The Delachaise 3442 St. Charles Ave., 8950858, Uptown, TheDelachaise.com. L Fri-Sat, D daily. Elegant bar food fit for the wine connoisseur; kitchen open late. $$

Corky’s Bar-B-Q Restaurant 4243 Veterans Blvd., 887-5000, Metairie, CorkysBarBQ.com. L, D daily. Memphis-based barbecue chain offers good hickory-smoked ribs, pork and beef in a family setting with catering service available. $

Dick and Jenny’s 4501 Tchoupitoulas St., 894-9880, Uptown, DickAndJennys.com. L Tue-Fri, D Mon-Sat. A funky cottage serving Louisiana comfort food with flashes of innovation. $$$$

Court of Two Sisters 613 Royal St., 522-

Bourbon St., 522-0111, French Quarter,

Dickie Brennan’s Bourbon House 144

BourbonHouse.com. B, L, D daily. Classic Creole dishes such as redfish on the halfshell and baked oysters are served with classic Brennan’s style at this French Quarter outpost.

Its extensive bourbon menu will please aficionados. $$$$

Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse 716 Iberville St., 522-2467, French Quarter, DickieBrennansSteakhouse.com. L Fri, D daily.

Nationally recognized steakhouse serves USDA Prime steaks and local seafood in a New Orleans setting with the usual Brennan’s family flair. $$$$$ Domenica The Roosevelt Hotel, 123 Baronne St., 648-6020, CBD, DomenicaRestaurant. com. L, D daily. Executive Chef Alon Shaya serves authentic, regional Italian cuisine in John Besh’s sophisticated new restaurant. The menu of thin, lightly topped pizzas, artisanal salumi and cheese, and a carefully chosen selection of antipasti, pasta and entrées, feature locally raised products, some from Besh’s Northshore farm. $$$$

Domilise’s 5240 Annunciation St., 899-9126, Uptown. L, D Mon-Sat. Local institution and rite-of-passage for those wanting an initiation to the real New Orleans. Wonderful poor boys and a unique atmosphere make this a one-ofa-kind place. $ Dong Phuong 14207 Chef Menteur Highway, 254-0296, N.O. East. L Wed-Mon. Vietnamese bakery and restaurant in the community of Versailles makes great banh mi sandwiches and interesting baked goods both savory and sweet. Unbeatable prices. $ Drago’s 3232 N. Arnoult Road, 888-9254, Metairie; Hilton Riverside Hotel, 2 Poydras St., 584-3911, CBD/Warehouse District; DragosRestaurant.com. L, D Mon-Sat. This famous seafooder specializes in charbroiled oysters, a dish they invented. Raucous but good-natured atmosphere makes this a fun place to visit. Great deals on fresh lobster as well. $$$$

Dry Dock Cafe & Bar 133 Delaronde St., 361-8240, Algiers, TheDryDockCafe.com. Br Sun, L, D daily. Fancier daily specials have been added to the menu of this casual neighborhood seafood joint in historic Algiers Point near the ferry landing. Burgers, sandwiches and fried seafood are the staples. $$ El Gato Negro 81 French Market Place, 5259752, French Quarter, ElGatoNegroNola.com.

B Sat-Sun, L, D daily. Popular spot near the Frenchmen Street clubs serves up authentic Central Mexican cuisine along with handmuddled mojitos and margaritas made with fresh-squeezed juice. A weekend breakfast menu is an additional plus. $$

Elizabeth’s 601 Gallier St., 944-9272, Bywater, Elizabeths-Restaurant.com. B, L Tue-

Fri, D Tue-Sat, Br Sat-Sun. This eclectic local restaurant draws rave reviews for its Praline Bacon and distinctive Southern-inspired brunch specials. $$$

Emeril’s 800 Tchoupitoulas St., 528-9393, CBD/Warehouse District, Emerils.com. L Mon-Fri, D daily. The flagship of superstar chef Emeril Lagasse’s culinary empire, this Warehouse District landmark attracts pilgrims from all over the world. $$$$$ Fat Hen Grill 1821 Hickory Ave., 287-4581, Harahan, FatHenGrill.com. B, L, D daily.

Breakfast gets re-imagined and dressed up at this Harahan diner headed by Chef Shane Pritchett, formerly of Emeril’s Delmonico.

The house special is the Womlette, an omelet baked on a waffle. $$ Feelings Cafe 2600 Chartres St., 945-2222, Faubourg Marigny, FeelingsCafe.com. D Thu-Sun, Br Sun. Romantic ambiance and skillfully created dishes, such as veal d’aunoy, make dining here on the patio a memorable experience. A piano bar on Fridays adds to the atmosphere. $$$$

Fellini’s Café 900 N. Carrollton Ave., 4882155, Mid-City, FellinisNewOrleans.com. L, D daily. With décor inspired by its namesake Italian filmmaker, this casual indoor/outdoor spot on Carrollton Avenue serves large portions of reasonably-priced Mediterranean specialties such as pizza, pastas and hummus. $ Fiesta Latina 1924 Airline Drive, 469-5792, Kenner, FiestaLatinaRestaurant.com. B, L, D Tue-Sun. A big-screen TV normally shows a soccer match or MTV Latino at this home for authentic Central American food. Tacos include a charred carne asada. $$ Five Happiness 3605 S. Carrollton Ave., 482-3935, Mid-City, FiveHappiness.com. L, D Mon-Sun. This longtime Chinese favorite offers up an extensive menu including its beloved mu shu pork and house baked duck.

It’s a popular choice for families as well. $$ Flaming Torch 737 Octavia St., 895-0900, Uptown, FlamingTorchNola.com. L, D daily, Br Sat-Sun. French classics including a tasty onion soup make this a nice place for a slightly upscale lunch while shopping along Magazine Street. $$ Frank’s 933 Decatur St., 525-1602, French Quarter, FranksRestaurantNewOrleans.com.

L, D daily. Locally inspired Italian sandwiches such as muffulettas and Genoa salami poor boys are served here in the heart of the French Quarter. $$$ Galatoire’s 209 Bourbon St., 525-2021, French Quarter, Galatoires.com. L, D Tue-Sun. Friday lunches are a New Orleans tradition at this world-famous French-Creole grand dame.

Tradition counts for everything here, and the

Best-Kept Secret: Crescent City Steak House 1001 N. Broad St., 821-3271, CrescentCitySteaks.com

If you’re looking for the best steak at the best price, check out Crescent City Steak House. General Manager Jake Williamson explains why this place is referred to as one of the best-kept secrets in New Orleans: “We’ve been serving the best steak for 78 years, and many of our deals with our meat suppliers were struck in the 1930s and ’40s. That helps us get the best prices from them. Having said that, if prices increase, we would rather take the hit than our customers, and we’ll only raise prices if we went into the red. Generations of this family have been serving generations of customers and that’s what we want to keep doing.” – M irella cameran 84

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package. $$

The Galley Seafood Restaurant 2535

300 Gravier St., 522-1994, CBD/Warehouse District, GrillRoomNewOrleans.com. B, L, D daily, Br Sun. Jazz Brunch on Sunday with live music. Featuring modern American cuisine with a distinctive New Orleans flair, the adjacent Polo Club Lounge offers live music nightly. $$$$$

Metairie Road, 832-0955, Metairie. L, D TueSat. A great local place for seafood, both fried and boiled. Famous for its softshell crab poor boy, a Jazz Fest favorite. $$

Gautreau’s 1728 Soniat St., 899-7397, Uptown, GautreausRestaurant.com. D, Mon-Sat. Upscale destination serves refined interpretations of classics along with contemporary creations in a clubby setting nested deep within a residential neighborhood. New Orleans Magazine named Sue Zemanick Chef of the Year 2008. $$$$$

Gott Gourmet Café 3100 Magazine St., 522-7902, Uptown, GottGourmetCafe.com. L, Tue-Fri, D, Tue-Sun. Upscale-casual restaurant serves a variety of specialty sandwiches, salads and wraps, like the Chicago-style hot dog and the St. Paddy’s Day Massacre – Chef Gotter’s take on the Rueben. $$

Gracious Bakery + Café 1000 S. Jeff Davis Parkway, Suite 100, 301-3709, MidCity, GraciousBakery.com. B, L Mon-Sat. Boutique bakery in the ground floor of the new Woodward Building offers small-batch coffee, baked goods, individual desserts and sandwiches on breads made in-house. Catering options are available as well. $

The Green Goddess 307 Exchange Alley, 301-3347, French Quarter, GreenGoddessNola. com. Br, L daily, D Thu-Sun. Located in a tiny space, the Green Goddess is one of the most imaginative restaurants in New Orleans.

The menu is constantly changing, and chefs Chris DeBarr (New Orleans Magazine’s Best New Chef 2006) and Paul Artigues always have ample vegetarian options. Combine all of that with a fantastic selection of drinks, wine and beer, and it’s the total (albeit small)

The Grill Room Windsor Court Hotel,

GW Fins 808 Bienville St., 581-FINS (3467), French Quarter, GWFins.com. D daily. To ensure the best possible flavors at GW Fins, owners Gary Wollerman and Tenney Flynn provide dishes at their seasonal peak by flying in products from around the globe. That commitment to freshness and quest for unique variety are two of the reasons why the menu is printed daily. $$$$$

Herbsaint 701 St. Charles Ave., 524-4114, CBD/Warehouse District, Herbsaint.com. L Mon-Fri, D Mon-Sat. Enjoy a sophisticated cocktail before sampling Chef Donald Link’s (New Orleans Magazine’s Chef of the Year 2009) menu that melds contemporary bistro fare with classic Louisiana cuisine. The banana brown butter tart is a favorite dessert. $$$$$

Hevin 5015 Magazine St., 895-2246, Uptown.

L, D Mon-Fri. Chef Kevin Vizard brings casual, family-friendly fare to a quiet, residential stretch of Magazine Street. “Po-Ninis”, i.e. pressed poor boys, are a specialty, and daily “hot plates” are offered as well. $ Horinoya 920 Poydras St., 561-8914, CBD/ Warehouse District. L Mon-Fri, D daily.

Excellent Japanese dining in an understated and oft-overlooked location. The chu-toro is delicious and the selection of authentic Japanese appetizers is the best in the city. $$$

Hoshun Restaurant 1601 St. Charles Ave., 302-9716, Garden District, HoshunRestaurant. com. L, D daily. Hoshun offers a wide variety

of Asian cuisines, primarily dishes culled from China, Japan, Thailand and Malaysia. Their five-pepper calamari is a tasty way to begin the meal, and their creative sushi rolls are good as well. $$

House of Blues 225 Decatur St., 529-BLUE (2583), French Quarter, HouseOfBlues.com. L, D daily. World-famous Gospel Brunch every Sunday. Surprisingly good menu makes this a compliment to the music in the main room.

Patio seating is available as well. $$

Hunt Room Grill Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., 523-3341, French Quarter. D daily.

Enjoy elegant dining and a great wine selection in the historic Monteleone hotel. $$$

Il Posto Café 4607 Dryades St., 895-2620, Uptown, ilPostoCafe-Nola.com. B, L, D Tue-Sat, B, L Sun. Italian café specializes in pressed panini, like their Milano, featuring sopressata, Fontina, tomatoes and balsamic on ciabatta. Soups, imported coffee and H&H bagels make this a comfortable neighborhood spot to relax with the morning paper. $

Impastato’s 3400 16th St., 455-1545, Metairie, Impastatos.com. D daily. Bustling Italian restaurant on the edge of Fat City serves homemade pasta in a convivial atmosphere. Chef/Owner Joe Impastato greets guests warmly and treats them like family. The prix fixe options are a good way to taste a lot for not much money. $$$$

Irene’s Cuisine 539 St. Philip St., 5298811, French Quarter. D Mon-Sat. Long waits at the lively piano bar are part of the appeal of this Creole-Italian favorite beloved by locals.

Try the oysters Irene and crabmeat gratin appetizers. $$$$

Iris 321 N. Peters St., 299-3944, French Quarter, IrisNewOrleans.com. L Thu-Fri, D Mon, Wed-Sat. This inviting bistro offers sophisticated fare in a charming setting. The

veal cheek ravioli is a winner. New Orleans Magazine’s Best New Restaurant 2006. $$$$

Jack Dempsey’s 738 Poland Ave., 943-9914, Bywater, JackDempseysLLC.com. L Tue-Fri, D Wed-Sat. Local favorite nestled deep in the heart of the Bywater is known for its stuffed flounder and baked macaroni served in generous portions. $$$

Jacques-Imo’s Cafe 8324 Oak St., 8610886, Uptown, JacquesimosCafe.com. D Mon-Sat. Reinvented New Orleans cuisine served in a party atmosphere are the cornerstones of this Oak Street institution. The deep-fried roast beef poor boy is delicious.

The lively bar scene offsets the long wait on weekends. $$$$

Jamila’s Café 7808 Maple St., 866-4366, Uptown. D Tue-Sun. Intimate and exotic bistro serving Mediterranean and Tunisian cuisine.

The Grilled Merguez is a Jazz Fest favorite and vegetarian options are offered. $$ Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Café 1104 Decatur St., 592-2565, French Quarter, MargaritavilleNewOrleans.com. L, D daily.

Parrotheads and other music lovers flock to Jimmy’s outpost along the more local-friendly stretch of Decatur. Strong bar menu and stronger drinks keep them coming back. $$

Joey K’s 3001 Magazine St., 891-0997, Uptown, JoeyKsRestaurant.com. L, D MonSat. A true neighborhood New Orleans restaurant with daily lunch plates keeps it real along this rapidly gentrifying stretch of Magazine Street. Red beans and rice are classic. $

The Joint 701 Mazant St., 949-3232, Bywater, AlwaysSmokin.com. L, D Mon-Sat. Some of the city’s best barbecue can be had at this locally owned and operated favorite in Bywater. $ Juan’s Flying Burrito 2018 Magazine

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blossoming Fulton Street corridor specializes in cuts of meat along with pastas and wines.

Specials include the provoleta appetizer and the Vacio flank steak. New Orleans Magazine’s Chef of the Year 2006. $$$

St., Uptown, JungsGoldenDragon2.com. L, D daily. This Chinese destination is a real find.

Along with the usual you’ll find spicy cold noodle dishes, dumplings and a Beijing-style breakfast on the weekends. This is one of the few local Chinese places that breaks the Americanized mold. $

La Côte Brasserie 700 Tchoupitoulas St., 613-2350, CBD/Warehouse District, LaCoteBrasserie.com. B, L, D daily. Fresh local seafood, international ingredients and a contemporary atmosphere fill the room at this hotel restaurant near the Convention Center. $$$

Kosher Cajun New York Deli and Grocery 3520 N. Hullen St., 888-2010,

Lakeview Harbor 911 Harrison Ave., 4864887, Lakeview, Lakeview-Harbor.com. L, D daily. Burgers are the name of the game here at this restaurant which shares a pedigree with Snug Harbor and Port of Call. Rounded out with a loaded baked potato, their half-pound patties are sure to please. Daily specials, pizza and steaks are offered as well. $

Metairie, KosherCajun.com. L Mon-Fri & Sun, D Mon-Thu. Great kosher meals and complete kosher grocery in the rear make this Metairie eatery a unique destination. The matzo ball soup is a winner and catering is available for parties of any size. $

K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen 416 Chartres St., 524-7394, French Quarter, ChefPaul. com/KPaul. L Thu-Sat, D Mon-Sat. Paul Prudhomme’s landmark restaurant helped introduce Cajun food to a grateful nation. Lots of seasoning and bountiful offerings, along with reserved seating, make this a destination for locals and tourists alike. $$$$ Kyoto 4920 Prytania St., 891-3644, Uptown, KyotoNola.com. L, D Mon-Sat. A neighborhood sushi restaurant where the regulars order off-the-menu rolls. $$

La Boca 857 Fulton St., 525-8205, Warehouse District, LaBocaSteaks.com. D Mon-Sat. This Argentine steakhouse in the

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La Macarena Pupuseria & Latin Cafe 8120 Hampson St., 862-5252, Uptown. L, D Mon-Fri, Br,L, D Sat & Sun. This cash-only and BYOB restaurant has recently overhauled their menu, now including a large selection of vegan and vegetarian items, as well as a tapas menu. $$

La Petite Grocery 4238 Magazine St., 8913377, Uptown, LaPetiteGrocery.com. L, D TueSat. Elegant dining in a convivial atmosphere quickly made this place an Uptown darling.

The menu is heavily French-inspired with an emphasis on technique. $$$

La Provence 25020 Highway 190, (985) 626-7662, Lacombe, LaProvenceRestaurant.

com. D Wed-Sun, Br Sun. John Besh (New Orleans Magazine’s Chef of the Year 2007) upholds time-honored Provençal cuisine and rewards his guests with a true farm-life experience, from house-made preserves, charcuterie, herbs, kitchen gardens and eggs cultivated on the property, an elegant French colonial stucco house. $$$$$

La Thai Uptown 4938 Prytania St., 8998886, Uptown, LaThaiUptown.com. L, D TueSun. Uptown outpost of the Chauvin family’s ingredient-driven Thai-Cajun fusion cuisine.

The summer rolls are good as is the tom kar gai soup. Lunch specials are a good deal and vegetarian dishes are offered as well. $$ Latil’s Landing Houmas House Plantation, 40136 Highway 942, (225) 473-9380, Darrow, HoumasHouse.com. L Sun, D Wed-Sun. Nouvelle Louisiane, plantation-style cooking served in an opulent setting features dishes like rack of lamb and plume de veau. $$$$$

Le Meritage 1001 Toulouse, 522-8800, French Quarter, LeMeritageRestaurant.com.

D Tue-Sat. This restaurant blends fine wines with Southern-flavored cuisine for a memorable fine-dining experience in a casual environment. Chef Michael Farrell’s well-rounded menu features suggested wine and food pairings, along with full or half servings both by the glass and by the plate. Complimentary valet parking. $$$

Le Salon Windsor Court Hotel, 300 Gravier St., 596-4773, CBD/Warehouse District. L Buffet Mon-Fri. Also, Afternoon Tea, Thu-Sun, Seating at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Formal after-

noon tea with harpist or string quartet served in a sophisticated atmosphere. A local motherdaughter tradition. $$

Liborio’s Cuban Restaurant 321 Magazine St., 581-9680, CBD/Warehouse District, LiborioCuban.com. L Mon-Sat, D Tue-Sat. Authentic Cuban favorites such as Ropa Vieja and pressed Cuban sandwiches along with great specials make this a popular lunch choice. $$$ Lil’ Lizzy’s 1500 Esplanade Ave., 569-8997, Mid-City. B Mon-Sat, L Mon-Fri. Spot local and national politicos dining at this favored Creole soul restaurant known for homey classics like fried chicken and Trout Baquet. $ Lilette 3637 Magazine St., 895-1636, Uptown, LiletteRestaurant.com. L, D Tue-Sat. Chef John Harris’ innovative menu draws discerning diners to this highly regarded bistro on Magazine Street. Desserts are wonderful as well. $$$$$ Lola’s 3312 Esplanade Ave., 488-6946, Mid-City. D daily. Garlicky Spanish dishes and great paella make this artsy Faubourg St. John boîte a hipster destination. $$$ Lüke 333 St. Charles Ave., 378-2840, CBD, LukeNewOrleans.com. Br Sat-Sun, B, L, D daily. John Besh (New Orleans Magazine’s Chef of the Year 2007) and executive chef Matt Regan characterize the cuisine “Alsace meets New Orleans in an authentic brasserie setting.” Germanic specialties and French bistro classics, house-made patés and abundant plateaux of cold, fresh seafood. New Orleans Magazine’s Best New Restaurant 2007. $$$

Reveillon at Bayona 430 Dauphine St., 525-4455, Bayona.com

You may be used to most Christmas and holiday traditions, but if you haven’t been to a Reveillon dinner, then you’re missing out. An old Creole custom – to have a family feast after midnight Mass on Christmas Eve – has been revived and updated in New Orleans. Bayona, a Susan Spicer restaurant located in the picturesque French Quarter, is one of the best places to enjoy one. Here are some of the delicious dishes appearing on their menu this year: Oyster and Italian Sausage Gratin with Spinach and Parmesan Bread Crumbs and Cream of Celery Soup with Hazelnut Butter and Foie Gras Mousse. And there’s more where that came from! – M irella cameran

Madrid 300 Harrison Ave., 482-2757, Lakeview. D Tue-Sat. A taste of Spain in the suburbs. Paella is a house specialty along with hot and cold tapas, garlic shrimp and cool glasses of sangria. $

Mahony’s 3454 Magazine St., 899-3374, Uptown, MahonysPoBoys.com. L, D Mon-Sat. Along with the usual poor boys, this sandwich shop serves up a Grilled Shrimp and Fried Green Tomato version dressed with remoulade sauce. Sandwich offerings are augmented by a full bar. $ Mandina’s 3800 Canal St., 482-9179, MidCity, MandinasRestaurant.com. L, D daily.

Quintessential New Orleans neighborhood institution reopened following an extensive renovation. Though the ambiance is more upscale, the same food and seafood dishes make dining here a New Orleans experience. $$

Maple Street Café 7623 Maple St., 314-

9003, Uptown. L, Mon-Sat, D, Mon-Sun. Casual dinner spot serving Mediterraneaninspired pastas and entrées, along with heartier fare such as duck and filet mignon. $$

The Marigny Brasserie 640 Frenchmen St., 945-4472, Faubourg Marigny, MarignyBrasserie.com. B, L, D daily. Chic neighborhood bistro with traditional dishes like the Wedge of Lettuce salad and innovative cocktails like the Cucumber Cosmo. $$$

Martin Wine Cellar 714 Elmeer Ave., 8967300, Metairie, MartinWine.com. L daily. Wine by the glass or bottle to go with daily lunch specials, towering burgers, hearty soups, salads and giant, deli-style sandwiches. $

Mat & Naddie’s 937 Leonidas St., 8619600, Uptown, MatAndNaddies.com. L MonFri, D Thu-Mon. Cozy converted house along River Road serves up creative and eclectic regionally-inspired fare. Crab cakes with cucumber slaw makes for a good appetizer

and when the weather is right the romantic patio is the place to sit. $$$$

Middendorf’s Interstate 55, Exit 15, 30160 Highway 51 South, (985) 386-6666, Akers, MiddendorfsRestaurant.com. L, D Wed-Sun. Historic seafood destination along the shores of Lake Maurepas is world-famous for its thin-fried catfish filets. Open since 1934, it transitioned to its next generation of owners when Horst Pfeifer purchased it in 2007.

More than a restaurant, this is a Sunday Drive tradition. $$

Mike’s On the Avenue 628 St. Charles Ave., 523-7600, CBD, MikesOnTheAvenue. com. L Mon-Fri, D Mon-Sat. Mike Fenelly and Vicky Bayley have re-opened one of New Orleans most inventive restaurants in Mike’s On the Avenue. Fennelly’s California-Asian cuisine may lack the novelty it enjoyed in the 1990s, but it’s every bit as good. $$$$

MiLa 817 Common St., 412-2580, French

Quarter, MiLaNewOrleans.com. L Mon-Fri, D Mon-Sat. Latest offering from husband-andwife chefs Slade Rushing and Allison VinesRushing focuses on the fusion of the cuisines of Miss. and La. Signature dishes include Oysters Rockefeller “Deconstructed” and New Orleans-style barbecue lobster. New Orleans Magazine’s Best New Restaurant 2008. $$$$

Mona’s Café 504 Frenchmen St., 949-4115, Marigny; 4126 Magazine St., 894-9800, Uptown; 1120 S. Carrollton Ave., 861-8174, Uptown; 3901 Banks St., 482-7743, Mid-City.

L, D daily. Middle Eastern specialties like baba ganuj, tender-tangy beef or chicken shawarma, falafel and gyros, stuffed into pillowy pita bread or on platters. The lentil soup with crunchy pita chips and desserts such as sticky sweet baklava round out the menu. $ Mondo 900 Harrison Ave., 224-2633, Lakeview, MondoNewOrleans.com. Br Sun, L Wed-Fri, D Mon-Sat. Susan Spicer’s take

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T HE M EN U on world cuisine isn’t far from her home in Lakeview. Make sure to call ahead because the place has a deserved reputation for good food and good times. $$$

Morton’s, The Steakhouse The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., 566-0221, French Quarter, Mortons.com/NewOrleans. D daily.

Quintessential Chicago steakhouse serves up top-quality slabs of meat along with jumbo seafood. Clubhouse atmosphere makes this chophouse a favorite of Saints players and businessmen alike. $$$$$

Mosca’s 4137 Highway 90 West, 436-9942, Avondale. D Tue-Sat. Italian institution near the Huey Long Bridge dishes out massive portions of great food family-style. Good bets are the shrimp mosca and chicken à la grande.

Note: Cash Only. $$$

Mother’s 401 Poydras St., 523-9656, CBD/ Warehouse District, MothersRestaurant.net.

B, L, D daily. Locals and tourists alike endure long queues and a confounding ordering system to enjoy iconic dishes such as the Ferdi poor boy and Jerry’s jambalaya. Come for a late lunch to avoid the rush. $$

Mr. Ed’s Seafood and Italian Restaurant 1001 Live Oak St., 838-0022, Bucktown; 910 W. Esplanade Ave., #A, 4633030, Kenner. L, D Mon-Sat. Neighborhood restaurant specializes in seafood and Italian offerings such as stuffed eggplant and bell pepper. Fried seafood and sandwiches make it a good stop for lunch. $$

Muriel’s Jackson Square 801 Chartres St., 568-1885, French Quarter, Muriels.com.

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Uptown (takeout & delivery only), NakedPizza. biz. L, D daily. Pizza place with a focus on fresh ingredients and a healthy crust. The Mediterranean pie is a good choice. $

One Restaurant and Lounge 8132 Hampson St., 301-9061, Uptown, OrleansGrapevine.com. L Tue-Fri, D Mon-Sat. Black seating and herbaceous sage-colored walls form a dining room where every seat is a view into the open kitchen and the chefs creating contemporary comfort food on a seasonally changing menu. The bar is also known for cranking out clever cocktails. New Orleans Magazine’s Best New Restaurant 2005. $$$$

Napoleon House 500 Chartres St., 524-

Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar and Bistro

L, D daily, Br Sun. Enjoy pecan-crusted drum and other New Orleans classics while dining in the courtyard bar or any other room in this labyrinthine, rumored-to-be-haunted establishment. $$$$

Naked Pizza 6307 S. Miro St., 865-0244,

9752, French Quarter, NapoleonHouse.com. L, D Thu-Tue. Originally built in 1797 as a respite for Napoleon, this family-owned Europeanstyle café serves local favorites: gumbo, jambalaya, muffulettas and for sipping, a Sazerac or lemony Pimm’s Cup. $$

720 Orleans Ave., 523-1930, French Quarter.

D daily. A sophisticated and casual wine bar serving bistro fare – seafood bouillabaisse and meats, soups, salads, a broad selection of cheeses, pâtés and a huge wine list. $$$$

Nine Roses 1100 Stephen St., 366-7665, Gretna, NineRosesResturant.com. L, D SunTue, Thu-Sat. The extensive Vietnamese menu specializes in hot pots, noodles and dishes big enough for everyone to share. Great for families. $$

CBD/Warehouse District, PalaceCafe.com.

L Mon-Sat, D Mon-Sun, Br Sun. Dickie Brennan-owned brasserie with French-style sidewalk seating and house-created specialties of Chef Darrin Nesbit at lunch, dinner and Jazz Brunch. Favorites here include crabmeat cheesecake, turtle soup, the Werlein salad with fried Louisiana oysters and pork ”debris” studded Palace Potato Pie. $$$$$

NOLA 534 St. Louis St., 522-6652, French Quarter, Emerils.com. L Thu-Sun, D daily.

Emeril’s more affordable eatery, featuring cedar-plank-roasted redfish; private dining. $$$$$

Nuvolari’s 246 Girod St., (985) 6265619, Mandeville, Nuvolaris.com. D daily.

Dark woods and soft lighting highlight this Northshore Creole Continental-Italian fusion restaurant famous for crabmeat ravioli, veal dishes, seafood specialties and delectable desserts. $$$$

Palace Café 605 Canal St., 523-1661,

Parkway Bakery and Tavern 538 Hagan Ave., 482-3047, Mid-City, ParkwayBakeryAndTavernNola.com. L, D daily, closed Tue. Featured on national TV and having served poor boys to presidents, Parkway stakes a claim to some of the best sandwiches in town. Their French fry version with gravy and cheese is a classic at a great price. $

Pascal’s Manale 1838 Napoleon Ave.,

895-4877, Uptown. L Mon-Fri, D Mon-Sat. Vintage New Orleans neighborhood restaurant since 1913 and the place to go for the housecreation of barbecued shrimp. Its oyster bar serves icy cold, freshly shucked Louisiana oysters and the Italian specialties and steaks are also solid. $$$$

Patois 6078 Laurel St., 895-9441, Uptown, PatoisNola.com. Br Sun, L Fri, D Wed-Sat. The food is French in technique, with influences from across the Mediterranean as well as the American South, all filtered through the talent of Chef Aaron Burgau (New Orleans Magazine’s Best New Chef 2009).

Reservations recommended. $$$

Paul’s Café 100 Pine St., (985) 386-9581, Ponchatoula, PaulsCafe.net. B, L daily. Best known for its strawberry daiquiris, Paul’s also cooks up egg breakfasts and lunches including all manner of sandwiches and poor boys. $

The Pelican Club 312 Exchange Place, 523-1504, French Quarter, PelicanClub.com.

D daily. Tucked into a French Quarter alley, Pelican Club serves an eclectic mix of hip food, from the seafood “martini” to clay pot barbecued shrimp and a trio of duck. Three dining rooms available. $$$$$

PJ’s Coffee Multiple locations throughout Greater New Orleans, PJsCoffee.com. The city’s first iced-coffee spot that pioneered the coffee house experience in New Orleans and introduced us all to velvet ices, drinkable granitas and locally made Ronald Reginald vanilla.

A wide assortment of pastries and bagels are

offered as well as juices and fresh ground or whole bean coffees. $

Port of Call 838 Esplanade Ave., 523-0120, French Quarter, PortOfCallNola.com. L, D daily. It’s all about the big, meaty burgers and giant baked potatoes in this popular bar/restaurant – unless you’re cocktailing only, then it’s all about the Monsoons. $$

Praline Connection 542 Frenchmen St., 943-3934, Faubourg Marigny, PralineConnection.com. L, D daily. Downhome dishes of smothered pork chops, greens, beans and cornbread are on the menu at this homey Creole soul restaurant. $$

Ralph Brennan’s Red Fish Grill 115 Bourbon St., 598-1200, French Quarter, RedFishGrill.com. L, D daily. Chef Austin Kirzner cooks up a broad menu peppered with Big Easy favorites like BBQ oysters, blackened redfish and double chocolate bread pudding. $$$$$

Ralph’s On The Park 900 City Park Ave., 488-1000, Mid-City, RalphsOnThePark.com.

Br Sun, L Wed-Fri, D daily. A modern interior, a view of City Park’s moss-draped oaks and contemporary Creole dishes such as City Park salad, turtle soup and BBQ Gulf shrimp. The bar gets special notice for cocktails. $$$$

The Red Maple 1036 Lafayette St., 3670935, Gretna, TheRedMaple.com. L Tue-Fri, D Tue-Sat. This West Bank institution since 1963 is known for its seafood, steaks, wine list and some of the best bread pudding around. $$$$

Reginelli’s Pizzeria 741 State St., 8991414, Uptown; 3244 Magazine St., 895-7272, Uptown; 5608 Citrus Blvd., 818-0111, Harahan; 817 W. Esplanade Ave., 7126868, Kenner; 874 Harrison Ave, 488-0133, Lakeview; Reginellis.com. L, D daily. Pizzas, pastas, salads, fat calzones and lofty focaccia

sandwiches are on tap at locations all over town. $$

Arnaud’s Remoulade 309 Bourbon St., 523-0377, French Quarter, Remoulade.com. L, D daily. Granite-topped tables and an antique mahogany bar are home to the eclectic menu of Famous Shrimp Arnaud, red beans and rice and poor boys as well as specialty burgers, grilled all-beef hot dogs and thin-crust pizza. $$ Restaurant August 301 Tchoupitoulas St., 299-9777, CBD/Warehouse District, RestaurantAugust.com. L Mon-Fri, D daily.

James Beard Award-winning chef (New Orleans Magazine’s Chef of the Year 2007) John Besh’s menu is based on classical techniques of Louisiana cuisine and produce with a splash of Euro flavor set in a historic carriage warehouse. $$$$$

R’Evolution 777 Bienville St., 553-2277, French Quarter, RevolutionNola.com. L, D Mon-Fri, Br, D Sun, open late Fri-Sat. R’evolution is the partnership between chefs John Folse and Rick Tramonto. Located in the Royal Sonesta Hotel, it’s an opulent place that combines the local flavors of chef Folse with the more cosmopolitan influence of chef Tramonto. Chef de cuisine Chris Lusk and executive sous chef Erik Veney are in charge of day-to-day operations, which include house-made charcuterie, pastries, pastas and more. $$$$$

Ristorante Da Piero 401 Williams Blvd., Kenner, RistoranteDaPiero.com. L Tue-Fri, D Tue-Sat, 469-8585. Homemade pastas and an emphasis on Northern Italian cuisine make this cozy spot in Kenner’s Rivertown a romantic destination. $

Rib Room Omni Royal Orleans Hotel, 621 St. Louis St., 529-7046, French Quarter, OmniHotels.com. B, L, D daily, Br Sun. Old

World elegance, high ceilings and views of Royal Street, house classic cocktails and Anthony Spizale’s broad menu of prime rib, stunning seafood and on weekends, a Champagne Brunch. $$$

Riccobono’s Panola Street Café 7801 Panola St., 314-1810, Garden District. B, L daily. This breakfast spot at the corner of Burdette and Panola streets has been waking up bleary college students for years. The omelets are good, as are the Belgian waffles.

Offers daily specials as well. $

Rio Mar 800 S. Peters St., 525-3474, CBD/ Warehouse District, RioMarSeafood.com.

L Mon-Fri. D Mon-Sat. Seafood-centric Warehouse District destination focuses on Latin American and Spanish cuisines. Try the bacalaitos and the escabeche. The tapas lunch is a great way to try a little of everything. Save room for the Tres Leches, a favorite dessert.

New Orleans Magazine’s Chef of the Year 2006. $$$$

Ristorante Filippo 1917 Ridgelake Drive, 835-4008, Metairie. L Mon-Fri, D Tue-Sat. Creole-Italian destination serves up southern Italian specialties bathed in red sauces and cheese alongside New Orleans classics like pan-fried gulf fish and plump shellfish. $$$

River 127 Westin New Orleans Canal Place, 100 Rue Iberville, 566-7006, French Quarter. B, L, D daily. Continental cuisine with Louisiana flare in a dining room that overlooks the Mississippi River and French Quarter. $$$$

Rivershack Tavern 3449 River Road, 8344938, Jefferson, TheRivershackTavern.com. L, D daily. Home of the Tacky Ashtray, this popular bar alongside the Mississippi levee offers surprisingly wide-ranging menu featuring seafood, poor boys and deli-style sandwiches along with live music. Open late. $

Rock-N-Sake 823 Fulton St., 581-7253, CBD/Warehouse District, RockNSake.com. L Fri, D Tue-Sun. Enjoy fresh sushi along with contemporary takes on Japanese favorites in this club-like setting in the Warehouse District.

Open until midnight on Fri. and Sat., this makes for a unique late-night destination. $$$

Root 200 Julia St., 252-9480, CBD, RootNola. com. L Mon-Fri, D Sun-Thur, open late Fri-Sat. Chef Philip Lopez opened Root in November 2011 and has garnered a loyal following for his modernist, eclectic cuisine. Try the Korean fried chicken wings and the Cohiba-smoked scallops crusted with chorizo. $$$$ Royal Blend Coffee and Tea House 621 Royal St., 523-2716, French Quarter; 204 Metairie Road, 835-7779, Metairie; RoyalBlendCoffee.com. B, L daily. Known for their frozen Café Glace and a wide selection of coffees and teas, as well as pastries, daily specials and hearty breakfasts. $

Ruth’s Chris Steak House 3633 Veterans Blvd., 888-3600, Metairie. L Fri, D daily, Br Sat-Sun; 228 Poydras St. in Harrah’s Hotel, 587-7099, L, D daily, Br Sat-Sun; RuthsChris. com. Filet Mignon, creamed spinach and potatoes au gratin are the most popular dishes at this area steak institution, but there are also great seafood choices and top-notch desserts. $$$$$

Sake Café 2830 Magazine St., 894-0033, Uptown, SakeCafeUptown.com. L, D daily.

Creative and traditional Japanese food in an ultramodern décor. Sushi and sashimi boats, wild rolls filled with the usual and not-sousual suspects and a nice bar with a number of sakes from which to choose. $$$

Sammy’s Po-Boys and Catering 901 Veterans Blvd., 835-0916, Metairie, SammysPoBoys.com. L Mon-Sat, D Sun. Bucktown transplant offers a seafood-

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Saltwater Grill 710 S. Carrollton Ave., 324-6640, Uptown. L, D Mon-Sun, SaltwaterGrillNola.com. Off the Uptown streetcar line, this casual seafood restaurant specializes in fresh Louisiana and Gulf of Mexico seafood and shakes up a great margarita. $$$

Satsuma Café 3218 Dauphine St., 304-5962, Bywater; 7901 Maple St., 309-5557, Uptown; SatsumaCafe.com. B, L daily (until 7 p.m.).

Two locations bring healthy, inspired breakfast and lunch fare, along with fresh-squeezed juices, to the University Section of Uptown. $ Semolina 4436 Veterans Blvd., Suite 37, Metairie, 454-7930, Semolina.com. L, D daily.

This casual, contemporary pasta restaurant takes a bold approach to cooking Italian food, emphasizing flavors, texture and color; many of the dishes feature a signature Louisiana twist, such as the Muffuletta Pasta and Pasta Jambalaya. Popular entrees include Grilled Chicken Alfredo, Chicken Marsala and Veal Parmesan. $$

Serendipity 3700 Orleans Ave. 407-0818, Mid-City, SerendipityNola.com. D nightly.

Chef Chris DeBarr brings his eclectic and far-ranging style of cuisine and classicallyinspired cocktails to an outpost in American Can. A late-night option as well. $$

Sid-Mar’s Restaurant & Bar 3322 N. Turnbull Drive, 831-9541, Metairie, SidMarsRestaurant.com. L, D Tue-Sun. Sid-Mar’s is a local favorite for boiled, fried

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DINING GUIDE and broiled seafood whose original location in Bucktown was lost due to Katrina. The Burgess family has re-opened in Metairie, serving the same seafood-centric menu as before the storm. $

Slice 1513 St. Charles Ave., 525-7437, Uptown; 5538 Magazine St., 897-4800; SlicePizzeria. com. L, D Mon-Sat. Right on the Avenue, order up slices or whole pizza pies done in several styles (thin- and thick-crust) as well as pastas, seafood, paninis and salads. $ Slim Goodies Diner 3322 Magazine St., 891-EGGS (3447). B, L daily. This diner offers up an exhaustive menu heavily influenced by local cuisine. Try the Creole Slammer, a breakfast platter rounded out with Crawfish Étouffée. The laid-back vibe is best enjoyed on the patio out back. $

Snug Harbor 626 Frenchman St., 949-0696, Faubourg Marigny, SnugJazz.com. D daily.

The city’s premier jazz club serves cocktails and a dining menu loaded with steaks, seafood and meaty burgers served with loaded baked potatoes. $$$$

Stein’s Market and Deli 2207 Magazine St., 527-0771, Uptown, SteinsDeli.net. B, L, D Tue-Sun. New York meets New Orleans. The Reuben and Rachel sandwiches are the real deal and the half-sours and pickled tomatoes complete the deli experience. $

Stella! 1032 Chartres St., 587-0091, French Quarter, RestaurantStella.com. D daily. Global cuisine with a Louisiana blush by native son chef Scott Boswell. Dishes are always inventive and flavorful from appetizer to dessert.

The wine list is bold and the service “stellar.”

Boswell was New Orleans Magazine’s 2005 Chef of the Year. $$$$$

Sun Ray Grill 619 Pink St., 837-0055, Old Metairie; 1051 Annunciation St., 566-0021, CBD/Warehouse District; 2600 Belle Chasse Highway, 391-0053, Gretna; 2424 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 305-4704; SunRayGrill.com. L, D Mon-Sun. This local chain offers a globally influenced menu with burgers, steaks, sesame crusted tuna, sandwiches and salads. $$ Surrey’s Café and Juice Bar 1418 Magazine St., 524-3828, Coliseum Square; 4807 Magazine St., 895-5757, Uptown; SurreysCafeAndJuiceBar.com. B, L daily.

Laid-back café focuses on breakfast and brunch dishes to accompany fresh-squeezed juice offerings. Health-food lovers will like it here, along with fans of favorites such as peanut butter and banana pancakes. Note: Cash only. $$ Tan Dinh 1705 Lafayette St., 361-8008, Gretna. B, L, D Wed-Mon. Roasted quail and the beef pho rule at this Vietnamese outpost. $$

Theo’s Pizza 4218 Magazine St., 894-8554, Uptown; 4024 Canal, 302-1133, Mid-City; TheosPizza.com. L, D daily. The thin, crackercrisp crust pizzas are complemented by the broad assortment of toppings which include a lot of local ingredients. Cheap prices make this an economical choice along upscale Magazine Street and a delicious choice in Mid-City. $$

Three Muses 536 Frenchmen St., 298-8746, Marigny, TheThreeMuses.com. D Sun-Mon, Wed, Fri-Sat. Three Muses is a bar-restaurant

serving the eclectic cuisine of chef Daniel Esses. The menu changes, but expect Esses’ take on Italian, Spanish, North African and Korean cooking. Local bands provide music on a regular basis. $

Tommy’s Cuisine 746 Tchoupitoulas St., 581-1103, CBD/Warehouse, TommysNewOrleans.com. D daily. Classic Creole-Italian cuisine is the name of the game at this upscale eatery in the Warehouse District. Appetizers include the namesake Oysters Tommy, baked in the shell with Romano cheese, pancetta and roasted red pepper. $$$$$

Tony Angello’s 6262 Fleur de Lis Drive, 488-0888. Lakeview. D, Tue-Sat. Creole-Italian favorite serves up fare in the completely restored Lakeview location. Ask Tony to “Feed Me” if you want a real multi-course dining experience. $$$$ Tout de Suite Cafe 347 Verret St., 3622264, Algiers. B, L, D daily. Neighborhood coffeehouse/café in historic Algiers Point offers a light menu of soups, salads and sandwiches for a quick meal or carryout. $$

Tracey’s Irish Restaurant & Bar 2604 Magazine St., 897-5413, TraeysNola.com, Uptown. L, D daily. A neighborhood bar with one of the best messy roast beef poor boys in town. The gumbo, cheeseburger poor boy and other sandwiches are also winners. Grab a local Abita beer to wash it all down. Also a great location to watch “the game.” $ Trey Yuen 600 N. Causeway Blvd., (985) 626-4476, Mandeville, TreyYuen.com. L

Tue-Fri & Sun, D Tue-Sun. Chinese cuisine meets with local seafood in dishes like their Szechuan Spicy Alligator and Tong Cho Crawfish; private rooms available. $$

Tujague’s 823 Decatur St., 525-8676, French Quarter, TujaguesRestaurant.com. D daily. For more than 150 years this landmark restaurant has been offering Creole cuisine.

Favorites include a nightly six-course table d’hôté menu featuring a unique Beef Brisket with Creole Sauce. New Orleans Magazine’s Honor Roll honoree 2008. $$$$$

Wolfe’s 1041 Dumaine St., 593-9535, French Quarter. L Fri, D Tue-Sat. Chef Tom Wolfe has reinvented the former Peristyle, opening up the doors for full expression of his inventive, contemporary New Orleans cuisine. The menu changes seasonally. Complimentary valet. $$$

333 Poydras St., 2nd Floor, 207-5018, ZoeNewOrleans.com. B, L, D daily, L Mon-Sat. Completely redone in both décor and cuisine, each restaurant features a separate menu by executive chef Chris Brown. $$$

Wolfe’s in the Warehouse 859 Convention

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Center Blvd., 613-2882, CBD/Warehouse District. B, L, D daily. Chef Tom Wolfe brings his refined cuisine to the booming Fulton Street corridor. His Smoked Kobe Short Ribs are a good choice. $$$

Upperline 1413 Upperline St., 891-9822,

Ye Olde College Inn 3000 S. Carrollton

Uptown, Upperline.com. D Wed-Sun. Consummate hostess JoAnn Clevenger and talented Chef Nathan Winowich make for a winning combination at this nationally heralded Uptown favorite. The oft-copied Fried Green Tomatoes with Shrimp Remoulade originated here. $$$$

Ave., 866-3683, Uptown, CollegeInn1933.com.

D Tue-Sat. The Carrollton institution moved next door into brand-new digs but serves up the same classic fare, albeit with a few new upscale dishes peppering the menu. $$$

Vega Tapas Café 2051 Metairie Road, 8362007, Metairie. D daily. Innovative establishment offers fresh seafood, grilled meats and vegetarian dishes in a chic environment. Daily chef specials showcase unique ingredients and make this place a popular destination for dates as well as groups of friends. $$

Venezia 134 N. Carrollton Ave., 488-7991, Mid-City. L Wed-Fri & Sun, D Wed-Sun. Casual neighborhood Italian destination known for its thin-crust pizzas. Good lunch specials make this a popular choice as well. $$

Vincent’s Italian Cuisine 4411 Chastant St., 885-2984, Metairie, L Tue-Fri, D Tue-Sat; 7839 St. Charles Ave., 866-9313, Uptown. L Tue-Fri, D Mon-Sun; VicentsItalianCuisine. com. Snug Italian boîte packs them in yet manages to remain intimate at the same time.

The cannelloni is a house specialty. $$$

Yuki Izakaya 525 Frenchmen St., 9431122, Marignuy. D Tue-Sun. Authentic Japanese Izakaya serves small plates to late-night crowds at this unique destination on Frenchmen. Try the Hokke Fish or the Agedashi Tofu. An excellent sake menu rounds out the appeal, as does the sexy, club-like ambiance. $

Zea’s Rotisserie and Bar 1525 St. Charles Ave., Lower Garden District, 520-8100; 1655 Hickory Ave, Harahan, 738-0799; 4450 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 780-9090; 1325 West Esplanade, Kenner, 468-7733; 1121 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 361-8293; 110 Lake Drive, Covington, (985) 327-0520, ZeaRestaurants.com. L, D daily. This popular restaurant serves a variety of grilled items as well as appetizers, salads, side dishes, seafood, pasta and other entrées, drawing from a wide range of worldly influences. Zea’s also offers catering services. $$$ Zoë Restaurant W New Orleans Hotel,

Antoine’s Annex 513 Royal St., 525-8045, French Quarter, Antoines.com/AntoinesAnnex. Around the corner from the oldest continuously operated restaurant in the country, Antoine’s Annex serves French pastries, including individual baked Alaskas, ice cream and gelato, as well as panini, salads and coffee. They also deliver.

Bee Sweet Cupcakes 5706 Magazine St., 891-8333, Uptown, BeeSweetCupcakes.net.

Open Mon-Sat. Tiny shop sells its namesake treats with a New Orleans twist. Try the Bananas Foster or the Pralines and Cream flavors. Daily specials are offered, as well as catering orders for weddings and parties.

Bittersweet Confections 725 Magazine St., 523-2626, Warehouse District, BittersweetConfections.com. Freshly baked cookies, cupcakes and specialty cakes.

Serving handmade chocolate truffles, fudge, caramels, gelato, ice coffee, chocolate-dipped strawberries and fresh squeezed lemonade.

Children’s birthday parties, chocolate tasting parties, custom chocolates and truffle party bar. Call for details.

Blue Dot Donuts 4301 Canal St., 218-4866, Mid-City, BlueDotDonuts.com. B, L daily.

Heard the one about the cops that opened a donut shop? This is no joke. The Bacon Maple Long John gets all the press, but returning customers are happy with the classics as well as twists like peanut butter and jelly.

Blue Frog Chocolates 5707 Magazine St., 269-5707, Uptown, BlueFrogChocolate.com.

French and Belgian chocolate truffles and Italian candy flowers make this boutique a great place for gifts.

Calcasieu 930 Tchoupitoulas St., 5882188, Warehouse District, CalcasieuRooms. com. Located in the second floor of a renovated warehouse, above Cochon and Cochon Butcher, is a place to host gatherings both large and small. Catering menus feature modern Louisiana cooking and the Cajun cuisine for which chef Donald Link is justifiably famous.

Gambino’s Bakery Multiple locations. 8857500, Gambinos.com. This local bakery chain has become part of the fabric of New Orleans.

Famous for its Doberge cakes, King Cakes, red velvet cakes, icing-enrobed petite fours, Italian cookies and pastries. Nationwide shipping is available.

Magic Seasonings Mail Order (800) 4572857. Offers Chef Paul Prudhomme’s famous cookbooks, smoked meats, videos, seasonings and more. Online shopping available at shop.

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St. James Cheese Company 5004 Prytania St., 899-4737, Uptown, StJamesCheese. com. Specialty shop offers a selection of fine cheeses, wines, beers and related accouterments. Look for wine and cheese specials every Friday.

Sucré 3025 Magazine St., 520-8311; 3301 Veterans Blvd., 834-2277; ShopSucre. com. Desserts nightly. Open late weekends.

Chocolates, pastry and gelato draw rave reviews at this new dessert destination.

Beautiful packaging makes this a great place to shop for gifts. Catering available.

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Pizzas In search of the upper crust BY ALEX GECAN Pizza paid my bills through college. Every evening after class I would slough over to a pizzeria just off campus and spin dough until the sun came up. After the first few months the work became meditative, almost medicinal; every three minutes (two when I was on fire), I would scrape up a spongy, sticky loaf, wax its diameter to 22 inches, slop the requisite ingredients on top and bake it until my classmates could find it palatable.

In our spare time, my coworkers and I would challenge each other to invent a pie more inventive than the last. We were limited by the ingredients our bosses would suffer to order, but we still managed to keep ourselves plump and amused.

But before pickled jalapeño peppers and canned pineapple became commonplace pizza toppings – or at least commonly accepted – the noble tomato pie made its doughy bones on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius and around Naples. In its centuries-old history, pizza has evolved from a sweet street food to a predominantly savory repast that spans all ranks of cuisine.

Rumors of pizza in New Orleans date back to the French Market of the 1930s. That first version was probably more closely related to the rustic baked pies of yesteryear, but the last decade has seen a groundswell in pizza joints around town. This is our best effort to let you know what to put on your list.

The Methodology. We nixed all ideas of what pizza “should” be. Everyone

seems to have an opinion on this, so we opted for a simpler supposition: The pizzas we would sample must have crust, sauce, cheese and, in an effort to gage versatility, pepperoni – the most classic of accouterments.

All crust types were up for consideration, and we made no judgment as to what constituted “proper” cheese. At the end of the analyses, what really mattered was taste.

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Co-owner and executive chef Alon Shaya’s Neapolitan-style pizza at Domenica earned the top spot in the pepperoni pizza showdown. The pizza itself is simple, but simply fantastic.

The crust, sturdy enough to eat without folding – although you’ll want to power through more quickly – picks up just a hint of scorch from the oven, dusky in places but otherwise bright and inviting, wreathed in a simple, slightly tangy sauce and wrapped up in a consistent layer of mozzarella.

Domenica opts for broader, thinner pepperoni, which tends to retain its mobility during the brief baking period, but still charges the pie with zest, salt and smoke, hugging the cheese closely without becoming slick or greasy.

The pies are decidedly larger than what a single diner should eat in one sitting, but that didn’t stop me from devouring an entire pie and going back for more.

Domenica’s pizza represents the culmination of Shaya’s lifelong ambition to cook Italian food.

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Having worked in kitchens specializing in Italian cuisine on-and-off since he was a teenager, Shaya traveled to Northern and Central Italy and began cooking with families and professional chefs to perfect his technique before

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returning to New Orleans to open Domenica with chef John Besh. “I had made pizza before moving to Italy,” says Shaya, “but this was like going to church.”

Without knowing he would be cooking pizza so consis-

tently and prolifically, Shaya had begun a sourdough starter – now the basis for Domenica’s pizza dough – in his home kitchen before even moving to Italy. “My wife would feed it daily while I was living in Italy,” he recalls.

“When I got home and the starter was still alive, I knew she was the one and I asked her to marry me.”

The sauce is a simple mash of domestic tomatoes and salt, the cheese a whole-milk mozzarella from St. James Cheese Company (they also employ fontina from Valle d’Aosta and ParmigianoReggiano from Parma) and the pepperoni is a handmade scion of Domenica’s in-house charcuterie. The pies are blasted by 800 degrees of oak and pecan on a stone deck for only 90 seconds to two minutes, fusing the ingredients and marrying the flavors, but still allowing each component to stand apart.

Recommendation: Come for the pepperoni, stay for the Gorgonzola pizza with apples, speck and pecans; and enjoy half-priced pizzas during happy hour.

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Ancora. (4508 Freret St., 3241636, AncoraPizza.com) A herald

of the revitalization of Freret Street’s pregnant midsection, Ancora turns out pizza in strict adherence to the tenets of Neapolitan pizza-making, from ingredients to oven type and temperature, to acceptable thickness and width.

Just crisp to the touch, the crust cools to a pleasing chewiness after leaving the 800-degree oven. As with Domenica, the sauce is simple, bright and delicious.

The cheese, identified as fior di Latte, clings to the pie in moist dollops, porous with just a hint of sweetness.

The meat at play in this particular formula isn’t technically pepperoni, although it’s so close an analog that we had to include it; labeled simply a “Naples Salumi,” it’s spiced in the same manner as pepperoni, but consists only of pork (rather than pork and beef) and isn’t smoked.

Coupled with chile peppers on the “Diavola” pizza and moistened by an aglianico from Campania, you won’t care what it’s called, only where you can find more of it.

Recommendation: Bring a date – but beware of the “Cheap Date” cocktail – and try more than one pizza. Be advised, their pizza is only available in-house, and only for dinner, although they have a rotating menu of sandwiches for midday repasts Fridays and Saturdays.

Tower of Pizza. (2104 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, 833-9373) Still

operating out of a modest shopping center on Veterans Boulevard, Tower of Pizza is a back-to-basics style pizza that has stood the test of time.

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By the Slice Garage Pizza (2828 Canal St., 214-5177, ChickieWahWah.com), located inside Chickie Wah Wah, serves up unusually delicious single slices. The slices are massive, slightly thicker than New York-style, beautifully floppy with a substantial outer crust for waving the slice around. The sauce is light, lingering under a healthy (or perhaps unhealthy) portion of cheese that packs plenty of punch. The pepperoni I sampled was tightly curled, crisped at the edges and there was a lot of it.

Pizzicare (3001 Tulane Ave., 301-4823, Pizzicare.com) in Mid-City offers slices of each of its specialty pizzas for lunch and dinner, peppered with produce from NOLA Greenroots and Hollygrove Market & Farm.

Try their white pie with pancetta and Brussels sprouts.

Cafe Nino (1510 South Carrollton Ave., 865-9200) in Riverbend cranks out no-frills slices in an old-school setting, along with plate lunches and addictive garlic knots rolled out from pizza dough.

Vieux CarrĂŠ Pizzaria (733 St. Louis St., 529-1999,

VieuxCarrePizza.com) in the French Quarter is a welcome respite from other Bourbon Street fare; the crust is thick and doughy without being spongy, and the dark-red sauce holds a beautiful mĂŠlange of cheese, toppings and spices. Perfect for soaking up a Hand Grenade or three.

Like Pizzicare, Slice (5538 Magazine St., 897-4800, 1513 St. Charles Ave., 525-PIES (7437), SlicePizzeria.com) distinguishes itself by offering its entire pizza menu on a bythe-slice basis.

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Slice. (5538 Magazine St. 897-4800, 1513 St. Charles Ave. 525-PIES (7437), SlicePizzeria. com) When the gentlemen

Delivery Lazaro’s (483-8609) in Mid-City spins out pies the size of manhole covers with classic toppings.

If you’re outside their delivery radius, stop by the Banks Street Bar for live music and cold drinks while you wait for your pie. They are open for dinner and late into the night, so keep your appetite into the evening.

Ciro’s Côté Sud (866-9551) is really distinguished in two categories – sit-down pizza and delivery – but what’s really impressive is that they deliver their entire Provençal menu along with their pies. The crust is crisp but foldable, and the pies have a light, airy consistency.

Reginelli’s (Reginellis.com) has enough locations that it can deliver to almost anywhere in the

so thick that it’s overwhelming. The sauce marries into the cheese while baking, adding a hint of sweetness and spice to the mozzarella.

In a twist characteristic of several Metairie pizzerias, Tower throws their pepperoni under the crust. While this can sometimes result in flaccid or undercooked pepperoni, the folks at Tower have found a combination of ingredients and temperature that puts just enough tooth on the pepperoni.

Tower is old-school and frill-free; it’s comfortable pizza for folks who want a solid, standard pie.

Recommendation: Go with your gut.

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city. Grab one of their tasty salads to go with their pies – and don’t be scared by the capers, they work wonders on pizza. If only they could figure out a way to deliver their beer pitcher specials.

Magazine Pizza (548-0212) is wedged behind the Rusty Nail underneath Interstate-10, but they deliver all the way across town. Skip the ordinary incarnations and opt for the Philly cheese steakstyle pizza, or the aptly named Hangover pie.

In addition to providing substantially tastier pies than most of its closest neighbors, Vieux Carré Pizza (529-1999) also offers late-night delivery, so if you live in the French Quarter you can indulge the midnight munchies from the comfort of your sofa.

322-2815, MidwayPizzaNOLA.com)

Quick, name a flat city with humid summers, a nearby lake and questionable politics.

The Midway, which shares a name with Chicago’s “other” airport, is the first pizzeria on this side of Lake Pontchartrain to offer up true deep-dish pizza – that is to say, cooked in an actual deep dish and served thus.

The crust hugs the edge of the dense metal pans in which the pies are served, uniformly thick, gold flecked with brown, redolent with pockets of thick, deep-red sauce. Perhaps due to its roots in Virginia – owner Steve Watson brought his recipes from Alexandria – Midway steers clear of Chicago-style

pizza’s characteristic pitfall, that of unpredictable, overcooked crust.

The cheese and pepperoni are utilitarian, but ride comfortably on the crust and sauce – the pizza’s real star players.

Recommendation: Outside of the usual suspects, The Midway has a kooky list of signature pies derived from a madman’s appetite that deliver sustenance in unusually gratifying ways. Recommendation: Try the Thunderbird, which combines roasted chicken and two kinds of pork with fresh and caramelized veggies, all under a drizzle of red pepper aioli. Make sure you bring backup.

behind Juan’s Flying Burrito first opened Slice’s St. Charles Avenue location, they caught some flak for adapting the Juan’s aesthetic to pizza – but the formula worked, and then some. And just as the two Juan’s restaurants are drastically different from each other, the now-two locations of Slice are as far apart from each other as they are from their forbears.

Slice’s pepperoni pizza is food porn at its best, and a large is noticeably larger than the advertised 14 inches.

Dusted with cornmeal, the crust is bare bones New Yorkstyle, forming floppy pennants that fold double and go down fast. The cheese is applied evenly throughout – not necessarily an easy feat with pies this size – and the pepperoni are plentiful, crispy and just spicy enough.

Recommendation: True to its name, Slice offers all of its specialty pies by the slice at both locations. Try the bacon, basil and garlic with a draft beer from a local brewery.

Pizza NOLA. (141 W. Harrison Ave., 872-0731, PizzaNOLA. com) This dark-horse pizzeria

is as inventive as it is out of the way. The crust is thick, rich and layered, more like croissant or puff pastry than conventional pizza crust, glowing golden and chewy throughout. The innovation is unusual, but effective.

The sauce is applied with a light touch, running in zesty rivulets through bubbles in the crust – a happenstance that is usually frustrating, but works with the richness of the dough. The cheese distributed with the same reservation, allowing the crust to take center stage, and the pepperoni are crispy, spicy and plentiful.

Although the restaurant’s space is small and remote, the menu is slightly more expansive, with curious signature pies on offer.

Crescent Pie & Sausage Company

Craft Pizza Many of the pies we tried were phenomenal in their own right, but missed out on the criterion of offering pepperoni. The most notable among these is Crescent Pie & Sausage Company (4400 Banks St., 482-2426, CrescentPieandSausage.com), an experiment by business partners Jeff Baron and Bart Bell. The crust at Crescent is crispy, bordering on brittle but still chewy on the inside. One particularly delicious pizza is heaped with duck confit, molten Brie, smoked mushrooms and truffle aioli atop a smattering of garlic olive oil.

The combination of fats is rich but well balanced, developing new flavors even as you chew it.

By contrast, the Marguerita, topped simply with their own homemade mozzarella, fresh tomatoes and olive oil, is light and refreshing.

Fresco CafĂŠ (7625 Maple St., 862-6363, FrescoCafe.us) in the Maple Street corridor jazzes up their offerings with pesto and white sauces, with frequent appearances from feta cheese and Mediterranean vegetables.

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Venezia Italian Food & Pizza Restaurant

Sit Down Pizza

Recommendation: Try the Fleur de Lis, topped with tomatoes, blue cheese and bacon – as though pizza had a love child with a Cobb salad – and taper off with their selections of gelato.

Mondo. (900 Harrison Ave., 224-2633, MondoNewOrleans.com)

Venezia Italian Food & Pizza Restaurant (134 North Carrollton Ave., 488-7991, VeneziaNewOrleans. com) hosts guests in a classic, Italianstyle dining room. They have been spinning out pies for decades, through two owners and countless changes in the city, and they’re still standing on their classic recipe.

Ciro’s Côté Sud’s (7918 Maple St., 866-9551, CoteSudRestaurant.com) intimate dining room brings Provence to Maple Street, with wire-backed chairs and soft lighting, and plenty of New Orleans artwork.

The feel is elegant but subdued, better for second dates than for large families. If you happen to live outside of Carrollton, make the trek and try it out.

Also on Maple, Figaro’s (7900 Maple St., 866-0100, FigarosRestaurant.com) is worth checking out for their white pizza alone – garlic, ricotta and mozzarella blend together in perfect harmony.

Mondo (900 Harrison Ave., 224-2633, MondoNewOrleans.com) seats guests in a rustic dining room, a tin-roofed barroom or at a counter right by the pizza oven. The dining room is malleable and can accommodate large parties – and reservations are only available for groups of five or more.

Domenica (inside the Roosevelt Hotel, 123 Baronne St. 648-6020, DomenicaRestaurant.com) serves its pizzas seven days a week, 12 hours a day in the Roosevelt Hotel. The space is open, airy and light, with picture windows and extensive decoration, and quite inviting for happy hour specials.

Jeff Talbott, Ancora Pizzeria

Susan Spicer’s neighborhood experiment Mondo churns out 12-inch pizzas from an oak-burning oven behind a prominent counter in the dining room.

The crust is thin and browned but still pliable, but the real star of the show is the house-made sauce, which begins with a pan-roasted mixture of herbs and aromatic vegetables. The pies all feature fresh mozzarella, and occasionally smoked mozzarella makes an appearance on the rotating menu or specialty pizzas.

There is a strictly pepperoni pizza available on the kids’ menu, but it’s deceptively mature; on the main dinner

A Tale of Two Jeffs There are a couple of Louisiana boys who now own pizzerias here in town, and the ways they got there are as different as the pies they serve.

Jeff Baron, a New Orleans native, first started selling pizza at the Dough Bowl, an alley-shaped pizza kitchen shoehorned between a bar and a liquor store, but has since joined forces with Bart Bell (formerly of Cuvée) and expanded his vision to Crescent Pie & Sausage Company and, most recently, Pizzicare.

“Going to Tulane I was very boastful about New Orleans’ culinary heritage,” says Baron, adding that he would get into heated debates about regional cuisine with his Northeastern classmates.

“Then they brought me to New York, and I was blown away.” After eating his words – and lots of pizza – Baron set out to open a New York-style pizzeria in New Orleans. The Dough Bowl was the first step, and he honed his kitchen skills with Bell at Crescent Pie & Sausage before realizing his vision with Pizzicare – huge, hearty, New York-

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menu, pepperoni joins fresh jalapeños, blanched onions and roasted garlic for a breathbombing feast of epic flavor.

Recommendation: Knock back the mushroom, leek and pancetta pizza with cremini and white button mushrooms.

Ed. Note: Since the author of this piece bartends at Mondo we felt a need to 1.) acknowledge that and 2.) conduct our own investigation. A group of four from the office had lunch there. We shared two pizzas; the Tomato, Basil and Mushroom as well as the Bacon, Egg, Potato, Ricotta, Parmesan. We also had several side dishes. Both pizzas were extraordinary. We found nothing to make us disagree with the author’s assessment above. Our one caveat is that we found the classic woodburning oven to be especially interesting (both visually and culinarily) and certainly worthy of more mention. It is clearly part of the pizzas’ success.

Reginelli’s Pizzeria. (741 State

St., 899-1414; 3244 Magazine St., 895-7272; 930 Poydras St., 488-0133; 874 Harrison Ave., 488-0133; Additional locations in Harahan, Metairie, Kenner and Baton Rouge; Reginellis.com)

otherwise delicious pizza.

Recommendation: Try the Nor’Easter, jacked up with caramelized onions, capers and sausage in a spicy red pepper sauce.

Local boys Darryl Reginelli and Bruce Erhardt have expanded their pizza enterprise to a chain of locations throughout the city, which makes their consistency all the more impressive.

The distinctive crust at Reginelli’s is pillowy with just a touch of rigidity at the bottom.

While the cheese isn’t remarkable on its own, the sauce is laden with oregano and pepper, chunky with tomatoes and moist without being wet. The pepperoni crisps around the edges, but is rich enough that, even well-done, they are juicy to the bite.

The touch that helps set Reginelli’s apart is the judicious application of fresh Parmesan – not a drastic departure from rote pizza baking, but a savvy addition to an

Pizza Delicious. (3334 N. Rampart St., 676-8482, PizzaDelicious.blogspot.com)

style pizza available by the slice or the pie. He has since hired Andy Mossbrook, a pizza man from Philadelphia, to keep the Yankee candle burning under the pizza stone.

But Baron isn’t one to spurn his home soil; whenever he needs fresh produce, he just runs out the back door and picks up veggies from the NOLA Greenroots project behind the pizzeria.

Further towards the river, Jeff Talbott, co-owner and pizza sensei of Ancora had a similar awakening when he left Lake Charles and began working in Italy. Although he admits that he wasn’t immediately “blown away,” as Baron had been, he had awoken to the new possibilities for pizza.

Talbott began experimenting with dough while a sous chef at Osiris in Northern California, baking pizzas at home on his days off; but he yearned for the land of his youth, returning to Louisiana in 2009 with what was then a 5-year-old dough starter – which now forms the basis for all of Ancora’s pizza dough. “What we do is bake bread,” Talbott says, demystifying the nature of pizza. “And we put toppings on it.” It is a modest claim with a delicious result, a combination of simple sauce – nothing but crushed San Marzano tomatoes and sea salt – and premium cheese, housemade charcuterie and local produce, each pie paired to a specific Italian wine.

Marigny pizza pop-up Pizza Delicious is true to its name.

The crust at Delicious is a super-thin New York version with a chewy outside, and would hold its own in the Big Apple as well as the Big Easy.

The sauce can tend towards sloppy wetness, but as the pie cools, it becomes much more approachable. The cheese is of high-quality and properly portioned; the pepperoni is thin, spicy and scrumptious.

While you’re waiting for the pie to cool off, try the pepperoni rolls, baseball-sized orbs of pepperoni and cheese rolled up into pizza dough.

The popup is currently only open on Thursdays and Sundays, and the wait times

can get long enough to make Hero wince, so make sure your plans are flexible and call ahead. It is worth the wait, and the trip.

Recommendation: Stay tuned to their website, PizzaDelicious.blogspot.com, for weekly specials.

Colonna’s. (842 N. Collins Blvd., Covington, (985) 8930910) Colonna’s brings pizza

to the Northshore with style and class. The crust is thin, bordering on scorched across the bottom. It is chewy near the edges and a little too thin at the center when hot, but when the heat dissipates the slices firm into foldable vehicles not entirely unlike New York street pizza.

The sauce is tangy with hints of onion, a little sweet but not overly so. The cheese is greasy in the best way possible, salty in perfect contrast to the sauce, and the pepperoni packs a wicked dose of spice.

Recommendation: Keep it simple.

Jeff Baron, Crescent Pie & Sausage and Pizzacare

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Photographed by Eugenia Uhl Fashion Editor: Tracee Dundas Styling Assistant: Kat Dudden

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18 karat white gold, 5.5 total carat weight cabochon emerald and .35 total carat weight diamond ring from Wellington & Co. Blue and gold silk jewelry pouch from Fleur D’Orléans.

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A - br o o ch - ab l e Platinum 2.30 total carat weight diamond art deco bar pin from Symmetry Jewelry. Sterling silver Pontalba brooch; and sterling silver fleur-de-lis pendant on single-strand rubies; both from Fleur D’OrlÊans. Garnet and diamond vintage floral brooch; and pink tourmaline and diamond scallop brooch; both from Sterling Silva. Ivory vintage lace scarf from Lili Vintage. myneworleans.com

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Ri n g T o n e Sterling silver, bronze scallop and pearl matching ring and bracelet by Janice Giradi; and sterling silver bi-color citrine ring; both from Sabai Jewelry. 14 karat rose and white gold, 1.24 total carat weight round cut diamond ring from Wellington & Co.; 14 karat yellow gold, 1.40 total carat weight Brazilian emerald and .36 total carat weight diamond ring, by Tom Mathis from Symmetry. Platinum 1.79 total carat weight white and fancy yellow square diamond ring; platinum 3.30 total carat weight round diamond ring; and emerald and diamond necklace; all from Boudreaux’s Jewelers. Ladies pink handkerchief from Retro Active.

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Not a multi-nursing home (chain) ownership. *Riverlands Community Care Center 1980 Jefferson Highway, Lutcher, LA 70071, (225) 8695725, RiverlandsCCC.com HHHHH Health Inspection HHHH Nursing Home Staffing HHHH Quality Measures Program Participation: Medicare and Medicaid No. of Certified Beds: 116 Type of Ownership: Nonprofit/ Corporation Initial date of certification: Dec. 1, 1994 Not a continuing care retirement community.

Both resident and family councils.

A multi-nursing home (chain) ownership. *Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home

Top Area Nursing Homes* When it comes to evaluating nursing homes Medicare is the top source for data collection. Using Medicare evaluation information these are the top ranked nursing homes that accept Medicare within a 50-mile radius of New Orleans.

*NOTE: Some nursing homes do not accept Medicare so are not included on this list, nevertheless they have good reputations. As always, it is good to seek the opinions of others.

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5-Star Nursing Homes (Within 50 miles of New Orleans)

Christwood

100 Christwood Blvd., Covington, LA 70433, (985) 898-0515, ChristwoodRC.com HHHHH Health Inspection HHHH Nursing Home Staffing HHH Quality Measures Program Participation: Medicare No. of Certified Beds: 30 Type of Ownership: Nonprofit/ Corporation Initial date of certification: July 22, 1996 A continuing care retirement community.

Resident councils only.

Not a multi-nursing home (chain) ownership. *Covenant Home 5919 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115, 897-6216 HHHHH Health Inspection HHHH Nursing Home Staffing HHH Quality Measures Program Participation:

Medicare and Medicaid No. of Certified Beds: 96 Type of Ownership: Nonprofit/ Church-related Initial date of certification: Nov. 20, 2004 Not a continuing care retirement community.

Both resident and family councils.

Not a multi-nursing home (chain) ownership.

Good Samaritan Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

6400 Hayne Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70126, 246-7900 HHHHH Health Inspection H Nursing Home Staffing HHHHH Quality Measures Program Participation: Medicare and Medicaid No. of Certified Beds: 200 Type of Ownership: For-profit/ Corporation Initial date of certification: Jan. 18, 1996 Not a continuing care retirement community.

Resident councils only.

4080 W. Airline Highway, Reserve, LA 70084, (985) 6512762, selwvh.com HHHHH Health Inspection N/A (Not enough data available to calculate a star rating) Nursing Home Staffing HHH Quality Measures Program Participation: Medicare No. of Certified Beds: 31 Type of Ownership: Government/State Initial date of certification: Aug. 7, 2007 Not a continuing care retirement community.

Both resident and family councils.

Not a multi-nursing home (chain) ownership. *St.

Luke’s Living Center

4201 Woodland Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131, 378-5050, SaintLukesMedicalCenter.org HHHHH Health Inspection HH Nursing Home Staffing HH Quality Measures Program Participation: Medicare and Medicaid No. of Certified Beds: 104 Type of Ownership: For-profit/ Limited liability company, new owner Initial date of certification: Dec. 10, 2009 Not a continuing care retirement community.

Both resident and family councils.

Not a multi-nursing home (chain) ownership.

*West

Jefferson Health Care Center

1020 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, LA 70058, 362-2020, wjmc.org HHHH Health Inspection HH Nursing Home Staffing HHHHH Quality Measures Program Participation: Medicare and Medicaid No. of Certified Beds: 104 Type of Ownership: For-profit/ Corporation Initial date of certification: June 14, 2003 Not a continuing care retirement community.

Resident councils only.

A multi-nursing home (chain) ownership.

4-Star Nursing Homes (Within 50 miles of New Orleans) *Bayside

Healthcare Center

3201 Wall Blvd., Gretna, LA 70056, 393-1515 HHHH Health Inspection HHHH Nursing Home Staffing HHHH Quality Measures Program Participation: Medicare and Medicaid No. of Certified Beds: 151 Type of Ownership: For-profit/ Corporation Initial date of certification: Jan. 1, 1995 Not a continuing care retirement community.

Resident councils only.

Not a multi-nursing home (chain) ownership.

Forest Manor Nursing Home

71338 Highway 21, South Covington, LA 70433, (985) 862-6900, ForestManorCovington.com HHHH Health Inspection HH Nursing Home Staffing HHHH Quality Measures Program Participation: Medicare and Medicaid No. of Certified Beds: 192 Type of Ownership: For-profit/ Corporation Initial date of certification: June 1, 2000 Not a continuing care retirement community.

Resident councils only.

A multi-nursing home (chain) ownership. *Lacombe Nursing Center

28119 Highway 190, Lacombe, LA 70445, (985) 882-5417, LacombeCare.com HHHH Health Inspection

HH Nursing Home Staffing HHH Quality Measures

Program Participation: Medicare and Medicaid No. of Certified Beds: 98 Type of Ownership: For-profit/ Corporation Initial date of certification: Oct. 1, 1995 Not a continuing care retirement community.

Resident councils only.

A multi-nursing home (chain) ownership.

*Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family

6900 Chef Menteur Highway, New Orleans, LA 70126, 2416285, LafonNursingFacility.com HHHH Health Inspection HHHH Nursing Home Staffing N/A (Not enough data available to calculate a star rating) Quality Measures Program Participation: Medicare and Medicaid No. of Certified Beds: 155 Type of Ownership: Nonprofit/ Corporation Initial date of certification: Jan. 22, 2010 Not a continuing care retirement community.

Residents councils only.

Not a multi-nursing home (chain) ownership.

Metairie Health Care Center

6401 Riverside Drive, Metairie, LA 70003, 885-8611 HHH Health Inspection HHHH Nursing Home Staffing HHH Quality Measures Program Participation: Medicare and Medicaid No. of Certified Beds: 202 Type of Ownership: For-profit/ Corporation Initial date of certification: July 14, 1993 Not a continuing care retirement community.

Resident councils only.

Not a multi-nursing home (chain) ownership. *Ochsner Foundation Hospital SNF

(Skilled Nursing Facility) 1221 South Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121, 7364949, Ochsner.org HHHH Health Inspection HHHH Nursing Home Staffing HHHH Quality Measures Program Participation: Medicare No. of Certified Beds: 38 Type of Ownership: Nonprofit/ Corporation

Initial date of certification: Jan. 24, 1985 Not a continuing care retirement community.

No resident or family councils.

Not a multi-nursing home (chain) ownership.

Located in a hospital. *St. Margaret’s Daughters Home

3419 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117, 279-6414, StMargaretsNO.org HHHHH Health Inspection H Nursing Home Staffing HHH Quality Measures Program Participation: Medicare and Medicaid No. of Certified Beds: 112 Type of Ownership: Nonprofit/ Corporation Initial date of certification: Oct. 1, 1997 Not a continuing care retirement community.

Resident councils only.

Not a multi-nursing home (chain) ownership. *Trinity Neurologic Rehabilitation Center

1400 Lindberg Drive, Slidell, LA 70458, (985) 641-4985, TrinityNeuroRehab.com HHHH Health Inspection HHH Nursing Home Staffing HHH Quality Measures Program Participation: Medicare and Medicaid No. of Certified Beds: 110 Type of Ownership: For-profit/ Corporation Initial date of certification: Jan. 15, 1985 Not a continuing care retirement community.

Resident councils only.

Not a multi-nursing home (chain) ownership. *Wynhoven Health Care Center

1050 Medical Center, Marrero, LA 70072, 347-0777, Wynhoven.org HHHHH Health Inspection HHH Nursing Home Staffing H Quality Measures Program Participation: Medicare and Medicaid No. of Certified Beds: 188 Type of Ownership: Nonprofit/ Corporation Initial date of certification: Jan. 22, 1987 Not a continuing care retirement community.

Both resident and family councils.

Not a multi-nursing home (chain) ownership.

Information on methodology An asterisk (*) in front of a name signifies: “The health survey was performed using the Quality Indicator Survey process: The Quality Indicator Survey (QIS) process and the traditional standard survey are the two types of surveys approved to determine compliance with Medicare/ Medicaid requirements. The QIS uses a structured review of the medical records and direct observations of the care of larger samples of residents to derive rates for a comprehensive set of Quality of Care Indicators (QCIs). Surveyors then investigate care areas that have been triggered for review by the QCIs. The QIS process

is being pilot tested in several states.”

Health Inspections: Lists the health requirements that the nursing home failed to meet in the last three years.

Nursing Home Staffing: Information comes from data that the nursing home reports to its state agency. It contains the nursing home staffing hours for a two-week period prior to the time of the state inspection. CMS receives this data and converts it into the number of staff hours per resident per day.

Quality Measures: Information comes from data that the nursing homes regularly report on all residents. It includes aspects of residents’ health, physical functioning, mental status and general well being.

Source: Medicare.gov

Private Alternatives

While rating information is most available for places that accept Medicare, some places don’t except the funding. Here are two places with top-notch reputations among the “private” specialized living centers.

Poydras Home (5354 Magazine St., 897-0535, PoydraHome.com), located in Uptown New Orleans since 1817, currently has 74 beds in its continuing care retirement community. A new addition slated for opening in June 2013 will add 33 assisted living apartments as well as memory support services. Nationally known for quality of care and innovative programs, Poydras Home offers Alzheimer’s care, assisted/nursing care, independent living and adult day care, as well dementia care, which all can be individualized.

Lambeth House (150 Broadway St., 865-1960, LambethHouse.com) is a continuing care retirement center with 188 independent living apartments, 51 assisted living units and 39 nursing care beds. It caters to those 62 and older with stimulating activities and wellness opportunities to maintain good health, independence and high energy for both independent living and assisted living residents. By early fall 2013, Lambeth House will have completed a $17 million building expansion that will include: a wellness center with a lap pool, gym and an aerobics studio; a new art studio, massage therapy and spa section; a café and a meditation garden; a 16 bed memory support program; and an expansion of nursing services to 85 beds, all centered on personal care, which will allow for Lambeth House and St. Anna’s Residence (Lambeth House’s Sister senior care community) to occupy one space on Broadway Street.

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Administrative/ Regulatory Law New Orleans

Bernard J. Bagert Jr. The Bagert Law Firm 650 Poydras St. Suite 2708 523-1117

Galen S. Brown

Hamilton & Brown, LLC 601 Poydras St. Suite 2750 566-1805

Michael R. Fontham Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0810

Robert E. Holden

Liskow & Lewis, PLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 581-7979

Keith M. Pyburn Jr. Fisher & Phillips LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3710 522-3303

John C. Saunders Jr. Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7000

Dana Marie Shelton Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0816

Paul L. Zimmering

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0818 Admiralty & Maritime Law

Mandeville

Timothy W. Hassinger Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, PLC 3 Sanctuary Blvd.

Floor 3 (985) 674-6680 Metairie

Robert B. Acomb III

Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere & Denegre, LLP 3850 N. Causeway Blvd.

830-3999 New Orleans

Francis J. Barry Jr. Deutsch, Kerrigan & Stiles, L.L.P. 755 Magazine St. 581-5141

Wilton E. Bland III Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett 702 Poydras St. Suite 4250 595-3000

David L. Carrigee

Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3600 569-2900

Bertrand M. Cass Jr. Deutsch, Kerrigan & Stiles, L.L.P. 755 Magazine St. 581-5141

Justin McCarthy Chopin

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP 400 Poydras St. Suite 1320 272-2782

James H. Daigle

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 566-5241

Elton Ford Duncan III Duncan & Sevin, L.L.C. 400 Poydras St. Suite 1200 524-5566

Gregory Lawrence Ernst

Ernst Law Firm, PLC 650 Poydras St. Suite 2708 586-1555

S. Gene Fendler

Liskow & Lewis, PLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 556-4122

Adelaida Jelena Ferchmin

Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7060

Robert B. Fisher Jr. Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7000

R. Keith Jarrett

Mayer LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3600 569-2900

Edward S. Johnson

Jason Paul Waguespack

Liskow & Lewis, PLC 701 Poydras St. 556-4143 Johnson, Johnson, Barrios & Yacoubian 701 Poydras St. Suite 4700 528-3001

Edward J. Koehl Jr.

Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere & Denegre, LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. Floor 47 582-8176

David B. Lawton

Phelps Dunbar, LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 584-9258

J. Dwight LeBlanc Jr. Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 585-7000

J. Dwight LeBlanc III Frilot L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3700 599-8017

Georges M. Legrand Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett 701 Poydras St. Suite 4250 595-3000

Kevin Andrew Marks

Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, PLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 4040 525-6802

Andre J. Mouledoux Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett 701 Poydras St. Suite 4250 595-3000

Robert B. Nolan

Adams and Reese LLP 701 Poydras St. Suite 4500 581-3234

William J. Riviere Phelps Dunbar, LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 566-1311

Antonio J. Rodriguez

Fowler Rodriguez ValdesFauli 400 Poydras St. Floor 30 523-2600

William B. Schwartz

Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3600 569-2900

Daniel Alfred Tadros Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7000

Paul N. Vance

Baldwin Haspel Burke &

Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, PLC 701 Poydras St. Floor 40 525-6802

Derek A. Walker

Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7000

Scott R. Wheaton Jr.

Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard, A Law Corporation 601 Poydras St. Suite 2775 568-1990

William Pitard Wynne Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere & Denegre, LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. Floor 48 582-8750 Alternate Dispute Resolution New Orleans

Stephen G. Bullock

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0822

Daniel Lund III

Shields Mott Lund L.L.P. 650 Poydras St. Suite 2600 581-4445

David J. Krebs

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SAVING A CLIENT FROM DEATH ROW D ane C iolino ignored the only career

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advice he ever received. As the political science major approached his graduation from Rhodes College in 1985, his father advised him not to go to law school.

“But like so many law students, I couldn’t think of anything else to do,” he says.

For the sake of the New Orleans judicial system, and the Loyola University College of Law program, perhaps it’s best that Ciolino has a bit of a rebellious streak.

The Alvin R. Christovich Distinguished Professor of Law teaches a full course load at Loyola University while working part-time as a solo practitioner, specializing in ethics and criminal law. Ciolini joined the Loyola faculty in 1993 and teaches mainly criminal law and trial advocacy courses.

While teaching the two classes required each semester of a full-time law professor, he limits the number of cases he takes on to remain a part-time practitioner. He has five very active cases right now, and 40 to 50 that are dormant. In these cases, Ciolini and his team have filed the initial defense paperwork and prosecutors may sit on the case for years before dropping or filing.

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Most ethical disciplinary cases are handled by himself or with the aid of a few students. But in the high drama world of criminal law, Ciolino often has an entire team of paralegals, co-counselors, mitigation specialists and investigators.

“Federal death penalty cases are heavily litigated and high-stakes, because if you lose, your client dies,” he says. “I find that both challenging and rewarding.”

Even after nearly 25 years in practice, Ciolino doesn’t hesitate to pinpoint a 2003 case, the U.S. vs.

Johnny Davis, as his toughest yet. The three-week death penalty trial delved into the entire life history of Davis, Ciolino’s defendant, who was accused of killing four people.

The defense spent weeks telling the jury the history of Davis’s life in an attempt to receive a life sentence instead of the death penalty.

The defendant was in his mid-20s and had spent two years in a juvenile detention center as a boy; the prison warden from that time took the stand to describe the atmosphere of family day.

Family day was the one time when the hardfaced, hood-minded children acted their age as they brimmed over with excitement in anticipation of their reunions. For the entire two years that Davis spent in the center, his name was never once called.

“That was one of the themes – he had no parent or adult when he was growing up,” Ciolino says.

After the warden testified, Davis’ birth mother, a drug addict, was scheduled to take the stand. But when her name was called, she was nowhere to be found.

“The fact that she didn’t even show up to her son’s murder trial made the point almost better than if she had testified.”

Davis’ foster mother testified on his behalf; she recounted how the young boy spent his first few months in her home refusing to eat and hissing like a cat when approached. Over a two-month period, he started to eat dinner with the family and even cracking a grin, but too soon, Child Protective Services returned to take the boy back. His foster mother recalled the panicked look on his face as he turned to her for a rare embrace, murmuring “I love you, Mom” between tears.

“We had lots of stories like that,” Ciolino recalls of the month-long trial. “The jury heard and said, ‘This kid was doomed from the beginning.’”

Aside from the emotional intensity of the subject matter, the recently expanded death penalty made the case a particularly challenging one. In 2003, the law system was still adjusting to President Clinton’s Federal Death Penalty Act of 1994, which expanded the range of conduct that was eligible for a death penalty sentence.

But the defense accomplished their life sentence goal and Ciolino was quickly whisked away onto his next case.

“In a 24-hour period, I’m going from a guy accused of murdering four people in a murder case to dealing with patent lawyers, so it’s a bit of a weird whipsaw,” he says. “That, to me, makes it fun dealing with a whole diversity of practical issues.”

Lori A. Waters Product Liability Litigation Kuchler Polk Schell Weiner & Richeson, LLC

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she watched as a child with her mother in Shaker Heights, Ohio, Lori Waters has been steadfastly transfixed on a career in law for her entire life. But instead of taking the traditional B.A. to J.D. route, she has forged her own path to practicing law.

While satisfying the requirements for a history degree from Ohio State as an undergraduate, she didn’t have quite enough credits to graduate.

Undeterred, the young newlywed left her home state to follow her husband to New Jersey, where she deferred her courtroom dreams to raise their daughter.

Eventually, Waters reenrolled in school to receive a bachelor’s degree in English from Seton Hall.

Amidst the throes of divorce, she decided it was time to resurrect her law school ambitions. The man who would become her second husband, a native New Orleanian, inspired her to apply to Loyola University College of Law.

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“He was and still is an amazing support system,” she says of her husband, who picked up her daughter from school and helped with homework during Waters’ three years at Loyola.

She supplemented her night classes with a full-time day job as an insurance defense paralegal for Rodney Bordenave Boykin & Ehret.

Waters’ day typically ended at 9:30 p.m., giving her just enough time to say good night to her daughter before hitting the books for the next day’s classes.

“Going to school at night motivated me to get through it, and I think it makes me appreciate it more now,” she says. “When I meet young girls in law school, I tell them, ‘I’ve been through hell and back. If I can do it, anyone can.’”

After successfully passing the Louisiana bar, Waters started her first post-graduate job as a clerk for Judge Rosemary Ledet in the Civil District Court.

She moved on to work as an associate with Lynn Luker in 2007, specializing in toxic tort and product liability. She stayed there for two years and, in ’09, moved on to Boykin, Ehret & Utley. There, she gained experience with insurance defense, personal injury suits and medical malpractice suits.

She joined the Kuchler Polk Schell Weiner & Richeso firm in 2011, when she found her fit. With 24 lawyers, it’s a mid-sized firm and Waters works the docket for Leigh Ann Shell, one of the founding partners, with Michele DeShazo, Thomas Porteous and Sarah Roy. She typically handles between 12 and 15 cases at one time.

She landed one of her toughest in 2010 while with Boykin, Ehret & Utley. A client was rearended while in her vehicle, causing extensive back injuries and a close head injury. Close head injuries are extremely hard to prove because nothing is revealed through MRIs, CAT SCANs or X-rays, even though brain damage has been sustained.

“She couldn’t do her job, she had a hard time remembering things and focusing,” Waters says. “It was a huge challenge.”

They settled with the primary liability insurer, then went to trial against the excess liability insurer.

The client shut down the case on its last day at court; she was distressed that their efforts in the second trial were in vain and she wouldn’t be awarded any additional funds. A jury poll taken immediately after the trial was called off revealed that the plaintiff would have received a large settlement.

Waters identifies this as one of her most emotionally trying cases due to the unfortunate ending.

“It kind of kicks you in the gut a little bit,” she says.

Separating her emotions from the trials and tasks at hand is something that Waters still works on, and she says it grows easier with more experience.

“When you’re arguing motion and things don’t go your way, you just can’t sweat the small stuff. I’ve had to learn to distance my personal feelings.”

Jonathan C. McCall Appellate Law; Insurance Law

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the family. His grandfather, Harry McCall Sr. joined Denegre, Leovy & Chaffe in 1915 while teaching English and Mathematics at Tulane University. He also served as president of both the Louisiana and New Orleans bar associations while showing his son, Jonathan’s father, the ropes of the law firm.

Princeton degree in hand, McCall spent two years working in City Hall for Moon Landrieu before studying at Tulane Law School. Upon passing the bar, he practiced general litigation at Monroe and Lemann before getting his chance to join the family practice in 1984.

When he joined the firm as a general partner, McCall had the opportunity to work alongside his

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father. “I was lucky to be one of the ones working for him,” McCall says. “Chaffe has always been a great place to practice and I’ve always been happy here.”

McCall worked in general litigation and product liability defense when he first arrived, but switched to appellate practice about 10 years ago.

“Back then, you went to a law firm and worked wherever they put you,” he says. “I wanted to stop trying cases and do more written work because I enjoyed the written part of law practice more than any other.”

McCall now only goes to court to argue appellate briefs in appellate court. “Appellate practice is more complicated and much more rewarding than I had expected,” he says. “I am still learning a lot of things in appellate practice but enjoying it every day.”

To prepare to write an appellate brief, McCall first makes sure that he has the entire record of the appeal in his possession. He then prepares an outline of the appellate brief before writing it out. He usually handles about three to four cases at a time.

McCall’s toughest case to date was washed up by Hurricane Katrina. A local boutique hotel flooded during the storm, and its insurance company claimed its coverage was only a third of what it actually was. The specifics of the insurance company policies were so dense and complicated that McCall and his partner spent a year and a half on the case.

The case required them to present the policy as simply as possible to the jury.

“I felt that if the appellate courts didn’t clearly understand what the policy was, we would lose,” says McCall. “It was one of my favorites because it was a question of taking a company’s insurance plan and spelling it out so it would be easy to understand.”

In filing the appeal, McCall set out the facts and stated as clearly as possible the details of the insurance plan and what was owed to the hotel.

They won the appeal.

This work of close reading, analysis and summary in layman’s terms is a tedious lot not suited for every attorney.

“I see a lot of briefs from other people and I’m not sure where they’re going as far as what they want,” McCall says. “You have to go back and reread and maybe write your own summary of it to understand.”

But McCall enjoys the precision and detail of boiling facts down to their concise core, which is what he does daily as an appellate attorney.

“Most of the time, you’ll get to the end of a brief and still can’t figure out what they’re trying to say,” he says. “The trick is just to spell it out. When you read a book and you get to the end of the chapter and say, ‘Wow, that was good,’ that’s what we try to do every time.

“We try to keep it exciting and interesting.”

Since 1826, the lawyers of Chaffe McCall have focused on the firm’s primary mission: to provide the highest quality legal services in their clients’ best interests. The firm owes its continuing success and longevity to a history of distinguished leaders and a team of talented, creative, and hardworking attorneys and professional staff, who meet clients’ legal needs timely and cost-effectively. The winning combination of Chaffe McCall’s staff, mission and guiding principles have made Chaffe McCall the exceptional and progressive firm that it is today.

Chaffe McCall has grown with the times in both size and areas of practice.

To this day, and as so many others also did over the firm’s history, Chaffe McCall’s attorneys continue in their service to their clients, to the bar and to the community by actively participating in a variety of civic, business, political, and professional boards and committees.

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Pauline F. Hardin

Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere & Denegre, LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. Floor 49 582-8110

Richard P. Wolfe

Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere & Denegre, LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 5100 582-8182

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 566-5297

Leopold Z. Sher

Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Floor 28 299-2101

Scott T. Whittaker

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0836

Corporate Law

Criminal Defense Non White-Collar

Metairie

Metairie

James F. Fantaci

Julian R. Murray Jr.

Julie C. Tizzard Law Office 700 Camp St. Suite 101 528-9500

Ralph S. Whalen Jr. Attorney at Law 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2950 525-1600

Criminal Defense White Collar Metairie

Joel A. Mendler

Julian R. Murray Jr.

Chehardy, Sherman, Ellis, Murray, Recile, Griffith, Stakelum & Hayes, L.L.P. One Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 P.O. Box 931 833-5600

Richard T. Simmons Jr.

Chehardy, Sherman, Ellis, Murray, Recile, Griffith, Stakelum & Hayes, L.L.P. One Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 P.O. Box 931 833-5600

Hailey, McNamara, Hall, Larmann & Papale, L.L.P. One Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1400 836-6500

New Orleans

Richard T. Simmons Jr.

The Bagert Law Firm 650 Poydras St. Suite 2708 523-1117

Liskow & Lewis, PLC 701 Poydras St. Floor 50 581-7979

Keith Miller Benit

Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7582

Shawn M. Bridgewater Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7000

Marcus V. Brown

Entergy 639 Loyola Ave. Floor 26 576-2765

Joseph L. Caverly

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0845

Edward N. George III Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7000

Paul M. Haygood

Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, L.L.P. 201 St. Charles Ave. Floor 46 586-5252

Curtis R. Hearn

Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere & Denegre, LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 5100 582-8308

Michael D. Landry

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. myneworleans.com

Hailey, McNamara, Hall, Larmann & Papale, L.L.P. One Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1400 836-6516 New Orleans

Walter F. Becker Jr. Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7046

Brian Joseph Capitelli Capitelli & Wicker 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2950 582-2425

Robert S. Glass Glass & Reed 530 Natchez St. 581-9083

Stephen David Hebert Attorney at Law 700 Camp St. Suite 104 528-9500

Frederick J. King Jr. Attorney at Law 829 Baronne St. Suite 200 581-9322

Charles D. Marshall Jr.

New Orleans

Bernard J. Bagert Jr.

Walter F. Becker Jr. Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7046

Ralph Capitelli

Capitelli & Wicker 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2950 582-2425

Edward J. Castaing Jr. Crull, Castaing & Lilly 601 Poydras St. Suite 2323 581-7700

Charles Donald Marshall III

Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7000

Paul J. Masinter

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0882

John Wilson Reed Glass & Reed 530 Natchez St. 581-9083

Milling Benson Woodward L.L.P. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2300 569-7000

Harry Rosenberg

John Wilson Reed

James E. Wright III

Glass & Reed 530 Natchez St. 581-9083

Aaron Kyle Rives

Aaron K. Rives Attorney at Law 829 Baronne St. 274-9756

Julie Christine Tizzard

Jaye Andras Calhoun

McGlinchey Stafford PLLC 601 Poydras St. Floor 12 596-2785

Chehardy, Sherman, Ellis, Murray, Recile, Griffith, Stakelum & Hayes, L.L.P. One Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 P.O. Box 931 833-5600

Robert S. Angelico

Steven E. Bain

Steven E. Bain Attorney at Law, L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2900 585-7942

Phelps Dunbar, LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 584-9219 Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere & Denegre, LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. Floor 48 582-8234

Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3600 569-2900

Carole Cukell Neff

Sessions, Fishman, Nathan & Israel, L.L.C. 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3815 582-1500 Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law New Orleans

Leopold Z. Sher

Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Floor 28 299-2101 Employee Benefits Law New Orleans

M. Nan Alessandra Phelps Dunbar, LLP 365 Canal St. 566-1311

Jane E. Armstrong Phelps Dunbar, LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 566-1311

Kim M. Boyle

Phelps Dunbar, LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 566-1311

H. Michael Bush

Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7000

Katherine Conklin

McGlinchey Stafford PLLC 601 Poydras St. Floor 12 586-1200

Nancy Scott Degan

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 566-5249

Sandra M. Feingerts Fisher & Phillips LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3710 529-3836

I. Harold Koretzky

Elder Law

Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux, L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. 585-3802

New Orleans

Dwayne O. Littauer

The Kullman Firm, PLC

1100 Poydras St. Suite 1600 524-4162

Julie D. Livaudais Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7007

Thomas J. McGoey II Liskow & Lewis, PLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 581-7979

Sarah Voorhies Myers Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7000

G. Phil Shuler III

Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7011

Howard Shapiro

Proskauer Rose LLP 650 Poydras St. Suite 1800 310-4085 Energy Law New Orleans

Daria Burgess Diaz

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0858

John P. Farnsworth Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 581-3200

S. Gene Fendler

Liskow & Lewis, PLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 556-4122

Michael R. Fontham Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0810

C. Peck Hayne Jr.

Gordon, Arata, McCollam, Duplantis & Eagan LLC 201 St. Charles Ave. Floor 40 582-1111

Kevin Michael McGlone

Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Floor 28 299-2100

Robert B. McNeal

Liskow & Lewis, PLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 556-4052

Edward B. Poitevent II

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 566-5269

Dana Marie Shelton Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St.

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Paul L. Zimmering

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0818 Environmental Law New Orleans

Troy Nathan Bell

Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux, L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3100 585-3800 Family Law Covington

Frank P. Tranchina Jr.

Aultman, Tyner & Ruffin, Ltd. 650 Poydras St. Suite 2105 528-9616

Tranchina & Mansfield, L.L.C. 321 E. Kirkland St. (985) 892-1313

Samuel O. Buckley III

Philip R. Riegel Jr.

Willis and Buckley, APC 3723 Canal St. 488-6301

Daria Burgess Diaz

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0858

Robert E. Holden

Liskow & Lewis, PLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 581-7979

Greg L. Johnson

Liskow & Lewis, PLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 581-7979

Terrence K. Knister

Metairie

Riegel Law Firm, Ltd. 3017 21st St. Suite 150 834-5345 New Orleans

Jack L. Dveirin Attorney at Law 7925 Willow St. 861-8672

Jennifer Jon Greene

Herman, Herman & Katz, L.L.C. 820 O’Keefe Ave. 581-4892

D. Douglas Howard Jr. Howard & Reed 839 St. Charles Ave. Suite 306 581-3610

Gordon, Arata, McCollam, Duplantis & Eagan LLC 201 St. Charles Ave. Floor 40 582-1111

Steven J. Lane

Richard E. Sarver

Robert C. Lowe

Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2400 589-9700

Scott C. Seiler

Liskow & Lewis, PLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 556-4159

A. Wendel Stout III Deutsch, Kerrigan & Stiles, L.L.P. 755 Magazine St. 581-5141

Glenn Lyle Maximilian Swetman Swetman Baxter Massenburg, LLC 650 Poydras St. Suite 2400 799-0500

Equipment Finance Law New Orleans

Kathleen S. Plemer Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7222

Gary J. Rouse

Couhig Partners, LLC 643 Magazine St. Suite 300 588-1288

Frank A. Tessier 122

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Herman, Herman & Katz, L.L.C. 820 O’Keefe Ave. 581-4892

546 Carondelet St. 593-0843

Lance Christian McCardle

Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, L.L.P. 201 St. Charles Ave. Floor 46 586-5252

Mary Ellen Roy

Phelps Dunbar, LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 566-1311

Jennifer Leigh Thornton

Stanley, Reuter, Ross, Thornton & Alford, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2500 523-1580 Gaming Law New Orleans

Edward “Hank” Arnold III

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. 566-5200

J. Kelly Duncan

Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere & Denegre, LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 582-8218

Kathryn Marie Knight Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0905

Lowe, Stein, Hoffman, Allweiss & Hauver L.L.P. 701 Poydras St. Suite 3600 581-2450

Suzette Lecourt Lacour

Edith H. Morris

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0842

Morris, Lee & Bayle, LLC 1515 Poydras St. Suite 1870 524-3781

Richard Gerard Perque The Law Office of Richard G. Perque, LLC 700 Camp St. 681-2003

Kermit Louis Roux III Deutsch, Kerrigan & Stiles, L.L.P. 755 Magazine St. 581-5141

Theon A. Wilson Attorney at Law 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2900 585-7323

Attorney at Law 5423 Camp St. 899-1434

C. Lawrence Orlansky

General Service Law New Orleans

Frank A. Milanese

Frank A. Milanese, PLC 650 Poydras St. Suite 2617 588-1400 Health Care Law New Orleans

C. William Bradley Jr.

Marc D. Winsberg

Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea LLC 1100 Poydras St. Floor 27 596-6302

First Amendment Law

Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard, A Law Corporation 601 Poydras St. Floor 27 568-1990

New Orleans

Anthony M. DiLeo

Winsberg & Associates, LLC 650 Poydras St. Suite 1200 274-0228

Barry W. Ashe

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. myneworleans.com

Lisa Brener

Anthony M. DiLeo, PLC 650 Poydras St. Suite 2750 274-0087

Donna D. Fraiche

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 566-5201

Monica Ann Frois

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 566-8615

Susan E. Henning Curry & Friend, PLC 228 St. Charles Ave. Suite 1200 524-8556

Kathy Ann Rito

Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard, A Law Corporation 601 Poydras St. Suite 2775 568-1990

Peter E. Sperling Frilot L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3700 599-8015

Perry R. Staub Jr.

Taggart Morton, L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2100 599-8500

James C. Young

Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7215 Immigration Law Metairie

David A. M. Ware

Ware/Gasparian 3850 N. Causeway Blvd.

830-5900 New Orleans

Lawrence B. Fabacher II Attorney at Law 365 Canal St. Suite 2340 522-2800

Maria I. O. Stephenson

Stephenson, Chávarri & Lambert, L.L.C. 400 Poydras St. Suite 1650 523-6496

Legrand & Brackett 701 Poydras St. Suite 4250 595-3000

Frilot L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3700 599-8020

Larry G. Canada

Harry Edson Morse VI

Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, PLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 4040 525-6802

Mary Lue Dumestre Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St 593-0856

George D. Fagan

Leake & Andersson, LLP 1100 Poydras St. Suite 1700 585-7500

Harold Jude Flanagan Flanagan Partners LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 2405 569-0235

Thomas M. Flanagan Flanagan Partners LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 2405 569-0235

Darryl J. Foster

Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2700 596-6304

Gus A. Fritchie III

Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, LLC 400 Poydras St. Suite 2700 310-2106

John E. Galloway

Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, PLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 4040 525-6802

A. Kirk Gasperecz

Adams and Reese LLP 701 Poydras St. Suite 4500 581-3234

Douglas Robert Holmes

Insurance Law

Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7000

Covington

Richard Edward King

Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson, LLP 408 N. Columbia St. 581-3838

Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, PLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 4040 525-6802

New Orleans

Wayne J. Lee

Adrianne Landry Baumgartner

Judy Y. Barrasso

Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2400 589-9700

Alan G. Brackett Mouledoux, Bland,

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0814

Jonathan C. McCall Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7270

Patrick J. McShane

Duncan & Sevin, L.L.C. 400 Poydras St. Suite 1200 524-5566

Andre J. Mouledoux Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett 701 Poydras St. Suite 4250 595-3000

Henry Minor Pipes III Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. 589-9700

Seth Andrew Schmeeckle

Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard, A Law Corporation 601 Poydras St. Suite 2775 568-1990

James R. Sutterfield

Sutterfield & Webb, L.L.C. 650 Poydras St. Suite 2715 598-2715

William D. Treeby

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0807

Daniel A. Webb

Sutterfield & Webb, L.L.C. 650 Poydras St. Suite 2715 598-2715 Intellectual Property Law New Orleans

Raymond G. Areaux

Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux, L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3100 585-3803

Stephen G. Bullock

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0822

Lesli Danielle Harris Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0938

Juan J. Lizarraga

Milling Benson Woodward L.L.P. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2300 569-7407

Stuart Glen Richeson Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3600 569-2900

Mary Ellen Roy

Phelps Dunbar, LLP

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365 Canal St. Suite 2000 566-1311

585-7000

Larry G. Canada

Svenson Law Firm LLC 643 Magazine St. Suite 301 208-5199

Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, PLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 4040 525-6802

Andrew G. Vicknair

Barbara Ryniker Evans

Ernest Svenson

Shields Mott Lund L.L.P. 650 Poydras St. Suite 2600 581-4445

Michael Quirk Walshe Jr. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0881 International Arbitration Metairie

Thomas K. Foutz

Alternative Dispute Resolution Inc. 3838 N. Causeway Blvd.

838-6100 New Orleans

J. Kelly Duncan

Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere & Denegre, LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 582-8218

George J. Fowler

Fowler Rodriguez ValdesFauli 400 Poydras St. Floor 30 523-2600

Justin Paul Lemaire Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0942

Daniel Alfred Tadros Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7000

International Trade and Finance New Orleans

Derek A. Walker

Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7000 Labor and Employment Law New Orleans

M. Nan Alessandra Phelps Dunbar, LLP 365 Canal St. 566-1311

Stephen P. Beiser

McGlinchey Stafford PLLC 601 Poydras St. Floor 12 596-2756

Kim M. Boyle

Phelps Dunbar, LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 566-1311

H. Michael Bush

Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 124

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Attorney at Law 1520 Soniat St. 895-0414

Karen Holzenthal

Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2800 299-2115

Proskauer Rose LLP 650 Poydras St. Suite 1800 310-4085

Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions New Orleans

Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7000

G. Phil Shuler III

Troy Nathan Bell

Janika D. Polk

Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7011

Robert F. Spencer Jr.

Aultman, Tyner & Ruffin, Ltd. 650 Poydras St. Suite 2105 528-9616

Rachel Wendt Wisdom

Allan Berger & Associates, PLC 4173 Canal St. 486-9481

The Kullman Firm, PLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 1600 524-4162

Allan Berger

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0911

Jeffrey Paul Berniard

Curry & Friend, PLC 228 St. Charles Ave. Suite 1200 524-8556

Land Use and Zoning Law

Carmelite M. Bertaut

Amelia Williams Koch

Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 585-7000

Gerald J. Huffman Jr.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 566-5222

Leslie A. Lanusse

Adams and Reese LLP 701 Poydras St. Suite 4500 581-3234

Julie D. Livaudais Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7007

Mark N. Mallery

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. 639 Loyola Ave. Suite 2550 648-3848

Ernest R. Malone Jr. The Kullman Firm, PLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 1600 524-4162

Eve B. Masinter

Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. 909 Poydras St. Suite 1500 584-5468

Thomas J. McGoey II Liskow & Lewis, PLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 581-7979

Ellis B. Murov

Deutsch, Kerrigan & Stiles, L.L.P. 755 Magazine St. 581-5141

Sarah Voorhies Myers Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7000

Robert Wilkinson Rachal

Proskauer Rose LLP 650 Poydras St. Suite 1800 310-4081

Howard Shapiro myneworleans.com

New Orleans

G. Wogan Bernard

Michael R. Schneider Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0835

James Edward Appell Slaton Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0820

Susan G. Talley

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0828 Legal Malpractice Law New Orleans

Gus A. Fritchie III

Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, LLC 400 Poydras St. Suite 2700 310-2106

Nancy J. Marshall Deutsch, Kerrigan & Stiles, L.L.P. 755 Magazine St. 581-5141

Marta Ann Schnabel

O’Bryon & Schnabel, PLC 1010 Common St. Suite 1950 799-4200

Richard C. Stanley

Stanley, Reuter, Ross, Thornton & Alford, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2500 523-1580

Kevin R. Tully

Christovich & Kearney, LLP 601 Poydras St. Suite 2300 561-5700

William E. Wright Jr. Deutsch, Kerrigan & Stiles, L.L.P. 755 Magazine St. 593-0623

Berniard Law Firm 7513 Hampson St. 527-6225

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0898

Charles P. Blanchard Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7216

Joseph M. Bruno Bruno & Bruno 855 Baronne St. 525-1335

Larry G. Canada

Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, PLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 4040 525-6802

Patrick E. Costello

Kuchler Polk Schell Weiner & Richeson, LLC 1615 Poydras St. Suite 1300 592-0691

A. Wendel Stout III

Gainsburgh, Benjamin, David, Meunier & Warshauer, L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2800 522-2304

Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2400 589-9700 Deutsch, Kerrigan & Stiles, L.L.P. 755 Magazine St. 581-5141

Forrest Ren Wilkes

Forman Perry Watkins Krutz & Tardy LLP 1515 Poydras St. Suite 1300 799-4383

Dorothy H. Wimberly Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0849

Phillip A. Wittmann Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 581-3200 Medical Malpractice Law Metairie

Leonard A. Davis

Guice A. Giambrone III

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0817

Anthony David Irpino Irpino Law Firm 2216 Magazine St. 525-1500

Lynn Luker

Lynn Luker & Associates, LLC 3433 Magazine St. 648-6000

Gerald E. Meunier

Gainsburgh, Benjamin, David, Meunier & Warshauer, L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2800 522-2304

Kerry James Miller Frilot L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3700 599-8194

John F. Olinde

Guy C. Curry

Richard E. Sarver

Kurt S. Blankenship

James C. Gulotta Jr.

Caraway LeBlanc, LLC 336 Camp St. Suite 350 566-1912 Curry & Friend, PLC 228 St. Charles Ave. Suite 1200 524-8556

Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett 701 Poydras St. Suite 4250 595-3000

Herman, Herman & Katz, L.L.C. 820 O’Keefe Ave. 581-4892

Kathryn Montez Caraway

Blue Williams, L.L.P. 3421 N. Causeway Blvd.

Suite 900 830-4936 Blue Williams, L.L.P. 3421 N. Causeway Blvd.

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Dante V. Maraldo

Blue Williams, L.L.P. 3421 N. Causeway Blvd.

Suite 900 831-4091

Stephen M. Pizzo

Blue Williams, L.L.P. 3421 N. Causeway Blvd.

Suite 900 830-4925 New Orleans

Terese M. Bennett Curry & Friend, PLC 228 St. Charles Ave. Suite 1200 524-8556

Allan Berger

Allan Berger & Associates, PLC 4173 Canal St. 486-9481

C. William Bradley Jr.

Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea LLC 1100 Poydras St. Floor 27 596-6302

Robert J. David

Richard G. Duplantier Jr. Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, PLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 4040 525-6802

Skye Elizabeth Eiswirth Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7047

Karen Marie Fontana

Niles, Bourque, Fontana & Knight L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Floor 35 310-8554

Loretta O’Boyle Hoskins

Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7264

James C. Klick

Herman, Herman & Katz, L.L.C. 820 O’Keefe Ave. 581-4892

James C. Young

Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7215 Mergers and Acquisitions Law Metairie

James M. Fantaci

Chehardy, Sherman, Ellis, Murray, Recile, Griffith, Stakelum & Hayes, L.L.P. One Galleria Blvd.

Suite 1100 P.O. Box 931 833-5600 New Orleans

Keith Miller Benit

Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7582

Shawn M. Bridgewater Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7000

Joseph L. Caverly

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St.

593-0845

New Orleans

William T. Finn

Hirschel T. Abbott Jr.

Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux, L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3100 585-3800

Louis Y. Fishman

Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, L.L.P. 201 St. Charles Ave. Floor 46 586-5252

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Michael D. Landry

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Fishman Haygood Phelps Walmsley Willis & Swanson, L.L.P. 201 St. Charles Ave. Floor 46 586-5252

Scott T. Whittaker

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0836 Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law New Orleans

G. Wogan Bernard Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 585-7000 Municipal Law New Orleans

Mark E. Hanna

Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett 701 Poydras St. 595-3000

Leopold Z. Sher

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Sessions, Fishman, Nathan & Israel, L.L.C. 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3815 582-1500 Oil and Gas Law

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Jennifer Elaine Gaubert

Gaubert Law, LLC 5301 Canal Blvd.

304-6240

Harry Rosenberg

Phelps Dunbar, LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 584-9219 Personal Injury Litigation Covington

Janet L. MacDonell

New Orleans

Janet L. MacDonell 21452 Lowe Davis Road

M. Hampton Carver

New Orleans

Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux, L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. 585-3800

M. Taylor Darden

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Taggart Morton, L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2100 599-8500

John Y. Pearce

Montgomery Barnett, LLP 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3300 585-3200

Robert L. Redfearn

Simon, Peragine, Smith & Redfearn, LLP 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3000 569-2030

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Dane S. Ciolino

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William Ryan Acomb Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson, LLP 704 Carondelet St. 581-3838

Gilbert V. Andry IV Andry Law Group 828 Baronne St. 522-1000

Morris Bart III

581-5141

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Rodney Kelp Littlefield

Kaye N. Courington

Martin E Regan & Associates PLC 2125 St. Charles Ave. 522-7260

Terry B. Loup

Morris Bart, LLC 909 Poydras St. Suite 2000 525-8000

Thomas J. Madigan

Gerald E. Meunier

John F. Olinde

Gainsburgh, Benjamin, David, Meunier & Warshauer, L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2800 522-2304

Stephen B. Murray Murray Law Firm 650 Poydras St. Suite 2150 525-8100

William B. Schwartz

Vincent Lee Bowers

Quentin F. Urquhart Jr.

Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, PLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 4040 525-6802

Christopher T. Chocheles

Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2800 299-2123

Robert Bartholomew Evans III

Burgos & Evans, LLC 3535 Canal St. 488-3722

Michele Gaudin

Michele Gaudin, LLC Attorney and Counselor at Law 858 Camp St. 524-7727

Russ M. Herman

Herman, Herman & Katz, L.L.C. 820 O’Keefe Ave. 581-4892

Brian David Katz

Herman, Herman & Katz, L.L.C. 820 O’Keefe Ave. 581-4892

Robert E. Kerrigan Jr. Deutsch, Kerrigan & Stiles, L.L.P. 755 Magazine St.

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0817

Lynn Luker

Morris Bart, LLC 909 Poydras St. Floor 20 525-8000

Larry G. Canada

James C. Gulotta Jr.

Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2800 599-2100

Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3600 569-2900

Morris Bart, LLC 909 Poydras St. Suite 2000 525-8000

Courington, Kiefer & Sommers, L.L.C. 650 Poydras St. Suite 2105 524-5510

Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, LLC 400 Poydras St. Suite 2700 310-2100

Irving J. Warshauer Gainsburgh, Benjamin, David, Meunier & Warshauer, L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2800 522-2304

Product Liability Litigation Metairie

Lynn Luker & Associates, LLC 3433 Magazine St. 648-6000 Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7000

Peter Joseph Rotolo III Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7000

Richard E. Sarver

David S. Kelly

Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2700 596-6300

Brent A. Talbot

Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7000 Real Estate Law New Orleans

Marguerite L. Adams Liskow & Lewis, PLC 701 Poydras St. Floor 50 556-4142

Lee R. Adler

Phelps Dunbar, LLP 365 Canal St. Suite 2000 566-1311

Robert S. Angelico Liskow & Lewis, PLC 701 Poydras St. Floor 50 581-7979

Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2400 589-9700

G. Wogan Bernard

Brent A. Talbot

Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard, A Law Corporation 601 Poydras St. Floor 27 568-1990

Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7000

Lori Allen Waters

Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. 585-7000

Rose McCabe LeBreton

Kuchler Polk Schell Weiner & Richeson, LLC 1615 Poydras St. Suite 1300 592-0691

James R. Conway III

Dorothy H. Wimberly

Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7000

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0849 Project Finance Law

Lemle & Kelleher, L.L.P. 601 Poydras St. 586-1241

E. Howell Crosby

Edward H. Crosby

O. Ray Cornelius

Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7212

New Orleans

Adams and Reese LLP 701 Poydras St. Suite 4500 585-0258

Barry W. Ashe

Railroad Law

Steeg Law Firm, LLC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3201 582-1199

New Orleans

Neal J. Kling

Rodney P. Vincent

Plotkin & Vincent L.L.C. 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Suite 520 267-6194

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0843

Carmelite M. Bertaut Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0898

Charles P. Blanchard Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7216

Joy G. Braun

Sessions, Fishman, Nathan & Israel, L.L.C. 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3815

New Orleans

Stephanie Wallace Cosse Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 896-2384

Douglas Robert Holmes

Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7000

William H. Howard III

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600 566-5275

Lillian E. Eyrich

Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2800 299-2112

Conrad Meyer IV

Adams and Reese LLP 701 Poydras St. Suite 4500 585-0194

Malcolm A. Meyer

Adams and Reese LLP 701 Poydras St. Suite 4500 585-0196

Richard B. Montgomery III

Deutsch, Kerrigan &

Stiles, L.L.P. 755 Magazine St. 581-5141

James R. Morton

Taggart Morton, L.L.C. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2100 599-8500

Randy Opotowsky

Steeg Law Firm, LLC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3201 582-1199

Kathleen S. Plemer Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7222

Leon J. Reymond Jr. Liskow & Lewis, PLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 581-7979

Michael R. Schneider Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0835

Stephen P. Schott

Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3600 569-2900

Leopold Z. Sher

Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Floor 28 299-2101

Philip Benjamin Sherman

Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7579

James Edward Appell Slaton Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0820

Robert M. Steeg

Steeg Law Firm, LLC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3201 582-1199

Marx David Sterbcow

Sterbcow Law Group LLC 1734 Prytania St. 523-4930

Susan G. Talley

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0828

Sabrina Cook Vickers Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7000

Michael J. Winsberg Attorney at Law 581-9322 Securities Regulation New Orleans

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George C. Freeman III Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2400 589-9700

Curtis R. Hearn

Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere & Denegre, LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 5100 582-8308

Stephen H. Kupperman Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Suite 2400 589-9700

Michael D. Landry

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0852

William Christian Perez

Adams and Reese LLP 701 Poydras St. Floor 45 585-0464

Thomas Aquinas Roberts

Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. 909 Poydras St. Floor 24 589-9700

596-2785

566-5251

John W. Colbert

Patrick Dominic DeRouen

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0832

Mark S. Embree

Adams and Reese LLP 701 Poydras St. Suite 4500 581-3234

James C. Exnicios Liskow & Lewis, PLC 701 Poydras St. Suite 5000 581-7979

Mandy Mendoza Gagliardi

Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7018

William F. Grace Jr. Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7000

William H. Langenstein III Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7000

Robert W. Nuzum

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Laura Walker Plunkett Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0838

Rudolph R. Ramelli

Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7000

Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere & Denegre, LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. Floor 51 582-8206

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Jerome John Reso Jr.

Robert S. Rooth

New Orleans

Hirschel T. Abbott Jr. Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0809

Robert S. Angelico Liskow & Lewis, PLC 701 Poydras St. Floor 50 581-7979

Edward B. Benjamin Jr.

Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere & Denegre, LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 582-8114

Timothy P. Brechtel

Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3600 569-2900

J. Gregory Wyrick Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7502

Karl J. Zimmermann

Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3600 569-2900

Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2700 596-6300

Andre J. Mouledoux Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett 701 Poydras St. Suite 4250 595-3000

Brent A. Talbot

Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. 1100 Poydras St. Suite 2300 585-7000 Trusts and Estates Metairie

Robert Perez

Perez, McDaniel & Faust, L.L.P. 110 Veterans Blvd.

Suite 360 905-6238 New Orleans

Hirschel T. Abbott Jr. Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0809

Marguerite L. Adams Liskow & Lewis, PLC 701 Poydras St. Floor 50 556-4142

Jack M. Alltmont

Sessions, Fishman, Nathan & Israel, L.L.C. 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3815 582-1500

Bernard J. Bagert Jr. The Bagert Law Firm 650 Poydras St. Suite 2708 523-1117

Edward B. Benjamin Jr.

Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere & Denegre, LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. 582-8114

Erin Elizabeth Bohacek

Transportation Law New Orleans

Jaye Andras Calhoun

Wilton E. Bland III Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett 702 Poydras St. Suite 4250 595-3000

Jaye Andras Calhoun

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3600

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David S. Kelly

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. 546 Carondelet St. 593-0975

Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere & Denegre, LLP 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 5100 582-8236 McGlinchey Stafford PLLC 601 Poydras St. Floor 12

DeRouen Law Firm 650 Poydras St. Suite 2230 274-3660

Christopher O. Davis

McGlinchey Stafford PLLC 601 Poydras St. Floor 12 596-2785

Katherine Conklin

McGlinchey Stafford PLLC 601 Poydras St. Floor 12 586-1200

Conrad Meyer IV

SAdams and Reese LLP

701 Poydras St. Suite 4500 585-0194

Max Nathan Jr.

PLC 701 Poydras St. Floor 40 525-6802

Sessions, Fishman, Nathan & Israel, L.L.C. 201 St. Charles Ave. Suite 3815 582-1502

Donald E. McKay Jr.

Carole Cukell Neff

Jon Brook Robinson

Laura Walker Plunkett

G. Phil Shuler III

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S. Frazer Rankin

Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard, A Law Corporation 601 Poydras St. Suite 2775 568-1990

Jerome John Reso Jr. Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer LLC 1100 Poydras St. Suite 3600 569-2900

Kenneth A. Weiss

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Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith wishes to congratulate its attorneys listed as Top Lawyers by New Orleans Magazine: Larry Canada, Rick Duplantier, John Galloway, Tim Hassinger, Rich King, Kevin Marks, Teresa Martin, Jerry Melchiode and Jason Waguespack.

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Deutsch, Kerrigan & Stiles (DKS) consists of approximately 60 counselors and litigators practicing in the areas of civil litigation, commercial litigation and transactions, construction, labor and employment, marine and energy, professional liability, and toxic tort and environmental law.

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For more than 30 years, attorney Michele Gaudin has provided representation to the people of New Orleans in the areas of personal injury due to automobile and trucking accidents, wrongful death, offshore injury, criminal law, business litigation, school liability and professional licensing issues for nurses and social workers. Ms. Gaudin works one on one with her clients, keeping them informed and involved throughout the litigation process, and passionately pursues favorable results for them.

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D. Douglas Howard, Jr., better known as “Mad Dog” for his tenacious and often unconventional court manner, began a general practice of law in the 70s, soon developing a focus on family law. Since then he has represented many of the highest profile names in divorce proceedings throughout Louisiana.

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With partner Shawn Reed, Howard has also successfully taken on some of the country’s largest corporations in asbestos litigation on behalf of 6,000 plaintiffs. Defendants include 3M, General Electric Inc. and Owens Corning Fiberglass.

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With several years of experience serving as national, regional and local trial counsel, Lynn Luker has distinguished herself as a trailblazer in the legal community with an impressive list of association memberships, leadership positions, and accolades and awards.

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In 1980, Morris Bart ran a simple ad on television. Since that time, his advertising and his law firm have grown to the extent where he has become a household name throughout Louisiana. However, Morris Bart, LLC, is much more than just a name.

For more than 30 years, Morris Bart and his team of more than 60 attorneys fight hard to get the injured the compensation they deserve. With offices statewide and throughout the Gulf Coast, Morris Bart, LLC, is proud to be the largest personal injury firm in Louisiana and one of the largest in the U.S. If you or someone you know has been injured, call (855) GET-BART (438-2278) or go to GetBart.com for 24-hour access.

You know what to do: “One Call, That’s All!” Since 1826, the lawyers of Chaffe McCall have focused on the firm’s primary mission: to provide the highest quality legal services in their clients’ best interests. The firm owes its continuing success and longevity to a history of distinguished leaders and a team of talented, creative and hardworking attorneys and professional staff, who meet clients’ legal needs timely and cost-effectively. The winning combination of Chaffe McCall’s staff, mission and guiding principles have made Chaffe McCall the exceptional and progressive firm that is today.

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areas of practice. To this day, and as so many others also did over the firm’s history, Chaffe McCall’s attorneys continue in their service to their clients, to the bar and to the community by actively participating in a variety of civic, business, political and professional boards and committees.

For more information on Chaffe McCall, please visit chaffe.com.

A Louisiana native, Richard G. Perque is a qualified civil law mediator and attorney representing clients in the river parishes and New Orleans. A 2012 New Orleans Magazine “Top Lawyer,” Richard has dedicated the last six years to helping clients navigate the waters of family law, wills and estates, personal injury, and corporate and general civil litigation. Additionally, Richard is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell for his top reviewed ethical standards and legal ability. He is licensed to practice in all Louisiana State Courts, Federal District Courts seated in Louisiana, as well as the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Richard graduated from Loyola University School of Law and is a member of numerous associations including the Louisiana State Bar Association, the New Orleans Bar Association, and the Bar Associations of Jefferson and Assumption parishes, among others.

For more information or to contact Richard G. Perque, please visit perquelaw.com or call 524-3306.

Located in St. Tammany Parish, Wynne, Goux & Lobello, Attorneys at Law, is a full-service law firm with offices in Covington and Slidell. Dedicated to maintaining a high-level work ethic while putting clients first, partners Vincent F. Wynne, Jr., Jeremy D. Goux, and Vincent J. Lobello each share a vision of growth and development for their firm while earning the respect of their clients, the court and their peers. Offering a full spectrum of practice areas, the firm aims to serve clients with any number of litigation needs.

Practice areas include acquisitions, business consulting, commercial litigation, construction litigation, corporate law, criminal defense, divorce/family litigation, health care law (regulatory and defense), insurance-coverage issues, land planning and development, personal/commercial property and casualty litigation, road hazard litigation, successions, and wills and trusts.

Each partner attended and earned a J.D. from Loyola University School of Law and all began their careers as assistant district attorneys for St. Tammany Parish. For more information, visit WGLlawfirm.com or call (985) 898-0504. •

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Aging Parents Time seems to go by more quickly with age, and it often feels like just yesterday that you graduated from school, got married or started a career. As one’s life gets busier and priorities begin to establish themselves, one’s health can often be neglected. Adult children of seniors in the community have not only the concern of caring for themselves, but also the changing needs of their parents. Fortunately, there are medical and health resources available across the region to help facilitate a balance of independence and health care for adults and their aging parents. From specialized clinics, comprehensive hospitals and community activities to home health and retirement communities, the Greater New Orleans region is full of friendly faces able to lend a helping hand.

Cardiovascular Care If you have family history of heart disease, smoke or have diabetes, you may be at risk for cardiovascular disease. A common misconception about heart disease is that it only affects the elderly. But heart disease can affect both men and women of any age. In fact, statistics show that cardiovascular disease affects 40 percent of both men and women ages 40-59.

That’s why it’s never too early to take care of your heart.

For more than 29 years, Cardiovascular Institute of the South has provided a full range of personalized, cardiovascular care to Louisiana, with 13 clinics throughout south Louisiana. The institute has earned an international reputation for providing state-of-the-art cardiovascular care and is known as a world leader in preventing and treating both cardiovascular and peripheral vascular disease. For more information about CIS, call (800) 425-2565 or visit cardio.com.

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a leading cause of stroke, limb loss and death, and the amputation and stroke rate for South Louisiana ranks as one of the nation’s highest. New Orleans and Tulane University have been of historical importance in pioneering treatments for PAD, and today is no different. Tulane’s approach to vascular care has evolved to respect and honor this tradition.

Dr. Albert D. Sam II, Chief of Vascular Surgery in the Tulane University Heart & Vascular Institute, is committed to providing exceptional vascular care to the region.

“I am honored to follow a path crafted by some of the finest physicians our country has produced. At Tulane we take great pride in caring for those with this difficult disease,” says Dr. Sam. As one of the first physicians nationally to be board certified in general surgery, vascular surgery and endovascular medicine, Dr. Sam can uniquely provide the appropriate medical, interventional or surgical treatment for PAD. Dr. Sam sees patients at the Tulane University Heart & Vascular Institute offices downtown (988-6113) and on the Westbank (378-5080). Call today for an appointment.

Staying Active People of all ages throughout the region rely on Ochsner Health System for their health care needs. From prenatal to geriatric care, Ochsner’s expert staff offers health care for the whole family and treats their patients as though they are family.

Special Focus: Diabetes Awareness According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 8 percent of the national population is living with diabetes. Risk factors for Type 2 diabetes include those over 45, those with a family history of the disease, those who are overweight and/ or do not exercise regularly, and those with high blood pressure, among others.

You can lower your risk of diabetes and stay a step ahead of it and heart disease by exercising, eating healthy and getting regular checkups.

Contact your doctor today, and make a move to stop diabetes.

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Ochsner offers coordination of care of our elders with outpatient medical homes and dedicated inpatient services run by board-certified geriatricians. Ochsner’s focus is on being experts on chronic diseases with an integrated health care delivery approach. These are some of the reasons Ochsner was recognized again this year by U.S. News & World Report for excelling in the specialty of Geriatrics.

For improving quality of life, Ochsner offers its Golden Opportunities program, which promotes active, healthy and independent lifestyles for people aged 50 and older via wellness services and social opportunities. Also, Elmwood Fitness Center at Ochsner helps seniors stay active with its wide variety of group classes, such as low-impact aerobics, line dancing, water exercises and more, as well as seminars and lunches.

For more information on what Ochsner offers your family, call (866) OCHSNER (624-7637) or visit ochsner.org.

The Adult Health Day Care Program at West Jefferson Medical Center (WJMC) is committed to providing high quality care to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, related dementia and who are functionally impaired. WJMC provides direct professional medical supervision with licensed personnel. The program provides services that help maintain a patient’s state of emotional, physical and social health. The program provides the following: Continental breakfast and lunch; mid-morning and afternoon snacks; group activities such as current events, music, exercise, games, arts and crafts, reminiscence, relaxation, bingo; Individual activities and a family support group.

The program is accredited by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. For more information on the Adult Health Day Care Program at West Jefferson Medical Center or to enroll your loved one, call 398-4336 or go to wjmc.org.

breath, can’t lie down or suffer from claustrophobia.

Patients receiving MRIs do not have obstructed views and can even watch television while receiving a scan. The new scan technology is powerful, versatile and cost-effective.

Additionally, Stand-Up-Open MRI finds pathology that conventional MRIs miss. For research on this and other MRI matters, or just for more information on the center and what they offer, visit Stand-Up-Open MRI’s website at StandUpMRILA. com or call the experienced medical staff at 934-4000.

Appointments start at 7 a.m. daily, and the facility is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 6 p.m. Stand-Up-Open MRI is located behind East Jefferson General Hospital.

Neurodiagnostics Advanced Neurodiagnostic Center and Advanced Sleep Center is a comprehensive neuroscience center with a qualified team providing services in the field of neurology, psychiatry, pain management, radiology and neurodiagnostic testing. The Center is accredited by American Board of Sleep Medicine and American Academy of Radiology.

• Offers consultations for Neurology/Psychiatry/Pain Management • Accepts medical legal/IME patients • Accepts Workers Compensation patients • Has extensive experience as an expert in state and federal courts • Has advanced technology for comprehensive patient evaluations and testing The center is undergoing a major expansion, presenting a unique neuroscience center for all of Louisiana and the Southern region. The center is participatory with all major insurance companies, including Medicare and Medicaid, except People’s Health. For more information, visit adneuro. com or call (866) 820-0780.

Mental Health

MRI Patients needing MRI now have an alternative to the minimal space and discomfort common with traditional technology. Stand-Up-Open MRI in Metairie is the only MRI Center in the New Orleans region that allows patients to be scanned in their position of symptom. Patients can be scanned in a position of pain, sitting or in any of the conventional recumbent positions, and the Stand-Up-Open MRI system can accommodate patients who weigh up to 500 pounds, have shortness of

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River Oaks Hospital has established a tradition of excellence in the treatment of trauma-based disorders, eating disorders, psychiatric illness and substance abuse for adults and seniors. Children and adolescents with psychiatric illness are also treated on campus in a separate, safe environment.

River Oaks houses the nationally recognized New Orleans Institute for trauma-based disorders such as sexual trauma and/or physical abuse, combat trauma, complicated grief from severe loss and compulsivity.

The Eating Disorders Treatment Center offers comprehensive inpatient and partial hospitalization programs for both adolescents and adults suffering from anorexia, bulimia and related disorders.

Medicare, Tricare and most private insurances are accepted for each of our programs offered. For more information on programs available at River Oaks Hospital, please visit RiverOaksHospital.com or call (800) 366-1740. Confidential assessments are available 24 hours a day.

Women’s Health Omega Hospital stands at the forefront of breast cancer and breast reconstruction care, offering top-notch health

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care in an intimate and luxurious atmosphere. World-class surgeons at Omega Hospital are leaders in breast reconstruction and breast conserving procedures, giving women more options than ever before. Doctors Ali Sadeghi and Robert Allen are experts in the revolutionary DIEP flap procedure, a procedure that reconstructs one’s breast from the abdominal tissue. Also known as the “Tummy Tuck” flap, this procedure removes excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen. The DIEP flap operation is superior from procedures of the past in that no muscle is removed, allowing for both a quicker recovery time and maintaining core strength. DIEP flap recipients have the added benefit of receiving natural looking breasts and a tummy tuck simultaneously.

Drs. Allen and Sadeghi also perform the PAP and GAP procedures, which take skin and fat from the back of the thigh, under the buttock crease (PAP), or fat and skin are taken directly from the buttock (GAP). Your best option for breast reconstruction is highly dependent upon your body and specific needs. Operating under the belief that reconstruction is part microsurgery and part cosmetic surgery, Drs. Sadeghi and Allen work to make sure each breast is as natural as possible.

Doctors Ali Sadeghi and Robert Allen also perform a newly pioneered technique, fat grafting to the breast for rejuvenation and reconstruction. This procedure is usually performed on an outpatient basis with the added benefit of removal of unwanted fat and rapid recovery.

For more information on surgeons and procedures offered at Omega Hospital, visit OmegaHospital.com or call 210-3831.

Doctors Frank DellaCroce, Scott Sullivan, Christopher Trahan and Michael Cohen of the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery (CRBS) are the pioneers of a groundbreaking new breast reconstruction option. A significant technical step forward in the history of breast reconstruction, the BODY LIFT FlapSM procedure allows for an unprecedented power to recreate a new breast for women facing mastectomy. Incision design in the waist gives the benefit of a tummy tuck, a narrowing of the waist and a buttocks lift as a compliment to the collection of fat to recreate the new breasts. The fat taken from the waist is transplanted in a double layer for each breast when both breasts are to be reconstructed in a single setting.

According to a report by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, a staggering 70 percent of breast cancer patients who are eligible for reconstructive surgery are not informed of the options available to them. Immediate reconstruction is one of the most gratifying options. Patients wake up from surgery with a new and often improved breast and body contour, and most importantly they maintain their sense of wholeness.

For more info, visit BreastCenter.com or call (888) 899-2288.

Urology Has someone you love been diagnosed with prostate cancer or kidney cancer? The Department of Urology at Tulane University Medical Center, a national leader in providing minimally invasive surgical procedures for various urologic maladies, stands at the forefront of cancer treatment through state-of-the-art robotic procedures, breakthrough treatments and research.

Tulane Urology’s highly trained surgeons along with the daVinci high-definition robot offer patients a highly advanced therapeutic option for prostate and kidney cancer treatment. myneworleans.com

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This cutting edge, minimally invasive surgical technology, combined with the extensive experience of Doctors Benjamin Lee and Raju Thomas, has made Tulane Urology the go-to center for the treatment of prostate cancer and kidney cancer.

If you would like more information on the various treatments and procedures offered at Tulane Urology, visit MyProstateCancer.com.

Retirement Communities & Nursing Care Over the past several years, Lambeth House CEO, Scott Crabtree, noticed that demand for residential nursing care was on the rise.

“To be a resource for more families, we had to grow – which required us to affiliate with an existing nursing care provider,” Crabtree said, “and St. Anna’s Residence was an obvious choice.”

Since summer 2011, Lambeth House has been managing St. Anna’s, which is presently located on Prytania Street. In Summer 2013, nursing care at St. Anna’s and Lambeth House will combine under one roof at a new, state-of-the-art building adjacent to Lambeth House’s campus at 150 Broadway in Uptown, near Audubon Park.

“We are creating the finest nursing care center in the region,” Crabtree said. “From interior spaces, to private residences, to the expanded array of services and amenities – it will be a place where seniors can live safely and joyfully, with the very best care available.”

For more information about nursing care from St. Anna’s and Lambeth House, please call Carrie Fisk at 523-3466.

Located on three acres in scenic Uptown New Orleans, Poydras Home is a continuing care retirement community that has been serving the needs of the local area since 1817.

Poydras Home is known nationally for its quality of care and innovative programs that allow residents to enjoy life to the fullest in a beautiful and historic setting.

Poydras Home currently has 74 beds and offers a full continuum of care consisting of Alzheimer’s care, assisted/ nursing care, independent living, and adult day care. A new addition slated for opening in June 2013, will provide 33 new assisted living apartments and memory support services.

Poydras Home’s professional and committed caring staff

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delivers compassionate, quality supportive services. From independent living to highly individualized care, Poydras Home is the only full continuum of care community with dementia care and adult day program in the Greater New Orleans Area. For more info, visit PoydrasHome.com or call 897-0535.

Alzheimer’s Residential Care Homes (ARCH) specializes in sensitive, specialized care for seniors with Alzheimer’s or similar conditions. ARCH facilities are lovely, five-bedroom homes in well maintained, quiet residential neighborhoods located in New Orleans and Metairie. With secluded and secure backyards, residents are able to enjoy a comforting, safe atmosphere both indoors and outdoors. Each home is limited to five residents so that individuals can receive personalized assistance and care tailored to meet their specific needs in a noninstitutional, secure setting.

ARCH staff are highly trained and dedicated to enhancing each resident’s quality of life.

Personalized services include assistance as needed with personal hygiene, bathing, dressing and monitoring of medications at no extra expense.

Structured, failure-free activities, three meals a day, and numerous snacks round out ARCH’s exceptional approach to caregiving. For more information, visit them on Facebook at facebook.com/arch.homes, or on their website, AlzheimerCareHomes.com, or call 528-7941 for a personal tour.

The Archdiocese of New Orleans provides retirement and health care options with sister facilities Chateau de Notre Dame and Wynhoven. Steeped in the rich tradition of Catholic faith, service and values, the facilities provide a community in which seniors of all faiths are cared for by an attentive, compassionate staff.

Chateau de Notre Dame, located Uptown, offers assisted living services and independent living apartments, skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services. Residents of independent apartments can rest assured that Chateau de Notre Dame›s services will adapt to meet their needs. Wynhoven Healthcare Center, located in Marrero, provides skilled nursing care and comprehensive rehabilitation services.

Wynhoven offers 24-hour care in a home-like environment.

Both facilities offer daily mass, high quality of life and a vibrant community.

As part of the desire to provide a true continuum of care, the Archdiocese of New Orleans developed Notre Dame Hospice. Hospice care is comfort care for individuals diagnosed with a life-limiting illness, offered wherever a person calls home – a private residence, an assisted living facility or a nursing home. Notre Dame Hospice is able to provide inpatient hospice care in Chateau and Wynhoven.

For more information, call Chateau, 866-2741; Wynhoven, 347-0777 or Hospice, 227-3600.

Home Health & Hospice Home Care Solutions (HCS) helps keep loved ones safe and comfortable while giving families peace of mind. All inhome services begin with a professional assessment visit.

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A care manager then designs a plan of care specific to the client’s needs while incorporating family input. Experienced, bonded and insured caregivers provide older adults help with activities of daily living and companionship. Caregivers are carefully matched to meet clients’ needs and personalities.

HCS also provides solutions for complex care. Geriatric Care Managers help navigate the complex maze of medical, financial and long-term care options. For families living out of town, HCS serves as their eyes and ears. From coordinating medical appointments to managing crisis situations, they provide problem solving and personal assistance. In addition to in-home care, HCS has experience working with independent living communities, nursing homes and hospitals.

Home Care Solutions holds a Personal Care Attendant license from the State of Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals and is a member agency of the National Private Duty Association. Their Geriatric Care Managers are designated professionals of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers.

Call 828-0900 or visit HomeCareNewOrleans.com.

Anyone looking for compassionate and dignified care for their terminally ill loved ones should take a look at the services offered by Canon Hospice. The caring team at Canon is dedicated to a hospice ministry that helps patients and families accept terminal illness positively and resourcefully.

Their stated goal is to “allow our patients to live each day to the fullest and enjoy their time with family and friends.”

With special expertise in pain management and symptom control, Canon Hospice designs individualized plans of care

for each patient based on their unique needs. Home Based Services provide doctors, nurses, social workers, pastoral care and volunteers. For patients with more intensive symptom management needs, Canon has an Inpatient Hospice Unit.

This unit provides 24-hour care in a home-like environment where patients are permitted to receive visits at any hour. For more information, visit CanonHospice.com or call 818-2723.

Established in 1925, Nurses Registry continues to serve the health care needs of the Greater New Orleans area and remains a vital community resource. The founder, Rose Mary S Breaux, RN, BSN, believed it is an honor and privilege to care for the sick and aging in our community, and to treat the whole patient – Body, Mind and Spirit. Nurses Registry doesn’t just send out a caregiver. All staff members are personally interviewed, carefully screened, receive hands-on training, orientation, and on-site supervision by licensed health care professionals. There is also a team of office staff available to assist clients on non-clinical matters. As an added value, our clients have the full set of resources of a Medicare-certified home health agency at their disposal.

Nurses Registry provides private duty nursing as well as an array of private medical and non-medical support services.

Any service can be completely customized based on individual needs in collaboration with family and/or the physician, if desired. Call 736-0803 or 866-736-6744 for a personalized inhome assessment. Nurses Registry provides “Care for Them and Peace of Mind for You.” Visit MyNursesRegistry.com for more info. •

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713 St. Louis St., New Orleans (504) 581-4422 www.antoines.com Since 1840, world-renowned Antoine’s Restaurant has set the standard that made New Orleans one of the greatest dining centers in the world. Antoine’s Restaurant’s excellent French-Creole cuisine, service and atmosphere have combined to create an unmatched dining experience for both locals and visitors to New Orleans.

813 Bienville St., New Orleans (504) 523-5433 www.arnauds.com The Ultimate New Orleans dining experience. Award-winning classic Creole cuisine in a charming French Quarter ambiance. Dine in the traditional Main Dining Room or The Jazz Bistro, offering live Dixieland Jazz. Serving dinner nightly and Sunday brunch.

Exquisite private dining rooms.

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Austin’s Seafood & Steakhouse 5101 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie (504) 888-5533 • www.austinsno.com Austin’s Seafood and Steakhouse welcomes you to a casual upscale dining experience. Local owner Ed McIntyre and his son, Austin, invite you and your family to enjoy his famous cuisine time and again. Great menu changes and specials for the new year. Private dining rooms are available for special occasions.

Hours: Monday-Saturday 5 p.m.-until.

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Chophouse New Orleans

City of Opelousas

4517 W. Esplanade Ave. at Clearview Metairie (504) 455-5511 Mr. Ed’s newest venture is now open! Serving prime burgers, fries, tacos, wings, homemade shakes and martinis in a casual counterservice atmosphere. Here we grind our beef fresh daily so you can build your burger as you like it. Enjoy our patio dining with TVs for your sporting events. Open for lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday.

322 Magazine St., New Orleans (504) 522-7902 www.chophousenola.com The USDA Prime-only menu at Chophouse New Orleans also offers notable fresh seafood such as Florida Stone Crabs- served cold, the succulent and juicy claws are accompanied with a special house sauce. The restaurants relaxed sophistication complements the great food and bustling, live entertainment nightly.

www.cityofopelousas.com Fiddle Mania – A one-of-a-kind public art exhibit. Sixteen over-sized fiddles designed and painted by local artists will be unveiled Friday, November 9th in conjunction with the downtown Music & Market on the grounds of the St. Landry Bank Heritage Mural Parking Lot located at 132 East Landry Street, Opelousas, LA. The Fiddle Mania exhibit, which is free and open to the public, will become part of a permanent public art exhibit in downtown Opelousas.

Covington Three Rivers Art Festival

Five Happiness

Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter

Contact: Sarada LeBourgeois info@threeriversartfestival.com (985) 327-9797 200 artists from more than 20 states.

A juried show of original works.

Arts and fine crafts demonstrations.

Music. Food. Three Rivers Run. Activities for kids. No Pets Please.

November 10th-11th, 2012, 10am-5pm in historic downtown Covington, LA. Free admission.

3605 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans (504) 482-3935 www.fivehappiness.com Come to Five Happiness and let the ambiance and friendly staff take you to a new level of dining experience. This award-wining restaurant always strives to achieve its best. Private party and banquet rooms are available.

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Cheeseburger Eddie’s

541 Bourbon St., New Orleans (504) 524-7611 • www.starwoodhotels.com Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter offers 186 comfortable guest rooms, more than 4,000 square feet of meeting facilities, outdoor pool, 24 hour fitness and other amenities. Café Opéra, the hotel’s fullservice restaurant, serves Creole and Continental cuisine and is under the direction of Chef Philippe Andreani. Our popular Puccini Bar offers an expanded menu of specialty drinks, as well as weekly jazz and classical music performances.

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Martin Wine Cellar

MiLa

714 Elmeer Ave,. Metairie (504) 896-7300 • www.martinwine.com Grilled Lamb Chops with Mascarpone Polenta and Wild Mushroom Ragout. Martin Wine Cellar Deli/ Bistro is open for Dinner Monday through Friday from 4 to 8pm. Entrées, Small plates, Cheese Plates and Regular Lunch Menu Available.

Wine by the Glass and Bottled Beer.

Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/Martin_Wine

Located in the Renaissance New Orleans Pere Marquette Hotel 817 Common St., New Orleans (504) 412-2580 www.milaneworleans.com MiLa is the culmination of both the marriage of chefs Slade Rushing and Allison Vines-Rushing and their respective home states cuisinesMississippi and Louisiana. With a seasonal menu driven by fresh picked produce, MiLa delivers a new style of Southern fare.

Mr. Ed’s Restaurant

Rene Bistrot

Rivershack Tavern

1001 Live Oak St., Metairie (504) 838-0022 910 W. Esplanade Ave. #A, Kenner (504) 463-3030 Mr. Ed’s is celebrating its 23rd year with two convenient locations and one great menu! Serving New Orleans home cooking from poboys to the best fried chicken in town! Mr. Ed’s caters for any occasion and is open for lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday.

Located in Renaissance New Orleans Arts Hotel 700 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans (504) 613-2330 ReneBistrotNewOrleans.com Master Chef Rene Bajeux brings his French bistro style restaurant to the Renaissance Arts Hotel – where local ingredients and cooking styles meet classic French cuisine.

3449 River Road, Jefferson (504) 834-4938 As featured on “Diners, DriveIns & Dives”, The Rivershack Tavern regulary wows its guests with unexpectedly and modestly prices high-end lunch specials, as well as timeless local favorites in an eclectic and friendly neighborhood honky-tonk.

Visit www.louisianaseafoodforlife. com to check out the restaurants with healthy Louisiana seafood dishes and place your vote for your favorite. Also upload your photo and/or video that shows how much you love Louisiana seafood for the chance to win weekly prizes!

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The Steak Knife

The Court of Two Sisters

(985) 447-5998 www.rouses.com Rouses team of professional chefs use the very best of what’s fresh and what’s local to make Rouses prepared foods. They’re always sourcing new, fresh ingredients from around the state, and developing new twists on our local favorites. For locations, go to www.rouses.com.

888 Harrison Ave., New Orleans (504) 488-8981 www.steakkniferestaurant.com The Steak Knife Restaurant has become a neighborhood classic in Lakeview and celebrated its 40th birthday last December. Still run by the Roth family, Bobby Roth sums it up: “We know what our guests like and we prepare it, using only quality fresh ingredients.”

613 Royal St., New Orleans (504) 522-7261 www.courtoftwosisters.com The Court of Two Sisters, known for its large dining courtyard, serves a lavish daily Jazz Brunch buffet. At night choose from its à la carte dinner menu or a four-course dinner. Complete menus available at www.courtoftwosisters.com.

Reservations are recommended.

Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza

Zea Rotisserie & Grill

www.theospizza.com Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza has been serving up the cities best pizza for the past 8 years. Located in Uptown New Orleans, Mid-City and (opening the fall) in Elmwood Shopping Center. Theo’s is known for its thin and crispy crust plus great drink specials. www.theospizza.com

www.ZeaRestaurants.com Facebook.com/ZeaRestaurants @Zea_Restaurants It’s tailgate time! And Zea’s catering dream team is serving up delectable dishes perfect for your get-togethers this fall – or stop by and pick up some mouthwatering to-go items.

Zea has the perfect dish to win over your hungry bunch.

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H ol i day G i ft G u i d e AURALUZ 4408 Shores Drive, Metairie (504) 888-3313 www.shopauraluz.com EASY SCENT by Lampe Berger...the perfect gift. Enjoy the natural benefits of essential oils in your car with this revolutionary smart diffuser. Available fragrances are: Anti-travel Sickness, Anti-Tobacco(neutralizer), Holiday Mood and Energy. Just one of the many unique items you’ll find at AURALUZ.

Adleris

Fleur D’Orleans

722 Canal St., New Orleans Lakeside Shopping Center The Towne Center, Baton Rouge (504) 523-5292 • www.adlersjewelry.com Adler’s exclusive porcelain Watermeter platter makes a perfect gift for the holidays, especially when piled high with freshbaked cookies! It’s a lovely hostess gift filled with party hors d’oeuvres. Also great for teachers! 13.75” diameter.” $45.00

3701 A Magazine St., New Orleans (504) 899-5585 www.fleurdorleans.com Hand cut sterling silver fleur d’ lys dangle earrings : available in 14kt Gold Plated Silver, $32-$46. Just one of our original designs, inspired by New Orleans. Come and see our line of Semi-Precious Gem earrings, created by master craftspeople.

The French Market District www.frenchmarket.org Shop Local at the Historic French Market! The French Market District stretches from the Shops at the Upper Pontalba to the Farmers and Flea Markets, with boutique retail shops, cafes, river views, and plenty of local color on every block.

Special events are held indoors and out, giving it a festive atmosphere year-round. www.frenchmarket.org.

Gulfport Premium Outlets® Enjoy savings of 25% to 65% every day at 70 designer and name-brand outlets including Ann Taylor, Coach, J.Crew and Talbots. Don’t miss the After-Thanksgiving Weekend Sale, featuring Midnight Madness (Nov. 23-25). Visit premiumoutlets.com for more information and to join the VIP Shopper Club for extra savings.

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Judy at the Rink 2727 Prytania St., New Orleans (504) 891-7018 Judy has a large selection of holiday gift items, pictured are Spaags wine glasses.

Each glass is individually hand-painted. All glasses are unique. Come to Judy at the Rink for all of your holiday gifts, entertaining and parties. Check us out on Facebook.

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Mary’s Kitchen and Bath K&M Jewelry Show your love of the city through this beautifully bracelet by K&M Custom Jewelry Designs. Made to order and specifically for you, each bracelet can be made in silver or gold accents and features the iconic fleur de lis. See the entire collection at www.kandmcustomjewelry. com or call toll free at (866) 725-2636.

732 N Rampart St., New Orleans 529-4465 Mary’s Kitchen & Bath has all the tools and gadgets to make anyone’s culinary dreams come true. This Jura fully automated coffee center is the perfect gift for the coffee lover. Stop in and find great gifts for your foodie.

PERLIS Clothing

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6071 Magazine St., New Orleans • 895-8661 1281 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville • 674-1711 perlis.com Cocktail parties, Mardi Gras balls, fundraisers, galas and festivities for all! Share the holiday spirit with formal accessories that add a touch of local flare to any occasion. Laissez les bon temps rouler!

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Please see our ad for Santa pajamas and gowns for infants through size 6. Gift wrap is complimentary.

RSVP Stationers Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group 550 Bienville St., New Orleans www.neworleans-food.com Treat your favorite foodie to the award-winning Ralph Brennan’s New Orleans Seafood Cookbook. This lush 432-page volume includes 170 triple-tested recipes, 143 color photographs, a Seafood Cook’s Manual, seafood and wine pairing suggestions and comprehensive ingredients sourcing. It’s a must for every cookbook collection!

4306 Magazine St., New Orleans (504) 309-7107 Thoughtful Holiday Gifts for under $50. Start planning 2013 with style.

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Scriptura www.scriptura.com Scriptura’s holiday cards capture the very essence of New Orleans and the whimsy of its’ natives. Images range from Lucky Dog carts decked in red and green to musicians caroling on Frenchman Street.

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3115 Magazine St., New Orleans (504) 897-6211 Warm gold tones and pearls for the Holiday Season. Shop at Sabai Jewelry Gallery for the perfect gift or a special holiday jewels for yourself. We have wonderful jewelry for men and women with prices as delightful, starting as low as $30 Open Christmas eve until 5 p.m.

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The Shop at The Collection Symmetry Jewelers (504) 861-9925 www.symmetryjewelers.com The “Art Nouveau” period is still considered by many to be the most elegant and feminine of any of the style eras. Tom Mathis has created this elegant 18 karat rose gold pendant with canary diamond accents and a 2.79 carat antique pear shaped diamond.

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533 Royal St., New Orleans (504) 598-7147 • www.hnoc.org Pennimo Signature Collection by Penny Meaux Edwards. Locally made, globally inspired, Penny Meaux Edwards’s hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind jewelry reflects a life well-traveled.

Meet the designer, Sat., Nov. 17, at a trunk show at The Shop at The Collection. Pieces start at $85.

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TRYTHIS A HO W - T O F OR T HE MON T H

ting on my knees and getting used to the board and the paddle. When I found the courage to stand up, I could feel my legs wobble as I tried to find my sea legs. I was a bit impressed with myself when I was actually standing on the paddleboard for the first time.

The water wasn’t as still as usual because of the light wind and rain, but getting on the board and navigating the water wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be.

That is until I started to go downstream. I tried to follow the directions of Lakey, who told everyone to start by going right, but as the wind carried me left I struggled to turn around. I tried to paddle toward the group, not going as fast as I thought I would, but Lakey came back to help me and give me directions about the best way to hold the paddle and where to put it in the water.

Once I met up with the group, the hour-long lesson was more of a relaxing ride than an instructor-led class, as I enjoyed the exercise and the view of the beautiful houses along Bayou St. John. While my clothes were dripping from the downpour, it didn’t ruin the morning. When two members of the group fell in the water during the lesson, they didn’t stand out because all of us were already soaked.

When we started to head back to our original meeting place, the rain began to let up. Lakey helped everyone get back to shore, and the class was over. I plan to try it again sometime soon, but next time I’ll pack my rain gear and hope for sun.

For more information about NOLA Paddleboards, visit NolaPaddleboards.com.

Boarding On the Bayou

By HALEY ADAMS

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decided to sign up for paddleboarding

when I saw a flyer for NOLA Paddleboards at Juan’s Flying Burrito in Mid-City. The flyer was actually for paddleboard yoga, but the thought of doing downward dog on a floating board terrified me, so instead I booked a lesson for the basic paddleboard class.

On the Saturday of my lesson, I arrived at the corner of Wisner Boulevard and Filmore Avenue, where the class meets to paddle down Bayou St. John. It was a rainy morning, but the class was still on. Before getting in the water, Jeff Lakey, the owner of NOLA Paddleboards and the class instructor, gave the five of us in the group a quick lesson about where to stand on the paddleboard and what to do if we fell off. I was a little nervous as there wasn’t much to his short introduction, and we were soon stepping into the warm water of the bayou to mount our boards.

After Velcro-ing the ankle strap around my leg, I started by sit-

Travel

Hilton Garden Inn French Quarter Sees $1.3 Million Upgrade

821 Gravier St., 324-6000, HiltonGardenInn.Hilton.com

The massive renovation of the Hilton’s French Quarter property will be complete within the year. Once the lobby area is finished, work will start on the refurbishment of guest rooms. While all Hilton-standard amenities: microwaves, mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs and more, will stay, the décor of the rooms will have a more contemporary feel, while maintaining a classic New Orleanian vibe. Only two blocks from the French Quarter and with a heated roof-top swimming pool, fitness center, 24 hour business center and complimentary Wi-Fi, it’s a go-to place for business or pleasure. – M i r ella c ame r a n

Health

Thibodaux Regional Medical Center Uses Robotic System 602 N. Acadia Road, Thibodaux, (985) 435-4870, Thibodaux.com

A surgical team at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center performed their first da Vinci® Single-Site™ Cholecystectomy recently. The patient’s gallbladder was removed through one tiny incision in the belly button, making the procedure virtually scarless.

Led by general surgeon Dr. Barry Landry, the team removed the gallbladder using Single-Site™ instruments on a da Vinci® System. Using robotic assistance, surgeons removed the gallbladder through an incision

of approximately 1-inch.

In 2007, Thibodaux Regional was the only hospital in the Bayou Region who acquired the da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System, a state-of-the-art minimally invasive tool used to treat patients via robotic-assisted surgery,” stated Greg Stock, CEO of Thibodaux Regional. “We remain at the forefront of minimallyinvasive robotic surgery by acquiring this next generation system.” – M i r ella c ame r a n myneworleans.com

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Adventures On Superstition Mountain B Y E RR O L L A B O R D E

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f you’re going to Superstition Mountain, you should

watch out for the rattlesnakes. “They’re not an endangered species,” Dave, our tour guide said. “There are millions of them out here.” The good news is that the snakes, diamondback rattlers, also watch out for you and aren’t at all anxious for an encounter. In a land with so many diamondbacks that even the baseball team in nearby Phoenix is named after them, they aren’t easy to spot. There are also bears and bobcats in them there hills, but they are shy, too.

This was land that was once populated by two groups: gold miners and Apaches. The latter sometimes drove the former away, except for one legendary geezer of a miner who, according to legend, when the Apaches went to evict him, put on such a tantrum that they thought he was crazy and cursed by the spirits. They left him alone.

From one vantage point, we could see a lake below, where pleasure boats were making waves. One curiosity that folks in these parts like to mention it that Arizona has one of the highest per capita pleasure boat ownerships in the nation, yet it has no natural lakes.

Its entire lake system is manmade, captured in valleys and held in place by dams.

One living creature that was apparent was the turkey vulture, gliding above in big circles. There are legends of lost miners in these parts unable to find paths that only the Apaches knew. What happened to them, maybe only the vultures knew.

Our destination was a spot in the road on the downside of a hill called Tortilla Flats. There was a restaurant there where I had a “cowboy burger” and a bowl of chili. Dave explained that there are still open gun laws here.

A drifter can walk in with a sidearm but has to check it in at the bar. I felt assured when a black-and-white car pulled up. It was the sheriff, and he had come for lunch.

After our meal, Dave directed us to the back of his SUV where he had things from the hills to show, including the fragments of a meteorite that 160

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could have fallen recently or that might have dropped billions of years ago. He also had found the skull of a mountain goat whose horns must have weighed 20 pounds each. But the showstopper in his collection was stored in a tied sack that was in a locked box. Dave undid both and pulled out a snake. He had found it recently, and it was now part of the family. The serpent, he explained, looked like a rattler but was a gopher snake. He named it Goofy. Dave said that a snake could live in a sack for intervals because it breathes so slowly and demands little air. Back at his house though, Goofy has a pad with all the comforts fit for a snake.

While Dave spoke, Goofy wound around his arm.

Dave put Goofy on the road where he slinked along, though probably finding the unnatural surface too hot. Getting back in the bag felt better.

On the way back, Dave talked about the thousands of stars that could be seen at night and of having had spiritual experiences with the Indians. Everywhere there were clumps of the native magnificent saguaro cactus, the kind that look like inverted pitchforks. Each of the cactus’ arms, Dave explained, takes about a century to grow.

This land is timeless, and, amazingly, most of it is still untouched by humans.

By the time we got to Phoenix, Goofy was snoozing in the back. We had seen a lot that day, but there was still one thing missing. The day before I had asked one of the locals, “Where can I see a coyote chase a road runner?” Her answer was quick: “At Warner Brothers.”

ARTHUR NEAD ILLUSTRATION