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CONTENTS Features 6 NOLA's Most Famous Cocktails 10 2016-17 Bar Guide 18 Best Bartender Contest

Events & Nightlife 24 Lakeside 2 Riverside 26 Music Calendar

Dining

November 2016 Vol. 20 No. 3 Publisher/Editor-in-Chief: Josh Danzig Creative Director: Michael Fulkerson Assistant Editor: Kathy Bradshaw Movie Editor: David Vicari Copy Editor: Burke Bischoff Contributing Writers: Kathy Bradshaw, Beau Ciolino, Fritz Esker, Emily Hingle, Phil LaMancusa, Debbie Lindsey, Kim Ranjbar, Greg Roques, Celeste Turner, Leigh Wright, Mike Perry

34 $20 and Under

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36 Food News

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38 Restaurant Guide

Extras 42 Film Reviews 44 Columns 46 Around the Web 48 Where Ya' Been? 50 Where Y'at Chat

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CORRECTION: On our Bar Guide cover, we incorrectly spelled the drink Sazerac. We apoligize for this misspelling.

Raise ‘em high! Enjoy our annual Bar Guide that highlights many of the top watering holes in town. Head out this evening and try someplace new while the weather is still perfect. If you wondering what to order, find inspiration from Kathy Bradshaw’s look at 10 iconic local cocktails. From the Sazerac (yes, we know it’s misspelled on the cover) to the Hand Grenade, these are 10 drinks that everyone should try. For original cocktails, look no further than our Best Bartender of New Orleans contest presented by SKYY Vodka. Visit any of the featured bartenders to try their unique creation made with one of the SKYY Infusions. Then save the date for the Finals Party on December 14 at Walk On’s. With Thanksgiving upon us, don’t miss Kim Ranjibar’s “$20 & Under” column. It features spots in town who are creatively using pumpkin seeds in their dishes, and that’s no turkey jive! -Josh Danzig, Publisher

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The Most Famous (& Infamous) New Orleans Cocktails By Kathy Bradshaw

o one can deny New Orleans’ love of the drink. Not only have we turned drinking into an art form, we’ve also made works of art out of what we drink. Here in the cocktail capital of the South, bartenders are called “bar chefs,” countless cocktails have originated, and even the cocktail experts come to learn about cocktails. We are absolute masters at mixing up a fancy drink. Below you will find a list of just a few of the tipples that make New Orleans proud. And yet, we all know that with alcohol often comes indiscretion—like drunk texting, public vomiting and embarrassing sexual exploits. So we’ve also included those notorious drinks whose reputation might, for whatever reason, carry a bit of stigma or scandal (or, at least, the drinking of said drinks might lead to it). In other words, here is a guide to five famous New Orleans cocktails, followed by a list of five infamous New Orleans cocktails. Bottoms up.

least World War I and was named after the French 75mm field gun that was the weapon of choice in France at the time. The story goes that when war-weary soldiers had some time away from the battlefield, they’d head to the nearest bar and toast to victory with a cocktail that combined either Cognac or gin and lemon, sugar and Champagne. The French 75 was born. Like so many goodies that New Orleans has collected from France throughout our history, we have likewise adopted this cocktail of French descent as our own. Places like Arnaud’s have popularized the drink and even named the restaurant’s bar after it. Where to get a good one: Q&C Hotel Bar, 344 Camp St., 504-587-9700, qandc.com • Arnaud’s, 813 Bienville St., 504-523-5433, arnaudsrestaurant.com • Patrick’s Bar Vin, 730 Bienville St., 504-200-3180, patricksbarvin. com

FIVE FAMOUS NEW ORLEANS COCKTAILS 1a. Brandy Milk Punch When Ben Franklin wasn’t flying a kite in a thunderstorm, he was known to imbibe a Brandy Milk Punch or two. At the very least, the cocktail supposedly dates back to preColonial days, and rumor has it that Ben was a big fan. As the name suggests, it’s made with milk (or cream) and brandy, a little vanilla and simple syrup, and is topped off with nutmeg. A cousin of eggnog, this Southern classic cocktail has spread its hangover-curing charm beyond the holidays and is now more associated with brunch in New Orleans. Where to get a good one: Brennan’s, 417 Royal St., 504-525-9711, brennansneworleans.com • Muriel’s Jackson Square, 801 Chartres St., 504-568-1885, muriels. com 2a. French 75 The exact origins of this classic drink are a little fuzzy, but one thing seems certain. The drink dates back to at

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3a. Ramos Gin Fizz The Ramos Gin Fizz, aka “How to Piss Off Your Bartender,” is the most labor-intensive drink known to man. Not only does it have a laundry list of ingredients— lemon juice, lime juice, cream, gin, simple syrup, the white of a single egg, orange flower water and club soda—but it also requires being shaken until your arms feel like you’ve bench pressed an entire boy band. Nowadays, your average bartender will likely shake the drink for a couple minutes (and some places even employ shaking

machines to do the labor instead). But back when Mr. Ramos invented the drink in 1888, right here in town at the long-since defunct Imperial Cabinet Saloon on Gravier Street, they used to shake these things for an average of 12 minutes! The Imperial actually had 20 Ramos-shaking bartenders on staff (32 at Mardi Gras one year) whose sole purpose was to shake the heck out of some Ramos Gin Fizzes. Former governor Huey P. Long’s favorite, the cocktail tastes just like key lime pie in a glass. Where to get a good one: Sazerac Bar at the Roosevelt Hotel, 130 Roosevelt Way, 504-648-1200, therooseveltneworleans.com/dining • Kingfish, 337 Chartres St., 504-598-5005, kingfishneworleans.com 4a. Sazerac A little like a New Orleans version of an Old Fashioned, the Sazerac is considered to be one of the world’s first cocktails … some even claim it’s the very first ever, hands down. Created right here in New Orleans in the 1830s, most credit M. Antoine Peychaud with its invention. Peychaud owned an apothecary in the French Quarter and mixed up his world-famous bitters—which are still a crucial ingredient in the drink today—from a Haitian family recipe. When Peychaud added his homemade bitters to some Cognac with just a splash of absinthe, and garnished the whole potent combo with a lemon peel, the Sazerac came into being. Some nasty little buggers known as phylloxera soon wiped out most of the Cognac-producing grapevines in France, so cocktail professionals filled the ever-growing demand for Sazeracs with the locally-produced and more readily available rye whiskey instead. And this is the recipe that stuck … more or less. Where to get a good one: Bombay Club, 830 Conti St., 504-577-2237, bombayclubneworleans.com • Cure, 4905 Freret St., 504-302-2357, curenola.com 5a. Vieux Carré If New Orleans could be personified in liquid form, the Vieux Carré would be it. Our fine city has long been described as a “cultural gumbo” due to the melding of so many cultures in one place, and the Vieux Carré cocktail

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is definitely gumbo in a glass. Each of the ingredients represents a different community of folks who came to New Orleans and helped make it great. There’s Cognac and Benedictine to symbolize our founding French fathers, sweet vermouth to represent our Italian heritage, rye for the early Americans who came to town, Angostura bitters for our African people, and Peychaud’s bitters for the Creoles from way back. The cocktail was invented by bartender Walter Bergeron in the 1930s at the Hotel Monteleone. One tale suggests that he created the drink for a regular customer, who promptly (albeit happily) died upon tasting it. True or not, one thing is clear: just like New Orleans, this drink is not for the faint of heart. Where to get a good one: Carousel Bar at the Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., 504-523-3341, hotelmonteleone.com/entertainment.carouselbar • Bar Tonique, 830 Rampart St., 504-324-6045, bartonique.com

FIVE INFAMOUS NEW ORLEANS COCKTAILS 1b. Hurricane New Orleans is a town known for the over-powering effects of its hurricanes—and this goes for cocktails as well as gale force winds. The hurricane cocktail was invented right here in New Orleans in the 1940s by Mr. Pat O’Brien himself, naturally of the world-famous bar by the same name. Like many things during World War II, whiskey and scotch were rationed, while rum, on the other hand, was cheap and free-flowing. Rum-pushing liquor salesmen used to force bar owners to buy up to 50 cases of rum before they’d pony up a single case of the coveted good stuff (whiskey). So what do you do with an over-abundance of rum and a bunch of thirsty soldiers? You add fruit juices, including (in some recipes) passionfruit, and make it red with grenadine (because red drinks are better and easier to spot when recycled on Bourbon Street sidewalks). And if you serve it in a glass shaped like a hurricane lamp, you call it just that. A hurricane. Where to get a good one: Pat O’Briens, 718 St. Peter St., 504-525-4823, patobriens.com • Crazy Lobster, 500 Port of New Orleans Place, Suite 83, 504-569-3380, thecrazylobster.com

2b. Hand Grenade A commonplace site on Bourbon Street, this stiff neon green cocktail is served in its signature, giant, same-shadeof-neon-green plastic “yard glass” shaped like a happy hand grenade—with eyes and a smiley face. It tastes like melon and is jacked up with grain alcohol. But if you want to know what else is in there, don’t bother … they keep the recipe under wraps. Available only at the various Tropical Island locations and The Funky Pirate—all Bourbon Street establishments—Hand Grenades are strong enough to pack as much of a wallop as their namesake weapon. Not only will they make you drunk, they’ll make you cool, too … apparently Ludacris both drinks and raps about them. Where to get one: Tropical Isle, Multiple Locations, tropicalisle.com • The Funky Pirate, 727 Bourbon St., 504-523-1960, thefunkypirate.com

fix while also indulging your inner pyromaniac with a Café Brulot. Made with Cognac or brandy, cinnamon and cloves, orange and lemon peels, and of course coffee, the challenge of preparation comes in managing to peel the orange in one single spiral and in not burning the place down. According to one account, our scandalous friend Jean Lafitte invented the cocktail, yet most folks give credit to Jules Alciatore as the inventor in the 1890s. Jules was the son of Antoine Alciatore, the founder of Antoine’s Restaurant, where the drink is still served daily. Café Brulot was especially popular during Prohibition since the coffee was a perfect cover for the hidden alcohol within, but today people mainly like them for the blazing presentation. Where to get a good one: Antoine’s, 713 St. Louis St., 504-581-4422, antoines.com • Galatoire’s, 209 Bourbon St., 504-525-2021, galatoires.com

3b. Frozen Daiquiri In New Orleans, if it’s frozen and boozy, it’s a daiquiri. Daiquiris come in every color in the box of Crayolas and a medley of tasty flavors with cool names like Jungle Juice and Swamp Water. They are sickeningly sugary and have a day’s worth of calories, but they’re good and refreshing and are a very common guilty pleasure. In fact, almost everyone has at least one story that starts with a frozen daiquiri and at least one souvenir cup leftover afterwards. They’re perfect on the go, even if you’re going by car, since New Orleans is the home of the famous drive-thru daiquiri. While you’ll find them on every corner of Bourbon Street, it’s worth venturing just a half block off the beaten path to try a highly acclaimed Frozen Irish Coffee at Erin Rose. Sure, they might not call this a daiquiri, but a frozen cocktail by any other name tastes just as sweet. Where to get a good one: Your favorite corner daiquiri shop • Compère Lapin in the Old No. 77 Hotel and Chandlery, 535 Tchoupitoulas St., comperlapin.com • Erin Rose, 811 Conti St., 504-522-3573, erinrosebar. com

5b. Absinthe Absinthe, often referred to as the “green fairy,” is a highproof, usually green, anise-flavored spirit made with a slew of herbs and botanicals. It was popular among artsy bohemians of the 19th and 20th centuries, and gained a bad rep for causing hallucinations among those who imbibed it. This was blamed on the presence of herbal wormwood or poisonous chemicals formerly added to cheaper brands but has since been debunked as more likely the result of mere overindulgence and alcohol-induced delirium. Still, this didn’t stop absinthe from being outlawed in the U.S. from 1912 until 2007. Since being legalized again, the licorice-y liquor is making a big comeback, especially in New Orleans. It’s usually served by pouring water over a sugar cube and through a slotted spoon, which in turn drips into a glass filled with absinthe. This process is often done by an elaborate contraption called an absinthe fountain, which is essentially a jar with spigots. Absinthe is a good thing to try for the spectacle and the notoriety, but if you’re the type who picked the black jelly beans out of your Easter basket as a kid, you won’t be able to get past the taste. Where to get the good stuﬀ: Absinthe House, 240 Bourbon St., 504-523-3181, ruebourbon.com/ oldabsinthehouse • Pirate’s Alley Café, 622 Pirates Alley, 504-524-9332, piratesalleycafe.com

4b. Café Brulot Starbucks and friends may have come up with almost every coffee concoction imaginable—if you’re into frou frou coffee drinks—but there’s one thing they fail to do: spike it with brandy and set it on fire. So get your caffeine

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Q&C Hotel Bar New Orleans’s trendiest hotel bar draws tourists and locals alike. The biggest attraction is their Happy Hour, running from 4-7 p.m. daily, when the reasonable drink prices plummet even further: select beers are only $3, and you can pick up a French 75 cocktail and fries for only $7. Drinking in style has never been so affordable. 344 Camp St. • 587-9700 • qandc.com/qc-bar.php

CBD/Warehouse District Cajun Mike's Pub & Grub For a bar, Cajun Mike’s sure puts a lot of work into their food, with every fried pub appetizer you could ask for on the menu, alongside pressed sandwiches and Cajun favorites like gumbo and po-boys. The prices for food and drink are among the lowest in the neighborhood, and the atmosphere is friendly, loose and genuine. 116 Baronne St. • 566-0055 • cajunmikes.tumblr.com

Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant This surf-themed Tchoupitoulas outpost is always bustling. The expert bartenders keep beers and cocktails coming at a breakneck pace, but the bar’s beachy drinks, including five distinct kinds of margaritas, are best enjoyed on island time. Adventurous beach bums might want to try their “Infamous Shots.” One includes a (possibly venomous) scorpion and the other comes with a worm. 701 Tchoupitoulas St. • 523-8995 • nola.lucysretiredsurfers.com

The Metropolitan The massive Generations Hall is a popular venue for weddings and special events, but on Saturday nights, the two-story warehouse converts into The Metropolitan--one of the city’s largest, most extravagant nightclubs. It packs bartenders into three separate rooms, with a DJ spinning in each, and features 14 VIP sections. Try not to get lost. 310 Andrew Higgins Dr. • 568-1702 • generationshall. com

Poppy’s Time Out Sports Bar & Grill Football fans crowd this spot on Sundays, but it’s pretty packed throughout the rest of the week as well, in no small part because of a killer location near the Riverwalk Outlet Collection. The sports theme is in full swing, with staff outfitted as referees, game food like wings and burgers, and hurricane cocktails ranked from category one thru fi ve. 500 Port of New Orleans, Suite 80 • 2479265 • poppystimeoutsportsbar.com

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The Rusty Nail The Rusty Nail is a haven for Scotch enthusiasts, with a huge selection of 70 varieties of whiskey. The bar also serves up tasteful takes on America’s most beloved cocktails. Enjoy an old fashioned or a Manhattan on the Nail’s lush patio, where they often feature live music and trivia events. 1100 Constance St. • 525-5515 • therustynail.biz

World of Beer World of Beer’s Warehouse District location has music, trivia and $5 burgers every Monday, but let’s be honest: you’re there for the beer. The tavern has 50 craft beers on tap and 500 more cold and ready to go in their massive cooler, plus a menu of bar snacks if you need to work up a thirst. Plan on making multiple trips. 300 Julia St. • 299-3599 • worldofbeer.com/ warehousedistrict

WXYZ Bar at Aloft Hotel Whether you’re searching for a hip place where you can quench your thirst, a boozy brunch, or an upbeat bar with a relaxed feel and great service, WXYZ is the place to go. The lounge bar offers $5 bacon-infused Bloody Marys and $4 mimosas from 12 to 3 p.m. on weekends. During the week, you can enjoy a variety of snacks and play some board games on the comfy couches. Discover emerging artists as WXYZ hosts “Live at Aloft Hotels” each Thursday. 225 Baronne St. • 581-9225 • aloftneworleansdowntown.com/neworleans-bar

French Quarter Backspace Bar & Kitchen This literarythemed speakeasy crafts specialty cocktails that pay tribute to famous authors. Try “Death in the Afternoon,” the champagne and absinthe mixture invented and named by Ernest Hemingway, or William Faulkner’s mint julep recipe. The kitchen serves up big portions of the South’s most beloved comfort foods. 139 Chartres St. • 322-2245 • backspacenola.com

Bar Tonique The small brick building that houses Bar Tonique is dominated by the stacks of shelves behind the bar, each crammed full with every variety of liquor you can imagine. The dim space is great for day drinking as the sun streams in off Rampart Street, and their Happy Hour (noon-5 p.m. on weekdays) features classic cocktails like the Dark and Stormy and the Aviation for only $5. 820 Rampart St. • 325-6045 • bartonique.com

Batch Bar at Hyatt French Quarter Batch Bar is not your typical hotel watering hole. They infuse their own liquors and craft unique cocktails, with unusually generous pours of top shelf spirits. If you’re staying at the Hyatt, be sure to stop by on your way out to Canal or Bourbon Streets, or swing by for a nightcap on your way home; they stay open until 2 a.m. 800 Iberville St. • 586-0800

Bombay Club Local jazz artists set the mood at this classy joint, set back a bit from the entrance to the Prince Conti Hotel. One of the Quarter’s more laid-back getaways, The Bombay Club’s extensive collection of ornate sofas and armchairs makes you feel like sinking in and drifting along with the smooth tunes. The menu offers a range of European and Creole dishes with locallysourced ingredients and modern twists on traditional recipes. 830 Conti St. • 577-2237 • bombayclubneworleans.com

Coyote Ugly Proudly claiming to be the most famous bar in the world, this saloon originated in New York City and has an international reputation for scantily-clad female bartenders, free-flowing booze and all-night debauchery. Bartop dancing, body shots and drink specials keep the party going. The bar is a great place to stop with friends when you're in the quarter. 225 N Peters St. • 561-0003 • coyoteuglysaloon. com

Erin Rose The French Quarter has its fair share of Irish bars, but what sets this pub apart is an intimate, old-timey space crammed with memorabilia. The owners pride themselves on charging “local prices,” and that’s no joke: the drinks, like their fantastic frozen Irish coffee, are among the cheapest in the Quarter. Erin Rose is a super spot to hit just off Bourbon Street to avoid obnoxious crowds. 811 Conti St. • 5223573 • erinrosebar.com

Golden Lantern Grab a tasty Bloody Mary at this fabulous neighborhood spot. Founded in 1964, it has long been the home setting for the Southern Decadence Festival, proving that this bar knows how to throw a party. More importantly, Golden Lantern is open 24 hours a day with some very affordable drinks available. 1239 Royal St. • 529-2860 • facebook.com/ GoldenLanternBar

Chris Owens Club Born Christine Joetta Shaw, the performer now known as Chris Owens has been a French Quarter favorite for over 50 years. The singer, dancer and burlesque performer has made herself into an icon, and her famous club at the corner of St. Louis and Bourbon Streets stands as a testament to her continuing popularity. Inside, it’s a cozy, unassuming little bar with fun drink specials. 500 Bourbon St. • 5236400• chrisowensclub.net

Hermes Bar at Antoine’s As if you needed another reason to go to Antoine’s. One of the famed restaurant’s dining rooms was transformed into this fantastic bar, equally as elegant, with an assortment of classic NOLA cocktails. Shockingly, they even have an affordable Happy Hour with $2 domestic beers, so you can drink in style without breaking the bank. 725 St. Louis St. • 581-4422 • antoines.com/hermes-bar

Cosimo’s A great place to kill time in the Quarter, Cosimo’s has the vibe of a neighborhood joint, with darts, a pool table, outdoor cafe tables and usually a dog or two. TVs, sofas, bar food and cheap beer also make Cosimo’s a great bar to watch sports that’s not, you know, a sports bar. 1201 Burgundy St. • 522-9715

Jimani This unpretentious bar has 10 huge TVs with full sports packages, a variety of late night pub grub, and 100 beers. Grab a Chicago style hot dog or some crawfish pasta and settle in, but pace yourself—the bar stays open til 8 a.m. and it doesn’t empty out until then. 141 Chartres St. • 524-0493 • thejimani.com

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The Kerry Irish Pub Grab a Guinness with real French Quarter residents at this little bar, a favorite of locals for its affordable drinks, simple but rich decor and live music. The small stage at the back has a different act every night of the week, serving up blues, jazz and folk with no cover. 331 Decatur St. • 527-5945 • facebook.com/Kerry-IrishPub-163926209622

Napoleon's Itch is one of the premier LGBT bars in the French Quarter. The bar is not necessarily labeled a "gay bar," and is welcoming to all walks of life. Make it a point to stop by and order off of the bar's famous highlighted shot board. It's definitely one of a kind. The friendly bartenders and great music make for a fun place to hang out with your closest friends. 734 Bourbon St. • 237-4144

Pat O’Brien’s Among the French Quarter’s (and the city’s) most popular destinations for drinkers and families alike, Pat O’Brien’s has drawn crowds to its beautiful courtyard since the former speakeasy went legit in 1933. It might be a cliché, but every visitor of legal age really ought to check out the hurricane, the oftimitated rum cocktail invented at Pat O's. 718 St. Peter St. • 525-4823 • patobriens. com

Penthouse Club In a part of the city crowded with gentlemen’s clubs, Penthouse stands out as one of the few places you might come just for a drink. Two bars, two floors and tasteful, classy decor elevate the Penthouse Club above the level of the average strip joint. 727 Iberville St. • 5244354 • penthouseclubneworleans.com

RF’s Looking to get away from Bourbon Street and check out some great music for a few minutes (or hours)? RF’s offers a calm courtyard setting with famous, delicately crafted martinis and live tunes every night. Plus, enjoy Chef Dutch Vicknair’s Cajun cuisine, heavy on seafood and other traditional NOLA fare. 301 Dauphine St. • 586-0972 • rfsnola.com

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Rick’s Cabaret Rick’s is more than a gentleman’s club at this point: it’s an empire. The flagship of the business is the sprawling, three-story edifice known as Rick’s Cabaret, one of the Quarter’s most imposing structures. You’ll pass a bar facing Bourbon Street on your way to the stages; stop by for a gin fizz or champagne cocktail. 315 Bourbon St. • 524-4222 • iknowrick.com

Rick’s Sporting Saloon If Rick’s Cabaret isn’t your thing, you’re a short stroll from his other outpost on Bourbon Street. The Sporting Saloon is a unique hybrid of a sports bar and gentleman’s club. You can enjoy a show at the stages, then saunter over to a separate bar and enjoy a game on their enormous TVs. Plus, they have a bevy of fried foods and bar snacks to order. 522 Bourbon St. • 552-2510 • ricks-saloon.com

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Tropical Isle The Hand Grenade, a mixed drink claiming to be the most powerful in New Orleans and served in a tall, luminescent green souvenir glass, is ubiquitous in the French Quarter. So is Tropical Isle, the chain of bars that serve the drink—there are five locations crammed into a few short blocks on Bourbon Street. Multiple locations • 529-1702 • tropicalisle.com

Jefferson Rivershack Tavern New Orleans’ weirdest bar offers a free drink in exchange for a tacky ashtray. (The tackier the ashtray, the better the drink!) Head over to Jefferson Parish and stop by Rivershack, a hybrid honky tonk/ restaurant/music venue, with sports on the TV for good measure. Ten imported drafts, strong cocktails and a unique menu of sandwiches and seafoods add to the appeal. 3449 River Rd., Jefferson • 834-4938 • therivershacktavern.com

Lakeview Parlay’s This place is hopping every night of the week. Boasting the area’s longest bar, an infamously rowdy Ladies’ Night, and a free food spread on certain nights, Parlay’s is a neighborhood favorite. On football Sundays, the bar is flooded with black and gold as Lakeview residents turn out to support the Saints. 870 Harrison Ave. • 304-6338 • parlaysbar.net

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Marigny/Bywater Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant Buffa’s is equal parts bar and restaurant, with neither aspect left neglected. Their formidable menu of comfort cuisine includes unique pasta dishes like the Crawfish Fiesta and unheard-of experiments like Bratwurst Jambalaya, and the expert bartenders can whip up just about anything you can dream up. 1001 Esplanade Ave. • 949-0038 • buffasbar.com

Pal’s Lounge Were it not for the eyecatching paint job, you might mistake Pal’s for a typical Mid-City shotgun house. Tucked away on North Rendon Street, it isn’t the flashiest bar in the city, but its regulars swear by it. Pal’s frequently hosts pop-up food locations, including vegan, but the main attraction is definitely the affordable drinks and the homey atmosphere. 949 N Rendon St. • 488-7257 • facebook.com/ PalsLounge/?rf=146538088817682

J&J’s Sports Lounge Saints games are like holidays at J&J’s, the go-to spot for Bywater sports fans, where a huge projector and screen take up a hefty portion of the wall space. It’s not unusual for the neighborhood to come together at the lounge for a cookout on game day. With a friendly atmosphere and $2.50 beers, it’s not surprising that this is the place to be on Sundays. 800 France St. • 942-8877 • jjssportslounge.com

Shamrock Bar & Grill This roomy Irish bar has live music every Saturday and plenty of space to enjoy it. Same deal for sports: two big screens and surround sound keep you in the game. They’ve got a menu full of classic bar fare, but the burger is a sure bet and will only run you $6. Drinks are similarly cheap, and the beer is always ice cold. Shamrock is known mostly for having the largest selection of bar games in the Gulf South! 4133 S Carrollton Ave. • 307-4350 • shamrockparty.com

Mimi’s in the Marigny Mimi’s manages to seem approachable and upscale at the same time, earning it the undying adoration of neighborhood folks and food fanatics alike. Perhaps it’s the two-level design: the bar downstairs is clean yet welcoming, with a pool table and cheap drinks galore, while venturing upstairs, you’ll find a candle-lit dining room with a menu of delicious gourmet tapas. 2601 Royal St. • 872-9868 • mimismarigny.com

Wit’s Inn Wit’s Inn has a sprawling selection of top-shelf liquors and creative cocktails to use them in. Themed weekly special nights include Girl’s Night and Classic Cocktail Night. Plus, they serve gourmet pizzas, salads and calzones til 2 a.m. Who says you can’t be drunk and still be a picky eater? 141 N Carrollton Ave. • 486-1600 • witsinn.com

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Martine’s Lounge A classic neighborhood beer hall with a surprising selection of cocktails, Martine’s faded sign doesn’t quite match its clean, modern interior, which got an overhaul in 2013. Their Happy Hour takes up more than half the day, running from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on weekdays and featuring $4 Bloody Marys and mimosas. 2347 Metairie Rd. • 831-8637 • facebook.com/ martineslounge

Bruno’s This Uptown institution opened in 1934 and has since developed into one of the city’s most popular sports bars. The walls are adorned with artifacts from NOLA sports history, and shuffleboard, darts and pool are spread throughout the giant space. Their kitchen stays open til 3 a.m. on weekends. 7538 Maple St. • 861-7615 • brunostavern. com

Mid-City Finn McCool’s This Irish pub is a local hotspot for athletic spectators and Mid-City residents. Whether it’s American or European football, the numbers that gather at this pub during sporting events are staggering. There is a menu of classic items such as burgers, fries and wings, but also traditional Celtic dishes such as corned beef poutine, fish and chips, and various toas-tite sandwiches. 3701 Banks St. • 486-9080 • finnmccools.com

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The Columns Hotel The front porch of this lovely hotel faces out over St. Charles Avenue. It’s a beautiful view any time of year and a great place to enjoy a four-course brunch from their bistro, featuring entrees like shrimp & grits and Louisiana crab cakes, or a cool drink from their bar that serves up sumptuous cocktails. 3811 St. Charles Ave. • 899-9308 • thecolumns.com

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Le Bon Temps Roulé A highlight of the awesome Magazine Street neighborhood in Uptown, Le Bon Temps is a friendly bar and sandwich shop, the type of low-key place that still draws a crowd every night of the week. No tourist trap specialty drinks, just liquor and beer (a dollar during Saints games) and live music on their small stage, affectionately dubbed “The House of Dues.” 4801 Magazine St. • 895-8117 • facebook. com/le.b.roule

St. Joe’s Bar St. Joe’s is a red-lit, slightly spooky locale on Magazine Street. Adorned with crosses and vaguely off-putting Catholic imagery, there’s more than a little bit of a Voodoo vibe. The place cleans up nicely for Mardi Gras, though; it’s a prime location to camp out, watch the parades roll down Magazine, and sip a blueberry mojito. 5535 Magazine St. • 899-3744

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Three Muses Maple This laid-back spot on Maple Street is a solid place to share tapas and wine with friends. The restaurant and bar offer options for seafood and meat lovers, as well as vegan and vegetarian recipes. The menu is full of dishes that seem to grab influence from all over the world such as Roasted Eggplant Bruschetta, Ms. Moon’s Bulgogi Rice Bowl and even Gulf Fish Tacos. It’s all topped off with a wide selection of great spirits and jazz music. 7537 Maple St. • 510-2749 • 3musesnola.com

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Gattuso’s Neighborhood Bar and Restaurant For a real outdoor treat, stop by Gattuso’s Neighborhood Bar and Restaurant. Along with New Orleans favorites and specials, you can enjoy live trivia on Tuesdays, Pint Nights on Thursdays, and live music shows on the weekends. With over 14 different beers on tap, Gattuso’s is sure to become your new favorite spot! 435 Huey P Long Ave., Gretna • 368-1114 • gattusos. net Rivershack Tavern Gretna With the original located on River Road along the Mississippi River in Jefferson, Rivershack Tavern’s second location in Gretna expands on the older bar’s legacy. In addition to the regular large selection of beers and live music playing on the weekends, Rivershack Tavern in Gretna also includes a rooftop patio with a view of the river from the opposite side. With this newer location, you can now enjoy New Orleans's most unusual bars from both sides of the Mississippi. 714 1st St., Gretna • 3255530 • facebook.com/rivershackgretna

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22nd Street Shack

Bay Café

Dominique Taranto Orange Crush Martini • 2 oz SKYY Blood Orange. • 1 oz orange juice. • 1 oz Sprite. • Garnish: orange wedge.

Mark Bell SKYY Blueberry Martini • 1 oz SKYY Blueberry. • .5 oz Grand Marnier. • .5 oz simple syrup. • Sugar. • Fresh blueberries.

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2 oz SKYY Pineapple. 1 copper cup with cayenne/sugar rim. 1.5 oz Not Your Father’s Ginger Ale. 1.5 oz Gosling’s Ginger Beer. 1 candied lime.

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2 oz SKYY Blood Orange. 1.5 oz orange bitters. 1 oz ginger beer. 1 oz lime.

2 oz SKYY Blueberry. 1 oz simple syrup. .5 oz sweet and sour Dash of sugar. 1 squeezed lemon.

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American Sports Saloon

The Boot

Amy Bissell Skyy 75 • 1.5 oz SKYY Pineapple. • .75 Green Chartreuse. • .5 oz lemon juice. • 4 drops Bittermens Hellfire Habanero Shrub Bitters. • 1 drop Prosecco.

Rhem Naquin Skyy Blue Punch • 1.5 oz SKYY Blueberry. • 1.5 oz SKYY Pineapple. • 1.5 oz Sprite. • 1.5 oz sour mix. • 1 oz blue curacao. • Garnish: pineapple, orange, blueberries.

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Ernst Café

Rachel Shandersky Mile High Skyy Guy • 2 oz SKYY Blood Orange. • 1 oz Cocchi Americano. • .5 oz fresh lemon. • .5 oz simple syrup. • .75 oz of Angostura Bitters.

Stephanie Cochran French Quarter Sky • 1.25 oz SKYY Blood Orange. • Muddled mint. • .75 oz Chambord. • .5 oz Champagne.

Chateau Pub

Evangeline Restaurant

Dina Fly Something Good

Shawn Jeral Bloody Refreshing • 1.5 oz SKYY Blood Orange. • .5 oz D.O.M. Benedictine. • .5 oz sweet vermouth. • .5 oz fresh lemon juice. • .5 oz agave syrup • Cranberry juice • Sugar rim.

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1 oz Praline Rum (Rougaroux). 1 oz SKYY Blood Orange. 2.5 oz cranberry juice. .25 oz lime juice. .25 oz grenadine. Ice. Garnish: orange slice.

Crazy Lobster

Happy’s Irish Pub

Germika Stewart

Macy Ezidore

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1 oz SKYY Citrus. 2 oz SKYY Strawberry. .25 oz strawberry puree. Ice. 22 oz cup of lemonade. Garnish: cherry and lemon.

Desi Vega’s Karen Cross Blueberry Tart • 1.5 oz SKYY Blueberry. • .5 oz lemon juice. • .5 oz simple sugar. • .5 oz Sprite. • 5 mint leaves. • 5-10 blueberries.

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1.25 oz SKYY Blueberry. 3 strawberries. 1 drop simple syrup. .75 oz triple sec. 3 oz J. Koget Champagne. .25 oz Sprite. 1 twisted lime. Ice.

Kajun’s Pub Robin Renee Skyy Starlight • 1.5 oz SKYY Blood Orange. • .5 oz lime juice. • .5 oz simple syrup. • 1 oz cranberry. • 1 mint leaf

Eiffel

Laﬁtte’s Landing

Corey Williams Blood on the Leaves

Ted Owens The T. Bear • 1.5 oz SKYY Pacific Blueberry. • .5 oz amaretto. • .5 oz crème de banana. • .25 oz grenadine. • .25 oz orange juice. • .25 oz pineapple juice. • Coat glass rim with cherry juice and sugar. • Garnish: cherry.

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1.5 oz SKYY Blood Orange. 4 mint leaves. 2 sugar cubes. 1.5 oz Apple Bitters. 1 oz blood orange juice. Ice. Garnish: mint leaves, blood orange wheel, and red grenadine.

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Laketown Grill

New Orleans Creole Cookery

Jessica Smith Pineapple Champagne Fizz • 1.5 oz SKYY Pineapple. • 1/2 single-serving Champagne bottle. • 1 oz of peach schnapps. • Ice. • 2 oz pineapple. • 1 oz cranberry.

Nathan Turner

Marriott New Orleans

Willie Williams French 55 • 2 oz SKYY Blood Orange. • 1 oz St. Germain Elderflower. • 2 basil leaves. • 1 blood orange slice. • .5 oz sweet & sour mix. • Strained ice. • Garnish: blood orange curl.

Mark Lanpher

Moby’s Bar & Grill

The Page Bar

Jacob Fousch

Willie Mackie The Blue Life Savor

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1 1.5 oz SKYY Blueberry. 1.5 oz SKYY Georgia Peach. .5 oz blue curacao. .5 oz razzamatazz. Fill with cranberry and splash soda.

Ms. Mae's The Club

Zachary Anderson Oktober Sky • 2 oz SKYY Blood Orange. • 1 oz Yukon Jack. • Muddled lime. • Garnish: spicy bean.

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2 oz SKYY Blood Orange. .5 oz orange squeeze. Crushed ice. .5 oz Sprite.

1.5 oz SKYY Blueberyy. .75 oz raspberry liqueur. 1.5 oz cranberry juice. .75 oz sweet & sour.

3 oz SKYY Blueberry. 3 oz lemon sour mix. 2 oz simple syrup. 1.5 oz pineapple juice. 1.5 oz water. Ice.

Parlay’s Ryan Smith A Drink Has No Name • 1 oz SKYY Pineapple. • .5 oz Pama. • .3 oz lemon juice. • .75 oz simple syrup. • .25 oz ginger beer (Gosling’s). • Garnish: lemon wheel.

Murphy’s Brewhouse

Phoenix Bar

Dustin “Ducky” Oswald

Xavier Juarez Sunshower • SKYY Pineapple. • Fresh lime juice. • Ginger beer. • Splash of pineapple juice.

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2 oz SKYY Blueberry. .5 oz lemon juice. .5 oz simple syrup. .5 oz sweet sour. 1 oz tropical Redbull. .25 oz Blue Curacao.

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2 oz SKYY Blood Orange. 1 oz Domaine de Canton (or ginger liqueur). 1 oz orange bitters.

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1.5 oz SKYY Blood Orange. Muddled grapefruit and lime. 1 oz triple sec. 2 oz cranberry juice. .5 oz orange juice. Granish: orange.

Port St. Peter

Sportsbeat Pub & Café

Alexandra Zich Skinny Tall Pina Colada • 1 oz SKYY Apple. • 1 oz SKYY Pineapple. • .5 oz SKYY Coconut. • 2 oz cranberry juice. • 1 oz coconut water. • Grand Marnier float.

Kimmy Weichers Pineapple Express • 1 oz SKYY Pineapple. • 1 oz amaretto. • 2 oz pineapple juice. • 2 oz Sprite.

Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans

Stacks on Magazine

Danny Franco Pineapple a la Moana (serves 2) • 3 oz SKYY Pineapple. • .75 oz lemon. • .75 oz lime. • 1 oz Giffard Pamplemousse. • .5 oz Giffard Blue Curaçao. • Garnish: hollowed out pineapple mug, 10 in. lemon ribbon, lime wedge, lemon wheel, pineapple leaves, paper umbrella • Crushed ice.

Ricardo Ortis Aquitaine

Sake Café Elmwood

Superior Grill

Angela Clayton Blood Orange Crush • 1.5 oz SKYY Blood Orange. • .75 oz Licor 43. • .5 oz orange juice. • Garnish: lemon twist.

Jeremy Morales

Sake Café Metairie

Swamp Room

Dylan Kippes

Andrea Rojas

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2 oz SKYY Citrus. 1 oz Midori. .5 oz peach schnapps. .5 oz pineapple juice. .5 oz grenadine.

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1.5 oz SKYY Blood Orange. .5 oz Grand Marnier. 2 drops Bittermens Hopped Grapefruit Bitters. 1 oz Lambrusco.

1 oz SKYY Pineapple. 1 oz SKYY Blueberry. 1 oz SKYY Blood Orange. .5 oz elderflower liqueur. 1 oz Champagne topped with margarita popsicle and orange sugar rim.

2 oz SKYY Blueberry. Muddled blueberries. Cucumber. Mint. .5 oz Sprite.

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Ugly Dog Saloon

949 N RENDON STREET eighborhood Bar N y t i C d i M r u o Y

Myisha Dunn The Gene Wilder • 1.5 oz SKYY Blood Orange. • .25 oz Galliano. • .5 oz Cherry Heering Liqueur. • .25 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice. • .25 oz ginger beer. • Garnish: lemon twist.

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1.5 oz SKYY Pineapple. 1 oz Blue Curaçao. 1 oz grenadine. 1 oz cranberry juice. 1 oz pineapple juice. 1 oz squeezed lime juice.

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FESTIVALS Bayou Beer Fest Saturday, November 12 11 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Southdown Plantation bayoubeerfest.com What could be better than a day of beer, food and live music? A day of beer, food, and live music to benefit veterans! Bayou Beer Fest is back at Historic Southdown Plantation in Houma to help raise money for organizations that assist the men and women of the military such as the Tri-Parish Veterans Shelter and the Louisiana Military Family Assistance Fund. This year, people can donate to these worthy organizations by sampling some of their craft beers from all around the world and listening to the musical styles of Nonc Nu & Da Wild Matous and Lost Bayou Ramblers. With great beer, good music, and such a worthwhile cause, it’s easy to see why the Bayou Beer Fest was voted one of the top 10 festivals in November.

HOB's Ultimate 80s Prom Nov. 4 2016 Treme Creole Gumbo Fest November 12-13 11 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Louis Armstrong Park jazzandheritage.org/treme-gumbo The ninth annual Treme Creole Gumbo Fest returns to remind New Orleans why it remains the premier brass band showcase in the city as well as the best place on Earth to try gumbo. Free to the public, everyone can sample from a dozen different gumbo vendors as well as a dozen different jazz and funk bands including the Treme Brass Band and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. In addition, the festival showcases many local artists in a large Arts Market with handmade fine art and home furnishings. With various types of gumbo, music and local art, the Treme Creole Gumbo Fest hopes to pay tribute to the cultures and traditions of the past by honoring and preserving them for the future. If you want the look and taste of Treme in New Orleans, there is no better festival to check out for yourself.

made possible by the time and donations of local volunteers and businesses that keep the spirit alive.

time of your life from the past, as well as helping secure a better future for others.

The New Orleans Book Festival November 11-12 Times & Locations Vary nolabookfest.org Get ready for a night of music, food and, of course, reading! The New Orleans Book Festival celebrates readers of all ages with activities for the whole family. Enjoy great performances next to local authors giving live panel discussions, all surrounded by crowds of book-lovers. Start the event off with the Friday night musical performance and continue the weekend with the daytime festival at New Orleans City Park. The festival is also located right next to the New Orleans Museum of Art, which will be offering admission at half price during the event. With the help of sponsors and partners, every child who attends will receive free books. As for adults, they will be glad to know that the festival is free including bus transportation and food.

L’dor V’dor Saturday, November 5 9-11:30 p.m. Mardi Gras World touro.com/gala-postparty The Touro Infirmary Foundation and Touro Tomorrow hosts the post-gala party L’dor V’dor. Translated as "From generation to generation," the formal gathering takes place in the Mardi Gras World Mansion Room with proceeds going to the Touro Infirmary Foundation to help their commitment to patient care. While admission to this event is limited, it’s well worth the stop for a night of elegance. The post-gala party includes plenty of food, beverages and entertainment to create a memorable night. If you cannot attend the evening, the Touro Infirmary Foundation also encourages purchasing tickets or making donations in order to continue their mission of caring for the sick regardless of race, color, creed, religious aﬃliation or ability to pay.

JSPCA's Pet Fest Sunday, November 20 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Metairie’s Lafreniere Park jeﬀersonspca.org/pet-fest Best known as the party “where pets bring their people,” Pet Fest offers a free day of events for pet-lovers of all kinds. With 40 shelter/rescue groups on site, the festival offers various activities including a Pet Health Watch area, a Pet Costume Contest, a Pet Marketplace, some delicious local cuisine, great live music, a Pet Adopt-a-Thon, and much more. Last year’s pet festival led to 82 different pets finding new homes, and this year’s theme, Game of Bones, promises plenty of fun and new excitement built to pawfection. With over 20,000 attendees on average and 400 adorable and adoptable pets available to the public, this is sure to be the place that pets and their owners will never forget.

MUSIC/DANCE House of Blues Ultimate 80s Prom Friday, November 4 9:00 p.m. House of Blues houseofblues.com/neworleans Get ready for a totally awesome and radical throwback night of epic proportions at the Ultimate 80s Prom at the House of Blues. Enjoy not only the regular food, refreshments, and live music found at a regular prom but all the flashy clothes, outrageous styles, and wild beats of a past decade. As a bonus, you can earn a chance to be dubbed the King or Queen of the 80s prom by coming in your best 80s outfit. With live music from the band Sixteen Candles, this night out at the House of Blues will be a time to make sure that the decade will never go out of fashion. So grab your boombox, tease up your hair and party like it’s 1985!

6th Annual Retro ReProm Friday, November 4 8-11:00 p.m. Il Mercato boystown.org/Louisiana/ReProm Save the date on November 4 with a LadyFest NO 2 -1 throwback to your high school prom. LA Various Times, Dates & Locations 11 Presented by Boys Town Louisiana and Cycle . B v o ok F o facebook.com/ladyfest.neworleans estival N Construction, the Retro ReProm recreates all Take part in the celebration of music, spoken word, of the nostalgia of a high school prom for the film, dance and art organized by local women in the city of New benefit of at-risk children and families in Louisiana. Help raise Orleans at the 10th Anniversary of LadyFest. All over the city from money for those less fortunate by taking part in the nomination private homes to local organizations such as Café Istanbul or of the “Prom Court” with community leaders. Each dollar Chickie Wah-Wah, LadyFest showcases women from all kinds of donated and pledged to the cause will help to decide who will backgrounds who through self-empowerment and activism hope take the oﬃcial title as King or Queen of the prom court. Just like to inspire the women of the future. The festival welcomes people your old proms, the Retro ReProm will also feature live music, of all ages to gather for a few hours of learning and interacting with refreshments, and plenty of opportunities to just dance the night female artists. LadyFest New Orleans is a global non-profit festival away. So get your tickets now and book your date to recreate the

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SPORTS

Starlight & Twilight Racing Series Nov. 19

Starlight & Twilight Racing Series Saturday, November 19 3:00 p.m. Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots fairgroundsracecourse.com/racing/starlight Thoroughbred racing on Fair Grounds Race Course begins with the Starlight & Twilight Racing Series. To celebrate, the series is promising some great entertainment. In addition to the races beginning at 3 p.m., there will be bands and DJs around the area. You can catch The Topcats playing in the clubhouse and DJ Hyphee in the Miller Time Beer Garden. Also, all attendees can meet with special guest Victor Arroyo III, an alum of Big Brother 18. If that’s not enough, attendees can also register for a chance to win a date with Victor himself. Finally, the day will also feature various performances from the famous 610 Stompers! Whether you are a fan of racing or not, this event is certainly a unique stop for the weekend.

CHARITY EVENTS 2016 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Saturday, November 5 8-11:00 a.m. Audubon Park alz.org/louisiana/in_my_community_walk.asp Do your part in assisting Alzheimer's support, care and research by taking part in the 2016 Walk to End Alzheimer’s stop in New Orleans. Volunteer on your own or with a team and take part in a two-mile walk to help raise money and awareness of the disease in your own town. Even if you can’t run, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s still accepts a donation to help reach their event goal of $200,000. Held in more than 600 communities throughout the nation, the Walk is the world’s largest event assisting in the cause against Alzheimer’s with the goal of someday eradicating the disease worldwide. Join in their cause by registering with them on the morning of the Walk.

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CoreySmith Catch this singer-songwriter live for his 10th studio album While the Gettin’ Is Good as he performs all night long. Thurs., November 3. $20 Adv, 7:30 p.m., House of Blues, houseofblues. com/neworleans Monday, October 31 21st Amendment - Sierra Leone Band 30/90- Perdido Jazz Band, New Orleans Super Jam Apple Barrel - Sam Cammarata,Deltaphonic Bacchanal - Raphael Bas, Helen Gillet Bamboula’s - Mark Rubin and Chip Wilson, Swinging Gypsies Banks Street Bar - Dignity Reve’s Piano Showcase, Lilli Lewis Blue Nile - Mike Dillon Band, Gravity A BMC - The BluesBerries, Lil’ Red and Big Bad, Dysfunktional Bone, Soul Project Bombay Club - John Royen Bourbon O Bar - Kala Bazaar Swing Society Buffa’s- Arsene Delay, Antoine Diel Trio Cafe Istanbul - Rumer Willis Cafe Beignet on Bourbon - Steamboat WIllie & Friends Cafe Negril - Revival, Noggin, In Business Checkpoint Charlie - The Unnaturals Chickie Wah Wah - Benny Maygarden and Thomas “Mad Dog” Walker, Alex McMurray Circle Bar - The Haunted Swamp featuring DJ Pasta & his ghouls Columns Hotel - David Doucet Crazy Lobster - the Insta-Gators d.b.a - Luke Winslow King Morning 40 Federation Dos Jefes - John Fohl Dragon’s Den - Jazz Manouche, RQ Away, Otto, DJ Jubilee and more Dragon’s Den “Upstairs” - RQ Away, Otto, DJ Jubilee and more Fritzel’s Jazz Pub - Charlie Fardella Richard Scott Funky Pirate - Willie Lockett Band Hi-Ho Lounge - Bluegrass Pickin’ Party, Natalita, Tasche and the Psychedelic Roses, Spare Change HOB Restaurant - Sean Riley Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse - Irvin Mayfield, Purple Disrespect “Halloween Bash” Jackson Brewery - Theatre Nouveau feat Cherry Bombshell and Queenie O’Hart Joy Theater - Big Gigantic, Illenium Kerry Irish Pub - Van Hudson & Friends Little Tropical Isle - Frank Fairbanks, Reed Lightfoot Mahogany Jazz Hall - Stuart McNair, Gary Brown Maple Leaf - Sexual Thunder! Market Cafe - Shan Kenner Quartet Morning Call - Valerie Sassyfras Neutral Ground Coffeehouse - Bongos at 9, The Genial Orleanians Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar - James Andrews & The Crescent City All Stars + Bobby Love Preservation Hall - Preservation Hall Jazz Masters feat. Leroy Jones RF’s - John Marcey Duo, Jamie Lynn Vessels Siberia - Creepoid, War on Women, Donovan Wolfington, Pudge The Saint - Motown Mondays with DJ Shane Love

Snug Harbor - Charmaine Neville Band Special Venue - 18th Annual Voodoofest, Nightmare on Grunch Street feat. the Live Monster Musical House Band Spotted Cat - Up Up We Go, Sarah McCoy, Dominick Grillo and the Frenchmen St. All-Stars, Jazz Vipers St. Roch Market - Jon Hatchett Band Steamboat Natchez - Duke Heitger’s Steamboat Stompers, Duke of Dixieland The Maison - Chicken and Waffles, Aurora Nealand and the Royal Roses, Full Orangutan, Brass-A Holics, Soul Company The Maison “Upstairs” - Graveyard Smash Bash with DJ G, Matt Scott, and more Three Muses - Loose Marbles Tipitina’s - The Funky Meters, 7 Come 11 Tropical Isle Bourbon - Rhythm and Rain, Beach Combers Tropical Isle Original - Graham Robertson, Trop Rock Express Vaso - Krawdaddy’s Band, The Somerton Suitcase, Jason Neville Band, Higher Heights Reggae Band Tuesday, November 1 Blue Nile - Waterseed Bombay Club - Matt Lemmler Buffa’s - Tacos, Tequila and Tiaras feat. Vanessa Carr Cafe Negril - 4 Sidemen of The Apocalypse,John Lisi & Delta Funk Chickie Wah Wah - Albanie Falletta Circle Bar - Melted Columns Hotel - Don Vappie & John Rankin d.b.a. - Dinosaurchestra, Treme Brass Band Deutsches Haus - Tom McDermott Ellis Marsalis Center for Music - Daniel Oesteicher Funky Pirate - Blues Masters feat. Big Al Gasa Gasa - Progression Hi-Ho Lounge - Grass Mud Horse, Marshland House of Blues - Penny wise, Strung Out, Unwritten Law, Runaway Kids Howlin’ Wolf - Comedy Beast Kerry Irish Pub - Jason Bishop Maple Leaf - Rebirth Brass Band One Eyed Jacks - Kishi Bashi, Laura Gibson Preservation Hall - The Preservation Hall All-Stars Ralph’s On the Park - Joe Krown RF’s - Vincent Marini, Lucas Davenport Snug Harbor - Stanton Moore Trio Spotted Cat Music Club - Andy Forest, Meshciya Lake & The Little Big Horns, Smokin’ Time Jazz Club The Little Gem Saloon - Marc Stone The Maison - Swinging Gypsies, Gregory Agid, R&R Music Group Trinity Episcopal Church - Organ and Labyrinth with Albinas Prizgintas Tropical Isle Bourbon - Jay B. Elston Band, Jezebels Chill’n Tropical Isle Original - The Hangovers, Jay B. Elston Band Vaso - Reggae Blowout

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Wednesday, November 2 Blue Nile - New Orleans Rhythm Devils, New Breed Brass Band Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski, Dusty Santamaria and Sarah Quintana Buffa’s - World’s Most Open Mic Night feat. Nattie Sanchez Civic Theatre - Straight No Chaser Columns Hotel - Any Rogers d.b.a. - Walter “Wolfman” Washington and the Roadmasters Dragon’s Den - Reggae Night French Market - Royal Rounders Funky Pirate - Blues Masters feat. Big Al Gasa Gasa - Turnstile, Angel Dust, Krimewatch, Big Bite, Locals Mercy Kill, Piece of Me Hi-Ho Lounge - Dante Graziani Howlin’ Wolf “The Den” - American Murder Song Kerry Irish Pub - Chip Wilson Maple Leaf - Robin Barnes presents Soul Bird Mid-CIty Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl - The Boogie Men Morning Call - Valerie Sassyfras Palm Court Jazz Club - Lars Edegran and Topsy Chapman with Palm Court Jazz Band Preservation Hall - The Preservation Hall All-Stars Ralph’s On the Park - Charlie Miller RF’s - David Bach, Tony Seville and the Cadillacs Rock ‘n’ Bowl - the Boogie Men Rusty Nail - Opera Tap Snug Harbor - Uptown Jazz Orchestra Spotted Cat Music Club - Chris Christy, Shotgun Jazz Band, Antoine Diel and the New Orleans Misfit Power The Little Gem Saloon - David L. Harris The Maison - Eight Dice Cloth, New Orleans Jazz Vipers, In Business The Orpheum Theater - Louisiana Philharmonic Three Keys - Ace Hotel - Helen Gillet and Mark Sutherland Three Muses - Leslie Martin, Hot Club of New Orleans Three Muses Maple - Dr. Sick Duo The University of New Orleans - The Sandbar at The Cove Tony Dagradi Tropical Isle Original - Debi and the Deacons, Late As Usual Vaso - The Budz, Blues Jam feat. Zachary Matchett Thursday, November 3 Armstrong Park - Shannon Powell , Dwayne Dopsie and the Hellraisers Blue Nile - Micah McKee and Little Maker, Bayou International Sound System presents Reggae Night with DJ T-ROY, Reggae Night with Higher Heights Reggae Band Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski and Meryl Zimmerman Buffa’s - David Hull, Tom McDermott and friends Bullet’s - Kermit Ruﬃns and the BBQ Swingers Chickie Wah Wah - Phil DeGruy and Emily Robertson, LadyFest feat. Margie Perez. Joy Clark, Cole Williams, Lil Lewis Circle Bar - Purling Hiss, Bottom feeders, Trampoline Team & more Columns Hotel - Mac Stone d.b.a - Blake Amos presents Dirty South Samba Soul Dragon’s Den - Loose Marbles Dragon’s Den “Upstairs” Biglemoi, Nebula Rosa, B-Side Funky Pirate - Mark and the Pentones, Blues Masters feat. Big Al Gasa Gasa - Garrett Klahn House of Blues (the Parish) - Tre-G Album-release party House of Blues - Corey Smith

Howlin’ Wolf(the Den) - Comedy Gumbeaux Joy Theatre - Phantogram, the Range Kerry Irish Pub - Will Dickerson Le Bon Temps Roule - Soul Rebels Little Tropical Isle - Allen Hebert, Frank Fairbanks Loa Bar - Kathryn Rose Wood and Arsene DeLay Maple Leaf - the Trio feat. Johnny Vidacovich and special guests Marigny Brasserie - Jamey St. Pierre Dave Freeson Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Chris Ardoin Ogden Museum of Southern Art - Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra String Quartet Orpheum Theatre - Esperanza Spaulding presents Emily D Palm Court Jazz Club - Tim Laughlin with Crescent City Joymakers Preservation Hall - The Preservation Hall Legacy Band feat. Gregg Stafford, The Preservation All-Stars feat. Louis Ford Ralph’s On the Park - Joe Krown Republic New Orleans - Wild Nothing RF’s - Monty Banks, Hyperphlly Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Chris Ardoin Saenger Theatre - Lindsey Stirling Smoothie King Center - Sia, Miguel, Aluna George Snug Harbor - Carlos Malta Quartet Spotted Cat Music Club - Up Up We Go, Miss Sophie Lee, Jumbo Shrimp The Little Gem Saloon - Reid Poole Duo The Maison - The Good for Nothin’ Band, Sweet Substitute Jazz Band, Dysfunktional Bone Tulane University - Lavin Bernick Center for University Life - Jazz at the Rat Series feat. a Tribute to Alvin Batiste Three Muses - Tom McDermott, Messy Cookers Three Muses Maple - Esther Rose Duo Tropical Isle Bourbon - Beach Comber, Debi and the Deacons Vaughan’s Lounge - Corey Henry and the Treme Funktet Vaso - Bobby Love & Friends, Ed WIlls & Blues 4 Sale, Jason Neville Band WXYZ Bar - Noah Young Quartet Friday, November 4 Blue Nile - Caesar Brothers Funk Box, Kermit Ruﬃns and the BBQ Swingers, Waterseed, DJ Black Pearl Bombay Club - Larry Scala Buffa’s - One Night Only feat. Matt Perrine and Seva Venet, Nattie’s Songwriter Circle, Ben Fox Trio Cafe Negril - Dana Abbott Band Champions Square - Boudin, Bourbon and Beer Festival Chickie Wah Wah - Michael Pearce, the Batture Bros. feat. Tommy Malone and Ray Ganucheau Circle Bar - Rik Slave’s Country Persuasion Crazy Lobster - Ken Swartz and the Palace of Sin d.b.a - Hot Club of New Orleans, Maliguanas feat. Papa Mali Dew Drop Social Benevolent Society Hall - Jojjo Wight New Orleans Family Band DOs Jefes - Panorama Jazz Band Dragon’s Den - Loose Marbles, The Tipping Point feat, DJ RQ Away Dragon’s Den “Upstair” - Comedy Fuck Yeah, Latin Night Frenchy’s Gallery - Matt Lemmler Funky Pirate - Mark and the Pentones, Blues Masters feat. Big Al Gasa Gasa - The Gentlemen Commoners Hi-Ho Lounge - Biglemio, Relapse with Matt Scott House of Blues -’80s Prom feat. Sixteen Candles Band Howlin’ Wolf - Perpetual Groove

Switchfoot Switchfoot celebrates 20 years and 10 studio albums with their latest concert in New Orleans featuring their guest Relient K. Wed., November 9. $40 Adv, 7:00 p.m., House of Blues, houseofblues.com/neworleans

Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge - Guitar Slim Jr. Kerry Irish Pub - Van Hudson, One Tailed Three Lakefront Arena - Sesame Street Live “ Elmo Makes Music” Little Tropical Isle - Reed Lightfoot, Frank Fairbanks Le Bon Temps Roule - Joe Krown, MB 3 Michael Burkart Band Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts - Bianca Del Rio Maple Leaf - Khris Royal and Dark Matter Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Mixed Nuts Morning Call - Valerie Sassyfras Music Box Village - New Orleans Airlift present L’Union Creole feat. Sunpie Barnes, Dede Saint Prix, Seguenon Kone and Opera Creole Old Arabi Bar - Brother Tyrone & The Mindbenders Old Point Bar - Rick Trolsen, the Business Palm Court Jazz Cafe - Palm Court Jazz feat. Kevin Louis & David Harris Preservation Hall - The Preservation Hall Legacy Band feat. Wendell Brunious, The PreHall Brass feat. Daniel “Weenie” Farrow Ralph’s On the Park - Joe Krown Rare Form - Justin Donovan, Mark Appleford RF’s - Jamie Lynn Vessels, Sunshine Brass Band Rivershack Gretna - MJ & the Redeemers Navigators Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Mixed Nuts Snug Harbor - Ellis Marsalis Quintet Special Venue - Sunpie Barnes & L’Union Creole with Dede Saint Prix Spotted Cat Music Club - Andy Forest, Washboard Chaz Trio, Cottonmouth Kings The Little Gem Saloon - Circular Time The Maison - Leah Rucker, Shotgun Jazz Band Three Keys - Ace Hotel - Off the Grid feat. Cole Williams Three Muses - Royal Roses, Davis Rogan Three Muses Maple - Monty Banks, Linnzi Zaorski Tropical Isle Bourbon - Jay B. Elston Band, Debi and the Deacons Tropical Isle Original - Down River, the Hangovers, Late As Usual Vaso - Joe-Joe And Mo’ Blues Band, Bobby Love & Friends, R N R Jazz Group WXYZ Bar - Keith Burstein’s Kettle Black Saturday, November 5 Blue Nile - Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, Brass-A-Holics, Blake Amos, DJ Black Pearl Bamboula’s - Kala Bazaar Swing Society, G & Her Swinging 3, Johnny Mastro, Dysfunktional Bone Bombay Club - Kitt Lough Buffa’s - Red Hot Jazz Band, Miles Lyons’ Tribute to Tyree Glenn, Sherman Bernard and the Ole Man River Band, Swamp Kitchen Cafe Negril - Jamey St. Pierre & The Honeycreepers Chickie Wah Wah - Justin Johnson, Maggie Koerner Circle Bar - Gram Parsons Tribute feat. The Insta-Grams

The Lumineers March 3

Crazy Lobster - The River Gang d.b.a - Tuba Skinny, Little Freddie King Dmac’s Bar & Grill - The Dirty Rain Revelers (formerly Sweet Jones) Dragon’s Den “Upstairs” - Backspin, Talk Nerdy to Me Evangeline French Quarter - Lil Josephine & Rhodes Spedale Fritzel’s Jazz Pub - Red Hot Jazz Band Funky Pirate - Mark and the Pentones, Blues Masters feat. Big Al Gasa Gasa - Gland, Pudge, Roman Polanski’s Baby Hi-Ho Lounge - Close Me Out, Hustle with DJ Soul Sister Howlin’ Wolf - Flag Party feat. Imani Ray, DJ Shane Talon Howlin’ Wolf - “The Den” - 2Pac & Makaveli Tribute Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge - Neisha Ruﬃns Kerry Irish Pub - Vali Talbot, Hurricane Refugees Lakefront Arena - Sesame Street live “Elmo Makes Music” Le Bon Temps Roule - Russell Batiste and Friends Little Tropical Isle - Jay B. Elston, Reed Lightfoot Louisiana Music Factory - Prunka/Jenner Continuum, Don Paul, Don Paul and Rivers of Dreams Lucky’s - Totally Abandoned Maple Leaf - Charlie Wooton Project Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Contraflow Morning Call City Park - Billy D. Chapman Music Box Village - New Orleans Airlift Presents L’Union Creole feat. Sunpie Barnes Dede Saint Prix, Seguenon Kone and Opera Creole Neutral Ground Coffeehouse - Crazy Whiskey Old Arabi Bar - The Melatauns Old Point Bar - The Liberators One Eyed Jacks - Thee Oh Sees, Amplified Heat Palm Court Jazz Cafe - Palm Court Jazz Band feat. Brian O’Connell & Fred Lonzo Preservation Hall - The Preservation Hall-Stars feat. Shannon Powell Rare Form - Wille Dickerson, Justin Donovan, Steve Mignano RF’s - Lucas Davenport, Hyperphlly Rivershack Gretna - Jim Cole & the Boneyard Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Contraflow Saenger Theatre - Bonnie Raitt Snug Harbor - Carlos Malta Quartet Special Venue - Sunpie Barnes & L’Union Creole with Dede Saint Prix Spotted Cat Music Club - Jamey St. Pierre, A2D2 Experience feat. Antoine Diel & Arsene DeLay, Panorama Jazz Band, Davis Rogan The Little Gem Saloon - New Soul Finders! Feat. Papa Mali & Kirk Joseph The Maison - Chance Bushman & the Ibervillianaires, Swamp Kitchen, Smoking Time Jazz Club, Kumasi Black Market Brass Band Three Keys - Ace Hotel - Doug Hream Blunt, AB Abernathy & the Nat Turner BAnd Three Muses - Chris Christy, Shotgun Jazz Band

Three Muses Maple - Tom McDermott, Davy Mooney, Russell Welch Tropical Isle Original - Down River, the Hangovers, Late As Usual Twist of Lime - Flymolo & Brother Jac Vaso - Joe-Joe-And Mo’ Blues Band, R N R Jazz Group, Sierra Leone Band, Jason Neville Band, New Creations Brass Band Sunday, November 6 AllWays Lounge - The Messy Cookers Jazz Band Bamboula’s - New Orleans Ragweeds, Messy Cookers, Ed Wills & Blues 4 Sale Blue Nile - Mykia Jovan, Street Legends Brass Band Bombay Club - Daniel Schroeder Buffa’s - Some Like It Hot, Gerald French Trio Cafe Negril - John Lisi & Delta Funk Circle Bar - Micah McKee & Friends, Blind Texas Marlin Columns Hotel - Chip Wilson d.b.a. - Palmetto Bugs Stompers Dragon’s Den - The Zen Future Sessions Jazz Jam feat. Anuraag Pendyal & Dignity Reve Dragon’s Den “Upstairs” - Sunday Skool, Church Gasa Gasa - Valerie Sassyfras CD-release party feat. the Sasshay Dancers, The Quickening Hi-Ho Lounge - NOLA Comedy Hour Open Mic Howlin’ Wolf - “The Den” - The Hot 8 Brass Band Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge - Kermit Ruﬃns and the BBQ Swingers Kerry Irish Pub - Terrapin Family Roadshow Lakefront Arena - Sesame Street Live “Elmo Makes Music” Maple Leaf - Joe Krown Trio feat. Russell Batiste and Walter “Wolfman” Washington Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Brice Daigrepont Morning Call City Park - Billy D. Chapman Old Point Bar - Romy Kaye & the Mercy- Buckets Palm Court Jazz Cafe - Tom Fischer and Sunday Night Swingsters Peaches Records - The Mr. Preservation Hall - The Preservation Hall Legacy Band feat. Gregg Stafford, The Preservation Hall All-Stars feat. Wendell Brunious Ralph’s On the Park - Joe Krown Rare Form - Heather Holloway, Nervous Duane, Steve Detroy, Shan Kenner Trio Republic New Orleans - Guided by Voices, Surfer Blood Rock’ n’ Bowl - Bruce Daigrepont RF’s - Will Kennedy, Tony Seville and the Cadillacs Saenger Theatre - Evanescence Snug Harbor - Licorice Stick Sundays with Evan Christopher and guests Spotted Cat - Sweetwater and friends, Pfister Sisters, Kristina Morales and Bayou Shufflers, Pat Casey and the New Sound The Maison - Chance Bushman & The NOLA Jitterbugs, Slick Skillet Serenaders - Meghan Stewart & Too Darn Hot, Higher

Heights Three Muses - Raphael et Pascal, Linnzi Zaorski Three Muses Maple - Debbie Davis and Josh Paxton Tipitina’s - Dead Milkmen & Reverend Payton’s Big Damn Band, Supersuckers, Jesse Dayton Tropical Isle Bayou Club - Brandon Moreau and Cajungrass, Bayou Cajun Swamp Band Tropical Isle Bourbon - BC and Company, Rhythm and Rain, Debi and the Deacons Monday, November 7 Bamboula’s - Mark Rubin & Chip Wilson, New Orleans Swinging Gypsies Sunshine Jazz Band Blue Nile - Brass-A-Holics Bombay Club - Josh Paxton Buffa’s - Arsene DeLay, Antoine Diel Chickie Wah Wah - Benny Maygarden, Alex McMurray Circle Bar - Nick Allison Columns Hotel - David Doucet d.b.a. - Alexis and the Samurai, Glen David Andrews Dragon’s Den - Jazz Potluck with Nahum Zydbel’s Blue Four, Hangover Mondays with DJ III Medina Funky Pirate - Willie Lockett Band Hi-Ho Lounge - Bluegrass Pickin’ Party, Instant Opus Improvised Series Kerry Irish Pub - Patrick Cooper Maple Leaf - George Porter Jr. Trio Morning Call - Valerie Sassyfras Ooh Poo Pah Doo - James Andrews and the Crescent City AllStars, Bobby Love Preservation Hall - The Preservation Hall Jazz Masters feat. Leroy Jones Rare Form - Steve Mignano RF’s - John Marcey Duo, Lynn Drury Snug Harbour - Charmaine Neville Band Southport Hall - Dillinger Escape Plan, O’Brother Spotted Cat - Sarah McCoy and the Oopsie Daisies, Dominick Grillo and the Frenchmen St. All-Stars, Jazz Vipers St. Roch Market - Jone Hatchett Band The Maison - Chicken & Waffles, Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses, Corporate America Three Muses - Bart Ramsey, Washboard Rodeo Tropical Isle Bourbon - Rhythm and Rain, Beach Combers Tropical Isle Original - Graham Robinson Band, Trop Rock Express Tuesday, November 8 Bamboula’s - Dana & the Boneshakers, Ed Wills & Blues 4 Sale Blue Nile - Waterseed Bombay Club - Matt Lemmler Buffa’s - Tacos, Tequila, and Tiaras with Vanessa Carr Cafe Negril - John Lisi & Delta Funk Chickie Wah Wah - Albanie Falletta

Step into Spotlights with us prior to the event and enjoy our exclusive lounge with private entry, complimentary premium bar and light hors d’ourves. Tickets for Spotlights can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com or at the Box Office.

Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com, Lakefront Arena Box Office, or charge by phone at 800-745-3000.

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Circle Bar - Haybaby and Yuppie Teeth Columns Hotel - John Rankin Crazy Lobster - AC and the Heat d.b.a. - Dinosaurchestra, Treme Brass Band Funky Pirate - Blues Masters feat. Big Al Gasa Gasa - Progression Hi-Ho Lounge - Grass Mud Horse, Marshland House of Blues (the Parish) - the Record Company Howlin’ Wolf (the Den) - Comedy Beast Kerry Irish Pub - Jason Bishop Little Tropical Isle - Mark Pentone, Frank Fairbanks Maple Leaf - Rebirth Brass Band Old Arabi Bar - Open Mic feat. Carolyn Broussard Preservation Hall - The Preservation Hall All-Stars feat. Rickie Monie Ralph’s On the Park - Joe Krown RF’s - Vincent Marini, Lucas Davenport Snug Harbor - Stanton Moore Trio Spotted Cat - Andy J. Forest, Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns, Smoking Time Jazz Club The Little Gem Saloon - Nola Dukes The Maison - New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, Gregory Agid, The Key Sound Tropical Isle Bourbon - Jay B. Elston Band, Jezebels Chill’n Tropical Isle Original - the Hangovers, Jay B. Elston Band Wednesday, November 9 Bamboula’s - Bamboula’s Hot Trio featuring Giselle Anguizola, Benny D, Mem Channon Blues Band Blue Nile - New Orleans Rhythm Devils, Shaun Martin & Mark Lettieri Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski Buffa’s - Open Mic Night with Nattie Sanchez Chickie Wah Wah - Meschiya Lake and Tom McDermott Columns Hotel - Andy Rogers Crazy Lobster - Ken Swartz and the Palace of Sin d.b.a. - Tin Men, Walter “Wolfman” Washington and the Roadmasters Dragon’s Den - Reggae Night French Market - Patrick Cooper and Natasha Sanchez Funky Pirate - Blues Masters feat. Big Al Gasa Gasa - K Phillips House of Blues (the Parish) - Jackie Greene, Jet Lounge House of Blues - Switchfoot, Relient K Kerry Irish Pub - Patrick Cooper Little Tropical Isle - Jay B. Elston, Reed Lightfoot Maple Leaf - Tommy Castro and the Painkillers, Ron Hacker Morning Call - Valerie Sassyfras Old Arabi Bar - Keith Stone Palm Court Jazz Club - Lars Edegran and Topsy Chapman with Palm Court Jazz Band Preservation Hall - The Preservation Hall All-Stars feat. Rickie Monie

Ralph’s On the Park - Joe Krown Rock’ n’ Bowl - Clockwork Elvis Rare Form - Nervous Duane - Beardsley and Joe Pollock, Matt Galloway RF’s - David Bach, Tony Seville and the Cadillacs Snug Harbor - Uptown Jazz Orchestra Spotted Cat - Chris Christy, Shotgun Jazz Band, Antoine Diel and the New Orleans Power Misfits The Little Gem Saloon - David L. Harris Jr. Duo The Maison - New Orleans Jazz Vipers, Dana Abbott Band Three Muses - Leslie Martin, Hot Club of New Orleans Three Muses Maple - Joy Patterson and Matt Bell Tipitina’s - Lucius and The Cactus Blossoms Tropical Isle Bourbon - Jezebels Chill’n, Debi and the Deacons Tropical Isle Original - Debi and the Deacons, Late as Usual University of New Orleans - The Sandbar at The Cove - Hank Mackie Thursday, November 10 Bamboula’s - Kala Bazaar Swing Society, Jenavieve Cook & the Royal Street Windin’ Boys Blue Nile - Micah McKee and Little Maker, Bayou International Sound System presents Reggae Night with DJ T-ROY, Reggae

RaveOfThrones Northern Irish DJ and Game of Thrones presence Kristian Nairn takes his current Rave of Thrones tour all the way to New Orleans. Fri. November 11. $87-$402 Adv, 9:00 p.m., The Joy Theater, thejoytheater.com

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Night with Higher Heights Reggae Band Bombay Club - Davy Mooney Buffa’s - Alexandra Scott and Josh Paxton, Tom McDermott and Chloe Feoranzo Bullet’s - Kermit Ruﬃns and the BBQ Swingers Chickie Wah Wah - Phil DeGruy and Emily Robertson, Grateful Dead Done Easley feat. Dave Easley, Billy Iuso and friends Columns Hotel - Marc Stone Crazy Lobster - the Spanish Plaza 3 d.b.a. - Little Freddy King Dragon’s Den - Ill Vibe feat. DJ Matt Scott Dragon’s Den “Upstairs” - Soundclash Funky Pirate - Mark and the Pentones, Blues Masters feat. Big Al Gasa Gasa - Trash Talk, Antwon, No Youth, and Torture Garden House of Blues (the Parish) - Hands Like Houses, Our Last Night, the Color Morale, Out Came the Wolves House of Blues - Kane Brown, Jordan Rager Howlin’ Wolf (the Den) - Comedy Gumbeaux Howlin’ Wolf - Trae Crowder, Corey Forrester, Drew Morgan Kerry Irish Pub - Will Dickerson Little Tropical Isle - Allen Hebert, Frank Fairbanks Le Bon Temps Roule - Brassaholics Loa Bar - Kathryn Rose Wood and Tasche De La Roca Maple Leaf - the Trio feat. Johnny Vidacovich and special guests Marigny Brasserie - JAmey St. Pierre & Dave Freeson Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Horace Trahan Ogden Museum of Southern Art - Dayna Kurtz Old Arabi Bar - The Fortifiers Old Point Bar - Jeanne Marie Harris One Eyed Jacks - Shinyribs, Papa Mali, Fast Times ‘80s and ‘90s Night Palm Court Jazz Club - Duke Heitger and Sunday Night Swingsters Preservation Hall - The Preservation Hall Legacy Band feat. Gregg Stafford,The Preservation All-Stars feat. Louis Ford Ralph’s On the Park - Joe Krown Rare Form - Heroes of the Day, Steve Detroy feat. Walter Wolfman Washington RF’s - Monty Banks, Meghan Stewart Band Rock’ n’ Bowl - Horace Trahan Snug Harbor - Tom Saunders and the Tom Cats Spotted Cat - Sarah McCoy and the Oopsie Daisies, Miss Sophie Lee, Jumbo Shrimp The Little Gem Saloon - Reid Poole Duo The Maison - The Good for Nothin’ Band, Roamin’ Jasmine, Dysfunktional Bone Three Muses - Tom McDermott, Gal Holiday & Honky Tonk Revue Three Muses Maple - Messy Cookers Duo Tropical Isle Bourbon - Beach Combers, Debi and the Deacons Tropical Isle Original - the Hangovers, Late As Usual Tulane University - Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life Jazz at the Rat Series feat. Ellis Marsalis Jazz Orchestra

Vaughan’s Lounge - Corey Henry and the Treme Funktet W XYZ Bar - Calvin Johnson and Native Son Friday, November 11 Bamboula’s Co & Co Travelin’ Show, Chance Bushman’s Rhythm Stompers, Smoky Greenwell, Caesar Brothers Blue Nile - Kermit Ruﬃns and the BBQ Swingers doors, Miss Mojo, Kumasi: Afrobeat Dance Band doors, DJ Black Pearl Bombay Club - Wendell Brunious Buffa’s - Camile Baudoin and Josh Paxton, Radiators Tribute feat. Darcy Malone, Margie Perez, Marc Paradis and more, Vaness Carr Bullet’s - Original Pinettes Cafe Istanbul - Kevin Allison presents Risk! Live Cafe Negril - Dana Abbott Band Chickie Wah Wah - Michael Pearce, Justin Donovan and Simon Lott, Mason Ruffner Circle Bar - Rik Slave’s Country Persuasion, UNLV Crazy Lobster - Ken Swartz and the Palace of Sin d.b.a. - Royal Fingerbowl, Drums and Tuba Deutsches Haus - The American Legion Post 350 Band salutes Veterans Day Dragon’s Den - Loose Marbles, The Tipping Point featuring DJ RQ Away Dragon’s Den “Upstairs” - Comedy Fuck Yeah, Latin Night Frenchy’s Gallery - Tom Worrell Funky Pirate - Mark and the Pentones, Blues Masters feat. Big Al Hi-Ho Lounge - Relapse feat. DJ Matt Scott House of Blues (the Parish) - House of the Young House of Blues - Strangelove : A Tribute to Depeche Mode, the Siouxsies Tribute to Siouxsie and the Bandshees Howlin’ Wolf - “The Den” - Rod Melancon Joy Theater - Rave of Thrones feat. Kristian Naim, the Golden Pony Kermit’s Mother-in-law Lounge - Guitar Slim Jr. Kerry Irish Pub - Mark Appleford, Hurricane Refugees Le Bon Temps Roule - Joe Krown, Gypsy Elise and The Royal Blues Mahalia Jackson Theater - New Orleans Opera Association presents Macbeth Maple Leaf - Smoke n Bones Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Creole Stringbeans Morning Call - Valerie Sassyfras Old Arabi Bar - Diablo Horns Old Point Bar - Ricky Trolsen, Jamey St. Pierre & The Honeycreepers One Eyed Jacks - Sexual Thunder Palm Court Jazz Club - Kevin Louis & James Evans with Palm Court Jazz Band Preservation Hall - Preservation Hall Legacy Brass Band feat. Wendell Brunious, Preservation Hall Brass Band feat. Daniel Farrow RF’s - Lynn Drury, James Martin Band

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Rivershack Gretna - Lost in the 60s Rock’ n’ Bowl - Creole Stringbeans Saenger Theatre - ARW : An Evening of YES music Snug Harbor - Davell Crawford Spotted Cat - Andy J. Forest, Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings The Little Gem Saloon - Cullen Landry and the Midnight Streetcar feat. Johnny Pennino The Maison - Dinosaurchestra, Shotgun Jazz Band, Soul Project, No Good Deed Three Muses - Matt Johnson Three Muses Maple - Albanie Falletta, Linnzi Zaorski Tipitina’s - Harvest the Music feat. Dumpstaphunk, Mia Borders Tropical Isle Bourbon - Jay B. Elston Band, Debi and the Deacons Tropical Isle Original - Down River, the Hangovers, Late As Usual W XYZ Bar - Trent Pruitt Saturday, November 12 Blue Nile - Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, Stooges Brass Band and Jack Brass Band, Ambush Reggae Band, DJ Black Pearl Bombay Club - Tim Laughlin Buffa’s - Red Hot Jazz Band, Yardbird Sweethearts, Marina Orchestra, David Hull Carrollton Station - Camile Baudoin, Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone and Harry Hamlin Carver Theater - El Debarge feat. Chante Moore Chickie Wah Wah - Swamp Sistas Songwriters’ Circle, feat. Beth McKee, Lynn Drury, Jamie Lynn Vessels, Monica McIntyre and others Crazy Lobster - the River Gang Creole Cookery - Trad Stars Jazz Band d.b.a. - Lost Bayou Ramblers Dragon’s Den - Reid Poole Quartet Dragon’s Den “Upstairs” - Talk Nerdy to Me Funky Pirate - Mark and the Pentones, Blues Masters feat. Big Al Gasa Gasa - the Boxer Rebellion Hi-Ho Lounge - Brown Improv, Hustle feat. DJ Soul Sister House of Blues (the Parish) - LouMuzik Live Howlin’ Wolf - Tauk, Naughty Professor Kerry Irish Pub - Speed The Mule, Roux The Day! Le Bon Temps Roule - Little Freddie King Little Tropical Isle - Jay B. Elston, Reed Lightfoot Maple Leaf - Keng Harvey and the Pantheon of Funk Morning Call City Park - Billy D. Chapman Old Point Bar - Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue One Eyed Jacks - Quintron and Miss Pussycat, King Khan and the BBQ Show, Paint Fumes Orpheum Theater - Bryan Batt with members of the LPO Palm Court Jazz Club - Brian O’Connell and Lester Caliste with Palm Court Jazz Band

Preservation Hall - Preservation Hall Jazz Masters feat. Leroy Jones, Preservation Hall-Stars feat. Shannon Powell RF’s - Lucas Davenport, Glen David Andrews Band Rivershack Gretna - South Rock’ n’ Bowl - Flow Tribe Snug Harbor - Carl Allen Quintet Spotted Cat - Carolyn Broussard, Shotgun Jazz Band, Panorama Jazz Band, Jazz Vipers The Little Gem Saloon - Kermit Ruﬃns and the BBQ Swingers The Little Gem Saloon “Upstairs” - Milonga Osada to Recordings of Tango The Maison - Chance Bushman and the Ibervillianaires, Cajun/ Zydeco Fais Do Do with 99 Playboys, Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue, Pinettes Brass Band, Big Easy Brawlers Three Muses - Chris Christy, Debbie Davis, Shotgun Jazz Band Three Muses Maple - Tom McDermott, Albanie Falletta, Davy Mooney Trio Time Out - Andre Bouvier and the Royal Bohemians Tipitina’s - Dweezil Zappa Tropical Isle Bayou Club - the Troubadour, Bayou Cajun Swamp Band, T’Canaille Tropical Isle Bourbon - Rhythm and Rain, Debi and the Deacons

Pentatonix Famous acapella group Pentatonix will be stopping by New Orleans as part of their world tour featuring Us The Duo & Abi. Thurs., November 17. $35-$75 Adv, 8:00 p.m., UNO Lakefront Arena, arenaneworleans.com

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Sunday, November 13 Blue Nile - Mykia Jovan, Street Legends Brass Band Bombay Club - David Boeddinghaus Buffa’s - Some Like It Hot, Dapper Dandies Cafe Istanbul - Seguenon Kone d.b.a. - Palmetto Bugs Stompers, Soul Brass Band Dragon’s Den - the Zen Future Sessions Jazz Jam with Anuraag Pendyal and Dignity Reve Dragon’s Den “Upstairs” - Church Funky Pirate - Mark and the Pentones, Willie Lockett Band Gasa Gasa - Ascend/Descend, the World is a Vampire, Thrush Hi-Ho Lounge - NOLA Comedy Hour Open Mic House of Blues - Grouplove, MUNA, Dilly Dally Howlin’ Wolf (the Den) - Hot 8 Brass Band Kermit’s Mother-in-law Lounge - Kermit Ruﬃans and the BBQ Swingers Kerry Irish Pub - Patrick Cooper Mahalia Jackson Theater - New Orleans Opera Association presents Macbeth Maple Leaf - Joe Krown Trio feat. Russell Battiste and Walter “Wolfman” Washington Morning Call City Park - Billy D. Chapman Palm Court Jazz Club - Mark Braud with Sunday Night Swingsters

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Preservation Hall - Preservation Hall Legacy Band feat. Gregg Stafford, Preservation Hall feat. Wendell Brunious RF’s - Will Kennedy, Tony Seville and the Cadillacs Rock’ n’ Bowl - Backstreet Cultural Museum Benefit feat. Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas, Sunpie and the Louisiana Sunspots Snug Harbor - Licorice Stick Sundays with Evan Christopher and guests Spotted Cat - Sweetwater and friends, Swinging Heathens, Kritina Morales and Bayou Shufflers, Pat Casey and the New Sound The Maison - Leah Rucker, Higher Heights, Chance Bushman and the NOLA Jitterbugs, Eight Dice Cloth, Royal St. Winding Boys Three Muses - Raphael et Pascal, Linnzi Zaorski Three Muses Maple - Ted Hefko Tropical Isle Original - the Hangovers. Late As Usual Monday, November 14 Blue Nile - Brass-A-Holics Bombay Club - Josh Paxton Buffa’s - Arsene DeLay, Antoine Diel Chickie Wah Wah - Benny Maygarden, Alex McMurray Civic Theatre - Animal Collective, Actress Crazy Lobster - the Insta-Gators d.b.a. - Alexis and the Samurai, Glen David Andrews Dragon’s Den - Soft Shoe Shufflers, Hangover Mondays with DJ Ill Medina Hi-Ho Lounge - Bluegrass Pickin’ Party, Instant Opus Improvised Series Kerry Irish Pub - Kim Carson Maple Leaf - George Porter Jr. Trio Morning Call - Valerie Sassyfras One Eyed Jacks - Warpaint, Goldensuns, VS Colour Ooh Poo Pah Doo - James Andrews and the Crescent City AllStars, Bobby Love Preservation Hall - Preservation Hall All-Stars feat. Charlie Gabriel Republic - Peter Hook and the Light RF’s - Lynn Drury, Jamie Lynn Vessels Snug Harbor - Charmaine Neville Band Spotted Cat - Sarah McCoy and the Oopsie Daisies, Dominick Grillo and the Frenchmen St. All-Stars, Jazz Vipers The Maison - Chicken and Waffles, Aurora Nealand and the Royal Roses, Vegas Cola Three Muses - Monty Banks, Joe Cabral Tropical Isle Bourbon - Rhythm and Rain, Beach Combers Tropical Isle Original - Graham Robinson Band, Trop Rock Express Tuesday, November 15 Blue Nile - Waterseed Bombay Club - Matt Lemmler Buffa’s - Tacos, Tequila, and Tiaras with Vanessa Carr

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Chickie Wah Wah - Albanie Falletta Crazy Lobster - AC and the Heat d.b.a. - Dinosaurchestra, Treme Brass Band Funky Pirate - Blues Masters feat. Big Al Hi-Ho Lounge - Grass Mud Horse, Marshland Howlin’ Wolf - Comedy Beast Kerry Irish Pub - Jason Bishop Maple Leaf - Rebirth Brass Band Preservation Hall - Preservation Hall All-Stars feat. Charlie Gabriel RF’s - Vincent Marini, Lucas Davenport Snug Harbor - Tom McDermott plays Scott Joplin Spotted Cat - Andy J. Forest, Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns, Smoking Time Jazz Club The Little Gem Saloon - Marc Stone The Maison - Singing Gypsies Tropical Isle Bourbon - Jay B. Elston Band, Jezebels Chill’n Tropical Isle Original - the Hangovers, Jay B. Elston Band UNO Performing Arts Center - the Lincoln Trio Wednesday, November 16 Blue Nile - New Orleans Rhythm Devils, New Breed Brass Band Bombay Club - Daniel Schroeder Buffa’s - Open Mic Night with Nattie Sanchez Chickie Wah Wah - Meschiya Lake and Tom McDermott Crazy Lobster - Ken Swartz and the Palace of Sin d.b.a. - Tin Men, Walter “Wolfman” Washington and the Roadmasters Dragon’s Den - Reggae Night Funky Pirate - Blues Masters feat. Big Al Gasa Gasa - Wayfarer, Anicon, Barghest, Cikada Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge - Spodie and the Big Shots Kerry Irish Pub - Will Dickerson Lakefront Arena - Festival Of Praise feat. Fred Hammond Little Tropical Isle - Jay B. Elston, Reed Lightfoot Maple Leaf - the Original Gentlemen feat. Big D Perkins, Jellybean Alexander and Cornell Williams Morning Call - Valerie Sassyfras Palm Court Jazz Club - Lars Edegran and Topsy Chapman with Palm Court Jazz Band Preservation Hall - Preservation Hall All-Stars feat. Charlie Gabriel RF’s - David Bach, Tony Seville and the Cadillacs Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Joe Krown Sandbar - at UNO - Jazz at the Sandbar feat. Aaron Goldberg Snug Harbor - Uptown Jazz Orchestra Spotted Cat - Chris Christy, Shotgun Jazz Band, Antoine Diel and the New Orleans Power Misfits The Little Gem Saloon - David L. Harris Duo The Maison - Jazz Vipers, Native Swing Three Muses - Leslie Martin, Schatzy Three Muses Maple - Joy Patterson and Matt Bell Tropical Isle Bourbon - Jezebels Chill’n, Debi and the Deacons

Tropical Isle Original - Debi and the Deacons, Late As Usual Thursday, November 17 Blue Nile - Micah McKee and Little Maker, Bayou International Sound System presents Reggae Night with DJ T-ROY, Reggae Night with Higher Heights Reggae Band Bombay Club - Georgi Petrov Duo Buffa’s - Charlie Miller Bullet’s - Kermit Ruﬃns and the BBQ Swingers Chickie Wah Wah - Phil Degruy and Emily Robertson, Graham Hawthorne’s High Standard Orchestra feat. Aurora Nealand Crazy Lobster - the Spanish Plaza Dragon’s Den - the ILL Vibe with DJ Matt Scott Funky Pirate - Mark and the Pentones, Blues Masters feat. Big Al Gasa Gasa - Xena Zeitgeist Sex Bomb Burlesque feat. Dr. Sick Sextette House of Blues - Mindless Behavior, the Future, Joe Moses, Anthony Lewis, KR Howlin’ Wolf - Comedy Gumbeaux Kerry Irish Pub - Foot & Friends Lakefront Arena - Pentatonix Le Bon Temps Roule - Soul Rebels Maple Leaf - the Trio feat. Johnny Vidacovich and special guests Nunemaker Auditorium (Loyola University) - Jazz Underground presents All Ellington performed by Loyola Jazz Faculty Palm Court Jazz Club - Leroy Jones and Katja Toivola with Crescent City Joymakers Preservation Hall - Preservation Hall Legacy Band feat. Gregg Stafford, Preservation Hall All-Stars feat. Louis Ford The Rat (Tulane University) - Jazz at the Rat feat. Carl Allen RF’s - Monty Banks, Meghan Stewart Band Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Chubby Carrier Snug Harbor - Aaron Goldberg Trio Spotted Cat - Sarah McCoy and the Oopsie Daisies, Miss Sophie Lee, Jumbo Shrimp The Little Gem Saloon - Reid Poole Trio The Maison - Good For Nothin’ Band, Asylum Chorus, Dysfunktional Bone Three Muses - Tom McDermott, Keith Burnstein Three Muses Maple - Linnzi Zaorski Tropical Isle Original - the Hangovers, Late As Usual Vaughan’s Lounge - Corey Henry and the Treme Funktet WXYZ Bar - Sam Doores Friday, November 18 Blue Nile - Caesar Brothers Funk Box, New Breed Brass Band, Derrick Freeman and Friends, DJ Black Pearl Bombay Club - Wayne Mareau Buffa’s - Blake Amos, Fr. Ron and friends CD-release party, Gumbo Cabaret Chickie Wah Wah - Michael Pierce, Greazy Alice and friends Crazy Lobster - Ken Swartz and the Palace of Sin d.b.a. - Tuba Skinny, Brass-A-Holics

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Dew Drop Social and Benevolent Hall - Tom McDermott and Meschiya Lake, Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns Dragon’s Den - Loose Marbles, the Tipping Point with DJ RQ Away, Comedy Fuck Yeah, Latin Night Funky Pirate - Mark and the Pentones, Blues Masters feat. Big Al Gasa Gasa - Royal Teeth Hi-Ho Lounge - Relapse with Matt Scott Historic New Orleans Collection - Concerts in the Courtyard feat. Colin Lake House of Blues (the Parish) - Eric Johnson Howlin’ Wolf - Elysian Feel Album-release party feat. FroYo Ma, Noruz, Willie Green Project, Killer Dale, Sweater Creep Kerry Irish Pub - Patrick Cooper, Van Hudson & Friends Lakefront Arena - I Love the 90’s With Vanilla Ice, Salt n Pepa & More Le Bon Temps Roule - Davis Rogan, Dave Jordan and the Neighborhood Improvement Association Maple Leaf - Johnny Sansone Band feat. John Fohl Morning Call - Valerie Sassyfras Old Point Bar - Rick Trolsen, Jamie Lynn Vessels Palm Court Jazz Club - Kevin Jones and Palm Court Jazz Band Preservation Hall - Preservation Hall Legacy Band feat. Wendell Brunious, Preservation Hall Brass Band feat. Daniel Farrow RF’s - Jamie Lynn Vessels, James Martin Band Rivershack Gretna - The Profiles Rock ‘n’ Bowl - the Topcats Snug Harbor - Ellis Marsalis Quintet Spotted Cat - Andy J. Forest, Dominick Grillo and the Frenchmen St. All-Stars, New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings The Little Gem Saloon - Detroit Brooks The Maison - Slick Skillet Serenaders, Ramblin’ Letters, Shotgun Jazz Band, Fat Ballerina, Big Easy Brawlers Three Muses - Royal Roses, Sam Doores Three Muses Maple - Monty Banks, Debbie Davis Trio Tipitina’s - Jerry Douglas Band, Lost Bayou Ramblers Tropical Isle Original - Down River, the Hangovers, Late As Usual WXYZ Bar - Blonde Roses Saturday, November 19 Abita Springs Town Hall - Abita Springs Opry feat. Last Chance Bluegrass Band, Western Sweethearts, Necessary Gentlemen, New Orleans Jazz Band Blue Nile - Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, Kettle Black, DJ Black Pearl Bombay Club - Steve Pistorius Buffa’s - Red Hot Jazz Band, Hannah KB Band, A2D2 with Arsene DeLay and Atnoine Diel, Mikayla d.b.a. - Hot 8 Brass Band Dragon’s Den - Slick Skillet Serenaders, Talk Nerdy to Me Funky Pirate - Mark and the Pentones, Blues Masters feat. Big Al Gasa Gasa - Blonde Roses

Hi-Ho Lounge - Drunktoons, Hustle feat. DJ Soul Sister House of Blues (the Parish) - Bad Girls of Burlesque Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge - Neisha Ruffins Kerry Irish Pub - Dave Hickey, Invisible Cowboy Band Le Bon Temps Roule - Crazy Whisky Louisiana Music Factory - Asylum Chorus, Beth McKee, Charles Brewer Trio Maple Leaf - Annual 101 Days to Mardi Gras Party with the 101 Runners Morning Call City Park - Billy D. Chapman Palm Court Jazz Club - Brian O’Connell and Fred Lonzo with Palm Court Jazz Band Preservation Hall - Preservation Hall Jazz Masters feat. Leroy Jones, Preservation Hall-Stars feat. Shannon Powell RF’s - Lucas Davenport, Glen David Andrews Band Rivershack - Rock & Soul Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Eric Lindell Snug Harbor - the Wee Trio Southport Hall - Remedy Spotted Cat - Carolyn Broussard, Russell Welch’s Band, Panorama Jazz Band, Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns The Little Gem Saloon - Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers The Maison - Chance Bushman and the Ibervillianaires, Roamin’ Jasmine, Smoking Time Jazz Club, Brass-A-Holics, the Resident Aliens Three Muses - Chris Christy, John Rodi, Shotgun Jazz Band Three Muses Maple - Sam Cammarata Time Out - Andre Bouvier and the Royal Bohemians Tropical Isle Bourbon - Rhythm and Rain, Debi and the Deacons Tropical Isle Original - Down River, the Hangovers, Late As Usual Sunday, November 20 Bacchanal - the Tangiers Combo, the Tradsters, Roamin’ Jasmine Blue Nile - Mykia Jovan, Street Legends Brass Band Bombay Club - David Boeddinghaus Buffa’s - Some Like It Hot, Gerald French Trio Crazy Lobster - the Neon Shadows Dragon’s Den - the Zen Future Sessions Jazz Jam with Anuraag Pendyal and Dignity Reve, Church Funky Pirate - Mark and the Pentones, Willie Lockett Band Gasa Gasa - Kyle Craft Hi-Ho Lounge - Great Food Fine OK Howlin Wolf (the Den) - Hot 8 Brass Band Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge - Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers Kerry Irish Pub - Irish Session, Chip Wilson Maple Leaf - Joe Krown Trio feat. Russell Battiste and Walter “Wolfman” Washington Morning Call City Park - Billy D. Chapman Palm Court Jazz Club - Mark Braud with Sunday Night Swingsters

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Meril

Food News By Kim Ranjbar

Bam! … Beloved local and national chef Emeril Lagasse recently debuted his fourth local restaurant dubbed Meril, named after his daughter. Located in the Warehouse District a little over two blocks from his flagship restaurant on Tchoupitoulas, Meril is a casual spot with a menu chock full of different dishes, none of which break the $20 mark. Chef de Cuisine Wilfredo Avelar, New Orleans born and bred, has added his own Latin-American slant to some of the menu items like the “Puerto Rico-style” crispy turkey necks, Spanish-style Gulf shrimp and Mexican-style corn topped with chile, lime and lots of cotija cheese. Meril marks the fourth Lagasse restaurant in the area and features an open kitchen with a wood-burning stove. Plus, Lagasse sourced several ingredients from local purveyors like pasta from Esses Foods, flour from Bellegarde Bakery, and a wide cheese selection from St. James Cheese Company across the street. Meril is open daily for lunch and dinner. 424 Girod St., (504) 526-3745, emerilsrestaurants.com/meril Toups Time Two … Taking over the space inside the Southern Food & Beverage Museum which formerly was home to Purloo, Toups South opened with a bang … and possibly some envious whimpers. Owners Chef Isaac Toups and his wife, Amanda, are shaking things up at the new location, offering some of the same dishes found at Toups' Meatery, their Mid-City restaurant, but focusing most of the menu on plates inspired by all Southern cuisine. For example, how about a century-old sourdough starter used to create their super Sourdough Biscuits served with crab fat butter? Naturally, you couldn't have a Toups menu without their stellar cracklins, but you'll also find pork rinds, marinated Gulf snapper crudo, black-eyed peas and local greens salad, Heritage Pork boudin, and smoked foie

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gras terrine with fig jam and whipped buttermilk. 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 304-2147, toupssouth.com Is that gelato in my coffee? … In the spot that once housed Haro Coffee & Chocolate comes Drip Affogatto Bar, a café specializing in affogatto. Partners Juley Le, Anh T. Vu and Justin Ramirez are the dream weavers behind this delicious destination offering French Truck Coffee and fabulous ice cream from Creole Creamery. A sneak peek at various ice cream flavors includes Tahitian Vanilla Bean, Sea Salt Caramel, Roasted Pistachio, Vietnamese Iced Coffee, Earl Grey and more. Drip Affogatto Bar is open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. 703 Carondelet St., (504) 313-1611, dripaffogatobar.com The whole yard … The family-friendly, funky and eclectic eatery The Shack has officially expanded into the great outdoors! Dubbed “The ShackYard,” this recently opened huge outdoor eating and play area is the perfect hangout for the whole family. So order up some Smoked Duck Quesadillas, Fried Louisiana Catfish or Carne Asada Tacos and dine “al fresco” while the kids play uninterrupted by curmudgeons or ne'er-do-wells. In addition to the new yard, The Shack just started serving Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering dishes like grits & grillades, breakfast burritos and Bananas Foster French Toast. 1204 W 21st Ave., Covington, (985) 8886288, theshackcovington.com Making a comeback … After shuttering and reopening multiple times over the past decade, Café Sbisa reopens in the French Quarter … hopefully for good this time. A city landmark that had been established in 1899 by the Sbisa family, Café Sbisa opens

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again under Chef Alfred Singleton and Owner Craig Napoli, a skilled team anxious for the legend to continue. The reopened restaurant looks much the same as it once did, serving classic Creole dishes like Courtbouillon, Turtle Soup, Wedge Salads and Oysters Sbisa—flash-fried Louisiana oysters served over Herbsaint creamed spinach and topped with Tobasco hollandaise. Café Sbisa is open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday from 5:30 to 10 p.m. and Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 1011 Decatur St., (504) 522-5565, cafesbisanola.com Dinner and a show … The American Sector Restaurant + Bar recently announced a special menu crafted explicitly for the latest show at The National WWII Museum. Running through Sunday, November 27, at the Stage Door Canteen, “Pictures of Marilyn” is a musical dedicated to Hollywood's most iconic starlet, Marilyn Monroe. Designed by Executive Chef Brooke Foster, the special three-course, prix fixe menu is available with the purchase of tickets to the show. The brunch menu includes dishes like sweet potato hash, grilled pork loin and caramel apple cheesecake. 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1940, nationalww2museum.org/american-sector

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Everything But The Pumpkin...

runchy, nutty and delicious, there's so much more to pumpkin seeds than a hasty handful snack. They're a calorie-dense snack rich in monounsaturated fats to help lower cholesterol as well as being high in magnesium, potassium, zinc and iron. Pumpkin seeds, often called pepitas, are also an excellent source of tryptophan and glutamate, both of which aid sleep and relieve anxiety. One could go on and on about the nutritious value of this incredible “super food,” but the true value is their culinary versatility and, of course, they taste fabulous! Pepitas are rather common in Latin American cuisine, which is why it's not a surprise to see them on the menu at places like Mizado, the inviting “Pan-Latin” cuisine restaurant on the edge of New Orleans's city limits on Pontchartrain Boulevard. Diners can discover pepitas in dishes like their fresh, Gulf shrimp salad with cilantro, tomatillo, manchego and cotija; a Peruvian ceviche called a Tiradito with sashimi-grade tuna, citrus ponzu, avocado and melon; and their Chile de Arbol salsa with sesame seeds, apple cider and cloves. Uptown on Magazine Street, the folks at Del Fuego Taqueria are no strangers to the green beauties of the gourd. My favorite dish, aside from the Mission Burrito with

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carnitas, would have to be their “loaded” guacamole overflowing with chicharrones (cracklins), cotija, roasted poblano peppers, bacon and, you guessed it, pepitas. Head Downtown to Johnny Sanchez where traditional Mexican cuisine is prepared with a decidedly modern slant by Chefs/Owners Aarón Sánchez and John Besh. Among items like “Albondigas,” or Mexican meatballs, made with creamy masa, and chipotle and squash blossom tacos, one can try a wood-fired shrimp salad with roasted squash and avocado drizzled with a pumpkin seed-cilantro pesto. What's really cool is that the use of pepitas has crossed over cultures to appear in dishes that aren't remotely Mexican, like the marinated Gulf snapper at the newly opened Toups South located in Central City on Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard. In a dish that tastes of Thailand, this crudo consists of fresh Gulf snapper tossed with green pepitas, which is served in a butternut squash and coconut milk sauce plus a spicy chili oil. Although it shouldn't surprise anyone, Chefs Micheal Stoltzfus and Kristen Essig at the incredibly popular neighborhood restaurant, Coquette, have featured pumpkin seeds on their menu from time to time. For example, just recently on their

Sólo Espresso's Gluten-Free Granola Friday lunch menu, a three-course prix fixe for $30, the second course offers a crawfish agnolotti with kohlrabi, pumpkin seeds and English peas. Though $30 is just a tad out of our $20 limit, why not have a friend join you and split it? With dishes like coffeecured cobia, beef brisket sausage and a key lime tart, I'm sure there will be plenty of food for two! Vegans use pepitas (like many other nuts and seeds) in a lot of their preparations. So it's no surprise to find them at Seed, probably the only all-vegan restaurant in New Orleans. At this Lower Garden District anomaly, you'll find pumpkin seeds in their

roasted carrot and avocado salad, and in the Creole zucchini wraps with cashew cheese and spinach. Finally, Owner Lauren Morlock at Sólo Espresso is caffeinating the denizens of the Bywater with craft coffee drinks made with Miami-based Panther Coffee. But, the café also makes it a point to offer lots of goodies from Port City Pantry. Plus, Morlock herself makes her own glutenfree granola, chock-full of pumpkin seeds and crunchy oat clusters, which makes a perfect breakfast along with Crescent City Creamery's decadent Greek yogurt.

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RestaurantGuide African Bennachin is a cozy restaurant offering a taste of West Africa right in the French Quarter. The Sisay Singho, a baked chicken dish, is a standout. 1212 Royal St., 5221230, bennachinrestaurant.com

American Bobby Hebert’s Cajun Cannon Restaurant & Bar has become a Metairie institution since 2014. Their Cajun Cannon Redfish, topped with mushroom cream sauce, is a real treat. 4101 Veteran’s Memorial Blvd., 324-6841, www.bobbyheberts.com

Orleans Grapevine is a French Quarter wine bar and bistro with over 300 wines by the bottle and 65 wines by the glass. Don’t miss their amazing Bacon Happy Hour for free bacon! 720 Orleans Ave., 523-1930, orleansgrapevine.com

Charlie’s Restaurant & Catering in Violet is a hidden gem with over 300 menu items including Overstuffed Potatoes, Creamy Seafood Pasta and other daily specials. 6129 E Saint Bernard Hwy., 682-9057, charliesrestaurantla.com

Phil’s Grill is a family burger joint that prides itself on its Burger Experience. Come hungry for Their BuildYour-Own burger options, and their Happy Hour drinks are not to be missed. Multiple locations, philsgrill.com

Dot’s Diner has a 24-hour menu stocked with diner favorites and bottomless coffee. The Big Dot Platter comes with two eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, hash browns, grits and toast. Multiple locations, dotsdiner. com Gattuso’s Neighborhood Restaurant is a locally owned favorite in the Gretna Historical District. Try their Blackened Salmon Salad with spinach, pecans, bleu cheese and raisins. 435 Huey P Long Ave., Gretna, 368-1114, gattusos.net Gordon Biersch is a pub-style restaurant with their own award-winning beers complementing gourmet bar food. Their GB Beer Mushroom Chicken even includes a bit of brew. 200 Poydras St., 522-2739, gordonbiersch. com Josephine Estelle (In Ace Hotel) blends Creole, Cajun and Italian cuisine in unique and exciting meals. Their

Origami fuses sushi and Japanese cuisine with Southern flavors to bring customers a truly unique experience. There is a variety of dishes including the Freret Roll, named for their street. 5130 Freret St., 899-6532, sushinola.com

Ma Momma’s House of Cornbread, Chicken and Waﬄes is also the House of Delicious Soul Food. Try the AMAZING Chicken and Waffles or Chicken and Grits, served with eggs “Yo’Way.” 5741 Crowder Blvd., 244-0021, mamommashouse.com McAlister’s Deli offers a giant menu of sandwiches, salads and spuds. The McAlister’s Club alone boasts 13 layers with applewood smoked bacon, black forest ham and smoked turkey. Various locations, mcalistersdeli. com

City Diner’s comfort food is great for any time 24 hours a day. The menu includes the Bottom of the Bowl: a toasted bread bowl filled with crawfish, shrimp and crabmeat. 3116 S I-10 Service Road East, 831-1030, citydiner.biz

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Osteria’s Snapper Crudo comes with brown butter, hazelnuts and lemon. 600 Carondelet St., 930-3070, josephineestelle.com

Viet Orleans Bistro offers a very wide selection of delicious Vietnamese dishes and wonderful sushi offerings. Just steps from Canal Street, Viet Orleans Bistro is great for lunch or dinner. 300 Baronne St., 333-6917

Bars with Great Food Backspace Bar & Kitchen is a trendy spot for all-day or late-night cocktails, delicious cookies, and tasty snacks served in 1920s decor with their classic roast beef sandwich, The Whitman. 139 Chartres St., 3222245, backspacenola.com

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Q&C Hotel Restaurant’s Happy Hour is among the city’s best. Pair their killer version of the French 75 cocktail with their boudin and you’ve got a whole meal that won’t bust your wallet. 344 Camp St., 587-9700, qandc.com

boasts quality, authentic Chinese cuisine great for sharing. The Cumin-Braised Lamb is a savory treat for those who can handle spice. 2700 Chartres St., 2720004, baoandnoodle.com

Spudly’s Super Spuds has been serving up delicious fare for 36 years. Their Super Duper baked potato comes with crawfish, shrimp and crabmeat smothered in cheese and chives. 2609 Harvard Ave., Metairie, 455-3250, spudlys.com

Five Happiness has been serving quality Chinese food for over 30 years with a reputation for their upscale General’s Chicken. Eat in or enjoy at home with delivery to Uptown and Mid-City. 3605 S Carrollton Ave., 4823935, ﬁvehappiness.com

Ted’s Frostop has an old-school 50s diner atmosphere and menu filled with comfort food classics. Enjoy a Double Cheese Lot-O Burger with their famous Root Beer Float. 3100 Calhoun St., 861-3615, tedsfrostop. com

Kyoto II is known for delicious sushi and Japanese cuisine at reasonable prices. Located near the Elmwood Palace Theaters, it’s a great spot before or after catching a movie. 5608 Citrus Blvd., Harahan, 818-0228

Willie Mae’s Scotch House is known for having the best chicken in the city. Be prepared for the fried bird that the Food Network declared “America’s Best.” Multiple locations, williemaesnola.com

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La Thai works within culinary traditions of Thai cuisine, offering both traditional and contemporary food. Try Drunken Noodles or Duck Delight in their newly renovated dining room. 4938 Prytania St., 899-8886, lathaiuptown.com Miyako is a hibachi restaurant and sushi bar that offers entertainment paired with its dining experience. The Steak and Shrimp Fried Rice pairs excellently with a “Sexy Alligator” cocktail. 1403 St. Charles Ave., 410-9997,

Bombay Club has fantastic martinis and nightly live music for a perfect romantic setting. Their Cosmopolitan is among the best, and their cocktails pair well with their Charred Hanger Steak. 830 Conti St., 577-2237, bombayclubneworleans.com Buffa’s Bar and Restaurant was recognized by Esquire Magazine as one of the best bars in America. Esquire also labelled their Reuben Sandwich as being among the best in the nation. 1001 Esplanade Ave., 949-0038, buﬀasbar.com The Jimani has a comfortable atmosphere that brings together locals and tourists alike. Their menu includes classic options, but the Poppa’s 8 oz. Steak Po’Boy is a favorite. 141 Chartres St., 524-0493, thejimani.com Mimi’s in the Marigny partners classy, yet affordable dishes and a self-proclaimed “house party vibe” with cocktails at any hour. Their menu includes a succulent version of Lollipop Lambchops. 2601 Royal St., 8729868, mimismarigny.com Parasol’s is a long-time casual Irish Channel hangout with stiff drinks, sports on TV, po-boys and other Cajun eats. Their large Roast Beef Po-Boy is served with gravy and sides to die for. 2533 Constance St., 302-1543 Poppy’s Time Out Sports Bar is the ultimate spot for watching sports with 21 televisions, frozen daiquiris, and 20 beers on tap. If you’re brave enough, try the

“Rambo’d” Hot Wings. 500 Port of New Orleans Pl., 247-9265, poppystimeoutsportsbar.com Rick’s Sporting Saloon is an adult sports bar with a surprisingly warm atmosphere. Swing by after the Saints game and check out the intimidatingly named “Gut Buster.” 522 Bourbon St., 552-2510, ricks-saloon. com Rivershack Tavern is known as New Orleans’s most unique bar, with fun bar stools, live music and fantastic food. Their Stuffed Crabs taste great with the Arugula and Watermelon Salad. 3449 River Road, 834-4938, therivershacktavern.com Rivershack Tavern Gretna is fast becoming Gretna’s best spot for enjoying a cold drink and a delicious meal. The “Get the Gaff ” is a grilled tuna filet served over their House or Caesar Salad. 714 1st St., Gretna, 325-5530, therivershacktavern.com Shamrock Bar and Grill features the best bar games in the city with activities like pool, bowling and beer pong as well as live music on Saturday nights. They also serve a great Ribeye Steak. 4133 S Carrollton Ave., 301-0938, shamrockparty.com

salads, soups, sandwiches and wraps. Their breakfast sandwiches are to die for—the Egg, Cheese & Bacon Croissant is fantastic and pairs well with their Bacon & Cheese Grits. 2 Metairie locations, caﬀecaﬀe.com Café Carmo’s unique vegan-friendly menu is inspired by the flavors of the Caribbean, West Africa and South and Central America. Stop by with a date or group of friends for lunch or dinner. Check out the Taradito Sashimi for a unique take on fresh fish. 527 Julia St., 875-4132, cafecarmo.com Café Degas is the oldest Gallic restaurant in town, with authentic French cuisine that’s perfect for impressing that special someone. Their decadent, savory take on cheesecake is more dinner than dessert and comes loaded with crab and andouille. 3127 Esplanade Ave., 945-5635, cafedegas.com Café Maspero is a world-famous French Quarter institution, with simple, well-executed takes on New Orleans classics. Their Muffaletta is a fantastic version of the famous sandwich and comes hot with French fries on the side. 601 Decatur St., 504-523-6520, cafemaspero.com

Three Muses Maple features local jazz combos performing in a snug bar and eatery that is always serving up global small plates and cocktails. 7537 Maple St., 510-2749, threemusesmaple.com

Jimmy J’s Café is a funky breakfast and lunch spot with a colorful, lively atmosphere. Their French Toast Monte Cristo is a unique combo of two classic dishes and comes with shaved ham, American cheese and bacon. 115 Chartres St., 309-9360, jimmyjscafe.com

Wit’s Inn is an ideal game-day destination with food, drinks and 15 flat screen TVs. Their Mediterranean Pizza comes with kalamata olives, mozzarella, roasted red peppers and spinach. 141 N Carrollton Ave., 486-1600, witsinn.com

Nola Beans is a cozy Lakeview operation with a fantastic breakfast menu. If you come in too late for eggs, check out their Magic Club Sandwich, which stacks ham, turkey and bacon, and pairs well with their onion soup. 762 Harrison Ave., 504-267-0783, nolabeans.com

World of Beer is a local hangout featuring over 500 global beers and tavern food in pub-like digs. Be sure to pair your Pork Schnitzel or Beer Can Chicken with a cold draft beer. 300 Julia St., 299-3599, worldofbeer.com

Petite Amelie is an extension of Café Amelie with a smaller, faster twist on fresh salads, juices, coffee, light breakfast fare, desserts and sandwiches. Their “Cuisine Rapide” includes a daily marketplace menu with cheeses and pastries. 900 Royal St., 412-8065, cafeamelie.com/petite-amelie

Café Café Amelie is a rare gem of superb Louisiana fare, nestled in the historic 150-year-old Princess of Monaco Courtyard and Carriage House. NOLA locals frequently flock here for the delicious food and refreshing cocktails. 912 Royal St., 412-8965, cafeamelie.com Caffe! Caffe!, winner of the “Best of the Big Easy” for best café, boasts an extensive menu featuring items like

Italian Mardi Gras Zone looks like a corner store from outside, but it houses an enormous selection of ethnic groceries. They also have room for a wood-fired brick pizza oven. Pick up a slice of the Spinach, Mushroom and Feta Cheese pizza; your wallet (and your stomach) will thank you. 2706 Royal St., 504-947-8787 Mellow Mushroom is rumored to bake up some of the best pizza in the South. Their Oak Street location features a great location near all Oak Street action, as well as a wonderful balcony. Don’t miss the delicious Cajun Earl Pizza. 8227 Oak St., 345-8229, mellowmushroom.com/ store/oak-street-nola Mid-City Pizza has a variety of creative pies and appetizers, available for delivery. Their new Uptown location near Tulane University will be opening soon. Try their Margherita and, if you’re in a carnivorous mood, ask for pepperoni on half. 4400 Banks St., 483-8609, midcitypizza.com Pascal’s Manale has been an Uptown institution for over a century and should be visited by every local or tourist. Don’t miss their world-famous BBQ Shrimp, simmered in-shell in a blend of Creole seasonings. 1838 Napoleon Ave., 895-4877, pascalsmanale.com

Red Gravy serves unique and delicious Italian fare while also being known as one of the top brunch spots in the city. Check out their delicacies like the Cannoli Pancakes and Sicilian Egg Pies in their homey, comfortable location on Camp Street near Canal. 125 Camp St., 561-8844, redgravycafe.com Reginelli’s Pizzeria has many locations for salads, sandwiches, pastas, a variety of apps and, of course, pizza that can satisfy any craving. Their Gumbo Pizza is a delicious mash-up of andouille sausage, shrimp marinated in Crystal hot sauce and pickled okra. Multiple locations, reginellis.com Venezia is a New Orleans staple for amazing Italian food. They do not disappoint with their expertly-cooked pastas, seafood and heavily-praised classic pizzas. Their Veal Pontchartrain is particularly delicious. 134 N Carrollton Ave., 488-7991, venezianeworleans.com

Mexican Caretta’s Grill serves up Tex-Mex in multiple locations around town, complemented by great service, wonderful margaritas and catchy live music. Their Combo Fajitas Plate comes sizzling hot, with hearty portions of shrimp, chicken and beef. Multiple locations, carrettasgrillrestaurant.com

The Ruby Slipper’s diner-style atmosphere has earned it a popular reputation among locals and tourists. The Peacemaker lets you pair two of their huge Signature Benedicts, which include shrimp and chicken options, for a breakfast feast like no other. Multiple locations, 504-525-9355, therubyslippercafe.com

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Izzo’s Illegal Burrito makes authentic Mexican burritos that are so good, it might be criminal. Their Magazine Street location is popular with students, while families love their Kidz Night. The company’s slogan is “roll your own” and they keep their promise to “roll you a better burrito.” Multiple locations, izzos.com

Cornet, named after Louis Armstrong’s kick-starter from the Karnofsky Family, has steaks, seafood and Cajun fare in an iconic Bourbon Street building, with big wrought-iron balconies and picturesque French Quarter views. Their Shrimp Creole is a fantastic take on a classic Cajun dish. 700 Bourbon St., 523-1485, cornetnola.com

Joey K’s is a classic, casual Uptown joint with generous seafood platters and Southern favorites done “Like Ya Mama’s.” Their fried chicken is a delicious indulgence, its spice complemented by the many beers available at the bar. 3001 Magazine St., 891-0997, joeyksrestaurant. com

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Crescent City Brewhouse is the French Quarter’s only microbrewery, but they don’t stop at beer. Their menu is to die for, too. Check out the Broiled Crawfish Acadania, served with corn and crawfish maque choux, fingerling potatoes, roasted fennel and Creole tomato glaze. 527 Decatur St., 522-0571, crescentcitybrewhouse.com

Kingfish offers Louisiana specialties in the French Quarter and has an elegant atmosphere and Cajun favorites. Their seared “Hook and Line” Gulf Fish is a delicious and healthy option, accompanied by roasted squash and cherry tomatoes, and pairs well with a Queens Park Swizzle cocktail. 337 Chartres St., 5985005, kingﬁshneworleans.com

Lebanon’s Café has earned a solid reputation in New Orleans as one of the best Middle Eastern dining destinations in the city ... plus it’s affordable and BYOB! Their Hummus with Lamb is among the most popular options. 1500 S Carrollton Ave., 862-6200, lebanonscafe.com Mona’s Café has been serving traditional Lebanese specialties for 20 years. With a number of locations around town, you don’t have to go far for Mona’s Combination Kebab: a flavorful fusion of beef, chicken and lula. Multiple locations, monascafeanddeli.com Pyramids Café is great for those on a budget who are craving healthy, authentic, fresh Mediterranean cuisine. Located across from Tulane University, their Vegetarian Plate offers big portions of hummus, baba ganouj, tabouli and falafel. 3149 Calhoun St., 861-9602, pyramidscafeneworleans.com

EAT, located in the heart of the French Quarter, cooks traditional Southern dishes like Red Bean and Andouille Gumbo with local seafood and seasonal produce. BYOB is encouraged. 900 Dumaine St, 522-7222, eatnola.com Frankie and Johnny’s is a local institution known for great seafood, service and ice cold beer. A great spot for the family or a large group of friends, Frankie and Johnny’s does not disappoint. Their oyster dishes are particularly popular and surprisingly affordable. 321 Arabella St., 243-1234, frankieandjohnnys.net

New Orleans Creole Cookery has a variety of traditional Louisiana dishes including Shrimp Creole and Gumbo Three Different Ways. Their Blackened Redfish is delicious. It’s topped with a dill Beurre Blanc sauce and comes with heirloom potatoes and Creole green beans. 508 Toulouse St., 524-9632, neworleanscreolecookery.com Poppa’s Poor Boys has some of the best po-boys in town with generous portions and modest prices. Their $16.95 All-You-Can-Eat Boiled Shrimp every Friday can’t be beat! The Shrimp and Oyster Po-Boy is a delicious pairing of two seafood favorites. 720 Claiborne Dr., 832-8114

New Orleans Cuisine Antoine’s Restaurant has been a fixture in New Orleans for 176 years and is still operated by the family that originally founded it. They’ve perfected their seafood options: the Drum Amandine, Shrimp Remoulade and Huitres (Oysters) Bienville make for a perfect trio. 713 Saint Louis St., 581-4422 antoines.com

RF’s offers a relaxed yet elegant dining experience just a block from Bourbon Street. A popular choice is their grown-up take on Chicken and Waffles. It’s only offered for dinner and comes with maple-chipotle syrup and a sunny-side-up egg. They also offer live music and a huge selection of martinis. 301 Dauphine St., 504-586-0972, rfsnola.com

Café 615 Home of Da Wabbit is a Westbank favorite that will remind you of home-cooked comfort food. Check out their daily specials for something that’s sure to please. Their Soft Shell Crab Platter comes with two massive crabs and two sides. 615 Kepler St., 365-1225, dawabbit.net Columns Hotel has a delightful little bistro tucked away on its porch overlooking St. Charles Avenue. Their Grilled Pork Ribeye is fantastic and comes accompanied by a seasonal chutney. They’re also open for brunch every Sunday. 3811 St. Charles Ave., 899-9308, thecolumns.com/dining

Melba’s is one of the top spots in the city and it’s only fi ve minutes from the French Quarter. Don’t miss their “Free Wings” special after every Saints game. The prices are unbeatable: an order of fries and a huge, delicious Roast Beef Po-Boy will run you under $8. 1525 Elysian Fields, 267-7765, eatatmelbas.com

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Short Stop Poboys boasts some of the best po-boys out there, even in a city full of darn good po-boys. Open from early ‘til late, Short Stop is also famous for their amazing Seafood Gumbo. Their Soft Shell Crab Sandwich is enormous, with legs hanging out of the bread; if you get it dressed, it’s a delicious mess! 119 Transcontinental Dr., Metairie, 885-4572, shortstoppoboysno.com

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Seafood The Blue Crab, located right off Lake Pontchartrain in Lakeview, is revered for their seafood with a view. Bring the whole family or bring your date and enjoy one of the best Happy Hours in New Orleans. 7900 Lakeshore Dr., 284-2898, thebluecrabnola.com Crazy Lobster Bar and Grill offers fresh seafood buckets and great views on the banks of the Mississippi. They call their seafood tower the Crown Jewel of the Sea. It comes with Crab Maison, Shrimp Remoulade, shrimp cocktail, oysters, clams and mussels. That’s a lot of shellfish. 500 Port of New Orleans Place, 569-3380, thecrazylobster.com Lafitte’s Landing Seafood House is a brand new Westbank eatery hailing from veteran restauranteurs AJ and Anna Tusa, who own the Creole Cookery among other area spots. The Steamed Seafood Bucket is just one of their extravagant combo options. 1700 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, 504-252-9613, laﬁtteslandingseafoodhouse.com Nola Boils Café is a restaurant and catering company that specializes in on-site boils of all kinds of seafood including crab, crawfish, lobster, shrimp and more. For those into surf, their Shrimp and Crab Baskets are overflowing with savory goodness. And for those into turf, the Roast Beef is to die for. 601 Metairie Rd., 782-6070, nolaboils.com Oceana Grill is a seafood lover’s paradise. Their menu offers everything you could want, but the Crab Cakes are a particular delight and you can get them paired with creamy fettuccine noodles. Ask about the Mardi Gras Pasta as well. 739 Conti St., 504-525-6002, oceanagrill.com Poseidon has everything from Creole-style oysters to fresh sushi to karaoke. A great spot to visit with a group of friends or that special date, their unique St. Patrick Roll combines shrimp, mango, spicy tuna and avocado. 2100 St. Charles Ave., 509-6675, poseidonnola.com Royal House Oyster Bar is one of New Orleans’s most exemplary oyster spots, located in the heart of the Quarter. A great spot to take visitors, their Oysters on the Half Shell are among the city’s best. 441 Royal St., 528-2601, royalhouserestaurant.com

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Hacksaw Ridge By Fritz Esker After a 10-year absence from directing (his last effort behind the camera was 2006’s Apocalypto), Mel Gibson the director returns with the solid WWII drama Hacksaw Ridge. Andrew Garfield plays Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector who nonetheless enlists during WWII to serve as a medic. However, he refuses to even touch a gun, which leads to obvious conflicts in boot camp between him and his drill sergeant (Vince Vaughn) and other soldiers (led by Luke Bracey). But Doss’s refusal to quit (even in the face of a court martial) wins him the begrudging respect of his fellow soldiers. About halfway through the film, he journeys to Okinawa, where he saves the lives of 75 injured American soldiers after the rest of the platoon has retreated. Early on, some of the film’s boot camp sequences mirror scenes in Full Metal Jacket a little too closely. But the first half is necessary to establish Doss’s convictions and how he came to have them (he was devoutly religious and his father was an abusive alcoholic haunted by what he did in WWI). The film mostly works. It runs 138 minutes, but it never feels long or ponderous. In Braveheart, Gibson proved himself adept at staging large-scale battle scenes and the ones in Hacksaw Ridge do not disappoint. They’re brutal and chaotic without being incoherent or hard to follow. As the lead, Andrew Garfield is the anchor that steadies the entire film. He tends to give heart-onhis-sleeve performances and that serves him well as Doss. He seems completely sincere at all times, but keeps the character recognizably human instead of just a cardboard saint. The gore is not for the faint of heart (as is the case in most Gibson-directed movies), but Hacksaw Ridge is worth seeing.

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Ouija: Origin of Evil is almost a good horror film. It's smarter that the average horror movies that have been coming out of late (Fender Bender, anyone?), it uses its creepy digital effects sparingly and effectively, the performances are good, there is actual character development, and Elizabeth Reaser looks great in mini skirts. So, where does it go astray? The ending. See, this is a prequel to 2014's Ouija, which I haven't seen. But that doesn't really matter, because Origin of Evil is its own movie, at least up until the tacked-on final scenes when it tries to connect to the first movie. Horror prequels usually don't end well for the protagonists, for the evil entity can't be vanquished because he/she/it has to appear in the next chapter—which would be the previous movie in these cases. So, there is no tension and no hope for the characters. That's pretty depressing. "Found footage” movies generally work the same way, but some of those have come up with clever wrap-ups, and they are not prequels, so we don't exactly know the outcome and fate of the main characters. Anyway, Origin of Evil takes place in 1967 where a widowed mother (Reaser) runs a séance racket with the help of her two daughters (Annalise Basso and Lulu Wilson). They buy a Ouija board to add to their scam, but a dangerous spirit uses the youngest daughter (Wilson, in a devilish performance) as its vessel. From there, we get the typical demonic possession stuff, but the film is wise enough to have an occasional sense of humor. A handsome priest (E.T.'s Henry Thomas) is also thrown into the mix, but he turns out to be fairly useless. Origin of Evil is directed by Mike Flanagan, who made the overrated Oculus (2013), about a killer mirror. Both movies have an all-powerful evil that is unstoppable. There is no way to even try to destroy it, so why bother with these movies when you know the outcome going in?

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Hacksaw Ridge Premieres at the National WWII Museum By Fritz Esker

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ollywood stars mingled with WWII veterans and New Orleanians at the red carpet premiere of Mel Gibson’s new ﬁlm, Hacksaw Ridge, at the WWII Museum’s Solomon Victory Theater on October 26, 2016. Hacksaw Ridge, Gibson’s first directorial effort since Apocalypto in 2006, tells the real-life story of Desmond Doss (played by Andrew Garfield). Doss became the first conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor. A devout Seventh Day Adventist, he refused to even carry a gun. He worked as a medic and it’s estimated he saved at least 75 lives in the Battle of Okinawa. The movie opens in theaters November 4. For Producer Bill Mechanic, Doss’s story was a passion project that took 16 years to bring to the screen. He said Hollywood doubted the story’s ability to find an audience. There’s a faithbased component to the film, which studios thought would turn off some viewers. But there was also the intense violence of the combat scenes, which the studios felt would turn off viewers who’d be interested in the story’s religious components. Gibson noted that Hollywood had been trying to turn Doss’s story into a movie since shortly after World War II. But Doss, who died in 2006, refused all efforts to make a film about his story for over 50 years. “He was a very humble man,” Gibson said. “He wasn’t into standing on a soapbox and expounding his own virtues.” As a director, Gibson has developed a penchant for visceral, large-scale action scenes in films like Braveheart (a Best Picture winner that also earned Gibson Best Director) and Apocalypto. He spoke briefly about the diﬃculties of conveying the arbitrary terrors of battle in a way that’s coherent to viewers. “The biggest challenge is to keep the clarity of what’s going on and keep the narrative alive and at the same time make it look like complete and utter chaos,” Gibson said. Most of the effects in the battle scenes were practical with minimal CGI used. Australian actor Luke Bracey plays Smitty, an initially antagonistic

soldier who comes to respect Doss. He spoke of the challenges in making things look and feel real to the audience. “It is a bit scary,” Bracey said. “You’re running around on loose ground and diving around for 10 hours … It’s very easy (to get hurt) when everyone gets tired at the end of the day at the end of a long week and you’ve still got to get up every take and do it 110% … But the whole stunt crew and safety crew were top-notch.” Gibson also discussed the diﬃculties of turning a true story into film. While many “based on a true story” films play very fast and loose with the facts, Gibson said Doss’s story was so compelling that most of Hacksaw Ridge happened as it did in real life. Sometimes, they had to leave out details of Doss’s service because they felt people would think it unrealistic. “There’s a little stretch here and there, but not much … and it’s interesting to note that he did things that you can’t even put in movies because you wouldn’t believe it,” Gibson said. One example of this is when the real life Doss was seriously injured and being evacuated on a stretcher. He saw another wounded man. Doss got off the stretcher, treated the man, then demanded the stretcher bearers take the other man instead. Doss then crawled several hundred yards to safety while injured and under fire and dragging a second injured soldier with him. To prepare for the film, cast and crew spoke to people and veterans who knew Doss. Teresa Palmer, who plays Doss’s wife, said she read actual love letters the couple wrote to each other. She wasn’t able to meet their son, Desmond Jr., until shortly before the premiere. “He came up to me and said ‘Hi, Mom,’” Palmer said. “He said I embodied his mother, which is the biggest compliment I could get.” Desmond Doss, Jr., was in attendance at the premiere. He praised the film and believed his father would’ve enjoyed it, too. “I can’t speak for him, but I can’t imagine he’d be anything less than totally pleased,” Doss, Jr., said.

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TalesFromTheQuarter By Debbie Lindsay

Happy Birthday, Phil

very time I see a beige Volkswagen Beetle tooling down the street, I wave at Phil. Oh, I know it’s not really my dad, Phil—and yet, for me it is. It was sometime in the mid-1960s that Daddy brought home the most adorable little car; a puppy could not have thrilled me more. I seem to remember this new car’s sticker price being something crazy like $1,900, which even then seemed cheap. This car was ridiculously tiny for a lessthan-agile, six-feet-tall guy to fold into. But he loved it. The VW Bug (as we called it) was known for amazing gas mileage, and Phil devoted himself to tracking its gas consumption. My dad and I spent many years covering many miles of Mobile and surrounding areas in that car. He chauffeured my friends and me in that car; later taught me to drive in that car; lectured me, talked heart-to-heart, laughed, lost his temper and shared his family history in that car. We would drive to my aunt’s and uncle’s across the bay and go eat at this little joint that served crab burgers (I suspect now that they were frozen and fairly tasteless, but to me they were the best). The little Bug was quite a novelty to folks back when they first became popular. So lightweight, the neighborhood kids would occasionally hide it from my dad. They would gather in force, lift and carry it into the back yard. Other times, there were contests to see how many kids could fit into the car—I believe 12 was the winning number. We were easily amused. As I became an obnoxious teenager, Phil still spent time taking me on outings. Once we went to the beach and of course I was mortified to be there with my father. What teen wouldn’t be? Yet, how stupid I was to roll my eyes at the effort he made to have a good time with a surly kid. At least I was able to save the day when he lost the car keys in the Gulf of Mexico, and we towed that VW Bug back to town with my big leather belt that had adorned my hip-hugger bell-bottomed jeans (both of which made my mom want to pull her hair out and run screaming—hippies were just not in her comfort zone). The “God awful tacky belt” was looped to Mom’s car (she got to drive from town to fetch us) and

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successfully towed us home. So many things remind me of Dad, just as strawberry cream pies, fried chicken, those little bottles of Coca Cola, sailboats on the bay, and Johnny Carson remind me of Momma. For the past eight years, I have watched most every morning a neighbor man and his son walking their dog. They talk, really talk. This started when the boy was little, and now he is becoming a teenager and still they act like best friends. This makes me just plain slap happy, remembering my walks with Dad, and knowing this kid will remember his mornings with his best friend. My earliest memories of Daddy and me walking and talking were when I was somewhere between six and eight. I learned many years later that he was wrestling with the impending loss of the family business, Lindsey Lumber Company, and the bankruptcy that would ensue. I was too young for him to share this with and too young to offer him advice. But I suspect our walks helped him to decompress and take that much needed deep breath. Thanksgiving mornings were always kinda magical as Dad and I would walk the then wooded campus of Spring Hill College. We’d walk along mysterious and seemingly lost-intime foot paths that led past graveyards, rambling old stucco buildings, courtyards and statues. We walked down time-worn stone steps to a stucco and brick building with its watery basement a few feet below, which must have acted as a conduit for the natural underground springs to feed the small dark lake just beyond. The lake was rumored to be bottomless and I chose to believe it. Anyway, those Thanksgiving walks are some of my strongest visual memories. I was weaned on Rodgers and Hammerstein, Bernstein and Sondheim, Lerner and Loewe. Both my parents loved movie musicals and would take me to the old Saenger Theatre in downtown Mobile. But it was Dad’s collection of records that infused the lyrics into my vocal cords and my heart. I never could and never will be a singer (my friends insist I lip-sync during Christmas caroling). Yet in my heart, I was Mitzi Gaynor belting out “Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair” to anyone who would listen. When most kids were swooning to the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show, I was watching TV replays of My Fair Lady and Oklahoma. And the first record I ever bought was The Sound of Music. To this day, when one of those musicals airs, I find myself reaching for the phone to tell Daddy to tune in. Phil Lindsey is my father. He is also my best friend. Sure, Daddy passed in January 1994, but he was and will always be my mentor and buddy. And on November 11, I will celebrate his birthday. He would be 107, and I am still upset with him for skipping out at a mere 85. But Dad lives on in my sister Susan’s heart and all those whose lives he touched. He’s there in a thousand little things I see, think and experience daily, and in most everything about me that makes me proud—he made me a better person. Thanks, Daddy.

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Last Call or Bar Flights

Sex, politics and religion; these are the three things that you should never discuss in a bar,” Big Red told me, along with the importance of leaving a more-thanfair tip and to never piss oﬀ the bartender. Even as a young shaver, I knew that saloon etiquette was an important part of my coming-of-age process and it loomed large in legends, lessons and lore. Tales were told by my elders of mythical and larger-than-life personages and occurrences, woven like barbed wire gossamer, embellished with silver tongue Eudory Welty eloquence, and smoothly narrated like a Barrymore soliloquy delivered with brass knuckles in a velvet glove. “I remember one time…” would start an illustration of points, and a hush would be felt for six barstools in radius. Yes, when I was a kid … we were allowed in saloons. Pubs, bars, taverns, saloons, gin mills— with mythical names: The Cave, Hideaway, Defense, The Oﬃce and, yes, The John. There was: The Wrong Place, Lost and Found, Golden Note, Crook’s Pouch, Wit’s End, and the likes of St. Joe’s, Ms Mae’s, Brother’s, Bridge View, Circle View, Beach Bar, Top Hat and Liuzza’s (By The Track). Smitty’s, Molly’s, Cosimo’s, Snake’s, Fahy’s, Hank’s, Roosevelt’s, Pal’s, and those places of drinks past which are no longer with us (to which we raise our glasses) and are missed but not forgotten. They blanket our city and are not to be mistaken for those ubiquitous cocktail lounges that feature live music, exotic dancers, bead trading, neon color drinks and/or blaring disco-pop rave rhythms (bless their hearts). We’re talking bars here, gin mills, joints, watering holes; havens of serious drinkers who want the commiseration of likeminded miscreants with names easy to remember and pronounce, names that fit and wear well. They drink common brand beers, shitty chardonnay and cheap red wine, mixed drinks with two ingredients (three at the most), and shots to celebrate or to sulk. The blender is always out of order, they don’t have mint for your julep or mojito, and if you want to watch something besides Jeopardy at 6:00, you may be in the wrong spot. Our free-pouring bartenders, who see hundreds of customers a week and possibly that many a day, are quick to peg regulars and commit their names, mates and drinks to memory within a few visits. If you hope for them to know your dreams, it may take a few more. The regulars regularly include a lawyer, one or two people who are into real estate, someone who is computer savvy as well as the person who knows the words to all the old songs, a movie buff, a young couple in the bloom of first love, a handy (wo)man, off-duty civil servants, couples of all stripes and persuasions, and service personnel going to or from their gigs.

In New Orleans, there’ll also be musicians, ne’er-do-wells, miscreants, tattoo artists, runaway princesses, pirates and those in the arts. At typical hang-outs will also wander in visitors, locals with out-of-town company, lost souls, and those mending broken hearts, sometimes a wanderer on medication or already half in the bag and/or underage aspirants out on a tear, delivery persons between stops, an elected oﬃcial, and surely a couple of smokers holding up the walls outside, conversing in quiet tones or raucous laughter. Only Mr. Green Jeans is missing and he may be along any minute. Sharing your local bar is like a marriage, and should (Lord forbid) you break up with your once significant other, it is understood that only one of you gets to keep the bar; it’s also understood at the bar which one that is. Oh sure, you both might be welcome there separately, if the other patrons are liberalminded. But make no mistake, the gang has chosen sides. It’s a real down feeling (I know firsthand) when you walk into what was once your “together” hang-out, she’s there—and when you walk in—all eyes are averted from your countenance. You become nothing but chopped liver. If only to experience—close up—other lives that run the gamut of the potential capacity of human thought, emotions and actions, spend time at a “locals’” gin mill—it’s reason enough. J.R. Moehringer writes, in The Tender Bar, that “Americans invest their bars with meaning and turn to them for everything from glamour to succor, and above all for the relief from that scourge of modern life—loneliness.” His protagonist (one of many) believes that the corner bar is the “most egalitarian of all American gathering places.” And while I’m not that sophisticated in my adjectives, I do know that when you’re assembled in a closed space with bipeds having the capacity for abstract thought patterns and you throw in food, drinks and the now-ness of the day, things happen! In celebration or in sorrow, for company or for solitude, for strength, courage, or simply to gain reassurance that I have the ability to endure, I know that when I walk through those swinging doors, I’ll be at home. My bartender will catch my eye and smile (remember, NEVER piss off your bartender) and reach for that cold one for me. My eyes will run down the line of stools for familiar faces, and I’ll go and greet everyone I know with a touch, handshake, a kiss on the cheek. I’ll gauge everyone’s mood and see where, if anywhere, I’ll fit in; big swallow of liquid audacity and I’ll launch into the Neverland of perfect strangeness. My big exhale from the day’s occupation, my unreality where everything matters and nothing counts.

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New Orleans comedian and The Simpsons voice actor Harry Shearer filed a lawsuit against French company Vivendi over the rights to the 1984 mockumentary This is Spinal Tap. As a co-author and actor of the film, Shearer claims the company “failed to account honestly for the income actually received from the movie, its music and its merchandising.” He is now suing for $125 million.

PlayboyNamesCompèreLapinBestBar Playboy Magazine oﬃcially named Compère Lapin as one of the nation’s top 10 best new bars of the year. In a process involving Playboy editors, readers and top bartenders, one of the newest bars to the Central Business District clinched the spot, beating out 42 other competitors to clinch the number eight spot. Compère Lapin is located inside the Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery.

@_CarolinaCT: I do love listening to dat accent. @WWLAMFM #NOLAlove @blondie237: Life in New Orleans: "It's in the Bywater" "I don't know where that is" "It's by the Marigny" "THAT DOESNT HELP ME" #nolalife #neworleans @TravelswithG: New Orleans has ﬁnally done it! Figured out how to make it Mardi Gras all year! #throwmesomething #kreweofboo @sherrimarina: "Sorry I'm late for our meeting, I was stuck behind ﬂoats on the bridge!" #onlyinNOLA @silkysoul: #RulesForHalloween Refrain from recycling the costume from #MardiGras for this season. #OnlyInNewOrleans #NOLA @EbonyDesire305: Time to put on the calories... yummy Shrimp creole omelette and black ham #Nawlins

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CityTrafficCamerasToDoubleIn2017 Mayor Mitch Landrieu recently announced the new plan in the city budget to double the number of traffic cameras by installing 56 new cameras over the course of the next year. While the cameras are projected to add 10 million dollars in revenue to the city through traffic violation tickets, many residents question whether or not they actually improve traffic safety or even follow city charter and state constitutions.

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SoFab volunteers enjoy the Southern Food & Beverage Museum’s “Cirque de Cuisine.”

A.J. and Anna Tusa are all smiles at their Crazy Lobster Bar & Grill for the Ozanam Inn’s Century Club Gala.

Local artist Simon with Grégor Trumel, the Consul Général of France in New Orleans, enjoyed the party at the French Consulate to celebrate the release of a new book about Simon.

Robert Steinberg, Patrice Jones and Richard Schiff party at the historic Gelderman home during the New Orleans Film Festival.

Ghosts and goblins made the Krewe of Boo a highlight of Halloween.

Renee Blanche and WWL’s Alexandra Cranford enjoy the Century Club Gala.

Hostess Jennifer Jane along with Chef Houla made the Wolf ‘n Swallow dinner a great success.

Ella Brennan and granddaughter Lindsey celebrate the release of Commanding the Table after its premier during the New Orleans Film Festival.

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11. The Mortuary was not for the faint of heart. 12. Dan Thompson, Brenda Maitland and Tim McNally enjoy the Papa Pilar Rum dinner at Palace Café. 13. The ladies of Pascal’s Manale served their famous Stuffed Eggplant at The Kenner Food & Wine Experience. 14. Julice Curry and Raven the puggle enjoyed the perfect weather and blues music at the Mighty Mississippi Music Festival. 15. WGNO’s Kenny Lopez enjoyed the scary monsters found at The Mortuary.

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