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8 Writers' Picks 12 Readers' Picks 20 Tales of the Cocktail Preview

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July 2016 Vol. 19 No. 13 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, Cassandra Damascus, Fritz Esker, Emily Hingle, Phil LaMancusa, Debbie Lindsey, Kim Ranjbar, Greg Roques, Celeste Turner, David Vicari, Leigh Wright, John Wirt, Hart Pisani, Mike Perry, Julie Mitchell, Loren Cecil, Julia Engel, Emil Flemmon

32 Music Calendar

Director of Sales: Stephen Romero

40 Essence Fest Preview

Best of the Big Easy Cover Painting by Ron Domingue

42 Lakeside 2 Riverside 56 Bar Guide

Dining 50 Food News 51 $20 and Under 52 Restaurant Guide

Extras 58 Film Reviews 60 Columns

Photographers: Kathy Bradshaw, Scott Chernis, Gus Escanelle, Jason Hall, Steve Hatley, Romney, Jorge Menes Interns: Paul Bentley, Asdrubal Quintero, Anna Young, Noah Stokes-Raab, Daja Henry, Paul Meunier, Austin Sylvest, Zachary Brien, Taylor Lust, Austin Sylvest Subscribe: Receive 1 year (14 issues) for $30 and get a FREE Where Y’at CD. Subscribe today at WhereYat.com.

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You have spoken, and the results from our Best of the Big Easy Readers’ Poll lie before you. Also don’t miss the wildly entertaining Writers’ Picks, which include such classics as “Best Place to Run into Weirdos” and “Best Place to Cry”!

The 4th of July brings the city’s coolest festival, both for being comfortable and fashionable: Essence Fest. Emil Flemmon profiles this year’s festival, and check out WhereYat.com for his daily updates from Essence. Our Lakeside-to-Riverside section also previews other great July 4 parties around the city.

Tales of the Cocktail has grown into the largest cocktail convention in the world and our preview will have you prepared to imbibe. Also, don’t miss our fantastic feature on cocktail garnishes… who knew that drinks could be works of art?

Finally, if the heat has you down, our "12 Cool Treats" article will help you chill out…though maybe also add on a few pounds. It features some of the city’s best things to eat and drink on a hot summer day…see if you can hit all 12! -Josh Danzig, Publisher

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New Orleans Hash House Harriers

Red Dress Run August 13, 2016 in Armstrong Park

Supporting over 100 New Orleans charities Entertainment by

The Topcats & The Mixed Nuts

It’s that time again, boys and girls, to start shopping for the perfect little red dress for the Red Dress Run! The New Orleans Hash House Harriers (a drinking club with a running problem) presents the 22nd annual Red Dress Run on August 13. 2016.

The party starts at 9:30AM with beer, a short run (or stroll), entertainment from The Topcats & The Mixed Nuts, beer, snowballs, beer, catered lunch, and did I mention beer?

Please share this with your friends and encourage everyone to register for the party.

Don’t just hang out in the French Quarter.

Come out with friends, eat, drink beer, listen to live music AND help us support local nonprofits. It’s a great New Orleans tradition.

A big thank you to everyone that supported and registered for this event in past years.

Your generosity has allowed us to give well over a million dollars to more than 100 different local charities since ALL of the proceeds go directly to help small, worthy, Q: The Red Dress sounds like fun, but do I really have to run? local non-profit organizations.

A: No you don’t have to run, but you really have to register!

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kitchen at Brennan’s have taken to calling me Ms. Grits.

A title I wear with pride. –Kathy Bradshaw

Best Neighborhood Spot That'll Stuff You Silly on Homemade Eats Joey K's Restaurant & Bar 3001 Magazine St. joeyksrestaurant.com Whether you're craving a fried shrimp po-boy or a frosty mug of Abita, Joey K's is a Garden District gem that'll have you going back time and time again.

Located on the corner of Magazine and 7th Streets, this casual eatery offers daily specials “just like mom used to make”, such as stewed chicken, meatloaf, Creole jambalaya, liver and onions, stuffed bell peppers, and chicken fried steak. My personal recommendation?

Joey K's The Eggplant Napoleon and a hefty helping of their daily fruit cobbler. –Kim Ranjbar

Best New Neighborhood Bar and Eatery Pirogues 2565 Bayou Rd. piroguesnola.com My favorite new neighborhood-friendly place to go after work is Pirogues. Now, let it be known that I never met a bar or a beer I didn’t like (and with due respect to Liuzza’s By The Track—they’re like my adopted family). But I gotta say, I was thrilled to walk into this corner bar and fi nd a friend in Emily the bartender and know that I would never go hungry thanks to chef/owner Albert Silvera. I work around the corner and I love knowing that after a rough day, Boyfriend and I can walk over and feel the love—and happy hour!

Albert offers up a small but delightful menu, ranging from roasted pork tacos to vegetarian chili. The crawfi sh sausage po-boys and empanadas are yummy, and I always save room for dessert or an afterdinner libation. View more at piroguesnola.com –Debbie Lindsey

Best Shop to Explore Unusual (but Fabulous) Ice Cream Flavors Creole Creamery 4924 Prytania St. creolecreamery.com At this incredible shop on Prytania Street, Chef Bryan Gilmore creates the most diverse and unusual ice cream flavors that I have ever witnessed. Sure, it's easy to lap up a scoop of his salted caramel or cookie monster ice cream, but are you brave enough to dare a cone of Earl Grey? Or how about some banana cane malt?

Would you load up a sundae fi lled with white chocolate truffl ed popcorn ice cream? Or top your split with pine needle-infused ice cream with candied pecans and black mission fi gs? –Kim Ranjbar

Best Ethnic Fast Food in NOLA Kebab 2315 St. Claude Ave. kebabnola.com It’s no secret that the Marigny/St. Claude/St. Roch area is blossoming into a rich and vibrant scene, with an array of unique music, retail, and food. While the St. Roch Market gets a lot of attention, a block and a half away sits a demure structure with the words “Kebab” tattooed across its weathered stucco. Billed as “Western European fast food”, this eatery tucked into the bottom half of a residence is becoming a favorite for not just locals, but area food critics as well. It’s not diffi cult to see why once you’ve tasted their amazing sandwiches with fresh-baked bread, locally-sourced ingredients, and everything else made from scratch, including the sauces! Great food at great prices. If that wasn’t enough, the venue boasts the largest public vintage pinball arcade in the city, and has walls adorned with The Country an eclectic and fascinating gallery of local artists’ work that rotates monthly.

–Mike Perry

Best Hangover Grits Brennan’s 417 Royal St. brennansneworleans.com Nothing says good ol’ Southern cooking like a plate full of grits. And though my own Southern cooking abilities pretty much extend to tearing open an individual envelope of the Quaker variety and microwaving them on high for one minute, that doesn’t mean I don’t know good grits when I taste them. I’ve rarely met a grit I don’t like and I’ll take them any way I can get them: with shrimp, with cheese, with sauce. Fried, smothered.

Savory, even sweet … in a casserole, in a bowl, on a plate, in a pan. I do not like green eggs and ham. But let’s face it, some grits are better than others. And the best grits I’ve had the pleasure of spooning up are the cheddar cheese grits from Brennan’s. I am so addicted to them, I could eat them on a daily basis. In fact, I try to do just that. I like them so much that the guys in the

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Best $5 Milk Shake Cookies ‘n Cream Milk Shake from Company Burger 4600 Freret St. thecompanyburger.com One of my favorite scenes in Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction is when Vincent Vega ( John Travolta) takes his boss’ wife to dinner. The stoic Vega remained calm as a

cucumber earlier in the day (though it’s later in the fi lm’s non-linear storytelling) after blowing a man’s head off and then cleaning his brains off the back seat of a car.

However, when Mia Wallace (Uma Thurman) orders a $5 milkshake, it’s just more than a fi scally responsible hitman can stomach. Even more explicit than this pecuniary conniption, though, is his astonished outburst after trying it: “That’s a pretty f***king good milk shake!”

That line pretty much sums up my feelings for Company Burger’s Cookies and Cream Milk Shake. Sure, all of their shakes are stellar (Mint is a runner-up), but this one calls my name at least once a week. The company burger and tots are pretty essential as well. –Greg Roques Best Pie Hole Midway Pizza 4725 Freret St. midwaypizzanola.com New Orleans has really stepped up its pizza game these past couple of years. With so many amazing pie holes popping up across the Crescent City, saying one is better than another doesn’t necessarily make the lesser of the two an unsatisfactory option. It’s like saying an Olympic bronze medalist isn’t as good as a silver fi nalist—both are godlike compared to the 99.99% of the world that recoils at the thought of breaking a sweat. For me, though, Midway sits atop New Orleans’ cheese-covered Iron Throne. They prepare the thickest deep-dish pizza served with the freshest, most flavorful toppings of any place in the Crescent City. I typically drag mine through the garden, ordering the margarita with caramelized onions and extra veggies. Speaking of veggies, if you are looking for a side, the house salad with homemade croutons is without competition – it easily serves two or three, and is also my favorite in town. –Greg Roques Best Place to Catch Some Rays (And Some ZZZ’s) The Country Club 634 Louisa St. thecountryclubneworleans. com Okay, so sporting your birthday suit poolside is no longer on the menu at The Country Club, but that doesn’t mean this hotspot isn’t still the best place in NOLA to soak up some sun. This venue has everything you could ask for Club to beat the summer heat—a pool, a normal bar, a cabana bar, a lounge, hot tub, sauna AND a restaurant. It’s like your typical uppity suburban country club, except—oh wait—it’s actually cool. Stop by for Happy Hour every Monday thru Wednesday for $3 drinks and small plates, with awesome tunes provided

by Aaron Lopez-Barrantes. And on Saturdays, you can start the day with the Club’s Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar and Drag Brunch! Sun, fun, booze and drag sounds like the perfect summer combination to us.

–Julia Engel

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SHOPPING Best Place to Heat Things Up Pepper Palace 835 Decatur St. pepperpalace.com Just a few steps from Café du Monde and Central Grocery on Decatur Street, Pepper Palace is an expansive storefront carrying just about any spicy delectable you can think of. With walls stocked ceiling-high with the best hot sauces, salsas, seasonings, condiments, barbeque blends and pickled delights imported from all over the South, one could spend an entire afternoon trying all the free unlimited samples. The Palace even stocks seasonal hot sauce blends. But, be wary: if a staff member tries to offer you “The Hottest Hot Sauce in the World”, we recommend you steer clear. No, this is not a hoax, nor is it an exaggeration. Unless you have the spice tolerance of a tiger raised on Indian curry, we can tell you from personal experience that spice-induced crying will most likely ensue. –Julia Engel Best Way to Look Like a Million Bucks for Under $20 Red White and Blue Thrift 605 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna redwhiteandbluethriftstore.com/LapalcoBlvd_ NewOrleans In NOLA, like most metro areas, there’s no shortage of second hand stores. While most people are familiar with the giants like Goodwill and Salvation Army, as those chains become more mainstream, so do their prices and pretense. Goodwill stores are now popping up in high-rent areas with carefully-selected arrays of stuff at premium prices. The antidote to this is a small chain with two locations in the metro area: Red White and Blue. These “cash only” outlets move tremendous amounts of products weekly, everything from clothes to toys, electronics and furniture. If you’re looking for deals, they’re worth checking out. There’s a good chance what’s for sale in your local upscale consignment shop might have come from Red White and Blue. Plus, you can never have enough ceramic angels, can you? –Mike Perry

Or vice versa … for those few, diehard athletes out there, have you ever bailed on Happy Hour drinks with the gang Still the Best Bayou Kayak Tour because you simply had to get that run in? Well, now with Kayak-iti-Yat Tours Happy’s Running Club you don’t have to choose between 3494 Esplanade Ave. running and drinking beer. You can have both. Runners kayakitiyat.com meet at Happy’s Irish Pub around 6 p.m. every Wednesday, There is something so special about being in the city and so it’s the perfect after-work activity. At 6:15 sharp, they still being up close and personal with nature. Bayou St. step off for a 5k run thru the nearby streets, a different John is home to blue herons, pelicans, ducks, gators (yes, route every week. Run down Bourbon Street, where you’re alligators), nutria, turtles, fish, and so many other finned, sure to be high-fi ved by a Huge Ass Beer-wielding drunk, winged, and web-footed critters. Cypress trees stand or along the river, where the beautiful scenery of the before a skyline of the city. And there is no better way mighty Mississippi is a welcome distraction from the pain to view this mix of raw nature and historic architecture of running. Back at the bar, beer and wine are 2-for-1 all than from the middle of our historic waterway. Sara and night long, and nothing helps get you through 3.1 miles like Sonny of Kayak-iti-Yat Tours offer knowledge, the prospect of a giant, ice cold beer waiting for you. passion, and a damn good time. They Besides, you just ran a 5k. You earned it. Runs are have several types of bayou kayaking free, or you can pay membership dues for extra tours on Bayou St. John and also Big Sam's perks. It’s social, it’s healthy, it’s got booze. provide kayaking on Bayou Funky Nation What more do you need? –Kathy Bradshaw Bienvenue for the more athletic nature enthusiast. Please visit kayakitiyat.com for details, Best Place to Shred in Place photos and compelling City Surf NOLA reasons to indulge in Mother 5924 Magazine St. Nature. Contact info@ CitySurfFitness.com kayakitiyat.com –Debbie New Orleans has seen a huge growth in Lindsey boutique circuit training gyms over the past few years, all promising to deliver the latest craze: functional fitness. As a Best Local Band recreational athlete who trains to compete, Big Sam’s Funky Nation my question is, “Functional for what?” I mean, bigsamsfunkynation.com are their specific routines developed to accelerate When it comes to winding up a crowd taking out the trash? One studio does deliver on and kicking them into overdrive with both this promise, offering something wholly unique, fun and originals and super-funky renditions of popular “functional”: City Surf NOLA. All workouts are completed songs, you can’t beat Big Sam’s Funky Nation. The band’s using a stationary surfboard; that’s right, a surfboard founder, Sam Williams, is a graduate of the Dirty Dozen secured atop three medicine balls. Several different classes Brass Band, but has forged his own unique sound with a are available, including strength, cardio, yoga, barre and group of stellar musicians who play incredibly tight and surf-specific exercises. City Surf NOLA’s workout will not magnificently funky. Wherever BSFN is playing, there’s a only enhance your strength and stamina, but also enhance party going on that will satisfy diehard music enthusiasts your balance in the process. Exercises you can power as well as those looking for a festive experience. Whether it’s funk, rock, jazz, blues, pop or something in between, the through on stable ground become impossible the first few times you try them on a wobbly board. Plus, you’ll become band takes it to the next level. Be sure to check out their “functionally” able to hang ten while working on your beach current album, Evolution. –Mike Perry bod. –Greg Roques

Best Place to Run into Weirdos Bywater/Faubourg Marigny The true New Orleans Weirdo is getting a little harder to find these days with such Best Place to Picnic and People an influx of your “average Americans” Watch hoping to soak up some of our Audubon Park incredibly different culture. There 6500 Magazine St. just aren’t as many anomalies and audubonnatureinstitute.org/ freaks to go around, and they are golf-parks/audubon-park increasingly unable to afford rents There is no better atmosphere to in this once super cheap city. The set up camp and people watch elusive weirdo can pop up anywhere than the beautiful Audubon Park. in town, but I find that the Marigny/ Grab a sno-ball from the truck Bywater has a higher frequency near the park entrance, or pack a of freaks. They are slowly getting Kayak-iti-Yat Tours picnic lunch and settle in on a bench, priced out, though, with the increasing gazebo, or lay a blanket down on the gentrification, but we have some stalwarts grass to observe the passersby. Audubon still holding down the fort. To enjoy their provides the perfect mix of tourists, locals company, approach nicely, listen well to their and college kids to entertain you for hours. stories, and ask questions. Don’t hate, appreciate New You're sure to see some adorable children feeding the Orleans weirdos. –Emily Hingle ducks, both athletic and uncoordinated teams attempting to play competitive games of frisbee or volleyball, people circling the track on strange three-wheeled bikes or whizzing by on roller blades, groups of students gathering around textbooks or kegs and countless dogs with hopefully friendly owners willing to stop to let you pet and Best Place to Drink and Run play. Even on a slow day, the sprawling greens and old oak Happy’s Running Club trees provide the perfect setting to soak up some sun Happy’s Irish Pub, 1009 Poydras St. or relax in the shade and enjoy your surroundings. The happysrunningclub.com plethora of people to watch is just an added bonus. –Loren How many times have you skipped the gym to grab a beer?

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BARS & NIGHTLIFE Best Place to Get Wasted for Less Than 10 Bucks Déjà Vu 400 Dauphine St. dejavunola.com Everyone loves a good Happy Hour, and there are plenty of them around: 2-for-1, 3-for-1, Champagne Happy Hour, $5 martinis … But where else can you get 10 beers for $10, or fi ve Jameson shots, or three cocktails? At Déjà Vu, Happy Hour is from 4 til 6 p.m., Monday thru Friday, and all drinks are half off. That means PBR’s are just $1 each, shots of Jame-o are two bucks a pop, and even top shelf liquor shouldn’t run you more than $4 a drink. If you’re looking for fancy craft cocktails or a posh atmosphere, this is definitely not the place for you. But if you want cheap drinks, friendly staff and a locals’ vibe even in the Quarter, Déjà Vu is your new favorite bar. You can buy three rounds for yourself and fi ve of your closest friends and only drop a twenty. Open 24 hours a day, they have a full menu served around the clock.

Try their fried green beans, fried pickles or fried alligator “gator balz” for the perfect bar snacks. –Kathy Bradshaw Best Smelling Bar Black Label Icehouse 3000 Dryades St. blacklabelbbq.com Since sitting around a few bonfires this winter, I’ve become rather obsessed with the rich, robust scent of smoked

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woods. At Wizard World Comic Con, I purchased smoked tea that I ingest regularly. I’m even planning on buying a handheld food smoker to make amazing foods and drinks and maybe a weird perfume for myself. Black Label Icehouse is a newer bar/BBQ venue in Central City that always has a delicious smoky scent, because they make newsworthy barbeque most days of the week, and the scent has seeped into the wood-paneled walls where it stays. Black Label Icehouse also hosts concerts, movie nights with dinner pop-ups, bar game leagues and much more. And once you’ve had your fun and leave for the evening, you’re going to take that incredible smell home with you. –Emily Hingle

alcohol. So depending on what coping mechanisms you use, it’s all right there. Third, depending on the time of day, you could be risking being mugged, which would honestly be some great perspective. Who cares that your boyfriend didn’t text you back, or whatever, if you get mugged?

Fourth, there’s some (but not too much) foot traffic by this spot, so there’s the possibility of being comforted by a stranger, but no pressure. Fifth, a lot of stray cats in this area, which could easily be a welcome distraction or a new friend. Sixth, so much good graffiti! Feel free to read about the trials and tribulations of others (Is Sharon really a bitch?) and add your own chapter to the public anthology.

–Julie Mitchell

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Déjà Vu Best Place to Cry in Public Under the Mini Tree in the AllWays Lounge Parking Lot Right off Saint Claude Avenue, Near Elysian Fields 2240 St. Claude Ave. theallwayslounge.net For so many reasons. First of all, it’s outside. Nothing like having a big sky to look at when you’re remembering all the people who have wronged you or why everything is so horrible. Second, you’re very near to a lot of food and

Best Photo Essay of the Double-Edged Sword that Cuts Through our City New Orleans: Life and Death in the Big Easy by Cheryl Gerber I watch folks when they open this book and delight in the joy and dropping of jaws as they take in the vibrant color and energy of Gerber’s photographs. The juxtaposition of images she has compiled over 20 or so years tells the story of this town’s pain and pleasures, dysfunctions and delights. The images alone tell a compelling story of our culture and those who live it. It concentrates on the people rather than the land or architecture—because ultimately it is the human element that makes a place unique.

Recently, I tore myself away from the photos and read the book’s essay by Chris Rose, the foreword by Lolis Eric Elie and Gerber’s commentary, and was blown away. The words certainly did stand up to the photography. –Debbie Lindsey

Best Place to Receive a Care Package from Mom Royal Mail 828 Royal St. royalmailnola.com In an Amazon.com world, we all need a reliable place to receive a package. Living in the Quarter, I’ve had packages lost, stolen, rerouted, returned, dropped over my front gate (Fragile? What’s that?), or, my favorite: retrieved by a workman next door and left on my neighbor’s balcony. I used to have boxes delivered to work, but not all employers are so receptive to that. Then I discovered Royal Mail. Conveniently located on Royal Street just off St. Ann, they have all the mail services you could need, including P.O. boxes, shipping, stamps … But best of all, for a fee of only $2 per package, they will receive, sign for and hold any deliveries in your name until you come to pick them up. Father and son team Mike and Mike will even call you to let you know when something has arrived.

So if you want to be sure to get those bagels from NYC or hand-knitted socks Mom sent, Royal Mail’s the only way to go. –Kathy Bradshaw

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BEST NIGHTLIFE Best Dance Club 1. The Metropolitan Nightclub: 310 Andrew Higgins Dr., metronightclubneworleans. com Located in an up-and-coming part of the Warehouse District, The Metropolitan offers table service, danceable tunes and a laid-back atmosphere for a casual Saturday night.

2. Republic NOLA: 828 S Peters St., republicnola.com 3. Ohm Lounge: 601 Tchoupitoulas St., ohmlounge.com Best Dive Bar 1. The Club Ms. Mae’s: 4336 Magazine St., msmaeswallofshame.blogspot.in A hole in the wall, classic dive bar, Ms. Mae’s is a 24-hour bar that keeps people coming back for a reason. With air hockey, foosball, and pool tables, it’s nothing short of a perfect spot to unwind or to start off a long night in New Orleans.

2. Snake & Jake’s: 7612 Oak St., snakeandjakes.com 3. Chart Room: 300 Chartres St. Best Happy Hour 1. Columns Hotel: 3811 St. Charles Ave., thecolumns.com The Victorian Lounge Bar in the Columns Hotel runs their Happy Hour from 5-7 p.m., seven days a week. You can’t really argue with that, can you? With a romantic, rustic setting and a gorgeous view of St. Charles Avenue, this upscale spot caters to the those who want a fancier Happy Hour.

2. Barcadia: 601 Tchoupitoulas St., barcadianeworleans.com 3. Blind Pelican: 1628 St. Charles Ave. Best Bar for Hand-Crafted Cocktails 1. Bar Tonique: 820 N Rampart St., bartonique.com With a wide variety of house made cocktails, Bar Tonique is the number one spot for eclectic drinkers out there. Go in for everything from classic cocktails, to simple sours, to perfect punches.

2. Cure: 4905 Freret St., curenola.com 3. Victory: 339 Baronne St., victorynola.com Best Late-Night Bar 1. Bourbon Heat: 711 Bourbon St., 711bourbonheat.com With great reviews and ratings, Bourbon Heat is without a doubt one of, if not the best late night dance club and bar in New Orleans.

They boast a great happy hour in New Orleans with a plethora of drink specials to choose from. Check it out!

2. Metro: 310 Andrew Higgins Dr.,

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themetropolitannightclub.com 3. F&M’s: 4841 Tchoupitoulas St., fandmpatiobar.com Best Place to See and Be Seen 1. Apres Lounge: 608 Fulton St., apresnola. com An upscale lounge on Fulton Street, Apres Lounge offers high end mixology, top shelf champagnes and sparkling wines, and the perfect atmosphere to relax and enjoy time with your friends.

2. Masquerade: 8 Canal St., masqueradenightclub.com 3. District: 711 Tchoupitoulas St., districtnola. com Best Sports Bar 1. Walk-On’s: 1009 Poydras St., walk-ons. com With enough TVs to satisfy all sports fans, Walk-On’s is the perfect place for you to unwind and watch your favorite game with quintessential bar food from cheeseburgers to wings to nachos.

2. Cooter Brown’s: 509 S Carrollton Ave., cooterbrowns.com 3. Manning’s: 519 Fulton St. Best Upscale Bar 1. Monkey Hill Bar: 6100 Magazine St., monkeyhillbar.com Monkey Hill is an excellent after-work bar. With a happy hour running from 3-8 p.m. on weekdays and a plethora of signature cocktails and drinks, Monkey Hill is a bar where anyone can feel comfortable.

2. Cure: 4905 Freret St., curenola.com 3. French 75: 813 Bienville St., arnaudsrestaurant.com/ bars/french-75

Best New Bar/Club 1. BB King’s Blues Club: 1104 Decatur St., bbkings.com/new-orleans This new bar on Decatur has everything from live music to barbecue and a wide variety of Southern comfort foods. BB King’s is an excellent place to hang out with friends and family, or even schedule a company event or birthday party.

2. Lobby Bar in Ace Hotel: 600 Carondelet St., acehotel.com/neworleans 3. Revel Cafe and Bar: 133 N Carrollton Ave., facebook.com/revelcafeandbar/?fref=ts Best LGBT Bar 1. Oz: 800 Bourbon St., ozneworleans.com Widely known as New Orleans’ best gay dance club, Oz is located right in the middle of the French Quarter on Bourbon Street. They’re open 24/7 and have a bunch of specials, including a service industry night where members of the service industry get great deals on drinks.

2. Bourbon Pub & Parade: 801 Bourbon St., bourbonpub.com 3. Good Friends: 740 Dauphine St., goodfriendsbar.com

Carousel Bar

Best Hotel Bar 1. Carousel Bar in the Hotel Monteleone: 214 Royal St., hotelmonteleone.com/ entertainment/carousel-bar The Carousel Bar (and its hotel) both have a lot of history in New Orleans and should be visited by anyone and everyone who passes through. With a slowly rotating bar, a craft cocktail collection, and delicious bar food, the Carousel Bar is a must-visit.

2. Sazerac Bar in the Roosevelt Hotel: 130 Roosevelt Way, therooseveltneworleans.com/ dining/the-sazerac-bar 3. Lobby Bar in Ace Hotel: 600 Carondelet St., acehotel.com/neworleans

Best College Bar 1. The Boot Bar and Grill: 1039 Broadway St., thebootnola.com The Boot has been a staple for college students in New Orleans for decades. With daily specials, pizza, burgers and top shelf liquor, The Boot is a number one hangout spot for college students and New Orleans visitors alike.

2. TJ Quills: 7600 Maple St. 3. Bruno’s: 7538 Maple St., brunostavern.com

Best Bar Patio 1. Gordon Biersch: 200 Poydras St., gordonbiersch.com/locations/neworleans Gordon Biersch easily serves up some of the best beer and bar food combinations here in the New Orleans area. With a beautiful patio, Gordon Biersch is an excellent spot to relax and enjoy delicious bar food and home-brewed beer.

2. The Bulldog Uptown: 3236 Magazine St., bulldog.draftfreak.com 3. Bacchanal Wine: 600 Poland Ave., bacchanalwine.com

Best Gentlemen’s Club 1. Rick’s Cabaret: 315 Bourbon St., rickscabaretnola.com With two floors, Rick’s Cabaret has something for all. VIP rooms, bottle service and nightly specials are sure to give you a good time.

2. Penthouse Club: 727 Iberville St., penthouseclubneworleans.com 3. Visions: 4000 Downman Rd., visionsmensclub.com Best Irish Pub 1. Finn McCool’s: 3701 Banks St., finnmccools.com Aside from a delicious assortment of beers and food, Finn McCool’s also hosts Gaelic Games during the spring and summer, and happily shows a myriad of soccer games throughout the year. For excellent food, beer and an all-around good time, Finn McCool’s is the place to be.

2. Kerry Irish Pub: 331 Decatur St., facebook. com/pages/Kerry-Irish-Pub/163926209622 3. The Holy Ground Irish Pub: 3340 Canal St., facebook.com/TheHolyGroundIrishPub Best Ladies’ Night 1. Parlay’s: 870 Harrison Ave., facebook. com/parlays With skee-ball and karaoke, Ladies’ Night at Parlay’s is a hit in New Orleans. Head over to Parlay’s for great entertainment and excellent drinks.

2. Bourbon Heat: 711 Bourbon St., 711bourbonheat.com 3. The Country Club: 634 Louisa St., thecountryclubneworleans.com Best Place to Get a Bloody Mary 1. Daisy Duke’s: Multiple locations, daisydukesrestaurant.com With 24/7 breakfast, great po-boys, and allaround good Southern cooking, Daisy Duke’s is the place to fill yourself up with delicious food and wash everything down with a classic bloody mary.

2. Atchafalaya: 901 Louisiana Ave., atchafalayarestaurant.com 3. Superdome: 1500 Sugar Bowl Dr., mbsuperdome.com Best Place to Get a Margarita 1. Mizado: 1580 Pontchartrain Blvd., mizadococina.com As the winner of Open Table’s Diner’s Choice in 2016, you can’t really go wrong with Mizado.

Delicious Mexican cuisine and great margaritas make Mizado a great place to dine in New Orleans.

2. Superior Grill: 3636 St. Charles Ave., superiorgrill.com 3. Velvet Cactus: 6300 Argonne Blvd., thevelvetcactus.com

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Best Place to Get a Martini 1. Bombay Club: 830 Conti St., bombayclubneworleans.com The Bombay Club is home to the largest selection of martinis in New Orleans, so it’s hard to go wrong trying a martini here. Head over to the Bombay Club for perfect drinks and European-meets-Louisiana/Creole food.

2. Monkey Hill: 6100 Magazine St., monkeyhillbar.com 3. RF’s: 301 Dauphine St., www.rfsnola.com

Best Music Club 1. House of Blues: 225 Decatur St., houseofblues.com/neworleans House of Blues is a staple across the country, but a unique experience in New Orleans.

The New Orleans location offers a variety of national and international acts throughout the year for you to get your music fix.

2. Howlin’ Wolf: 907 S Peters St., thehowlinwolf.com 3. Tipitina’s: 501 Napoleon Ave., tipitinas.com

Best Place to Get a Mojito Best Place to Play Bar Games 1. St. Joe’s: 5535 Magazine St., stjoesbar.

1. Shamrock: 4233 S Carrollton Ave, com shamrockparty.com Home of the famous St. Joe’s In addition to live music and Blueberry Mojito, St Joe’s is an great drinks, Shamrock offers excellent place for people of a wide variety of bar games Mimi's in all ages to come and try a for all ages. Games include The Marigny variety of drinks, as well skee-ball, ping pong, air as a plethora of beers. hockey and so much more!

2. Rum House: 3128 Magazine St., www.

2. Barcadia: 601 therumhouse.com Tchoupitoulas St., barcadianeworleans.

3. Latitude 29: com 321 N Peters St., latitude29nola.com 3. Fulton Alley: 600 Fulton St., fultonalley. com Best Place to Drink Wine Best Bar (Bywater/ 1. Pearl Wine Co.: Marigny) 3700 Orleans Ave. #1C. pearlwineco.com 1. Mimi’s in the Marigny: 2601 Marigny St., Not only does Pearl Wine Co. mimismarigny.com have a huge selection of wines to choose from, they also have a ton of cocktails and A bar that serves tapas and drinks, Mimi’s a deep beer selection. Pearl Wine Co. is an is the place to be in the Marigny. With a excellent place for wine enthusiasts and simple few arcade games and a great atmosphere drink-seekers alike. designed to make you feel like you’re at home with friends, the kitchen is open till the wee 2. Oak: 8118 Oak St., oaknola.com hours and the bar is open even later.

3. Bacchanal Wine: 600 Poland Ave., 2. R Bar: 1431 Royal St., royalstreetinn.com bacchanalwine.com 3. J&J’s Sports Lounge: 800 France St., jjssportslounge.com Best Place to Drink Beer 1. Crescent City Brewhouse: 527 Decatur Best Bar (Uptown) St., crescentcitybrewhouse.com 1. Le Bon Temps Roule: 4801 Magazine St. Crescent City Brewhouse’s quality beer selection makes it a great place for friends and Le Bon Temps Roule can provide a perfect family to come together and enjoy the delicious night out. Live music every night with an food of New Orleans while drinking a fine brew. eclectic mix of newcomers and regulars makes for the perfect bar scene.

2. Gordon Biersch: 200 Poydras St., gordonbiersch.com 2. St. Joe’s Bar: 5535 Magazine St., stjoesbar. com 3. NOLA Brewing Tap Room: 3001 Tchoupitoulas St., nolabrewing.com/tap-room 3. Monkey Hill: 6100 Magazine St., monkeyhillbar.com Best Beer Selection Best Bar (French Quarter) 1. Avenue Pub: 1732 St. Charles Ave., theavenuepub.com 1. Tropical Isle: Multiple locations, tropicalisle.com With a constantly rotating tap of 41 beers and 154 bottled beers, Avenue Pub leads New As the birthplace of the famous and potent Orleans when it comes to beer selection.

Hand Grenade cocktail, Tropical Isle is the place to be on Bourbon Street. Whether you’re a 2. The Bulldog Uptown: 3263 Magazine St., tourist or a native, Tropical Isle is a great place bulldog.draftfreak.com to start or finish your night in New Orleans.

3. Cooter Brown’s: 509 S Carrollton Ave., 2. Pat O’Brien’s: 718 St. Peter St., patobriens. cooterbrowns.com com 3. Backspace Bar: 139 Chartres St., Best Jazz Club backspacenola.com 1. Snug Harbor: 626 Frenchmen St., snugjazz.com Best Bar (CBD/Warehouse District) Just a few minutes from the French Quarter, 1. Barcadia: 601 Tchoupitoulas St., Snug Harbor offers a tight, cozy environment barcadianeworleans.com with a constant rotation of local and widelyknown jazz musicians. Snug Harbor is the spot With gourmet daily food specials, plenty of in New Orleans for good jazz and classic New arcade and bar games (including lifesize Jenga Orleans ambience. and Connect Four games), and trivia nights, Barcadia is a perfect place for those who like to 2. Spotted Cat: 623 Frenchmen St., play with their food. spottedcatmusicclub.com 2. Lucy’s: 701 Tchoupitoulas St. 3. Irvin Mayfield’s: 300 Bourbon St., www. irvinmayfield.com 3. Ernst Cafe: 600 S Peters St., ernstcafe.net

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Best Bar (Mid-City) 1. Mid-City Yacht Club: 440 S St. Patrick St., midcityyachtclub.com Tons of beers on tap, delicious food, and about 12 HDTV’s playing a plethora of sports year-round makes the Mid-City Yacht Club the number one bar in Mid-City.

2. Finn McCool’s: 3701 Banks St., finnmccools. com 3. Bayou Beer Garden: 326 N Jefferson Davis Pkwy., bayoubeergarden.com Best Bar (Metairie) 1. Perry’s Sports Bar and Grill: 5252 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Perry’s has everything from lunch, to dinner, to late-night eats daily. Hamburgers, hot dogs and seafood make up only the beginning of the delicious menu, and with the big game always on, Perry’s is the perfect spot for sports fans or anyone else looking for a great bar.

2. Lager’s: 3501 Veterans Memorial Blvd., lagersmetairie.draftfreak.com 3. Swamp Room: 5216 Veterans Memorial Blvd., swamproombarandgrill.com Best Bar (Westbank) 1. Gattuso’s: 435 Huey P Long Ave., Gretna, gattusos.net Gattuso’s is a great place for family and friends alike. With delicious options like the Crawfish Queso Dip, come for the drinks—like the Huey P. Fizz or the Watermelon Margarita— but stay for the amazing cuisine.

2. Old Point Bar: 545 Patterson Dr., Algiers Point, oldpointbarnola.com 3. The Crown & Anchor English Pub: 200 Pelican Ave., Algiers Point, crownandanchor.pub

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Best Casino 1. Harrah’s: 8 Canal St., caesars.com/ harrahs-new-orleans Like a cruise ship on land, Harrah’s Casino offers a hotel, multiple restaurants and, of course, an excellent gambling experience.

Harrah’s is a must for any casino lover in New Orleans.

2. Treasure Chest: 5050 Williams Blvd., Kenner, treasurechest.com 3. Boomtown: 4231 Peters Rd., Harvey, boomtownneworleans.com

BEST SHOPPING Best Bike Shop 1. GNO Cyclery: 1426 S Carrollton Ave., gnocyclery.com This bike shop is an upscale yet reasonablypriced bike shop. The employees are knowledgeable and can help you fix any bike problems you may have, or help you pick out a brand new one that fits any of your needs.

2. Bayou Bikes: 3530 Toulouse St., bayoubicycles.com 3. Bicycle Michael’s: 622 Frenchmen St., bicyclemichaels.com Best Men’s Clothing 1. Rubensteins: 102 St. Charles Ave., rubensteinsneworleans.com Known by Esquire Magazine as one of the best-of-class, gold standard stores, this upscale, fancy men’s clothing store can set you up with any classy, up-to-date fashion you or your man could possibly need.

2. Perlis: 6070 Magazine St., perlis.com

3. Jeff ’s Haberdashery: 4100 Gen de Gaulle St., jeffshaberdashery.com Best Women’s Clothing 1. Hemline: Mulitple locations, shophemline. com Born in New Orleans, Hemline stays true to Southern style in their women’s clothing, while innovating and paving the way for the evolution of this same niche of female fashion. With clothing from chic and summery to fancier and event-oriented, Hemline has a wide variety of female fashion.

2. Trashy Diva: 2048 Magazine St., trashydiva.com 3. Saks Fifth Avenue: 301 Canal St., saksfifthavenue.com

3. Mushroom: 1037 Broadway St., mushroomneworleans.com

Best Adult Novelty Store: 1. Mr. Binky’s Boutique: Hemline 107 Chartres St., mrbinkys.com Adjacent to Nikki’s French Quarter Halloween store, which carries all your costume needs for any occasion, Mr. Binky’s sells more adult products, like the hottest lingerie, x-rated costumes, sex toys and other sexy merchandise.

Pop in for a fun experience!

2. Hustler Hollywood: 111 Bourbon St., hustlerhollywoodstores.com 3. Suzette’s: 4636 Esplanade Ave., suzettes. com

Best Smoke Shop 1. The Herb Import Co.: Multiple locations, herbimport.com Boasting the world’s largest water pipe at over nine feet tall as well as the “greatest e-cigarette exhibition in the world” at their Vapor Room location, this smoke shop has it all.

It’s a smoker’s heaven with all sorts of smoking accessories for any type of smoker and also sells herbal remedies, vitamins, and other natural supplements.

2. Ra Shop: 3828 Veterans Memorial Blvd., rashop.us

Best Vintage Clothing 1. Funky Monkey: 3127 Magazine St., funkymonkeynola.com Funky Monkey carries clothing styles dating back as far as the 1920s, with fashion from every period up to today’s modern and indie clothing as well. They have unique clothing for women as well as for men and don’t adhere to one specific style. There’s something for everyone.

2. Trashy Diva: 2048 Magazine St., trashydiva. com 3. Buffalo Exchange: 4119 Magazine St., buffaloexchange.com

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Best Costume Shop 1. Uptown Costume & Dancewear: 4326 Magazine St., uptowncostume.com The name says it all, but doesn’t do justice to just how vast their range of costumes is. Being in New Orleans, costume shops are a yearround necessity, and Uptown Costume fills this niche perfectly with their extremely vast selection of themed outfits.

2. New Orleans Party and Costume: 705 Camp St., facebook.com/nolacostume 3. Nikki’s French Quarter Halloween Store: 107 Chartres St., frenchquarterhalloweenstore. com Best Record Shop 1. Mushroom New Orleans: 1037 Broadway St., mushroomneworleans.com The Mushroom is more than just a record shop. They do have a wide variety of records, but they also have a huge selection of posters, clothing, jewelry, and anything a smoker could possibly need, and they have a lot of great deals on almost all of their products.

2. LA Music Factory: 421 Frenchmen St., louisianamusicfactory.com 3. Peaches: 4318 Magazine St., peachesrecordsandtapes.com Best Jewelry Store 1. Mignon Faget: 3801 Magazine St., mignonfaget.com The namesake woman behind the store, Mignon Faget has been creating and selling jewelry in New Orleans and for New Orleans since 1969. With an extremely vast selection of items as well as prices, anyone can find something to fall in love with.

2. Aucoin Hart: 1525 Metairie Rd., aucoinhart. com 3. Kendra Scott: 5757 Magazine St., kendrascott.com Best Shopping Mall 1. Shops at Canal Place: 333 Canal St., theshopsatcanalplace. com With over 35 shops, a movie theater, and a few cafes, the Shops at Canal Place have shops like Starbucks, Tiffany & Co., J. Crew, and other clothing, jewelry, footwear, and food and drink locations to peruse.

A great place to get a full day of shopping in.

2. Lakeside Shopping Center: 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., lakesideshopping.com 3. Riverwalk: 500 Port of New Orleans Pl., riverwalkneworleans.com

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Best Place to Buy Wine/Liquor 1. Dorignac’s: 710 Veteran’s Memorial Blvd., dorignacs.com Dorignac’s is a full-fledged supermarket.

However, they boast a liquor and wine selection worthy of being called a top wine and liquor store. So pop in and do some grocery shopping, or just peruse their huge alcohol selection!

2. Martin Wine Cellar: 3827 Baronne St., martinwinecenter.com 3. Elio’s Wine Warehouse: 6205 South Miro St., elioswinewarehouse.com Best Tattoo/Piercing Parlor 1. Electric Ladyland Tattoo: 610 Frenchmen St., electricladylandtattoo.com Electric Ladyland has been known as the best tattoo parlor in New Orleans for years.

With some very skilled and professional tattoo artists to help you design and choose your perfect tattoo, you’re sure to be inked in style.

2. Downtown Tattoo: 501 Frenchmen St., downtowntattoonola.com 3. Tattoo A Go-Go: 4421 Magazine St., tattooagogo.com

Best Bead Store 1. Plush Appeal: 2812 Toulouse St., mardigrasspot.com Plush Appeal has got you covered for all your Mardi Gras needs, from throws to apparel and plush animals galore.

Shops at They’ve got everything Canal Place for every krewe and even stock goods for other occasions, like St. Patrick’s Day and Halloween.

A parade-goer’s delight!

2. Beads By the Dozen: 333 Edwards Ave., beadsbythedozen. com 3. Mardi Gras Zone: 2706 Royal St., mardigraszone.com

Best Supermarket: 1. Whole Foods: Multiple locations, wholefoods.com Located in Mid-City, Metairie, and Uptown, Whole Foods is known for it’s vast selection of not only take-home groceries, but also buffetstyle lunch and dinner foods, as well as a huge selection of craft beers and wine.

2. Rouses: Multiple locations, shoprouses.com 3. Breaux Mart: 3233 Magazine St., breauxmart.com Best Local Product Found in a Grocery Store 1. Zatarain’s: mccormick.com/zatarains

Zatarain’s isn’t just famous for its crab and seafood boils and seasonings, but it also has a larger number of recipes, soups, and even boxed entrees and side dishes. This brand has a wide variety of culinary possibilities.

2. Tony Chachere’s: 5604 I49 Service Rd., Opelousas, LA, tonychachere.com 3. Tabasco: 329 Avery Island Rd., tabasco.com

Best Thrift Store 1. Goodwill: Multiple locations, goodwill. org Goodwill is a nationwide organization that takes huge amounts and varieties of donated clothes and sells them back to the community for cheap prices, as well as offering great hiring opportunities for workers in their community.

2. Red White & Blue: 5728 Jefferson Hwy., redwhiteandbluethriftstore.com 3. Buffalo Exchange: 3312 Magazine St., buffaloexchange.com Best Bank 1. Whitney Bank: Multiple locations, hancockwhitney.com Whitney Bank is New Orleans’ biggest local bank, and being a local bank, they have

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customer service that is second to none. There is a sense of warmth and welcoming when you walk into one of their branches.

2. Chase Bank: Multiple locations, chase.com 3. Capital One: Multiple locations, capitalone. com Best Bridal Shop 1. Wedding Belles: 3632 Magazine St., weddingbellesnola.com Wedding Belles is a chic wedding parlour with class and offers a wide variety of styles, catering to many different brides’ needs and desires.

Their employees are friendly and the service is impeccable.

2. Pearl’s Place: 3114 Severn Ave., Metairie, pearlsplace.com 3. Mae Me’s: 3331 Severn Ave., Metairie, maeme.com

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BEST THEATRE/ PERFORMANCE/ VISUAL ARTS Best Theater Venue 1. Saenger Theatre: 1111 Canal St., saengernola.com Besides presenting an amazing selection of shows, including the Broadway in New Orleans series and countless A-list musicians and performers, the Saenger Theatre is a masterpiece of architecture. Built in 1927 and fully renovated at the cost of $53 million after Hurricane Katrina, the decor features Greek and Italian details and is as eye-catching as what’s on stage. Despite its history and old-world charm, its updated equipment makes it “the most hightech theatre in the South”.

2. Le Petit Theatre: 616 St. Peter St., lepetittheatre.com 3. Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts: 1419 Basin St., mahaliajacksontheater.com

Best Car Dealership 1. Premier Nissan: 6636 Veterans Memorial Blvd., premiernissan.com If you're looking for either a new or used car you'll find everything you need here. The dealership also serves the community and gives back with charity events to benefit New Orleans as a whole.

Saenger Theatre 2. Ray Brandt: 1660 Westbank Expy., raybrandtauto.com 3. Ronnie Lamarque: 3101 Williams Blvd., Kenner, lamarque.com

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Best Pet Store 1. Jefferson Feed: Multiple locations, jeffersonfeed.com With a knowledgeable and helpful staff, this pet store has everything a pet owner could hope to have. They have the highest-quality items, as well as animals up for adoption.

And it doesn’t stop there— they also cater to gardeners and plant-lovers.

2. Petsmart: 2900 S Claiborne Ave. #300, petsmart.com 3. Double M: 543 Holmes Blvd., Gretna, doublemfeed.com

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Best Vape Shop 1. Calhoun Vapor: 3141 Calhoun St., calhounvapor.com Vape fans rejoice! This Uptown vape shop offers everything from starting vape kits and equipment to highend, high-tech, advanced gear for experienced vapers. Their hand-crafted vape juices are good quality and made fresh to order.

2. Vapors Inn: 813 Toulouse St., vaporsinnnola. com 3. Crescent City Vape: 4507 Magazine St., crescentcityvape.com

Best Athletic Club 1. JCC: 5342 St. Charles Ave., nojcc.org With a spa, a pool with swim teams and open-swimming time, weight rooms, basketball courts, martial arts, and lessons for just about any sport or physical activity you could think of, the JCC is perfect for any beginner or seasoned veteran. They also have leagues and group exercise classes.

2. New Orleans Athletic Club: 222 N Rampart St., neworleansathleticclub.com 3. Elmwood Fitness: 1200 S Clearview

Best Art Gallery 1. Arthur Roger Gallery: 432 Julia St., arthurrogergallery.com Arthur Roger Gallery opened in 1978 and quickly rose in prominence. It has played a large part in shaping the art scene of South Louisiana for the past three decades.

Featuring a wide range of artwork, from painting and sculpture to photography and video, even the 5100-square foot gallery space, designed by one of the exhibiting artists, is a work of art in itself.

2. Jonathan Ferrara Gallery: 400 Julia St., jonathanferraragallery.com 3. LeMieux Galleries: 332 Julia St., lemieuxgalleries.com Best Local Artist 1. Frenchy: 8319 Oak St., frenchylive.com Frenchy is famous for his bright, colorful, and emotion-filled original paintings and prints. He is best-known for “live painting”, where he goes to an event or festival and produces a full-sized work of art right there on the spot. Frenchy is the mastermind behind this year’s Jazz Fest poster.

2. Michalopoulos: 617 Bienville St., michalopoulos.com 3. Terrance Osborne: terranceosborne.com Best Museum 1. New Orleans Museum of Art: 1 Collins Diboll Circle, noma.org NOMA has been a New Orleans institution since 1911. The museum, which opened with a mere nine pieces of art in its collection, has come a very long way since then. NOMA now boasts over 40,000 permanent works of art, including photography, glass and a five-acre sculpture garden. It has the honor of being considered one of the top art museums in the South.

2. Ogden Museum of Art: 925 Camp St., ogdenmuseum.org 3. WWII Museum: 945 Magazine St., nationalww2museum.org

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Tales of the Cocktail Preview

By Beau Ciolino

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ales of the Cocktail will once again be gracing New Orleans with its promise of a delicious, educational and boozy week of fun. The 14th annual cocktail convention is slated to offer over 200 events including tastings, seminars, and networking opportunities for everyone interested in cocktails or working in the industry. Join in on the fun and experience expertly-crafted drinks along with events hosted by some of the brightest in the world of cocktails.

Hotels, restaurants, and bars across the Crescent City are opening their doors to visitors and locals alike interested in participating in all aspects of cocktail culture.

The sheer volume of events happening in the city all at once may get your head spinning faster than your first Jaeger Bomb. But it’s really pretty manageable if you pick just a few events you know you want to attend and plan your days around them. Tickets can be purchased on the event website (talesofthecocktail.com) and are sold for individual events, meaning you can pick and choose what you’d like to attend and skip the rest.

The official competition of this year’s Tales of the Cocktail is based around the Moscow Mule, a classic since the 1940’s that consists of vodka, ginger beer and lime juice. Bartenders are encouraged to show up with their own twist on the drink to compete for a cash prize and the honor of their cocktail being named the Official Cocktail of Tales of the Cocktail 2016. The throw-down will be on the steps of the Hotel Monteleone on Wednesday afternoon.

As always, this year’s Tales of the Cocktail will be featuring some of the biggest names in the cocktail and dining scene. Some notable folks coming down for the event include Jeff Bell of New York’s renowned speakeasy, Please Don’t Tell (PDT), Greg Boehm of Cocktail Kingdom, one of the internet’s biggest hubs for barware, and Paul Clark, the executive editor of Imbibe Magazine. You can find out exactly what events to find them at by checking out the “Speakers” page on the Tales website.

You can also expect some great eats during Tales of the Cocktail, so be sure to check out some of the dining events such as The Spirited Dinner Series, a Thursday night tradition where

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restaurants throughout the city offer guests a full meal with cocktail pairings. Be sure to book your tickets in advance through the restaurant, as they are generally in pretty high demand.

Though most events require tickets, some will be open to the public throughout the entire week. One that I’m particularly excited about is the “Bitter Market”, where you’ll be able to peruse one of the widest selections of bitters all in one place at the home base for Tales of the Cocktail, the Hotel Monteleone. It’s sure to be a fantastic spot to start or grow your very own collection of cocktail bitters.

Though the focus of the week is primarily on cocktails, beer lovers won’t feel left out with events such as a tour of the barrel aging process by Nola Brewing and events titled “Integrating Craft Beer into your Cocktail Program”, “Cold Beer and Hot Sausage”, and “Pouring the Perfect Beer Cocktail”.

Fortified wines seem to be the “It” alcohol of the moment, and you can learn all about using sherry in cocktails at Tuesday’s event, “A Journey Through Sherry Cocktails”. Or, take a peek into the future of sherry cocktails with Wednesday’s event, “The Global Future of Sherry in Mixed Drinks”.

Also on Wednesday, delve into cocktail anthropology at 3 p.m. with “Why Do Cocktail Cultures Develop or Don’t”, an exploration into why some cultures or countries dive into cocktail imbibery, while others abstain. Just a bit later in the afternoon, learn all about the history of rum and partake in a tasting with the event titled “The New American Rum Revolution”.

Thursday brings a demonstration on summer whiskey cocktails, while Friday offers an exploration and comparison of two of our favorites: cocktails and coffee. Round out the week with Saturday’s talk on the seven pillars of classic cocktails and Sunday’s live music and drinking event on Freret Street.

If it seems like a lot, it is. But with the right amount of preparation and alcohol tolerance, you’ve got this. Pick a few of your favorites and buy your tickets today. You can find more information on the exact locations and times of the above events and nearly 200 others on the website.

Tales of the Cocktail is July 19 thru 24, www.talesofthecocktail.com

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Garnish is the Spice of Life

By Emily Hingle

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f you’re tired of the same old unimaginative drinks in non-descript plastic go cups, step things up with a fancifully festooned cocktail. Not only do the cocktails taste amazing, you’ll also have quite a show, as well as catching the eyes of the other bar-goers and being the top trendsetter. Be ready for people to ask you what you’re drinking and where they can get one too; throw your head back, whisper it like a secret and strut away. Here’s a few garnished drinks available around town. Life’s too short to get unadorned cocktails.

1. Shimmy Shack’s Best Bloody Mary in Town – This big Bloody comes with an amazing garnish featuring, but not limited to, bacon, peppers, onion, olives, cheese, a cocktail weenie made to look like an octopus with clove eyes, and an umbrella. This drink will take your bartender a few minutes to create, and I suggest giving a good tip for it. It’s almost a meal in itself. 1855 Dock St., shimmyshack.net 2. Daisy Duke’s Bottomless Cajun Bloody Mary – Buy one and they don’t stop coming! I’ve gotten up to four myself. This award-winning Bloody Mary includes lemon, lime, celery, okra and the rest as well as a very special guest, a crawfish ready to be peeled. You can also purchase their Bloody mix to make your own cocktail at home. Do you think you can top their garnish? 121 Chartres, daisydukesrestaurant.com 3. Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar and Restaurant’s Shark Attack – This cool drink includes vodka, gin, rum, tequila, sour mix and “the blood of 1 innocent victim”, as the recipe reads.

You’ll have a huge shark swimming around in your drink, but have no fear: he’s made of rubber. And you might find a few

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mermaids swimming around in there too. 701 Tchoupitoulas St., lucysretiredsurfer.com 4. Cane & Table’s Cane Street Swizzle – It’s not so much about what’s on top of this drink, but the vessel it’s served in. Your Cane Street Swizzle featuring Diplomatico Rum and the tropical syrup Falernum is presented to you in an entire pineapple that has been hollowed out and had the top sliced off. Hopefully you get a long straw so you don’t have to keep poking your palms on it. It is, supposedly, amazing with breakfast or brunch. 1113 Decatur St., caneandtablenola. com 5. Latitude 29’s Lapu Lapu – A drink for two, the Lapu Lapu was lost for decades. The recipe was never published since its conception in 1964, but it finally made its way back into the world of cocktails with a mix of rums, juices and sweet syrups.

The Lapu Lapu is served in a large bowl with umbrellas, lime slices and lovely purple flowers. Many of Latitude 29’s tiki drinks are delightfully decorated. 321 N Peters St., latitude29nola.com 6. Arana Taqueria Y Cantina’s Champagne Margarita – Want to make your margarita a little bubblier? Arana has acquired some special devices that hang on the side of your margarita glass and dunk a small bottle of sparkling wine into your drink of Chinaco Blanco, Cointreau, and Limonada. It’s quite the show-stopper. 3242 Magazine St., facebook.com/ AranaNola 7. Commander's Palace’s Goodnight Lally – It’s not “goodnight” if you have this caffeinated cocktail. Featuring Remy Martin VSOP Cognac, Licor 43, sugar and hot coffee, it’s

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quite the pick-me-up after your big dinner at this New Orleans legend. Goodnight Lally is topped with a delectable housemade vanilla whipped cream that is sure to tame your taste buds. 1403 Washington Ave., commanderspalace.com 8. Appoline’s Deluxe Bloody Mary – This drink includes two shots of vodka, house-made mix, the standard additions of pickled beans, lemon, lime and celery, and the not-sostandard cherry tomatoes and a single boiled shrimp.

This specialty is only available during brunch so you’re going to have to avoid sleeping late. 4729 Magazine St., apollinerestaurant.com 9. SoBou’s Sunset in the Courtyard – This is not a traditional garnish. Actually, it’s not edible, but it is something that you can take with you to remember your experience at this cute Quarter bar and restaurant. The Sunset in the Courtyard cocktail includes El Jimador reposado tequila, Solerno blood orange liqueur, citrus, pomegranate syrup made in-house at SoBou, and a pair of SoBou branded sunglasses that will keep you shaded during that sunset in the courtyard. 310 Chartres St., sobounola.com 10. Tiki Tolteca’s Escorpion Punch – This is one of my favorite places to disappear to. Located above Felipe’s in the French Quarter, this dimly-lit tiki bar is a perfect hideaway.

So many of their drinks are garnished with fruit wedges, umbrellas, postcards or served in a cool cup. But the fanciest drink is the Escorpion Punch. This giant mezcal and tequila cocktail is served in a huge punch bowl to be shared with all of your friends. Just don’t get too close; there’s a real flaming volcano in the middle! 301 N Peters St., tikitolteca.com

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12 Cool Treats To Beat the Heat

By Kathy Bradshaw

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hile folks in most parts of the country anxiously await summer for its warm weather, school vacations, beach days and scantily-clad women, here in New Orleans, summer is not necessarily our favorite time of year.

It’s darn hot. Like, sweltering, don’t-touchanything metal, plastic-melting, dash-for-airconditioning-if-you-dare-even-move-at-all, kind of hot. Business slows down when many people run screaming from the heat and humidity. Shade is a hot commodity and everything else is, well, just plain hot. But that said, we wouldn’t be New Orleans if we didn’t still have fun, even in the sweatiest of circumstances. And summer in New Orleans definitely still has some things going for it: Red Dress Run, festivals, the beginning of football season, and lots of cool and refreshing things to eat and drink that taste even better when it’s hot. Here is a list, in random order, of 12 cool treats for summer that can help you beat the heat: 1. Ice Cream from Angelo Brocato Nothing brings out your inner kid like ice cream. And this time of year, when your inner kid happens to be a hot, sweaty brat, you better go for a double scoop.

Italians do a lot of things well: pasta, opera, romance and, of course, gelato. Head over to Angelo Brocato Italian Ice Cream & Pastry in Mid-City for a taste of Sicily in New Orleans.

They have traditional Italian pastries like tiramisu and biscotti, though in this heat, the ice cream is definitely the way to go.

Brocato's serves up a mighty sweet cone. Or cup. Or pint. Their gelato and ices come in a wide range of sinful flavors, such as amaretto and coconut, along with other frozen goodies like Baked Alaska or Cappuccino Ice Cream Pie. Angelo Brocato's, 214 N. Carrollton Ave., angelobrocatoicecream.com 2. Frozen Irish Coffee from Erin Rose If you have to have your coffee fix even when the weather is as steamy as a cup of joe, yet you can’t stand the heat, this is the perfect drink for you. Skip the iced lattes and skim frappuccinos, and go for something even better—a frozen coffee drink with a kick. It’s cold and creamy and tastes just like a spiked milkshake, or a frozen mudslide, or a cup of icy heaven. Erin Rose is an iconic Irish pub with cheap drinks and a friendly atmosphere, but it’s their Frozen Irish Coffee that really put them on the map. I don’t

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think there’s much caffeine in these coffee concoctions, but they’re still every bit as addictive.

Erin Rose, 811 Conti St., erinrosebar.com 3. Sno-Balls from Imperial Woodpecker In New Orleans, we take names very seriously. It’s not a sandwich, it’s a po-boy.

It’s not the median, it’s the neutral ground.

And don’t you dare call this frosty treat a snow cone. Besides, there’s a difference.

Sno-balls are soft and fluff y like the freshfallen, Christmas-variety, and more closely resemble Hawaiian Shave Ice than snow cones (which are made of hard, crunchy pellets of ice).

Bring the temperature down with a little summertime sno-storm. At Imperial Woodpecker, you can get the whole rainbow of flavors from wedding cake to tutti frutti, including cream flavors. With add-ons like condensed milk, ice cream or marshmallow cream, it really is just like a sno-y Christmas in July. Imperial Woodpecker now has a stand in two locations—one on Magazine Street and one at Spanish Plaza across from Harrah’s Casino. Let it sno. Imperial Woodpecker Sno-Balls, 1 Poydras St. and 3511 Magazine St., iwsnoballs.com 4. Ice Cream Daiquiri from The Gazebo Café Want something cool and refreshing, but can’t decide if a daiquiri or ice cream will better satisfy your chilly craving? Then get them both together. The Gazebo Café at the French Market is the self-professed “Home of the Original Ice Cream Daiquiri". In delicious flavors like White Russian, Banana Split, Grasshopper and Almond Mocha Freeze, it’s a daiquiri blended with ice cream. “It’s like an alcoholic smoothie,” the server said. You can sit outdoors in the shade of an umbrella in their courtyard, enjoying live music (or live entertainment of the weirdo-watching sort.

It’s the French Market, after all). Or, order one from their walk-up take-out window and stroll through the market while sipping your tasty drink. The Gazebo Café, 1016 Decatur St., gazebocafenola.com 5. Absolut Hibiskus Frozen Lemonade at the American Sector, The National WWII Museum Wandering around an air-conditioned museum is a great way to come in out of the heat, and you might even learn something interesting while you’re at it. But learning

can be exhausting. Give your brain a break and get it a little brain freeze instead.

Head over to the museum restaurant, The American Sector, and cool yourself off further with one of their Absolut Hibiskus Frozen Lemonades. Made with Absolut’s hibiscus and pomegranate-flavored vodka and served in a giant 16-ounce mason jar, it’s just the right combo of sweet, sour, and cold.

The alcohol might make you forget the date of the D-Day Invasion that you just learned about, but it’ll also, if only for a minute, help take your mind off just how doggone hot it is outside. The American Sector Restaurant + Bar at the National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine St., nationalww2museum.org/ american-sector 6. Sodas from Rocket Fizz An ice cold Coke tastes great on a hot day, but wouldn’t a nice bottle of Bacon Soda somehow cool you off even more?

Or at least, be a whole heck of a lot more enjoyable?

Rocket Fizz helps you ward off heat stroke with ice cold sodas for every appetite. Flavors range from the classic (Orange Cream, Lime Rickey) to the odd (Apple Pie Soda, Chocolate Almond Fizz), to the downright disgusting (Ranch Dressing Soda, Dirt Soda). For something really weird, try a bottle of Pimple Pop or Gross Gus’s Dinosaur Dung.

The store has an old-fashioned, 1950s feel—an odd and eclectic blend of candy store, soda fountain, five-and-dime, and novelty shop. Where else can you get a pair of squirrel underpants, a dancing hula girl for your dashboard and a bottle of Worm Ooze Soda all in one place? Perfect for your one-stop-shopping needs. Rocket Fizz, 831 Decatur St., rocketfizz.com 7. Milkshake from Stanley You might as well cut to the chase and get your ice cream in liquid form to start with.

In this heat, it’s going to very quickly end up that way anyway. And there are plenty of good places to get a milkshake around town. Take Stanley, for instance. They offer basic, kid-friendly shakes in the classic flavors of vanilla, chocolate or strawberry.

Or, order one of their grown-up milkshakes like the White Russian, Irish Coffee or Brandy Milkshake Punch—a blended version of the Southern classic brunch cocktail. Whatever flavor you opt for, these milkshakes really bring the boys to the yard. You can also turn any of their shakes into a malt. Or, if the

only malt you crave is in malted liquor form, Stanley also sells beer. Stanley, 547 Saint Ann St., stanleyrestaurant.com 8. Frozen Yogurt from Fro-Yo Café and Sweets At Fro Yo, you can create your own artsy masterpiece of frozen yogurt. Choose from their selection of 24 self-serve yogurt, gelato, or sorbet flavors, such as sea salt caramel pretzel and cake batter. There are glutenfree, dairy-free, even fat-free varieties. Fill up your cup with as much or as little as you like. Then you can add any of their endless tasty and esthetically-pleasing toppings, including syrups, cereals, fruits, candies, and baked goods. Next, embellish your work with whipped cream, hot fudge (sugar free or regular) or any of their multi-colored palette of sprinkles. Go crazy. But just remember that you’re paying by weight, and crazy gets heavy after a while. Fro Yo Café and Sweets, 819 Canal St., froyocafeandsweets.com 9. Homemade popsicles from Meltdown What started out as a free-wheeling popsicle dealer in an ice cream truck is currently in a more stable, permanent locale in the Bywater. Yet proprietor and popsicle chef Michelle Weaver also pedals her pops on the go from her recently-acquired refrigerated bike where she peddles them at festivals. Each of Meltdown’s frozen treats is handmade with just a few wholesome, natural, farm-to-popsicle ingredients, most of which are sourced locally. They are smoother and far less icy than your average pop and come in flavors such as pineapple cilantro and my all-time obsession, salted caramel. It’s the perfect sizzling-weather snack. But eat them fast ... they don’t call them “Meltdown” for nothing. These guys melt in your mouth, but they also melt in the sun. Meltdown, 4011 Saint Claude Ave., meltdownfrozenpops.com, (Check Facebook for opening times, as store hours are limited).

10. Watermelon Cocktails from The 700 Club & BMac’s Ah, watermelon—the fruit of summer. It brings about memories of summer picnics, seed-spitting contests, watermelon carving competitions … and cocktails. At the 700 Club Bar, the bartenders make a mean watermelon mojito from scratch. They puree their own watermelon with a hand blender and even grow fresh mint on their upstairs

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balcony. It doesn’t get any more homegrown than that. But it’s a very labor-intensive process. “It takes about an hour and a half to get a little over half a gallon of puree,” the bartender told me. Well-worth the effort, though. On a similar note, BMac’s makes an “Adult Watermelon Lemonade” to order by mixing fresh watermelon puree, lemon juice and vodka (any flavor) for a refreshing seedless drink. 700 Club, 700 Burgundy St., 700clubneworleans.com; BMac’s, 819 Saint Louis St. 11. A chilled shot from Infusions at Rick’s Cabaret Hanging out on Bourbon Street might not be your thing, especially during the hot summer months. The sheer volume of people packed into the area probably already raises the temperature a few degrees, and the Bourbon Street stench gets pretty rank in the hot sun. But a trip to “Infusions”, the shots bar in the front of Rick’s Cabaret, just might make you change your mind. They have a selection of 10 different dispensers full of house-infused liquors mixed into creatively blended shots like rum, pears, and apples, or tequila, habanero, and mango. They use fresh fruits and all-natural ingredients and infuse them with the selected booze for up to two weeks, for a classier and more sophisticated shot than you’ll find in most bars along the strip. Have it as a nice chilled shot or

a refreshing cocktail. Still sweating? They also have $5 daily drink specials all week and two daiquiri machines. See, Bourbon Street ain’t all bad after all. Infusions Shots Bar at Rick’s Cabaret, 315 Bourbon St., rickscabaretnola.com.

12. Royal Raspberry Martini from The Bombay Club Nestled inside the Prince Conti Hotel, The Bombay Club is a hidden gem in the French Quarter. With live music, great food, and a Happy Hour that would drive anyone to drink, this is the perfect spot to soak up a little shade or soak up a little booze. Their Happy Hour is seven days a week from 4 to 7 p.m., and includes a $3 beer selection, $3 wine selections and a $5 cocktail. They also offer $3 snacks and bites.

Try a Royal Raspberry Martini, just one of the many selections on their impressive martini list. It’s made with Plymouth gin, lemon juice, fresh raspberries and an egg white for a nice foam on top. Watch the bartender work up a sweat shaking your drink while you cool off with one of the hardest-working air conditioners in the Quarter. For another cool treat, opt for the Dulce Bar—an ice cream sandwich with dulce de leche ice cream sandwiched between two layers of devil’s food cake. Now that’s cool. The Bombay Club, 830 Conti St., bombayneworleans.com.

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Housing Dysfunction: The Effects of Airbnb in New Orleans

By Phil LaMancusa

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o be sure, short-term housing rentals (STRs) are an issue; proponents on both sides debate and argue, with logic and intelligence, for and against.

And there are those who complain: “I have more important things to think about—leave me in peace.”

STR is a way for people to make a little extra money while providing a service to visitors that want an opportunity to experience our city the way that a local does.

Or … STR is a business that takes rental space out of commerce while paying no taxes on the income that is made and essentially depriving legitimate hospitality businesses (hotels, inns, etc.) from making an honest living.

Or … During special events, hotels and B&Bs charge exorbitant amounts of money, do not offer home-like amenities, and generally are not as personable as a resident providing the same if not better living conditions for less money.

But: there are people who rent housing, buy property, or own spaces that cater only to STR visitors who take away the flavor of our city by turning neighborhoods into stretches of STRs. And … then there’s the “I don’t give a flip about your local politics and concerns, me and my buddies (bachelorette group, family reunion, romantic getaway) just want to kick back, relax, and have a good time. Should I care about legal or illegal? The guy’s renting the space, we want space. Resolve your differences and stop making me the bad guy! I’m paying good money to be here. Deal with it!”

Truth be told, all of this centers, rightly (or wrongly), around an organization named

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Airbnb. Truth be told: there are at least a dozen other companies and communications that foster STRs (20,000+ reservations over Jazz Fest). Is it good for the economy? Yes and no.

Visitors that experience “life as a local” still spend money, and on a “shop small” level they help independent businesspeople. They go to local restaurants and grocery stores, they frequent off-the-beaten-path clubs and watering holes, they hang in our parks and on our porches. In short, they get the low down on the slowdown of our way of life from locals and avoid “tourist traps”. However, our service industry (28,000+) suffers when the “captive audience” isn’t spending money on parking, room service, cookie cutter eating places and attractions aimed at the “once in a blue moon” visitor.

To be fair, the average STR guest doesn’t want to be held captive as a tourist; they want to have a holiday and immerse themselves in our culture, music, food, and funk. Period.

On the other hand, landlords who take housing out of commerce—creating timeshares, evicting tenants—have multiple houses set up as STRs. Locals who rent multiple spaces and “flip” them for (untaxed) income are, in fact, giving STRs a bad name and some even opine that they are the scum of the earth. (And yes, there are these people living amongst us.)

Consider that there are over 7,000 pieces of living places or living spaces available to the short-term renter, 72% of which are entire residences (houses, apartments) as of this writing. The majority of people renting those spaces do not live in them and in some cases don’t even live in this city.

The result is that, as those spaces are taken out of commerce, other available spaces

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become more expensive to rent and harder to find—STRs have become a business that pushes people out of their homes and creates streets of strangers instead of neighbors.

Fact is, at any given time, someone from somewhere else can rent a couch to a castle in New Orleans on a short-term basis, while you and your constituents are finding it harder and harder to find places to live in or that you could afford to move into here. It’s also a fact that in many cases, existing rents are being raised out of the reach of long-time residents to keep up with supply and demand.

The original idea of Airbnb was to rent a space in your house to a person or persons that wanted to be your friend and guest. We’ve lost that to greed and that is not good.

I’m not sure how to opinionate on this complex subject and certainly no one is asking for my opinion and/or possible options and alternatives. However, when we have an equation that has homelessness on one side and a housing shortage on the other, a thinking and caring person’s logic would question ignoring the possibility of a relevance of that correlation to STRs. Meanwhile, while neighbors differ with other neighbors, attitudes escalate, and visitors start feeling alienated, our city officials appear complacent and nothing gets resolved.

Ask opinions on the street and the word is that, in fact, the mayor himself wants the proliferation of STRs. Personally, I don’t know. Emails to Airbnb have gone unanswered; City Hall doesn’t answer either. The best that I can tell you is to be aware that this is a real issue and concern to be examined and acted upon. One that is not about to go away.

The way it goes is that, first, opinions, arguments, suggestions, and input regarding possible regulatory actions that can (or not) be taken to assure fairness and logic to any challenges the citizens of the city may face are convened at a meeting of the City Planning Commission (CPC). Then recommendations by the CPC are passed to the City Council, who pass on solutions to the Mayor and the city administration and policy is set or denied; if this sounds like the groundwork for smoke and mirrors, special interests and favoritism … it is.

The City Council and the CPC have been batting this ball between themselves for over five years with the city’s administrators calling "time outs" for that same period.

Case in point: January 2016, the subject of regulating STR was tabled at the Mayor’s request so that “more input from the public” could be heard. Another meeting regarding this issue was set for June 14, 2016, when the CDC decided that the subject was going to be so “contentious” that all other business would be heard first.

Twenty-four hours before the June 14th meeting, the mayor’s office "requested" that the matter be tabled again “so that city officials could craft a regulatory apparatus” (offering no details of what that might be). The commission voted unanimously to reschedule another meeting for August 9th, which would be the last day that the subject could be heard before the whole lengthy process would need to be begun anew.

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As it stands now, it is still illegal to rent out residential space in New Orleans for less than 30 days (60 days in the French Quarter). There is no form or way in place to implement oversight or reprimand any violation of that law. There is also no sun on the horizon for any action being taken by the Frick and Frack behavior of the cast of charactors who appear to be playing fast and loose with the lives and futures of this city’s residents and citizens; one opponent of STR brought up the conjecture that: “once the city regulates the properties that have been fixed up as STRs, property taxes will go up, licensing and sales tax and regulation inspectors will all be bringing in money to the City’s coffers, and, in the meantime vultures are flying below the radar, making illegal bucks while the little guy takes it in the shorts. AND when regulations get put into place, property values will have quadrupled and those outlaw landlords who have those pieces of real estate will, and can, just sell them and escape with their ill-gotten profits: it’s the American Dream!”

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MUSICCALENDAR Rivers Movement Kerry Irish Pub – Mark Parsons Loa Bar – Kathryn Rose Wood and Ericka Flowers Mahogany Jazz Hall – Spider Murphy, Tony Seville & the Cadillacs The Maison – The Good for Nothin’ Band, Dysfunktional Bone Maple Leaf – Johnny Vidacovich, June Yamagishi & George Porter Jr. Marigny Brasserie – Jamey St. Pierre & Dave Freeson Neutral Ground Coffeehouse – Murder the Stout, Jamie Bernstein, Dave Easley Palace Café – The Rumrunners Ralph’s On the Park – Joe Krown Richard Fiske’s – Will Kennedy, James Martin Band Siberia – Venom Inc., Necrophagia, Sunlord Snug Harbor – Ed Petersen and & Test Spotted Music Club – Sarah McCoy & The Oopsie Daisies, Miss Sophie Lee, Jumbo Shrimp Steamboat Natchez – Duke Heitger’s Steamboat Stompers, Dukes of Dixieland Three Muses – Dave Hall Tipitina’s – Reverend Horton Heat, Unknown Hinson, Koffin Kats Vaso – Bobby Love & Friends, Ed Wills & Blue 4 Sale, Sierra Leone Band Vaughan’s Lounge – Corey Henry & the Treme Funktet Verret’s Lounge – Calvin Johnson & Kirk Joseph

Kansas This "garage band" from Topeka, Kansas, released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered.The band has since produced eight gold albums and a million-selling gold single, "Dust in the Wind." Thurs., July 7. $50-$85 Adv, 8:00 p.m., The Civic Theatre, civicnola.com Tuesday, June 28 30/90 – Bayou Saints, Ed Wills & Blues 4 Sale Apple Barrel – Josh Benitez, Steve Mignano Band Buffa’s – Benefit for New Orleans Musicians Clinic Bamboulas – Dana & the Boneshakers, Ed wills & Blues 4 sale Banks Street Bar – Gypsy Elise BB King’s Blues Club – BB King Allstars Band Blue Nile – Jasen Weaver Band BMC – Jamey St. Pierre & The Honeycreepers Bombay Club – Matt Lemmler Casa Borrega – Geovane Santos Checkpoint Charlie – Jamie Lynn Vessels, Kaya Nicole Chickie Wah Wah – Call Club, Cary Hudson & The Piney Woods Players Circle Bar – Carl LeBlanc Columns Hotel – John Rankin Dmac’s Bar & Grill – The Last Honky Tonk, Jeff Hopson Dos Jefes – Burke Ingraffia Fritzel’s Jazz Pub – Tom Fischer & Friends Hi Ho Lounge – Marshland Irvin Mayfields Jazz Playhouse – Adonis Rose Quintet Kerry Irish Pub – Jason Bishop Mahogany Jazz Hall – Commander in Chief, Tony Seville & the Cadillacs The Maison – New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, Gregory Agid, Cool Nasty Maple Leaf – Rebirth Brass Band Marigny Brasserie – Jimmy Sweetwater Music Legends Park – Steamboat Willie Neutral Ground Coffee House – Jeremy Joyce Preservation Hall – The Preservation Hall stars Ralph’s On the Park – Joe Krown Siberia – Sea Battle, Naughty Palace, Commodity Snug Harbor – Stanton Moore Trio Spotted Cat Music Club – Brett Richardson, Smokin’ Time Jazz Club Steamboat Natchez – Duke Heitger’s Steamboat Stompers, Dukes of Dixie Trinity Episcopal Church – Albinas Prizgintas Wednesday, June 29 30/90 – Justin Donovan, Jamey St. Pierre 3Keys – Kettle Black Apple Barrel – Dre, Mojo Combo Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits – Jesse Morrow Trio Bamboula’s – Bamboulas Hot trio, Carl LeBlanc, Mem Shannon Blues Band Banks Street Bar – Major Bacon BB King’s Blues Club – BB King Allstars Bombay Club – John Royen Bourbon O Bar – Gentilly Stompers Casa Borrega – Leonardo Hernandez Checkpoint Charlie – T Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters, Payo Chickie Wah Wah – Call Club Circle Bar – The Iguanas, Black Liquid Drop, Bipolaroid

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Columns Hotel – Andy Rogers Dos Jefes – The George French Trio Dragon’s Den – Reggae Night Fritzel’s Jazz Pub – Chuck Brackman & Barry Foulon Hi Ho Lounge – Shamarr Allen & DJ Chicken Howlin’ Wolf – The Rooks Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse – Jeronne Amari Ansari, Irvin Mayfield & The NOJO Jam Jazz Café – The Key Sound Kerry Irish Pub – Vincent Marini Mag’s 940 – The New Soul Finders Mahogany Jazz Hall – Kitty Francis, Fraulein Francis & Her Sleazeball Orchestra The Maison – Up, Up We Go, Eight Dice Cloth, TK Groove Maple Leaf – Khris Royal & Dark Matter Marigny Brasserie – Up Up We Go Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar – Cole Williams Palace Café – The Rumrunners The Pour House Saloon – Oscar and the BluesCats Ralph’s On the Park – Joe Krown Rare Form – The M. Teezy Project RF’s – Tony Seville & the Cadillacs Siberia – Wizard Rifle, Midriff, SHMU, The Painted Hands Snug Harbor – Uptown Jazz Orchestra Spotted Cat Music Club – Chris Christy, Shotgun Jazz Band, Antoine Diel & The New Orleans Misfit Power Steamboat Natchez – Duke Heitger’s Steamboat Stompers, Dukes of Dixieland Three Msues – Leslie Martin Vaso – The Budz, Zachary Matchett Thursday, June 30 30/90 – Andy J Forrest, Smoke N Bones AC Marriot Lounge – DJ Dirty Red Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits – The Courtyard Kings Buffa’s – Alexandra Scott and Josh Paxton, Doyle Cooper Jazz Band Bamboulas – Chip Wilson & the Style A’s Banks Street Bar – ASD Blue Nile – Micah McKee & Little Maker, Reggae Night Blue Nile (balcony room) – Higher Heights Reggae Band Bombay Club – Davy Mooney Duo Bullet’s Sports Bar – Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers Casa Borrega – Geovane Santos Checkpoint Charlie – Gre Gre, House of Cards Chiba – Tom Worrell Chickie Wah Wah – Call Club Circle Bar – Rik Slave’s Country Persuasion, Jeremy Joyce Columns Hotel – Naydja Cojoe d.b.a. – Alexis and the Samurai Dmac’s – Outlaw Country Jam Dos Jefes – The Iguanas Dragon’s Den – Ill Vibe Fritzel’s Jazz Pub – Tom Fischer & Friends Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse –Ashlin Parker Trio, The James

Friday, July 1 Bamboulas – Chance Bushmen’s Rhythm Stompers, Christopher Johnson, Keith Stone Bar Redux – Ben Hemming, Marsellus Fariss & The Revelators Blue Nile – Stooges Brass Band BMC – The Key Sound Bombay Club – Peter Harris Buffa’s – Simon Burke, Jane Harvey Brown, LAELUME Bourbon O Bar – Ransom & Friends Circle Bar – Rik Slave’s Country Persuasion, Space Bass Dmac’s Bar and Grill – Noisewater, DJ Fireworks Dos Jefes – The Joe Krown Trio Dragon’s Den – Hot Club of Decatur Street, The Tipping Point Dragon’s Den (upstairs) – Latin Night Hi Ho Lounge – Relapse feat. DJ Matt Scott Kerry Irish Pub – Mark Appleford, One Tailed Three Le Bon Temps – Jeff “The Sanke” Greenberg, Dave Jordan and the Neighborhood Association The Maison – Broadmoor Jazz Band, Shotgun Jazz Band, Ashton Hines & the Big Easy Brawlers, TK Groove Maple Leaf – Pirate’s Choice feat. Crescent City Horns The Old Arabi Bar – Maggie Belle Band Old Point Bar – Rick Trolsen, Truman Holland & the Back Porch Revival Richard Fiske’s – John Marcey Duo, Mario Abney Quartet Spotted Cat Music Club – Andy Forest, Washboard Chaz Trio, Cottonmoputh Kings Tipitina’s – Brass-a-Holics Ugly Dog Saloon & BBQ – Kelcy Mae Vaso – Joe-Joe-And Mo’ Blues Band, Bobby Love & Friends, New Creations Brass Band Saturday, July 2 Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits – Will Thompson’s Red Organ Trio Bamboulas – Caesar Brothers, Johnny Mastro Blue Nile – Tank and The Bangas BMC – Jason Neville Soul Review Bombay Club – Linnzi Zaorski Buffa’s – Red Hot Jazz Band, Jon Roniger, The Royal Ronders,

FlightOfTheConchords Spend an evening with the hilarious duo of Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie. Fans love to see these New Zealand comedians perform their catalog of quirky hits, like "Sugalumps" during Flight of the Conchords tours. Mon., June 11. $35-$54.25 Adv, 8:00 p.m., Saenger Theatre, saengernola.com

Keith Burnstein Carrollton Station – Debauche Circle Bar – The Soft Shoe Shufflers, Chance Casteel & Beware of Bear, The Bleeding Volcanoes Dmac’s – Vincent Marini, Gate Band, The 2 Pistols Dragon’s Den – Eight Dice Cloth, Crooked Vines Evangeline – Lil Josephine & Rhodes Spedale Fritzel’s Jazz Pub – Red Hot Brass Band Hi Ho Lounge – HUSTLE with DJ Soul Sister Kerry Irish Pub – Mark Parsons, Crossing Canal Le Bon Temps – Jeb Rault Band The Maison – Chance Bushman & the Ibervillianaires, Smoking Time Jazz Club, Kumasi, No Good Deed Maple Leaf – Danny Abel’s Birthday Blowout Old Point Bar – Diablo’s Horns Richard Fiske’s – Lucas Davenport, Hyperphlyy Spotted Cat Music Club – A2D2 Experience, Panorama Jazz Band, Davis Rogan Band Three Muses – Chris Christy, Russell Welch, Tyler Thompson Experience Vaso – Sierra Leone Band, Jason Neville Sunday, July 3 Allways Lounge – Haruka Kikuchi & the Big 4Tune Bamboula’s – New Orleans Ragweeds, Carl Le Blanc, Ed Wills & Blues 4 Sale Bombay Club – David Boeddinghaus Buffa’s – Some Like It Hot, Steve De Troy, Twerk Thompson Quartet Circle Bar – Micah Mckee & Little Maker, Blind Texas Marlin, Country Night Dmac’s – Michael Pearce Dragon’s Den – Jazz Jam, CHURCH Kerry Irish Pub – Chip Wilson The Maison – Chance Bushman & The NOLA Jitterbugs, Slick Skillet Serenaders, Too Darn Hot, Leah Rucker, Higher Heights Reggae Band Maple Leaf – Joe Krown Trio Old Point Bar – Gregg Martinez Richard Fiske’s – Will Kennedy, Tony Seville and the Cadillacs Siberia – Valerie Sassyfras, Plan Z, Batebunda Three Muses – Raphael et Pascal, Salvatore Geloso Vaso – Joe-Joe-And Mo’ Blues, Steve Mignano Blues Band, Phyr Ply Band, Sierra Leone Band Monday, July 4 Bamboula’s – Mark Rubin & Chip Wilson, New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, Smoky’s Blue Monday Bombay Club – Davy Mooney Bourbon O Bar – Cole World 4tet Buffa’s – Arsene Delay and the Firecrackers, Antoine Diel Circle Bar – Manatees Dmac’s – Blues Jam Dragon’s Den – Jazz Manouche, Hangover Mondays Hi Ho Lounge – Bluegrass Pickin’ Party, Instant Opus Improvised Series Kerry Irish Pub – Van Hudson & Friends The Maison – Chicken Waffles, Aurora Nealand & The Royal Roses, Brass Lightening Maple Leaf – George Porter Trio Old Point Bar – Hill Country Hounds, Rick Trolsen Richard Fiske’s – David Bach, John Marcey Duo Vaso – Krawdaddy’s Band, Terra Terra Tuesday, July 5 Bamboula’s – Dana & the Boneshakers, Ed wills & Blues 4 Sale Blue Nile – Anderson, Chute, And Easley Bombay Club – Max Lemmler Bourbon O Bar – The People’s Key Circle Bar – Carl LeBlanc, Tyler Travis, JR Fisher Dmac’s Bar & Grill – The Last Honky Tonk Ellis Marsalis Center for Music – Boyanna Trayanova Hi Ho Lounge – Grass Mud Horse, Marshland Kerry Irish Pub – Jason Bishop The Maison – New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, Gregory Agid, Organami Maple Leaf – Rebirth Brass Band Richard Fiske’s – Lucas Davenport Wednesday, July 6 Bamboula’s – Bamboula’s Hot Trio, Gentilly Stompers, Mem Shannon Blues Band Bombay Club – Kris Tokarski Bourbon O Bar – Shynola Jazz Band Dmac’s – Kenny Triche Dragon’s Den – Reggae Night Hi Ho Lounge – Shamarr Allen, Dj Chicken The Maison – Noah Young Trio, New Orleans Jazz Vipers, Mutiny Squad Maple Leaf – Charlie Wooton Project The Pour House Saloon – Oscar & the BluesCats Richard Fiske’s – Tony Seville and the Cadillacs Southport Hall – Me & My Friends and Bag of Donuts Three Muses – Leslie Martin, Hot Club of New Orleans Thursday, July 7 Bamboula’s – John Lisi Band, Willie Lockett & the Blues Krewe Bar Redux – Kenny Triche Bombay Club – Kris Tokarski Duo, Rex Gregory Bourbon O Bar – The Luneta Jazz Band

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Buffa’s – Davis Rogan, Tom McDermott and Chloe Feoranzo Chiba – Charlie Dennard Circle Bar – Jeremy Joyce, CCR Headcleaner, Steve Jr. Dmac’s – Outlaw Country Jam Dragon’s Den – Ill Vibe Kerry Irish Pub – Mark Appleford Le Bon Temps Roule – The Soul Rebels Loa Bar – Kathryn Rose Wood and Caitlin Preston The Maison – The Good ror Nothin Band, Sweet Substitute Jazz Band, Dysfunktional Bone Maple Leaf – The Trio Feat. Johnny Vidacovich Old Point Bar – Gregg & James Martinez Richard Fiske’s – Will Kennedy, James Martin Band Three Muses – Tom McDermott, Tommy Sciple Quartet Tiptina’s – Robert Earl Keen Vaso – Bobby Love & Friends Verret’s Lounge – Calvin Johnson & Kirk Joseph Friday, July 8 Bamboulas – Chance Bushmen’s Rhythm Stompers, Smoky Greenwell, Keith Stone Blue Nile – Kermit Ruffins Bombay Club – Scott Myers Bourbon O Bar – Ransom & Friends Buffa’s – Gumbo Cabaret, Lynn Drury, Nyce Circle Bar – Rik Slaves Country Persuasion, 99 Playboys, Alligator Chomp Chomp Dmac’s – Kathryn Rose, DJ Fireworks Dragon’s Den – Loose Marbles, The Tipping Point Dragon’s Den (upstairs) - Latin Night Hi Ho Lounge – Relapse feat. DJ Matt Scott House of Blues – Book of Love Kerry Irish Pub – Patrick Cooper, Rubin/Wilson Folk-Blues Explosion Le Bon Temps – Tom Worrell, Russel Batiste and Friends The Little Gem Saloon – Los Po Boy Citos, Britney Chauntae The Maison – New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, Shotgun Jazz Band, Crooked Vines, Street Legends Brass Band Maple Leaf – 101 Runners Old Point Bar – Rick Trolsen, Jamie Marcey Vessels Richard Fiske’s – John Marcey Duo, Meghan Stewart Band Three Muses – Matt Johnson Vaso – Bobby Love & Friends Saturday, July 9 Bacchanal – Will Thompson’s Red Organ Trio Bamboula’s – G & The Swinging Three, Christopher Johnson, Johnny Mastro Bar Rudex – Alabaster Stag Blue Nile – Khris Royal & Dark Matter Bombay Club – Mark Braud Bourbon O Bar – R&R Music Group Buffa’s – Jazz Brunch, Jenna Guidry, Sherman Bernard and the Ole Man River Band, Gettin’ It

Circle Bar – Thee Commons, JBoyish Charm, Jared Leibowich Dmac’s – Corey Michael & the Moon, The 2 Pistols Dragon’s Den – New Orleans Swinging Gypsies Dragon’s Den (upstairs) – Sexy Back Evangeline – Lil Josephine and Rhodes Spedale Hi Ho Lounge – Hustle with DJ Soul Sister Kerry Irish Pub – Speed The Mule, Hurricane Refugees Le Bon Temps Roule – The Jason Neville Band Little Gem Saloon – Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers Lucky’s – Totally Abandoned The Maison – Chance Bushman & the Ibervillianaires, Smoking Time Jazz Club, Ashton Hines & the Big Easy Brawlers, The Jesse Smith Project Maple Leaf – The Quickening Mid-city Rock’n’Bowl – Flowtribe, The hip Abduction Old Point Bar – Isla Nola Richard Fiske’s – Lucas Davenport, Hyperphlly Shamrock - Epic Special Venue – Rick Trolsen Three Muses – Chris Christy, Shotgun Jazz Band Sunday, July 10 Allways Lounge – The Cats in Heat Bamboulas – New Orleans Ragweeds, Carl LeBlanc, Ed Wills & Blues 4 Sale Bar Redux – T’LarK, p.H.Fred, Spencer Nessel Bombay Club – Tom Hook Bourbon O Bar – G & the Swinging Three Buffa’s – Jazz Brunch, Jazz Youth Showcase, Gerald French Trio Circle Bar – Micah McKee & Little Maker, Blind Texas Marlin, Action Beat, Opening Bell, Sunrise:Sunset Dmac’s – Cisco Kid Dragon’s Den – Jazz Jam, CHURCH Hi Ho Lounge – Night Beats, The Mystery Lights Kerry Irish Pub – Patrick Cooper Le Bon Temps – Truman Holland Band The Little Gem Saloon – Cecile Savage The Maison – Chance Bushman & The NOLA Jitterbugs, Luneta Jazz Band, the Business Maple Leaf – Brint Anderson Trio Old Point Bar – Gregg & James Martinez Richard Fiske’s – Will Kennedy, Tony Seville and the Cadillacs Three Muses – Raphael et Pascal, Linnzi Zaorski Vaso – Joe-Joe-And Mo’ Blues Band Monday, July 11 Avant Garden – Thtree Ninjas, I’m Fine, Big Pig Bamboula’s – Mark Rubin & Chip Wilson, New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, Smoky’s Blue Monday Jam Bombay Club – David Boeddinghaus Bourbon O Bar – Cole World 4Tet Buffa’s – Antoine Diel Dmacs – Blues Jam feat. Danny Alexander Dragon’s Den – Jazz Manouche, Hangover Mondays

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Sweet and soulful Josh Groban returns to NOLA with his friend singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan for a night of beautiful, starlit music by the Superdome. Fri., July 15. $32-$150 Adv, 7:30 p.m., Bold Sphere Music at Champions Square, champions-square.com Hi Ho Lounge – Bluegrass Pickin’ Party, Instant Opus Improvised Series Kerry Irish Pub - Mark Appleford The Maison – Chicken & Waffles, Aurora Nealand & The Royal Roses, Resident Alien Maple Leaf – George Porter Trio Richard Fiske’s – David Bach, John Marcey Duo Three Muses – Bart Ramsey, Washboard Rodeo Tuesday, July 12 Bamboula’s – Dana & the Boneshakers, Caesar Brothers Bombay Club – Matt Lemmler Bourbon O Bar – The People’s Key Circle Bar - Carl LeBlanc Dmac’s – The Last Honky Tonk Hi Ho Lounge – Grass Mud Horse, Marshland

Kerry Irish Pub – Jason Bishop The Little Gem Saloon – Charlie Miller The Maison – New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, Gregory Agid, The Key Sound Maple Leaf – Rebirth Brass Band Richard Fiske’s – Lucas Davenport Wednesday, July 13 Bamboula’s – Bamboula’s Hot Trio, Gentilly Stompers, Mem Shannon Blues Band Bombay Club – Kris Tokarski Bourbon O Bar – Shynola Jazz Band Dmac’s – Holly Rock Dragon’s Den – Reggae Night Hi Ho Lounge – Shamarr Allen, DJ Chicken Kerry Irish Pub – Tim Robertson

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The Little Gem Saloon – Britney Chauntae The Maison – Dinosaurchestra, New Orleans Jazz Vipers, Willfunk Maple Leaf – Charlie Wooton Project The Pour House Saloon – Oscar & the BluesCats Richard Fiske’s – Tony Seville and the Cadillacs Special Venue – Rick Trolsen Three Muses – Leslie Martin, Hot Club of New Orleans

Three Muses – Royal Roses, Glen David Andrews Vaso – Bobby Love & Friends Saturday, July 16 30/90 – Maggie Belle Band Bacchanal – Will Thompson’s Red Organ Trio Bamboula’s – G & The Swinging Three, Christopher Johnson, Caesar Brothers Blue Nile – Sonic Bloom BMC – Ruth Marie and Her Jazz Band Bombay Club – Kris Tokarski Bourbon O Bar – R&R Music Group Buffa’s – Red Hot Jazz Band, Yvette Voelker & the Swinging Heathens, Joe Lastie & the New Orleans Sound, Stuart McNair Circle Bar – Short Streer Band, SS Boombox, Nap & The Secret Wands, Ground Water Mafia Dmac’s – Vincent Marini Notel Motel, The 2 Pistols Dragon’s Den – Eight dice Cloth, Organami Evangeline – Lil Josephine & Rhodes Spedale Hi Ho Lounge – HUSTLE with DJ Soul Sister Kerry Irish Pub – Mark Appleford, Sista Slick Le Bon Temps – Gypsy Elise and the Royal Blues The Little Gem Saloon – Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers The Maison – Chance Bushman & the Ibervillianaires, Leah Rucker, Smoking Time Jazz Club, Miss Mojo, Brass Lightning Maple Leaf – Mike Dillon Band The Old Arabi Bar – Calvin Johnson & Kirk Joseph Old Point Bar - Revival Richard Fiske’s - Lucas Davenport, Sunshine Brass Band Special Venue – Bucktown Allstars, West Bank Beer Festival, Rick Trolsen Shamrock – Shamarr Allen B-Day Bash Three Muses – Shotgun Jazz Band

Thursday, July 14 Bamboula’s – Keith Stone Bar Redux – Bathroom Grime, Cauche Mar, Burn Barbie Bombay Club – Kris Tokarski Duo, Dave Boswell Bourbon O Bar – R&R Music Group Buffa’s – Arsene Delay, Marla Dixon Trio Carrollton Station – Andrew Duhon Trio Chiba – Mike Meeks Circle Bar – Jeremy Joyce, Canadian Waves, US Nero, Helen of Choi Dmac’s – Outlaw Country Jam Dragon’s Den – Ill Vibe Dragon’s Den (upstairs) – Soundclash Kerry Irish Pub – Paul Tobin Le Bon Temps Roule – The Soul Rebels, Brassaholics The little Gem Saloon – Lynn Drury Loa Bar – Kathryn Rose Wood and Mikayla Braun The Maison – the Good for Nothin Band, Eight Dice Cloth, Dysfunktional Bone Maple Leaf – The Trio Feat. Johnny Vidacovich Old Point Bar – The Spike Band Richard Fiske’s – Will Kennedy, James Martin Band Three Muses – Brett Richardson, Dr. Sick Vaso – Bobby Love & Friends Verret’s Lounge – Calvin Johnson & Kirk Joseph Friday, July 15 Bamboula’s – Chance Bushmen’s Rhythm Stompers, Smoky Greenwell, Johnny Mastro Bar Redux – De-Lune-Deluge Bombay Club – Todd Duke Bourbon O Bar – Ransom & Friends Circle Bar – Rik Slave’s Country Persuasion Dmac’s – Bedowin Buddah, DJ Fireworks Dragon’s Den – Loose Marbles, The Tipping Point Dragon’s Den (upstairs) – Latin Night Hi Ho Lounge – Relapse Kerry Irish Pub – Peul Ferguson, Van Hudson & Friends Le Bon Temps – Jeff “The Snake” Greenberg, Mutiny Squad The Little Gem Saloon – Lynn Drury The Maison – Up Up We Go, Shotgun Jazz Band, The Soul Project, Ashton Hines & the Big Easy Brawlers Maple Leaf – Soul Brass Band Old Point Bar – Rick Trolsen, Jamie Lynn Vessels Richard Fiske’s – Jamie Lynn Vessels, Meghan Stewart Band

Fritz&TheTantrums Fitz and The Tantrums’ natural exuberance permeates their new self-titled album, which celebrates walking to the beat of your own drum.

Tue., July 19. $32 Adv, 8 p.m., The Civic Theatre, civicnola.com

Sunday, July 17 Allways Lounge – The Ibervillianaires Avant Garden – Markus Davis, DJ That Dude You Know, Garbage Boy Bamboula’s – New Orleans Ragweeds, Carl LeBlanc, Ed Wills & Blues 4 Sale Bombay Club – David Boeddinghaus Bourbon O Bar – G & the Swinging Three Buffa’s – Some Like it Hot, Jazz Youth Showcase, Nattie Sanchez Songwriter Circle Circle Bar – Micah McKee & Little Maker, Blind Texas Marlin Dmac’s – Michael Pearce Dragon’s Den – Jazz Jam, CHURCH Gasa Gasa – Big Business, Andy the Doorbum Howlin’ Wolf – Hot 8 Brass Band Jazz Café – The Key Sound Kerry Irish Pub – Patrick Cooper Le Bon Temps – Truman Holland Band Little Gem Saloon – Cecile Savage The Maison – Chance Bushman & the NOLA Jitterbugs,

Dinosaurchestra, Too Darn Hot, Higher Heights Reggae Band Old Point Bar – Isla NOLA Preservation Hall – Preservation Hall Legacy, The Preservation Hall All-Stars Richard Fiske’s – Will Kennedy, Tony Seville and the Cadillacs Three Muses – Raphael et Pascal, Linnzi Zaorski Vaso – Joe-Joe-And Mo’ Blues Band Monday, July 18 Bamboula’s – Mark Rubin & Chip Wilson, New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, Smoky’s Blue Monday Jam Bombay Club – Tom McDermott Bourbon O Bar – Cole World 4tet Buffa’s – Antoine Diel Dmac’s – Blues Jam Dos Jefes – Carl LeBlanc Dragon’s Den – The New Orleans Oneironauts, Hangover Monday Hi Ho Lounge – Bluegrass Pickin’ Party, Instant Opus Improvised Series Kerry Irish Pub – Mark Appleford The Maison – Chicken & Waffles, Aurora Nealand & The Royal Roses, Fat Ballerina Maple Leaf – George Porter Trio The Pour House Saloon – Noah Peterson Preservation Hall – The Preservation Hall Jazz Masters Richard Fiske’s – David Bach, John Marcey Duo Three Muses – Bart Ramsey Tuesday, July 19 Bamboula’s – Dana & the Boneshakers, Ed Wills & Blues 4 Sale Blue Nile – Khari Allen Lee & The New Creative Collective Bombay Club – Matt Lemmler Bourbon O Bar – The People’s Key Checkpoint Charlie – Jamie Lynn Vessels, The Halfways Circle Bar – Carl LeBlanc, The Halfways The Civic Theatre – Fitz & the Tantrums, Zella Day Dmac’s – The Last Honky Tonk feat. Bridgette London Dos Jefes – Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious Hi HO Lounge – Grass Mud Horse, Marshland Kerry Irish Pub – Jason Bishop The Little Gem Saloon – Charlie Miller The Maison – New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, Gregory Agid, CoolNasty Maple Leaf – Rebirth Brass Band Preservation Hall – Preservation Hall Stars Richard Fiske’s – Vincent Marini, Lucas Davenport Wednesday, July 20 Bamboula’s – Bamboula’s Hot Trio, Gentilly Stompers, Mem Shannon Blues Band Bombay Club – Kris Tokarski Bourbon O Bar – Shynola Jazz Band Checkpoint Charlie – T Bone & the Happy Monsters, Tom Smith

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6/28 Jason Bishop– Honky 8:30 pm Wed. 6/29 with Vincent 8:30 pm JasonMarini Bishop 8:30 pm!!

Thurs. 6/30 Mark Parsons 8:30 pm Fri. 7/01 Mark Appleford 5 pm Fri. 7/01 One Tailed Three 9 pm Fri. 3/04 Patrick Cooper 5 pm Sat. 7/02 Mark Parsons 5 pm Rubin/Wilson Folk-Blues Sat. 7/02 Crossing Canal 9 pmExplosion 9 pm Sun. 7/03 Chip Wilson 8 pm Sat. 3/05 Speed The Mule 5 pm Mon. 7/04 Van Hudson & Friends 8 pm Ruby Ross 9 pm Tues. 7/05 Jason Bishop 8:30 pm Wed. 7/06 Paintbox w/Dave James & Tim Thurs. 3/10 Foot & Friends 9 pm Robertson 8:30 pm Fri. 3/117/07 Van Hudson 5 pm 8:30 pm Thurs.

Mark Appleford Fri. 7/08 Patrick Cooper 5 pm Hurricane Refugees 9 pm Fri. 7/08 Rubin/Wilson Folk-Blues Explosion 9 pm Sat. Mark Parsons 5 pm 5 pm Sat.3/12 7/09 Speed The Mule Sat. 7/09 Hurricane Refugees 9 pm Roux The Day! 9 pm Sun. 7/10 Patrick Cooper 8 pm Sun. Traditional Irish Session Mon.3/13 7/11 Mark Appleford 8 pm 5 pm Tues. 7/12 Jason Bishop 8:30 pm Mon. 3/14 Kim Carson 8:30 pm Wed. 7/13 Tim Robertson 8:30 pm Thurs. 7/14 Paul Tobin 8:30 pm Fri. 7/15 Paul Ferguson 5 pm Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! Live Irish Music w/ Fri. 7/15 Van Hudson & Friends 9 pm Thurs.

Van Hudson 12:00 Sat. 7/16 3/17 Mark Appleford 5 pm pm (Noon) Sat. 7/16 Sista Slick 9 pm Thurs. 3/17 Speed The Mule 3:30 pm Sun. 7/17 Patrick Cooper 8 pm Thurs.

3/17 Mark Roux The Day!87:30 Mon. 7/18 Appleford pm pm – til the Tues. 7/19 Jason Bishop 8:30 pm wee hours Wed. 7/20 Patrick Cooper 8:30 pm Thurs. 7/21 Chip Wilson 8:30 pm Fri. 7/22 Patrick Cooper 5 pm Fri. 3/18 Patrick Cooper 5 pm Fri. 7/22 Hurricane Refugees 9 pm One Three 59pm pm Sat. 7/23 MarkTailed Parsons Sat. 7/23 Roux The Day! 9 pm Sat. 3/19 Speed The Mule 5 pm Sun. 7/24 Patrick Cooper 8 pm Frank Sautier & Friends Mon. 7/25 Mark Appleford 8 pm 9 pm Tues. 7/26 Jason Bishop 8:30 pm Mon. 3/21 Kim Carson 8:30 pm Wed. 7/27 Chip Wilson 8:30 pm Thurs. 7/28 Vincent Marini 8:30 pm

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Old Point Bar – Rick Trolsen Preservation Hall - The Preservation Hall Legacy Band, The Preservation Hall All-Stars Richard Fiske’s – Will Kennedy, Tony Seville and the Cadillacs Three Muses – Raphael et Pascal, Linnzi Zaorski Vaso – Joe-Joe-And Mo’ Blues Band Monday, July 25 Avant Garden – Kaye the Beast, DAPPA, A$IM, Alfred Banks Bamboula’s – Mark Rubin and Chip Wilson, New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, Smoky’s Blue Monday Jam Bombay Club – Tom McDermott Bourbon O Bar – Cole World 4tet Buffa’s – Antoine Diel Checkpoint Charlie – Mike True DMac’s – Blues Jam Dragon Den – The Russel Welch Hot Quartet, Hangover Mondays Hi Ho Lounge – Bluegrass Pickin’ Party, Instant Opus Improvised Kerry Irish Pub – Mark Appleford The Maison – Chicken & Waffles, Aurora Nealand & The Royal Roses, Resident Alien Maple Leaf – George Porter Trio Preservation Hall – The Preservation Hall Jazz Masters Richard Fiske’s – David Bach, John Marcey Duo Three Muses – Joe Cabral

GunsN'Roses Don't miss your chance to see Guns N' Roses reunited with founder Axl Rose and former members, Slash and Duff McKagan, for what will be one of the year's most anticipated musical events. Sun., July 31. $52-$237, 8:00 p.m., Mercedes-Benz Superdome, mbsuperdome.com Band Circle Bar – The Iguanas, Turnip King, What Nerve, The ReCounts Dmac’s – Nawlins Johnnys Dos Jefes – The George French Trio Dragon’s den – Reggae Night Gasa Gasa – Dylan LeBlanc, McGregor Hi Ho Lounge – Shamarr Allen, DJ Chicken Kerry Irish Pub – Patrick Cooper The Little Gem Saloon – Britney Chauntae The Maison – Honey Savage, New Orleans Jazz Vipers, Banku Brass Band Maple Leaf – T-Beauxn and the Rhythm Makers The Pour House Saloon – Oscar & the BluesCats Preservation Hall – The Preservation Hall All-Stars Richard Fiske’s – Tony Seville and the Cadillacs Special Venue – Rick Trolsen Three Muses – Leslie Martin, Schatzy Thursday, July 21 Bamboula’s - Carl LeBlanc, Willie Lockett & the Blues Krewe Bar Redux – Spider Murphy’s International Cosmic Band Bombay Club – Kris Tokarski Bourbon O Bar – Gentilly Stompers Buffa’s – Jenna Guisry, Tom McDermott and Antoine Diel Checkpoint Charlie – Payo, Jeff Guitar Nelson & The Kane Mutiny Chiba – Riccardo Crespo Circle Bar – Jeremy Joyce, Swamp Motel Dmac’s – Outlaw Country Jam Dos Jefes – The Loren Pickford Quartet Dragons Den – Ill Vibe feat. Matt Scott Kerry Irish Pub – Chip Wilson Le Bon Temps Roule – The Soul Rebels Loa Bar – Kathryn Rose Wood and Molly Portier The Maison – The Good for Nothin’ Band, Asylum Chorus, Dysfunktional Bone Maple Leaf – The Trio Feat. Johnny Vidacovich Old Point Bar – 1% Nation Preservation Hall – The Preservation Hall Legacy, The Preservation Hall All-Stars Richard Fiske’s – Will Kennedy, Meghan Stewart Band Special Venue – Roman Street Spotted Cat Music Club – Miss Sophie Lee Three Muses – Tom McDermott, St Louis Slim Vaso – Bobby Love & Friends Verret’s Lounge – Calvin Johnson & Kirk Joseph Friday, July 22 Bamboula’s – Chance Bushmen’s Rhythm Stompersm, Johnny Mastro, Keith Stone Blue Nile – Locos Por Juana BMC – Ruth Marie & Her Jazz Band Bombay Club – David Harris Bourbon O Bar – Ransom and Friends Buffa’s – Jason and Geovane, Arsene DeLay, Carolyn Broussard Checkpoint Charlie’s – Domenic, Gatito, Jamie Lynn Vessels Circle Bar – Rik Slave’s Country Persuasion, The Two Tens Dmacs – Jezebels Chillin, DJ Fireworks Dos Jefes – Hot Club of New Orleans Dragon’s Den – Loose Marbles, The Tipping Point Hi Ho Lounge – Relapse Kerry Irish Pub – Patrick Cooper, Hurricane Refugees Le Bon Temps – Tom Worrell, N’Awlins Johnnys

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The Little Gem Saloon – Nayo Jones Experience The Maison – Slick Skillet Serenaders, Shotgun Jazz Band, The Business, Ashton Hines & the Big Easy Brawlers Maple Leaf – Khris Royal & Dark Matter Old Point Bar – Rick Trolsen, The Liberators Preservation Hall – The PresHall Legacy Band, PresHall Brass Richard Fiske’s – Jamie Lynn Vessels, Glen David Andrews Band Three Muses – Matt Johnson, Gal Holiday Tipitina’s – Walter Wolfman Washington & The Roadmasters Vaso – Bobby Love & Friends Saturday, July 23 Bacchnanal - Will Thompson’s Red Organ Trio Bamboula’s – G and The Swinging Three, Christopher Johnson, Smoky Greenwell Blue Nile – MainLine BMC – The Key Sound Bombay Club – Larry Scala Bourbon O Bar – R&R Music Group Buffa’s – Red Hot Jazz Band, Suzy Malone, Leslie Cooper & Music Street Jazz Band, Jeremy Joyce Checkpoint Charlie – Phil the Tremolo King, T Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters Circle Bar – The Nightcallers, Sam Vicari, Crescent Lights Dmacs – Ugly, The 2 Pistols Dos Jefes – The Jamil Sharif Trio Evangeline – Lil Josephine & Rhodes Spedale Hi Ho Lounge – HUSTLE with DJ Soul Sister Kerry Irish Pub – Mark Parson, Roux the Day! Le Bon Temps – Crazy Whiskey The Little Gem Saloon – Glen David Andrews The Maison – Chance Bushman & the Ibervillianaires, Leah Rucker, Smoking Time Jazz Club, Street Legends Brass Band Maple Leaf – Russell Batiste & Dark Matter Old Point Bar – Isla Nola Preservation Hall – The Preservation Hall Legacy Band Richard Fiske’s – Lucas Davenport, Hyperphlly Shamrock – Bag of Donuts Special Venue – Rick Trolsen Three Muses – Chris Christy, Russell Welch, Shotgun Jazz Band Tipitina’s – Nigel Hall Band and Derrick Freeman’s Smoker’s World Sunday, July 24 AllWays Lounge – Jumbo Shrimp Bacchanal – The Roamin’ Jasmine Bamboula’s – New Orleans Ragweeds, Carl LeBlanc, Ed Wills & Blues 4 Sale Bar Redux – Spier Murphy’s International Cosmic Band Bombay Club – David Boeddinghaus Bourbon O Bar – G & The Swinging Three Buffa’s – Some Like it Hot, Haruka Kikuchi, Gerald French Trio Circle Bar – Micah McKee & Little Maker, Bling Texas Marlin, Country Night Featuring DJ Pasta Dmac’s – Cisco Kid Dos Jefes – Mark Coleman Dragon’s Den – Jazz Jam, CHURCH Howlin’ Wolf – Hot 8 Brass Band Jazz café – The Key Sound Kerry Irish Pub – Patrick Cooper Le Bon Temps – Truman Holland Band The Little Gem Saloon – Cecile Savage The Maison – Chance Bushman & The NOLA Jitterbugs Dinosaurchestra, The Soul Project

Tuesday, July 26 Bamboula’s – Dana & the Boneshakers, Willie Lockett & the Blues Krewe Blue Nile – Bruce Menesses & the Offensive Jazz Quartet Bombay Club – Matt Lemmler Bourbon O Bar – The People’s Key Checkpint Charlie – Jamie Lynn Vessels, August is Ours Circle Bar – Carl LeBlanc, Cantalouper, IZE, Dusty Tupelo Dos Jefes – Burke Ingraffia Hi Ho Lounge – Baio Kerry Irish Pub – Jason Bishop The Little Gem Saloon – The NOLA Dukes The Maison – New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, Gregory Agid, Willie Green Project Maple Leaf – Rebirth Brass Band Preservation Hall – The Preservation Hall-Stars Richard Fiske’s – Vincent Marini, Lucas Davenport Wednesday, July 27 Bamboula’s – Bamboula’s Hot Trio feat. Giselle Anguizola, Gentilly Stompers, Mem Shannon Blues Band Bombay Club – Kris Tokarski Bourbon O Bar – Shynola Band Checkpoint Charlie – Tbone Stone & the Happy Monsters Circle Bar – The Iguanas Dmac’s – Holly Rock Dos Jefes – The George French Trio Dragon’s Den – Reggae Night Gasa Gasa – Marissa Nadler, Wrekmeister Harmonies, Muscle & Marrow Hi Ho Lounge – Shamarr Allen, DJ Chicken Kerry Irish Pub – Chip Wilson The Little Gem Saloon – Bobby Mac & The New Orleans Banjos The Maison – Raomin’ Jasmine, New Orleans Jazz Wipers, Mutiny Squad Maple Leaf – Charlie Wooton Project The Pour House Saloon – Oscar & the Blues Cats Preservation Hall – The Preservation Hall All-Stars Richard Fiske’s – Tony Seville and the Cadillacs Special Venue – Rick Trolsen Three Muses – Leslie Martin, Sarah McCoy Thursday, July 28 Bamboula’s – John Lisi Band, Keith Stone Bar Redux – Michael “MOJO” Wilder Bombay Club – Kris Tokarski Buffa’s – Arsene DeLay, Marla Dixon Trio Checkpoint Charlie – The Hubcap Kings, The March Divide Chiba – Keiko Komaki

RayLaMontagne Originally scheduled earlier in the year at Champions Square, singer-songwriter Ray LaMontagne will now be performing an intimate evening of his biggest hit songs at the Saenger Theatre. Sun., July 31. $49.50-$99.50 Adv, 7:00 p.m., The Saenger Theatre, saengernola. com

Circle Bar – Jeremy Joyce Dmac’s – Outlaw Country Jam Dos Jefes - Haruka Kikcuhi & the Big 4tune Dragon’s Den – Ill Vibe Dragon’s Den (upstairs) – Black Wall Street Kerry Irish Pub – Vincent Marini Le Bon Temps - Brassaholics The Little Gem Saloon – The V-Tones of Charleston Loa Bar – Kathryn Rose Wood and Sybil Shanell The Maison – The Good For Nothin’ Band, Slick Skillet Serenaders, Dysfunktional Bone Maple Leaf – The Trio Feat. Johnny Vidacovich Old Point Bar – Jean Marie Harris Preservation Hall – The PesHall Legacy Band, The PresHall All-Stars Richard Fiske’s – Will Kennedy, James Martin Band Three Muses – Breet Richardson, Tommy Sciple quartet Vaso – Bobby Love & Friends Verrets Lounge – Calvin Jonhson & Kirk joseph Friday, July 29 Bamboula’s – Chance Bushmen’s Rhythm Stompers, Christopher Johnson, Smoky Greenwell Bar redux – Lilly Virginia, T’Lark Bombay Club – Banu Gibson Bourbon O Bar – Ransom & Friends Buffa’s – Jerry Jumonville, The Asylum Chorus, Michael Liuzza Checkpoint Charlie – Domenic, freedom, Jonathan Brown Band Circle Bar – Rik Slave’s Country Persuasion Dmacs – Hubcap Kings, DJ Fireworks Dos Jefes – Tom Fitzpatrick & Turning Point Dragon’s Den – Loose Marbles, The Tipping Point Dragon’s Den (upstairs) – Latin Night Hi Ho Lounge – Relapse The Irish House – Paul Ferguson, One Tailed three Le Bon Temps – Jeff “The Snake” Greenberg, Ponchatrain Wrecks The Little Gem Saloon – Nayo Jones Experience The Maison – Luneta Jazz Band, G & the Swinging 3, Shotgun Jazz Band, Los Po Boy Citos, Resident Alien Maple Leaf – Dirty Bourbon River Show Marigny Brasserie – The Key Sound New Orleans Museum of Art – The Roamin’ Jasmine Old Point Bar - Rick Trolsen, Steve Mignano Preservation Hall – The PresHall Legacy Band, The PresHall Brass Richard Fiske’s – John Marcey Duo, Emily and the Velvet Ropes Three Muses – Glen David Andrews Tipitina’s – The Low End Theory Players Vaso – Bobby Love & Friends Saturday, July 30 Bacchanal – Will Thompson’s Red Organ Trio Bamboula’s – G & The Swinging Three, Johnny Mastro, Caesar Brothers Bar Redux – Nyce, Me & God BMC – Ruth Marie & Her Jazz Band Bombay Club – Matt Johnson Bourbon O Bar – R&R Music Group Buffa’s – Red Hot Jazz Band, Harry Mayronne, Gentilly Stompers, Rebecca Zoe Leigh Checkpoint Charlie – East & Stone, Kenny Triche Circle Bar – Circle on the Circle, Mod Dance Party Dmac’s – Vincent Marini, The 2 Pistols Dos Jefes – Wendell Brunious Dragon’s Den – New Orleans Swinging Gypsies Evangeline – Lil Josephine & Rhodes Spedale Hi Ho Lounge – HUSTLE with DJ Soul Sister Howlin’ Wolf - Tribe Called Quest Tribute/U.G.K Tribute The Irish House – Paul Ferguson, Invisible Cowboy Band Le Bon Temps - Waterseed The Little Gem Saloon – Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers The Maison – Chance Bushman & the Ibervillianaires, Maggie Belle Band, Smoking Time Jazz Club, Ashton Hines & the Big Easy Brawlers, No Good Deed Maple Leaf – New Orleans Suspects Old Point Bar – Chris Klein Preservation Hall – The PResHall Legacy Band, PresHall All-Stars Richard Fiske’s – Lucas Davenport, Hyperphlly Special Venue – Rick trolsen Shamrock – Tomplay Three Muses – Chris Christy, Shotgun Tipitina’s – Squirrel Nut Zippers Sunday, July 31 AllWays Lounge – Swamp Donkeys Bacchanal – The Roamin Jasmine Bamboula’s – New Orleans Ragweeds, Carl LeBlanc, Ed Wills & Blues 4 Sale Bar Redux – Alex Bosworth, Dave Geare, Sean Markey Bombay Club – Tom Hook Bourbon O Bar – G & The Swinging Three Buffa’s – Some Like It Hot, Jazz Youth Showcase, Gerald French Trio Circle Bar – Micah McKee & Little Maker, Blind Texas Marlin, Country Night feat. DJ Pasta Dmac’s – Michael Pearce Dragon’s Den – Jazz Jam, CHURCH Gasa Gasa – Inter Arma, Withered, Something’s Burning Howlin’ Wolf – Hot 8 Brass Band Joy Theater – Case/lang/viers Kerry Irish Pub – Chip Wilson Le Bon Temps – Truman Holland Band The Little Gem Saloon – Cecile Savage The Maison – Chance Bushman & The NOLA Jitterbugs, Eight Dice Cloth, Asylum Chorus, Brad Walker, Higher Heights Reggae The Mudlark Public Theatre – Michelle Embree & LadyBaby Miss Three Muses – Raphael et Pascal. Linnzi Zaorski Vaso – Joe-Joe-And Mo’ Blues Band

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10 Must-See Acts at Essence Fest 2016

By Emil Flemmon

This year's annual Essence Festival has a solid lineup ready for all R&B and hip hop lovers. Never short on being musically star-studded, the list of headlining acts includes Mariah Carey, Maxwell, Kendrick Lamar and Puff Daddy to name a few. In addition to the Mainstage, attendees can also enjoy music from the Superlounges, which will include Estelle, Lalah Hathaway, Eric Bellinger and more. Nephew Tommy of The Steve Harvey Morning Show will resume his hosting duties on the Mainstage.

Here's what those in attendance should know prior to arriving at the Mercedes Benz Superdome: June 30 will play host to workshops and panel discussions, which will be free to the public. However, the three-day festival doesn't kickoff until Friday July 1 and runs through July 3. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster for as low as $55 dollars. Three-day package plans are also available for purchase as opposed to single day tickets.

Speaking engagements are a part of the free events for the public during the daytime events. Speakers to watch out for include Grammy Award-winning gospel artist Yolanda Adams, Fix My Life host Iyanla Vanzant, activist Rev. Al Sharpton, beauty mogul Tyra Banks, American Ballet Theater principal lead Misty Copeland, and more.

Those interested in tips for success and career-related ventures are encouraged to attend. Cookie Johnson, Kierra Sheard, Patina Miller and The Clark Sisters will round out the list of guest speakers.

The Essence Festival is also known for celebrating and showcasing African American artists, entrepreneurs, culinary chefs and craftsmen luring the attention of tourists. Vendors will be set up in various locations at the Superdome. Expect to see quality merchandise along with delicious delicacies.

The musical line up will range from legendary artists to today’s chart toppers. Check out these Top 10 recommended acts:

classics like “Fantasy”, “We Belong Together” and more.

Maxwell will be fresh off his performance at this year’s Jazz Fest. Producing charting hits like “This Woman’s Work” and “Pretty Wings”, this smooth R&B crooner will have the ladies continuing to swoon this year.

New Edition will always hold a heart for the 80s and 90s babies who grew up reciting the words to “Cool It Now” and “Candy Rain”. The Boston-originated group is no stranger to the Mainstage, having performed there a few times before. They were last spotted at the Essence Festival in 2013 alongside then headliner Beyoncé.

^^Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds is not only a hit producer and writer, but has given his musical talents to some of today’s biggest artists such as Toni Braxton, Brandy, Boyz II Men, the late Michael Jackson and Ariana Grande. His years of hits with some of the biggest songs will always make him one not to be missed.

^^Faith Evans is what many consider a quiet jewel in the music industry. With signature hits such as “Soon As I Get Home”, “Can’t Nobody”, and “Love Like This”, Evans voice alone will always be worth listening to for established fans and new ones. She may be the widow to late rapper Biggie Smalls, but the soul Evans gives in her songs is timeless. ^^Mariah Carey is known for her gifted vocals, whistle register and little classy shade when it comes to the media. With decades of hits, fans can look forward to

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consciously aware, and still able to provide feel-good cuts along the way.

Common and Kendrick Lamar will lead this year’s festival for mainstream rap artists. What’s good about this is that both rappers have a music catalogue that forces fans and listeners to think, become socially and

^^Ciara may not be selling as much as she did upon her debut, but it’s no denying that she can put on a good show and is still amid today’s top live performing acts.

The “Goodies” singer doesn’t disappoint live, so fans should look forward to a solid performance with sleek dance moves.

Protégé of super producer Timbaland, rapper and singer Tink will be one to watch. The “Treat Me Like Somebody” songstress will join the festival for the first time. She is slated to have her debut album Think Tink see its release some time this year via Epic Records.

^^Eric Bellinger will be a part of the Superlounges during the festival. However, the Grammy Award-winning songwriter has made consistently great mixtapes to his debut album in 2014 titled The Rebirth. Having worked alongside pop forces like Trey Songz and Chris Brown, look forward to hearing good vocals and trendy lyrics that easily compete in today’s market of male R&B singers.

V.Bozeman (Veronika Bozeman) of Fox’s “Empire” fame showed fans that she had the vocal chops to capture the attention of millions while singing “What is Love” during the pilot of the show. Like Tink, she will also share the stage with her label mate for the first time this year.

While this list names only a few, music lovers can still look forward to favorites such as Charlie Wilson, Puff Daddy, Lalah Hathaway, Andra Day, Daley, Dej Loaf, MC Lyte, Jeremih, Wiz Kid and more.

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MUSIC/PERFORMANCE Uncle Sam Jam

Sunday, July 3 2:45 p.m.

Lafreniere Park facebook.com/Uncle-Sam-Jam This outdoor mini music festival is back again this year by popular demand. It starts at mid-day and includes a small but impressive lineup of bands and performers in Lafreniere Park in downtown Metairie. The festival will kick off with a performance by Remedy, followed by 90 Degrees West, Thompson Square, Sara Evans, and Joe Nichols, and will end in a blaze of glory with a fireworks demonstration.

A must-see, so do not miss this experience!

Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus XTREME

Thursday, July 7 – Sunday, July 10 Thursday 7 p.m.; Friday 7 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m., 3 & 7 p.m.; Sunday 1 & 5 p.m.

Smoothie King Center smoothiekingcenter.com For almost a century, Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey circuses have been a joint force, providing spectacular circus performances all over the world. From July 7 until July 10, they will be performing their circus acts in New Orleans at the Smoothie King Center. Being one of the best-known circus groups in the world, they have built quite a reputation for themselves with acts which range from clowns and strongmen to trained lions and elephants.

Welcome to Nightvale

Friday, July 8 8 p.m.

The Civic Theatre civicnola.com

One of the most acclaimed podcasts in the nation is coming to the Civic Theatre for a live production. For those unacquainted, Nightvale focuses on a town where conspiracy theories are real, and everything is presented in an eerie fashion meant to simultaneously captivate and creep listeners out. The show will remain in town for just one night, so be sure to purchase tickets online on the Civic’s website.

The Wizard of Oz

July 14 – July 24 Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts rivertowntheaters.com Don’t miss out on the showing of one of America’s most iconic stories, The Wizard of Oz, at Rivertown Theaters.

The show is directed by Gary Rucker, a professor at Tulane University for Theatre and Dance. Come out to see Dorothy and the Tin Man and enjoy all the classic numbers everyone knows and loves, like “We’re Off to See The Wizard (Follow The Yellow Brick Road)” and “Over the Rainbow”. Tickets ranging from $36 – $40 for the performance can be purchased online.

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FESTIVALS Go Fourth on the River (Fireworks)

Monday, July 4 9 p.m.

Mississippi River neworleansonline.com

Independence Day in New Orleans is filled with fun activities, picnics and BBQ’s, and music. But the fireworks are really the main event. Barges parked in the middle of the Mississippi River will be shooting off a spectacular display of fireworks starting at 9 p.m., and the entire city will be watching. Some of the best places to set up camp to watch the display are the riverbank in the French Quarter, Crescent Park and aboard the Canal Street Ferry.

Circus XTREME July 7-10 Westbank Beer Fest

Copeland’s Chicken Jam

Wednesday, July 6 5 p.m.

Southport Hall at 200 Monticello Ave. alcopelandfoundation.org/chicken-jam

Saturday, July 16 12 p.m.

NOLA Motorsports Park westbankbeerfest.com

The Al Copeland Foundation (ACF) is helping put together this great event in honor of National Fried Chicken Day, which falls on July 6. However, the event is not occurring simply to celebrate an amazing day of fried chicken. It’s also happening so that the ACF can help raise extremely essential funds to aid the opening of a new trial for immunotherapy research for Merkel Cell Cancer in our Southern region. Tickets are modestly priced at $10 online, $15 at the door, and free for kids under 5 years old. All proceeds will be used by the ACF in this noble endeavor they are taking on.

On Saturday, July 16, get ready for a day of more than just delicious and fun beer tastings. The Westbank Beer Fest is the newest festival to be added to the schedule of New Orleans festivals. Besides craft beer tastings, festival goers will have the opportunity to drive cars like Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Porsches, and more courtesy of Xtreme Xperience, which is the venue’s program that promotes and celebrates supercars. This experience is only available to people who haven’t participated in the beer tasting yet. But if you have, you’ll still be able to get a ride in one! The festival goes from 12 – 5 p.m., so get there around noon if you want a full day of driving supercars and tasting great beers. (In that order, of course.)

Bastille Day Celebration

Festigals

Bastille Day refers to the revolt in France on July 14, 1789, that ignited the French Revolution, a war that has a lot of relevance and importance to New Orleans. The Louisiana Purchase and the transfer of its ownership to the United States were in many ways a result of the French Revolution. Events include a block party, dinner at Arnaud’s restaurant, and the famous French Market Bartender & Waiters’ Race. As the Bastille Day NOLA website declares, come out to “celebrate the French National Day in America’s most French city!”

FestiGals is the nonprofit organization centered on providing women with encouragement and empowerment through their upcoming annual weekend festival in the JW Marriott Hotel.

This festival has all sorts of activities meant to enrich the lives of women, and all the proceeds acquired from the events will be donated to women’s causes. There will be speakers, shopping, brunches, mixers, second lines and more. Buying tickets in advance online will help ensure a spot for the weekend events, and registration begins at 8:00 a.m. on July 28.

Saturday July 9, Thursday July 14, Friday July 15, and Sunday July 17 Various locations bastilledaynola.com

July 28 – 30 JW Marriott Hotel 614 Canal St. www.festigals.org

New Orleans Running of the Bulls Friday, July 8 - Sunday, July 10 Times Vary French Quarter nolabulls.com

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odeled after and adapted from the classic “Running of the Bulls” tradition in Pampalona, Spain, this exciting event does not involve real bulls. Instead, roller derby skaters skate down the street in this paradelike event with plastic bats, swinging at anyone who is brave enough to “run with the bulls”. It starts as early as 7:15 a.m., so if you want to take part in the craziness, get there early. After the shenanigans are complete, it turns into a bit of a bar crawl down in the French Quarter, so many people show up after the main festivities just to join in on the aftermath. Tickets range from $35 – $80 and it’s well worth it. It includes food and alcohol and much of the proceeds go to various charities in New Orleans.

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BEST DINING Best New Restaurant 1. Compere Lapin: 535 Tchoupitoulas St., comperelapin.com With food inspired by her childhood, Chef Nina Compton uses her Caribbean background and knowledge of French, Italian and New Orleanian cuisines to create a menu that will make you wish the place had opened up years ago. Come by for lunch, dinner, weekend brunch or their fabulous Happy Hour.

2. Josephine Estelle: 600 Carondelet St., josephineestelle.com 3. Kenton’s: 5757 Magazine St. Suite A, kentonsrestaurant.com Best Daily Specials 1. Mandina’s: 3800 Canal St., mandinasrestaurant.com With a menu filled with delicious New Orleansmeets-Italian cuisine like po-boys, muffulettas, fried oysters, eggplant parmesan and the works, every day of the week. Mandina's has anywhere from three to seven daily specials to choose from. From red beans and rice to corned beef and cabbage, check out their website to see when’s the best day to get your favorite dish!

2. Joey K’s: 3001 Magazine St., joeyksrestaurant.com 3. Katie’s: 3701 Iberville St., katiesinmidcity.com Best Restaurant (French Quarter) 1. Antoine’s: 713 St. Louis St., antoines.com Run by fifth-generation relatives of the original creator of the restaurant, Antoine Alciatore, Antoine’s is the oldest restaurant in the city of New Orleans.

In addition to their fine dining, they throw private parties as well as smaller dinner events. All are sure to be fun, delicious and fancy.

2. Galatoire’s: 209 Bourbon St., galatoires.com 3. Kingfish: 337 Chartres St., kingfishneworleans. com Best Restaurant (Marigny/Bywater) 1. Feelings Cafe and Courtyard Bar: 2600 Chartres St., feelingscafebar.com A casual, laid-back restaurant and bar, Feelings gives patrons an authentic New Orleans feeling with its nostalgic memorabilia and traditional dishes, as well as their own takes on classics and their own personal dishes.

2. Mimi’s in the Marigny: 2601 Royal St., mimismarigny.com 3. Bacchanal Wine: 600 Poland Ave., bacchanalwine.com Best Restaurant (Uptown) 1. Pascal’s Manale: 1838 Napoleon Ave., pascalsmanale.com Pascal’s Manale is most famous for inventing the famed, delicious dish known as barbeque shrimp.

They’ve been around for over 100 years and they continue to dish out traditional New Orleans dishes, some staying completely true to their roots and some with their own special twists.

2. Rum House: 3128 Magazine St., therumhouse. com 3. Superior Grill: 3636 St. Charles Ave., superiorgrill. com Best Restaurant (CBD/Warehouse District) 1. Cochon: 930 Tchoupitoulas St., cochonrestaurant.com If you’re looking for high-quality, authentic Cajun/ Southern cuisine with top-notch ingredients, look no further. This is a place you simply cannot miss while in this city.

2. Compere Lapin: 535 Tchoupitoulas St., comperelapin.com 3. Peche: 800 Magazine St., pecherestaurant.com

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Best Restaurant (Mid-City) 1. Mandina’s: 3800 Canal St., mandinasrestaurant.com Mandina’s restaurant has been a staple in Mid-City for nearly 100 years. With everything from simple yet delicious po-boys to delicacies like crab legs in wine sauce, Mandina’s serves up incredible Italian cuisine with real New Orleanian influence.

2. Venezia: 134 N Carrollton Ave., venezianeworleans.net 3. Toups’ Meatery: 845 N Carrollton Ave., toupsmeatery.com Best Restaurant (Lakeview) 1. Velvet Cactus: 6300 Argonne Blvd., thevelvetcactus.com The Velvet Cactus is a casual, fun, familyfriendly restaurant that serves up a variety of Mexican-influenced dishes along with their beloved margaritas. They’re open Monday-Thursday and have a different intriguing drink special each day. Stop by on your birthday for a free margarita!

2. Brisbi’s: 7400 Lakeshore Dr., brisbisrestaurant. com 3. Blue Crab: 7900 Lakeshore Dr., thebluecrabnola. com Best Restaurant (Westbank) 1. Cafe 615 Home of Da Wabbit: 615 Kepler St., Gretna, dawabbit.net Modestly priced, staying true to its culinary surroundings, and putting real, genuine passion into each dish, Cafe 615 Home of Da Wabbit is a must-try on the Westbank. Best known for their namesake Da Wabbit Burger, they also have daily lunch specials, great soups, sandwiches, seafood platters and a whole lot more.

2. Nine Roses: 1100 Stephens St., Gretna, ninerosesrestaurant. com City 3. Red Maple: 1036 Lafayette St., Gretna, theredmaple.com Best Restaurant (Metairie) 1. Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar & Fish House: 3117 21st Street, mredsrestaurants. com Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar & Fish House in the former Bozo’s space has become a favorite Metairie destination for seafood lovers. With locations also in the French Quarter, St. Charles Avenue, and soon Mid-City, New Orleanians will be able to get their seafood fix wherever they are.

2. Drago’s: 3232 N Arnoult Rd., dragosrestaurant. com 3. Andrea’s: 3100 19th St., andreasrestaurant.com Best Upscale Restaurant 1. Commander’s Palace: 1403 Washington Ave., commanderspalace.com Since 1893, Commander’s Palace has not only been a staple of New Orleans cuisine, but more of a celebrated landmark. They’ve stayed true to their roots ever since opening, and have a legacy and history matched by very few. Try their 25-cent martinis at lunch.

2. Restaurant R’evolution: 777 Bienville St., revolutionnola.com 3. Antoine’s: 713 St. Louis St., antoines.com Best Casual Restaurant 1. Dat Dog: Multiple locations, datdognola.com Dat Dog is known for being not just your average

hot dog spot. They have everything from gator sausage to turducken sausage, as well as the classic beef sausage, and also have 33 toppings to go atop these extravagant dogs, including crawfish etoufee.

It’ll put a smile on your face!

2. The Big Cheezy: Multiple locations, thebigcheezy. com 3. Juan’s Flying Burrito: Multiple locations, juansflyingburrito.com Best Bakery 1. Maple St. Patisserie: Multiple locations, maplestreetpatisserie.com Maple Street Patisserie has a plethora of absolutely delicious baked goods and pastries, mostly European, like danishes, cakes, and croissants. Their baking methods and ingredients are very authentic to the regions and countries they represent, and that can be seen (or tasted) in every bite.

2. La Boulangerie: 4600 Magazine St., laboulangerienola.com 3. Haydell’s: 4037 Jefferson Hwy., haydelbakery.com Best Deli 1. Stein’s Market & Deli: 2207 Magazine St., steinsdeli.net If you’re under the impression that New York is the only place with the ability to whip up a real, quality, New York-style bagel, Stein’s Deli would beg to differ.

Other than their deliciously authentic, unrivaled bagels, they also have quality, fresh meats, cheeses, and other goods including sauces and craft beers.

2. Martin Wine Cellar: 3827 Baronne St., martinwinecellar.com 3. Maple St. Patisserie et Deli: 3138 Magazi St., maplestreetpatisserie.com

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Best Cheap Eats 1. The Big Cheezy: Multiple locations, thebigcheezy. com Get ready to rethink the grilled cheese sandwich.

Before you throw your white bread with Kraft singles on the stove, head over to the Big Cheezy and try their unbelievable selection of signature grilled cheese sandwiches with artisan breads, cheeses, meats, veggies, sauces, and more.

2. Dat Dog: Various locations, datdognola.com 3. Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria: Multiple locations, felipestaqueria.com

Best Place to Get a Salad 1. City Greens: Multiple locations, eatcitygreens.com City Greens has their very own farm from which they harvest the fresh ingredients that go into their salads and it doesn’t stop there. They offer a vast selection of soups, salads, wraps, and juices with different combinations of their delicious greens, sauces, cheeses, meats, and other ingredients.

2. Reginelli’s Pizzeria: Multiple locations, reginellis. com 3. Zea Rotisserie and Grill: Multiple locations, zearestaurants.com Best Restaurant for Dessert 1. Cheesecake Bistro: 2001 St. Charles Ave., copelandscheesecakebistro.com Copeland’s Cheesecake Bistro goes far beyond cheesecake. They have a full menu comprised of appetizers, entrees and beverages with influences from around the world. But of course, their signature, otherworldly cheesecakes are a must-try.

2. Sucre: Multiple locations, shopsucre.com 3. Commander’s Palace: 1403 Washington Ave., commanderspalace.com Best Outdoor Dining 1. Cafe Amelie: 912 Royal St., cafeamelie.com Cafe Amelie is an aesthetically gorgeous and culinarily delicious location for any occasion. Not only do they have great food, but you can’t beat the atmosphere. The restaurant is located in the beautiful and historic 150-year-old Princess of Monaco Courtyard and Carriage House on Royal Street. Enjoy the scenic outdoor garden/courtyard seating for a meal or a cocktail.

2. Bacchanal Wine: 600 Poland Ave., bacchanalwine.com 3. Velvet Cactus: 6300 Argonne Blvd., thevelvetcactus.com Best Romantic Date Spot 1. Bombay Club: 830 Conti St., bombayclubneworleans.com The Bombay Club is a perfect place to take a step back from the craziness of the French Quarter and enjoy a romantic setting with a delicious menu, as well as an extremely extensive cocktail menu featuring over 50 signature drinks to enjoy.

2. Restaurant R’evolution: 777 Bienville St., revolutionnola.com 3. Foundation Room New Orleans: 225 Decatur St., houseofblues.com/neworleans/fr Best Breakfast Spot 1. Another Broken Egg: Multiple locations, anotherbrokenegg.com If you’re looking for an absolutely, undeniably delicious, artisanal breakfast, look no further. The same goes for brunch and lunch as well. Their omelettes and salads will have you asking for yet another broken egg.

2. Ruby Slipper: Multiple locations, therubyslippercafe.net 3. Slim Goodies: 3322 Magazine St., slimgoodiesdiner.net Best Lunch Spot 1. Shaya: 4213 Magazine St., shayarestaurant. com Using seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients, Chef Alon Shaya combines the culinary traditions used in Israeli cuisine with those of Louisiana, as well as places from all around the world. With influences from Northern Africa, Eastern Europe and the Middle East, this James Beard Award-winner makes delicious, unique dishes that explain why this place is so popular. Make a reservation since tables here are hard to come by!

2. Cochon: 930 Tchoupitoulas St., cochonrestaurant. com 3. Willie Mae’s: 7457 St. Charles Ave., williemaesnola.com Best Brunch Spot 1. Surrey’s Cafe and Juice Bar: 1418 and 4807 Magazine St., surreysnola.com Surrey’s serves up tasty traditional brunch dishes, as well as their signature, fresh, organic juices every day from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. You can even BYOB to mix with their homemade juices if you need your juice with a kick.

2. Atchafalaya: 901 Lousiana Ave., atchafalayarestaurant.com 3. Red Gravy: 125 Camp St., redgravycafe.com Best Diner 1. City Diner: 3316 S Interstate 10 Service Rd E., citydiner.biz City Diner serves mainly traditional Southern dishes from New Orleans and the region as a whole.

However, they also have their own signature dishes like their pancakes that are so humongous, they have

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2. Little Tokyo: 310 N Carrollton Ave., littletokyonola.com 3. Shogun: 2325 Veterans Memorial Blvd., shogunneworleans.com

Best Thai Restaurant Best Café 1. La Thai Uptown: 4938 Prytania St., 1. Caffe! Caffe!: 4301 Clearview Pkwy, Metairie, lathaiuptown.com caffecaffe.com Coming from a Cajun-French background as Caffe! Caffe! is more than just a café. They have well as a Thai background, Chef Diana Chauvin is a pretty extensive menu with a vast coffee and tea the perfect candidate to run a Thai restaurant in selection, as well as soups, salads, sandwiches, and New Orleans. She stays true to the culinary arts of wraps. You can build your own or choose from their Thailand, but also caters to the South, in particular menu of signature selections.

Cajun-French and New Orleanian culinary 2. High Hat Café: 4500 Freret St., traditions. highhatcafe.com 2. SukhoThai: 4519 Magazine St. 3. Feeling’s Café and Courtyard and 2200 Royal St., sukhothaiBar: 2600 Chartres St., nola.com Copeland's feelingscafebar.com 3. Bangkok Thai: 513 S Carrollton Ave. Best Chinese Restaurant 1. Five Happiness: 3605 Best Vietnamese S Carrollton Ave., Restaurant fivehappiness.com 1. Namese Five Happiness is Vietnamese Cafe: about as authentic as 4077 Tulane Ave., it gets, short of leaving namese.net the country and heading Namese gives over to China for a bite “Southern Comfort” an to eat. They have all of entirely new twist. They the signature dishes you don’t compromise their might find there like fried Vietnamese traditions rice and lo mein, and they in their dishes, but they specialize in group dining do mix in different aspects with rooms fitting up to 150 of Vietnamese cuisine from people! different regions of Vietnam.

2. Red’s Chinese: 3048 St. The restaurant itself is very Claude Ave., redschinese.com comfortable and inviting. They have 3. PF Chang’s: 3301 Veterans Memorial pho and so much more, including a great Blvd., pfchangs.com cocktail list.

2. Magasin: 4201 Magazine St., magasincafe.com Best Japanese Restaurant 3. Jazmine Cafe: 614 S Carrollton Ave., jazminecafe.

1. Miyako: 1403 St. Charles Ave., com japanesebistro.com With expertly-trained hibachi chefs and sushi Best BBQ Restaurant chefs, Miyako is a classy, authentic Japanese 1. The Joint: 701 Mazant St., alwayssmokin.com restaurant. They also offer an entertaining dining Praised by publications like Zagat and Bon Appétit, experience with your food being prepared right in as well as influential chefs like Guy Fieri, The Joint front of you. Planning an event? You can make a is without a doubt one of the greatest BBQ joints reservation there for parties of up to 70 people!

in New Orleans. Located in the Bywater, they serve traditional Southern BBQ dishes and simply make them better.

2. Saucy’s BBQ: 4200 Magazine St., saucysnola. com 3. Blue Oak BBQ: 900 Carrollton Ave., blueoakbbq. com Best Italian Restaurant 1. Domenica: 123 Baronne St., domenicarestaurant.com Run by the same chef as Pizza Domenica and Shaya, Chef Alon Shaya knows how to keep things truly authentic. While all of his ingredients come fresh from Louisiana, all of his dishes stay aligned with all the tried and true traditions of Italian cuisine.

2. Vincent’s Italian Cuisine: 7839 St. Charles St., vincentsitaliancuisine.com 3. Venezia Restaurant: 134 N Carrollton Ave., venezianeworleans.net Best Cajun Restaurant 1. Mulate’s: 201 Julia St., mulates.com Known as the original Cajun restaurant, Mulate’s upholds all of the culinary traditions that go into making delicious, authentic Cajun dishes. With live Cajun music and a dance floor, this extremely Cajun restaurant offers more than just their delicious food, but also some entertainment to go with it.

2. Cochon: 930 Tchoupitoulas St., cochonrestaurant.com 3. Jacque-Imo’s: 8324 Oak St., jacque-imos.com Best American Restaurant 1. Copeland’s of New Orleans: Multiple locations, copelandsofneworleans.com For 33 years, Copeland’s of New Orleans has been serving up dishes that stay true to American traditions and, more specifically, to the culinary traditions of the South and New Orleans. Other than their incredible food, they also offer a wide variety of cocktails, beers and wines.

2. Zea Rotisserie & Grill: Multiple locations, zearestaurants.com 3. Houston’s: 1755 St. Charles Ave., hillstone.com/ houstons

Best African Restaurant 1. Bennachin: 1212 Royal St. With rave reviews and a cozy, laid-back atmosphere, Bennachin offers an authentic West African culinary experience with a policy that allows you to bring your own alcoholic beverage! Come check it out, because Bennachin is not the kind of place that comes around very often and you won’t want to miss it.

2. Cafe Abyssinia: 5511 Magazine St. 3. Jamila’s Cafe: 7808 Maple St., jamilascafe.com Best Indian Restaurant 1. Nirvana: 4308 Magazine St., insidenirvana. com Nirvana will leave your taste buds quivering. Their full, authentic Indian menu offers mouthwatering options like samosas, chicken tikka masala, butter chicken, tandoori chicken, as well as equally delicious vegetarian options. Try their all-you-caneat lunch buffet.

2. Taj Mahal: 923 Metairie Rd. 3. Saffron Nola: 505 Gretna St. Best Middle Eastern Restaurant 1. Lebanon’s Cafe: 1500 S. Carrollton Ave., lebanonscafe.com Lebanon’s Cafe is known to be New Orleans’ top Middle Eastern eatery by many authorities on the subject. With dishes for everyone from carnivores to vegans, Lebanon’s Cafe can satisfy even the most picky eaters, especially since they offer outdoor seating!

2. Mona’s Cafe: Multiple locations, monascafeanddeli.com 3. Pyramids Cafe: 3151 Calhoun St., pyramidscafeneworleans.com Best Mexican Restaurant 1. Carreta’s Grill: Multiple locations, carretasgrillrestaurant.com With multiple locations in Southern Louisiana, nightly live music and entertainment, as well as authentic food with quality, fresh ingredients at reasonable prices, Carreta’s grill is a great location for anyone craving quality Mexican food and who might want to see some live music at the same time.

2. El Gato Negro: Multiple locations,

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elgatonegronola.com 3. Casa Garcia: 8814 Veterans Memorial Blvd., casa-garcia.com Best Latin Restaurant 1. Baru Bistro & Tapas: 3700 Magazine St., barutapas.com Baru opened as a simple tapas joint, but has since expanded into a more expansive and exploratory Latin restaurant with dishes from all over South America.

2. Mizado Cocina: 5080 Pontchartrain Blvd., mizadococina.com 3. Mais Arepas: 1200 Carondelet St., facebook. com/maisarepas Best Seafood Restaurant 1. Deanie’s Seafood: Multiple locations, deanies.com Known by locals and non-locals alike as the place to go for the best seafood in town, Deanie’s Seafood will boil, broil, or fry any kind of seafood you can think of. They even ship their fresh, high-quality seafood pre-packaged and ready to cook anywhere in the country.

2. Drago’s Seafood Restaurant: 2 Poydras St., dragosrestaurant.com 3. Peche: 800 Magazine St., pecherestaurant.com Best Restaurant for Boiled Seafood 1. Bevi Seafood Co.: Multiple locations, beviseafoodco.com Bevi Seafood Co. does it all. They will boil crawfish, crab, oysters, and shrimp, depending on what’s in season, and they will do it right. As well as being a sit-down restaurant, they’ll also cater a party Southern-style with an incredible seafood boil.

2. The Galley: 2535 Metairie Rd., facebook.com/ The-Galley-Seafood-Restaurant-124674343220 3. Frankie and Johnny’s: 321 Arabella St., frankieandjohnnys.net Best Steakhouse 1. Crescent City Steaks: 1001 N Broad St., crescentcitysteaks.com In the current climate of efficiency and, often, shortcuts when it comes to cooking, Crescent City Steaks counters that by taking impeccable care of each steak they serve. They practically invented the New Orleans style of cooking steak in butter nearly a century ago and haven’t changed their amazing ways since.

2. Mr. John’s: 2111 St Charles Ave., mrjohnssteakhouse.com 3. Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse: 716 Iberville St., dickiebrennanssteakhouse.com Best Creole Restaurant 1. Dooky Chase’s Restaurant: 2301 Orleans Ave., dookychaserestaurant.com Dooky Chase’s Restaurant has a long and storied past, starting from just a sandwich and lotto outlet in 1939 and blossoming into the authentic, locally beloved Creole-style sit-down restaurant it became and remains today. Locals and visitors alike rant and rave about Dooky Chase’s.

2. Willie Mae’s Scotch House: 2401 St. Ann St., williemaesnola.com 3. Lil Dizzy’s Cafe: 1500 Esplanade Ave., lildizzyscafe.com Best Bar Food 1. Buffa’s: 1001 Esplanade Ave., buffasbar.com Buffa’s Bar isn’t just a home for delicious, New Orleans inspired bar food, it’s also an excellent venue to catch live music. With the “World’s Most Open Mic Night” every Wednesday and a variety of local acts, you can be sure to catch anything and everything at Buffa’s.

2. Avenue Pub: 1732 St. Charles Ave., theavenuepub. com 3. Backspace Bar & Kitchen: 139 Chartres St., backspacenola.com Best Coffee Shop 1. PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans: Multiple locations, pjscoffee.com PJ’s coffee shop has multiple locations in New Orleans and each one is as good as the last. And though they are a chain, they are still a local original, founded in New Orleans in 1978. The coffee and other beverages are fantastic with a vast array of options (hot, iced, blended,

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smoothies, tea ... ). They also serve food and even sell gifts and merchandise.

2. CC’s: 900 Jefferson Ave., ccscoffee.com 3. Mojo: 4700 Freret St., mojocoffeeroasters.com Best Vegetarian Menu 1. Carmo: 527 Julia St., cafecarmo.com Known as a tropical cafe, Carmo takes fruits, vegetables, and even leaves from all around the world to make delicious and intriguing vegetarian and vegan dishes. While they are known for their vegetarian options, they also have a very worldly seafood menu that should not be ignored.

2. Seed: 1330 Prytania St., seedyourhealth.com 3. Green Goddess: 307 Exchange Pl., greengoddessrestaurant.com Best Vegan Menu 1. Seed: 1330 Prytania St., seedyourhealth.com Seed is unbelievably determined to keep their mission of being self-sustainable and all-natural.

Not only is their food high-quality, locally-sourced, organic, and purely natural, but their menus are made from recycled material, their energy comes from solar power, and they utilize compost. And did we mention that their food is delicious?

2. Sneaky Pickle: 4017 St. Claude Ave., yousneakypickle.com 3. Green Goddess: 307 Exchange Pl., greengoddessrestaurant.com Best Festival Food 1. Crawfish Monica from Kajun Kettle Foods, kajunkettle.com Crawfish Monica may look like just pasta with crawfish, but there’s a lot more that goes into it.

Garlic, cayenne, white wine, parsley leaves, green onions, lemon juice and, yes, crawfish tails all go into making this dish one of the best you can find at a New Orleans festival.

2. Softshell Crab Po-Boy from The Galley Seafood Restaurant 3. Cochon De Lait Po-Boy from Walker’s Southern Style BBQ, cochondelaitpoboys.com Best Roast Beef Po-Boy 1. Parasol’s Bar and Restaurant: 2533 Constance St. Right in the Garden District of New Orleans, Parasol’s is a divey kind of place, with sports on the TVs, alcoholic beverages to sip on, but more importantly, the best roast beef po-boy you’ll find in this city. Locals and visitors alike all love this place.

2. Tracey’s: 2604 Magazine St., traceysnola.com 3. R&O’s: 216 Metairie-Hammond Hwy., Metairie, facebook.com/pages/R-Os/125771594139504 Best Shrimp Po-Boy 1. Short Stop Poboys: 119 Transcontinental Dr., shortstoppoboysno.com Short Stop Poboys offers up the best shrimp poboy you could wish for. This is not to say that shrimp po-boys are all that they offer, but it’s definitely one of the best items on their menu.

2. Parkway Bakery & Tavern: 538 Hagan Ave., parkwaypoorboys.com 3. Guy’s Po-Boys: 5259 Magazine St., facebook. com/Guys-Poboys-107789665959807 Best Oyster Po-Boy 1. Parkway Bakery & Tavern: 538 Hagan Ave, parkwaypoorboys.com When President Barack Obama visits your restaurant in Mid-City to try out an oyster po-boy, you know you’re doing it right. They’ve been said to have the best fried oyster, shrimp, and roast beef po-boys in Mid-City, but their oyster variety might just be the best in all New Orleans.

2. Domelise’s Po-Boys & Bar: 5240 Annunciation St, domelisespoboys.com 3. Acme Oyster House: 724 Iberville St. and 8 Canal St. (inside Harrah’s Casino), acmeoyster.com Best Wings 1. WOW Cafe, American Grill & Wingery: Multiple locations, wowcafe.com If you’re looking for chicken wings that will wow you with their flavor, look no further. A New Orleans original that is so good, it’s spread to locations around the country. The wings, along with their extensive selection of sauces and spice rubs, are to die for.

2. Buffalo Wild Wing’s: 4150 General DeGaulle Dr., buffalowildwings.com 3. Hooters: 4748 Veterans Memorial Blvd., hootersoflouisiana.com Best Fried Chicken 1. Willie Mae’s Scotch House: 2401 St. Ann St.,

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williemaesnola.com Willie Mae’s has gotten the art of Southern comfort food down pat. All of their dishes are exquisite and their fried chicken is something else. It’s pretty greasy, just like your hands will be after you’re done stuffing your face with it, but it’s well worth the mess.

2. Dooky Chase’s Restaurant: 2301 Orleans Ave., dookychaserestaurant.com 3. Ma Momma’s House of Cornbread, Chicken and Waffl es: 5741 Crowder Blvd., mamommashouse.com Best Hamburger 1. Phil’s Grill: Multiple locations, phils-grill. com With an incredibly wide array of choices on their create-your-own-burger menu to an everchanging Burger of the Month, it’s hard to go wrong choosing Phil’s Grill for a burger when in New Orleans.

2. Company Burger: 4600 Freret St., thecompanyburger.com 3. Port of Call: 838 Esplanade Ave., portofcallnola.com Best Hot Dog 1. Dat Dog: Multiple locations, datdognola. com Dat Dog is the place to go for hot dogs. They have everything from alligator sausage to smoked sausage, vegetarian options, and the toppings list is nothing short of extraordinary.

2. Dreamy Weenies: 740 N Rampart St, dreamyweenies.com 3. Ted’s Frostop: 3100 Calhoun St., tedsfrostop. com Best Pasta 1. Venezia Restaurant: 134 N Carrollton Ave, venezianeworleans.com Venezia’s Italian is some of the best in New Orleans and you can never go wrong with their pasta. With choices like lasagna, chicken parmigiana and fettuccine alfredo, Venezia should be your first stop for pasta in New Orleans.

2. Vincent’s Italian Cuisine: 7839 St. Charles Ave., vincentsitaliancuisine.com

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3. Red Gravy: 125 Camp St., redgravycafe.com Best Sushi 1. Kyoto Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar: 4920 Prytania St., kyotonola.com Kyoto has a perfect choice of sushi, from creative takes to classics, including their famous Sarah Roll. If you’re looking for delicious Japanese fare in New Orleans, Kyoto is the place to be.

2. Sake Cafe: 2830 Magazine St., sakecafeuptown.com 3. Origami Sushi: 5130 Freret St., sushinola.com Best Tacos 1. Juan’s Flying Burrito: Multiple locations, juansfl yingburrito.com Juan’s has a huge variety of drinks, classic Tex-Mex fare like queso and guacamole, and a myriad of their own burrito creations. Affordably priced and with a great Happy Hour, Juan’s is hard to miss.

2. Rum House: 3128 Magazine St., therumhouse. com 3. Taqueria Corona: 5932 Magazine St., taqueriacorona.com Best Pizza 1. Reginelli’s: Multiple Locations, reginellis. com Reginelli’s Pizzeria offers up 13 options of their hand-tossed specialty pizzas. Some of their toppings seem a little unorthodox, but they work together perfectly to leave you and your stomach satisfi ed and ready to order another. You can also make your own pizza using any of their fresh, quality, premium toppings.

2. Theo’s: 4218 Magazine St., theospizza.com 3. Mellow Mushroom: 8227 Oak St., mellowmushroom.com Best Ice Cream/Gelato 1. Angelo Brocato’s: 14 N Carrollton Ave, angelobrocatoicecream.com Located right next to our Best Pasta Winner, Venezia, Brocato’s is a great place to get your sweet fi x. For over 100 years, the Brocato family has been serving Italian desserts in the Sicilian tradition here in New Orleans. With everything

from gelato to pastries, Brocato’s is the place for sweet treats.

2. Creole Creamery: 4924 Prytania St., creolecreamery.com 3. Sucre: Multiple locations, shopsucre.com Best Sno-Ball 1. Hansen’s Sno-Bliz: 4801 Tchoupitoulas St., snobliz.com Started in 1939, Hansen’s Sno Bliz has been handing out classic New Orleans sno-balls for decades. With flavors from vanilla all the way to cardamom, Hansen’s easily has your favorite sno-ball on the menu.

2. Plum Street Snowballs: 1300 Burdette St., plumstreetsnoball. com 3. SnoWizard: 101 River Rd. and 4001 Magazine St., snowwizard.com

You can go to Haydel’s for a classic king cake, and you can also go to Haydel’s for a brownie marble swirl cheesecake or even cupcakes. With king cakes all year round for all occasions and in many great flavors, it’s hard to go wrong with Haydel’s, especially if you’re a lover of anything and everything cake.

2. Manny Randazzo King Cakes: 3515 N Hullen St., randazzokingcake.com 3. Gambino’s Bakery: 4821 Veterans Memorial Blvd., gambinos.com

Best Burrito 1. Izzo’s Illegal Burrito: Multiple locations, izzos.com Izzo’s claims they “roll you a better burrito”, and they definitely live up to the hype.

Whether you’re looking for delicious salads, makeyour-own burritos or burrito bowls, Izzo’s has it all. They base their menu on family recipes and a love of cooking, and offer great food in a fun atmosphere.

2. Juan’s Flying Burrito: Multiple locations, juansfl yingburrito.com 3. Oso’s: 222 Carondelet District: St., ososbb.com Donuts. Sliders.Brew.

Best Donut 1. District: Donuts.

Sliders. Brew: 2209 Magazine St., donutsandsliders. com Sliders, coffee and donuts might not be your typical restaurant fare, but at District: Donuts. Sliders.

Brew, that’s exactly what you’ll get. With a rotating selection of donut flavors and their decadent “Dough-lamode”—a warm donut stuffed with Creole Creamery ice cream —as well as countless other goodies, you’ll definitely find something to love.

2. Freret Street Poboy & Donut Shop: 4701 Freret St., facebook.com/freretstpoboydonutshop 3. Blue Dot Donuts: 4301 Canal St., bluedotdonuts.com Best King Cake 1. Haydel’s Bakery: 4037 Jeff erson Hwy., haydelbakery.com

Best Late-Night Eats 1. Mimi’s in the Marigny: 2601 Royal St., mimismarigny. com With a kitchen that’s open late seven days a week and serves New Orleans some of the best tapas around, Mimi’s in the Marigny is the place to go for late-night eats and excellent drinks. They serve food till 2 a.m. during the week, 4 a.m. on weekends, and the bar is open even later.

2. Backspace Bar & Kitchen: 139 Chartres St., backspacenola.com 3. Verti Marte: 1201 Royal St.

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By Kim Ranjbar

ine lounge part deux … Evan and Trace Hayes, owners of The Delachaise, the popular wine bar on St. Charles Avenue, have just opened a second location on Maple Street in the Riverbend. Dubbed Chais Delachaise, this shiny new wine bar is taking over the space that once housed The Sammich, Singha Song Thai and many others. With Chef Daniel Volponi in the kitchen and an eclectic wine program on the horizon, it is hoped that this time the curse that seems to cast a dark cloud over this building will be lifted. Enjoy dishes like Beef Randang (an incredibly tasty Malaysian dish), “Bitterballen” or crispy, breaded meatballs, several different kinds of bruschetta, lamb sliders, steamed mussels with a lemongrass kafi r lime broth, and, of course, their famous goosefat fries.

7708 Maple St., (504) 510-4509, chaisdelachaise.com Speaking of wine … Tujague's owner Mark Latter, his wife Candice and P.J. Rosenberg have recently opened Bar Frances, a European-style wine bar that doubles as a restaurant on the bustling Freret Street corridor. Chef Brendan Cahill, a recent transplant from New Haven, offers a menu that feels like a Parisian bistro with an American slant.

Dishes include beef tartare served with sweet potato chips, duck rillettes, hangar steak with French fries, country terrine, grilled Gulf fi sh with basil pesto, pork belly with purple potatoes and pan-seared duck breast with blueberry reduction. By the way, Bar Frances also features a pretty

well-rounded wine selection, too!

4525 Freret St., (504) 371-5043, barfrances.com He's back! … Chef Chris DeBarr, whose culinary creativity wowed us at The Delachaise and Green Goddess, is now back in town after a three-year hiatus in Portland, Oregon. After a stressful knee surgery and some hit-and-miss adventures in Portland restaurants, DeBarr has returned to cook at Rebellion Bar & Urban Kitchen in the Warehouse District. According to Nola.com, Rebellion's owner Seung Hong is a huge fan of DeBarr's genius, which is why he invited DeBarr to return to New Orleans to be chef, manager and partner at the restaurant. DeBarr is working away at creating some new menu items and training a new staff … but all we can say at this point is we're ecstatic to have him back. New Orleans has missed you!

748 Camp St., (504) 298-7317, nolarebellion.com Uprooting … Chef Phillip Lopez's fl agship restaurant Root has packed up and left its Warehouse District digs only to move into the bar space above Square Root, his exceptional concept restaurant on Magazine Street. The move was sparked because Root's lease was ending in May 2016 and the building on Julia Street was in serious disrepair. It seems to make perfect sense to have both his casual and not-so-casual restaurants in one awesome location, especially for folks like myself who can afford the multiplecourse prix fi xe $150 menu at Square Root.

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1800 Magazine St., (504) 252-9480, rootnola.com

4241 Veterans Memorial Blvd., (504) 889-2301, boulevardbistro.com

It just keeps getting cheesier …

Because there can't be enough grilled cheese sandwiches in the Greater New Orleans area, The Big Cheezy has opened yet another location, this time inside Henry's Bar on Magazine Street.

Since opening their fi rst location on Broad Street a little over a year ago, The Big Cheezy has oozed its way into The Dragon's Den on Esplanade, a larger shop on Williams Boulevard in Kenner, and now it has spread its cheesy goodness Uptown. The new location inside Henry's Bar offers a more succinct menu. But it still has items like the “Frycheezy” with cheddar and jack on white bread with seasoned fries and bacon or the “Crawgator” with pepper jack, cheddar, alligator and crawfi sh sausage, caramelized onions, and grilled green peppers on sourdough. Will New Orleans get any cheesier? All we can do is wait and see.

5101 Magazine St., (504) 258-4075, thebigcheezy.com

Have you missed it? … You asked for it, so you got it! Zatarain's just re-released Chow Chow, it's unique mustard-relish blend just in time for your annual summer backyard barbecue. Not available since 2007 due to slow sales, the folks at Zatarain's were surprised by the public response asking them to bring it back.

“People really love this product!” Jill Pratt, general manager for Zatarain’s, said. “It’s been incredible to see how many requests we get for it. We’ve heard that and are thrilled to offer it again for this summer.

Who knows? Maybe it could be something that comes back each year.” The return of this iconic fl avor has also inspired a tasty collaboration with Dat Dog, the “Zat Dog”. Available through September 30 at all Dat Dog locations, the Zat Dog features Zatarain’s Crab Boil-spiced shrimp sausage topped with corn macque choux and a zip of Zatarain’s Chow Chow. Zatarain's Chow Chow will only be available through September, so stock up! mccormick.com/Zatarains

Don't get happy, get social! … Open less than six months ago by Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts, Boulevard American Bistro recently launched a “Social Hour” offered Monday through Friday from 3-6 p.m. in its spacious, comfortable bar.

Bartender Jay Teichmann will be pouring $6 well drinks and $7 wines by the glass. The kitchen will also be serving $8 small plates, which include house-made guacamole, tuna tartare, crispy fried oysters and a petit ribeye steak sandwich.

“We are excited to offer a gathering place for locals to come and relax, and meet up with friends,” General Manager Robert Hardie stated. “Boulevard has a great social atmosphere, so what better way to celebrate summer with friends than with a social hour right in their own backyard?”

Killer new cocktails at Kingfish …

Kingfi sh Kitchen & Cocktails' head bartender Justin Gerhmann, in collaboration with his entire bar staff, has created a new “Sip List” featuring handcrafted libations, along with locally-brewed draft and bottled beers.

Highlights of Gerhmann’s newest creations include “First Word” made with Aperol and Del Megay, “Johnnie’s Smoked Chocolate” with Johnnie Walker Black and Marie Brizzard white crème, and “B Line” made with Ford’s gin, Averna, fresh lemon juice and strawberries. Gerhmann’s new cocktail menu is intended to complement the Louisiana-centric menu of Executive Chef Nathan Richard.

337 Chartres St., (504) 598-5005, kingfi shneworleans.com

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hat horrific scene where Violet Beauregard plumps up like a ripe blueberry after chewing a rather special piece of gum devised

by Willy Wonka will forever haunt me.

I don't even need to watch Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory to clearly remember Violet's regrettable action when she snatches the gum from Wonka's hand and stuffs it into her mouth, completely disregarding his warning: “I wouldn't do that if I were you!” We're forced to watch in revulsion as she describes tasting a threecourse meal that begins with tomato soup and ends with blueberry pie, her ultimate downfall. Though all of the “nasty, mean little children” end up tormented in one way or another, Violet's incident always disturbed me most of all … perhaps because aside from Mike Teavee shrinking into the size of a toy soldier, no other kid is shown to go through any drastic physical changes. Also, the thought of being “juiced” by a bunch of orange-faced pygmies from Loompaland gives me the heebie-jeebies.

Thankfully, Roald Dahl, Gene Wilder and the folks in Hollywood did not manage to put a dent in my verging-on-obsessive love of blueberries. Though the summer months in Louisiana make me dread all sorts of things—intolerable heat and humidity, cockroaches, scary thunderstorms, and did I mention cockroaches?—one thing I always look forward to is a fresh supply of local blueberries. The markets are filled with little plastic crates of blueberries that I buy in bulk and freeze at home, filling my daily breakfast need for blueberry, full-fat Greek yogurt, and homemade granola. I used to hold out till Hubig's released their blueberry pies, shunning the other flavors during these months of blueberry-filled bliss. Though Hubig's has not returned yet (and doesn't seem likely to do so anytime soon), there are plenty of other chefs and proprietors out there willing and able to give me my summertime fix.

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By Kim Ranjbar

Street, Josephine Estelle is one of the hottest new restaurants in the city. Chef Phillip Mariano, formerly chef de cuisine at Domenica, is knocking our socks off with asparagus and pimento cheese, gnocchi with Gorgonzola, and soft shell crab po-boys with red-eye mayo, fava beans, and bacon.

But it's an item on their dessert menu that really stands out. Feast your eyes (and your tongue) on their Blueberry Crostata made with fresh, local blueberries and mascarpone cheese, sprinkled with mapletahini granola, and topped with a dollop of tart, lemon gelato. It seems they make this crostata with the freshest fruit available, so you better get yours before they're all gone!

Speaking of elusive desserts, every once in a while, Maple Street Patisserie will throw out a new and beautiful pastry gem in their dessert case, and recently, I happened upon another. It was just a simple fruit tart with a shortbread crust and not-too-sweet pastry cream, topped with fresh, beautiful blueberries and drizzled only slightly with glaze. Though difficult to eat, the blueberries tumbled everywhere with each forkful, it tasted like summertime in every bite! These stunning fresh-blueberry tarts aren't always available, but I'm sure they'd whip up a few if you asked nicely.

Berries are getting hoppy in the New Orleans brewing-universe, as Abita just released a new seasonal flavor— Abita Blueberry Wheat. It has a crisp, summertime malt flavor with the scent and hint of fresh, Louisiana blueberries. It's not too sweet, but rather fresh and light, and the perfect accompaniment at a rollicking fish fry or even just kicking back after a grueling day at work.

When it comes down to it, nothing is better than fresh-picked blueberries, still warm from the summer sun. And there are quite a few spots within driving distance where you can pick them for yourself! Pack your car with family and friends, head out to Ridemore Ranch & Berry Farm in Covington or Blue Harvest Farms in Bush, Louisiana, and spend the day picking your own beautiful blueberries. It just doesn’t get any better, or fresher, than that!

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RestaurantGuide African Bennachin is a cozy little West African restaurant with origins from Gambia and Cameroon.

Carnivores and vegans alike can find something they’ll love at this relaxed, BYOB place. 1212 Royal St., 522-1230, bennachinrestaurant.com

American Belle’s Diner offers tasty diner food and breakfast all day with an early 1950s rock ‘n’ roll, malt shop vibe for added family fun. Jam out to classic tunes while enjoying classic eats in the heart of the French Quarter. 1122 Decatur St., 566-6003, bellesdinerneworleans.com

Crescent City Steaks has provided authentic, timeless New Orleans food and culture for four generations. Their signature sizzling steak with a savory side is sure to make your experience worthwhile. 1001 N Broad St., 821-3271, crescentcitysteaks.com Daisy Dukes has a wide variety of New Orleans dishes. Enjoy their bottomless Cajun Bloody Mary's and fried delicacies 24 hours a day. Not to mention, there’s all-day breakfast. French Quarter, CBD, Metairie, daisydukesrestaurant.com Dat Dog features everything from alligator sausage to spicy chipotle veggie dogs to turducken hot dogs.

Their full bar has draft beer and hard milkshakes to complement any dog. Multiple locations, datdognola.com

City Diner’s comfort foods are great for any of the 24 hours that they’re open. Their giant pancake is so big it’s served in a large pizza box. 3116 S I-10 Service Road East, 831-1030, citydiner.biz The Columns Hotel specializes in seafood and New Orleans cuisine and has an acclaimed Sunday Jazz Brunch. Happy Hour every day from 5 to 7 p.m.

3811 St. Charles Ave., 899-9308, thecolumns.com Copeland’s of New Orleans boasts premium ingredients used in their food which is made from scratch. They pride themselves on the variety and quality of their Creole-inspired menu options.

Multiple locations, copelandsofneworleans.com

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Ma Momma’s House of Cornbread, Chicken and Waffles has anytime-breakfast, fried chicken and waffles, and “J-Money Fries” (we won’t spoil the surprise for you) that make it a place you can’t miss.

5741 Crowder Blvd., 244-0021, mamommashouse. com Orleans Grapevine has starters like Gumbo du Jour, cheese boards and Angus medallions that are sure to keep your mouth watering. Their expansive wine selection and outdoor courtyard seating will help you enjoy the food even more.. 720 Orleans Ave., 523-1930, orleansgrapevine.com Phil’s Grill’s “burger experience” is their delicious crown jewel food-wise, but Phil and his wife Christina also support local churches and schools through their “PHILanthropy” organization. Multiple locations, philsgrill.com Spudly’s Super Spuds has a casual atmosphere, and is perfect for family and friends. Its famous “Super Spud” giant baked potato has over 20 filling options. Don’t miss it! 2609 Harvard Ave., Metairie, 455-3250, spudlys.com

Charlie’s Restaurant is a drive from the French Quarter that’s well worth the trip. Home to some of the best gumbo around, Charlie’s menu features over 300 items. 6129 E St. Bernard Hwy., 682-9057 Cheesecake Bistro by Copeland’s doesn’t just offer their amazing cheesecake. They also serve dishes like jambalaya pasta and BBQ shrimp linguine, and have an amazing Sunday Jazz Brunch Buffet. 2001 St. Charles Ave., 593-9955, copelandscheesecakebistro.com

600 Carondelet St., 930-3070, Josephineestelle.com

Dat Dog Gattuso’s Neighborhood Restaurant is located in the Gretna Historical District. With pint nights every Thursday, live music on Thursdays and Fridays, and award-wining po-boys, everyone can find something they like. 435 Huey P Long Ave., Gretna, 368-1114, gattusos.net Gordon Biersch brews its own award-winning beers to complement gourmet bar snacks, seafood and more. Brewery tours and beer samplings are also offered by the Brew Master and staff. 200 Poydras St., 522-2739, gordonbiersch.com Josephine Estelle (In Ace Hotel) combines Creole, Cajun and Italian cuisines in their dishes for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Their expansive wine selection also contributes to their individuality.

Sun Ray Grill’s unique mix of Thai, Cuban, Mexican and New Orleanian cuisine is worth the trip to Gretna, along with its great food, modest prices and wide alcohol selection. 2600 Belle Chasse Hwy., (Next to Oschner Hospital) Gretna, 391-0053, sunraygrill.com Willie Mae’s Scotch House just might have the best fried chicken in New Orleans, but there’s also other soul food you can enjoy there that’s won awards for “Southern Region” food. Multiple locations, williemaesnola.com Wow Cafe Tulane Avenue is just one location of the New Orleans chicken chain. They have wings, fries, sandwiches, burgers and more, with a plethora of great sauces. 2220 Tulane Ave., 309-9015, wowcafego.com

Asian Bao & Noodle is an authentic, quality Chinese restaurant. Its pleasant atmosphere and outdoor

seating, as well as its free delivery are just some of its great qualities. 2700 Chartres St., 272-0004, baoandnoodle.com Five Happiness has been serving quality Chinese cuisine in New Orleans for over 30 years. It offers both well-known and obscure Chinese dishes at modest prices. 3605 S Carrollton Ave., 482-3935, fivehappiness.com Kyoto is known for delicious Japanese cuisine. Its specialty rolls are impressively creative like the Funky Margarita Roll with crawfish, tuna, salmon and spicy avocado sauce. 4920 Prytania St., 891-3644, kyotonola.com Kyoto 2 is known for delicious sushi and Japanese cuisine at reasonable prices. Check their board for daily specials that are sure to please. 5608 Citrus Blvd., Harahan, 818-0228 La Thai offers traditional as well as contemporary Thai dishes. Make sure to sample the Panko Crusted Sea Bass and Crab Three Ways. 4938 Prytania St., 899-8886, lathaiuptown.com Miyako is a hibachi restaurant and sushi bar that offers entertainment like knife-throwing and blazing onion volcanoes. The spacious venue offers good times and good food. 1403 St. Charles Ave., 4109997, japanesebistro.com Origami fuses Japanese cuisine with Southern flavors to create a truly unique culinary experience.

They specialize in the freshest sushi and sashimi, and creative cocktails. 5130 Freret St., 899-6532, sushinola.com Viet Orleans Bistro offers a variety of delicious Vietnamese dishes. Vietnamese po-boys, a wide array of rice dishes, and even beer and wine are just some of their options. 300 Baronne St., 333-6917

Bars with Great Food BB King’s Blues Club serves some of the best barbecue in New Orleans with a variety of the South’s most delicious comfort foods, all while providing live entertainment. 1104 Decatur St., 934-5464, bbkings.com/new-orleans

Backspace Bar & Kitchen offers daytime and late-night cocktails and snacks. Their drinks pay tribute to famous New Orleanian literary figures with a menu that matches the ambience. 139 Chartres St., 322-2245, backspacenola.com

Poppy’s Time Out Sports Bar is the ultimate spot for watching sports with frozen daiquiris, 20 beers on tap and great food. This bar has the eats along with a view. 500 Port of New Orleans Pl., 247-9265, poppystimeoutsportsbar.com

Barcadia is comparable to an adult Chuck-ECheese’s, but with better food. They have an extensive menu, but our favorite is their fried PB&J sandwich. 601 Tchoupitoulas St., 335-1740, barcadianeworleans.com

Rebellion Bar and Urban Kitchen incorporates Asian, Latin and Southern flavors. The bar specializes in craft beer and Japanese whisky and has the perfect balance of upscale and casual.

748 Camp St., 298-7317, nolarebellion.com

Bombay Club has fantastic martinis and nightly live music for the perfect romantic setting. Chef Nathan Richard’s delicious menu is influenced by both British and Cajun cuisine. 830 Conti St., 5772237, bombayclubneworleans.com

Rick’s Sporting Saloon, an adult sports bar with a welcoming atmosphere, is modestly priced with $5 drinks on Fridays. The staff is friendly, and the service is phenomenal. 522 Bourbon St., 5522510, ricks-saloon.com

Bruno’s Tavern is a sports bar with games, quality bar food and great student specials like $2 Tuesdays, providing a variety of $2 deals. 7538 Maple St., 861-7615, brunostavern.com

Rivershack Tavern is known as New Orleans’ most unusual bar, with live music and bi-weekly crawfish boils. A New Orleans bar experience you don’t want to miss. 3449 River Road, 834-4938, therivershacktavern.com

Buffa’s Bar and Restaurant is recognized

by Esquire as one of the best bars in America.

Open 24/7, there’s nightly live music and a great backroom for Sunday brunch. 1001 Esplanade Ave., 949-0038, buffasbar.com The Jimani has a comfortable atmosphere that hosts locals and tourists alike. It’s been a wellknown late-night hangout for food, cocktails and sports since 1971. 141 Chartres St., 524-0493, thejimani.com Mid-City Yacht Club has crawfish boils Fridays at 4 p.m. and boasts one of the best Bloody Mary's in town. Enjoy a sports-bar setting or lunch in the outdoor courtyard. 440 S St. Patrick St., 4832517, midcityyachtclub.com Mimi’s in the Marigny, voted best bar in New Orleans by the Gambit, is classy yet affordable. A self-proclaimed “house party vibe” exists thanks to their 24/7 cocktails. 2601 Royal St., 872-9868, mimismarigny.com Parasol’s is an Irish Channel hangout. Great for St. Patrick’s Day or any time of year, they have stiff drinks, sports, po-boys, and quality eats. 2533 Constance St., 302-1543

with all the breakfast and brunch food you’d want. Biscuit Beignets and Cinnamon Roll French Toast are just two examples of many. Uptown, Lakeview, 301-2771, anotherbrokenegg.com

desserts, and breakfast alongside gourmet coffee and tea, as well as lunch and dinner menus, all in a cozy cafe setting. 5606 Canal Blvd., 483-7001, lakeviewbrew.com

Biscuits & Buns on Banks, featured on USA Today’s “10 Best Biscuits”, is a quaint spot for breakfast and lunch in Mid-City. When you go there, try the Blueberry-Brie Waffle. 4337 Banks St., 273-4600, biscuitsandbunsonbanks.com

Maple Street Patisserie’s Chef Ziggy offers up exquisite pastries, breads and sandwiches.

Sample their delicious breakfast muffins, topped with fresh fruit and rock sugar. Multiple locations, maplestreetpatisserie.com

Café Amelie is a gem of Louisiana cuisine. Enjoy their lush, romantic courtyard in the historic Princess of Monaco Carriage House where you might even witness a wedding. 912 Royal St., 4128965, cafeamelie.com

Morning Call Coffee Stand has served their many delicious styles of coffee beverages, breakfast pastries like beignets, as well as jambalaya and rice and beans for nearly 150 years. Multiple locations, morningcallcoffeestand.com

Café Amelie

Petite Amelie is an extension of Café Amelie, with a smaller, faster vibe. More catered towards a quick, on-the-go experience, it still upholds its freshness and quality. 900 Royal St., 412-8065, cafeamelie.com/petite-amelie.html

Shamrock Bar and Grill is the largest neighborhood bar in the city with activities like pool, bowling and beer pong. Go for the fun and the great menu. 4133 S Carrollton Ave., 301-0938, shamrockparty.com

Riccobono’s Panola Street Café is the perfect New Orleans, local neighborhood brunch spot.

From Crab Cake Benedict to waffles and grits, they do New Orleans food right. 7801 Panola St., 314-1810, panolastreetcafe.com

Taps Patio Bar and Grill complements their delicious pub grub offerings with an extensive drink menu. Try their Taps' wings, as well as their gourmet burgers and sandwiches. 2802 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, 510-5544, tapspatiobar. com

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Tracey’s Irish Bar and Restaurant has great roast beef po-boys, raw oysters and many other tasty items. Their weekly crawfish boils on Thursdays around 3 p.m. are not to be missed.

2604 Magazine St., 897-5413, traceysnola.com Wit’s Inn is a Mid-City bar with 15 flat screens and gourmet pizzas served till 2 a.m. On Thursdays, those pizzas are just $5! 141 N Carrollton Ave., 486-1600, witsinn.com

Café Carmo’s unique, environmentally-conscious, vegan-friendly and delicious menu is inspired by the flavors of the Caribbean, West Africa, and South and Central America. 527 Julia St., 8754132, cafecarmo.com

Dolce Vita Pizzeria is famous for its handmade pasta and wood-fired pizzas named after different Italian cities, presented in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere. We highly recommend it. 1205 St. Charles Ave., 324-7674, dvpizzeria.com

Café Degas is the oldest Gallic restaurant in NOLA with authentic French cuisine. Because of this and their sheer quality, they’ve developed quite a cult following. 3127 Esplanade Ave., 9455635, cafedegas.com

Mandina’s Restaurant’s menu features delicious home-style cooking, including Italian-Creole specialties like their crab fingers in wine sauce.

Mandina’s is perfect for anyone looking for homegrown and delicious eats. Multiple locations, mandinasrestaurant.com

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Jimmy J’s Café is a funky breakfast and lunch spot with a colorful, lively atmosphere. They make everything from scratch with fresh ingredients. Try their Bacon Bloody Mary. 115 Chartres St., (504) 309-9360, jimmyjscafe.com

Another Broken Egg Café offers a huge menu

Lakeview Brew serves homemade pastries,

Mellow Mushroom is rumored to bake some of the best pizza in the South. The small chain offers specialty pies, delicious appetizers, and a full bar.

8227 Oak St., 345-8229, mellowmushroom.com/ store/oak-street-nola

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Pascal’s Manale is the home of the original barbecue shrimp. It’s a 100-year-old Creole-Italian traditional restaurant that promises a great meal and the best oyster bar around. 1838 Napoleon Ave., 895-4877, pascalsmanale.com Red Gravy, named a Top 100 Brunch Restaurant in America by OpenTable, has live music every Sunday brunch and quirky breakfast dishes like chicken-andwaffles and praline pancakes. 125 Camp St., 5618844, redgravycafe.com Reginelli’s Pizzeria goes far beyond pizza. Each of their eight locations delivers and serves salads, sandwiches, pastas and a variety of apps that can satisfy any craving. Multiple locations, reginellis.com Venezia has been making traditional Italian cuisine in Mid-City since 1957. Their expertlycooked veal and heavily-praised pizzas are exquisite. Venezia is all authentic and all local. 134 N Carrollton Ave., 488-7991, venezianeworleans. com

all over NOLA. Live music perfectly complements their Mexican cuisine and margaritas, creating a perfectly spicy environment. Multiple locations, carrettasgrillrestaurant.com

seafood and seasonal produce. They show their loyalty to New Orleans by displaying the artwork of New Orleans artists. 900 Dumaine St., 5227222, eatnola.com

Izzo’s Illegal Burrito makes burritos that are so good that it should be criminal. Their motto makes the promise that they will roll you a better burrito. Multiple locations, izzos.com

Evangeline serves seasonal cuisine with ingredients purchased directly from local markets and fishermen. Travelers and locals enjoy feasting on Louisiana fare in their French Quarter courtyard. 329 Decatur St., 373-4852, evangelineneworleans.com

Middle Eastern Lebanon’s Café has customers flock from all over for some of chef-owner Hussain Sheereef’s hummus and top-notch kebabs, all at a modest price in a beautiful environment. 1500 S Carrollton Ave., 862-6200, lebanonscafe.com Pyramids Café is great and convenient for students on a budget who are craving healthy, authentic, Mediterranean cuisine. There are many options that are even under $10. 3149 Calhoun St., 861-9602, pyramidscafeneworleans.com

New Orleans Cuisine Antoine’s Restaurant has been a fixture in New Orleans for 176 years, is still operated and owned by the original family, and is not to be missed. 713 Saint Louis St., 581-4422, antoines.com

Venezia Wood Pizza features handmade, thin-crust, wood-fired pizza and over 40 beers on tap. The beautiful patio draped in white lights creates a great atmosphere for any meal. 404 Andrew Higgins Dr., 281-4893, woodpizzaneworleans.com

Café 615 Home of Da Wabbit’s great lunch specials are sure to remind you of home cooking and show you that they really are a taste to be reckoned with. 615 Kepler St., 365-1225, dawabbit.net/dine-in.html Cornet offers up steaks, seafood & Cajun fare in an iconic Bourbon Street building. Cornet serves up authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine made from the heart. 700 Bourbon St., (504) 523-1485, cornetnola.com

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Crescent City Brewhouse, the French Quarter’s only microbrewery, has a menu that’s also to die for. Where Y’at readers voted them “Best Place to Drink Beer” this year. 527 Decatur St., 522-0571, crescentcitybrewhouse.com

Caretta’s Grill serves up Tex-Mex in locations

EAT cooks traditional Southern dishes with local

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Seafood Acme Oyster House has been a New Orleans staple since it opened in 1910. Their fresh, handshucked oysters are delicious whether chargrilled, fried or on the half shell. Multiple locations, acmeoyster.com

Crazy Lobster

Frankie and Johnny’s was originally opened by Johnny Morreale to feed hungry dockworkers, who loved Frankie and Johnny’s for its fresh seafood and riverside location. 321 Arabella St., 243-1234, frankieandjohnnys.net Kingfish offers Louisiana specialties in the French Quarter. This cocktail restaurant/gourmet kitchen offers an elegant atmosphere and Cajun favorites.

They offer local seafood, beer and so much more.

337 Chartres St., 598-5005, kingfishneworleans. com New Orleans Creole Cookery is supposedly haunted by a ghost named Mary. If you’re brave enough, stop by for traditional Louisiana dishes including Shrimp Creole and Gumbo Three Different Ways. 508 Toulouse St., 524-9632, neworleanscreolecookery.com

Crazy Lobster Bar and Grill offers fresh seafood buckets and great views on the banks of the Mississippi. Enjoy a delicious meal with live music overlooking the river. 500 Port of New Orleans Place, 569-3380, thecrazylobster.com

Poppa’s Poor Boys’ portions are generous, and their modest prices make it a great location for a quality, authentic New Orleans po-boy even on a budget. 720 Claiborne Dr., 832-8114

Poseidon has everything from Creole-style oysters to fresh sushi. They also practice environmentally sustainable cooking and they donate proceeds to ocean conservancy and advocacy programs. 2100 St. Charles Ave., 509-6675, poseidonnola.com

The Praline Connection serves authentic CajunCreole cuisine at affordable prices. Their famous traditionally-made pralines are a smash-hit, making it a can’t-miss destination for foodies. 542 Frenchmen St., 943-3934, pralineconnection.com

Royal House Oyster Bar is an exemplary New Orleans oyster spot. In the heart of the Quarter, you can sit on the balcony and enjoy some of the freshest seafood around. 441 Royal St., 528-2601, royalhouserestaurant.com

Short Stop Poboys boasts the best po-boys in Metairie. You can choose from three sizes of sandwich and fill them with everything from tuna salad to fried oysters. 119 Transcontinental Dr., Metairie, 885-4572, shortstoppoboysno.com

Vegan Seed uses natural, organic and local ingredients in their vegan spins on comfort food classics like po-boys, as well as things like seaweed caviar and blended juices. 1330 Prytania St., 302-2599, seedyourhealth.com

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BarGuide

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Backspace Bar & Kitchen 139 Chartres St. 322-2281

This literary-themed restaurant has unique cocktails and late-night comfort food. Where else can you get milk and cookies for dessert?

Bar Tonique 820 N Rampart St. 324-6045

Known for its delicious craft cocktails and daily drink specials, this neighborhood bar is the perfect spot for cocktail hipsters.

Bruno's Tavern 7538 Maple St. 861-7615

A favorite for Uptowners, this is the place to be for an LSU or Saints game. Come in on Thursdays nights for $3 imports!

Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant 1001 Esplanade Ave. 949-0038

Highlighted in Esquire as one of the “Best Bars in America”, comfort foods and signature drinks will keep you coming back.

Coyote Ugly 225 N Peters St. 561-0003

Their Daily Drink Specials from 9 p.m. to close will remind you why this is the most famous bar on the planet.

Evangeline 329 Decatur St. 373-4852

A full menu of local food and microbrews makes this the perfect place for people looking for some homegrown fare.

Gattuso’s 435 Huey P Long Ave. 368-1114

Head to the Best Bank, the Westbank, for live music, casual lunches and delicious dinner and Happy Hour specials.

Hermes Bar at Antoine's 725 St. Louis St. 581-4422

Experience that classic-style New Orleans flair alongside some delicious eats and classic cocktails at one of the city’s best restaurants.

Kajun's Pub 2256 St. Claude Ave. 947-3735

Karaoke and Saints games are highlights at this 24hour bar. Jello shots are free every time the Saints score a touchdown!

Kerry Irish Pub 331 Decatur St. 527-5954

Get all your live Irish music needs covered here.

Enjoy an Irish coffee alongside their folk, jazz or blues acts.

Martine's Lounge 2347 Metairie Rd. 831-8637

A great local bar in Old Metairie where everybody knows your name. One of the BEST craft cocktail spots in the city.

The Metropolitan 310 Andrew Higgins Dr. 568-1702

A warehouse-turned-nightclub that has the best DJs around. Features all types of music from house to hip-hop to rock.

Mid-City Yacht Club 440 S St. Patrick St. 483-2517

Repeatedly ranked as Mid-City’s best bar, their fantastic beer selection starts at $2 and the food is out of this world.

Pal's Lounge 949 N Rendon St. 488-7257

This hidden gem in Mid-City is filled with great drinks and lively locals. Come for Sunday Funday or try the Bacon Bloody Mary.

Parlay's 870 Harrison Ave. 304-6338

This Lakeview favorite is known for their great nightly drink specials. Meet up with some friends there tonight.

Pat O’Briens 718 St. Peter St. 525-4823

Visit the birthplace of New Orleans’ most famous drink, the Hurricane. A local favorite since 1933, this historic pub is renowned for its piano bar.

Rick’s Cabaret 315 Bourbon St. 524-4222

Enjoy a cocktail on the Bourbon Street balcony or on one of their three floors ... or enjoy the sights indoors.

The epitome of New Orleans’ nightlife.

Rivershack Tavern 3449 River Rd. 834-4938

One of the city’s quirkiest bars, come on by for some great live music and tasty eats. Bring in a tacky ashtray for a free drink!

Shamrock Bar & Grille 4133 S Carrollton Ave. 307-4350

Schedule your next party here or watch some crazy wrestling matches. Between live music and pool tables, there’s plenty to do.

Shots!

315 Bourbon St. 524-4222

Shots! is a beautiful bar that features specialty infusions by the shot ... a must-try the next time you are down on Bourbon Street.

Taps Patio Bar & Grill 2802 Belle Chase Hwy. 504-510-5544

Taps is your Westbank go-to with 24 beers on tap and $2 weekly draft specials. Enjoy a Happy Hour Tuesday through Friday featuring half-off appetizers.

Tracey’s 2604 Magazine St. 897-5413

The original Irish Channel bar offers beers and food in a low-key setting. Happy Hour on weekdays from 4 to 7 p.m.

Tropical Isle Original 721 Bourbon St. 529-4109

Home of the Hand Grenade, this bar rocks a weekday Happy Hour from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Come to this or any of their five locations for great live music.

Warehouse Grille 869 Magazine St. 322-2188

A perfect centerpiece for the Warehouse District’s funky atmosphere. With over 40 beers on tap, there’s something for everyone here!

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FilmReviews

Catch Where Y'at Movie Editor David Vicari and critic Fritz Esker's “Dueling Critics” blog at WhereYat.com.

Gleason

By Kathy Bradshaw

“As I think about Steve Gleason and I think about his family and I think about his journey, Steve symbolizes the strength of the human spirit.” –Drew Brees.

Everyone knows Steve Gleason for his famous blocked punt playing for the Saints in 2006, in their first home game post-Katrina. It led to a much-needed win against the Atlanta Falcons, and, many feel, symbolized the rebirth of New Orleans.

Though this heroic play will live on forever in the hearts of Saints fans everywhere, Gleason has also become a hero of another sort. Since being diagnosed in 2011 with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis—better known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, he has become the face of ALS. Besides fighting a courageous battle of his own against the disease, Gleason also started “Team Gleason”, an organization whose mission is to increase awareness of the disease, raise money to help those diagnosed lead a better life, and to work towards better treatments and eventually a cure.

What ultimately became the film Gleason started out as a series of personal video messages to Gleason’s son Rivers, who was born shortly after he was diagnosed. Since ALS is a terminal disease, Gleason wanted to tell his son all the things he feared he wouldn’t have the chance to say in person.

The video messages were then combined with 1300 hours of footage, recorded when cinematographer David Lee followed the Gleason family around over the course of four to five years. After about two years of editing and an appearance at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, the film is now set to be released nationally on July 29.

Gleason follows Steve Gleason along his dramatic journey from his diagnosis through the progression of the disease and his physical decline. You will see the birth of his son and the evolution of his relationship with his wife, Michel Varisco Gleason, as she takes on the

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role of his primary caretaker. You’ll watch as Gleason attempts to cope with the disease, with the loss of his faculties—including his ability to talk and to breathe on his own without the assistance of expensive technology. He addresses his own mortality, his increasing frailty, his declining quality of life, his faith. And all the while he attempts to explain this unthinkable disease to his son, to his family, and to the rest of us who couldn’t possibly fathom what someone with ALS has to go through, were we not seeing it for ourselves via this film. The Gleason family invites you into their world and shares deeply personal moments that most wouldn’t have the courage to make public.

You’ll laugh, you’ll cry. The movie is absolutely heart-wrenching in parts and laughout-loud funny in others. Despite everything, Gleason never loses his sense of humor. At a recent advance screening of the film at the Orpheum Theater, Drew Brees said, “There is not anyone who could watch this film and not be moved in some way. I’m going to warn you right now, there will not be a dry eye in the house. Because it will grab ahold of your heart like that.” And he was right. Accompanying the film’s audio, the constant sounds of sniffling echoed around the theater throughout Gleason’s entire 111-minute duration.

Director Clay Tweel said he hopes to give the disease a public face through Gleason.

And executive producer and Gleason’s father-in-law, Paul Varisco, said how important it is to spread their message in order to help fight ALS. So go see this film. Get to know the terrible disease behind the Ice Bucket Challenge movement, and only then will you understand. “You will leave the theater a changed person,” Brees said. “But it will be in such a better way than when you entered.”

Gleason will be released in both New Orleans and national theaters on July 29, 2016.

Dueling Critics: Finding Dory

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By David Vicari and Fritz Esker

ory is a wide-eyed, blue tang fish who suffers from memory loss every 10 seconds or so. The one thing she can remember is that she somehow became separated from her parents as a child. With help from her friends Nemo and Marlin, Dory embarks on an epic adventure to find them. Her journey brings her to the Marine Life Institute, a conservatory that houses diverse ocean species. Dory now knows that her family reunion will only happen if she can save mom and dad from captivity.

Fritz: In many ways, Pixar is a victim of their own success. In just a little over 20 years, they've made a remarkable number of films viewed by most to be transcendent all-ages masterpieces (the three Toy Story films, Up, Inside Out, etc.). But when they make a movie that's simply good or entertaining, there seems to be a bit of a backlash. I suspect that will happen with Finding Dory, the sequel to Finding Nemo that I found to be charming and likable even if it's not on par with Pixar's best.

You liked it a bit less than I did. Why is that?

one, I do think the film lets you see how painful and alienating her short term memory loss would be. It's a portrayal that children with learning disabilities could really connect to. That part felt fresh to me. I also enjoyed the many disguises of the new octopus character, Hank (voiced by Ed O'Neill). The animation's beautiful, too. I especially liked the evening colors they managed to deploy in the film's finale. It felt like I was really watching sunset/twilight, not just an animated version.

What parts of the film worked for you?

David: By nature sequels clearly don't have the freshness of the original, but the best sequels expand on story and characters.

Finding Dory pretty much recycles its predecessor, Finding Nemo. It opens the same with all the little fish kids going to Mr. Ray's sea class, and characters from the original, like the surf dude turtles, make token appearances.

Instead of Nemo getting lost, blue tang fish with short-term memory loss, Dory (voiced by Ellen DeGeneres), tries to find her parents since she became lost when she was very young.

Clownfish Marlin (voice by Albert Brooks) and his son Nemo (Hayden Rolence) are in hot pursuit to find Dory and bring her back home to safety. Brooks does have a few funny lines, but other than that Nemo and Marlin have little to do.

What did you find so charming about this one?

David: I agree that the animation is simply gorgeous and that the Hank character is very funny. Dory and Hank are a good odd couple, but I felt much of their interaction was flatly written. As for Dory, herself, I thought the film only skimmed the surface of the pain her disability is for her, and because of the repetitive nature of the character, I sometimes found her to be annoying instead of lovable.

With all that said, the movie is pleasant enough and kids will enjoy it. Finding Dory is lesser Pixar but it's definitely superior to the bland Planes.

Fritz: Many elements are recycled, yes. But there's plenty to enjoy. In Finding Nemo, Dory was primarily there for comic relief. But in this

Fritz: Yeah, while I don't have children of my own, I take my nieces and nephews to the movies fairly often. Most kids movies are blandly benign mediocrities (like Planes).

Even lesser Pixar still has an artistry to it.

As to the skimming the surface point, I think they might have been a little scared to make a kids movie too bleak or sad. Perhaps at the script level, they couldn't find a way to balance the sadness and the humor the way they were able to in Inside Out or Up.

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TalesFromTheQuarter By TalesFromTheQuarter

By Debbie Lindsay

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espect yourself, respect yourself. If you don’t respect yourself, ain’t nobody gonna give a good cahoot. — The Staple Singers.

When it’s Carnival time, the wealthy movers and shakers of our town forget their suits and ties for the day and dress in glittering silken costumes that are at once ridiculous and beautiful. They allow themselves to share fun and good times with those whose path they may never cross otherwise. They participate in an event that has made our city world-famous, proud and delightfully strange. And as our visitors take in the splendor of floats, marching bands and flaming torches lighting the way, they stand ankle deep in debris—debris that will turn into a grey sludge by morning time and the smell of urine will be quite distinct.

But we do not limit our love of takin’ it to the streets to Mardi Gras.

The brass bands can be heard long before the second line comes into view. They herald the soon-to-be seen spectacle of dancing, strutting, sashaying, buck-jumping folks as they parade the streets of our beloved city. The color of the suits and flashy umbrellas are outdone only by the joy that beckons you to shimmy your hips, clap, and sing. You swell with pride that only in our fine city does such an event occur and with regularity. Then the beauty, beat, and energy drift down the street and out of view. All that’s left in its wake is trash. There will be blocks and blocks of trash.

Our city has a dirty little habit—a proclivity for filth. Yes,

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e hitchhiked into New Orleans on the tails of a hurricane, the gun-metal gray sky limpid on the land along a Gulf coast moonscape.

Our driver let us out on neon electric Bourbon Street at an Orange Julius stand where I had my first “California Burger”. “Hey Hippie,” he yelled to a passing freak, “Y’all always talkin’ ‘bout brotherly love … these fokkers need a place to stay!” Just like that, New Orleans was offered and we let her take us in.

In those days, poor boys like me could score copies of the underground newspaper—such as it was—at 1212 Royal St. (seven for a buck) and sell them to inebriated tourists on Bourbon Street for whatever we could get. You could get the first seven fronted to you if you were broke. We’d get beans and rice at Buster’s on Burgundy for 27 cents. Picture it: public phones a nickel, take the bus for a dime. Eventually we got a studio on Dauphine—with pool—for 90 a month.

I got a job waiting on tables at the Andrew Jackson Restaurant on Royal Street, across from The Monteleone Hotel. Six months later, another waiter, my wife, and I opened a small café on Conti and Exchange Alley. The licensing was 20 bucks, the rent was 200.

We built the tables and benches and slapped together a concept. When the health inspector came, we left a 20-dollar bill on the counter and walked away. We got approved, no questions asked (the $20 had vanished).

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filth is a pretty ugly word to attribute to a city possessing such a wealth of history, culture and beauty. We have been blessed with an abundance of lush flora and waterways, a climate that encourages its prolific growth and some long-ago city fathers who saw fit to carve out and set aside copious swaths of land for parks, neutral grounds, and green spaces just for the sake of having nature compliment the architecture and the people of New Orleans. And what do we do? We friggin’ trash it—daily!

New Orleans ranks as one of the dirtiest cities in America and litter is one of the reasons. Eradicating litter is the one thing that does not require money, an election, City Council action, great strength or effort—it simply requires giving a damn and refraining from dropping stuff on the ground.

Simple. No excuses.

Litter begets more litter. It sends a strong and negative message that the littered area is up for grabs in terms of crime, illegal dumping, graffiti, and rodents. It is a fact that one broken window invites more vandalism and litter sends a signal that it is okay to add more trash. Chaos thrives upon chaos.

There are so many crimes, big and small, harmful and harmless that are hard to avoid, difficult to resist—yet—I will never understand why something (littering) so easy to pass on is not. In fact it is not even avoidance—it is not even passive—it is an outright physical assault on one’s community, environment, and own personal standing among friends and neighbors. No pleasure or monetary gain comes from throwing that paper receipt from the bank or store on the ground. No gain for you if you toss that empty bottle or to-go box on the street. You would never do this to your home or car. Do you really want your other children to see you sling little Johnnie’s dirty diaper out the car door? Do you really want your children to grow up to be pigs?

Why do folks not want cigarette butts smushed out on their living room floors? Why do people not leave used

condoms, McDonald’s wrappers, Coke cans, used tissues, candy wrappers, banana peels, apple cores, crawfish shells, chicken bones, beer cans, swept-up leaves, broken pens, junk mail, cigar stubs, used motor oil bottles, plastic bags, and plastic water bottles to pile up in front of their television, kitchen table, or on the floorboard of their car?

Why? Because it is nasty. Yet it doesn’t bug them to see it and add to it in our streets, parks, driveways, parking lots, river, bayous, lake … Where is the disconnect? Why are they blind to it? Is it some deliberate cry for attention? An “F-you to the Man”? A sense of hopelessness? Laziness? Research conducted by Keep America Beautiful shows that 81% of litter is intentional.

Still, I refuse to believe that folks can’t change. Maybe it has to become personal to them. Perhaps when their beloved pet dog burns its paw on a carelessly tossed redhot cigarette butt they will answer the Get a Clue Phone.

Or maybe money speaks their language: littering cost Louisiana taxpayers 40 million dollars annually. To refrain from trashing costs zero. Maybe toxic things can trigger a rethink on litter. Degraded litter CANNOT be recycled and the resulting sludge is generally a health hazard. The litter that makes it into waterways breaks down into toxic elements that damage and destroy marine life and contaminates our seafood. Flooding should scare everyone living here—yet you allow our storm drains to clog with litter. Dislike rats?

Yet you feed them with your discarded food and beer. Want more flies? Just continue to leave Fido’s crap on the sidewalk (pooper-scoop, you rude mother******). If you can carry that cold drink to the counter to buy it and lift it to your lips to drink it, then you can can it. Haul it in, haul it out. If you’re strong enough to peel and shuck ‘em, then clean ‘em up.

Come on New Orleans, let’s change our image. And while eliminating this unsanitary, ugly, and destructive habit, we can save money and our self-respect.

everyone who worked there and we all moved in together. The restaurant moved to Barracks Street in a four-story warehouse. Ground floor: theater; second floor: restaurant; third and fourth floor: living quarters (12 to 20 of us). The rent for the entire building was 500 a month. There was music in the cafés at night and revolution in the air. Bands, on their way to the big time, came and played for free in the park. We had spiritual leaders, celebrated life, became a “family”, made love, had babies.

Times were tough and the guys took jobs at demolition or sweeping the streets for the French Market Corporation. One afternoon, the restaurant burned down (the landlord later was charged with arson). The family was split up and went separate ways.

I took a job as a one-man kitchen at Johnny White’s restaurant on St. Peter Street. There was a flamenco club across the street, a bar where Jackson Square artists hung out, and on the corner, a place called Crazy Shirley’s where Papa French’s band—Bob and Henry French and Ellis Marsalis, among others—played until the wee hours. I took massage classes and studied shiatsu.

I cooked at Hullihan’s on Bourbon Street and at Commander’s Palace with Paul Prudhomme. We rented an abandoned dry cleaning plant on Frenchmen Street when it was virtually empty of businesses, and built it into a restaurant named Valentines (where Snug Harbor is today). Again, the rent was only 200 bucks.

We lived upstairs on the mezzanine, bought a pickup truck for a hundred bucks, and named it Lazarus.

A thousand words could be made out of each of the above sentences and, relatively speaking, this was not that long ago!

The point of the story … two points, really, are these: 1. A lot of us elder folks are not envious of the younger generation and the prospects that they have

for their future, and to them we say: The game is rigged. You will have to work for everything that you get and there will always be someone ready to take it all away at less than a moment’s notice. Wherever you are, whatever you do, there will always be someone in power above you and, for the most part, they cannot be trusted to be fair. Try not to let it get you down.

2. We’re essentially ashamed of our governments and the slipshod way that they are taking—or not taking—care of our citizens. The main difference between the then and now, as we geezers will tell you, is that we (pretty much everybody) knew where we stood in the scheme of the American dream of life and living. Now candidates and elected (so-called) leaders alike will tell us that they know what’s best for us and that they have a “plan”, an “answer”, a “solution” to what ails us. That they’ll give us “transparency”. This is bull dung.

What we know is that all people just want enough, not a lot. We want the basic necessities: food, clothing and shelter. We want security in our living conditions for ourselves and our children. We want to pursue and make a living wage for what we can achieve using the talents that we have. We don’t want to be lied to by people whom we put faith and trust in by word or inference. We want to be able to expect those things.

Would I go back to the 60s and 70s? Like a friggin’ shot! Even at the age that I am now, I’m pretty certain that I’d get a fairer shake than in the 21st century. The mood was better, the food was better, the music was better, there were more outlaws and fewer criminals.

We went on a grand adventure. We knew what to expect.

And to that gang of mine, wherever you are, I have two questions: when did you get so conservative and greedy? And … why?

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The Pennsylvania-based brewing company, Yuengling & Son, has confirmed plans of distributing its famous beer in Louisiana this fall.

Yuengling is a very popular and well-priced beer in the 18 states that it is currently available, but soon Louisiana residents will also get a taste of the northern ale.

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Commander’s Palace and Brennan’s have both earned spots on Wine Enthusiast’s 2016 search for America’s 100 Best Wine Restaurants.

Each year, the magazine’s team of editors combs the nation in search of restaurants that they feel reflect the best, brightest and most progressive wine and food experiences available today.

JazzFestBeingSued The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and Foundation, as well as AEG Live are being sued for failure to provide ample access to disabled festival goers, per the issue which was brought up in a settlement in December of 2001. Many have come forward with claims that numerous routes towards various parts of the festival are inaccessible to people with disabilities.

@YesImAshley: Sipping and sitting out the torrential rains. #nola #frenchquarter #neworleans #cocktails @dawnmariehurt: I needs someone to fix the ac in my car and pay for it too. Thanks and God bless. Lol #nolalife #ItsHot @thethreadbaron: @pulseorlando your friends in New Orleans are holding a candlelight vigil in support tonight. We're here for you. #stopthehate #lovelovelove @Sher_Michelle_: It's a good sign when checking out a breakfast joint for first time and Leah Chase is at the next table. #NOLAfood @saintsgal12: Proud to have stood for my Sister in Blue, Natasha Hunter! #NOPD 's 1st Female Honor Guards.#RIP #PLC #ThinBlueLine @Shanan_S: You have to love a sandwich pretty hard to get lipstick on your chin. Thanks, @cake_cafe. #winning #tofusandwich #yum #nolafood

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AppleiOS10DueThisFall Apple has announced their plans for the upcoming iOS10 software at the 27th World Wide Developers Conference. Some of the most anticipated updates include the “Memories” feature for photos, which will organize photos by memorizing faces and places, and the Maps app, which has been upgraded in order to understand the map clearly and will allow users to create reservations and locate Uber cars.

Beyond that, there will also be the option to uninstall up to 23 of those unused Apple apps crowding every iPhone users’ home screen

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16. Even the locals were able to get in on the washboard action at the Cajun-Zydeco Festival in Armstrong Park.

12. Absolut Elyx was introduced with a launch party at Ace Hotel.

17. Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers put on one hell of a show at the annual Cajun-Zydeco Fesival.

13. Yvonne Bryant of the Oui Dats and Beau Rivage's Bruce Cartwright enjoyed judging the finals of the Jose Cuervo Tradicional Margarita Mix Off.

18. Robert Camina, the New Orleans Pride Grand Marshal, throws koozies to the masses at the annual Pride parade.

14. Trixie Minx worked as a live model during the Royal Street Stroll.

19. Eboni Essenz sings her heart out at the first annual Roots Reggae Culture Festival.

15. Steve Gleason congratulates Home Run Derby Winner Justin Drescher at the New Orleans Saints Softball Game.

20. Mrs. Kasha Davis, Darienne Lake and Aggy Dune enjoyed throwing beads to the Pride parade crowds.

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The Basin Lakeview, a longstanding West Lakeview landmark, has proudly been serving its customers for over a half century. Under new management, we offer a casual yet sophisticated atmosphere for you to enjoy a wide selection of imported and draught beers and liquors served by our friendly staff while watching your favorite sporting event on our seven wide screen TV’s. We also have a beautiful courtyard to accommodate our smokers and patrons that want to enjoy the wonderful nights here in NOLA.

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