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CONTENTS
BREWED BELOW SEA LEVEL
Features 8 10 16 18 20 22 24 46
25 Years of House of Shock Voodoo Fest Preview Voodoo Lineup By Day Top 10 Acts at Voodoo Storyville's Finest Top Creature Features VIP Vampire Tours Best Bartender Contest
Events & Nightlife 26 28 30 34 36 51
Jason Aldean The Avett Brothers Music Calendar Lakeside 2 Riverside Fall Festivals Continued Bar Guide
Dining 38 Food News 40 $20 and Under 43 Restaurant Guide
Extras 52 54 55 56 58
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Halloween 2017 Vol. 21 No. 2 Publisher/Editor-in-Chief: Josh Danzig Creative Director: Michael Fulkerson Assistant Editor: Kathy Bradshaw Movie Editors: David Vicari & Fritz Esker Copy Editor: Burke Bischoff Contributing Writers: Beau Ciolino, Emily Hingle, Kathy Bradshaw, Phil LaMancusa, Debbie Lindsey, Kim Ranjbar, Landon Murray, Krystral Christen, Leigh Wright, Emil Flemmon, Greg Roques, Asdrubal Quintero, Steven Melendez, Anthony O'Donnell, Andrew Alexander, Noah Stokes-Raab, Rick Swenson Director of Sales: Stephen Romero Cover Photo by Randy P. Schmidt Photographers & Designers: Gus Escanelle, Jason Hall, Steve Hatley, Romney Caruso, Jorge Menes, Kathy Bradshaw, Greg Roques, Finn Turnbull, James Macaluso Interns: Marrisa Williams, Jordan Haber, Marjinique Louis, Danielle Fletcher, Ariel Roy Subscribe: Receive 1 year (14 issues) for $30 and get a FREE Where Y’at CD. Subscribe today at WhereYat.com. Logo © 2017 All rights reserved Bruce Betzer, Legal Counsel: (504) 304-9952 Where Y’at Magazine 5500 Prytania St., #133 New Orleans, LA 70115 (504) 891-0144 info@whereyat.com | WhereYat.com
Do you have your costume yet?! Everyone’s favorite fall holiday is upon us, just as the hurricanes have passed. October is my favorite month of autumn because of Halloween and all the fun festivals, for which we have a great list of the best. The country’s greatest haunted house is right in our own backyard. For 25 years the House of Shock has been producing frights and fears, and this month’s cover is just a sample of what you will encounter. Emily Hingle takes a horrifying look at this New Orleans institution. Speaking of festivals, this issue features a fantastic preview of the city’s largest fall festival, Voodoo Fest. Don’t miss our daily preview of the best bands to see as well as Landon Murray’s Top 10 can’t-miss list of performers. Finally, enjoy a cocktail made by one of the contestants in the SKYY Vodka Best Bartender of New Orleans contest! Save the date for the finals on December 4 at Manning’s when we crown the Best Bartender of New Orleans! -Josh Danzig, Publisher
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25 Years of Fear
House of Shock Celebrates Its 25th Haunted, Spook-Filled Year By Emily Hingle Photos by Randy P. Schmidt
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ho would have guessed that a simple backyard haunted house put up by young metalheads would have turned into a thriving internationally-renowned Halloween attraction? But that’s where the House of Shock is today. Co-founder Ross Karpelman is the mastermind behind this controlled chaos, and he said that it all started because he just wanted to have some adult fun on Halloween night in 1992 that didn’t consist merely of going to more bars. He said, “We were at the age where we couldn’t really dress up and go trick-or-treating anymore without getting looked at funny. The other option was to go to the bar and just get drunk, and that didn’t seem appealing either. We all grew up having haunted houses in our backyards. We just said, ‘Hey, let’s do a haunted house.’ [Steven Joseph, Jay Gracianette, and I] went into Jay’s backyard and dug graves, built rooms out of plastic sheeting, like a kid would do. We just had a good time. We based it off of heavy metal and Satan because they go hand-in-hand. We just did our own thing.” And that thing started getting bigger and bigger until it became a force to be reckoned with. They realized that this could really be something huge one day, especially because it was so reviled by the religious right. Karpelman explained, “That’s when the word grew, and we had lines around the block, and the neighborhoods were not happy. We were
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doing some outlandish things because we were adults and about extreme intensity performance. We kind of developed the reputation of outlaws. The neighborhood felt that evil moved in on their block, so they got a priest and broke in, and he sprinkled holy water and salt over everything. I don’t know what that was supposed to do, but I guess they felt better about it. So, the next year, we were thinking, ‘Let’s do it a little bit bigger.’’’ Over the next decades, they did indeed make it bigger and better. When you pass through the gates located in the shadow of the Huey P. Long Bridge, you will be greeted by scowling creatures who are there just to chase the most scared among us around. You can grab a tasty adult beverage and some fried food while you watch people hang their bodies on hooks. Live music will permeate the air in between the massive pyrotechnic-peppered stage show. This year will pay a ton of homage to the very city that birthed this little haunted house. Karpelman and his associates went down to the old Wax Museum in the French Quarter when he heard it was closing and snapped up some choice pieces that will be featured in The House of Wax. He explained, “It’s a tribute to the Musée Conti. It was a place that we all went to on field trips in school. The story came out that they were closing, so we went out there and it was every bit as creepy as it was when we were children. It’s a part of New Orleans history. So, when they went
out of business, we thought that it was something that we could adapt and pay homage to. We have a bunch of different rooms of the Wax Museum; all of the rooms have a little story in video before you even get in. So, you’ll know what you’re looking at when you get in there with some scares thrown in as well, which you don’t necessarily get at a wax museum. But we want to keep the creep factor extra high.” They are also bringing back the newer, ultra-sensory exhibition. Karpelman said, “Back by popular demand is our 3D event Laff in the Dark, which was named after the amusement park ride at Pontchartrain Beach. I’ve seen other 3D-type haunted houses and nothing is on this scale. Everywhere you look, there’s something poking out at you. You could go through three times in a row and you’d see something different every time. There’s just so much artwork up there from this graffiti artist named Dallas. He’s really killing it.” And we can’t forget about the main attraction itself: The House of Shock. They’ve got big plans to scare the regular customers into submission. Karpelman excitedly explained, “The House of Shock itself is going to be re-themed. Of course, we’re going to keep the church because we can’t celebrate 25 years without having the church in there. Bigger and better stage shows, more pyro, and better bands. Belial [Karpelman’s alter ego] has aged quite a bit since you last saw him. I think I’ll probably talk a lot about death. It will reflect on 25 years.” If you had told Karpelman all those years ago that he’d still be creating thrills and chills for a living now, he wouldn’t have believed you. “I never really saw it going this far. I didn’t all those years ago. I certainly never saw it where it would be a part of my life for 25 years. I think it’s great, and I think it says a lot for not only our cast of volunteers, but for the community—for keeping it relevant and keeping it alive. And for ourselves because it’s so much fun. But we do it for the city of New Orleans so that they can have a premium event and something to do for Halloween. That’s how we started. We didn’t know what we wanted to do for Halloween; we were in our early- to mid-20s. Now we have something that exists for people who find themselves in that same predicament, so they can come out and enjoy themselves and see a first-class show from beginning to end. A lot of cities don’t have that luxury. New Orleans has more of a luxury for quality events than many cities. Yeah, as far as 25 years, it’s just a number. It’s a landmark for sure. And we’re very proud to have reached a quarter of a century!” The House of Shock hopes to spook you throughout October. You can buy tickets and learn more information on HOS at houseofshock.com. ,
Joseph, Karpelman, & Gracianette
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PREVIEW FRIDAY, OCT. 27
The Afghan Whigs have since reformed after their disbandment in 2001. Since their reunion, the rock group has made a stronger and bolder comeback, and incorporates more of an R&B influence. Sadly, this year, tragedy struck when member Dave Rosser died after losing his battle with cancer. The group has promised to keep his memory alive and their music fun.
Kehlani Altar Stage, 5:00-6:00 p.m. You may recognize Kehlani from America’s Got Talent in the group PopLyfe, but this Oaklandbased artist has become one of the most popular R&B singers of this generation. She is a songwriter who is known to sing the straight truth about her life, pain, passion, triumph, and everything in between. Her debut album SweetSexySavage generated positive reviews.
Prophets of Rage Wisner Stage, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Prophets of Rage is the rap-rock supergroup that consists of three members from Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, two members from Public Enemy, and rapper B-Real of Cyrus Hill. This revolutionary music group promotes politically and socially conscious rap. Their radical artistry has drawn both praise and criticism, but underestimate them at your own risk.
JOYRYDE Le Plur Stage, 5:45-6:45 p.m. JOYRYDE is an English DJ who is the son of record producer John Phantasm of Phantasm Records. JOYRYDE has risen from being a complete unknown to having the status of one of the most buzzing acts on the planet. With support from other artists like DJ Snake, Skrillex, Diplo, and Rick Ross, his highway to success is paved with bass.
Galantis Le Plur Stage, 9:30-11:00 p.m. Galantis is the EDM group duo from Sweden consisting of DJs Christian Karlsson and Linus Eklow. The duo first came into prominence at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival where their performance garnered much praise from the crowd. Their new album, The Aviary, is now available featuring their singles “No Money” and “True Feeling.”
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness Wisner Stage, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Andrew McMahon, also known as Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, was the vocalist, pianist, and lyricist for the bands Something Corporate and Jack’s Mannequin. In 2013, he released his first solo EP, The Pop Underground. His debut album, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, featured the lead single “Cecilia and the Satellite.” His second solo album, Zombies on Broadway, was released last February. NGHTMRE Le Plur Stage, 7:00-8:00 p.m. From anonymous uploads to collaborations with Dillon Francis within just a couple years, L.A.-based artist NGHTMRE was born Tyler Marenyi in Stamford, Connecticut, and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. At first, he uploaded trap and house remixes of tracks by Tiesto, Rae Sremmurd, and Skrillex, then he began releasing a set of his own tracks. He hit the scene in early 2015 with "Street," a track Skrillex played during his headlining set at the Ultra Music Festival. LCD Soundsystem << HEADLINER Altar Stage, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Formed in Brooklyn in 2002 and fronted by DFA Records co-founder James Murphy, LCD Soundsystem began by releasing a string of singles leading up to the 2004 release of their eponymous debut album. Their tongue-in-cheek attitude on tracks like “Losing My Edge” and “Daft Punk is Playing at My House” poke fun at the hipstermusic-snob archetype. Their second album, Sound of Silver, was released in 2007 to universal critical acclaim. In 2010, the band released the first single, “Drunk Girls,” off their third album
Galantis: 10/27, Le Plur Stage, 9:30 - 11:00 p.m. This is Happening. Prior to its release, Murphy issued a statement that it would likely be the last LCD Soundsystem album. In February 2011, LCD Soundsystem announced their final show on April 2 at Madison Square Garden. The sold-out show produced a four-hour spectacle, featuring a handful of guest appearances, before ending with “New York, I Love You but You’re Bringing Me Down.” After remaining relatively low-profile over the next five years, the band announced a reunion in January 2016. Their current tour follows the release of their fourth studio album, American Dream, which dropped September 1. The album is a rebirth as much as it is a revival. Fans will not be disappointed to find the same catchy electronic synth-pop beats; however, the ironic attitude is gone. As the band has grown and matured, their focus has shifted to address more serious themes. Murphy once described LCD Soundsystem as “dance music, or disco … and dance music isn’t really about anything. I can tell if it’s working: are people dancing? Yes. Then I’ve achieved my goal.” Though the goal has not changed, the new album
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and reincarnation give substance to dance music. LCD Soundsystem is back and better than ever. The band’s tour history includes joining the likes of M.I.A. and Arcade Fire, as well as headlining sets at numerous high-profile festivals, including Coachella, Outside Lands, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and now—Voodoo. Their multi-instrumental, pop-electronic sound is so infectious, we dare you to try and stop dancing. Yellow Claw Le Plur Stage, 8:15-9:15 p.m. Yellow Claw is the dynamic DJ duo from Amsterdam that consists of Jim Aasiger and Nizzle. Their music is a mix of a wide range of genres and often incorporates elements from trap, hip hop, dubstep, big room house, hardstyle, and moombahton. Signed to Diplo’s Mad Decent label, the group is known for their catchy songs like “Light Years” and “Good Day.” The Afghan Whigs South Course Stage, 8:30-9:30 p.m.
Kendrick Lamar << HEADLINER Altar Stage, 9:30-11:00 p.m. Born Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, the Compton rapper rose to prominence through mixtapes released under the moniker “K-Dot.” In 2003, at the age of 16, Lamar landed a contract with Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE), a respected California independent label. He has been unstoppable since the release of his first full-length album, Section.80, in 2011. Since signing with Dr. Dre’s label, Aftermath Entertainment, Lamar has been catapulted into superstardom. He has released three critically acclaimed albums in a row, solidifying his place as one of this generation’s greatest rappers. Lamar’s subject matter often revolves around sharp observations of street culture; however, his albums vary stylistically. Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City is largely autobiographical, focusing on his childhood in Compton. Musically, the album reflects the influence of 90s gangsters and West Coast rappers. The 2015 Grammywinning album To Pimp a Butterfly showcases Lamar’s versatility with jazz- and funk-inspired tracks and the inclusion of spoken-word poetry. The album is a lyrical exploration of race, culture, and discrimination in America, a social and political juggernaut. In April of this year, Lamar released DAMN, which became his third number-one album on the Billboard 200 chart. The lead single “Humble” reached number one on the Billboard
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PREVIEW Crystal Castles Wisner Stage, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Canadians Ethan Kath and Alice Glass formed the electronic group Crystal Castles in 2006. They released many limited vinyl singles between 2006 and 2007 before releasing a trilogy of critically acclaimed albums between 2008 and 2012. Glass announced her departure from the band in 2014, and was replaced by Edith Frances, who sang vocals on the single “Frail.”
From Top to Bottom: Foo Fighters, 10/28, Altar Stage, 9:30-11:00 p.m. ; Kendrick Lamar, 10/27, Altar Stage, 9:30-11:00 p.m. Hot 100. The album features cameos from pop mega-stars U2 and Rhianna, and was described by Rolling Stone as “a brilliant combination of the timeless and the modern, the old school and the next-level.” Lamar is the recipient of 51 awards from 143 nominations, including seven Grammys. He has been named MTV’s “Hottest MC” of 2012, a title shared with Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Eminem, and Rick Ross. He was named GQ’s “Rapper of the Year” in 2013. He is considered by Rolling Stone to be the greatest rapper alive, and the most exciting and innovative young artist. Kendrick has come a long way from welfare, Section 8 housing, and the persistent violence that plagued his childhood. He credits his family and sense of humor for helping him “understand tragedy, but not break from it.” He is fueled by the pressure to be the best rather than crippled by fear of failure. Despite already establishing his rightful place within the hip-hop canon, his career remains on a path to meteoric success. It’s the constant drive to outdo himself that makes Lamar a stand-out artist and performer.
SATURDAY, OCT. 28 Rich Chigga Le Plur Stage, 4:45-5:45 p.m. Brian Imanuel, or Rich Chigga, is an 18-year-old rapper and comedian from Jakarta, Indonesia. His first experience with American rap was Macklemore’s “Thrift Shop.” Rich Chigga first recorded his own music on his iPhone and rose to international fame from there. He began his first U.S. tour in April 2017 and is currently working on his debut album.
LIVE Altar Stage, 5:30-6:30 p.m. LIVE achieved worldwide success with their 1994 album Throwing Copper, which sold eight million copies in the U.S. The band had a string of hit singles in the mid-1990s including "Lightning Crashes," which stayed at the top of the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks Chart for 10 consecutive weeks, from February 25 to April 22, 1995. The band has sold over 20 million albums worldwide. Whitney South Course Stage, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Whitney is the brainchild of songwriting duo Max Kakacek and Julien Ehrlich. The two were roommates in Chicago who began writing music together in a fury of creative energy. Shortly after, they expanded into a folk rock sextet. The group as it is today formed in 2015 and released their debut album, Light Upon the Lake, not even a year later in June of 2016. SuperDuperKyle Wisner Stage, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Superduperkyle, also known as Kyle, is a rapper hailing from Ventura, California. He is best-known for his breakout single “iSpy” featuring Lil Yatchy, which made him one of the artists to watch when it reached popularity on Billboard’s Hot 100. After signing a deal with Atlantic Records, Kyle is ready for his debut album, coming soon. Illenium Le Plur Stage, 7:15-8:15 p.m. Nick Miller, better known by his stage name Illenium, is a San Francisco-born, Denver-based electronic artist. He began producing EDM in 2008 after he saw Bassnectar perform live. Just eight years later in February of 2016, he released
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his debut album Ashes, which rose to the top of the iTunes Electronic Album Chart. Illenium’s live performances incorporate a keyboard, drum pad, and intense lighting and visuals. Brand New Altar Stage, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Brand New has come a long way since their debut in 2001. The indie rock band is wellrecognized in the emo genre and has attracted a strong legion of fans. They have been widely praised for creating artistic statements with their music instead of aiming for mainstream success like many of their contemporaries have. RL Grime Le Plur Stage, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Henry Steinway, better known as RL Grime, is a member of the electronic music collective WeDidIt. As a record producer, he has worked with Kanye West, Big Sean, and the rapper Problem. Grime released his EP High Beams in 2013, which debuted at #1 on iTunes Electronic Chart and #8 on Billboard’s Dance/ Electronic Albums. Vintage Trouble South Course Stage, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Vintage Trouble is an American blues band originating from Los Angeles. They take R&B and soul stylistic riffs from the 50s and 60s and give them a modern edge. The group has opened for and toured with rock legends including The Rolling Stones, The Who, and AC/DC. BBC Radio 6 has deemed the group “the heirs of rhythm & blues.”
Foo Fighters << HEADLINER Altar Stage, 9:30-11:00 p.m. Foo Fighters began as a one-man band created by drummer Dave Grohl, following the death of Kurt Cobain and subsequent dissolution of Nirvana. The self-titled debut studio album release in 1995 was entirely written and recorded by Grohl—apart from a guest guitar spot by Greg Dulli. Choosing to release music anonymously, the “band” derived its name from a World War II term for UFOs. Grohl eventually expanded the project to include bassist Nate Mendel, guitarist Pat Smear, drummer Taylor Hawkins, and guitarist Chris Shiflett. Over the past two decades, Foo Fighters have achieved both critical and commercial success. Their albums There is Nothing Left to Lose, One by One, Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace, and Wasting Light have won Grammy Awards for Best Rock Album. As of 2015, their album sales numbered 12 million in the U.S. alone. In addition to national recognition, Foo Fighters are international rock stars. They have performed headlining sets at several major music festivals, including Reading, Leeds, Hangout, Lollapalooza, and Glastonbury. In 2001, they established a relationship with the band Queen, joining them onstage during Queen’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. Grohl’s dedication to performing and to his fans was exemplified in 2015, when after breaking his leg onstage, he returned after
receiving medical attention to finish the last two hours of the set. Despite the cancellation of the remainder of their European tour dates, the Foo Fighters returned the following month for a special 4th of July event to commemorate the band’s 20-year anniversary. The all-day event took place at RFK stadium in Washington, D.C., in front of 48,000 attendees. The following North American tour, initially intended to promote their eighth studio album Sonic Highways, was re-branded as the Broken Leg Tour and featured Grohl performing from a giant custom-built throne. Their highly anticipated ninth album, Concrete and Gold, was released in September, their first since 2015’s free EP Saint Cecilia. In addition to the album announcement, the band also confirmed touring keyboardist Rami Jaffee as an official sixth member. This year marks the Foo Fighters’ second Voodoo Fest appearance. In 2014, the band closed the festival with a two-and-a-half-hour set featuring NOLA’s own Trombone Shorty. The post-grunge icons and seasoned performers are guaranteed to deliver an unforgettable show. DJ Snake << HEADLINER Le Plur Stage, 9:45-11:00 p.m. William Sami Etienne Grigahcine, better known as DJ Snake, is a Grammy-nominated DJ and producer hailing from Paris, France. His monikker is derived from his youth as a graffiti artist, referencing his ability to evade the police. DJ Snake became a steady presence in the Paris club scene at 14 years old when he began DJ-ing. At 19, he began producing, gaining recognition in
2011 for his work on Lady Gaga’s album Born This Way. He collaborated with the pop star again in 2013, producing several tracks, including the hit “Applause” on her album ARTPOP. The same year, DJ Snake released the club banger “Turn Down for What,” a collaboration with Lil Jon. That track and his song “Get Low” were featured on the soundtrack for the film Furious 7. In 2015, Snake collaborated with electronic trio Major Lazer to release “Lean On.” The song was named one of the best songs of 2015. Its accompanying video has reached nearly two billion views on YouTube and was named one of “The Best Videos of 2015” by Amplify magazine. Snake has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the biz, making him a highly sought-after producer and renowned DJ. His debut album Encore, released in 2016, features vocals from Justin Bieber, Jeremih, Young Thug, and Swizz Beatz. He has performed around the world, including sets at Coachella and as a supporting act for Skrillex’s Mothership Tour. If you want to know what to turn down for, his upcoming set at Voodoo Fest is it.
SUNDAY, OCT. 29 Amine Wisner Stage, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, rapper Aminé rose to fame with his single “Caroline,” which reached number 11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The song is accompanied by a selfdirected music video that has over 193 million
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Mija Le Plur Stage, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Los Angeles-based artist and producer Mija is known for her DJ sets that typically cross genre lines. She came to the foreground of electronic dance music in 2014 after she performed with Skrillex. Before producing her own EDM, Mija, whose birth name is Amber Giles, worked as a rave promoter in Phoenix, Arizona.
Miguel is a one-of-a-kind talent, incorporating R&B, funk, hip hop, rock, and electronic styles into his music. Known for his hit singles “Sure Thing,” “Quickie,” and “Adorn,” Miguel has all the range in an artist. This Grammy Award-winning musician has been around for a while, but his music is always fresh and intimate.
The Head and the Heart Altar Stage, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Post Malone Wisner Stage, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
After four years of hard work, indie rock band The Head and the Heart took a muchdeserved break only to come back together stronger than ever. The band’s third album Signs of Light, released in 2016, was critically acclaimed for its honesty about their personal relationships, both in their private lives beyond the band and with each other.
Post Malone is a rapper, songwriter, record producer, and guitarist who first gained recognition for his debut single “White Iverson.” Since the release, Post has been credited with working with prominent rappers like 50 Cent, Kanye West, and Young Thug. He also performed as an opening act for his friend Justin Bieber’s Purpose World Tour.
Louis the Child Le Plur Stage, 6:15-7:15 p.m.
Dillon Francis Le Plur Stage, 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Louis the Child is a Chicago-based electronic duo consisting of Robby Hauldren and Freddy Kennett. With musical influences ranging from James Blake to ODESZA and The Chainsmokers, these two began performing at small venues through 2013 and 2014. In 2015, their hit single “It’s Strange” brought the duo widespread recognition. They just released
Los Angeles’s Dillon Francis is rapidly making his way onto the music scene. He is considered a pioneer of the “Moombahton” fusion genre of house music and reggaetón. His EP, The Mixtape is Fire, was a Billboard Dance/Electronic Chart breakthrough. This DJ has a diverse array of talent with a unique and witty personality.
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The Killers Altar Stage, 7:30-9:00 p.m.
The Killers: 10/29, Altar Stage, 7:30-9:00 p.m.
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<< HEADLINER
Back in 2002, future rock stars The Killers were sneaking into the band room at the University of Las Vegas, Nevada, to practice and write music. A lot has changed in the last 15 years. The Killers have released four record-topping albums and have sold over 22 million records worldwide, to date. They have not only emerged as the most successful band to hail from the state of Nevada, but as one of the best alternative rock bands of all time. The Killers began in 2001 when Brandon Flowers and Dave Keuning, after realizing they shared the same taste in music, began collaborating. Their first song written together would later become the international smash hit “Mr. Brightside.” In 2002, the duo recruited drummer Ronnie Vannucci Jr. and guitarist Mark Stoermer, and continued to play in small venues around Las Vegas. Though the group was initially unsuccessful in signing a record deal in the U.S., they caught the attention of British independent label Lizard King Records, with whom they signed a contract in 2003. “Mr. Brightside” debuted in the UK in August 2003, generating largely positive reviews and piquing the interest of U.S. record labels, resulting in an offer from Island Def Jam. Their debut album Hot Fuss was released in June 2004 in both the UK and U.S., and became a critical and commercial success. The following year, The Killers were named both the World’s Best-Selling New Group and Best New Artist.
Following an extensive world tour, the group began work on their second album, Sam’s Town, featuring the hit lead single “When You Were Young.” Over the course of the next decade, the Killers graduated to playing sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden and Wembley Stadium, and have headlined at the major festivals Lollapalooza, Coachella, and Glastonbury. They are also noted for philanthropic work. In 2010, they were invited to play at the White House South Lawn by President Barack Obama for the second annual “Salute to the Military” Independence Day celebration. Since 2006, the Killers have released annual Christmas-themed singles and videos in support of the charity Product Red. All proceeds have been donated to the Product Red campaign to fight AIDS in Africa, a cause for which they have raised over $1 million. The Killers fifth studio album Wonderful Wonderful just came out on September 22 and will be directly followed by a world tour, including a headlining set at this year’s Voodoo Festival. The band has released a formal statement confirming that original members Mark Stoermer and Dave Keuning will not be joining them on the Wonderful Wonderful World Tour; however, you can still expect them to deliver a killer set.
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Top 10 Must-See Acts By Landon Murray
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s the annual Voodoo Fest is fast approaching, we thought we’d share our Top Ten picks of the best choices for this great weekend of music. This year, as you’ll see, most of the amazing acts are being saved for the large main stage, “Altar.” Sure, there are many, many different flavors sprinkled throughout the bill, but the big acts— and some of the most interesting—are predominantly holding the big slots. Either way, there’s something here for everyone. Just in case you haven’t heard of all of these, now’s the time to do some research. This list has some great electronic acts, some hip hop, and a variety of all-over-the-place rock music. Enjoy the fest! 10. BRAND NEW, Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Altar Stage One of the great post-punk emo bands of their era, Brand New looks to cap off their solidly profound career with what’s sure to bring a big crowd to the main stage. This band isn’t for everyone, but of all the nonheadliner acts playing this weekend, a ton of people are excited for this one.
8. KEHLANI, Friday, 5:00 p.m., Altar Stage Mixing a sultry voice and great aesthetic, Oakland-born Kehlani will bring her unique brand of danceable, soulful hip hop to the main stage just as the sun starts to descend. Expect some singalongs and audience participation as she entertains the crowd with her pure and gorgeous voice. She might be a relative newcomer in the mix, but she’s steadily rising and is a must-see. 7. THE BLACK ANGELS, Saturday, 3:30 p.m., Altar Stage For years I’ve heard the name, but it wasn’t until their excellent album Death Song came out this year that I truly understood how good they are. Combining a dark, bluesy overtone with a singer with a hypnotic and eerie voice, The Black Angels will assault the crowd with a thick sound that fits like a glove in the murky culture of New Orleans.
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9. MANNEQUIN PUSSY, Sunday, 12:45 p.m., Wisner Stage This foursome is still making their way up the ladder, but after seeing them just a few weeks ago at a local bar, I can say that this fiery, female-fronted band is not to be missed, assuming you can make it out for their early start time. They’re a combo
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reminiscent of early Nirvana in terms of their emotion and their Hole-like style. This will be a great chance to see what the band is capable of bringing to an early-day set full of viscous energy.
6. CRYSTAL CASTLES, Saturday, 8:30 p.m., Wisner Stage Expect lots of strobes, wild energy, lights, and sheer pandemonium when the chaos that is Crystal Castles arrives for their first Voodoo set. With new singer Edith Frances in the lead, expect more
new songs than old, though from what I hear, the energy is on par with the early days of the band. Stay back if you’re prone to seizures or will be bothered by more smoke than a house fire. 5. MARIAN HILL, Friday, 3:00 p.m., Altar Stage Last year at Bonnaroo, the on-stage trio gradually built upon their modest accomplishments to sway the crowd and get them in their corner. Since that early show, the band has had a string of successes, including the radio hit “Down.” Marian Hill’s real power is how well the vocalist Samantha Gongol is able to cultivate an aura that is as necessary to watch as the music is to listen to. Expect a soulful performance for a full crowd on opening day.
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relevance that is desperately needed in our current culture. Each album builds on the strength of his message, and he has many hits he can use to fuel his energy, as well as the crowd’s. Be sure to have a spot for what is likely to be one of the most talked-about sets of the weekend. 2. LCD SOUNDSYSTEM, Friday, 7:00 p.m., Altar Stage Since reforming last year, the James Murphy-led LCD Soundsystem has mostly been headlining various festivals. Recently, the band released their first postreunion album, American Dream, which continues the excellence that band has delivered since their first record all those years ago. Prepare for tons of energy, heavy-hitting dance tracks with a punk attitude, and if recent shows are any indication, an epic rendition of the band's crowning achievement in songwriting, “All My Friends.”
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4. FOO FIGHTERS, Saturday, 9:30 p.m., Altar Stage Simply put, one of the greatest rock bands of our generation. If you saw their set a few years ago, you already know these dudes know exactly how to ensure an incredible experience for all in attendance. After playing for nearly three hours a few years back, they have significantly less time this year, but I still anticipate a fun, free-spirited sing-along set with all of the best hits that they have at their disposal. 3. KENDRICK LAMAR, Friday, 9:30 p.m., Altar Stage Easily one of the more prominent and dominant hip-hop artists of the last decade, Lamar will headline the opening night with a mix of inspiration, antagonistic attitudes, and social
1. THE KILLERS, Sunday, 7:30 p.m., Altar Stage According to some, this Vegas foursome has slowly dwindled in genuine hits and inspiring music. But those people likely haven’t heard the newest record Wonderful Wonderful. With Brandon Flowers at the helm, the Killers will be ready to close out their first Voodoo Fest appearance since 2004, when they played the very first set of the day on the main stage. What a long way to come in just 13 years, but it’s well-earned. I’m sure the massive crowd will be thrilled to sing along to “When You Were Young,” “All These Things That I’ve Done,” and the multitude of other classic tracks the band has under their belt.
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The Final Resting Places of Storyville’s Finest By Emily Hingle
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toryville may not exist anymore, but it’s hard to erase the memory of the people who once worked, fought, fell in love, and lived there. According to Storyville, New Orleans: Being an Authentic, Illustrated Account of the Notorious RedLight District by Al Rose, “’Storyville,’ New Orleans’s legally established red-light district, existed from January 1, 1898, to the fall of 1917, when it was closed by the United States Department of the Navy, the federal government having decreed, in effect, that only illegal prostitution was to be practiced in the vicinity of its military installations. It was an incredible jumble of cheap dance halls, brothels, saloons and gambling rooms, cockfighting pits, and rooming houses. A one-story shantytown jammed into a half-dozen teeming blocks, the Swamp was the scene of some eighthundred known murders between 1820 and 1850. Into this fearsome hell, the city’s police feared to go and indeed did not go.” For 19 years, Storyville thrived as a city within a city that served up pleasures, pains, and whatever else you could ask for. Prostitution was rampant, as well as drinking, drugs, and tons of fights. The characters that inhabited this space
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were often mysterious, even though they offered their bodies for sale. They would come from the far reaches of the Earth in search of a better life, though they would eventually realize that Storyville, New Orleans, was not the place to find salvation. Women, girls, and boys were a commodity to be used and abused by the highest bidder. Al Rose explained, “Tenderloin life was costly, dirty, dangerous, and exploitative in the extreme. Brothels were stocked with young girls arriving as volunteers, dupes, slaves, or abductees.” Because these people used fake names or were estranged from their families, when they died, they would become nameless. Many of the Storyville citizens faded away into obscurity because no one came forward to claim them, yet a few did manage to get a coveted spot in a graveyard with their name prominently displayed. Fanny Sweet managed to do the nearimpossible and escaped New Orleans entirely. Rose wrote, “Perhaps the most colorful adventuress ever to keep a house of assignation in New Orleans was Fanny Sweet—thief, lesbian, Confederate spy, poisoner, procuress, and brawler—
to find the grave, they discovered that her marble closure tablet was broken; they are working to restore it. One of the most notorious women of Storyville was Josie Arlington. Born Mary Deubler in 1864, Josie fell in love with a pimp named Philip Lobrano, who put her to work for him when she was just 17. Josie was tasked with supporting Philip and other people who she called a “flock of vultures” for nine long years, until she got into an altercation with Beulah Ripley, biting off half of Beulah’s ear and lower lip. Josie decided that it was time to open up her own house in 1888, but a massive brawl ensued within a few months on November 2, 1890. When Philip shot Josie’s brother, she kicked that pimp to the curb. Josie brought her business, now called The Arlington, to Basin Street. That building caught on fire in 1905, so she set up shop across the street at Tom Anderson’s Saloon, calling it Arlington Annex. Rose wrote about the ending of her career: “Having almost died in the conflagration, she was never quite the same again. Suddenly moody and introspective, haunted by intimations of her own mortality, the one-time brawler bought an expensive burial plot in Metairie Cemetery and fitted it out with an imposing red-marble tomb and adjacent statuary. The tomb is surmounted by two large flambeaux. There is a cross engraved on the back, while at the front, engraved in the copper door, there is a bas-relief of a kneeling woman, her arms filled with flowers. A beautifully executed statue of a young girl stands at the entrance in an attitude of knocking at the door. She died, aged 50, on February 14, 1914, and was buried the next day.” Though they weren’t respected in life, these women finally found some respect in death.
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whose affairs were, in part, guided by the ubiquitous ‘queen of the voodoos,’ Marie Laveau. She operated her house for two uninterrupted decades before her final retirement in 1889. She died in Pensacola, Florida, in 1895 at the age of 65.” Save Our Cemeteries worked hard to find the local graves of those who worked in Storyville; they conducted a Storyville Burials tour to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the closing of the infamous area. Save Our Cemeteries intern Gordon Bond researched where they might be buried and found a few graves of the ladies of the night. Ruth Davis, who lived at 1559 Iberville St., committed suicide by possible chemical poisoning on Christmas Eve 1914. Her father was notified of her death, and he came from Texas to claim her. However, he shunned her when he was informed of how she made a living. She was donated to the Tulane Medical College for students to dissect and was finally laid to rest in a potter’s field believed to be Holt Cemetery on January 7, 1915. Ruth was lucky enough to have flowers sent to her grave from the women who knew her, though they didn’t hold a funeral for her. Minnie Rosenberg also committed suicide as so many distraught women did in this place. The 30-year-old was devastated after she lost her piano-player lover and overdosed in the house of Madame Julia Dean. She had traveled from Belleville, Illinois, landing in New Orleans in 1906. Somehow, she amassed a small but desirable fortune of $6,000 and a few diamonds. Upon her death, one of her brothers quickly came down to claim his prize of her earthly possessions, but at least he got Minnie a better burial than most ladies of ill-repute. You can visit her final resting place in Vault 281 in Metairie Cemetery where she was placed on April 15, 1911. When Save Our Cemeteries went
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CREATURE FEATURES By Landon Murray
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cary movies and Halloween go better together than almost any other holiday and entertainment medium I can think of. This year, to get into the fun of the dark season, Where Y'at is giving you a list of fun, sometimes scary, sometimes outrageous Halloween films. Over the next 20 entries, we won’t be tackling modern killers or deranged humans gone off the deep end, but rather movie monsters that sometimes leap through the screen in search of blood. Alien (1979); Directed by Ridley Scott One of the best horror movies of all time begins our list. What’s great about this movie is how well Scott and his ensemble cast are able to make a science fiction horror film that is essentially a Gothic horror-feeling film. The creature itself, called the Xenomorph, is still one of the most terrifying things moviegoers have ever seen. Strong performances by Sigourney Weaver and others also don’t hurt the film, making it something that’s as beautiful to watch as it is frightening to envision.
Cabin In The Woods (2012); Directed by Drew Goddard Released only a few years ago, this is easily one of the most original ideas to enter the world of horror in recent memory. Equal parts comedy, horror, and science fiction, Goddard's film works so well because it uses lessons of the past in making a film that transcends easy taglines. Five unsuspecting college students go away for a weekend, and that’s where you become unable to guess what’s coming next. One of the great movies of the last few years, it’s well-worth your time if you want to laugh intermittently while being scared shitless.
The Fly (1986); Directed By David Cronenberg Only a few movies on this list have the distinction of featuring a creature who was born from man’s own impulsive science. That’s what makes this remake so fun to watch, even if it gets much worse throughout the film. Jeff Goldblum stars as a man trying to do revolutionary research and to push technology. If we’re being honest, he does in fact succeed. That being said, it turns out to be one of the worst scientific trials ever seen on celluloid. The transformation is slow, purposeful, and ultimately, the stuff that nightmares are created from. It’s got amazing visual effects that are practical in how they are used, but also, it’s awful to watch this man become a beast that will never find peace.
The F ly (1986)
Cloverfield (2008); Directed by Matt Reeves Another movie that took the term viral marketing to another level, Cloverfield is one of the main flicks that was able to be a found-footage movie that was still exhilarating and enjoyable, while also putting the viewer in very tense situations. A young, mostly unknown cast tries to survive a monster attack in New York. It’s a simple premise that uses every tool to its advantage. The monsters are also perfectly done, using past monsters as a launching point for a variety of creatures that are incredibly unsettling.
Alien (1979)
American Werewolf in London (1981); Directed by John Landis An early memory of my movie-watching life revolved around this movie, set in London. A man, his friend, and various others are forced to confront the once-outrageous notion that werewolves are actually beings that exist. You watch a man evolve into a wonderfully violent beast, and while you feel his pain after you see what trouble he’s caused, the movie is able to make you laugh in subtle, very English ways. It’s hilarious, gory, and well-paced. A must-watch if you’ve never seen it.
an array of evil, tauntingly fun ghouls in this horror classic, and even though the effects have an 80s B-movie level of craftsmanship, it all serves a plot that’s as much horror as it is slapstick. Also, a tree sexually assaults people, so there’s that.
The Evil Dead (1981); Directed by Sam Raimi Monsters can go in a number of ways, but you’d be surprised at how well the creatures— or demons, to be more specific—fit into this movie. Bruce Campbell as Ash deals with
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The Host (2006); Directed by Bong JoonHo One of the most celebrated monster movies of the last 20 years, The Host is an Asian-centric film that’s well worth the hype. No, the monster in question isn’t done with the type of effects that would make James Cameron look amateurish, but the film works in other ways. It throws on its head the pacing of normal horror movies. The creature shows up within the first 10 minutes, and, from there, bounces around, eating anything in its line of sight. It’s very fun, pretty scary, and you’ll be entertained as you take part in a journey as a father tries to rescue his daughter from “the Host.” The Howling (1981); Directed by Joe Dante Werewolves have always been pretty hitor-miss, but when it comes to The Howling, you’ll be seeing one of the best. The premise is simple enough: a woman goes to an isolated retreat to get her bearings after a terrible experience. What she finds at this retreat is even worse, however. You watch the main character as she learns the truth of who these residents are and what they are truly capable of when the moon hits just right. It’s one of the earliest memories I have of a horror film keeping me up at night, and it’s good stuff. If you can get past the dated feel, it’s worth checking out.
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Feast (2005); Directed by John Gulager You might remember this as the winner of the reality TV show Project Greenlight during its third season. With a varied cast that includes Henry Rollins, Judah Friedlander, and various others that make you say, “Wait, I know that person,” Feast is fun, silly, and very much doesn’t take itself too seriously. The monster that stalks and murders the inhabitants of a crappy dive bar is used well and looks genuinely horrifying.
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Made in 2005 and running a fast-paced 85 minutes, it’s a fun ride and a quick watch, and you don’t have to invest too much in it.
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Jeepers Creepers (2001); Directed by Victor Salva One of the weirdest movies on the list, in my opinion, is Jeeper Creepers. Siblings on a trip to their parents’ house are forced to deal with a creeper of sorts, who terrorizes a small town for a period of 23 days every 23 years. Inspired at least in part by Stephen King’s It, it’s wildly fun and adds an element of torment not often seen. This creature is only out for human body parts, and while some in the film are able to escape his wrath, some aren’t so lucky and suffer far more than any person should. No one escapes the trauma of the event in its aftermath, though. See the rest of Landon's "Creature Feature" list at WhereYat.com!
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Become a Vampire VIP With Jonathan Weiss By Emily Hingle
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f there’s one truth about New Orleans culture today, it’s that there are a ton of tours out there, and they all claim to have the inside scoop on what New Orleans is really about. You can sample the most delectable dishes available on a food tour, imbibe locally made beer on a brewery tour, or even learn about what happened right where you’re standing on a historical tour. Some of the most popular tours in the city are the spookier ones: ghost, crime, and vampire tours that happen here are world-renowned. However, of the tons of tours that one can take, there’s only one that will allow you to escape into a secretive speakeasy to have a little drink when your tour is over. Jonathan Weiss has been conducting tours for years in our fair city, but his Vampire VIP Tour will be the most sought-after nightly event as the nights get creepier throughout October. He knows the streets that he walks upon in the French Quarter far better than most; he has a reverence and respect for the true folklore of this place more than the majority of people. As he sat sipping whiskey, Jonathan explained how he came to make his living telling tourists spooky true tales. “I was very interested in the deeply weird and deeply creepy,”
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he said. “Quite literally, I would skip Sunday school when I was young and hang out in the graveyard behind the church. I like reading about people’s lives and deaths on their stones and thinking about who they were and what their lives were like. I was just a really spooky child.” But Jonathan didn’t just turn to the library and, later, the internet for his information. He relied heavily on what the people of the neighborhoods would tell him that they saw and that their deceased relations had seen. He continued, “I’ve always been fascinated by folklore and legends and the stories of old families. In New Orleans, we still have an opportunity to share old folklore and old legends with people. I take the concepts seriously; the traditions of people’s families sometimes go back millennia. It was very serious and real to them.” Though you can catch his Dark History or Ghost Tour, the Vampire Tour intertwines factual history and true mystery. Jonathan said, “I was always interested in it because I’ve been studying vampire life from around the world for years and years. It’s some of the oldest folklore mankind carries. When I do a tour, I focus on the old folklore, strip away the Hollywood stuff, and
talk about the weird similarities in the old folklore. Murders, disappearances, just how it’s been mixed up in New Orleans history and folklore for so long. When you get the right group and get it done right, it’s very cool.” Jonathan took us to areas in the French Quarter that I thought I knew well. I didn’t know anything about the horrors that took place right where I had stood thousands of times, but I was able to look it up after the tour and was mortified with myself for not realizing it. How could I let a character like the strange, eccentric Jacques St. Germaine slip under my radar? He was a wealthy man who lived for a time at 1041 Royal St. who loved to throw lavish parties, but may have attacked one of his female guests, causing her to throw herself out of the window and over the balcony. It’s believed that he was thirsting for her life blood. Jonathan enjoys one of his stops more than any other he passes. He explained, “My favorite part of the tour is just how strange the Ursuline Convent is. It’s a beautiful building, a historic building, but it’s just a very curious place. Its construction is unusual. The families that were in the area before Katrina would give me bits and pieces of folklore and family legends. They always said this place is just weird. When you understand how the building was built and put that together with the old folklore—some of the strangeness that’s gone on in the area for a very long time—it starts to come together in a weird puzzle. Even though
I’ve done this for years and told my stories thousands of times, I still get excited about it because it’s just so bizarre.” As this tour sifts through the history of vampires in the city, you will find yourself saying goodbye to anyone under the legal drinking age and setting off for a little bar somewhere. I’m sorry, I can’t reveal the location. But I can tell you that the decadently decorated speakeasy is fit for a vampire king. The rich purple lounge is dripping with erotic art, fresh herbs, lots of candles, and specialty drinks that will entice you like no other cocktail menu ever has. There’s even a beautiful balcony where there’s plenty of flesh to glance upon, and they may not even know you’re there. Hint: you’ve probably passed it by hundreds of times. With your tour admission, you’ll receive a complimentary glass of wine at this vampy bar, but beware, it could be a bloody potion meant to turn you into the living dead! “I think that’s the greatest thing that New Orleans has to offer: the mystery. The exoticism of New Orleans. People come here because this is not where they’re from. To no small degree, it keeps what I do going. I say that occasionally on my tours: this is not where you’re from. This is a different world. You’ve just got to accept that,” Jonathan said about why people are drawn to the city. He’s the person to see for all those questions you have about the things that go bump in the night. Get more information on all of Weiss's tours at jonathanweisstours.com
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Aldean Teaches Us What They Don’t Know By Asdrubal Quintero
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s there a bigger name in country music right now than Jason Aldean? Originally from Macon, Georgia, Jason Aldean made his way to Nashville and hasn’t looked back. With one double-platinum album, four single-platinum albums, and his crowning achievement: My Kinda Party, which went mind-blowingly quadruple platinum. Known for its fusion of country rock and occasionally even country-rap (Ludacris joined in for a live rendition of “Dirt Road Anthem”), My Kinda Party solidified Jason Aldean as a country superstar. Now, about five years down the road, Jason Aldean is hitting the road again (in preparation for his upcoming release), just having released his latest chart-topping album They Don’t Know. They Don’t Know goes back to what Aldean does best: great country radio music that blends in elements of rock. Returning to his roots to explore what always made his music great, Aldean decided to kick it off which a huge country rock song: “Lights Come On.” Getting the crowd hyped, Aldean promises that “the party we throw, it’s going all night long.” To go along with the “all night” theme, “The Way a Night Should Feel” has Aldean reminiscing about a wild night he spent with a woman on the road. But, anthems don’t have to be all fun and games, and on “They Don’t Know,” Aldean makes a pointed statement. Claiming “they don’t see all the time spent working,” Aldean reminds people of how hard country life can truly be. He In the wake of the horrendous events in Las Vegas on October 1, the staff at Where Y’at Magazine would like to send out our deepest sympathies to the victims of this atrocious crime and their families. Jason Aldean also released the following statement on his Facebook page. Please note that his performance in New Orleans will take place on October 26 as scheduled, but will now be in homage to those killed or injured in Vegas.
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makes an anthem for the working-class people. Outside of the stadium rock mode, Aldean fits in comfortably with a country ballad mode. “This Plane Don’t Go There” hits on the sting of ex-relationships and nostalgia: “I could go anywhere / but I can’t go back to that night.” The single “Again,” featuring Kelsea Ballerini, hits on similar notes, with the singers duetting about missing old lovers. But, even the more salacious tracks take on a pretty dark, ballad-like sound. “Bad” finds Aldean being turned on by a mysterious lover who has no qualms about being a bit devious. On the flipside of that is “Reason to Love L.A.,” in which Aldean finds a reason to love California through the woman he’s fallen in love with: “I never had a reason to see this place / she gave me a reason to love L.A.” Aldean has never sounded as sincere as he does on this track. They Don’t Know’s return to Aldean’s roots pays off a lot. The sound is gritty, earthy, and catchy enough to make for a good show. Big hits litter the record with hooks that also make for a good listen. But, Aldean has no issues with getting a bit more down-to-earth. The country ballads really stand out because they give Aldean a chance to show off his marvelous voice. Along with the live-band aspect of the album’s production, They Don’t Know feels about as real as an album can be. It’s no question that the songwriting on this album is as good as country songwriting gets. Help from Florida Georgia Line and other veteran songwriters gets Aldean to hone in on some poignant moments of lost love and nostalgia. But, this never requires sacrificing fun. The record’s ability to bounce between moments so easily and fluidly is truly a testament to Aldean’s prowess as a country music star. And with such a rich catalogue of music, it’s easy to see why Aldean’s shows become huge events. Jason Aldean’s 2017 They Don’t Know Tour will be making its way down to New Orleans on October 26. If you’re a huge country fan, you already know this isn’t a show you can pass up. And if you’re not, make your way over anyway because Aldean is definitely a musician you want to see perform. Jason Aldean will be live at Champions Square on Thursday, October 26, at 7:30 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to livenation.com.
"My heart aches for the victims and their families of this senseless act. I am so sorry for the hurt and pain everyone is feeling right now and there are no words I can say to take that pain away. Just know you all are in my heart and my prayers as we all go through this together. Time to come together and stop the hate!” –Jason Aldean, October 3, 2017
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The Avetts' Americana Arrives in NOLA By Asdrubal Quintero
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f there’s something we can all inherently appreciate about American music, it’s its ability to produce artists that can sound simultaneously home-grown and far-reaching. The Avett Brothers are a staple of Americana music and it’s not only because they’re auteurs of the folk genre. Their lineage culls a variety of great rock and country artists to make a sound that’s a perfect mix of snappy and sincere—poppy, but never too simplistic to be derided as just top 40 music. What has resulted is a band that has sold millions of records, amassed a huge following, earned several Grammy nominations, and revolutionized our ideas of folk and country music. Though the Avett Brothers are between albums right now, their tour is sure to capitalize on the huge catalog of music they’ve already built. Last album Magpie and the Dandelion made waves on the charts, reaching #5 on Billboard. Produced by famed hip-hop producer Rick Rubin, Magpie and the Dandelion cleans up a lot of the rougher edges that persisted through the band’s music. Magpie forgoes the patchwork-like sound that was a trend on their earlier albums in favor of a more vulnerable and gentle statement. The rollicking country-rock sounds of albums past are replaced by twinkly, guitar- and piano-driven ballads. The result is an album that sounds more organic, truthful, and sincere. Opener “Open Ended Life” is an anthem in non-commitment; liberation, moving on, and rethinking all becoming recurring themes on the album. On “Morning Song,” it means being able to deal with the hurt of an ending relationship. “Bring Your Love to Me” and “Never Been Alive” trade quips on what it means to be needed. Ultimately though, it’s “The Clearness is Gone” that makes the album’s clearest conclusion: that we’re really nothing except for what we find in love. But, it’s never just doom and gloom on the
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Avett Brothers albums (despite the balladheavy sounds of Magpie). “Another is Waiting” gets dangerously close to sounding like country-inflected punk (The Avett Brothers have a singing voice that recalls other punk rockers). But, its anthemic sounds belie its message: how people slowly get eaten alive by image-consciousness to the point of death. Again, like in other songs, the only thing that’ll save the protagonist is love. “Vanity,” in nearly a reversal of “Another is Waiting,” questions the sincerity behind people’s emotions. Leave it to the Avett Brothers to make some serious commentary with some jangly tunes. If Magpie succeeds, it’s because it combines all of the band’s best assets. Pop hooks pour out of every track, but never at the sacrifice of rich songwriting. Love is never a new topic to explore in music, but the band spends time perfectly crafting every direction we could possibly take in our thinking about love. Whether it be needing love to save others, or questioning how profound our connections are with one another. The sincerity behind their songwriting is only augmented by Rick Rubin’s minimalist approach to the production. Tracks sound borderline acoustic. Never unpolished, but the instrumentation is left simple and reflective. What’s created is an album that’s a perfect balance of truthfulness and catchiness. The Avett Brothers accomplish what not many artists can do easily: combining artistic integrity with a great pop sensibility. It’s easy to understand how quickly people were able to gravitate toward their music. Anyone looking for a great show, look no further. The Avett Brothers will be making their way down to the Big Easy on Friday, December 1. Between the heartfelt ballads and big stadium numbers, this is sure to be a show that you don’t want to miss. The Avett Brothers play the Saenger Theatre on Friday, December 1, at 7:30 p.m. For more information or to buy tickets, go to livenation. com.
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MUSICCALENDAR Maple Leaf - Johnny Vidacovich Trio Mardi Gras World - Glass Animals, Rufus du Sol, Amber Mark One Eyed Jacks - Fast Times ‘80 and ‘90s Night Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco RoadRunners Snug Harbor - Adonis Rose and NOJO Jam Three Keys (Ace Hotel) - Smoke N Bones Feat Mykia Jovan Tipitina’s - Homegrown Night Concert Series feat. Black Laurel, Ruby and the Rogues Fighting for Frequency
JustinMoore Country music star Justin Moore is coming to the UNO Lakefront Arena as part of his Hell on a Highway U.S. Rour, performing hits from his acclaimed albums Outlaws Like Me, Off the Beaten Path, and Kinda Don’t Care. Sun., Oct. 15, $27+ Adv, 7:30 p.m., UNO Lakefront Arena, arena.uno.edu Monday, October 9 Buffa’s - Antoine Diel Chickie Wah Wah - Cary Hudson Crazy Lobster - the Insta-Gators Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a. - Guitar Slim Jr. Kerry Irish Pub - Luck Lee Maison - Soul Machine Maple Leaf - George Porter Jr. Trio One Eyed Jacks - Cypress Knee Rock ‘n’ Bowl - West Coast Swing Night Snug Harbor - Charmaine Neville Band Three Keys (Ace Hotel) - Grown Man Tipitina’s - Onesty Tropical Isle Original - Trop Rock Express Tuesday, October 10 Buffa’s - Tacos, Tequila and Tiaras With Vanessa Carr Chickie Wah Wah - Jamey St. Pierre and the Honeycreepers Crazy Lobster - AC and the Heat Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a. - Treme Brass Band Dragon’s Den - Michael Hurtt and the Haunted Hearts Gasa Gasa - Sam Evian Kerry Irish Pub - Jason Bishop Maple Leaf - Rebirth Brass Band One Eyed Jacks - Devon Gilfillian Republic NOLA - Whethan + Bearson + Opia Snug Harbor - Davell Crawford Solo Three Keys (Ace Hotel) - Selectors
Wednesday, October 11 Buffa’s - Open Mic Night with Nattie Sanchez Chickie Wah Wah - Mike Doussan Band Crazy Lobster - Ken Swartz and the Palace of Sin Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a. - Washington and the Roadmasters Dragon’s Den - Reggae Night Gasa Gasa - Crumb House of Blues - LeCrae Kerry Irish Pub - Chip Wilson Maple Leaf - Daryle Johnson Rock ‘n’ Bowl - the Creole Stringbeans Snug Harbor - Uptown Jazz Orchestra with Delfeayo Marsalis Three Keys )Ace Hotel) - The Shape of Jazz to Come Thursday, October 12 Bar Mon Cher - Bats in the Belfry Buffa’s Tom McDermott and Chloe Feoranzo Chickie Wah Wah - Sarah Quintana and the Miss River Band Crazy Lobster - the Spanish Plaza Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a. - Alexis and the Samurai Funky Pirate - Mark and the Pentones Gasa Gasa - Wand, Darto, Gland, Babes Hi-Ho Lounge - Com Truise & Nosaj Thing House of Blues (the Parish) - New Years Day, Wild Fire, Twinspan House of Blues - KMFDM,OhGr, Lord of the Lost Kerry Irish Pub - Foot and friends
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Friday, October 13 Bar Mon Cher - Barbarella Blue Buffa’s - Margie Perez Chickie Wah Wah - New Orleans Klezmer All-Stars Crazy Lobster - Ken Swartz and the Palace of Sin Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a. - Happy Talk Band, Esther Rose Golden Lantern - Senator Ken Live House of Blues - Atlas Road Crew House of Shock - Sledgehammer Joy Theater - Run the Jewels, Denzel Curry, Cuz Lightyear Kerry Irish Pub - Paintbox with Dave james and Tim Robertson Maple Leaf - Dave Jordan and the NIA Rock ‘n’ Bowl - the Topcats Snug Harbor - Ellis Marsalis Quintet Tipitina’s - Songhoy Blues Saturday, October 14 Bar Mon Cher - Samantha Pearl and Adam Everett Buffa’s - Royal and Dumaine Hawaiians Chickie Wah Wah - Buenos Diaz Crazy Lobster - Poppy’s Poppin’ Saturday Review Creole Cookery - Trad Stars Jazz Band Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a. - Cedric Burnside Project, R.L. Boyce Funky Pirate - Mark and the Pentones Golden Lantern - Vanessa Carr House of Blues - Between the Buried and Me, the Contortionist, Polyphia, Toothgrinder House of Shock - Sledgehammer Joy Theater - the Growlers Kerry Irish Pub - Mark Hessler Maple Leaf - Sam Price and the True Believers One Eyed Jacks - Alvvays Nap Eyes Republic NOLA - Flosstradamus Rock ‘n’ Bow - John ‘Papa” Gros Band, Soul Rebels Shamrock - VegasCola Snug Harbor - Phillip Manuel Ensemble Three Keys (Ace Hotel) - Nikki Hill Tipitina’s - Interstellar Boys, Big Chief Juan Pardo and Golden Comanches feat. Todd
Nance, Daniel Hutchens, Jerry Joseph, Sam Holt, John Neff, Jon Mills Sunday, October 15 Buffa’s - Gerald French Trio Crazy Lobster - the Neon Shadows Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a. - Egg Yolk Jubilee Funky Pirates - Willie Lockett Band House of Blues (the Parish) - My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult Kerry Irish Pub - Beth Patterson Maple Leaf - Chris Mule Trio One Eyed Jacks - Peelander-Z Snug Harbor - James Singleton Quintet Three Keys (Ace Hotel) - AfriKando with Laylo and DJ RQ Away UNO - Justin Moore Monday, October 16 Buffa’s - Antoine Diel Chickie Wah Wah - Justin Molaison Crazy Lobster - the Insta-Gators Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat Funky Pirate - Willie Lockett Band Gasa Gasa - Dance with the Dead, Gost, Glitch Black Kerry Irish Pub - Kim Carson Maple Leaf - George Porter Jr. Trio Rock ‘n’ Bowl - West Coast Swing Night Snug Harbor - Charmaine Neville Band Three Keys (Ace Hotel) - the Monday Get Right with Chinua Tuesday, October 17 Buffa’s - Tacos, Tequila and Tiaras with Vanessa Carr Chickie Wah Wah - Jamey St. Pierre and the Honeycreepers Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a. - Treme Brass Band House of Blues (the Parish) - Tricky House of Blues - Spoon, Mondo Cozmo Joy Theater - Roadcase Royale feat. Nancy Wilson and Liv Warfield Kerry Irish Pub - Jason Bishop Maple Leaf - Rebirth Brass Band Mardi Gras World - Kid Cudi Snug Harbor - John Wooton Caribbean Quartet Three Keys (Ace Hotel) - Selectors Tipitina’s - Azealia Banks Wednesday, October 18 Buffa’s - Open Mic Night with Nattie Sanchez Chickie Wah Wah - Mike Doussan Band Crazy Lobster - Ken Swartz and the Palace of Sin Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a. - Walter “Wolfman” Washington and the Roadmasters
Gasa Gasa - Consider the Source, the Iceman Special House of Blues (the Parish) - White Reaper House of Blues - MadeinTYO, K. Swisha Kerry Irish Pub - Patrick Cooper Maple Leaf - Fuel feat. Daryl Johnson Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Jerry Embree Snug Harbor - Uptown Jazz Orchestra with Delfeayo Marsalis Three Keys (Ace Hotel) - Ivan Neville and friends Thursday, October 19 Bar Mon Cher - Bats in the Belfry Buffa’s - Ce Beguine with Charlie Halloran Champions Square - the XX, Perfume Genius Chickie Wah Wah - John “Papa” Gros Band Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a. - MainLIne Funky Pirate - Mark and the Pentones Gasa Gasa - Trevor Sensor, Peter Oren House of Blues (the Parish) - Future Leaders of the World Joy Theater - Lil Yachty Kerry Irish Pub - Vincent Marini Maple Leaf - Johnny Vidacovich Trio One Eyed Jacks - Louie Fontaine and the Starlight Searches Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Horace Trahan Snug Harbor - Gene Bertoncini and Bill Grimes with Steve Masakowski Three Keys (Ace Hotel) - Lil Debbie and Friends Tropical Isle Bourbon - Debi and the
Deacons Friday, October 20 Bar Mon Cher - Samantha Pearl and Adam Everett Buffa’s - Kris Tokarski Trio Chickie Wah Wah - Colin Lake Crazy Lobster - Ken Swartz and the Palace of Sin Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a. - Marc Stone Band Golden Lantern - Senator Ken Live House of Blues (the Parish) - Atlas Genius, Magic Giant, Half the Animal House of Shock - Mothership Kerry Irish Pub - Beth Patterson Maple Leaf - Cha Wa Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Supercharger Snug Harbor - Ellis Marsalis Quintet Three Keys (Ace Hotel) - Debauche Tipitina’s - the Crystal Method, Unicorn Fukr, Kidd Love Saturday, October 21 Bar Mon Cher - Barbarella Blue Buffa’s - the Royal Rounders Chickie Wah Wah - Honey Island Swamp Band Crazy Lobster - Poppy’s Poppin’ Saturday review Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a. - Rebirth Brass Band Golden Lantern - Vanessa Carr
Thexx The xx are coming to Champions Square to promote their new album I See You. This English indie pop band will be performing their number one singles, “On Hold” and “I Dare You,” as well as their other hits. Thur., Oct. 19, $15+ Adv, 7:30 p.m., Champions Square, livenation.com House of Shock - Superunknown Joy Theater - Hell’s Gala Official After-party feat. Liquid Stranger, Manic Focus, Freddy Todd Kerry Irish Pub - Jamie Lynn Vessels Maple Leaf - Space and Harmony Mardi Gras World - Hell’s Gala feat. Excision Kayzo, Trippy Turtle Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Soul Rebels
Shamrock - New Creations Brass Band Smoothie King Center - Bruno Mars Snug Harbor - Herlin Riley Quartet Time Out - Andre Bouvier and the Royal Bohemians Tipitina’s - Lagniappe feat. Dj RQ Away and the Great Glaspy Experience Sunday, October 22
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CONSIDER THE SOURCE
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SKYLAR SPENCE
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 AT GASA GASA RON GALLO (VOODOO AFTER SHOW)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 AT GASA GASA TERA MELOS W/ SPEEDY ORTIZ, MATRON
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12 AT CIVIC THEATRE GRIZZLY BEAR W/ SERPENTWITHFEET
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13 AT CIVIC THEATRE AN EVENING WITH PRIMUS “AMBUSHING THE STORM TOUR”
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 AT CIVIC THEATRE
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Buffa’s - Steve Pistorius, Orange Kellin and Benny Amon Chickie Wah Wah - Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns Quartet Crazy Lobster - the Neon Shadows Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a. - Bon Bon Vivant Funky Pirate - Willie Lockett Band Gasa Gasa - Skylar Spence, Jonah Baseball House of Blues - Tee Grizzley, Lud Foe House of Shock - C.O.G. Kerry Irish Pub - Will Dickerson Maple Leaf - Joe Krown Trio feat. Russell Batiste and Walter “Wolfman” Washington One Eyed Jacks - J.D. McPherson Snug Harbor - Anais St. John Quartet Three Keys (Ace Hotel) - the Second Line Show Tropical Isle Original - Late As Usual Monday, October 23 Buffa’s - Antoine Diel Crazy Lobster - the Insta-Gators Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a. - Esther Rose CD-release party, Lonesome Doves Funky Pirate - Willie Lockett Band House of Blues - the Magpie Salute Kerry Irish Pub - Beth Patterson Mahalia Jackson Theater - Evanescence: Synthesis Live with Orchestra Maple Leaf - George Porter Jr. Trio One Eyed Jacks - Cypress Knee
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Speed The Mule 5 pm
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Chip Wilson 5 pm
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Sat. 10/21 Jamie Lynn Vessels 9 pm Sun. 10/22 Irish Session 5 pm Sun. 10/22 Will Dickerson 8 pm Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! Live Irish Music w/
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Tuesday, October 24 Buffa’s - Tacos, Tequila and Tiaras with Vanessa Carr Chickie Wah Wah - Jamey St. Pierre and the Honeycreepers Crazy Lobster - AC and the Heat Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Treme Brass Band Kerry Irish Pub - Jason Bishop Maple Leaf - Rebirth Brass Band Rock’n’ Bowl - Latin Night Snug Harbor - Alex Bosworth and Hank Mackie Three Keys (Ace Hotel) - Selectors Tropical Isle Original - the Hangovers Wednesday, October 25 Buffa’s - Open Mic Night with Nattie Sanchez Crazy Lobster - Ken Swartz and the Palace of Sin Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Walter “Wolfman” Washington and the roadmasters House of Blues - Theory of a Deadman Kerry Irish Pub - Tim Robertson Maple Leaf - Fuel feat. Daryl Johnson Republic NOLA - Tauk + Dynamo
JasonAldean Country music star Jason Aldean will be performing his greatest hits at Champions Square as part of his They Don’t Know Tour, in conjunction with the release of his seventh studio album They Don’t Know. Thur., Oct. 26, $41+ Adv, 7:30 p.m., Champions Square, livenation.com Rock’n’ Bowl - Rocky’s Hot Fox Trot Orchestra Snug Harbor - Uptown Jazz Orchestra with Terrence Taplin Three Keys (Ace Hotel) - Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue Tropical Isle Original - Debi and the Deacons Thursday, October 26
Bar Mon Cher - Bats in the Belfry Buffa’s - Tom McDermott and Doyle Cooper Champions Square - Jason Aldean, Chris Young, Kane Brown, Deejay Silver Crazy Lobster - the Spanish Plaza Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a. - Little Freddie King Junky Pirate - Mark and the Pentones
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Step into Spotlights with us prior to the event and enjoy our exclusive lounge with private entry, complimentary premium bar and light hors d’ourves. Tickets for Spotlights can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com or at the Box Office.
October 15 ...................................................................................Justin Moore
October 27.......................................... Big Church Night Out with Newsboys November 4 - 5.......................................................................PAW Patrol Live!
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House of Blues - Ghostland, Observatory House of Shock - Mothership Joy Theater - Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass, Billy iuso and Restless Natives Kerry Irish Pub - Chip Wilson Maple Leaf - Johnny Vidacovich Trio One Eyed Jacks - Fast Times ‘80 and ‘90s Night Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Geno Delafose Snug Harbor - Christien Bold and SoulSwinger Three Keys (Ace Hotel) - Soundbyte with PJ Morton and friends Tropical Isle Original - Late As Usual Friday, October 27 Bar Mon Cher - Samantha Pearl and Adam Everett
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Buffa’s - Alexandra Scott and her Magical Bank Crazy Lobster - Ken Swartz and the Palace of Sin Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - George Porter Jr. and his Runnin’ Pardners Golden Lantern - Senator Ken Live House of Shock - Big Gun Kerry Irish Pub - Crossing Canal with Patrick Cooper and Ruby Ross Little Tropical lse: Johnny Rodriguez Maple Leaf: Eric Struthers and friends feat. Roland Guerin, Joe Ashlar, Khris Royal, Terry Scott Jr. Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Mixed Nuts Snug Harbor - Ellis Marsalis Quintet
Saturday, October 28 Bar Mon Cher - Barbarella Blue Buffa’s - Dr. Sick Crazy Lobster - Poppy’s Poppin’ Saturday Review Creole Cookery - Trad Stars Jazz Ban d.b.a. - Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns Golden Lantern - Vanessa Carr House of Blues - Endless Night: New Orleans Vampire Ball feat. the Cruxshadows House of Shock - Big Gun Kerry Irish Pub - Hurricane Refugees Maple Leaf - Honey Island Swamp Band One Eyed Jacks - the Nth Power, Ghost-NOte MonoNeon
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Rivershack Tavern - The Fabulous Von Zippers Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Karma Shamrock - Halloween party with Fish Full of Flannel Snug Harbor - Terence Blanchard E-Collective Three Keys (Ace Hotel) - the Big Easy Playboys Tipitina’s - Galactic Sunday, October 29 Bar Mon Cher - Le Masque Noir Masquerade Party Buffa’s - Steve Pistorius, Orange Kellin and Benny Amon Crazy Lobster - the Neon Shadows Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a. - Pink Slip Halloween Bash House of Shock - White Collar Side Show Kerry Irish Pub - Patrick Cooper Maple Leaf - Walter “Wolfman” Washington Trio One Eyed Jacks - LoveBomb GoGo Marching Band Rock ‘n’ Bowl - D Play Snug Harbor - Quiana Lynell Three Keys (Ace Hotel) La Noche Caliente with Muevelo Monday, October 30 Bar Mon Cher - Endless Night Buffa’s - Antoine Diel Chickie Wah Wah - Golden State/Lone Star Revue feat. Mark Hummel and Anson Funderburgh Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a. - Cyril Neville and Swamp Funk, the Fuel House of Shock - White Collar Side Show Joy Theater - Joyce Manor, Wavves, Culture Abuse Kerry Irish Pub - Beth Patterson Maple Leaf - George Porter Jr. Trio One Eyed Jacks - Bounce Night with Sissy Nobby, Rusty Lazer and others Rock ‘n’ Bowl - West Coast Swing Night Snug Harbor - Charmaine Neville Band Tuesday, October 31 Bar Mon Cher - Halloween Dance Party Buffa’s - Tacos, Tequila and Tiaras with Vanessa Car Crazy Lobster - AC and the Heat Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a. - Morning 40 Federation House of Blues- (The Parish) Spafford Southern Avenue House of Shock - White Collar Side Show Joy Theater - Crowbar & Eyehategod + A Hanging Kerry Irish Pub - Jason Bishop Little Tropical Isle - Frank Fairbanks Maple Leaf - Rebirth Brass Band One Eyed Jacks - Quintron and Miss Pussycat Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Latin Night Snug Harbor - Walter “Wolfman” Washington and the Roadmasters Three Keys (Ace Hotel) - Selectors Tipitina’s - Toadies, Local H
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ENTERTAINMENT Boo Carré at the French Market French Market Saturday, October 21; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. frenchmarket.org Snag some pre-Halloween treats at the Boo Carré Halloween and Harvest Festival. Meet at Dutch Alley, between Dumaine and St. Phillip Streets, for a kid-centric trick-or-treating extravaganza through the French Market. Kids participating in costume will receive a complimentary treating bag. In addition to participating vendors at the French Market, others will also be located along Decatur Street and Jackson Square. Once your little one’s sweet tooth is satisfied, enjoy interactive craft booths, live music, and book signings by children’s authors hosted by A Tisket A Tasket. Musical performances will begin at 10 a.m. at the Dutch Alley Performance Pavilion. At 11 a.m., there will be a one-hour African Drum and Dance Workshop held indoors at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (916 N. Peters St.). The event is free and open to the public.
Boo Carré at the French Market October 21 Krewe of Boo Parade & After-Party Parade: French Quarter Saturday, October 21; 6:30 p.m. After-Party: Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Dr. Saturday, October 21; 8 p.m. – 3 a.m. kreweofboo.com Score some spooky throws at the 10th anniversary of the Krewe of Boo Halloween parade! This year’s celebrity grand marshals are WWE superstars The Miz and his wife, Maryse. Legendary Saint Bobby “The Cajun Cannon” Hebert will ride as a special guest and “Mr. Mardi Gras” himself, Blaine Kern, will serve as the celebrity king. Featuring floats designed and constructed by the talented artists at Kern Studios, the Krewe of Boo Parade is a oneof-a-kind spectacle bringing to life everyone’s favorite Halloween characters. The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. at Elysian Fields Avenue and Decatur Street, and will continue through the French Quarter before ending at Generations Hall for the Monster Mash. Come dance the night away with 80s pop band Flock of Seagulls and New Orleans DJs TAF and Wixx. Tickets for the Mash can be purchased online starting at $20. Mortuary Haunted House 4800 Canal St. Select Dates; 7 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. themortuary.net Abandon hope, all ye who enter the Mortuary! New Orleans’s premier haunted house is back to deliver your yearly dose of chills and thrills. The grand Victorian mansion, built in 1872, was transformed into a full-service funeral home by 1930. It is reported that over 20,000 funerals took place within its walls—but not everyone passing through passed on to the other side. The mansion is a documented paranormal hotspot and is operational year-round as a training ground for professional and amateur
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ghost hunters. Throughout October, the Mortuary serves as a haunted attraction that is not for the faint of heart. Since its inception in 2007, the themes of the attractions have changed annually. This year, “Phobia” will tap into a range of fears, from spiders (arachnophobia) and snakes (ophidiophobia), to being alone (monophobia) and the number thirteen (triskaidekaphobia). Tickets can be bought online or onsite for $30. Enter at your own risk!
FUNDRAISERS
Goodwill Ball The Ritz-Carlton, Juneau Penthouse: 921 Canal St. Saturday, October 14; 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. goodwillno.org Party for a cause at the fifth annual Goodwill Ball. Hosted by Goodwill Industries of Southeast Louisiana, the ball is a fundraiser for mission services and a celebration of community impact. For 70 years, Goodwill has offered a “hand up,” not a “handout,” to thousands of individuals struggling with disabilities and disadvantages by offering independence through employment. Their Southeastern branch services 23 parishes, building community through contracts, retail, and workforce development. The theme of this year’s ball is “Masquerade.” In addition to acknowledging the community impact of Goodwill industries, the ball will recognize the Achiever of the Year and Graduate of the Year participants. The event will also include a silent auction, photo booth, hors d’oeuvres, and a wine and beer ball. Tamica Lee, cohost of News with a Twist, will serve as the evening’s emcee. Live entertainment will be provided by BRW Band. Tickets are available online starting at $100; semi-formal attire is requested. The Big TEAsy Jefferson Performing Arts Center: 6400 Airline Dr., Metairie Sunday, October 22; 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. bigteasy.com Satisfy your coffee cravings at New Orleans’s first-ever caffeine festival, The Big TEAsy. Besides a tasting of tea and coffee samples, the day-long event will also feature a marketplace of vendors and live music. Bring the kids along in costume for a snapshot with Alice and the White Rabbit. Indoor activities will be held in the Jefferson Performing Arts Center, which, in addition to housing a jaw-dropping collection of priceless art, will also host a performance by The New Leviathan Oriental Foxtrot Orchestra. A portion of the festival’s proceeds will benefit CASA Jefferson, an organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of child abuse and neglect through volunteers who offer temporary and permanent foster homes. Ticketing packages and options are available online starting at $10.
HALLOWEEN PARTIES Haunted Halloween Ball Generations Hall: 310 Andrew Higgins Dr. Sunday, October 22; 9 p.m. – 3 a.m. witchesbrewtours.com Double, double toil and trouble at the first annual Haunted Costume Ball, brought to you by Witches Brew Tours and Where Y’at Magazine. Witches Brew specializes in walking tours of the French Quarter and St. Louis Cemetery. Guides have encyclopedic knowledge of all matters relating to ghosts, vampires, voodoo, witchcraft, and Marie Laveau, which they are now expanding into themed events! The Haunted Ball will feature California rock bands She Wants Revenge and The Knife Confession. Two additional spellbinding rooms will offer darkwave, trance, industrial, and goth music by DJs Gen X and Darkwave. Prepare to be enchanted by performances by shock illusionist Dan Sperry and the Bad Girls of Burlesque. Wear your best ball gown—or pointiest hat. Tickets are available online starting at $30; must be 21+ to attend.
FESTIVALS NOLA Mac N Cheese Festival Louis Armstrong Park: 701 N. Rampart St. Saturday, October 21; 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. nolamacncheesefest.com
Air, Sea & Land Festival October 29 Get cheesy at the inaugural Mac N Cheese Festival at Louis Armstrong Park. The festival is organized by Kent Broussard, coowner of No Problem Raceway in Bell Rose, and his partner, Julie Egren. Over a dozen local restaurants will be present to offer you their unique macaroni concoctions, as well as a selection of three to five additional menu options. The vendors—including cheese kingpins like The Big Cheezy and Melt—are not only there to share their take on a timeless classic, but are also competing against each other! A group of professional chefs and local celebrities will determine the festival’s overall winner. Everyone’s favorite Saints fan Jarrius “Little JJ” Robertson will lead a team of kids to determine the Kid’s Choice Award. If you need some time to digest, enjoy live music by local bands until you’re ready for the next plate. The festival is free and open to the public; food and drink tickets can be purchased online or at the gates. WWII Museum's Air, Sea & Land Festival Lakefront Airport: 6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd. #219 Friday, October 27 – Sunday, October 29; 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. airsealandfest.com Travel back in time at the fourth annual WWII aircraft show. Formerly known as the AirPower Expo, the newly minted Air, Sea & Land Festival has expanded to offer new experiences while continuing to honor the legacy of WWII and the contributions which led to an Allied victory. Each day at 11:30 a.m., a collection of vehicles from the WWII Museum’s collection (including tanks!) will lead an hour-long victory parade to celebrate the men, women, and machines of WWII. Check out the dockside tour of the PT-305, the world’s only fully restored combat-veteran PT boat. Let the kids explore the new and improved Kid Zone, this year featuring hands-on history, an obstacle course, rock wall, photo station, face painting, and more. Looking to immerse yourself in history even further? Check out the aircraft rides, a truly unique experience riding inside some of the rarest WWII aircrafts in existence. After flying in a veteran’s shoes, you’ll be ready to go home and start planting a victory garden. Tickets are available online starting at $21 ($16 for military and museum members); children under 12 are free.
SPORTS & FITNESS Zombie Run Generations Hall: 310 Andrew Higgins Dr. Saturday, October 21; 9 a.m. kreweofboo.com They say that when there’s no more room below, the dead will walk the Earth—or in this case, run. Dress like the living dead or your favorite monster for the first-ever Zombie Run! On October 21, the Krewe of Boo is hosting a two-mile run starting at Generations Hall and ending on Frenchmen Street. Celebrate crossing the finish line on Frenchmen with a festival—featuring local performers—leading up to the big Krewe of Boo parade that evening. If you need a little encouragement, the Big Easy Rollergirls will be there as Zombie Killers. You can register for the race online for $20 or arrive day-of at 8 a.m. to sign up (race starts at 9 a.m.). The Frenchmen Festival is free and open to the public.
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2017 As the seemingly unrelenting heat of summer comes to an end, the people of Louisiana venture out of the air conditioning and into the ever-beautiful Southern autumn to check out the many festivals, concerts, and fairs. Here’s a guide to everything happening this year, from the "piggy" Cochon de Lait Festival to a killer lineup at the Acadia Music Fest. Kenner Wine & Food Event Oct. 12 |Chateau Golf & Country Club, Kenner chateaugolf.net Indulge in a selection of food and over 100 wines from more than 20 restaurants at the Kenner Wine & Food Event. The event also includes a photo booth, cigar bar, and silent auction, and proceeds will help the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation. St. Charles Rockin’ River Music Festival Oct. 13-14 | Edward A. Dufresne Community Center, Luling stcharlesrockinrivermusicfest.com The St. Charles Rockin’ River Music Festival will bring together local bands, as well as national acts, into this one weekend. Headlining the festival is Southern rock band Molly Hatchet, as well as the lead singer from Twisted Sister, Dee Snider. West Jeff Family Fest Oct. 13-14 | West Jefferson Medical Center, Marrero
wjmc.org/Festival The eighth annual free festival has food, music, and a car show, all for the benefit of the West Jefferson Cancer Center. There will be various amusement rides and games, and even a Kids Zone and a costume contest. Voice of the Wetlands Festival Oct. 13-15 | 5403 West Park, Houma voiceofthewetlands.org/vow-festival The 14th annual Voice of the Wetlands Festival, or VOW, includes three days of musical performances best enjoyed with one of the several Cajun dishes the festival has to offer. Proceeds benefit environmental and cultural charities. Bridge City Gumbo Festival Oct. 13-15 | Gumbo Festival Park, 1701 Bridge City Ave., Bridge City bridgecitygumbofestival.org The Bridge City Gumbo Festival celebrates the beloved Louisiana dish, gumbo. Gumbo chefs are encouraged to compete in the Gumbo Cooking Contest, and young women are invited to compete in a pageant for the title of Miss Gumbo 2017. Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival Oct. 13-15 | Lafayette Square Park jazzandheritage.org/blues-fest Grammy-winners Robert Cray and Bobby Rush will headline the Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival this October. This free event includes other musical performances,
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NOLA Mac N Cheese Fest | Oct. 21 BBQ from different regions—with a special emphasis on Louisiana BBQ—and an arts market. Louisiana Gumbo Festival of Chackbay Oct. 13-15 | Chackbay Festival Grounds, Chackbay lagumbofest.com The Louisiana Gumbo Festival in Chackbay brings Louisiana residents together through their shared love of gumbo. Come enjoy amusement park rides, food, and fun, and watch as the 2017 Louisiana Gumbo Festival Queen is crowned. Andouille Festival Oct. 13-15 | Thomas F. Daley Memorial Park, LaPlace andouillefestival.com The Andouille Festival continues to celebrate Louisiana's favorite sausage with music, crafts, and lots of andouille sausage. If you are up for a challenge, compete in the Dang Douille Eating Contest, or for some non-competitive fun, see the Gospel Show. Greater Iberia World Championship Gumbo Cookoff Oct. 14-15 | Downtown Main Street, New Iberia iberiachamber.org/gumbo-cookoff The Greater Iberia World Championship Gumbo Cookoff is a celebration of gumbo, of course. There will be 100+ teams competing for the prize of “world’s best gumbo.” There are also two additional competitions: “Meanest Beans” and the Youth Gumbo Cookoff. Bring your appetite, because attendees can sample all 100+ pots of gumbo.
Boo at the Zoo Oct. 20-21 & 27-28 | Audubon Zoo auduboninstitute.org/batz The Audubon Zoo’s Halloween party is perfect for kids 12 and younger. Come in your best costume and expect not-TOOspooky attractions like a ghost train and trick-or-treating. Proceeds are donated to the Children’s Hospital. Violet Oyster Festival Oct. 20-22 | 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet visitstbernard.com/events/violet-oysterfestival On the grounds of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, this festival features fresh oysters from the waters of St. Bernard served all different ways, from fried to in a fritter. Don’t like oysters? There will also be plenty of oyster-free local favorites. International Acadian Festival Oct. 20-22 | Bayou-Plaquemine Waterfront Park, Plaquemine acadianfestival.org The International Acadian Festival celebrates Acadian culture through different events, including a pageant, a cooking contest, and a water ceremony. As always, this festival has a variety of different food and retail vendors from around the area. NOLA Cochon de Lait Festival Oct. 21 / Palmer Park nolaporkfest.com This new and free, family-friendly festival in Palmer Park features local art vendors and live music from Big Sam's Funky Nation ... as well as, of course, delicious cochon de lait from restaurants like Jacques-Imo's, Reginelli's Pizza, and Moe's Original.
NOLA Mac N Cheese Fest Oct. 21 | Louis Armstrong Park nolamacncheesefest.com The inaugural fest celebrates the delights of mac and cheese. Dishes from local restaurants will be judged by professional and celebrity judges. Along with this cheesy favorite, beer and cocktails will be sold, as well as select other dishes from the vendors.
Bucktown Seafood Festival Nov. 3-5 | St. Louis King of France School, 1600 Lake Ave., Metairie slkfschool.com St. Louis King of France Catholic School is celebrating its 20th annual Bucktown Seafood Festival. In addition to delicious seafood, this fest features an auction and carnival attractions, including rides and games.
Oak Street Po-Boy Festival Oct. 22 | Oak Street and S. Carrollton Avenue poboyfest.com Chefs, restaurants, and food enthusiasts gather at Oak and Carrollton to eat the signature New Orleans sandwich. Though po-boys have been around for many years, the sandwiches at Po-Boy Festival still have a way of presenting something fun and new. The Big TEAsy Caffeine Festival Oct. 22 / Jefferson Performing Arts Center, Metairie bigteasy.com This new festival next to The Shrine on Airline Highway features a day of heritage, high tea, and hijinx to benefit CASA Jefferson. Expect live music from The New Leviathan Oriental Foxtrot Orchestra to go along with your coffee, tea, and Whiskey offerings. Pet Fest Oct. 22 | Lafreniere Park, Metairie visitjeffersonparish.com/events/festivals/ pet-fest This festival, where “pets bring their people,” is run by the Jefferson Parish SPCA and is centered around pet adoption; 82 pets found homes last year. Pets can even enter a costume contest to win some amazing prizes. State Fair of Louisiana Oct. 26 - Nov.12 | Louisiana State Fairgrounds, Shreveport statefairoflouisiana.com Head to Shreveport for Louisiana’s biggest state fair. The State Fair of Louisiana features daily free music, classic fair food, tons of livestock, and carnival rides. Visit the fair’s website for information on other daily events.
Louisiana Renaissance Festival Weekends beginning Nov. 4-5 thru Dec. 9-10 / 46468 River Road, Hammond larf.net There’s no reason to miss this fantastic festival that runs weekends into early December. Falconry, acrobatics, jousting, giant turkey legs and “alcohol wenches” make this festival one for all the senses.
Louisiana Renaissance Festival | Nov. 4-Dec. 10 WWII Air, Sea, & Land Festival Oct. 27-29 | New Orleans Lakefront Airport nationalww2museum.org/programs/wwiiair-sea-land-festival-2017 This festival honoring the “Greatest Generation” and the power behind the Allied victory in World War II showcases different aircraft and boats from the era. Attractions include tours of the fully restored PT-305 boat and an expanded Kids Zone, among others. Acadia Music Fest Oct. 28 | Acadia Plantation Town Center, Thibodaux acadiamusicfest.net Headlining this single-day music festival is the band Better Than Ezra. In addition to a full day of music, explore the art market with vendors showcasing handmade crafts or the food court with stands from local restaurants.
Harvest Festival Oct. 29 / Mandeville Wharf at Crescent Park crescentparknola.org This inaugural free festival taking place along the river will feature live music from Gina Brown, Amanda Shaw, and others, as well as an Arts Market, Kids Zone, and great concessions. The Myrtles Halloween Extravaganza Every Fri. - Sun. in October; Also on Oct. 31 | The Myrtles Plantation, St. Francisville stfrancisvillefestivals.com/pages/myrtleshalloween Be prepared to be spooked at The Myrtles Plantation home, which has been dubbed one of America’s most haunted places. Take a mystery tour of this 220-year-old mansion that is a window into the creepy antebellum South.
Algiers Folk Art Festival Nov. 4 | Folk Art Zone and Blues Museum, Algiers folkartzone.org/folk-art-fest This free-admission festival celebrates the rich, historic culture of the Algiers neighborhood. It features tons of folk art and live music from the area, as well as plenty of food trucks to enjoy. Central City Festival Nov. 4 | 1600-1800 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. Celebrate Central City with its annual block party! This free fest features plenty of live music, a food court, and activities for all ages, all along two city blocks in the heart of Central City. Bayou Road Balloon Festival Nov. 10-12 | Sidney D Torres Memorial Park, St. Bernard Parish bayouroadballoonfestival.com The first-ever hot air balloon fest in the New Orleans area will have exciting activities over Veterans Day weekend. In conjunction with the St. Bernard Veterans Day Parade, they will have tethered balloon rides, a midway, and local food.
French Food Festival Oct. 27-29 | Larose Regional Park, Larose frenchfoodfest.com Say oui to the 44th annual French Food Festival. This fest includes Cajun food, music, and dancing, as well as a variety of friendly competitions. There’s overnight camping with advanced reservations. Laissez les bons temps rouler! Louisiana Seafood Festival Oct. 27-29 | Woldenberg Park, New Orleans louisianaseafoodfestival.com Rain or shine, come enjoy fresh seafood at the Louisiana Seafood Festival. Learn and explore with cooking demos, live music, and the arts village set up in Woldenberg Park for this one weekend.
Forest Fest Nov. 4 | Woodlands Trail, 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse forestfest.eventbrite.com Explore and discover the forest while listening to music by John Rankin and Rockamo. Also, enjoy guided hikes, arts & crafts, Aveda massages, information on native plants and wildlife, and even learn to create your own natural table centerpiece.
The New Orleans Book Festival Nov. 11 | City Park nolabookfest.org The New Orleans Book Festival brings together authors, performers, and book vendors from around New Orleans. Listen to authors read their writing, watch performances for the whole family by acting troupes and musicians, or visit the bookstore tent.
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Unusually delicious … Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts, the folks behind New Orleans eateries like Kingfish, Bayou Burger, and NOSH, have launched yet another restaurant dubbed Curio. Located in the French Quarter on the corner of Royal and Bienville Streets, Curio offers “an eclectic menu with many modern twists” created by their executive chef, Hayley Vanvleet. So much more than a bistro, Curio is “a collection of food, art, and history,” with paintings created by local artist Tony Mose. The menu includes dishes like shrimp boulettes with buttermilk chive dip, candied fried pork ribs, panéed pork po-boy, and browned butter rum pound cake. Curio is open daily. 301 Royal St., (504) 717-4198, curionola. com
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At long last … Gabrielle, the long-lost restaurant that has been closed since Hurricane Katrina, has finally reopened on Orleans Avenue in the historic Tremé. Owners Greg and Mary Sonnier have overcome many obstacles since their original location in Mid-City was shuttered, but at last, Gabrielle
has returned, and fans both old and new can rejoice its re-entry into the New Orleans restaurant scene. Some dishes on the opening menu include she-crab bisque, BBQ shrimp pie, slow-roasted duck with an orange-cherry sauce, and a mojo-marinated pork chop. 2441 Orleans Ave., (504) 603-2344,
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Bigger digs ... Liberty Cheesesteaks, the tiny, Philadelphia-loving hoagie shop, has moved into a larger space on Freret Street. Since 2013, the cheesesteak shop was located in "the shed," an itty-bitty spot that originally housed the first Dat Dog. The new, larger building on the corner of Freret and Soniat features an added bar in the back and, to every loyal customer’s joy, bathrooms! 5039 Freret St., (504) 875-4447, libertycheesesteaks.com A troubled parting ... What began as negotiations to purchase the popular Israeli restaurant Shaya from the Besh Restaurant Group, degraded into James Beard Award-
winning chef Alon Shaya being replaced, losing his role as executive chef of both Shaya and Domenica. Talented chefs de cuisine Zachary Engle and Micheal Wilson were named executive chefs to Shaya and Domenica respectively. Can you have a Shaya without Alon Shaya? We don't know. But while the future for Alon Shaya remains to be seen, we’re positive it's going to be delicious. 4213 Magazine St., (504) 891-4213, shayarestaurant.com Changing of the guard … Experienced New Orleans chef Eric Cook was recently named executive chef at Tommy's Cuisine. Cook is coming to this position after a year as executive chef of Bourbon House in the French Quarter. He will also be the chef for NOSH, the smallbites lounge next door to Tommy's that just opened this past April. Cook is replacing Chef Michael Farrel, who was the previous executive chef for both restaurants. 746 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 581-1103, tommyscuisine.com Still cookin' … When Chef Duke LoCicero recently closed Café Giovanni, many fans despaired, thinking they'd never taste his cooking again. But lo and behold, LoCicero just accepted the position of executive chef at Mr. John's Steakhouse, replacing the previous chef, Jared Gassenberger. Don't fret! Although Mr. John's is most definitely a steakhouse, they are excited about featuring some of LoCicero's dishes you know and love from Café Giovanni. 2111 St. Charles Ave., (504) 679-7697, mrjohnssteakhouse.com
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Tommy's Cuisine Same game, different players … Classic French Quarter restaurant Broussard's tapped Jake Shapiro as its new executive chef and Rebecca Shattman as general manager. With a history of cooking in some of the city's finest restaurants (i.e. Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse, Palace Café, and Bourbon House), Shapiro sees Broussard's as a natural transition. He says, “Having this opportunity to work with Creole Cuisine at Broussard’s—a fixture in the dining scene for nearly a century—is a dream, and I am excited to be a part of the next 100 years.” Schattman, who was hired as the general manager this past June, has tons of experience in the local service industry, working at spots like Emeril's Delmonico and for the nationally recognized spirits festival Tales of the Cocktail. 819 Conti St., (504) 581-3866, broussards. com Dinner and a movie, Part II … According to NOLA.com, The Theatres at Canal Place are changing to Cinebarre Canal Place 9 because owner George Solomon has hired Regal Cinemas to manage the Downtown multiplex in addition to his other theater, the Grand Esplanade in Kenner. The theater will continue to serve a full menu, but without the help of Chef Adolf Garcia, who launched the Gusto café since the 2010 renovation. 333 Canal St., (844) 462-7342, regmovies. com/theaters/cinebarre-canal-info
To the trough! … Taking over the spot that formerly housed Kyoto, The Flying Pig Café opened recently on Prytania Street, offering “a Southern-centric menu that pays homage to the Caribbean, Asian, and Latin traditions.” Launched by Chef Rob Vance and his wife, Bayou 95.7 radio personality Katina (a.k.a. “Kat”), the restaurant features dishes like fried green tomatoes with shrimp remoulade, vodka-cured salmon, blackened fish tacos, and pimento mac 'n' cheese. The Flying Pig is open daily for brunch, lunch, and dinner. 4920 Prytania St., (504) 644-2982, theflyingpigcafe.com Saying “arrivederci” and “xin chào” … After nearly a decade of serving coffee and Italian sandwiches to the neighborhood, Il Posto Café shuttered its doors, only to be almost immediately replaced by a Vietnamese restaurant dubbed Le's Baguette. Launched by the Le family, the new café offers Vietnamese favorites like banh mi, spring and egg rolls, steamed bao, and pho, along with Southernstyle breakfast dishes (ahem, BBQ shrimp & grits), panini, and fresh salads. Le's Baguette is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 4607 Dryades St., (504) 895-2620, facebook. com/lesbaguettenola
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lmost like a film reel playing back in my head, I can clearly remember my Halloween-elated, costumed self collapsing on the green shag carpeting in our family room after a hard night of trick-or-treating, dumping out my loot-filled pillowcase with friends and siblings to meticulously sort through our haul. After calculating our assets (and gobbling a few), we'd eye each other's piles, coveting bits we somehow missed during the evening's door-to-door adventures. Like Wall Street traders on a massive sugar high, negotiations would commence at a frenetic pace, each of us attempting to outbid the other for some rare, succulent treat. Items like a Lickem-Aid or that Japanese candy with edible rice paper could trade for a handful of mini-Snickers and a pile of Dum Dum Pops … sometimes more. Along with those highly desirable goods, there would always be a pile of items that almost no one wanted, a pile we dubbed “for our parents.” Typical undesirables included things like toothbrushes and dental floss (who does that?), apples, those orange peanut candies that tasted and felt like Styrofoam, and several others. Though I always tried my best to trade in my Three Musketeers for something, anything, else, they often wound up in the parent pile along with a couple of
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my most favorite candies, Almond Joy and Mounds. When I was a kid, I couldn't understand everyone's aversion to coconut, but I later learned it is a foodstuff that people truly hate for a variety of reasons. From the strong, tropical scent, to the chewy texture of the shredded variety, coconut just tends to turn a lot of folks off. Everyone has their preferred tastes, and while I can't fathom sinking my teeth into the nasty whipped nougat of a Three Musketeers bar, I have always been on the coconut-loving bandwagon. Because I was a most clever and gluttonous child (some things never change), I would not reveal my love of all things coconut, knowing my cherished Almond Joys would eventually be relegated to the parent pile. Like a sneaky little Gollum, I would bide my time and wait till everyone had gone home or to bed, leaving the pile filled with those precious coconut treats that I would covertly and conveniently acquire with little effort. Thankfully, as an adult, I no longer have to revert to such subversive tactics to get my hands on coconut, and I can even choose from a wide array of fabulous restaurants whose chefs work miracles with this tropical treat. Less than a month ago at El Pavo Real, the popular Mid-City Mexican restaurant
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Sukho Thai's Green Curry in Coconut Milk owned and operated by Chef Lindsey McLellan, I got my fix and then some. Not only did I feast on smoky, sweet, and spicy chipotle coconut shrimp, served with cilantro rice and sweet, gobble-worthy plantains, I also reluctantly shared a heavenly coconut flan with my boyfriend John that was drizzled with caramel sauce and served with more plantains and buttery peanut brittle. Another spot in which to score dishes that employ this nutty drupe (a.k.a. stone fruit) is Chef Michael Gulotta's most recent venture, Maypop. It should probably come as no surprise, considering the chef's love of Asian and East Asian cuisines, that coconut would
be found in various forms on the menu. While at $35, Maypop's crispy soft-shell crab amandine with coconut meunière is out of our price range, but you can still indulge in dishes like their chaat salad with coconutcucumber ranch and green tomato relish ($10) and the ever-popular harissa-braised lamb with roti, coconut milk, and nuoc cham ($18). Among other curries, Sukho Thai on Magazine Street offers a killer green curry in coconut milk, with zucchini, eggplant, and bell pepper, that can feature chicken or beef, sea scallops, grilled fish, or a seafood combo for anything from $14 to $20. If that's too rich
District's Samoa Donut for your blood, you can also get those spicy curries from their weekly lunch specials in slightly smaller portions with chicken, beef, shrimp, or scallops for less than $10. You could also opt for a bowl of tom kha, which includes sliced chicken breast or fish and button mushrooms in a spicy coconut cream soup for $8.50. If you've got a vegan kind of feelin', you can head to the Lower Garden District for a toasted coconut wrap at Seed. For only $10, you can enjoy toasted coconut chips with lettuce, tomato, and garlic aioli on warm lavash. Or, if you've got a hankerin', you can go back to the “old school” American seafood
staple of coconut-crusted shrimp for $10 at The Crazy Lobster. As I illustrated with El Pavo's coconut flan, dessert is, in my opinion, easily one of the best ways to enjoy this unique “nut.” Take, for example, District: Donuts. Sliders. Brew's Samoa donut, modeled after the everpopular Girl Scout cookie, or the decadent coconut cream pie at Clancy's that, for some, tops their famed frozen lemon ice box pie. After all of that, I hope I may have converted a few non-coconut-eating souls to change their tune, but if not? It's okay. I'll gladly eat your share.
Eat, Drink and Relax at Apolline Exquisite cuisine, accessibly priced wines and handcrafted cocktails in the relaxed charm of our Uptown double-shotgun cottage. Join us for Dinner or Brunch Tuesday - Sunday Bottomless mimosas with Brunch 4729 Magazine Street • (504) 894-8881 • www.ApollineRestaurant.com 42 | Halloween/Voodoo Fest | Where Y'at Magazine
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RestaurantGuide
Willie Mae’s Scotch House is one of the most beloved fried chicken joints in the country. It is truly a jaw-dropping, stomach-pleasing experience. Multiple locations, williemaesnola.com
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Wow Café Downtown Doubletree Hotel is a familyowned and operated franchise that offers flavorful wings. And if wings aren’t your thing, try the Crescent City Burger. Multiple locations, wowcafe.com
Bennachin offers unique cuisine from the West African region. This BYOB restaurant has options for both meateaters and vegetarians alike. 1212 Royal St., 522-1230, bennachinrestaurant.com
American Apolline is a cozy chic place for modern, classic Louisiana dishes. It’s a great place to stop by for brunch or dinner. 4729 Magazine St., 894-8881, apollinerestaurant.com Bayou Hot Wings uses a unique blend of Creole spices to bring you signature wings guaranteed to be finger lickin’ good. 6221 S. Claiborne Ave., 864-9464, bayouhotwings.com
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Bobby Hebert’s Cajun Cannon Restaurant & Bar combines Louisiana’s favorite sports with Creole and Cajun cuisine that has notably become an Eastbank hotspot bar and restaurant.. 4101 Veteran’s Memorial Blvd., 324-6841, bobbyheberts.com
minutes from Downtown. The classic staple of chicken and waffles is what made this restaurant famous. 5741 Crowder Blvd., 244-0021, mamommashouse.com
City Diner is a 24-hour establishment great for any time—morning, noon, or night. It’s consistently voted the top diner in New Orleans. 3116 S. I-10 Service Rd. E, 831-1030, citydiner.biz
Opal Basil is the newly relocated Southwestern restaurant where you can grab a meal on the go or just a glass of wine. 719 S. Peters St., 985-257-0707, opalbasil.com
Daisy Dukes emphasizes a fun atmosphere that’s open 24/7. Some of the best Cajun food like their Shrimp sandwich can be found here. French Quarter, CBD, Metairie, daisydukesrestaurant.com
Orleans Grapevine offers delicious food and hundreds of wines to accompany it in a cozy French Quarter space with an exquisite courtyard. 720 Orleans Ave., 523-1930, orleansgrapevine.com
Gattuso’s Neighborhood Restaurant is a Gretna favorite restaurant and live-music bar. Their po-boys and club sandwiches have won multiple awards. 435 Huey P Long Ave., Gretna, 368-1114, gattusos.net
Sala is your Lakefront destination with an open communal setting. Don’t miss their weekend brunch Happy Hour featuring bottomless mimosas for $15. 124 Lake Marina Ave., 513-2670, salanola.com
Gordon Biersch is a beloved craft brewery-restaurant. They have a large menu of gourmet pub food made to perfection with your choice of side. 200 Poydras St., 522-2739, gordonbiersch.com
Spudly’s Super Spuds is the veteran potato destination for all things potato. Get your spud fix with potato combinations like the Crawfish Spud. 2609 Harvard Ave., Metairie, 455-3250, spudlys.com
Ma Momma’s House of Cornbread, Chicken and Waffles serves New Orleans soul food less than 15
Ted’s Frostop has been serving old-school favorites since 1955. Be sure to complete your order with their famous
Miyako is a hibachi restaurant and sushi bar right on St. Charles Avenue. They feature amazing cocktails and provide freshness and expertise for their pan-Asian dishes. 1403 St. Charles Ave., 410-9997, japanesebistro.com Origami is a beloved Japanese fusion restaurant that offers Japanese specialties and creative sushi rolls. Their lunch specials come with a variety of choices. 5130 Freret St., 899-6532, sushinola.com
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Tsunami is a Japanese-American restaurant that serves up the freshest fish this side of the Mississippi. Try their signature rolls like the Ragin Cajun. 601 Poydras St., 608-3474, servingsushi.com
Bao & Noodle is a Marigny restaurant that serves up authentic Chinese fare and traditional takeout. All house-made noodle dishes are particularly great. 2700 Chartres St., 272-0004, baoandnoodle.com
Viet Orleans Bistro, located Downtown near Canal Street, serves Vietnamese food, sushi, and other Asian fare. Check out their great Happy Hour. 300 Baronne St., 333-6917
Five Happiness has over 30 years of experience serving authentic Chinese cuisine. Lunch specials come with daily soup, choice of rice, and fried wonton. 3605 S. Carrollton Ave., 482-3935, fivehappiness.com
Bars With Great Food
Green Tea is a local favorite offering the best combinations of Chinese and Southern dishes with a wide variety of choices and a “Lite and Healthy” menu. 3001 Napoleon Ave., 899-8005, greenteanola.com Ikura is the new sushi and hibachi restaurant located in Mid-City. While continuing the tradition of Japanese classics, they have a selection of contemporary dishes. 310 N Carrollton Ave., 485-4658, ikuranola.com Jazmine Cafe is a Vietnamese cuisine destination with a calm and welcoming space that has a full bar serving all your favorite drinks. 614 S. Carrollton Ave., 866-9301, jazminecafe.com
Backspace Bar & Kitchen is a fun and trendy drinkingmeets-literary spot for midday and late-night cocktails. They have delicious food options like the Whitman, a roast beef sandwich. 139 Chartres St., 322-2245, backspacenola.com Buffa’s Bar and Restaurant is a restaurant and club with a lively atmosphere, open 24/7. Their Reuben has been named one of the best. 1001 Esplanade Ave., 949-0038, buffasbar.com Effervescence is a champagne bar that is the city’s perfect date spot. They have over 90 different bottles of sparkling wine and prosecco available. 1036 N. Rampart St., 509-7644, nolabubbles.com
Kyoto 2 features all your sushi favorites, fresh seafood, and plenty of sake. Stop by to enjoy one of their amazing value meals. 5608 Citrus Blvd., Harahan, 818-0228
The Jimani is a favorite to watch any sports game with a relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant serves up a variety of options of brunch favorites. 141 Chartres St., 524-0493, thejimani.com
La Thai continues to be the best Thai restaurant for date nights or hang-outs. Try the cocktails and specialty wines with your meal. 4938 Prytania St., 899-8886, lathaiuptown.com
Mimi’s in the Marigny is a favorite spot in the Marigny, boasting fresh, farm-to-table ingredients that offer the best late-night dining in town. 2601 Royal St., 872-9868, mimismarigny.com
Mikimoto is great for sushi foodies, with Louisianaaccented rolls at very reasonable prices. Their specialty rolls include the Geaux Saints Maki Roll and the South Carrollton Roll. 3301 S. Carrollton Ave., 488-1881, mikimotosushi.com
Ole Saint offers Southern cuisine in a New Orleansinspired ambiance. The 12-ounce Prime Pork Chop is perfection with one of their many beers on tap. 132 Royal St., 309-4797, olesaint.com
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Parasol’s is the place to be in the Irish Channel. This long-time casual hangout is great, especially for football season and around St. Patrick’s Day. 2533 Constance St., 302-1543, facebook.com/ParasolsNOLA Picayune Social House is one of New Orleans’s newest gastropubs. Their tandoor oven makes the perfect specialties, like the Rosemary & Thyme Chicken. 326 Camp St., 308-3583, picayunesocialhouse.com Poppy’s Time Out Sports Bar is especially convenient for a drink at the Outlet Collection. Start your meal off with Rambo’d Hot Wings. 500 Port of New Orleans Pl., 247-9265, poppystimeoutsportsbar.com Rick’s Sporting Saloon is an adult sports bar on Bourbon Street Swing by for the game and check out the hearty Saloon Burger. 522 Bourbon St., 552-2510, ricks-saloon.com Rivershack Tavern is a popular funky bar just yards from the Mississippi Riverfront. Don’t miss T-Bone Tuesdays and Dixie & Ribs Night every Wednesday! 3449 River Rd., 834-4938, therivershacktavern.com Shamrock Bar and Grill features some of the best bar food, games, and live music on Saturday nights with a variety of musical talent. 4133 S. Carrollton Ave., 301-0938, shamrockparty.com The Tahyo Tavern is a dog-centric lower Decatur Street restaurant with food that will blow you away and a cool wait staff. 1140 Decatur St., 301-1991, thetahyotavern.com Tracey’s Irish Bar & Restaurant is home to the biggest and best St. Patrick’s Day party and a great selection of food and libations. 2604 Magazine St., 897-5413, traceysnola.com Wit’s Inn is a must when you are in Mid-City. They have a bar that is open late-night for great food, like pizza, and drinks. 141 N. Carrollton Ave., 486-1600, witsinn.com
Café Another Broken Egg Café offers a huge menu of breakfast and brunch items. Start off your day with a choice of egg dishes, pancakes, shrimp n' grits, and much more. Uptown, Lakeview, 301-2771, anotherbrokenegg.com Biscuits & Buns on Banks is a comfy hotspot café for early risers and brunch lovers. USA Today voted
their biscuits among the top 10 best. 4337 Banks St., 273-4600, biscuitsandbunsonbanks.com Café Amelie boasts some of the city’s best cuisine with a lush atmosphere. It's also a tourist destination for its delicious food and courtyard setting. 912 Royal St., 412-8965, cafeamelie.com Café Carmo is a tropically influenced restaurant and bar with flavors from all around the world. They have a variety of dishes like the Tiradito Sashimi. 527 Julia St., 875-4132, cafecarmo.com Café Degas is the oldest Gallic restaurant in New Orleans with authentic French cuisine that is perfect for a “treat yo self” night. 3127 Esplanade Ave., 945-5635, cafedegas.com
spot that serves delicious and fresh breakfast and lunch, and is conveniently located in the heart of Uptown. 7801 Panola St., 314-1810, panolastreetcafe.com The Ruby Slipper is a favorite with locals as well as visitors, and their diner-style atmosphere and excellent food explain their popularity. Multiple locations, 5259355, therubyslippercafe.com
Italian Josephine Estelle is an Italian restaurant in Ace Hotel New Orleans. It’s a Southern-inspired eatery that serves homemade pastas, Italian wines, and more. Ace Hotel, 600 Carondelet Street, 930-3070, josephineestelle.com
Café Navarre is open daily and is conveniently located near Delgado and City Park. Try their Cuban Sandwich, and enjoy $5 mimosas. 800 Navarre Ave., 483-8828, cafenavarre.com
Louisiana Pizza Kitchen has been serving delicious Italian cuisine, like their Three-Meat Pizza with Italian and andouille sausage and pepperoni, for over 25 years. 615 S. Carrollton Ave., 866-5900, louisianapizzakitchenuptown.com
Caffe! Caffe! is a locals’ favorite coffee shop. Sit down for a meal or take it to go; you’ll love it either way! Two Metairie locations, caffecaffe.com
Mardi Gras Zone will certainly take you by surprise. Step inside and be greeted by a huge selection of ethnic groceries and hot food to go. 2706 Royal St., 947-8787
Compère Lapin is a sophisticated eatery with Caribbean and European takes on New Orleans flavors like their Curried Goat and Jerk Black Drum. 535 Tchoupitoulas St., 599-2119, comperelapin.com Flying Pig Café is a new hotspot on Prytania Street. Try their Caribbean Fried Chicken, served with collard greens, cornbread, and of course, mac and cheese. 4920 Prytania St., 644-2982, theflyingpigcafe.com Jimmy J’s Café has become a favorite breakfast and brunch spot. This funky and delightful breakfast spot has all your classic breakfast favorites. 115 Chartres St., 309-9360, jimmyjscafe.com Morning Call Coffee Stand is a key player in the coffee culture of New Orleans. Famous for their beignets and classic dishes like Crawfish Etouffee. City Park and Metairie locations, morningcallcoffeestand.com Petite Amelie is the extension of Café Amelie, offering a smaller, more on-the-go take on fresh salads, juices, coffee, light breakfast, assorted pastries, and sandwiches. 900 Royal St., 412-8065, cafeamelie.com/ petite-amelie Riccobono’s Panola Street Cafe is a lovely little daytime
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Mid City Pizza has a new Uptown location for authentic hand-tossed pizza. They also serve sandwiches, salads, and apps like mozzarella sticks. 4400 Banks St., 4838609, midcitypizza.com Pascal’s Manale has been credited with inventing BBQ shrimp, and they also have an extensive menu with some unforgettable oyster options. 1838 Napoleon Ave., 895-4877, pascalsmanale.com Red Gravy serves excellent Italian food and is one of the best brunch spots in the city, even making OpenTable’s list of Top 100 Brunches in America. Camp St., 561-8844, redgravycafe.com Reginelli’s Pizzeria has multiple locations with salads, sandwiches, pastas, and pizza that can satisfy any craving. They also have a new seafood menu. Multiple locations, reginellis.com Venezia is an indispensable Italian restaurant located on N. Carrollton Avenue. Heavily praised pizza is just one option among their amazing Italian food selections. 134 N. Carrollton Ave., 488-7991, venezianeworleans.com Vincent's Italian Cuisine has multiple locations in the
metro area. Their classic Italian menu is packed with so many mouthwatering options. Multiple locations, 8669313, vincentsitaliancuisine.com
Mexican Caretta’s Grill is a great place for families, groups, date nights, and live music.Their steak, chicken, and shrimp fajitas are fan favorites. Multiple locations, carrettasgrillrestaurant.com
The Columns Hotel is a perfect blend of modern and classic. The renovated mansion offers a one-ofa-kind drinking and dining experience in the heart of the Garden District. 3811 St. Charles Ave., 899-9308, thecolumns.com/dining Crescent City Brewhouse is the only microbrewery in the French Quarter, serving up delicious modern Louisiana cuisine in a sleek space. 527 Decatur St., 522-0571, crescentcitybrewhouse.com
Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria brings you Mexican favorites made from scratch. Try their tacos with a refreshing margarita that can’t be beat. Multiple locations, felipestaqueria.com
Crossroads at House of Blues is a blend of American and Creole-Cajun cuisine, and is the perfect spot for dinner before a show or a night out on the town. 225 Decatur St., 310-4999, houseofblues.com/neworleans/ crossroads
La Casita Taqueria serves a selection of tacos, drinks, and other authentic Mexican favorites combined with Spanish cuisine. Enjoy discounted prices during Happy Hour. 8400 Oak St., 826-9913, eatlacasita.com
Joey K’s will have you coming back again for delicious comfort food. Try a plate of fried chicken along with a choice of sides to complete your dish. 3001 Magazine St., 891-0997, joeyksrestaurant.com
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Mandina’s serves up all your favorites like muffalettas and Fresh Gulf Fish Almandines with French fries. They also have a great bar. 3800 Canal St., 482-9179, mandinasrestaurant.com
Halal Guys is a fast casual restaurant that serves up sandwiches or platters made-to-order, including gyros, chicken, falafel, or the Combo Platter. Multiple Locations, thehalalguys.com Lebanon’s Café has vibrant Middle Eastern dishes like hummus, kebabs, or Rosemary Lamb Chops. Their lunch menu includes daily specials at lower prices. 1500 S. Carrollton Ave., 862-6200, lebanonscafe.com Pyramids Café, located in walking distance from Tulane University, features fresh, authentic, and healthy Middle Eastern specialties. 3149 Calhoun St., 861-9602, pyramidscafeneworleans.com
New Orleans Cuisine Antoine’s has been giving New Orleans some of its finest Creole cuisine for 176 years. It's a great spot to take out-of-towners. Grab a drink before your meal in their Hermes Bar. 713 St. Louis St., 581-4422, antoines. com Café 615 Home of Da Wabbit is a go-to spot if you’re craving homestyle cooking. Their extensive menu includes everything from muffulettas and fresh fish to seafood platters. 615 Kepler St., 365-1225, dawabbit. net/dine-in.html
Melba’s offers some of the best po-boys in the city. A renowned landmark, Melba’s has a wide selection of authentic New Orleans cuisine. 1525 Elysian Fields, 267-7765, eatatmelbas.com New Orleans Creole Cookery is a great spot to visit. Try the Snapper “Ponchatrain,” accompanied with Creole green beans and heirloom potatoes. 508 Toulouse St., 524-9632, neworleanscreolecookery.com The Original Fiorella’s Cafe is always satisfying and worth a drive for lunch or dinner. They are famous for their award-winning soft-shell crab and fried chicken. 5325 Franklin Ave., 309-0352, originalfiorellas.com Poppa’s Poor Boys is the perfect option for anyone, whether you are in the mood for seafood or feeling a bit more carnivorous. They also serve spaghetti and meatballs and pork chops. 720 Claiborne Dr., 832-8114 The Praline Connection, located on Frenchmen Street in the Marigny, offers a full menu of soul food and local specialties, from jambalaya and meat loaf to their tasty BBQ ribs. 542 Frenchmen St., 943-3934, pralineconnection.com Public Service, in the NOPSI Hotel, is a dynamic
Tito'sCeviche&Pisco community gathering place that respects the civic spirit and cuisine of New Orleans. 311 Baronne Street, 962-6527, publicservicenola.com Short Stop Poboys offers one of the largest selection of po-boys in the city. This is your one-stop shop for po-boys, gumbo, and other satisfying staples. 119 Transcontinental Dr., Metairie, 885-4572, shortstoppoboysno.com
Seafood Baru Bistro & Tapas is a small, funky bistro with modern Latin-Caribbean small plates, a relaxed vibe, and sidewalk seating. 3700 Magazine Street, 895-2225 Briquette puts seafood and coastal cuisine at the center of the dining experience with a preliminary menu of diverse dishes. 701 South Peters St., facebook.com/ briquetteNOLA Crazy Lobster Bar and Grill is the perfect spot for seafood overlooking the Mississippi River, and a great place for family and friends after a day out. 500 Port of New Orleans #83, 569-3380, thecrazylobster.com Don’s Seafood is serving up delicious Cajun and Creole dishes. A few menu highlights include boudin balls, crawfish bisque, and the zydeco shrimp. Multiple locations, donsseafoodonline.com
Jack Dempsey’s Restaurant doesn’t mess around when it comes to serving fresh seafood dishes like the Soft-Shell Crab Platter. 738 Poland Ave., 943-9914, jackdempseys.net Oceana Grill is the go-to place for hungry customers anytime of day and is located just off Bourbon Street, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 739 Conti Street, 525-6002, oceanagrill.com Poseidon is a great seafood restaurant and sushi bar that offers a wide array of sushi, hibachi, and even karaoke! 2100 St. Charles Ave., 509-6675, poseidonnola.com Seaworthy in Ace Hotel showcases wild-caught and sustainably harvested oysters from American waters— both West Coast and East Coast, for your geographic preference. 630 Carondelet Street, 930-3071, seaworthynola.com Tito’s Ceviche & Pisco combines Latin American and Asian flavors from around the world. Enjoy your meal with a Latin American cocktail and savor the flavor. 5015 Magazine St, 267-7612 titoscevichepisco.com
Vegetarian Seed takes your New Orleans comfort food favorites and gives them a delicious, healthy, and creative vegan spin. Their eggplant sandwich is a veggie favorite. 1330 Prytania St., 302-2599, seedyourhealth.com
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Après Lounge
Megan Devine Kiss With A Fist • 1.5 oz. SKYY Vodka • .25 oz. honey • .5 oz. lemon juice • .75 oz. hibiscus and jalapeño shrub
Luke Austin Après Lukeberry • 1 oz. SKYY Blueberry • .5 oz. St-Germain • .5 oz. Lemon juice • .5 oz. raw sugar and water mixture • Splash of club soda • Serve in champagne flute • Garnish with two drops of blue curaçao for bottom color and a fresh mint leaf on top
22nd Street
B.B. King’s Blues Bar
Dominique Taranto The Bloody 22 • 1.5 parts SKYY Blood Orange • 1.5 parts coconut rum • 1 part orange juice • Splash soda • Shake, pour in glass, add more ice to top of glass, and drizzle grenadine over ice
Kolin Bohannon The Guactail • SKYY Vodka • Fresh-pressed apple juice • Muddled lime, cilantro, avocado, and simple syrup • Shaken and garnished with red onion and cherry tomato
801 Royal
Bar Culture
Becca Bryant • 2 oz. SKYY Blueberry • 1 oz. simple syrup • Muddled mint • Muddled blueberry • Soda • Splash of sour mix
Kierra Doyle California Dream • 1.5 oz. SKYY Peach • 1 oz. St-Germain • .25 oz. cranberry juice • .25 oz. pineapple juice • Splash of soda water • Garnish with fruit kabob
Aline Street Beer Garden
Bay Café
Dominic Rivera Pearanormal Activity • 1.5 oz. SKYY Pear • Muddle juice of half a lime, 2 sugar cubes, and 1 slice of Bartlett pear • 1 oz. Nigori (unfiltered) sake • Garnished with pear slice
Christina Cordova Sizzling C • 1.5 oz. SKYY Citrus • 3 oz. pink lemonade • Served over ice in sugar-rimmed glass • Pineapple wedge garnish
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Bayou Bar (Pontchartrain Hotel)
Compère Lapin
Brian Chambliss Pink Magnolia • 1.5 oz. SKYY Strawberry • 1 oz. strawberry lemon balsamic shrub • Shake and double-strain into a champagne flute • Top with sparkling cava • Garnish with sliced strawberry
Crystal Pavlas Tree Fruit Sour • 1.5 oz. SKYY Pear • .25 oz. apricot liqueur • Egg white • .75 oz. Fino sherry • .5 oz. honey syrup • .25 oz. Swedish punch • 3 drops Boston Bitters • Shake and serve on the rocks
The Boot
The Crazy Lobster
Jennifer Jones • 2 oz. SKYY Pineapple • Ginger beer • 1 oz. fresh-squeezed pineapple juice • Fresh-squeezed lime
Tre Edgarson Rolling on the River • 1.5 oz. SKYY Strawberry • 1.5 oz. coconut rum • 1.5 oz. of Bols Melon Liqueur • Splash of grenadine • 22 oz. cup with ice • Topped with pineapple juice • Cherry garnish
Bourbon Pub
Eiffel Society
Toby Lefort Toby’s Strawberry Lemonade • SKYY Strawberry • Lemonade • Splash of cranberry • Splash of simple syrup • Garnished with lemon
Slim Tate • 1.5 oz. SKYY Citrus • .5 oz. cranberry juice • .5 oz. sour mix • 1 oz. soda water • .5 oz. lemon juice • 2 dashes bitters • Champagne floater • Garnished with cherry and lemon
The Bulldog Mid-City
Fatty’s
Brittany DeBlois • 2 oz. SKYY Citrus • 8 dashes of Regan’s Orange Bitters • 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters • .5 oz. simple syrup • Garnish with orange wheel and a Luxardo candied cherry
Casey Bonneval The Basic Bitch • 1.5 oz. SKYY Pear • .5 oz. peach schnapps • .5 oz. lime juice • .5 oz. pineapple juice with orange
Chateau Pub
Hot Tin (Pontchartrain Hotel)
Ashley Loetzerich Blood Honey
Joe Tangney Snowbird • 1.5 oz. SKYY Blueberry • .5 oz. St-Germain • .75 oz. lemon juice • .25 oz. agave • Shake and double-strain into a coupe glass • Garnish with maraschino blueberry
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2 oz. SKYY Blood Orange 1 oz. honey simple syrup (1:1 ratio) .5 oz. lime juice 1 packet raw sugar Rim rocks glass with raw sugar. Add mint leaves, strawberry, blackberries to tin Muddle, shake, fine strain into rocks glass. Add ice and garnish with berries
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Laketown Grill
Melius Bar and Grill
Kenton “Lee” Green • SKYY Pear • Fresh blackberries • Ginger ale
Amanda Brown • 1.5 oz. SKYY Blood Orange • .5 oz. SKYY Pineapple • 1.5 oz. orange juice • 1 oz. grapefruit juice • 1 sprig muddled rosemary with .25 oz. lime juice and .5 oz. lime sour • Shake and strain over fresh ice • Garnish with rosemary sprig and/or orange slice
Lakeview Harbor
Mimi’s in the Marigny
Amanda Firmin Frankenstein’s Monster • 2 oz. SKYY Vodka • 1 oz. Midori • Splash of pineapple • Shaken and strained into a martini glass • Splash of grenadine
Renea Pellegrino • 1.5 oz. SKYY Blueberry • 1 oz. basil simple syrup • .75 oz. lime juice • .75 oz. coconut milk • Shake, serve on the rocks • Garnish with 2 dashes of blueberry demerara syrup and 1 fresh basil leaf •
Manning’s
Moby’s Bar and Grill
Brittany Price • 2 oz. SKYY Pear • Basil • Manning’s Touchdown Mix • Strawberries • Sprite
Coco Harbison Pear Y'at • 2.5 oz. SKYY Pear • 1.25 oz. St-Germain • .75 oz. sour mix • Garnish with lemon and SKYY Pear-infused cotton candy
Martine’s Lounge
New Orleans Creole Cookery
David “Catfish” Naser The Lucy Goosey • 1.5 oz. SKYY Blood Orange • .75 oz. Lillet • 15 rosemary leaves • 3 dashes of lavender water • Splash of simple syrup • Muddle and strain into a coupe glass • Topped with cava sparkling wine • Garnished with fresh rosemary
Wesley Ladd • 2 oz. SKYY Pineapple • Half a lime, squeezed • Coconut water • Splash of pineapple juice • Served up with shaved coconut rim
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Pal’s Lounge
Prytania Bar
Laura Walch May/December Romance • 1.5 oz. SKYY Blood Orange • .25 oz. Campari • .25 oz. Solerno • .25 oz. Pama • 1/4 fresh orange, muddled • Served over ice in a Collins glass, top with cava
Michael Woodhull • 2 oz. SKYY Blood Orange • Topped with Gosling’s Ginger Beer • Garnished with blood orange and lime • Served in a mason jar
Parlay’s
Rivershack Tavern
Gabby Dawson Peach Don’t Kill My Vibe • 2 parts SKYY Peach • 1 part pineapple juice • 1/2 part simple syrup • Squeezed lemon • Topped with whipped cream
Angie Haygood • SKYY Blueberry • Fresh berries muddled with simple syrup • Splash of lemonade and squeezed lemon • Sugar rim • Garnished with lemon wedge
Perry's Sports Bar and Grill
The Ritz-Carlton
Katie Guilbeau A Little Spicy • 2 oz. SKYY Pineapple • 2 dashes celery bitters • 5 fresh jalapeño slices • .5 oz. pineapple juice • .5 oz. simple syrup • Shake hard, strain, and serve in a cocktail glass garnished with a fresh jalapeño slice
Kevin Londano The Passion Punch • 1.5 oz. SKYY Blood Orange • .75 oz. passionfruit syrup • Juice of half a lime • Disaronno amaretto • Combine SKYY Vodka, syrup, and lime juice in a shaker tin • Add ice and shake to mix • Strain into a highball glass and top with shaved ice • Float with Disaronno and garnish with a small mint bunch
Porter & Lukes
Sake Café Uptown
Kristie Warmann • 2 oz. SKYY Blood Orange • 2 oz. orange juice • 1 oz. St-Germain • .5 oz. Aperol • .5 oz. sparkling wine • Orange peel
Leah Arnold • 1.5 oz. SKYY Vodka • 1 oz. ginger liqueur • 1 oz. pineapple juice • 1 muddled shiso leaf • Shake and strain; top with soda • Garnish with shiso leaf
Poppy’s Time Out Sports Bar & Grill
Sidelines
Mexes Marques Tropical Tide
Brooke Gaudry • 1.5 oz. SKYY Blood Orange • 1.5 oz. coconut rum • Pineapple juice • Splash of grenadine • Garnish with orange and cherry slice
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1 oz. SKYY Blueberry 1 oz. SKYY Citrus 1 oz. SKYY Blood Orange Fresh squeezed lime .5 oz. peach schnapps .5 oz. melon liqueur Splash strawberry puree Splash pineapple juice Splash Sprite
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Sovereign Pub
Tavern on Citrus
Terry Ford • 1.5 oz. SKYY Apricot • .75 oz. Grand Marnier • Juice of half a lemon • Half bar spoon of apricot preserve • 3 sprigs of thyme • 2 dashes of Regan’s Orange Bitters • 15 drops of orange flower water • Garnished with thyme sprig wrapped in orange peel
Summer Jones • SKYY Blueberry • Sprite • Splash of pineapple juice
Sportsbeat Pub & Cafe
Tracey’s
Alicia Miller South Peach • 2 oz. SKYY Peach • Soda • Splash grenadine
Jake April Carrera’s Sunrise • SKYY Vodka • Sanpellegrino Limonata • Pom pomegranate juice • Garnish with a mint sprig
Swamp Room
Waloo’s
Marissa Delaney • 1 shot SKYY Strawberry • 1 shot SKYY Citrus • Muddled lemon, strawberry, and basil • Rosé • Simple syrup • Garnished with lemon and strawberry
Brittany Miller Ginger’s Dream • 1.5 oz. SKYY Blood Orange • 1 oz. ginger ale • 1 oz. pineapple juice • Add a splash of soda and grenadine • Rim the glass with cinnamon sugar and garnish with an orange slice
The Swizzle Stick Bar (Loews Hotel)
Whiskey Bar
Ann Duty • 2 oz. SKYY Pear • .5 oz. lemon juice • .25 oz. Herbsaint • Bar spoon of honey syrup • 1 egg white • 4 dashes orange flower water • 4 sprays Peychaud’s Bitters • Shake and double-strain • Serve up in a coupe glass
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2 parts SKYY Pineapple 1 part Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur Splash pineapple juice 3 dashes Angostura Bitters Shake over ice Add splash ginger ale Rim a chilled martini glass with orange sugar Add a piece of candied ginger to bottom of martini glass Pour into martini glass Garnish with a black skewer of alternating fresh pineapple & jalapeño
BarGuide Bar Mon Cher 817 St. Louis St. 644-4278
A historic French Quarter home converted into a casually elegant jazz bar, Bar Mon Cher offers delicious cocktails in a comfy living room setting.
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.
Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant 1001 Esplanade Ave. 949-0038
Highlighted in Esquire as one of the “Best Bars in America,” Buffa's has comfort food and signature drinks that will keep you coming back.
Cosimo's 1201 Burgundy St. 522-9715
Cosimo's is a great place to kill time in the Quarter with darts, pool, outdoor cafe tables, and usually a dog or two.
Crescent City Brewhouse New Orleans’s only French Quarter microbrewery, Crescent City Brewhouse features great live jazz 527 Decatur St. nightly to go along with fantastic food and cold beer. 522-3901 Effervescence 1036 N. Rampart St. 509-7644
A champagne bar specializing in various sparkling wines and champagnes, as well as a full bar and small-plate dining.
Finn McCool's 3701 Banks St. 486-9080
This Irish pub is a local hotspot for sports. Grab a pint and get glued to the screen during your favorite game.
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.
Golden Lantern 1239 Royal St. 529-2860
Grab a tasty Bloody Mary at this fabulous 24-hour neighborhood spot, the home setting for the Southern Decadence festival.
Hermes Bar at Antoine's 725 St. Louis St. 581-4422
Experience that New Orleans flair alongside some delicious eats and classic cocktails at one of the city’s best restaurants.
Hot Tin 2031 St. Charles Ave. 323-1500
Choice cocktails, bar snacks, and a breathtaking 270-degree view of the city come together at a chic rooftop bar atop the Pontchartrain Hotel.
House of Blues 225 Decatur St. 310-4999
Come visit this lively restaurant and bar for Happy Hour, lunch and dinner, and live music. With their bold and classic menu, you will always leave satisfied!
Jimani 141 Chartres St. 524-0493
This unpretentious bar has 10 TVs, late-night pub grub, and 100 beers. Pace yourself—Jimani doesn’t empty out til 8 a.m.
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, this is 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.
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.
Pat O'Briens Bar 718 St Peter St. 525-4823
From the ambiance of the old French Quarter architecture to the specialty drinks served, Pat O'Brien's can show you how we have fun!
Port Orleans Brewing Co. 4124 Tchoupitoulas St. 266-2332
The homemade food is made to pair with the beers at this casual taproom and adjoining brewery, which are both kid- and dog-friendly.
Rick’s Cabaret 315 Bourbon St. 524-4222
Enjoy a cocktail on the Bourbon Street balcony, or enjoy the sights indoors on one of their three floors. The epitome of New Orleans nightlife.
Rick's Sporting Saloon 522 Bourbon St. 552-2510
The Sporting Saloon is a hybrid of a sports bar and a gentleman’s club. They have a bevy of bar food and beers.
Rivershack Tavern 3449 River Rd. 834-4938
Come on by to one of the city’s quirkiest bars for some great live music and tasty eats. Bring in a tacky ashtray for a free drink!
Tahyo Tavern 1224 Decatur St. 218-8337
Dog lovers will feel right at home in this French Quarter tavern that features a full menu and bar to go along with dog-themed décor.
Wit's Inn 141 N. Carrollton Ave. 486-1600
Wit’s Inn has a sprawling selection of top-shelf liquors and creative cocktails to mix them in, plus themed specials almost nightly.
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American Made By Fritz Esker Tom Cruise’s considerable movie-star charisma is on full display in director Doug Liman’s (The Bourne Identity, Edge of Tomorrow) new film American Made. The film is based on a true story (in Hollywood terms, this means take it with several grains of salt). Cruise plays Barry Seal, a Baton Rougebased airline pilot who starts smuggling weapons to Nicaraguan rebels for a shady CIA contact (Domhnall Gleeson). The Medellin drug cartel (headed by the infamous Pablo Escobar) notices his talents and enlists him to start smuggling cocaine into the United States. It gets even more complicated from there, as Cruise’s operation grows bigger and bigger. There’s twisted humor to the film as Cruise achieves a dark version of the American dream and turns the small Arkansas town he moves to into a thriving financial hub. The townspeople are too happy with their newfound prosperity to ask too many questions. This humor also extends to the subplot regarding the United States’s quixotic efforts to foster a revolution in Nicaragua (the Americans are way more interested in overthrowing the government than the Nicaraguan rebels). All of this is ably held together by Cruise. He still radiates charm and confidence, but there’s often insecurity just under the surface in many of his roles and that suits him well here. American Made doesn’t break any new ground, but it’s an entertaining ride.
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Much like its predecessor, Kingsman: The Golden Circle mixes moments that are entertainingly gonzo with ones that are just icky and combines it all in a flawed but sometimes enjoyable mess. After an attack on the Kingsmen wipes them all out except Eggsy (Taron Egerton) and Merlin (Mark Strong), the two must join forces with the Kingsmen’s American counterpart, the Statesmen (featuring Jeff Bridges, Halle Berry, Pedro Pascal, and Channing Tatum). But, in a surprise divulged by the trailer, it turns out Eggsy and Merlin aren’t the lone surviving Kingsmen after all. They must unite to do battle against an insane drug lord ( Julianne Moore, having fun) who is threatening the lives of millions. At its best, Kingsman: The Golden Circle has a manic creative energy to it. It also features a rare celebrity cameo that actually adds something to the picture (the celeb in question actually has stuff to do regarding the plot and it’s mostly funny). But at 141 minutes, the movie is overstuffed. Subplots and some secondary characters seem to go nowhere. And sometimes the craziness is just ugliness. If you’re a fan of the original, you will probably find enough to enjoy here. But everyone else can wait until the Blu-ray comes out or when the film is available to stream.
Dueling Critics: Battle of the Sexes By David Vicari & Fritz Esker
Fritz: The fight against sexism is still an important, emotional issue in America, whether it's during a presidential campaign or the endless online abuse women journalists face from internet trolls. Directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris (Little Miss Sunshine) address the struggle for equality in their new film, Battle of the Sexes. Emma Stone plays tennis star Billie Jean King who accepts a challenge from former champion and chauvinist Bobby Riggs (Steve Carell) to play him in a tennis match. It's a film we both enjoyed. What about it appealed to you? David: It's a great true-life underdog story, and the filmmakers really capture the essence of what was at stake. The characters feel real and multilayered, and that isn't always the case in films based on real people. Carell's Bobby Riggs comes off like a hustler playing the whole thing off as a goof, and he may not even believe all the chauvinistic rhetoric he is spouting, which is demeaning and hurtful. You feel the weight on the shoulders of Stone's Billie Jean King, knowing that her fight for women's equality can end in disaster if she loses this tournament. What is your take on the performances? Fritz: I think if Emma Stone hadn't deservedly won Best Actress last year for La La Land, she'd have a very good chance of winning for her performance here. She's still likely to get nominated again for her excellent work as Billie Jean King, who's a completely different character from Mia in La La Land. Carell strikes the right note of exasperating and annoying but charming enough to make you see why people put up with him. The supporting performances are strong, too. Austin Stovall does fine work as King's
husband Larry, who's portrayed as a decent guy who loves his wife and is hurt by her affair with her hairdresser (Andrea Riseborough). A lesser film would have glossed over him and focused on the joy of King's self-discovery. But Battle of the Sexes is wise enough to empathize with his character, too. The other thing I appreciated is this: Battle of the Sexes has an important message about equality that's still relevant today, but the filmmakers remember to keep the proceedings entertaining. This never feels like the cinematic equivalent of eating your vegetables. How did you feel about how the film got its message across? David: The movie is extremely entertaining and often funny, yet it never loses sight of its focal point—the battle against sexism. We see the struggle through both the performances and in the situations. And the film throws in some interesting tidbits like the fact that Riggs's wife (Elisabeth Shue) bankrolls all his chauvinistic shenanigans. And speaking of, much of Riggs's stunts are often funny because they are so absurd. Battle of the Sexes is Rocky (1976) for a new generation. It pulls you in and will have you cheering by the end. This is a true audience picture. Fritz: One last point for me: the final act of the film wisely uses the real-life commentary from Howard Cosell. Cosell was the Monday Night Football announcer when I was a kid and truly one of broadcasting's greats. It's a minor point, but getting to hear his commentary again here is a pleasure and a reminder why he was one of the best.
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TalesFromTheQuarter By Debbie Lindsay
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he skillet sits upon the display shelf of kitchenware. The bio written on its price tag states: Made in Birmingham, Alabama, circa 1940. “NO 8” branded on the bottom. Approaching 80 years old, yet far from being retired. If this well-seasoned pan could absorb the lives having surrounded it, what would it have to say? Maggie: Her first gesture in the kitchen was a fried egg. She overcooked it by a mile, but her brand-new husband ate it with great enthusiasm. His bride could do no wrong. Yet, both agreed they couldn’t live on love alone. So, she became one with her kitchen, beginning with a new 1940 cast-iron skillet, a gift from her mother (made in her hometown, Birmingham), who didn’t want the young couple to starve to death. She would visit her daughter in Mobile often, and cooking lessons became excuses to become best friends with her youngest. Maggie and her mom were given a second chance to know one another now. Maggie’s mom and dad had worked long hours when she was growing up. Raising a family was full-time in itself. Now, both women learned to cook for pleasure. And with each meal and each year, that skillet became richer in color, with a patina that never allowed for an egg to stick or a steak to burn. Just as the iron became seasoned with time, so did Maggie’s marriage. They soon grew into a family, and as the kids advanced in school, so did Maggie. What began as a lark–a night class in typing–soon morphed into literature/composition courses, and one thing led to another. By the time her kids were grown, she was typing her own manuscripts for publication. One day, her husband surprised her with a set of Teflon cookware—the newest thing out there! He was going to do the cooking now that he was semi-retired, while Maggie worked on her third novel. During one of her mom’s still-frequent visits (her son-in-law now ready for his own cooking classes), the skillet was requested. “Oh, we have some new stuff for you to work with. That old iron skillet is in the basement.” Louise: In the summer of 1970, Louise bought her first piece of cookware at a garage sale. For some reason, the couple seemed sad to part with the blackened skillet. Heck, it was just some old pan—used and greasy. But her grandmother insisted that the only way to pan-fry
Po-BoyViews By Phil LaMancusa
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eadline: “Piglets That Are Saved from Burning Barn Are Served as Sausages to Firefighters.” Think about it. You might say that that’s rude on so many levels, but that’s who we are. We live in a very disparaging and insensitive world; it’s self-preservation, self-meditation, and selfmedication. Should we be ashamed? Not at all. It’s part of our DNA, it’s in our blood. We make fun of the ridiculousness of life. By overtly and/or covertly disregarding the feelings, interests, and well-being of others—concentrating our attention on our own well-being—we keep the: “I’m all right, so I don’t care; I don’t care, so I’m all right” machine well-oiled. It’s so Jake Paul (and his 10.5 million subscribers); it’s so … us. For example: All righty, you’ve read the article explaining that the millennials’ vote could make political policy here? Yes/no? The millennial population in New Orleans is approaching six figures, and if they all voted for the same agendas, the city government would be run the way that suited them best. They could accomplish policies like legalizing marijuana or raising the minimum wage. Survey says? Millennials don’t vote. The same people, who do vote unfailingly, unfailingly vote for the same candidates. It’s like the winners of readers’ choice votes in publications that always go to the same faithful “favorites.” We need to raise the voter turnout to more than 40 percent to be able to move forward. Onward. It’s positively a rumor that a great American, highfalutin grocery store with the bins for trash, recycling, and composting throws everything in the same dumpster (except cardboard boxes) and continues to wear the green halo with their higher prices, non-GMO stickers, and a social scene reminiscent of that Safeway Grocery Store in the marina section of San Francisco. Stop me if you’ve heard this: you live in a nice neighborhood; you have great neighbors; your rent is reasonable; you have a decent landlord; the place isn’t in great shape, but all things considered, you count your living space a blessing. If something minor needs to be repaired, you fix it yourself and call upon the landlord as seldom as possible. You pay your rent on time, and there’s been no significant raise for the number of years that you’ve lived there. In short, you’re happy, been happy,
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chicken was in a cast-iron skillet. Louise would have rather had some new, modern stuff for her first apartment, but whatever, she was on a budget. As the lady took her three dollars for the skillet, she told Louise that it might not look so pretty, but it would serve her well and (laughing in the direction of her husband) not to retire it to the basement for some Kmart set of junk. Louise learned, to her astonishment, how to cook. And it all began in that tiny kitchen, so small it seemed more like an afterthought. But she came to enjoy the small space and found she was quite adept at assigning every inch, every nook, in that kitchen to a purpose that resulted in culinary charm and cunning. The skillet, first rejected as the only damn thing she could afford, later was revered as it might be ugly, but I simply can’t cook a bad meal with it—in fact, it inspires me. And perhaps it did. She went from meals for herself to cooking for friends, and then to culinary school. A cooking career was never what she had in mind (the new world of computer programming had been her goal), and later, when she opened her own café, she told an interviewer that she attributed her skills and inspirations to her first cast-iron that seemed to impart knowledge. Her skillet was her mentor. In 1995, she felt she’d outgrown Mobile, yet hated to move too far from home. New Orleans seemed the perfect choice. This new home suited her style of cooking, but with a larger and even more appreciative clientele. New Orleans was all about the food! It was also a bit more edgy and dangerous, and one night, her new restaurant was the target of two armed men. It was after-hours, the staff long gone, and suddenly, the door was kicked in. She was working out a new recipe, the skillet was filled with oil (she’d just fussed at herself for over-pouring), and before she could lower the flame, the men advanced towards her. She grabbed the towel from her hip, gripped the cast-iron handle, and slung the garlicky lava right at them. Needless to say, the police had little trouble identifying the two men, as they were blistered and reeked of garlic. Katrina: The floodwaters took almost everything that Louise had worked to build. For 10 years, she enjoyed a reliable customer base, a fine reputation, and actually beat the odds and made some money. The restaurant world can beat you up something fierce. But she figured, after that crazy night a decade ago, she could handle most anything. Well, she hadn’t met Katrina yet. She and her staff made it, and after suffering the next assault of “recovery,” she was able to relocate to Atlanta and begin again … but this time without her talisman. Her skillet was buried under so much muck and mud that she never could find it. But she knew it would be found one day and work its way into a kitchen deserving of its tenacity. Tim: Today, in a little shop, a young man is about to outfit his first kitchen with a venerable piece of cookware. His mother told him to buy something he could hang on to. Well, they say a good cast-iron skillet will last forever. want to stay happy. A property down the street goes on the market and is snatched up. The construction, destruction, demolition, and rebuilding of the structure goes on for months, complete with dumpsters, porto-lets, and workers’ double-parked trucks. Granite counters are loaded in, lawn service, security systems, paint, pavement, and minimalist foliage are appointed. There’s an apartment in the back that’s worked on and gussied up. Dust finally settles and an “Apartment for Rent” sign goes up. The price on the sign is asking for three times the rent that you’re paying! It’s the ultimate “bend over and grab your ankles” kick-in-therear for you and your neighbors. You fanaticize that when your landlords see a sign like that, they might wonder why they’re being so lenient on you. It’s evident that the new owners are either going to use the rent to pay off their note and contractors, or they’re gonna flip the place. Kiss your mule goodbye; your 'hood has been infected with the germs of “repurposing.” Cold business: A streetcar stops at N. Carrollton Street and Orleans Avenue, disgorging six passengers, four of whom spot their bus on the opposite corner. It happens that these four are of a certain age and cannot move as spritely as they once did. They wave, they yell, they cross against traffic and without any concern for personal safety. The light changes. The bus pulls off leaving them breathless and frustrated by life. Probably the bus driver didn’t see them and everyone else on the street did? Unlikely. Questions: besides being razor-close to completely unwarranted and illegal, how about a street camera citation sent from the city of New Orleans from Tempe, Arizona, whose penalty needs to be posted to Cincinnati, Ohio? This benefits our city … how? And, how does raising our sales tax help the working poor? Winner, winner, chicken dinner: a car pulls up in the parking lot. The motor continues to run. The car door opens and closes, and no one gets out. The car pulls out. You look over and see that they merely wanted to deposit on the asphalt: a.) the contents of their ashtray; b.) drop off their fast food Styrofoam cups and containers; c.) dispose of their kid’s dirty diaper; or d.) all three. Or, how about that mystery canine (hopefully) pooper that was not followed by a human scooper that leaves the droppings of the animal in path’s way? Where’s a Block Captain when you need one? What about the personal insults that we take every time we take our automobiles for a spin? Being cut off, boxed in, blown at, stink-eyed, and tail-ridden. Try getting from here to there without talking to yourself. That oversized load in front of you that slides in and out of its lane, and when you speed up, pass, and get out of its way (because they might be inebriated), you find out that they’re on their phone, yelling at the kids in the back seat, and/or putting on eye shadow. And on and on and on. You’ve probably got hundreds like these, and I’d like to hear about them— either for commiseration or just to let me know that I’m not nuckin’ futs. Seems to me, empathy and compassion are rationed and rationalized; and the world, by and large, is ready to put egocentricity first at the expense of other’s feelings. We’re all ready to laugh at the pie in the face, the slip on the banana peel, or the eating of sausages made from rescued piglets. Write me.
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Grammy Award-winning musician Ed Sheeran will be playing at the Superdome on Halloween night. The singer-songwriter’s third studio album is the highest-selling and most streamed album of 2017. The album’s lead single, “Shape of You,” is the most streamed song ever on Spotify. Last week, Sheeran launched the album's third single “Perfect” with an accompanying lyric video on YouTube that reached three million views in its first 24 hours.
Arnie&HamiltonReturningToTheTerminator A reboot of the 1984 film The Terminator is underway. Linda Hamilton, who played Sarah Connor, and Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator, will both return to the film. This reboot is a sequel to Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Director James Cameron, who is producing the reboot, commented, “We still fold time. We will have characters from the future and the present. There will be mostly new characters, but we’ll have Arnold and Linda to anchor it.”
@ScroogeDaddy: Well I know some people will love it, some people hate it. Halloween King Cakes from Randazzo's. #NOLA @Dat504NOLA: Gorgeous afternoon in the French Quarter, probably even more so this weekend! #FrenchQuarter @tmotola: When you wake up and realize you're just a walk away from #CafeDuMonde & #Beignets in the French Quarter @JC_Cali: #OnlyinNewOrleans can 3 streetcars pass you in the direction you ain't going while none come the way you need @NOLA_Fredo: Saints win! Saints win! Happy days! Saints win! #whodat @jlwilcoxus: French quarter wedding. This is the way to do it. #nola #wedding @sabisradd: bar life is my life #bourbonstreet
HogsForTheCauseToCelebrate10YearsIn2018 Hogs for the Cause announced the 10th anniversary of its annual charity barbeque cook-off and music festival is set for March 23-24, 2018, at the UNO Lakefront Arena field. “When we began 10 years ago, we never could have imagined how successful Hogs for the Cause would become,” Becker Hall, director and co-founder of Hogs for the Cause, stated. The 2018 event has been officially dubbed "Hogs X."
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Picayune Social House has an eclectic American comfort menu with palate influences from India to Asia and across the Mediterranean. The culinary inspiration comes from the tandoor oven and an attempt to find new and interesting ways to use an Old-World technique. Picayune Social House is in every aspect its name, hosting a very large bar to fuel a gastro-pub feel with a good selection of share-plate options, a beverage selection deep enough to satisfy yet not overwhelm, and conventional restaurant seating in order to execute a quick-turn lunch and comfortable dinner.
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Gigantic hands! The original movie version of The Exorcist. Our last three presidents. "My Marbles Done Left Me! Where Did My Marbles Go?” I'm naturally sarcastic. Extra? Add beverage!
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Lack of clothing. SPIDERS! ANY ONE of my exes. "I'm Drunk and I Haunt My Exes!” Sarcasm!
Set of handcuffs. Humidity in the fall! The city officials of New Orleans. "Bare Nekked in the Backyard, Woman!” My co-workers.
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Ungroomed hair. SNAKES, literally! The other "snakes"? NO. Intellectually dishonest people. Haunt-worthy! "I'm a DJ With No Records to Spin.” On my radio show, "no-filter Fridays/are-you-kidding-me?” moments.
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I'm the doll with x-ray vision! Bees, wasps, etc. They comin' to get me! Those who take advantage of other people. "I'm Down by the River Nibblin’ on My Pork Sammich!” It's totally on a "need-to-know" basis.
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