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CONTENTS Features 8 French Quarter Festival 12 Road Race Etiquette 18 New Orleans Spirit Guide
Music & Events 6 Spring Festivals Guide 20 Lakeside 2 Riverside 22 Music Calendar 35 Ones to Watch
Dining 26 Food News 27 Bar Guide 28 Conscious Palate 29 $15 and Under 30 Restaurant Guide
April 2015 Vol. 18 No. 08 publisher/Editor-in-chief: Josh Danzig creative Director: Greg Roques Music/assistant Editor: Emily Hingle Movie Editor: David Vicari copy Editor: Susan Broadhurst contributing Writers: Kathy Bradshaw, Matt Boudreaux, Chris DiBenedetto, Fritz Esker, Emily Hingle, Phil LaMancusa, Debbie Lindsey, Craig Magraff Jr., Nora McGunnigle, Andrew Marin, Julie MItchell, Jhesika Menes, Kim Ranjbar, Chris Romaguera, Celeste Turner, Kimmie Tubre, David Vicari cover by James Macaluso Director of Sales: Jeremie Ertle photographers: Jonathan Bachman, Scott Chernis, Gus Escanelle, Jason Hall, Steve Hatley, Jorge Menes, Gary LoVerde, Romney, Greg Roques interns: Natalie Adams, Rachel Davis, Erica Goldish, Ashley Larsen, Chris Plattsmier, Harry Tarpey, Kevin Quinet Subscribe: Receive 1 year (14 issues) for $30 and get a FREE Where Y’at CD. Subscribe today at WhereYat.com. Logo © 2015 All rights reserved Bruce Betzer, Legal Counsel: (504) 304-9952
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38 Tales from the Quarter 39 Po-Boy Views 40 Where Y'at Chat 42 Where Ya' Been? There’s no place that I’d rather be than New Orleans in the spring. The weather is perfect, the crawfish are big, and there’s a great festival every weekend! Enjoy this Spring Festivals Issue of Where Y’at to use as your guide for where to go and what to do. Things kick off quickly with the fantastic Tennessee Williams Festival…I hear someone shouting “Stellaaaa!” Get in shape by Easter Weekend if you plan to run in New Orleans' biggest road race, the Crescent City Classic. Easter also brings the wonderful Chris Owens Easter Parade; grab the family and catch this super spectacle in the French Quarter. Speaking of the French Quarter, our preview of the upcoming French Quarter Festival will help you brave the crowds of the South’s largest free festival. If you’d rather drive than walk, then you may be better off checking out the inaugural Indy Grand Prix of Louisiana, also happening the same weekend of French Quarter Fest. Keep your eyes peeled for our special issue dedicated to the king of all spring festivals, the Jazz Fest Weekend I issue. In the meantime, enjoy festival season! —Josh Danzig, Publisher
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SpringFestivalsGuide March
Indy Grand Prix of Louisiana—April 10-12; NOLA
St. Angela Merici Great Gumbalaya Cook-Off—April 18;
Spring Antiques Street Fair—April 25-26; Olde Towne
St. Angela Merici, 901 Beverly Garden Dr., Metairie
Slidell, Erlanger Avenue at First Street, Slidell
St. Francis Xavier Old Metairie Fest and School
Instruments A Comin’ 2015—April 27; Tipitina’s, 501
Fair—April 18; St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and
Napoleon Ave.,
School, 444 Metairie Road, Metairie
Motorsports Park, 11075 Nicolle Blvd., Avondale Hogs for the Cause – March 27-28; City Park
Factory Fest – April 27-29; Louisiana Music
Great Louisiana BirdFest—April 10-12; Northlake
Angola Prison Rodeo – April 18-19;
Nature Center, 23135 US 190 East, Mandeville
Angola Prison
Baton Rouge Blues Festival – April 11; St. Philip
Melrose Arts and Crafts
Street, Downtown Baton Rouge
Festival – April 18-19;
Factory, 421 Frenchmen St.
Food Fest – Kickoff March 27; Cafe Reconcile/ Festival, March 28 - 29; New Orleans French Market
Contraband Days:
Festa Italiana – March 27-29; Rivertown, Kenner
Louisiana Pirate Festival—April 28-May
Melrose Plantation
10; Lake Charles
Spring For Art – April 11; Covington, LA Jackson Assembly Antiques and Art Show – March 27-29; Downtown Jackson, LA NOLA Pyrate Week – March 27-April 5; French
Civic Center, 900 Pinch-a-Palooza –
Lakeshore Dr., Lake
Downtown Lake Charles Crawfish Festival – April
April 19; Deanie’s
Charles
10-11; Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore
Seafood, 1173 Lake
Drive, Lake Charles
Avenue
ChazFest—April 29;
Quarter
Truck Farm, 3020 St.
Kenner Italian Heritage Festival – March 27-29;
Cajun Hot Sauce Festival – April 11; Sugarena at Acadiana
Louisiana Earth
Fairgrounds, 713 Northwest Bypass, New Iberia
Day 2015—April 19,
Rivertown, Kenner Southdown Marketplace Arts and Crafts – March 28;
Claude Avenue
Louisiana Old State
Spring Heritage Day—
New Orleans Spring Garden Show – April 11-12; New
Capital House, 100 North
April 29; Destrehan
Orleans Botanical Garden, City Park, 3 Victory Ave.
Blvd., Baton Rouge
Southdown Plantation Kite Fest Louisiane—April 11-12; NOLA Foodfest: Street Festival –
West Baton Rouge Soccer
March 28-29; French Market
Complex, 3553 Rosedale
Festival Internationale de la Lousiane – April 22-26;
Shorty Fest April 30
Downtown Lafayette
Plantation, 13034 River Road, Destrehan Shorty Fest—April 30; Generations
Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Dr.
Ave., Port Allen
April
Chauvin Folk Art
Zoo-to-do for Kids – April 24; Audubon Zoo, 6500
Hickory Grove Bluegrass Festival—April 30-May 2;
Magazine St.
Nugent Farm, 28 J. Nugent Road, Deville
Latotian New Year
Festival—April 12;
Celebration – April
Chauvin Sculpture
St. Joan of Arc Fair Deaux Deaux – April 24-26;
Thibodaux Volunteer Fireman’s Fair—April 30-May 3;
3-5; Lanexang Village,
Gardens, 5337
LaPlace, LA.
Thibodaux Fairgrounds, 1101 Tiger Drive, Thibodaux
7913 Champa Ave.,
Bayouside Drive,
Broussard
Chauvin
Etouffee Festival – April 24-26; Arnaudville, LA
May
Allstate Sugar Bowl
Cajun Classique—
Italian Festival—April 24-26; Tickfaw City Hall, 50081
Whitney Zoo-to-do – May 1; Audubon Zoo, 6500
Crescent City Classic
April 13-19; Bayou
U.S. 51, Tickfaw
Magazine St.
– April 4; CCC Starting
Teche Experience, 317 Festival de la Prairie—April 24-26; St. John Catholic
Mayfest—May 1-2; Vernon Parish Courthouse, 201
Church, 15208 Louisiana 73, Prairieville
Third Street, Leesville
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival – April 24-May 3;
Tomato Festival—May 1-3; Our Lady of Prompt
Fair Grounds Race Course, 1751 Gentilly Blvd.
Succor, 2320 Paris Road, Chalmette
Oilfield Crawfish Boil-Off—April 25; Historic Fort
Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival—May 1-3; Parc
Jackson, 100 Herbert Harvey Drive, Plaquemines
Hardy, 2090 Rees St., Breaux Bridge
Line, Poydras Street at Loyola Ave. Freret Street Festival – April 4; 4400-5000 Block of Freret St.
Pinc h-a-Palooza April 19
E. Bridge St., Breaux Bridge Great Southern RV Park Spring
Bluegrass Festival—April 16-18; Great
Southern RV Park, 30338 Louisiana 21, Angie French Quarter Easter Parade and Brunch – April 5, French Quarter
Lockport Food Festival presents “La Fete du Monde”—April 16-19; Church Street under the Big
Jamming on Julia – April 5; Arts District on Julia and
Tent, Church Street and Sixth Sreet, Lockport
Camp Street Crawfish Music Festival—April 16-26; Mississippi Boggy Bayou Festival—April 9-11; Pine Prairie
Coast Coliseum, 2350 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, Miss.
Festival Grounds, Louisiana 1172 at Louisiana 13, Pine Prairie
Jazz and RnB Festival – April 17-18; Front Street, Natchitoches, LA
Louisiana Railroad Days—April 9-11; DeQuincy Railroad Museum, 400 Lake Charles Ave., DeQuincy
The Bayou Teche Wooden Boat Show – April 17-19; Parc Sur La Teche, Franklin, LA
French Quarter Festival – April 9-12, Woldenberg Riverfront Park
Crawfest at Tulane University – April 18; Tulane University, 6823 St Charles Ave
A Taste of Covington 2015—April 9-12; Acquistapace's Covington Supermarket, 125 E. 21st
Earth Day Festival and Solar Derby – April 18;
Ave., Covington
Palmer Park
Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival – April 10-12; 301 N
Magnolia Fest—April 18; Magnolia Community
Sixth St., Ponchatoula
Services, 100 Central Ave., Jefferson
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Hangout Fest—May 15 - 17
HardFest: Go Hard Tour—May 2; Champions Square
Jeff Fish Fest and Rodeo—May 17; St. Matthew the
(Mercedes-Benz Superdome), Lasalle St.
Apostle Church, 10021 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge
Louisiana Dragonboat Races – May 2; Alexandira
New Orleans Wine and Food Experience – May
Museum of Art, Alexandria, LA
20-23; Various Locations
Natchez Festival of Music – May 2-23; Natchez, Miss.
Greek Festival – May 22-24; Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1200 Robert E Lee Blvd
41st Annual Cochon de Lait Festival – May 7-10; Mansura, LA
Jambalaya Festival—May 22-24; Gonzales City Hall, 120 N.
Rayne Frog Festival—May
Irma Ave., Gonzales
7-9; Rayne Civic Center, 210 Frog Festival Drive,
Slidell Jazz and Blues
Rayne
Festival—May 23; Heritage Park, 1701
Bayou Cajun Fest
Bayou Ln., Slidell
– May 8-10; Larose Regional Park and
Fleur-De-Lis
Civic Center, Larose,
Arts and Crafts
LA
Show—May 23; Natchitoches Event
Festival in the Park— May 8-10; Cassidy Park, 129 Ben Miller Dr.,
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Superfest—May 23-24; LSU, Baton Rouge
9; University of New Orleans, The Cove Taste at the Lake - May 30; West Lakeshore Center, 135 Bicycle Boogaloo – May 9; Mandeville Trailhead, 675
Robert E. Lee Blvd.
Lafi tte St., Mandeville New Orleans Oyster Festival—May 30-31; International Dragon Boat Festival – May 9; Madisonville Town Hall, 403 St. Francis St., Madisonville
Woldenberg Park
JUNE
Mother’s Day at Audubon Zoo – May 10; Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St.
Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival – June 6-7; Armstrong Park
Plaquemines Seafood Festival – May 15-17; F Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse
FestiGals – June 11-14; JW Marriott Hotel, New Orleans
Hangout Fest—May 15-17; The Hangout, 101 East Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores, Alabama
French Market Creole Tomato Festival – June 13-14; French Market
Mid City Bayou Boogaloo – May 15-17; Bayou St. John June Bug Arts and Crafts Show – June 12-14; Coquille St. Francis Xavier Car Show Revisits the Do Drive
Park and Recreation Center, Covington, LA.
In—May 16; St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and School, 444 Metairie Road, Metairie
Crabfest Lacombe – June 26-28; John Davis Park, Lacombe, LA.
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and preserving all things local and loved about New Orleans. And it continues to feature only local music, musicians and acts on just about all of the stages. In addition to musician interviews at the Old U.S. Mint and dance lessons at the French Market Stage, this year the Speakeasy Quartet and the NOLA Jitterbugs will be holding a dance lesson and
French Quarter Festival 2015
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By Kimmie Tubre
estival season is upon us. It’s time to pack away Carnival season and prepare for the spring festivals.
Since the 1980s, New Orleans’ annual French Quarter Festival has successfully kicked off festival season. It has grown each year while maintaining the local flair that has distinguished it from other festivals. It has sustained its position as the largest free festival in the South and one of the largest free festivals in the United States. It continues to draw in the masses, gaining more attendees each year. Last year alone, FQF raked in over 732,000 people and it plans to exceed that amount in 2015. French Quarter Festival Inc. is a non-profit organization that dedicates its time to festivals such as FQF, Satchmo Summerfest and Christmas New Orleans Style. With FQF coming shortly after the end of a usually busy Carnival season, preparation for this festival takes a team of diligent hard-working individuals. “It gets a little easier to prepare once Mardi Gras is over, since so many of the people that we work with are busy during Carnival,” said entertainment manager Greg Schatz, recognizing that the end result is the biggest payoff of them all. “It’s great to see the fruits of many months of labor come together and to see so many people out there enjoying it.” Embarking on its 32nd anniversary this year, FQF is held during one of the more beautiful months in New Orleans on April 9 through 12. It features food by more than 65 of New Orleans’ finest restaurants, free special events and classes, two fantastic areas for kids and, most importantly, over 800 local musicians. FQF spreads out across the
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entire French Quarter, from Woldenberg Park, to Royal and Bourbon Streets, to Jackson Square and the Old U.S. Mint. Featuring 23 stages, this year’s FQF adds a new stage on the Spanish Plaza and another on the 500 block of Royal Street. FQF is consistently recognized for its variety of attractions, such as culture and hospitality. It has an impeccable reputation for hosting
dance show with music onstage in Jackson Square on Thursday, April 9, from 2 to 3 pm. While offering variety is vital to the success of FQF, the selection of musical entertainment is always the most anticipated aspect each year. “Our entertainment committee selects artists for French Quarter Festival each year,” said Schatz. “The committee is composed of local musicians, music industry folks and a few staff members.” With almost two dozen stages of music, FQF has a little something for everyone. It makes sure to represent every genre, from traditional and contemporary jazz to R&B, New Orleans funk, brass bands, folk, gospel, Latin, Zydeco, classical, cabaret and international. This year’s headliners include New Orleans’ own soul queen Irma Thomas, the legendary Allen Toussaint, Doug Kershaw and Steve Riley, and The Dixie Cups. The exceptional music lineup also includes Irvin Mayfield & NOJO, Rebirth Brass Band, George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners, James Andrews, Bag of Donuts, Jeremy Davenport, Bonerama, Eric Lindell, Hot 8 Brass Band, Amanda Shaw and the Bucktown All-Stars. Along with the headliners, Schatz is also looking forward to checking out the new stages. “The New Orleans Klezmer All Stars will be performing at FQF for the first time in Jackson Square…and Big Sam and Tab Benoit will both be doing shows at the new Spanish Plaza stage,” said Schatz. “I also really enjoy the Bourbon and Royal Street stages.” Of course, there are a number of remarkable artists contributing music to the festival this year. Be sure to purchase their CDs, grab a T-shirt or two and take home an original French Quarter Festival poster. And don’t forget to indulge in food from the best restaurants in the city, spectacular dance classes and tasty cocktails. Photos by Rachel June & Zack Smith
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Derby Day Louisiana Derby Goes Full Sprint March 28 By Christopher Louis Romaguera
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he Louisiana Derby is being held on March 28, 2015, at the Fair Grounds Race Course. It’s held on the last Saturday in March every year and is a big event for the city of New Orleans, for horse racing fanatics as well as New Orleanians who merely have an affinity for hats. And there’s also the $1 million purse.
The Derby The Louisiana Derby is a major event in the sport of horse racing. Its proximity to the Kentucky Derby restricts the race to three-year-old horses, meaning we get to see new horses every year at the Louisiana Derby. As Brian W. Spencer, Fair Grounds Paddock Analyst, tells me, “Every year we get to see new horses trying to punch their ticket to Kentucky. That changing cast of players each season means that we never see the same thing twice, and that means that the excitement on the Triple Crown trail never lessens.” The race’s distance is also a key bar-setter
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for Kentucky Derby qualification. After being run at 1 and 1/16 miles between 1989 and 2009, the Louisiana Derby returned to 1 and 1/8 miles, or nine furloughs, at which the race had been run for 100 years prior to 1989. As Spencer puts it, “Running the race at 1 and 1/8 miles gives owners and trainers a bit better idea of how their horses may handle the longer, more demanding distances that are asked of them on the Triple Crown trail. The Kentucky Derby is 1 and 1/4 miles, but there is no place in America to run a prep race at that distance, so running at 1 and 1/8 miles is about as close to that true distance test as you can
get.” This is a litmus test for many horses, right before Kentucky. The Louisiana Derby’s proximity to the Kentucky Derby also makes it ideal for horses hoping to contend in the pinnacle of horse racing. The race at the Fair Grounds used to be held eight weeks before the Kentucky Derby, but was moved to five weeks before in 2009. “It’s positioned in a spot where it is five weeks out to the Kentucky Derby, and for many horses that is a perfect amount of time between races at this point in the year,” Spencer says. “The fact that the Louisiana Derby offers a total of 170 qualifying points toward the Kentucky Derby also makes it a great draw for horsemen with talented three-year-olds. Those points ensure a spot in the Derby’s starting gate for the first- and second-place finishers, and give the third-place runner a decent chance of sneaking into the gate, too.” The Louisiana Derby is a great (and the last) chance for local horses to qualify for the Kentucky Derby, as it is run on a surface they’re familiar with. Spencer says, “The Louisiana Derby is always intriguing in that it is the last local chance for horses to get in the gate for the Kentucky Derby. That means that there are certain local horses who thrive on this surface and who get a last chance in Louisiana to qualify for the big day on the first Saturday in May. And it gives horses who are in great form another opportunity to prove to their connections that they deserve to march forward toward the Kentucky Derby.” Derby Day Of course, people other than horse racing aficionados attend the Louisiana Derby. Because it is an unofficial closing of the racing season, it is a major event, drawing huge crowds to the Fair Grounds.
"That changing cast of players each season means that we never see the same thing twice." —Brian Spencer, Fair Grounds Paddock Analyst Everyone from die-hard horse racing fans to curious parties, to eccentrics who love the splendor and love to dress up. The diversity of the crowd is what makes the Louisiana Derby one of the quintessential events on New Orleans’ calendar every year. It’s an event that evokes lots of passion, but also draws a wide range of people. The Derby Day hat competition returns this year. This fun contest has always been popular, with many people unofficially choosing their own winners throughout the day. Once again, the track apron will feature the Starlight tent, providing drinks and music. The Louisiana Derby happens every year in New Orleans. It has a direct influence on the rest of the horse racing season, and provides a window on what will happen on a national scale shortly thereafter. It features new horses every year, Cinderella stories and high stakes, and is never dull. It propels local horses and trainers into the national conversation, with first- and second-place finishers guaranteed entry to the Kentucky Derby. It is a litmus test for many. But unlike other derbies, New Orleans’ presence can be felt at the Louisiana Derby. The city makes it its own. So whether you’re interested in the horses, the purse or just the people-watching, check out the Louisiana Derby.
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Mind Your Manners Do's and Don't's of Road Race Etiquette By Celeste Turner
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t’s a chilly morning and other runners are warming up around you as you gather at the starting line of the New Orleans Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon. You glare at the race contenders on either side of you while they snarl back at you. The adrenaline electricity of competition and anticipation of the upcoming mileage is fueling your mind and kick-starting your body into “beast mode.” “If I am doing a 5K race,” admitted Jennifer Novak, a 43-year-old USA Track & Field–certified coach and experienced marathon runner, “I am motivated by not allowing folks to pass me (although they still do). In a marathon, I let them pass, telling myself that I’ll be passing them a few miles down the road.” “Road Hogs,” as they are affectionately called, are those individuals who intentionally swerve back and forth or stick to their group under any circumstances in order to block runners coming up from the back. Race etiquette dictates running or walking no more than two abreast. “If someone is trying to pass, I’ll always move to the side,” said Greg Roques, a 34-year-old runner who competes in 5K, 10K, half marathons and triathlons. “I don’t want to mess up someone’s time.” However, Roques would like the same consideration extended to him when lining up before the race. Slower runners and walkers should move to the back of the race pack. He said, “If I am gunning for a performance record time and you are dressed like SpongeBob, wearing a beer funnel on your head, don’t get mad when I plow you out of the way.” Moreover, don’t assume that because you arrived early, you should be at the front of the starting lineup. To avoid annoying fellow runners, be sure to line up
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according to how fast you plan to run or walk the event. going and stay in finishing order. “I always “Once I was at the front of the entire race and the gun keep going past the finish line,” went off,” said Novak, who usually runs 60 to 70 said Novak, who competed miles per week to train for marathons. “When in the Zydeco Marathon we started running, someone stepped on in March and plans to my shoe and I ran right out of it! I briefl y run both the Lehigh considered running with one shoe, but Valley Marathon instead turned around to find my shoe in Pennsylvania and went headfirst into the crowd of and the New York runners behind me. Needless to say, Marathon later those runners were not understanding.” this year. “I have Clothing malfunctions and bodily (twice) run into functions are a fact of life during a race. someone vomiting If you need to shed layers of clothing, tie at the finish line. them around your waist or place them It’s not cool! Move on the side of the road where no one will to the side, but trip over them. Weather conditions can don’t stop mid-lane Ne e h wO t be unpredictable, so throwaway clothes at the finish line.” K, r l e an . cre t 10 s 4 like old shirts, warm hats and gloves can s However, when you ' e l g a r s ce ril finish the race, be proud p nt c be tossed to the side. “I have overdressed a it y c la s s i c , i s for races in the past,” said Bryan Davis, a of your accomplishment and 28-year-old marathon and triathlon competitor. “My enjoy the post-race refreshments. routine now is to ‘rent’ a sweater from Goodwill and toss it in the Just remember that this event is not an donation pile at the beginning of the race.” all-you-can-eat and -drink buffet. The Generally, runners follow basic rules of race etiquette: move to runners at the back of the pack would also the side of the road when stopping for any reason. If you need to appreciate a taste of some goodies at the spit, blow your nose, tie your shoe or check for a porta-potty, step end of the race. off the race course. This rule also applies to runners approaching Remember, runners may belong to a the water and aid stations: move to the right and grab your drink certain class based on time or speed, but from the volunteers, then continue onward. that doesn’t mean they exude class. Keep Once you have crossed the finish line, follow the instructions up with your race etiquette when you are of the race officials. Finish line etiquette emphasizes that runners pacing your miles and you’ll be ready to hit keep moving forward to the end of the chute. It can be hazardous the streets in style. for runners coming in behind you if you stop suddenly, so keep
The Indy Grand Prix of Louisiana Races into Town By Emily Hingle
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he adrenaline will rush as fast as the tires spin at the inaugural Indy Grand Prix of Louisiana happening April 10 to 12 at NOLA Motorsports Park, culminating with the race on Sunday. Drivers will go head-to-head on the newly remodeled track in what is sure to be a high-octane show. The track at NOLA Motorsports Park has been refurbished to include fewer hardbraking turns and more straightaways, which will make for more passing. The track is said to be one of the fastest in the circuit that includes 16 tracks of permanent road courses, super speedways and temporary street circuits. Brian Barnhart, President of Race Operations of IndyCar, states matterof-factly, “I think this will be one of the most entertaining races in the series and in motor sports racing worldwide.” Explains driver Graham Rahal, “It’s important to us to have passing zones to increase the show. This place is going to put on a great show, and it’s flat so the fans can see everything sitting in the grandstands. This has got to be one of the fastest tracks.” Four-time champion Sébastien Bourdais adds, “The track is challenging; it’s fun, it’s quick, it’s got a bit of everything.” Not only the track has been changed. Before the race, cars will be retrofitted with new Chevy aero kit chassis that will customize the look of the cars and make them just a little bit faster. “One of the things that we introduced this year is a massive change. It will add a ton of downforce, less drag and massively increase the performance of the car. We’ve seen upwards of 2 seconds faster a lap. It also gives the fans an opportunity to distinguish the cars and root for their chassis and engine of choice,” says Barnhart. Bourdais concurs, stating, “The new chassis will dramatically change the look of the cars.
They should be quicker as well. It can give you a significant edge.” The cars of IndyCar are extremely light; the Firestone tires on all cars are about as thick as a credit card. IndyCar has a worldwide appeal, as many of the drivers come from racing circuits in Europe, Australia and South America. The races are televised internationally, and some viewers are drawn to the live events in North America. “I wouldn’t be surprised if you see people from 15 different countries and 35 states. Sports in general is very international, so there’s a large contingency of fans from places like Brazil, where IndyCar is very popular and TV ratings are very high. New Orleans is a destination event; we’ve got an international sport in an international destination. It will attract people from all over,” says John Lopes, president of Andretti Sports Marketing. The Indy Grand Prix of Louisiana will be a true event, different from many of the other IndyCar races. Lopes says excitedly, “We thought long and hard about how to communicate the excitement of the series to the local market, so we’re promoting this event as more of a festival and a party than any other race. New Orleans does festivals in a way and to a level that other markets don’t. So if you’re going to throw a party in New Orleans, if it’s going on national and international television, and you’re bringing in a lot of people, you’ve got to do it right. That’s what we’re working toward: making this a great festival and a great party. It’s more quirky and fun than what traditional Indy races bring.” The event will feature a Family Fun Zone and Fan Village where race enthusiasts can learn more about the technology of the cars, live music and lots of fun. The Indy Grand Prix of Louisiana will be a fast win for Greater New Orleans with the potential to become a large, staple event in our area.
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Literally Tennessee By Debbie Lindsey and Phil LaMancusa “What I love about New Orleans is that it tolerates every kind of eccentricity. Tennessee Williams didn’t end up there by accident.”—James Lee Burke
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he Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival (March 25 to 29) is being held around town, and every year we give you an update and our perspective. There will be lots of authors, informed speakers, thespians and celebratory occurrences. You know the drill: go to tennesseewilliams.net, find out what’s going on and don’t miss it! In essence, what we have here is a celebration of the written word, the spoken word and the word as performed; words that are thought out before they’re uttered. It’s a world in which we’re not allowed to control outcomes; it’s a ride we allow ourselves to be taken on, where we are at the mercy of the wordsmiths. It’s an intellectual Twilight Zone. It’s “The Krewe to View a Thing or Two” and good old Tennessee is the Grand Marshal. A festival of this type, proportion and importance is a celebration as necessary as breath itself. In this age of technology and technocrats, we have a tendency to confuse information with intelligence and—truth be told— there is a vast difference; there is a huge difference between knowledge and wisdom. Words, music, art and the theater are personal experiences; to have them is inclusive. To dwell in the world of personal communicative devices is its opposite; a person becomes exclusive. For example, have you ever looked at a person (or even yourself) mesmerized by their appliance and wondered where, exactly, they are? Wherever it is, it is exclusive and you are excluded from it. The same is true of books, I’m sure you’re ready to point out, except— except—that when you’re in the company of someone who’s reading a book, listening to a speaker or watching a play they’re not
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lost to you in the way that your BFF is while texting “wut r U up 2?” to someone equally as lost—maybe in Kalamazoo—while you’re sharing a meal. “At this point I will ask you to please shut down all electronic devices” is the first thing you hear at all functions. Which means: everybody pay attention! And then you will step back in time and space, to a time when people showed you physical photographs of their kids, when motion pictures were not in color hues, when imagination was just that— an image nation. Books have pages to turn and your attention to hold, relating to you as an audience—with a responsibility to connect with you—in the same way as a speaker, performance or any other work of art does. New Orleans was, and hopefully still is, a fertile spiritual magnet and home for creativity. You, obviously, are creative and you also read (you’re reading this, after all); basically, I’m preaching to the choir. So let us recommend a book that, as a New Orleanian, should be on your shelf: The Booklover’s Guide to New Orleans by Susan Larson. This book is a love song to the city and to the literature, writers and publications that sprang forth from its soil, going back a century and more. This piece appears in this month's issue so you don’t have time to forget the literary festival. (We’re counting on you being one of the knowledgeable New Orleanians who snap up Where Y’at the minute it hits the stands.) If you’re not in that number and have missed the weekend of wonder, get Susan Larson’s book. Then I guarantee you’ll be salivating for this experience next year. Go forth and fill yourself with this adventure! Photo courtesy Eileen Darby Images
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The Next Generation Downtown Development Shows Signs of Economic Growth
By Lauren Smith
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hen I visited the in-progress South Market District recently, there was no one walking around, peeking through at the construction site, or assessing all the “Opening Soon!” signs that mark many windows and sidewalks. This quiet, however, will not last long.
South Market District, a $250 million development by The Domain Cos., is well on its way to being up and running. According to Megan McNeill, Marketing Manager at The Domain Cos., the entire project will be completed by the end of 2017 and restaurants and retailers will begin opening this spring. With 209 apartments, The Paramount is currently open for occupancy. Residents of The Paramount will enjoy “fivestar services and amenities comparable to a boutique hotel,” says McNeill, and The Beacon, with an expected completion date of January 2016, “will feature loft-like living, with spacious floor plans and high ceilings, plus a unique private amenity area opening directly to Girod Street.” The Park began
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welcoming visitors in February; it will soon feature a landscaped plaza with outdoor tables and chairs and have retail openings that coincide with The Paramount’s. Work will begin on the fourth building of South Market in late 2015, and on the fifth in late 2016. What The Paramount, Beacon, and Park will bring, as all of the elements come together and open, is “true cityliving.” This is the phrase that one of The Paramount’s employees used to describe the development. As he showed me a model room, he told me that he had just moved to New Orleans and that this new development reminds him of something he’d see back in Atlanta. I asked McNeill why The Domain Cos.
decided to do this project in New Orleans. She said that “Domain has been active in New Orleans since right after Katrina, with an initial focus on developments that supported the city’s recovery. As New Orleans began the dynamic transformation we’re seeing today, Domain recognized that the city’s economic growth was driving demand for rental housing and retail services. Domain took the opportunity to support that growth by creating a world-class, mixed-use, transit-oriented development in the center of downtown.” The dynamic transformation that McNeill mentions may be the growth of the millennial population in New Orleans, which had a 71% increase between 2007 and 2013, according to an analysis of Census data by RealtyTrac. Those born between the early 1980s and the early 2000s are considered millennials. In a recent article in Millennial Magazine, Andrew Terpstra states that millennials make up 14.7% of New Orleans’ current population as well as 25.6% of those who are moving to the city. According to the Downtown Development District, downtown, with 62,000 jobs, is the largest employment center in Louisiana and has a daily population of 120,000 people. The numbers provided by the DDD prove what most New Orleanians already know, especially with South Market District
on the rise, and that’s that downtown is growing and changing. The millennial generation moving at such a rate to our city is indicative of economic growth, job opportunities and a revitalization; maybe this is a sign of a reversal of the “brain drain” that has been known to have plagued Louisiana in the past. In a recent article in Forbes, Joel Kotkin claims that New Orleans is the only “hip core city” besides Denver and Seattle that has a growing appeal to millennials. New Orleans is also included in a list of destination cities for millennials
New Orleans saw a 71% increase in the millennial population— those born between 1980 and 2000—from 2007 through 2013. on realtor.org, along with Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, Dallas, Austin and Des Moines. The statistics and media presence alone prove that there’s a place for millennials in New Orleans, and that this modern project in the thriving, convenient downtown area is possible because of this recent regeneration. According to McNeill, downtown New Orleans is an ideal place for this type of development because of workforce, transportation, business and need. Plans
for South Market District began to take shape, she says, “when the decision was made to extend the streetcar line up Loyola Avenue, connecting the Union Passenger Terminal and downtown with the developing Medical District. At nearly four full city blocks, this area was the largest tract of undeveloped land downtown. South Market is within walking distance of most downtown employers, and it’s connected by public transit to the Medical District, one of the largest sources of employment growth.” “Growth” may be the key word when discussing the South Market District. McNeill points out that it will be the first mixed-use, transit-oriented development in the area, whose convenience will bring benefits to residents, surrounding residents and workers in the area. A revitalization of Girod Street will also be part of this project; the sidewalks will be widened by closing a traffic lane, providing space for outdoor dining and walking. The zoning changes mean that the sidewalk restaurants and cafés of South Market will have extended hours to 12 a.m. on weeknights and to 2 a.m. on weekends.
“Growth” may be the key word when discussing the South Market District—the area's first mixed-use, transit-oriented development. McNeill believes that “new and exciting restaurants and retailers; convenient, community-focused living; transportation and accessibility; and proximity to lively, thriving neighborhoods like the French Quarter, Medical District, Central Business District, Sports and Entertainment District, and Warehouse/Arts District” will all be factors that attract the millennial population to South Market District (as consumers, community members or residents). However appealing this new development is to the millennial generation, McNeill explains that South Market “will appeal to a diverse range of ages, interests, careers and backgrounds. Ultimately, our demographic is interested in, and contributing to, New Orleans’ growth. They appreciate what makes New Orleans unique and are excited and inspired by what’s going on downtown.” The Paramount and Beacon will have different retail focuses. McNeill explains that “highcaliber restaurants” will be found in The Paramount and that “high-end shops, boutiques and services” will be the focus at The Beacon. Examples of what’s opening in South Market are Company Burger, Stonefree boutique, Willa Jean Bakery of the Besh Restaurant Group, Barre3 fitness studio, Arhaus Furniture, Blaze Pizza, Hattie Sparks boutique, and Ursa Major (from the same team responsible for the beloved Booty’s Street Food). As I walked through The Paramount, however, I couldn’t help but feel that I wasn’t in New Orleans. I tried to catch a glimpse at the pool and cabana past a large concrete slab outside the model room window, and assessed the sharp lines and colors of the contemporary design. McNeill emphasizes that South Market District is different from anything we’ve seen before in the city: “We’ve designed the fronts and selected the retailers to create an energy and activity that’s unlike anything else downtown. We expect South Market to attract visitors to shop, dine and relax throughout the day and night, and for our retail tenants to thrive as a result.” It will be exciting to see how this particular energy and activity will inspire the community to thrive, and this community-oriented thriving is already starting to take shape. For instance, Pelican Bomb, a non-profit committed to visual arts in New Orleans, will curate The Paramount’s entire art collection, featuring works by local artists and pieces inspired by the city. Some locals may fear that South Market District will be a cookie-cutter, modern development that could be found in any major city, but this local focus suggests that a culturally rich New Orleans flair will still be found downtown in a new and exciting way.
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New Orleans Spirit Guide An Interview with WhereYat.com's Psychic Energy Reader By Greg Roques
“Everyone is trying to find their way on their path,” said Kansas. “Hopefully, I can help them to move forward.” Starting her psychic energy reading practice was a big step on Kansas’s own path. “She’s always had the ability to ‘read’ people, ever since she was little,” Kansas’s sister remarked to me at a holiday party this past December. “It was something we [her family] always supported, but has always been a very personal thing for her. It was a brave step for her to ‘come out the closet,’ so to speak, and start advertising that this is who she is and offering it as something to help people.” Another personal account comes from her husband, Alan. “I was thinking about trading a player on my fantasy basketball team. Aidi knew I was into this because she had heard me talking about it with my friends, but she did not know any of the details and is not interested in sports. She called me one day and asked if a certain player was on my
“Anyone can do everything that I do. They just need to be open to the possibility.” ~ Aidi Kansas
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felt a wave of ease come over me as soon as I entered the home office of Aidi Kansas, a local psychic energy reader. While I had no preconceptions of what I was walking into, friends had decorated my imagination with ouija boards, tarot cards and that creepy fortuneteller machine from the movie Big. They would have been sorely disappointed. The room’s light decor gave it that divine essence you usually experience when walking into a spa or an Apple store, clearing your mind of all but the present moment. In fact, the entire room was a meticulous exercise in serene feng shui: the walls were adorned with animal paintings—also created by Kansas—composed of large round shapes and vibrant colors; thin curtains, selected for their evocation of transparency, lined the back wall; therapy candles—of which Kansas has a collection—burned on a corner table, massaging the mood with a calming effect. As I soaked all this in, a small white dog that almost looks like he came with the interior design package scampered in and jumped on Kansas’s lap. Snuggling up for a nap, he is clueless that he, too, plays a role in the atmospheric balance of our session. “Animal therapy can be very therapeutic,” remarked Kansas. “Animals—particularly dogs—absorb the emotions of their owners; they’re like little sponges. I believe part of the burden they take on for us is why they are here with us for such a short time.” Moments like this provide clarity on exactly how an energy reader interacts with his or her clients. After being asked outright, Kansas struggled to
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encapsulate her job description in a single sentence. Perhaps this is because her varying skill sets differ depending on the needs of an individual. Yes, metaphysics—such as acting as a medium and divination—is a component; however, these are merely devices that help to clarify larger personal issues, not a feature presentation. Based on my session, I would best define a psychic energy reader as a soul counselor. If psychiatry focuses on treatment of the mind, Kansas’s sessions are dedicated to our spiritual connection with the world around us. That said, Kansas stressed that her practice should not be a substitute for necessary mental health treatment. “I’m not a doctor, nor do I claim to be,” said Kansas. “Someone who is ill or has a diagnosable disorder should seek someone with a clinical background.” Still, Kansas has many clients who speak to her as well as to a psychiatric counselor, even some who are clinical therapists themselves. Kansas’s clientele come from all walks of life, many of whom contact her digitally from around the globe. Her business has grown so much in the three years since she started that she now may respond to her clients’ needs for as many as nine hours a day.
team. It was the guy I was planning to trade. She said she’d had a dream where I traded this guy and it did not work out for me. That was enough for me, so I kept him. When the playoff s came, he was on a career hot streak and I went on to win the league. Who wouldn’t want to marry a girl with that gift?” I came to see Aidi through Alan, who helped arrange my first energy reading session. Aidi began with a series of questions—some open ended, others more direct—that addressed my personality, routines and habits, and how these affect my decision making. These answers gave way to more detailed discussion of past lives as well as predictions for future behaviors. Skeptics could say that some of the assessments are open ended, allowing anyone to insert themselves into the narrative; however, other insights may be extremely personal. This same doubt could be applied to psychotherapy or clerical advice. It is here that all misconceptions of a spirit guide are washed clean. Any expectations of seances and crystal balls evaporate abruptly like childhood fantasies, and you come back to reality on a couch in a well-decorated suburban guest room and realize that you are in a counseling session, moderated like any other. It’s an untraditional means by modern scientific standards, perhaps. However, any professional advice one receives—regardless of the approach—is only as effective as one’s willingness to be open to it and contribute. “I once had a client who I was speaking with remotely ask me for a picture,” Kansas laughed. “I was reluctant, but he insisted, so I emailed one to him. He was shocked when he opened it. He said, ‘I pictured you as this old lady with dreadlocks.’ I look just like anyone else; everyone expects the stereotypical psychics you see on TV.” I can attest that my session pointed out several things I’d like to improve on. Personally, I feel the assistance you receive has more to do with being open to analyzing yourself than the possibility of something that cannot be explained (which I’m open to as well). Kansas sums it up best: “Anyone can do everything that I do. They just need to be open to the possibility, and know that they have the power to move forward.” — Have a question for Aidi Kansas? Aidi addresses readers' questions in her column, New Orleans Spirit Guide, published bi-weekly at WhereYat.com.
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FESTIVAL & E VENT PRE VIE WS
Festivals and Parades Freret Street Fest Saturday, april 4, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Freret St. between Napoleon & robert freretstreetfestival.com With 3 music stages, 150 local vendors, pet adoptions, a festival food court, and a kids’ activity area, the Freret Street Fest caters to people of all ages! This festival is the kick-off to the Festival Season, and draws thousands. Fun, food, and friendly people, what more could you ask for?! chris Owens Easter parade Sunday, april 5, 1 p.m. parade begins at canal and Bourbon St. and concludes on canal St. at the astor crowne hotel frenchquartereasterparade.com This annual parade is composed of colorful floats, marching bands, Easter trinkets, and of course beads! Chris Owens will be dressed in her personally designed Easter ensemble, along with her exotically beautiful Easter bonnet. Members of the parade will also be dressed in their best Easter attire. Gay Easter parade Sunday, april 5, 4:30 p.m. French Quarter gayeasterparade.com Put on by the New Orleans LGBT community, the Gay Easter Parade passes every gay bar and many gay-owned restaurants and retail shops in the French Quarter. The paraders ride horse-drawn carriages or floats, but they are most known for their amazingly extravagant versions of their Easter Sunday finest. If you love to catch beads, this is the parade for you!
Film & Music Found Footage Festival Thursday, March 26, 8 p.m. One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St. oneeyedjacks.net/event/found-footage-festival The Brooklyn Brewery Mash has been named America’s largest traveling food and arts festival. With Joe Pickett from The Onion, and Nick Prueher from Late Nigh With Dave Letterman, the clips collected by these two men are sure to have you laughing. From
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industrial videos, bodybuilding clowns, to public access TV weirdoes; you will definitely be in for a good time. The peoples health New Orleans Jazz Market's ribbon cutting & Grand Opening celebration Thursday, april 2, 7 p.m. 1436 Oretha castle haley Boulevard thenojo.com Join Irvin Mayfield and Dee Dee Bridgewater for the grand opening ceremonies for the The Peoples Health New Orleans Jazz Market's new location on Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard. There will be cocktails before, live performances and an after-party at the Bolden Bar. Make sure to RSVP and do not miss your chance to support music education in our city.
being treated for pediatric brain cancer. They operate as the premier funding source for pediatric brain cancer outreach services in the United States. There will be a pig roast, a keg, and a cook-off you don’t want to miss with 85 bbq teams competing, and 15 bands! New Orleans Food Festival Friday, March 27 - Sunday, March 29 Various locations nolafoodfest.com Food and festivals are two things New Orleanians love. Put the two together, and you have a match made in
Spring record raid Saturday, april 4, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Zeitgeist Multi Disciplinary arts center, 16 Oretha castle haley Blvd. With over 20 vendors, the Spring Record Raid will satisfy all your record wants. From old to new, cheap to rare, and containing a plethora of music, you’re bound to find something you love. If interested, you can also sell your stuff.
Food & Drink hogs For The cause Friday, March 27 - Saturday, March 28 city park (Zachary Taylor Dr.) hogsforthecause.org Hogs For The Cause aims to provide aid and relief to families who have economic burdens due to their child
hogs for the cause March 27 - 28
heaven. The New Orleans Food Festival will be taking over the French Market and other locations, delivering savory and sweet food from all around the country. Oh, and there is a beignet-eating contest. Enough said.
Sports crescent city classic Saturday, april 4, 8 a.m. Begins at poydras St. at loyola ave. and ends in New Orleans city park ccc10k.com/crescent-city-classic-10k Walkers and runners of all abilities are invited to participate in the Crescent City Classic 10K road race. The Classic is produced by the not-for-profit Crescent City Fitness Foundation, and is a fun way to exercise while having fun! The race begins in front of the MercedesBenz Superdome, and ends in City Park. There will be a legendary post-race party, hosted by Michelob Ultra and complete with live music and local Creole cuisine. Tulane Baseball Various dates Greer Field at Turchin Field, Tulane campus tulanegreenwave.com Spring is here and that means that it is perfect weather for baseball. The Tulane baseball team (16-5) is putting together a strong 2015 campaign and if you are looking to spend a day outside, make sure to check out this fun team. Go support the Green Wave the weekend of March 27 as they take on conference rival Connecticut, or maybe check out a midweek game with the whole family.
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MUSICcalENDar
Selected Listings @ WhereYat.com Dragon’s Den – Up Up We Go; Buena Vista Social Latin Dance Night Funky Pirate –Mark and the Pentones, Big Al Carson Hi Ho Lounge – The Transplanted Roots; Airsex Championships Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse – Piano Professor Series feat. Joe Krown; Leon Brown; Burlesque Ballroom feat. Trixie Minx Kerry Irish Pub – Dave James; Foot and Friends Le Bon Temps Roulé – Tom Worrell Little Gem Saloon –Jon Roniger Little Tropical Isle – Reed Lightfoot, Ben Joseph House of Blues – Red Hot Nola feat. Hot 8 Brass Band Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts – The Midtown Men Maple Leaf Bar – The Fuzz: a tribute to The Police feat. Tab Benoit Maison – Loose Marbles; Soul Project Margaritaville – Back Porch Review; Bicycle Jones Marigny Opera House – Dana Wilson and Todd Simmons Mulate’s – La Touche Old Arabi Bar – Irene Sage Band Old US Mint – Smokin’ Time Jazz Club Original Tropical Isle – The Hangovers, Late as Usual Preservation Hall – Southern Syncopaters feat. Steve Pistorius; Preservation Hall Brass Band Richard Fiske’s – Monty Banks Rivershack – Wooten Gang Rock n Bowl – The Top Cats Snug Harbor – Nick Sanders Trio Special Venue – COOT Three Muses –Glen David Andrews Time Out – Robin and Friends Tipitinas – George Harrison Tribute Tropical Isle Bourbon – Way to Early, Jay B Elston Band
rupaul RuPaul will be performing at the Civic Theatre. Featuring a live drag queens competition and great music, this is a one-of-a-kind event you will not want to miss. Fri., Mar 27. $30 adv/$75 VIP door, 9 p.m., Civic Theatre, civicnola.com Wednesday, March 25 Banks St. Bar – Major Bacon Bayou Club – La Maniere des Cadiens, Cajungrass Buffa’s –World’s Most Open Mic Night Celebration Hall –TBC Brass Band and Action Jackson Checkpoint Charlie –T. Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters Chickie Wah Wah – Singers & Songwriters Night featuring Casey McAlister, Kelcy Mae & Erin Miley Circle Bar – Mike True Columns Hotel –Andy Rogers Crescent City Brewhouse – New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a – Tin Men; Walter Wolfman Washington and the Roadmasters Dragon’s Den – Dancehall Classics French Market – the Little Things Funky Pirate – The Blues Masters with Patrick Williams Hi Ho Lounge- Promdate, Fancy Pants Howlin Wolf Den – Hazy Ray Trio House of Blues – Railroad Earth; Fashawn + Sonreal + DJ Exile + Earthgang; Jet Lounge Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse – Dana Abbott Kerry Irish Pub – Chip Wilson Little Gem Saloon –Kyle Cripps, The Listening Room Little Tropical Isle – Mark Barrett, JB Elston Maison – Jazz Vipers; James Jordan and the Beautiful Band Maple Leaf Bar – Solar Strut featuring Steve Malinowski, Joe Gelini Mulate’s – Lee Benoit Palm Court Jazz Café – Lars Edegran + Topsy Chapman Preservation Hall – Preservation Hall All Stars feat. Mark Braud Original Tropical Isle – Debi and the Deacons, Late as Usual Rare Form – Sam Cammarata Rusty Nail – Jenn Howard Richard Fiske’s – Tony Seville Rock n’ Bowl – The Boogie Men Snug Harbor – Uptown Jazz Orchestra Spotted Cat – Chris Christy; Shotgun Jazz Band; Antoine Diel and the New Orleans Power Misfits Three Muses –Leslie Martin, Hot Club of New Orleans Tropical Isle Bourbon – Way to Early, Debi and the Deacons Yuki Izakaya –Kana de Soul featuring Detroit Books Thursday, March 26 Banks St. Bar – Kelcy Mae Bayou Club – Cajun Drifters, Louisiana Inferno Buffa’s – Tom McDermott & Aurora Nealand Café Negril –Soul Project Chickie Wah Wah – Phil DeGruy Circle Bar – Rockin’ Robin featuring the Kentucky Sisters Civic Theatre – Mary Chapin Carpenter + Aoife O’Donovan Columns Hotel –Naydja CoJoe
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Crescent City Brewhouse – New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a – Jon Cleary; Little Freddie King Dragon’s Den – Bayou Saints; Jonathan Brown Band First Baptist Church of New Orleans – Louisiana Philharmonic presents Baroque Mass feat. Loyola University Chorale Funky Pirate – Marc Stone Duo, Big Al Carson Gasa Gasa – Eric Lindell Hi Ho Lounge – Kodak to Graph Howlin Wolf (DEN) – Comedy Gumbeaux Howlin Wolf – Dopapod, Hipnosis Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse – James Rivers Movement Joy Theater – John Waters Kermits Treme Mother In Law Lounge – Kermit Ruffins Kerry Irish Pub – Vincent Marini Le Bon Temps Roule –The Soul Rebels Brass Band Little Tropical Isle – Allen Hebert, Casey Saba Maison – Jon Roniger; Shotgun Jazz Band; Dysfunktional Bone Maple Leaf Bar – The Trio featuring Johnny Vidacovich Margaritaville – Lynn Drury; Casey Saba Marigny Brasserie –Jamey St. Pierre & Dave Freeson Mid City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl –L’il Nate & The Big Tymers Mulate’s – La Touche Neutral Ground Coffeehouse –Pat Flory, Mark Fernandez Ogden Museum of Southern Art –Colin Lake Original Tropical Isle – The Hangovers, Late as Usual Old Point Bar – Just Honey and the Wingmen Palm Court Jazz Café – Crescent City Joymakers Preservation Hall – Preservation Hall All Stars Publiq House –Brass-a-holics Richard Fiske’s - Hyperphlyy Rare Form – Adam Everette Trio Rivershack – Christian Serpas and George Neyrey Spotted Cat Music Club – Up Up We Go! Snug Harbor – Dick Hyman Three Muses –Tom McDermott Tipitinas – Sylvan Esso Tropical Isle Bourbon – Miss Maggie Trio, Debi and the Deacons Varsity Theatre – North Mississippi Allstars & Anders Osborne Friday, March 27 Banks St. Bar - PYMP Bayou Club – Louisiana Inferno, T’Canailli Buffa’s – Laura Dyer; Fr. Ron & Friends; Gregg Molinaro Trio Chickie Wah Wah – Johnny Sansone Civic Theatre – RuPaul’s Drag Race Columns Hotel –Ted Long Crescent City Brewhouse – New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a – Honey Island Swamp Band
Saturday, March 28 Banks St. Bar – Phil the Tremelo King; the Stunted Sextet Bayou Club – La Maniere des Cadiens, Louisiana Inferno, T’Canaille Buffa’s – HG Breland; Leslie Cooper and Music Street Jazz Band; Alexandra Scott and Josh Paxton Café Negril –Jamey St. Pierre & The Honeycreepers Carrollton Station – Mia Borders Band Chickie Wah Wah – Bill Kirchen Circle Bar – Last Hombres Civic Theatre – Rising Appalachia Columns Hotel –Andrew Hall Creole Cookery – Mark Weliky Trio Crescent City Brewhouse – New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a – Tuba Skinny Dragon’s Den – The Loose Marbles; ‘Talk Nerdy To Me’ Funky Pirate –Mark and the Pentones, Big Al Carson Hi Ho Lounge – Hustle with DJ Soul Sister Howlin Wolf Den – Cedric Watson Kerry’s Irish Pub—Paul Ferguson, Hurricane Refugees Little Gem Saloon – Kermit Ruffins and BBQ Swingers Little Tropical Isle – JB Elston, Ben Joseph Louisiana Music Factory – Cranston Clements; Barry Stephenson Maple Leaf Bar – Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes Maison – Moonshine and Caroline; Smoking Time Jazz Club Morning Call – Billy D Chapman
StereoFireEmpire Stereo Fire Empire—this month's Ones to Watch band (page 35)—brings their hard rock sound to Metairie at the end of March for a show that is sure to entertain. Sat., March 28. 9 p.m., The Twist of Lime
Mulate’s – Bayou Deville One Eyed Jacks – NOLAW Old Arabi Bar – Johnny Cash Tribute Original Tropical Isle – The Hangovers, Late as Usual Palm Court Jazz Café – Brian O’Connell and Wendell Eugene Preservation Hall – Joint Chiefs of Jazz feat. Frank Oxley; Preservation Hall All-Stars Richard Fiske’s – Lucas Davenport Rivershack – Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue Rock n Bowl - Contraflow Rare Form – Mike Dill; Gettin’ It feat. Sam Cammarata Shamrock’s- Ashton Hinds & The Big Easy Brawlers Siberia- Days of Struggle Snug Harbor – Evan Christoper w/ Dick Hyman Spotted Cat – Panorama Jazz Band Tipitinas – Tank and The Bangas + The Second Line Show Tropical Isle Bourbon – Way to Early, Rhythm and Rain Sunday, March 29 AllWays Lounge – The Loose Marbles Bacchanal Fine Wine and Spirits – Sarah Quintana Trio feat. Rex Gregory & Robin Sherman Banks St. Bar – Ron Hotsteam + Mid City Drifters Bayou Club – Cajungrass, Louisiana Inferno BMC –Soul Project Buffa’s – Some Like it Hot, Haruka Kikuchi & the Big 4Tune Checkpoint Charlie –Open Mic featuring Jim Smith Chickie Wah Wah –Sweet Olive Circle Bar – Micah McKee & Little Maker + Blind Texas Marlin, His Name is Alive + Direct Attack Columns Hotel- Chip Wilson Crescent City Brewhouse – New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a – Palmetto Bug Stompers Dragon’s Den – Russell Welch ; Church feat. Unicorn Fukr Funky Pirate –Mark and the Pentones, Willie Lockett Hi – Ho Lounge – NOLA Comedy Hour Open Mic ; Bantam Foxes Howlin Wolf Den – Hot 8 Brass Band Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse – Germaine Bazzle Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge – Treme Brass Band Kerry Irish Pub – Irish Session, Chip Wilson Little Gem Saloon –New Orleans Swingin Gypsies Little Tropical Isle – Lynn Drury, Reed Lightfoot The Maison – Davell Crawford & The Creole Jazz Men Maple Leaf Bar – Walter “Wolfman” Washington Marigny Opera House – Ben Schenck Morning Call – Billy D Chapman Mulate’s – Bayou Deville Neutral Ground Coffeehouse –Open mic
Old Arabi Bar – Jamie Lynn Vessels Old Point Bar – 12 Mile Limit Original Tropical Isle – The Hangovers, Late as Usual Palm Court Jazz Café – Lucien Barbarin and Gerald French Preservation Hall – Preservation Hall All-Stars Rare Form – Shan Kenner Trio Richard Fiske’s – Tony Seville Special Venue – Phil DeGruy Snug Harbor – Barry Stephenson CD-release Party Three Muses – Raphael and Pascale Time Out – Time Out Review Tropical Isle Bayou Club – Brandon Moreau and Cajungrass; Brandon Miller and Louisiana Inferno Tropical Isle Bourbon – BC and Comp, Rhythm and Rain Monday, March 30 Apple Barrel –Sam Cammarata Acoustic Trio Bacchanal – Helen Gillet Banks St. Bar – South Jones Bayou Club – Cajungrass, Cajun Drifters Buffa’s – Antoine Diel Café Istanbul – Redrawblak feat. Brad Walker Columns Hotel –David Doucet Chickie Wah Wah – The Little Things; Alexis and the Samurai Crescent City Brewhouse – New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a – Glen David Andrews Dos Jefes- John Fohl Funky Pirate –Gary Brown Hi-Ho Lounge – Bluegrass Pickin Party; Hill Country Hounds Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse – Gerald French Kermit’s Mother-in-law Lounge – Bobby Love and Friends Kerry Irish Pub – Kim Carson Little Tropical Isle – Reed Lightfoot, Lynn Drury Marigny Brasserie- Sweetwater & Friends Maison – Chicken and Waffles ; Aurora Nealand and the Royal Roses Maple Leaf Bar – George Porter Jr. Trio Mulate’s – La Touche Neutral Ground Coffeehouse- Sam Cordts, Dave Maleckar Old Point Bar- The Romy Kaye Jazz Trio Original Tropical Isle – Graham Robertson, Whiskey Bar Preservation Hall – Preservation Hall Jazz Masters feat. Leroy Jones Richard Fiske’s – Monty Banks Rivershack – Adam Pearce Siberia – YOB + Witch Mountain + MARS + Ides of Gemini Snug Harbor- Charmaine Neville Band Three Muses- Monty Banks, Washboard Rodeo Tropical Isle Bourbon – Rhythm and Rain, Way to Early 30/90- The Perdido Jazz Band
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Of Montreal, the Athens, Georgia, rock band will be bringing their mix of '60s-style pop, glam, funk and electronica to New Orleans. This will be fresh off their latest album release, Auerate Gloom. Sat., april 4. $15, 9:00 p.m., The Howlin' Wolf, thehowlinwolf.com
Tuesday, March 31 Bamboula’s –Dana & The Boneshakers Banks St. Bar – NOLA County Bayou Club – Cajungrass Duo, Cajun Drifters Blue Nile – Balcony Room: Open Ears Music Series Checkpoint Charlie –Jamie Lynn Vessels Chickie Wah Wah – Trent Pruitt; Jon Cleary; Solar Strut Circle Bar –Laura Dyer Jazz Trio Columns Hotel – Matt Rhody & John Rankin Crescent City Brewhouse – New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a – Treme Brass Band Dos Jefes –Tom Hook & Wendell & Brunious Funky Pirate – The Blues Masters with Patrick Williams
Gasa Gasa – The Bowery Presents: The Bright Light Social Hour Hi – Ho Lounge – Songwriter Showdown Howlin Wolf Den – Comedy Beast Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse – Ashlin Parker and Trumpet Mafia Kerry Irish Pub – Patrick Cooper Little Gem Saloon –John Eubanks & Paula, The Messy Cookers Little Tropical Isle –Mark Barrett, Ben Joseph Maple Leaf Bar - Rebirth Brass Band Margaritaville – Colin Lake; Casey Saba Mulate’s – Lee Benoit Old Point Bar –Isla Nola Old Arabi Bar – Open Mic w/ Adam Crochet Original Tropical Isle – The Hangovers, JB Elston Band Preservation Hall – Preservation Hall All-Stars feat. Shannon Powell
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Richard Fiske’s – Lucas Davenport Rusty Nail – Open Mic Night feat. Jenn Howard Snug Harbor – Stanton Moore Trio Tropical Isle Bourbon –JB Elston and Wayne, Tropic Gumbo Varsity Theatre – Dr. Dog +mewithoutYou Wednesday, April 1 Buffa’s – World’s Most Open Mic Night Café Istanbul – Helen Gillet Casa Borrega – Los Caballeros del Son Circle Bar – Junk + The Night Janitor Columns Hotel – Andy Rogers Crescent City Brewhouse – New Orleans Streetbeat Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar – Meghan Stewart & Too Dam Hot Funky Pirate – Blues Masters + Patrick Williams Gasa Gasa – And the Echo + Shark Teeth _ Teenager Howlin Wolf – Moshe Kasher + Natasha Leggero and Joe Mande Howlin Wolf Den – Hazy Ray Trio Kerry’s Irish Pub- Patrick Cooper Lafayette Square – The Revivalists Little Gem – Kyle Cripps; The Listening Room; Mario Abney Sextet Little Tropical Isle – Mark Barrett; JB Elston Marigny Brasserie – Jon Roniger Neutral Ground Coffeehouse – Renshaw & Davies ; Zac Maras 5 Siberia – Kall’s Cabinet of Curiosities Tropical Isle Original: Debi and the Deacons; Late as Usual Tropical Isle Bourbon: Way To Early; Debi and the Deacons Tropical Isle Bayou Club – La Maniere des Cadiens; Cajungrass Thursday, April 2 Buffa’s – Tom McDermott and Auror Nealand Café Negril – Soul Project Circle Bar – Valerie Sassyfras Columns Hotel – Naydja Cojoe Crescent City Brewhouse – New Orleans Streetbeat Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar – The Todd Duke Trio Funky Pirate: Marc Stone Duo; Blues Masters + Big Al Carson Gasa Gasa – Tinnarose + Teenager House of Blues – Mikey Wax + Alexis Keegan + Kara Mann Howlin Wolf – The Game Kerry’s Irish Pub—Paul Tobin Le Bon Temps Roulé – Soul Rebels Brass Band The Little Gem Saloon – Monty Banks, Mykia Jovan Little Tropical Isle – Allen Hebert; Casey Saba Maison – Jon Roniger Marigny Brasserie – Jamey St. Pierre & Dave Freeson Neutral Ground Coffeehouse – Pat Flory; Mark Fernandez; Palm Court Jazz Café – Crescent City Joymakers feat. Leroy Jones
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Siberia – Big Business Tipitina’s – Woodenhead + Tommy Malone + The Bonerama Horms Tropical Isle Original - The Hangovers; Late as Usual Tropical Isle Bourbon - Miss Maggie Trio; Debi and the Deacons Tropical Isle Bayou Club - Cajun Drifters; Louisiana Inferno Varsity Theatre – Sir Mix-A-Lot Vaso – Bobby Love & Friends Friday, April 3 Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits – Norbert Slama Blue Nile – Mike Dillon Band and Funky Knuckles Buffa’s – Jerry Jumonville; Holley Bendtson and Amasa Miller Café Istanbul – Mabel Kwan Circle Bar – Richard Bates; Pope + Grotto Girl + Yeesh Columns Hotel – Ted Long Crescent City Brewhouse – New Orleans Streetbeat Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar – The Panorama Jazz Band Funky Pirate – Mark and the Pentones; Big Al Carson House of Blues – Future Leaders of the World Howlin Wolf Den – Painted Hands Kerry’s Irish Pub—Paul Ferguson. Foot and Friends Le Bon Temps Roule – Davis Rogan The Little Gem Saloon – Stuart McNair; Nayo Jones Little Tropical Isle – Reed Lightfoot; Ben Joseph Marigny Brasserie – Jon Roniger Gypsyland Neutral Ground Coffeehouse – Agent 86; The Necessary Gentlemen; Larry Hess One Eyed Jacks – Swans Ugly Dog Saloon & BBQ – Gal Holiday & the Honkey Tonk Revue Vaso – Bobby Love & Friends Tropical Isle Original – The Hangovers; Late as Usual Tropical Isle Bourbon –Way to Early; Jay B Elston Band Tropical Isle Bayou Club – Lousiana Inferno; T’Canailli Saturday, April 4 Banks St. Bar – Sturmlandia Blue Nile – Water Seed Buffa’s – Marc Stone and Josh Paxton; Arsene Delay; Sweet Delux Café Negril – Jamey St. Pierre; Soul Project Casa Borrega – Javier Gutierrez Checkpoint Charlie – Olivia DeHavilland Mosquitoes Circle Bar – Jeff Pagano; Colleen Green + Upset Columns Hotel – Andrew Hall Crescent City Brewhouse – New Orleans Streetbeat Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar – Tom Fitzpatrick Evangeline French Quarter – Lil Josephine and Rhodes Spedale Funky Pirate – Mark and the Pentons; Big Al Carson Gasa Gasa – Coyotes; The Morrison Brothers Band
Peelander-Z Peelander-Z will be performing their Japanese action-comic-book-punk at One Eyed Jacks. With guaranteed audience participation you’re bound to have a good time. Sun., april 5. $12, 9 p.m., One Eyed Jacks, oneeyedjacks.net Hi Ho Lounge – Hustle with DJ Soul Sister House of Blues –Talib Kweli & Immortal Technique Howlin Wolf – of Montreal + Yip Deceiver Howlin Wolf Den – Uniquity Kerry’s Irish Pub – Mark Carson, Papa Chop Little Gem – Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers Little Tropical Isle: JB Elston; Ben Joseph My Bar – Ticklers Dueling Pianos Neutral Ground Coffeehouse – Igor; Kerry Cox; Patsy Grace Tropical Isle Original – The Hangovers; Late as Usual Tropical Isle Bourbon – Way to Early; Jay B Elston Band Shamrock’s – Midnight Horizon Tropical Isle Bayou Club – La Maniere des Cadiens
Columns Hotel – Chip Wilson Crescent City Brewhouse – New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a – Brother Tyrone and The Gospel Stars Funky Pirate – Mark and Pentones; Willie Lockett The Little Gem Saloon – New Orleans Swingin Gypsies Little Tropical Isle: Lynn Drury; Reed Lightfoot Howlin Wolf Den – Hot 8 Brass Band Kerry’s Irish Pub—Chip Wilson Maison Bourbon – Jamil Sharif and the New Orleans All Stars One Eyed Jacks – Peelander-Z Tropical Isle Original – Hangovers; Late As Usual Tropical Isle Bourbon – BC and Comp; Rhythm and Rain Tropical Isle Bayou Club – Cajungrass; Louisiana Inferno
Sunday, April 5 Buffa’s – Jazz Youth Showcase Easster Jam BMC – Soul Project Circle Bar – Micah McKee and Little Maker + Blind Texas Marlin
Monday, April 6 Buffa’s – Antoine Diel Circle Bar – Get Lo on Dark Mondays Crescent City Brewhouse – New Orleans Streetbeat
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JonnyLang Jonny Lang is an acclaimed American blues, gospel, and rock singer, as well as being an amazing jazz player and a master guitarist. See him perform live at the House of Blues. Thurs., april 9. $34, 7 p.m., House of Blues, houseofblues.com/neworleans Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar- John Fohl Funky Pirate – Gary Brown Hi Ho Lounge – Progger and Melissa Mc Millan Kerry’s Irish Pub – Mark Appleford Little Tropical Isle – Reed Lightfood; Lynn Drury Rare Form – Snake & The Charmers Republic – Shlohmo Siberia – Debauche and G String Orchestra Tropical Isle Original – Graham Robertson; Whiskey Bar Tropical Isle Bourbon – Rhythm and Rain; Way to Early Tropical Isle Bayou Club – Cajungrass Duo; Cajun Drifters Tuesday, April 7 Blue Nile Balcony Room – Harris Eisenstadt Buffa’s – World’s Most Open Mic Night Circle Bar – Taraf de Locos Crescent City Brewhouse – New Orleans Streetbeat Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar – Norbert Slama Funky Pirate – Blues Masters + Patrick Williams Kerry’s Irish Pub –Jason Bishop The Little Gem Saloon – The Messy Cookers Little Tropical Isle – Mark Bennett; Ben Joseph Neutral Ground Coffeehouse – The Bureau; Mike Liuzza Republic New Orleans – Stars Tropical Isle Original – The Hangovers; JB Elston Band Tropical Isle Bourbon – JB Elston and Wayne; Tropic Gumbo Tropical Isle Bayou Club – Cajungrass Duo; Cajun Drifters Wednesday, April 8 30/90 – Jon Roniger Gypsyland Casa Borrega – Los Caballeros del Son Checkpoint Charlie – Sturmlandia Circle Bar – Black Laurel Crescent City Brewhouse – New Orleans Streetbeat Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar – Leah Rucker Funky Pirate – Blues Masters + Patrick Williams Gasa Gasa – Sick of Sarah Howlin Wolf Den – Hazy Ray Trio Kerry’s Irish Pub – Vincent Marini Lafayette Square – Kermit Ruffins & Alanna Royale The Little Gem Saloon – Kyle Cripps; The Listening Room Little Tropical Isle – Mark Bennett; JB Elston Marigny Brasserie – Jon Roniger Neutral Ground Coffeehouse – Johnny O’Brian; SAK Tropical Isle Original – Debi and the Deacons; Late as Usual Tropical Isle Bourbon – Way To Early; Debbie and the Deacons Tropical Isle Bayou Club – La Maniere des Cadiens; Cajungrass Thursday, April 9 Buffa’s – Tom McDermott and Aurora Nealand; Josh Paton Café Negril – Soul Project Circle Bar – John Michael O’Brien Civic Theatre – Welcome to Night Vale Crescent City Brewhouse – New Orleans Streetbeat Bon Temps Roulé – Soul Rebels Brass Band Funky Pirate – Marc Stone Duo; Blues Masters + Big Al Carson Gasa Gasa – Helen Gillet & Friends House of Blues – Jonny Lang Howlin Wolf – Between the Buried & ME and the Atlas Moth Kerry’s Irish Pub – Patrick Cooper The Little Gem Saloon – Monty Banks; Mykia Jovan Little Tropical Isle: Allen Hebert; Casey Saba The Maison – Jon Roniger Marigny Brasserie – Jamey St. Pierre & Dave Freeson Neutral Ground Coffeehouse – Di Di Singer; Bad Oyster Band Tipitina’s – Eric Bolivar Band; Honey Island Swamp Band and More Tropical Isle Original – The Hangovers; Late as Usual
Tropical Isle Bourbon – Miss Maggie Trio; Debi and the Deacons Tropical Isle Bayou Club – Cajun Drifters; Louisiana Inferno Vaso – Bobby Love & Friends Friday, April 10 Buffa’s – Dr. Sick and The Late Greats; The Honeypots; Clint Johnson Circle Bar – Natalie Mae; Wray House of Blues – Bustout Burlesque; Dee-1 Howlin Wolf – Glen David Andrews + Mississippi Rail Company Kerry’s Irish Pub – Chip Wilson, Vincent Marini Funky Pirate – Mark and the Pentones; Blues Master + Big Al Carson Gasa Gasa – Bent Denim Joy Theater – Satisfaction – the International Rolling Stones Show Le Bon Temps Roulé – Jeff Snake Greenberg The Little Gem Saloon – Stuart McNair; Nayo Jones Little Tropical Isle – Reed Lightfoot; Ben Joseph The Maison – Soul Project Marigny Brasserie – Jon Roniger Gypsyland Neutral Ground Coffeehouse – High Ground Drifters One Eyed Jacks – Naughty Professor Varsity Theatre – Michael Foster Project Tipitinas – Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes Tropical Isle Original – The Hangovers; Late as Usual Tropical Isle Bourbon – Way to Early; Jay B Elston Band Tropical Isle Bayou Club – Louisiana Inferno; T’Canailli Ugly Dog Saloon & BBQ – Andrew Duhon Vaso – Bobby Love & Friends Saturday, April 11 Buffa’s – Jenna Guidry; Red Hot Brass Band; Davis Rogan Café Negril – Jamey St. Pierre & The Honeycreepers Casa Borrega – Jonathan Freilich Circle Bar – Jeff Pagano Civic Theater – An Evening with Amanda F****** Palmer
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New Found Glory is coming to Tips. Rock out with this fast-paced American pop-punk band at one of the last stops on their current tour, promoting their latest release, Resurrection. Sat., april 11. $18, 7 p.m., Tipitina’s, tipitinas.com
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Cajun card game) serving craft daiquiris, wings and more. 862.5514 ~ 1506 South Carrollton Ave. ~ boucherie-nola.com
By Kim Ranjbar
ampling the Seder plate … In yet another killer collaboration, John Besh and Alon Shaya have launched Shaya, a modern Israeli restaurant on Magazine Street. A wood-fired oven that pumps out prodigious pita is the main attraction, a toothsome backdrop for a selection of pickled and roasted vegetables, hummus and labneh ... among many other Mediterranean delights. Additionally, this year Chef Alon Shaya will be serving his traditional Passover dinner at Shaya from Friday, April 3 to Friday, April 10. The three-course prix fixe menu includes dishes like Wood-Fired Matzo, Lamb Shank with date honey, Pickled WildCaught Salmon and a whole roasted apple with spiced wine and candied walnuts for dessert. 891.4213 ~ 4213 Magazine Street ~ shayarestaurant.com Banks Street is Boilin' … Clesi's Catering quickly swooped in and took over the former Mid-City Pizza location and is already serving em up hot with daily, 5pm boils. You can pinch the tails and suck the heads or jam on jambalaya fries, shrimp and tasso pasta, fried boudin and more. It's BYOB, but that's not a problem considering the Banks Street Bar is right next door. 909.0108 ~ 4413 Banks Street ~ facebook.com/pages/Clesis-Catering
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creative Eats … Dine to support the arts at the Press Street Station now open on the edge of the Marigny on, you guessed it, Press Street! Adjacent to another NOCCA outpost, the 5 Press Gallery, Press Street Station is headed by Chef Jonathan Schmidt, and staffed with culinary students from NOCCA. The ecletic menu offers everything from a BoudinStuffed Mirliton to "Darn Good Chicken Tostones" and coconut pancakes, and profits from the restaurant contribute to financial aid for NOCCA students, so eat up! 249.5622 ~ 5 Press Street ~ pressstreetstation.com antoine's in the Big apple …The oldest family-run restaurant in the country will be making an appearance at the James Beard House this month. As part of their 175th anniversary, Antoine's Restaurant's Chef Michael Regua and proprietor Rick Blount will be hosting dinner in New York on April 2 featuring a menu of classic Creole cuisine. Diners will enjoy dishes like Oysters Rockefeller, Crabmeat Ravigote, Grilled Pompano, Baked Alaska and Cafe Brulot. The Yankees won't know what hit 'em! 581.4422 ~ 713 St. Louis St. ~ antoines.com Something to cheer about … The sports fan's paradise on Fulton Street, Manning's Restaurant, just announced a bunch of new menu items to tackle your taste buds that are “craveable, shareable and hand-held.” Additions include a Fried Grilled Cheese (yes, battered and deep fried) with pimento, provolone, pepper jack and cheddar; Baby Back Ribs & BBQ Chicken Platter and a “Manning's Dog”—an all-beef foot-long with onions, relish and mustard. They've also increased what's available on tap with 24 new draft lines featuring both craft and local brews, plus a special cooler for aluminum beer bottles that chills to 26°. 593.8072 ~ 519 Fulton Street ~ facebook.com/ ManningsNOLA Turning the corner ... Chef Nathanial Zimet's Uptown restaurant Boucherie has made the move around the corner and re-opened in the space that once housed the Spanish eatery Cafe Granada. The new digs on South Carrollton Avenue offer a huge increase in space with lots of light, enabling the restaurant to please more diners at once. But don't you forget about that purple cottage on Jeannette! Zimet is using that building for another restaurant dubbed Bourré (named after the
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Gone pho now ... After more than three decades, the immensely popular Pho Tau Bay has closed up shop on the Westbank to make way for a new shopping center on the Expressway. Gretna is mourning its loss, but folks on the East Bank are excited for the iconic Vietnamese restaurant to reopen sometime soon on Tulane Avenue near Claiborne. We'll be counting the days … photaubayrestaurant.com
“i don't see nothing wrong with a little" … Peter and Cassi Dymond, co-owners of Satsuma Cafe, have expanded their reach downtown to open Pulp & Grind. Located in the space that was formerly occupied by PJ's Coffee on Camp Street, the cafe is offering a wide variety of coffee drinks, their own pre-bottled, cold-pressed juices and assorted pastries (vegan and otherwise). 5622 Camp Street ~ pulpandgrind.com Desire by the dozen … The iconic Desire Oyster Bar has re-opened at last. After extensive renovations, the restaurant located on the corner of Bourbon and Bienville inside the Royal Sonesta Hotel has maintained its classic feel while incorporating touches that are very contemporary. Desire Oyster Bar has been serving French Quarter denizens and visitors for over 45 years, specializing in raw oysters on the half shell, peel-and-eat shrimp and po-boys aplenty. Plus, the restaurant now boasts a “state-of-theart chargrill station,” adding the beloved chargrilled oyster to their repertoire. 553.2281 ~ 300 Bourbon Street ~ facebook. com/desireoysterbar if you please … The Big Cheezy has officially parked in the building that once housed Liberty's Kitchen on South Broad. Co-owners Adam York and Josh Fogarty have launched a grilled cheese haven featuring sandwiches like the “Crawgator” with cheddar, pepper jack, and crawfish and alligator sausage; the “Flying Dutchman” with gouda, smoked turkey and apple wood-smoked bacon; and the “Briezy” with Monterey jack, brie, caramelized apples and toasted pecans drizzled with honey. 302.2598 ~ 422 ½ South Broad Street ~ thebigcheezy.com
BarGuide Backspace Bar & Kitchen 139 Chartres St., 522-2216 backspacenola.com
The unique literary theme and rare specialty cocktails featured at Backspace lend a sense of sophistication and class you won’t easily find elsewhere.
Bamboula's 514 Frenchmen St. 944-8461
There’s a new music venue shaking up Frenchmen Street. Home of three bars and two music stages, Bamboula’s is making their mark on New Orleans.
Balcony Bar 3201 Magazine St. 894-8888
Well-known for their balcony overlooking Magazine Street, this gem also has plenty of beers on tap and a late night kitchen offering delivery.
Barcadia 601 Tchoupitoulas St. 335-1740
Home of the life-sized Jenga, 80s arcade games and giant Connect Four, Barcadia is where you go to enjoy yourself, not just the beer.
Bar Tonique 820 N. Rampart St. 324-6045, Bartonique.com
Bar Tonique is known for serving some of the best hand-crafted cocktails around. Check out their super daily cocktail specials.
Bottomline Beach Club 3408 28th St. 324-5777
Metairie's Bottomline Beach Club gives you the ultimate beach experience with volleyball tournaments and your favorite drink specials.
Buffa’s Bar 1001 Esplanade Ave. 949-0038
Buffa’s is a great neighborhood bar with even greater food. Try the Buffa-Lo Wings or a Buffa Burger with a drink from the bar.
Club Caribbean 2443 Bayou Rd. 949-9246
Reggae and island music is the name of the game at this Mid-City classic located near the Fair Grounds. Don’t miss Ladies Night when ladies drink free!
The Columns Hotel 3811 St. Charles Ave. 899-9308
The Columns Hotel is a favorite Uptown spot. Add a little class to your night and enjoy a Sazerac inside at their Victorian Lounge Bar.
Known for the re-enactment of the movie, Coyote Coyote Ugly 225 N. Peters St., 561-0003 Ugly is a fantastic French Quarter bar with a bit of a fun and wild twist. coyoteuglysaloon.com Dino’s Bar & Grill 1128 Tchoupitoulas St. 558-0900
Offering great drink specials, burgers, and bartenders, Dino’s is great for any occasion. It is named after the “King of Cool,” Dean Martin, after all.
The Metropolitan is the premiere location for Generations Hall/Metro weekday private events and the place to dress up, 310 Andrew Higgins Dr. 568-1702, generationshall.com suit up, and drink up on the weekend. Holy Ground 3340 Canal St. 821-6828
Holy Ground is your Mid-City staple for a great Irish Pub. Throw darts with your mates while enjoying a cold stout and great prices.
J&J’s Sports Lounge 800 France St., 942-8877 jjssportslounge.com
J&J’s features a courtyard, pool table and jukebox adding to the low-key feel that makes locals and neighbors feel right at home.
Kerry Irish Pub 331 Decatur St. 527-5954
Kerry Irish Pub is known for having the best Guinness in the Quarter, and for featuring live music every night of the week.
Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar This Warehouse District legend is known for great Happy Hours such as 3-for-1 drinks every 701 Tchoupitoulas St. Wednesday from 4 – 7 p.m. 523-8995 Masquerade at Harrah’s 228 Poydras St., 533-6000 harrahsneworleans.com
Voted # 27 in Nightclub & Bar Magazine's Top 100 Nightclubs, Masquerade is a hot spot featuring the nation’s top DJs, slots, and table games.
Pat O’Brien's 718 St. Peter St., 525-4823 patobriens.com
Pat O’Brien’s welcomes patrons with a cool atmosphere, an open patio area, and an outside bar to enjoy while eating one of their Creole dishes.
Rick’s Cabaret 315 Bourbon St. 524-4222, iknowrick.com
Located in the center of all the action, this gentlemen’s club features some of the most beautiful women in New Orleans.
Rick’s Sporting Saloon 522 Bourbon St., 552-2510 Ricks-saloon.com
Rick’s Sporting Saloon is located in the heart of Bourbon Street and features 11 TVs for catching the big game while enjoying some adult entertainment.
Shamrock offers up the fun with their extensive Shamrock Bar & Grille collection of games for everyone to enjoy, including 4133 S. Carrollton Ave. 307-4350, shamrockparty.com air hockey, skee-ball, and even mini bowling lanes. Tracey’s 2604 Magazine St., 897-5413 traceysnola.com
Known as the Original Irish Channel Bar, Tracey’s is a great spot to enjoy the winning combination of beer, food, and sports.
Tropical Isle Original 721 Bourbon St. 529-4109
Home of the Hand Grenade, Tropical Isle is a must stop while in New Orleans, with multiple locations up and down Bourbon Street.
Wit’s Inn 141 N. Carrollton Ave. 486-1600, witsinn.com
Come by Wit's Inn for fresh pizza and specialty sandwiches or stop in for their 3-for-1 shots on Wednesday nights.
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cooked into foods, made into smoothies or placed in gel capsules. Known to help with anemia, fatigue, fertility, memory, athletic performance, stamina and energy, it has also been used to treat osteoporosis, depression and stomach cancer. Kava is another herbal remedy that supplies relief By Jhesika Menes for a variety of ailments. Ashley Daily, owner of Euphorbia Kava Bar on Oak ow and what to eat to combat environmental and seasonal triggers, Street, has been hip to as well as mental disorders brought on by chemical imbalance, herbal remedies has been a long-studied topic. Sadly, no programs exist to support since she was a public education on the subject, and as long as the pharmaceutical teenager, crediting industry keeps providing kickbacks, patient care will fall by the her family with wayside as doctors prescribe medicines that get them paid teaching her rather than cure the sick. According to Forbes.com, “The that the earth pharmaceutical industry will reap between 10 and 35 billion provides dollars thanks to the Affordable Health Care Act.” Now, not us with every physician is out to get you. In light of health care reform everything and other changes in protocol, more doctors are going into we need to private practice or changing the way they perform. Today, stay healthy. holistic therapies are to the medical field what vegan cake, bee Since most of pollen and coconut milk are to the culinary marketplace, and her experience you’ll be surprised how these healthy alternatives can reduce the with modern amount of pharmies in your medicine cabinet. medicine, Foods that combat illness may be hard to find depending on one’s including basic location. Less dense, underdeveloped areas and rural towns may not aspirin, has been Eup horbia Kava Bar have access to the Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s markets we healthnegative, she decided conscious city folk are accustomed to. Additionally, the cost of eating to open Euphorbia clean far exceeds the reach of anyone living on a budget, which includes in September 2013. “I the unemployed, those on welfare assistance, single-parent families and most recommend kava to those with inner-city urban populations. Compare an affordable junk food snack, like a bag of chips depression, anxiety and sleep disorders, but and a soda, to something nutritional, like a banana, granola bar and orange juice. The more it is used to help relieve bladder infections, nutritious snack will be significantly more expensive. It’s no surprise that farmer and crop headaches, muscle tension, tremors, PMS worker wages, production costs, transport and the use of whole ingredients contribute and menopause. Early studies made claims to the higher price. Chips are made with corn or potatoes, both hearty crops subject to to liver damage, but the studies were all genetic modification, and the flavoring is mainly created in a lab. Hydrogenated oils (trans done on the wrong part of the plant. The only part of the plant to be consumed is the root, so you’ll notice new studies are removing this claim as they appropriately test the root. I highly encourage people with social disorders to give kava a try. It is a healthier, all-natural option that the fats) and milk solids can’t be harvested, so they are essentially hard to digest. Sodas earth, not a lab, provides. Because kava are the number one abused junk food item in the United States, and the food science cannot be heated, it is best used in juices or documentary Fed Up suggests that sugar is being forced on us to keep us fat and sick. smoothies.” Ashley’s menu includes several Individuals who drink one to two sugar-sweetened beverages per day have a 26 percent drinks made with coconut milk or almond higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes, a disease that keeps American pharmaceutical milk and honey. The basic kava is served companies in business. The filmmakers aren’t waging war on sugar, but rather shining a with pineapple slices to cleanse the palate. light on the fact that cutting it out of your diet is going to be extremely difficult. Surprise, it’s Also on the menu are raw chocolates made in almost everything on the market! Therefore, paying close attention to the labels on foods with kava. you purchase—even those stamped sugar free and organic—is suggested. For those who take medication or drink I preferred agave syrup over sugar until I read an article by Dr. Oz listing his recent alcohol, a liver cleanse juice made with beets, concerns with the plant-derived, vegan-friendly sweetener that he once recommended cilantro and lemon or lime is a great detox. on his show. He says, “It turns out that although agave doesn’t contain a lot of glucose, it Juicing provides necessary vitamins and contains more fructose than any other common sweetener, including high-fructose corn minerals, and The pressery on Magazine syrup. Initially, we thought moderate amounts of fructose weren’t unhealthy, but now we Street is great for shots of pennywort and know better. When you eat fructose-rich agave, your body doesn't release nearly as much wheatgrass or the eosinophil-boosting insulin as it does when you eat regular sugar. This can affect how your body releases a Immunity Plus juice made with apple, lemon, hormone called leptin, which helps control appetite. At the same time, experts believe that ginger and cayenne. You are what you eat is fructose is converted into fat more rapidly than glucose is. This can lead to several alarming quite apropos when looking to reduce the consequences. The first is that people who eat a lot of agave are at risk for weight gain, need for chemical medicinal compounds. especially belly fat. The second is that agave may actually increase insulin resistance for Always wash produce to reduce the transfer both diabetics and non-diabetics.” Dr. Oz suggests that agave-lovers replace their syrup of cancer-causing pesticides. Knowing with honey, due to its similar flavor and consistency, and notes that using local honey will where your food came from and how it was actually help you combat allergies. cared for (not treated with hormones or Roots and herbs have been used for their medicinal properties for thousands of antibiotics), and reading labels on the foods years. Take maca root, for example. The plant, a close relative of the radish, grows on the you purchase will help to ensure you’re on high plateaus of the Andes mountains in central Peru. The root is dried and milled and the right track.
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Mannings features 30 flat-screen TVs and an affordable menu featuring delicious Southern comfort food. 519 Fulton St. • 593-8118
Bennachin offers a taste of Africa in the Big Easy. Vegetarians and meat eaters alike will find something to love at this BYOB joint. 1212 royal St. • 522-1230
Spudly’s has a friendly dining atmosphere perfect for families or a casual date. Stop in for their delicious Super Spud. 2609 harvard ave. • 455-3250 • spudlys.com
aMEricaN cheesecake Bistro by copeland’s is going Asian—featuring an all-new seafood menu with Eastern influences and flavor profiles. 2001 St charles ave. • 593-9955 • copelandscheesecakebistro.com crescent city Brewhouse, with four house brews, offers traditional New Orleans cuisine with a modern flair. 527 Decatur St. • 522-0571 • crescentcitybrewhouse.com Daisy Dukes has a great southern atmosphere that makes it the perfect 24/7 eatery. Huge perk: it delivers all day and night to the downtown NOLA area. FQ, cBD, Metairie • daisydukesrestaurant.com Ernst café is great for a delicious, locallyinspired meal with friends. Enjoy specialty cocktails or a cold pint from their extensive beer list. 600 South peters St. • 525-8544 • ernstcafe.com Ma Momma’s is the place for some delicious, southern, soul food. Feast on the Fried Chicken and Waffles—not to be missed. 5741 crowder
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Warehouse Grill, known for their friendly service and wide selection of global small plates and burgers. Try out their fantastic bottomless mimosa brunch. 869 Magazine St. • 322-2188 Willie Mae’s Scotch house boasts the best Fried Chicken in New Orleans. Enjoy the delicious soul food and be sure to arrive early to avoid the lines. Mid-city, Uptown
Jazmin café lets you take a break from typical NOLA dishes with healthy Vietnamese cuisine and affordable prices. 614 S. carrollton ave. • 866-9301 • jazmincafe.com
authentic Vietnamese fare with a New Orleans twist. Stop by for a wide selection of pho or a glass of delicious bubble tea. 4077 Tulane ave. • 483-8899 • namese.net
Kyoto satisfies customers with fantastic Chinese cuisine. Be bold and try the BBQ Squid sushi or opt for one of their delicious noodle dishes. 4920 prytania St. • 891-3644 • kyotonola.com
Origami features a dynamic trio of master New Orleans sushi chefs serving only the freshest seasonal seafood. 5130 Freret St. • 899-6532 • sushinola.com
Miyako’s Hibachi chefs prepare dishes right at your table with menu times that are sure to amaze. Be sure to check out their full sushi bar. 1403 St charles ave. • 410-9997 • japanesebistro.com Namese Vietnamese café combines
Viet Orleans Bistro serves a variety of Asian cuisines. Munch on an awesome combination of sushi, pho, banh mi and fried rice for a reasonable price. 300 Baronne St. • 333-6917
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Backspace Bar & Kitchen is a diamond in the rough, literary-themed bar that offers up author-inspired drinks and a menu of local favorites. 139 chartres St. • 322-2245 • backspacenola.com
aJ&J asian Bistro serves fantastic Asian cuisine. Try their daily sushi specials or explore their noodle options. 2240 Magazine St. • 6092282 • ajjasianbistro.com
Bamboula’s, a fun and funky bar on Frenchmen, serves Caribbean dishes and delicious small plates and appetizers. 514 Frenchmen St. • 944-8461 • clubbamboulas.com
Five happiness serves delicious chinese food in a sleek dining area that has customers coming back for more. 3605 S carrollton ave. • 482-3935 • fi vehappiness.com
Bombay club, famous for their martinis, offers a touch of elegance in the French Quarter. Try their Boudin Scotch Eggs or Cracklin’ Cruster Fish and Chips. 830 conti St. • 577-2237
Green Tea specializes in Hunan and Sichuan dishes. It is known for its great prices and fast service. 1116 louisiana ave. #3 • 899-8005 • greenteanola.com
Buffa’s Bar and restaurant offers such greats as boudin balls, gumbo, and Cheesecake French Toast. Visit their back room for live music and open mic nights. 1001 Esplanade ave. • 949-0038 • buffasrestaurant.com
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The columns hotel has locals and travelers alike relishing their scenic view. Enjoy their happy hour and extensive Sunday brunch. 3811 St charles ave. • 899-9308 • thecolumns.com
create the perfect environment for watching the big game. 500 port of New Orleans pl. • 2479265 • poppystimeoutsportsbar.com
Dino’s Bar and Grill serves up classic lunch like wraps, sandwiches, and burgers. Don’t forget Tuesday night is steak night! 1128 Tchoupitoulas St. • 588-0900
richard Fiske’s Martini Bar & restaurant serves up more than just potent, delicious drinks. Come to this romantic spot to try the Coffee Coriander Spiced Rack. 301 Dauphine St. • 586-0972 • richardfiskes.com
The Jimani is a fun-filled dive bar and a favorite among tourists and locals alike. Try something different with one of their innovative burgers. 141 chartres St. • 524-0493 • thejimani.com
rivershack Tavern, the "Home of the Tacky Ashtray," is a neighborhood tavern that has great live music, drinks, and food. 3449 river rd. • 834-4938 • therivershacktavern.com
Jimmy J’s café offers classic fare like Cochon Eggs Benedict served with jalapeno hollandaise, or their Fried Oyster Plate. 115 chartres St. • 309-9360 • jimmyjscafe.com
Shamrock Bar and Grill offers every game imaginable as well as karaoke, live music, and fantastic munchies until the wee morning hours. 4133 S carrollton ave. • 301-0938 • shamrockparty.com
Mimi’s in the Marigny offers cold and hot tapas late into the night. With dancing and DJs, this quirky bar is the ultimate, low-key space. 2601 royal St. • 872-9868 parasol’s serves up its famous roast beef po-boy as well as delicious favorites like the homemade onion rings. Check out their famous cocktail window. 2533 constance St. • 302-1543 • parasolsbarandrestaurant.com pat O’s courtyard and restaurant, home of the Hurricane, is the place to go for music, Creole favorites, and a gorgeous outdoor courtyard. 624 Bourbon St. • 525-4823 • patobriens.com poppy’s Time Out Sports Bar has 21 TVs, countless varieties of wings, and great drinks to
Tracey’s irish Bar and restaurant offers an assortment of po-boys along with great drink specials and welcoming hospitality. 2604 Magazine St. • 897-5413 Wit’s inn is known as a neighborhood pizza joint and bar with quick service and daily specials. Open till 2 a.m. 141 N carrollton ave. • 486-1600
caFE café amelie is known for its beautiful courtyard. Come for their tasty brunch with Boudin and Grits and refreshing cocktails. 912 royal St. • 412-8965 • cafeamelie.com
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café 165, the "Home of Da Wabbit," serves up fantastic New Orleans cuisine at affordable prices. 615 Kepler St. • 365-1225 • dawabbit.com café 821 offers a true Parisian experience hard to come by in NOLA. Stop by for their famous Iced Café au Lait or Croque Monsieur. 821 Baronne St. • 267-5456 café Navarre is a casual, neighborhood diner with great atmosphere and classic dishes like pizza, pasta, salads, and sandwiches. 800 Navarre ave. • riccobonos.com carmo Tropical cafe and Bar draws on influences from around the world to create their fantastic menu. A vegetarian haven meat eaters will
love. 527 Julia St. • 875-4132 • cafecarmo.com EaT, a farm-to-table style restaurant, offers classic dishes like gumbo and fried green tomatoes. 900 Dumaine St. • 522-7222 • eatnola.com Fiorella’s café serves classic New Orleans dishes in a homey, no-frills atmosphere. Try the fried chicken or their seafood muffaletta. 1136 Decatur St. • 553-2155 Orleans Grapevine is the perfect spot for oenophiles with their impressive wine selection and delectable dinner dishes. 720 Orleans ave. • 523-1930 • orleansgrapevine.com
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riccobono’s panola Street café offers a quaint and quiet atmosphere just a short walk away from Tulane. Try out one of their variations on Eggs Benedict! 7801 panola St. • 314-1810 • panolastreetcafe.com Vacherie brings the humble dishes of smalltown farm life to the Big Easy. Enjoy drinks and appetizers from their bar menu. 827 Toulouse St. • 207-4532 • vacherierestaurant.com
iTaliaN pascal’s Manale is famous for its extensive menu of Italian classics like the Veal Marsala or Turtle Soup. The spot has been a NOLA institution for over 100 years. 1838 Napolean ave. • 895-4877 • pascalemanale.com red Gravy is home to the New Orleans Italian Brunch. Try the Cannoli Pancakes, handmade pastas, or classic Italian sandwiches. 125 camp St. • 561-8844 • redgravycafe.com
to please everyone. Uptown, Metairie, West Bank • izzos.com
fantastic fresh seafood. 6106 Magazine St. • 208-8772 • chappys.com
Mizado cocina will excite your palette with its ceviche bar and hand-crafted salsas. Stop in for one of their three kinds of guacamole made tableside. 5080 pontchartrain Blvd. • 8855555 • mizadococina.com
charlie’s restaurant features classic Louisiana comfort food in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere. Charlie’s has an extensive menu, and it’s well worth the drive. Violet, louisiana • 682-9057 • charliesrestaurantla.com
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copeland’s of New Orleans combines New Orleans flavor and comfort in a casual dining atmosphere. Stop in for its new Seafood Menu and premium spices. covington, Metairie, Kenner, Slidell, West Bank • copelandsofneworleans.com
lebanon’s café offers some of the finest Middle Eastern dishes in New Orleans. Its creamy homemade hummus and amazing tabouleh can be enjoyed on their outdoor patio. 1500 S carrollton ave. • 862-6200 • lebanonscafe.com Mona’s café offers traditional Middle Eastern cuisine in a relaxed environment. Stop by the BYOB joint for the musahaba (a variation on hummus). Uptown, Marigny, Mid-city • monascafeanddeli.com
Venezia offers home-cooked Italian food at its best. Its old-world charm and delicious food will transport you to Little Italy. 134 N carrollton ave. • 488-7991 • venezianeworleans.net
pyramids café serves up authentic cuisine in a relaxed environment. Stop by or have their amazing and healthy gyros and falafels delivered. 3151 calhoun St. • 861-9602 • pyramidscafeneworleans.com
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araña is a funky restaurant serving up authentic cuisine from the Yucatan. Stop by for the yummy fish tacos or Mexican torta sandwich. 3242 Magazine St. • 894-1233
antoine’s restaurant continues to excel at the French-Creole cuisine it has been creating for 175 years. A can’t miss New Orleans staple. 713 St. louis St. • 581-4422 • antoines.com
izzo’s illegal Burrito is a fast-casual joint with a “Roll Your Own” burrito option that is sure
chappy’s is a new uptown hotspot featuring classic New Orleans cuisine. It is known for its
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Evangeline serves up fresh, seasonal cuisine with ingredients purchased from local markets.
Unwind with a cold pint from their extensive beer selection in their beautiful courtyard. 329 Decatur St. • 373-4852 New Orleans creole cookery offers delicious Creole classics. Stop in for their ever-changing cocktail menu. 510 Toulouse St. • 542-9632 • neworleanscreolecookery.com
piZZa aND MOrE Mo’s pizza is more than just pizza. Their Italian delicacies are delicious and affordable. Order the Chicken Parmigiana—it’s highly recommended. 1112 ave h • 341-9650 • mospizzanola.com
pO-BOyS aND MOrE Short Stop poboys offers a variety of classic po-boys and wonderful gumbo, great for dining in or on the go. 119 Transcontinental Dr. • 855-4572 • shortstoppoboysno.com
SEaFOOD crazy lobster Bar and Grill offers tasty, fresh seafood with indoor or outdoor seating options. Try the raw or chargrilled oysters or one of their creative cocktails. 500 port of New Orleans pl • 569-3380 • thecrazylobster.com
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royal house Oyster Bar offers fresh-air dining with local seafood dishes. Whether you prefer oysters on the half shell or oyster beignets, you can’t go wrong. 441 royal St. • 528-2601 • royalhouserestaurant.com
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An AP article reporting the recent arrest of Robert Durst in New Orleans confused the millionaire real estate heir and subject of the recent HBO documentary The Jinx with the possibly equally less-liked Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst—the most publicity the band's seen in years.
Crappycourt A Terrytown man caused quite the stink in a Jefferson Parish courtroom when he purposefully defecated himself. What's most disturbing is this isn't the first time someone has tried this to get out of court in this area during the past few years. hint: It just gets you in more trouble.
@wurcrookedheart: Every time I'm in a writing class and we do nonfiction, someone writes about yoga. This summarizes Tulane. @Fitchristen: Note to self: if you order iced tea in New Orleans it will be so sweet it's almost undrinkable. @Tprice504: A Brit writer came to New Orleans and drank a "Hand Grenade Martini." Fancy. @MovieGoerMike: The Six Flags New Orleans site isn't burning down. It's just a movie. @meganromer: Kevin won't go eat crawfish with me. WHY DO WE EVEN HAVE PEOPLE'S BABIES IF THEY WON'T GO EAT CRAWFISH WITH US. @andrewhealan: "No. I will not go into the store to buy you Smirnoff Ice and e-cigs." —me to all the attendees of BUKU 34 | April 2015 | Around the Web
BreakingWallyWorld Police busted patrons of an Indiana Walmart for using its public restrooms to stations a mobile meth-lab. It's believed the criminals used this space so as not to risk blowing up their homes with the cumbustible chemicals used to produce the drug.
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STEREO FIRE EMPIRE By leith Tigges
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ou may know Stereo Fire Empire from the recent masses of articles and exposure thanks to their Blue Dog painting find, but you owe it to yourself to get to know them better than that. The New Orleans–based group of four (Elliott Newkirk, Keith Anselmo, Evan Diez and John Kennedy) has an eclectic mix of influences and has been spending their free time working on their music in their quirky warehouse space for the last two years. It’s clear that their practice time has been put to good use as they entertain NOLA’s underground metal scene at countless local shows and work hard toward a highly anticipated album. New drummer Keith Anselmo says, “These guys are awesome, even outside of music. We’re straight with each other. I’m really impressed with everything we’ve done.” WyaT: how has finding the painting, and the publicity that came with it, affected the band? Stereo Fire Empire: They took it in the back pretty soon after we returned it. The publicity has been good and helped a lot. It was cool, though; just like a red dot on our radar. We had people liking our Facebook page from all over the world, and we had fun finding articles from different parts of Europe. It’s been a trip, a fun experience. WyaT: how did you get your start? how did the band come together? SFE: It started out with a Craigslist ad. We’re all here to play music and just hit it off. Trying out different drummers and singers, and it just started getting better and better until it worked perfectly. It all kind of came together. WyaT: What are the advantages of being a band based in New Orleans? SFE: There’re pros and cons. The pros are that everybody loves music, live music is cheap and readily available every night of the week, there’re a lot of venues to play at and it’s always a welcoming atmosphere. People are pretty supportive of it.
There’s a scene that exists beyond jazz that’s mega-huge, but only underground. WyaT: What are the disadvantages? SFE: The current market is constantly flooded, especially with specific genres of music, and the default sound is jazz. In reality, there’s a scene that exists beyond jazz that’s mega-huge, but only underground. There’s a really awesome metal scene that’s been around forever. We’re more straight rock and roll. It’s on the heavier side—we have elements of punk and sometimes we even slow it down—but mostly it’s just heavy rock music. We’re pretty much just trying to play what we like instead of trying to follow the two or three New Orleans bands that are popular. We all have different music influences. WyaT: have you been able to do any traveling for your music? SFE: Not yet, but we want to tour this summer. We all work different hours so we just have to work it out any way we can. Once we get our CD and get some more material, we’ll be able to branch out a little bit more, piece by piece. Our focus right now is on writing more music. WyaT: What do you see happening for the future of the band? SFE: We just want to play more shows and get a good local following and build up from there. We’re comfortable and positive about everything that we’ve been doing. We’re proud of what we play and we mostly just want to keep playing with each other and, ultimately, play a festival. It’ll be a big moment for us to hit that mark we set for ourselves a long time ago. We’re here for the same reason any band is: to make a statement, be different and have fun. Photos by Gary LoVerde
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FilmReviews
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Cinderella By Ashley Larsen Never underestimate the power of a Disney princess. This live-action version of Cinderella has already scored $70+ million at the box office in its nostalgic and gorgeously cinematic re-telling of the classic tale. Ella (Lily James) is the child of a loving mother (Hayley Atwell) and an equally devoted father (Ben Chaplin). After her mother dies of an unforeseen illness, Ella’s father hopes to recover from his sorrow by marrying the beautiful and sophisticated Lady Tremaine (Cate Blanchett). He brings his new bride and her two egotistical daughters (Sophie McShera and Holliday Grainger) to live with him and Ella at their beautiful country estate, but once he too dies, the family’s financial situation turns precarious, and Lady Tremaine dismisses the household staff, forcing Ella to take their place. Ella, with nowhere to go, and unwilling to leave her family home, is left miserable and mistreated until she meets a dashing stranger in the woods. The film is endearingly whimsical and upbeat. A treat for the eyes, where the costumes and scenery take as much center stage as the actors themselves, and costume designer Sandy Powell outdid herself with the elegant clothes and Cinderella’s classic make-every-girl-in-theaudience-forget-feminism-and-sigh-in-envy ballgown. While Disney’s most recent fairy tale film, Maleficent, delved into the evil queen’s background, this film’s resident baddie (ahem Cate Blanchett) was barely given a cursory motivation for her wicked deeds. But since the target audience for this film is adolescent girls, I doubt that they’ll even notice. This Cinderella follows in the footsteps of recent powerhouse princesses (Elsa and Anna from Frozen) and is given strength and courage – the film’s ever-so-important theme. No longer just a damsel in distress who throws herself on every conceivable object for a good cry, the character has been revamped into a strong young woman worthy of the title of role model. Overall, director Kenneth Branagh has created a kid-friendly and beautiful rendering of the classic fairy tale, with little variation from the beloved hand-drawn version.
Chappie By David Vicari Despite the majority of negative reviews it has received, Chappie isn't a bad movie. It really isn't. No, it is not as good as director Neill Blomkamp's debut feature, District 9, but it is still a worthy science fiction film with interesting takes on the soul, the corporate ladder, and even the family unit. Chappie has been compared to the 1986 comedy Short Circuit, about a robot who comes to believe that he is a living being. Well, guess what? Short Circuit isn't a very good movie (its sequel is actually better) and Chappie does a superior job of exploring the same themes. The climax comes off as a little silly, yet at the same time it is kind of bold that Blomkamp takes it as far as he does.
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Run All Night By Fritz Esker After a strong 2014 that saw him in The Lego Movie, the preposterous but mostly fun Non-Stop, and the stylish, character-driven A Walk Among the Tombstones, Liam Neeson has stumbled in 2015 with the panned Taken 3 and the new Run All Night. Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra (Non-Stop), Run All Night starts promisingly. Neeson is a once feared enforcer for a New York mob boss (Ed Harris). But he’s old, drunk, and haunted by both memories of the people he’s killed and a dogged detective (Vincent D’Onofrio) who still wants him in jail. Harris is doing better than Neeson, but his power is fading and his son (Boyd Holbrook) is engaging in increasingly dangerous behavior. It’s a decent setup, and one that could have made for a tight little thriller/character study. But the plot gears start grinding. Neeson’s estranged son ( Joel Kinnaman) witnesses Holbrook murder a man, and Neeson has to kill his friend’s son to save his own. The rest of the movie is a mostly ho-hum chase picture with a few unnecessary subplots and characters added in. The film reaches an endpoint, then has to run another 10-15 minutes to tie up a loose end involving an extraneous villain. Collet-Serra isn’t particularly good at staging action scenes, either. Non-Stop survived his limitations because it’s basically an Agatha Christie drawing room mystery with an occasional fight scene. But Run All Night wants to be a Walter Hill film, and Collet-Serra isn’t up to the task.
Red Army By Fritz Esker While much has been written and filmed about the 1980 U.S. Hockey Team, not as much time has been devoted to the Goliath they defeated, the Soviet team. Gabe Polsky’s new documentary Red Army tells the story of the USSR’s legendary hockey squad. The doc’s main character is Slava Fetisov, a defenseman whose career started shortly before the 1980 Winter Olympics and lasted through the late 1990s, culminating in two Stanley Cups with the Detroit Red Wings. Fetisov was the first to attempt to play in the NHL without defecting from the Soviet Union. This resulted in power plays with Fetisov’s tyrannical coach (who was also a KGB agent). While filmmakers inserting themselves into documentaries has become a tiresome trend, it actually works well here. Polsky leaves in shots where he asks Fetisov (and the other interview subjects) questions, only to have the Russians refuse to follow the direction the filmmaker wants to lead them. The interactions are feisty without being overly confrontational. It gives the movie a rougher feel than most docs. Overall, Red Army moves quickly and should be very entertaining for sports fans.
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Talesfrom theQuarter By Debbie Lindsey
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he hunt began almost as a dare. Zack, my big brother, is constantly plotting, planning and perpetuating escapes out the door and into, as he describes, “a world of adventure, danger and excitement.” I say, “Zack, you a fool. Why go on risking everything when you have it made here; no fuss, no muss, just jump on the counter and they feed you. Want some love? Leap on their bellies while they’re sleeping and (if you don’t burst their bladders) they’ll grab you and hug and kiss you good morning.” To this he replies with some serious disdain, “Opie, you the fool. A cat was born to hunt and I don’t mean that silly little sock—man up, get out, and see the world.” Well, Zack’s big idea of the “world” is running under the house like an escaped convict, getting filthy dirty, fussin’ with some mangy old half-blind stinky cat by the name of Horace who is so addled from years of sniffing discarded cat nip from trash bins that all he has to do is say boo and Zack comes racing back, screaming like a kitten off the tit, to be let in. Oh, he acts all puffed up talking a blue streak about a brush with death, fur flying, and how he was just about to complete his hunt victorious when four brutal pits snatched the hawk from his teeth (more like some stale dog treats left behind that ole toothless Horace swiped from Zack). So in he struts all manic and manly, demanding some food from our people and eating like he’s been away at war for years. “A man works up a powerful appetite when hunting” he is fond of saying…over and over again. I’ve watched through the cracks in the floor boards and seen his pitiful encounters with adventure. Like the time he went on about saving his girlfriend, Jessica (a beauty who lives on our front porch—sad story, homeless but too proud to come live inside), from a fearsome possum. Well I saw this possum and him one day playing cards with Jessica and Elvis (our neighbor cat who does not possess one lick of rhythm) and they were all buddy buddy. That Zack sure spins a tale. Nevertheless, he got to me. Maybe living indoors had made me soft. And sure I could stand to lose a few pounds, buff up a bit—I mean, I’m a young man and my people are constantly saying what a good-lookin’ cat I am, that I even look like Ron Howard, this big
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shot Hollywood director. A bit of hunting might be just the ticket to get in shape and get Zack off my back. I need me some bragging rights too. But I don’t wish to worry my people and go outside; staying inside is a real sticking point with them. Yet there must be more to this hunter-gatherer thing than a limp sock. I began training—stalking—Zack, both of the dogs, Sophia and Scout, even shoelaces. Further honed my skills tackling pillows and dragging them about the house and scaling the shelves of the linen closet, letting the neatly folded towels fall to the floor (and I did this without remorse). My self-imposed boot camp had me so focused that I even laid off the nip. My plan was to slip out the back door when my people weren’t looking. I’d been rescued from the streets as a small kitten. Memories of that world were less than pleasant. Frankly, I just didn’t have Zack’s wanderlust and felt quite satisfied indoors. But I was determined to prove I could hunt. And that was when I realized it could be done indoors. For months I’d been hearing the tweeting of birds inside the house. It would begin around the same time every morning. I rather enjoyed the sounds and didn’t give a flip if they were inside or not, until it dawned on me that maybe they were trapped and, like Zack, felt a need to be outdoors. I could do a catch and release, a good deed and have proof of successful hunting skills. And so it began. I would lie in wait for the morning twerps and search the sounds that oddly led me to my persons’ closet and then only to a pair of trousers. Crazy. One morning I tracked it only to dead end at a tote bag. Then one day I awoke to the birds on the nightstand and without thinking I pounced, came up with a silly device my people talk into and realized that the birds obviously had our number and were calling us. Zack didn’t sleep on the bed with all of us so he didn’t know that the birds were (obviously) hired to give our people a wake-up call each day—and I kept it that way. All Zack knew was I had trapped, trained and detained some wild birds without ever leaving the house, and man was he impressed.
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his year at the Tennessee Williams Literary Festival (March 25–29), a panel was held in an upstairs banquet room at a great New Orleans restaurant (you know, the one on the corner by Jackson Square); the name of the panel was “The Alleviation of Accepted Intelligence.” At this gathering, the new Pi-Phone “Infinity 3.14” was presented; this is the device that will finally make thinking for yourself an obsolete concept. It phones, texts, tweets, Skypes, wakes you up, puts you to sleep and reminds you to floss. It chooses your reading material for you and then reads it to you. It makes reservations at the restaurant of its choice, powers the GPS in the car that will drive itself (and you) to its destination and holds a pleasant dinner conversation with you. You need never have another independent thought; it’s better than beer. However, during its presentation, by the inventor himself, it was stolen. Of course, the inventor/prominent professor was an accomplice to the theft. Yes, a party to the heist with a pair of lovely cat burglars and a burglar that happens to be a cat. Also three accomplices who were working at the restaurant and a “little person” (don’t call him a midget) who drove a mule with a buggy behind (pun intended). They trained for this like Ocean’s Eleven in a house on Conti Street that was purchased by them with a $4 million winning lottery ticket, supplied by the Chinese government
(you knew the game was rigged, didn’t you?). The plan was to steal the device for the Chinese in exchange for another winning lottery ticket (a really BIG one) but, before the handover, double-cross them and ransom it to the CIA for even more money. Achieving this will be tricky because, in reality, the gadget is a fake. The plan (allegedly) was that the two cat burglars would construct a bogus model of the phone with the appropriate bells and whistles. Then, at the right moment, the hostess would lock the restaurant’s doors and scream bloody murder, the bartender would douse the lights and set off some firecrackers and a cook would run from the kitchen yelling, “Liar, liar, pants on fire! Run for your lives!” The cat burglars would then high-wire themselves to the Cathedral tower, grab the professor and drop him and the contraption into the passing surrey. The little guy (Hinch the Hunchback Henchman) would then drive them away. The carriage would be immobilized on Chartres Street, blocking traffic, and everyone would fade into the woodwork and sell the phony phone to whoever can pony up the most money first. They would then go back to their other lives—not any wiser, but richer than crème brûlée gelato. What happened, in reality, is that a sudden storm came out of nowhere and a bolt of lightning hit the high-wire and zapped the contrivance and the inventor/professor, whose essence (mind, spirit, intellect) is imprisoned in the fake device (making it quite real). The cat burglars were likewise zapped into a state of semi-consciousness. The cook ran out of the kitchen and grabbed the professor and the gadget and dropped them into the passing buggy. The bartender and hostess abandoned the caper, instead leading all patrons to “safety,” and the feline was picked
up by a passing helicopter, only to reveal the entire plot to Russian agents posing as local weather reporters (Bob and Margaret). Hinch (the Hunchback Henchman) was the only one with a cool enough head to abandon the rig (as planned), grab the mechanism (which now houses the professor’s brain) and the lifeless body of the prof, scale a twenty-foot fence (strong little f**ker), steal a car and make it to Mexico, through Laredo, before morning. There, he awaited the other gang members and either worked out a solution for reuniting the professor with his soul and spirit or said “screw it” and sold everything to the highest bidder. Things really got strange when Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins showed up to give advice and get a piece of the action. The cat burglars, who have become lovers, arrive in
This is the device that will finally make thinking for yourself an obsolete concept. a Land Rover that has a tracking device planted by the KGB, who come in by helicopter with the feline double agent. The bartender and the hostess, who have also become lovers, arrive by motorboat held at gunpoint by Chinese agents. The cook hacks his way out of the jungle with a chef’s knife followed by a SWAT team from Quantico and the device powers itself up and creates a tsunami, hoping to escape with Hinch to Tahiti and from there rule the world. The question being: who gave the lifeless professor those hickeys and why is there a smile on his face? How do I know this? Am I the professor? The felonious feline? Hinch the Hunchback Henchman? Or did I just punk you for an April Fool?
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