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CONTENTS Features 7 10 Ways to Keep Cool 8 Summer Restaurant Guide 34 Tales of the Cocktail
Music & Events 22 Music Calendar 26 Lakeside 2 Riverside 28 Essence Festival 32 Ones to Watch
Dining 16 Food News 18 $20 and Under 20 Mixed Berry Blondies and a Cocktail 21 Pork Belly Waffle Banh Mi 31 Bar Guide
Extras 36 Film Reviews 38 Around the Web
July 2015 Vol. 18 No. 13 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, Chris DiBenedetto, Fritz Esker, Emily Hingle, Telle Ink, Phil LaMancusa, Debbie Lindsey, Craig Magraff Jr., Nora McGunnigle, Andrew Marin, Julie MItchell, Jhesika Menes, Kim Ranjbar, Chris Romaguera, Greg Roques, Celeste Turner, Kimmie Tubre, David Vicari Cover by Romney at Angelo Brocato Cover model Sienna Kansas Director of Sales: Jeremie Ertle Photographers: Scott Chernis, Gus Escanelle, Jason Hall, Steve Hatley, Jorge Menes, Gary LoVerde, Romney, Greg Roques Interns: Arielle Buxton, Mickey DeLucia, Sarah Ashley Jolly, Catherine Owens 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 Where Y’at Magazine 5500 Prytania St., #133 New Orleans, LA 70115 (504) 891-0144 info@whereyat.com | WhereYat.com
40 Tales from the Quarter 41 Po-Boy Views 42 Where Ya' Been? You’re hot and hungry, and our Summer Restaurant Guide issue is here to guide you through the humidity. Try somewhere new today: visit a spot that you have never been to before and enjoy the incredible cuisine that this city has to offer. Speaking of heat, don’t miss our fantastic article “10 Ways to Keep Cool This Summer.” It has a little something for everyone in terms of what to eat, drink, and do to beat the heat. Grab a friend and see if you can do all 10 things in one day! The city’s coolest music festival kicks off July with a bang. If you have never been to Essence Festival, you’re missing out. Not only is this the most comfortable festival you will ever go to thanks to the A/C of the Superdome, but it also features the most ground-breaking music. If Usher or Mary J. Blige aren’t your scene, then catch Trombone Shorty or Dumpstafunk…but go see for yourself. If booze is your baby, then Andrew Marin’s preview of this year’s Tales of the Cocktail is for you. Andrew profiles the new features of this year’s festival, and his picks of the Spirited Dinners and Seminars are where you need to be. Be safe and stay cool! ~ Josh Danzig, Publisher
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10 Ways to Keep Cool This Summer 3 Cool Foods
by Kim Ranjbar Nothing can cool you down from the blazing summer heat like ice-cold food filling your tummy. Here’s a few delicious foods available around town that are sure to keep you chill while the temperatures rise. Spumoni from Angelo Brocato 214 N. Carrollton Ave. • angelobrocatoicecream.com Keep it sweet and classic with a chilled wedge of spumoni featuring tutti frutti, lemon and pistachio almond gelato topped with sweet almond whipped cream. There are few places any self-respecting New Orleanian would indulge in such finery, the best being one of the city's favorite gelaterias, Angelo Brocato. Located in Mid-City, Brocato has long been serving spumoni, biscotti, cannoli, gelato, cappuccinos and all kinds of delicious Italian pastry to New Orleans denizens (and lucky tourists) for a little over a century. If a slice of spumoni won't keep you cool, keep it simple with a scoop of their housemade gelato found in flavors ranging from Amaretto and Fiore di Latte to Praline and Strawberry Cheesecake. Caviar from Shaya 4213 Magazine St. • shayarestaurant.com What's cooler than caviar? Cruise over to Magazine Street in a well-air-conditioned vehicle for a hip lunch at the newest John Besh collaboration, an Israeli eatery dubbed Shaya. 2015 James Beard award-winning chef Alon Shaya has created mouth-watering mastery with dishes like lamb ragu hummus and saffron chicken salad, but save some of that warm, freshly-baked pita for a dish of Ikra. A delicate portion of paddlefish caviar spread with shallots and basil is spooned atop a dish of creamy labneh … it's hard not to take it all in one bite. Shaya also offers other “cool” creations like bright, roasted beets served with yogurt, dill and black pepper or pickled red onion, cauliflower and cucumbers. Hibiscus Iced Tea from 1000 Figs 3141 Ponce de Leon • 1000figs.com Looking for something icy cold to quench your thirst? Look no further than 1000 Figs in Mid-City. Opened several months ago by the folks who bring you the Fat Falafel, 1000 Figs is a clean, quiet spot to drop in for a lunch of crispy falafel or a tangy BLT on fresh sourdough and a huge, never-ending glass of Hibiscus Iced Tea to wash it all down. Both refreshing and healthful, Hibiscus Iced Tea has a crisp, tart flavor that will satiate your thirst caused by our hot, Louisiana sun as well as provide hidden benefits like lowering your blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
3 Cool Drinks by Andrew Marin In case you didn’t notice, New Orleans’s eternal summer, 2015 edition, has begun. Here are some “hydration” suggestions for those in search of the light, refreshing, and icy.
Mike at Courtyard Brewery 1020 Erato St. • courtyardbrewing.com Named for owner Scott Wood’s brother, this pale ale is beautifully balanced with Palisade Hops and the subtle sweetness of hibiscus. Its ruby red color and fresh flavor is from hibiscus being used at three different points in the brewing process. The 5.8% ABV beer is inspired by Jarritos Jamaica Soda, a soft drink from Mexico.
Audubon Cool Zoo and Gator Run 6500 Magazine St. • auduboninstitute.org It’s always been an odd factor that a city surrounded by water lacked when it came to outdoor water activities. You’d think the summer heat index alone would call for some sort of beach shore or water park but for quite a few decades, NOLA lacked in local water attractions. After the success of the Audubon Cool Zoo splash park, the Audubon Institute created a 750-foot lazy river properly called Gator Run. The river includes two sand beaches, lounge chairs, four water cannons, two water curtains and jumping jets. While the lazy river is only 3 feet deep, rafts are free for all ages to enjoy. Tubing (Various locations) When it comes to keeping cool with local water activities, tubing seems to be a common favorite for many. Friends, water, relaxation and a cooler of ice-cold beer is enough to sell the adventure of tubing. While there aren’t any tubing locations in the metropolitan area, there are many outlying areas and parks that offer the relaxing excursion. Places such as Bogue Chitto Tubing Center (tubingboguechitto.com), Tiki Tubing (tikitubing.com) and Louisiana River Adventures (louisianariveradventures.com) all offer low-cost access to bodies of water perfect for tubing, hanging out and keeping cool with friends.
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Latitude 29 at Beachbum Berry’s Latitude 29 321 N. Peters St. • latitude29nola.com NOLA summer is about as tropical as you can get without being in a jungle or on an island. It should be no surprise that the namesake and signature cocktail of Beachbum Berry’s tiki restaurant makes the list. This long pull, served on the rocks, is made of Demerara rum, passion fruit, citrus, and syrup the bar makes from Madagascar vanilla. If you’re lucky, it comes in a pineapple. Now all we need is a beach.
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Frozen Irish Coffee in the French Quarter Erin Rose (811 Conti St.; erinrosebar.com) or Molly’s at the Market (1107 Decatur St.; mollysatthemarket.com If you like Frappuccinos and/or White Russian daiquiris, this icy concoction of coffee and whiskey is your summer drink. Although a bit heavy on the sugar, this coffeesprinkled blend makes for a great pick-me-up first thing in the morning or late on a hot summer night. No matter which side of the Quarter you order it, top it off with a floater shot of Irish whiskey for maximum impact.
4 Cool Activities
by Kimmie Tubre It gets pretty hot in the Big Easy. As each summer month passes by, the temperature seems to increase by the second. But there is no need to fret, or sweat, because WYAT has four fantastic ideas that will keep you and the family cool and happy.
Paddling Down Bayou St. John While you’re technically not supposed to swim in Bayou St. John, it is perfectly acceptable and common to canoe, kayak, paddleboard and pirogue down the Bayou. With the cool breeze coming from the Bayou’s water and the occasional splash onto the boat, it’s a perfect way to cool off and enjoy the summer weather of New Orleans. It’s common on a beautiful warm day to see several people rowing along the Bayou. And as they paddle along the Bayou, they can enjoy the scenic views of Mid-City and Gentilly homes, historical sites and simply NOLA’s pure beauty. Rent a water craft from Bayou Paddlesports (bayoupaddlesports.com) or Kayakitiyat (kayakitiyat. com), or a paddleboard from NOLA Paddleboards (nolapaddleboards.com). New Orleans Museums (Various locations) If water isn’t the scene for you, one of the best ways to keep cool is to visit a beautiful museum. New Orleans has a variety of museums to offer. With everything from art museums, to history and southern food and culture, New Orleans has it all. If you’re into history then the Historic New Orleans Collection (533 Royal St., thnoc.org) is the perfect place to start. There’s also the National World War ll Museum (945 Magazine St., nationalww2museum. org) and many more historic museums to visit. For the art lovers, the New Orleans Museum of Art (1 Collins Diboll Cir., noma.org), the Ogden Museum of Southern Art (925 Camp St., ogdenmuseum. org) and the Contemporary Arts Center (900 Camp St., cacno.org) are perfect choices. There’s always the Louisiana Children’s Museum (420 Julia St., lcm.org) for the kids, and recently opened Southern Food and Beverage Museum (1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., southernfood.org) for the foodie in you.
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Summer Restaurant Guide African Bennachin offers a taste of Africa. Cuisine from Gambia and Cameroon is hard to come by in this city, let alone in the country! With a laid-back atmosphere and African decor, everyone will find something to love at this BYOB joint. 1212 Royal St. • 522-1230 • bennachinrestaurant.com
American Barcadia is heaven on earth for those who like to play, eat and drink. With great collective drinking games like oversized Jenga, Barcadia is a great spot to meet people or loosen up after work. Don’t miss their amazing new $10 lunch of soup or salad paired with one of their top five sandwiches. 601 Tchoupitoulas St. • 335-1740 • barcadianeworleans.com Belle’s Diner is equally equipped with delicious classic food, classic cocktails, and excellent service. With a great location just off the French Market, it makes for a great French Quarter spot. Whether you need breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Belle’s Diner can accommodate. 1122 Decatur St. • 566-6003 Café Maspero is over 40 years old and has catered to travelers from all over the country. This classic French Quarter establishment offers topnotch cuisine at affordable prices in a comfortable, easily assessible environment. Be sure to try their loaded Muffaletta or the chopped sirloin sandwich, and prepare to be stuffed! 601 Decatur St. • 5236250 • cafemaspero.com Cheesecake Bistro by Copeland’s consistently serves fantastic signature dishes with influences from a number of regions around the world. Don’t miss their amazing Sunday Jazz Brunch Buffet with a plethora of delectable entrees to choose from. In any case, be sure to follow those up with one of their famous cheesecakes! 2001 St. Charles Ave. • 593-9955 • copelandscheesecakebistro.com Daisy Dukes has award-winning Bloody Mary's and an extensive all day breakfast menu. They also have a wide selection of Cajun specialties or Po Boys if you're not in the mood for an omelette Daisy Dukes delivers 24/7 in the French Quarter & CBD. Various locations • Daisydukesrestaurant.com Dat Dog features multiple locations across the city. Serving up all kinds of delicious and unique sausages (turducken, Guinness beer dog and crawfish, to name a few), Dat Dog is great for a quick bite in the outdoors. Try one of their loaded fries options—they're really loaded! Various Locations • datdognola.com
Fiorella’s Café is a classic New Orleans comfort food spot. Daily specials, huge sandwiches and stellar red beans and rice have folks flocking to this joint. They also make a pretty amazing Bloody Mary! French Market, 1136 Decatur St. • 553-2155 Gordon Biersch is a beer lover’s paradise. Located near the river downtown, it is the perfect spot to watch a game with friends or catch a quick bite with the family. Try one of their specialty brews while sampling some delicious fare like garlic fries, burgers or something more unconventional, such as risotto fritters— surprisingly delicious! 200 Poydras St. • gordonbiersch.com • 552-2739 Ma Momma’s is the place for delicious soul food. Feast on the Fried Chicken and Waffles— not to be missed—or try drizzled fries. Be sure to sample some of their mouth-watering cornbread that has people making the trek from all over. Ma Momma’s has even been featured on the Food Network! N 5741 Crowder Blvd. #3 • 244-0021 • mamommashouse.com Spudly’s Super Spuds are the name (literally) of the game at this classic Metairie haunt. For over 30 years, Spudly’s has offered a friendly dining atmosphere that is perfect for families or a casual date. Be sure to try their famous super spud—a giant baked potato with over 20 options for fillings! 2609 Harvard Ave. • 455-3250 • spudlys.com Warehouse Grille is famous for their fabulous brunch…do bottomless mimosas sound appealing? They serve up local classics in a relaxed environment. Try the Eggplant Napoleon, a unique take on a New Orleans classic. And with over 40 beers on tap, it makes for a great happyhour or late-night spot. 869 Magazine St. • 322-2188 • warehousegrille.com
Five Happiness serves delicious Chinese food in a sleek dining area that has customers coming back for more. Affordable pricing and a large chef’s specials section make it great for families. For special occasions, the Imperial Room provides a great atmosphere for a celebration…or take advantage of their delivery service. 3605 S. Carrollton Ave. • 482-3935 • fivehappiness.com Green Tea specializes in Hunan and Sichuan dishes. It is known for its great prices and fast service, offering delivery to the greater New Orleans area. For a real treat, try one of their combination plates, which bring together the best of land and sea to create a heaping plate of goodness! 1116 Louisiana Ave. #3 • 899-8005 • greenteanola.com Jazmine Café, upscale yet affordable, is a delightful Vietnamese restaurant located in the Uptown area. Famous for their amazing hot-pots, tasty pho, and great banh mi, Jazmine Café has ample options for all tastes. Grab a seat at their Spring Roll Bar for something truly unique. 614 S. Carrollton Ave. • 866-9301 • jazminecafe.com Kyoto satisfies customers with fantastic Japanese cuisine. Be bold and try the BBQ Squid Sushi or opt for one of their noodle dishes. Located in a charming section of Prytania Street in Uptown, Kyoto is a great date spot. The Beef Tataki Salad is also of note: a perfect way to start the night! 4920 Prytania St. • 891-3644 • kyotonola.com Kyoto II features fantastic sushi and Japanese dishes. Their lunch menu is a steal that includes a soup and salad, and the sake selection will impress even the particular sake connoisseur. Kyoto II is a great spot to hit before or after catching a movie at Elmwood Palace Theaters. 5608 Citrus Blvd. • 818-0228
La Thai serves upscale Thai cuisine in a relaxed and casual environment. With an extensive menu of Thai classics, La Thai is great for a first date or dinner with friends. Grab a cocktail at their charming bar before or after your meal. 4938 Prytania St. • 899-8886 • lathaiuptown.com Miyako’s hibachi chefs prepare dishes right at your table with menu items that are sure to amaze. Their lobster and steak combo will please those who enjoy the finer things in life. Check out their sushi bar for a truly unique experience. With a great bar, Miyako is the spot for your next celebration. 1403 St. Charles Ave. • 410-9997 • japanesebistro.com Origami boasts three of the best sushi chefs in New Orleans and serves great food in a comfortable atmosphere. A wide selection of Asian beers will appease beer enthusiasts, while great and often artistic sushi rolls satisfy hungry bellies. Don’t miss the Funky Margarita Roll before strolling down to the action on Freret St. 5130 Freret St. • 899-6532 • sushinola.com Viet Orleans Bistro serves a variety of Asian cuisines in the heart of the CBD. Try a combination of sushi, pho, banh mi and fried rice at reasonable prices. Great for large groups or an intimate evening, Viet Orleans Bistro is steps from the French Quarter and makes for a perfect spot for lunch or dinner. 300 Baronne St. • 333-6917
Bars with Great Food Backspace Bar & Kitchen is a diamond in the rough offering author-inspired drinks and a menu of local favorites. Immerse yourself in the world of New Orleans literature while feasting on a sandwich, or sip a cocktail named after the likes of Truman Capote or Ernest Hemingway. But don’t leave before enjoying a cookie! 139 Chartres St. • 322-2245 • backspacenola.com Bamboula’s, a fun and funky bar on Frenchmen St., serves Caribbean dishes and delicious small plates and appetizers. Relax while listening to some classic New Orleans jazz
Willie Mae’s Scotch House boasts the best fried chicken in New Orleans. Enjoy their other delicious soul food like pork chops or smothered veal along with their famous side dishes. With a new location Uptown, everyone can sample some of the best chicken in the country! Be sure to arrive early, as lines form on the weekends. Various Locations
Asian AJ&J Asian Bistro serves fantastic Asian cuisine from across the continent. Daily sushi specials appease the Japanese palate, while their noodle and rice dishes give those who prefer land to sea plenty of options for delectable treats. Try delicious classics like General Tso’s Chicken or more adventuresome dishes like the Malaysian Wide Rice Noodle. 2240 Magazine St. • 609-2282 • ajjasianbistro.com
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and feasting on the great cuisines of Louisiana. For large appetites, try a Seafood Boat—an extension of the po-boy with an even unhealthier twist! 514 Frenchmen St. • 944-8461 • clubbamboulas.com Bayou Beer Garden is a great spot for meeting up with friends. With over 40 beers on tap, Bayou Beer Garden is the perfect place to sample some new brews while relaxing on their comfy terrace. Located on Jefferson Davis Parkway where Bayou St. John begins, Bayou Beer Garden is worth a visit. 326 N. Jefferson Davis Pkwy. • 302-9357 • bayoubeergarden.com Buffa’s Bar and Restaurant is a 24-hour local classic that is great any time of day. They offer favorites such as boudin balls, gumbo and Cheesecake French Toast. Visit their Back Room for live music and open mic nights. Alternatively, their jazz brunch attracts tourists and locals alike, and is a great way to spend a Sunday morning. 1001 Esplanade Ave. • 949-0038 • buffasrestaurant.com The Columns Hotel is a beloved New Orleans establishment. Their happy hour is a popular destination for those seeking affordable class, with $3 martinis and well drinks being the perfect way to start the evening. Sunday Brunch is just as much of an affair, offering brunch staples on the beautiful terrace overlooking St. Charles Ave. 3811 St. Charles Ave. • 899-9308 • thecolumns.com Dino’s Bar and Grill serves up classic lunch and dinner options like wraps, sandwiches and burgers. A large menu with healthy options will satisfy everyone, and Tuesdays are steak night! Happy hour has attractive drink prices, every day from 4–7 pm. Dino’s is known for their friendly staff and great location in the heart of the Warehouse District. 1128 Tchoupitoulas St. • 558-0900 Gattuso’s is your friendly West Bank neighborhood restaurant and bar. With a menu ranging from Creole classics like crab and corn bisque to a wide array of burgers, sandwiches, wraps and salads, it's a great spot for a quick bite. 435 Huey P Long Ave. • 368-1114 • gattusos.net
The Jimani is known for their jello-shots; be careful—they are potent! They are conveniently located a couple of blocks off Canal Street. Try some of Jimani’s famous appetizers, like the fried Mac and Cheese Bites, or their famous Shrimp Poppers. For the brave, order a Mysterious Mixer Drink—don’t say we didn’t warn you! 141 Chartres St. • 524-0493 • thejimani.com Kajun’s Pub is famed for being one of the only bars to stay open through Hurricane Katrina. It continues to be a locals’ haunt with affordable drinks and live karaoke. Kajun’s Pub is a great place to meet friends on St. Claude Ave. Be sure to try their chargrilled oysters—delicious and perfect for sharing! 2256 St. Claude Ave. • 947-3753 Mimi’s in the Marigny is a trendy bar offering hot and cold tapas well into the night. Located in a great up-and-coming neighborhood, Mimi’s is the perfect spot for dancing, drinking and letting off some steam. Try the lamb chops or Mushroom Manchego Toast—locals swear by them! 2601 Royal St. • 872-9868 Parasol’s is famous for its roast beef po-boy that many know as Heaven-on-Earth. However there is so much more. The firecracker shrimp is also a favorite (careful – it packs a punch!) and pairs excellently with a cold Guinness. Check out their famous cocktail window, a crucial element to drinking in the backroom. 2533 Constance St. • 302-1543 • parasolsbarandrestaurant.com Poppy’s Time Out Sports Bar is the ideal spot to sit back and watch your favorite team. Twenty-one TVs, countless varieties of wings and great drinks combine to create the perfect environment for watching the big game. A super spot to watch the fireworks on the Mississippi River, Poppy’s is sure to please all. 500 Port of New Orleans Pl. • 247-9265 • poppystimeoutsportsbar.com Rivershack Tavern, the "Home of the Tacky Ashtray," is a Jefferson Parish establishment just minutes from Oak St. that serves up the heartiest portions for miles. With great live music, a large
beer and cocktail selection and fantastic daily specials, Rivershack Tavern is the perfect location for a relaxing family meal. 3449 River Rd. • 8344938 • therivershacktavern.com Shamrock Bar and Grill caters to the inner geek in all of us, offering a wide selection of entertainment like pinball, skee-ball, air hockey, pool, live music and great bar prices. Open late, they also have a fantastic food menu, cooking up delicious pub food that is perfect for fueling a night full of games. 4133 S. Carrollton Ave. • 301-0938 • shamrockparty.com Tracey’s Irish Bar and Restaurant is an Irish Channel gem that’s great for watching the big game with friends. Always a busy spot on St. Patrick’s Day, Tracey’s is famous for their giant roast beef po-boys and affordable Guinness drafts and Jameson shots. Be sure to scope out the day’s drink specials before heading inside! 2604 Magazine St. • 897-5413 Wit’s Inn is a Mid-City neighborhood bar. Order a personal pepperoni pizza and you’ll understand that there is much more to Wit’s Inn than drinking. Stop by on a Thursday for $5 pizza or on Wednesdays for 3-for-1 shots. The kitchen stays open till 2 am for late-night munchies with all your friends. 141 N. Carrollton Ave. • 4861600 • witsinn.com
Café Another Broken Egg Café has quickly become one of the city’s top go-to spots for breakfast, brunch and lunch. The slightly spicy sweet potato pancakes are delicious and their “eggs-cellent” omelet creations will put a dent in your hangover. Multiple Locations • anotherbrokenegg.com Biscuits & Buns on Banks is the perfect place to find something new to munch on during breakfast, brunch or lunch. Choose from an array of food and drink items that will be sure to please even the pickiest of palettes. This local joint puts a unique NOLA twist on traditional items like Abita-glazed pot roast. 4337 Banks St. • 2734600 • biscuitsandbunsonbanks.com Bombay Club offers elegance in the French Quarter. Serving up classic English fare, Bombay Club seems to transport you back to 1930s London while featuring some of city’s best martinis. Try the Boudin Scotch Egg, with a distinct Cajun twist, or the Cracklin’ Crusted Fish and Chips while listening to live music without a cover charge. 830 Conti St. • 577-2237 Café Amelie is a French Quarter gem known for its beautiful courtyard. With a charming bar that serves up fabulous mimosas and cocktails, Café Amelie is a great spot to take family and friends. Boudin and Grits is a staple on the menu and goes perfectly with a refreshing cocktail! Brunch runs Wednesday through Sunday. 912 Royal St. • 412-8965 • cafeamelie.com
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Café Navarre is a popular Lakeview establishment known for its beautiful location, cuisine and proximity to City Park. Enjoy the sun while feasting on a po-boy or their famous Cuban sandwich, then head over to City Park to walk it off ! Café Navarre is open seven days a week and
Barcadia on the weekends for brunch. 800 Navarre Ave. • 483-8828 • cafenavarre.com Carmo Tropical Cafe and Bar is influenced by international flavors, focusing on healthy, sustainable food that leaves you feeling great. Their plantain sandwich is not to be missed, and they have some of the best salads around. With a convenient location in the heart of the Warehouse District, this is a great spot for lunch or dinner. 527 Julia St. • 875-4132 • cafecarmo.com EAT, a farm-to-table style restaurant, focuses on tasty ingredients that are close to home. EAT is a great spot for tourists or locals with its central French Quarter location. Be sure to try the Barbecue Shrimp and some of the most delicious and healthiest gumbo in the city. 900 Dumaine St. • 522-7222 • eatnola.com Jimmy J’s Café is a great breakfast and lunch spot in the heart of the French Quarter. Unique takes on classic dishes, such as Cochon Eggs Benedict served with jalapeno hollandaise, attract customers from far and wide, while more classic New Orleans staples like the Fried Oyster Plate will never get old for their regulars. 115 Chartres St. • 309-9360 • jimmyjscafe.com Orleans Grapevine is a stronghold in the French Quarter for everything wine. Located just steps from Jackson Square, it is the perfect spot for oenophiles with its impressive wine selection and delectable dinner dishes. Plus, for bacon addicts, the Bacon Happy Hour means that all drinks are served with crispy bacon! 720 Orleans St. • 523-1930 • orleansgrapevine.com Riccobono’s Panola Street Café offers wonderful breakfast, brunch and lunch options in a quaint and quiet atmosphere just a short walk from Tulane’s campus. Giant pancakes, huevos rancheros and Eggs Benedict all make for excellent choices. Also, try one of their variations on Eggs Benedict—it has crawfish! 7801 Panola St. • 314-1810 • panolastreetcafe.com
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Jimmy J's Cafe Vacherie is a taste of small town rural Louisiana in the heart of the French Quarter. Featuring farm-to-table dining with a Cajun twist, Vacherie also offers a great $5 Bar Menu, where small plates and drinks are all $5 between 4 and 7 pm every day. For dinner, try the rabbit cassoulet, a favorite of Louisianans across the state! 827 Toulouse St. • 207-4532 • vacherierestaurant.com
Indian Nirvana has been serving classic Indian cuisine to the greater New Orleans Area since 1982. Colorful, Hindu art-hung space with classic Indian cuisine and a busy lunch buffet, plus patio seats. If you’re feeling like a traditional curry or want to branch out to something like Dhaniya Ghosht, Nirvana has it for you. 4308 Magazine St. • insidenirvana.com
Italian Pascal’s Manale is a classic New Orleans Italian restaurant, famous for its extensive menu of Italian classics like Veal Marsala or Turtle Soup. With over 100 years of history, the team at Pascal’s succeeds in making your dining experience something to remember. Be sure to try their infamous stand-up bar and an order of the BBQ Shrimp! 1838 Napoleon Ave. • 8954877 • pascalsmanale.com
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Latin Izzo’s Illegal Burrito is a fast-casual joint with a “Roll Your Own” burrito option featuring veggies, steak, ground beef, shrimp and more. Izzo’s menu has something for everyone, with amazing salads, tacos, burritos, nachos and quesadillas at affordable prices. A new location Uptown on Magazine St. is sure to please New Orleans’ Tex-Mex afficionados. Various Locations • izzos.com Rita’s Tequila House is a breath of fresh air on Bourbon St., serving up hearty Tex-Mex fare that acts as a great solid base for a long night of drinking. Try the carne asada or some delicious tacos, all of which goes well with tequila, of which they have the largest selection in the city. 417 Bourbon St. • 586-0446
Middle Eastern Lebanon’s Café offers some of the finest Middle Eastern dishes in New Orleans. Located on a quiet corner of Carrollton Ave. at the corner of Plum St., the terrace is perfect for sitting outside and watching the streetcar go by. The creamy homemade hummus and amazing tabouleh are definitely not to be missed, and there are some delectable lamb and beef dishes. 1500 S. Carrollton Ave. • 862-6200 • lebanonscafe.com
Red Gravy is home to the famous New Orleans twist on Italian Brunch. With unique dishes that will keep you coming back for more, Red Gravy is a fulfilling culinary adventure. Try the Cannoli Pancakes or handmade pastas, and for a taste of the sea, check out their unique take on shrimp and grits. 125 Camp St. • 561-8844 • redgravycafe.com
Mona’s Café offers traditional Middle Eastern cuisine in a cozy environment. Their menu has all the classics—hummus, baba ghanouj, tabouleh, even gyro. Stop by this BYOB gem for the musahaba (a variation on hummus), made with whole chickpeas! Visit their Mid-City location for their amazing grocery store with unique items from all over the world. Various Locations • monascafeanddeli.com
Venezia offers home-cooked Italian food at its best. Its old-world charm and delicious food will transport you to Little Italy. Try the stuffed artichoke—an old-school classic! Venezia is located in the heart of Mid-City just off Canal Street. Great pizzas at an affordable price are also great for sharing. 134 N. Carrollton Ave. • 488-7991 • venezianeworleans.net
Pyramids Café is nestled in on the corner of Calhoun St. and Claiborne Ave., steps from Tulane's campus. The staff is hospitable and the food is delicious. Try the falafel, full of parsley and fresh spices, for a real taste of the Middle East. Their Lebanese tea is the perfect accompaniment to their delicious eggplant
specials. Evangeline balances fine dining with Louisiana heritage, serving delicious traditional Southern dishes with culinary cutting edge. 329 Decatur St. • 373-4852 • evangelinenola.com
Fruits de Mer, a giant platter of the freshest local seafood. Their Peristyle Bar is one of the city’s best spots for cocktails. 1041 Rue Dumaine • 522-5478 • martisnola.com
Charlie’s Restaurant features classic Louisiana comfort food in a casual, familyfriendly atmosphere. A short drive from the city, Charlie’s is the perfect spot to experience the delicious cuisine of the bayou. With an extensive menu and great hours, Charlie’s is well worth the scenic drive. Violet, Louisiana • 682-9057
Frankie and Johnny’s is an Uptown neighborhood favorite, serving classic New Orleans dishes since 1942. Now owned by Chef David McCelvey, who comes from top restaurants like Emeril’s, the restaurant continues to create delicious boiled and fried seafood dishes, along with gumbo and red beans and rice. 321 Arabella St. • 243-1234 • frankieandjohnnys.net
Mulate’s is a great choice for New Orleans and Louisiana Creole fare. Mulate’s offers live music nightly, with several Zydeco bands having a weekly gig at the restaurant. While listening to some classic Cajun tunes, feast on Zydeco Bread, or perhaps for something bigger, try the Catfish Cecilia. 201 Julia St. • 522-1492 • mulates.com
Copeland’s of New Orleans has recently redrafted their menu with a large emphasis on seafood. Serving local cuisine like pecancrusted catfish as well as a number of pasta dishes, steaks and ribs, Copeland’s is a great place for a relaxed and affordable family meal, where all will be pleased and no one will leave hungry. Multiple Locations • copelandsofneworleans.com
Katie’s Restaurant has Mid-City residents yearning for more of their delicious home cooking. Great for lunch, brunch or dinner, Katie’s also has a bar that’s perfect for watching the big game. Order any of their fish dishes for a healthy meal. For a real treat, order the Barge, a giant, full-loaf po-boy filled with shrimp, oysters and catfish! 3701 Iberville St. • 488-6582 • katiesinmidcity.com
Café Reconcile features delicious local dishes at affordable prices. The cafe is a destination lunch spot for a wide cross-section of New Orleanians as well as tourists. Check out Café Reconcile for lunch today for a meal that you won’t soon forget! 1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. • 568-1157
Crescent City Brewhouse is the French Quarter’s only microbrewery. For over 20 years this gem has been serving amazing world-class beer with such specialties as Red Stallion and Black Forest. Their menu of innovative New Orleans cuisine is a unique selection of traditional recipes with a modern flair. 527 Decatur St. • 522-0571 • crescentcitybrewhouse.com
Mandina’s Restaurant has been a New Orleans establishment since 1932. Their house specials include Gulf Fish Meuniere or Almandine and Soft Shell Crab, and are all great picks. Grab a drink at the bar while you’re waiting for your table and you’ll be sure to run into someone you know. 3800 Canal St. • 482-9179 • mandinasrestaurant.com
Chappy’s is a new Uptown hotspot featuring classic New Orleans cuisine. A beautiful dining room sets the tone for a relaxed evening spent drinking delicious cocktails and dining on the
Evangeline has a prime French Quarter location with a quiet, non-touristy atmosphere. They serve fresh, seasonal cuisine with weekly
sandwich. 3151 Calhoun St. • 861-9602 • pyramidscafeneworleans.com
New Orleans Cuisine Antoine’s Restaurant is central to the history of New Orleans cuisine. For over 175 years, the team at Antoine’s has continued to push the boundaries of haute cuisine. Antoine’s is the creator of classics such as Oysters Rockefeller and Pampano en Papillote. For those seeking a true experience of New Orleans culture and heritage, Antoine’s is a can’t-miss. 713 St. Louis St. • 581-4422 • antoines.com Café 615, the "Home of Da Wabbit," serves up fantastic New Orleans cuisine at affordable prices across the river in Gretna. While “DaWabbit” Burger is a favorite, the menu is diverse, offering seafood and old-school classics like smothered liver and onions. Café 615 was voted “Best Westbank Restaurant” by the readers of Where Y'at. 615 Kepler St. • 3651225 • dawabbit.com
freshest seafood. The crab bisque and fried green tomatoes are delicious staples, and their three-course $15 Sunday Brunch has become an Uptown favorite. 6106 Magazine St. • 208-8772 • chappys.com
Marti's Restaurant bridges the gap between Old-World France and New-World Louisiana, serving up unique dishes like Brioche Stuffed Quail. For a real treat, order the Grand Plateau
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Fiorella's Cafe New Orleans Creole Cookery is a new installation in the heart of the French Quarter. Offering delicious Creole classics like blackened redfish and shrimp and grits, Creole Cookery also has a fantastic bar that’s perfect for an afternoon cocktail. Grab a table in their charming courtyard that is sure to impress your friends and family. 510 Toulouse St. • 542-9632 • neworleanscreolecookery.com Richard Fiske’s Martini Bar & Restaurant serves up more than wonderful martinis and cocktails. From a coffee-coriander-rubbed rack of lamb to giant steaks (with ample "on top" additions), the kitchen is as impressive as the bar. With a great French Quarter location, stop in for drinks and live music or sit down for a meal. 301 Dauphine St. • 586-0972 • richardfi skes.com
Pizza and More Mo’s Pizza is more than pizza. Their Italian delicacies are delicious and well worth the trip to Westwego. Order the Chicken Parmigiana—it’s highly recommended. Pizza enthusiasts can try the regional specialty—a muffuletta pizza, with all the toppings of the sandwich on your pie. Mark your calendar for Mo Fest in the spring for a great party. 1112 Ave H • 341-9650 • mospizzanola.com Reginelli’s was voted Best Pizza by Where Y’at readers! This joint serves up food and fun to its customers with unique options such as calzones, pizza and baked pastas. You can even print an online exclusive coupon from their website. 5961 Magazine St. • 899-1414 • reginellis.com
Po-boys and More Short Stop Poboys offers a variety of classic po-boys and wonderful gumbo, great for dining in or picking up from their drive-thru window. Try the french fry po-boy—a cheap and delicious tradition—or go for their delicious soft shell crab po-boy. Short Stop offers different sized po-boys—if you’re feeling adventurous, try the king size! 119 Transcontinental Dr. • 855-4572 • shortstoppoboysno.com
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Seafood Crazy Lobster Bar and Grill is a great spot to sit back and watch the boats along the Mississippi River. Enjoy sipping on a delicious handmade cocktail and sampling tasty seafood dishes you wouldn’t find elsewhere. With fi ve "categories" of Hurricanes, the Crazy Lobster has something for everyone. 500 Port of New Orleans Pl. • 5693380 • thecrazylobster.com Don’s Seafood has been a New Orleans institution for years. Don’s serves classic Creole dishes like shrimp and crawfish etouffee, oysters, soft shell crab and of course, fried catfish. Daily specials like half-off chargrilled oysters make Don’s the spot for some after-work drinks and light snacking. 4801 Veterans Memorial Blvd. • 889-1550 • donsseafoodonline.com Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar features creative and unique spins on oyster dishes, serving them in any number of ways, such as almondine, Southwest (with jalapenos), buffalo (served with bleu cheese and homemade buffalo sauce) and even crawfish Rockefeller. The menu is not restricted to oysters, however, with a fantastic offering of fresh fish dishes. 512 Bienville St. • 309-4848 • mredsoysterbar.com Royal House Oyster Bar is the go-to spot for oyster enthusiasts. With over 10 different dishes serving up the Gulf’s finest oysters in different preparations, Royal House is a great spot for sucking down some briny goodness. With an upstairs balcony, it is a great spot for snacking and sipping on a few cocktails. Try the oyster beignets! 441 Royal St. • 528-2601 • royalhouserestaurant.com
Steakhouse Crescent City Steaks offers a trip through time. As you step through the doors you are transported to 1934, when the restaurant first opened. This is the home of the one and only “New Orleans’ Sizzling Steak, it is surely worth the drive and the wait.” 1001 N. Broad St. • 2660573 • www.crescentcitysteaks.net
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prix fixe menu that features three courses for only $18.93! It's the bargain of the century with dishes like Eunice Superette Pulled Pork Sliders and Pecan Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce. A portion of the proceeds from Kingfish's 1893 menu will benefit the Historic New Orleans Collection. As a matter of fact, this year's celebration coincides with the THNOC's exhibition “From Winnfield to Washington: The Life and Career of Huey P. Long,” which is sponsored by Kingfish. The exhibition examines Long’s career and legacy, and features photographs, objects, documents and audio-visual components drawn from THNOC's holdings, as well as loans from other regional collections. The exhibition can be viewed at 533 Royal Street through October 11, 2015, and admission is free. kingfishneworleans.com, thnoc.org
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ar hopping ... There’s all kinds of ado about the recent opening of Chef Nina Compton’s restaurant Compère Lapin in the Warehouse District, not the least of which is about its stellar bartending staff. In addition to Cure’s Ricky Gomez and Kingfish’s Zac Augustin, Brother Rabbit has also tapped SoBou’s mixologist extraordinaire, Abigail Gullo. Along with a truly spirited cocktail menu, several beer taps and an exciting wine selection, Compère Lapin offers dishes like Conch Croquettes, Crispy Dirty Rice, Curried Goat and Doberge. 504.599.2119 ~ 535 Tchoupitoulas Street ~ comperelapin.com Big bear says it’s all just right … Nick Vivion and Kevin Farrell, the founders of Booty’s Street Food in Bywater, are at it again with their new astrologically themed restaurant that opened recently in the South Market District. Ursa Major, inside the Paramount apartment building, offers a menu that is decidedly eclectic, claiming the inspiration comes from “cultures with strong ties to the stars.” Now, wouldn’t that be just about everyone? Sit under illuminated globes inside booths decorated with star charts and test your palate with dishes from all over the world, including Scallop Poke, Bedouin Leg of Lamb, Moroccan-Spiced Fish and Lau Lau. 504.309.8765 ~ 611 O’Keefe Street ~ ursamajornola.com It’s all about where you come from … Though we may be sad about the closing of our beloved Martinique Bistro, it’s difficult to hide our excitement for the restaurant that took its place … and changed it completely! Avo, opened by Gautreau’s former sous chef Nick Lama, offers a menu inspired by the chef’s Italian heritage, featuring dishes he learned from his mother and grandmother. Delight in Charred Octopus with grapefruit and mint, Lasagna with short rib ragu, Pork Milanese and White Chocolate Semifreddo. 504.509.6550 ~ 5908 Magazine Street ~ restaurantavo.com
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Hearth and home … Local chef and restaurateur Adolfo Garcia has done it again with the opening of Primitivo in Central City. Joining other restaurants and businesses striving to revive this old New Orleans neighborhood, Primitivo’s menu focuses on “elements of the hearth.” Garcia joins long-time partners Jared Ralls, Ron Copeland and Nick Martin to offer distinctive dishes such as Smoked Oysters with Green Tomato Chow Chow, Fried Duck Wing Confit, a whole roasted chicken and a coal-grilled 24-ounce rib eye served with bone marrow butter and smoked potato salad. 504.881.1775 ~ 1800 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard ~ primitivonola.com Cutting out ... After only one year, the Maple Street Patisserie et Bistro has closed shop. Owners Patricia-Anne Donohue and Ziggy Cichowski decided that their sweet efforts would be better focused on the growing wholesale business that Maple Street Patisserie is now enjoying. There’s no need for worry, though, as you’ll still be able to score Ziggy’s amazing baked goods at their original location on Maple Street in the Riverbend. There’d likely be an Uptown revolt if we couldn’t! 504.304.1526 ~ 7638 Maple Street ~ cargocollective.com/maplestreet-patisserie
The heat is on! ... Ten finalists have been named for the first-ever national farm-to-table Chefs Taste Challenge happening on August 7 right here in New Orleans. The challenge for the participating chefs is to create the best dish that uses farm-fresh items from a pantry of both seasonal local ingredients and products donated by State Agriculture Departments. The top two dishes will receive Gold and Silver Chefs Taste Challenge awards, and all 10 chefs will receive national recognition for their participation in the challenge. Dishes will be judged by a panel of renowned judges, including Chef Sue Zemanick, 2014 James Beard award recipient for “Best Chef – South”; Certified Master Chef Brad Barnes of the Culinary Institute of America; Kevin Belton of the New Orleans School of Cooking; Chef Gary Prell, Vice President Culinary Development, Centerplate; and Izabela Wojcik, Director of House Programming, The James Beard Foundation. The 10 finalists are Craig Baker of Local Eatery & Pub in Indianapolis, Indiana; Frank Brigtsen of Brigtsen’s Restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana; Rocky Durham of the Santa Fe Culinary Academy in Santa Fe, New Mexico; Matthew Farmer of Apolline Restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana; Joshua Galliano of The Libertine in Clayton, Missouri; Richard Jones of Green Door Gourmet in Nashville, Tennessee; Joel Navejas of The Farmhouse in Fort Collins, Colorado; Hari Pulapaka of Cress Restaurant in DeLand, Florida; Carmen Rodriguez of Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa in Lake Arrowhead, California; and Elise Wiggins of Panzano in Denver, Colorado. For more information, visit chefstastechallenge.com.
Enabling the culinary growth of the Crescent City … The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Institute (a.k.a. NOCCA) recently tapped James Cullen, former chef at the hip Mid-City gastropub Trèo, to be the new executive chef for The Press Street Station and their Box Car food truck. He’s already designed a new summer menu for the Bywater cafe that includes dishes like a Sweet Potato Brioche Pain Perdu with Steen’s Cane Syrup butter, Bywater Benedict with Poche’s boudin and Moules Frites made with a New Orleans–style BBQ sauce. 504.249.5622 ~ 5 Press Street ~ pressstreetstation.com Party like it's 1893! … In honor of our most infamous politician, Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails is offering an “1893”
Ursa Major
Japanese Restaurant, Sushi & Such Mon – Thur 11:30 am – 10 pm Fri & Sat 11:30 am – 11 pm Sun 5 – 9 pm SushiNOLA.com | @OrigamiNola 899-6532| 5130 Freret St.
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Can I be Frank?
By Kim Ranjbar
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hen you’re a kid, hot dogs are pretty much a staple. Mom would cut up hot dogs and add them to our mac and cheese, canned baked beans or even Chef Boyardee SpaghettiOs. Lacking buns, we would wrap them in white bread with mayo and ketchup or roll them into pre-packaged biscuit dough with a slice of American cheese to make Pigs in a Blanket. But as we got older, hot dogs seemed to lose their glamour. Sure, we’d indulge in childhood nostalgia and scarf down a dog at a baseball game or Fourth of July picnic, but in general our love for the almighty frank waned as our palates grew more sophisticated. But then, lo and behold, hot dogs actually got better. Specifically, here in New Orleans, we experienced a sort of hot dog renaissance a few years ago, and suddenly there were several restaurants wholly devoted to frankfurters and sausages in many mouth-watering forms. The most obvious of these wiener eateries is Dat Dog, which has gained so much popularity in the four years since the original opened on Freret Street that it now has three locations in the Crescent City and a possible fourth slated for Baton Rouge. While certainly not traditional, I can’t seem to resist their crawfish sausage dog with a decadent order of chili-cheese fries. Located on the edge of the French Quarter, Dreamy Weenies is another fully devoted hot dog hawker that specializes in catering to everyone, meaning that one so inclined can score halal, kosher and even vegan options.
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The Backyard's Hot Dog Choose from meats (or plant based) like gourmet turkey franks, beef kababs, Polish sausage or falafel and load it up with traditional toppings like onions, chili and sauerkraut, or go for something a bit different like BBQ shrimp sauce or pico de gallo. As it’s right across from Louis Armstrong
Park, it’s more than appropriate to opt for their Satchmo Dog, which features a dog of your choosing smothered in red beans and rice. Although not devoutly devoted to the beloved frank, there are certainly plenty of other places to score a premium dog. In the Warehouse District, the ever-popular Cochon Butcher features a Cajun Pork Dog (made by hand and in-house) served on a pretzel bun. You can perch at a small table and wolf down one topped with their own pickles and sauerkraut accompanied by their house-made potato chips, or grab it to go and find yourself the envy of all your co-workers when you get back to the office. On Magazine Street, GG’s Dine-O-Rama has long offered their Grilled Chicago-Style Hot Dog made with a Vienna beef frank topped with mustard, relish, red onion, tomato, a pickle spear and celery salt and nestled inside a poppy seed bun. Amazingly enough, this stellar frank is priced at only $6 and comes with chips, fries or tater tots! Another great dog deal can be had at GB’s Patio Bar & Grill in the Riverbend. For only $6.50, you can score a quarter-pound, all-beef kosher hot dog topped with chili and cheddar cheese served with your choice of french fries or a small house salad. One of the city’s newest franks can be found at the recently opened family-style restaurant in Lakeview dubbed The Backyard. Along with other Southern picnicstyle fare like hamburgers, pimento cheese and potato salad, The Backyard offers a deviously good dog made from 100% Black Angus beef that has been spiral cut and chargrilled. It’s then served on a potato roll made by the famous Pennsylvania bakery Martin’s. Be forewarned: this simple, unassuming dog will rock your world for a mere fi ve-spot! That leaves plenty of money left over for an icecold beer or even a slice of strawberry-rhubarb pie.
Summertime calls for Seafood!
Come relax and indulge in the bounty of the Gulf of Mexico and beyond at historic Marti’s
Complimentary Valet in the French Quarter
1041 Rue Dumaine 504-522-5478
martisnola.com $5 Happy Hour in the ‘Peristyle’ Bar 5-7pm Everyday
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In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, 1/3 cup of sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix the dry ingredients into the egg mixture and stir until well combined. Fold in the remaining 6 oz (about 1 cup) of white chocolate morsels. Pour batter into prepared pan. Lay the mixed berries on top. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a knife or toothpick can be inserted and come out clean. Allow blondies to cool in the pan. Then remove from the pan and cut into 9 to 12 slices.
Mixed Berry Blondies and a Cocktail
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By Beau Ciolino
othing is more delicious in the summertime then biting into a big, juicy berry picked right off the bush. Just kidding … that berry is much better when baked into a moist blondie and washed down with a Cucumber Rose Fizz. Summers in New Orleans can be rough. It’s hot, you’re sweaty, the mosquitoes are hungry ... it’s not a cute look. Instead of getting up in arms about how miserable you are, take some innovative measures to make the weather a little more bearable, like eating awesome food that won’t weigh you down. That’s hard to do when it comes to desserts, but I think these blondies might be the answer. They’re loaded with white chocolate, making them rich but still light. The berries add a fresh tangy element and it all comes together to give you a dessert that will fill you up without bringing you down. The cocktail pairs nicely with it, acting as a refreshing palate cleanser between each bite. Make this combo and invite the crew over for an afternoon on the porch!
Mixed Berry Summertime Blondies WHAT: • 1 cup strawberries, sliced • 1/2 cup blackberries • 1/2 cup raspberries • 1/3 cup + 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided • 2 eggs • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature • 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (juice the oranges used for zest) • Zest of 3 oranges • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract • 18 oz white chocolate morsels (about 3 cups) • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour • 1 tsp baking powder • 3/4 tsp salt HOW: 1. Preheat oven to 350ºF and grease
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a 9 × 9 inch baking pan. Line it with parchment paper to make removal of the blondies even easier. Toss the berries in the 1/2 cup of sugar and set them in a colander or sifter. This draws some of the liquid out of the berries before they are baked. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, orange juice and zest, and vanilla. Set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 12 oz (2 cups) of the white chocolate morsels. About 45 seconds on High in the microwave usually will be long enough, followed by vigorous whisking to eliminate all chunks. You want the chocolate to be completely liquid so that it mixes easily into the batter. Let the chocolate cool for a few minutes until it is near room temperature, so that it won’t cook the eggs. Whisk the cooled white chocolate into the egg mixture.
Cucumber Rose Fizz WHAT: • 2 oz cucumber (about 1/4 of a large cucumber) • 1/8 tsp rose water • 1/2 oz simple syrup* • 2 oz gin • Champagne or other sparkling wine • Mint leaves * To make simple syrup at home, bring equal parts granulated sugar and water to a boil in a saucepan and stir until the sugar dissolves completely. Let cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. HOW: 1. Muddle the cucumber and mint leaves with the rose water and simple syrup in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. 2. Add the gin and fill the shaker with ice. 3. Give it a few quick shakes and strain it into a coupe glass (or leftover plastic Mardi Gras cup, whichever). 4. Top with champagne and garnish with a slice of cucumber. Read more of Beau's fantastic recipes in his column, Probably Baking, at WhereYat.com, and on his website, ProbablyThis.com.
Pork Belly Waffle Banh Mi
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By Beau Ciolino
ánh mì, a Vietnamese sandwich that typically is one small loaf of bread that is similar to French bread filled with grilled meats, pate, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs, became extremely popular in New Orleans during the 1970s due to its similarity to the city’s classic po-boy. It is even sometimes referred to as the “Vietnamese Po-boy.” I’ve altered the bánh mì here by replacing the bun with cornbread waffles, and instead of grilled beef, I’ve charred some pork belly. It comes together to give you something that tastes kind of like a pork version of chicken and waffles but with some strikingly Vietnamese flavors from the soy sauce, fish sauce, and rice wine vinegar. Make as sliders for a party, or an easy but unique dinner.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, soy sauce, 1 Tbsp of rice wine vinegar, chopped cilantro, red pepper flakes, and dark brown sugar. Add the sliced pork belly and evenly coat in the marinade. Cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate for half an hour, or overnight. In a separate bowl or mason jar, whisk together the cup of rice wine vinegar and the white sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Add the sliced carrots and turnip and cover with plastic wrap (or lid if you use a jar) and refrigerate for half an hour, or up to two weeks. To cook the pork belly, turn your oven broiler to high and bring a skillet on your stove top to medium-high heat. Sear the slices of pork belly on each side for 2 minutes before placing the skillet under the broiler for about 8 minutes. Watch closely as the belly will cook slower or faster depending on how thick you've cut it. It should have a nice brown caramelized color once it's done. Remove from the oven and set aside. Preheat waffle maker to medium heat and grease with a drizzle of olive oil. In a medium bowl, mix together the corn flour, oat flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate, smaller bowl, whisk the egg. Whisk in the honey, yogurt, and olive oil until combined. Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir until it all is just coming together, being careful not to overwork the batter. Let sit at room temperature for about 7 minutes. Using a spoon, scoop half of the batter onto the waffle maker and gently spread until even.
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Cook until golden brown (about 4 to 5 minutes for most standard waffle irons). 10. Remove from the waffle maker and repeat for the next waffle. Set cooked waffles aside and let cool slightly before cutting into 4 even triangles. 11. Once your pork belly and waffles are ready, assemble the sandwiches by layering the carrots and turnip on one waffle triangle, followed by the pork belly and any garnishes (cucumber, jalapeno, cilantro). Top with another fourth of the waffle and pin it all together with a toothpick! Drizzle with maple syrup. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
3/4 cup Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Corn Flour 1/4 cup Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Oat Flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 large egg 3/4 cup whole fat plain yogurt 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp honey 1/2 lb pork belly, sliced into 1/2 in. thick pieces 1 tsp fish sauce 1 Tbsp soy sauce (I used gluten free tamari) 1 cup + 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar 2 Tbsp dark brown sugar 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 Tbsp dried red pepper flakes 1 large carrot, sliced into thin strips. 1 large white turnip sliced into thin strips. 4 Tbsp white sugar Cilantro, cucumber, and jalapeno for garnish Maple syrup for drizzling
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Selected Listings @ WhereYat.com Kerry Irish Pub- Chip Wilson Maple Leaf Bar- The Trio featuring Johnny Vidacovich Marigny Brasserie-Jamey St. Pierre & Dave Freeson Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl-Geno Delafose Oak Wine Bar-Lunch-Truck Specials Preservation Hall-Preservation Hall All-Stars feat. Louis Ford Publiq House-Brass-a-holics Ralph’s On the Park-Joe Krown Richard Fiske’s- Ellen Smith Snug Harbor-Phillip Manuel + Michael Pellera Trio Three Muses-Riccardo Crespo, Ben Polcer Vaso-Bobby Love & Friends, Ed Willis & Blues 4 Sale Vaughan’s Lounge-Corey Henry’s Treme Funktet
MannieFresh Kick off Essence Festival weekend with Flashback Friday at Republic. The night will feature performances by Mannie Fresh, DJ Jubilee, DJ Mars and DJ Paradise. Fri. July 3. $40 adv/$60 door, 10 p.m., Republic, republicnola.com Tuesday, June 30 21st Amendment- Dave Hennessy, St. Louis Blues Trio 30/90- Beck Burger Organ trio, Sean Marky Apple Barrel- Jack Hinson Band Banks Street Bar-The Mike Doussan Band Blue Nile (Balcony Room)- Sasha Masakowski BMC- Shamaniacs, Eudora Evans and the Deep Soul Bullets Sports Bar- James Andrews Café Beignet on Bourbon- Steamboat Willie and Friends Café Negril- The Mumbles, John Lisi & Delta Funk Checkpoint Charlie- Jamie Lyn Vessels Chicky Wah Wah- Vincent Marini, Jon Cleary, Watson’s Theory Circle Bar- Laura Dyer Jazz Trio Columns Hotel-John Rankin Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a.- Treme Jazz Band Dmac’s Bar and Grill- Chip Wilson Dos Jefes- Big Joe Kennedy Hi Ho Lounge – Songwriter Showdown, Da Truth Brass Band Irish House- Blue Grass Jam Session feat. Willy Hudson Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse- Brent Rose Sextet Julius Kimbrough's "The Prime Example"- Sidemen + 1 Jazz Quintet Kerry Irish Pub- Jason Bishop Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop- Lucky Lee Little Gem Saloon- Stuart McNair, The Messy Cookers Maison – The High Beamins, Gregory Agid Maison Bourbon Jazz Club- Mark Wayne Rhythm & Blues Jazz Band Maple Leaf Bar- Rebirth Brass Band Marigny Brasserie – Cole’s Mo Better Blues, Jim Cole’s Mo Better Blues, Cool Nasty My Bar- Ticklers Duelers Piano Show Neutral Ground Coffee House- Last Time Only New Orleans Jazz National Historic Park- Richard Scott Old Arabi Bar- Dick Deluxe Old Point Bar- Isla Nola Old U.S. Mint – Down on Their Luck Orchestra Preservation Hall- The Preservation Hall Jazz Band Ralph’s on the Park- Joe Krown Rare Form- Joey Van Leeuwen Quintet Republic- Betty Who and COIN Richard Fiske’s Martini Bar and Restaurant- Lucas Davenport Siberia- Connoisseur, Ossacrux, A Hanging, and more Snug Harbor- Stanton Moore Trio Special Venue- Carsie Blanton, Intimos Feat. Blake Amos Spotted Cat Music Club- Andy Forest, Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns, Smokin’ Time Jazz Club St. Roch Market- The Steve Masakowski Duo Steamboat Natchez- Duke Heirger’s Steamboat Stompers
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Wednesday, July 1 Algiers Ferry Dock- Jon Cleary and Walter “Wolfman” Washington Apple Barrel-Dre, TW Quartet Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits-Raphael Bas, Jesse Morrow Trio Bamboula’s-Albanie Falletta, Troy Turner Band Café Istanbul-Pinettes Brass Band Checkpoint Charlie-T Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters Columns Hotel-Andy Rogers Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat Dmac’s Bar & Grill-Kim Carson Dos Jefe Uptown Cigar Bar- Leah Rucker French Market- Kerry Grombacher Gasa Gasa- Mipso, Renshaw Davies Howlin’ Wolf, the Den- Moon Germs, Willie Green Project House of Blues-Jet Lounge Kerry Irish Pub-Patrick Cooper Maison Bourbon Jazz Club-Mark Wayne Rhythm & Blues Band Maple Bar-The Mumbles Mid-City Lanes Rock’n’Bowl- Rocky’s Hot Fox Trot Orchestra Preservation Hall-The Preservation Hall All Stars feat. Mark Braud Ralph’s On the Park-Joe Krown Richard Fiske’s- Tony Seville Siberia-Pine Box Boys, Dirty Rotten Snake In The Grass Snug Harbor-Uptown Jazz Orchestra featuring Delfeayo Marsalis Spotted Cat Music Club-Antoine Diel & the Misfit Power Three Muses-Leslie Martin, Hot Club of New Orleans Vaso- Jeff Chaz Blues Band, Angelica Matthews Band Thursday, July 2 Apple Barrel-Hilary Johnson, Big Soul Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits-Raphael Bas Bamboula’s-Messy Cooker’s Jazz, John Lisi Band Blue Nile- Tonya Boyd-Cannon Buffa’s Bar- Clint Johnson Carousel Lounge-The Antoine Diel Quartet Casa Borrega-Riccardo Crespo Checkpoint Charlie-Johnny Azari, The BUDZ Circle Bar- Amy LaVere, Denson Hatcher Columns Hotel-Naydje Cojoe Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat Dmac’s Bar & Grill-The Pentones Dos Jefe Uptown Cigar Bar- Todd Duke Fair Grinds Coffeehouse- Matthew Azireli Gasa Gasa- Tripping the Mechanism + Walpurgis + Baptizer Hi Ho Lounge- Radius Etc., RC and the Gritz, Tank, Bangas House of Blues- Voodoo Garden- Gypsy Elise & The Royal Blues Irish House – Patrick Cooper Jazz Café- Gypsy Elise & the Royal Blues
Friday, July 3 Apple Barrel-FunctionNola, Adam Crochet, Johnny Mastro Bamboula’s-Chance Bushmen’s Rhythm Stompers, Buffa’s Bar- Clint Johnson, Melanie Gardner Quintet Bullet’s Sports Bar-Original Pinettes Brass Band Casa Borrega-Javier Gutierrez & Vivaz Checkpoint Charlie-Vincent Marini, Texas Pete Circle Bar- Amy LaVere Columns Hotel-Ted Long Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat Dmac’s Bar and Grill-Daniel Amedee & Gold Light, Johnny Angel Dos Jefe Uptown Cigar Bar- The Panorama Jazz Band Gasa Gasa-Stereo Fire Empire + sunrise:sunset + Space Metal House of Blues Voodoo Garden-Gypsy Elise & the Royal Blues Howlin Wolf-Hazy Ray + Modern Language + Brian Hyken The Irish House-Marshall Baker Kerry Irish Pub-Patrick Cooper Le Bon Temps Roulé-Steve Malenoski Maison- The Melanie Gardner Quartet Maple Leaf Bar-John Gros, Russ Broussard, Eric Vogel Mid-City Lanes Rock’n’Bowl- Geno Delafose, The BoogieMen Oak Wine Bar-Mumbles Old Point Bar-Rick Trolsen, Jamie Lynn Vessels Pearl Wine Co.- GromKo.’s Rhythmic Tricks Preservation Hall-The PresHall Brass featuring Daniel Farrow The Roosevelt Hotel Fountain Lounge-Antoine Diel Duo Richard Fiske’s- David Hennesy, Ed Perkins Band Siberia-Giorgio Murderer, Gino and the Goons, Aquarian Blood Sidneys Saloon- OxenFree Southport Hall- Kelsea Ballerini Super Dome- Slick Rick Three Muses-Meschiya Lake Tipitina’s- Walter “Wolfman” Washington Vaso- Bobby Love & Friends, Ed Wills & Blues 4 Sale, Vaughan’s Lounge- Corey Henry’s Treme Funktet Saturday, July 4 Apple Barrel-FunctionNola, Phil the Tremolo King, Deltaphonic Bamboula’s-Caesar Brothers, Smoky Greenwell Buffa’s Bar- Live Oak Blues, Dr. Sick and the Late Greats Casa Borrega- Alexey Marti Trio Café Negril-Jamey St. Pierre & The Honeycreepers Casa Borrega-Blake Amos & Friends Checkpoint Charlie-Yamomenem, Johnny Angel, The Rotten Cores Columns Hotel-Riccardo Crespo Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat Dos Jefe Uptown Cigar Bar- Tom Fitzpatrick Evangeline French Quarter- Lil Josephine & Rhodes Spedale Gasa Gasa- Pymp, Erlbot Jazz Café- Gypsy Elise & the Royal Blues Kerry Irish Pub- Jason Bishop Maple Leaf Bar-Funk Monkey featuring members of Bonerama Mid-City Lanes Rock’n’Bowl- Karma Old Point Bar-The Unnaturals Preservation Hall-The Preservation Hall All-Stars feat. Mark Braud Richard Fiske’s- Lucas Davenport, Iris P Siberia- DESTRUCTION UNIT, Gary Wrong Group, Sick Thoughts, Snug Harbor-Donald Harrison Jr. Quintet Spotted Cat Music Club- Antoine Diel, Arsene Delay, Misfit Power The Maison- Charles Feel Good and Danny The Wildchild Three Muses-Melanie Gardner, Shtogun Jazz Band Tipitina’s- DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown (Erykah Badu), DJ Rqaway Vaughan’s Lounge- Prince Albert The Dog Man Sunday, July 5 AllWays Lounge- Christopher Johnson & The Jazz Band Ballers Apple Barrel-FunctionNola, Lisa Harring, Vic Shepherd Bamboula’s-New Orleans Ragweeds, Mem Shannon Buffa’s Bar- Jazz Youth Showcase w/ Bruce Menesses, Molly Reeves Bullet’s Sports Bar-Guitar Slim Jr. Circle Bar-Micah McKee & Little Maker + Blind Texas Marlin Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat Columns Hotel-Chip Wilson Dmac’s Bar & Grill-Jelly Jazz
Gasa Gasa- Blind Texas Marlin, Cousin Clyde, Druids Harrah’s Casino & Hotel- Konshens Howlin’ Wolf The Den- Hot 8 Brass Band The Irish House- John Dobry Kerry Irish Pub- Paintbox The Little Gem Saloon-New Orleans Swinging Gypsies Maple Leaf Bar-Joe Krown Trio feat. Walter Wolfman Washington Old Point Bar-Jelly Jazz Preservation Hall-The Preservation Hall All-Stars Ralph’s On the Park-Joe Krown Richard Fiske’s- Tony Seville Snug Harbor-Jason Marsalis Vibes Quarter Super Dome – Floetry Three Muses-Raphael Bas, Linnzi Zaorski Monday, July 6 Apple Barrel-Sam Cammarata, Big Soul Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits-Raphael Bas Buffa’s Bar- Anotine Diel Trio Bamboula’s-Albanie Falletta, New Orleans Swinging Gypsies Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat Columns Hotel-David Doucet Dmac’s Bar and Grill-Danny Alexander Dos Jefe Uptown Cigar Bar- John Fohl The Irish House- Traditional Irish Session feat. Noel Reid Kerry Irish Pub- Kim Carson Maple Leaf Bar-Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen Maison Bourbon-Mark Wayne Rhythm & Blues Band Old Point Bar-The Rome Kaye Jazz Trio One Eyed Jacks- Jacco Gardener, EZRV, Dinner Preservation Hall- The Preservation Hall Jazz Masters Richard Fiske’s- David Hennesy Snug Harbor-Detroit Brooks Band Three Muses-Bart Ramsey, Joe Cabral Tuesday, July 7 Apple Barrel-Sam Price, Caesar Brothers Funk Bacchanal Fine Wine and Spirits- Raphael Bas Bamboula’s-Vivaz, Dana & the Boneshakers Circle Bar- Forlorn Strangers, Laura Dyer Jazz Trio Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat Columns Hotel-John Rankin Dmac’s Bar and Grill-Chip Wilson Dos Jefe Uptown Cigar Bar- Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious Gasa Gasa- Memory Tapes and Computer Magic, School Dance Hi Ho Lounge-Da Truth Brass Band The Irish House- Bluegrass Jam Session Feat. Willy Hudson Kerry Irish Pub- Jason Bishop Maison Bourbon Jazz Club-Mark Wayne Rhythm & Blues Band Maple Leaf Bar-Rebirth Brass Band Old Point Bar-Isla Nola Preservation Hall-The Preservation Hall All-Stars Ralph’s On the Park-Joe Krown Richard Fiske’s- Lucas Davenport Snug Harbor-Stanton Moore Trio Wednesday, July 8 30/90- Roxy Roca Algiers Ferry Dock- Bonerama Apple Barrel-Buck Townsend, Mojo Combo
GarthBrooks The King of Country has returned to touring and is coming to New Orleans, bringing his Garth Brooks World Tour and Trisha Yearwood to the Smoothie King Center for three nights. July 10, 11 and 12. $75, 7 p.m., Smoothie King Center, garthbrooks.com
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits-Raphael Bas, Jesse Morrow Trio Bamboula’s-John Lisi Band Blue Nile- Pat Casey & The New Sound feat. Robin Barnes Checkpoint Charlie-T Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters Columns Hotel-Andy Rogers Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat Dmac’s Bar and Grill-Hurricane Hunters Dos Jefe Uptown Cigar Bar- Stephanie Niles Gasa Gasa- Lushes, Liquor & Lies, Ss Boombox Howlin’ Wolf The Den- Trevarri, Urban Cellist Kerry Irish Pub-Patrick Cooper Maison Bourbon Jazz Club-Mark Wayne Rhythm & Blues Band Maple Leaf Bar-That's My Cole featuring Cole Williams Mid-City Lanes Rock’n’Bowl- The BoogieMen Old Point Bar-Bob Green & the Green River Band Preservation Hall- The Preservation Hall All Stars feat. Mark Braud Ralph’s On the Park- Joe Krown Richard Fiske’s- Tony Seville Snug Harbor-Uptown Jazz Orchestra feat. Delfeayo Marsalis Spotted Cat Music Club-Antoine Diel & the Misfi t Power Three Muses-Leslie Martin Thursday, July 9 Apple Barrel-Lisa Harring, Big Soul Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits-Raphael Bas Bamboula’s-Messy Cookers Jazz, Mem Shannon Band Buffa’s Bar- Clint Johnson Carousel Lounge-Antoine Diel Quartet Casa Borrego-Riccardo Crespo Checkpoint Charlie-Garret Thornton, Zipolite Beach Billies Circle Bar- Tommy Alexander, Denton Hatcher Columns Hotel-Naydja Cojoe Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat Dmac’s Bar and Grill- Chris Polacek anfd the Hubcap Kings Dos Jefe Uptown Cigar Bar- Kitt Lough Gasa Gasa- The Secret Sisters Kerry Irish Pub- Paul Tobin Maple Leaf Bar-The Trio: Johnny Vidacovich Marigny Brasserie-Jamey St. Pierre & Dave Freeson Mid-City Lanes Rock’n’Bowl- Wayne Singelton & Same Ol’ 2 Step Ogden Museum of Southern Art-Marcella Simien Old Point Bar-Sanford & Son Preservation Hall-The Preservation Hall All Stars feat. Louis Ford Publiq House-Brass-A-Holics Ralph’s On the Park-Joe Krown Richard Fiske’s- James Martin Band Three Muses-Russell Welch Vaso- Bobby Love & Friends
Vaughan’s Lounge- Corey Henry’s Treme Funktet
Checkpoint Charlie- The Olivia DeHavilland Mosquitoes Circle Bar- Vanzza Rokken, Hairy Lamb Covington Farmer’s Market- Olga Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat Dmac’s Bar & Grill-Jon Roniger, Ed Wills & Blues 4 Sale Dos Jefe Uptown Cigar Bar- Sunpie & the LA. Sunspots Gasa Gasa- Mickey Factz, Alfred Banks, Marcel P. Black House of Blues- New Orleans Most Wanted (Nomw) Howlin’ Wolf the Den- ALIENWOLF The Irish House-Patrick Cooper Jazz Café- Gypsy Elise & the Royal Blues Kerry Irish Pub- Roux the Day! LA46- Jack Orion & Damien Youth Louisiana Music Factory- Chris Mule’, Leslie Blackshear Smith Maple Leaf Bar-New Orleans Suspects + special guests Mid-City Lanes Rock’n’Bowl- Rocking Dopsie Jr Oak Wine Bar-Jon Roniger Old Point Bar-Johnny Angel & Helldorado Preservation Hall-The Joint Chiefs of Jazz feat. Frank Oxley, The Preservation Hall All Stars feat. Mark Braud Republic- Kill The Noise Richard Fiske’s- Lucas Davenport, Glen David Andrews Shamrock- Epic Smoothie King Center- Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood Snug Harbor-Herlin Riley Three Muses-Shotgun Jazz Band
Friday, July 10 Apple Barrel-FunctionNola, Rick Tobey, Chickenhead Blues Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits-The Tangiers Combo Bamboula’s-Chance Bushmen’s Rhythm Stompers, Johnny Mastro Blue Nile- New Breed Brass Band Buffa’s Bar- Ruby Ross, the Honeypots, Keith Burnstein Bullet’s Sports Bar-Original Pinettes Brass Band Casa Borrega-Javier Gutierrez & Vivaz Checkpoint Charlie-No Pressure Bouzouki Circle Bar-Laugh in the Dark Columns Hotel-Ted Long Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat Dmac’s Bar & Grill-Vince Marini, Just Honey & the Wingmen Dos Jefe - The Joe Crown Trio Gasa Gasa, Royal T, Painted Hands, Morrison Road Hi Ho Lounge- Stokeswood, Teenager House of Blues- Chris Knight and Aubrie Sellers Howlin’ Wolf The Den- Cesar Comanche, Ghost Dog Kerry Irish Pub- Jason Bishop Jazz Café- Gypsy Elise & the Royal Blues Le Bon Temps Roulé-Tom Worrell Maison- Blair Crimmins and the Hookers Maple Leaf Bar-New Orleans Suspects + special guests Mid-City Lanes Rock’n’Bowl- The Strays, The Benchwarmers Oak Wine Bar-Tom Leggett Old Point Bar-Rick Trolsen, Hill Country Hounds Pearl Wine Co.- Sarah Gromko Preservation Hall-The Joint Chiefs of Jazz feat. Frank Oxley, The PresHall Bras feat. Daniel Farrow Richard Fiske’s- David Hennesy, David Bode Electric Orchestra The Roosevelt Hotel Fountain Lounge-Antoine Diel Duo Smoothie King Center- Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood Snug Harbor-Ellis Marsalis Three Muses-Matt Johnson, Glen David Andrews Tipitina’s-George Porter, Jr. & The Runnin’ Partners + Mia Borders Ugly Dog Saloon & BBQ- Wilfunk Vaso- Bobby Love & Friends Saturday, July 11 Apple Barrel-FunctionNola, Ruby Moon, Chris Klein Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits-The Tangiers Combo Bamboula’s-Caesar Brothers, Smoky Greenwell Blue Nile- Gravity A Buffa’s Bar- Fr. Ron and Friends, St Cecilia Asylum Chorus, Ms. Mekk Café Negril-Jamey St. Pierre & The Honeycreepers Carrollton Station- John Mooney and Bluesiana
AvettBrothers Indie Folk sensation the Avett Brothers bring their unique bluegrass/rock sound to the Crescent City . Sat. July 18. $50, 8 p.m., Champions Square, champions-square.com.
Sunday, July 12 AllWays Lounge- Jumbo Shrimp Jazz Band Apple Barrel-FunctionNola,Laura Dyer, Vic Shepherds Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits-The Tangiers Combo Bamboula’s-Christopher Johnson Trio, Rhythm Stompers Buffa’s Bar- Jazz Youth Showcase, Red Hot Jazz Band Bullet’s Sports Bar-The Just Right Band Circle Bar-Micah McKee + Little Maker +Blind Texas Marlin Columns Hotel-Chip Wilson Crescent City Brewhouse- New Orleans Streetbeat Dmac’s Bar and Grill-Michael Pearce Gasa Gasa- Broncho Howlin’ Wolf, Den- Hot 8 Brass Band Kerry Irish Pub- Chip Wilson Little Gem Saloon-New Orleans Swinging Gypsies Maple Leaf Bar-Joe Krown Trio feat. Walter Wolfman Washington Old Point Bar-Amanda Walker Preservation Hall-Preservation Hall All Stars Ralph’s On the Park-Joe Krown Richard Fiske’s- Tony Seville Siberia-Dick Diver, Guts Club
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4th Of July Weekend! Patrick Cooper 5 pm Foot & Friends 9 pm Jason Bishop 4 pm Vincent Marini & The One Tailed Three 8 pm Paintbox w/ Dave James & Tim Robertson 8 pm Kim Carson 8:30 pm Paul Tobin 8:30 pm Jason Bishop 5 pm Lynn Drury 9 pm Speed The Mule 5 pm Roux The Day! 9 pm Chip Wilson 8 pm Vincent Marini & The One Tailed Three 8:30 pm Mark Appleford 5 pm Hugh Morrison & Jed Marum 9 pm Vincent Marini & The One Tailed Three 5 pm Speed The Mule 9 pm Patrick Cooper 8 pm Chip Wilson 8:30 pm Paul Ferguson 5 pm Hurricane Refugees 9 pm Mark Carson 5 pm Roux The Day! 9 pm Irish Session 5 pm Chip Wilson 8 pm Paintbox w/ Dave James & Tim Robertson 9 pm Mark Hessler 5 pm Chip Wilson & Friends 9 pm
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Wednesday, July 15 Algiers Ferry Dock – The Write Brothers feat. Alex McMurray Apple Barrel-Dre, TW Quartet, Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits-Raphael Bas, Jesse Morrow Trio Bamboula’s-Albanie Falletta, Mem Shannon Band Checkpoint Charlie-T Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters Circle Bar – We Leave At Midnight Columns Hotel-Andy Rogers Crescent City Brewhouse – New Orleans Streetbeat Dmac’s Bar & Grill-5 Card Stud Dos Jefe Uptown Cigar Bar- Cristina Perez House of Blues – Jet Lounge Howlin’ Wolf, “The Den” – Twelve Mile Limit + UrbanCellist Kerry Irish Pub- Tim Robertson Maison Bourbon Jazz Club-Mark Wayne Rhythm & Blues Jazz Band Maple Leaf Bar-That's My Cole featuring Cole Williams Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl – Ingrid Lucia One Eyed Jacks – Death Grips Preservation Hall-Preservation Hall All Stars feat. Mark Braud Ralph’s On the Park-Joe Krown Richard Fiske’s- Tony Seville Siberia – Årabot, Ghold, Pinkish Black Snug Harbor-Uptown Jazz Orchestra feat. Delfeayo Marsalis Spotted Cat Music Club-Antoine Diel & the Misfi t Power Three Muses-Leslie Martin, Schatzy
Smoothie King Center- Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood Snug Harbor-The Naked Orchestra Three Muses-Raphael Bas,Linnzi Zaorski Monday, July 13 Apple Barrel-Sam Cammarata, Roger Bowie & Midnight Visions Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits-Raphael Bas Bamboula’s –New Orleans Swinging Gypsies Buffa’s Bar – Antoine Diel Trio Circle Bar-Skeletin Columns Hotel-David Doucet Crescent City Brewhouse – New Orleans Streetbeat Dos Jefe Uptown Cigar Bar- Big Joe Kennedy Dmac’s Bar & Grill-Danny Alexander Howlin Wolf the Den- The Noise Complaints The Irish House – Traditional Irish Session feat. Noel Reid Kerry Irish Pub-Patrick Cooper Maison Bourbon Jazz Club-Mark Wayne Rhythm & Blues Band Maple Leaf Bar-George Porter Jr. Trio Old Point Bar-The Romy Kaye Jazz Trio Preservation Hall-Preservation Hall Jazz Masters feat. Clive Wilson Richard Fiske’s- David Hennesy Snug Harbor-Charmaine Neville Band Three Muses-John Roniger Tuesday, July 14 Apple Barrel-Sam Price, Ocean Disco, Datphunk Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits-Raphael Bas Bamboula’s-Vivaz, Dana & the Boneshakers Blue Nile, Balcony Room – Noruz, MonoMyth Bullet’s Sports Bar-James Andrew Checkpoint Charlie-Jame Lynn Vessels, The Moguls Crescent City Brewhouse – New Orleans Streetbeat Circle Bar-Laura Dyer Jazz Trio, Beatzlevox Columns Hotel-John Rankin Dos Jefe Uptown Cigar Bar- Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious Hi Ho Lounge- Da Truth Brass Band The Irish House – Bluegrass Jam Session feat. Willy Hudson Kerry Irish Pub- Jason Bishop Little Gem Saloon-The Messy Cookers Maison Bourbon Jazz Club-Mark Wayne Rhythm & Blues Band Maple Leaf Bar-Rebirth Brass Band Old Point Bar-Isla Nola Preservation Hall-Preservation Hall All Stars feat. Shannon Powell Ralph’s On the Park-Joe Krown Richard Fiske’s- Lucas Davenport Snug Harbor-Stanton Moore Trio
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'90s goth-rock dream team Marilyn Manson and the Smashing Pumkins drop their End of Times Tour on New Orleans on Mon. July 20. $30, 7 p.m., Champions Square, champions-square.com
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Thursday, July 16 Apple Barrel-Hilary Johnson, Chris Klein & the Boulevards Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits-Raphael Bas Bamboula’s-Messy Cookers Jazz, John Lisi Band Buffa’s Bar – Tom McDermott w/ Antoine Diel Carousel Lounge-Antoine Diel Quartet Casa Borrega-Richard Crespo Checkpoint Charlie-Good Children, Damn Frontier Circle Bar-Denton Hatcher, May Queen Columns Hotel-Naydja Cojoe Crescent City Brewhouse – New Orleans Streetbeat Dmac’s Bar & Grill-The Pentones Dos Jefe Uptown Cigar Bar- The George French Band Howlin’ Wolf, “The Den” – Young Dolph The Irish House-Ruby Ross Kerry Irish Pub- Vincent Marini and the One Tailed Three The Little Gem Saloon-Bob MacIntyre Maple Leaf Bar-The Trio: Johnny Vidacovich Marigny Brasserie-Jamey St. Pierre & Dave Freeson Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl – Leroy Thomas Oak Wine Bar-Ponchartrain Wrecks Ogden Museum of Southern Art-Water Liars
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Old Point Bar-Palamino Darling Preservation Hall-Preservation Hall All Stars feat. Louis Ford Publiq House-Brass-a-holics Ralph’s On the Park-Joe Krown Richard Fiske’s- James Martin Band Saint Roch Tavern – Noah Peterson & Xandra Wong Snug Harbor-Steve Blum Trio Three Muses-Tom McDermott, Ben Polcer Vaso – Bobby Love & Friends Vaughan’s Lounge – Corey Henry’s Treme Funket Friday, July 17 Apple Barrel-FunctionNola, Michele Perez, Johnny Mastro Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits-The Tangiers Combo Backroom at Buffa’s – R & R Music Group Bamboula’s-Chance Bushmen’s Rhythm Stompers Buffa’s Bar – Lucas Davenport, Greg Schatz, R & R Music Group Blue Nile – The Upstarts Bullet’s Sports Bar-Original Pinettes Brass Band Casa Borrega – Alexey Marti Trio, Panorama Jazz Band Checkpoint Charlie-Bjorn Jacobse Circle Bar-Hoppers Columns Hotel-Ted Long Crescent City Brewhouse – New Orleans Streetbeat Dmac’s Bar & Grill-Jay Dufour, Breaktime for Francis Dos Jefe Uptown Cigar Bar- Swing Cats’ Ball Gasa Gasa- The Lonely Biscuits, Jessica Hernandez Howlin’ Wolf– PJ Morton Howlin’ Wolf, “The Den” – Fifth Men and Next Level Midriff The Irish House-Crossing Canal feat. Ruby Ross and Patrick Cooper Jazz Café – Gypsy Elise & the Royal Blues Kerry Irish Pub- Mark Appleford Le Bon Temps Roulé- Steve DeTroy The Little Jem Saloon-Watson’s Theory Maple Leaf Bar-Chris Mule Band CD Release Party Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl – Groovy 7 Oak Wine Bar-Rick Trolsen, Jamey St. Pierre & the Honeycreepers One Eyed Jacks – Soul Sister & Disko Obscura Pearl Wine Co. – Sarah Gromko Preservation Hall-Southern Syncopators feat. Steve Pistorius, PresHall Brass feat. Daniel Farrow Roosevelt Hotel Fountain Lounge-Antoine Diel Duo Richard Fiske’s-David Hennesy, Iris P Snug Harbor-Delfeayo Marsalis Sextet Three Muses-Dave Boswell, Glen David Andrews Tipitina’s – Papa Mali + Mike Dillon Band Ugly Dog Saloon & BBQ – Abita Stumps Vaso – Bobby Love & Friends
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K.Michelle
The winner of the BET and Jack Daniel’s Honey Jam contest will have a “jam session” with R&B/hip-hop artist K. Michelle. Fri. July 24. $56, 8 p.m., House of Blues, houseofblues.com/nola Saturday, July 18 Abita Springs Trailhead – Gal Holiday & the Honky Tonk Revue Apple Barrel-FunctionNola, Lisa Harring, Caesar Brothers Funk Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits-The Tangiers Combo Bamboula’s- Mem Shannon Band Buffa’s Bar – R & R Music Group, David & Roselyn Café Negril- Jamey St. Pierre & the Honeycreepers Casa Borrega- Blake Amos & Friends Champions Square – Avett Brothers and Old Crow Medicine Show Circle Bar – Summer Salt Crescent City Brewhouse – New Orleans Streetbeat Dmac’s Bar & Grill-GirlPawty Dos Jefe Uptown Cigar Bar- Vivaz! Evangeline French Quarter – Lil Josephine & Rhodes Spedale Gasa Gasa - The Nadis Warriors + PYMP House of Blues – New Orleans Most Wanted (NOMW) Howlin’ Wolf, “The Den” – E.N. Young of Tribal Seeds The Irish House – Patie O’Sullivan Jazz Café – Gypsy Elise & the Royal Blues Kerry Irish Pub- Speed the Mule The Little Gem Saloon-Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers Maple Leaf Bar-Col. Bruce Hampton Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl – Vince Vance & the Valiants Oak Wine Bar-Jon Roniger Old Point Bar-Diablo’s Horns One Eyed Jacks – Morning 40 Federation Preservation Hall- Frank Oxley, Jason Marsalis & BCG Exploration Richard Fiske’s- Lucas Davenport, Glen David Andrews Shamrock- Refugeze Snug Harbor-Topsy Chapman & Solid Harmony Three Muses-Hot Club of New Orleans Sunday, July 19 AllWays Lounge – Hot ‘n’ Spicy Jazz Band Apple Barrel-FunctionNola, Hilary Johnson, Vic Shepherd Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits-The Tangiers Combo Bamboula’s-New Orleans Ragweeds, Troy Turner, Buffa’s Bar – Ms. Mekk, Jazz Brunch w/ Some Like It Hot Bullet’s Sports Bar-John Pierre Champions Square – 3 Doors Down & Seether Circle Bar-Micah McKee + Little Maker + Blind Texas Marlin Crescent City Brewhouse – New Orleans Streetbeat Dmac’s Bar and Grill-Michael Pearce House of Blues – Kirk Franklin Presents Gospel Brunch Howlin’ Wolf, “The Den” – Hot 8 Brass Band The Irish House – Patrice Fisher & Fran Comiskey Kerry Irish Pub- Patrick Cooper The Little Gem Saloon-New Orleans Swinging Gypsies Maple Leaf Bar-Joe Krown Trio feat. Walter Wolfman Washington Ralph’s On the Park-Joe Krown Richard Fiske’s- Tony Seville Snug Harbor-Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet Southport Hall – Lee DeWyze Three Muses-Raphael Baz, Linnzi Zaorski Monday, July 20 Apple Barrel- Sam Cammarata Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits-Raphael Bas Bamboula’s-Chance Bushmen’s Rhythm Stompers Buffa’s Bar – Antoine Diel Trio Circle Bar-David Ellis Group Champions Square – The Smashing Pumpkins & Marilyn Manson Columns Hotel-David Doucet Crescent City Brewhouse – New Orleans Streetbeat Dmac’s Bar & Grill-Danny Alexander The Irish House-Traditional Irish Session feat. Noel Reid Kerry Irish Pub- Will Murry Maple Leaf Bar-George Porter Jr. Trio Maison Bourbon Jazz Club-Mark Wayne Rhythm & Blues Band Old Point Bar-The Romy Kaye Jazz Trio Preservation Hall-Preservation Hall Masters feat. Clive Wilson
Tuesday, July 21 Apple Barrel-Sam Price, Ocean Disco, Datphunk Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits-Raphael Bas Bamboula’s-Vivaz, Dana and the Boneshakers Blue Nile Balcony Room-Barry Stephenson’s Troika Bullet’s Sports Bar-James Andrews Checkpoint Charlie-Jamie Lynn Vessels, Johnny Morgan Band Circle Bar-Laura Dyer Jazz Trio Columns Hotel-John Rankin Crescent City Brewhouse – New Orleans Streetbeat Dmac’s Bar and Grill-Chip Wilson Dos Jefe Uptown Cigar Bar- Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious Ellis Marsalis Center for Music – Ellen Smith & Musicians’ Village Hi Ho Lounge- Da Truth Brass Band The Irish House – Blue Grass Jam Session Kerry Irish Pub- Jason Bishop Little Gem Saloon- Messy Cookers Maison Bourbon Jazz Club-Mark Wayne Rhythm & Blues Band Old Point Bar-Isla Nola One Eyed Jacks – Milo Greene
Preservation Hall-Preservation Hall All Stars feat. Shannon Powell Ralph’s On the Park-Joe Krown Richard Fiske’s- Lucas Davenport Snug Harbor-Cecilia Zabala
Richard Fiske’s- Tony Seville Snug Harbor-Uptown Jazz Orchestra feat. Delfeayo Marsalis Spotted Cat Music Club-Antoine Diel & the Misfit Power Three Muses-Leslie Martin, Sarah McCoy
Wednesday, July 22 Algiers Ferry Dock – Bag of Donuts Apple Barrel-Stuart McNair, Roger Bowie & the Midnight Visions Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits-Raphael Bas, Jesse Morrow Trio Bamboula’s-Albanie Falletta, John Lisi Band Checkpoint Charlie-T Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters Columns Hotel-Andy Rogers Crescent City Brewhouse – New Orleans Streetbeat Dmac’s Bar & Grill-Nawlins Johnny House of Blues – Jet Lounge Howlin’ Wolf, “The Den” – Captain Green + Noruz Kerry Irish Pub- Vincent Marini Maison Bourbon Jazz Club-Mark Wayne Rhythm & Blues Band Maple Leaf Bar-That's My Cole featuring Cole Williams Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl – Swing-A-Roux Old Point Bar-Bob Green & the Green River Band Preservation Hall-Preservation Hall All Stars feat. Mark Braud Ralph’s On the Park-Joe Krown
Thursday, July 23 Aloft- Sports & Leisure Apple Barrel-Hilary Johnson, Big Soul Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits-Raphael Bas Bamboula’s-Messy Cookers Jazz, Troy Turner Buffa’s Bar – Clint Johnson Carousel Lounge-Antoine Diel Quartet Casa Borrega-Riccardo Crespo Checkpoint Charlie-Kenny Claiborne, Jig the Alien Circle Bar-Denton Hatcher Columns Hotel-Naydja Cojoe Crescent City Brewhouse – New Orleans Streetbeat Dmac’s Bar & Grill-Live Oak Blues & Funk Dos Jefe Uptown Cigar Bar- Loren Pickford House of Blues – Berner The Irish House- One Tailed Three Kerry Irish Pub- Chip Wilson The Little Gem Saloon- Roamin Jasmine
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Art & Film Ogden After Hours Thursdays, 6–8 pm, $10 Ogden Museum of Southern Art ogdenmuseum.org Experience Southern music in the museum’s unique atrium, surrounded by its acclaimed art collection, with the live performance followed by interviews with Southern music historians. This concert series promotes regional musical styles and attracts a unique audience of locals, tourists and music lovers of all ages. Riff trax Live: Sharknado 2 Thursday, July 9 & 16, 7 pm, $12.50 AMC Elmwood Palace 20 riff trax.com/live Share in a national comedy experience from the comfort of your local movie theater. As you watch the movie Sharknado 2 on the big screen, Mike, Kevin and Bill of Riff trax provide jokes and commentary that will be broadcast live to theaters across the country. MechaCon Friday, July 17 - Sunday, July 19 Hilton New Orleans Riverside mechacon.com This three-day gathering celebrates Japanese culture, Transformers, manga and anime. The convention, whose inaugural weekend was shadowed by incoming Hurricane Katrina, is now in its tenth year and the largest of its kind in Louisiana. It features panels of industry experts, electronic gaming tournaments and a cosplay contest.
Culture Bastille Day Fete July 11 to 14 bastilledaynola.com Spanish Plaza at the Riverwalk Celebrate New Orleans’ French heritage with a variety of events in the days leading up to Bastille Day ( July 14). There will be French food from local restaurants, live music and activities for kids, too, including face painting, storytelling and arts and crafts. Bring your costumed dog to participate in the French Dog Contest.
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Running of the Bulls in venues throughout the city. On July 18, Checkpoint Charlie’s, The Dragon’s Den, and Rare Form NOLA will all have free admission. Bay Harbor Festival Friday, July 17 - Sunday, July 19 Bay St. Louis, MS bayharborfest.com The Gulf Coasts 2nd annual Bay Harbor fest is coming up and only a short hour drive from New Orleans. Bay Harbor Fest is the Gulf Coast’s finest three-day music festival held at the Bay St. Louis Municipal Harbor. Southern soul, R&B, Zydeco, Cajun, Reggae, Blues, Country and Southern Rock acts set the stage for a diverse and fun music beach party. Pack your lawn chairs and flip flops and go enjoy some classics from Greg Allman, or find your new favorite musician in the midst Bay St. Louis.
Fourth of July Happy 3rd of July Friday, July 3, 7 pm City Park neworleanscitypark.com Start your Independence Day weekend with a patriotic music concert by the Marine Corps Band New Orleans, followed by Gr st a firework display at the Peristyle. eg Fe Allm You can pack a picnic and enjoy the r an p l a rb o music from the Goldring/Woldenberg ys Bay Ha Great Lawn or purchase concessions, including snoballs, beer and wine.
Creepy Fest Thursday, July 16 - Sunday, July 19 facebook.com/creepyfest Presented by Sheer Terror Records, for the seventh year in a row this festival promises four nights of punk, hardcore, garage, thrash and surf music and B-movies
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Go 4th on the River Saturday, July 4, 6 pm Downtown New Orleans Riverfront go4thontheriver.com Celebrating the 25th anniversary of this annual event,
the General Roy S. Kelly fireboat will begin a water show at 6 pm, leading up to the 9 pm firework display over the Mississippi River. This event is held in partnership with a variety of attractions, so you can also enjoy discounted admission at the Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium.
Fun Runs Running of the Bulls Saturday, July 11, 8 am, $15 nolabulls.com The San Fermin in Nueva Orleans festival promises New Orleans flavor added to Pamplona’s famous bull run. You don’t have to watch out for the real animals but rather “rollerbulls,” skaters from local roller derby leagues with horns on their helmets and wielding plastic bats. The route forms a square along Convention Center Blvd, Poydras St, Tchoupitoulas St, and St. Joseph St. Spillway Classic Trail Run Monday, July 13, 8 am Bonnet Carré Spillway, Norco, LA runnotc.org This three-mile mud run through the woods of the Bonnet Carré Spillway is one of the oldest trail runs in the country. Put on by the New Orleans Track Club, participation is open to both runners and walkers. The race is followed by a party. Rivershack Tavern's River Run 2015 Friday, July 24, 6:30 pm Rivershack Tavern, 3449 River Rd. nolarunning.com Runners and walkers of all skill levels are welcome and invited to Rivershack Tavern's annual River Run on July 24. Beginning and ending at the infamous "Home of the Tacky Ashtray," prizes will be awarded for the top 3 open male and female finishers in the 2-mile event, as well as the top masters, grandmasters, seniors, and race walkers. A concert by the Mustard Brothers Band follows the race.
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Essence Festival 2015 Top Picks Thursday, July 2 DJ Drama and Biz Markie 1–5 p.m. ~ Sugar Mill, 1021 Convention Center Blvd. DJ Drama is best known for his collaboration with rappers T.I. and Lil Wayne. He has also worked with other well-known artists such as Nelly, Yung Joc, Willie the Kid, Young Jeezy, Akon, Snoop Dogg and Gucci Mane. Biz Markie is best known for his 1989 hit single “Just a Friend” and has recently worked in television and recording endeavors. Kevin Hart 7 p.m. ~ Main Stage While working as a shoe salesman by day, Kevin Hart was discovered at an amateur comedy night at a local club. The laughs roared throughout New England as his reputation grew. He is now known nationally as a comedian, actor, producer and writer. His notable works include Think Like a Man, About Last Night, and Real Husbands of Hollywood. Trey Songz 7:45 p.m. ~ Main Stage This 30-year-old is best known for his musical talents. However, he is also a songwriter, producer and actor. To date, he has released six albums, his most recent release being Trigga. Songz just completed the Between the Sheets Tour with Chris Brown and Tyga.
Nico & Vinz 8:40 p.m. ~ Hot Right Now Superlounge Nico & Vinz, a Norwegian duo originally called Envy, formed in 2009. Their West African roots heavily influenced both artists and are reflected in their music. Nico & Vinz are most widely known for their 2013 release “Am I Wrong.”
Saturday, July 4
Doug E. Fresh 7 p.m. ~ Art of Hip-Hop Superlounge Doug E. Fresh, originally from Barbados, is known as the "Human Beat Box." His performances are memorable for his unique ability to imitate artificial sound. The artist is also a successful rapper and record producer.
Iyanla Vanzant 5:35 PM ~ Empower U, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Iyanla Vanzant has frequented many stages and entered many homes as a popular author, special guest and television host. She appeared repeatedly on The Oprah Winfrey Show and is known for her inspirational wisdom and expertise as a lawyer, teacher and life coach. Her most recent book, Peace from Broken Pieces, chronicles her personal struggle and how she has found peace amid chaos.
India.Arie 8:20 p.m. ~Main Stage (Also speaking Saturday, July 4 at Empower U, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center) India.Arie has sold more than 10 million records worldwide and is best known as an R&B and soul musician. Her talents have achieved her four Grammy Awards and over 20 nominations. Her most recent album is Songversation.
Erykah Badu 8:35 p.m. ~ Main Stage This Dallas, Texas, native was first signed in 1994 and released her first R&B album in 1997. Since then, she has blossomed into a successful singer-songwriter, producer and actress. She is now remembered for her impact on the neo-soul sub-genre and is known to some as the First Lady of Neo-Soul.
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Kevin Hart performs July 2
Raheem DeVaughn 9:35 p.m. ~ Now Playing Superlounge Raheem DeVaughn is a successful, Grammy-nominated R&B and neo-soul artist. His hit single “Woman” earned a 2008 Grammy nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. He has also has made several guest appearances on popular albums, joining artists such as The Roots.
Sunday, July 5 Bishop Lester Love and the City of Love 10:30 a.m. ~ Empower U, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Bishop Lester Love is the leader of the City of Love. He has traveled the country inspiring others to achieve their full potential and find God through the teachings of the Bible. His oratory talent is known to be rousing and magnetic for all to hear.
Floetry 7 p.m. ~ Main Stage Artists Marsha Ambrosius and Natalie Stewart first came together as a duo with a love for performance poetry. The two have been active in music for a number of years and each recorded solo albums. Ambrosius and Stewart are together again, performing for the first time in nine years beginning in May 2015. SZA 8 p.m. ~ Hot Right Now Superlounge SZA is the stage name for alternative R&B artist Solana Rowe. She has been musically active for years, releasing her first EP, See. SZA.Run, in 2012. Her most recent release, A, has an edgy tone that has been fueling the Enter the Void tour, which she has headlined since 2014.
Where Y'at Chats with Tonya Boyd-Cannon, Star of NBC’s The Voice by Kimmie Tubre If you’re a fan of NBC’s The Voice, you’re definitely familiar with Tonya Boyd-Cannon. The Mississippi-native NOLA girl turned heads in her opening performance, and has since gone on to work with renowned musical artist and Voice coach Adam Levine and a team of very talented singers. Between her dominating, soulful voice and her charismatic personality, Tonya is showing the world what the people of New Orleans have been seeing for years. Where Y’at: How and when did you decide to participate in The Voice? What was that decision process like for you and your family? Tonya Boyd-Cannon: I auditioned for The Voice in 2013 via online submissions. I didn’t get a callback, which was another “NO” on my list, but I was determined to continue toward my dream. I read about the auditions for Season 8 online and, even better, they were coming to New Orleans. So I discussed the audition with my husband, and he was very supportive and motivating. I made the final decision and here I am today. WYAT: Tell me about your experience on stage in front of the live audience. Were there any moments of panic? TBC: Being in front of a live audience, including the coaches, was nerve wracking! Between pacing the floor and praying, I don’t remember much. I sort of blacked out during the performance. Of course, I came back to life once it ended. (laughs) WYAT: In three words, describe the feeling you received when three coaches turned around in your favor? TBC: Excited, Confident, and Motivated.
WYAT: Why did you choose Team Adam? What surprised you most working with him? TBC: I went with my coach, Adam Levine, because I knew he would challenge me and help me develop my voice musically and aesthetically. I don’t remember being surprised by him. I was more so in awe of working one-on-one with him. He’s the real deal. What you see on television is what you get in real life. I love that about him. WYAT: In closing, what have things been like for your family since you joined The Voice cast? TBC: My family is having a blast, especially my children. They love the attention they’re getting from their classmates and teachers. Tonya Boyd-Cannon performs at Essence Festival on Sat., July 3 at 7:55 p.m. on the Soul of R&B Superlounge Stage.
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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.
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.
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The Metropolitan is the premier 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.
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.
Peristyle Bar at Marti’s 1041 Rue Dumaine 522-5478
Fabulous food and ambiance bring many diners to Marti's. But do not forget the Happy Hour available at the Peristyle Bar Sunday through Thursday, 5 - 7pm.
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. St. Joe's Bar 5535 Magazine St. 899-3744, stjoesbar.com
St. Joe's is a classic Uptown bar across from Whole Foods with a great patio and fantastic mojitos. Try their famous Blueberry Mojito.
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.
Rated by customers as the French Quarter’s best. Out of this world delicious. Sure to send you into orbit! The Alien Cocktail will take you to another galaxy.
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By Christopher DiBenedetto
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ogether a group has the chance to go beyond personal boundaries: to elevate each other as players, while enhancing the music in spirit, content and creativity, bringing forth the wealth of lessons learned from several lifetimes of study. For the members of Daria & The Hip Drops, the indie pop funk machine equipped with a sassy lead singer and steel pannist, this technique could not have worked better. This grooving group is prepped and ready to release their second album, Hipnotic, after coming off an exciting spring, and can only look forward to the future. Where Y’at is excited to speak with the band’s creator, Daria Dzurik, to see how this unique band came about, the lessons they’ve learned and what they have in store for their bright future. Where Y’at: You recorded your first EP, Calliope, as a solo artist. What made you form and stick with a group versus doing things on your own? Daria Dzurik: It was a lot of pressure to play by myself. So I put a band together to do a couple of live shows, and it was so much more fun to play with a full group than alone. That’s actually where it came from. I feel like I almost established the band in a backwards way, like I had all this stuff we’re in and this EP made but no one to play it. So it kind of evolved in this backwards sort of way like that. WYAT: So are you still the primary songwriter or is it more of a group effort these days? Daria: I write and come up with a song or idea, or most of a song. Then, once I get stuck, I bring it to everyone and say, “Okay, where can we go with this?” So I basically do the song, then the band helps with the groove and then Graham comes in during the recording process and he’s responsible for how the album sounds. He used to be a sound engineer at Fudge Recording Studios.
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Honestly, that’s why I decided to record an album. I was just out of college at the school of music at FSU, and he had just started his job at the recording studio, so I was like, “I should move to New Orleans to record some songs.” WYAT: What made you choose the steel pan as one of the lead instruments? Daria: I started playing [steel pan] in my junior year of high school, and Florida State had a steel band. I was going to school for piano, and I just really liked steel band on the side with FSU’s steel drum ensemble. I guess it got to the point when I first started writing for the band that I was doing everything on piano and voice. Then I finally graduated and did all of my big end-of-year piano performances and realized I liked playing steel drum more than piano. So then I built the band around my pans and what sounded good with it; I think from the get-go I knew I wanted to use my steel drums as my main instrument. WYAT: I hear you have some new music coming out soon. Can you give our readers the lowdown on what your latest album is all about? Daria: It’s called Hipnotic; I wanted it to be a start-to-finish album and not just something that’s individual downloads or individual tracks. So we put in a lot of interludes and are trying to go for this concept of a beach on the moon. I get really excited when we record because we’ll add Ableton and Resin samples. I even went to the beach and recorded some sound effects from the waves. Recording to me is like a different monster. I actually wrote and recorded all of the material with Sean Mooney of House of Goats and Lewis D’Aubin of C.O.G. Secret Lab for the current EP. We are now writing with the full lineup and should be back in the studio within two weeks to start working on a release with the entire band.
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Tales of the Cocktail 2015
By Andrew Marin
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t is once again the time of year when liquor and spirits professionals descend on New Orleans for a convention like no other. For more than 10 years, Tales of the Cocktail has been bringing those passionate about cocktails together for seminars, tastings, networking and celebration.
If you are a local distiller, bartender or very devoted cocktail geek, you definitely have planned for the week of July 15 to 19. If you're new to the industry, here are some events you don't want to miss during this incredibly unique festival. THE BITTERS MARKET The Hotel Monteleone is once again home base for the fest, and its lobby will host a market of bitters. More than 30 brands of bitters from around the world will be available, and most if not all will have representatives attending Tales. Purchase ones like Angostura or Peychaud's for your Sazerac, cardamom or molasses bitters from Fee Brothers or fanciful Xocolatl Mole or Burlesque from Bittermens. Not sure what to do with the bitters? For tools of the trade and recipe books galore, don't miss the Cocktail Kingdom and Octavia Books pop-up shops right next door. Access to the market is free. USBG ACCREDITATION If you are a United States Bartenders’ Guild member, take advantage of this membership perk. There are no prerequisites for The Spirits Professional
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Exam, but it must be passed in order to take the Advanced Bartender Written and Advanced Bartender Practical Exams. Each exam costs $150. Register online at the Tales website listed below. SPIRITED DINNERS & LUNCHEONS / DYNAMIC DUOS Tales gives spirit brands the opportunity to partner with local restaurants and bars for carefully crafted dinner pairings and special cocktail events. Check the list at the fest’s website, but off the top of my head, here are a few worth considering:
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Dinners (July 16) Angel’s Envy at Bourbon House Grand Marnier at La Petite Grocery Hennessy at Restaurant R’evolution Leblon Cachaça at Coquette Sandeman Port at Emeril’s Handmade Vodka at Fulton Alley William Grant & Sons at Meauxbar Luncheons July 18: Prohibition Tea is a prohibitionstyle “tea party” at The Windsor Court with elegant brunch treats and Old New Orleans Rum cocktails.
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July 19: Magnificent Morning-After Mastication Masterpiece at Mopho with Asian-inspired dishes designed for recovery and cocktails, some including boba tea. Dynamic Duos (drinks only) July 16: Copper & Kings Cognac at Bar Tonique July 16: Diageo Reserve Brands at Cure July 16: Flor De Cana at Cane & Table July 17: Kinahan’s Irish Whiskey at Twelve Mile Limit July 17: Monkey 47 Gin at Bellocq July 17: Veev Spirits at Balise July 17: Rums of Puerto Rico at Cane & Table
If you’re not ready to commit to a specific date or place, Tales Restaurant Week involves 14 restaurants running special menus during the whole week. Details are on the festival’s website. TASTING ROOMS Spend $100 on ticketed events and you’ll receive a wristband to enter the Tasting Rooms that liquor vendors run throughout the week. There are many, so attend the ones that draw your attention. You can sip Bulleit Bourbon with Hollis Bulleit herself, try the William Grant & Sons lineup (Hendricks, The Balvenie, Glenfiddich, etc.), caffeinate with Patron XO’s tequila-coffee blend and compare the different “colors” of Johnnie Walker scotch. SEMINARS Irish Pubs: How They Took over the World – Tullamore D.E.W. is sponsoring this seminar devoted to the ubiquitous Irish pub and why you can find one almost anywhere. Pub regular or whiskey fan? This is all you.
In a Snap!: Cocktail Photography 101 – Photographer Daniel Krieger has shot for publications like The New York Times and Food & Wine Magazine. With his help, your smartphone photo can do justice to the details of that beautiful drink. Or with a real camera, you might even get that photo published.
Perfect Frozen Drinks: Science & Practice – Alcoholic slushie experts Dave Arnold and Philip Duff will go over the mechanics of frozen drinks. Should you buy a machine? How do you balance sugar and acid? Whether you love daiquiris, margaritas or frozen Irish coffees, this is pretty much vital info for the New Orleans summer.
For Peat’s Sake! (A Study of Smoke) – Whiskey expert Dave Broom will go over how different peats and smokes bring different flavors to food and drink, with tastings. Bartending expert Ryan Chetiyawardana will demonstrate the proper use of smoky ingredients, both alcoholic and otherwise.
Mint: Keeping Cocktails Fresh Since 1492 – Charlotte Voissey of William Grant & Sons and Peter Vestinos, owner of BarMedic, will discuss why mint is the most popular cocktail herb, including its history, many uses and the best way to keep it fresh and crisp at your bar.
Stylish Service: Flair for Mixologists – Champion bartenders Anthony Pullen, Dario Doimo and Kate Gerwin will demonstrate flicks, rolls, throws and the other techniques that keep bar tools fl ying through the air and customers impressed. I've seen Pullen in action before and it's pretty mesmerizing. You cannot wear open-toed shoes to this seminar. Seriously.
The Long Haul: Bars Built to Last – Paul Clarke, executive editor of Imbibe Magazine, will lead a panel with esteemed bar owners (H. Joseph Ehrmann, Daniel Shoemaker and Dushan Zaric) on the realities of opening a bar and, more importantly, sustaining it to succeed for years to come. Future entrepreneurs, this will be invaluable advice.
Untold Stories of 3 Classic Cocktails – Robert Simonson, cocktail writer for The New York Times and other publications, will host a seminar with authors and historians St. John Frizell and David Wondrich. You probably enjoy drinking a Harvey Wallbanger, a Last Word or a Sazerac. Now learn their origins. Made in America Happy Hour – Tales brings in liquors from all over the world, but this tasting is dedicated to the 50 states. Sample brands proudly made on our shores, including Four Roses Bourbon, Cathead Vodka and Old New Orleans Rum.
LAST CALL As of press time, these specific events were not sold out. Tickets and the week's full schedule of events is available at http://talesofthecocktail.com/events/new-orleans/ And, of course, if you find yourself with an invitation to any of the legendary parties hosted by industry giants like Bacardi or Diageo, be sure to attend. The creative set pieces and open bars will put other theme parties to shame. Andrew Marin writes about cocktails and food for Where Y’at Magazine and is preparing his liver to run the Tales gauntlet again this year. Follow him @ndrewmarin on Twitter and Instagram for live updates.
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FilmReviews
Catch Where Y'at Movie Editor David Vicari and critic Fritz Esker's “Dueling Critics” blog at WhereYat.com.
Burying the Ex By David Vicari
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I really wanted to like Burying the Ex, because it's directed by Joe Dante, who was a prolific filmmaker in the '80s with films like Gremlins, The Howling and Innerspace, but it's not easy for him to get funding for a feature these days because he hasn't had a hit film in years and also the fact that he is no spring chicken. Burying the Ex, a mild horror-comedy, just doesn't have much spark. This dark comedy opens with horror and science fiction enthusiast Max (Anton Yelchin) constantly being henpecked by his controlling girlfriend, Evelyn (Ashley Greene). As luck would have it, Evelyn is hit by a bus and dies, then Max reunites with Olivia (Alexandra Daddario), who is a science fiction-loving nerd's fantasy – she is devastatingly beautiful, loves the films produced by Val Lewton, and understands the pop cultural significance of Fruit Brute cereal. However, Max's lucky streak soon runs out because Evelyn returns from the grave and acts like nothing has changed. She continues to boss Max around, even though she's a zombie. The two actresses seem to be having fun, especially Greene, but Yelchin's character constantly mopes around with a rain cloud over his head. It's not fun when the hero is a bore. And it's also not fun when the film never catches fire. I partly blame the screenplay by Alan Trezza, which is based on his short film, because it takes forever to get going and where it goes isn't surprising or interesting...or very funny. I also blame Dante's flat direction. Sure, there are oodles of horror and science fiction movie references that you would expect from a Dante film, but the style and energy of his past movies are nowhere to be found. This just plays like a bland made-for-TV movie. Dammit, I had hopes for this one. Burying the Ex is currently streaming online.
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl By Fritz Esker Moviegoers made The Fault in Our Stars a big hit last year. It’s a fairly well-made piece of schmaltz that at least attempts to deal with the emotional wreckage caused when a young person is dying of cancer. But since it did well, audiences are now seemingly going to be subjected to a new sub-genre of quirky dying teen movies. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl tells the story of Greg (Thomas Mann), a high school student who opts out of making any friends except Earl (RJ Cyler), an African-American boy he makes movies with. The movies are just short parodies of classic films. A few of the titles are funny, but most of them consist of the boys just recreating films on a low budget. It’s repeated throughout the film, and often isn’t funny. Greg’s mom forces him to hang out with her friend’s daughter Rachel (Olivia Cooke), who has leukemia. They develop a friendship, lessons are learned, etc. The movie’s problems are many: it often reeks of quirk for quirk’s sake, the supporting characters have one trait and that’s it, and the story uses Rachel’s tragedy primarily as a vehicle to make Greg a better person. The best version of this film would have given equal weight to Greg, Earl, and Rachel. But Earl and Rachel are rendered one-dimensional assistants to Greg’s growth. There are a few good moments that hint at the film that might have been. It’s really at its best when it allows itself to be serious instead of quirky and “funny.” But that’s not the route it takes.
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Dueling Critics: Inside Out By David Vicari and Fritz Esker
appy -go-lucky 11-year-old Riley (voice of Kaitlyn Dias) has her life turned upside down and inside out when she and her parents move to a new city. Lonely and without friends, Riley begins to feel down. The primary emotion in her head – Joy (Amy Poehler) – does what she can to help Riley through this hard time, but Sadness (Phyllis Smith) can't keep her hands off Riley's happy memories. That's the premise of Inside Out, a bright, funny and deeply moving computer-animated feature from Pixar. Rounding out the voice cast of Riley's feelings are Bill Hader as Fear, Lewis Black as Anger and Mindy Kaling as Disgust. Fritz: So...Pixar's done it again. Why is Inside Out a triumph alongside its many other classics? David: The reason that Inside Out is brilliant is that, like many of the Pixar films before it, it delves into human emotions in thoughtful ways that ring true. The Toy Story films deal with all the colors of childhood. Inside Out vividly captures loneliness and depression, and even though this is a spirited comedy it is never condescending or goes for an easy way out. How do you think children and teens will react to the themes of the movie? Fritz: The film's candor in telling children that sadness and anger are valid, necessary emotions is refreshing since we live in a society where messages like "the glass is half full" and "look on the bright side" are shoved down our throats at all times. Small children will enjoy it because, like all of Pixar's best, the resonant themes are integrated with some top-notch verbal and physical comedy. The kids will like the slapstick humor and the bright colors. The scenes involving Bing Bong, Riley's long-lost imaginary friend, might make them sad, but...if they handled similarly heavy scenes in Big Hero 6, Up, and the like, they can handle this. Do you think teens will see this? When I was a teenager, I missed out on Beauty & the Beast and Aladdin in the theater because I thought seeing animated films when I was at the worldly ages of 13 and 14 was beneath me. David: I think it's a part of childhood to see and deal with heavy scenes in animated movies. It makes you stronger. As a child, I was disturbed when Bambi's mother got shot, and I was freaked out when the beautiful but wicked queen transforms into an ugly old woman in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. I do know that teenage girls are more hip to animated films, so they will definitely see it. Boys, however, may be reluctant, but Pixar films kind of have a reputation of being a bit "cooler" than most other animated films, so let's hope for the best.
Inside Out is incredibly imaginative. It's ingenious and often very funny how the world inside of pre-teen Riley's body works, and how her feeling, Joy, has to travel through all these aspects of the girl's life to get back to central control. Which moments did you like best? Fritz: I love the concept of blue-collar workers going through all of our memory banks, deciding what to keep and discard, and periodically sending annoying songs into our consciousness just to be jerks. I was also a big fan of the dream studio and the occasional glimpses we get into the minds of supporting characters. I think young children will watch this and enjoy it. But when they get older, they'll re-watch it and love it for different reasons. It's rare to find a movie you can enjoy as a child, adolescent, and adult all for separate reasons. For some reason, I'm thinking of the 1987 Steve Martin comedy Roxanne. As a kid, I loved all the slapstick and the jokes about his nose, but as I got older I understood his pain and loneliness. And as an adult, I picked up on even more nuance and more layers. Do you have a movie from your childhood you feel that way about? David: Off the top of my head — Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. As a kid I enjoyed the excitement of the space battles, but as I grow older I appreciate more its themes on the evolution of life and, in particular, aging and how Kirk deals with such things. Fritz: My final thought/shout out to the film is to praise its efficiency. It covers a lot of plot and thematic ground in just an hour and a half. In an era where summer blockbusters routinely push the 140-minute envelope, aspiring writers and directors could learn a few lessons by watching Inside Out. David: Exactly. It's a nice, compact movie that never feels rushed, but has a clear plot and well-defined characters. It's a wonderful film for all ages.
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Below are our staff's favorite #NOLA hashtags on Instagram for June. Tag us @WhereYatNola or #WhereYatNola to be featured in an upcoming issue.
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Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal announced his 2016 presidential run on June 24. Despite barely a percentage of support amongst his party and strong opposition within Louisiana, his campaign vows his numbers will climb in the next three months.
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Below are our staff's New Orleans hashtag picks from Twitter for June. Tag us @WhereYatNola or #WhereYatNola to be featured in an upcoming issue.
@CajunHumor: You might be from Louisiana if you know that Tchoupitoulas is a street and not a disease.
Following the murder of nine church-goers in a raciallymotivated attack in South Carolina, several states and businesses have begun removing old confederate symbols. Generating a heated debate in our city, Mitch Landrieu has openly supported rebranding St. Charles Avenue's historic Lee Circle monument.
JurassicCameo It's 5 o' clock on Isla Nublar. Social media had a field day poking fun at a tourist in the summer's breakaway blockbuster who saves his margaritas during a Pterodactyl attack. That tourist was none other than Jimmy Buffett, making a cameo during a locally shot scene at his Margaritaville franchise.
@AmyPurdyGurl : As much as I love New Orleans it's the worst place for me! I'm allergic to shellfish!! So I can only eat beignets! Oh well! ;) ;) #yum @TheJoeyRuss: A much needed detox is happening after spending 72 hours in New Orleans for a bachelor party. Bourbon Street got the best of me. @BenjaminSWatson: When ur kids "play Mardi Gras" by standing halfway up the stairs and throwing stuffed animals/toys to their siblings below, u live in #Nola @CarolynNews: Unintended consequence of #NOLA smoking ban: without the smoke, some places just smell kind of bad. Like, was this an old cat house bad.
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LoveWins A June 26 Supreme Court ruling officially legalized samesex marriage in all 50 states. Despite conservatice criticism in Louisiana—perhaps most vocally by presidential hopeful Bobby Jindal—a New Orleans couple has already stepped forward to become the first legally recognized newlyweds.
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TalesFromTheQuarter By Debbie Lindsay
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pring cleaning is a universally accepted practice (triggered by spring fever) that traditionally occurs as the snow-covered landscape gives way to a growth spurt and the family resumes life outside of their house-bound hibernation. Then, finally the home is allowed to shake off the staleness of winter. In the Deep South, especially in our city, spring fever and its cleaning might occur after an unruly gust of sustained cold air (our version of winter) has departed. Spring cleaning is also a term for a deep clean that goes beyond the vacuum cleaner and a swish of the toilet bowl. It’s a time to purge, organize, renew. Mardi Gras allows for our Christmas decorations to remain intact as long as purple, green and gold are somehow draped over Xmas trees, wreaths and garland by Twelfth Night (otherwise you’re a loser with no respect for “our” traditions). If that yuletide tree isn’t a dried-up brown thing suitable only for kindling, but rather a “forever young” (artificial tree) prop, then you can carry it into Easter with cutesy pastel sh*t…I mean decorations. But come festival season, get a fresh start; let your freak flags fl y, string lights and tacky oriental lanterns—bring on the flowers. Here, our never ending array of festivals and social events necessitate several “spring” cleanings. If June Cleaver lived here she’d go full throttle year round trying to manage, sort and organize all the “stuff ” we have that’s crucial to life here. Limited closet space in our older houses means Mardi Gras costumes must share storage space with our Saint Patrick’s Day greenery, which vies for real estate with our favorite French Quarter Fest apparel, and then those seven days of Jazz Fest which demand the ultimate wardrobe considerations and space. Those days and nights of Jazz Fest involve more than the half-dozen perfect outfi ts of cut-off s, tees, cute gypsy skirts, cargo pants, sundresses and mud-resistant linens. It also demands closet space for footwear—not one pair but several pairs: shrimper boots for the monsoon and cute rain boots for the slightly muddy days, sandals, Chuck Taylors, and dancin’ kicks for evening concerts. And there must be creative arrangements within drawers to easily access all the necessary tee-shirts for the first Craw Kill Boil, BBQ, City Park picnic and the half-
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dozen “must attend” festivals throughout the city, bayous and ‘cross the lake. Holy cow, I nearly forgot the Red Dress Run! Do you really think all our straight boys that delight in getting in touch with their feminine inner soul will really part with their “hell yeah I picked it out myself” red frocks? And those adorable red heels for the daring or even the red glitter gluegunned Nikes—do you think for a minute they will be discarded? More organization will be required for the closet and those dust bunnies and stinky track shoes from college days will have to go. All this brings us now to summer, which officially began with June 21’s solstice. There is generally a brief lull following Memorial Day weekend when summer activities begin in earnest—use it to prep for the ensuing months of summer (which last ‘til November down here). Ice chests, grills and lawn chairs will need cleaning and proper placement in yards and on porches. Then, inventory the back-ups (bug repellents, picnic supplies, etc.) that every good Louisiana summer social butterfl y stores in their car trunk. Also, start thinking about hurricane escape plans. Prep the trunk and storage compartments in your vehicle. Clean out those half-eaten packages of powdered mini-doughnuts (and stale granolas bars from when you felt guilty about the powdered doughnuts) from the glove box, remove all molding coffee mugs from under the seat. Clean the ashtray used when you cheated during Lent (throw away forever that back-up pack wedged in the seat cushion). Start adding provisions for that Bob Breck weather alert: road maps, flashlights, bottled water, something to pee in during contra fl ow when your bladder is the only thing about to fl ow. Clean clothes, well-sealed snacks, a book to read during contra-fl ow… Or move to Paris for the summer. Otherwise plan now and then you can clear your mind for summer pastimes. Summertime brings memories of school vacation time that stay with us long after the reality of year-round careers and work take over. So make your home as carefree and inviting as that vacation getaway that money and time will not allow. Introduce your lawn mower to your grass, don that apron, simmer some red beans, plug-in the vacuum cleaner, tune-in OZ, organize your beer coozies, make some lemonade, and when a deep clean is impossible, make a stove-top potpourri of Zatarain’s boil and it will obliterate any litter box odors. Down here, vacation is an attitude embraced a little every day at nearby festivals, on our porches, in kitchens and backyards. Now that you’ve tidied up, put those feet up, crack open a cold beer and see just how many neighbors you can enlist to pass a good time.
Po-BoyViews By Phil LaMancusa
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Separation Anxiety Or There's No More Room! There's Too Much Stuff!!
’m a born collector, I collect stuff ; and if collecting stuff ever became illegal, I’d have to plead insanity. I’m crazy about collecting! (stuff ). I've accepted this seemingly harmless addiction as a fact of my life have, enjoying living with it, and loving it; I’ve never considered a support group nor an intervention. I‘m at home with my obsession. “Too much of everything is just enough” I say. My life and living spaces reflect that sentiment; I resemble that remark. America (the world) is full of us collectors but unfortunately there is a downside to our lifestyle: what happens to all of our stuff when we go away? What happens when we get sick, leave town, get pinched, evicted, become incapacitated, decapitated, hop on the bus (Gus), go into a facility, take it on the lam or die from bad ham. What happens to our stuff ? What happens is that someone else has to deal with it. “Not me,” I hear you say “nothing and no one will ever separate me from my stuff !” So, okay, tell me: is your job that secure, your home life that stable, your finances that protected? Is your health, surroundings and way of life immune to harm (or bad ham)? It’s fine to live with an optimistic attitude; but you know, sh*t happens and your support group is only as strong as their finances, health
and well-being. Truth be told, we’re all one step away from the loss of the independence that is crucial to the custodianship of our belongings. Bob is my friend. He is no longer able to take care of himself. He is at the mercy of the public health system and has no one to take him in, give him support and/or assist him in his daily life. Bob has an apartment full of stuff. Guess who Bob calls? I’ll give you a hint: it isn’t Ghostbusters. To get into Bob’s house I need his keys, I need a note for the landlord, I need to get past security. I’m thinking that Bob is going to move back, I spend time cleaning, straightening; hell, I even construct new shelves for his stuff. It’s looking like that won’t be the case and now it’s up to me to handle that. This cannot happen over a weekend; get rid of his stuff, stuff that he has lovingly collected and stuff that (mostly) no one else wants. To take charge of his responsibilities, make sure his affairs are settled, creatimg order out of the chaos that he’s leaving behind is work. A**** and G**** were my landladies when I lived on Dauphine Street. They had lived in the house since childhood, they grew up in the streets of the French Quarter, went to mass at the Cathedral, shopped at Matassa’s, their husbands were waiters at Antoine’s. G***** was sent to a nursing home. A**** never came back after Katrina. Their apartments were emptied and their personal effects put into trash bags and left on the curb for the evening garbage truck. A crocheted tissue box holder, a ball of twine collected from the restaurant, a bottle of holy water, a report card from their child’s second grade class. Landfill. Up for ridicule. The tree that their father planted in 1955 has been cut down. The building is now condos. It’s as if they had never been born. John’s mother committed suicide when she was twenty-
seven and he was three. He and his little sister were raised by their dad in a house by the beach. Dad was an engineer and John became one also. John took his own life at twentyseven. His kid sister kept the photo album of John’s (and her) baby photos. She lived a long life. I found the photo album at a thrift store, after she passed; they were about to throw away the photos and sell the album on its own. I have the album (with the photos) and John (and his sister) will live with me as long as we can hold out. Eventually something will happen to me and my stuff will have to be dealt with. I love my stuff ; my stuff anchors me here, keeps me connected to my home and environment. Willingly. Someday I will go away (see above), and my things, that I’ve
I love my stuff; my stuff anchors me here, keeps me connected to my home and environment. collected, that help my sanity and stability, will no longer have a home. I tend to anthropomorphize my belongings and as much as I am going to miss them, I know that they’re going to miss me as well. Sadly, I think that I’d better stop collecting stuff and maybe start letting go of some of what I have. I can call it ‘downsizing’ or maybe just easing the burden that I would place on whoever has to, someday, clean up after me. Perhaps it would have been better if I had not kept so many possessions. Maybe I’ll do it because I’ve been taught a lesson by those who have passed before me. Stuff is just stuff, after all. Or is it?
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Jacques and Claire Creppel celebrate the 35th anniversary of The Columns Hotel.
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