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Features 8 LSU Preview 16 Uber in New Orleans 17 Recyling Crisis 18 Maine: Land of Giant Crawfish

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"The Zion Train is coming our way," proclaimed Bob Marley. New Orleans is waiting at the station for the arrival of Zion Williamson, who is seen as a savior to the Pelicans. Zion is a generational talent whose likes haven’t been seen since…Anthony Davis. Let’s hope that Zion leads the Pelicans to the promised land! Football has arrived with the LSU Tigers taking the field. Andrew Alexander previews their upcoming season and looks at QB Joe Burrow. Meanwhile, Tulane aims for another bowl berth while taking on the AAC at Yulman Stadium. Labor Day weekend brings the wildly fun Southern Decadence, known as the Gay Mardi Gras. The holiday kicks off the fall festival season starting with Freedom Fest, the Shrimp & Petroleum Festival in Morgan City, Who Dat Fest, and many others. Let the good times roll! If it’s too hot to fire up the grill this Labor Day, then check out a joint featured in Steven Melendez’s rundown of great NOLA BBQ spots. Or visit a local classic on the West Bank highlighted in Burke Bischoff’s culinary history piece. Stay cool and dry! –Josh Danzig, Publisher

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Then the improbable happened. With just a six-percent chance to win the NBA Draft Lottery, the Pelicans defied the odds to land the No. 1 pick and the right to draft Duke freshman phenom Zion Williamson. Simply known by his first name, Zion is the jolt of energy needed to reinvigorate the stagnant Pelicans fan base, as evidenced by the thousands of fans who turned out on Fulton Street for a draft night party. Zion took notice of the outpouring of enthusiasm. “I saw fans that love this team,” Zion said at his introductory team press conference. “The love they showed, for what I saw in the video, was incredible. I didn’t think I deserved all that much. But, I mean, it was just passion for the team.” Zion burst onto the mainstream basketball scene as a high schooler in South Carolina with rim-rattling highlight dunks and freakish athleticism. Choosing to play under legendary “Coach K” Mike Krzyzewski at college, basketball powerhouse Duke rocketed the young star into the stratosphere. Last season, Zion led Duke to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament and finished with a plethora of awards and accolades. At 6-foot-7 and 285-pounds, Zion averaged nearly 23 points and 9 rebounds per game during his lone collegiate season, while showcasing gravity-defying leaping ability, impressive defensive versatility, and overpowering strength and explosiveness. The combination of his heavy frame, athleticism, and skillset have drawn comparisons to NBA legend Charles Barkley, as well as Larry Johnson, Blake Griffin, and former Pelican Julius Randle. Zion has been called a “once-in-ageneration” talent and is the most hyped NBA prospect since LeBron James was selected in the 2003 draft. His five-year, $75 million shoe deal with Jordan Brand is the richest annual rookie shoe deal in NBA history. Yet despite being lauded at every turn, the 19-year-old seems grounded, humble, and genuinely grateful for the rewards he’s already reaping before playing a regular season NBA game. Zion’s emotional interview immediately following his selection on draft night, in which he thanked his mother for her sacrifices as tears trickled down his cheeks, punctuated by his now-famous “let’s dance” message, instantly endeared him to the evergrowing army of Pelicans fans watching in New Orleans and around the globe. “I dreamt about having my name called by

the commissioner since I was a little kid, and for him to call my name first meant even more to me,” Zion said. “Having my family and friends there to support me—I think just made that moment much better.” Biblically, Mount Zion is the hill in Jerusalem on which the City of David, a palace named for the King of Israel, was built. David Griffin was tapped as the architect of the franchise barely a month before the Pelicans won the NBA Lottery. Since April, Griffin has assembled the foundational building blocks for the franchise’s future, the most important cornerstone being Zion. Even though Griffin insists that veteran guard Jrue Holiday is the face of the franchise, Zion is the proverbial hill upon whose shoulders Griffin will construct a successful franchise. “Physically, he’s touched by the hand of God to play this game,” the Pelicans executive said of Zion on draft night. That sounds like a franchise savior in the making. To his credit, Zion is buying into the culture Griffin is rapidly establishing, embracing his role as a rookie, not a basketball messiah. “I haven’t even played one game yet, so I look at it just like that,” Zion said. “I’m just trying to come contribute to the team. Whatever the vets need me to do, I’m ready to do it.” Zion seems ready for New Orleans, and New Orleans is definitely ready for him. As a Crescent City basketball fan, however, it’s fair to feel slight trepidation about the latest potential savior the city’s franchise has drafted. Both Chris Paul and Davis forced trades out of New Orleans, albeit handling it differently, but the result was the same—a superstar drafted by the franchise eventually bolted. Will Zion still be enamored with New Orleans by 2025? The answer is currently unclear, but Griffin and the organization seem to be charting a new path for handling the development of the latest basketball prodigy to land in the Big Easy. For now, it’s time for Pelicans fans to ratchet up the excitement, grab a ticket to the Smoothie King Center or turn on the television, and enjoy the magic that Zion is capable of bringing every time he steps on the court. Zion’s an electrifying dunk. He’s a ferocious block. He’s a Mississippi-wide smile. He’s a franchise cornerstone. He’s a savior. He is hope. And, New Orleans, he is ours.

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fter leading LSU to the program’s first 10-win season since 2013, coach Ed Orgeron’s job security has improved considerably heading into his third full season with the Tigers. Under Orgeron’s guidance last season, the Tigers won the Fiesta Bowl over Central Florida and dominated a Georgia team that was ranked number two while avoiding the inexplicable losses against Mississippi State and Troy that blemished his inaugural head coaching campaign in Baton Rouge. Yet, there’s still plenty of room for improvement, as evidenced by the team’s three Southeastern Conference losses. The man known on the bayou as “Bebe” has yet to snap LSU’s eight-game losing streak to Alabama and was shutout 29-0 last season in Death Valley by the Crimson Tide. All roads to the SEC Championship in Atlanta run through Alabama. But beating the Tide for the first time since 2011 will not be easy this year in Tuscaloosa. However, even if LSU were to falter a ninth straight time against Nick Saban’s squad, 11 other wins throughout the season could convince the College Football Playoff Selection Committee to grant the Tigers an at-large bid.

Joe Burrow: Part Deux At this time last year, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow was still getting acquainted with the south Louisiana humidity after transferring from Ohio State. Since completing his first season under center, the most popular Ohioan in Louisiana represents something

the Tigers have often lacked at the quarterback position the past decade—a tough, experienced leader with gumption. Although his accuracy needs improvement, Burrow takes care of the ball (only five interceptions in 2018) and is a running threat who’s not afraid to lower his shoulder for extra yardage. Burrow’s development as a second-year starter should be aided by the arrival of passing game coordinator Joe Brady, who joins the Tigers after spending the previous two seasons on the New Orleans Saints staff. Brady is tasked with helping LSU offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger vault the Tigers’ offense to new heights, and they have the weapons to accomplish great things. The Tigers possess a versatile stable of running backs, headlined by junior Clyde Edwards-Helaire and talented freshman John Emery. Fellow freshman Tyrion DavisPrice and redshirt freshman Chris “Baby Beast Mode” Curry could play important roles throughout the season as well. On the outside, Justin Jefferson leads a fearsome receiving corps. Jefferson led the team with nearly 900 yards and six scores last season. The Tigers also return talented sophomores Ja’Marr Chase and Terrace Marshall Jr. and seniors Dee Anderson and Derrick Dillon. The most critical factor to success on this side of the ball, and the heartbeat of this team, is the offensive line. Of LSU’s eight returning offensive starters, four of them are linemen. The unit will need to improve

tremendously after tying Texas A&M for most sacks allowed (35) in the SEC last season. Give Burrow and company time, and the offense should flourish.

Veteran Defense The Tigers lost two defensive stalwarts to the draft in linebacker Devin White and cornerback Greedy Williams. LSU cannot replace those two impact players, but, fortunately, defensive coordinator Dave Aranda’s crew is loaded with veteran talent, including an über-talented freshman. Consensus All-America safety Grant Delpit is grabbing preseason headlines, and for good reason. The latest recipient of the illustrious No. 7 jersey heads up a dynamic secondary that’s sure to strike fear into the hearts (and arms) of opposing quarterbacks. Upperclassmen JaCoby Stevens and Kristian Fulton return as secondary anchors, while number one recruit, freshman cornerback, Derek Stingley, Jr. is primed to make a substantial impact. Even with the departure of White, LSU still boasts an impressive trio of linebackers. Jacob Phillips, LSU’s second leading tackler last season behind White, is joined by Michael Divinity Jr. and Patrick Queen. On the edge, K’Lavon Chaisson returns after suffering a torn ACL in last year’s season opener. If Chaisson regains his preinjury form, it’ll be tough to keep him out of the opposing backfield. There’s no shortage of big bodies on the Tigers’ defensive line. The rotation includes Rashard Lawrence, Breiden Fehoko, Glen Logan, and Neil Ferrell working the edge, with Tyler Shelvin and freshman Siaki Ika filling up the middle at nose tackle. Championships are won and lost inside the trenches, and this line has the potential to be one of the SEC’s most formidable.

handled every kickoff in 2018, with 90 percent resulting in touchbacks. Junior Zach Von Rosenberg will resume punting duties after averaging nearly 46 yards per punt last season. LSU’s return game is up for grabs following Jonathan Giles’ abysmal punt return performance last season. EdwardsHelaire did the lion’s (tiger’s) share of the work in the kick return game in 2018, but LSU could see an infusion of youth with the arrival of Derek Stingley Jr. and John Emery.

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Prediction LSU will be tested early with a top 10 match-up at Texas in week two. Win that game, and the Tigers are likely 5-0 when Florida travels to Baton Rouge in midOctober. Losing to the Longhorns isn’t the end of the world for LSU, but it leaves little room for error the rest of the way. The Tigers lost to Alabama, Florida, and Texas A&M last season, but LSU gets the Gators and Aggies at home this year. Until proven otherwise, pencil in LSU to lose to the Crimson Tide. One more loss is lurking out ther —possibly in Austin or a late October hiccup against Mississippi State or Auburn. LSU: 11-2 (6-2), New Year’s Six Bowl

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New Leg Needed The Tigers struck gold last season with graduate transfer Cole Tracy, who connected on 29-of-33 field goals and vaulted the program into the top 10 of field goal percentage. This season, LSU’s kicking hopes rest on the combined talents of freshman Cade York and junior Connor Culp. After connecting on 11-of-16 field goals in 2017, Culp did not attempt a field goal last season. Sophomore Avery Atkins

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Forward Progress Tulane & Willie Fritz Eye Program History in Year Four By Andrew Alexander, photos courtesy of Tulane's Athletics Dept.

hat a difference three years makes in the American Athletic Conference for the Tulane football program. With Willie Fritz at the helm, the Green Wave have steadily improved since he arrived on campus in 2016, culminating with a Cure Bowl victory over Louisiana-Lafayette last season. Tulane finished with a 1-7 AAC record in 2016 but improved to 5-3 in the conference by the end of last season.

All of that was even with one of the primary quarterbacks transferring in five days before the first game. The Green Wave return several veterans on both sides of the ball for the 2019 campaign and, after finishing tied for first in their division last season, have their sights set on big things this year.

Offense The 2019 season marks a new offensive era under the Fritz regime, as offensive coordinator Will Hall joins the Green Wave after serving as the Associate Head Coach & Tight Ends Coach at Memphis the past season. Hall should have plenty of weapons at his disposal as he seeks to help Tulane continue its upward trajectory from the past couple of seasons. After transferring from LSU to Tulane five days before the first game, quarterback Justin McMillan settled into the offense by season’s end, compiling a 5-1 record as a starter. McMillan earned the starting role by midseason and finished with over 1,300 yards passing and 10 touchdowns, along with five rushing touchdowns. With a full offseason under his belt, McMillan has the chance to make big strides in year two with the Green Wave. Joining McMillan in the backfield are Tulane’s top two running backs from last season. Seniors Darius Bradwell and Corey Dauphine combined for over 1,900 yards and 18 touchdowns last season and will likely be a formidable one-two punch again.

McMillian’s top targets will be returning leading receiver Darnell Mooney and Oklahoma State graduate transfer Jalen McClesky. Mooney hauled in 48 catches for nearly 1,000 yards and eight touchdowns last season, while McClesky racked up 123 receptions, 12 touchdowns, and over 1,450 yards during his final two full seasons in Stillwater (2016 and 2017) before transferring four games into the Cowboys’ 2018 campaign. Most of the offensive line starters are gone from a unit that was atrocious at protecting the quarterback and ranked 102nd in the country for sacks allowed (35, the same as LSU). The Green Wave’s offensive line must vastly improve if Hall’s first season in Uptown is to be a success.

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Defense Tulane’s defense will be a major strength for Fritz’s fourth squad in New Orleans. The defense returns eight starters, including defensive end Patrick Johnson, who gobbled up opposing quarterbacks for 10.5 sacks during his 2018 sophomore campaign and tied for 12th best in the nation. Johnson is one of the most fearsome returning pass rushers in the conference, if not the entire NCAA. But Johnson is just the beginning; the Green Wave returns several key contributors from a feisty unit that wreaked havoc last season. Cameron Sample, Jeffrey Johnson, and DeAndre Williams join Patrick Johnson on the line expected to anchor Tulane’s defense this season.

Linebackers Marvin Moody and Lawrence Graham return as the third and fourth leading tacklers from last season. The secondary returns three of its five starters but needs to improve after giving up 260 yards per game.

Special Teams Several of Tulane’s specialists are back. Sophomore Ryan Wright emerged as the leading punter for the Green Wave last year, averaging nearly 44 yards per punt. Placekicker Merek Glover returns after connecting on 10-of-13 field goals. Amare Jones was lights out as a returner his freshman season and could become a major special teams X factor for the Green Wave. Several kickers will be jockeying to replace Zachary Block, the team’s kickoff specialist.

Prediction The Green Wave may increase its regular season win total, but the conference schedule seems too daunting to earn a spot in the AAC title game; however, Tulane’s loaded with veteran talent on both sides of the ball and will have the chance to make a statement this season—achieve the program’s first back-to-back winning seasons since the late 1990s and earn two straight bowl bids for the first time since 1979-1980. For a team desperately in need for some bright spots, that would be a remarkable and historic season. Tulane: 7-5, Birmingham Bowl bid

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Uber: Ubiquitous yet Umbrageous By Landon Murray

little over two years ago, I started what was to be a prosperous venture in the almighty world of becoming an electrician. I was through the moon, hoping to blossom in a field I thought I could grow in. Then, I was laid off, and my world was sent into a worrisome state. How would I afford my life, my bills, and everything that refused to wait? This was all because, out of the blue, I was tossed out.

Like many others in the New Orleans and surrounding areas, and even the country at large, I signed up for Uber. I will say this going forward—I totally knew the risks involved, which include paying for all your own gas, repairs, food on the road, and a myriad of other things. At first, I struggled to figure out what worked for me. I found myself driving around aimlessly and sometimes wasting hours at the airport. At the airport, there is a queue that is meant to keep things in order, but, oftentimes, a glitch will just kick you offline, only to sign you back on. Then, you go from a spot in the queue in the top 10 to one in the hundreds. At first though, I was content to make the same I was at the electrician gig, which was around $318 a week. Sometimes it was easier —sometimes not. Finally, as I crossed five or six months in the Uber pool of drivers, I figured out what worked for me—early morning drives. The reason is simple—not many people want to be up at three or four a.m. The other thing about those times is they are ripe with trips to the airport, which brings in more income and takes less time. I finally had started to not only cover my bills with ease but make way more than I had with any other job I had ever had. Those were some of the best money months I

ever experienced. Long gone was the $318 goal. I was making anywhere from $500, which became my new minimum goal, to somewhere in the excess of $800—all in less than forty hours. I once received a trip to Baton Rouge and drove the same person back a few hours later. The end result of that threehour driving day was $150. I was ecstatic. The problem with that is that it can’t last. Even in the year and a half of doing Uber, mostly full time, I could see the drastic change, not only in my checking account, but also in my state of mind. You have a few good days, but the bad days get so bad that they offset everything else. It’s very much a vicious cycle. The slower the day is, the more you drive, hoping for an amazing trip request— something that almost never happens. You become more frustrated because you only get short trips—or no trips at all. A little less than a month before I completely gave up, I made $30 in about five hours of driving around. When you factor in that kind of frustration in with the massive number of drivers in the area, patience becomes your enemy. I had heard during my early days that Uber is likely structured in a way that makes it great for relatively new drivers and not so great for people doing it for a more significant amount of time—right around nine months or longer. At first, it sounded absurd to me but, after

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having lived through it, it seems much more likely—although, this could just speak to my own personal experience of unfortunate circumstances. By late July, I was in dire straits. One week I had a flat tire. Then, two weeks after that, my car needed new brakes, followed by a severe leak in my engine, which not only required me to take more time off, but it also made it difficult to come up with money to fix the issues. This is obviously because I made money driving. None of this is Uber’s fault, per se. Rather, it’s frustrating that a company worth so much money is virtually unwilling to help their drivers in any way shape or form. In fact, they usually go out of their way to make it more difficult. More than once, I was either denied legitimate claims for damage to my vehicle—or, at least, not paid anywhere near what should have been expected. The final straw came when, on what was promising to be a good day, I drove a passenger who was on his way to paint a mural. Upon driving from Uptown to the Bywater, we realized only after the trip had ended that the passenger hadn’t closed his paint canisters. Viscous, brown paint had spilled, pooled, and covered a myriad of things in the back of my SUV. Multiple clothing items were ruined—including a Saints jacket that

I loved very much. In addition, many other things were destroyed; I received $80 for my troubles, and while I was grateful for that, it wasn’t nearly enough. In total, that incident cost me around $200. Plus, I had to stop driving for the day to get what paint I could out of the car. In the end, I wonder if Uber is worth it. The answer to that is it’s probably not. If you can do it for a few hours, here and there, sure, it can be fun and worthwhile. I had personally had some great experiences, but I also had some terrible ones. I know of some incidents of racism and sexual harassment, among other ordeals, that drivers had to contend with. While Uber might be good for a little side hustle, no one should ever do this as a fulltime job. Uber doesn’t appear to care about their drivers, and while they have made some really good changes for their earners, that’s likely more to do with how badly the company needs to save face and less about them caring if you can survive or not. I will say, if you do decide to do it, keep records, be courteous, and mostly, get out if it’s not going your way. All you’ll get if you stay in for too long, like I did, are massive headaches and dwindling earnings, leaving you no way to pay for your survival and well-being.

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New Orleans’s Latest Crisis: Recycling By Eliana Blum

esidents of New Orleans are advocating for an improved recycling system, but instead, the city is cutting back. As of May 17th, Republic Services, the material recovery facility (MRF) in New Orleans, will stop accepting curbside recycling. Previously, Republic Services had been the primary collector of paper, metal, and plastic materials within the city. This recycling plant was always been limited in what it could accept. The facility has never taken in glass or plastics type 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7, as these material require much more advanced technology. However, the limitation was minor, given that these types of plastic only make up a small amount of waste when compared to paper, metal, and plastic types 1 and 2. Now, as Republic Services will bring in fewer recyclables, the city will have to learn how to manage a flood of excess materials. New Orleans is not the only city that is losing recycling services; MRFs throughout the country have been struggling to maintain their own recycling systems since 2018, when China announced it would no longer accept recycling from other countries. Rachel Skowyra, recycling coordinator for waste connections, explained that our country’s recycling is low quality. “The recycling we were giving them was really dirty. As China’s economy grows, they don’t need our recycling to make more stuff. They have their own recycling to make more stuff,” she said. Shortly after China’s ban, other countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia followed suit. Within the past year, as more materials built up domestically, it became cheaper to throw recyclables into landfills. “They are not making money at the recycling facility. Because of that, the cost of recycling is going up,” said Skowyra.

It is clear that New Orleans needs an immediate new solution, but it is hard to decide whose responsibility it is to tackle the problem. “In New Orleans, there are a lot of people who push for recycling, but it’s not really up to the city of New Orleans. [The city] would either have to build their own MRF, which is millions of dollars, or they would have to put a lot of political pressure into the existing MRFs to make them more efficient,” said Skowyra. It may seem like the fate of recycling is out of locals’ hands, but maintaining proper recycling habits is now more important than ever before. Although many people like the idea of recycling, few commit to doing it. Skowyra calls these people “wishful recyclers.” Such residents have good intentions, but leave their recycling bins a mess, which disrupts the recycling process. As a result, such hopeful recyclers actually end up doing more harm by contaminating materials that would otherwise be recyclable. Often times, food that is left in containers contaminates recycling bins. It is important to wash out these materials carefully to ensure that plastic, paper, and metal are clean enough to be reused. Additionally, recyclers must educate themselves about what can be recycled and what cannot be. Trying to recycle materials that MRFs cannot reuse only causes more clutter. Even with impeccable recycle habits and systems, it is becoming clear that recycling alone is not enough to manage the overhaul of materials in the country. Therefore, it is important to think one step further: reducing waste altogether. “The first thing we need to consider is creating less waste and reusing what we have,” Skowyra said. When there are fewer materials to be dealt with, it will become easier to tackle this problem..

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At this year's Oracle Gala, we will honor Valda Lewis, videographer, who has donated hundreds of hours of videos documenting LGBT+ history to local archives, including her 1987-1993 public access TV show, "Just for the Record." The LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana sponsored the digitization of that series this past year. There will be an open bar, and hors d'oeuvres will be served.

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Maine: Land of the Giant Crawfish By Josh Danzig

ocals know that crawfish season runs from roughly January to June. But if you’re looking for crawfish during the summer or fall, there’s a place to go where the crawfish are gigantic. The crawfish there are actually lobsters, and the place is Maine. Maine also has a deep-rooted relationship with Louisiana because of the Acadians. Acadians, including Cajuns, are the descendants of French colonists who settled in Acadia during the 17th and 18th centuries. Acadia was a colony that stretched from Nova Scotia through Maine and parts of Canada into Quebec. The Acadians were deported from the colony by the British during the French and Indian War in what was called “The Great Upheaval.” The British suspected the Acadians of aligning with the French and, for this, carried out what many felt was an ethnic cleansing of sorts. Over 800,000 Acadians were forcefully moved to Louisiana, creating the backbone of Cajun heritage. There are still signs of Acadian influence in parts of Maine. August 15 is National Acadian Day in Canada, and many in Maine celebrate it as well. The French language is still embraced, and Maine Acadians are known to work the waters to survive, just as their brethren to the south, in the bayous of Louisiana.

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Another similarity of Maine Acadians and the Cajuns of Louisiana is their adoration of lobster, which is comparable to our love of crawfish. Maine harvests more lobster than any other state in the country. But lobster was not always a luxury food item; in fact, it was so plentiful that it was originally only eaten by the poor and convicts. Now lobster is one of the most valuable species in the seas of the United States. In 2015, Maine harvested just over $500 million worth of lobster. It can be found on menus and markets all over the state; even McDonald’s sells a version of the lobster roll. Here, crawfish became synonymous with the Cajun Acadians who settled in Louisiana after being forced from their homes by the British. One can imagine the expression of an Acadian from Maine seeing crawfish for the first time. While our Louisiana lobster is smaller and typically cooked with more spices, it’s a wonder that Louisianians don’t eat “crawfish rolls” the way that people in Maine eat lobster rolls. Maine has a reputation for being an idyllic spot of beautiful peaks and ocean front views. For many, it recalls something seen on a postcard. While that describes only a part of Maine, the good news is that picturesque image absolutely exists along the coasts of the Atlantic Ocean. If you’re heading to Maine, consider making Portland your home base.

Sebasco Named the 2018 Restaurant City of the Year by Bon Appetit, Portland is Maine’s largest city. Its metropolitan area has just over 500,000 people, giving it the feel of a big town. Portland can be easily reached via major airline hubs, though there are no non-stop flights from New Orleans. First settled in 1632, Portland’s economy relies primarily on tourism. Its port is the largest tonnage seaport in New England, and the tech sector has recently grown in this beautiful town. The Old Port district is popular for its 19th century architecture and nightlife. A central spot in Portland is Monument Square—a town square that features the Portland Soldiers and Sailors Monument, dedicated in 1891 to those who fought in the Civil War. A restaurant not to miss in Monument Square is David’s Restaurant,

which has been a local favorite since 1983. Monument Square can be clearly seen from the large windows of David’s. David’s is headed up by Chef David Turin, who also owns two other restaurants in the area. The food highlights imaginative flavor combinations while focusing on the fresh local ingredients that are in season. Chef David was Maine’s Chef of the Year in 2012, and the food shows it. Highlights include locally sourced dishes, such as the Opened Face Lobster “Ravioli,” Fresh Scallops, and Duck Foie Gras from locally sourced ducks. The menu also has pizzas that are great for sharing, including a nod to Louisiana with the “Cajun Reggae,” which features blackened chicken. Save room for dessert as their Berry & Apple Crisp features fantasticlly tasty local berries and apples. davidsrestaurant.com

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While Maine is the land of lobsters, it also features marvelous oysters from its cold Atlantic waters. Eventide Oyster Co. is a bustling spot near downtown that displays its fresh oysters up front in the bar area. Other seafood highlights include the Tuna Crudo and the Grilled Squid Salad. Eventide does feature a Lobster Roll on its menu; it’s an original spin on the dish and not the traditional one that can be found in other restaurants. eventideoysterco.com Though Portland is a hip city, coastal Maine presents landscapes that provide those memories emblazoned on postcards. It’s all about the rocky coastline, lighthouses, beautiful islands, and lobster galore. The perfect spot to stay for a taste of the real thing is the Sebasco Harbor Resort in Phippsburg. Since 1930, Sebasco has been the sort of Maine destination that has it all. About a 45-minute drive from Portland, Sebasco is beautifully located on 550 acres along a rocky coast; it features gardens, a waterfront, thick woods, and more. A great spot for couples or families alike, this is a locale that you never want to leave. Sebasco features two restaurants: Pilot House and The Ledges. Both have wonderful blueberry pancake dishes made with wild Maine blueberries for breakfast and fresh-off-the-dock Maine lobster and lobster rolls for dinner. You can also enjoy an authentic Maine lobster bake with lobster, clams, mussels, and more. Sebasco Harbor Resort is the type of place where one feels right at home. Over the years, the resort has been frequented by famous people, including Eleanor Roosevelt, among others. Enjoy the day on their golf course, at the full-service spa, or on the water on their boat “The Ruth.” Sebasco Harbor Resort features a variety of accommodations, including the Main Lodge, the Fairwinds Spa Suites, and the Lighthouse. Some cottages feature 10 bedrooms, perfect for large families travelling together. All cottages feature

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comfortable beds and furniture as well as bucolic views of the ocean. There’s also sailing, biking, kayaking, and a solar-heated saltwater pool that’s wonderful on a warm day. sebasco.com Coastal Maine features many fascinating towns, parks, museums, and more. Driving north along Highway U.S. Route 1 is a beautiful trip featuring great ocean views and charming little towns. This includes Wiscasset—home to Maine’s most famous lobster shack, Red’s Eats. Red’s Eats advertises itself as the World’s Best Lobster Shack. Red’s is small roadside restaurant, right on U.S. Route 1, that’s known for its huge and delectable lobster roll. Their rolls feature not just claw meat but a full tail and more, on a top-split New England hot dog bun with butter and/or mayonnaise served on the side. During high season, the line can last anywhere from 60 to 90 minutes, but their roll is well worth it. redseatsmain.com Continuing on U.S. Route 1 will eventually bring you to the charming town of Rockland. Rockland Harbor brings more magical views of the sea, where you might even see a seal. Rockland also features some of Maine’s best museums—the Farnsworth Art Museum, the Maine Lighthouse Museum, and the Center for Maine Contemporary Art—which are all highlights of this classic coastal town. While in Rockland be sure to eat at Café Miranda. This spectacular restaurant features an incredibly expansive menu that features something for everyone. Since 1993, Chef Kerry Altiero has molded a menu that travels through many different cultures, with influences from Thailand, Italy, China, Greece, Poland, and almost everywhere in between. The remarkable thing is that every dish is a hit. There are so many highlights to the menu that it’s hard to point out the top ones. The vegetables are grown at the Chef’s own Headacre Farm, and all of the meats are locally sourced. The lobster and local seafood here are amazing, but if you have always wanted to try a dish from another culture that you’ve never had before, this may be your chance. cafemiranda.com Just up the road from Rockland is the town of Camden. Located on Penobscot Bay, Camden is filled with charming stores, restaurants, and 19th century houses. A number of boats, including the schooner Surprise, offer charted rides in the surrounding waters that can last a couple of hours or even a number of nights. But the highlight is Camden Hills State Park, where the mountains meet the sea. The park features 5,700 acres of wooden hills and 30 miles of hiking trails. One can also reach the summit of Mount Battie by car; from there, the view of Camden Harbor and Penobscot Bay is breath taking. Camden Hills State Park also features a plethora of picnic areas as well as camping with an advance reservation. Coastal Maine is filled with numerous other delightful towns, each with its own favorite local lobster shack. Between these towns and the lively city of Portland, a trip to Maine is a great escape. If you are a Cajun, or just enjoy crawfish, you owe it to yourself to visit this special state.

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including arts and crafts, street parades, art shows, fireworks, music, and lots of children’s activities. Musical performers this year will include the Kyle Daigle Band, Royal Shrimp Rumble, The Earmuffs, and many more. Venture out to Morgan City and celebrate for free! Irish Fest September 14 irishfestneworleans.org Come celebrate your Irish heritage at Irish Fest. According to their website, the aim is to “emphasize Irish cultural traditions that enrich the lives of people in the region” and to “raise awareness of the Irish arts, such as music, dance, visual art, and literature.” The festival will feature two different stages of performers as well as food and other refreshments. Tickets are $8 in advance, or $10 at the door.

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FESTIVALS Freedom Fest Sunday, September 1 kennerfreedomfest.com Every year, Kenner hosts its Labor Day tradition—Freedom Fest. The festival honors the workforce with a festival including music, food, and more. This year’s lineup includes Jenna Hunts, John Schneider, High Valley, and Clint Back. The festival takes place at Laketown at the end of Williams Boulevard, and admission is free.

A Night of Blue Thursday, September 12 crimestoppersgno.org Attend Crimestopper’s Night of Blue to support a good cause. Crimestoppers created the opportunity for citizens to report crime anonymously, which has helped tremendously with the solving and prevention of crimes. The fundraiser will take place at Generations Hall and will feature a number of performers, including Charmaine Neville, James Andrews, Paul Sanchez, and more. Tickets start at $85, and the event will last from 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

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Southern Decadence: Bourbon Street Extravaganza Bourbon Street August 29 – September 2 southerndecadence.net Every year, Southern Decadence is the largest LGBT pride celebration to take place in New Orleans. Festivities take place all over the city; however, there is one epicenter of all the partying—Bourbon Street. If you find yourself in the area, make your way over to Napoleon’s Itch for the Bourbon Street Extravaganza, a free outdoor concert on the 31st. Sunday, September 1st features an entertaining outdoorshow at the Golden Lantern from 11:00am – 4:00pm

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MUSIC Who Dat Nation Rally and Music Festival September 7-8 whodatnationevents.com Kick off the football season with a party! Attend the Who Dat Nation Rally for live music, local cuisine, arts and crafts, and more. The rally will have two stages featuring performers such as The Catahoulas, the Top Cats, the Lost Bayou Ramblers, George Porter, Jr., and more. Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for kids. The rally will take place at the Saint’s practice facility in Lasalle Park.

New Orleans Tattoo Arts Convention The Convention Center September 6-9, 2019 villainarts.com Get tattooed by some of the world’s top professionals at the New Orleans Tattoo Arts Convention. There will be 350 tattoo artists on sight, creating their art. You will also have the chance to meet TV celebrities from shows such as Black Ink, Tattoo Nightmares, and more. Tickets are $20 per day, or $40 for three days, and can only be bought at the door. Children under 12 can attend for free. LA Shrimp and Petroleum Fest September 6-9, 2019 shrimpandpetroleum.org Every Labor Day weekend, we have a festival to celebrate two very important contributors to Louisiana’s economy and the people who work with them: seafood and petroleum. The three-day festival has tons of activities to choose from,

5th Annual Oracle Gala Saturday, September 14 lgbtarchivesla.org. Celebrate LGBT+ history with us at the 5th annual Oracle Gala. This year will be honoring videographer, Valda Lewis, who has donated videos LGBT+ history, including her public access television show, Just for the Record. There will be screening clips of the LGBT+ Archives Project at the Gala, many of which have not been seen by the public for decades.

Brewisiana House of Blues Saturday, August 24 houseofblues.com If you’re a big fan of craft beer and good music, then tonight is your night! Make your way over to the House of Blues for Brewsiana Fest where there will be more than 18 local breweries on site offering tastes of their products. In addition to the beer, there will be more than eight bands performing. Bring your appetite. If you sample all the beers at the festival, you can win two three-day General Admission tickets to Voodoo!

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Be sure to check out our new interactive concert calendar at WhereYat.com! Southport Hall - Triple Threat Special Venue - Washboard Chaz Blues Trio Tapps II - Kevin Morris & Uptown Production The Jazz Playhouse - Big Sam’s Crescent City Connection The Maison - New Orleans Jazz Vipers, Jason Neville The Prime Example - Arthur Mitchell Quintet The Spotted Cat - Antoine Diel Tapps II - Kevin Morris & Uptown Production Three Muses - Leslie Martin, Schatzy

CowboyMouth For over two decades, Cowboy Mouth has dished up its unique style of rock and roll gumbo. Hailing from New Orleans, they mix some Cajun spirit into the hard rock-and-roll style of a band that’s always on the road. Being known for providing a raucous and redemptive live music experience, they’ll be doing just that at Tipitina’s for no extra cost. Friday, August 30, 9:00 p.m., Tiptina’s Uptown, tipitinas.com Monday, August 19th Buffa’s - Arsene DeLay and Charlie Wooton, Antoine Diel 30/90 - The Dapper Dandies, New Orleans Super Jam with Gene Harding B.B King’s Blues Club - Chucky C Bombay Club - David Boeddinghaus Buffa’s - Arsene DeLay and Charlie Wooton, Antoine Diel Dmac’s Bar and Grill - Danny Alexander’s Blues Jam Dos Jefes - Troi Atkinson Dragon's Den "Upstairs" - Cuddle Party Dragon's Den - DJ Ill Medina Fritzel’s Jazz Pub - Dave Ruffner & John Royen Houston's Restaurant - Hansen's Garden District Trio Mahogany Jazz Hall - Carl LeBlanc, Gary Brown Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - The Leroy Marshall Band Maple Leaf - George Porter Jr Trio with Mike Lemmler and Terrence Houston NOLA Cantina - Chirs Butcher Quartet One Eyed Jacks - Blind Texas Marlin (front lounge) Portside Lounge - JD Pinkus + Cricket & The 219 Siberia - Jeff Krause SideBar Nola -Mahmoud Chouki, Mark Magrain Sidneys Saloon - Steve DeTroy & The Aftermath Snug Harbor - Charmaine Neville Band (8 & 10pm) Southport Hall - The Aristocrats, Travis Larson Band The Jazz Playhouse - Richard Scott’s Twisty River band The Maison - Chicken and Waffles, Aurora Nealand & The Royal Roses, Sierra Green & The Soul Machine The Starlight - Jonathan Freilich Three Muses - Bart Ramsey Tuesday, August 20th 30/90 - The Set -Up Kings, Kennedy & The M.O.T.H. B.B. King's Blues Club - Russell Batiste & The Funkii Soul Bunch, Willie Locket, Chucky C, Batiste Family Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits - Hector Gallardo’s Cuban BMC - Caroline Cotto, Dapper Dandies, Abe Thompson Bombay Club - Matt Lemmler Buffa’s - Michael Ceveris Checkpoint Charlie - Shawn Williams Chickie Wah Wah - Michael Pearce & Thomas Walker Circle Bar - LEYA, Proud Father, Daiquiri Columns Hotel - John Rankin Dmac’s Bar and Grill - Tres Bien Dos Jefes - The Mark Coleman Trio Fritzel’s Jazz Pub - Dave Ruffner & Richard Scott Hi Ho Lounge - Sam Taylor Sound House of Blues - UB40 Houston's Restaurant - Hansen's Garden District Trio Live Oak Cafe - Katarnina Boudreaux’s Family Band Jame Mahogany Jazz Hall - Stuart McNair, Tony Seville

Maple Leaf - Rebirth Brass Band NOLA Cantina - Dr. Sick & The Master Shredders Old Arabi Bar - Open Mic with Paris Pearl Wine Company - Open Mic featuring The Jasper Brothers Ralph’s On the Park - Joe Krown Siberia - Or Shovaly Plus SideBar Nola - Kidd Jordan, Simon Lott and Will Thompson Snug Harbor - Mahmoud Chouki & Oscar Rossignoli The Jazz Playhouse - The James Rivers Movement The Maison - Eh La Bas Ensemble, Gregory Agid Quartet, Gene’s Music Machine The Prime Example - Delfeayo Marsalis Quintet Trinity Episcopal Church - Albinas Prizgintas Wednesday August 21st 21st Amendment - Dr. Sick & The Late Greats 30/90 - Justin Donovan, The Five Or Four Band B.B King’s Blues Club - BB King’s Allstars with Derek Dabbs Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain - Peter Harris Trio featuring David Torkanowsky BMC - Ron Hacker Blues, Smokin’ Foundation, Keva Holiday Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans - The Leroy Marshall Band Bullet's Sports Bar - Treme Brass Band Cafe Istanbul - Treme Brass Band Carousel Lounge / Hotel Monteleone - James Martin Band Checkpoint Charlie - T Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters Chickie Wah Wah - Mark Carroll & Friends, Michael Doucet & David Doucet Dmac’s Bar and Grill - Delta Smoke Dos Jefes - Miss Anna Q. Dragon's Den "Upstairs" - DJ T -Roy Dragon's Den - DJ FTK Fair Grinds Coffeehouse - Mark Henes Fritzel’s Jazz Pub - Kevin Ray Clark & Barry Foulon Hi Ho Lounge - PANS Music Houston's Restaurant - Hansen's Garden District Trio Kerry Irish Pub - Patrick Cooper Mahogany Jazz Hall - Joe Welnik, Tony Seville & The Cadillacs Maple Leaf - Aaron Benjamin Marigny Brasserie - Grayson Brockamp & the New Orleans Wildlife Band Old Arabi Bar - Mike Darby & Friends Ralph’s On the Park - Jeff Pounds Siberia - Rebecca Leigh and Arsene DeLay, Myrish Spell SideBar Nola - The Night Janitor & Friends Snug Harbor - Uptown Jazz Orchestra

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Thursday August 22nd 30/90 - Andy J Forest, Raw Deal Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain - Victor Atkins Trio B.B King’s Blues Club - Willie Locket, Chucky C, BB King’s Allstars with Derek Dabbs Black Duck Bar / Palace Cafe - The Rum Runners BMC - Ainsley Matich & Broken Blues, New Orleans Johnny’s, Jason Neville Funky Soul Band Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski Buffa’s - Cutting Edge Showcase Carousel Lounge - Antoine Diel Quartet Checkpoint Charlie - Important Gravy, Exelleaux Chickie Wah Wah - Phil DeGruy, Will Payne Harrison Circle Bar - Dark Lounge with Rik Slave D.B.A - Little Freddie King Dmac’s Bar and Grill - Brothers Keeegan Dos Jefes - The Matt Lemmler Trio Dragon's Den "Upstairs" - HaSizzle Dragon's Den - DJ Jess Fritzel’s Jazz Pub - Ryan Burrage & Richard Scott Gasa Gasa - Empath + T - Rextasy and more Hi Ho Lounge - John Paul Carmody, Papa Mali & Friends Houston's Restaurant - Hansen's Garden District Trio Le Bon Temps Roulé - The Soul Rebels Live Oak Cafe - Yoshitaka “Z2” Tsuji Mahogany Jazz Hall - Jeff Chaz, Tony Seville & The Cadillacs Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - The Leroy Marshall Band Maple Leaf - Terance Higgins NOLA Cantina - Javi Reyes Old Point Bar - Sarah Dupree Quisby Hostel & Bar - DJ Kush Ralph’s On the Park - Charlie Miller SideBar Nola - Andre Bohren, Cole Williams Band Snug Harbor - Sanford Hinderlie Trio Southport Hall - Saliva, Trick Bag, Cain The Jazz Playhouse - Brass -A -Holics The Maison - Good For Nothin’ Band, Sweet Substitute Jazz Band, Dysfunktional Bone Vaughan's Lounge - DJ Black Pearl, Corey Henry Friday, August 23rd 21st Amendment - Midnight Jump Syndicate 30/90 - Jonathan Bauer Project, Doc Lovett's Louisiana Remedy, The New Orleans Johnnys, Bo Dollis Jr B.B King’s Blues Club - Willie Lockett, BB King’s Allstars Banks Street Bar - The Dirty Rain Revelers Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain - Andre Lovett Band BJ's Lounge - Pimpce Black Duck Bar / Palace Cafe - The Rum Runners Blue Nile - Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers BMC - Lifesavers, Tempted, All For One Brass Band Bombay Club - Stephen Gordon BoomTown - Junior and Sumtin’ Sneaky Buffa’s - Cutting Edge Showcase Bullet's Sports Bar - The Pinettes Brass Band Carousel Lounge / Hotel Monteleone - James Martin Band Checkpoint Charlie - Black Laurel and Dashdown Chickie Wah Wah - Michael Pearce, Austin Lucas Circle Bar - Natalie Mae & friends, Portrayal of Guilt, Crossed, Goura D.B.A - Walter Wolfman Washington & the Roadmasters Dmac’s Bar and Grill - Hyperphlyy Dos Jefes - Ashley Beach & The Oddities Dragon's Den - DJ RQ Away Fritzel’s Jazz Pub - Kevin Ray Clark & Collin Myers Gasa Gasa - Letrainump + Riarosa and Amelia Piece Hi Ho Lounge - JAmes Hunter, Michael Juan Nunez and Roddie Remaro Houston's Restaurant - Hansen's Garden District Trio Howlin' Wolf - "The Den" - Slim KuttaR Le Bon Temps Roulé - The Straight Dope Lula Distillery - Burris Mahogany Jazz Hall - Jeff Chaz, Louise Cappi Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - The Leroy Marshall Band Maison Soule - Chris Christy Band Maple Leaf - Kris Royal New Orleans Jazz Museum - John Rankin NOLA Brewing - Kettle Black NOLA Cantina - Chance Bushman’s Rhythm Stompers, Jay Anderson & The Night Trippers Oak Wine Bar - Jenn Howard Glass Old Arabi Bar - Paggy Prine & Southern Soul Old Point Bar - Tin Star , Rick Trolsen One Eyed Jacks - DJ Soul Sister Pearl Wine Company - Chris DeBenedetto Roosevelt Hotel / Fountain Lounge - Sam Kuslan Saenger Theatre - Bob James, David Sanborn,

Santos Bar - Renshaw Davies + Berlin Taxi and Island Days SideBar Nola - Johnny Sansone, Reggie Scanlan Snug Harbor - Ellis Marsalis Trio Teatro Wego - Dorian Rush The Prime Example - Ajeanette + Suze’ the Band The Jazz Playhouse - Amanda Ducorbier Jazz Quartet The Lazy Jack - The Topcats The Maison - The Rhythm Stompers, The New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, Shotgun Jazz Band, Jason Neville Three Muses - Matt Johnson , Doro Wat Tipitina’s - Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Smoke N Bo Saturday, August 24th 21st Amendment - Sierra Green & The Soul Machine, Chance Bushman & The Ibervillianaires 30/90 - Jeremy Joyce, Burris, Simple Sound Retreat, The Crooked Vines, Big Easy Brawlers B.B King’s Blues Club - BB King’s Allstars with Derek Dabbs Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain - Jordan Anderson Blue Nile - DJ Raj Smoove, The Marigny Street Brass Band BMC - Mojo Shakers, Abe Thompson & Doctors Of Funk, Les Getrex & Creole Cookin’, Sierra Green & Soul Machine Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski Trio BoomTown - The Strays Buffa’s - Cutting Edge Showcase Casa Borrega - Javier Gutierrez Checkpoint Charlie - Ricochet Chickie Wah Wah - Lost in the 60’s Circle Bar - Natasha Sanchez, Joe Adragna Dmac’s Bar and Grill - Scott Strickland Band, Drupes Dos Jefes - The Hanna Magnani Trio Dragon's Den "Upstairs" - DJ Legatron Prime Dragon's Den - Mahmoud Chouki, DJ Dizzi French Market - Dutch Alley - Henry Turner & Flavor Fritzel’s Jazz Pub - Mike Fulton & Dave Ruffner Gasa Gasa - The Essentials Hi Ho Lounge - L’il Jodeci Howlin' Wolf - "The Den" - Hallelujah Hat Rack Le Bon Temps Roulé - Isaac Eady Live Oak Cafe - Keith Burnstein Mahogany Jazz Hall - Jeff Chaz, Tony Seville & The Cadillacs Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - The Leroy Marshall Band Maison Soule - Chris Christy Band NOLA Cantina - Los Po -Boys -Citros Oak Wine Bar - Burris Old Arabi Bar - Gregg Hill & The Arrolls Old Point Bar - Dana Abbott Pearl Wine Company - The Crooning Warblers Quisby Hostel & Bar - Electric Witch Roosevelt Hotel / Fountain Lounge - Paul Longstreth Santos Bar - Spell Gazr + Nuktria and Deadsled Funeral Company SideBar Nola - The Kings of the Small -Time featuring Alex McMurray & Glenn Hartman, Amanda Walker, Kieth Burnstein & Jamey St. Pierre Snug Harbor - Johnaye Kendrick The Jazz Playhouse - The Nayo Jones Experience The Lazy Jack - Royal Street The Maison - Chance Bushman & The Ibervillianaires, Frenchmen Street Jazz Gangsters, Smoking Time Jazz Club The Prime Example - Hector + Soul & Parliament + Swedish Music Collective The Starlight - Bad Penny Pleasuremakers Teatro Wego - Dorian Rush Tipitina’s - Kudzu Kings, The Captain Midnight Band Sunday, August 25th 30/90 - Kennedy Kuntz, The Set -Up Kings, Ted Hefko & The Thousandaires, T'Canaille AllWays Lounge - Dinosaurchestra, The Hummingbirds Barbershop Quartet and Mardi Gras Chorus B.B King’s Blues Club - Chucky C BMC - Shawn Williams Band, Foot & Friends, Retrospex, Moments Of Truth Bombay Club - Tim Laughlin and Kris Tokarski BoomTown - Brandon Benett Buffa’s - Some Like It Hot, Al Farrell, Steve Pistorius Jazz Quartet Bullet's Sports Bar - John Pierre and the Expressions Checkpoint Charlie - Open Mic with Jim Smith Circle Bar - Dick Deluxe, Micah McKee & friends, Blind Texas Marlin Columns Hotel - Chip Wilson D.B.A - Palmetto Bug Stompers, Keith Burnstein Dmac’s Bar and Grill - Matt Bartels, Drupes Dos Jefes - Javier Guiterrez Dragon's Den "Upstairs" - Soulidarity with DJs Tony Soul & Randall Smooth Dragon's Den - Roger Powell and Moses Eder, DJ Kidd Love Fritzel’s Jazz Pub - Mike Fulton & John Royen Gasa Gasa - Slaughter Beach and Dog Howlin' Wolf - "The Den" - Hot 8 Brass Band Howlin' Wolf - Alexandra Kay Le Bon Temps Roule - Unity Gain Live Oak Cafe - Carl LeBlanc Mahogany Jazz Hall - Les Getrex, Gary Brown NOLA Cantina - Ace Brass Band

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Old Point Bar - Tres Bien One Eyed Jacks - Andrew Duhon Ralph’s On the Park - Sandy Hinderlie Saenger Theatre - OMD and Berlin Santos Bar - Power From Hell + Morbid Torment and Judas Goat Siberia - Pfister Sisters, Emily Mikesell Band SideBar Nola - Jesse McBride Snug Harbor - Brian Seeger's Vibes & Vox Southport Hall - Big Smo, Lenny Cooper, Twang & Round Superior Seafood - Harry Hardin, Tim Paco, and John Rankin Taetro Wego - Dorian Rush The Starlight - Gabrielle Cavassa Band & Jazz Jam The Jazz Playhouse - Germaine Bazzle The Lazy Jack - Two Scotts, Triple Threat The Maison -NOLA Jitterbugs Jazz Band, Chance Bushman, Nanci Zee, Lisa Casper, NOLA Rug Cutters, Higher Heights Monday, August 26th 30/90 - Margie Perez, Gene Harding Bombay Club - David Boeddinghaus Buffa’s - Arsene DeLay and Charlie Wooton, Antoine Diel Dmac’s Bar and Grill - Danny Alexander’s Blues Jam Dos Jefes - John Fohl Dragon's Den "Upstairs" - James Evans' New Orleans Wizards Dragon's Den - DJ Ill Medina Mahogany Jazz Hall - Carl LeBlanc, Gary Brown Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - The Leroy Marshall Band One Eyed Jacks - Blind Texas Marlin SideBar Nola - Jimmy Robinson, Cyrus Nabipoor and Doug Garrison Snug Harbor -Charmaine Neville Band The Jazz Playhouse - Richard Scott’s Twisty River Band The Maison -Chicken and Waffles, Aurora Nealand & The Royal Roses, Sierra Green & The Soul Machine Tuesday,August 27th 21st Amendment - Eh La Bas Ensamble 30/90 - Mem Shannon & The Membership Band B.B King’s Blues Club - Willie Lockett, Chucky C, Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits - Hector Gallardo’s Cuban BMC - Gunaga Dyns, Dapper Dandues, Abe Thompson & Doctors Of funk Bombay Club - Matt Lemmler Checkpoint Charlie - Jamie Lynn Vessels Chickie Wah Wah - Michael Pearce & Thomas Walker, Sarah Quintana & Michael Doucet Circle Bar - Warm Red Columns Hotel - Washboard Chaz Leary and John Rankin Dmac’s Bar and Grill - Rebel Roadside Dos Jefes - The Mark Coleman Trio

Fritzel’s Jazz Pub - Dave Ruffner & Richard Scott Hi Ho Lounge - Jeff Albert’s Unanimous Sources The Jazz Playhouse - The James Rivers Movement Live Oak Cafe - Katarina Boudreaux’s Family Band Jam Mahogany Jazz Hall - Stuart McNair, Tony Seville Maple Leaf - Rebirth Brass Band NOLA Brewing - Songwriters’ Rounds with Chip Wilson NOLA Cantina - Dr. Sick & The Master Shredders Old Arabi Bar - Open Mic with Jean Bayou The Prime Example - Delfeayo Marsalis Quintet The Maison - Eight Dice Cloth, Gregory Agid Quartet, Gene’s Music Machine The Starlight - Jonathan Freilich Trinity Episcopal Church Wednesday,August 28th 21st Amendment - Dr. Sick & The Late Greats 30/90 - Justin Donovan BB King's Blues Club - Willie Lockett Buffa's - Open Mic Night with Nattie Sanchez BMC - Ron Hacker Blues Bombay Club - Josh Paxton Bourbon O Bar - The Leroy Marshall Band Cafe Istanbul - Treme Brass Band Carousel Lounge - James Martin Band Checkpoint Charlie - T Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters Chickie Wah Wah - Mark Carroll & Friends, Meschiya Lake Dmac’s Bar and Grill - Kennedy & the Men of the Hour Dos Jefes - Carl LeBlanc & Ellen Smith Dragon's Den - DJ FTK Fritzel's Jazz Pub - Kevin Ray Clark & Barry Foulon The Jazz Playhouse - Big Sam’s Crescent City Connection Gasa Gasa - Daisy the Great + Palm Sunday Hi Ho Lounge - N.O. Foundations Mahogany Jazz Hall - Joe Welnik The Maison - Sidewalk Swing Maple Leaf - Aaron Benjamin Marigny Brasserie - Grayson Brockamp Old Arabi Bar - Mike Darby & Friends The Prime Example - Arthur Mitchell Quintet Thursday, August 29th Bar Redux - JD Hill & David Renson Bayou Bar - Simon Lott "We Gon Do Dis" Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski Black Duck Bar - The Rum Runners Buffa’s - Andre Bohren’s Birthday Bash Band Chickie Wah Wah - Phil DeGruy, Ross Cooper Dos Jefes - The Loren Pickford Quartet Old Point Bar - Gypsy Smoke The Jazz Playhouse - Brass -A -Holics

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DanielCaesar Canadian singer and songwriter Daniel Caesar has received critical acclaim in the past years for his EPs Praise Break and Pilgrim’s Paradise, as well as his debut album Freudian. After winning the Grammy for Best R&B Performance this year, he is touring the world, and after performing in Southeast Asia and all across the United States, he’ll be stopping by the Fillmore in New Orleans. Friday, September 6, 7:00 p.m., The Fillmore, fillmorenola.com/ Friday, August 30th 30/90 - Keith Burnstein Bayou Bar - Andre Lovett Band BoomTown - Foret Tradition Tipitina’s - Cowboy Mouth, Daria and The Hip Drops Buffa’s - Marc St Cyr, Mike Doussan Chickie Wah Wah - Michael Pearce, Paul Sanchez Dmac’s Bar and Grill - Rhythm and Rhythm Old Point Bar - Marshland The Jazz Playhouse - The Nayo Jones Experience The Lazy Jack - Wise Guys

Saturday, August 31st 30/90 - Jonathan Bauer Project BoomTown - Nashville South Tipitina’s - Rebirth Brass Band Buffa’s - Darcy Malone, Cole Williams Chickie Wah Wah - Danny Burns Dmac’s Bar and Grill - Ted Hefko Dos Jefes - Sunpie & the LA Sunspots Old Point Bar - Chris Klein The Jazz Playhouse - Chucky C & Clearly Blue The Lazy Jack - Old School, Monster Crawfish

Sunday, September 1st 30/90 - Tiffany Pollack, Truman Holland, Carolyn Broussard Buffa’s -Some Like It Hot!, Pfister Sisters, Steve Pistorius Dmac’s Bar & Grill - Kennedy & the Men of the Hour Dos Jefes - The Michael Mason Trio Fillmore - George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic + Dumpstaphunk + George Porter Jr. House of Blues - DJ Poppa, Gospel Brunch Howlin’ Wolf - Supreme (The Porch) Howlin’ Wolf “The Den” - Hot 8 Brass Band Le Bon Temps Roulé - Buddy Conway Band Smoothie King Center - Charlie Wilson The Jazz Playhouse - Germaine Bazzle The Lazy Jack - Casey Saba Solo, Sugar Shaker The Old Point - Anais St. John, Romy Kaye D.b.a - Palmetto Bug Stompers, Slugger Dragon's Den - DJ Kidd Love, Roger Powell, Moses Eder Dragon's Den "Upstairs" - DJs Tony Soul Hey Cafe - Hikes, King of Heck, Treadles The Maison - Higher Heights, NOLA Rug Cutters, Monday, September 2nd 30/90 - The Dapper Dandies, Gene Harding Buffa’s - Arsene DeLay, Charlie Wooton, Antoine Diel Dmac’s Bar & Grill - Danny Alexander’s Blues Jam Dos Jefes - John Fohl One Eyed Jacks - Blind Texas Marlin The Jazz Playhouse - Gerald French The Lazy Jack - Catch 22, Uptown Phunk

Lil’WeezyanaFest As the biggest rapper to ever come out of New Orleans, Lil’ Wayne is hosting his fifth annual Lil’ Weezyana Fest here at the UNO Lakefront Arena Festival Grounds. With a blockbuster lineup, including Travis Scott and Megan Thee Stallion, this year’s fest is anticipated to be bigger than ever. If you’re a hip-hop head or just want to have fun on a weekend, Lil’ Weezyana Fest has never disappointed. Saturday, September 7, 2:00 p.m., Lakefront Arena Festival Grounds, arena.uno.edu

Tuesday, September 3rd 30/90 - The Set Up Kings, In Business Buffa’s - Tacos, Tequila and Tiaras Dmac’s Bar & Grill - The Tempted Dos Jefes - The Mark Coleman Joy Theater - King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard Old Arabi Bar - Rik Fletcher Siberia - Ainsley Matich & the Broken Blues The Jazz Playhouse - The James Rivers Movement Tuesday, September 4th 30/90 - Justin Donovan, Mi’chel Rose Buffa’s -World's Most Open Mic Dmac’s Bar & Grill - Sandra Love & the Reason Dos Jefes - Joe Krown House of Blues - Attila, Rogue City, ROGUE, Jet Lounge Howlin’ Wolf “The Den” - Black Tusk + Cloak Old Arabi Bar - Mike Darby & Friends The Jazz Playhouse - Big Sam’s Crescent City Connection

GlenHansard If you’ve been following Glen Hansard’s career since his Academy Award-winning performance in the film Once, you would have witnessed a fantastically artistic journey. Hansard has been around the block for pursuing what he loves in the purest fashion; now he’s coming to share his performance at the House of Blues.Thursday, September 12, 6:30 p.m., House of Blues, houseofblues.com/neworleans Thursday, September 5 30/90 - Dave Easley, Soul Projet, DJ Trill Skill Buffa’s - Debbie Davis Dickie Brennan’s Tableau -Irma Thomas, Amanda Shaw Dmac’s Bar & Grill - Brothers Keegan Le Bon Temps Roulé - The Soul Rebels Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - Catie Rodgers The Jazz Playhouse - Brass -A -Holics The Lazy Jack - Duo De Parish The Old Point - Mike & Maryann Tipitina's - The Motet D.b.a. - Jessie Tripp & Nightbreed

Dickie Brennan’s Tableau - Irma Thomas, Amanda Shaw, Doreen Ketchens Dragon's Den - DJ Jess Dragon's Den "Upstairs" - HaSizzle The Maison - Dysfunktional Bone, Sweet Substitute Jazz Band, Good For Nothin’ Band The Prime Example - Shea Pierre Trio Rib Room at the Omni Royal Orleans - Alan Bailey Friday, September 6 30/90 - Gene’s Music Machine, Marina Orchestra, Buffa’s - Davis Rogan, Looka Here! Carousel Lounge - Hotel Monteleone - James Martin Band

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Dos Jefes - The Panorama Jazz Band House of Blues - Bustout Burlesque The Lazy Jack - Fabulous Von Zippers The Old Point - Rick Trolsen, Jamie & the HoneyCreepers Tipitina’s - JOHN "PAPA" GROS The Jazz Playhouse - Chucky C & Clearly Blue, Trixie Minx Dmac’s Bar and Grill - Vance Orange Dragon’s Den - DJ RQ Away The Maison - The Rhythm Stompers, Shotgun Jazz Band, Ashton Hines Oak Wine Bar - Mikalya Braun Old Arabi Bar - Brothers Tyrone & the Mindbenders Saturday September 7 30/90 - Sierra Green & The Soul Machine, Big Mike Buffa’s - Charlie Wooton, Greg Schatz Dos Jefes - THe Betty Shirley Band House of Blues - Passafire & Ballyhoo! The Lazy Jack - Glory Rhodes The Old Point - Gal Holiday The Jazz Playhouse - Nayo Jones Deutsches Haus - Robert Wagner & Nathan Sumrall Dmac's Bar & Grill - Michael Pearce, LYON Dragon's Den - Mahmoud Chouki, DJ Dizzi Dragon's Den "Upstairs" - DJ Legatron Prime The Maison - Eight Dice Cloth, Dysfunktional Bone Oak Wine Bar - Keith Burnstein Old Arabi Bar - The Melatauns

30/90 - Smoke N Bones, Simple Sound Retreat Buffa’s - Calvin Johnson, Native Son, Hannah KB Band Dos Jefes - Tom Fitzpatrick & Turning Point Gasa Gasa - Kristin Diable, Spirit McIntyre, Dominic Minix House of Blues - Daniela Mercury Joy Theater - Dr. Dude’s Masquerade Parade New Orleans Jazz Museum - Leroy Jones One Eyed Jacks - Roselit Bone, Esqueleto The Lazy Jack - Mystery Fish The Old Point - Rick Trolsen, Martha & the Goodtime Gang Tipitina's - Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes The Jazz Playhouse - Shannon Powell, Trixie Minx

30/90 -In Business, The Set Up kings Old Arabi Bar - Mike Darby Tipitina's - Whitney and Hand Habits

The Lazy Jack - Sidewalls, Quarter Shots The Old Point - Dana Abbott The Jazz Playhouse - Mario Abney & Band Sunday September 15 30/90 - Chris Klein & The Blvds, Carolyn Broussard Banks Street Bar - Valerie Sassyfras Buffa’s - Some Like It Hot!, Steve Pistorius Jazz Quartet Circle Bar - La URSS, Patsy, 3 -brained Robot Dos Jefes - Michael Liuzza & Co House of Blues - Gospel Brunch One Eyed Jacks - Terry McDermott The Lazy Jack - Typically Booked The Old Point - Romy Kaye, Jeanne Marie Harris The Jazz Playhouse - Germaine Bazzle

Wednesday September 18 30/90 - The Marc Stone Band, Justin Donovan Buffa’s - World's Most Open Mic House of Blues - Member Social Hour, Jet Lounge Old Arabi Bar - Mike Darby & Friends Tulane University - Dixon Hall - Ashlin Parker Quintet The Jazz Playhouse - Big Sam’s Crescent City Connection

Monday September 16 30/90 - Gene Harding, The Dapper Dandies Buffa’s - Arsene DeLay, Charlie Wooton, Antoine Diel Dos Jefes - John Fohl One Eyed Jacks - Blind Texas Marlin The Jazz Playhouse - Gerald French

Thursday September 19 30/90 - DJ Fresh, Raw Deal, Andy J Forest Buffa’s - Michael Burkart’s Les Syncopators De Bayou Jazz Trio, Tom McDermott, Antoine Diel Circle Bar - Dark Lounge, Rik Slave, Cerebral Rot, Fetid House of Blues - Candlebox The Lazy Jack - Two Scotts The Old Point - Sassyfras Tipitina’s - HOMEGROWN NIGHT, Sandra Love The Jazz Playhouse - Brass -A -Holics

Saturday September 21 30/90 - Big Easy Brawlers, DJ Trorch, Vance Orange Buffa’s - Marina Orchestra Dos Jefes - The Gerald French Quartet House of Blues - ELUVEITIE, KORPIKLAANI, GONE IN APRIL One Eyed Jacks - Seratones The Lazy Jack - ROCKit Acoustic, Rock n Soul The Old Point - Maid of Orleans The Jazz Playhouse - Nayo Jones

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Sunday September 22 30/90 - T’Canaille, Ted Hefko & The Thousandaires

Sunday September 8 30/90 - Gene Harding, Margie Perez, The Set Up Kings Buffa’s - Some Like It Hot!, Molly Reeves, Nahum Zdybel, Steve Pistorius Jazz Quartet Central City BBQ - Woodstock 50 Dos Jefes - Rick Trolsen House of Blues - Brian Courtney, Gospel Brunch One Eyed Jacks - Marina Orchestra The Lazy Jack - Faith Becnel Trio, Rhino and the Safari Men The Old Point - Gregg Martinez, Romy Kaye The Jazz Playhouse - Germaine Bazzle AllWays Lounge - The Function D.b.a. - Palmetto Bug Stompers Dmac's Bar & Grill - Coyah, John Mary Go Round Dragon's Den - Roger Powell, Moses Eder, DJ Kidd Love Dragon's Den "Upstairs" - DJs Tony Soul & Randall Smooth Howlin' Wolf - "The Den" - Hot 8 Brass Band The Maison - Higher Heights, New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, Frenchmen Street Gangsters Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - Catie Rodgers

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Monday September 9 Buffa’s - Antoine Diel Dos Jefes - John Fohl One Eyed Jacks - Blind Texas Marlin The Jazz Playhouse - Gerald French Dmac's Bar & Grill - Danny Alexander’s Blues Jam Dragon's Den - DJ Ill Medina The Maison - Chicken and Waffles, Sierra Green Tuesday September 10 30/90 - Ed Wills & Blues4Sale, Mem Shanon Buffa’s - Mike Doussan Cooks and Rocks Dos Jefes - The Mark Coleman Trio Old Arabi Bar - Jim Smith The Jazz Playhouse - The James Rivers Movement Dmac's Bar & Grill - Ted Hefko The Masion - Sidewalk Swing, Gregory Agid Quartet Wednesday September 11 30/90 - Big Mike & The R&B Kings, Justin Donovan Buffa’s - World's Most Open Mic Dos Jefes - Carl Le Blanc & Ellen Smith House of Blues - Jet Lounge Old Arabi Bar - Mike Darby & Friends Tipitina's - Band of Skulls The Jazz Playhouse - Big Sam’s Crescent City Connection Thursday September 12 30/90 - DJ Fresh, Smoke N Bones, Andy J Forest Buffa’s - Marc Stone Dos Jefes - Guitar Summit w/ Brian Seeger House of Blues - Glen Hansard, OHMME Joy Theater - Flying Lotus One Eyed Jacks - Mdou Moctar, Boogarins The Lazy Jack - Gwen and the Old Man The Jazz Playhouse - Brass -A -Holics The Old Point - Born Toulouse

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Friday September 13 30/90 - Deltaphonic, DJ Dot Dunnie, Carolyn Broussard Buffa’s - Dayna Kurtz, Robert Mache', Tiffany Pollack Dos Jefes - Vivaz! House of Blues - MONDO BURLESQUE, The Lazy Jack - The Topcats The Old Point - Rick Trolsen, Truman Holland Tipitina’s - DJ Soul Sister, MANNIE FRESH The Jazz Playhouse - Shannon Powell, Trixie Minx Saturday September 14 30/90 - Soul Project, Organami, The Crooked Vines Buffa’s - Tchoupsley, Tiffany Pollack with John Fohl Dos Jefes - Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots House of Blues - The Queen of Burlesque, Loumuzik One Eyed Jacks - Planchettes, The Painted Hands

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Food News By Kim Ranjbar

Behind the stick … Chef Nina Compton and her husband Larry Miller have unveiled a new cocktail program, under the direction of recently-appointed Head Bartender Jordan Deis, at their award-winning restaurant Compère Lapin. Dies, who has worked at some of New Orleans’ top restaurants, has collaborated with Compton and the restaurant’s bar team to create a program featuring new “one-of-a-kind” cocktails complimenting the flavors and dishes at Compère Lapin. “We all have different training and palates, so it is nice to have an assortment of cocktails that reflects our varied backgrounds,” says Dies. Sourcing fresh, local ingredients, the bar is offering cocktails like the Crow’s Nest made with aged brandy, roasted banana, vermouth, thyme, and three types of fortified wine; Summer of ‘63 is concocted with Singani 63 brandy and honey; and the Equinox is a frothy combination of gin, Campari, egg white, chartreuse, orgeat, and fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice. 535 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 599-2119, comperelapin.com

Ready diner one! … The hip restaurant and arcade Barcadia on the corner of Tchoupitoulas and Lafayette in the Warehouse District recently unveiled a new, yet familiar, menu with a return to its classics. Fan favorites making a comeback include the Pulled Pork Nachos with chipotle BBQ sauce and pico de gallo, Wisonsin cheese curds that are deep fried and served with ranch dressing or marinara, and the Fried Chicken Sandwich. “Barcadia, with its airy space, connection to Ohm Lounge, entertainment venue, prime location, and food and drink offerings, has it all,” says proprietor Billy Blatty. “The menu needs to reflect the desires of our customers, so we’re bringing back some old favorites.” 601 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 335-1740, barcadiabars.com/barcadianeworleans The perfect fit … According to The New Orleans Advocate, Nathan Richard (the King of Louisiana Seafood) has been hired as the new executive chef at Carl Shaubhut’s Oak Street restaurant DTB. It seems a perfect fit for Richard who is originally from “down the bayou,” aka Thibodaux. Richard was previously the chef at Kingfish and, most

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Cafe Du Monde recently, Cavan. LeBlanc and Smith have yet to announce his replacement at the Magazine Street restaurant. 8201 Oak St., Ste. 1, (504) 518-6889, dtbnola.com Freshly-powdered park … After a yearlong battle with Morning Call Cafe and much needed renovations to the century-old building, Cafe du Monde has opened its newest location inside New Orleans City Park. Serving those famous beignets and cafe au lait, the casino building evokes accents alluding to the original French Market locale with its green and white striped awnings and marble-topped tables with olive green chairs. Morning Call currently has no location (its shop in Metairie closed after 40 years of business in April 2018), but is planning

to reopen elsewhere. 56 Dreyfus Dr., New Orleans City Park, neworleanscitypark.com/ in-the-park/cafe-du-monde Viva la pizzeria! … Though New Orleans is a town not normally known for its pizza, acclaimed Italian pie joint Bonci chose our city for its third U.S. location. The Romanstyle pizza (cut with scissors and sold by weight) recently opened in the Warehouse District in late July. The first restaurant to open inside the Julia mixed-use development, Bonci offers 15 or more different types of pizza featuring thick, focaccia-like crust with rotating topping combinations. 726 Julia St., (504) 766-6071, bonciusa.com

From hola to aloha … Over on Calhoun Street, just a hop from Claiborne Avenue, things they are a-changin’. The last location of Cuban restaurant El Libre has shuttered, and, in its place, launched Aloha Grill and Sushi. Owners Tracey Davenport and her husband Dave Kirtland kicked off Aloha Grill and Sushi inside the Auction House Market. Now they’re serving traditional sushi, poke bowls, and more inside their own digs in the Broadmoor neighborhood. 3151 Calhoun St., alohaleinola.com Moving forward … LeBlanc and Smith just tapped restaurant veteran Cesar Nuñez as their new executive chef for Longway Tavern, their French Quarter restaurant and bar. Over the past 13 years, Nuñez has worked in all of Adolfo Garcia’s restaurants and was most recently the chef de cuisine at Coquette. He’s a New Orleans native who graduated from Delgado Community College’s Culinary arts program and dubs his style as “modern comfort food.” Using techniques spotlighting seasonal, local produce and seafood, Nuñez aims to transform the typical notions about bar food. “Cesar is an incredibly accomplished and beloved chef in New Orleans, and we’re excited to welcome him to the Longway Tavern family,” says Robért LeBlanc, founder of the LeBlanc and Smith hospitality group. 719 Toulouse St., (504) 962-9696, longwaytavern.com

So sad to see you go … As seems the norm in this industry during the summertime, as many restaurants open, others must close. After over half a century in the business of serving hot sausage po-boys (among other items), the iconic Pepto-pink Gene’s on the corner of Elysian and St. Claude has shuttered. Longtime owner Eugene “Gene” Theriot is retiring and has sold the building to a developer who plans to build condominiums. It’s truly sad to see Gene’s Po-Boys go, yet it will long remain in our hearts and memories! After little more than a year in business, Echo’s Pizza in Mid-City has closed. Owners Theresa Galli, Gavin Cady, and Kate Heller decided to shut down and focus on their other businesses, 1000 Figs, Little Fig, and Leo’s Bread. Though the neighborhood will greatly miss their focaccia-based sandwiches and tasty pizza pies, there is good news on the horizon. BRG Hospitality has bought the corner business and plans to open a second Pizza Domenica there in the fall. Finally, Freret Beer Room recently closed their doors through an announcement made in a Facebook post early this August. Though fans are sad to see it go away, owner Eli Gay says there are plans to “install Freret Beer Room Phase 2” and reopen early this fall. “I want to continue to serve as a community gathering place for great beer and food, but I need to do so sustainably, with a more casual, comfortable approach.” We’re all raising our frothy mugs and looking forward to a brand-new room!

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h, social media. To some, it’s the bane of modern society. Cynics believe, among other things, that it discourages genuine face-toface interactions, exasperates the need for instant gratification, and incites narcissistic behavior. On the other hand, many others see social media as a tool for self-expression, a way to connect (even superficially) to more people, an almost limitless source of inspiration and creative ideas, and a venue for endless entrepreneurial opportunities … like selling spectacular sweets! Over the past several years, bakeries have been blossoming all over town, but for those looking beyond the brick and mortar, there’s a whole other plateau of pastry on Instagram. These courageous creators have struck out on their own to create a virtual phantasmagoria of sweets, inviting followers to not only ooh and aah but to place their orders for paradise. A couple of the most recent Instapurveyors' encounters was at “Just Cause: A Boozy Bake Sale for Reproductive Rights” at the Magazine Merchant House. Bakers and cooks from all over the city joined forces to raise money for Planned Parenthood and the New Orleans Abortion Fund. Among familiar names like Gracious Bakery and Willa Jean was one with the Tolkien-esqe name Lord Of Meringues (@lordofmeringues). These meringue magicians are offering the classic, meltin-your-mouth confections, simply made from whipped egg whites and sugar, in a variety of seasonal flavors, colors, and shapes for any occasion. From mini applepie meringue pops and cardamom mango meringue buttons to swirled, floral drops of rose, lavender, honey, and jasmine— their endless creations seems to know no bounds. Another ‘gram great at the “Just Cause” event was Ryan McDougall (@ryan.

universe), whose baked goods are often found at Arrow Cafe on the edge of the French Quarter. McDougall is making “small-batch baked goods” with organic ingredients and local produce. Stop by the coffee shop on Rampart for a taste of baked bliss in strawberry coffee cake, blueberry pear mini-bundt cakes, corn cookies with dried cranberries or apple, and cherry and walnut buttermilk scones. McDougall also offers savories like cauliflower, red bell pepper, and cheddar quiche and buttery brown croissants. Just let your cravings decide whether to swing sweet or savory. With the sudden disappearance of Sucré, many local folks were desperately seeking a new source for the delicate, almond-flavored French meringue confection dubbed macaron. Just hop on your smartphone and let your fingers do the tapping to discover Grey Bird Baking Co. (@greybirdbakingco). Owner Taylor Moore is a Memphis-born baker who moved to New Orleans and began popping up with her colorful macarons around town over the past year. Available in elegant packaging, her macarons comes in flavors like Earl Grey, double chocolate, vanilla, pistachio, white chocolate and raspberry, lemon, and, of course, king cake. Moore also features vegan and gluten-free macarons. What’s in a name? Well, quite a bit, as it turns out. Catina Jones-Smothers’ future was the subject of dreams by both her mother and aunt who envisioned the name of Catina’s catering business. Discussions of her career occurred at 1:11 on three separate occasions, and the ladies saw it as fate. Thus, Créer 111 (@ creer111) was born. Offering items such as pecan pralines, sugar cookies, cupcakes, petite berry Chantilly cakes, and candied apples, it’s a sweet-opia suited for any occasion. What are your favorite sweet-a-grams to follow?

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RestaurantGuide African Bennachin may be the only place in the world to feast on New Orleans-influenced cuisine from Cameroon and Gambia.. Try a plate of African jambalaya for a truly extraordinary meal. 1212 Royal St. | 522-1230 | bennachinrestaurant.com

American Apolline is a sweet spot on Magazine Street. Try their Louisiana Cioppino, which combines Gulf seafood and alligator sausage in a sherry broth. 4729 Magazine St. | 894-8881 | apollinerestaurant. com The Country Club is known as a sophisticated haunt—a reputation that is well-earned after 40 years of service. Their various menus all showcase expertly executed contemporary Creole cuisine. 634 Louisa St. | 945-0742 | thecountryclubneworleans.com Crescent City Steaks offers some of the best steaks in the city. They offer a variety of meticulously-prepared steaks, appetizers, and beers for a great night out. 1001 N Broad St. | 821-3271 | crescentcitysteaks. com Daisy Dukes is known for serving authentic New Orleans dishes in a casual environment suitable for the whole family. Three of their five locations are 24/7 and breakfast is served all day. Multiple locations | daisydukesrestaurant.com Fullblast Brunch is one of the freshest breakfast spots in Mid-City. Choose from a variety of breakfast and brunch options, all with Creole, Cajun, and Latin influences.139 S. Cortez St. | 302-2800 | fullblastbrunch.com Gattuso’s Neighborhood Restaurant is the perfect place to stop for lunch or dinner if you’re on the Westbank. They serve what locals love, from fried seafood to burgers and muffulettas. 435 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna | 368-1114 | gattusos.net Gordon Biersch is a German-style brewhouse in the heart of New Orleans’s Downtown. They have an

Full Blast Brunch impressive variety of handcrafted beers on tap and a menu of eclectic American fare. 200 Poydras St. | 5222739 | gordonbiersch.com Lakeview Harbor offers classic New Orleans and homestyle cooking, such as panéed chicken with mac and cheese. They are famous for their burgers, steaks, and loaded potatoes. 8550 Pontchartrain Blvd. | 486-4887 | lakeviewharbor.us Legacy Kitchen is a perfect place to dine for any occasion. Dinner on Friday and Saturday nights includes wine bottles at half price. During Happy Hour, they serve up charbroiled oysters for just $1 each. Multiple locations | legacykitchen.com Legacy Kitchen’s Steak + Chop is elevating the foodscape with sophisticated cuisine served in a casual environment. Check out their weekly chalkboard specials. 91 Westbank Expy. | Gretna | 565-7434 | legacykitchen.com Liberty Cheesesteaks serves up arguably the best cheesesteaks anywhere—not just Uptown. Any native Philadelphian would approve of their traditionals, like The Original and The Wiz. 5039 Freret St. | 875-4447 | libertycheesesteaks.com

Spudly’s Super Spuds is the only place in town specializing in overstuffed potatoes that please carnivores and vegans alike with their options. They also serve burgers and specialty sandwiches. 2609 Harvard Ave., | Metairie | 455-3250 | spudlys.com

Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant, for 90 years now, has livened up the Marigny with daily offerings of performances by local musicians and some of the best food in town, open 24/7. 1001 Esplanade Ave. | 9490038 | buffasbar.com

The Steakhouse at Harrah’s crafts inspired dishes, from succulent ribeyes to seafood. They’ve received a Wine Spectator Magazine Award of Excellence for their top-notch wine collection. 4 Canal St. | 533-6111 | caesars. com/harrahs-new-orleans

Copper Vine Winepub has a selection of wine on tap, draft beers, and cocktails designed to please even the most discerning palate. Try the duck confit flatbread or the crabmeat deviled eggs. 1001 Poydras St. | 2089535 | coppervinewine.com

Willie Mae’s Scotch House has been pleasing foodies in the historic Treme for over 60 years, earning them accolades that include a James Beard Award and Travel Channel’s distinction for Best Fried Chicken in America. 2401 St. Ann St. | 822-9503 | williemaesnola.com

The Jimani is a sportsman’s paradise—for those more into watching any game imaginable than participating in sports or the bar has 10 screens to watch, 100 beers to choose from, and with an extensive menu to indulge your senses. 141 Chartres St. | 524-0493 | thejimani.com

WOW Café Doubletree features New Orleansinspired dishes. Their Shanghai Shrimp Po’Boy has won Best in Fest at the Oak Street Po-Boy Festival. 300 Canal St. | 212-3250 | wowcafe.com/stores/doubletree-new-orleans

Asian Kyoto 2 in Elmwood is perfectly situated for a lunch break while shopping or for dinner before or after seeing a movie. Their extensive menu of Japenese-style soups, salads, and noodles are sure to please anyone. 5608 Citrus Blvd. | Harahan | 818-0228 Mikimoto has delivered New Orleans-infused Japanese favorites to locals for 20 years. Their rolls rep the entire city, from the Uptown roll to the Metairie roll. 3301 S. Carrollton Ave. | 488-1881 | mikimotosushi.com Origami is a great spot for a business lunch, a tasteful date, or a night out with friends.They have poke bowls, combo meals, and innovative rolls, like the Origami Roll featuring eel and tempura-fried banana. 5130 Freret St. | 899-6532 | sushinola.com

Mimi’s in the Marigny is a neighborhood bar that has won four Best of the Big Easy Awards. The menu features gourmet tapas for vegetarians and carnivores alike. 2601 Royal St. | 872-9868 | mimismarigny.com Ole Saint is open in the French Quarter for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You’ll find everything from game-day eats to Southern cuisine at this former New Orleans Saints player’s watering hole. 132 Royal St. | 309-4797 | olesaint.com Orleans Grapevine is a casual fine-dining bistro offering French-Creole cuisine. Stop by for Happy Hour between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. or 10 p.m. and 12 a.m. daily, and you’ll be treated to FREE BACON! 720 Orleans Ave. | 523-1930 | orleansgrapevine.com Rivershack Tavern is a River Road joint dishing out local flavor that is not to be missed. With fun novelty bar stools and an exterior covered with vintage ads, this is about as funky as New Orleans gets. 3449 River Rd. | 834-4938 | therivershacktavern.com

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Shamrock Bar and Grill, has got game—and some of the best late-night food around. Challenge your friends to some air hockey, ping pong, or darts at the city’s largest neighborhood bar. 4133 S. Carrollton Ave. | 301-0938 | shamrockparty.com

Backspace Bar & Kitchen offers a quick bite and quiet respite from the bustle of the French Quarter. Sip and nibble on some delicious offerings at this gastropub that pays homage to famed authors. 139 Chartres St. | 322-2245 | backspacenola.com

Three Palms Bar and Grill is a fun neighborhood bar with a friendly staff and atmosphere and a Happy Hour you can count on. Stop by for tropical drinks, chicken wings, or $12 steak dinners. 3813 Tulane Ave. | 4594474 | 3palmsnola.com

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Tracey’s Irish Bar and Restaurant in the Irish Channel has been serving the community since 1949. Their 15 big screens and wide selection of bar food and local beers keep the crowds coming back. 2604 Magazine St. | 897-5413 | traceysnola.com

Café Café 615 Home of Da Wabbit doesn’t skimp on the portions. Café 615 was voted best restaurant on the Westbank—and their crispy fried chicken was voted among the best in New Orleans. 615 Kepler St. | 365-1225 | facebook.com/Cafe-615-Home-of-DaWabbit-394261630696887 Café Amelie is perfect for a romantic meal in a scenic French Quarter courtyard. Their menu highlights local ingredients and offers gluten-free and vegetarian preparations. 912 Royal St. | 412-8965 | cafeamelie. com Carmo designs cross-cultural vegan and vegetarianfriendly eats with a creative spin. Take your taste buds on an adventure through Latin America, West Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Gulf South. 527 Julia St. | 8754132 | cafecarmo.com Compère Lapin provides patrons with a dining experience like no other. Chef Nina Compton crafts a menu rooted in her Caribbean heritage that blends with both French and Italian culinary expertise. 535 Tchoupitoulas St. | 599-2119 | comperelapin.com Cru by Chef Marlon Alexander is a Marigny bar that fuses American, New Orleans, and Italian influences. Cru’s Saturday Burlesque and Sunday Drag Brunches include bottomless cocktail options. 535 Franklin Ave. | 266- 2856 | crunola.com Haydel’s Bake Shop is a three-generation-strong local tradition. Order a cup of frozen coffee along with your petit fours, turtles, and other unparalleled specialty baked goods. 3117 Magazine St.| 267-3165 | facebook.com/ haydelsbakeshop Jimmy J’s Café is a small funky café in the French Quarter that’s big and bold when it comes to Southern flavor. They’ve got everything from boozy breakfast drinks to specialties such as beignet sticks. 115 Chartres St. | 309-9360 | jimmyjscafe.com

Petite Amelie offers locally sourced milk, juices, salads, and pastries, making it a great spot for a healthy meal. They always have something new to offer with their rotating menu. 900 Royal St. | 412-8065 | petiteamelienola.wordpress.com

Pascal’s Manale is known not only for its Italian dishes, like Eggplant Dryades, but also for its Original Pascal’s BBQ Shrimp. Now open for over 100 years, this establishment just does everything right. 1838 Napoleon Ave. | 895-4877 | pascalsmanale.com

Sala is a stylish, yet comfy, family-friendly restaurant on the lakefront. Enjoy small shareable plates, like Duck Empanadas, or sip on wine paired with elegant entrees, such as Golden Fried Drum Almondine. 124 Lake Marina Ave. | 513-2670 | salanola.com

Red Gravy makes homestyle masterpieces from recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. This rustic Italian café makes it okay to have cannoli for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. 125 Camp St. | 561-8844 | redgravycafe.com

Surrey’s Cafe & Juice Bar is a place with something for everyone. Their New Orleanian and Latin-influenced cuisine is not to be missed, and the vibrant décor is as inviting as the meals. 1418 & 4807 Magazine St. | surreysnola.com

Tavolino is a neighborhood pizza joint offering both a family-friendly atmosphere as well as a lounge out back with an extensive menu of vino, “Tav Tails,” and beer. 141 Delaronde St. | Algiers | 605-3365 | facebook. com/TavolinoLounge

The Vintage encourages their patrons to “sip, savor, and shine.” This one-of-a-kind café on Magazine Street serves gourmet beignets, breakfast, small plates, sandwiches, and charcuterie boards. 3121 Magazine St. | 324-7144 | thevintagenola.com

Venezia has been serving Mid-City for over 60 years with a classic and vegetarian-friendly menu, which includes veal, spinach cannelloni, muffalettas, and fresh fish almondine. 134 N. Carrollton Ave. | 488-7991 | venezianeworleans.net

Mexican Carreta’s Grill has fed New Orleanians excellent Mexican food for 20 years. Start with their delicious Mariachi Fries or skip to the Chile Ranchero. Of course, don’t forget about the margaritas! Multiple Locations | carretasgrillrestaurant.com Juan’s Flying Burrito is a hip neighborhood joint and the only place to get Creole-infused taqueria standards. Try The Luau quesadilla, featuring Gulf shrimp, applewood bacon, and pineapple salsa. Multiple Locations | juansflyingburrito.com

Middle Eastern Lebanon’s Café promises plentiful portions in a captivating setting on Carrollton Avenue. Make sure to try their gyro plate with spiced lamb and beef, tomatoes, and onions. 1500 S. Carrollton Ave. | 862-6200 | lebanonscafe.com

French Café Degas was voted one of the 15 best restaurants in the city. It is a traditional Gallic French eatery with unbeatable romantic ambiance, located in a charming historic area. Try the Caille Rôtie. 3127 Esplanade Ave. | 945-5635 | cafedegas.com

Italian Josephine Estelle is an upscale restaurant that combines Italian cooking with flavors of the American South, crafted by two James Beard-nominated chefs. 600 Carondelet St. | 930-3070 | josephineestelle.com Mellow Mushroom on Oak Street is a classic pizza parlor with a menu that is anything but usual. They have traditional and thin-crust specialty pizzas as well as salads and gluten-free pizzas. 8227 Oak St. | 345- 8229 | mellowmushroom.com Mosca’s Restaurant serves some of the best Italian food in New Orleans, family-style and made to order— as they have been doing for over 70 years. 4137 U.S. Highway 90 West | Westwego | 436-8950 | moscasrestaurant.com

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Pyramid’s Café may look like a typical diner, but what you’ll find there are classic Mediterranean dips, salads, and entrees. They even offer a special family feast: a whole lamb stuffed with chickpeas. 3149 Calhoun St. | 861-9602 | pyramidscafeonline. com

New Orleans Cuisine Antoine’s Restaurant is the oldest family-run restaurant in the country and an iconic foodie destination that consistently delivers a classic French-Creole fine-dining experience. 713 St. Louis St. | 581-4422 | antoines.com Columns Hotel offers elegant dining overlooking historic St. Charles Avenue. Guests can enjoy a Southern breakfast every morning, Sunday jazz brunch, and daily Happy Hour from 5–7 p.m. 3811 St. Charles Ave. | 861-9602 | thecolumns.com/ dining

Crescent City Brewhouse, the French Quarter’s only microbrewery, is an experience for all the senses. Enjoy live jazz music, local art, and traditional Louisiana fare with a creative flair. 527 Decatur St. | 522-0571 | crescentcitybrewhouse. com Crossroads at House of Blues joins Southern food with lively entertainment to feed the soul. Try the Voodoo Shrimp in an Abita Amber beer reduction or their vegan “Impossible Cheeseburger.” 225 Decatur St. | 310-4999 | houseofblues.com/ neworleans/menu Mandina's has combined the best of both worlds, offering staples of Italian and New Orleans cuisine. Get chicken parmesan, a muffaletta on French, or Gulf Fish Meuniere or Almandine. 3800 Canal St. | 482-9179 | mandinasrestaurant.com Neyow's Creole Café serves authentic Creole cuisine that is "straight from their grandmother's recipes." They've got a large selection of specials —such as shrimp creole—every day of the week. 3332 Bienville St. | 827-5474 | neyows.com New Orleans Cajun Cookery proves that a shrimp po-boy can still be one of the best meals around. Located in the Warehouse District, the Cookery is keeping traditions alive with its own versions of classics. 701 S. Peters St. | 985-778-2529 New Orleans Creole Cookery has got great boozy beverages and a large selection of delicious NOLA-style food. They offer excellent dining service in their courtyard, bar, and dining room. 508 Toulouse St. | 524-9632 | neworleanscreolecookery.com Parran's Po-Boys and Restaurant serves up a variety of delicious fried and grilled po-boys on fresh French bread, along with gigantic muffalettas and mouthwatering Italian dishes. Multiple locations | parranspoboys. Public Service at the NOPSI Hotel truly serves the public with delicious options for any meal of the day, whether it's Crab Cakes Benedict in the morning or Cajun Poutine for dinner. 311 Baronne St. | 962-6527 | publicservicenola.com

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Mandina's Short Stop PoBoys means serious business when it comes to satisfying hungry customers. In fact, it’s the only place around where you can get a king-sized 14inch soft-shell crab po-boy. 119 Transcontinental Dr., Metairie | 885-4572 | shortstoppoboysno.com

Seafood Briquette makes its home in an old molasses refinery and offers a refined taste of New Orleans. You can start your meal with the Crabcake Napoleon and finish it with the Dark Chocolate Creme Brulee. 701 S. Peters St. | 302-7496 | briquette-nola.com Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar is the “first name in oysters.” Try the Oysters Bienville or the Buffalo Oysters. Not in the mood for oysters? Order a Bayou Platter, featuring red beans, jambalaya, and étouffée. Multiple locations | felixs.com Landry’s Seafood, with a gluten-sensitive menu and vegetarian options, truly has something for everyone. Try one of their unique takes on classic seafood dishes, like the Blackened Redfish Étouffée. Multiple Locations | landrysseafood.com

Seaworthy is known for preparing sustainably harvested and wild-caught seafood, specifically oysters, with a global flair. Try oysters from the East Coast, West Coast, or Gulf Coast. 630 Carondelet St. | 930-3071 | seaworthynola.com TackleBox is the place to taste some of the best dishes found in New Orleans. Crafted cocktails, oysters, small plates, and their $1 lunch beers are only a few highlights. 817 Common St. | 475-6910 | legacykitchen.com Tito’s Ceviche and Pisco spices up your day with a variety of signature Peruvian dishes. Choose from their assortment of ceviches, mixed seafood platters, and traditional plates, such as Seco de Cordero. 5015 Magazine St. | 267-7612 | titoscevichepisco.com

Vegetarian Seed has designed a decidedly healthy menu for New Orleans foodies. Everyone is tantalized by their vegan soul food, including their eggplant po-boy, Seed Gumbo, and even beignets. 1330 Prytania St | 302-2599 | seedyourhealth.com

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How NOLA Does BBQ By Steven Melendez

hen most people think of Labor Day, they think of barbecue; whether that means a carefully seasoned brisket or just burgers on the grill. If you’re craving barbecue and don’t feel like laboring yourself this holiday, there are plenty of places around New Orleans that can help you get your meat fix. While New Orleans isn’t too far from a number of places renowned for their barbecue offerings, the city has sometimes been said to have limited local barbecue options. But that has changed quite a bit in recent years with the arrival of a number of restaurants, situated across the city, that focus on such dishes. Here are a few of the best. Blue Oak BBQ 900 N. Carrollton Ave. There’s frequently a crowd at this MidCity spot that offers many of the barbecue classics, including tender brisket, chicken, and St. Louis-style spare ribs. Blue Oak also boasts its own line of homemade sausage and other eclectic offerings. Some of these include a variety of flavors of wings, served for just 75 cents during weekday happy hour, and barbecue nachos. An array of selections at the bar is also available, while many diners, including families, adjourn to the outdoor patio.

Central City BBQ 1201 S. Rampart St. Nestled into its namesake neighborhood, not too far outside the Central Business District, Central City BBQ serves up everything you could hope for in a barbecue place, from tender pulled pork to smoked turkey. Smoked boudin offers an authentic Louisiana flavor, and those who wish to skip the traditional sandwich or platter can opt for one of the restaurant’s salads. Although, the salads are comprised of lettuce, tomato and cucumber, they are paired with one of Central City’s barbecue meats. The sides include beans nicely flavored with a peppery tang. Little Korea BBQ 2240 Magazine St. Coming from a different barbecue tradition, Little Korea BBQ delivers spicy variations on barbecue chicken, pork, tender beef bulgogi, and short ribs. Korean-style fried chicken wings are also on hand, as are tasty variations on other Korean classics like kimchi and bibimbap, served with generous portions of meat and vegetables over rice. A number of soups are also available, adding to the comfort food cuisine.

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The Joint 701 Mazant St. This cozy Bywater favorite attracts tourists and locals alike with its selection of barbecue classics, including pulled pork, sausage and brisket platters, and sandwiches. Its stand-out offering, though, might be the tender and juicy ribs, which pair well with sides like baked beans, macaroni and cheese, and creamy potato salad. The Joint also offers a nice selection of local draft beer and homemade pies, assuming you have room for dessert. Bourrée at Boucherie 1510 S. Carrollton Ave. Saturday is barbecue day at this downhome sibling to adjacent Boucherie. Come for ribs that just fall off the bone, brisket, and andouille sausage. Consider washing it all down with one of the restaurant’s selections of craft beers and seasonal daiquiris. Make sure not to skip the sides, because the pimiento mac and cheese is among the best items on the barbecue and is a rich and spicy treat. Walker’s Southern Style BBQ 10828 Hayne Blvd. Worth the trek from downtown, this spot, steps from the lakefront levee in New Orleans East, is probably best known for its cochon de lait po-boy—which tops the tender meat with a serving of pleasantly vinegar rich coleslaw. Other options include brisket, pork, and wings. Sides like the flavorful mustard greens or baked beans are served in generous eight or sixteen

ounce portions. The restaurant also shares a dining room with Castnet Seafood, which is handy if anyone in the group prefers fish or shellfish to barbecue meats. Frey Smoked Meat Co. 4141 Bienville St. Since it’s tucked away behind chain stores like Winn-Dixie and Office Max, it’s easy to miss this Mid-City spot. But those who do visit will find tasty classic barbecue platters like brisket, pork ribs, and beef ribs. Plus, they have absolutely addictive pork belly poppers and absurdly juicy hamburgers. Macaroni and cheese is available in servings big enough to be meals in themselves, and their tasty drink options include milkshakes, as well as a sprawling list of beers and whiskeys.

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McClure’s Barbecue 3001 Tchoupitoulas St. McClure’s is housed inside the NOLA Brewery on Tchoupitoulas Street in the Irish Channel. They serve up plates of all the barbecue standards, along with a wide assortment of sauces—from Alabama’s mayo-based white sauce to mustardbased Carolina savory sauce. Burgers and sandwiches are also available, including a variation on the classic Cuban sandwich. The fried chicken is also a good option. McClure’s barbecue meat is also available in some specialized appetizers, including tacos, nachos, and poutine.

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Culinary History of the Westbank by Burke Bishoff

ew Orleans food is great. That’s not breaking news by any stretch. Everybody knows how famous New Orleans cooking is in the culinary world—the specific dishes created here, the historic or famous restaurants, the celebrity chefs. New Orleans cuisine is so renowned, in fact, that it often eclipses the culinary traditions of its metropolitan areas (New Orleans East, the Northshore, the River Parishes, and my stomping grounds, the Westbank). I can’t even count the amount of times I’ve heard people from New Orleans say something along the lines of, “Wait, there are restaurants on the Westbank?” That’s really a shame because the Westbank has housed so many notable restaurants that are worth seeking out. Consciously founded and developed from as early as the 1700s to the mid1900s, the Westbank was, and still kind of is, mostly made up of urban areas with a largely working-class population. The Westbank was largely self-contained until the Huey P. Long Bridge was opened in 1935, connecting Bridge City to Elmwood. For the longest time, ferries on the Mississippi River were really the only connecting transport links between New Orleans and the Westbank, as the Crescent City Connection didn’t open its eastbound bridge until 1958. So to compensate for the disconnect from New Orleans, many different restaurants opened in Westbank cities near the early half of the 1900s, some of which are still around today. One of the earliest restaurants to appear

Mosca's

Cafe 615 on the Westbank was Mosca’s in 1946; it is located at 4137 US-90, in Westwego. Founded by Provino Mosca, who was a native of the Italian city of San Benedetto del Tronto, Mosca’s is a James Beard Awardwinning Italian restaurant that is most known for its signature Oysters Mosca and other family-style platters, such as spaghetti and meatballs, all of which are prepared to order when you get there. Family owned and operated since the very beginning, Mosca’s remains a Westwego staple and a gem of the Westbank. Another restaurant birthed in the late ‘4 0s, Café 615 (Home of Da Wabbitt) started life as a Gretna drive-in. The restaurant still displays its original sign, featuring a cartoon rabbit. Now an expansive sitdown restaurant at 615 Kepler Street, Café 615 has a prominently Louisiana-Italian style menu, including its namesake Da Wabbitt—a pan-fried burger mixed with herbs and seasonings that can be served either on a bun or as a steak. Featuring fried chicken, frog legs, and all kinds of differently prepared oysters, Da Wabbitt is a must-stop for Westbankers and tourists alike. In the ‘50s and ‘60s, Marrero saw two restaurants that became fundamental parts of its citizens lives: Juneau’s Sandwich Shop and Schnell’s Restaurant and Bar. Juneau’s specializes in affordable poboys, some of their signatures being the weiner po-boy and the roast beef po-boy. Schnell’s, meanwhile, has a wide variety of menu items: breakfast, sandwiches, steaks, chicken, and their famous seafood. If you’re a local, in your 20s or 30s, and you live on the Westbank, ask your parents about

these two. You’ll most likely be told a story or two about Juneau’s and Schnell’s. Gretna, in particular, has seen a number of longstanding restaurants throughout its years. Including Da Wabbitt in the ‘4 0s, Gretna also saw The Red Maple open its doors at 1036 Lafayette Street in 1965. One of the few fine dining places on the Westbank, The Red Maple is known for its prime cuts of steaks and seafood dishes like Crabmeat Au Gratin and Pecan Crusted Salmon. Another fine-dining restaurant located in Gretna, Tony Mandina’s was founded in 1982 by the restaurant’s namesake, whose family can be traced back to Salaparuta, Sicily. Offering Sicilian and Cajun flavored cuisine, Tony Mandina’s is also famous for their homemade red gravy and their self-proclaimed best hamburger steaks in town. Another staple of the Westbank is DiMartino’s. Peter DiMartino opened the original location in 1975 at 1788 Carol Sue Avenue in Terrytown. The restaurant’s claim to fame is its traditionally made muffulettas, made to hearken back to the old days of Italian street vendors selling muffulettas in the French Quarter. Including muffulettas, DiMartino’s has other Louisiana-Italian cuisine, such as po-boy platters, spaghetti and meatballs, and gumbo. DiMartino’s has become so popular that the restaurant now has locations in Marrero, Algiers, and Covington. A noteworthy date that would start a shift in Westbank, and also New Orleans, and their relative cuisines, was in the spring of 1975, which was when the fall of Saigon, Vietnam, occurred. With the Catholic dioceses of Louisiana extending

out aid, a sizable number of Vietnamese refugees were relocated to Louisiana. While most flocked to New Orleans East, a good number of refugees found their way to Jefferson Parish. As the Vietnamese settled into the community and adapted to the local culture, the Westbank saw an explosion of Vietnamese restaurants. One of the first (and still one of the most popular) Vietnamese restaurants on the Westbank, Nine Roses is at 1100 Stephens Street in Gretna. First started in the early ‘90s by Mama Tu, Nine Roses has an extensive selection of both Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine. Egg noodles, vermicelli noodles, lo mein noodles, and everything in between is included on the menu. The success of Nine Roses has helped other Vietnamese restaurants to survive and find their own audiences on the Westbank. Other popular restaurants currently on the Westbank include Three Happiness, Saigon Noodle House, Tan Dinh, and Thanh Thanh. Time changes everything, and, over the years, the Westbank has seen many a well-known restaurant come and go, some due to changing locations (Pho Tau Bay) or sudden closures (O’Briens Grille, Kim Son). However, the Westbank still has newer restaurants that seem to be really making a name for themselves, including Banana Blossom, El Patron, and Mangu. Let’s hope that the restaurants that have been there for a long time stay for a long time and that the Westbank continues to birth more and more fantastic food stops.

DiMartino's

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FilmReviews

Catch all of Where Y'at's film reviews by Movie Editor David Vicari and Critic Fritz Esker at WhereYat.com.

The Kitchen By David Vicari The Kitchen had the makings of an interesting take on mobster movies, but something went wrong somewhere despite good performances and a credible recreation of the 1970s. The film takes place in 1978 and is set in Hell's Kitchen, a New York City neighborhood. Melissa McCarthy, Tiffany Haddish, and Elisabeth Moss play the wives of three of the dumbest low-life Irish criminals on the planet. These guys bungle a robbery and go to the slammer for three years. With their husbands away, the three woman all have financial troubles and the Irish mob isn't taking much care of them, so the ladies take it upon themselves to hire some enforcers and start collecting protection fees in the neighborhood. Head Irish mobster Little Jackie (Myk Watford) doesn't like this and plots to bump the women off. More complications ensue when the Italian mob in the Bronx gets wind of what the ladies are up to. The Kitchen, based on a DC Vertigo comic book miniseries by Ollie Masters and Ming Doyle, is scripted and directed by Straight Outta Compton co-writer Andrea Berloff. I could be wrong, but The Kitchen plays like a movie that the producing movie studio had no confidence in and decided to trim the movie down drastically. The movie rushes through one scene after another not allowing the story or the characters to truly breathe. The character with the most potential is Moss' Claire. She's an abused wife and has a former flame (Domhnall Gleeson) show her how to perform a hit. Her character is sort of like an extension of ZoĂŤ Tamerlis' character from Abel Ferrara's Ms .45 (1981), but The Kitchen never explores Claire too deeply. Everything, however, really falls apart in the third act with a ridiculous plot revelation and a woefully naive final scene, both of which feel like studio imposed re-shoots. No matter how you slice it, The Kitchen just doesn't work.

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark By Fritz Esker

Alvin Schwartz's classic children's horror anthology Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark gets a reasonably fun big-screen adaptation from director Andre Ovredal. The challenge in adapting the book into a film is that the stories are all too short. So screenwriters Dan & Kevin Hageman and Guillermo Del Toro structured a story around five kids in 1968 (led by Zoe Margaret Colletti) who find a book of scary stories in a haunted mansion. Shortly thereafter, the stories begin to become reality for the kids. When the film is putting the source material's stories to screen, it's effective. Many of those sequences have the feel of a nightmare (one will make people who are afraid of spiders want to run out of the theater). But the scenes connecting the scary stories are not quite as good. The characters are mostly stock types. The script also falters a bit when it reaches its conclusion, which seems to be trying to set up a sequel. With a PG-13 rating, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark might serve as a good entry point for budding adolescent fans of the horror genre. It's scary and icky enough to pack a punch but not so gruesome that young horror fans should be kept away.

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