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When people think of parades and partying in New Orleans Mardi Gras is always the first event that comes to mind. This city has so much more to offer visitors and locals alike throughout the year.  St. Patrick’s Day (and St. Joseph’s Day)…

Mardi Gras is a hectic time especially for those not from the city.  When you are a visitor, there is so much to see, do and experience, it is difficult to get your bearings.   You can easily get swept away in the chaos of the holiday. …

  New Orleans has ruined parades for me.  That seems like a harsh statement, but throughout my life I have been to many parades outside this wonderfully off-beat city of ours and been bored to tears. Not that I do not appreciate the…

Mardi Gras in the Crescent City is a hectic time that no one truly understands unless they are a local. Many outsiders see only pictures of Bourbon Street and the throngs of crowds, many showing parts of their anatomy in trade for beads. By…

Noodle & Pie, one of the most exciting new restaurants opened up last year to rave reviews, is still going strong. The Uptown eatery located at the corner of State Street and Magazine (the old Reginelli’s which has since moved across…

          The New Orleans Fairgrounds Race Course and Slots have given new meaning to “A Night At The Races.”  On Friday, January 17, they held their monthly nighttime Starlight Racing series to a record-breaking crowd.  Every month during…

If you are looking for an evening of incredible music then go no further than the newest cabaret “The Queens of King” staring Big Easy Award Winners Lisa Picone and Dorian Rush at the Always Lounge and Theatre. The show is a tribute to the…

The Loew’s Hotel located at 300 Poydras Street celebrated their 10th anniversary on Thursday, January 16, 2014 with vibrant New Orleans flair.  Guests danced the night away to the sounds of Jimmy Maxwell and his orchestra.  The music was…