The CBD & Warehouse District were once just a place for, as the name lends itself, actual warehouses. After the World’s Fair, in 1984, these New Orleans neighborhoods started taking shape – the Convention Center opened up and condos were being developed. Now the area is bustling with restaurants, bars, and museums around every corner.… Read more »
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Most people don’t even know that the New Orleans neighborhood, Navarre is even called that. They assume it’s a part of Lakeview or Mid-City right off the bat. It’s quiet, unassuming, and tucked away. While Navarre is mostly residential, there are some fabulous local businesses waiting for you to find them! Cafe Navarre … Read more »
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Dating in New Orleans should be a sport of it’s own. First date ideas tend to end up at the local watering hole. Even if you’ve been with someone for quite some time, finding date night plans that don’t involve going to a bar can be particularly daunting. While all things involving Audubon are a great… Read more »
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The Garden District is home to some of the most elaborate houses in all of New Orleans. Daily, you can find groups of tourists roaming the streets and snapping pictures of houses they will never find back home. If you’re looking for an area that is easily walkable, then the Garden District fits the bill.… Read more »
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Check out the latest HOT HOODS video to see if your neighborhood made the cut!
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Carrollton, aka Riverbend, is one of those super chill New Orleans neighborhoods. People from the area, tend to stay in that area. Between Palmer Park, the new French school opening up, and its beautiful old oak trees, they make the Carrollton neighborhood a desirable place to live. Just be careful, as in much of New… Read more »
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Dance troupes add that extra touch of magic to Mardi Gras. They interact with the crowd. They can make a whole section of the parade route bust out into a dance party. A lot of groups now have signature items they pass out. These groups bring flair to your day. You can take all… Read more »
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New Orleans neighborhood, Parkview, has been one of the most recent additions to the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission (HDLC). They are a small part of town that offers a lot of different styles of architecture. Bungalows, raised basements, and shotguns line their bumpy streets. It’s a quaint neighborhood to take a stroll through and enjoy some historic… Read more »
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When I asked all my New Orleans locals to give me suggestions on how to handle Mardi Gras like you live here, the answers I received were interesting to say the least. It quickly morphed from great advice for outsiders to stating what the ideal behavior would be from all people on the parade… Read more »
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Rebecca Fox, one of the original founders of the NOLA Showgirls, has gone viral recently. (If you haven’t seen the letter, check it out here.) For those of you in the TL;DR crowd: the City of New Orleans & parade captains have decided to cut back on the amount of marching groups to decrease parade… Read more »
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