This is for all the people who wondered about the wards of New Orleans and were too afraid to ask. Contrary to some beliefs – it’s not made up numbers for different neighborhoods. There are 17 Wards Wards are used for voting in elections. These wards are then broken down by precinct. When… Read more »
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Ok, y’all. Let’s get real. Some of us aren’t as crafty as the rest of y’all. But, we do love a good costume. Instead of spending another Mardi Gras wearing just a tutu and a purple, green, and gold striped shirt – hire a costuming pro to create you a unique piece! Who can… Read more »
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Even as a New Orleans native, there are many times that I drive around and have no clue who some of these streets are named after. The “Who Dat?” series is uncovering the history behind these people. John Churchill Chase (1905-1986) is likely best known for his book “Frenchman, Desire, Good Children, and… Read more »
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It’s Hot Sauce Day (January 22nd), and you can’t talk about hot sauce without giving credit to the many Louisiana Hot Sauce producers. Oysters, po-boys, breakfast foods, and Bloody Marys all crave a little heat. Check out some of our favorites and some we just know y’all love. Hot Sauce for People with… Read more »
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There is a house in New Orleans, it’s called the Superdome. Ok technically she’s called the Mercedes- Benz Superdome, but no one really calls her that, it’s far too formal – she’s the Dome. And right now, maybe more than ever, it is the most famous house in New Orleans. She stands bold and… Read more »
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January 17th is Kid Inventors’ Day. (Not just a random day! It’s Ben Franklin’s birthday. Franklin invented the world’s first swim flippers at age 12!) This got us thinking a lot about how the children of New Orleans have a very unique perspective on life than anywhere else in this country. (Hello! I didn’t… Read more »
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If you’re like most people of the world, you made some sort of goal or resolution for the beginning of 2019. Unlike one of the Be New Orleans team members who gave up lettuce for 2019, lots of our friends are doing Whole30 this month and others are just forgoing sugar for a bit. While… Read more »
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We are about to say good-bye to 2018. New Orleans had some great places open, got their first female mayor, and still managed to get a few boil water advisories in. Not too shabby! While many “end of the year” lists in New Orleans are all about restaurants, we like to tell you about… Read more »
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Find out the hottest New Orleans neighborhoods below! You will find Holy Cross, Lakeview, and the French quarter all appearing on the list!
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This Thanksgiving is truly SAINTS-giving! Our boys in Black & Gold are playing the Dirty Birds tonight at 7:20pm and we are all gonna get a little rowdy! (Or maybe you’re someone who just wants a drink post-family time and needs to know what is open.) So, what bars are open on Thanksgiving in… Read more »
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