Category: Community

The New Orleans neighborhood, Black Pearl, also goes by the name of Uptown Triangle. It gets that nickname from being a triangular shaped area, sandwiched between St. Charles and the mighty Mississippi River. Mainly residential, and mixed with renters and owners, you can easily stroll to fine dining cuisine or a dive bar nearby. While… Read more »

New Orleans neighborhood, Mid-City, is where all the cool kids have set up shop. Not only do they have some of the best bars to hang out at, Bayou St. John & City Park are only steps away. One of Mid-City’s main draws is that it’s extremely walkable. You don’t have to go far to find… Read more »

The Lower Garden District is one of those New Orleans neighborhoods where you constantly find people out and about. Not only can you walk to a local bar or coffee shop, but Coliseum Park is a beautiful place for enjoying the outdoors. The Lafon Fountain was recently restored after many years of fundraising by the… Read more »

Lower Coast Algiers is all too often assumed to be Jefferson Parish, or even Belle Chasse! This New Orleans neighborhood is uniquely its own. It’s like going to a very rural part of Louisiana, but merely 15 minutes to downtown New Orleans. They have two well-known gated communities in their parts, The Arbors & English… Read more »

  Central City – a New Orleans neighborhood that is often misunderstood. Some people turn their noses up to it knowing nothing more about, or even where it truly lies. Those folks who call it home would tell you how they know all their neighbors, how they have lived there for generations, how it’s seen… Read more »

The New Orleans neighborhood, Lake Vista, is shaped like a wagon wheel. They have immense green spaces that divide the neighborhood up. There is not a lot of traffic rolling through their area, which is good for the kids wanting to play hockey in the street. Lake Vista doesn’t have very many businesses – it’s… Read more »

There are days that even thinking about going to the gym makes me cringe. Ugh. I DO NOT want to get on another treadmill. Spin, barre, crossfit… you can find those on every corner. Gimme something that excites me and makes me want to go workout! These are the best two spots in New Orleans… Read more »

The New Orleans neighborhood, Venetian Isles, gives a vibe that you’re a world away from living in an urban city. It’s 25 miles from downtown and every home overlooks the water – with most having boat docks and bulkheads too. Their homes are found on larger lots, almost all raised, and each one looks different… Read more »

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 »