Category: Community


Places to be Quiet in New Orleans

  New Orleans can be loud. We are loud people, there is music always blasting from somewhere, and sounds of trains and cars are everywhere. In a world full of noise, here are some places to be quiet in New Orleans.       Our list includes: The Singing Oak in City Park – the… Read more »

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Our City, My Home: Stevie & John

  In a continuation of our series “Our City, My Home,” today we check out Stevie & John’s mid-century modern beauty! Draped in greenery and perfectly styled vignettes, they are quick to remind me that their home didn’t always look like this. They rolled the dice, ripped out all the cheap renovations done to the… Read more »

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32 Dishes to Try in New Orleans

  Here at Be New Orleans, we don’t claim to be “foodies.” What we do claim though, is to love some damn food! New Orleans has so many great restaurants and dishes that it’s hard to narrow down. But, our team rose to the challenge and compiled our favorites to share with you!   Algiers… Read more »

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Our City, My Home: Sarah M.

  Welcome back to our series “Our City, My Home” where we talk to New Orleans homeowners about why they love their abode and neighborhood! Today we talk to Miss Sarah who lives in Algiers Point and will regale us with all the reasons to call it home!   How long have you lived in… Read more »

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2022 Mardi Gras Costume Sales + Pop-Ups

    Saturday, February 5th:  13th Annual Mardi Gras Costume Sale 12 pm – 4 pm, 1307 Lyons, Uptown Fabulous Carnival Costume Market 12 pm – 5 pm, 2348 St. Claude, Marigny GinaWare Costume Sale 11 am – 4 pm, 4429 Bienville, Mid-City     Sunday, February 6th:  Little Flea NOLA Mardi Gras Market noon… Read more »

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Our City, My Home: Alex

  Welcome to our series called “Our City, My Home”, where residents in the New Orleans area tell us about their digs, the neighborhood, and why they love it all! Here is the story of Alex & her abode:   What neighborhood do you live in? St. Claude   How long have you lived in… Read more »

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NOLA Holiday Markets 2021

Sunday, November 28th Happy Raptor Distilling Art Market 1 pm – 5 pm Holiday Arts Market in Marsalis Harmony Park 10 am – 4 pm   Saturday, December 4th Merry Market at Longvue Gardens: This festive event includes shopping with local vendors, crafts, photos with Santa, and snacks from Edith and Edgar’s Museum Cafe. 1 pm – 4… Read more »

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New Orleans Chanukah Events 2021

  Sunday, November 28th The Maccabeats Chanukah Concert 2 pm – 4 pm: Celebrate Chanukah at the JCC with Chanukah snacks and a live concert by The Maccabeats! Admission is free and open to the community. A reservation is required, as are masks and proof of vaccination for all who are eligible. Chanukah at Riverwalk 4:30 pm –… Read more »

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