When you see the Mardi Gras, Somebody’ll tell you what’s Carnival for! Are you dancing yet? I bet you’re at least humming along and if you’re not – it’s time, my friend. Yep, time to get your PARADE on!!! Oh Carnival – you are glittery and magic-filled time with friends, family, and fun.… 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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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. This edition is dedicated to Sophie B Wright. Sophie B Wright is a very small… Read more »
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When you first move to a new city, especially New Orleans, you may look at some street names and wonder “how the heck do they pronounce that?!” You may even try to get someone to say it in hopes of not looking like a fool later on. New Orleans really likes to take this… 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. This edition is dedicated to Henriette DeLille. Henriette DeLille Henriette DeLille (1813-1865) was a… Read more »
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Oysters. (Or ersters depending on your New Orleans accent.) We love our oysters chargrilled, fried, in a dressing, and raw. The legend of oysters exists that we should only be eating oysters in months that have the letter “R” in them. Why is this?! The most reasonable argument is that Red Tide occurs… Read more »
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The legend of Mardi Gras is filled with myths, misunderstandings, and lies. Mardi Gras, in all honesty, should be for the kids. You catch trinkets, plastic beads, stuffed animals, and now more coveted items, like glittered and bedazzled shoes, purses, and coconuts. Not saying us grown folk can’t enjoy it too, but it’s not all debauchery. … Read more »
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New Orleans is full of stories – ghost stories, local legends, urban legends, and myths. Many of these stories/myths are fun to repeat but have no actual basis in truth. Even New Orleans natives may have a hard time believing some of the legends aren’t true. Be New Orleans is going to bust one… Read more »
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Nope. Not the “Special Man.” I’m talking about days that we in New Orleans hold near and dear and some that we need to add into our celebratory calendar. What constitutes as a special moment in New Orleans? Whatever you want, TBH. We wanted to choose moments that will make people smile, reminisce, and… Read more »
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As the saying goes, “You don’t choose New Orleans. New Orleans chooses you.” When the Big Easy beckons – you may not be aware of certain aspects since you haven’t lived here year-round. Here are Team Be New Orleans’ Top Ten Things to know when moving to NOLA. NOLA Moving Tip #1: Potential landlords… Read more »
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