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Updated on Friday, May 22, 2020 at 7:34 PM

Grab your blanket and enjoy the outdoors at one of these many picnic spots around New Orleans. From the Bywater to Mid City, see our suggestions for near-by food options to...

New Orleans Phase One Reopening

Updated on Friday, May 22, 2020 at 5:28 PM

May 16, 2020 marks the start of New Orleans’ Phase One reopening. Here’s a look at how you can experience New Orleans right now, what to expect from businesses during this...

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Coronavirus

New Orleans Quarantine Boredom Busters

Updated on Friday, May 22, 2020 at 1:48 PM

Even if you’re sheltering in place, there are plenty of ways to still experience New Orleans from home with endless amounts of things to read, watch, and do.

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Coronavirus

Restaurants Open for Dine-In Service

Updated on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 7:49 PM

See which restaurants have opened their dining rooms and outdoor patios, and learn more about the safety precautions to keep diners and staff healthy.

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Eat,
Coronavirus

Free Meals for Hospitality Workers in New Orleans

Updated on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 6:07 PM

Hospitality workers are at the heart of New Orleans’ tourism industry, and unfortunately among those who have been hit the hardest during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s a...

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Coronavirus,
Eat

Virtual Visits to New Orleans Museums & Exhibits

Updated on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Take a virtual tour of some of New Orleans’ exclusive art collections, specially curated exhibits, digital catalogs and more from the comfort of your own home.

New Orleans Boredom Busters for Kids

Updated on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 6:59 PM

Schools and museums are closed, but the learning can continue at home with these local New Orleans resources.

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Family,
Things to Do

Virtual New Orleans Workout Classes

Updated on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 6:57 PM

Yoga, cardio, twerking, and more - livestream a workout from one of these New Orleans studios and fitness groups.

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Recreation & Outdoors

Live Stream Concerts in New Orleans

Updated on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 6:37 PM

Where to find live streaming, virtual concerts by New Orleans musicians during covid-19 / coronavirus closures.

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Coronavirus

Family Style to-go Meals in New Orleans

Updated on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 5:05 PM

Whether you’re looking to feed your entire family or just want to have a few nights worth of dinners all figured out, the following restaurants are offering larger portion...

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Eat,
Coronavirus

Ways to Support Hospitality Industry Workers

Updated on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 4:36 PM

In the midst of the coronavirus crisis, the New Orleans community has rallied to show their support for hospitality workers at the brunt of the fallout. Here’s how to help.

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Coronavirus

Breweries & Wine Shops with Curbside Pickup

Updated on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 4:17 PM

Survive quarantine with a little help from local wine shops, breweries, and more.

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Drink

Restaurants Offering Alcohol with Takeout

Updated on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 1:41 PM

These restaurants have alcohol available with curbside pickup, during the Coronavirus outbreak.

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Coronavirus

Restaurants Providing Delivery

Updated on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 1:41 PM

These restaurants are providing delivery during the Coronavirus outbreak.

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Coronavirus

Restaurants Providing Takeout

Updated on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 1:40 PM

These restaurants are providing take-out during the Coronavirus outbreak.

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Coronavirus

Boozy Brunch by Neighborhood in New Orleans

Updated on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 6:55 PM

New Orleans has plenty of boozy brunch options to enjoy around the city.

Guide to the Warehouse/Arts District

Updated on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 6:48 PM

Explore art galleries, James Beard Award-winning restaurants, sleek nightlife, museums and more in the Warehouse/Arts District

Cookbooks by New Orleans Chefs

Updated on Monday, May 18, 2020 at 9:44 PM

While you’re laying low at home and missing New Orleans cuisine, you might as well learn how to cook like a pro. Here’s a list of resources to get you started.

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Eat

Pre-Theater Dinner or Drinks in New Orleans

Updated on Monday, May 18, 2020 at 4:31 PM

Best places for dinner and drinks near some of New Orleans’ most popular theaters and concert venues.

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Eat,
Drink,
Cultural Arts

Kayak Rentals in New Orleans

Updated on Monday, May 18, 2020 at 2:54 PM

Enjoy Bayou St. John and other waterways with a kayak rental in New Orleans.

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Recreation & Outdoors

Boiled Seafood To-Go

Updated on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 4:30 PM

Although COVID-19 might be keeping us from large seafood boils around communal tables, these restaurants are keeping the tradition alive with takeout bundles of boiled...

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Coronavirus,
Eat

New Orleans Festival Status Updates 2020

Updated on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 4:05 PM

Stay up to date on which New Orleans festivals are still scheduled, as well as festivals that have been postponed or cancelled for 2020.

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Festivals,
Coronavirus

Local Produce Boxes in New Orleans

Updated on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 9:28 PM

Liven up your kitchen with the freshest local produce you can find in New Orleans. Support local farmers and fishermen while you’re at it.

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Shopping

Where to Donate and Volunteer due to COVID-19

Updated on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 4:27 PM

A number of organizations have shifted or been birthed due to the coronavirus pandemic, and they’re dependent on the help of the community. Whether you donate supplies, time,...

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Coronavirus

20 Dishes to Try in New Orleans in 2020

Updated on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 4:09 PM

Please your stomach and your taste buds in New Orleans this year by trying these noteworthy dishes across the city.

Frank Brigtsen’s Chicken Étouffée and Perfect Rice

Updated on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 2:48 AM

New Orleans chef Frank Brigtsen shares two recipes from his latest cookbook, encouraging everyone to stay at home and get in the kitchen.

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Eat

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Home New Orleans-Style

Updated on Friday, May 08, 2020 at 8:58 PM

Sunday, May 10 is Mother’s Day, and we’ve rounded up a few ways to celebrate the special women in your life.

New Orleans Finalists for the 2020 James Beard Awards

Updated on Tuesday, May 05, 2020 at 6:03 PM

New Orleans is no stranger to the James Beard Awards, and the recently-announced 2020 nominees are no different. Here are the finalists from New Orleans.

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Eat

New Orleans Top Mail-Order Food Products

Updated on Tuesday, May 05, 2020 at 3:38 PM

From hot sauce to beignet mixes, you can bring the flavors of New Orleans to your own kitchen with these New Orleans food products that ship nationwide.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Home in New Orleans

Updated on Monday, May 04, 2020 at 6:55 PM

Have yourself a fiesta at home with tacos, salsa and chips, and frozen margaritas courtesy of these NOLA restaurants open for takeout.

Where to Get Locally-Made Hand Sanitizer

Updated on Friday, May 01, 2020 at 4:13 PM

Support local breweries and distilleries in their effort to create homemade hand sanitizers.

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Coronavirus,
Shopping

New Orleans Quarantine Cocktail Recipes

Updated on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 7:15 PM

You don’t need to leave your house to indulge in a delicious cocktail from a NOLA bartender.

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Drink

Jazz Fest Vendors with Online Ordering, Takeout and Delivery

Updated on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 8:00 PM

The weekends of April 23-26 and April 30 to May 3 would’ve been the 51st annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Support the festival’s vendors by ordering takeout or...

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Festivals

Stream these Jazz Fest Artists at Home

Updated on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 7:19 PM

The weekends of April 23-26 and April 30 to May 3 would’ve been the 51st annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Here’s how we’re celebrating the music from home.

Categories:
Festivals,
Music

Books that will bring you back to New Orleans

Updated on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 4:29 PM

See our list of books - both old and new - that will take you back to New Orleans

Mosquito Supper Club’s Boiled Shrimp Recipe

Updated on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 5:23 PM

Experience all the deliciousness of a Cajun shrimp boil at home courtesy of Melissa Martin, who shares her recipe from her debut cookbook Mosquito Supper Club.

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Eat

French Quarter Fest from Home

Updated on Friday, April 17, 2020 at 10:18 PM

Experience French Quarter Fest by staying at home: stream playlists, watch performances online, order your favorite fest foods, and make sure to support local musicians while...

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Festivals

BBQ Oysters with Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce

Updated on Friday, April 17, 2020 at 10:12 PM

The BBQ Oysters from Red Fish Grill are a French Quarter Fest staple. Here’s how to make the dish at home.

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Eat

GW Fins Fish Tacos

Updated on Friday, April 17, 2020 at 6:05 PM

Get in on the secret behind the sauce in GW Fins Fish Taco recipe, a favorite at French Quarter Festival.

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Eat

French Quarter Festival Food from Home

Updated on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 6:20 PM

Support local restaurants and get your festival food fix by ordering out this weekend.

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Coronavirus

New Orleans Boutiques You Can Shop Online

Updated on Friday, April 10, 2020 at 2:38 PM

You can support some of your favorite online businesses in New Orleans by shopping their online storefronts. Snag some of your favorite t-shirts, purchase a beautiful print,...

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Coronavirus

Chef Nina Compton’s Biscuits

Updated on Friday, April 10, 2020 at 1:55 AM

Brunch is a specialty at Nina Compton’s Compère Lapin, where the humble biscuit is featured in more ways than one. Learn how to make biscuits from scratch with this recipe.

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Eat

New Orleans Brass Band Playlist

Updated on Friday, April 10, 2020 at 1:49 AM

Our New Orleans Brass Band Playlist will have you out of your seat and up on your feet, jamming out to the sounds of the city.

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Music

Arnaud’s Egg Sardou

Updated on Wednesday, April 08, 2020 at 5:21 PM

Bring the taste of a New Orleans Jazz Brunch into your home kitchen. Follow along with eggs made easy from Arnaud’s Restaurant. Then check out our Jazz Brunch playlist to...

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Eat

Chef Isaac Toups’ Chicken & Sausage Gumbo with Cornbread

Updated on Monday, April 06, 2020 at 4:22 PM

Follow along with Chef Isaac Toups’ recipe for Cajun chicken and sausage gumbo, with an additional recipe for cornbread. Plus, jam out to Isaac’s favorite cooking music with a...

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Eat

New Orleans Feel-Good Music Playlist

Updated on Wednesday, April 01, 2020 at 3:11 PM

Sometimes, you just need to feel good, and our playlist featuring New Orleans musicians will do just that.

Tracking COVID-19 Cancellations and Closings in New Orleans

Updated on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 5:46 PM

COVID-19 has caused a number of disruptions in New Orleans and beyond; here are updates to which festivals and events have been canceled, and which attractions and museums are...

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Coronavirus

TV Shows Filmed in New Orleans

Updated on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 10:16 PM

Add these TV shows to your streaming list to transport you from your living room couch to New Orleans

COVID-19 Updates: #NolaOpen Businesses on Twitter

Updated on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 9:43 PM

Many restaurants and businesses have started using the hashtag #NolaOpen to post status updates regularly. Check out the feed of twitter posts tagged with #NolaOpen here, and...

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Coronavirus

Esplanade Ridge Itinerary

Updated on Friday, March 13, 2020 at 4:45 PM

Esplanade Ridge is a tree-lined, Victorian escape with endless shops, activities, restaurants and attractions woven throughout it.

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