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Fresh Concept, Historic Neighborhood: Empanola
A year-long family sabbatical in New Orleans inspired a tasty enterprise that’s expanding across the Gulf Coast, with its newest location in one of the French Quarter’s most storied buildings.
– by Kim Ranjbar
We Bite: Rare & Unusual Plants For Strange & Peculiar People
This new store in the Marigny focuses on carnivorous plants - and the symbiotic relationship between humans and our botanical companions.
– by Karen Hinton
Legacy, Libation & Liberation: Twelfth Night Coffee
When a New Orleanian who dreams of opening his own coffee house traces his heritage back to Lorraine, France – the home of Joan of Arc - the name for his new venture is an easy choice.
– by Skye Jackson
Lunch in the Golden Courtyard: The Café at the Collection
A revamped café at the Historic New Orleans Collection offers light fare by favorite local bakeries and eateries – in one of New Orleans’ most beloved courtyards.
– by Kim Ranjbar
Passion Lilie x Beatrix Bell: A Chic Collective
Two visionary designers, Katie Schmidt and Beatrix Bell, offer handmade, sustainable, fair trade goods on an artful block of Chartres Street.
-By Hallet Graham
In the Plein Air Tradition: Lyla Clayre Studio
This plein air watercolorist opened her first bricks and mortar studio on Chartres Street in late 2021, helping build her reputation – and providing delightful subject matter right outside the door.
-By Angelique LaCour
Art & Soul NOLA
The first bricks and mortar location for this local photographer reinforces her artistic approach: only capture images that she loves living with.
– by Angelique LaCour