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COOLinary and Museum Month: Pairing Culture & Cuisine
Happily, Museum Month and COOLinary restaurant specials coincide in August, so like cultural sommeliers, we've paired several of our French Quarter favorites.
-By Kim Ranjbar
Digging in at Madame John’s Legacy
One of New Orleans’ oldest houses will soon have a new look after years of debate, delays and historic forensics work – including a recent archeological dig.
-By Frank Perez
Embracing the Surreal at The Frenchmen Hotel
Denver design firm FAM Design creates a female-forward, dreamlike atmosphere at the The Frenchmen Hotel, with Italian surrealist Leonor Fini as their muse.
By Kim Ranjbar
The Timeless Napoleon House
Longtime patrons of the venerable establishment will find very few changes after eight years of ownership by noted restauranteur Ralph Brennan.
– by Angelique LaCour
The Tattooed Arm & The Natchez Massacre
In the early 1700s, a powerful woman chieftain of the Natchez tribe – Tattooed Arm – was unable to prevent an attack on the French Fort Rosalie, with disastrous consequences for her people.
– by Frank Perez
Stories from the Extraordinary Life of Dr. Qube: Quint Davis
The longtime executive director of Jazz Fest, Quint Davis takes listeners behind the scenes in this candid – and laughter-filled – podcast interview.
– interview by Nan Parati, “Welcome to Nanlandia” podcast
More Than a Memoir
A review of Karen Hinton’s no-holds-barred book exploring toxic power relationships in school, the workplace, politics – and in her own life.
– by Rheta Grimsley Johnson
Return to New Orleans
After living in New Orleans for more than a decade, a writer who has moved away gets “all funny” when he returns to visit.
-by Richard Goodman
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
From Haiti to New Orleans, By Way of Massachusetts: Fritai Restaurant
At Fritai, chef and co-owner Charly Pierre embraces his heritage and the inherent connection between New Orleans and Haiti one dish at a time.
- by Kim Ranjbar
NOLA Pride Parade 2023
The LGBTQ+ community, allies, and supporters danced their way through the Marigny and French Quarter on June 9th in the annual New Orlean Pride and Black Pride parade, leaving lots of rainbow love in its wake.
– photos by Ellis Anderson
Marcel Giraud’s Definitive Histories of French Louisiana
Over the course of half a lifetime, one meticulous French scholar laid a firm foundation for all future researchers of colonial Louisiana
— By John S. Sledge
Secret Garden Tour of the Vieux Carré 2023
On May 27 , five French Quarter home owners opened the gates to their lush and lovely hidden courtyards as part of Patio Planters annual Secret Gardens tour.
-photos by Melanie Cole and Ellis Anderson
Review – Political Animal: The Life and Times of Stewart Butler
In this new book, New Orleans historian and author Frank Perez delves into the fascinating life of the late LGBT+ activist, a man both driven and influential.
– by Clayton Delery
Decisions, decisions. . . 2023 NOWFE Wine Dinners
A delectable challenge: four of our favorite French Quarter restaurants are hosting extraordinary wine dinners on June 7 as part of the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience.
- by Kim Ranjbar
Ferris LeBlanc and the Up Stairs Lounge Fire 50 Years Later
Fifty years after the most horrific and deadliest fire in New Orleans history, the family of victim Ferris LeBlanc is still seeking answers.
—by Frank Perez
Developing a Sweet Spot: Hotel One11
The whole design narrative is centered around the building's history as a molasses warehouse and sugar refinery, down to the warm caramel color palette, granular textures and even the artwork.
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
40th Anniversary of the French Quarter Festival
Celebrating 40 years, the 2023 French Quarter Festival was a weekend filled with live music, dancing, and fun in the heart of New Orleans’ oldest neighborhood.
— Photos by Gregg Martel
New Orleans Beaux Arts: The paintings of Gretchen Howard and Emilie Rhys
Two powerhouse artists who show their work in the French Quarter have strong connections with New Orleans culture.
— by Saskia Ozols