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Sylvain

There is a new little bar/restaurant in the Quarters! Sylvain is a super-chic little place with a craft cocktail bar and upscale comfort food. Sean McCusker, a New Yorker and food and music writer, came down here to open Sylvain, … Continue reading

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Running of the Bulls

The world famous Running of the Bulls in Pamplona Spain looked like so much fun, that we here in New Orleans had to create our own version. San Fermin in Nueva Orleans is an annual festival in New Orleans which … Continue reading

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Wine Tasting at the Track

It’s already gotten to that point in the summer (I know it technically started two days ago, but it’s been hot for eight weeks already) where I am seeking out inexpensive wine tastings on two consecutive nights. Whatever you have … Continue reading

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Bouche Summer Wine Festival

Bouche is a swanky wine bar over on Tchoupitoulas. But, what really interests me is their food menu. They serve “partailles,” which, apparently, is a French term for bigger than a small plate, smaller than an entree. This sounds like … Continue reading

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Royal Street Stroll

The New Orleans Wine and Food Experience continues today. The signature event of the “experience” is the Royal Street Stroll, which takes place this evening from 5:30-8:30 in the 200-900 blocks of Royal Street. If you’ve put off getting tickets … Continue reading

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New Orleans Wine and Food Experience

The annual New Orleans Wine and Food Experience gets under way today.–You know, the past ten years of my life could be categorized as a “New Orleans wine and food experience.”–Anyway, the “experience” is a non-profit festival in its nineteenth … Continue reading

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Birthday Date Night

Alright, people. I know you’re supposed to go to Jazz Fest today, and then after go see, like, more music at one of the many clubs around town, but…it’s my birthday. And, I am a firm believer that you should … Continue reading

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Que Faites-Vous Avec un Matelot Ivre?

Voulez-vous allez a la Fete Francaise avec moi, ce soir? Well, actually “la Fete” is already under way, and will be wrapping up by the time “le soir” falls. From 10:30-7, Ecole Bilingue (a French language private school for children … Continue reading

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Early V-day

So, as of this posting, the parades are still on for tonight. Muses will now roll at 8:00 pm, along the traditional parade route. Here’s the skinny. Since the parade is rolling so late, you’ve got some time this evening. … Continue reading

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Bachelors and Muses

How about we start our evening with a PhD talking about New Orleans’ social history? Most people will be in full-blown party mode by now, but we like to strike a balance…a little culture, an ounce of edification before we … Continue reading

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