Tag: New Orleans
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Tis the (Mardi Gras) Season; Let’s Ride
It’s finally here. After months of planning and preparation, Mardi Gras season is upon us. Actually, it kind of feels like it never left but it’s definitely ramping up. As we get ready for the onslaught of beads, stuffed animals we don’t need and New Orleans’ best in fine china (aka: go cups), I thought…
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Taking on New Challenges
Have you ever had a year where you weren’t unhappy, but you weren’t satisfied either? Welcome to 2019 for me. It’s not that anything was really wrong, other than my Gramma dying right after Thanksgiving. That really sucked. But it got me thinking, what do I do that makes me happy? The list is long,…
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Nyx Myx Ball Night
Mardi Gras balls in New Orleans are big. From the men in tuxedos to the ladies in their long ballgowns, makeup perfectly painted on and “prom” hair, the evening of a Mardi Gras ball is one that many of us in the city look forward to all year long. This past Saturday night was the…
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Hitting Up Old Favorites Instead of Something New Leads to a Great Night Out
Do you ever find yourself wanting to experience something new and different, yet reverting back to an old favorite that you know will not disappoint? Welcome to a recent weekend I had. Chuck was working a lot over the weekend and we wanted to try and at least do a nice dinner together since we…
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Luna Fete — a must do in NOLA
How lucky are we that we get to live in a city that supports local artists and creates venues for these artists to share their work with people like me? Luna Fete is relatively new to the New Orleans scene, having starting in 2014. But in the few years it’s been running, it gets better…
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Checking out some new spots
I always enjoy checking out the new restaurants and bars in the city, especially the ones that are owned by smaller groups or individuals. This weekend provided a great opportunity to hit quite a few of the newer spots in the city. Chuck and I started our Friday at Brady’s Wine Warehouse for a beer…
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The Storm Before the Storm
Wednesday, July 10, was an interesting day in New Orleans. We woke up to a severe thunderstorm warning so I did my usual morning routine and got ready for work. About 20 minutes before I planned to leave, the thunderstorm started. So I decided to hold off driving my little, low to the ground, car…
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Errands lead to trying new places
Errands and last minute home stuff was on the agenda this past weekend. But it also lead to some great restaurant discoveries. After a tough workout on Friday, I showered and Chuck and I decided to head out and get some stuff done. After a few stops, we ended up at Cask, a new(ish) wine…
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Walking on sunshine
Every day I try to get out and exercise, and living here in New Orleans allows me the opportunity to get outside a lot. And although I have tried to do this in every place I’ve lived, I’ve definitely been more active outdoors the older I’ve gotten. A day walking outdoors, along the Mississippi River…
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Festin’ & Golfin’
The final weekend in April is always a busy time in New Orleans. Between JazzFest and the Zurich Classic, the city is full and there are two awesome options to check out. Plus, the NFL Draft is going on and every true New Orleanian is interested not only in who the Saints draft but where…
Taking on New Adventures 