MIMI’S IN THE MARIGNY NEW ORLEANS
Mimi’s in the Marigny Located at the corner of Franklin and Royal, Mimi’s is a local hub of Marigny drinking. The downstairs bar is one spacious room, the abundance …
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THE MAYHAW NEW ORLEANS
Throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, New Orleanians did their grocery shopping at open-air markets run by the city. Built in 1875, the St. Roch Market was one …
LOST LOVE LOUNGE NEW ORLEANS
A lot of bars act as de facto community centers, but at least once a year, Lost Love Lounge is kind of an official one. March 19, Saint Joseph’s …
KAJUN’S NEW ORLEANS
Kajun’s bartender Chris Wecklein once told me, “Everyone loves to sing.” As someone who has worked Kajun’s daily karaoke for three years, he ought to know. The fun starts …
HI HO NEW ORLEANS
In late 2008, I got laid off. I now refer to 2009 as “The Lost Year” I went on unemployment, drank heavily, and dated a musician. I did much …
D.B.A. NEW ORLEANS
D.B.A. is one of the more popular music venues on Frenchmen Street, but it merits a mention in this blog because it also has the best whiskey and beer …
BUFFA’S NEW ORLEANS
Buffa’s is a beloved neighborhood spot perched on the edge of the French Quarter. I used to live a block away and spent many an afternoon day drinking among …
VAUGHN’S NEW ORLEANS
Cash only Vaughn’s has always been on my short list of favorite places to watch a Saints game; it’s a stone’s throw from my house, with a rowdy home …