Jesse Lu Baum
Jesse Lu Baum is a writer from Brooklyn, New York. Her writing has been featured in publications such as Antigravity, Medium.com, The Jewish Daily Forward, The Mid-City Messenger, Big Easy Magazine and Preservation in Print.
Aside from writing, she has also worked as a non-profit home repair person, a theater bartender, and a research assistant
From Backyard Shack to Brick and Mortar: Rosalita’s Backyard tacos opens new restaurant location
The scent of sizzling meat and fresh tortillas has drawn many customers into the alley early in the evening – the better to get there before the line grows long and the tacos begin selling out. Now fans of the pop-up can rejoice–the operation has moved to 3304 St. Claude Avenue and is open five days a week for lunch and dinner with an expanded menu to match.
Let them eat cake: Bywater Bakery kicks off Carnival season with a cake-themed block party
Bywater Bakery is hosting its annual Carnival kickoff party with a purpose featuring 1,500 cakes for sale in eight different flavors.
Brunch and boogie: Tigermen Den’s Cajun brunch features food, zydeco dancing
If you’re looking for a brunch that serves up community, music and a healthy dose of dancing, look no further: Cajun Brunch at the Tigermen Den has it all.
Sleuthing for stories at the public library’s spy soiree
Scavenger hunt, martinis (shaken, not stirred) and LOTS of local food!
From living room to ‘Ink Master’: How Katie Rhoden drew her own path to tattooing
A seriously talented tattoo portraitist and veteran of “Ink Master,” she spoke with me about working as a woman in the tattoo industry, tattooing traditions, and what to expect when getting a custom tattoo.