Kiri Walton

PJ Morton spoons out earfuls of ‘Gumbo’ at NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert

By Kiri Walton / July 3, 2018

Grammy-nominated, New Orleans native PJ Morton is embarking on his “More Gumbo” tour, and took a break to give a soul-filled NPR “Tiny Desk Concert” recently.

Best Bets for the week of July 2: Essence Fest, Black Girl Giggles & More

By Kiri Walton / July 2, 2018

The 4th of July weekend is always packed with events happening around town, many of which are related to the city’s biggest event outside of Mardi Gras, the Essence Festival. Essence Festival The Essence Festival is a celebration of black women, who drive pop culture, fashion, elections, and it also brings in more revenue to […]

What we ate this week: Snowballs, chicken & strawberry basil waffles, oyster BLT

By Kiri Walton / July 1, 2018

“What We Ate This Week” includes sweet, syrupy snowball, a strawberry basil waffle with chicken and an oyster BLT sandwich.

Nosh & Nuptials: A couple just got married at Stein’s Deli

By Kiri Walton / June 30, 2018

When you find someone who makes you feel the way a Reuben from Stein’s does, you put a ring on it… at Stein’s.

Stressed? Get in ‘downward dog’ with free puppy therapy, yoga and massages Friday

By Kiri Walton / June 28, 2018

A post about Friday’s De-Stress Day event on the mayor’s official Facebook account read, “Sometimes you need to take a moment to breathe and de-stress.”

Essence Fest 2018: More New Orleans local acts and 1 special surprise guest

By Kiri Walton / June 27, 2018

For us here in New Orleans, The Essence has always been what’s up.

The Legacy of Oretha Castle Haley, the namesake of Central City’s Main Street

By Kiri Walton / June 26, 2018

“We try to make sure her legacy and the work she did doesn’t get erased,” said Blair Haley about his grandmother, Oretha Castle Haley.

NOLA’s Vegan Soul Food: Meet 2 Vegan Chefs

By Kiri Walton / June 26, 2018

Two local vegan chefs are joining the burgeoning New Orleans vegan soul food scene to cook like grandmama used to do, but with a healthy twist.

New Orleans’ Pop City owner creates t-shirt response to Melania Trump’s controversial jacket

By Kiri Walton / June 25, 2018

The first lady “made a mistake. So, we wanted to correct the mistake. What she must’ve meant to say is that she DID care.”

5 Things to Do in Central City

By Kiri Walton / June 19, 2018

Tired of hitting up the bar? Check out Central City and find something new to get into with your krewe.