Matt Haines

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Island on Bayou St. John inhabited by curious houses, homeowners alike

By Matt Haines / August 7, 2019

It was easy to feel like you were in a place far away from our city. Homes that looked nothing like ours, a quiet and calm that New Orleans isn’t known for and a wealth that isn’t even approached by any but one or two other neighborhoods. Where was I?

The history behind the Lakefront Airport, one of Amelia Earhart’s last-known stops

By Matt Haines / August 6, 2019

If the walls of this art-deco building could talk, they’d tell about grand political circles, art deco history and the secrets of Earhart’s last attempt to fly around the world.

Angelo Brocato’s – where Sicily and the Crescent City collide

By Matt Haines / July 26, 2019

For more than a century, Angelo Brocato’s has bring bringing the sweet taste of Sicily to New Orleans.

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Want to beat the heat? These museums can help!

By Matt Haines / July 18, 2019

Because art, A/C and free are a mighty fine combination, if you ask us.

14 New Orleans Ways to Celebrate the Fourth of July in 2019

By Matt Haines / June 27, 2019

Let’s take a look at how to celebrate the July Fourth New Orleans was born to have! 

Between the Lower Garden and Warehouse districts is a thriving neighborhood

By Matt Haines / June 21, 2019

Let’s dig in and take a look at some of the businesses that are making this neighborhood such an increasingly popular place to visit, as well as live.

The must-do things to fully enjoy the 46th Annual Greek Fest in NOLA

By Matt Haines / May 24, 2019

The 46th Greek Fest is here and — whether you’re popping in for a couple of hours or for the entire weekend — here are our Top 5 absolute musts!

What to Do-Do-Do at the Bayou Boogaloo

By Matt Haines / May 16, 2019

This guide will help remind you of what you already know and love about this festival on the bayou, while also introducing you to a few of the components you might otherwise miss!

‘Get Outta Town!’: Biking from Brewery to Brewery on Lake Pontchartrain’s Northshore

By Matt Haines / May 8, 2019

The Adventure: Bicycle from brewery to brewery (to brewery to brewery) via the Northshore’s Tammany Trace.

Improve Your Groove at These Amazing Local Dance Classes

By Matt Haines / May 8, 2019

Whether it be at Mardi Gras, festivals, second lines, random Saturday nights, weddings or even funerals — I often find myself wondering, “How in the world did they learn to move like that?!”