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Graze Dat

How Graze Dat’s Elizabeth Choto went from craft brews to charcuterie charm

By Beth D'Addono | February 1, 2021

Elizabeth Choto composes platters of charcuterie, fruit and veggies like an artist creates a still life. Combining an artful eye, attention to detail, and appreciation for color and texture, she’s conjured a new business for herself, Graze Dat.

house floats

Here’s how house floats came to save Mardi Gras

By Christy Lorio | February 1, 2021

As the Red Beans Parade banner says, this year the “People Are King,” which is evident in the pageantry exhibited across town in the form of house floats, from Broadmoor to Bywater.  

Here’s your guide (with pictures!) to explore the Krewe of House Floats

By Matthew Hinton | February 1, 2021

The Krewe of House Floats is an initiative to decorate homes during the Carnival season because of the cancellation and postponement of parades and gatherings for Mardi Gras 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

What’s happening in (virtual) New Orleans this week: Feb 1-7

By Matt Haines | February 1, 2021

Another wave of COVID has much of the country on lockdown, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had online until we’re pandemic-free Here are some of the events we’re most looking forward to in Virtual New Orleans this week.

Punxsutawney Phil's Inner Circle

All the things to celebrate in February: hearts and groundhogs

By Lindsay Patross | January 29, 2021

The shortest month of the year can often feel like the longest. Fortunately, there are lots of things to celebrate in February. 

What’s happening in (virtual) New Orleans this weekend: Jan. 29-31

By Matt Haines | January 29, 2021

Another wave of COVID has much of the country on lockdown, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had online until we’re pandemic-free Here are some of the events we’re most looking forward to in Virtual New Orleans this week.

zulu krewe

From coconuts to COVID-19: a history of the Krewe of Zulu

By Marielle Songy | January 28, 2021

The Zulu parade that rolls through the streets of New Orleans, on Mardi Gras morning, has long been a yearly routine for thousands of New Orleanians. The krewe itself has a rich history dating back to the early 20th Century.

Groundhog Day

Ep. 60 – The guys behind Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil’s Inner Circle

By Stephanie Brea | January 26, 2021

The Phil festivities are virtual this year. Enjoy this episode from our archives

D'locos Burger

D’Locos Burgers serves up ‘crazy’ flavors with it’s Venezuelan street food

By Eric Marshall | January 25, 2021

The hashtag underneath every D’Locos Burgers post is #wearecrazyandweknowit. After eating their food, you will see—that is no mistake.

Rosalitas Tacos

From Backyard Shack to Brick and Mortar: Rosalita’s Backyard tacos opens new restaurant location

By Jesse Lu Baum | January 25, 2021

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.