Know Your NOLA

No stranger to challenges, Gabrielle Restaurant’s owners aim to push through pandemic

By Marielle Songy | March 30, 2020

“We don’t know what the future holds, but we do know that we will reopen, and when we do, all of our employees have a job waiting for them. Katrina couldn’t stop us, and this won’t either!”

Preparers of the Feast: behind the St. Joseph’s Day altar of the oldest African\American Catholic church in the country

By James Cullen | March 14, 2020

David Roe and Joe Fontana nourish bodies and souls on St. Joseph’s Day, preparing the St. Joseph’s Day altar for the oldest African American church in the country, St. Augustine.

Do it for the ‘Gram: some of the most photogenic places in New Orleans

By Marielle Songy | March 12, 2020

Whether you’re a local who’s going on a “staycation” or you’re visiting New Orleans for the first (or hundredth) time, here’s a few places to get some good casual photos to add to the scrapbook or share on the ‘gram (or Snapchat, or Tik Tok).

This is an epic list of crawfish boils at the bar: when, where to go in your neighborhood

By Marielle Songy | March 9, 2020

Here’s the official Very Local New Orleans list where you can get some of the good stuff and a few cold drinks, along with the times and prices of crawfish while you’re at it. You’re gonna wanna bookmark this one, y’all!

Erin Go Bragh! 12 ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2020 in New Orleans

By Matt Haines | March 9, 2020

The Irish have played a huge part in building this city: by 1850, between 20% and 25% of the city was Irish!

Rugby? It’s NOLA’s newest professional sports team

By Matt Haines | March 4, 2020

What the heck are sports fans supposed to watch for the next seven months?! Well, rugby is what some are calling the fastest-growing sport in the country.

Late-night eats: a guide to midnight munchies in New Orleans

By Marielle Songy | March 3, 2020

Whether you have a hankering for breakfast or you could really go for some hummus right about now, here are a few spots that are sure to keep your hanger pains at bay.

Get outta town: Several short trips to get away from NOLA for a day

By Alex Galbraith | February 26, 2020

Don’t get us wrong. We all love NOLA But it’s easy to hit a wall in the oft-mentioned marathon. A great way to break out of a funk is to head outside. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a few of the best outdoor getaways within driving distance of New Orleans.

Optimus Entertainment opens in N.O. East, boasts one of the largest VR arcades in the region

By Steven Melendez | February 26, 2020

Step off the ski slopes and then grab a pistol, but you won’t be in a biathlon, and there won’t even be snow on the ground. This VR arcade is bringing real life to the East.

Your Guide to the 2020 Lenten Fish Fry Calendar

By Eric Marshall | February 24, 2020

Jumping from Fry-to-Fry is a great way to learn about other parts of the city, and the River Parishes too.