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My guest is an author, a chef, and perhaps most importantly a Cajun woman, in love with her native land and way of life. Melissa Martin joins me to talk about the restaurant, her latest cookbook, Bayou, Feasting Through the Seasons of a Cajun Life, and more.
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For more than 40 years, the Berger House at 6000 St. Charles Avenue is transformed each Halloween into the Skeleton House. The lawn is covered with dozens of skeletons, each with a costume and a name. In 2024, the skeletons embraced the arrival of Taylor Swift and her Eras tour. Join me as I learn all about it from Louellen Berger.
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My guests today are the co-owners of Porgy's Seafood Market, a local market and restaurant with a focus on Louisiana caught seafood.
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This week, we answer questions about New Orleans from listeners like you!
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My guest today, Miss Anais St. John, is an entertainer, performer and a teacher.
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Ever wondered what it's like to work on the Mississippi River? Today, we go behind the scenes with Todd Clower, CEO of Harbor Towing and Fleeting.
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My guest today is an author, folklorist, educator, scholar, and former Poet Laureate of Louisiana.
Dr. Mona Lisa Saloy writes about her life as a black Creole in her 7th Ward neighborhood, as well as about the larger perspective of the black experience, in Louisiana and beyond.
This discussion was a joy. I hope you enjoy it, too.
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What happens when the Louisiana Governor decides not to accept federal funding for feeding school-aged children during the summer? Amanda and Isaac Toups, owners of Toups' Meatery decided to do something about it. Join me and Amanda to learn about their efforts.
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This week, we answer listener questions about New Orleans on a variety of topics.
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Join me and Keith Spera as we recap Jazz Fest 2024, and talk about the New Orleans music scene.
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Interested in haunted New Orleans? Ghost stories and other popular and untold legends? This is the episode for you! Join me and guest Orion Couling as we talk about his experience leading haunted tours around New Orleans.
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One of the things I really like to do with the podcast is highlight businesses I think you would enjoy that also have owners who seem to do things right. My guest today is one of those. Róbert LeBlanc is the founder of Leblanc + Smith, a hospitality company with several local businesses.
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Today's episode is your Mardi Gras survival guide. We'll go through everything you need to know to enjoy parade season in New Orleans!
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Questions and Answers
Today’s episode is a Q&A show with questions from listeners like you. As always, questions from our Patreon supporters come first, followed by those from our Facebook Group.
Timestamps05:10 - Jeffrey Hubbard - French Quarter Fest paid pass
07:02 - Joseph Grillo - 2nd edition of BBS book? Dew Drop Inn
09:00 - Mark Wingfield - Most Romantic places in NOLA
11:15 - Mark Wingfield - March Madness
13:45 - James Redmond - Festivals/events in August
16:35 - Hannah Voss - Busker payment
18:00 - DC Big Papa - Easier Krewes to ride in or join
21:30 - Michael Kaufman - Where else in the US do you want to visit?
22:45 - Eric Boyle - Documentary Films about New Orleans
26:30 - John Nordike - Discuss the process of your book - ep157
27:20 - John Nordike - James Lee Burke interview
28:30 - Maggie Macgyver - photography in your book
31:25 - Christy Johnson - the magic of New Orleans -
Happy Holidays from New Orleans
In this episode, we dive into many of the things that make this time of year great for a visit to New Orleans!
Previous Episodes MentionedEpisode 2 - Winter events in New Orleans
Holiday Bars Mentioned
Episode 79 - Reveillon
Episode 148 - Reveillon
Episode 149 - Cafe BrülotMiracle Bar at Barrel Proof
Hotel Lobbies Worth Visiting
Mistletoe @ the Hyatt
Latitude 29 in the Bienville House Hotel
Snake & Jake's Christmas LoungeRoosevelt Hotel
Four Seasons
Ritz-Carlton
Hotel Monteleone
The Columns
Le Pavillon
The Chloe - Vis mere
