Raised in the south, John Besh attributes his success to his roots in Louisiana. New Orleans is lucky to host five of his six restaurants, including two-time Gourmet Magazine’s “Best Restaurant” August. He also owns La Provence, The American Sector, Besh Steak in Harrah’s Casino, and Domenica in the Roosevelt[…]
New Orleans is both a premier destination for tourists and for the stars. There’s always a camera filming the action New Orleans has to offer. From HBO’s drama series Treme, which follows New Orleans after Katrina, to the story of Disney’s newest princess, Tatiana, in Princess and the Frog, every[…]
New Orleans is both a premier destination for tourists and for the stars. There’s always a camera filming the action New Orleans has to offer. From HBO’s drama series Treme, which follows New Orleans after Katrina, to the story of Disney’s newest princess, Tiana, in Princess and the Frog, every[…]
We didn’t think it could get any hotter in New Orleans, but Essence Fest will bring up the heat July 1-3, 2011. The annual music festival celebrates contemporary African-American music and culture and is the largest of its kind. In the past, award-winning artists include Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Janet Jackson,[…]
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It all began in 1884 when five brothers joined together to create what has become the greatest show on earth. The Ringling Brothers have been touring the country for over a century and exhibit the most exotic animals and performers. New Orleans is lucky enough to feature this performance[…]
There aren’t enough days in the year for everything New Orleans has to celebrate. During the weekend of June 11-12, 2011, the Big Easy will be celebrating three festivals that capture the essence of the city. Known as the Vieux To Do festivities, the weekend is comprised of the French[…]
The Radiators, also referred to as The New Orleans Radiators, will be performing their farewell concert at Tipitina’s on Saturday, June 11, 2011. Featuring the original band members Camile Baudoin, Frank Bua, Dave Malone, Reggie Scanlan, and Ed Volker, the farewell concert will include the bands’ hits and thousands of[…]
The buzz about March Madness may have subsided, but New Orleans is now bustling about the annual Zurich Classic. Hosted at the TPC Lousiana Course, the tournament brings in some of the best golfers on tour. This year alone, three of the top ten players in the World Golf Ranking[…]
Food, music, and good times is the anthem of New Orleans! The French Quarter Festivals Inc. is proud to host the 28th Annual French Quarter Festival throughout the streets of downtown New Orleans. Last year, the 2010 French Quarter Festival set unbelievable records bringing over 512,000 locals and out-of-towners to[…]