Mardi Gras Means King Cake

Sadly folks I won’t be making Mardi Gras this year, so no fun pictures in the weeks to follow.  I decided I don’t have to completely miss out on all the perks of going to New Orleans for this crazy event and made my own King Cake!  It was a complete success, so I brought…

Sucré

I have compiled three visits from both boutique cafes to show you how amazing this bakery is.  Enjoy salivating over these decadent desserts! They make a mean Flat White!

KINGFISH: My favorite place to have a cocktail in NOLA

Pisco and Pimms   The delicious Pisco Sour–my drink of choice lately A sweet new favorite:  Sidecar (the CINNAMON sugared rim was a great surprise!)

Another year, another fest in New Orleans

Welcome back…it’s been two months I finally got to see Alison Krauss live! My favorite festive house en route via bicycling to Jazz Fest I discovered another great place to grab food and relax on my day off of Jazz Fest.  I chose the delicious ceviche. A feel for the natives at this bar, tucked…

Eat in NOLA

Muriel’s serves “classic creole with old world elegance” and is located in the middle of all the action in Jackson Square. We started with Pimm’s cup and a bottle wine.A delicious fried green tomato-arugula appetizer We finally got up early enough to score a table at EAT also located in the French Quarter just a couple…

Mardi Gras Annual ‘Krewe of Tucks’ Parade Luncheon

Marching to Broussard’s in anticipation for never-ending drinks and a great 5- course meal. Who is this classy guy?! My newest friends and the newest members of Tucks!

NOLA Jazz Festival

My first huge music festival experience was last year at Jazz Fest.  2015 Jazz Fest is right around the corner, so I thought it was time to quit procrastinating and get this awesome post up for all to enjoy. What a sweet welcome to New Orleans Jazz Fest week…let the fun begin. Our first meal…

French Quarter Delight

La Petit Amelie has a delightful array of treats savory and sweet served “cuisine rapide”.  I especially enjoyed their fresh juice bar along with a crisp and creamy Napoleon pastry for breakfast.  I WILL BE BACK to try their Lox and a few of their scrumptious looking panini options.  Serving Zapps as their chip of choice makes…