New Orleans as a city is known the world over for its arts, culture, sports, and entertainment. But it’s getting into the Crescent City’s neighborhoods where visitors really see the best of all the city has to offer, especially if you’re seeking an authentic Louisiana experience.
Read MoreA trip to New Orleans is the perfect way to relax and indulge in experiences that leave you feeling rested, refreshed, and pampered. From the hotel accommodations to the cuisine, entertainment and cultural landmarks to spa experiences, the city offers many opportunities to step back and re-center your thinking while experiencing genuine tranquility.
Read MoreThe little thing that defined Graison Gill’s life was the smell of freshly ground flour. It was 2014, and the 27-year-old owner of the newly opened Bellegarde Bakery had already taken New Orleans by storm, wowing customers at the farmers market with whole-grain loaves unlike anything this town of po’boys and beignets had ever seen. But despite Gill’s success, he was never satisfied with his flour.
Read MoreBellegarde Bakery, the New Orleans bread bakery famous for its fresh milled flour and naturally leavened loaves, now sells its flours and grits in an online retail store. The bakery began as a pop-up at farmer’s markets in 2013, with owner Graison Gill managing all operations including delivery in an old pick up truck. “We now have a staff of 17 and three delivery vans, and are shipping our flour across the country,” Gill said. With visitors to the website and online store coming from all 50 states, Bellegarde’s flour sales are up over 1,000% from the previous year.
Read MoreLIVING IN NEW ORLEANS, IT’S HARD TO STAY ON TOP OF ALL THE NEW RESTAURANTS AND OFFERINGS AVAILABLE. Luckily for you, River Beats NOLA is here to help! Gris-Gris, located along Magazine Street in the Lower Garden District, is a jumpin’ little spot that is sure to satisfy your craving for a home-cooked meal with a unique twist.
Read MoreFor Eric Cook, Executive Chef at Gris-Gris, food is all about bringing people together and celebrating the deep-rooted tradition and culture of New Orleans. Cook, who was born and raised in the Crescent City, loves that this is a city where people know how to throw a party for anything and everything. So when the space on Magazine Street — previously home to Square Root — became available, he jumped at the chance to bring his love of food and culture to life. And a smart decision it was. Cook recently received the Reader’s Choice Award for Eater’s Chef of the Year, while Gris-Gris won the 2018 Restaurant of the Year designation.
Read MoreBellegarde is now developing a new home near the intersection of Claiborne and Carrollton avenues in the Leonidas neighborhood. It will have its own retail bakery for the first time, while also expanding the bakery goods it produces.
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