During this weekend’s BUKU Music + Art Project, renowned performers such as Lana Del Rey, A$AP Rocky, RL Grime and Louis the Child will take the stage. But several local young people will also have a chance to showcase their talents.
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.
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Amahl Abdul-Khaliq (AF THE NAYSAYER) is a driving force in Louisiana’s often overlooked electronic music community.
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For 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.
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Bellegarde 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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A new event venue and bar opens this weekend in the CBD above Walk-Ons Bistreaux & Bar in the former Rampart Room space. Vintage Rock Club (1007 Poydras Street) is available for events seven days a week. From 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, it’s open to the public as a bar.
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With three victories under their belts, the Saints are flying high. But no higher than New Orleans horn maestro Shamarr Allen, who is seen perched atop the goalpost in his new video "Hit the Sean Payton" that popped up on YouTube Tuesday (Oct. 2).
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Emily Diament, APR. I've had a handful of people ask what those three letters sitting in my email signature mean. It's a result of hard work, commitment and dedication, and yes, it can be A LOT. But the satisfaction that comes with completing the process makes it truly worth the work, and something I encourage all PR professionals to explore.
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