Author Archives: georgeks

French Quarter Fest Brings NOLA Together

Posted on April 13, 2011 by georgeks

This years French Quarter Fest was one of the more memorable. With an extra, fourth day of festing, record crowds swelled into the Quarter for great food, drink, and music under clear, blue skies. After missing out on the festival … Continue reading →

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Superfly at Jazz Fest

Posted on April 6, 2011 by georgeks

Superfly 2011 Whenever people ask me about visiting New Orleans, their assumption is that Mardi Gras is the best time to experience the city in all of it’s glory. Now while Mardi Gras is an amazing time, I recommend the … Continue reading →

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Transocean Bonuses Slap in the Face to Gulf Coast Residents

Posted on April 6, 2011 by georgeks

So I’m a pretty mild-mannered guy. Few things really get me riled up, especially if I’m the only one affected. But when my community, New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, is victimized and disrespected I take significant offense. Enter, Transocean. … Continue reading →

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Domenica

Posted on April 6, 2011 by georgeks

Chef John Besh has made a name for himself not only throughout New Orleans, but the nation for his delicious menus and elegant restaurants; Domenica is no exception. My first experience at Domenica, “Sunday” in Italian, over Mardi Gras may … Continue reading →

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La Boulangerie

Posted on March 3, 2011 by georgeks

La Boulangerie is an authentic French bakery and pastry shop located uptown on Magazine Street. This is one of the best places in New Orleans for bread, as it has a very wide variety for selection at very reasonable prices. … Continue reading →

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SAND Collective Events Bring Jazz Back Home

Posted on February 18, 2011 by georgeks

Jazz is alive in New Orleans. For the past three Thursdays of February, the Degas House has been hosting some of the most talented young jazz musicians in the city that gave birth to the genre. Established and operated by … Continue reading →

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Degas House offers best of New Orleans history, art, and architecture.

Posted on February 16, 2011 by georgeks

When traveling through New Orleans, one expects to experience the best in art, architecture, cuisine, and music; the Degas House offers all these experiences with captivating elegance and beauty. Nestled in the Esplanade Ridge Neighborhood, just five minutes driving from … Continue reading →

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A Confederacy of Dunces

Posted on February 9, 2011 by georgeks

In this Pulitzer Prize winning novel, John Kennedy Toole explores the quirky, dysfunctional and often hilarious characters of New Orleans  through the eyes of Ignatius O’Reilly, a thirty-year-old, educated, but lazy and somewhat delusional man still living with his mother. … Continue reading →

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Support the Bees!!!!

Posted on February 5, 2011 by georgeks

As a long time resident of New Orleans and avid NBA fan, I was ecstatic to learn in 2002 that the Charlotte Hornets would be relocated to New Orleans. The New Orleans “Hornets” didn’t exactly have the same ring or … Continue reading →

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Prytania Theatre Offers a Rare, Complete Film Experience

Posted on February 5, 2011 by georgeks

The Prytania Theater is truly a hidden gem of New Orleans, perhaps too hidden for its own good. This locally owned, single screen movie theater is known by locals for its dedication to quality cinematic experience. Recently I watched “Black … Continue reading →

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