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Popular French Quarter restaurant closes, may reopen in Kenner
NEW ORLEANS — Popular French Quarter restaurant closed on Monday, but they may reopen at a new location. A contractor told WWL Louisiana that Country Flame closed and that the owners may open another restaurant at a different location. The contractor could not provide any other details. There were...
Where To Eat In New Orleans During The ESSENCE Festival Of Culture
You can never go hungry with the many hot spots for NOLA fare found in the city. These are a few of our favorites. It’s time for the 30th annual ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans, celebrating Black heritage, culture, and history. While partaking in the party with a purpose, take some time to actually check out the iconic city. And while it’s known for a number of things, near the top of the list of things that put NOLA on the map is its food.
Sonic announces $1.99 value menu: What’s on it
(WJET/WFXP) — Sonic Drive-In is the latest fast-food restaurant to join the growing “price war” to attract more customers as inflation continues to drive up prices. The “FUN.99” menu offers many of their most popular foods as well as a new addition, all for just $1.99. Customers can pick up a Quarter Pound Double Cheeseburger, Chili Cheese Coney, Queso Wrap, Small Tots and any 16-ounce shake, each for $1.99.
Where Y’at This Weekend: Middendorf’s, Crescent Park, Beau Rivage, Essence Fest
Happy 4th of July…our country’s 248th birthday! This holiday is filled with BBQs, fireworks, and ice cream…but there’s also a foot-tappin’ musical, fantastic fried catfish, and the largest African-American culture and music event in the U.S.
Funeral set for Jacquelyn "Jackie" Clarkson
NEW ORLEANS — A funeral for long-time Louisiana politician and New Orleans councilmember, Jackie Clarkson, will be held on Tuesday, Jul. 9. Clarkson's funeral service will be held at the St. Louis Cathedral at 2 p.m. On Monday, Jul. 8, visitation will be held at the WWII Museum, Freedom...
Birdman & Slim Honored With Street Naming In New Orleans Amid Cash Money Anniversary
New Orleans, LA - Birdman and his brother Ronald “Slim” Williams have been honored in New Orleans by having a street named after them as Cash Money Records celebrates its 30th anniversary. The Saratoga St. and Erato St. intersection in New Orleans will now be called Williams Brothers...
12 Black-owned restaurants in downtown New Orleans
New Orleans is well-known for its bars and restaurants, and for good reason. But it's important to remember that culinary history has been shaped by Black chefs, bartenders and cooks since its very beginning. Why it matters: That history has not always been kind, but in today's New Orleans, you...
Old Metairie gets new spot for donuts, breakfast sandwiches as pop-up takes big step up
Walk around the street food bazaar that is the Sunday edition of the Crescent City Farmers Market in City Park and you may pick up the aroma of fresh doughnuts next to sausage, eggs and cheese sizzling on the grill top for breakfast sandwiches. That’s Paw Paw’s Donuts, and the same combo will now greet visitors at its new walk-up breakfast service in Old Metairie.
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