Traveling Beauties: TwoMacks
Hi Whitney! Thank you so much for speaking with us today! So for those who don't know you, can you give a brief background of what you do? I’m a Staten Island, New York native currently based in New Orleans. After spending 7 years in cause marketing for a professional sports team, I recently transitioned into a collective impact strategist role. My function is to facilitate, link, and leverage partnerships in New Orleans to prevent and reduce chronic diseases. Outside of that
Festival Season in New Orleans
When the weather warms and the days grow longer, you can bet one thing… It's Festival Season in New Orleans! There is nothing better than good food, good drinks and good music all in one place. Here is a list of some of the most popular festivals in the city, so you won't miss a beat! French Quarter Festival http://fqfi.org/ When: annually mid April Where: French Quarters New Orleans This entire section of town shuts down and becomes a pedestrian walkway for the weekend. Musi
Black Business Feature: Culture Shock Jewelry
What is Culture Shock jewelry and what inspired you to start? I have always had a passion for learning about other cultures, and really wanted to incorporate that into my career. My goal was to work at a marketing agency that specializes in minority marketing, however after graduating college, it was nearly impossible to find a job. I eventually landed a job at an agency; while it was a valuable learning experience, it was not for me. I became very frustrated in post-grad lif
One Night In The Rouge - Baton Rouge, Louisiana
I've been to New Orleans a few times but never had the pleasure of visiting Louisiana's capitol, Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge is way more spread out, countrified and chill than New Orleans. Outside of the occasional lake front picnic set up, there aren't that many markers indicative of where you are in the dirty souf, which is fine. I wasn't here for that. I had a work trip to Baton Rouge that happened to align with Southern University's Centennial Homecoming, so I had quite the
New Orleans Food - Guest Diary
As if I didn't share with you enough AMAZING FOOD TO EAT in New Orleans, a good friend of mine shared some of her favorite eats as she came down for Essence Festival 2014. *Drools* I wish someone could ship me up a shrimp po boy every once in a while. --- Eggs Stanley (Fried oysters Benedict) with a side of creole breakfast potatoes at Stanley on Jackson Square Stanley Restaurant 547 St Ann St, New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 587-0093 ---- Street Food - "the best fried tilapia p
Peace Out - New Orleans, LA
New Orleans was a great time as usual! I got to eat so much amazing food, mix and mingle with so many celebs backstage at ESSENCE Festival, I had floor seats to see Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Mary J Blige, Trey Songz, Nas and the Purple Man himself - Prince. I got to take in the sites and culture. What I love most about New Orleans is that it seems like its own little country, with its own distinct culture, music, food and so much more. I stayed at the Westin Canal Street, whic
Recap: ESSENCE Festival 2014
I was invited to the 20th Anniversary of ESSENCE Festival will floor seat tickets to every night’s concert! What a privilege! In addition to eating everything that I could, because of course Nola has some of the best food you can ever ask for, I was able to take in the top of the line musical experience from some of my favorite performers of all time. It was truly a life changing experience. Ready for it? Here it goes: Thursday July 3rd For the first time in history, ESSENCE
Bananas Foster French Toast - New Orleans, LA
When it comes to the best places to eat in New Orleans, this spot is definitely on the must-go list... for this meal specifically. Breakfast: Bananas Foster French Toast from Surrey's in the Southern Garden District of Nola. This right here bourbon caramel sauce and banana cream filling in the french toast... To Die For. It will leave your sweet tooth soothed and humming. Surrey's is a funky diner-esque spot that opens early. After your meal, be sure to take a walk around the
Cafe Beignet - New Orleans, LA
Nola is known for their beignets. Everyone goes to the famous Cafe Du Monde, which is good. I got a tip from my homie & Louisiana native @justdanablair to try Cafe Beignet instead, for better quality. Right on Bourbon St. With live jazz music and all, I will agree. #bomb They're hot and fresh and deeeelicious. I would definitely put this on the must try/must eat list when visiting New Orleans. Cafe Beignet 311 Bourbon St
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 525-2611 334 Royal St
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Hand Grenades - New Orleans, LA
Ask anyone who has been to New Orleans for fun and they probably have a story about these frozen bottles of fun. Hand Grenades are a Nola specialty, whose recipe they refuse to share with the world. It tastes super sweet (think like a new flavor of Kool-Aid) but is potent as whoknowshwat. My first visit to New Orleans I tried to catch up to my friends and have two in one night and let's just say the night didn't end well. This time I paced myself and was able to enjoy the ben
