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Folks Browsing at the New Orleans Bookfair
What I Saw Riding My Bike Around Today —
Authority: 124
I don’t feel too hot today–I’ve got that icky feeling in the back of my throat that says something’s off. But it was such a beautiful day, and a beautiful day for a bike ride, so I sucked it up and went downtown to enjoy the sunshine and dry air and crowds at the New Orleans Bookfair and the Bywater ...2 days ago -
Johnnys Po Boys in NOLA: Even Poor Boys Gotta Eat Well
Gourmet Pigs —
Authority: 522
Po boy. There are several theories about the origin of the name (and the sandwich) but most of them agree that the name originates from "poor boy". Basically, its a poor boys lunch. Nowadays, po boy shops in New Orleans are ubiquitous and most po boys are now filled with deep fried seafood such as shrimp, oysters, ...4 days ago -
Men at the House of Blues
What I Saw Riding My Bike Around Today —
Authority: 124
After spending some time fixing Rhoda’s back wheel, I hopped on and rode down to the Treme to meet D. and R. before we headed to the House of Blues for a show . The weather is just plain perfect right now–cool but not cold, breezy but not windy, and clear as a bell. I just flew downtown, and was excited to turn ...4 days ago -
All Saints 2009
Pontchartrain Pete —
Authority: 91
I try to go to the cemetery ( St. Louis No. 1 ) every year on All Saints day. Save Our Cemeteries is there every year, too, with a list and the map from the Dead Space project to help families locate tombs. They’ve been doing a good job over the years working with various groups and the archdiocese in restoring ...1 week ago -
A Live Blog - Frozen in Time
Letters in Bottles —
Authority: 531
“...put all their crap - all their nasty, dirty t-shirts on the wall...and all of the other things, we’re going to start issuing citations to them on a daily basis. Each violation is $100 or 90 days in jail or both. Each piece of printed material...or t-shirt...shall constitute a separate violation.” On ...1 week ago -
Halloween at St. Ann and Dauphine
What I Saw Riding My Bike Around Today —
Authority: 124
I have a lot of mixed feelings about Halloween in New Orleans. I hate the pressure to dress up and have fun, which never seems to be more than standing around with cheap beer watching the fiftieth Sarah Palin–wait–this year it’s Max from Where the Wild Things Are – walk by. But that’s the grinch Kate. Once ...1 week ago -
Weekendist: Halloween Showdown Edition
Nashvillest —
Authority: 477
We’ll never know how it got to be the end of October already, but when it comes to milking Halloween for all it’s worth, Nashville has you covered. So bust out your crazy costumes and see how much of this you can fit into one weekend. We dare you. Also, we love y’all a whole lot and want to make sure you stay ...1 week ago -
Lights in the Courtyard at the Dragon’s Den
What I Saw Riding My Bike Around Today —
Authority: 124
It is hot and humid in New Orleans, even though it is the end of October. I was sweating like June when I got down to D.’s place for our weekly TV date with J., R., and S. Afterwards a few of us hopped on our bikes and rode over to the Dragon’s Den on Esplanade near Frenchman to see and hear some music ...1 week ago -
Kitchen or Bath Tile Back Splash Ideas
Fig Street Art Studio —
Authority: 91
Kitchen back splashes can be created from a variety of Fig Street Art Studio ceramic tiles. The favorite being the Spanish Tile Street Name Murals in the French Quarter. Using the many art tiles found at Fig Street Studio possibilities are endless. Find the designs you like for your Kitchen Back splash at the ...1 week ago -
Phillies vs. Yankees at Burgundy and Conti
What I Saw Riding My Bike Around Today —
Authority: 124
I got Rhoda some presents today. I stopped at the fabulously friendly and convenient Uptown shop, Mike the Bike Guy , and got her new handlebars (the right bar was finally rusting off after last year’s crash that bent it) and grips, a new front tire (that thing is so worn you can almost see the tube near the rim), ...1 week ago -
NFC South Report: Can Falcons end party in New Orleans?
Jeff Schultz —
Authority: 612
The Falcons will be face to face with the NFLs best team Monday night. Is there anything the Falcons can do to stop the celebrating in New Orleans? It’s time again for a peek behind enemy lines in the NFC South. The Saints are threatening to make the division title an afterthought by November. But first: a ...1 week ago -
Ill Have What Hes Having
Blogs —
Authority: 159
The scene: New Orleans, the French Quarter. Im out with college friends to celebrate the wedding weekend of a fellow buddy. It sounds like the set-up for a Vince Vaughn or Seth Rogen movie– with a lead-in like that, Im sure you can envision any number of intriguing outcomes to the tale. Alas, you dont know me ...2 weeks ago -
Old Stove on Dauphine and St. Philip
What I Saw Riding My Bike Around Today —
Authority: 124
I rode my bike down to the Treme tonight to pick up some flyers for an event we’re organizing at work (you should come if you are in the New Orleans area! Next Monday! At Tulane!) and to see some friends. It was a most perfect night for a bike ride, and I needed to work out the kinks caused by a late afternoon ...2 weeks ago -
TRU BLOOD & GOLD vampire ball almost sold out!
Eternal Vigilance —
Authority: 129
Fabulous news reached the bat cave yesterday regarding the upcoming TRU BLOOD & GOLD vampire masquerade and the ENDLESS NIGHT vampire festival in New Orleans. The TRU BLOOD & GOLD party is almost completely sold out of tickets! There are only a couple left so if you’re planning on going, now is the time to ...3 weeks ago -
You know youre in Louisiana when . . . .
Driving Audhumla —
Authority: 106
I didnt have all that much spare time on my quick trip to New Orleans, but I did have a rental car and a couple of free hours after I first arrived and the next the morning before Johns memorial. So I checked out a few of the old familiar places and saw that some things never change. Like the drive-up daiquiri ...3 weeks ago -
Graffiti at Dauphine and Conti
What I Saw Riding My Bike Around Today —
Authority: 124
Last night’s rain has left this city soggy, and I was a bit nervous about getting caught in a downpour on my ride to work. I stayed dry, but it’s definitely time to start thinking about getting some quality rain gear . I took the Surly out for the first time since I got home tonight, pedaling through Central City ...3 weeks ago -
Meet Me at The Moon Walk
Letters in Bottles —
Authority: 531
If youre in New Orleans, wake up early tomorrow morning...and head down to the river. Details here.4 weeks ago