Tag: New Orleans
15 ways to celebrate Mardi Gras in metro Atlanta
Even if you can't make it to New Orleans, there are plenty of places in Atlanta where you can find crawfish boils, beads, and Hurricanes just in time for Mardi Gras.
Ask the Expert: Where to raise a glass in New Orleans
The Sazerac is the official cocktail of New Orleans. Most of its ingredients, like Herbsaint and Peychaud’s bitters, were either invented in this city or find a home here.
Ashley Longshore’s colorful world is coming Atlanta
"Just go do it, girl. Do you and don’t apologize." New Orleans-based artist Ashley Longshore comes to Atlanta this week for a show at Jeffrey Atlanta at Phipps Plaza. We chatted with her about success, being confident, and learning from mistakes.
Local TV news personalities share favorite destinations for under-the-radar fun
Kelly Sutton
Host, Today in Nashville on WSMV News 4
Nashville, Tennessee"My husband, daughter, and I either play tourist in downtown Nashville or visit Cheekwood Estate & Gardens. It's a beautiful historic mansion and botanical garden...
Head to New Orleans for hands-on cooking lessons with the experts
Have you ever tried to make a roux? It sounds easy. Just combine equal parts lard and flour over heat. But it is not easy. I've been stirring twenty minutes, and it's still not the rich, reddish-brown color it's supposed to be.
Big Easy Bash: New Orleans turns 300
“We’re a city that knows how to throw a party,” says New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu. He would know: A native of the Big Easy, he’s had his share of fun at the town’s famed festivals and parades.
Where to Stay: Spotlight on Ace Hotel New Orleans
At this year-old, 234-room hotspot in New Orleans’s burgeoning Warehouse District, God is in the details.
Sleep Cheap: 5 one-of-a-kind Southern stays for budgeting travelers
Five one-of-a-kind Southern hostels for budgeting travelers.
New Orleans: Where to eat, stay, and get some culture in this hot food destination
Now is the time to indulge in New Orleans's booming restaurant scene. If you're planning an easy weekend trip from Atlanta, here's what to eat, where to stay, and where to take in some culture.

















