You might call Emeril Lagasse the culinary king of New Orleans. The internationally acclaimed chef owns three restaurants in the Crescent City and countless more nationwide. His passion is as evident in his cooking as it is in his dedication to philanthropy. Emeril created the Lagasse Foundation nearly a decade ago to support culinary programs … Continue reading »
Apparently Prince Charles wasn’t pleased when he came to New Orleans post-Katrina. Instead of blowing powdered sugar off beignets and sipping on sazeracs, the Prince of Wales spent his time touring dilapidated homes in the Crescent City (he could stand to learn a thing or two about vacationing from ol’ Prince Harry). Charles decided our … Continue reading »
It’s been nearly 7 years since the catastrophic hurricane and city-wide failure of a levee system that nearly destroyed New Orleans. I say “nearly” because 7 years after Hurricane Katrina, while the city is still rebuilding, the spirit of New Orleans is as strong as ever. No hurricane could ever take away Mardi Gras, second … Continue reading »
