Hello!

We hope you’re having a wonderful summer so far! New Orleans slows down a little this time of year, but there are still some wonderful events going on – this weekend’s Satchmo Summer Fest White Linen night, for instance, when the galleries of the Warehouse District open their doors and there’s a party atmosphere as people peruse new art.

If you’re a foodie, then you know that New Orleans is one of the greatest food towns in the United States. We used to be known as a city with 500 restaurants and one menu, but that’s far from the case now. Come and see the range of cuisines available – we have high end and award-winning Senegalese food, Haitian dishes and the Jamaican Jerk House is enjoying great publicity right now.

As summer is relatively slow, it’s actually a great time to come and sample some menus. All of August, and some of September, sees the COOLinary promotion. A huge list of restaurants across the city offer hugely discounted fixed price lunches and dinners, a perfect way to try places that might otherwise be just out of your budget, or just enjoy a new experience without much risk. Broaden your gastronomic horizons with a spontaneous trip!

As always, here are a few events coming up that we think are worth a trip – go to the website www.bbnola.com to book your rooms now, and come and see us very soon!

AUGUST

COOLinary

Enjoy over a month of deals at participating restaurants and feast your way through New Orleans. Specially priced three-course lunches, dinners, and brunches can be found all throughout the city. More info

3rd

White Linen Night

Guests don their finest white linen attire and take to the streets to explore the city’s art scene.  Julia Street transforms, hosting a multitude of galleries, live music, food and  drink, and art installations. More info

Satchmo Summer Fest

An annual summer music festival that honors the music and legacy of one of the city’s favorite sons, Louis ‘Satchmo’ Armstrong. Stages are set up around the U.S. Mint in the French Quarter. Through August 4th. More info

10th

Red Dress Run

A charity run, hosted by the New Orleans Hash House Harriers. All participants wear red attire – specifically, dresses. The event involves a two-mile run, beginning at Crescent Park in the Bywater. More info

Dirty Linen Night

A response to White Linen Night, this time it’s the galleries of the French Quarter who open their doors with music, drinks and special exhibitions. More info

SEPTEMBER

8th

Football season returns

Head to the Superdome to watch The Saints as they take on the Carolina Panthers.

27th

NOLA Coffee Festival

A two-day trade show and consumer festival dedicated to all things coffee!

28th

The International Arts Festival

A spotlight on incredible New Orleans musicians among a carefully curated list of global stars.

We hope to see you soon in one of our lovely, legal and licensed bed and breakfast inns! Have a safe and fun rest of your summer.