Review: The New Orleans Jazz Museum

Review: The New Orleans Jazz Museum Jazz: a uniquely American art form that emerged organically from the streets of New Orleans. More specifically, it bubbled up at least partly within the bordellos of the Storyville district. A century later, it has conquered the globe and shaped our musical (and sometimes non-musical) culture. The Jazz Museum […]

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What’s on Stage in New Orleans: March 2026

Here’s an idea for a spontaneous weekend away in New Orleans: book a ticket for any one of the many plays and musicals on stage this month (shows are back with a vengeance after Carnival’s break!), find a room at one of our beautiful bed and breakfast inns, and come and spend a delightful few […]

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March 2026 Newsletter

Hello! Carnival and the magic of Mardi Gras may be behind us for another year. Here in New Orleans, however, the end of the biggest free party on Earth just means the beginning of another spring, full of festivals and events. Free music stages start to pop up with Wednesdays at the Square, French Quarter […]

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Restaurant review: Zasu and its new Michelin star!

Restaurant review: Zasu, New Orleans Looking for this freshly minted Michelin-starred spot, you might wonder if you’ve got the right address as you navigate a bustling Mid City block dotted with budget mattress shops and tattoo parlors. Then you’ll spot a modest topiary archway strung with understated fairy lights signaling something different lies ahead. Step […]

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Bed and breakfast inns vs short term rentals

Why choose a bed and breakfast inn over a short-term rental for your New Orleans vacation? Here are just a few solid reasons… – You’ll never be hit with a list of chores to complete while you’re here (who wants to take trash out while they’re on vacation? Nobody we know, that’s for sure…) – […]

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February 2026 Newsletter

Hello! You find us mid-Carnival season here in New Orleans! We’re heading for what the locals call ‘Deep Gras’. The parades are coming thick and fast, and half of all our daily caloric intake is King Cake. There’s still time to think about joining us for the big day – Fat Tuesday falls on Feb […]

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January 2026 Newsletter

Hello! A very happy 2026 to you wherever you are, and all of our heartiest best wishes for the New Year! January in New Orleans always heralds the start of Carnival season – this year it’s a shortish one as Mardi Gras lands relatively early (Fat Tuesday is on 17th Feb this year). As always, […]

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Reveillon dinners in New Orleans

Reveillon dinners in New Orleans: Round up, December 2025 Reveillon dinners are a longstanding Creole tradition for December in New Orleans. Here’s our round-up of some of the menus on offer this year, along with booking links:  Osteria Lupo Uptown’s Northern Italian hotspot offers a four-course, family-style tasting menu for Réveillon at $75 per person (excluding tax and gratuity). The sample […]

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December 2025 Newsletter

Hello!   That December holiday spirit has finally arrived in New Orleans, and the city’s social calendar is brimming with festive excitement! Winter is a perfect time to visit, with a dynamic lineup of festivals, events and activities across the city for every interest. Whether you’re browsing for gifts at our wonderful art markets, savoring […]

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November 2025 Newsletter

Hello! Just as those chilly cold fronts hit most of the country, it’s absolutely the perfect time to visit us here in New Orleans. It’s idyllic weather on the Gulf Coast, warm and sunny enough to enjoy the outdoors with enough fall weather to make those bowls of gumbo extra satisfying. Food comes to the […]

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