The banh mi is New Orleans' po-boy for the 21st century
portable, delectable and incredibly inexpensive
About 28 years ago, Truc Tran's family began selling sandwiches from a van not unlike those that now sell Hispanic delicacies.
By Robert Peyton | November 16, 2009

The 3rd Annual Po-Boy Preservation Festival
The first Po-Boy Preservation Festival was held in 2007 and was an immediate success. After huge crowds almost overwhelmed the location the first year, the organizers have taken pains to spread things out a bit more.
November 16, 2009

Banh Mi Around Town
Banh Mi Sao Mai 14321 Chef Menteur Hwy., 254-3977
November 16, 2009

Louisiana Sate Democrats and Republicans come together for a secret meeting
As the Jindal administration considers ways to consolidate government and tweak the budget, other statewide elected officials met in private to plot their own course
The secretary of state's office was the perfect location.
By Jeremy Alford | November 9, 2009

40 Under 40
Gambit's annual 40 Under 40 issue salutes young New Orleanians – people who have already achieved amazing accomplishments, as well as some with great promise. The nominations came from you, our readers, and you responded with enthusiasm.
November 2, 2009

Black Lips
12:50 p.m. Saturday
October 26, 2009

Interview with Lenny Kravitz
Twenty years after debuting with Let Love Rule and 15 years after coming to New Orleans for Jazz Fest and not leaving, Lenny Kravitz comes home again
Lenny Kravitz 7 p.m.
By Noah Bonaparte Pais | October 26, 2009

Drive-By Truckers
6:30 p.m. Saturday
October 26, 2009

Eminem
9:30 p.m. Friday
October 26, 2009

The Flaming Lips
5:45 p.m. Sunday
October 26, 2009

Gogol Bordello
4:50 p.m. Saturday
October 26, 2009

Jane's Addiction
7:35 p.m. Saturday
October 26, 2009

Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine
8 p.m. Saturday
October 26, 2009

Justice
8 p.m. Friday
October 26, 2009

KISS
9 p.m. Saturday
October 26, 2009

Mates of State
2:50 p.m. Saturday
October 26, 2009

Meat Puppets
7:15 p.m. Sunday
October 26, 2009

New at Voodoo
Click here to download a printable schedule and map!
October 26, 2009

The Pogues
The Pogues Carry on like a band of Pub Mates
The determination to carry on, regardless, is what got me through. It's quite a trip, f—king hell."
By Noah Bonaparte Pais | October 26, 2009

Voodoo Prohibits:
-Illegal substances and drug paraphernalia -Framed or large backpacks
October 26, 2009

Voodoo Info
-Single day tickts cost $75, 3-day weekend tickets are $180, LOA Lounge tickets are $500. Children 10 and under are allowed in free when accompanied by an adult ticket holder.
October 26, 2009

Ledisi at Voodoo
Loose Talk: Ledisi finds her voice on Turn Me Loose
There is no telling what might happen when Ledisi returns to her childhood home to perform at the Voodoo Music Experience. In August, more than 5,500 people endured heat and pouring rain to hear her in Washington, D.C. Ledisi wanted to show her appreciation, but when she left the stage to greet them, a rush of 20 fans ended up almost ripping her dress off.
October 26, 2009

Barack Around the Clock
Parsing the politics — and the posturing — on the bumpy road to President Barack Obama's visit to New Orleans
On Oct. 9 — eight months into his presidency and six days before he was scheduled to visit New Orleans for the first time since his election — Barack Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize, his name enshrined with other world figures including Mother Teresa, Desmond Tutu and Lech Walesa. Less than a week later, the new Nobel winner managed to do something nearly unheard of in Louisiana politics.
By Kevin Allman | October 19, 2009

Fall Restaurant GuideBy Neighborhood
Hungry to try something new? There's an appetizer for that.
By Will Coviello, Lindsay Hilton, Lauren LaBorde, Ian McNulty, Noah Bonaparte Pais, David Winkler-Schmit, Missy Wilkinson and Alex Woodward | October 12, 2009

Full Court Press
From the front office to the back court, this year’s Hornets are under more pressure than ever. Can the team lives up to the boss' expectations while surpassing those of the fans?
On Hornets media day Sept. 29, just as the team was getting set to depart for training camp in Lafayette, team owner George Shinn spoke with the media frankly, and at length. He discussed coach Byron Scott's expiring contract, what he felt was a disappointing 2008-09 season and his feeling the team is overdue to win a title.
By Alejandro de los Rios | October 5, 2009


The FDA's approach to VV and oysters is a glaring example of bureaucratic overkill
No Shucking Sense
With last Friday's announcement that the proposed ban on Gulf Coast raw oysters during the summer months was being put on hold, it looks like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has come to its senses. But for how long?
November 16, 2009

The City of New Orleans Budget Shortfall
It's budgeting for Ray Nagin to skedaddle on May 3, 2010 — and dump this entire mess on the next mayor and council
It's time to crash the party. With less than a month remaining for the New Orleans City Council to adopt a balanced budget (the charter-mandated deadline is Dec. 1) and with the city facing a projected $68 million shortfall, New Orleanians need to let their elected officials know what their priorities are and demand accountability.
November 9, 2009

Bless You, Boys
New Orleans not only has a winning team, but also a team for which we don't have to apologize on any level
Deep breath. Exhale.
November 2, 2009

Haste and the city's Master Plan
Planners deserve a chance to finish the job without being shackled by a Nov. 10 deadline
One thing that cannot be disputed about the latest draft of the city's proposed Master Plan is that it's a monster-sized document. The plan comprises three volumes and hundreds of pages.
October 26, 2009

Fiscally Indefensible
After decades on the back burner, it's time to put higher ed consolidation front and center
These are tough times for Louisiana government. Everyone knew the post-Katrina boom would end in a few years, but no one foresaw the spigot closing at the onset of a worldwide recession.
October 19, 2009

The Corps Mixed Signals
The state should never agree to cheap and fast. We've seen what that costs
Local, state and federal officials from Louisiana have stood their ground against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' attempts to build cheap and fast flood protection for the New Orleans area, but the Corps seems to be much more efficient at lobbying Congress than it is at building a flood protection system that works as promised. At stake is the construction of proposed permanent pump stations at the end of the 17th Street, Orleans Avenue and London Avenue outfall canals.
October 5, 2009

Chaos and Misrule in the Office of the Inspector General
Mayoral candidates will surely be asked their opinions of the OIG. The question is: Will anyone be listening?
What a difference eight months make. Last January, we published two cover stories: one handicapping the possible candidates for mayor, and the other a profile of then-New Orleans Inspector General Robert Cerasoli.
September 28, 2009

Acknowledging the debt that New Orleans owes undocumented workers
Call it the recovery's dirty little secret. After the levee failures, thousands of Hispanic immigrants responded immediately and began helping to rebuild New Orleans.
September 21, 2009

Jumping in Lake Pontchartrain
The coast has always been southeast Louisiana's first line of defense against hurricanes
To anyone who still questions whether civic activism works, go jump in the lake: Lake Pontchartrain, that is. The Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation (LPBF) was formed in 1989, 17 years after the first swimming ban there, and began the "Save Our Lake" campaign to restore the 630-square-mile body of water for recreation and economic use. The foundation became the public's voice in advocating for action and partnerships among local, state and federal agencies, businesses and other groups.
September 14, 2009

Save NORD
The more time kids spend in NORD-sponsored activities, the less time they spend unsupervised on the streets, where they can get into trouble
Standing outside of the shuttered Rosenwald Center, a New Orleans Recreation Department facility, the first thing you notice is the quiet, the absence of children's voices. The outdoor pool is empty and forbidding, the doors are locked, and except for a few cars in the side parking lot, the center appears abandoned.
September 8, 2009


A new federal grant will provide better accessibility to evidence in the New Orleans justice system, and has the promise of securing justice for the wrongly convicted
Body of Evidence
For obvious reasons, defense lawyers and prosecuting attorneys don't collaborate very often.
By David Winkler-Schmit | November 16, 2009

Permanently sidelined by injury, former Saints defensive tackle Brian Young hasn't hung up his cleats yet
Young and Restless
It's a deal all National Football League players make with themselves, whether consciously or not.
By Adam Norris | November 9, 2009

Funding for AIDS Services Delayed
Local agencies that provide support to HIV/AIDS patients say the city's process for dispersing much-needed funds is clogged in bureaucracy.
Belle Reve is a Bywater facility that has provided housing and other services for people with HIV/AIDS for 16 years. Assisting HIV/AIDS patients is an expensive proposition because care has to be available 24 hours a day, and the agency depends on a number of income streams, including foundation grants and federal monies.
By David Winkler-Schmit | November 2, 2009

Cultural Economy Summit
On July 31, 2005, Mt. Auburn Associates released a 200-page report titled "Louisiana: Where Culture Means Business."
By Noah Bonaparte Pais | October 26, 2009

Work and Home
Should tenants be required to work if they want to live in New Orleans' new public housing complexes? Building managers are getting mixed signals from municipal and national government.
David Abbenante thinks the majority of those who receive public housing assistance are low-paid employees like service industry workers, clerical staff and unskilled laborers, whom he refers to as "the workforce backbone of our community." So when River Garden, a mixed-income housing development in the Lower Garden District, began accepting tenant applications in 2005, Abbenante, president of the for-profit HRI Management, which owns and manages River Garden, instituted a work requirement for subsidized housing applicants at the development.
By David Winkler-Schmit | October 19, 2009

Shelley Midura Wants to Clean the Big House: OPP
An outside monitor and restrictions on its funding are first steps in scrubbing alleged prisoner abuses at the Orleans Parish Prison
Councilwoman Shelley Midura is fed up. She says the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) recent report accusing Orleans Parish Prison (OPP) of violating inmates' rights is yet another example of the jail having little external oversight, and how the sheriff provides scant knowledge on prison operations.
By David Winkler-Schmit | October 12, 2009

Project Censored
The top stories not brought to you by mainstream news media in 2008 and 2009
Peter Phillips, director of Project Censored for 13 years, says he's finished with reform.
By Rebecca Bowe | October 5, 2009

James Carville: If I Could, I Would
As potential mayoral candidates dwindle, one man would love the chance to take on the job
"The Mayor shall be a citizen of the United States and a qualified elector of the City, and shall have been domiciled in the City for at least five years immediately preceding the election." — New Orleans Home Rule Charter, Section 4-202.
By James Carville | September 28, 2009

New Orleans family loses FEMA trailer suit
After a two-week trial in, the first manufacturer sued over formaldehyde in FEMA trailers was absolved of responsibility by a U.S. District Court jury on Thursday. An eight-member jury found Gulf Stream Coach, an Indiana company that made 50,000 trailers for FEMA's emergency housing program after Hurricane Katrina, did not construct an unreasonably dangerous product, and Fluor, the FEMA contractor responsible for hauling and installing the unit, was not negligent in setting up the trailer that housed New Orleanians Alana Alexander and her two children.
By Matt Robinson | September 28, 2009

The End of Deutsches Haus?
As Deutsches Haus gears up for Oktoberfest, the cultural club faces big changes on the horizon.
There's a big digital clock mounted over the bar inside Deutsches Haus, keeping a precise and rapidly diminishing countdown until the start of Oktoberfest 2009 this weekend.
By Ian McNulty | September 21, 2009


Bouquets & Brickbats
They get what they deserve
Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson
November 16, 2009

Bouquets & Brickbats
They get what they deserve
Stella Jones Gallery
November 9, 2009

Bouquets & Brickbats
They get what they deserve
Sonny Borey and David Morelock
November 2, 2009

Bouquets & Brickbats
Newcomb Department of Music at Tulane University
October 26, 2009

Bouquets & Brickbats
They get what they deserve
Porgy Jones,
October 19, 2009

Bouquets & Brickbats
They get what they deserve
James Carter, councilman for New Orleans District C, was honored in New York City Oct. 8 by the Vera Institute of Justice at the Jazz at Lincoln Center for his role in informing the public about the institute's 2007 report on the city's criminal justice system.
October 12, 2009

Bouquets & Brickbats
They get what they deserve
Phyllis Taylor
October 5, 2009

Bouquets & Brickbats
They get what they deserve
Robyn Isemann,
September 28, 2009

Bouquets & Brickbats
They get what they deserve
AmeriCorps,
September 21, 2009

Bouquets & Brickbats
They get what they deserve
Center for the Study of New Orleans, housed in Loyola University's College of Social Sciences, hosted its first official event, "An Evening of Jazz and History," on Sept. 3 to a standing-room-only crowd.
September 14, 2009


Mayor's Race? Fuhgettaboutit!
If we wanted to pick a more confounding time to hold our elections, we couldn't do better (or worse) than we're doing right now
If we charged a committee of experts with the task of picking the absolute worst time of year to hold a citywide election in New Orleans, they could not possibly come up with a more ill-suited time for choosing a new mayor and City Council than the schedule we already follow.   Not just for Election Day itself, but also for the run-up to the big day and for the runoff.
By Clancy DuBos | November 16, 2009

The New Orleans City Administration Run Amok
New Orleanians should take heart in U.S. Attorney Jim Letten's statement that the investigation 'is not over.'
Things have come full circle on Ray Nagin.
November 9, 2009

Remembering Dave Treen
It's been said that Louisiana voters will forgive a politician almost anything except being dull.
November 2, 2009

A Smart Move for Austin Badon
Once again, one of the biggest stories in the slow-developing New Orleans mayor's race is news that someone is not running. On Friday, Oct. 23, state Rep. Austin Badon confirmed what had been rumored for at least a month: that he was dropping out of the mayoral competition and running instead for City Council from District E.
By Clancy DuBos | October 26, 2009

Finally, a Mayor's Race
The biggest challenge for both (Troy) Henry and (Leslie) Jacobs will be the Nagin Factor
James Carville is getting his wish. A few weeks ago, he penned an essay in this newspaper saying that if he could, he would run for mayor — but that was not his point.
By Clancy DuBos | October 19, 2009

'The Slander Slot': Richard Angelico Retires
A politician once confided to me that elected officials get very nervous when they are called by a reporter, particularly when they don't know what prompts the call. When I heard that, I reflexively asked, "What do y'all do when Richard Angelico calls?"
By Clancy DuBos | October 12, 2009

Greg Meffert's Hustle & Flow
To hear former City Hall technology guru Greg Meffert tell it, it's hard out here for a pimp. A pimp for the city, that is.
By Clancy DuBos | October 5, 2009

The proposed City Council pay raise
In the end, we almost always get what we pay for
Would you apply for a full-time job that often requires you to work six or even seven days a week and hasn't gotten a pay raise in 24 years — and probably won't get one for at least another four?   Welcome to the New Orleans City Council.
By Clancy DuBos | September 28, 2009

The uphill battle for ethics reform
Legislators know that real power in Louisiana derives from the governor, not the constitution
When Gov. Bobby Jindal convened his first special legislative session in early 2008 to ram through a series of "ethics reform" bills, not all reformers were happy with the results. The Public Affairs Research Council (PAR) and the Council for A Better Louisiana (CABL), two high-profile reform groups, were particularly concerned about Jindal-sponsored changes at the state Ethics Board.
By Clancy DuBos | September 21, 2009

No Greater Gift
There are many ways for fathers and sons to bond, but I can think of none better than for a father to teach a son to hunt and fish.
By Clancy DuBos | September 14, 2009


Quotes of the Week- [ Nov. 17, 2009 ]
  "Louisianians don't want the federal government telling us how to eat our oysters any more than we want a bureaucrat in Washington telling us how to make a roux, and today the FDA heard that loud and clear." — Rep. Charlie Melancon, joining forces with Sen. Mary Landrieu on Nov. 10 to protest a Food and Drug Administration proposal to ban the sale of fresh, live Gulf Coast oysters during warm-weather months unless they are processed.
November 16, 2009

Lee Zurik to WVUE-TV
  Lee Zurik, the investigative reporter who departed WWL-TV Nov. 5, was introduced to his new coworkers in the WVUE-TV newsroom Nov. 10, concluding what was perhaps the worst-kept secret in local media: Zurik was leaving the city's top-rated news station for the local Fox affiliate, where the news division has been beefed up since being sold by Emmis Communications to New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson. Zurik will be both an investigative reporter and a weekday anchor at WVUE, which has been aggressively courting several WWL alumni since the station hired ex-WWL assistant news director Mikel Schaefer as its news director last November.
November 16, 2009

New Sentence date for Ellenese Brooks-Simms
  U.S. District Judge Martin Feldman has ordered a new sentencing date for former Orleans Parish School Board President Ellenese Brooks-Simms, the key prosecution witness in the Mose Jefferson bribery trial last summer. Brooks-Simms, who pleaded guilty in June 2007 to corrupting the school board contracting process, had been scheduled for sentencing this Thursday (Nov. 19).
November 16, 2009

Anybody But Jay Batt?
  At the beginning of 2009, outgoing Mayor Ray Nagin reported $153,042.08 in campaign funds on hand for a "major office TBD," according to a Jan. 12 campaign finance report — the mayor's most recent filing as of late last week. Businessman David A. White, the mayor's close friend and campaign treasurer, could not be reached for comment on the report.
November 16, 2009

Arthur Morrell Seeks Rehearing
  Clerk of Criminal District Court Arthur Morrell says he has evidence that should clear him of a conflict-of-interest charge stemming from his 23 years as a state representative. In 2007, the state Ethics Board ruled that Morrell, who is an attorney, violated conflict-of-interest rules by proposing a House concurrent resolution which sought to modify rules used by the state Department of Health and Hospitals when dealing with suspended mental health providers.
November 16, 2009

Fighting the Oyster Ban
  The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission voted earlier this month to officially "disagree" with proposed federal regulations that call for a ban on harvesting untreated oysters from the Gulf of Mexico beginning in the summer of 2011. A commission resolution requests that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration "reconsider" the ban, which is under review, and that all Louisiana agencies work together to reduce the burden of the costly regulations.
November 16, 2009

Tariffs Aid Alt-Energy Use
  Renewable energy expert Craig Morris told the Louisiana Public Service Commission last week that the state should continue to encourage alternative energy sources via feed-in tariffs. A feed-in tariff creates financial incentives for renewable energy production, regardless of scale.
November 16, 2009

Cameron Parish and Louisiana Geothermal
  About $5 million in federal stimulus money will soon make its way to Louisiana Geothermal, an up-and-coming company that boasts it will be able to produce enough energy within the next two years to power all of Cameron Parish. In fact, research suggests there's enough alternative energy to power the parish for more than 130 years.
November 16, 2009

Rob Couhig's Open Secret
  Republican attorney Rob Couhig, who ran for mayor in 2006, is getting closer to making a decision about his intentions for the 2010 election. "I want to be mayor — that's no secret," Couhig told Gambit.
November 9, 2009

Manny Bruno Runs Again
  The campaign for mayor of New Orleans has another new candidate — and perhaps some much-needed levity. He is Manny "Chevrolet" Bruno, who campaigned for the city's top job in 2002 and 2006 with the inimitable slogan: "A Troubled Man for Troubled Times."
November 9, 2009


Letters to the Editor
Imperfect Compass Jeremy Alford's recent article ("Tao of Cao," News & Views, Nov. 3) praising U.S. Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao, R-La., for allegedly having and following "an inner moral compass" was unfortunately one-sided and missing some important points.
November 16, 2009

Letters to the Editor
Stand Up for Us I am writing this letter in response to David Winkler-Schmit's article "The Gay Parent Trap" (News & Views, May 12).
May 26, 2009

Letters to the Editor
Just looking for the best In your feature article ("Jindal's List," Cover story, March 24) questioning the ethical reform of Gov. Bobby Jindal's appointments of 200 of his top contributors to influential boards and commissions, I believe you are incorrect to believe the appointments were made because of placing a dollar value on the position.
March 30, 2009

Letters to the Editor [Web Exclusive]
Hit and Miss Your piece on Brandon Darby ("Grounds for Suspicion," News & Views, Jan. 27) was impressive, not only in its timeliness and getting Darby to go on the record, but also because the story went totally unreported elsewhere.
February 16, 2009

Letters [Web Exclusive]
"The disadvantaged children helped through the voucher program are not a game ball to be tossed in and out of politicians' hands for spite." V.M. Evans
January 19, 2009

Letters
Lighten Up Hurrah for "The Incredible Shrinking Plate" (Cover Story, Nov. 11). Most restaurants already have enough on the plate to easily feed two people, which often leads to unnecessary waste for those conscious of calorie content.
December 8, 2008

Letters to the Editor
Just to Be Clear Thank you for giving Entergy New Orleans Inc. the opportunity to settle the question posed by Clancy DuBos in Gambit Weekly ('DuBos responds," to "It's on the Up-and-Up," Letters, Oct. 14).
November 4, 2008

It's on the Up-and-Up
It's on the Up-and-Up Clancy DuBos' column ('Morally Indefensible," Politics, Oct. 7) criticizing Entergy New Orleans' (ENO) position on System Agreement issues is a one-sided account of the company's stance regarding Entergy Arkansas' (EAI) and Entergy Mississippi's (EMI) notification of their decisions to exit the System Agreement in 2013 and 2015, respectively.
October 14, 2008

Letters to the Editor
Guarding the Coast The oil and gas industry's front organizations, including America's Wetland Foundation run by Big Oil front man, R. King Milling ("Coast Guarding," Aug. 26, 2008), is nothing more than an attempt to have taxpayers foot the bill for Big Oil's destruction of our wetlands in its oil-and-gas operations along the coast over the last 50 years, which returned billions in profits to its already gloated coffers. While Milling and the other oil and gas henchmen on the Coastal Restoration and Protection Authority ponder ways to avoid responsibility for Big Oil's destruction of our wetlands, we lose more miles of coastline.
September 9, 2008

Letters to the Editor
Levee Groups: Enough Bickering In reference to your commentary 'End the War of Words" (Gambit Weekly, Aug. 12, 2008):
August 19, 2008


Political Power Players
A-list political pundits and consultants reached across the aisle last week to chat about what's fair in politics.
The Bipartisan Policy Center, a D.C.-based nonprofit that advocates ways for Republicans and Democrats to play nice, held its inaugural Political Summit at Tulane University last week, and all the stars turned out. New Orleans' own James Carville, a professor of practice at Tulane, opened the event alongside his equally famous wife Mary Matalin.
By Jeremy Alford | November 16, 2009

LSU scientists are studying two new fish species from the Gulf
[image-] When you were growing up and your parents told you there were plenty of fish in the sea, they knew what they were talking about.
November 9, 2009

The Tao of Cao
Four signs that freshman Congressman Joseph Cao ranks among Louisiana's most socially aware politicos
As a Republican representing staunchly Democratic New Orleans, and as the only Vietnamese-American in Congress, U.S. Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao must sometimes feel like a stranger in a strange land. In addition, Cao's floor speeches, public appearances and press releases set him apart from Louisiana's congressional delegation (and the state GOP) for reasons that carry with them a social significance: he has an inner moral compass, and he follows it.
By Jeremy Alford | November 2, 2009

Wome Voters and the 2010 Senate Race
As the U.S. Senate race between David Vitter and Charlie Melancon ripens, women voters emerge as a key constituency
David Duke.
By Jeremy Alford | October 26, 2009

Shale Games
North Louisiana's Haynesville Shale continues to hog energy investments, often at the expense of coastal properties
If you believe the economic analysis and corporate hype, the Haynesville Shale will become the nation's top producing natural gas field within the next six years. The money involved in such a feat is astounding: Drilling one well in the shale will cost more than $6 million, and already there are about 17 companies lined up to play.
October 19, 2009

Return of the Anti-Governor: John Kennedy
After switching parties and losing a bid for the U.S. Senate, state Treasurer John Kennedy and his team are back in classic form
It takes a special kind of Republican to second-guess Gov. Bobby Jindal, who's among the darlings of the national GOP and unquestionably the top conservative honcho back home in Louisiana.
By Jeremy Alford | October 12, 2009

Shrimp Wars
If shrimpers and processors are going to get past their collective grief, they need to start playing nice.
Louisiana Shrimp Task Force members heard the usual clarion calls for new branding techniques and increased inspections last week, but their regular meeting also gave way to some bitter exchanges between harvesters and processors. The bad blood between commercial shrimpers and the outfits that buy their catch runs deep and is firmly rooted in money. 
By Jeremy Alford | October 5, 2009

Shrimp And Crawfish,Like Peas In A Pod?
  Gov. Bobby Jindal's Shrimp Task Force met for the second time last week in search of answers that could help harvesters and processors rebound from one of the most challenging times in the industry's long history in Louisiana. Domestic inventories have piled up to equal about half of the annual U.S. consumption rate, cheap imports are dominating the marketplace, recovery from recent hurricanes is ongoing and prices for raw material continue to increase.
October 5, 2009

Sounds of the Kingfish
Huey Long's legacy is still going strong in Louisiana, and now his songwriting abilities are taking center stage as well.
Why weep or slumber America Land of brave and true
By Jeremy Alford | September 28, 2009

Will boilerplate reform stymie efforts to stop the state's financial freefall?
Even though it has been more than two months since lawmakers created two advisory panels to pull Louisiana out of its fiscal freefall, Gov. Bobby Jindal just got around to sending letters to members of those commissions last week outlining what he sees as the goals of each group.   One letter went to those working on the Postsecondary Education Review Commission, which is looking for ways to reduce expenses at state colleges and universities, while another went to members serving on the Commission on Streamlining Government, which is charged with hacking away at everything else.
By Jeremy Alford | September 21, 2009


Who painted the 150-foot-tall clarinet painted on the side of a Holiday Inn hotel on Loyola Avenue?
Blake Pontchartrain
Hey Blake, Your recent column on the Harahan industrial area got me thinking about an old building in the area with a huge mural painted on one side.
November 16, 2009

Does Zatarain's or any other company make Chow Chow anymore?
Blake Pontchartrain
Hey Blake, Does Zatarain's or any other company make Chow Chow anymore?
November 16, 2009

When did Hinderers Iron Fence Works operate in New Orleans?
Blake Pontchartrain
Hey Blake, I have noted a stamped, raised impression in very old ornate iron fence posts on an Uptown property and am told it appears elsewhere in the Garden District.
November 9, 2009

Where did the street name Mounes St. in Metairie come from?
Blake Pontchartrain
Hey Blake, Off Clearview Parkway in Metairie there is Mounes Street.
November 9, 2009

Do you know anything about the Chalmette Hotel?
Blake Pontchartrain
Hey Blake, There is a sign in the sidewalk on Carondelet Street at Julia Street in front of a parking lot.
November 9, 2009

Who was Mike Roccaforte?
Blake Pontchartrain
Hey Blake, Who was Mike Roccaforte?
November 2, 2009

What was the name of the popular pizzeria on N. Rampart in the 60's?
Blake Pontchartrain
Hey Blake, Back in 1965, my best friend and our dates went downtown to the movies and afterward, we went to eat really good pizza at this place on North Rampart Street.
October 26, 2009

Why do we paint the ceilings of our front porches blue?
Blake Pontchartrain
Hey Blake, Being that you know-it-all, I'm sure you have answered this question before, but I can't remember.
October 26, 2009

Did you know there used to be a Chinatown in New Orleans?
Blake Pontchartrain
Hey Blake, Did you know there used to be a Chinatown in New Orleans?
October 19, 2009

Where did Metairie get its name?
Blake Pontchartrain
Hey Blake, Where did Metairie get its name?
October 12, 2009


Make Him Happy
Special gifts for the men on your list

By Kyla Boutte | November 16, 2009

The New Orleans Fringe Festival defies description
New Orleans Fringe Festival Wed.-Sun., Nov. 11-15
By Will Coviello | November 9, 2009

Great Discoveries Holiday Gift Guide
Special Holiday Gifts for Friends and Family
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By Kandace Power Graves | November 9, 2009

The New Orleans Film Festival
The New Orleans Film Fest Oct. 8-15
October 5, 2009

Resources for college—bound high school students
  • College Board (www.collegeboard.com) is a nonprofit that runs the Advanced Placement program. The site has information about classes available, dates for AP exams, information about costs associated with the program and other information.
September 21, 2009

Preparing New Orleans high schoolers for college admission
Area high schools provide guidance, preparation and classes to help students make it to college.
Applying for college usually involves filling out a lengthy application, drafting an essay or two, rounding up some recommendations, then sending it all away in hopes of receiving that coveted fat envelope. But working up to that point requires a strategic course load and preparation that could begin as early as a student's freshman year in high school.
By Lauren LaBorde | September 21, 2009

Don Dubuc's Hot Spots
Local fishing and hunting guru Don Dubuc gets a lot of questions from outdoor enthusiasts, but none more frequent than this one: Where can we go fishing without a boat?
By Clancy DuBos | September 14, 2009

Now Is the Time
Tax incentives for first-time homebuyers help the real estate market rebound
New Orleans homebuyers are returning to the market, thanks largely to national and local tax incentives, and the Louisiana Home Builders Association (LHBA) believes the housing market depression is in recovery.   "We do think [the tax credit] is helping," LHBA President Phil Hoffman says.
By Briana Prevost | July 27, 2009

New Orleans Market Currents
While condo sales are slow, leases and apartment rentals are strong
Rachel Strassel knew she had to find somewhere to live before starting her last semester at Loyola University this coming fall. After choosing not to re-apply for her on-campus job that paid room and board, she began searching for places to rent in New Orleans.
By Jessica Williams | July 6, 2009

Gambit's Best Buys and Bargains
Enjoy summer savings at local shops and businesses now through Labor Day.
Beauty/Health/Wellness Beehive Hair Studio 628 Orange St., 565-5309 Bumble & Bumble seaweed shampoo and conditioner, Creme de Coco shampoo and conditioner, and Surf Spray are 15 percent off.
By Missy Wilkinson | June 29, 2009



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