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Shopping News
Salon Mid-City has a new location and a new name: Now located at 8725 Oak St., the new Salon Alphonse (957-1863; www.salon-alphonse.com) offers cuts, color, massages and beauty treatments like epilation and makeup application. Through July, Octavia Art Gallery (4532 Magazine St., 309-4249; www.octaviaartgallery.com) offers free shipping on all purchases, and for the next few months, 10 percent of all sales will be donated to the Gulf Restoration Network's efforts to restore the Gulf Coast and mitigate the effects of the BP oil disaster.
By Missy Wilkinson |
July 26, 2010
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Shopping News
At KATY BEH CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY (3708 Magazine St., 896-9600; www.katybeh.com), save 25 percent on all in-stock jewelry through July. If you're engaged or just thinking about tying the knot, head to LAKESIDE SHOPPING CENTER's Center Court (3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 831-5288; www.lakesideshopping.com) for Welliver Production's 16th Annual Bridal Expo.
By Leahanise Hogan |
July 19, 2010
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Shopping News
By A portion of profits from selected products by Repax Bags (www.repaxbags.com) will be donated to charity.
By Mary Cross |
July 12, 2010
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Purse Candy
Keep everything straight with these stylishly sweet handbag organizers
By Kyla Boutte |
April 12, 2010
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Heal, Boy!: Pet Care Center
Whether your kitten needs a checkup or your pooch deserves some pampering, Pet Care Center Veterinary Hospital, Pet Resort & Spa (2212 David Drive, Metairie, 887-2999; www.petcarecenterinc.com) can fill the needs of furry members of the family with a combination of advanced medical care and spa services.
By Mary Cross |
July 26, 2010
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Lakeview Brew
Lakeview Brew Coffee Cafe (5606 Canal Blvd., 483-7001; www.lakeviewbrew.com) satisfies more than just caffeine cravings. An outdoor patio hosts wine tastings and poetry readings while the cafe's interior, bedecked with work by local artists, is reminiscent of a small-town pie shop.
By Leahanise Hogan and Mary Cross |
July 19, 2010
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French Twist at Martinique Bistro
For chef Eric LaBouchere at Martinique Bistro (5908 Magazine St., 891-8495; www.martiniquebistro.com), every plate is personal. "We're a 100-seat restaurant — on a good day," he says, referring to courtyard seating that is available when the weather is nice.
By Jennifer Kilbourne |
July 12, 2010
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Christian Street Furniture
Whether acquiring an armoire that has been handed down for generations or sinking into a comfy, familiar couch, people develop personal connections with their furniture.
By Mary Cross |
July 6, 2010
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New Orleans Athletic Club
New Orleans Athletic Club (222 N. Rampart St., 525-2375, www.neworleansathleticclub.com) member and former club president Frank Rochefort has exercised at the facility for 80 years, ever since being taught to swim in its pool by his father at 5 years old. When he was a young man, the club was a popular party spot, Rochefort says.
By Missy Wilkinson |
June 21, 2010
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Nordic Kitchens
While Nordic Kitchens & Baths' (4437 Veterans Memorial Blvd., 888-2300; www.nordickitchens.com) showroom depicts the stuff of dreams, owner Randall Shaw says anything that can be imagined can become reality.
By Leahanise Hogan |
June 14, 2010
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Maximo's
Nestled in the lower French Quarter, Maximo's Italian Grill (1117 Decatur St., 586-8883; www.maximosgrill.com) is a hidden gem. Since reopening in 2008, the restaurant has delighted in-the-know locals and fortunate tourists, maintaining its tradition of tasty cuisine in a vibrant atmosphere.
By Kat Stromquist |
June 7, 2010
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St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway
Since 1962, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (262 Danny Thomas Place, 901-595-3300, Memphis, Tenn.; www.stjude.org) has become a national source of hope for families of children suffering from cancer and other illnesses. According to its website, the research institution's methods have elevated overall survival rates for childhood cancers from less than 20 percent at the time the hospital opened to 80 percent today.
By Mary Cross |
June 1, 2010
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Steve's Diner
The mantra "location, location, location" means everything to Steve Gundlach, owner of Steve's Diner (Place St. Charles, 201 St. Charles Ave., 522-8198; www.steves-diner.com).
By Kat Stromquist |
May 24, 2010
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Rye Clothing on Adams St.
For Uptown residents, an afternoon in the picturesque Riverbend shopping area is a time-honored way to spend a Saturday. After an initially nerve-wracking period when Rye Clothing (714 Adams St., 872-9230) opened, owner Gisele Cosma finally enjoys these leisurely days with her customers.
By Kat Stromquist |
May 17, 2010
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