Newsletter 47 - November 30 to December 6
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NOLAlicious #47, November 30 to December 6, 2010 Friends, It was almost one year ago today that I moved into my first Creole apartment in the Lower Garden District near Magazine and Felicity. Carl, after arriving in October for a dance competition had never really left (a Marigny resident through and through) and Taylor was on his way back mid-December to join us (Uptown as it turned out). We decided, as three people that had spent 2009 traveling the world, that the place we wanted to be, the place we wanted to rest our head, was New Orleans. New Orleans cultivates the artist inside each of us, the explorer, the adventurer, the nostalgia of days gone by, and was as anxious for our return as we were. The rest, as they sometimes say, is history. NOLAlicious was born from a desire to create something together that was an ongoing love letter to a city that had wedged and firmly implanted itself in our hearts. Three website redesigns later, one newsletter redesign, one Tumblr, three interns, advertisers and sponsors, happy hours and celebrations, we are proudly going stronger than ever. Facebook & Twitter continue to be a place where we talk with all of you about events going on around the Crescent City. Our T-shirts featuring the NOLAlicious logo, 2011 calendar and online store are ways you can show your support and we appreciate every little bit. As we enter the holiday season, where we give thanks and share eggnog and white elephants with friends, let us just take a moment to give thanks to all of you. Your feedback, sharing events and advertising with us keeps this newsletter going and has created a truly memorable 2010. Warmly, Sloane and the NOLAlicious Team
NOLAlicious Picks
GO Fair Grinds Coffeehouse is the kind of precious, cozy nook where you can unwind, read a good book, or catch up with a friend. The homey feel coupled with the large selection of loose-leaf tea, the saucer-sized oatmeal raisin cookies, and quietly colorful interior come together in a tiny symphony of escapism - not even the scariest of deadlines can breach the tranquility. The live folk music on Sunday evenings adds to the charm, and makes this spot one of our most treasured hideaways. 3133 Ponce De Leon. Open daily 6:30pm-10:00pm. SEE Did you know that the Seventh Ward was traditionally home to a large number of Creoles of color? Learn all about the history of this seldom-celebrated neighborhood and gain a fresh appreciation for its rich culture through the lens of Owen F. Murphy, Jr. at the exhibit The Seventh Ward: People, Places and Tradition, part of the 5th annual PhotoNOLA festival (check the PhotoNOLA website for details on many more exhibits and events). The show will be held on second floor of the Williams Research Center and will feature photographs that document architecture, faces, and traditions from 1857 to present. December 1, 2010–February 26, 2011. Tues–Sat, 9:30AM – 4:30PM. 410 Chartres Street. Free and open to the public. EAT A New Orleans favorite is opening a new location; Camellia Grill is expanding their omelet empire and opening a new place in the French Quarter. It’s the same awesome menu, only now you don’t have to travel all the way to Riverbend if you’re below Canal Street. Head over this weekend for their Grand Opening and become of the first to enjoy what is sure to become a FQ staple. This location unlike the original will include, shocker, alcohol. Opening scheduled for Friday. 540 Chartres Street. DO This is a great city to see Christmas decorations. One can cruise up and down St. Charles, but we recommend that you make a special trip to the Roosevelt Hotel. Their lobby takes the cake; mixed with the permanent decorations, The Roosevelt's Waldorf Wonderland Lobby is a must see for anyone looking for a holiday thrill. While you’re there you can stop in the Sazerac Bar for a cocktail and head over to Domenica for dinner. For a fun adventure go hotel lobby hopping throughout the French Quarter and the CBD. Open daily and free to the public. 123 Baronne Street. LAGNIAPPE Take a stand against bullying. In the recent moths there has been a noticeable increase in teenage suicides due to bullying, In response, author Dan Savage created a viral campaign called It Gets Better that allows anyone to record a short video showing support for our youth. Come out this Saturday for the It Gets Better New Orleans Project to record your own video. Lots of local organizations have teamed up to host a get together. Everyone is welcome and they encourage you all to bring lots of friends. Enjoy drinks, food and friends while you take time out for a good cause. 4:00PM - 8:00PM. 2114 S. Decatur Street. JOBS PhD Assistantship Marine Ecology, Texas A&M University (based in New Orleans)
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