Newsletter 21 - June 1 to 7, 2010
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June 1 to 7, 2010 Dear Friends, Usually we use this introduction space to call attention to new developments for us at NOLAlicious. But this week, we would simply like to mention places you can go to find more information and updates around the oil spill, what is being done to stop it, and what you can do to help. Oil spill updates:
But it doesn't end there. What other efforts should we know about for the oil spill? No matter where you are or what you're doing, there are small ways to contribute to the oil spill disaster recovery. Here's to everyone who are finding their ways to help. Your friends, P.S. The Gambit is hosting the 2010 Best of New Orleans Web Awards and taking nominations for the best websites and mobile applications by a variety of local businesses. Who's your favorite e-newsletter?
NOLAlicious Picks EAT Local, fresh produce. Seasonally updated menus. Fruit infused cocktails. If your mouth is watering as much as ours is, head to Dante’s Kitchen for some of the most exquisitely prepared food and spirits this city has to offer. Featuring a contemporary take on Creole comfort food that remains true to the techniques and traditions of New Orleans cuisine, Dante’s Kitchen will leave you satisfied and comforted. Relish the unique atmosphere in one of their five intimate dinging rooms, or enjoy the warm summer nights on their tropical patio across from the Mississippi. Located at 736 Dante Street. Open daily for dinner 5:30 PM –‘til. Closed Tuesdays. Average Entrée price $25. GO Head out to Lakeside this weekend for the Back To The Beach Festival, held at the end of Williams Boulevard in Kenner. The Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation sponsors the festival, which features live music, great local food, arts and crafts, and lots of children’s activities. A two-mile run along the beach kicks off the fest Friday night, followed by a motorcycle rally and a car show Saturday. The Rebirth Brass Band and Bucktown All-Stars, among others, provide the tunes. Friday, 6 PM, Saturday, 3 PM, Sunday, 10 AM. $10 entrance fee, kids 12 and under only $4 GO Bring your furry friend out for a grown-up night on the town at “Toasts and Tiki-Tails,” a wine tasting sponsored by Canine Connection. The Uptown pet boutique and kennel invites guests to an evening of wine, snacks and music, backed by live music from Pan Vibrations Steel Band. And don't be afraid to break out those doggy sweaters – a costume contest rounds out the evening. (We're assuming the contest is for pets, but feel free to dress up just in case.) Please leash all companions. Thursday, 6 PM to 8 PM $10. DO Practice your sun salutes in the sunshine an outdoor yoga class, held the first and third Saturdays of every month in the sculpture garden at NOMA. The early-morning class is taught by a certified yoga instructor in the magical sculpture garden, known for its contemporary works and lush landscaping. It's a great way to restore yourself after a high-intensity Friday night, or as a one-off for those of us too busy to attend regular classes. Registration required. Saturday, 8 AM. $10 nonmembers, $5 members. LAGNIAPPE Registration for the annual Red Dress Run is now open. Friends have told us it's an experience not to be missed - and even though the run isn't until August 14, we've been told we need to start looking around town for the right red dress right now. Register until June 12th for just $40. Job Opportunities in New Orleans Travel Who says camp is for kids only? Treat yourself to Golf Made Fun School at Kiawah Island in South Carolina this summer. Located an hour from Charleston, this resort has all the amenities and features you could want from a girls-weekend getaway to a family package for the whole family. |
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