African American, Culture, Food, New Orleans, Restaurant, reviews

Black-Owned Restaurants in New Orleans

There’s not one city in America, I would say the world, but there’s no place other than New Orleans that … Continue reading Black-Owned Restaurants in New Orleans

Food, New Orleans, Restaurant

The Half Shell On The Bayou Oyster Bar & Grill: Best Gumbo In NOLA

The best gumbo in New Orleans is at the Half Shell on Bayou Rd! There was no need to convince … Continue reading The Half Shell On The Bayou Oyster Bar & Grill: Best Gumbo In NOLA

New Orleans, reviews, Tourist, Traveling

Local Review of The Paddlewheeler Creole Queen

The boat ride was a relaxing two-hour ride; if i was on a date, I might say romantic especially being on deck as the sunset. As a local, the cruise enabled me to appreciate the city’s beauty from a different viewpoint. On the other hand, it was a night cruise…The menu consisted of New Orleans favorites such as Jambalaya, Shrimp Pasta, Gumbo, Red Beans & Rice, Cajun Baked Chicken, Roast Beef Debris, ith the dessert option being Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce.

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African American, Art, Books, Business, New Orleans, reviews

Baldwin & Co. Black-Owned Coffeeshop and Bookstore Review

Baldwin & Co is artfully designed with a mixture of African-inspired decor and contemporary furnishings. White walls are adorned with eye-catching artwork, African print-covered chairs. When you enter the Coffeeshop doors, you are greeted with enticing scents, a creative atmosphere, and friendly smiles.

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Entrepreneur, Food, New Orleans, Restaurant

St. Claude, New Orleans | Stuph’D, known for stuffed beignets and burgers, lands a new home on St. Claude Avenue

For a restaurant to make a big move right now takes a leap of faith considering the hardships the pandemic … Continue reading St. Claude, New Orleans | Stuph’D, known for stuffed beignets and burgers, lands a new home on St. Claude Avenue

African American, Culture, events, Memoir, New Orleans, Photography, Women

Essence Festival 2019 Memories: NYDJ Family Festival at the Jane Club New Orleans Review

Essence Festival hosted several events to celebrate all things Blackness and Womanhood in New Orleans, and Essence Festival 2019, as … Continue reading Essence Festival 2019 Memories: NYDJ Family Festival at the Jane Club New Orleans Review

Food, New Orleans, Night Life, Restaurant

New Orleans 24/7: Melba’s and more

Regardless to if you live or visiting New Orleans at some point, you will crave some late night eats and … Continue reading New Orleans 24/7: Melba’s and more

Books, Memoir

NOLA Book Review: Jason Lee ~ God Must Have Forgotten About Me

Written by Guest Blogger Trechelle Tranese I am a firm believer that nothing in our lives happens by chance or … Continue reading NOLA Book Review: Jason Lee ~ God Must Have Forgotten About Me

African American, Culture, Entrepreneur, Food, Restaurant

Smothered with Love at Hurst Restaurant – Garden & Gun

Felton Hurst Sr., their son, worked as a skycap before he stepped into the lead cook role in 1994. Now … Continue reading Smothered with Love at Hurst Restaurant – Garden & Gun

Business, Entrepreneur, reviews

A few of my fave Nola Made Body Products

All made with high-quality ingredients, very effective, smells great and lathers up. . @thenewtseye acne wash🧴 like omg I did … Continue reading A few of my fave Nola Made Body Products