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@BayouBarber glad you asked, Im looking to do a Northshore Love series very soon!

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Culture Collision Success: Last night was truly an amazing experience! I had the opportunity to visit Culture Coll... http://bit.ly/auiIyo

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Culture Collision (@ New Orleans Museum of Art w/ 4 others) http://4sq.com/92MUS3

Ruffian Swap: Everything Old is New Again: You know those jeans in the back of your closet that you can’t quite we... http://bit.ly/dpMLl0

DJ Soul Sister: Bringing Old School Funk, Groove and Disco to New Orleans: If you haven’t attended a DJ Soul Siste... http://bit.ly/bICiAO

Brad Pitt Loves New Orleans Po-Boys and Pro Football: Ask Brad Pitt what he loves so much about New Orleans, and s... http://bit.ly/bUBjCH

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Amanda Shaw's 4th Album Hits Stands with PJ's performance. http://ow.ly/2x94z #goodnola

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How New Orleans is Cleaning Up Its Big Sleazy Reputation: Hurricane Katrina no doubt made us realize how much we'd... http://bit.ly/babs0w

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Drink of the Week: Jersey Shore Breakfast

2 oz. Laird's 100 Apple Brandy 1/2 oz. Lazzaroni Amaretto1 Dash Orange bitters1 Dash Angostura bittersSpray orange disc into empty rocks glass coat with essential oils and discard.Combine/StirGarnish: Amaretti di Sarrono cookie.Glass: Rocks

Sherry with Ice Cream

It's definitely hot in New Orleans! I was extremely thrilled when I can across a few recipes for �Sherry with ice cream! �Had to share....Vanilla Ice Cream with Pedro Ximenez Sherry2 scoops of vanilla ice creamTop with Pedro Ximenez SherrySprinkle dried cherries or raisins.Toffee ice cream with Oloroso Sherry (…

Remixed "Godmother" Cocktail Recipe

So I created a cocktail based off of a recipe called "Godmother". This recipe calls for 2 oz. vodka and 1oz. amaretto. I did something a little different. I wanted to take a flavored vodka and try it out. Van Gogh has numerous yummy flavors, but my favorite has to…

"Stormin' of the Sazerac"

WHO:�The Roosevelt New Orleans, a�Waldorf Astoria�hotelWHAT:�Re-creation of the famous�“Stormin’ of the Sazerac,” when women first were admitted to the bar 61 years agoWHEN:�Friday, Sept. 24, 12:00pm noon untilWHERE:�Sazerac Bar at The Roosevelt New Orleans Hotel���The Roosevelt New Orleans will re-create the “Stormin’ of the Sazerac” Friday, Sept. 24, starting at…

Cocktail of the Week: The Mallard's Mallet

The Mallard's Mallet 2 1/2 parts Hendrick's Gin1/4 parts Marachino Luxardo2 parts strengthned celyon tea (1 bag per 5 parts water)1 Tbsp gooseberry jam1 whole lemon peelsoda watericeGarnish with edible flowersIn a mixing container combine beautiful gin, maraschino, tea, jam, �and lemon peel. �Give good muddle and remove the peel.…

My Remix on the "Aster" Cocktail

I did a spin on the cocktail "Aster", which is a yummy gin cocktail. This cocktail calls for 3 oz. gin, dash of fresh orange juice, dash of fresh lemon juice and orange zest as garnish. I decided to stick with the gin and orange juice, but instead of lemon…

Absinthe: A love story

By�Brooke A. BoudreauxNew Orleans is in a love affair with absinthe. But that’s no secret. You can tell that by looking at our official cocktail, the�Sazerac, which is made by first coating a glass with absinthe. (And, mind you, when I say official cocktail, I mean documented by the government).In…

Top Books from Tales of the Cocktail

Here is a list of books that you definitely should check out that were big hits at Tales of the Cocktail this year!1. “Imbibe”by�David Wondrich�2. “The�Deluxe Edition of Vintage Cocktails and Forgotten Spirits”by�Ted Haigh�3. “Left Coast Libations”by�Ted Munat�4. “Beachbum Berry Remixed”by�Jeff Berry�5. “She Ain’t Heavy She’s My Mother”by�Bryan Batt�6. “Spiritous…

Watermelon Mojito

Last night, I tried out a bar in New Orleans called�Phillips Restaurant &Bar. It was a truly nice lounge atmosphere, cute setup and designed for nice group meetups. You can find this place at 733 Cherokee Street; it's slightly hidden which makes it so cool. I didn't even know this…

Cocktail of the Week: Enc(rust)ed Nail Recipe

Enc(rust)ed NailChad Doll | Bryant’s (Milwaukee)1 oz Drambuie.75 oz Dewar’s White Label.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice.5 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur3 dashes Peychaud's BittersCombine all ingredients into mixing glass.� Shake with ice and double strain into coupe glass.�Drambuie 101Drambuie is a sweet Scotch Whiskey�liqueur. It is a honey and herb�flavored�golden�liqueur. It…

Search For Ultimate Catdaddy Moonshine Cocktail Is Over

On July 22, hundreds of cocktail enthusiasts and the Catdaddy Bar Chef Challenge judging panel, consisting of Dale DeGroff, Paul Tuennerman, Alan Kropf�& Jeff Dorenbush�of Mutineer Magazine and Joe Michalek the Founder of Piedmont Distillers, gathered together at Tales of the Cocktail to declare the ultimate Catdaddy Moonshine cocktail.�The Catdaddy…

A Tales of the Cocktail Exclusive: A Sit-Down with master distiller Jean Sebastien Robicquet

By�Brooke�Boudreaux�During the second day of Tales of the Cocktail, I had the opportunity to meet with Jean-Sebastien Robicquet, master distiller of�EuroWineGate�(EWG).��At one point, I asked him what differentiates his spirits from those of his competitors. In a thick French accent he, in turn, asked me, “Which would you rather eat,…

New Amsterdam Gin Cocktail

Recently, I went to Tales of the Cocktail, an international acclaimed cocktail and cuisine festival in New Orleans. It was a fabulous experience and basically created a monster. I now think I'm a mixologist. To make my new imaginary profession worst, I was in a mixology competition. I competed in…

New Times!

Hello again folks! We decided to switch things up again on Minority Weirdos!!!! Our new focus is drinks, books and politics. I know you are thinking thats a weird combination, but it works for us weirdos. I now think I'm a mixologist and would love to share more to get…

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"Meters and City Website"

bills not building, sorry

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"Meters and City Website"

I haven't personally, I have heard about extremely high buildings. I would definitely call them and get them to come out again and check things, if that isn't a problem, you may want to check to see if any leaks in pipes, which sometimes can create crazy water bills. Sorry…

Meters and City Website

Okay so I'm having a moment.Today, its all about meters and the city website.How can anyone get a ticket after one or two minutes of meter expiration. Isn't that a bit excessive. It's like meter maids are sitting there waiting for the time to change. There should truly be a…

Learning From Fear and Regrets On How To Live

Sometimes we all let some type of fear take over us and stop us temporarily or even permanently from during important things in our lives. We let this fear dominate our decision making, ultimately because of our fear of failure. Personally, many times in my life I have passed on…

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"Good Nola News Week in Review: July 3rd"

Thanks! we are glad to keep everyone informed about the good things going on in New Orleans.

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"Don't miss out on the GOOD taking place in New Orleans!"

The ReUse District http://thereusedistrict.org/ Rebuilding Together http://www.rtno.org/ Unified NonProfits of Greater New Orleans http://www.unifiednonprofits.org/ Dress For Success http://www.dressforsuccess.org/affiliate.aspx?sisid=49&pageid=1 NewOrleansTech http://neworleanstech.net

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"Treme Episode 3 Breakdown"

I must say I like that line as well "A little vinegar is good in the greens." This is my favorite breakdown so far! Yea we have a lot of those type of hipsters like Davis roaming all around. I'm worried about the Annie storyline as well. I hope it…

Tremeter: Favorite Quotes / Scenes

Katrina ToursI loved the scene with the Indians truly great. Even saw a old teacher of mine in that scene Mrs. Nelson. When I saw that Katrina Tour, brought back memories truly hated that Katrina Tour liked seeing the folks out there getting them to move along.

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"General Feedback"

I felt so out of it. I never heard about Bullets until this show!!! and I'm from here... I like a show that has me wondering about my own town.

Tremeter: Characters

Wendell Pierce and Interaction with MusiciansWendell Pierce character has to be my favorite so far. He truly plays his role and gives an authenticity to musicians in New Orleans. Him and his interaction with other local musicians is absolutely wonderful to me. It just feels right!

Because of Love

I am lying on my back watching the rotation of air in the darkness of my roomBecause of youBecause of you there is a chronic sleeplessness that has made my mind its new homeBecause you have created the sweetness of nothings upon my thoughtsI see your image constantlyI am so…

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"General Feedback"

Yea. I loved the show. but after watching I wonder how outsiders see it and yes they may need subtitles.

Tremeter: Plot

Plot will continue to thicken I see!So far I love the plot specifically around the lawyer finding the ladies brother who was not showing up in OPP records, this is true and many got lost in the system.

Tremeter: Cultural Correctness

Episode One Cultural Correctness on point!This is absolutely correct. So many scenes portrayed the culture so well I wanted to cry. It just showed how beautiful New Orleans traditions are. The Indian scene was truly touching. It showed the belief and faith in the people of New Orleans.

Tremeter: Dialect

Say BruhWhen they first said,"Say Bruh" I knew dialect would be on point. It was a match locals and even the actors had it down!!! I love the way my people talk and its great to finally see something on television that got it right!

My Quarterlife Crisis

Between the ages of 25 and the current tender age of 27, four events lead up to my quarter life crisis.� Who would have thought break dancing, kids, and aging would bring about the realization I’m no longer a kid.� I thought maybe I would be a Toys R Us…

Qualities of A Leader

Recently, reading Entrepreneur, I came across a quote from the Editor-in-Chief, Amy Cosper that definitely spoke to me. " Great leaders create great companies, and great companies have�cultures�that emphasize and reward excellence." In order to create anything great rather its company, a non profit, or even a community service project…

Group Survey: What is success to you?

Minority Weirdos conducted a survey to get different folks answers to "What is success to you?" Success can mean different things for different people and we just wanted to see a diverse group of measurement. A common theme we notice was everyone wants to meet their needs and be able…

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"Slice Pizzeria (St Charles)"

This is a great lunch time treat. Huge slice of pizza!!! Love it.

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"Atchafalaya: Ambitious bistro finds its flavor in year’s time"

I need to try this place out soon! I always pass by it but never thought to stop.

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"My Top 5 Coffee Shops/Cafes"

You know what I have ignored Maple Street for the most part since college will go visit soon. Im addicted to Bywater/Marigny extremely lately.

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"20 reasons you should be in New Orleans instead of Miami for the Super Bowl (ESPN)"

OMG 13 SUCKS!!! Women from and living in New Orleans do not show their breast, its what tourist do! ugh. 10. did he really just say a gold tooth with a effin fleur de lis on it! what the hell! omg. I just want to die right now! lol. 5.…

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"Economy & Budget"

Could you explain what you mean by "I would offer 2 Foundation suggestions and with free telephone call NOLA folk would vote"?

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"Chris Owens does Lady GaGa"

WOW lmao lmao

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"33 Simple Things You Can Do to Defend New Orleans (cheap and fast)"

Great list. Another one would be Visit New Orleans East and support some of our local businesses out here :-)

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"Crime & Safety"

I agree with this fully. It would be a great idea to take some of those blighted properties and turn them into centers

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"Education"

Right. I remember when I was in Jr High/High. Doing Morial administration. There were all kinds of programs.! Straight out of elementary there was World of Work.. The summer you go work in a local office and learn about their business (pre teens). I got to work at a life…

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"Running City Hall"

This is very very true! First day because a lot of things can be run absolutely more efficient. We definitely need a local web-developer. We need a local everything. We have so much talent in this city not being utilized, which is why so many talented citizens are leaving. We…

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"Crime & Safety"

I like this idea, but first I would like the police department to come into the new age. They need better technology training and get things done on the stop when the crime happening right from their car, which someway this information is sent to local website and data sources.…

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"Education"

I think this is a nice idea. not necessarily a new office. Maybe a new position that maybe can be housed through NORD or so that is a wealth of knowledge about what is going on in education in the city. This would be the place that has the latest…

If I Were Mayor: Education

Less Emphasis on the needs of our children and how to provide them resources, education, and keep them off the street.We need to reclaim our youth and put them first.Provide initial funds to Nord to make their programs efficient.Create after-school programs,summer programs, and others to continue to teach and engage…

If I Were Mayor: Crime & Safety

Police Superintendent Search Lack of Effective Community Engagement with Police DepartmentWe need the citizens to trust the police department again. We need look at the police we have and make sure they are right and find more. Then teach them how to interact with the community and get out their…

If I Were Mayor: Running City Hall

Employee/Department Inefficiency Citizen/Employee AccessibilityOne step to creating a efficient City Hall is Job Audits, we need to look at all positions and figure out how to make these departments and employees work together and cut out dead weight.We need to encourage a healthy work environment through career advancements and educational…

Commented on humidhaney's post:
"What book do you want to be reading when your time comes to an en . . ."

The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck "When the rich are too rich there are ways, and when the poor are too poor there are ways...and that way will come soon." Chapter 13, pg. 84