MEET & GREET

Spirit of Singani

Thematic Cuisine

World of Wine

Connecting with Community

Ink Man

Cocktail Enthusiast

All in the Name

On the Move

Connecting Community Resources

Man Behind the Scene

Music Man

Nuts for Pecans

The Future of Real Estate

Eye on Energy

For the Love of Fashion

Challenging Stigmas

Advocate for the Arts

A Lifetime of Education

Design is in the Details

At the Heart of Hospitality

Improving Health in Louisiana

Adrenaline Junkie

The Need for Speed

Fashionista Extraordinaire

Local Leader

Putting Pen to Paper

Mid-City Advocate

Founding a Community Clinic

Master of the Meal

The Reforestation Advocate

Art Market Maven

Top Brass

Bartender Extraordinaire

Coffee Coinnisseur

Bring on the Bucha!

Bringing History to Life

Charting a Course for Tall Ships

Sailing the Seas of Business

Bring on the Bourbon

Taco & Tequila Aficionado

Master of Mixology

Sharing the Love of New Orleans

Down-Home Cuisine

Bringing Color to the Warehouse District

Cajun Aces

A Woman on a Mission

A Big Addition to a Little Theater

One-on-One Mentoring for Youth

Providing Aid to Foster Children in Need

Advocating for Literacy

Organic Design

The Crawfish King

Shining Bright

Music Man

Party with a Purpose

Jean Lorent Makin is ushering in a new age of style. Her designs are based on classic accessories but made uniquely contemporary with exotic leathers and exquisite patterns.

Finding your passion is a funny thing. Some people are born with it. Others find it later in life. Some struggle to find it at all. And then there are those whose passion is created out of struggle and adversity.

In a perfect world envisioned by local artist and entrepreneur Diane Lundeen, owner of full-service boutique pet store Petcetera NOLA on Magazine Street, there would be no homeless, abused or neglected animals in the New Orleans area and beyond.

As quite possibly the only Grammy Award-winning soap maker in the world, William Terry is clearly in a class of his own.

As a brown belt in the mixed martial arts, Meagan Miller would have loved to proceed to black belt.

They say a child will lead us.

At a time when dyslexia wasn’t widely understood, Sally Guidry’s sister struggled tremendously with school. Guidry accompanied her family to countless tutoring and behavioral psychology appointments and found herself intrigued by the process.

Nicoya Hogan and her husband have something of a wing habit.

Scientist, professor, inventor, business owner, mother, world traveler, hero. Which name tag will Sunyoung Kim, PhD, wear today? Recently, the answer has been all of them.

Inspirational Ingredients

Patron Saint of Herbsaint

Top Chef Transplant

Give Me Shelter

Can’t Be Ignored

Family is Everything

Stories in Silver and Stone

Dreams of Becoming a Prima Ballerina

Cinematic New Heights

If you’re at Antoine’s Restaurant in the French Quarter (and by the way, you need to go soon), ask to be seated at a table in waiter Sterling Constant’s section.

It’s not a family reunion unless someone goes home injured.

As an 11th grader stacking American Eagle ripped jeans and utility shirts, Brik Allen had a vision.

Fun and Funky

Charting a New Path

Throwback to the ’80s

From Very Ill to Feeling Great

From ‘Dough Boy’ to Oh Boy!

From Old Diets to New Lifestyle

She’s Electric!

From High Wire to Homeless Help

Just the Right Attitude

Teri Hrabovsky responds to the needs of foster children day or night.

Teen Angel

Parc Angel

Sucré Goes Savory 

Healing Children Through Art

A Voice for the Deaf 

One morning, eight years ago, Reagan Sidney woke up and decided it was the perfect day to completely change her life.

Emergency Pet Vet

The Jenneman family has joined forces to fight cancer.

Fast Track to Fitness

Michael Naquin, founder and brewmaster at 40 Arpent Brewing Co., wouldn’t be surprised if he were the only hairdresser on the planet who switched careers to become a beer brewer.

Ben Kleban refuses to accept the premise that New Orleans public schools are struggling.

Wes McWhorter has done weird, creative stuff for the better part of his adult life. And it was on an epic bike ride from Nashville to New Orleans that he came up with his latest crazy idea.

The easel was covered in dust. For almost a decade, Kristen Catalano Schenck’s professional painter’s easel — a gift from her parents — sat stashed in the closet of her childhood bedroom, while she pursued other avenues in retail and as a professional trainer after graduation at the University of New Orleans.

Beyond the spit-up, past the exhaustion, beneath the stretch marks and over the weight gain, there’s a quieter side to being a new mother that no one wants to talk about: pelvic floor dysfunction.

Growing up in a landlocked state like Illinois, Michael Nelson possessed an unusual taste for seafood.

After a week in a coma, college freshman Brittany Grunberg woke up to find that bacterial meningitis had barely spared her life but that it had taken both of her legs below her knees. She wasn’t angry, but she was frustrated.

Wes Palmisano takes the torch at Palmisano Contractors from his father Warren.

With a disabled grandmother as his only guardian, Titus Perkins was forced to become the leader of his household at a very young age. “I was cooking since I was 6 or 7, standing in a chair to reach the stove, while [my grandmother] was in her wheelchair,” Perkins says.

Born in Orange County, California, Nicholas Busciglio was blessed with a childhood of privilege. Dazzled by the allure of Hollywood, Busciglio first sought to enter the world of filmmaking and attended the prestigious private Christian college Chapman University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in film production.

Since appearing in a General Motors magazine as a toddler, Michael George Lizanich II has been an avid admirer of the automobile. “I’ve always been a car guy,” he says. “I’m only 21 years old, and I’m currently on car No. 20!”

Catching the Rhythm – Growing up as an Army brat constantly on the move, Heidi Malnar discovered stability, passion and a love for movement when her parents first enrolled her in dance at the tender age of 3. Almost instantly she felt drawn to the rhythm and would seek out dance classes regardless of where […]

Public Education Matters

Writing the Dream

Le Petit Theatre has been a New Orleans institution for a century as of this month, but, with a fresh group of staff members, including associate producer and education director Clayton Shelvin, the theater is providing local talent with opportunities they can’t always find elsewhere.

The city of New Orleans is no stranger to the importance of small businesses. And one business-minded local has learned the power of serving small business owners’ needs to grow the community.

If any New Orleans local or visitor has wondered what craft cocktails are all about, they can head over to DrinkLab and its next-door neighbor Victory, both of which are owned by bartender, entrepreneur and craft cocktail connoisseur Daniel Victory.

As Eastern medicine becomes more commonplace in local healthcare, so too it has a place in veterinary medicine.

There’s nothing like adding a little beauty to the world, and, for nearly 30 years, the team at H2O Salon and Spa in Metairie has been committed to making customers look and feel their best — from the inside out.

Supporting the future of young African American girls in the New Orleans area has become a passion project for Ariel Wilson, founder and president of The Orchid Society.

New Orleans has absolutely perfect weather for outdoor activities … for about two weeks out of the year. The rest of the time, the weather is either too hot, too muggy or too wet for playgrounds.

Four years ago, Jessica Zanca had what she calls “an eye-opening experience” that started her on a path to physical and emotional transformation that would eventually put her on stage during bodybuilding competitions. 

“We’re not perfect, but we’re in this together,” says Madeline Spiers, cheering on the students in her cycling class at Tour Cycle Studio. It’s a boutique cycling studio that she recently opened in the Warehouse District.

Like most experienced sommeliers, Ray Gumpert, wine director at Emeril’s New Orleans, is just as comfortable — and enthusiastic — talking about a rare, exclusive wine as he is about an affordable, everyday bottle.

Walking into Kenton’s Restaurant is almost like walking into someone’s home. The entryway has a casual elegance that is inviting and tasteful.

Adam Biderman, chef and owner of The Company Burger, has a culinary background that reads like a who’s who of Atlanta’s and New Orleans’ most influential chefs of the past decade.

In 1982, when prominent New Orleans businessman Paul S. Rosenblum was invited by some peers to become involved with the board of Touro Infirmary, they told him that it was a rewarding experience.

New Orleanians are fortunate to have a variety of leisure activities to fill weekends and holidays, and when one grows tired of food festivals, live music and ever-flowing cocktails, the tranquility of a slower-paced lifestyle is only a short drive away.

On Saturday, Oct. 3, Tulane University sophomore Aaron Golub helped the Green Wave defeat the University of Central Florida 45 to 31.

When she was growing up, Julie Silvers never thought she could make a career out of her passion and knack for art, but, for the past 30 years, she has been doing just that.

Ever since Betsy and Jude Matthews opened P’s & Q’s (a.k.a. Pies & Quiches) on Magazine Street in April 2013, life has been, well, pretty sweet!

“What’s the point of living if you can’t have fun?” That’s a question that will probably ring true with many New Orleanians, but for Dr. Gary Menszer, vice chairman of the cardiology division at East Jefferson General Hospital, it’s not only the title of a song he wrote, it’s also a sort of mantra.

For so many people, last month’s 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina brought back difficult memories and a variety of emotions.

When native New Orleanian Genevieve Douglass had her daughter in November 2013, she found herself facing the same issue that so many new mothers face — finding time for working out.

It’s not often that people are able to turn their passion into a career, but Dr. Robert Hancock, board-certified veterinary surgeon and director of South Paws Veterinary Specialists, is one of those fortunate few.

A Passion for Fashion

Pedal to the Metal

Caring for the Crescent City

  Beloved Local Radio Host Moves to TV

Shirley Herstein’s Steinway & Sons piano has been with her for more than six decades. From her childhood home in Philadelphia, it has traveled with her across the country as she followed her husband, Harvey, during a stint with the Navy, before settling in New Orleans, where it has survived — just barely — multiple […]

There are apps available today to make us healthier, smarter, more organized, more informed and more connected. Whatever you need, you guessed it, there’s an app for that. And thanks to Koby Sackey and Dennis Bourn, now there is even an app to make us feel safer!

Ric Hopper was “bitten by the wine bug” during a dinner party with his parents when he was a teenager. The bottle was a 1959 Domaine Comte de Vogue Musigny.

Ask any nutritionist or fitness professional about the best way to lose weight and improve your overall health, and they’ll tell you that it’s 80 percent diet and 20 percent exercise.

  “Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.”

“One bite of food with this dip will have you saying Wow Wee!” is just one of the many rave reviews customers have shared online, in print and in person about Wow Wee Dipping Sauce.

After having a baby, one of the biggest challenges a new mom faces is finding time for herself, and, even more so, time to exercise. That’s what makes Baby Boot Camp so unique — and so successful!

Like so many great ventures, the idea for NOLA Tchoup Block was born from necessity.

A West Bank restaurant teaches young people how to cook — and more.

Taxi driver Delores Montgomery stands up for her industry.

Andrea Chen spurs social enterprise.

Richard Buchsbaum serves New Orleans in more ways than one.

Photographer Marc Pagani gears up for adventure.

Betsy Stoner gives a Girl Scouts shout-out.

Nichole Doyle stays on the ball as owner of the New Orleans Krewe.

A local architect creates symmetry and stability in his work and life.

This NOLA transplant shows kids that hoop dreams aren’t the only dreams.

Lawrence Dodds cooks healthy meals for New Orleans kids.

Complete nutrition is always on the menu for personal chef Gwen Huffman.

Former NFL athlete Boo Williams champions care for retired players.

Local entrepreneur Rachel Sonn supports local business owners.

Solo socks meet their match, and autism awareness gains an ally.

John Besh and Aarón Sánchez join forces.

Social Butterfly

Chris Pham’s healthy body products go more than skin-deep.

Restaurateur Adolfo Garcia hits his stride.

Armed with thorough research, and a strong support system, this cancer survivor found the courage to undergo a bilateral mastectomy.

A New Orleans artist finds a new direction.

Alicia Thomas refused to let cancer disrupt her plans.

Thomas Cantley trumps testicular cancer with a creative approach. 

A New Orleans Saint passes his good fortune on to others.

Chef Gason Nelson cooks up a career in private dining.

Edward Anderson explores the new frontier of New Orleans music.

A versatile artist discovers a new medium.

This artist’s business is melting down.

Natalie Secco talks food, drink and finding the perfect match.

One of New Orleans’ favorite bartenders is making moves — and delicious drinks.

Opening bottles has opened doors for John Mitchell.

An optimistic entrepreneur sees the world through New Orleans-colored glasses. Stirling Barrett, founder of KREWE du optic, grew up in New Orleans and began his career in the art world early. “While I was in high school, I fell in love with art,” Barrett says. “It wasn’t my first introduction to the darkroom, but it […]

Two entrepreneurs are reshaping the New Orleans art experience.

Feel good about eating your next doughnut.

Meet the muse behind an iconic New Orleans recipe.  You’re probably familiar with Crawfish Monica. Arguably the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival’s most famous dish, its creamy, spicy flavor has heralded spring in New Orleans for decades.

Terrance Osborne’s star is rising over Jazz Fest again this year. Artist Terrance Osborne painted 50 coconuts in preparation for his ride in this year’s Zulu parade. He knew the Mardi Gras Day parade crowd would be rowdy — but he wasn’t prepared for just how eager some parade-goers would be to get their hands on […]

A nonprofit founder empowers New Orleans youth. Growing up in Green Cove Springs, Fla., Kendal Francis’ supportive family kept him motivated. His father, a community leader, was a huge inspiration.

The gift of organ donation has changed a local lawyer’s life.

Chopped champion chef Matt Murphy extends a warm Irish welcome.

Through music, Lena Prima finds her way back home.

In the fall of 2011, Gina Carbo-Perez was going to Las Vegas. She and her husband, José, had booked the trip, planning to renew their vows. Everything was set.

Good Sport: NOLA Native Stands Up For Breast Cancer Patients

Brave to the Bone: Jenna Cavalero

Kid’s Crusader

Energy, Entertainment and Enterprise

A healthy interest in tech

The up-and-coming songbird who will not be caged

Strikes an entrepreneurial chord in education 

Tulane graduates organize the greeks with ChapterSpot.com

Eating to live in a city that lives to eat

Growing up on his family’s eight-acre farm in Ferndale, Washington, Tory McPhail knew he wanted to be a chef even when he was only five years old.

WWII Vet shares his D-Day memories with the city he loves

New Orleans’ most in-demand interior designer.

Magazine Street’s Worldly Wholesalers

Advertising Vigilante

Cooking up delicious, gluten-free and vegan pastries at The Peacebaker