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Libations for Locals: Jazz up Your Spirits

March 30, 2017 Kim Ranjbar

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New Orleans is a city filled with music. It floats throughout our springtime festivals, bubbles up in weekly concerts and spills out into the streets from nearly every bar in town. The following bars are only a few notes of the vast composition that is the Crescent City.

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Libations for Locals: Whiskey Wishes

March 1, 2017 Kim Ranjbar

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Celebrate St Patrick’s Day all month long quaffing whiskey at these New Orleans bars and restaurants that specialize in the heady spirit.

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Libations for Locals: Rooftop Romance

January 31, 2017 Kim Ranjbar

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Escape to the rooftops and experience breathtaking views of the Vieux Carré and Mississippi River — a splendidly romantic evening whether it’s a first date, marriage proposal or 50th anniversary.

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Libations for Locals: Sparkle Everyday!

January 2, 2017 Kim Ranjbar

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Why save the good stuff for the holidays? Stay bubbly with Champagne cocktails long after the tree comes down and the ball has dropped.

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Cozy Cocktails

November 30, 2016 Kim Ranjbar

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As the temperatures drop and the holidays set in, it’s the perfect time to wrap yourself in the soothing warmth of a deliciously hot cocktail.

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Imbibing the Great Outdoors

November 1, 2016 Kim Ranjbar

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It seems these days that you can’t have a restaurant without the inclusion of a great cocktail program. Why not visit one of these fine eateries and imbibe some of the city’s finest concoctions, while sitting beneath the autumn stars?

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Libations for Locals: Prost!

October 3, 2016 Kim Ranjbar

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Celebrate Oktoberfest by getting “hoppy” at a local brewery near you!

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Libations for Locals: Game On!

August 31, 2016 Kim Ranjbar

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September brings to mind many things, from leaves changing color to the start of a whole new school year, but, in New Orleans (and possibly all of Louisiana), this time of year can only mean one thing … another season of Saints football! Don your black and gold, and discover these sports bars where you […]

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Libations for Locals: Sippin’ Summer Fruits

August 1, 2016 Kim Ranjbar

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Local bartenders will take full advantage of the last of the season’s harvest for their latest concoctions, so tip well, kick back and imbibe the fruits of their labor.

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Libations for Locals: Keeping Your Cool

June 30, 2016 Kim Ranjbar

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Rain or shine, summertime in New Orleans means soaring temperatures and sub-tropical humidity. Here’s how to keep icy, refreshing and delightfully intoxicating beverages close at hand.

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Libations for Locals: A Man’s Man

June 2, 2016 Kim Ranjbar

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If your dad is the type who can build a barbecue pit in the backyard with his bare hands, repair a leaky bathroom faucet formerly believed to be unfixable and still be dressed to the nines in time for a night on the town, he’s most definitely a man’s man who deserves to relax with […]

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Libations for Locals: Imbibe the Herbaceous

May 1, 2016 Kim Ranjbar

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Blooming flowers and seasonal showers ensure that the flora of New Orleans is flourishing — and that local mixologists are taking advantage of the bounty.

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Libations for Locals: Springtime Spirits

March 31, 2016 Kim Ranjbar

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Enjoy the springtime weather in lush, outdoor spaces with cooling springtime spirits — and taste new possibilities in every sumptuous sip.

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Get Your Green On

February 29, 2016 Kim Ranjbar

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Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day at these popular Irish pubs!

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Libations for Locals: February 2016

February 1, 2016 Kim Ranjbar

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Enchanted Spirits

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Libations for Locals: A Toast to 2016!

January 3, 2016 Kim Ranjbar

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Here’s to Champagne and sparkling wine! Why reserve such a sumptuous sipper only for special occasions like New Year’s Eve? Here are a few spots where you can enjoy the best bubblies all month long.

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Cocktail Cures

November 30, 2015 Kim Ranjbar

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Celebrate the holiday spirit in style at some of the most elegant cocktail lounges in the Crescent City.

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Libations for Locals: In the Spirit

November 1, 2015 Kim Ranjbar

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Naturally, one of the best places to find a stellar cocktail is at a bar, but there are more than a few local restaurants that fit the bill as well.

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Hoppy Halloween!

September 30, 2015 Kim Ranjbar

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Celebrate Oktoberfest all month long at these brew-centric spots in the Crescent City.

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Libations for Locals: Game On!

August 31, 2015 Kim Ranjbar

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Sept. 13 marks the first regular game of the 2015-2016 Saints football season! Fans all over the Greater New Orleans area will be catching the game at some of the most stellar sports bars in town.

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Libations for Locals: August 2015

July 30, 2015 Jason Hutter

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Two Bars at Windsor Court Hotel — Two Worlds Apart

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Libations for Locals: July 2015

June 30, 2015 Jason Hutter

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Tipping Point: Check out these local haunts for new spins on old classics.

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Libations for Locals: June 2015

May 31, 2015 Jason Hutter

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Garden District Pub — “Three weddings have been borne out of this pub,” says Dianne Sciortino Lemons, co-owner of the Garden District Pub (along with her sister, Veronica Sciortino) — or Ms. D and Ms. V, as they are affectionately known to their customers.

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Libations for Locals: May 2015

April 30, 2015 Jason Hutter

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Bask in the first rays of summer at these bars. Each establishment gives patrons optional indoor or outdoor seating, while offering some of the best patios for alfresco wining and dining in New Orleans.

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Libations for Locals: April 2015

April 1, 2015 Kim Ranjbar

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After spending all day at Jazz Fest, you don’t want the music to stop. Head to one of many fantastic bars in the city that also happen to feature live music.

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Libations for Locals: March 2015

March 1, 2015 Alexis Korman

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In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, pop in for a pint — or a cocktail — at one of these Irish bars.

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Libations for Locals: February 2015

February 1, 2015 Alexis Korman

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Take your Valentine out for a spin and a sip at one of these six romantic bars.

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Libations for Locals: January 2015

January 2, 2015 Alexis Korman

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This January, explore New Orleans’ newest cocktails and drinking dens!

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Best Bars for New Year’s Eve

November 30, 2014 Alexis Korman

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Ring in 2015 at one of these three New Orleans hotspots.

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Libations for Locals!

November 2, 2014 Alexis Korman

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Pop in for a sip at one of these three New Orleans hotspots.

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VERSATILE VODKA

January 5, 2013 Maria Muro

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Clear and odorless, vodka is a highly adaptable spirit,

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Bubbly Holidays

December 13, 2012 Maria Muro

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We think more about sparkling wine this time of year, as it’s the festive choice for celebrations from Thanksgiving through the New Year.

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NYE Hot Spots

December 12, 2012 Maria Muro

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Where to Dine on the Last Night of the Year

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Vine Talk | Holiday Sparkle

December 5, 2011 Maria Muro

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The Top Champagne Choices to Complement Holiday Cuisine

Top 20 Wines for the Holidays Under $20

November 4, 2011 Maria Muro

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Get the best bang for your buck as Rouses’ wine expert and buyer Sally Culver shares her top picks for bargain wines.

Summer Wines

August 3, 2011 Jamie Lober

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A lighter touch in warmer months enhances flavors

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From The Russian River, With Love

May 31, 2011 Jamie Lober

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Grace your table with a distinct Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Sonoma County

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Vivaldi or Journey: Who’s Playing in Your Wine Cellar?

May 31, 2011 Anne Berry

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Build a wine collection that hits the high notes. Here, two experts show you how:

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The Malbec Revolution

April 18, 2011 Jamie Lober

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Red wine recaptures its status and pizzazz

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A Toast to Wine Pairings

March 11, 2011 Jamie Lober

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How to choose the best wines for your dinner party

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Cut-rate Reds

February 14, 2011 Cheryl Lemoine

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Affordable, high-quality wine is out there, you just need to know where to look

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The Better Port of Winter

January 3, 2011 Cheryl Lemoine

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Warm up with a glass of Portugal’s finest

Bust Out the Bubbles

December 3, 2010 Cheryl Lemoine

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Make the season sparkle with a glass of the good stuff

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As You Like It

November 8, 2010 Cheryl Lemoine

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When choosing the perfect wine, forget what you’ve been told Roasted turkey,

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Red Alert

October 15, 2010 Cheryl Lemoine

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Break out the robust reds and make a toast to fall

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Lay Off the Bottle

August 16, 2010 Cheryl Lemoine

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For palatable, portable wine, it’s time to think inside the box

Navigating NOWFE

May 7, 2010 Cheryl Lemoine

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Steps to sipping and sampling your way through the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience

The Light Stuff

April 9, 2010 Cheryl Lemoine

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White wines are the perfect complement to sunshiny spring days

You Be the Judge

March 5, 2010 Cheryl Lemoine

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Sure you can learn to swirl, sniff and spit, but individual taste should guide you

Paradise of the Pacific

February 5, 2010 Cheryl Lemoine

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New Zealand’s wines come into their own, with The Crossings leading the way

Life’s a Beach

January 9, 2010 Cheryl Lemoine

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Especially during this four-day wine and food festival on Florida’s Gulf Coast

Dreaming of a White (or Red) Christmas

December 9, 2009 Cheryl Lemoine

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Twenty top wine gifts to lift holiday spirits

Bubbly Conversation

November 17, 2009 Cheryl Lemoine

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Clovis Taittinger, the heir apparent to the famous Champagne house, talks about his family’s pride and joy

Finding Euphoria

October 27, 2009 Cheryl Lemoine

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A small town South Carolina festival delivers big-time

My Grape Escape

August 20, 2009 Cheryl Lemoine

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Once again, Napa Valley proved to be an enchanting destination for this wine lover

Love in a Bottle

June 4, 2009 Cheryl Lemoine

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Through hard work and mutual respect, a Napa Valley family has created the über-successful Cakebread Cellars

Great White Hope

May 4, 2009 Cheryl Lemoine

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Argentina’s torrontés is set to rival malbec, the country’s standout red varietal

Kiwi Classics

April 2, 2009 Cheryl Lemoine

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Wines from New Zealand continue to impress

Land of Plenty

March 5, 2009 Cheryl Lemoine

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Cambria Winery reaches out to New Orleans through the Make It Right Foundation

The New Grande Dame

January 29, 2009 Cheryl Lemoine

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At the helm of renowned French champagne house Veuve Clicquot is another assertive woman

One Fine Wine

December 30, 2008 Cheryl Lemoine

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Pour yourself a port and chances are you’ll instantly become a devotee

Seasonal Sparklers

December 8, 2008 Cheryl Lemoine

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Times might be tight, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t enjoy a little holiday cheer

The Rewards of Riesling

November 10, 2008 Cheryl Lemoine

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Winemakers sing the praises of this versatile grape

The Other White Wine

August 25, 2008 Cheryl Lemoine

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It’s time to give sauvignon blanc a chance

Grilling and Chilling

July 14, 2008 Cheryl Lemoine

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At your next backyard barbecue, pass on a cold one and reach for these smokin’ wines

Bubbly on a Budget

June 1, 2008 Cheryl Lemoine

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Pop the cork of an inexpensive bottle and be pleasantly surprised

Exploring Alsace Wines

May 17, 2008 Cheryl Lemoine

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It may be the smallest region in France, but what Alsace lacks in size, it more than makes up for with its breathtaking views, mouthwatering cuisine and exceptionally well-made wines.