Chelsea Shannon

4 weeks ago | nola.com | Chelsea Shannon

Long before she was old enough to take over her parents' Cajun Seafood flagship restaurant on Broad Avenue, Mary Holmes remembers being inside the store during the New Orleans floods in 1995. "It was raining so hard. I was a little girl and can remember we were stuck here," Holmes recounted this week, remembering how the water kept rising as they picked up as many items as they could just months after opening.

1 month ago | nola.com | Chelsea Shannon

Three New Orleans bars, a bartender and her mentor were named as nominees in the highly-coveted Tales of the Cocktail Foundation 2025 Spirited Awards. The foundation announced its nominees Thursday in eight U.S. categories for bar professionals and bars in the foundation's 19th annual awards for the best in the cocktail community across the world. “Every year, we’re inspired by the extraordinary and diverse global talent emerging from our industry,” Spirited Awards chair Tiffanie Barriere said.

1 month ago | nola.com | Ian McNulty |Chelsea Shannon

When Justine opened in the French Quarter, it was a breath of fresh air, bringing a beautiful French restaurant built for celebrations, like the old-line Creole classics, but with a younger voice and modern style. Now though, Justine is set to close. Justine (225 Chartres St., 504-218-8533) will serve its last meal on May 25, confirmed Mia Devillier, who runs the restaurant with her husband, the chef Justin Devillier.

1 month ago | theadvocate.com | Judy Bergeron |Chelsea Shannon

Before John Foster started preparing for his hometown visit ahead of the "American Idol" finale, Louisiana generated eight other "American Idol" contestants. Louisiana and "American Idol" share a lengthy history, starting with the singing competition series' third season and continuing to its curren… Five Louisiana contestants made it to the final five — and only one other has made it to the final two.

1 month ago | shreveportbossieradvocate.com | Chelsea Shannon |Judy Bergeron

Before John Foster started preparing for his hometown visit ahead of the "American Idol" finale, Louisiana generated eight other "American Idol" contestants. Before John Foster, 8 Louisiana singers excelled on 'American Idol,' including winner Laine Hardy Five Louisiana contestants made it to the final five — and only one other has made it to the final two. Laine Hardy went on to be the first person from Louisiana to win the televised singing competition.