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Chelsea Shannon

New Orleans
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  • Bites in Brief: Parran's marks 50 years of po-boys, Uptown farmers market is on the move

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

    Parran's Po-Boys comes to its old-school vibe honestly. It's been around for a long time, long enough to feel like family for some of its regulars. May marks a major milestone as the restaurant celebrates its 50th year in business. The original Parran’s in Metairie (3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd.) was first opened in 1975 by Nick Impastato, who named it after the Louisiana-ified French term for godfather ("parrain" in French class is an easy jump to parran in local parlance).

  • This New Orleans Marigny hotspot named one of the best hotel bars in US by Food and Wine

    1 week ago | nola.com | Chelsea Shannon

    When people choose to come to New Orleans, there are plenty of great hotel options, with six of them designated by the Michelin Hotel Guide in 2024. And one of the hotels on the list is getting extra attention this year after Food and Wine Magazine released its list of the best hotel bars in the U.S.The Elysian Bar, inside Hotel Peter and Paul in the Marigny, made the No. 2 spot on the list.

  • I tasted the sacrificial watermelon at the New Orleans Jazz Festival, and now I feel at home

    1 week ago | nola.com | Chelsea Shannon

    This year's Jazz and Heritage Festival marks my fourth time festing. Every day, soaking in gloriously good music, eating delicious food and moving and grooving until I don't think my feet are a part of my body anymore has felt like a truly remarkable experience. Still, I didn't really feel like a local — until now. This was the year that I didn't just document a special Jazz Fest ritual. I became part of it.

  • Cheech and Chong make stops around New Orleans to end up at Rouses in Mid-City

    2 weeks ago | nola.com | Chelsea Shannon

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  • Crescent City Farmers market is moving from Uptown to a spot on the river. Here's why.

    2 weeks ago | nola.com | Chelsea Shannon

    The Crescent City Farmers Market is temporarily moving its Uptown operation to a new spot closer to the Mississippi River. The weekly event open on Tuesday mornings is moving to The Batture at 25 Walnut St., the market said on Instagram. The market has operated at 200 Broadway St. for years, but is moving while construction is underway at the original location. The new spot will have all of the same offerings: fruits, veggies, meats, food from local vendors and more.

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Chelsea Shannon @chelseathesnack
20 Mar 25

RT @KeithSpera: The 2025 @jazzfest 'cubes,' with performance times and stage assignments, will be released March 27

Chelsea Shannon
Chelsea Shannon @chelseathesnack
20 Mar 25

RT @MichelleHunter: For real, who's putting together the 35+ party for New Orleans that starts at 5 p.m. , is over by 11 and only plays mus…

Chelsea Shannon
Chelsea Shannon @chelseathesnack
10 Jan 25

RT @lauraducran: I worked with Olivia on swifties4kamala, and her neighborhood needs support, a lot of her neighborhood lost their fire ins…