Kim Welsh

2 weeks ago | frenchquarterly.com | Anthony Leggio |Kim Welsh |Cheryl Lemoine |French Quarterly

Don’t skip a beat this summer as music takes center stage in the Big Easy. From world-renowned classical master Andrea Bocelli and celebrated reggae superstar Stephen Marley, to one-of-a-kind comic maestro “Weird Al” Yankovich, there’s no shortage of pitch-perfect performances that are sure to strike a chord. If live theater is music to your ears, then Broadway hits Chicago and Ain’t Misbehavin’ promise to hit all the right notes.

Feb 24, 2025 | frenchquarterly.com | Cheryl Lemoine |Kim Welsh |Punch Miller |Sweet Emma Barrett

Through the iron gate on St. Peter St. lies one of the world’s most respected music venues and the spiritual home of New Orleans jazz, Preservation Hall. It’s small and simple but a little magic happens there daily. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band is dedicated to preserving the traditions of New Orleans jazz as it was in its heyday a hundred years ago, and they play four white-hot, hour-long sets each day.

Feb 24, 2025 | frenchquarterly.com | Kim Welsh |Cheryl Lemoine |A Favorite

When it comes to dining, New Orleans is certainly a food destination. With almost 1.300 restaurants in the city, it’s an embarrassment of riches, which sometimes it makes it hard to choose. Most of the time, people want a more casual option that is budget-friendly but still offers the great food New Orleans is known for throughout the world. Here are a few spots to consider this spring while you’re here.

Feb 24, 2025 | frenchquarterly.com | Kim Welsh |Cheryl Lemoine |liqueurs. Bites |enjoy. Housed

It’s our favorite time of year! Spring has sprung and the bead trees, our native species, are adorned with purple, green and gold shiny blooms. Our Spring festival season includes Jazz Fest, French Quarter Fest, the Tennessee Williams Literary Festival, St Patrick’s Day, and many more opportunities to celebrate. Mild weather invites us to imbibe in a cocktail or three alfresco in one of our many beautiful and charmingly romantic courtyards.

Nov 18, 2024 | frenchquarterly.com | Kim Welsh |Cheryl Lemoine |West African

New Orleans is the birthplace of Creole cuisine, characterized by a blend of Native American, West African, Haitian, French, Spanish, German and Italian flavors. This fusion of flavors has resulted in iconic dishes such as Eggs Sardou, turtle soup, BBQ shrimp, beignets, gumbo, po' boys and étouffée, making New Orleans a culinary destination unlike any other. Your celebration will be complete with delicacies from these hand-chosen restaurants.