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Mar 31, 2023 | myneworleans.com | Rebecca Friedman |Theresa King

Once upon a time, the New Orleans area suburbs provided dining and recreation primarily for folks who lived there. To many residents of the city’s center, Kenner was for the airport, Metairie to visit Lakeside Mall, and any water crossing only out of necessity. Over the last decade-plus, demographic shifts driven by Katrina, the pandemic, and various challenges of urban living have brought new residents – and new offerings – to the city’s suburban neighborhoods.

Mar 31, 2023 | myneworleans.com | Melissa Coleman |Theresa King |Kelly Snesrud

A fashionable landscapeOne of our favorite looks of the season, this dip-dyed Brandon Maxwell (complete with pockets) has us twirling in circles. Dress, Brandon Maxwell, SOSUSU, sosusuboutique.com. Earrings, Joseph Stores, josephstores.com. Garden soiréeDance the night away under twinkling lights in this silk chiffon dress by Aliette. Dress, Aliette, Saks Fifth Avenue, saksfifthavenue.com. Necklace, Lizzie Fortunado, Pilot and Powell, pilotandpowell.com. Shoes, vintage Charlotte Olympia.

Feb 1, 2023 | myneworleans.com | Rebecca Friedman |Theresa King

This city reveres its traditions, especially those surrounding Carnival. But even in New Orleans, people will push the envelope if there is fun – or glitter – involved. We rounded up some festive twists on standard practices around the four points of the Mardi Gras compass: eating, drinking, parading, and costuming. Make this the year you step out of your Carnival comfort zone. Blue Bell Mardi Gras King Cake ice creamNeed an easy treat?