Archive | August, 2012

HARRAH’S NEW ORLEANS ANNOUNCES REOPENING FOLLOWING HURRICANE ISAAC

Harrah’s New Orleans Casino has announced it will re-open for business at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 31, following a closure due to Hurricane Isaac. Additionally, Manning’s Restaurant, located on Fulton Street, will re-open Friday at 11:00 a.m. in time for lunch service. “We are excited to re-open our doors and welcome guests to experience our [...]

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Audubon Is Open!

WE’RE OPEN! The recent storm temporarily closed our doors, but the Aquarium will be open Friday, August 31. The Zoo, IMAX®, and Butterfly Garden and Insectarium will open Saturday, September 1, 2012. Your support means the world to us and we look forward to seeing you soon!   Visit Us on Labor Day Celebrate your [...]

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Hurricane Isaac Update; Thursday Afternoon, August 30: Capital One Bank Begins to Reopen Some Louisiana Locations in Impacted Areas

 Capital One Bank announced that approximately 40 of its Louisiana locations that had been closed because of Hurricane Isaac reopened this afternoon and more may open later in the day if it is safe to do so. The branches include: · French Quarter (Orleans Parish) · Causeway (Jefferson Parish) · Gretna (Jefferson Parish) · Collins [...]

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GULF COAST RESIDENTS BRACE FOR TROPICAL STORM ISAAC LANDFALL

Verizon Wireless invests over $63 million in South Louisiana to support emergency communications  With Tropical Storm Isaac expected to make landfall on the Gulf Coast this week, Verizon Wireless encourages Louisiana residents to plan now for Isaac and the storm season ahead: Keep wireless phone batteries fully charged – in case local power is lost [...]

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HARRAH’S NEW ORLEANS ANNOUNCES CLOSURE DUE TO TROPICAL STORM ISAAC

Harrah’s New Orleans Casino has announced it will close at 11:59 p.m., Monday, August 27, to allow our guests and employees to make the necessary preparations in advance of Tropical Storm Isaac. We will move to reopen the casino as soon as it is safe to begin operations. Additionally, Manning’s Restaurant, located on Fulton Street, [...]

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The Roosevelt New Orleans Pays Tribute to Its Past with Re-Creation of “Stormin’ of the Sazerac”

Ladies Lunch, Drink Specials and Hat Modeling Top Off Celebration The Roosevelt New Orleans will pay tribute to its remarkable and colorful past through the re-creation of the historic “Stormin’ of the Sazerac” Friday, Sept. 28, at 3 p.m. in the hotel’s legendary Sazerac Bar. The event commemorates the 63rd anniversary of the first occasion [...]

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DRINK OF THE WEEK~RAMOS GIN FIZZ

By Sheri M. Bleuler McKee~NOLA’s Party Girl The Kingfish is back, with a special two-night engagement of the one-man play depicting the life and times of famed Louisiana Gov. Huey P. Long at the location he called home in New Orleans – The Roosevelt New Orleans, Aug. 30 – 31, 2012.  For this special occasion [...]

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Louisiana-based Hollywood Trucks Recognized Among Fastest Growing Companies Nationwide by Inc. Magazine

Hollywood Trucks, LLC has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in North America. The entertainment transportation company is ranked #3 of fastest growing companies within the state of Louisiana, and #15 among all national Logistics & Transportation companies in the United States. The company ranked #676 overall in the [...]

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GALATOIRE’S OWNERS PURCHASE 215 BOURBON ST.

Guest demand for more private dining and event space prompts purchase.   Main dining room at Galatoire’s will not change. Owners of Galatoire’s, the 107-year-old fine dining institution in the French Quarter, have completed the purchase of 215 Bourbon St., a three-story building previously owned by the Randon family of New Orleans for more than 100 [...]

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Announcing Chef Kristin Butterworth

The Grill Room is pleased to welcome Kristin Butterworth as the new Executive Chef. Beginning at the end of August, Chef Butterworth plans to enhance an already memorable dining experience by incorporating her personal culinary philosophy and techniques in the new menu concept. The goal is to keep the Grill Room the finest dining experience [...]

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