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 By Sheri M. Bleuler McKee~NOLA’s Party Girl This week we are celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Tales of the Cocktail with a special drink from one of their events.  Tales of the Cocktail and Whiskey Blue are presenting an evening of music, entertainment and discovery on Friday, July 27, 2012, asking the age old question, what [...]

By Sheri M. Bleuler McKee~NOLA’s Party Girl   This week’s drink comes from Twist located at 628 St. Charles Avenue.  Twist is a part of Mike’s on the Avenue and serves as a multi-faceted space.  Twist is a perfect venue for events and parties since it pairs delectable cuisine with fine crafted cocktails.  The light and airy space [...]

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, located at 1751 Gentilly Blvd., continues its “Tastings at the Track” wine tasting series on Thursday, July 19 with the theme of “Christmas in July”. The reception-style tasting will feature more than 75 French Champagnes and sparkling wines from Italy, the United States and Spain. Cost to attend is [...]

Located at 1379 Annunciation Street in an historic firehouse, Dijon continues its Wednesday night complimentary wine tastings held weekly from 5:30-7pm. Guests will enjoy an assortment of fine wines, as well as a selection of artisan cheeses. These tastings are free and open to the public. July 11th – Local winemaker James Moises and Lillian [...]

Pack your culinary suitcase… Vega Tapas Café embarks on its annual “Tour of the Mediterranean,” an eight week epicurean excursion of exotic tastes and flavors from around the Great Inland Sea! Chef/owner Glen Hogh announced his yearly progressive tour of tasting menus kick off July 9 with Morocco as the first dining destination. “It is [...]

By Sheri M. Bleuler McKee~NOLA’s Party Girl With the sun beating down now is the perfect time to lay out by the pool and enjoy one of my favorite drinks, a  frozen Pina Coloda.  Now there are good ones, and then there are ones that taste worst then the sno-ball syrup.  Luckily through years of [...]

By Sheri M. Bleuler McKee~NOLA’s Party Girl One of the hottest buzz places right now is Criollo Restaurant in Hotel Monteleone where you can easily experience divine bites and cocktails.  As one of the most highly anticipated new restaurants of the year, Criollo is now open for both breakfast and lunch.  In addition to fine cuisine, [...]

Awesome Food is excited to announce that its ninth micro-grant of $1,000 has been awarded to John Burns, the CEO and Founder of Jack & Jake’s Local Market in New Orleans. This is the first Awesome Food grant awarded in Louisiana. Jack and Jake’s, voted one of the 25 best things happening in New Orleans [...]

By Sheri M. Bleuler McKee~NOLA’s Party Girl As always with bathing suit season upon us, it’s great to find a delicious low-cal cocktail that tastes great.  Luckily I found the perfect one during the Tales of the Cocktail segment while I was doing the radio show on WIST with Eric Asher.  I discovered The Juice BOx and immediately fell [...]

One of the most highly anticipated new restaurants of the year is now open for both breakfast and lunch! Criollo Restaurant and Lounge, located at Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal Street, is now serving both lunch and breakfast. The French Quarter restaurant features a menu that highlights the blended flavors and cultures of New Orleans. Led [...]