Questions and Answers about New Orleans - Episode 190
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Release Date: 09/06/2023
Saving Mr. Bingle
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Today’s episode is all about Mr. Bingle, a beloved local Christmas character created by a department store. Joining me is author Sean Patrick Doles who created a fairy tale called Saving Mr. Bingle. We discuss Mr. Bingle's history as well as Sean's book.
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EP 218 - A Health Update & The River Rats Reprise
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Today’s episode is about the Mississippi River batture, and specifically the people who’ve chosen to live on that sliver of land over the years. To help me explore this culture I’ve enlisted the help of Macon Fry, author of the book They Called Us River Rats, and himself an inhabitant of the batture.
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Mosquito Supper Club - EP217
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
My guest is an author, a chef, and perhaps most importantly a Cajun woman, in love with her native land and way of life. Melissa Martin joins me to talk about the restaurant, her latest cookbook, Bayou, Feasting Through the Seasons of a Cajun Life, and more.
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The Skeleton House - EP216
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
For more than 40 years, the Berger House at 6000 St. Charles Avenue is transformed each Halloween into the Skeleton House. The lawn is covered with dozens of skeletons, each with a costume and a name. In 2024, the skeletons embraced the arrival of Taylor Swift and her Eras tour. Join me as I learn all about it from Louellen Berger.
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Porgy’s Seafood Market
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
My guests today are the co-owners of Porgy's Seafood Market, a local market and restaurant with a focus on Louisiana caught seafood.
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Listener Questions - EP214
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
This week, we answer questions about New Orleans from listeners like you!
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Shaka Zulu Big Chief of the Golden Feather Nation - EP213
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Today's guest tells us about the tradition of black New Orleanians masking in Indian suits.
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Anais St John - EP 212
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
My guest today, Miss Anais St. John, is an entertainer, performer and a teacher.
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Working on the Mississippi River - EP211
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Ever wondered what it's like to work on the Mississippi River? Today, we go behind the scenes with Todd Clower, CEO of Harbor Towing and Fleeting.
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Black Creole Chronicles - EP210
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
My guest today is an author, folklorist, educator, scholar, and former Poet Laureate of Louisiana. Dr. Mona Lisa Saloy writes about her life as a black Creole in her 7th Ward neighborhood, as well as about the larger perspective of the black experience, in Louisiana and beyond. This discussion was a joy. I hope you enjoy it, too.
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In this episode, Mark is enjoyed by guest Chris Masrhsall. Together, they answer listener questions about New Orleans.
Timestamps
05:05 - Top 5 Restaurants in Bywater/French Quarter or walking distance?
07:50 - Advance ticket sales for New Orleans Museum of Art?
09:25 - Connection between New Orleans and French Wine?
12:15 - Where do you beat the heat in CBD/Marigny for a drink or bite to eat?
14:05 - Do you see New Orleans population growing dramatically?
18:00 - Ways to help the Unhoused population
21:35 - Bars/restaurants in Lakefront area?
25:55 - Celebrating 25th anniversary in NOLA what 2 restaurants should they choose?
29:10 - Sailing Clubs on Lake Ponchartrain
30:40 - A 2nd Edition of the BBS Book?
31:50 - Growth of Vietnamese influence in New Orleans food
35:30 - Restaurants/Bars that locals avoid still worth a visit?
39:30 - Mark hosting a Book Club?
41:00 - New Orleans Thanksgiving plans
41:30 - Taking kids on adventures outside of New Orleans
44:45 - Any breweries that serve cocktails as well?
47:50 - Safety in the French Quarter
50:50 - How to Be a “good tourist” in New Orleans
53:40 - Streetcar episode?
54:10 - Historic ships to tour?
54:50 - What is the best seafood restaurant not fried in the French Quarter?
56:10 - Asian Market in New Orleans?
57:30 - What can ages 18-20 do when traveling to New Orleans?
1:00:10 - Lingua Madre