Racontours, New Orleans

07/31/2024

06/06/2024

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To the restaurateur's restaurateur, the matriarch of the dining scene, and Commander of Commander's, this one's for you Miss Brennan.

01/10/2023

WoW, what a story!!

If tourists wandering the city seem particularly attractive lately, it may be because approximately 90 beauty queens from around the world are in New Orleans right now as the city

11/26/2022

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03/03/2022

What a great tribute to a life well lived, and shared, may she rest now, in power!

https://www.nola.com/news/business/article_6c415402-9a7d-11ec-a1e3-a3e242729088.amp.html

Her family company also brought red, double-decker tourist buses to New Orleans

12/16/2021

Salut!

Harry's Bar in Paris is celebrating the 100th birthday of the bloody mary, the vodka-tomato juice cocktail believed to have been invented at the iconic watering hole in 1921.

07/28/2021

As it turns out, truths are like double sided daggers, one side slices through lies and omissions while the other side reveals the connective tissue and bloody guts of false teaching and willful ignorance.

I just adore discovery, and I hope Y'all do too so, enjoy!

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/the-black-architects-who-built-new-orleans/amp?fbclid=IwAR3OIRIEjzKUEQY-mwWlheTz1zryvpz6v7m9oD8PlL-tAaquV32xwFqraCM

Creole cottages, town houses, and Anglo-influenced row houses all play a crucial role in the city’s architectural landscape

07/15/2021

There are many folks who come to New Orleans seeking out Voodoo, some of whom I meet periodically.

Most of them, in my experience, simply want to understand it; but occasionally I encounter those who want to practice it.

Yesterday however, I witnessed something new, and strange. Yesterday I met a man who wanted Marie LaVeaux's power. As in, he wanted to possess it and wield it for his own selfish purposes.

Needless to say it did not end well, but what a memorable journey that was! Life can be extraordinarily interesting at times!

06/01/2021

Hey Y'all 🙌, I am over the top excited to share this event, which my Behbeh has been working so hard on! And if it's up, then it's up, and if it's up then it's stuck!

And on the first day of Hurricane Season, to b***y!

For those of Y'all who may not know, Hurricane is God of creation to the K'iché Maya, and Tue's Day celebrates the God of the Sky, as well!

So we are then doubly blessed two-deity, I reckon! Hee hee!

Vaya con Duos, muchaches!

~ Attention Artists ~
Open Call: For Louisiana Residents of all ages!

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The theme explores the realities of who Latines are as a people of diverse histories and cultures. Artists are asked to reflect on their personal and collective experiences and how it affects their sense of identity, purpose and their creative voice. This show will paint a collective portrait of what it means to be American in a place and time that either embraces or rejects them.
The show aims to create inclusive and equitable opportunities while fostering an environment for cultural and artistic exchange and engagement among the community as well as artists and artisans of all ages. Presented by Latine Life, a budding New Orleans community platform focused on connecting and cultivating the Latine culture and community; this inaugural exhibition will be held at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Gallery and George and Joyce Wein Jazz and Heritage Center located at 1205 N. Rampart.

12/15/2020

Wow Y'all, look at this!!

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/mississippi-river-ribbon-map?utm_source=facebook.com&fbclid=IwAR0PiFmd7ujVWetbQNBN36yIRGgUF5KVFliPui6_lXpsr8u6qE0wO30se3c

Steamboat tourists of the late 1860s wrapped it around a spool.

12/09/2020

Lafitte's, on Hump day afternoon!

11/25/2020

So here's the new commercial, I'm at the end.

06/17/2020

Spin class at the casino!

06/10/2020

The roar of the Mountain Lion!

06/10/2020

Stunningly beautiful sunset on the River, and a gorgeous time for a li'l romantic cruise through the Quarter!

06/05/2020

Covid sighting, at Galatoire's!

The costumed hat reads: "I love You from 6 feet away"

06/04/2020

In spite of it all, the air brush hisses on!

* And I just confirmed with the Doorman at the Monteleone that both the Hotel and Carousel Bar are now reopened!

06/03/2020

A bit of 12th Ward magic, on an early Wednesday evening, in June.

Enjoy!