Old school gumbo, modern comfort food combine at this hidden gem’s new Mid-City home
The gumbo is timeless, the blackened redfish is a smart update on a classic, and snacks and appetizers like roast beef debris nachos and tuna tartar tacos are just delicious mashups. It’s this combination that has had me recommending The Munch Factory since it first opened back in 2011 and...
Blake Pontchartrain: The Brennan family once had a ‘gourmet takeout’ spot in Metairie
What was the name of the Metairie place owned by the Brennan family that sold gourmet meals to go in the 1990s? It was near Dorignac’s on Veterans Boulevard. It got a lot of buzz for a while, but then closed after a few years. When Ti Adelaide Martin,...
These 10 Mississippi River Cafés Are Worth Pulling Over For
Morning coffee next to one of the largest rivers in the US is not something everyone would try. Despite it being so big, it is oddly calming. Along the Mississippi River, small cafés and coffeehouses line the route with a quiet confidence. They do not rely on trends or flashy menus.
Lighting, sidewalks desperately needed in New Orleans East, residents say
New Orleans East residents and city officials are exploring how best to improve safety for those navigating the Interstate 10 service roads, months after federal funding for the bulk of that work was cut. The city’s “Connecting New Orleans East” project aims to create safer environments for pedestrians, drivers,...
Man Says He Bought Stolen Mercedes for $100, Now Wants a Refund to Give...
A stolen car in New Orleans led to a bizarre negotiation where the suspect demanded repayment from the victim in exchange for returning her own car key. A bizarre car theft case unfolding in New Orleans is drawing attention not just for the crime itself, but for the strange twist that followed. Featured on the...
Court calls nesting birds a nuisance for neighbors, homeowners feel pressure to move birdhouses
HARAHAN, La. (WWL) - A municipal court in Louisiana told a bird enthusiast that the purple martins nesting in his backyard are causing a nuisance for neighbors. Ever since he was a little boy, Andrew Stamm has been making birdhouses for purple martins. “I’ve always liked birds and I enjoy...
NOPD Searches for ‘Bowleg’ After Encampment Street Home Invasion
Police in Louisiana are asking for public help in locating a suspect linked to a serious home invasion case. Authorities say the incident involved forced entry, assault, and theft, and they are now urging residents to come forward with any useful information. What Happened in New Orleans. The case is...
Body of newborn baby found in Gretna porta-potty, arrest made
A woman is facing murder charges after the body of a newborn was found in Gretna.
Flames Tear Through Cars at Slidell Auto Auction Lot
Several vehicles went up in flames late Saturday at a Manheim auto auction site off Brownsvillage Road near Slidell, according to firefighters. Crews from St. Tammany-area departments moved in quickly, knocked the fires down and reported no injuries. The area has been secured while investigators sort out what sparked...
Marrero man charged with killing his brother following Thanksgiving argument
A Marrero man will stand trial for second-degree murder after a Jefferson Parish grand jury indicted him for the shooting death of his brother, a St. John the Baptist Parish deputy sheriff. Darius Guerin, 32, was also charged Thursday with obstruction of justice and aggravated flight from an officer, according...
