SECTIONS:Defender PicksSamediMay 25th
1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd (11:00 AM- 11:00 PM) The Holy Trinity Cathedral is inviting Grecophiles of all ages out to Bayou St. John for goat burgers, traditional music and dancing, and regional libations
New Orleans Food and Wine Expo Grand Tastings The Convention Center (2:00PM- 5:00 PM) An experience for both foodies and wine connoisseurs, with live music by The Nigel Hall Band
Tigers, Bananas, Bears... Oh Yeah! Michalopoulos Studio (2:00PM and 8:00 PM) An interactive and sparkling performance presented by Nari Tomassetti
Zephyr Field (4:00PM and 6:00 PM) New Orleans baseball against the Omaha Storm Chasers
Gerken Bike’s 5 Year Anniversary Party Gerken Bike’s Back Yard (7:00 PM) Drinks! Snacks! Thanks! And music by Raya Brass Band and others
Birdfoot Festival’s Final Gala Concert Tulane University’s Dixon Hall (8:00 PM) The final evening of a chamber music festival that has something for classical aficionados and dilettantes alike
Shadowbox Theatre (8:00 PM) Straightforward conversational drama explores one area's gentrification through 50 years
Howlin’ Wolf (9:00 PM) A funky two night celebration of the band’s 30th anniversary
Hustle Saturdays with DJ Soul Sister Hi- Ho Lounge (11:00 PM) Weekly dance party with the Queen of Soul DimancheMay 26th1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd (11:00 AM- 9:00 PM) The Holy Trinity Cathedral is inviting Grecophiles of all ages out to Bayou St. John for goat burgers, traditional music and dancing, and regional libations
Zephyr Field (2:00 PM) New Orleans baseball against the Omaha Storm Chasers
NOMA’s Besthoff Sculpture Garden (5:00 PM) The NOLA Project presents this festive comedy that pits two of Shakespeare's most beloved characters in a war of words and wits
Tigers, Bananas, Bears... Oh Yeah! Art Klub, 513 Elysian Fields Ave (8:00 PM) An interactive and sparkling performance presented by Nari Tomassetti
Shadowbox Theatre (8:00 PM) Straightforward conversational drama explores one area's gentrification through 50 years
Hot 8 Brass Band Howlin’ Wolf Den (10:00PM) Weekly gig from some of the city’s best in brass
Joe Krown feat. Russell Batiste and Walter "Wolfman" Washington Maple Leaf (10:30PM) Weekly gig on Oak with Krown on the organ, Washington firing up the guitar strings, and Batiste on the drums. LundiMay 27thZephyr Field (1:00 PM) New Orleans baseball against the Omaha Storm Chasers
The Healing Center (7:00 PM) The French Alliance’s Cine-Club screens a French romantic film with English Subtitles
Hi-Ho Lounge (8:00 PM) King James & the Special Men Charmaine Neville Band New Orleans Jazz Vipers Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes |
Switcher-RueIgnatius Eatery Reopens, and a Magazine Street Coffee Committee's Final Quorum The coffee at Rue de la Course is strong, but not as strong as the lure of a liquor license.
When the Rue on Magazine Street was approved for a liquor license by the City Planning Commission back in June of last year, many speculated that owner Jerry Roppolo would pull the ol’ switcheroo and move the BYOB casual dining spot Ignatius Eatery, which he also owns, a few blocks down Magazine and into the Rue. That scenario has now come to pass, as Ignatius debuted its new digs Thursday night, leaving the Rue de la Course on Oak Street as the last vestige of the beloved Uptown coffee shop.
The Rue de la Course on Magazine closed in January and reopened this week as Ignatius after undergoing some renovations. A new kitchen takes up some of the square footage and the long bar has been reduced to a small bar and servers’ station in the back, but the feel of the building remains the same. With tile floors, marble-topped tables, and dark wood beadboard along the walls, the space has retained its cozy, vintage vibe.
The menu still has the same classic New Orleans fare, like red beans and rice, jambalaya, and fried seafood po-boys, but now diners can wash it all down with a cold beer from NOLA Brewing or Abita. There’s also a lot more room at the new Ignatius, which is nice, since things could get a little cramped at the old spot.
While Ignatius has been a favorite neighborhood spot for years, the Rue de la Course has a fervent fan base of its own, and many are sad to see the beloved coffee shop gone from Magazine Street for good. Earlier this week, an “Occupy Ignatius” sit-in was organizned by Rue regulars, but thankfully the old coffee committee left the hijinks for the Prytania. Early Thursday afternoon, folks gathered for coffee in remembrance of the Rue and were even joined by Roppolo who seemed to appreciate the sentiments of the well-wishers.
While some hoped the old Ignatius location, just up Magazine Street, might house a new incarnation of the Rue, rumor has it that the building will be leased to a couple of locals planning to open a BBQ joint. While the Rue will be missed on Magazine, Ignatius seems like a good fit on the block and will hopefully thrive in its new location. Even the detractors have to admit, it’s better than a Starbucks. |
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The old Ignatius on Magazine
The old Ignatius on Magazine lost their liquor license on a sting operation for selling to minors. The food is great, but I'm guessing the lack of a liquor license deterred customers. I find it a bit funny all they had to do was move a few blocks down the road to get re-approved. (Not that it's surprising in a town where places like BBC on Bourbon gets busted a few times a year for selling to minors but somehow retains their liquor license. Too bad every restaurant/bar can't be held to the same standards in NOLA.)
switcher rue.... haha
switcher rue.... haha
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