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NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski and the culinary team of the Link Restaurant Group have prepared a catering menu for a Thanksgiving feast. This one is available to be picked up and served at home. Cochon Butcher takes care of your classic holiday meats and sides, and La Boulangerie bakes the pies, cakes, cookies and table bread.

Each Bell & Evans turkey is between 12 – 14 lbs. before cooking and feeds approximately 6 – 8 guests. In addition to turkeys, Butcher offers holiday ham; marinated, bone-in rib roast; cooked or uncooked suckling pig; boudin stuffed whole turkey; jambalaya stuffed whole chicken; smoked meats; and charcuterie. Along with the meaty treats, Butcher’s catering menu also features all the classic Southern Thanksgiving items. Sides are offered in a small size, which feeds approximately 3 – 5 people, or a large size, which provides three times as many servings. Sides include shrimp & eggplant dressing, broccoli & rice casserole, mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, marinated Brussels sprouts, and smothered greens. Additional sides and fixings of coleslaw, potato salad, gravy, Cochon’s dinner rolls, cranberry satsuma sauce, chicken & sausage gumbo, and smoked sausage jambalaya. Seasonal frozen daiquiris and the Butcher ‘Nog, also offered in a non-alcoholic version, are available by the gallon or half-gallon. The full Butcher catering menu is available online at cochonbutcher.com.

La Boulangerie’s Thanksgiving menu features holiday pies and tarts: pumpkin, apple, pecan and key lime pies, and lemon meringue, chocolate ganache, and strawberry tarts. Cakes include double chocolate, red velvet, carrot, coconut and salted caramel Doberge, lemon Doberge, chocolate cream pie, and flourless chocolate cake. Also available are chocolate croissant bread pudding, vanilla cheesecake and apple crisp. Executive pastry chef Maggie Scales also offers a selection of baked pantry items and starters to nibble on while the turkey cooks. The brie en croute with pepper jelly pairs well with the house-made spicy cheese crackers, and the savory butternut squash soup with baguette crostinis makes for a tasty first course. View the full catering menu at laboulangerienola.com.

Out-of-town family and friends don’t have to miss out on a Butcher feast this Thanksgiving or Christmas season. From a special holiday ham meal that feeds 4 to 6 people to meat packages and charcuterie boxes for four, Butcher fans can enjoy Butcher treats via GOLDBELLY for the holidays and throughout the year. Goldbelly packages also make excellent holiday gifts.

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The newest addition to the Washington Commanders defensive back room has his new jersey and he showed it off for the world to see on Twitter.

While it might be some new threads and new colors for Marshon Lattimore as he makes the move from the New Orleans Saints to the Commanders, it won't be a new jersey number. Lattimore has worn 23 for his entire career, dating back to his days with the Saints, and it doesn’t appear that will change now.

Lattimore will be just the 28th player in Commanders history to wear the No. 23 on his jersey, with the most recent being backup Running back Chris Rodriguez, who is currently on the active roster with the team during the 2024 season.

Notable players who have worn the No.23 with the Washington Commanders include defensive back DeAngelo Hall, whole played from 2008-2017. His playmaking abilities made him a fan favorite. Fred Smoot, also wore 23 and was known for his personality and tenacity in the secondary.

As Marshon Lattimore now takes on No. 23, he joins a line of impactful cornerbacks who have represented the number in Washington’s secondary in team history.

Acquiring Lattimore was a major move for the Commanders, who sent multiple draft picks and a player to the Saints to bolster their secondary. With his arrival, Washington gains a proven defensive leader whose physical play and ball skills are expected to make an immediate impact. Fans are hopeful that, Lattimore’s presence will elevate the defense and bring consistency to a secondary that has needed a strong anchor.

Fans are hopeful that, Lattimore’s presence will elevate the defense and bring consistency to a secondary that has needed a strong anchor.

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Renovations are nearing completion as a beloved Bywater restaurant prepares to move into the space left by Mr. Ed's Oyster Bar & Fish House on Carrollton Ave.

Alma Cafe shared in June that a second location is in the works in Mid-City.

Now there's a target opening date: December 2024.

Chef Melissa Araujo opened Alma Cafe in 2020 with a menu that reflected her deep connection to her Honduran heritage.

"My grandmother's kitchen was where I first learned that food is love," Araujo said. "When I opened Alma in Bywater, my goal was to share the warmth and soul of Honduran cuisine."

Araujo said the second location will be her way of introducing Honduran food to more of New Orleans.

The Alma Mid-City menu will include standouts like baleda sencilla — a dish with eggs, refried beans, house-made cream, queso fresco and avocado atop a flour tortilla — and aguachile negro, a dish with gulf shrimp scallops served with Morita and pasilla chiles, red onions, avocado, cucumber, jalapeno and black garlic.

The Mid-City space will be larger and offer seating for 200 diners between its indoor and outdoor spaces. Araujo plans to feature natural wood tones, tropical plants, and Honduran art in the space to create a modern atmosphere that is still rooted in culture.

Araujo said she plans to have inclusive and health-conscious dining options that are vegan and gluten-free, and will continue sustainability practices that support the local economy and focus on seasonal produce.

"It's important to me that we respect both the traditions of my ancestors and the land we're cooking from," Araujo said.

The new location will also boast an oyster bar, a tortilla press for fresh tortillas, a specialty coffee bar and a full-service cocktail bar.

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Have you ever noticed that many porch ceilings are painted the same sky blue color in New Orleans?

As pretty as they look, there's meaning behind it that dates back to Charleston, South Carolina in the early 19th century.

The color, known as "haint blue," was used by the Gullah people — descendants of enslaved Africans from west and central Africa — to ward off evil spirits and protect their homes, according to Lowcountry Gullah, a nonprofit that's goal is to inform the public of the Gullah history.

Originating in the south, Gullah folklore says that ghosts, also called "haints" could not cross water. So by imitating its color, residents could repel any evil presence.

The blue was not just used for porch ceilings, though. It often covered windows, doors and shutters.

According to New Orleans color guru Louis Aubert, people used to paint doors, or "portals" blue, to prevent otherworldly trespassers from entering their Crescent City homes.

Other people believe the color keeps insects away. Mimicking the sky, some believe the color will trick mud daubers so they don't make nests in the house's structure. This isn't backed by science, though. A more probable explanation is the paint's chemical material which, at one point, contained lye.

Used as a common insect repellent, people would re-apply coats to their home every couple of years to keep the paint looking fresh and strengthen its repellent quality.

"It doesn't really work, but it's a good story," Aubert said.

In Charleston, where the tradition first appeared in the US, people may have chosen the color for its natural look, imitating the sky. On a cool summer night, sitting under a pale blue ceiling can help people feel as if the day is just a bit longer.

In Ancient Rome, Aubert said, people also used to paint their porticos blue to extend the feeling of being outside and in a garden.

No matter the reason, many New Orleans homes still hold onto the tradition and retain the signature southern look.

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The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is home to America's largest contiguous-space exhibit hall with 1.1 million sq. ft. of prime exhibit space plus 140 meeting rooms, 4,000-seat theater, 30,000 sq. ft. ballroom and a 60,300 sq. ft. divisible, column-free ballroom with 25,000 sq. ft. pre-function area.

The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is the sixth largest convention facility in the nation and consistently ranks in the country’s top ten of facilities that hold the most conventions and tradeshows annually.

The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) has achieved GBAC STAR™ accreditation through the Global BioRisk Advisory Council. The program certifies that the facility is implementing the industry’s highest standards of cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention for infectious agents such as COVID-19 and is the leading standard of prepared facilities.

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First convention center in the world certified under latest LEED program, v4.1 O+M

The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) has achieved its first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification, a major milestone in its ongoing commitment to sustainability. A building rating system that provides a framework for healthy, highly efficient, green buildings, LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement and leadership. Learn more about LEED certification here.

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There are more than 7,300+ rooms within a 5 minute walk of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, and 26,000 sleeping rooms within a two mile radius, represented by national and independent hotel brands. All of our neighborhoods are easily accessible to convention facilities.

Convention Center District Development Project

Live, work and play on the Mississippi River! The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center has embarked on an ambitious new venture that will revitalize the City's riverfront. The project sits on 47-acres of land upriver from the existing facility.

New retail, residential and entertainment components will essentially create the newest neighborhood in this iconic 300-year-old city and connect the Warehouse/Arts District to the Central Business District and historic French Quarter creating a cohesive experience for visitors and residents.

The multi-modal transportation center has opened at The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. This is the first completed phase of the linear park development along Convention Center Boulevard. All buses, shuttles, taxis and ride-shares will pick-up and drop-off all passengers here improving public safety and convenience of residents, local commuters and event attendees by eliminating shuttles, taxis and ride-shares on the main roadway.

7.5 acres along Convention Center Boulevard, featuring interactive water elements, live event spaces, public art installations and shaded gathering places. The park will also provide access to the multi-modal transportation hub and a safe pathway for meeting attendees, facility staff and residents to move up and down the Boulevard. This phase of the project was completed in November 2020.

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New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Installed at the Convention Center

The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center recently installed two new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, each equipped to accommodate two cars at a time. The new EV charging stations are located in Parking Lot F at 400 Calliope Street near the facility’s Transportation Center entrance.

Conveniently located for Convention Center employees, locals and visitors who drive electric vehicles, the EV charging stations are complimentary for parking lot users. They are also part of a growing trend in the New Orleans hospitality sector. Multiple EV charging stations have popped up around downtown parking garages and hotels. To find EV charging station locations in the city, refer to the PlugShare - EV Charging Station Map.

Well on its way to becoming a more eco-friendly place for visitors and locals who drive electric vehicles, New Orleans is stepping up its game for EV owners as well. In August 2022, The City of New Orleans, in partnership with Entergy New Orleans, launched the Electric Vehicle Charger Program, which will provide 30 charging stations at 25 locations across the city, primarily at public parks, libraries and NORD facilities. Electric vehicle adoption in the United States is growing at a record pace, and in Louisiana, EV registrations were up 63% in 2021, as compared to 2020.

Visit mccno.com for more information on the Convention Center’s sustainability efforts.