Author: Ashley McLellan

A Sweet Gig

Piety and Desire Chocolate 2032 Magazine Steet PietyandDesireChocolate.com // @PietyDesireChoc // facebook.com/pietydesirechoc Local chocolatier Christopher Nobles’ artisan bonbon business, Piety and Desire Chocolate, has become the go-to place for a bar-style drinking chocolate experience and high-end, mindfully made delectable…

Top Shelf Business

Blue Book Barkeeps Bluebookbarkeeps.com Mobile bartending has risen in popularity across the country in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. “As demand for private events services increases, cocktail catering has become a growing business,” explained a February 2022…

In the Green

  When Fabian Harper — licensed horticulturist, landscape contractor and owner of local landscaping business Flourish NOLA — learned he had won both the grand prize and “Audience Favorite” title at this year’s Water Challenge, presented by Propeller and…

Wine All You Want

  We cannot thank the community of Gretna enough, from the business community, government officials and our neighbors we couldn’t be luckier. As first-time business owners, we have had the opportunity to meet many experienced business owners who have…

Shifting Gears

My Next Eectric MyNextElectric.com Nighshiftbikes.com   Matt Candler is electric…and he wants to make you electric, too. Candler is the founder of Night Shift Bikes, a streetwise, design-forward electric bike company, and My Next Electric, a live online (and…

Claws Out

m.a.d. nails 4209 Magazine St. Instagram @madnails // Facebook M.A.D. Nails Mad-nails.com // info@mad-nails.com Fast Facts “The nail care market is estimated to reach $11.6 billion by 2027.” Globe Newswire “The global nail polish market is expected to reach…

Walk the Walk

Connect with Awa by Beloved awabybeloved.com     More than ever before, companies are seeing the value of creating a diverse and equitable work environment isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s a solid business practice. According to…

Filling Station

Launched in 2018 by New Orleans native Kim Lewis, Ole’ Orleans Wines can be purchased almost anywhere wine is sold, currently ships to 35 states and features a wine club, tastings and event rental options. The company’s tasting room, located…

The New Powder Puff on Magazine Street

Stoney Clover Lane brings its national brand to the Big Easy with its first location in the city on Magazine Street. The company offers unique travel accessories, with locally inspired patches to customize products like bags,…

Sake to Me

Wetlands Sake owners (left to right) Nan Wallis and Lindsey Brower brew up unique canned sake using Louisiana short grain rice at their distillery in the Lower Garden District. A taproom is scheduled to open to…

Flying High

ZipNOLA creators Shelley and Tyler Richardson, along with business partners Barry and Kristin Gros, recently launched the first aquatic, swamp-based zip line in the state, offering a unique chance for outdoor adventure and more above the…

Employee Mental Health?

Jeremy Fischbach launched the emotional wellness app Happy in 2018, with the goal of bringing 24-7 mental health outreach to peer groups across the United States. Created in New Orleans, the company recently earned recognition from…