The Exercise Coach 2701 Airline Dr., Metairie Exercisecoach.com/metairie In this post-pandemic world, those looking to stay healthy or get fit are more likely than ever to ditch crowded, sweaty gyms in favor of other alternatives. This past May, one…
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…
“My favorite flavors are definitely the Boiled Crawfish or King Cake, sometimes both at the same time… That’s a little trick I learned so that you can make it sweet and savory all at once. Mike Coates, Cajun Pop…
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…
Parents usually leave legacies for their children. Our son left a legacy for his parents; this is the Element Story. In 2016, inspired by a class trip to Coca-Cola in Atlanta, then-St. Augustine High School senior Devin Espadron took…
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…
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…
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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…
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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…
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Glass Half Full NOLA founders Franziska (Fran) Trautmann and Max Steitz pose for a portrait amidst a backlog of glass waiting to be crushed and pulverized at their recycling facility in New Orleans, Louisiana on December…
The perfect man? A poet on a motorcycle. You know, the kind who lives on the edge, the free spirit. But he’s also gotta have the soul of a poet and a brilliant mind. Lucinda Williams For local motorcycle…
I really am a believer in the idea of people eating with their eyes first, and I feel like when food is presented in a way that makes one stop and look and wonder about what you’re eating, it means…
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…
New Orleans has inspired generations of artists, designers…
RentCheck CEO Marco Nelson and COO Lydia Winkler launched the app with the goal of providing an easy and convenient solution to the problem of rental inspections. The app is designed to be a win-win for…
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,…
During a routine check-up three years…
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…
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…
Northshore friends and entrepreneurs Nita Gassen and Judy Schott are the founders of Better Bedder, an invention that simplifies bed making. The pair recently hit it big on the TV show “Shark Tank,” an experience that…
Fuel Up NOLA owner Yoyo Nabut launched the company this past January with the goal of providing a safe, convenient and efficient way to gas up a vehicle. Members use the app to let technicians know…
While Lauren Mora is far from the only person to translate a passion in the kitchen into a business during the pandemic, her company, Lively Sauces, is unique in that during its earliest days in business, it managed to secure…
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…
Because of the nature of the hatchet-throwing pits (each pit is more than 6 feet wide), Stumpy’s provides a safe-distanced environment for those looking for an activity for COVID-19 pods where everyone is over the age…
Courtney Ordone and Koby Sackey launched My Hood Exchange in October, an online marketplace that allows local artists, businesses and service providers to sell directly to customers. The website aims to support local businesses while providing…
New Orleans may own the title of “most French city in America,” but Louisiana as a whole is home to many languages, including Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Arabic, Haitian and German. In fact, according to the 2000 census, almost 10% of…
