Neighborhood Biz

“I always encourage people to spend less money on wine if they can.” This somewhat surprising comment comes from Dave Sobiesk, senior wine consultant and sales representative for Artisan Fine Wines, a leading local wine distributor and importer. While one…

  The frightening sight of Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin suffering heart failure during a football game transcended sports fans to capture the attention of an entire nation. Thankfully, Hamlin survived and is expected to recover, and there is a…

French influences are of course found all over the New Orleans area, but few are more delightful and accessible than the little slice of France found at Ma Petite Boutique in the Riverbend. An eclectic mix of clothing, jewelry, accessories,…

  To this day, many people do not realize that pre-Katrina, the Lower 9th Ward was a vibrant if impoverished neighborhood that was home to many multi-generational homeowners. The fact that 17 years later it remains barely a shell of…

  “There’s a different plant for everyone,” said Teresa Thomas, founder and owner of Crazy Plant Bae. “Just because you tried a plant once and it didn’t work, that doesn’t mean you don’t have a green thumb. You just have…

“Going to the dentist” is a catch-all phrase many people use to cover all kinds of medical work related to one’s mouth. In reality, there are many specialized procedures related to this critical part of our bodies, from teeth to…

  Resolving two seemingly disconnected problems with a single solution is an efficient and elegant way to make progress – especially when both those problems are large-scale, difficult and highly impactful. Such is the accomplishment of Glass Half Full, which…

“There are so many unique issues that arise in the food and beverage and hospitality industries that only people in these industries can understand,” observed Alex Harrel, executive chef at the Virgin New Orleans Hotel and local chapter co-leader of…

  Getting cold feet is never a good thing, whether metaphorically or in reality. Fortunately, there is a local company that combines warmth and whimsey – and outstanding good works – to keep your tootsies toasty. “I’d always wanted to…

  As working remotely becomes a permanent aspect of business America, new consequences continue to emerge. One increasingly obvious example is the challenge of building a sense of teamwork within an organization. Related but less obvious is the question of…

  Of the many cultural aspects of New Orleans, from music to food to Mardi Gras, perhaps the least appreciated is the historic architecture of the city. Where a great concert or meal might bring on that moment of special…

  Listening to music may not be quite as much of an art form as playing it. However, assembling a sound system that reproduces recorded the music the way it was played in the studio – or would be played…

  When the calendar turns to October, it brings to many people’s minds the eponymous German cultural festival. Music, dancing, hearty food, and of course flowing beer, all amid the cooler fall weather, make Oktoberfest a popular milestone on the…

“Nobody expects their child to be diagnosed with cancer.” That said, Dr. Cori Morrison, a pediatric hematology/oncology specialist at Children’s Hospital and board member of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of the Gulf Coast (LLS), has had to break this…

There is something timeless and majestic about watching huge commercial ships make their way up and down the Mississippi River. But as they glide gracefully by, few observers are aware of the powerful factors and considerable work that underpin each…

  At a time when there is considerable concern about people leaving the New Orleans region, one local institution is bucking the population outflow trend. Over the past few years, Children’s Hospital of New Orleans has attracted more than 200…

  The Women’s Business Enterprise Council South definitely puts its money where its mission is: its recently renovated office suite was designed by a woman, Angela O’Byrne of Perez Architects, and constructed by the woman-owned firm Colmex Construction. “Men can…

  Here is an obvious truism: no one likes to contemplate their own death, or even incapacitation. However, avoiding the subject can have serious consequences for those closest to you. “Assuming that nothing bad will ever happen to you is…

  While it might seem obvious that the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans exists to serve the area Jewish community – which it does – its scope and impact definitely reach more broadly into the community as a whole.…

Financial literacy might not be the sexiest subject on the planet, especially for high school students. But in a city where some estimate that one-third of adults lack even a bank account, financial literacy is crucial – and Aireial “Blonka”…

Coin collecting has existed as a hobby at least since the Renaissance, when renewed interest in culture and education intersected with the frequent discovery of ancient Greek and Roman coins. Today’s enthusiasts take up the pursuit for largely the same…