Fire at the Up Stairs Lounge – Episode #161

Marker located at the corner of Iberville and Chartres. New Orleans.

Fire at the Up Stairs Lounge On June 24, 1973 an arsonist set fire to a gay bar in New Orleans called the Up Stairs Lounge. Within moments fire engulfed the bar, and ultimately claimed the lives of 32 people. It was the largest massacre of LGBTQ individuals in the United States until the Pulse… Continue reading Fire at the Up Stairs Lounge – Episode #161

Cafe Brûlot – Episode #149

Cafe Brûlot Today’s episode is a discussion about a famous New Orleans drink involving fire, alcohol, history, tradition, and coffee. Resources You can purchase Sue Strachan’s book, The Cafe Brûlot, at Octavia Books, or Amazon. Previous Episodes Mentioned Episode 41 – Southern Food and Beverage Museum – with Liz Williams Episode 98 – Coffee in… Continue reading Cafe Brûlot – Episode #149

New Orleans Réveillon – Episode #148

Reveillon. M Bistro at the Ritz-Carlton.

New Orleans Réveillon with Ian McNulty Have you ever heard of Réveillon? These were traditional meals prepared and served after Midnight Mass in the early morning hours of Christmas. This tradition was carried on in New Orleans until the 1940s when it basically died. In the late 1990s, it was revived by French Quarter restaurants.… Continue reading New Orleans Réveillon – Episode #148

First Time Visitor to New Orleans – Episode 135

Top Ten Things to Do on Your First Visit to New Orleans Planning your first trip to New Orleans? Wondering what should be on your list of things to do, eat, and see? We answer those questions and more on episode #135 of the Beyond Bourbon Street podcast! This list includes the top things every… Continue reading First Time Visitor to New Orleans – Episode 135

Battle of New Orleans – Episode 128

Painting by Edward Percy Moran depicting the Battle of New Orleans. [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

The Battle of New Orleans In this episode, I talk with Ed Branley, author, historian, podcaster and contributor to GoNOLA.com. Together, we dive into the Battle of New Orleans. Imagine this: You are standing in Jackson Square. You look up at Andrew Jackson atop his horse and wonder why he’s there. Sure, you know about the battle… Continue reading Battle of New Orleans – Episode 128

Creole Italian, Sicilians in New Orleans – Episode #112

Creole Italian, by Justin Nystrom

About This Episode Today’s episode is about Sicilian Italians and their contributions to food culture in New Orleans. I’m joined by author and professor Justin Nystrom who wrote a book called Creole Italian; Sicilian Immigrants and the Shaping of New Orleans Food Culture. Nystrom’s book was nominated for a James Beard Award in 2019 and… Continue reading Creole Italian, Sicilians in New Orleans – Episode #112

New Orleans Réveillon with Ian McNulty – Episode #79

Reveillon. M Bistro at the Ritz-Carlton.

New Orleans Réveillon with Ian McNulty Have you ever heard of Réveillon? These were traditional meals prepared and served after Midnight Mass in the early morning hours of Christmas. This tradition was carried on in New Orleans until the 1940s when it basically died. In the late 1990s, it was revived by French Quarter restaurants.… Continue reading New Orleans Réveillon with Ian McNulty – Episode #79

Madame Lalaurie – Episode #74

Madame LaLaurie, book and cover image both by Carolyn Morrow Long

Madame LaLaurie On April 10, 1834 a fire broke out at the LaLaurie residence on Royal Street in New Orleans. A crowd assembled, and quickly rushed in. What they found was beyond description. In this episode we learn about what happened on that day. We’ll also explore the life of the infamous Madame LaLaurie and… Continue reading Madame Lalaurie – Episode #74

Talking New Orleans Food with Ian McNulty – Episode #73

Ian McNulty - New Orleans reporter, author and food critic. New Orleans Advocate and WWNO Where Y'Eat.

Talking New Orleans Food with Ian McNulty Today’s show is all about New Orleans food! I’m joined by local writer, reporter, and food critic, Ian McNulty. We talk about the New Orleans food scene, past and present. Ian and I discuss changes post-Katrina, warning signs you might be in a tourist trap, and a whole… Continue reading Talking New Orleans Food with Ian McNulty – Episode #73

Fall Festivals in New Orleans, Part I – Episode #71

Fall Festivals in New Orleans Today’s show is all about things to do in New Orleans in the fall. We did a Summer episode (#63) that was very popular so we decided to follow up with a guide for the later months. There are so many fall festivals in New Orleans, we had to break… Continue reading Fall Festivals in New Orleans, Part I – Episode #71