Spanish and Caribbean Influence in New Orleans

Spanish and Caribbean Influence in New Orleans

Spanish and Caribbean Influence in New Orleans Today’s episode is all about a new exhibit at the Historic New Orleans Collection. The exhibit is titled Spanish New Orleans and the Caribbean and highlights Spain’s impact in Louisiana. Starting on October 20, 2022 and running through January 22, 2023 the Historic New Orleans Collection will present… Continue reading Spanish and Caribbean Influence in New Orleans

American Italian Cultural Center- Episode 165

American Italian Cultural Center Today, we’re going to learn about the American Italian Cultural Center, and the history and impact of Italians on New Orleans. I’m joined by the Chairman of the Cultural Center, Mr. Frank Maselli. The American Italian Cultural Center is located in the Central Business District/Warehouse District and is a terrific small… Continue reading American Italian Cultural Center- Episode 165

New Orleans, the Founding Era – Episode #60

Image courtesy of The Historic New Orleans Collection CAPTION: Le Missisipi ou la Louisiane dans l’Amérique Septentrionale; ca. 1720; hand-colored engraving by François Chéreau; The Historic New Orleans Collection, 1959.210

New Orleans, the Founding Era In today’s episode, we head over to the Historic New Orleans Collection in the French Quarter, and explore their newest exhibit – New Orleans, the Founding Era. The exhibit is part of the tricentennial of New Orleans celebration and is a great way to envision what the city was like at… Continue reading New Orleans, the Founding Era – Episode #60

Southern Food and Beverage Museum

Southern Food and Beverage Museum, New Orleans, Louisiana Photo Credit: Kelsey Parriss

Southern Food and Beverage Museum On this episode of Beyond Bourbon Street, we explore the Southern Food and Beverage Museum. The museum may be small, but it houses a large variety of artifacts and stories, dedicated to the culinary history of the Southern United States. The Southern Food and Beverage Museum is also home to… Continue reading Southern Food and Beverage Museum