Owen Courreges: No freedom to curtail speech

 Posted by at 7:54 am  city government, elections, opinion, politics
Oct 032011
 

One of the signs criticizing President Obama on Calhoun Street (via WWL-TV)

I’ll say this for Timothy Reily: There is no doubt as to his opinion of President Barack Obama.

The Uptown resident, whose home is located in the 1500 block of Calhoun Street, has adorned his house in custom anti-Obama signs.  To say these signs are unflattering is an understatement.  President Obama is depicted, alternatively, as a puppet, a dunce and a crying baby clothed only in a diaper.  High political discourse they are not. Continue reading »

Advertiser Bulletin: New Fall Flavors at the Kupcake Factory

 Posted by at 6:00 am  Advertiser specials
Oct 032011
 

Say hello to fall! To celebrate the change in seasons, the Kupcake Factory is launching four new flavors this month: Peach Streusel, Pumpkin Spice, Pecan Sweet Potato, and a special new flavor, Pineapple Inside-Out (a cupcake version of a pineapple upside-down cake). That’s not all, though: because October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Kupcake Factory is also offering special pink cupcakes all month long. Come on in and pick yours up today!

Offering 12 gourmet flavors daily, the Kupcake Factory serves three locations in the greater New Orleans area: 819 W. Esplanade Avenue in Kenner, 800 Metairie Road (Ste. Q) in Metairie, and 6223 S. Claiborne Avenue in Uptown New Orleans. Contact any location for details about cakes and pricing at 504.464.8884, or visit the Kupcake Factory website and Facebook page for news and an updated schedule of cupcakes. The Kupcake Factory is open daily from 11.30am until 8pm, or until all cupcakes have been sold.

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Christy Lorio: Confessions of a fine-dining waitress

 Posted by at 11:33 am  business, food and drink, opinion
Sep 302011
 

Christy Lorio (photo by Leslie Almeida)

When I was in college I got sucked into the world of fine dining. I started out looking for a job, one that would work with my class schedule and provide me with enough cash to pay rent, buy books for school and leave me with some extra spending money.  Being a waitress was the perfect fit: Just like any career, the profession certainly had its pros and cons, but I can’t think of any that are quite so colorful. Continue reading »

Signs mocking Obama on Calhoun draw protests

 Posted by at 9:40 am  city government, politics
Sep 292011
 

The signs — which depict President Obama as a crying baby demanding “change,” a dunce and a puppet — drew protesters across Calhoun Street, as well as a visit from former Mayor Ray Nagin, according to our reporting partners at WWL-TV. Homeowner Timothy Reily declined to speak about the signs, but Councilwoman Susan Guidry said she was investigating whether they constituted a violation of city zoning ordinances.

Walgreens opts for a traditional look on Magazine

 Posted by at 9:22 am  business, city government, neighborhood groups, politics
Sep 292011
 

A rendering of the new design for the Walgreens on Magazine Street. (photo by Sabree Hill, UptownMessenger.com)

With some encouragement from City Hall, the developers of the Walgreens store planned for Magazine Street have settled on a historic-style design intended to blend with the existing streetscape, abandoning a more modern look they had previously considered. Continue reading »

Advertiser Bulletin: Jewelry and Accessories at gae-tana’s

 Posted by at 6:00 am  Advertiser specials
Sep 282011
 

The right piece of jewelry can completely change a look. At gae-tana’s, you’ll find a wide selection of contemporary jewelry and accessories to accent your existing wardrobe, adding a subtle touch of style at an excellent value. Offering only the latest designs, gae-tana’s will help you find that little extra something that you need.

Keep reading to learn more.

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Jean-Paul Villere: The Plight of Fighting Blight (Who’s Really In?)

 Posted by at 5:30 am  blight and demolition, city government, good works, opinion, recovery
Sep 282011
 

Samuel Square basketball goal along Napoleon before "Fight the Blight." (Jean Paul-Villere)

The same goal after Fight the Blight day. (Jean-Paul Villere)

Note: Immediately below was composed before the recent Fight the Blight day this past Saturday.  Additional thoughts follow.

BEFORE:

Recently in a bid to generate enthusiasm for keeping the Hornets in New Orleans, a campaign was launched with billboards, TV spots, and print ads featuring everyone from the governor, to the mayor to Fleurty Girl all pledging their allegiance to our city’s basketball franchise.  “I’m in!” they all repeated over and over again.  “Are you in?”  ”I’m in.”  “Oh, I’m definitely in.”  “You know I’m in.”  On and on.  To which I say “Great!  I love it when people are in!”  I’ve always said I’m a fan of fans.  God bless the ones who make it all possible for whatever; without fans every successful franchise athletically or otherwise would be nowhere.  Except, when I walk my neighborhood I feel like the being “in”-ness stops when the director says “cut.”  Why?  Have you seen the condition of some of our more visible parks?  Especially the basketball courts?  I do not profess to be expert of the city’s parks nor of the heirarchy that presumably should be keeping them in check.  But my stomach turns just enough when I think of this campaign, and then visit my neighborhood park: Samuel Square. Continue reading »

Child-psychology office on Maple rejected, but Taco Bell given green light on South Claiborne

 Posted by at 10:49 pm  business, city government, food and drink, health, neighborhood groups
Sep 272011
 

The facade of the proposed Taco Bell. (via nola.gov)

A proposal to use a home on Maple Street as an office for two child psychologists was turned down by the City Planning Commission on Tuesday, but a Taco Bell planned for South Claiborne Avenue was given speedy approval. Continue reading »

Advertiser Bulletin: Big Plans Underway at Dat Dog

 Posted by at 6:00 am  Advertiser specials
Sep 272011
 

The big news at the Dog is that we are planning on expanding our menu with sausages from around the world.  This is being done for the buildup to our opening across the street at 5030 Rue Freret which will allow us larger indoor and of course cafe’ seating outside with all the smutz. We are also in the process of working on new uniforms to greet the move: we’ll test Tuxedo Fridays as well as Fez and French Fridays over the next few weeks.  Our fans and customers will have a chance to decide which style is best.  We are proud to be a part of Freret St. New Orleans and we are proud that New Orleans now has a Quality Hotdog Stand in the top 10 rated in America.  Go New Orleans.  Go Freret. Go to the Dog.

Taco Bell proposed for South Claiborne, child-psychology clinic on Maple set for city’s review

 Posted by at 11:32 pm  blight and demolition, business, city government, food and drink, health, neighborhood groups
Sep 262011
 

The vacant Pizza Hut building on South Claiborne could be demolished to make way for a Taco Bell. (photo courtesy of Jean-Paul Villere)

In Uptown New Orleans, a run for the border may soon get a good bit quicker.

On Tuesday, the city planning commission will review plans for a Taco Bell restaurant in the long-vacant Pizza Hut building on South Claiborne Avenue. Also on Tuesday’s agenda is a child-psychology clinic proposed in an old home on Maple Street. Continue reading »

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